Dylan Browne McMonagle had a 12/1 double at Ballinrobe yesterday evening. The Donegal Jockey claimed his first in the 4.20 race atop 11/10 shot Big Challenge for trainer James McAuley, before claiming victory yet again in the 18.25 race on 5/1 shot Mark Fahey trained Hattie Amarin. Browne McMonagle’s wins yesterday bring his win tally […]
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A major rescue operation was initiated yesterday afternoon following reports of a fallen walker in the Sliabh Liag area. Shortly before 3:55pm, Donegal Mountain Rescue, the Killybegs Coast Guard and Rescue 118 helicopter were tasked to the scene. The casualty was treated by the Rescue 118 and airlifted to Sligo Hospital.
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The current spell of weather could be officially classed as a heatwave later, as temperatures are expected to rise to 29 degrees today. For a heatwave to be called the temperature must be five degrees above average for five days in a row. Tomorrow, the mercury could rise to 32 degrees in parts. Alan O’Reilly
Temperatures could hit 29 degrees today Read More »
A Donegal TD is criticising what he says is the government’s failure to provide Irish citizens vaccinated north of the border with EU Digital Covid Certificates. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn says for months, he and colleagues have been saying that Irish citizens vaccinated in Northern Ireland must not be left behind, particularly as many of them
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The Restaurants Association of Ireland will meet members of Government later over the proposal for the reopening of indoor dining. A decision from Ministers is expected tomorrow, with Monday the target for restaurants and pubs to be allowed welcome back customers indoors. It will be opened for those who’ve been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or
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The North’s Assembly will meet today to discuss the plan from the British Government for a de-facto amnesty on crimes committed during the Troubles. More than 30 representatives have signed a petition for Stormont to be recalled from its summer recess. Though the plan had been mooted earlier this year, last week’s formal presentation to
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The country’s 14-day incidence rate of Covid-19 cases is now at it’s highest point since the end of February. It now stands at 231 cases per 100,000 people, while the five-day moving average of cases has increased by more than 98 percent in a week. The rate of infection in Donegal is more than double
14 day incidence rate of Covid-19 at highest point since February Read More »
Junior Minister Malcolm Noonan last evening visited visited Glenveagh National Park, where he launched the new Electric Shuttle Bus and introduced a new website for the six National Parks under his remit. Minister Noonan, who has been visiting national parks and wildlife reserves around the country, spent yesterday in Donegal with the launch iof the
New Electric Buses launched at Glenveagh National Park Read More »
The Ulster Senior Football Championship final between Monaghan and Tyrone will take place at Croke Park on Saturday 31st July. The Ulster Council confirmed the fixture will have a 4pm thrown in at GAA headquarters on Saturday week. It’s the second provincial decider to be moved to Croke Park this month with the Connacht decider
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On this weeks DL Debate Podcast, Brendan Devenney talks with Enda McGinley, Maxi Curran and Michael Foley. Listen to the DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny….
DL Debate – 19/07/21 Read More »
1,071 new cases of Covid 19 were reported today. 101 patients are in hospital, with 20 of those in ICU. The Chief Medical Officer says the five-day average is 1,159 cases per day, the highest it’s been since February 2nd. Donegal still has the highest incidence rates of Covid 19. latest figures from the HPSE
1,071 new Covid 19 cases in ROI, 1,776 in NI Read More »
News, Sport and Obituary Notices on Monday July 19th…………
News, Sport and Obituary Notices on Monday July 19th Read More »
A Cyber Threat Consultant has warned people to be aware of scam calls as there still is very real issue as scammers are still making money in Ireland. Michael Harrison who was speaking today’s on the Nine til Noon Show says vulnerable people should set their phones up to only receive calls from numbers they
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Irish Water is urging people to conserve water in Donegal, warning that more night-time restrictions are a real possibility. High demand for water in Donegal is continuing to put severe pressure on water supplies as warm weather continues, visitors to towns and villages increase, COVID 19 restrictions are relaxing and the hospitality sector is beginning
Irish Water announces some night-time restrictions in Donegal Read More »
A fundraising event to help raise funds for nine beneficiaries that help families with children diagnosed with life threatening illnesses will take place this August. A number of well-known names and faces are set to embark on a 250km bed push from Crumlin Children’s Hospital in Dublin to Letterkenny University Hospital that will take place
Rally together for Noah’s Bed Push from Dublin to Donegal Read More »
Donegal County Council has adjourned its monthly meeting after a number of exchanges today. Cllr Liam Blaney sought the adjournment, saying that one councillor had made what appeared to be disparaging and possibly discriminatory comments about another. Cllr Frank McBrearty challenged him to name the person he was talking about. After a brief adjournment of
Audio update – Council meeting adjourned Read More »
Northern Ireland’s leading supermarkets have called for urgent action to avoid trade disruption caused by the Brexit Protocol. This comes as six of the UK’s leading retailers, representing over 75% of the grocery market have written a letter to Brexit Minister David Frost and the European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič to find a solution
Urgent action needed to prevent trade disruption in NI Read More »
Donegal County Council is debating hat the level of Local Property Tax should be in 2022, with officials recommending that the tax remain the same as this year, effectively maintaining a 15% increase. Finance Director Richard Gibson and Chief Executive John McLaughlin both warned any reduction in the council’s income from LPT would have an
Council considering Donegal’s 2022 LPT rate Read More »
A Donegal County Councillor claims he has no confidence in the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. Councillor Liam Blaney told today’s meeting of Donegal County Council that he has no confidence in the way Councillor Jack Murray has started out in his role as Cathaoirleach. Councillor Blaney hit out at Councillor Murray following a number
Cllr Blaney claims he has no confidence in Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Read More »
The top earning GP practice under the medical card scheme made nearly 1.3 million euro last year. It’s run by Dr Anas Mansour, who has a surgery in north-west Dublin. Four others got over 1 million – and the average payment to over 2,900 practices was 263,000 euro. But Donegal GP Ciarán Ó Fearraigh says
Donegal GP says medical card scheme isn’t as lucrative as it appears Read More »
101 Covid patients are in hospital this morning – the highest figure in almost two months. It compares to only 38 just over three weeks ago. The five-day moving average of Covid-19 cases has also increased by 89 per cent in the past week, and stands at 1,101. Donegal GP Denis McCauley who is Chair
Dr McCauley fears increase in Covid cases in hospital will get worse Read More »
The smear results of around 180 women have gone out of date. The tests detected HPV but didn’t undergo further examination within the required 42 days. The women affected will be contacted this week and will need to be retested. The HSE has apologised and says the tests expired because of covid restrictions at their
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The FAI have confirmed the schedule for the first round of the FAI Senior Cup. Seven fixtures will kick-off the round on Friday evening, as FAI Cup holders Shamrock Rovers welcome Galway United to Tallaght Stadium, before three fixtures on Saturday and a further six fixtures on Sunday. Finn Harps and Derry City will play
Harps and Derry Cup games scheduled for Saturday Read More »
Today’s sitting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned for 10 minutes as a mark of respect following the death of Monaghan U20 Captain, Brendan Óg Dufaigh. The 19 year old died in a car crash, a matter of hours after Captaining Monaghan in the Ulster Championship semi-final against Donegal on Friday night. The move
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The Donegal Rape Crisis Centre is undertaking a strategic review of its services. The Centre has launched two surveys and is urging current and past clients to make their views known in a bid to ensure people affected by sexual abuse and violence can access the best suited supports. Marina Porter, Manger Donegal Rape Crisis
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Vaccinations are continuing as normal at Letterkenny Institute of Technology today following a fire at the campus on Saturday. Damage was caused to the roof of the building with some internal damage also reported. The cause of the blaze is yet to be established. Saolta has confirmed that the fire broke out in a separate
Vaccinations continuing as normal at LYIT following fire Read More »
Derry won the All Ireland Minor Football title for the fifth time on Sunday beating Kerry by a single point (2-12 to 1-14) in the decider played in Tullamore. The win sees the Oak Leaf County bridge a 19 year gap since their previous win. Manager Martin Boyle says its proof that they are doing
Hard road in Ulster leads Derry to All Ireland – Martin Boyle Read More »
Vaccinations are continuing as normal at Letterkenny Institute of Technology today following a fire at the campus on Saturday. Saolta has confirmed that the fire broke out in a separate building to the vaccination centre and has had no impact on the rollout of the vaccination programme. Vaccinations are being carried out as normal at
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A teleporter driver has been issued with a Fixed Charge Penalty notice after being caught driving while holding a mobile phone. Buncrana Roads Policing Unit also cautioned the driver in relation to the poor condition of the rear tyres. Gardai are warning people to never hold or use your mobile phone while driving. They say
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Temperatures could reach 31 degrees in parts of the country this week, as the spell of good weather continues. 29.5 degrees was recorded in Galway at the weekend – the hottest so far this year. Met Eireann says all areas will see sunny and warm conditions this week with a weather advisory in place until
Very hot weather due to last through the week Read More »
28 GP practices got over 750,000 each for treating medical card patients last year. The highest earning surgery is run by Dr Anas Mansour in north-west Dublin, which got nearly 1.3 million. GPs got a total of 788 million euro under the scheme last year – a 34 per cent increase on 2019. Monaghan GP
28 GP practices received over €750,000 each for treating patients Read More »
18 to 24 year olds can opt in for an Astrazeneca vaccine from today. The HSE will officially open its vaccine portal to this age cohort this morning. Those signing up will need their PPS number, their eircode, a mobile number and an email address. The vaccine choice is being expanded due to concerns about
Vaccine portal will open to 18 to 24 year olds today Read More »
The country’s five-day moving average of Covid-19 cases has risen by 89 percent in the past week. It’s grown to 1,101 after 1,179 new cases were confirmed by the Department of Health yesterday. The five day moving average of cases in Donegal is 68 while the 14 day incidence rate of the virus in the
Ireland’s five day moving average of cases up 89% Read More »
Homeowners are being asked to conserve water amid a surge in demand due to the warm weather. Irish Water says it’s dealing with outages in parts of Donegal as well as in north Dublin and Kerry. The utility says high water demand in Rathmullan, Carrigart, Downings, Fanad, Clonmany, Carndonagh, Malin Town, Malin Head, Gleenely and
Homeowners urged again to conserve water Read More »
As the good weather continues, the Mulroy Coast Guard is reminding jet skiers of the importance of following Bylaws. The Mulroy Coast Guard says a recent spate of Jet Ski infringements into swimming areas has resulted in a greater risk to members of the public, and increased demands on Search and Rescue organisations. They are
Mulroy Coast Guard warns jet skiers to adhere to by-laws Read More »
International travel is allowed from today for the first time in 16 months, as Ireland rolls-out the EU Digital Covid Certificate. Fully vaccinated people, those recently recovered from Covid-19 or can present a negative test are allowed travel around the European Union. Over 22 thousand people are expected to pass through Dublin Airport today, as
International travel resumes today Read More »
A new Technological University in North West could provide a €600 million boost to the Irish economy from research, innovation and teaching. The Northern and Western Regional Assembly has found that every €1 of expenditure by the new Connacht-Ulster Technological University is likely to result in an overall increase of nearly €4 in output to
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Farm Safety Week begins today across Ireland. This year, organisers are encouraging farmers to Rethink Safety and be more aware of the everyday risks and how to reduce them. Farmers are being urged to take regular short breaks and build enjoyment into the working day to help alleviate stress. IFA President Tim Cullinan says it’s
Farm Safety Week begins today Read More »
League of Ireland Premier Division struggler’s Waterford sprung a surprise on Sunday beating Sligo Rovers 1-0 at the RSC. Cian Kavanagh’s second half strike gave Waterford the win and a valuable three points which leaves them just a point of 8th placed Finn Harps. With the loss The Bit O’ Red missed the chance to
Waterford close in on Finn Harps Read More »
Tyrone will play Monaghan in the Ulster Senior Football Championship final after they beat Donegal 23 points to 1-14. Man of the match was Kieran McGeary who fired over three points in his sides six point win. After the game, Aisling O’Reilly spoke with Kieran McGeary but first goalkeeper Niall Morgan…
Kieran McGeary and Niall Morgan on Tyrone’s Ulster Semi Final win Read More »
Tyrone are through to the Ulster Senior Football Championship final after they beat Donegal 23 points to 1-14. The Red Hand’s top scorer was Darren McCurry who fired over seven points in their six point win. After the game joint manager Fergal Logan spoke with the media… The other half of Tyrone’s joint management team
Tyrone Joint managers Brian Dooher & Fergal Logan delighted with win Read More »
Donegal bowed out of the Ulster Senior Football Championship after they were beaten 0-23 to 1-14 by Tyrone at Brewster Park. Declan Bonner’s side led early and had the chance to get a goal but Michael Murphy struck his penalty off the post. Shortly after the missed penalty, Murphy was red carded. Tyrone then kicked
Declan Bonner disappointed after Ulster Semi Final defeat Read More »
Tyrone are through to the Ulster Senior Football Championship final after they beat Donegal 0-23 to 1-14 at Brewster Park. Donegal captain Michael Murphy missed a first half penalty before being sent off after picking up a black card following an early booking. Caolan McGonagle netted for Donegal to level the game at 1-08 to
Tyrone beat Donegal in Ulster SFC Semi Final Read More »
Finn Harps and Derry City suffered defeats over the weekend in the Premier Division. Harps were handed their fourth loss in five games, going down 1-0 away to Dundalk with David McMillian netting the games only goal. Derry surrendered a 2-0 lead early in the first half to lose 4-2 to Shamrock Rovers. Ramelton’s Ronan
Premier Division Review: Defeats for Finn Harps & Derry City Read More »
The Department of Health has confirmed 1179 new cases of Covid-19 this evening in the Republic of Ireland. There are now 91 people being treated for the virus in hospital, an increase of 13 in the past 24 hours. The number of patients in intensive care stands at 22, unchanged on yesterday’s figure. Donegal’s 14-day
1179 new Covid-19 cases in ROI Read More »
Derry have beaten Kerry by a single point to win the 2020 All-Ireland Minor Football Championship final. 2-12 to 1-14 was the final score at Bord na Mona O’Connor Park. Captain Matthew Downey was top scorer for Derry with 1-3 with Lachlan Murray scoring 1-2.
Derry win All Ireland Minor title Read More »
Ireland have had their most successful European Under 20 games ever and still have one day of action left in Tallinn, Estonia. They have claimed four gold medals at the event so far, Ireland had only ever won four medals ever at the Under 20 games. Rhasidat Adeleke claimed gold in the 100 and 200
Neil Martin on historic European U20 games for Ireland Read More »
Several council house tenants in County Donegal have been told to move out in order for their homes in order for them to be tested for mica. The Sunday Independent has reported today that a number of residents in the Clos Phadraig estate in Carndonagh have received letters from Donegal County Council, asking them to
Carndonagh council house residents told to move due to mica testing Read More »
A number of Donegal motorists have been penalised by Gardaí this weekend across the county, as the busy Summer season continues. Gardaí from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit say that a motorist was pulled over in the early hours of Saturday morning, after being recorded speeding at 172 km/h. Gardaí then say the driver failed
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