The Saolta Hospital Group has confirmed that special clinics will be run at the new vaccination centre in Carndonagh to administer second dose vaccines for some people who received their first dose vaccine in the LYIT in Letterkenny. A helpline has been set up for people to request to have their second dose at the […]
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The O’Doherty Brothers say they and their employees will take a period of time to plan for the future after a fire badly damaged their coffin manufacturing business on Railway Street in Strabane yesterday. While the cause is being investigated witnesses say the premises was struck by lightning just before the blaze broke out. In
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There were a large number of patients awaiting beds at hospitals in the North West this morning. There were 28 awaiting beds at Letterkenny University Hospital, according to INMO figures, nine of them in the Emergency Department, while 34 were waiting at Sligo University Hospital, 21 of them in the Emergency Department. That makes Sligo
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The HSE’s Director of Public Health for Donegal has confirmed that the delta variant of Covid 19 has been detected in Donegal, with particular concern in border areas. Dr Anthony Breslin told Greg Hughes on today’s Nine til Noon Show that as soon as the variant was detected in the North, it was inevitable that
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Gardaí have issued an appeal for information following a collision at Dunmore, Carrigans, last evening The single vehicle collision occurred at approximately 7.05pm. The driver of the car, a woman in her 30s, and two passengers were taken to Altnagelvin Hospital to receive treatment for their injuries. The road has been closed to allow Garda
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Fire and rescue service personnel are still at the scene of a large fire in the Railway Road area of Strabane, with the service sayibng the situation there has been contained. According to local reports, the blaze at the O’Doherty Coffin Making facility broke out after the building was hit by lightening. The cause of
Strabane fire has been contained – NIFRS Read More »
High level talks will take place today between representatives from the hospitality sector and the Government on the reopening of indoor dining. Today’s planned reopening has been postponed due to NPHET concerns about the Delta variant of Covid-19. The bar and restaurant industry is calling for a clear plan to get indoor dining reopen by
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The latest daily number of Covid-19 cases is the highest in more in than 2 months. 562 were reported yesterday, more than any day since May 1st. 14 people are being treated in intensive care while the numbers in hospital has increased by 6 in 24 hours to 48. Meanwhile, the Donegal News reports this
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The Dunmore Road at Carrigans is closed following a single vehicle collision just after 7 o’clock last evening. Gardai say traffic is being diverted to Nixon’s Corner, with a technical examination of the road taking place this morning.
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Kilcar had a comfortable 2-25 to 11 point win against Glenswilly in the All County League. Former Donegal player, Michael Hegarty scored 1-2 for Kilcar and after the game he spoke with Tom Comack.
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Finn Harps suffered their third defeat in five games on Friday night after they lost 3-1 to Drogheda. Will Seymour had Harps 1-0 up but three unanswered goals from Mark Doyle, Darragh Markey and Daniel O’Reilly gave the hosts the win. Derry City earned their first home league win of the season on Friday, they
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Kilcar recorded a 2-25 to 0-11 point victory over Glenswilly in the All County League. Tom Comack has the full time report… Division 1 Ardara 1-12 V 0-12 Gaoth Dobhair St Eunan’s 0-18 V 1-07 Cloughaneely St Michael’s 0-10 V 2-18 Naomh Conaill Division 2 Convoy 2-07 V 0-13 Glenfin Milford 0-14 V 0-12 St
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Oisin Orr was amongst the winners in Limerick on Sunday afternoon. The Donegal jockey won on board the 9/4 shot Baseman for trainer Dermot Weld. That win brings Orr’s tally for the season to 13.
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Keri Loughrey has been called up to the Irish Women’s Under 16 squad for their upcoming friendlies. The former Buncranna Hearts player will be part of the squad for games against England in Waterford on July sixth and ninth. The call up comes after a great weekend for Loughrey who netted in Donegal Women’s U17
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Gardaí are currently investigating a suspected arson attack that occurred at a garage in Glenties early this Sunday morning. They say that a suspected criminal damage by fire incident occurred in the early hours of this morning at the garage. Several cars were set alight, as well as a recovery lorry at the site. Gardaí
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Finn Harps have announced the signings of goalkeeper Gerard Doherty and defender Jordan Mustoe. Academy starlet Sean Kerrigan has also been promoted to the senior squad after impressing in training in recent weeks. Doherty, best known for his time at neighbours Derry City, most recently played with Crusaders in the NIFL Premiership. He brings a
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A large fire has been reported in the Railway Road area of Strabane, after what is rumoured to be a lightning strike hit a building in the area, and the building caught ablaze. According to eyewitness reports, at least one building has caught on fire. There are a number of nearby businesses next to where
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562 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed within the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours – the highest daily total in nearly a month. There are 48 patients in hospital with the virus, up 6 since yesterday. While there are 14 people in ICU, unchanged on yesterday’s figure.
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A status yellow weather warning has been issued for Donegal this afternoon for thunderstorms. Met Eireann say there is a risk of scattered thunderstorms leading to spot flooding throughout this afternoon and into the early evening until 8pm tonight. The weather warning is also valid for counties Tyrone, Derry, Fermanagh, Antrim, Armagh, Down, Cavan, Monaghan,
Status yellow thunderstorm warning issued for Donegal this afternoon Read More »
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson says the North risks losing out economically, as a result of the Northern Ireland Protocol currently in place regarding trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK following Brexit. The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister says there has to be “generosity” on both sides, in order to find solutions to
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The Sinn Fein leader says she’d be “very reluctant” to support any legislation restricting access to pubs and restaurant. The government is examining the prospect of only allowing those who’re vaccinated, recovered from Covid or have a negative test access to indoor dining. This comes amid concerns that unrestricted indoor dining could lead to a
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The head of the HSE says it’s looking at “all options and scenarios” when it comes to administering Covid-19 vaccines to 12-15-year-olds. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee’s set to issue updated advice on its use on teenagers shortly. It’s after EU regulators approved the use of Pfizer on the age cohort back in May. HSE
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Police in Derry are investigating an assault that happened in the Magazine Street and Guildhall Square area of Derry City, in the early hours of this morning. The PSNI say two men aged in their twenties were attacked by another man at 2am last night, with both men requiring hospital treatment after the attack. One
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The fourth round of fixtures for the 40-Over Cricket League came to a close on Saturday evening. At Burndennet, Burndennett lost to Donemana by 83 runs At Beechgrove, Brigade beat Strabane by 79 runs At Sandel Lodge, Coleraine beat Killyclooney by 116 runs At Ballymagorry, Fox Lodge beat Bonds Glen by 11 runs At Ballyspallen,
40-Over Cricket League Results 03/07/2021 Read More »
The Donegal Women’s League enjoyed a big win over Bohemians in the Under 17 National Women’s League. Emma Doherty was the star of the show for Donegal firing in eight goals. The other goals came from Kerri Loughrey, Siobhan Cameron, Codie Walsh, Megan McLaughlin. The win is Donegal’s first of the season and they take
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Finn Harps have confirmed that Lee McLaughlin, Niall McGinley, Jamie Browne, Tony McNamee and Stephen Folan have left the club. Academy graduates McLaughlin, McGinley and Browne have teamed up with former Harps U19 manager Tommy Canning at NIFL Championship side Dergview FC. Defender Stephen Folan announced his retirement from football after an ongoing battle with
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Derry began their Christy Ring campaign with a 0-19 to 1-15 victory over Roscommon in Athleague. The hosts lead 1-11 to eight points at the break but a strong comeback from the Oakleaf saw them claim victory. Their next fixture will now be a home to Wicklow.
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Dylan Browne McMonagle was amongst the winners in Naas. The Donegal native won the opening race of the day on board the 2/1 favourite Hadman for trainer Joseph O’Brien. The win brings Browne McMonagle tally to 28 for the season.
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Finn Harps defender Stephen Folan has announced his retirement from Football. In a tweet earlier today, Folan said he decided to call time on his playing career due to injury and then went on to thank Harps for all they had done for him. The defender has played 8 times for the club this season.
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Tyrone’s hurlers came from seven points down in the final 20 minutes of their Nicky Rackard tie with Armagh to beat the home side 1-18 to 1-16. Star man for Michael McShane’s side was Damian Casey who fired over 10 points. Tyrone will now face Donegal in three weeks time. After the game their boss
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The sixth edition of the Donegal Ultra 555 came to a close on Saturday. The event was won by Mayo’s Conor Gallagher who completed the event in 17hrs 49mins 21sec. The first lady to cross the line was Lorraine Mullarkey who finished thirty minutes ahead of Fermanagh’s Vanessa Fursden and set a new course record
Donegal Ultra 555 Recap Read More »
A ban on single use plastic comes into place in the Republic of Ireland this weekend. Ten of the most commonly found littered items will be banned such as cotton buds, plastic straws and stirrers. A deposit refund scheme for plastic bottles and cans will also be introduced toward the end of next year.
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The families of those killed on Bloody Sunday say they’ll continue to seek justice for their relatives. It’s after the trial of a British soldier facing murder charges collapsed. Soldier F was facing prosecution over the deaths of James Wray and William McKinney in Derry on January 30th, 1972. The trial of Soldier B for
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The Tanaiste says there is “no reason to believe” that the Delta variant of Covid will lead to a fourth lockdown. Leo Varadkar told the Irish Independent the public can still have an outdoor summer and schools will return in September due to the ramping up of vaccinations and current restrictions. It comes as the
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Derry City bounced back from their defeat to Dundalk last weekend with a 2-0 home win over Waterford. Goals from Evan McLaughlin and Joe Thompson sealed the three points for the home side. The win see’s the Candystripes move to sixth, a point ahead of seventh placed Dundalk. Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins told Martin
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Derry City earned their first home win of the season on Friday night with a 2-0 win over Waterford. Evan McLaughlin and Joe Thompson netted either side of the break to earn the home side all three points. Joe Thompson told Martin Holmes they thoroughly deserved their win… Martin Holmes also spoke with Candystripes defender
Thompson & McJannett on Derry’s win over Waterford Read More »
It has been confirmed that Northern Ireland will introduce their own temporary vaccine passport system, before the full system rolls out on July 19th. The NI Department of Health say that they will provide a written form confirming that someone is fully vaccinated, if their planned trip abroad is before July 19th. They say the
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Sinn Fein is calling for a full public inquiry into the deaths of nursing homes residents during the pandemic. The party’s health spokesperson says there’s been concerns for many months about claims of neglect during Covid-19. David Cullinane says an inquiry into what happened is needed:
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Conor Gallagher has won the sixth edition of the Donegal Wild Atlantic Way Ultra Race. The Mayo man completed the 555km in a fantastic 17hrs 49mins 21sec. Gallagher, a former Irish Youth International had an hour and twenty minutes to spare on his nearest challenger Columbian Julian Pedraza who came home in 19hrs 10mins 10sec.
Gallagher & Mullarkey win Donegal 555 Read More »
Finn Harps suffered their fourth away defeat of the season on Friday night losing 3-1 to Drogheda United. Will Seymour opened the scoring for Ollie Horgan’s side before goals from Mark Doyle, Darragh Markey and former Finn Harps player Daniel O’Reilly sealed the victory for the home side. Harps boss Ollie Horgan told David Sheehan
“It wasn’t good enough”- Ollie Horgan Read More »
Finn Harps suffered their third defeat in five games on Friday night, going down 3-1 away to Drogheda United. Will Seymour gave Harps the lead on nine minutes before Mark Doyle leveled on 21 minutes and on 41 minutes Darragh Markey gave the home side the lead. Former Finn Harps defender Daniel O’Reilly then sealed
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Derry City earned a 2-0 win at home to Waterford on Friday night. Evan McLaughlin opened the scoring for Derry on 42 minutes before Joseph Thompson netted the Candystripes second just seven minutes after the restart. Martin Holmes reports from the Ryan McBride Brandywell…
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Donegal are through to Ulster Under 20 Quarter Finals after they beat Armagh 1-17 to 0-8. Eoin Dowling was the goalscorer for Gary Duffy’s side who will now play Tyrone next weekend. Gary Duffy told Oisin Kelly he was pleased by his side’s performance… After the game, Oisin Kelly also spoke with Donegal’s Ryan McFadden…
Gary Duffy & Ryan McFadden delighted with Donegal’s victory over Armagh Read More »
Donegal beat Armagh 1-17 to 0-8 in the Under 20 Ulster Championship in Mac Cumhaill Park to ease into the next round. Eoin Dowling netted for Gary Duffy’s side just before the break to see them lead 1-8 to 0-4. Donegal then outscored Armagh nine points to four in the second half to set up
Donegal ease past Armagh in U20 Ulster Championship Read More »
Donegal’s Georgie Kelly netted for Bohemians in their 3-2 win over St Pat’s on Friday night. Kelly fired in the home side’s first on 44 minutes which was cancelled out by Darragh Burns ten minutes later. Tyreke Wilson and Liam Burt then put the host’s 3-1 up before Jason McClelland score late on. The goal
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Derry are the Ulster Minor Football champions after they beat Monaghan 1-15 to 0-15 at Healy Park in Omagh. Matthew Downey was top scorer for the Oakleaf County firing over six points whilst Niall O’Donnell netted their goal. The win is Derry 15th Minor title.
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News, sport, nuacht and obituaries on Friday July 2nd…….
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday July 2nd Read More »
It’s been confirmed that there have been 519 new cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland in the last 24 hours. There are now 46 people in hospital with the virus, with 14 in ICU. Meanwhile in Donegal, in the 14 day period up to Wednesday, there have been 405 confirmed cases of the
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The Donegal U20’s start their Ulster Championship campaign at MacCumhaill Park against Armagh. Throw In is 8pm and there full live match commentary available here on highlandradio.com. Click on player to listen to Highland’s Commentary with Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh. Highland’s coverage is in association with The Lagoon Termon, Great food served all
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A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Minister for Health to ensure that Donegal pharmacies are prioritised for supply of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is set to be available for 18-34 year olds from next Monday. Sinn Fein Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn says that now as Donegal once again has the highest incidence
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