History is being made today as Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neil, attends a Somme commemoration in Dublin. The Sinn Fein vice-president has attended an Armistice Day service in the past, but this is the first time she will take part in a wreath-laying ceremony organised by the Royal British Legion. Michelle O’Neil will […]
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Derry City suffered their second away defeat in as many games on Friday night losing out 1-0 to St Pat’s. Chris Forrester gave the hosts the lead on 25 minutes. Pat’s then had defender Jamie Lennon sent off on 57 minutes but the Candystripes failed to break down the defence as Stephen O’Donnell’s side moved
“We didn’t do enough”- Ruaidhri Higgins Read More »
A new Sea Survival Training Unit at BIM’s National Fisheries Training College in Greencastle has moved a step closer after Agriculture and Marine Minster Charlie McConalogue accepted BIM’s business case for the proposal. Minister McConalogue made the announcement during a visit to the college last evening. The €1.1 proposal involves an above ground pool and
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Donegal will face Monaghan in the Ulster Under 20 Semi Final after they beat Tyrone 1-12 to 1-09 at Healy Park in Omagh on Friday night. Johnny McGroddy was top scorer for Gary Duffy’s side with five points. Donegal boss Gary Duffy spoke with the media after the game… Oisin Kelly got the thoughts of
Watch/Listen: Eamon McGee & Gary Duffy on Donegal U20’s win over Tyrone Read More »
Donegal’s Under 20’s are through to the Ulster Semi Final after they beat Tyrone 1-12 to 1-09 at Healy Park in Omagh. Gary Duffy’s side had led 1-10 to seven points 16 minutes into the second half before Tyrone scored 1-1 without reply. Donegal then fired over two from Nathan Byrne and Johnny McGroddy, who
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Finn Harps lost their sixth home game of the season on Friday evening after they were beaten 1-0 by Waterford. Junior Quitirna’s first half penalty was the difference between the two sides. Harps midfielder Mark Coyle spoke to Diarmaid Doherty after the game.
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St Pat’s went back level at the top of the Premier Division with a 1-0 win over Derry City at Richmond Park. Chris Forrester’s goal on 24 minutes was the difference between the sides. The result means the Candystripes remain five points behind fourth placed Bohemians with a game more played.
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Finn Harps were beaten 1-0 at Finn Park by Waterford on Friday evening. Junior Quitirna’s penalty was the difference between the sides to close the gap between Finn Harps and Waterford to four points. Harps boss Ollie Horgan told Diarmaid Doherty that his side need to pick up points to end their bad run…
“We need to pick up points” – Ollie Horgan Read More »
Finn Harps suffered their third defeat in five games when they loss out 1-0 to Waterford at home. It was a game of two penalties with Junior Quitirna giving Waterford the lead on the stroke of half time. Harps then missed from the spot on 47 minutes when Barry McNamee saw his penalty saved by
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The Donegal U20’s meet Tyrone in an Ulster Championship derby this Friday evening at Healy Park in Omagh. Throw In 8pm and there’s full live match commentary available on highlandradio.com Click on player to listen to Highland’s Commentary with Oisin Kelly and Gary McDaid. Highland’s coverage is in association with McKenna’s Centra, Buncrana – Your
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Donegal County Council met online in a special public session today to discuss the Mica issue. During the meeting, Cllr Frank McBrearty claimed a letter written by an engineer was sent to Cllr Martin McDermott, the Chair of Mica Redress Committee, but not passed on to the members. Cllr McDermott told the meeting he had
Special Mica meeting was a success – Cathaoirleach Read More »
631 covid cases have been reported today in the Republic- the highest figure since April 1st. 50 people are in hospital with the virus, 15 of which are in ICU. In Donegal, there were 620 cases in the two weeks up to midnight on Wednesday – That represents an incidence rate of 389.5, just over
631 new Covid cases in ROI, 605 in NI Read More »
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday July 9th…………..
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday July 9th Read More »
Celtic have signed highly-rated 19-year-old Donegal midfielder Tyler Toland from Manchester City. Her signing with the Hoops follows Toland’s spell with City in the Women’s Super League, where she also gained Champions League experience, and a loan spell with Scottish Women’s Premier League side Glasgow City last year. Toland became the youngest ever Ireland women’s
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Donegal County Council has been told unity is vital, with members all agreeing that 100% redress must be the priority, to be followed by a public inquiry. In the meantime, Inishowen Municipal District Cathaoirleach Bernard McGuinness asked people on social media to stop naming people and making accusations. Cllr Rena Donaghey told the meeting there
Special council Mica meeting continues online Read More »
A new PSO has been agreed for the Donegal Dublin Air Service, with a preferred bidder set to be confirmed in the coming days to provide the service, with Monday week, July 19th the expected start date. The service was previously operated by Stobart Air on behalf of Aer Lingus Regional. In Kerry, Ryanair will
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The HSE says a surge in Delta cases will severely limit its ability to deliver non covid care again. It’s worried that scheduled appointments will have to be cut to deal with an influx of virus patients. However it’s admitted that Ireland is in a different place now, as the vaccination programme offers a defence.
Expected surge in delta cases continues to worry HSE Read More »
Donegal County Council has confirmed that blockwork at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny is to be inspected, following unconfirmed reports of the presence of Mica. Responding to queries from Highland Radio News, the council says following an assessment of cracking to the Flume Tower it was apparent that the blockwork in and around the
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A special sitting of Donegal County Council to discuss Mica is ongoing. Opening the online public meeting, Cathaoirleach Councillor Jack Murray thanked the organisers of the 100% redress demonstration in Dublin and told the meeting that it does not sit well with him that mica affected properties were purchased by Donegal County Council and that
Donegal County Councillors have their say on Mica Read More »
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal Municipal District has criticised the vandalism of a emergency defibrillator unit at Mall Park in Ballyshannon. Cllr Barry Sweeny says the outside casing of the unit was cracked, potentially as a result of someone kicking it, and that led to the entire unit having to be replaced as the defibrillator inside
“Disappointing” to see Ballyshannon defibrillator unit damaged – Cllr Sweeny Read More »
It has been announced today that seven Donegal community and voluntary groups will receive €85,000 from the Government as a part of a €4.5 million nationwide funding programme to help community and voluntary groups recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Cara House Family Resource Centre in Letterkenny received €30,000, the Swilly Mulroy Community
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The Ulster Championship ramps up for the North West counties this weekend with the two remaining quarter finals. On Saturday Tyrone host the defending champions Cavan and then on Sunday Declan Bonner’s Donegal battle Rory Gallagher’s Derry in Ballybofey.
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There’s calls for flexibility within the Mica redress scheme to deal with exceptional cases. Donegal Deputy Joe McHugh spoke in the Dail last evening of a large family including children with specific medical needs whose home is reccomended for demolition due to Mica who he says are not in a position to move out of
McHugh calls for Mica redress flexibility Read More »
The President of Letterkenny Chamber says there appears to be a lot of holes in plans by the Government to allow only vaccinated people to eat indoors. Cabinet is likely to decide on a date for the possible return of indoor dining on Tuesday. Michael Margey told today’s Nine til Noon Show that the roll
Letterkenny Chamber President: “a lot of holes” in indoor dining plans Read More »
Donegal County Council is to meet in special session today to discuss Mica. The meeting was called by the new Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Jack Murray as an opportunity for Councillors to seek answers to questions raised by constituents and to voice their own concerns over the defective block scandal. The online meeting
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Details of multiple incidents of alleged sexual abuse involving 19 residents at a disability residential facility in Donegal have emerged in the Dail. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle accused the HSE of failing to take action over the abuse at Ard na Greine in Stranorlar dating back 13 years. Its claimed when HSE management were made
Incidents of sexual abuse at Stranorlar disability facility raised in Dail Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle was on board the 7/2 jt favourite Giustino that won the Ballsbridge Handicap and he followed that up by completing a double with Blue For You – a 22/1 outsider – in the Plusvital Handicap. McMonagle leads the apprentice jockey championship and has now had 23 wins on the flat this year.
McMonagle lands Leopardstown 103/1 double while Orr wins as well Read More »
Derry City have confirmed that Patrick McEleney will join them at the end of the current season. The 28-year old has signed a pre-contract agreement with his home town club and the Candystripes say they’re negotiating with Dundalk to try and secure his signing this month. Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins says he’s excited about McEleney’s
Derry confirm deal to bring Patrick McEleney back to the Brandywell Read More »
€80,000 is to be shared among 46 Social Enterprises across the North West. The money is coming through the COVID-19 Social Enterprise Regeneration Programme, and will be distributed through a number of bodies including Donegal Local Development and Inishowen Development Partnership. Minister Charlie McConalogue says this allocation reflects the invaluable role of social enterprises in
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Government officials from Dublin and Stormont have been briefed on the economic opportunities for the North West City Region. The North West Strategic Growth Partnership held a virtual meeting, chaired by the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane Alderman Graham Warke and Donegal County Council Cathaoirleach Jack Murray. The officials were briefed on the North
Government officials North and South briefed on NW City Region opportunities Read More »
Ireland has the fourth highest incidence rate of Covid-19 in the EU – with only Cyprus, Portugal and Spain faring worse. The Republic’s 14-day rate is 121 per 100,000 people, with 534 new cases confirmed yesterday. 627 new cases were reported in the North yesterday – the highest since late January. Donegal GP Denis McCauley,
Ireland has fourth highest incidence rate of Covid-19 in EU Read More »
Britain’s main Brexit negotiator is visiting Stormont today to try to end the deadlock over the Northern Ireland Protocol. David Frost will appear before the scrutiny committee to engage with MLAs about the Irish Sea border. European Commission vice-president, Maros Sefcovic, appeared before it a fortnight ago, to discuss the controversial Brexit-related checks. Committee chair
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A walker was rescued off Mount Errigal yesterday afternoon after falling halfway up the mountain. Donegal Mountain Rescue were tasked to the scene shortly after 4pm. The casualty was subsequently airlifted by the Rescue 118 helicopter to Sligo.
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The Score is broadcast Thursday evenings after the News from 7.05pm. This week on The Score, Oisin Kelly is joined by Martin McHugh to look ahead to the Donegal v Derry and Tyrone v Cavan Ulster Senior Championship quarter finals this weekend. On the soccer front, Ethan Boyle on Harps looking for a first win
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South Inishowen once again has the state’s highest rate of Covid 19 with an incidence rate up to last Monday of 880.8 cases per 100,000 people. That compares to a national rate over the same period of 121.8. North Inishowen has the third highest rate in the state, Letterkenny has the fifth highest. South Inishowen’s
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The Executive at Stormont has confirmed plans to move forward with the relaxation of a number of restrictions. The changes will come into place on Monday fortnight, July 26th, subject to ratification on July 22nd. Arts and music venues Audiences will be able to return to seated theatres and concert halls and other such venues.
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Away from the athletics track, there is other Donegal interest at this summer’s Tokyo Olympics. Daniel Magee is Badminton Ireland’s High Performnace Director and is Team Leader for Japan. Nhat Nguyen will be the only Irish player competing and he is joined by his coach Davus Elfriam. Daniel’s siblings Sam and Chloe Magee had hopes
Watch: Daniel Magee leading Badminton Ireland to Tokyo Read More »
Finn Harps have already beaten Waterford twice this season but a victory against them on Friday could prove to be the most important win of the year. Three points at Finn Park for the home side would open up the gap to the bottom two to ten points and could also reduce the distance to
Ethan Boyle on fixing Finn Harps home form against Waterford Read More »
The government will consider six reopening options for indoor dining at its cabinet meeting on Tuesday. A further meeting between representatives of the hospitality sector and senior government officials was held today. The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland says the talks focused on devising a system that allows only vaccinated people and those recovered from Covid,
Six reopening options being considered for indoor hospitality Read More »
A further 534 Covid cases have been reported in the Republic today, with six more Covid related deaths over the past week, bringing the total since the pandemic began to 5,006. North of the border, the number of cases is higher than the Republic, with 627 new cases today and no additional covid related deaths.
534 new Covid cases in ROI, 627 in NI Read More »
News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday July 8th………
News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday July 8th Read More »
The PPS has put its plan to drop murder charges against Soldier F on hold after the brother of one of the Bloody Sunday victims was given leave in the High Court to challenge the decision. Soldier F had been charged with the murders of William McKinney and James Wray, as well as the attempted
PPS decision in relation to Soldier to judicially reviewed Read More »
Ulster Senior League Champions Cockhill Celtic meet St Mochta’s in Dublin on Saturday afternoon in the qualifying round of the FAI Senior Cup. The fixture presents Cockhill with their first competitive match since their final league game last year. In the lead up, the Inishowen outfit have been playing friendlies while they have also bulked
Watch FAI Cup Preview – Cockhill Celtc Manager Gavin Cullen Read More »
It’s hoped work will start shortly on a new building for the Little Angels Special School in Letterkenny after a contract was signed today between the Patron Board of the school and the HSE for a site. The new school will be built on land between the Donegal Hospice and the Business Park Road, very
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Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan has pledged to raise the issue of compensation payments for Mna Tí, who have lost out for a second year because of the cancellation of courses in Gaeltacht summer colleges. Last year, they were paid a total of €4 per student per day, a sum was described as wholly inadequate.
Compensation for Mna Tí is inadequate – Pringle Read More »
Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy member David Kelly will resume his Junior British Rally Championship campaign this weekend as the series makes the switch to gravel for the Nicky Grist Stages in Wales (10th July). Kelly, 25 from Donegal enjoyed a strong showing at the opening round of the series at Oulton Park in May, setting
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Donegal will look to get back on track in the Nickey Rackard Cup on Saturday in Carrick-on-Shannon when the take on Leitrim. After the opening defeat to Mayo, this game presents the opportunity for Donegal to make a semi final against Tyrone in two weeks time. A defeat would see them play Armagh in a
Mickey McCann not going to risk Danny Cullen in Leitrim Read More »
Following HSE concerns at rising Covid case numbers in the North West last evening, it’s emerged this afternoon that Sligo now has the second highest incidence rates in the state after Donegal. Latest figures show that in the two weeks to midnight on Tuesday, Donegal had a 14 day incidence rate of 359.9 cases per
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Three League of Ireland sides are in Europa Conference League action tonight. It’s a big evening for Sligo Rovers who play their first game in European football in seven years. Sligo are in Iceland to play FH Hafnarfjarðar. Kick Off is at 7pm. Preparations have been far from ideal for Liam Buckley’s side after two
Georgie Kelly expecting tough physical European encounter Read More »
The Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District says there was no consultation ahead of the installation of parking restrictions at Culdaff Blue Flag beach. There was widespread opposition from the local community following the installation of the large concrete barriers in recent days. Councillor Bernard McGuinness says Donegal County Council did tell him that measures
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