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
McDonald “reluctant” to support pub and restaurant access restrictions Read More »
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
Reid: HSE considering “all options” for 12-15 year-old vaccinations Read More »
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
Finn Harps confirm five departures Read More »
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.
Dylan Browne McMonagle wins Naas Opener Read More »
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
Michael McShane proud of Tyrone as late fightback sinks Armagh Read More »
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.
Single-use plastic ban to begin this weekend Read More »
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
Dropping of Bloody Sunday cases “devastating blow” for families Read More »
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
Varadkar: “no reason to believe” there will be another lockdown Read More »
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
Ruaidhri Higgins delighted with Derry’s first home win of season Read More »
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.
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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
Georgie Kelly nets in Boh’s win over St Pat’s Read More »
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.
Derry claim Ulster Minor Football title Read More »
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
519 new ROI Covid-19 cases, Donegal still highest incidence rate in country Read More »
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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Irish Water and Donegal County Council say that a high demand for water in the last few days has led to severe pressure being put on water reservoirs in Inishowen. They are asking that residents begin to conserve water in any way they can, to help ease the pressure put on the systems in the
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Two high profile cases in which former British soldiers were accused of murders in Derry will not now proceed. The Director of Public Prosecutions has confirmed that the prosecutions of Soldier F, accused of killing James Wray and William McKinney on Bloody Sunday, and Soldier B, charged with the murder of 15 year old
Reaction as Soldier F and Soldier B cases are dropped Read More »
Minister for Education Norma Foley has announced a brand-new research project, which is aimed at helping rural primary schools. The scheme will involve local, rural schools coming together in clusters to collaborate, as well as coming together with solutions to commonly-faced problems and trialling innovative new solutions within their schools. There will be a
New trial project to begin for rural schools Read More »
The Director of Public Prosecutions has confirmed that the prosecution of Soldier F, accused of killing James Wray and William McKinney on Bloody Sunday will not now go to trial. It comes after a review of evidence in the case. Solicitors acting for the families of the two men have indicated they will appeal. **************
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The BBC is reporting this afternoon that the Public Prosecution Service in the North has dropped a murder case against a former British soldier charged with killing a Derry teenager in July 1972. Daniel Hegarty, 15, was shot twice in the head during an Army operation near his home in the Creggan area. Soldier B
Ex-soldier accused of murdering Daniel Hegarty will not stand trial Read More »
Amid predictions of a fourth wave of Covid-19 cases, one walk in testing centre in North Donegal is reporting a positivity rate of 11 per cent. Donegal has the highest 14 day incidence rate in the country at 250 cases per 100,000 people against a national average of just over 100. South
NI Covid increases will be reflected in Donegal – McCauley Read More »
Two North West TDs are urging the government to give Credit Unions and Post Offices the support and backing they need to provide community banking services, and offer a real alternative to the mainstream banks. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle and South Donegal Deputy Marian Harkin both used a debate on the future of banking to
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A West Tyrone MLA is welcomed EU confirmation that insurance green cards will no longer be required for drivers from Northern Ireland when crossing the border. Daniel McCrossan says motorists from the North will be able to drive throughout the South and the rest of the EU on foot of this week’s announcement from the
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18 to 34 year olds will be able to get Johnson and Johnson Covid vaccinations in pharmacies from next Monday. While the vaccine portal will open to that age group to get a dose of AstraZeneca or J&J in a vaccine centre from July 12th. The registration portal for 30 to 34 year olds to
18 to 34 year olds to be vaccinated in pharmacies from Monday. Read More »
The decision of the NI Executive yesterday to remove the cap of 500 spectators attending outdoor sporting events with effect from 5 pm today has allowed an increase in numbers permitted to attend Ulster Championship games in Omagh and Armagh this weekend. The Electric Ireland Ulster Minor Football Championship Final between Derry and Monaghan
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Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has advised Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty to calm down and have a rational debate in the Dail. Speaking during exchanges on housing policy during Leaders’ Questions, Mr Varadkar claimed that Deputy Doherty’s questions were being delivered with planned aggression for the benefit of social media………
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The Chair of Donegal County Council’s Fisheries Committee says with the Marine Minister coming from the county, now is the time to be ambitious. The committee met this week to discuss a number of issues, including ongoing dredging efforts, the recent fisher’s protest in Dublin and the announcement of Ireland’s reduction in quotas for the
Time to be ambitious in fishery submission – Kennedy Read More »
There’s no stopping a Delta wave of Covid-19 in Ireland, according to the Chief Medical Officer. The proportion of the strain in new cases is estimated to be as high as 70 percent. The National Public Health Emergency Team is predicting significant transmission of the virus in the coming months, with a possible peak of
Covid concerns grow as Delta variant begins to dominate Read More »
South Inishowen once again has the highest incidence rate of Covid-19 in the country. The local electoral area’s 14-day rate is 608 cases per 100,000 people, over six times the national average. The second highest is Dungarvan in Waterford, at 600, while the third highest is North Inishowen, with a rate of 489.
Ireland’s highest Covid incidence rate is in Inishowen Read More »
The Score is broadcast Thursday evenings after the News from 7.05pm. This week on The Score, Oisin Kelly is joined by Lorraine Mullarkey from Monaghan, one of the leading female competitors in this weeks Donegal Ultra 555. Donegal U20 Manager Gary Duffy tells us about his sides preparations for the start of the Ulster U20
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Ireland’s Covid-19 death toll has reached 5,000, with two further deaths as a result of the virus reported today. 448 new cases have also been confirmed this evening. Donegal still has the highest 14-day incidence rate in the country, at 250 cases per 100,000 people. This compares to a national average incidence rate of 100.8
448 new Covid-19 cases in ROI, total deaths now over 5,000 Read More »
News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries on July 1st…
News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries July 1st Read More »
In this weekend’s Premier Division clashes, Finn Harps are on the road at Drogheda United with Ollie Horgan hoping to open the gap between the Blues and the bottom two. They will also be looking for Derry and Sligo to do them a favour by taking points of Waterford and Longford Town. In this weeks
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