Joe Barr made a victorious return to the Race Around Ireland to win the 10th edition of Ireland’s toughest sporting challenge this week. Gracing the event for the first time since his victory in the inaugural event in 2009 Barr was rarely headed throughout his 2157kms near-non stop bike ride around the circumference of Ireland. …
Former Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has ruled himself out of contention for the Mayo job. The 2012 All-Ireland winning boss says his focus is now on his career in soccer coaching and he’s not planning a return to inter-county management. McGuinness feels the time is right to become a head-coach, having previously worked as an …
The Mica Action Group has announced plans to put forward an independent candidate for upcoming elections if no funding for a redress scheme is included in the October budget. Thousands of homes in the county are affected by the defective block issue, and there’s still no confirmation of a scheme. However, the Mica Action Group …
Mica Group will run election candidates if redress is not confirmed Read More »
Businesses in the Twin Towns are reporting a 35% drop in custom as a result of the ongoing road works in the Twin Towns. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says there are concerns in Ballybofey and Stranorlar as businesses have had to cut staff hours which Deputy Pringle says has had a knock-on effect on staff …
Twin Towns traffic to be monitored as businesses report losses Read More »
It’s emerged that the HSE is paying over €197,000 a year to rent its Out-Patient facility at Scally Place in Letterkenny. There are 27 clinical rooms in the building, which has been used in the wake of the flooding which devastated the hospital in July 2013. The Donegal News is reporting today that the initial …
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Tyrone have made one change to their side for Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Football Final against Dublin. Mickey Harte has named Mark Bradley to start at corner forward, with Lee Brennan set to start on the bench. There’s no place in the starting 15 for Conor Meyler, he has to settle for a place on the …
A man has been arrested in connection to an incident in Carrigart in the early hours of Tuesday morning in which two Gardai were injured. At around 1am Gardai were alerted to a car driving dangerously in the Carrigart area. It’s believed Gardaí attempted to stop the car and after it failed to stop, the …
BREAKING: Man arrested in connection to Carrigart incident Read More »
Finn Harps have three games remaining in the First Division of the SSE Airtricity League and three points in Friday’s night game with Galway United will put them on the verge of a promotion place. A win in Ballybofey and Longford dropping points against Cabinteely on Saturday would mean Harps assured of a top four …
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday August 30th:
A Public Meeting will take place in Gweedore next Wednesday to discuss the planned closure of two post offices in the area. The Brinaleck and Bunbeg offices are both due to close in the coming months, with Derrybeg identified as the replacement office for both. Local Councillor Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says it’s vital …
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Donegal County Council says the Donegal Civil Defence volunteers played a major role in recent Papal Visit They were involved on the ground in both the Phoenix Park, Dublin and at Knock Shrine, Mayo in supporting the Principal Response Agencies (An Garda Siochana and the National Ambulance Services). At Knock Shrine, 140 volunteers were on …
Donegal Civil Defence volunteers praised for role in Papal visit Read More »
It’s emerged that 64 complaints were received about a poster advertisement in Buncrana featuring an image of part of a woman holding a golf club and a reference to the “19th Hole”. Complainants described the advertisement as offensive, misogynistic and promoting a rape culture. In the response, the night club concerned that stated no offense …
Advertising watchdog received 64 complaints about Libertys billboard Read More »
There’s been a 3% drop in the number of people presenting themselves as homeless in the North West. Figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government show that the number of people accessing emergency accommodation during the week, 23rd – 29th July was 47, down on last year’s figure of 50. In …
The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. Ahead of the All Ireland Football Final on Sunday between Tyrone and Dublin, this weeks GAA Programme was broadcast LIVE from St Davog’s GAA Club in Aghyaran – home to current Tyrone players Ronan McNamee and …
GAA Programme – All Ireland Special from Aghyaran Read More »
Another school transport issue is being highted in Donegal, this time in North Inishowen, where nine children have been denied seats on the school bus to the local national school because they are deemed to be concessionary. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn says after a similar situation last year, some changes were made, but it appears …
Nine children without school bus tickets in Gleneely – Mac Lochlainn Read More »
The Garda Representative Association is calling for more resources and manpower in rural areas after a garda car was rammed in county Donegal this week. An investigation is continuing after two gardai were injured in Carrigart when their vehicle was hit several times in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Gardai are continuing to search …
GRA says Carrigart incident underlines need for more resources Read More »
There’s been a substantial drop in the number of people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, with three this morning, one of them on an Emergency Department trolley. That’s down 12 on yesterday’s figure. Nationally, the INMO says there were 322 people awaiting admission, the largest number, 55, at University Hospital Limerick.
The Government has been heavily criticised over its continuous neglect of the North West region. It’s after maps emerged in recent days, detailing significant disparities between the region and the rest of the country. The maps show that Donegal is completely excluded from both the rail and motorway network while also indicating that that gas …
Fresh maps show true neglect of North West – Murray Read More »
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