Thousands of people attended protests in Letterkenny and Buncrana on Saturday afternoon for a 100% Mica redress scheme. A Protests also took place in Ballina Affected householders say the amount of money required to just apply for the long awaited redress scheme is growing, and unattainable for many. Gerry Hone, is one of them homeowners, […]
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Donegal came from seven points down in the second half to salvage a 1-20 to 4-11 draw with Monaghan in their National League Division One North game. Conor McCarthy was star man for the visitors scoring a first half hattrick whilst Patrick McBrearty was Donegal’s top scorer with eight points. Watch GAA highlights below.
Watch: Highlights of Donegal’s draw with Monaghan Read More »
Derry eased past Fermanagh in their Division 3 North clash in Owenbeg on Saturday night. Rory Gallaghers side scored 5-13 and only conceded nine points in the game. Goals from Ethan Doherty, Niall Toner, Gareth McKinless and two from Shane McGuigan gave the hosts a 19 point victory.
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Monaghan let a seven point lead slip in the second half as Donegal came from behind to earn a 1-20 to 4-11 draw with them. Star man for Monaghan was Conor McCarthy netting a first half hattrick as well as a point, all from play. Conor McCarthy told Tom Comack he’s disappointed Monaghan didn’t see
Conor McCarthy disappointed Monaghan didn’t see out lead over Donegal Read More »
Donegal came from behind to earn a a 1-20 to 4-11 draw with Monaghan in the National League Division One North. A hattrick of goals from Conor McCarthy before the break and then one early in the second half from Conor McManus had Monaghan in full control of the game. Patrick McBrearty fired over five
Watch: Declan Bonner reacts to Donegal’s draw with Monaghan Read More »
Derry have one foot in the semi final spots of Division 3 after they beat Fermanagh 5-13 to nine points at Owenbeg on Saturday evening. Goals from Ethan Doherty, Niall Toner, Gareth McKinless and two from Shane McGuigan gave the hosts their second victory in as many games. After the game Derry Now spoke with
“We were pleased with the effort”- Rory Gallagher Read More »
Donegal came from behind to earn a 1-20 to 4-11 draw with Monaghan at MacCumhaill Park. At halftime, Donegal trailed 3-07 to 1-08 with Conor McCarthy netting a hattrick for the visitors. Donegal also had Michael Murphy go off injured after just four minutes. Patrick McBrearty kicked five second half points to help Declan Bonner’s
Donegal fightback to earn draw with Monaghan Read More »
Brett McGinty earned his second win as professional on Saturday evening. The St Johnston native beat Dwain Grant in their four round fight at the Skydome Arena in Coventry. The bout went the distance but McGinty won every round in the fight to bring his professional record to 2-0.
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It’s all to play for heading into the final weekend of the National League Division One North as Tyrone beat Armagh 2-15 to 2-10 at the Sportsgrounds. Tyrone got off to a flying start with Peter Harte netting just after 10 minutes but five minutes later Armagh responded with a goal of their own through
All to play for in Division One North as Tyrone beat Armagh Read More »
Donegal CCC Secretary Ed Byrne has confirmed that the club football in Donegal will begin on the weekend of June 11. Byrne has also confirmed that the board have been in talks with Naomh Conaill and Kilcar on when their County Final will be played which will be based on Donegal’s progress in this seasons
Donegal CCC Secretary Ed Byrne discusses club fixtures for upcoming season Read More »
Derry man Connor Coyle has claimed the ABF Continental Americas Middleweight title after he beat Edgar Ortega in Cancun, Mexico in somewhat strange circumstances. The bout had been due to last 10 rounds but due to the fight taking place outdoors and a heavy rainstorm the bout was called off after six rounds with Coyle
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The Donegal Hurlers remain unchanged for this Sunday’s Division 2B National League game with Mayo at O’Donnell Park. Last time out Mickey McCann’s side were beaten by Christy Ring Champions Kildare 4-29 to 0-14. The only change is in the substitutes with Ryan Hilferty coming into the squad.
Donegal Hurlers unchanged for clash with Mayo Read More »
As part of the ongoing road improvement works on the N56 Letterilly section of the Glenties to Dungloe road, a second temporary road is now in operation. The temporary road is a 50kph one lane road controlled by lights, with provisions for emergency service vehicles. Weight restrictions are also in place. The contractors say delays
Second temporary road opens on N56 Read More »
Derry City earned their third win of the season on Friday evening after they beat Waterford FC 1-0. Donegal’s Ronan Boyce netted the games only goal on four minutes as the Candystripes left with all three points. The win leaves Ruaidhri Higgins side six points clear of the second relegation spot which is currently being
“It’s good to get three points”- Ciaran Coll Read More »
The Sinn Fein leader has called for an independent public inquiry into the murder of Eddie Fullerton. Councillor Eddie Fullerton was shot dead by loyalists in his Buncrana home in 1991. In an online tribute to mark the 30th anniversary of his death, Mary Lou McDonald said his biggest achievement is the Eddie Fullerton dam.
Sinn Fein leader calls for public inquiry into Eddie Fullerton murder Read More »
Finn Harps suffered their third home defeat of the season on Friday night, losing 1-0 to Drogheda United. Dane Massey’s free kick with mere second left in the game gave the visitors all three points at Finn Park. After the game, Karl O’Sullivan told Diarmaid Doherty that the result was very disappointing… Diarmaid also got
Watch/Listen: Kosovar Sadiki & Karl O’Sullivan Reaction Read More »
Investigations are continuing into a fire in Kilmacrennan last evening. The blaze broke out at a derelict building at around 8pm. Gardai and the fire service were in attendance. Gardai say no one was injured.
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Social distancing in pubs and restaurants will be halved to one metre when they re-open. The Irish Independent reports new regulations will mean hospitality businesses are allowed to welcome more customers. The revised rules will also see time limits for indoor and outdoor dining scrapped – and there’ll be no requirement for a 9 euro
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The Taoiseach says the vaccination programme is going very well. He says last week up to 290-thousand people were vaccinated and almost 280-thousand this week. Micheal Martin is pleased with the progress being made on the vaccine rollout:
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The head of the HSE says access to the unlocking codes for its system is welcome – but still “fraught with risk”. Paul Reid says it won’t be a “switch back on” process in recovering from last week’s cyber attack. A decryption code is being analysed this weekend to see if it can be safely
Access code for unlocking HSE systems ‘fraught with risk’ – Reid Read More »
Demonstrations calling for 100% redress for Mica affected homeowners will take place today in Buncrana, Letterkenny and Ballina. The organisers say they will be peaceful and Covid compliant. Meanwhile, the Chair of Donegal County Council’s Redress Committee is urging people to continue with applications to the scheme. At a meeting last evening, the Council’s Director
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Campervan and motorhome users who visit Donegal are being invited to get involved in an online survey as part of Donegal County Councils Caravan and Camping Study which is being undertaken by KPMG. This will augment an existing survey that is underway to garner the views of the general public in the county on the
Caravan and motorhome users to be surveyed by DCC Read More »
It was heartbreak for Finn Harps as Dane Massey’s last gasp free kick gave the visiting Drogheda United a 1-0 win at Finn Harps. The game seemed destined for a draw but a piece of brilliance from Massey stole the show for the Louth side who increase their advantage in fourth to four points ahead
We Shouldn’t Have Lost It – Paul Hegarty Reaction Read More »
Drogheda United snatched the win at Finn Park with a 96th minute goal. Diarmaid Doherty and Declan Boyle were on commentary for Highland Radio Sport…
FT Report – Finn Harps 0 Drogheda Utd 1 Read More »
Derry City picked up just their third win of the Premier Division season on Friday night thanks to the 1-0 victory away to troubled Waterford FC. Ramelton man Ronan Boyce grabbed the games only goal of the game and his second of the season. Boyce who recently signed a new three and a half year
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The Taoiseach says the government does not know why hackers who attacked the health service returned the decryption key. This key gives the HSE access to the files it was locked out from, in the attack. However, the hackers still have copies of the data. Michael Martin says the government did not pay a ransom……………
“No ransom was paid to hackers” – Taoiseach Read More »
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday May 21st………….
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday May 21st Read More »
Donegal’s Conor Orr chalked up another victory today. He was on board the 25/1 shot Ringhill Lady that won the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Downpatrick for Tyrone trainer JJ Lambe. He won by a length and a half from the fancied 9/2 priced Natural Breeze.
Another win for Donegal jockey Read More »
The Football Association of Ireland has today written to delegates to the new General Assembly informing them of the full list of nominations for the new FAI Board to be elected and ratified at Sunday’s online Extraordinary General Meeting. The meeting will also be asked to ratify Packie Bonner along with Roy Barrett, Catherine Guy,
Packie Bonner to be ratified for new FAI role Read More »
The service disruptions at Letterkenny University Hospital as a result of the ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems are expected to continue next week. CANCELLATIONS · All outpatient clinics are cancelled. · All diagnostics including x-ray, CT scans, MRI appointments and cardiac investigations are cancelled. · Endoscopy services are cancelled. · All elective inpatient and day
Disruption to continue at LUH next week Read More »
Further and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has confirmed he has received an application from the Connacht Ulster Alliance seeking the establishment of a Technological University encompassing the campuses of Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Sligo Institute of technology and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology. Minister Harris says such a Technological University would have the potential
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A senior Donegal County Council official has acknowledged that people may be reluctant to move to the next stage of the Mica Redress Scheme because they believe there is a prospect of the scheme being changed. Director of Housing Joe Peoples also suggested that the committee would be the appropriate vehicle for deputations and meeting
Donegal County Council Mica Redress Committee meeting this afternoon Read More »
The HSE’s Community Health Office says its services continue to be affected. Attend Anywhere virtual health care appointments have been impacted and are suspended, and all Donegal Community Diagnostics X-rays are cancelled until further notice. If your child has an audiology appointment or you have an adult appointment people are being asked to please phone
Community Health services still affected by Cyber Attack Read More »
This week Letterkenny IT was named as a Basketball Ireland Centre of Excellence. The college is now one of four centres on the island of Ireland and the Letterkenny campus will provide access to expertise, such as strength and conditioning, sports medicine, sports psychology, diet and nutrition, sports management and administration, coach development and training.
Niall McDermott on a summer of Basketball at LYIT Read More »
524 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed this afternoon. No information on Covid-related deaths is available, and county by county numbers and incidence rates are not being published due to the effects of the recent cyber-attack on HSE computer systems. As of this morning, 107 COVID-19 patients were in hospital, 38 of them in
524 new Covid cases, no local figures available Read More »
A Castlederg councillor has hit out at anti-social behaviour at two parks in the area. Cllr Ruairí McHugh says it’s soul destroying to see the leisure amenities of Mitchell Park and Derg Castle Park being damaged after what appears to be another underage drinking session. He says he’s been inundated with complaints about damage, broken
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The Director of Public Health in the North West says daily case numbers of Covid-19 in Donegal are encouraging. No local data has been available since last Friday as a result of the cyber attack on the HSE. However, Dr Anthony Breslin says based on the available data, the number of positive cases of the
Covid case numbers in Donegal encouraging – Dr Breslin Read More »
The Environment Minister says he agrees that if there are deficiencies in the Mica Redress Scheme, then they need to be addressed. Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan was speaking in the Dail in response to Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty, who repeated calls for a 100% redress scheme. Deputy Doherty said many of the families are
If there are deficiencies in redress scheme, they need addressed – Minister Ryan Read More »
Today marks a significant step in Letterkenny Institute of Technology’s bid for University status. Members of the Teachers Union of Ireland in LYIT, Sligo IT and GMIT have voted in favour of a submission for the formation of a new Technological University. 80% of staff at LYIT voted in favour of the move. Further Education
Significant step made in LYIT’s bid for University status Read More »
Brett McGinty and Conor Coyle are back in the professional ring this weekend. St Johnston man McGinty returns for his second professional fight on Saturday at the Skydome Arena in Coventry. The Donegal middleweight has had a change of opponent for a second time and will now face Dwain Grant, a 37 year old with
McGinty & Coyle chase wins and belt this weekend Read More »
The Rescue 118 helicopter was tasked to assist Foyle Search and Rescue in the early hours of this morning after the activation of an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon on the River Foyle and reports of a strobe light. Foyle Search and Rescue were tasked at around 3:25am by Police to conduct searches of locations
Rescue 118 tasked to assist in early morning operation in Derry Read More »
A Sinn Féin MLA is calling on a Donegal Senator to stop hiding behind parliamentary privilege, and abusing it to make unfounded and scurrilous allegations. He also said similar tactics were being employed by the DUP. Gerry Kelly said there is absolutely no basis to scurrilous allegations made in recent days by Niall Blaney and
MLA calls on Donegal Senator to stop hiding behind parliamentary privilege Read More »
A Midlands North West MEP has been advised to install security at his Roscommon home after threats were made against his young daughter on social media. Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan says the warnings about his 6 year old girl were made on TikTok. Roscommon Gardaí advised the MEP to install additional security. He told Shannonside that
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Eight people in Ireland have developed a serious allergic reaction after taking a Pfizer or Moderna Covid vaccine. The medicines watchdog has got a number of reports of the condition, called anaphylaxis. But the HPRA says only eight are officially classified as cases – and all patients have recovered. Donegal Doctor Denis McCauley, who is
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Investigations will continue today to assess if a decryption key will unlock HSE data stolen during a ransomware attack. The criminal gang gave it to Irish authorities yesterday, with assessments ongoing to see if it’s safe to use on its computer systems. The government says it hasn’t paid a ransom to get the key, while
Investigations continue to assess HSE decryption Read More »
The Stormont Executive yesterday gave the go-ahead for cafes, bars and restaurants to fully reopen in Northern Ireland on Monday. Hospitality businesses in the North expect cross border custom to resume as indoor hospitality in the Republic is set to remain closed until July. Colin Neill, the chief executive of Hospitality Ulster, says it is
Cross border hospitality trade expected to resume as North reopens further Read More »
Members of the Mica Action Group have met online with Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien as pressure continues to mount on the government to amend the Mica Redress Scheme. Members of the group presented the minister and his officials with details of the costs being incurred by many of the affected householders, figures which they say
Mica Action Group meets Housing Minister online Read More »
Monaghan make two changes to their side for Saturday’s Allianz National Football League Division One North encounter with Donegal at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. Karl McMenamin will make his senior debut at centre half back while Darren Hughes is drafted in at midfield. Dessie Ward and Niall Kearns are the two players that drop from
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Donegal have been grouped with Galway and Kerry for the 2021 All Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship. Maxi Currans side have avoided the four team group and will chase a quarter final spot by hoping to finish in the top 2 placings. Tyrone are also in a group of three along with All Ireland Champions
Donegal Ladies drawn with Galway and Kerry Read More »
Joe Hodge’s short stint at Derry City has come to an end. Having agreed a loan deal from Manchester City in pre-season, the U19 Republic of Ireland International has been with his club since February with a back injury. Joe’s loan contract at the Brandywell is due to end next month and therefore he won’t
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