There has been a huge surge in the number of people in Donegal registering to vote ahead of the upcoming abortion referendum. Figures released by the National Youth Council of Ireland reveal that 2885 young people in the county have registered to vote ahead of taking to the polls on Friday, an increase of 128% …
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A West Tyrone MP has committed to challenge the decision to cease the prescription of medicinal cannabis in the case of 12 year old Billy Caldwell from Castlederg. In April of last year a decision was reached that would allow Billy’s doctor to prescribe medicinal cannabis to him to treat his epilepsy. That decision …
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People living in both Muff and Culmore in Derry are being encouraged to have their views heard during two public consultation days on a new Multi Million euro greenway route. The consultations will be taking place tomorrow (Wednesday) in the Hollybush Primary School Culmore from 2 to 8pm and on Thursday in the Muff Community …
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Altan have been honoured at a civic reception in recognition of their contribution to traditional Irish music and on having become global ambassadors for Donegal over the past 30 years. The event was held last night in the Donegal County Council offices in Lifford. Councillor John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh who put forward a motion to …
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Donegal’s Caolán Irwin has been announced as the Masters Superbike Championship Young Racer of the Year nominee for April The nomination follows the Kilmacrennan man’s trio of second places at rounds four, five and six of the Masters Supersport championship at Mondello Park – where he made his debut as a Pro rider The Masters …
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The number of matches being televised live in the GAA championships this year will remain at 45 – but that number will be under review for next year. According to this morning’s Irish Independent, there is growing frustration at the TV schedules this season – because they lean heavily towards the provincial hurling round-robin games …
A brace from Aaron McEneff on Monday night at the Brandywell helped Derry City back to winning ways as the Candystrips beat the visiting Bray side 2-0. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport…
One person has been removed to hospital following a crash on the main Ballybofey to Donegal Town road. The two vehicle collision happened at around 5:20pm this evening on the Cashelnavean road with one person removed to hospital for treatment to minor injuries. Gardai have advised that the road remains open with some traffic delays.
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday 21st May:
Tyrone will be navigating the All-Ireland Qualifiers in their bid to reach Croke Park this year following their 1-18 to 1-16 defeat to Monaghan yesterday in the Ulster SFC Quarter-Final. Monaghan on the other hand will meet Fermanagh in the semi-final after Rory Gallagher’s side overcame Armagh on Saturday night. Donegal travel to face Derry …
Letterkenny native Joe Dunleavy has been named on Ireland’s 28 man squad which will travel to the World Cup in France, starting at the end of this month. Dunleavy, who plays his rugby with Malone and Ulster A, will be joined by 6 other Ulster players; Matthew Agnew, Matthew Dalton, Aaron Hall, Tom O’Toole, James Hume …
The St. Eunan’s College Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament takes place on Saturday, June 2nd with Tee-Off at 12 noon. The event is in support of the Education and Sports Fund and is open to past pupils, parents and friends of the college. Entries are available on the BRS system in Letterkenny Golf Club or …
Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses following a report of a sectarian assault on a teenage boy in the Waterside area of the city during the weekend. A 15 year old boy sustained injuries to his back and face during the incident which police have described as a vicious assault. They are also asking …
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All 13 blue flag locations in Donegal have retained their award for 2018. An Taisce has announced the International Blue flag and Green Coast awards recipients for 2018 at the awards ceremony held in County Wicklow this afternoon. Ian Diamond is Costal Awards Manager for An Taisce. He says that while it’s all good news …
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A driver has been arrested in Burnfoot after failing a roadside drugs test. The driver tested positive for cannabis during a mandatory intoxicant test carried out by Road Policing in Buncrana. Meanwhile a fixed charged penalty notice was also issued for two front tyres found to be excessively worn.
There were 14 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. One person was on a trolley in its Emergency Department while the remaining thirteen were waiting on wards. The figure is down significantly compared to recent trends at the hospital – last week saw the number …
Seamus Coleman will never forget his roots after starting his professional career in the SSE Airtricity League and the Republic of Ireland captain would like to return one day…to manage. The former Sligo Rovers full-back was a special guest on the latest episode of Greatest League In The World – the official weekly podcast of …
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It’s been estimated that between 12 and 15 post offices may close in Donegal as a result of the deal done between An Post and the Irish Postmasters’ Union. The IPU’s annual conference has taken place in Cavan, with 80% of members accepting the deal which will see 370 postmasters offered exit packages, almost 10% …
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