Derry got their National League Division 3 North campaign off to the best possible start after they beat Longford 21 points to five. Shane McGuigan was the star performer for Derry on the evening firing over seven points. Next up for Rory Gallagher’s side is a game against his former team Fermanagh. After the game, […]
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Ruaidhri Higgins was proud of his Derry City sides performance after they earned a 1-1 draw away to Shamrock Rovers. Will Patching’s penalty gave the Candystripes the lead just four minutes after the restart. Shamrock Rovers then levelled the game just six minutes later after a somewhat controversial goal from Rory Gaffney. Higgins spoke with
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Derry City earned a 1-1 draw away to Shamrock Rovers on Saturday evening. Will Patching’s penalty on 49 minutes had the Candystripes ahead before Rory Gaffney equalised for Rovers just six minutes later. The Champions then had Sean Hoare sent off before Derry had former Rovers player Danny Lafferty red carded also. The point moves
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Donegal have earned their first win of the National League Division One North after they defeated Tyrone 18 points to 16 in Omagh. Declan Bonner’s side hit the front on 14 seconds through Michael Murphy who fired over 5 more points after the first. Donegal now go into next weekends game with Monaghan with two
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Tyrone were defeated in their opener in National League Division One North after they lost out 0-18 to 0-16 against Donegal. Feargal Logan’s side had Michael O’Neill sent off early in the first half but may have found a star as Paul Donaghy fired over nine points on what was his senior debut. Feargal Logan
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Derry recorded their first win of the National League Division 3 North after they beat Longford 21 points to five. Shane McGuigan was the top scorer on the evening for Rory Gallagher’s side notching over seven points. McGuigan’s haul was closely followed by Niall Loughlin who scored six.
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Donegal have beaten Tyrone 0-18 to 0-16 in the National League Division One North opener at Healy Park. Tyrone had Michael O’Neill sent off in the first five minutes of the second half but had the game games top scorer in Paul Donaghey who fired over nine points for his side. Donegal’s star man was
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Donegal Hurlers tasted defeat for the first time this season in National Hurling League Division 2B. They were beaten 4-29 to 0-14 points away to Kildare. The result means that Mickey McCann’s side now have a win and a loss in their opening two league games. Mickey McCann spoke with Pat Costello after the game…
“Kildare were a level above us”-Mickey McCann Read More »
The National Football League starts this weekend with Tyrone hosting Donegal in one of the stand out ties. The north west counties collide in Division 1 North at Healy Park in Omagh on Saturday and there’s full live match commentary here on Highland. Join Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh for big match build up from
Tyrone v Donegal – LIVE on Highland Read More »
Donegal Hurlers suffered their first defeat of this seasons National Hurling League Division 2B. They were beaten 4-29 to 0-14 points by Kildare. Declan Coulter was top scorer for Donegal in what was a long afternoon for Mickey McCann’s side. Pat Costello has the full time report…
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Around 3,000 people participated in the 28 programmes delivered by Donegal Sports Partnership (DSP) in 2020, according to the Local Sports Partnerships’ annual report published by Sport Ireland. The report also shows that over 600 people took part in the seven education and training courses rolled out by DSP last year, while 323 people completed
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The HSE says it is making progress as it attempts to rebuild its IT systems impacted by yesterday’s cyber attack. The ransomware attack, which has been described as possibly the most significant on the Irish State, resulted in the shutting down of all IT systems to protect against encryption. It could mean thousands of appointments
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Declan Bonner has named his team to face Tyrone in the Allianz Football League opener in Healy Park and it shows three changes from the team that started last year’s Ulster Final defeat to Cavan. Caolan Ward, Daire O’Baoill and Ciaran Thompson come in for Eoghan Bán Gallagher, Eoin McHugh and Jamie Brennan. There may
Team News: Donegal name Starting 15 to face Tyrone Read More »
Lough Swilly RNLI took to Facebook to show that yet another ring buoy is missing, this time in Swan Park. The voluntary group have urged that it needs to stop. It comes as another ring buoy went missing at the diving boards on the shore front at the beginning of the month. While 3 ring
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The Taoiseach says the British government can’t act on its own to exempt soldiers for alleged crimes committed during the Troubles. Micheál Martin and Boris Johnson discussed the issue yesterday at a meeting that lasted around an hour and a half. Johnson’s government has been considering a ban on prosecutions for British soldiers that served
British Gov. consider ban on prosecutions of soldiers that served in NI Read More »
The Taoiseach says the country won’t be paying a ransom demanded by those behind the HSE cyber attack. Its IT systems were targeted in the early hours of yesterday morning – and it could be a number of days before they’re restored. Thousands of appointments and procedures might have to be cancelled early next week
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Donegal County Council will be carry out surfacing works on LP 2075-1 Old Laghey Road in the townland of Raneany West between the 13th May 2021 to 18th May 2021. The works are located between the Hill Road LP-2095-1 and the LP-6825-1. All HGV’s are advised to divert via Donegal Town and N15
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Sixteen projects across Donegal will share €140,000 under a special grant scheme run by The Heritage Council. The funding will boost local economies, grow tourism, and enhance community spirit by supporting local heritage projects. Included is a grant of just over €14,000 to help a local conservation plan for Northburgh Castle in Greencastle, built in
Greencastle to benefit from Heritage Council grant scheme Read More »
Finn Harps bounced back for last week’s defeat at Bohs to draw 1-1 with Dundalk on Friday night. Stephen Doherty was given his second start down the left for Harps and put in a solid performance…
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Finn Harps picked up their 5th point out of the last six games on Friday evening with Dundalk having now gone three games without a top flight win. The sides played out a 1-1 draw with Finn Park. Barry McNamee gave Harps the lead on 19-minutes, with Ole Erik Midtskogen equalising just after the re-start.
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Finn Harps and Dundalk played out a 1-1 draw in their Premier Division clash on Friday at Finn Park. Diarmaid Doherty reports from Ballybofey for Highland Radio Sport…
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The Free walk-in COVID-19 test centre will run for a further week in Letterkenny. The walk-in facility will operate from 11.30am -5pm on Saturday May 15th and Sunday May 16th. It will operate from Monday May 17th to Friday May 21st inclusive from 9.30am to 6pm each day. No appointment is necessary to avail of
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Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has congratulated Edwin Poots on his election as the new leader of the DUP. He says he wishes him well, and looks forward to engaging and working with him. Northern Ireland’s Agriculture Minister defeated MP Jeffrey Donaldson by a margin of 19 votes to 17 – to take over from
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Saolta Hospital Group has re-issued a statement confirming the ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems continues to have considerable impact on hospital services in Letterkenny University Hospital today and systems remain offline. All outpatient x-ray, CT, ultrasound and MRI appointments are cancelled. Patients can expect delays in all clinics and in the Emergency Department
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Main Evening News, Sports, Nuacht and Obituary Notices for Friday 14th May
Main Evening News, Sports, Nuacht and Obituary Notices for Friday 14th May Read More »
Donegal County Council is to consult with the principal of Ballyraine National School to discuss how to replace trees and shrubs that have been removed between the Mount Errigal Hotel and the roundabout at the school. The removal took place to facilitate safety works, and the provision of a new traffic lane. However, it’s emerged
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Tyrone have released their team line up for Saturday evening’s Allianz Football League opener against Donegal at Healy Park in Omagh. Dungannon’s Paul Donaghy has been named at half forward for his Red Hand senior debut. Along with Donaghy there are four other changes to the side which lined out in the championship defeat to
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The Covid-19 pandemic is ‘shrinking’ and the R number is below 1, according to NPHET. 425 new cases and four additional deaths have been reported today. The five-day moving average is 417 cases, which is almost exactly the same as this day last week. Professor Philip Nolan, who chairs NPHET’s modelling group, says the country’s
425 new cases and four additional deaths have been reported today Read More »
The Donegal Hurlers are unchanged for this Saturday’s league clash with Christy Ring Champions Kildare at Newbridge. Manager Mickey McCann is sticking with the same 15 that started in their Division 2B win against Roscommon last weekend. The only change is in the substitutes with Ruari Campbell coming into the squad.
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Donegal is to receive just under €700,000 for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in the county. Minister Charlie McConalogue says Donegal’s allocation is the third highest allocation nationally, and that’s to be welcomed. The Local Improvement Scheme is intended to improve access to rural homes and farms, as well as outdoor amenities such
Almost €700,000 announced for LIS in Donegal Read More »
Some services at Letterkenny University Hospital are being impacted by the shutdown of the HSE’s IT system following an overnight cyberattack. As of now, most outpatient appointments are going ahead, and unless people have been advised otherwise, they should attend. However, scheduled scans and x-rays are not going ahead, and non-emergency elective surgery has being
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Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins acknowledges that they’re taking on “the best side in the country” when they line up against Shamrock Rovers on Saturday evening but insists his side must approach the game in Tallaght with positive intent. Jack Malone picked up a knock this week and may not play in Dublin. Higgins has
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A 52 year old man has been charged in connection with the discovery of a bomb beside the car of a part time police officer in Dungiven last month. He has been charged with 5 offences, including preparatory acts of terrorism, possession of articles for use in terrorism as well as three separate charges of
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A Donegal restaurateur says the industry cannot take another lockdown, and she is prepared to wait a few weeks to assess the success of the reopening indoor dining in hotels, before restaurants are allowed reopen indoors. Today, the Restaurants Association of Ireland is calling for the two to reopen in tandem, and is launching a
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Donegal’s Brendan Boyce and Mayo’s Cian McManamon will compete on Sunday at the European Race Walking Cup in Podebrady, in the Czech Republic. Boyce has already secured Olympic qualification following a fantastic performance. His 50k walk race starts at 7.00 am (Irish time). Tokyo would represent Boyce’s third Olympic Games, having previously competed at London
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A member of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority says despite the availability of better monitoring equipment and the willingness of most fishers and fish producers to cooperate with them, the actions of a small number have led to a new requirement that catches must be weighed at the pier. At a meeting this week of
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In the North, a thousand spectators will be permitted entry to the Irish FA Cup final on 21 May as part of what is being called a “learning event”. All fans will be tested before and after the game. From 24 May, up to 500 spectators will be able to attend outdoor sporting events in
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The HSE has confirmed there’s been a “significant ransomware attack” on its IT systems – and has shut down the entire network to protect them. It’s apologised for the inconvenience caused to patients and the public. Covid vaccinations aren’t affected and are going ahead as planned. The Rotunda has cancelled all appointments for today –
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Work to build a new Special Needs classroom and address ongoing flooding issues at Scoil Adhamhnain in Luinneach, Derrybeg is set to get underway. Education MInister Norma Foley confirmed last night that the project at the school has been approved to proceed to construction stage. Following a tendering process, a contractor has been recommended, and
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Brett McGinty returns to the ring for his second professional fight on Saturday 22nd May at the Skydome Arena in Coventry. The Donegal middleweight will face Jordan Grannum, an experienced journeyman who has fought almost eighty times in his career. The fight is part of the Hennessy Promotions Sam Eggington Carlos Molina Middleweight Championship fight
Watch: Ricky Hatton & Brett McGinty talk about the prospects of the Donegal Middleweight Read More »
Almost €1.1 million has been confirmed by Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys for capital works on Ireland’s offshore islands. The projects will be administered by the county councils in Donegal, Cork, Galway, Mayo and Sligo. Donegal County Council receives €47,500. That compares to €747,000 for Mayo County Council. Full details of funding –
Donegal receives €47,500 from €1.1 million island fund Read More »
Jeffrey Donaldson and Edwin Poots will go head to head today, in the race to become the next leader of the DUP. Regardless of who wins today, neither will become Northern Ireland’s First Minister. Today’s leadership election is the first for the DUP in its 50 year history. There has only been three leaders since
New DUP leader to be confirmed this evening Read More »
Sixteen projects across Donegal will share €140,000 under a special grant scheme run by The Heritage Council. The funding will boost local economies, grow tourism, and enhance community spirit by supporting local heritage projects. Included is a grant of just over €14,000 to help a local conservation plan for Northburgh Castle in Greencastle, built in
€140,000 for Heritage Projects in Donegal Read More »
A UCD Associate Professor says virus case numbers are at a ‘knife edge’. Professor Julien Mercille says ther situation could go either way after 456 new cases of covid 19 were confirmed, with no new deaths. 49 of the new cases were in Donegal. The number of people in hospital with the virus dropped to
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A West Donegal councillor is urging Mna Tí to organise themselves ahead of a meeting next week at which their compensation package will be announced. It follows conformation that there will not be students coming to the Donegal Gaeltacht this summer. Cllr Michael Choln MacGiolla Easbuig is urging the Mna Tí to attend a meeting
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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 Declan Boyle ahead of the weekend’s League of Ireland Premier Division ties, we hear from county managers Declan Bonner, Fergal Logan and Rory Gallagher as the north west sides begin their National Football League
Watch / Listen: The Score – 13/05/21 Read More »
The motorsport family will say farewell to former International Rally Clerk of the Course Danny Gormley on Friday. Danny’s death has sent shock through the rallying community of the north west. Danny was a former Clerk of the Course of the Donegal International Rally while he also had headed up the roles of Treasurer, Safety
DMC Chair Brian Brogan says Danny Gormley will be very much missed Read More »
The incidence of Covid 19 fell in five of Donegal’s seven Local Electoral Areas in the two weeks to Monday last, with Donegal and Glenties the only LEAs to record increases. For the second week in a row, Milford has the highest incidence rate of Covid 19 in the county and the country at 472
Covid 19 rates fall in five of Donegal’s seven LEAs Read More »
Former Finn Harps Captain Declan Boyle joined Oisin kelly to look at this weekend’s games involving Finn Harps and Derry City while he also talks about his move to the Sligo Rovers U19’s and Ollie Horgan’s three game ban.
Watch this weeks LOI Chat with Declan Boyle Read More »
456 new cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed in the Republic today, with no new additional Covid related deaths reported. There were 49 new cases in Donegal, up 37 on yesterday. The county now has a 14 day incidence rate of 248.8 cases per 100,000 people, compared to a national figure of 129.3, the
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