Tyrone manager Mickey Harte has kept faith in the 15 players that started their Ulster Final win ahead of tomorrow’s All-Ireland Senior Football Quarter-Final against Armagh at Croke Park. It means that double goal scorer in that final, Ronan O’Neill, must again be content with a place on the bench. Captain Sean Cavanagh made his …
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There were 13,719 people on the Live Register in Donegal at the end of July, 45 up on the June figure, but 2,238 down on the numbers signing on in July of last year. That’s a year on year decrease of 14%. The steepest year on year fall in the numbers on the Live Register …
14% year on year drop in numbers on the Live Register in Donegal Read More »
The Taoiseach has fully restated his committment to the A5. Leo Varadkar is in Belfast today, his first trip to Northern Ireland since being elected Taoiseach. West Tyrone MLA Barry McElduff was speaking to him earlier today, and says he has given him a personal commitment on the issue…………… >*
The Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI are issuing a joint call this Bank Holiday weekend urging people to be vigilant and to take care on the water and along the coastline. It comes as both organisations note that August was the busiest month for coastal recreational incidents last year. Irish lifeboat crews last August …
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It’s emerged that almost 100,000 people a year who use Knock Airport travel on to Donegal. Latest figures from the airport have revealed that 733,951 people flew through the airport last year with estimations that 13% of these then went on to Donegal. Research at the airport also concluded that 9% of departing passengers are …
Figures reveal almost 100,000 people travel to Donegal from Knock Airport Read More »
The prospect of an extra 54 beds in Letterkenny town centre is being welcomed by Municipal District Mayor Jimmy Kavanagh. The Donegal News is reporting that Mc Gettigans Hotel intends adding an extra floor to the building opposite the courthouse, as well as demolishing some buildings to the rear of the premises. A planning application …
Mc Gettigans Hotel in Letterkenny could be set for a substantial expansion Read More »
Signage is to be erected in the coming weeks to inform residents in Derry of the presence of CCTV cameras in a bid to catch those involved in the practice of illegal dumping and dog fouling. The initiative has moved to its final stage with Rosemount to be the first area to have cameras …
CCTV to be installed in Derry to catch illegal dumpers Read More »
There’s 5 SSE Airtricity league Premier division games tonight with Finn Harps and Derry City both in action. Oisin Kelly looks ahead to a crucial night for the north west sides…
200 days since the government in Northern Ireland collapsed, the Taoiseach will visit Belfast this morning. Leo Varadkar will give a speech warning the clock is ticking on Brexit negotiations, and saying that every aspect of life in Northern Ireland will be affected by Brexit. In a speech at Queen’s University Mr Varadkar will also stress …
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Images of Ballyliffin Golf Club will be broadcast to millions of golfers across America later this month. In conjunction with Tourism Ireland, Matt Ginella of NBC’s Golf Channel visited Donegal and the wider West of Ireland region to film a segement for his programme, Morning Drive. The programme will be broadcast to a huge audience …
Ballyliffin Gold Club receiving major promotion in the US Read More »
The Amharclann Theatre in Gaoth Dobhair has welcomed the allocation of €20,000 in funding for equipment. The announcement was made by Government Cheif Whip Minister Joe McHugh who hopes a second round of funding will be announced in the coming weeks. Chairperson of Amharclann Gaoith Dobhair, Pól MacCumhaill, says they are very pleased with the …
Equipment grant approved for Amharclann Gaoth Dobhair Read More »
The Western Trust has confirmed that Ward 5 at Altnagelvin Hospital has reopened following its closure last week due to an outbreak of the norovirus along with staff shortages. Medical Director, Dr Dermot Hughes, says the hospital continues to deal with Infection Prevention and Control issues on an ongoing basis. However, beds across the hospital …
Altnagelvin Ward 5 reopens, but some beds remain closed Read More »
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The submission of entries phase of the 2017 John Mulholland Motors Ulster Rally is drawing to a close with seeding of the entries taking place this weekend. Event Director, Robert Harkness explains; “Seeding is a complicated process that decides the running order of the competitors in the event. It is a key part of the …
Illies Celtic made it nine wins out of nine in the North West Women’s Super League with a fine away win at Greencastle on Thursday, while Bonagee moved up into third with a high-scoring win at Moville Celtic. Greencastle FC 0 Illies Celtic 3 Illies Celtic continued their march towards the Super League title with …
North West Women’s Super League Round Up – Illies maintain 100% record Read More »
In the All County League here in Donegal, Kilcar are back on top in Division One. Last night they were too strong for Dungloe, winning by 0-14 to 1-5 in a game that was brought forward from this weekend. Patrick McBrearty scored six points for the home side – four from frees; Ciaran McGinley and …
Kilcar beat Dungloe to go back to the top of Division One Read More »
Galway Utd will be coming to Ballybofey to win this Friday night, that’s according to Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan who says nothing less than a top drawer performance from his own players will suffice to get what would be a massive three points in the battle for Premier Division survival. That will be tall …
People are being warned to expect some traffic delays today in Carndonagh due to road resurfacing works. Work is currently underway at Ballyloskey Road junction and at Bridge St/Chapel Street junction. Local Cllr. Albert Doherty says work should be completed by this evening and is asking the public for their cooperaton in the interim:
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