All of us at Highland Radio are dealing with mixed emotions today. While we are delighted for Shaun to have the chance to explore new opportunities, we are very saddened to be losing a friend and colleague. Shaun’s contribution to Highland Radio, and the media in general, is immeasurable. He has been with the company …
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It’s emerged that almost 20% of all patients referred to the symptomatic breast cancer clinic at Letterkenny University Hospital for an appointment have been waiting for more than a year to be seen. In response to Dail Questions tabled by Deputy Pearse Doherty, it’s been revealed that of 732 patients referred to the service by …
20% of women referred to LUH breast clinic waiting over a year to be seen Read More »
The Mc Kinney family have lost an appeal over whether rights of way exist over the site of the former Oatfield Factory in Letterkenny. In 2015, the High Court ruled the estate of Ruth Mc Kinney, daughter of Oatfield founder Ira Mc Kinney, had no entitlement to rights of way across the premises. That decision …
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Talks aimed at restoring the north’s power-sharing government will resume at Stormont later. The five main parties are due to hold round table talks today. But the real sticking points are between the two biggest parties – the DUP and Sinn Féin. They have until Thursday to reach an agreement that would see the executive …
Deadline looms as Coveney hopes for “broad agreement” at Stormont by tonight Read More »
People in Donegal are being urged to attend a public meeting to discuss the Still Waiting Campaign and the need for a National Health Campaign. The group is calling on the Government to address waiting lists, the trolley crisis and other issues within the health sector. The meeting is a follow up to a previous …
‘Still Waiting’ campaign to hold public meeting in Donegal Read More »
An all-Ireland solution to palliative care for children could be a step closer following a ‘productive’ meeting at Stormont. Donegal parent led campaign group “Our Children’s Voice” met with Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams and the party’s leader in the north Michelle O’Neill, to examine the idea of a cross border solution. Donegal families have …
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Donemana all-rounder William McClintock has been named the Player of the Round in the Bank of Ireland NW Senior Cup. The 20 year-old former youth Irish international scored 125 to help his side recover from 4 for 3 to 270 as they beat Coleraine by 50 runs. Donemana – going for their sixth successive win …
McClintock receives Bank of Ireland NW Senior Cup Player of the Round Award Read More »
Seamus Banty Mc Enaney insists there will be no divided loyalties when Wexford meet his native Monaghan in round 2B of the Qualifiers a week on Saturday. Banty was in charge of Monaghan 11 years ago when they last met with Wexford in the championship But he’ll be on the line for Wexford when they …
The country singer celebrated his anniversary with some adorable selfies. Considering how Nicole Kidman’s on-screen relationships have ended as of late, it’s nice to know she and husband Keith Urban are still chugging along in wedded Oceanian bliss. The Oscar-winner and the country singer have now been married 11 years, which essentially amounts to a bicentennial in Hollywood. …
Nicole Kidman Still Feels Like A Girlfriend To Keith Urban After 11 Years Read More »
Johnny Depp’s ongoing court battle with former management team TMG is getting increasingly messy. It’s been well documented how the management group has gone into great detail about the lavish spending that Depp was accustomed to while they were managing his affairs. This reportedly included up $30,000 a month on wine. As of late, the …
A Donegal hotel manager says the impact of Brexit is already being felt in Donegal and the border counties, with the political uncertainty allied with the drop in the value of sterling causing a reduction in the number of visitors from Northern Ireland and the UK. Micháel Naughten is manager of the Clanree Hotel in …
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Police in Strabane are appealing for information after a 65 year old woman was robbed as she made her way home in the early hours of Saturday morning. Four people were seen in a silver coloured car parked on the lay by at Bridge Street, two got out of the car and chased the victim …
Shock in Strabane as 65 year old woman robbed on her way home Read More »
The local community group which spearheaded the reopening of Doe Casle to the public says they want to see it open seven days a week. Next Friday, the castle will re-open again for weekends in July and August, following an initiative to install visitor facilities and provide trained tour guides in 2015. “Moving Mevagh Forward” …
Community group wants to see Doe Castle opening hours extended in 2018 Read More »
Theresa May has signed a deal with Northern Ireland’s DUP to clinch a second term as Britain’s prime minister. Officials from both the DUP and the Conservative Party signed a deal this morning at Downing Street after a brief meeting. The deal includes an extra billion pounds in funding for the North, as well as …
There were eight people awaiting admission at LUH this morning, none of them on emergency department trolleys, the lowest figure at the hospital for some time. Nationally, the INMO says there were 263 people awaiting in patient beds, with the largest number, 27, at University Hospital Cork.
The National Youth Council of Ireland is expressing concern at the number of young people in County Donegal who are unemployed for 6 months or more. According to new data from the Department of Social Protection, there are 1,181 people under 26 in Donegal in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance or Benefit for 6 months or …
NYCI concerned at youth unemployment figures in Donegal Read More »
The Department of the Gaeltacht is being urged to urgently review the decision not to fund any of the Donegal Islands under the Islands Capital programme for road improvements announced last week. After last week’s announcement, Chief Whip and Gaeltacht and Islands Minister Joe Mc Hugh said an application from Donegal County Council was with …
Cope calls for quick announcement on Donegal island roads funding Read More »
The draw for Round 2B of the football qualifiers has been made. Seamus McEnaney’s Wexford side will play host to his native county, as Monaghan make the trip to Innovate Wexford Park. McEnaney previous spent six years as Monaghan manager. Monaghan enter the qualifiers after a suprise lost in the Ulster Semi Final to Down. …
Former Monaghan Manager Seamus McEnaney to meet his native county in Qualifiers Read More »
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