Seamus Coleman’s former Everton teammate Phil Neville has backed the Donegal man to come back from his injury fitter and stronger. The ex Sligo Rovers player has been ruled out for several months after breaking his leg while playing for Ireland against Wales in March. Neville says Coleman has a great attitude and will work …
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A Derry councillor has expressed concern at how police conducted a drugs raid in the Carnhill area of the city on Sunday night last. At one point, Cllr Brian Tierney says there were over 150 people gathered at the scene as police in boiler suits and masks searched a house. Police seized a quantity …
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There were 39 patients awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 19 of them on Emergency Department trolleys and 20 in overflow areas and on the wards. That was the highest figure in the country this morning, followed by the Mater in Dubllin on 37 and University Hospital Galway on 31. Nationally, the INMO …
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Entries for the 2017 Joule Donegal International Rally close this evening. There’s an online entry form to complete and you could be rolling over the start ramp of the biggest rally in Ireland next month. Go to donegalrally.ie or donegalmotorclub.com for more details. This year’s rally takes place from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th June.
A West-Galway TD believes there’s a serious lack of spending on rural projects. Deputy Eamon O’Cuiv claims only a fraction of the money allocated for work in 2016 has been spent. He’s also highlighting the fact that much of the money set aside for Leader has not been allocated, an issue highlighted last week by …
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The PSNI says it’s treating attacks on two people in Fermanagh yesterday as murder and attempted murder. A 51 year old woman was found dead at a house near Enniskillen, while officers say a man in his 30s, who was stabbed in the stomach, is in a stable condition in hospital. A 55-year-old man also …
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Transport Minister Shane Ross is being urged to sanction a Donegal County Council application to have a number of roads in the county reclassified. The council’s Roads and Transport Policy Committee says some local county roads need to be upgraded to regional status due to an increase in traffic, while the R238 in Inishowen should …
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Calls for explicit recognition of the special status of Northern Ireland and the border counties are growing, with Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal TD Marc Mac Sharry the latest to call for special status in the upcoming Brexit negotiations. Deputy Mac Sharry says it’s vital to ensure that all aspects of the Good Friday Agreement …
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Two cyber security firms have suggested a North Korea-linked organisation is behind the attack that’s crippled compuer systems around the world. Lazarus Group is thought to have targeted Sony Pictures in 2014. Here at home, the Cabinet will be briefed on the fallout from the virus later. The HSE’s external IT networks will also remain …
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Donegal is the place to test yourself—to push your limits, or to try something new. Gartan Open Water Swimmers have added a new string to Donegal’s bow in recent years—alongside events like WAAR, the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra, or The Race. Two years ago they launched the inaugural Gartan Swim Challenge, and last year they …
Jim Parsons, who plays Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, tied the knot with his partner of 14 years this weekend. Jim and art director Todd Spiewak married in the Rainbow Room in New York, according to Page Six. Jim came out publicly in 2012, during an interview with the New York Times, when …
The Taoiseach’s hinted he may announce plans to step down as Fine Gael leader this week. Enda Kenny was expected to make the announcement on Wednesday – sparking a leadership contest, and a parliamentary party vote on June 7th. But that was thrown into doubt when it was confirmed he’ll be away on a trade …
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Two-time All Ireland-winner Joe McMahon has announced his retirement from inter-county football. The 33-year old won three Ulster titles, as well as twice helping Tyrone lift the Sam Maguire. In a statement released today, Joe said. “The combination of injuries over the last two years and the struggle to respond to treatment to gain the …
Primary school pupils from Cloughfin National School were named Best Newcomer (Regional) and Scoil Naomh Fiachra, Illistrin were presented with a Special Distinction Award at today’s regional final of the annual Our World Irish Aid Awards held at the Model Arts Centre, Sligo. The North-West regional final event, which is one of four regional events …
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There were 23 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. 14 people were waiting on trolleys while a further 9 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded today with 35 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 325 people waiting for …
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Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a serious road traffic crash in Ballintra. The crash between a lorry and car happened on the Ballyshannon – Donegal Town road earlier this afternoon. At least one person is thought to be seriously injured. As a result the road remains closed at this time and diversions …
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The funeral has taken place today in Derry of Brendan Duddy, the businessman who played a key role in resolving contentious parading issues in the city. He also facilitated early talks and contacts which were crucial in the lead up to the peace process. His work in that regard earned him the title “Derry’s secret …
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Finn Harps F.C. has confirmed that Pascal Millien’s work permit has finally been granted but the Haitian born attacking midfielder will not be eligible to play until June 5th. It’s been a long and frustrating process to finally obtain the work permit for the 30-year-old who is now expected to feature for the first time …
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