The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation is urging the Government to honour the commitment made to the fishing sector in the mandate given to EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier. The Irish seafood sector directly supports more than 16,000 jobs and is worth more than €1.2billion annually to the Irish economy. As trade talks continued over […]
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No decision was made by the Northern Ireland executive last night on whether travel from Britain should be banned. It’s expected discussions between the parties will continue later today. Meanwhile, it did agree to reduce the five-day Christmas relaxation to just one day – December the 25th. A six week lockdown will come into
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Dublin claimed their sixth consecutive All Ireland Senior Football Championship title on Saturday evening with a 2-14 to 0-15 win over Mayo. Martin McHugh discussed the game and Dublin’s dominance with Oisin Kelly… The inter-county season is set to be played before the club campaign in 2021. Under proposals which are expected to be approved
The McHugh View- Dublin Dominance & GAA’s plans for 2021 Read More »
764 more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the Republic and four more patients have died. It’s the largest number of new infections confirmed here in over six weeks. The Chief Medical Officer says the infection rate among those aged 19-44 has doubled in the last nine days. Dr Tony Holohan is urging anyone
764 new cases nationally, 52 in Donegal Read More »
Tyrone have booked their place in the Ulster Minor Football Championship semi finals after they beat Donegal 0-8 to 0-7 in MacCumhaill Park on Sunday. Collie Holmes’ side started the brightest and led 0-3 to one point before Donegal rallied to lead four points to three at half time. Ruairi Canavan inspired a strong second
Collie Holmes delighted with Tyrone’s Ulster MFC win over Donegal Read More »
The Government will impose a suspension on almost all travel from Britain following fears over the spread of a new, faster spreading, strain of Covid-19 that UK doctors say is up to 70% more infectious. The move was agreed by the three coalition party leaders during discussions this afternoon while an announcement will be made
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Donegal bowed out of the Ulster Minor Football Championship by the narrowest of margins after they were defeated 0-08 to 0-07 by Tyrone in MacCumhaill Park. Luke Barrett’s side trailed early but went in at the break four points to three but were outscored in the second half by Tyrone with their star man Ruairi
“Couldn’t be any prouder”- Luke Barrett Read More »
Tyrone are into the Ulster Minor Football Championship semi final after they beat Donegal 0-08 to 0-07 in MacCumhaill Park. Ruairi Canavan was the games top scoring firing over five points in the low scoring clash. Tyrone will now face Derry in the semi finals after they beat Armagh 1-07 to 0-08 in Owenbeg. Oisin
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The government’s considering introducing new travel restrictions from Britain due to fears over a newly discovered strain of coronavirus. Speaking on RTE, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says there will be an announcement on potential restrictions later today. The variant’s emergence has prompted the UK government to introduce strict new restrictions in London and south east
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Gardai say the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit were out on checkpoint duty over the weekend in an effort to detect any road traffic offences with an emphasis on the detection of drink or drug drivers. Gardai say a couple of cars were seized as a result of having no insurance or NCT. There were no
Gardai seize cars with no insurance or NCT in Inishowen Read More »
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of an assault on a woman at a house in the Corrib Court area of Derry in the early hours of this morning. The woman answered a knock on the front door of the property and was confronted by a number of men, three of
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Dublin are the All-Ireland Senior Football Champions for a sixth consecutive year. They beat Mayo on a scoreline of 2-14 to 15 points at Croke Park this evening. Dean Rock and Con O’Callaghan with the goals for the Boys in Blue in the first half. The win marks Dublin’s 30th All-Ireland success while Mayo’s quest
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Brendan Boyce set a new personal best over 30km in Cork on Saturday. The Finn Valley AC man finished the event in a time of two hours and 11 minutes, his previous best for 30km was two hours and 14 minutes. The Milford native has already qualified for the Tokyo Olympics and will compete in
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Strabane’s Stephen Maguire is set to leave his role as director of performance and coaching at Scottish Athletics. The governing body stated that Maguire “feels the time is right to return home on a more permanent basis” after working with Scottish athletics since 2014. His departure from the Scottish Athletics director of performance and coaching position
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The winner of the recent Win Your House In Dublin Draw has been presented with the keys to his new house in Citywest. Well-known Convoy man, John Anthony McMullan, made the trip to the capital on Sunday and accepted the keys of the four-bedroom, semi-detached house worth €400,000 from draw coordinator, Joanne Dawson. John Anthony
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Dublin have won their sixth All Ireland Senior Football Championship in a row after they beat Mayo 2-14 to 0-15 in Croke Park. Dean Rock had Dessie Farrell’s side in dreamland with just 13 seconds on the clock when he found the back of Mayo’s goal. A Con O’Callaghan goal on 23 minutes helped Dublin
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Brett McGinty recorded his first professional win in his debut bout on Friday night with a points victory over Croatian Jan Ardon. The St Johnson native won all but one round in his six round bout in Redditch, England. It’s been an eventful week for McGinty, who signed with a deal with Mick Hennessy Promotions
Brett McGinty on his first win as a Pro Read More »
Inter-county travel will be allowed until January 6th as part of new government restrictions aimed at reducing Covid-19 infections. The plan will see home visits limited to one other household from December 30th. NPHET’s advice to close the hospitality sector after Christmas is also likely to be accepted. Restaurants and pubs that serve food are
NPHET’s advice to close hospitality sector likely to be accepted Read More »
The Bishop of Raphoe has published his Christmas Pastoral Letter, with the impact of Covid-19 featuring prominently. Writing on the theme “Christ is at the heart of Christmas”, Bishop Alan Mc Guckian reflects on the fact that the Holy Family were refugees, and the importance of support within the community. In the letter, Bishop Alan
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Irish paramedics are heading across the border this weekend to help their Northern Ireland colleagues. It comes as the North’s health service comes under severe pressure, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed help will be provided, but says services here will not be affected. Queues of ambulances could be seen this
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A Sligo, Leitrim, and South Donegal TD has told the Dail that people should not be cajoled or coerced into accepting Covid 19 vaccines. Speaking on the work of the National Vaccination Taskforce, Deputy Marian Harkin repeated her call for a specific minister to be appointed to oversee the process. She said the rollout of
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Brett McGinty broke into the professional boxing ranks on Friday night with victory on his pro debut. The St Johnston native beat Croatian Jan Ardon on points in a six round contest in Redditch England, winning five of the rounds. The fight was on the undercard of the British Light-Heavyweight title clash between Shakan Pitters and
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582 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic this evening, with six more deaths. There have now been 78,254 confirmed cases since the pandemic began, with 2,149 Covid related deaths. 14 of the new cases are in Donegal, which now has a 14 day incidence rate of 244.4 cases per 100,000 people,
582 new Covid cases as national incidence rate hits 100 Read More »
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday December 18th……
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday December 18th Read More »
Highland’s Power Hour presents “Tunes From An Empty Club” LIVE from The Bailey Redcastle 6PM – 8PM. Click below to watch
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Donegal Jockey Luke McAteer took a second win of the week this afternoon on the all weather track at Dundalk. He took victory on 10/3 shot Queens Cariage for trainer Kevin Thomas Coleman. On Wednesday he had a nice 33/1 winner on Farnese. It brings his win total for the year to 28.
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County Tyrone’s Mickey Mansell won a game at the World Darts Championship for the first time in his career, ten years after making his debut at the tournament. The world number 59 from Coalisland did not drop a leg in his straight sets win over New Zealand’s Haupai Puha at London’s Alexandra Palace. Mansell was
Emotional Mansell takes first win at World Darts Read More »
Another 12 people have died with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, and there are 510 new cases. 11 of the deaths took place in the past 24 hours. Hospitals are operating at 102 per cent capacity, with 445 people in hospital with coronavirus and 31 in intensive care. A six-week lockdown will begin in the North
NI reports 12 more deaths and 510 more cases Read More »
The number of people testing positive for Covid-19 in schools has increased. The Government says three and a half per cent of people tested in schools this week were confirmed to have the virus. The average positive rate within schools since they reopened has been 2.4 per cent. Senior Government Official Liz Canavan says there
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Donegal man Charlie McLaughlin has been included on the list of awards at University College Cork for 2020. Charlie who originates from Cresslough and played his football with St Michael’s was recognised for his 25 years of service to UCC GAA with the Kieran Dowd Special Achievement award. He has filled many roles at the
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The Irish Hotels Federation says hotels and guesthouses in Donegal are facing their harshest ever start to a new year due to a collapse in bookings. Figures published today show that in the Border region, booking levels for hotel rooms are at 7% for January and 6% for February. This follows already historically low occupancy
Hotels facing a very difficult start to 2021 – IHF Read More »
The Tanaiste has pledged to raise funding concerns over Sligo Airport with the Transport Minister. The airport houses The Coast Guard Service, which covers the west coast, Donegal and the Ulster coastline but there are fears over the future of the facility as there are no plans by Government to provide funding to it
Tanaiste pledges to raise funding concerns for Sligo Airport with Minister Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital is undertaking the largest recruitment campaign in the hospital’s history. Up to 120 posts will be created over the coming months across a range of areas in the hospital. Positions will be available across nursing specialities, midwifery, consultant and non-consultant hospital doctor specialities, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy, physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
LUH undertakes significant recruitment campaign Read More »
The details of Northern Ireland’s six week lockdown have been revealed – with stricter limits on retail than it’s seen before. It’s coming into effect on St Stephen’s Day Homeware won’t be considered essential, click and collect won’t be allowed and pubs and restaurants can only operate as takeaways. Health minister Robin Swann says
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The Good Friday agreement will be protected and a hard border on the island of Ireland will be avoided regardless of whether a Brexit trade deal is secured. That’s the message this morning from the European Commissioner during an address to the European Parliament. Mr Sefcovic is the co chair of the EU-UK Joint
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Garda have issued a warning over deer crossing in North Inishowen. On three occasions overnight, Gardaí encountered a herd of deer crossing the road on the mountain road, just outside Carndonagh. The deer appeared to be staying fairly close to the roadside. Gardai are urging road users in the area to be aware and
Oh deer, rebels without a ‘Claus’ spotted in Inishowen! Read More »
The Irish Hotels Federation says there will be significant job losses if the new restrictions get the go-ahead. Only 25 per cent of hotel rooms have been occupied this month, and the sector was hoping for a much-needed boost over the ‘Christmas window’. IHF president Elaina Fitzgerald-Kane says if that’s shortened, hotels will face
IHF warn of ‘significant job losses’ if new restrictions go ahead Read More »
NPHET has recommended the closure of restaurants and gastropubs before the New Year as part of efforts to deal with rising rates of Covid-19. From today, people can travel outside their county and three different households can meet indoors. The measures were due to stay in place until January 6th – but NPHET wants
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It’s emerged that it will be some time before the National Broadband Plan will be fully rolled out in Donegal. Figures received by Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty show that over 32,000 premises in Donegal are currently awaiting high speed broadband and it will be 4 years at least, before the service is delivered to
Full National Broadband Plan some time away for Donegal Read More »
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern says he believes there will be a post-Brexit trade deal by the end of the weekend. British and EU negotiators will resume talks this morning, after the British Prime Minister and the European Commission president spoke by phone last night. Ursula Von Der Leyen says “big differences remain” and that
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Danny Lafferty has returned to his hometown club of Derry City. The defender agreed a two year deal on Thursday and become’s Derry City’s first new signing of the close season. The 31-year old arrives at the club from Shamrock Rovers where he spent the last 14 months following his release from Sheffield United. Lafferty
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Northern Ireland’s entering a six-week lockdown from St Stephen’s Day. The Stormont Executive has decided to close non-essential shops, and restrict the hospitality sector to takeaway only. In the first week of the lockdown, households won’t be allowed mix and people won’t be able to leave their homes after 8pm. The North’s deputy first
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House prices in Donegal have increased 14% in the final quarter of 2020. According to figures from the latest Daft.ie House Price Report, the cost of a house in the county is up from this time last year with a house in Donegal costing on average €158,000. Meanwhile, the average number of new homes
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The Republic’s National Ambulance Service is set to provide support to the healthcare system in the North this weekend. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed help will be provided due to the current pressures being experienced in Northern Ireland. It comes after 656 new cases of the virus were confirmed today along with 12
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The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is being urged to sanction funding for the completion of the new Finn Harps stadium in the Appropriation Bill 2020. €1.2 million has already been spent on the now shovel-ready project but it has been laying idle since 2014. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty called on Minister Michael
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There’s been a significant rise in the 14 day Covid incidence rate in a number of areas of Donegal. The rate of infection is up almost 60% in Milford and 50% in North Inishowen. There has however, been a drop in the Letterkenny, Glenties and the Lifford/ Stranorlar electoral areas. The 14 day incidence
North Inishowen sees further jump in Covid-19 cases Read More »
Donegal player Jonny Carlin has switched clubs in the SSE Airtricity First Division. Carlin who left Cabinteely last week after two seasons has signed with Athlone Town. The defender played his football with Kildrum Tigers in the Premier Division of the Donegal League before stepping up to League of Ireland a couple of years ago.
Jonny Carlin joins Athlone Town Read More »
Two men have been arrested in Donegal Town following a raid on a house yesterday evening. Gardai seized a substantial amount of suspected amphetamine, deals of cannabis, mixing agents, weighing scales and two replica firearms. Gardaí from the Donegal Town Drugs Unit, Gardaí from the Armed Support Unit and uniformed Gardaí from the Ballyshannon District
Significant seizures and two arrests in Donegal Town Read More »
The Score is broadcast Thursday evenings after the News from 7.05pm. On this week’s show, Oisin Kelly is joined by Donegal Boxing Board President Peter O’Donnell with his views ahead of Brett McGinty’s professional debut in England on Friday night. Tom Comack has the Ulster Minor Championships preview with Donegal boss Luke Barrett and Alan
The Score 17/12/20 Read More »
484 new cases of covid-19 are being reported this evening, while 3 more people have died after contracting the virus. 32 of the cases have been confirmed in Donegal. The 14 day incidence rate per 100,000 population now stands at 94.2 – which is up from 88 in yesterday’s figures. In Donegal, the rate of
32 cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Donegal, 484 nationally Read More »
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