An additional 2,000 people are receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week, with 84 new recipients in Donegal. There’s also been a rise in the number of people in the county claiming Enhanced Illness Benefit. In total, the Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be issued to just over 352,000 people across the country today, with […]
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Cabinet Ministers will meet this morning to discuss the lifting of level five restrictions. No decision is expected today but Ministers will set out their views on what should be allowed to open. Cabinet Ministers meet this morning to discuss their options ahead of a decision later in the week on how to exit
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A status yellow rainfall warning is in place along the west coast and border region. The alert will run for Donegal Connaught, Cavan, Clare and Kerry until 2pm this afternoon. Met Eireann is warning that heavy downpours in these areas may cause some river or localised flooding.
Weather alert in place for Donegal Read More »
A number of Donegal people have already returned home from the US to live and work, with more planning to do so in the coming weeks and months. The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says one of the highlights of the virtual Golden Bridges conference which took place at the weekend was the evident
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Derry & Strabane Rural Partnership has announced a £1.8 million scheme to provide leisure and play facilities in 13 villages across the district. The Leader funded project is also being backed by Derry City and Strabane District Council. Mayor Cllr Brian Tierney says Derry and Strabane Rural Partnership’s Village Renewal Scheme has allocated over £1.2m
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Mickey Harte is the new manager of the Louth senior footballers. He’s been handed a three-year term, just over a week after ending his 18-year reign in charge of Tyrone. Harte replaces Wayne Kierans, who left the role after their Leinster Championship defeat to Longford. He”ll be assisted by Gavin Devlin, and together they’ll also
Ten days on and Mickey Harte is back in management Read More »
On this week’s DL Debate, after a huge weekend of GAA action Brendan Devenney has another packed show. Donegal and Cavan Legends Kevin Cassidy and Stephen King recap Sunday’s Ulster Final while Brendan also speaks with a disappointed Donegal Manager Declan Bonner. Mickey McCann and Sean McVeigh will also tell Brendan how important another All
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An additional 252 cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed this evening, with no new deaths. It brings the total number of cases to 70,711, and the total number of Covid related deaths to 2,022. 13 of the new cases were in Donegal, where the 14 day incidence rate has dropped to 227.4, compared to
No new Covid-19 deaths as 252 new cases are confirmed Read More »
Evening News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday November 23rd……….
Evening News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday November 23rd Read More »
The Stranorlar to Lifford road between Liscoolley and Killygordon is currently closed, and will remain closed for a number of hours, according to gardai. Earlier today, a large truck went off the road, and a crane has now arrived at the scene to help remove it. That operation is continuing, and local diversions are in
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Brexit trade negotiations are continuing today but they’re being conducted online after a member of the EU’s negotiating team tested positive for the Coronavirus last week. The EU’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said earlier today that “fundamental divergences” still remain between the two sides. But he says they are continuing to work hard for a
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Donegal Manager Declan Bonner says he will take a few days before making a decision on his future as the county senior manager. The season came to an end on Sunday losing to Cavan in the Ulster senior final. Declan still has a year left after a one year extension to his originally agreement was
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A Donegal Deputy has reiterated his belief that Letterkenny University Hospital is being ‘discriminated against’ in terms of funding. It’s after Sligo University Hospital received funding for the appointment of five new consultant posts, with recruitment to start immediately. It’s understood that there’s been a need for these positions to be approved for some time,
Sligo announcement underlines LUH discrimination – MacLochlainn Read More »
The Donegal GRA Representative says Gardai simply don’t have the appropriate tools to deal with potential attacks on members of the force. It comes as assaults on Gardai increased by over a fifth last year, and have continued to rise in 2020. There were 763 physical attacks on Garda members in 2018, rising to
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The Chief Executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland says it’ll be up to publicans and the authorities to maintain Covid-19 guidelines should restrictions differ north and south come next week. In that scenario, pubs may be open in the Republic from December 1st but remaining shut in the north until at least
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It was a historic day in the All-Ireland senior football championship on Sunday, with Cavan and Tipperary ending long waits for provincial success. Cavan claimed a record 40th Ulster football title, but a first for 23 years. Mickey Graham’s side denied three-in-a-row-chasing Donegal to reach a first All-Ireland semi final since 1997, with a 1-13
Special day for Mickey Graham Read More »
The 12th Golden Bridges Conference and Awards ceremony took place this week and was held virtually for the first time in its history. Delegates taking part heard at first-hand how political leaders, business and community representatives and education providers from Ireland North West and Boston in the United States, have been collaborating to
Virtual Golden Bridges conference attracts record numbers Read More »
Some parents in Donegal are refusing to send their children on public transport due to Covid-19 capacity issues. Despite an initial aim by Bus Eireann of having school buses run at 50% capacity due to the pandemic, some are still operating at full capacity. While a number of private bus operators in the county
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Police are appealing for information regarding an attempted weekend hijacking in the Waterside area of Derry. The incident happened between 4.30pm and 4.40pm on Saturday. Police received a report of two males attempting to hijack several vehicles as they drove along Rossdowney Road towards the roundabout at Crescent Link Retail Park. If you have any
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Donegal’s 14 day incidence rate has fallen slightly to 231.2, but is still more than double the national average of 109. 21 further cases were confirmed in the county last night. Meanwhile there are currently 32 confirmed cases of the virus being treated on site at Letterkenny University Hospital, two in ICU.
Donegal’s incidence rate falls but still more than double national average Read More »
The Vintners Federation of Ireland wants ALL pubs to be allowed open from December 1st. It doesn’t believe it would be good for them to close at 10pm as speculated, when level 5 restrictions are lifted. It thinks shutting them early would lead to more house parties. VFI chief executive, Padraig Cribben, says pub
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Government ministers will meet today to discuss what Covid-19 restrictions will be in place between now and Christmas. An announcement is expected on Thursday detailing if and how the country will exit level five restrictions. The government will have to make a call this week on how Ireland exits level five and what the
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A man’s due in court today charged after drugs worth almost 200 thousand euro were seized in County Sligo. The discovery was made by gardai during the search of waste ground in Cranmore on Saturday. Cocaine worth almost 178 thousand euro, cannabis with a value of over 13 thousand euro, and ecstasy worth 5
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The number of assaults on gardai increased by 22 per cent last year. Justice Minister Helen McEntee says there were 763 in 2018, and 929 last year. They range from minor assaults to serious attacks. Figures for 2020 show the increase has continued this year – with 837 assaults by mid-October.
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Donegal Railway Heritage Centre are inviting the public, if they haven’t already, to vote for them in the National Rural Networks Impact campaign. Voting can be done on donegalrailway.com with voting will closing at 6 this evening. Donegal Railway Heritage Centre has been shortlisted in the National Rural Network’s (NRN) Impact campaign to celebrate
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A key meeting took place over the weekend on ways to build an All-Ireland rail service for the North West. Foyle MLA Martina Anderson and Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn attended the meeting, which discussed the role of rail playing a major part in connectivity, sustainability and economic development for the Island. The meeting focused
Key meeting takes place on All-Ireland rail service for North West Read More »
Donegal are out of the All Ireland series after they were defeated by Cavan 1-13 to 0-12 in the Ulster final at the Athletic Grounds this evening. Declan Bonner’s side were 0-9 to 0-7 up at half time but only managed three points in the second half as Cavan notched 1-06. Cavan will now play
Declan Bonner disappointed by Donegal performance Read More »
318 more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the Republic, and one more patient has died. 126 of today’s cases are in Dublin, with 45 in Cork, 28 in Limerick, 21 in Donegal and 18 in Kildare. The national fortnightly infection rate is down again, to 109 per hundred thousand today — with Donegal
318 new Covid-19 cases, 21 in Donegal Read More »
Cavan are the Ulster champions for the first time in 23 years after the beat Donegal 1-13 to 0-12 at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Donegal had led nine points to seven at half time but only managed three points in the second half. Conor Madden netted in the dying moments of the game to
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Tipperary ended their 85 year wait to win the Munster Senior Football Championship in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday afternoon. In the centenary year of Bloody Sunday, Tipp ran out 0-17 to 0-14 winners in which there Charlie McGeever is involved. McGeever is a Donegal native and a member of David Power’s backroom team. After
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Donegal’s Sean McVeigh has earned his fourth All Ireland title after Donegal claimed a 3-18 to 0-21 win over Mayo in Croke Park. Mickey McCann’s side trailed early by eight points but a goal from Joe Boyle as the first half ended meant Donegal only trailed by three. Quickfire goals from Davin Flynn and Ritchie
Sean McVeigh on Donegal’s Nicky Rackard Cup win Read More »
Gardaí investigating the sale and supply of drugs in the Sligo area carried out a search of waste ground in Cranmore, Sligo, assisted by the Garda Dog Unit, yesterday. Cocaine with a value of €177,800, Cannabis worth €13,240 and Ecstasy with a value of €5,070 were discovered and seized along with a quantity of ammunition.
Gardai seize around €196,000 worth of drugs in Sligo Read More »
Donegal are Nicky Rackard champions for a third time after they defeated Mayo 3-18 to 0-21 at Croke Park. Two goals within 30 seconds in the final three minutes of the game from Ritchie Ryan and Davin Flynn helped sealed the win for Mickey McCann’s side. The win mean’s Donegal are the most successful side
“Couldn’t be prouder”- Mickey McCann Read More »
Donegal are Nicky Rackard champions for 2020 after they defeated Mayo 3-18 to 0-21 at Croke Park. Joe Boyle’s goal in the first half gave Donegal a lifeline as they had trailed by six just before the break. Then, with three minutes to go, Davin Flynn and Ritchie Ryan fired in goals just thirty seconds
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The Government is reportedly considering allowing pubs to re-open next month, as long as they shut by 10 o’clock each night. That’s among a number of measures under consideration in attempts to stop private gatherings happening, according to the Sunday Times. The Cabinet will meet during the week to discuss what restrictions will follow from
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Killybegs Coast Guard say they were tasked yesterday evening to a report of a missing person in the Dunkineely area. The Coast Guard along with HSE Ambulance crew and Gardaí located the missing person after a short search. Killybegs Coast Guard have confirmed the person was transferred to a waiting ambulance and taken to hospital.
Missing person located following search in Dunkineely Read More »
Met Eireann has issued a yellow rainfall warning for counties in the West tomorrow. It’s expecting heavy downpours tomorrow evening into the night and again on Tuesday. The counties affected include all of Connacht along with Donegal, Cork, Clare and Kerry.
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Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning to the public of the potential risk to personal and payment data while shopping online. The warning comes as online shopping and parcel deliveries increase due to COVID-19 and with further increases expected around the Christmas season. Gardai have advised shoppers to never click on an unsolicited text
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Former Tyrone footballer, Enda McGinley has been named the new manager of the Antrim Senior footballers. The Errigal Ciaran clubman takes over from Lenny Harbinson who stepped down from the role following Antrim’s defeat to Cavan in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final. McGinley’s backroom team will include former Tyrone sharpshooter, Stephen O’Neill, Stephen
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Ronan Curtis was back amongst the goals on Saturday afternoon as he bagged a brace in Portsmouth’s 4-1 win over Crewe. The former Derry City man had Pompey, two up before second half goals from Tom Naylor and John Marquis helped move Kenny Jackett’s side into fourth in the table. It was a good week
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Donegal, who are chasing three in a row Ulster Senior Football Championships have made one change from their Ulster Semi Final win over Armagh. It is an enforced change with Paddy Mc Brearty coming in for the injured Stephen McMenamin. The change means Eoin McHugh moves into the full back line to take the place
One change in Donegal side as Ulster SFC Final team named Read More »
Large retailers are planning for longer trading hours after level 5 to deal with increased demand. The restrictions are due to expire early next month, giving shoppers just over three weeks to prepare for Christmas. Today’s Independent reports that Tesco and Penneys are reviewing their opening hours in anticipation of extra shoppers. Retail Excellence spokesman
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Open water swimmers are being urged to keep safe this weekend, as rescue crews have been under increased pressure this year. Water Safety Ireland’s shared a safety video that has reached over 800-thousand people already. Spokesman Roger Sweeney says there’s been a massive surge in the numbers of people taking up winter swimming outdoors. He
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Holders Shamrock Rovers came from 2-nil down to win 3-2 away to Finn Harps in the FAI Cup on Friday night. Double chasing Rovers were awarded three penalties in a six-minute spell, two of which were converted by former Derry man Aaron McEneff. Having secured their Premier Division status for another season, the second
Cup hurt for Harps – Ryan Connolly & Dave Webster Read More »
Two men are due in court in the North today, charged with arson. They’ve also been charged with robbery, aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving and other offences. It’s after a robbery in the Blighs Lane area of Derry on Thursday. The men, aged 36 and 31, will appear at Derry Magistrates Court via video link.
Two men due in Derry Magistrates Court charged with arson Read More »
The Provost of Ulster University’s, Magee Campus has told an Oireachtas Committee that the long awaited opening of the medical school there next year will be a game changer for the entire North West region. Professor Malachy O’Neill told the Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement that as well as providing training
Opening of a Magee medical school a game changer – O’Neill Read More »
Finn Harps bowed out of the FAI Cup on Friday night as Shamrock Rivers came from two down at half time to progress 3-2. Barry McNamee and Stephen Folan had Harps two in front by the 21st minute. During a hectic five minute spell early in the second half, Rovers converted two of their three
No justice for us tonight – Paul Hegarty Read More »
Finn Harps season came to an end on Friday night as the Ballybofey side made their exit from the FAI Cup. The home side were 2-0 up in their quarter final tie but Shamrock Rovers scored three second half goals to stay on track for the double. Diarmaid Doherty reports from Finn Park for Highland
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Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy this evening which has resulted in pressure on bed availability in the hospital. In a statement this evening, Saolta say they regret that patients are currently experiencing long waiting times to be admitted from the Emergency Department to an acute bed in the hospital. We know these delays are very difficult for
LUH “extremely busy” once again this evening Read More »
A homeless woman, who tried to help her brother get away with murder, is back in prison after breaching the conditions of her suspended sentence. Janice Brady, with a last address at Maryville Hostel, Finisklin, Sligo, pleaded with the judge to let her serve what’s left of her sentence. Keith Brady, from Cartron Estate in
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