The Treasurer of the Donegal Branch of the Vintners Federation of Ireland says the decision to keep wet pubs closed is a huge blow. Last evening, Taoiseach Micheal Martin announced that from Friday, restaurants and pubs that serve food will be allowed to open. Councillor Martin Harley says the reopening of wet pubs would have […]
Decision to keep wet pubs closed a huge blow – Harley Read More »
A Donegal County Council scheme has won the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Award. The Council’s Thatch Repair Grant Scheme was recognised in the ‘Heritage & Built Environment’ category at the online awards ceremony this week. The Chambers Ireland in Local Government Award recognises the best local authority initiatives that promote public interest in,
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Emergency services are at the scene of a crash outside Strabane this evening. The two vehicle collision between a car and a tractor occurred on the Victoria Road between Derry and Strabane a short time ago. The PSNI says diversions are in place.
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The country will move to Level Three restrictions next Tuesday December first. It means retail, gyms, golf courses, hairdressers, cinemas, theatres and places of worship can open. From next Friday restaurants and pubs that serve food will be allowed to open. Wet pubs won’t open this year but will be given additional supports. The government
Ireland to move to Level 3 on December 1st Read More »
20 further cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Donegal this evening. The 14 day incidence rate for the county is the highest in Ireland and over double the national average at 216.1 per 100,000 of the population. 7 more people across the country have died with Covid-19 and 206 additional cases have been confirmed.
20 further cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Donegal Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital remains extremely busy this evening resulting in ongoing pressure being placed on bed availability. In a statement, the Saolta Hospital Group 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. Meanwhile, the Outbreak Control Team at
LUH remains extremely busy Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday November 27th:
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Next Tuesday, the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s team play Germany in the European Championship Qualifier. The German’s are red hot favourites but the Irish know they need to pull off a shock result to give themselves any chance of qualifying for the tournament. Milford’s Amber Barrett who plays her club football with Koln FC in
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Cabinet Ministers have given the green light for restaurants and pubs that serve food to open next week. While shops, gyms, hairdressers, barbers, museums and cinemas will also be allowed to open. This will be a three stage re-opening. Next Tuesday December first will see retail, gyms, hairdressers, barbers, museums and cinemas allowed to open.
Ministers give green light for restaurants and gastropubs to reopen Read More »
The number of people homeless in the North West has dropped slightly. 80 people, 13 of them children across Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim were registered as homeless during the week from October 19th to 25th, down from 85 the previous month and down from 84 year on year. The national trend however, continues to rise.
North West homeless figures drop slightly Read More »
Another 391 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. 12 deaths have also been reported, with nine in the past 24 hours. It comes as new restrictions take effect today for two weeks – with non-essential shops closing.
Further 391 Covid-19 cases and 12 deaths confirmed in NI Read More »
A Covid-19 testing facility is due to open at Donegal Airport in the coming days. The Airport is offering RT-PCR testing and Covid Antibody testing in conjunction with Westmeath company, Medel Healthcare. Donegal Airport Manager Eilis Docherty says there is a growing demand for travel related COVID testing and as a result she says; they
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It’s emerged that marts are to receive grants of up to €5,000 each to upgrade their online systems and help cover the cost of doing business online. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue is expected to announce the measure shortly. George Starrett is Chair of the IFA Farm Business Committee in Donegal – He says the association
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It’s been confirmed that nurses at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry have received Free Parking discs. Last night, Derry City and Strabane District Council agreed unanimously to highlight this issue with the Western Health Trust. Cllr Jason Barr was one of those who raised it, and he says he was contacted by the Trust today saying
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An announcement on easing level 5 Covid-19 restrictions will be made this evening. It’s expected restaurants and gastro pubs will be allowed to reopen despite NPHET advice, with inter-county travel opening for a period over Christmas. The head of the HSE says he’s concerned that there may be a spike in cases of Covid-19 in
HSE boss urged people to stay safe as restrictions are eased Read More »
A new era has begun for Tyrone GAA with Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher replacing Mickey Harte in managing the Tyrone senior footballers. The duo who brought the Red Hand County to the All Ireland Under 21 title in 2015 have been handed a 3 year term in charge. Speaking with Francis Mooney, Tyrone Chairman
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Update – The mayor of the Letterkenny Municipal District has confirmed a meeting is likely to take place next week to discuss the signing of a contract to bring up to 350 asylum seekers to live at former student accomodation on the Port Road in the town. It’s expected the meeting will be attended by
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Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher held their first press conference as the new Tyrone Management team last night. The pair replaced Mickey Harte and have been given a three year term. They are no strangers to success having lead Tyrone to All Ireland U21 glory in 2015. Fergal Logan knows the responsibility that lays ahead
Logan and Dooher understand the responsibility as Tyrone Management Read More »
A Donegal TD has suggested that the Dail’s European Affairs committee may be the forum through which many post Brexit problems can be resolved. Deputy Joe McHugh is Chair of the Committee, and says he believes it can play a key role in resolving issues in the coming weeks and months, particularly in relation to
Oireachtas committee can help address Brexit issues – McHugh Read More »
Two Donegal Oireachtas members have welcomed the signing of a contract to bring up to 350 asylum seekers to live at former student accomodation on the Port Road in Letterkenny. In a joint statement, Deputy Thomas Pringle and Senator Eileen Flynn say it’s important for the local community to rally around and help make
Special MD meeting sought to discuss direct provision contract Read More »
A campaign has been launched in Carndonagh to have a 10 km cycleway developed around the town to allow people cycle to school or work, and also facilitate leisure and exercise. A Facebook page has been set up, and an online petition established. The Carndonagh Cycleway Group wants to brief members of the Inishowen Municipal
Campaign set up to seek cycleway in Carndonagh Read More »
Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has raised the future of Ulster Bank with Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe in the Dáil. At present, Ulster Bank operates five branches in the county, at Letterkenny, Killybegs, Donegal Town, Ballybofey, and Buncrana. Deputy Doherty said the bank’s parent company is undertaking a strategic review, with fears that the bank
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Shelbourne have announced Donegal coach William O’Connor as the new manager of thier U19 League of Ireland team. William was the the Irish U18 schoolboys manager for the last the three years and has been senior team coach at Finn Harps for the past five seasons. He completes his Pro Licence in June of this
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Tony McEntee is the new manager of the Sligo senior footballers. He has agreed a three year deal with the Yeats County. The Armagh man replaces Paul Taylor who stepped away after two years at the helm McEntee will be assisted by Joe Keane, both previously worked together under Stephen Rochford in Mayo.
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The Score is broadcast Thursday evenings after the News from 7.05pm. On this week’s show, Oisin Kelly will be discussing the appointment of Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher as joint managers of Tyrone with Paddy Hunter of the Ulster Herald. We’ll also be getting the vibes in Louth following the appointment of Mickey Harte with
The Score – 26/11/20 Read More »
Highland Radio News can reveal that a contract has been signed for the development of a Direct Provision Centre in Letterkenny. 350 people, mostly made up of families, will locate in the town around February. They will be housed in former student accommodation on the Port Road made up of 60, two and three bedroom
Exclusive: Direct Provision Centre to be established in Letterkenny Read More »
One Electoral Area in Co Donegal had three times the national average rate of Covid-19 infection up to Monday night. The 14-day incidence rate nationally was 107 per hundred thousand — but the Milford district had a rate of 355. Neighbouring Letterkenny was the only other area in the country with a rate over 300.
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The Tanaiste has told the Dail there is no question of cross border travel being banned, but the same restrictions that govern inter-county travel within the state also cover Northern Ireland. Leo Varadkar said at present inter-county travel is only permissable for work, education, or to care for a relative, but it’s hoped that may
Foster “astounded” by Varadkar’s border comments Read More »
An additional 335 cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed this evening, with three new deaths. It brings the total number of cases to 71,494, and the total number of Covid related deaths to 2,036. 20 of the new cases were in Donegal,where the 14 day incidence rate is now 218 cases per 100,000
335 more cases of Covid-19, 20 of them in Donegal Read More »
Police in Derry say that acting on information provided by gardai, they carried out a search at a property in the Whitehouse Park area of Derry yesterday evening in connection with an attempted armed robbery in Donegal earlier this month. A firearm was seized as a result of this which has been taken away for
Derry PSNI seize firearm on foot of information from gardai Read More »
News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday November 26th………
News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday November 26th Read More »
The Tanaiste has told the Dail there is no question of cross border travel being banned, but the same restrictions that govern inter-county travel within the state also cover Northern Ireland. Leo Varadkar said at present inter-county travel is only permissible for work, education, or to care for a relative, but it’s hoped that may
There is no proposal to ban cross border travel – Varadkar Read More »
Gardaí have arrested a man with the attempted armed robbery of Clonmany Post Office. The incident happened earlier this month with the suspect apprehended at a checkpoint earlier this week. Shortly after 5pm on Wednesday November 11, 2020 a man entered Clonmany Post Office, produced what was believed to be a handgun and demanded
Breaking: Man arrested over attempted armed robbery in Clonmany Read More »
A HSE Clinical Lead for infection control has acknowledged that there is a very significant Covid-19 issue in Letterkenny University Hospital and that more work needs to be done to control it. However Professor Martin Cormican is warning that both the hospital and the local community are effectively one entity. He believes that the
Prof says LUH & community ‘one entity’ as Covid battle continues Read More »
The Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme is now open to public consultation but there are fears that it’ll be several years before it’s complete. It’s over three years since the devastating floods of August 2017 with Pairc na Greine estate completely washed out at the time, but affected residents have not been able to return
Burnfoot residents deflated over lengthy flood relief process Read More »
An investigation is continuing to into a hit and run collision in east Donegal last night. The crash happened in the Castlefinn area at around 8pm with one of the cars ending up partially on its roof. The other vehicle fled the scene. Gardai have confirmed that no injuries have been reported. Enquiries
Appeal for witnesses to hit and run collision Read More »
Gardaí are investigating an attempted burglary in St. Johnston. The incident happened on Monday. Gardai have confirmed that nothing was taken during the incident. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is being urged to contact Gardai.
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Assurances have been given that funding for Buncrana Leisure Centre has been set aside in Donegal County Councils Capital Budget. The capital budget is due to be adopted on Monday and includes the necessary monies to progress the project. Initial plans were to refurbish the current facility which has been closed to the public
Funding ring-fenced to progress new Buncrana leisure centre Read More »
There are calls for all pubs to reopen when Covid 19 restrictions begin to ease next week. The Vintners Federation of Ireland feels it’s safer for people to socialise in controlled settings as opposed to their homes. It’s believed pubs that serve food will be allowed reopen in a few weeks but wet pubs
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A Donegal Deputy has accused the Tánaiste of being ‘out of touch’ with people living in border communities. It’s after it emerged that the Government is strongly considering advising people not to travel to the north from next week because of the different level of Covid 19 infection rates and restrictions. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar
Tánaiste under fire for being ‘out of touch’ with border communities Read More »
Donegal Manager Declan Bonner intends to see out the remaining year of his agreement next season. The County boss has told today’s Donegal News he intends to stay in charge and the management team will begin the season review soon. Donegal’s Ulster campaign suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Cavan in the provincial
Declan Bonner to stay in charge of Donegal Read More »
NCT tests are back in full at the centre in Carndonagh today. Flooding issues at the facility had resulted in motorists having to travel to Letterkenny for part of their test in recent weeks. However drainage works got underway at the site this week and were completed yesterday with tests now to be fully
NCT tests back in full at Carndonagh centre from today Read More »
Derry City’s season came to an end on Wednesday night as they Candystrips lost out on penalties to Sligo Rovers in the quarter final of the FAI Cup. With a second outbreak of Covid within the squad, Derry’s end of campaign preparations had been disrupted with the team isolating. Manager Declan Devine said it was
Players gave magnificent effort – Declan Devine Read More »
The government is strongly considering telling people not to travel to Northern Ireland from next week, due to the region’s Covid-19 crisis. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar told his party colleagues last night the measure may be introduced, but no final decision has been made. The cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 will meet this evening to finalise
Government consider telling people not to travel to North Read More »
There are 46 users of disability services in Inishowen registered as being in need of respite services, but only one bed available at the Riverwalk facility in Carndonagh. At this week’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West, Cllr Albert Doherty said its incumbent on the HSE and the government to address this situation
Bed crisis at Carndonagh must be addressed – Doherty Read More »
80 young people from North and South of the border will take part in the first shared island dialogue later this morning. The initiative was set up to promote a constructive engagements on a shared future for everyone on the island. Today’s session will be opened by the Taoiseach Micheal Martin. More than 1.3
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A planning application for new security features at Gartan Estate has been withdrawn. The application, lodged by Donegal ETB sought to erect gates and a fence around parts of the Gartan Outdoor Education and Training Centre. The proposal had sparked major concern among the local community who use the amenity regularly. Cllr Michael McBride
Relief as Gartan plans withdrawn Read More »
Sligo Rovers are through to the semi-finals of the FAI Cup. Liam Buckley”s side beat Derry City 3-1 on penalties after a scoreless 120-minutes at the Showgrounds on Wednesday evening. Sligo will be away to holders Shamrock Rovers on Sunday afternoon.
Derry City exit FAI Cup Read More »
Seven issues of non-compliance have been identified in a HIQA inspection of a residential centre for people with disabilities in Donegal. Seven areas of non-compliance are identified at the Dunwiley and Cloghan centre which is run by the HSE and had eight residents at the time of the inspection in July. The inspector identified issues
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Tyrone GAA have confirmed Fergal Logan and Brian Dooher as the new joint managers of the Tyrone Senior Football team. The duo have been appointed and ratified for a 3 year period. Mickie Donnelly was the other name on the table but withdrew his candidacy to replace Mickey Harte on Wednesday afternoon. Logan has also
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