On this week’s DL Debate – Brendan Devenney discusses the state of club football in Donegal and in Ulster with John Haran and Enda Mc Ginley plus a new health and fitness section is launched with training plans and nutrition advice with Adam Speer. Listen to the DL Debate in association with The Dry Arch […]
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There were 270 new cases of Covid 19 reported this evening in the Republic, 20 of them in Donegal. One more death has been confirmed. That brings the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 69,659, with 1,948 Covid related deaths. Donegal’s incidence rate is now 275.8 per 100,000 people, compared to the
270 new Covid 19 cases in ROI, 20 of them in Donegal Read More »
Evening News, Sport, and Obituaries on Monday November 9th………
Evening News, Sport, and Obituaries on Monday November 9th Read More »
Covid-19 testing is being rolled out at three mink farms in the Republic as part of enhanced surveillance by the Department of Agriculture. One of the facilities is in Donegal. The other two are in Cork and Laois. It follows widespread outbreaks of a new strain of coronavirus on Danish mink farms. The Department of
Covid-19 testing being rolled out in Donegal mink farm Read More »
The GAA confirmed the venues and throw-in times today for the weekends action. This Saturday in the Nickey Rackard Cup semi final the Donegal senior hurlers plays Tyrone. That game has been fixed for 1.30pm at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. The game will be played at the same time as the county senior men
Donegal hurlers to play at same time as Donegal footballers Read More »
It’s the final night of games in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division and Finn Harps will stay in the top flight of Irish Football for another season if they win and other results go their way. If they beat European chasing Waterford at Finn Park tonight and either Shelbourne or Derry City lose at Shamrock
Finn Harps v Waterford LIVE on Highland Read More »
The Government is being urged to prioritise the resumption of respite care for Donegal service users. It’s understood that out of the four designated respite centres in the county, two of these, Riverwalk Respite House in Inishowen and Drumboe Respite House in Stranorlar, are providing emergency respite services for four adults. There are also reports
Doherty urges government to prioritise Donegal respite services Read More »
There are calls for the government to confirm the Leaving Cert will go ahead in its traditional format next year. The Teachers Union of Ireland says Education Minister Norma Foley hasn’t provided clarity so far. The TUI says with seven months to next June, confirmation is now needed for students. Calculated grades were used
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The General Manager of Letterkenny University Hospital says that they are continuing to effectively manage the Covid-19 outbreak at the hospital. Close contacts including both patients and staff are being closely monitored however the situation has resulted in increasing pressures at the hospital with staff shortages and non-Covid services are in turn being impacted.
Covid outbreak at LUH being managed effectively – Murphy Read More »
Donegal are just one victory away from three in a row Ulster Senior Football Championships. Standing in their way of another title this Sunday is Cavan – a repeat of last years final. Ryan McHugh who makes his 100th appearance for Donegal is looking for a 4th Ulster winners medal while Michael Murphy, Neil McGee,
Ulster Final LIVE on Highland Read More »
The head of the HSE hopes we can have a ‘reasonable Christmas’ when we come out of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. It comes as the latest figures show the estimated 14 day incidence rate of Covid 19 is at 175 per 100 thousand of the population. Donegal’s 14 day incidence rate is 295.2 per
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Finn Harps host Waterford this evening in their final league game of the 2020 season. Harps come into the game in the knowledge that they must win to have a chance of getting out of the promotion/relegation playoff. Should Ollie Horgan’s men come out victorious, they still need either Derry or Shelbourne to lose in
Big game ahead for Harps – Declan Boyle previews Harps v Waterford Read More »
There are calls on both Donegal County Council and the TII to carry out an urgent review of one of the main arteries into Letterkenny. It’s thought that reducing the current two lane at the Mountain Top roundabout to one on the Illistrin side and using a shorter right lane for traffic turning towards
Council urged to sort traffic chaos at Mountain Top Read More »
It’s the final night of games in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division with European and relegation places still to be decided. Finn Harps will stay in the top flight of Irish Football for another season – if they beat European chasing Waterford at Finn Park and either Shelbourne or Derry City lose at Shamrock Rovers
Harps and Derry chase Premier Division survival Read More »
The manager of Ballyliffin Golf Club has hit out at those behind what’s been described as mindless vandalism on the grounds of the golf over the weekend. A sign, in the shape of a golf ball which had become synonymous with the hugely successful Irish Open held in Ballyliffin in 2018 was discovered damaged
Outrage after vandals destroy famous sign at Ballyliffin Golf Club Read More »
Working from home hasn’t led to a mass exodus of workers from cities. A new Daft-dot-ie study shows the average rent in Dublin is still over 2,000 euro a month, despite a 0.8 percent fall over the last three months. In Donegal, rents were 2.4% lower on average in the third quarter of 2020
Donegal sees slight decrease in rent prices Read More »
Ten new jobs are to be created in west Donegal following confirmation that European consultancy firm, Pangea is to establish its operational hub in Gaoth Dobhair. Pangea’s hub for Finance, Humans Resources and Operations is to relocate to the Donegal Gaeltacht, where it will create 10 new jobs in coming years as it establishes
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The European-wide traffic light travel system to deal with Covid-19 comes into place from this morning with the majority of areas in red. Greenland is the only area within the green categorisation, while parts of Greece, Norway and Finland are in orange which means arrivals can skip quarantine if they test negative for
EU traffic light system for air travel takes off here Read More »
Talks between the UK and EU will continue today in London, to try and end the deadlock in Brexit negotiations. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the president of the European Commission agreed to “redouble efforts” at the weekend to secure a trade deal. Speaking yesterday, he said there are still “significant differences”.
Efforts to end deadlock in Brexit negotiations continue today Read More »
A foundation in the name of former Nobel Peace Prize Winner, John Hume, and his wife Pat Hume, is to be launched later this week. The Hume Foundation will formally launch, including a new website on Friday in Belfast. The launch, led by Hume Foundation Chair, Professor Sean Farren, will take place virtually
John and Pat Hume Foundation to be launched this week Read More »
Police are appealing for information following the report of rubbish being set on fire in the grounds of a church in the Aileach Road area of Derry. The incident happened at approximately 8.30pm on Monday, 26 October. A number of windows in the church were damaged as a result of this fire. Anyone with
Appeal reissued over fire on church grounds Read More »
Breffni Park will host Donegal’s Ulster Semi Final with Armagh next Saturday. The Ulster Council confirmed the semi final venues on Sunday evening after the provincial last four were confirmed. Donegal who are chasing a third Angelo Celt Cup in a row have an early throw in of 1.15pm for their tie with the Orchard
Donegal v Armagh fixed for Breffni Park Read More »
542 new Covid-19 cases have been reported nationally this evening and 2 additional Covid related deaths. There are 59 new cases in Donegal today with the counties 14 day incidence rate at 295.2 per 100k There are 28 new cases in Derry City & Strabane with the seven day incidence rate at 279.4 per 100k
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For the first time in six years, Irish racing fans can take part in the Tote Ten To Follow competition. There is a minimum of €150,000 to play for and the aim is simple, just pick ten horses that you think will win races in the season ahead and full information can be found on
Trainer Martin Brassil on his plans for the new National Hunt Season Read More »
Police are appealing for information following the report of rubbish being set on fire in the grounds of a church in the Aileach Road area of Derry at approximately 8.30pm on Monday, 26 October. A number of windows in the church were damaged as a result of this fire. If you have any information in
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Police in Strabane have arrested three men aged 27, 31 and 54, and a 53 year old woman, following an incident at Railway Street in which a man aged in his 30’s was assaulted, and the vehicle he had been travelling in, damaged. The four were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including
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People living in Ireland with a UK driving license are being reminded they have 60 days to change to the Irish version before it expires. From January 1st, it will be illegal for anyone living here with a UK license to drive as the Brexit transition period ends. New government figures show 17,000 people have
60 days to change for those living in Ireland with UK driving licence Read More »
Tyler Toland has bagged her first goal for Glasgow City. Toland brilliantly vollied home the third for Scott Booth’s side as they ran out 3-0 winners over Motherwell in the SWPL. The St Johnston woman made her debut for the Scottish club last week after signing for them on a season long loan from Manchester
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Rachel Darragh enjoyed a successful weekend at the Portuguese open earning a silver and bronze medal. The Raphoe woman claimed Bronze first in the singles event where she was beaten 21-15, 21-14 by Switzerland’s Sabrina Jaquet in the semi finals. After that singles loss, Darragh and her doubles partner Sara Boyle were defeated in the
Rachael Darragh ends Portuguese open with Silver and Bronze medals Read More »
A senior member of NPHET says a third wave of the virus can be avoided if people limit their social contacts at Christmas. Speaking to the Business Post, Professor Philip Nolan says it’s “a big thing” to ask people but it will prevent a rise in Covid-19 cases in the new year. He says the
We must think carefully about how to manage Christmas – O’Connor Read More »
To Facilitate the ongoing road improvement works on the Inver Road Scheme, a Road Closure at the Frosses Road Junction with the N56 is coming into effect from tomorrow, Monday 9th November until Friday 11th of December. Diversion will be in place and motorists are advised to allow extra time for travelling. Road to be
Frosses Road Junction with N56 to close for road works Read More »
A man in his 40’s was arrested following the search of a house in the Mullaghduff area yesterday, Saturday 7th November. Gardai say a small amount of cocaine was recovered during the search. The man was taken to Milford Garda Station and detained. Gardai say the man has since been released from custody pending the
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Tyrone ran out 2-19 to 1-12 winners over Monaghan in the Nicky Rackard Cup Semi Final. Goals from Kiefer Morgan and Bryan McGurk helped the O’Neill County into the final four. They will now face Donegal in that semi final. Derry are out of the Christy Ring for this season after they were defeated 1-12
Tyrone win in Nicky Rackard while Derry suffer defeat in Christy Ring Read More »
Shamrock Rovers have beaten Derry City 2-0 in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Second half goals from Graham Burke and Aaron Greene sealed the win for the Champions. The result means the Candystripes remain in relegation trouble with one game left although they do have a superior goal difference compared to the teams below them.
Derry City defeated by Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Read More »
Donegal and Tyrone are out of this year’s All Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship. Dublin defeated Waterford 0-17 to 1-10 to seal their place in the semi finals which in turned meant Donegal cannot gain enough points to finish above them. Maxi Curran’s side, have one fixture remaining, the face Waterford next weekend. After tasting
Donegal and Tyrone bow out of Ladies All Ireland SFC Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle and Oisin Orr were back in the winners enclosure on Saturday afternoon. Browne McMonagle was first past the post on board Earls for trainer Garvan Donnelly in the 1:25 race at Naas Racecourse. The win comes on the back of the Letterkenny apprentice jockey riding a 27/1 double at Curragh on Friday.
Success at Naas for Donegal Jockeys Read More »
The Social Democrats says it will support a no confidence motion in Tanaiste Leo Varadkar in the Dáil next week. It follows the announcement by the Labour Party that it will back the Sinn Fein motion over the contract leaking controversy. The move also heaps further pressure on Fianna Fail and the Green Party to
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The Donegal CCC has confirmed to Highland Radio Sport that the 2020 Donegal Senior Football Championship final between Naomh Conaill and Kilcar has been set for the Easter weekend in 2021. After consultation with both clubs, the CCC have scheduled the game for the week of April 2-5, 2021. With a new incoming CCC to
New date set for Donegal Senior Football Championship final Read More »
A cross border initiative to help patients manage multiple medicines has been formally launched this week, with two towns in Donegal set to be the first to see the project rolled out. The €3.5 million programme is designed to optimise the effectiveness of medicines in the three project jurisdictions. The ‘iSIMPATHY’ project is focussing on
€3.5 million cross border medication project gets underway Read More »
More than three years after it was damaged in the August 2017 floods, a walkway in Carndonagh has finally reopened. The walkway linked Donagh Park with the grounds of Carndonagh Community Hospital, but it was rendered inaccessible because of flood damage to the path and the bridge. This week, the pathway reopened, after work finally
Carndonagh pathway finally reopens Read More »
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday November 6th………..
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday November 6th Read More »
499 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the Republic today, with eight new deaths. Since the pandemic began, there have been 64,538 cases, with 1,940 Covid related deaths. 18 of the new cases were reported in Donegal, down substantially on the 75 reported yesterday. The county’s 14 day incidence rate is now 299
499 new Covid-19 cases, 18 in Donegal Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle picked up a 27/1 double today at the Curragh bringing his win total to 32 for the season. The Letterkenny apprentice jockey won the 2.30 on 5/1 shot Dundory for Meath trainer A J Martin. His second win followed just 35 minutes later when he teamed up with Joseph O’Brien to win
27/1 Curragh double for Dylan Brown McMonagle Read More »
People are again being asked not to attend Letterkenny University Hospital unless absolutely necessary. In a statement, Saolta says the hospital continues to be extremely busy today, and this has resulted in on-going pressure on bed availability, with long waiting times for patients to admitted from the Emergency Department to an acute bed in the
Saolta warns of long wait times at LUH Read More »
It’s emerged that a number of people working at Letterkenny University Hospital who have been swabbed for Covid-19 are being asked to continue working. Others, who believe they are close contacts, it’s claimed have not been tested at all. Cllr Gerry McMonagle, a member of the HSE’s Western Regional Health Forum, says he’s been contacted
*Update* LUH staff told to work while awaiting C-19 results Read More »
BreastCheck has confirmed that it will resume services in Letterkenny on Wednesday. The unit outside the Public Services Centre in the town is to operate five days a week as opposed to the previous three days a week to help maximise capacity. New figures have revealed that 5,110 women in Donegal are currently
Relief as BreastCheck resumption is confirmed Read More »
There’s been a board welcome to news that a feasibility study is to be carried into half hourly train services between Derry and Belfast. It’s thought that the move would lead to greater investment in the North West, the creation of new jobs, and address what’s been described as decades of regional inequality. Derry
Half hourly train services from Derry & Belfast a step closer Read More »
Two males have been arrested in connection with a car theft and fire in Muff in the early hours of this morning. Gardai in Buncrana are investigating the incident of criminal damage by fire – it’s believed that the car was stolen from Derry overnight. The two males are currently in custody and are
Exclusive: Two arrested over car theft & fire in Muff Read More »
Penneys is calling for an extension of its trading hours when stores reopen in December. In a statement, the company says that it would allow them to cater for the higher anticipated customer demand, and help to reduce queues, by spreading shopping hours over a longer period of time. It says that stores have
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Management at Letterkenny University Hospital has confirmed that they are experiencing an outbreak of Covid-19 at the facility. In accordance with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre guidelines, an Outbreak Control Team has been convened at the hospital and is working with Public Health and Occupational Health to manage the response to the outbreak. An outbreak
Management confirm Covid outbreak at LUH Read More »
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