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
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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”.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday November 6th………..
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The National Public Health Emergency Team says it has no intention to recommend the easing of any level 5 restrictions earlier than planned. Non-essential retail should be reopened sooner than December according to an Independent TD. NPHET doesn’t anticipate recommending any level 5 restrictions being relaxed before December. Independent TD Marian Harkin says the
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There are calls on Donegal County Council to engage with Collite with a view towards making forestry more user friendly. Since March, many of the forests in the Letterkenny and Milford areas have grown in popularity but it’s thought more can be done in terms of improving pathways and facilities. Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny
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Emergency services are currently at the scene of a car fire in Inishowen. It’s reported that the incident is close to The Rock bar in Muff with both Gardai and the fire service attending. Motorists are being urged to expect delays.
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People in the North are being asked to redouble their efforts to curb the spread of Covid 19. The Northern Ireland Executive met last yesterday to discuss a plan to implement the phased lifting of restrictions from November 13th, but no decisions were taken. First Minister Arlene Foster says while there are some welcome
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The Chief Medical Officer says the full six weeks of level 5 restrictions will be necessary. A review is to be carried out at four weeks but NPHET is warning it doesn’t anticipate recommending any restrictions being eased before December. The 14 day incidence rate is now estimated to be 202 per 100 thousand
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Plans by Donegal ETB to erect permanent gates and fencing in the grounds of Gartan Outdoor Centre have been criticised by Donegal County Councillor, Ciaran Brogan. In a statement last evening, the ETB said it has long term plans to enhance recreational amenities, but there are safety issues that must be addressed. Cllr Brogan
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South Inishowen now has the highest incidence rate of Covid-19 in Ireland. The latest figures on the number of cases per electoral area in Donegal have been released, covering the 14 days up to last Monday, November 2nd. With the exception of Milford, which remained static, the other electoral areas all saw drops in
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has approved a review into a potential rail tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Daily Telegraph says the Prime Minister’s given his blessing for Network Rail to explore what would be a multi billion-euro link between Stranraer and Larne. A road bridge is also being considered, although most
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Tyrone footballer Conor McKenna was named the PwC GAA/GPA Player of the month for October. Having returned from playing with Essendon in the Australian Football League this year, McKenna’s outstanding performance of the month was his 2-1 from play as Tyrone relegated Mayo in Castlebar. The award will provide some consolation for McKenna, who kicked
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The Score is broadcast Thursday evenings after the News from 7.05pm. On this week’s show, Oisin Kelly talks with Champions League debutant Tyler Toland. Finn Harps Manager Ollie Horgan airs his frustration ahead of their final home game of the season against Waterford. We look ahead to championship competition for the Tyrone and Derry Hurlers
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St Johnston native Tyler Toland made her Champions League debut on Wednesday night playing a role in Glasgow City’s first qualifying round win over Peamount United. The 19 year old moved from Manchester City on loan to the Scottish Premier League champions at the start of October and has been continuing to build after an
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Donegal now has the highest 14 day incidence rate of Covid-19 in the country, according to figures just published by NPHET. Nationally, 591 new cases and three more deaths have been reported, giving a total of 64,046 cases and 1,933 Covid related deaths. 75 of the new cases are in Donegal, the highest number outside
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News, Sport, Farm News, and Obituaries Thursday November 5th……..
News, Sport, Farm News, and Obituaries Thursday November 5th Read More »
Another 12 people have died with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, and there are 516 new cases. Over 2,700 people were tested in the space of 24 hours, with a positivity rate of 19 per cent. Four of the deaths reported today took place some time ago. There are 409 people in hospital with Covid in
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A man was arrested in Strabane yesterday as police carried out four searches in connection with ongoing investigations into violent dissident republican activities. A number of items were seized for further examination and the 24 year old was detained on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs. The man has since been released on police
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Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has been named in the 26-man squad for the three internationals later this month. The Everton skipper missed last month’s Ireland matches after injuring his hamstring which went again on his return in the Merseyside derby ruling him out of his last two club matches. Luton Town striker James
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