The PSNI currently has 652 officers and staff off work because of Covid-19. 570 officers and staff are also self-isolating. Since March, the force says it has used Covid-19 enforcement measures almost 3,400 times, 551 time in Derry City and Strabane and 168 in Fermanagh and Omagh. These include prohibition and penalty notices to businesses […]
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Evening News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday November 2nd……
Evening News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday November 2nd Read More »
Another man has been jailed for life for his role in the murder of Strabane native Michael Barr, who was shot dead as part of the Hutch/Kinahan gangland feud. David Hunter, of White City in London, was one of two masked gunmen who killed the dissident republican at the Sunset House pub in Dublin. Michael
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A security alert in Derry has ended. Police say a suspicious device discovered in the Buncrana Road area this morning has been examined by technical experts and declared an elaborate hoax. Residents who left their homes have now been allowed to return. Inspector Vince Redmond said “I understand the disruption this incident caused for local
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Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving two jeeps and one car that occurred at approximately this morning in Admiran, Stranorlar, County Donegal. The driver of the car, a man in his 60s, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital in a critical condition. He has since passed away as
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One person has been seriously injured in a crash in the Twin Towns this morning. The three vehicle collision happened at around 8.30am with Gardai confirming that the road at McClays Corner in Stranorlar is to remain closed for a number of hours this afternoon. The casualty has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital
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Work on the Muckish Railway Line Greenway is to begin shortly. The development, costing in the region of €200k, will start at the foot of Muckish Mountain, Creeslough and head in the Falcarragh direction for a distance of 2km and it will also include car parking facilities. The works are due to commence mid-November
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There is a security alert on Buncrana Road in Derry. A public safety operation is underway. St Columb’s College is being evacuated and a number of cordons have been put in place in the immediate area. No homes have been evacuated at this time. Police are due to issue further details shortly.
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Jury trials at Letterkenny Circuit Court due to begin this week will now not be going ahead. As a result of current Level 5 restrictions, the trials will not commence as had been scheduled tomorrow. All Jurors summoned to attend for Jury in Letterkenny tomorrow Tuesday are not required to attend.
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Sinn Fein wants more answers about Leo Varadkar’s sharing of a confidential doctors’ contract agreement. Leo Varadkar has admitted to sharing a version of the Irish Medical Organisation’s deal with a rival group – but says it wasn’t unlawful. The Tanaiste will face questions in the Dáil on the issue tomorrow. Donegal Deputy Pearse
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Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a crash in the Twin Towns. Gardai have confirmed that the road at McClays corner in Stranorlar is closed as a result with diversions in place. There are no further details at this stage.
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ICUs at two hospitals in Northern Ireland are operating at full capacity with Covid-19 patients. Altnagelvin and Belfast City don’t have space, while Causeway and Ulster Hospitals are at more than 60 percent of capacity. 48 people with Covid-19 are in intensive care in Northern Ireland with 41 people on ventilators.
ICU at Altnagelvin operating at full capacity with Covid-19 Read More »
A number of Donegal community groups and schools are to share almost €300,000 in Clar funding. The money will go towards improvements to road safety, parking, lighting and footpaths. Among the highlights in the county include 5o thousand euro to enhance an existing viewing point and outdoor cinema screen at Glengad in Malin while
Donegal groups & schools to share €300,000 in Clar funding Read More »
Champions Shamrock Rovers made it 13 wins from their 15 league games as they won 2-0 away to Finn Harps last night in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. This was another game where the conditions were pretty awful for both sets of players. And Harps – who went into this game on the back
‘Things just didn’t go our way on the night’ – Hegarty Read More »
There’s further concern over armed cover for Gardai in Donegal during serious incidents involving weapons. The unit which covers Donegal is based in Ballyshannon but also covers the Sligo – Leitrim area and at times, is simply not available to provide a swift response to a potential emergency. This can lead to armed response
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Amber Barrett’s great start to the German season continued yesterday – she scored her fourth goal in four games as FC Cologne defeated derby rivals Bayer Leverkusen by 1 goal to nil. And Tyler Toland started for the first time for her new club Glasgow City as they recorded a convincing 8-1 victory
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Postmasters are calling on the Government to give a funding boost of 17 million euro to post offices. The Irish Postmasters’ Union says if they don’t get the money within months many will close in 2021. It says the Post Office Network is critical for local business and vulnerable people during the pandemic. The
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The national 14-day Covid-19 incidence rate has continued to fall for the sixth day in a row – and decreased 18 percent in the past week. It now stands at 253, as 552 new cases of the virus were reported last night – as well as two additional deaths – 30 of the new
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A social housing development scheme in Falcarragh is almost complete. Half of the houses in the scheme are ready with the other half expected to be complete in the next few weeks. Councillor Micheal Colm MacGiolla Easbuig says while the news in encouraging, there is still a housing crisis in the county with people
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Buy Donegal Weekend gets underway later this week, a new campaign to showcase businesses in Donegal. It provides an opportunity for businesses across the county to highlight their range of products and services and encourage people to buy them. The initiative, developed by Donegal County Council, will take place from November 6th – 8th.
Over 100 businesses ready for Buy Donegal Weekend Read More »
Finn Harps suffered their first defeat in seven games on Sunday night when they lost out 2-0 to newly crowned League of Ireland Champions, Shamrock Rovers. Joey O’Brien opened the scoring for Rovers on 32 minutes after a goalmouth scramble from a corner. Max Murphy doubled Stephen Bradley’s sides lead on 69 minutes when he
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Derry have bowed out of the Ulster and All Ireland Senior Football Championship after they were defeated 0-17 to 0-15 by Armagh at Celtic Park. Rian O’Neill was top scorer for Kieran McGeeney’s side, notching over four points. Rory Gallagher’s side will play no further part in this year’s All Ireland series, as for Armagh
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Wins for Donegal, Cavan and Armagh have seen them progress through to the next round in the Ulster Senior Football Championship. Tyrone, Monaghan and Derry have had their seasons ended for the year, having suffered defeats in this year’s straight knockout Championship. Former Donegal player Brendan Devenney joined Pauric Hilferty on Sunday Sport to discuss
552 more people have tested positive for Covid-19 here, and two more patients have died. 173 of the cases were in Dublin, 86 in Cork, 40 in Limerick and 30 in Donegal, with cases recorded in all other counties. Cavan still has the highest fortnightly case load, but it’s now dropped below 600 per hundred
552 new Covid-19 cases nationally, 30 in Donegal Read More »
Tyrone bowed out of the Ulster and All Ireland Senior Football Championship for 2020 after they were defeated 1-13 to 1-11 by Donegal in MacCumhaill Park. Darragh Canavan’s goal seven minutes into the second half had Mickey Harte’s side 1-07 to 1-05 but Donegal outscored Tyrone in the remainder of the game eight points to
Mickey Harte on Tyrone’s defeat to Donegal Read More »
Last week it was announced that Finn Valley AC’s John Kelly and Letterkenny AC’s Ann Marie McGlynn were named Donegal Senior male and female athletes of the year. Kelly, who now resides in Sweden, picked up Male Senior Athlete of the year award for some exception performances, most notably when breaking the Ulster and Donegal record
John Kelly on being named Donegal Senior Male Athlete of the year Read More »
Donegal are into the Ulster Senior Football Semi Final, after they defeated Tyrone 1-13 to 1-11 at MacCumhaill Park. Declan Bonner’s side trailed early in the game before Michael Langan netted to help settle them into the game. Oisin Gallen and Ciaran Thompson pointed with five minutes to go to give Donegal a two point
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Donegal are through to the Ulster Senior Football Semi-Final after they defeated Tyrone 1-13 to 1-11 at MacCumhaill Park. Ciaran Thompson was star man for Donegal, notching seven points as Declan Bonner’s side hunt for their third Ulster title in as many years. Tyrone, are now done for the year as for the first time
Donegal defeat Tyrone to advance to Ulster SFC Semi-Final Read More »
Conor Orr rode his second winner of the Sunday afternoon when he won on board 7/2 shot Patience Patience for trainer Jessica Magnier. The Donegal jockey finished three and a quarter lengths ahead of favourite Barney Stinson. Earlier in the week, Orr was first past the post on Bridge Native at Down Royal racecourse.
Cork winner for Conor Orr Read More »
The largest manufacturer of hand sanitiser in Ireland says a number of “questionable” products were brought into the market during the pandemic. It follows the removal of more than 50 sanitising products from schools due to potential safety concerns. The Department of Education ordered their withdrawal and replacement before schools reopen tomorrow after mid-term break.
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Buncrana Roads Policing Unit observed a vehicle being driven at a high speed overnight. The vehicle was stopped and it transpired that the driver was disqualified from driving. The driver tested positive for cocaine, and was arrested. Gardai say the vehicle was seized and a Court appearance will follow. Overnight, Gardaí in Inishowen also seized
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Finn Harps battle at the bottom of the Premier Division continues on Sunday evening when the champions Shamrock Rovers come to Ballybofey. Join Diarmaid Doherty and Declan Boyle at Finn Park for full LIVE match commentary here on the Highland website and on-air from the 7.45pm kick off, in association with B & S Credit
Finn Harps v Shamrock Rovers LIVE on Highland Read More »
Tyrone will be without Rory Brennan for Sunday’s Ulster quarter final clash with Donegal after he lost an appeal on his 12-week ban. The Disputes Resolution Authority upheld the ban given to Brennan following Tyrone’s league defeat to Donegal just two weeks ago. The Tyrone man appeared to brush the arm of referee, Jerome Henry
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Donegal Ladies look to have had their All Ireland campaign ended for this year after they were defeated 2-13 to 2-10 by Dublin. Maxi Curran’s side trailed at half time but fought their way back into the game with a Geraldine McLaughlin goal in the second half before Dublin found the back of the net
Maxi Curran reflects on Donegal’s defeat to Dublin Read More »
Donegal suffered a 2-13 to 2-10 defeat to Dublin in their first All Ireland Senior Ladies Championship game of the year. Goals from Nicola Gordon and Geraldine McLaughlin looked to have Donegal back in the tie after a low scoring first half for Maxi Curran’s side but a freak goal from Sinead Ahearne proved to
Dublin defeat Donegal in opening All Ireland Senior Ladies Championship game Read More »
With back to back wins for Finn Harps this week, they are now within two points of Shelbourne, St Pats and Derry City with two games left to play. Ollie Horgan’s side take on newly crowned champions, Shamrock Rovers on Sunday evening knowing a win would move them out of the play off relegation zone.
All things League of Ireland with Aidan Fitzmaurice Read More »
Derry have named their team to face Armagh in their Ulster Senior Football Quarter Final. Rory Gallagher has made one change from the side that defeated Offaly last weekend with Niall Loughlin replacing Paul Cassidy in the full forward line. Derry are looking to record their first Ulster Championship win since Brian McIver’s tenure. The
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There were defeats on Saturday afternoon for Tyrone and Derry hurlers. Tyrone suffered a 1-24 to 0-09 defeat to Mayo in the Nicky Rackard Cup quarter final played at Healy Park in Omagh. Whilst in the Christy Ring Cup, Down defeated Derry 1-13 to 0-13 in Ballycran. Derry will now play either Wicklow, Sligo or
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Donegal are just two wins away from lifting the Nicky Rackard Cup after they defeated Armagh 3-13 to 1-09 on Saturday afternoon. At halftime the sides went in level at six points a piece in a game played in terrible weather conditions. A strong second half performance saw Mickey McCann’s side run out 10 point
Mickey McCann reacts to Donegal’s win over Armagh in Nicky Rackard Cup Read More »
Donegal are through to the Nicky Rackard semi final after they defeated Armagh 3-13 to 1-09 in O’Donnell Park. Goals from Kevin Kealy, Ronan McDermott and Conor O’Grady helped seal the win for Mickey McCann’s side. Donegal are now just one win away from a Nicky Rackard final and look forward to a semi final
Donegal advance to Nicky Rackard semi final with win over Armagh Read More »
Neighbours collide once again as Donegal welcome Tyrone back to Ballybofey for a huge Ulster Championship quarter final. Will Donegal’s win a fortnight ago give them the edge going into the tie or have Tyrone gained more in confidence after last weekend’s win in Mayo. Join the Highland team of Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne
Donegal v Tyrone – LIVE on Highland Read More »
Donegal and Tyrone have named their teams for Sunday afternoons Ulster Senior Football Quarter Final. The teams will line out as per the Ulster GAA programme with Donegal naming Patrick McBrearty in the full forward line. The Kilcar man had been a doubt for the game through injury, having not played in Donegal’s last two
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Up to 10,000 homes and businesses are without power this afternoon as Storm Aiden hits the country. The north west is worst affected, with almost 6,000 without power in Donegal, according to the ESB. The utility says it expects crews to repair the faults over the course of the afternoon. Five atlantic coastal counties remain
Almost 6,000 without power in Donegal as Storm Aiden hits Read More »
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 you can get full information on tote.ie.
Paul Nolan looks ahead to the National Hunt Season Read More »
A Donegal family has been crowned the winner of the 2020 NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. The Starrett family farm in Lifford, supplying Aurivo Co-op, were acknowledged for the highest standards of excellence in dairy farming with the awards dubbed the ‘Oscars of the Dairy World’. The 2020 shortlist was made up of 11
Starrett Family Farm Lifford win prestigious award, a 1st for Donegal Read More »
While conducting a checkpoint in Muff village last night, Gardaí encountered a vehicle with what they described as a dangerously defective tyre. The vehicle was seized for the purpose of a PSV examination. Gardai are advising motorists of the importance of checking your tyres regularly especially coming into Winter.
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Conor McKenna believes Tyrone’s first half display against Mayo will need to be replicated for the full 70 minutes if they are to beat Donegal. The first round of the championship pits the two giants of Ulster football against each other with one of them guaranteed to be out of this year’s competition after the
“It’ll take a 70 minute effort”- Conor McKenna on Tyrone’s clash with Donegal Read More »
Finn Harps could face great rivals Derry City or Sligo Rovers in the semi-finals of the Extra.ie FAI Cup. But first they will have to overcome a Shamrock Rovers side in the quarter-finals. Nevertheless, it’s a huge incentive. Meanwhile, the draw for the other semi-final will see the winners of the Athlone-Shelbourne game hosting the
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There are 772 more cases of Covid-19 in the Republic, while six people have died with the virus. 228 cases are in Dublin, with 120 in Cork and 50 in Meath and 41 in Donegal. While all counties in the country have recorded cases. Chief medical officer, Tony Holohan, says the overall situation has improved,
772 further Covid cases confirmed nationally, 41 in Donegal Read More »
Research carried out by Amarach Research has revealed that 57% of local radio listeners say they are listening more to radio in recent months, while 62% say local radio is one of the best sources of local news. The research was commissioned by IRS+ and focused on the Irish local radio market. The Future is
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