Shamrock Rovers may have to wait to get their hands on the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division trophy. Derry City have called off tomorrow’s trip to Tallaght Stadium after two positive COVID 19 tests at the Ulster club. The club said “This decision was taken after one squad member and one of the backroom team […]
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The number of patients with Covid-19 being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital has fallen to fourteen. According to the latest figures from the HSE, two of those patients are receiving critical care and are in ICU while two further suspected cases are also in intensive care. As of last night, there were a total
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A Donegal County Councillor says he’s been inundated with messages of frustration from people keen to see gyms and golf courses reopen. Under Level 5 restrictions, they’ve been forced to close, while the playing of elite sports and GAA can continue. Inishowen Councillor Jack Murray is seeking a rational for behind the decision making.
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It’s been confirmed that a new Postgraduate Research Suite at Letterkenny Institute of Technology is to be named in honour of Ramelton born Nobel laureate Professor The new facility in the CoLab building reflects the growing number of research students operating out of the college. Speaking ahead of a virtual event to officially open
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Derry City and Strabane District Council has issued details of new winter opening hours across a number of facilities which come into operation this week. The changes mainly affect outdoor sites and the public are encouraged to check the Council’s website for further details before visiting. Earlier closing times have been introduced at Council
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The chief medical officer says too many people are testing positive for Covid-19, and then failing to isolate themselves. Dr Tony Holohan’s comments followed the confirmation of 939 more cases of the virus in the Republic yesterday, and three more deaths. There were 262 cases in Dublin, 96 in Cork and 61 in Meath
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The number of mortgage approvals in September was up by almost 20 percent on August. New figures from the Banking and Payments Federation have found that over 4,600 mortgages were given the green light last month. First time buyers account for 57 percent of approvals – valued at 650 million euro. Chief Executive of
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14-thousand training places are being opened up in third-level courses to help people get back to work after the economic shock of the pandemic. The 30 million euro scheme includes over two and a half thousand places on postgraduate courses, all of them free or discounted. Higher education Minister Simon Harris says with things
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There’s been 939 confirmed cases of COVID-19 this evening and 3 additional deaths. 262 in Dublin, 96 in Cork, 61 in Meath, 53 in Galway, 51 in Donegal and the remaining 413 cases are spread across all remaining counties. As of 2pm today 341 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of which 38 are in ICU. 16
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Three men are dead in an apparent murder-suicide near Kanturk, Co Cork, in the early hours of this morning. Garda negotiators and armed gardaí rushed to a remote farmhouse in the north of the county after gunfire was reported. At half six this morning a woman in her sixties went to neighbours in Assolas, west
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Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce have introduced a new Click and Collect service to help support businesses. Customers can now do all their shopping online from the comfort of their own homes. Businesses are operating online, click & collect, phone and collect and also deliver straight to your door. You can view the video below on
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Critically ill Covid-19 patients in Northern Ireland could be transferred here if there is a severe surge in cases. The Irish Times says government sources have also confirmed that could result in the cancellation or deferral of non-covid treatment in the Irish health service. Both jurisdictions have an agreement to transfer patients if intensive care
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The Department of Agriculture says livestock sales will have to continue as an online-only operation — despite the collapse of one of the main apps earlier this weekend. Sales were delayed for around two hours in more than half the marts in the country on Saturday due to a server glitch — with four shutting
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The number of new confirmed cases of Covid-19 rose to four figures again yesterday. A thousand and 25 people tested positive in the latest data, though there were no further deaths reported among patients. The fortnightly caseload by population is highest in border counties, north Leinster and the northwest. Dr Denis McAuley, chairman of the
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Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Donegal have issued a reminder to the public to keep their distance when coming across wild animals close to shorelines. Over the weekend the voluntary group were at Maghery beach where a Bottlenose Dolphin, with no signs of injury, was found by the shoreline. At Bloody Foreland, a Harbour seal
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A thousand and twenty-five new people have tested positive for Covid-19, in the latest official figures for the Republic. No more patients are known to have died. 255 of today’s cases are in Dublin, with 147 in Cork, 77 in Galway, 54 in Kildare, 53 in Donegal, and 439 more spread across all other counties.
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The Ulster Senior Football Championship swings into action next weekend with Cavan taking on Monaghan in the preliminary round, Donegal hosting Tyrone and Derry taking on Armagh. For the first time in 20 years, there will be no backdoor system in place as the Championship becomes straight knockout football due to the season being delayed
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Kilmacrennan’s Richard Kerr ended his BSB Supersport season last Sunday, finishing the campaign in seventh place. In what is seen as one of the toughest classes in the British Superbike Series, Kerr was the only rider in the championship to score points and finish every race this year. In the final rounds of the campaign
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Tyrone manager Mickey Harte feels that his side were well deserving of their victory over Mayo this afternoon. The O’Neill county secured their Division One status as well as sending Mayo down to Division Two with a 3-14 to 1-19 win. Conor McKenna was star of the show for Tyrone as they set their focus
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John Kelly and Ann Marie McGlynn have been named Donegal Senior Athletes of the year for 2020 in what was a record breaking year. Finn Valley AC’s John Kelly picked up Male Senior Athlete of the year award for some exception performances, most notably when breaking the Ulster and Donegal record when throwing a 18.62
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Derry were 1-12 to 1-10 victors away at Offaly in their final National League Division Three game of the season. Rory Gallagher’s side started brightest and led 1-09 to 1-01 at halftime with their goal coming from the boot of Ethan Doherty. Offaly produced a bit of a comeback in the second half but Derry
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Tyrone secured their Division One status with a 3-14 to 1-19 win over Mayo in Castlebar on Sunday afternoon. As well as preserving their Division One status Mickey Harte’s men sealed the fate for Mayo who relegated for the first time in 23 years. Darragh Cavanagh netted in between Man of the Match, Conor McKenna’s
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Finn Harps defeated Bohemians 2-0 at Dalymount Park on Saturday night with the result having an impact at both ends of the table. Two Mark Russell goals either side of the half time whistle sealed a big win for Ollie Horgans side. Harps’ win meant that 2017 League of Ireland champions Cork City were relegated
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There are calls for a limited number of buyers to be allowed back into the ringside of marts. Mart Managers Association of Ireland have called for the Minister of Agriculture to review the situation after 17 online buying systems crashed yesterday resulting in some marts having to send livestock home. IFA President Tim Cullinane has
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St Eunan’s are in search for a new manager after Richard Thornton departed his position. Thornton was at the helm for two years having previously been a trainer under Maxi Curran in 2018. The Cathedral Town side are “now seeking applications from suitably qualified coaches, from within the club.” The appointment will be made by
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A Sinn Féin MLA has said the safety of postal staff must be paramount to ensure the safe continuation of postal services across Derry. There has been a backlog in parcel and letter deliveries, with concerns still remaining over the safety of staff and the disruption to services with over half of staff off work
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Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary which took place in the Talbot Park area of Derry on Friday 23rd October. Sometime between 11:30am and 11:55am, it was reported that entry was gained by a man to a bungalow in the area. It is believed the male was disturbed by the residents
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The head of the HSE says the positivity rate in testing for Covid-19 has declined over the past 8 days, and the number of close contacts has also reduced to an average of 3. Paul Reid says while it’s still very early, the numbers are good news. It comes as the latest figures show 295
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Finn Harps recorded their first win at Dalymount Park since 1999 after they defeated Bohemians 2-0 on Saturday night. Goals either side of the break from Mark Russell secured the win for Ollie Horgan’s side. The win means that Cork City have been relegated from the Premier Division, which in turn means that the lowest
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Finn Harps are back in action this weekend with a trip to Dalymount Park on Saturday night. It is the club’s first game in three weeks after COVID outbreaks around the league saw games against Shamrock Rovers and St. Patrick’s Athletic postponed in recent weeks. Kick-off is 7.30pm. Prior to the impromptu break, Harps were
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Donegal were beaten 2-18 to 0-10 by Kerry in what was their final game of the National League for 2020. Declan Bonner’s side only managed two points in what low scoring second half for Donegal, on an afternoon that saw the Kingdom crowned the National League Champions. Ciaran Thompson was the standout performer for Donegal
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Donegal ended their National League campaign with a 2-18 to 0-10 defeat to Kerry in Austin Stack Park in Tralee. Declan Bonner’s side which were without a few first team faces led early but Kerry fired in two quick goals just before halftime to lead 2-09 to 0-08. Donegal just managed two points in the
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It’s been a memorable day for Donegal jockeys at Leopardstown today. Luke McAteer capped a great season with his first Group One success as he rode the 10/3 Flying Success to victory in the Eyrefield Stakes for Jim Bolger in the feature race. Rathmullan’s Oisin Orr, who won the opening race of the day
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Donegal Senior Hurling manager Mickey McCann was not happy with his side’s performance in their 2-13 to 1-14 win over Longford in the Nicky Rackard quarter final. McCann’s side were five points ahead with just six minutes left after Ronan McDermott netted but Longford came battling back but could only manage to close the gap
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Donegal started their Nicky Rickard campaign with a 2-13 to 1-14 win over Longford at O’Donnell Park. Goals from Richie Ryan and Ronan McDermott helped Mickey McCann’s side to a two point win. Donegal are now just one game away from a place in the Nicky Rackard final. Tom Comack reports from O’Donnell Park…
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Teamtalkmag have reported that a Tyrone Senior Footballer has tested positive for Covid-19. There is no word official word from Tyrone GAA on the situation or if this will affect Mickey Harte’s sides clash with Mayo in Castlebar tomorrow. Martin McHugh spoke to Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport about the situation… Word coming through that
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The Extra.ie FAI Cup quarter-final schedule has been confirmed. Shelbourne will travel to Athlone Town on Saturday, October 31, with kick-off at 3pm before Sligo Rovers host Derry City on Sunday, November 1, with kick-off at 4pm. Shamrock Rovers will travel to Finn Harps on Saturday, November 14 with kick-off at 5pm with the
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A member of the National Public Health Emergency Team says people’s behaviour is changing in relation to Covid-19. It comes as those testing positive for the virus has declined in the last seven days from 8.9 to 5.8 percent. 777 new cases were confirmed yesterday in the Republic, with 20 of those in Donegal. There
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Derry City earned a vital 2-0 win over Shelbourne at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Goals from Joseph Thompson and Walter Figueira helped boost Declan Devine’s side up to fifth in the table. Shelbourne are now eight points ahead of second from bottom Finn Harps, although Ollie Horgan’s side have three games in
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The ViraPro recall has been extended to include ALL sanitation products in the range. The company’s hand sanitiser was pulled when tests showed it could cause irritation – and it’s now emerged that other products in the range are not on the government’s ‘approved list’. The Department of Agriculture says it’s extending the recall as
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The Dail has been told that Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, and other counties on the Western Seaboard will need targeted supports from government for as long as the current Covid restrictions last. Deputy Marian Harkin told TDs last night that a Central Bank report has found a reliance on SMEs means employment was most affected in
Donegal and surrounding counties will need Government supports, Dail told Read More »
Donegal have made the trip to Tralee to face Kerry in their final game in Division 1 of the Allianz League this Saturday afternoon. There will be full match commentary on Highland with Radio Kerry’s Tim Moynihan and Ambrose O’Donovan as well as Highland’s own Martin McHugh from 1.50pm. Highland’s coverage is in association with
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Police in Northern Ireland are urging people to be extra vigilant following a spate of scams. The PSNI says the threat of fraud, both online and offline, against the public is a constant focus, and in light of the number of incidents this week, they’re urging people to be on their guard against possible scams.
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There have been seven deaths and 777 confirmed cases of Covid 19 reported this evening by the Department of Health. It brings the total number of cases to 55,261, with 1,878 Covid related deaths. 20 of the new cases were in Donegal, which now has an incidence rate of 312.6 per 100,000 people, just above
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Two Donegal rowers have qualified for the final of the European Rowing Coastal Challenge Championships in Italy. Rosie Temple and Luke Keaney are representing Ireland in one of the doubles category at Castagneto Carducci. Competing in an endurance challenge event, they got up to finish fourth place in their heat and are well placed to
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News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday October 23rd……….
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Donegal’s Luke McAteer can cap a great season by landing his first Group race success in the Eyrefield Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday. He rides Flying Visit for his boss Jim Bolger in the afternoon’s feature event, one of seven races on a card that begins at 1.20pm. Meanwhile, the three-day October Festival gets underway
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The GAA have agreed to the GPA’s request to introduce baseline Covid-19 tests for inter-county players. The decision follows talks between the players’ association and the GAA’s Covid-19 Advisory Group. Details of the baseline screening will be finalised this weekend once a company has been found to provide the rapid testing.
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The BreastCheck programme has confirmed it will resume breast screening on Tuesday next, 27 October 2020. A new text management system is in place to maximise appointment uptake, and letters are being sent out first to those who were due to be seen in >arch. The service was paused on 16 March 2020 due to
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Sunday’s Christy Ring Cup clash between Derry and Sligo is off. Sligo GAA has issued a statement in which it says that with regret that it will not be possible for its senior hurlers to fulfil the fixture. A member of the Sligo Hurling panel returned a positive Covid-19 test on Wednesday, October 21. The
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