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
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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 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
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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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Donegal jockey Conor Orr had a success at Down Royal today. The Donegal jockey rode Bridge Native, the 5/1 favourite, to victory in the Ladbrokes Handicap Steeplechase. Thirteen runners went to post with Orr guiding his mount to a comfortable win after going well clear at the last.
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Main Evening News, Sports, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 30th October:
Main Evening News, Sports, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 30th October Read More »
A Status Orange weather wind warning has been issued for Donegal as Storm Aiden is set to make landfall tomorrow. The alert will be in place from 8am until 4pm tomorrow Saturday with gusts of up to 80km/h expected. A separate alert for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Waterford, Cork and Kerry will come into effect
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Letterkenny Institute of Technology has been named runner up in the Sunday Time Good University Guide 2020. The LYIT was runner up to Waterford Institute of Technology which was named Institute of the Year. The Judges were impressed with the LYITs significant cross border further and higher education initiatives among other positive feedback. The
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The Bishop of Raphoe has stated that there should have been more consultation with Religious leaders over the Living with Covid Plan. Under the plan, the number allowed to attend religious services like mass, wedding and funerals varies depending on the Level of restrictions. At a meeting this week between Church Leaders and
Bishop of Raphoe says more consultation was needed on restrictions Read More »
People are being urged not to light bonfires this Halloween weekend. While there has been a significant reduction in the number of bonfires over recent years, Donegal County Council is warning that bonfires can cause serious damage to the environment and to health. The Council is also encouraging householders, businesses and communities not
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Disability services are receiving 20 million euro in funding. The one off grants will be provided to organisations to improve the quality of life for people who rely on the services. The grants will cover additional therapy sessions, IT equipment, to upgrading IT systems and providing training.
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People in South Inishowen are being encouraged to take part in an online meeting on community development. The meeting is geared towards those living in Burt, Inch, Fahan and surrounding areas. It’s being facilitated by the Inishowen Development Partnership and is getting underway on Tuesday November 10th. Local Cllr Jack Murray says it’s an
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The Education Minister says hand sanitiser and other products withdrawn from schools could eventually be used – if suppliers get their paperwork in order. 52 of 172 products previously listed as approved for use in schools are now being sent back to suppliers. It’s because a review launched in the wake of the recall
Withdrawn school sanitizer could eventually be used – Minister Read More »
South Inishowen is now the local electoral area with the highest Covid-19 14-day incidence rate in Donegal. While most areas in the county have recorded a fall this week, the incidence rate in both Letterkenny and South Inishowen has increased. The latest figures cover the 14 days up to last Monday. South Inishowen now
South Inishowen now has highest Covid incidence rate in Donegal Read More »
A quantity of fireworks have been seized in Donegal ahead of Halloween weekend. Gardai attached to Milford made the discovery following a search operation in Ramelton yesterday. The use of fireworks is illegal in Ireland without a licence. Earlier this week, Gardai issued the following advice for Halloween: Fireworks and the associated noise can
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A motorist has been caught drug driving after trying to evade a COVID checkpoint in the Letterkenny area overnight. Gardai stopped the vehicle after it turned away from the checkpoint. The driver was discovered to be driving under the influence of Cannabis and Cocaine after they failed a roadside oral fluid test. Gardai have confirmed
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A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Government to lift taxes from Pandemic Unemployment Payments in the run-up to Christmas, to keep more money in the local economy. Deputy Thomas Pringle said The Finance Bill next week includes a section on taxing the Covid payments. While these payments have been taxable since the crisis
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Some publicans are selling their licences for as much as 50,000 euro. The Irish Examiner reports they are selling them to supermarkets which need a licence to be able to sell alcohol in stores. They are also in demand with those wanting to open an off-licence with pubs closed under Level 5 and people
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A teenager is due in court in Derry this morning charged with a number of offences. The 17 year old has been charged with a number of offences including two counts of aggravated burglary with intent to steal, using a motor vehicle without insurance and aggravated vehicle taking causing damage to the vehicle. He is due
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Championship football doesn’t get much bigger than Donegal versus Tyrone. The latest installment sees the sides meet in the Ulster quarter final this Sunday and for the first time in 19 years there is no back door through the qualifiers. Donegal have had the edge on Tyrone in Ulster in recent years but Tyrone have
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In this week’s show, Diarmaid Doherty looks ahead to a huge weekend of Gaelic Games Championship action. We hear from Donegal boss Declan Bonner while Martin McHugh offers his thoughts on Donegal’s game against Tyrone, along with this weekend’s other games in Ulster. Mickey McCann speaks ahead of the meeting of Donegal and Armagh in
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News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday October 29th:
News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday October 29th Read More »
Derry will look for a first Ulster Championship win since 2015 on Sunday when they welcome Armagh to Celtic Park for the provincial quarter final. Derry missed out of promotion from Division 3 in this years league while Armagh have made the step up to Division 1. Chrissy McKaigue and the rest of the
Derry looking for championship marker – Chrissy McKaigue Read More »
866 new cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed and six further deaths, 56 of those in Donegal. The 14 day incidence of cases per 100 thousand people is now estimated to be 292. There are currently 328 patients with coronavirus being treated in hospital, including 15 admissions since yesterday, with 43 in intensive care.
866 new Covid cases nationally, 56 in Donegal Read More »
The Donegal senior ladies start their All Ireland series on Saturday when they meet the reigning All Ireland Champions Dublin at Breffni Park in Cavan. It will be Donegal’s first competitive game since March. Maxi Curran says this current Donegal squad would be the strongest available to him. The Donegal manager has been looking ahead
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The Donegal Hurlers are just one game away from reaching the Nicky Rackard Cup semi final. They beat Longford in their opening game last weekend at the O’Donnell Park and return to the Letterkenny venus for the meeting of Armagh. Donegal could be without the likes of star men Danny Cullen, Davin Flynn and Declan
Donegal hurlers hit with injuries to key men – Mickey McCann Read More »
Aldi Ireland has confirmed that it has postponed all non-essential product Specialbuy promotions. All non-essential products currently on sale in the ‘middle aisles’ of its 144 Irish stores have also been removed. Aldi have been fully supportive of the government’s actions to combat COVID-19, and have been at the forefront of the retail
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Highland Radio’s Colm Ferriter has received the Award for Irish Language Programme of the Year on Commercial Radio stations. The presenter won the top gong for his show ‘Ruaille Buaille’ on Highland Radio. The accolade, sponsored by the BAI, is the highest award to receive. A virtual award ceremony was held last night. Speaking
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Around 20% of stroke patients at Letterkenny University Hospital over the last three years were of working age. (under the age of 65) To mark World Stroke Day today, people are being reminded to seek help immediately and do not wait to see if symptoms go away. Letterkenny University Hospital has issued advice on
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There are fears oxygen at Altnagelvin hospital may have to be rationed. It comes as hospitals in Northern Ireland were operating at above-capacity due to the number of patients with Covid-19. Altnagelvin is using between 800 and 900 litres of oxygen every minute, which is three times higher than the normal level. A member of
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A new survey has revealed that 81% of Donegal and Derry businesses are not planning on hiring new staff in the next year. The joint survey of over 130 North West businesses between the Letterkenny and Londonderry Chambers of Commerce revealed serious challenges for companies in the region over key issues like Covid-19 and
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Finn Harps boss Ollie Horgan has good reason to be pleased following his side’s 3-2 win over St. Patrick’s Athletic on Wednesday night. Harps are now just two points adrift of Shelbourne, Derry City and St. Patrick’s Athletic and could yet avoid the relegation play-off spot. But Horgan was unhappy with the match officials against
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Finn Harps notched up back-to-back league wins for the first time this season as they boosted their chances of avoiding the relegation play-off spot with a thrilling 3-2 win over St Patrick’s Athletic at Finn Park on Wednesday night. Harps led 2-0 inside 11 minutes only to be pegged back to 2-2 when Donegal native
Adam Foley reflects on a great win for Finn Harps as he gets his first goal Read More »
Police in Derry have seized suspected Class B drugs with an estimated street value of £15,000. Officers from the Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Policing Team also made three arrests in relation to the seizure of suspected cannabis in the Carraig Ard area of the city yesterday. Three men, aged 18, 30 and 38 years old,
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The planned Inishowen Innovation Hub has been brought to life in a new video, showcasing what it will look like. The former Town Council Office in Buncrana is to be transformed into a state of the art building which is set to be a start up location or base for local entrepreneurs, remote
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The National Public Health Emergency Team meet this morning to discuss the first week of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. The national 14-day incidence rate has now dipped below 300 for the first time in over a week as case numbers continue to fall. There were 20 new confirmed cases in Donegal yesterday while the
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There are currently 1,330 people in Donegal on the waiting list for a driving test with over 50,000 people waiting nationwide. According to freedom of information figures, there are 697 people waiting in the Letterkenny test centre, 398 in Donegal and 235 in Buncrana. The Road Safety Authority says people who apply now are
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Eoghan Ban Gallagher returns to championship football for Donegal on Sunday in the provincial quarter final battle with Tyrone at MacCumhaill Park. The Killybegs man was part of the side which made it back to back Angelo Celt Cups but he would miss the All Ireland Series and the rest of 2019 with an ankle
Eoghan Ban says Donegal need to compete at the top end of championship Read More »
Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer says the belief that normality will return at the end of the four weeks of restrictions is misplaced. Dr Michael McBride has said the R number is falling as a result of the current measures, after it was at around 1.5 when the restrictions were put in place. However,
North’s CMO hoped for bigger decrease in Covid rate by now Read More »
Around two weeks worth of rain is expected to fall in the west over the next 24 hours. A status yellow rainfall alert is in place for Donegal, Connacht, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick until 6am tomorrow morning with 60 millimetres expected – which could lead to some flooding in parts. A similar wind
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More than a quarter of Garda stations nationwide don’t have regular opening hours. Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said there are 551 stations nationwide, with 153 not having regular hours which they open. In a response to a parliamentary question by Fianna Fail TD Eamonn O’Cuiv she said they can’t open regularly due to
More than 1/4 of Garda stations don’t have regular opening hours Read More »
School secretaries and caretakers on low pay with no job security are to have their conditions of employment regularised. A new preliminary agreement reached at the Workplace Relations Commission will see more than 1000 school secretaries and caretakers receive better working conditions if agreement is reached between all sides. The dispute centres on a
Big news on working conditions for Donegal school secretaries Read More »
A Donegal Deputy is demanding answers from the Marine Minister over ongoing concerns with fishing rights off the coast of Donegal and elsewhere. It follows claims that a Japanese tuna fishing boat and other vessels traveled for two months to fish for bluefin tuna in the North Atlantic on the edge of the Irish
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Finn Harps late push to stay in the League of Ireland Premier Division continued on Wednesday night as the Ballybofey side beat St Patrick’s Athletic 3-2. Diarmaid Doherty and Declan Boyle were on commentary for Highland Radio Sport at Finn Park.
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The Donegal Sports Star committee have confirmed a new format for the 2020 Awards. Due to the continued challenges of Covid-19 there won’t be a formal presentation function which would have been scheduled to take place at the end of January. Instead a virtual awards show will take place. While competitive sport has been restricted
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