A Sinn Féin MLA has urged Royal Mail in Derry to put in place contingency plans for services in the city. Foyle MLA Martina Anderson was contacted by a number of members of staff at the Great James Street Sorting Office with concerns after several postal workers tested positive for Covid-19, while others are […]
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The closing date for the Restart Grant Plus scheme under Donegal County Council has been extended from 30th September to 31st October 2020. The Restart Grant Plus is a NEW standalone grant that is available to all eligible businesses, including those who received a grant in the first Restart Grant Scheme. The grant is
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Donegal man Richard Kerr finished the BSB Supersport season 7th in the championship standings. In what is seen as one of the toughest classes in the Bristish Superbike Series, Kerr was the only rider in the championship to score points and finish every race this year. In the final two rounds at Brands Hatch, Kerr
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Donegal will play in Division One in the National Football League for another year after they ran out 2-17 to 2-13 victors over Tyrone at MacCumhaill Park. Peadar Mogan got the first goal for Declan Bonner’s side before Darren McCurry cancelled that out from the spot as Donegal led by three at the break. Jamie
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1,283 more people have tested positive for Covid-19 and three more patients have died. It’s a new all-time record, and today is the fifth in a row that the daily total in the Republic has been a thousand or more. There are four hundred and eight cases in Dublin, 156 in Cork, 88 in Kildare,
1,283 positive Covid-19 tests nationally, 14 in Donegal Read More »
Donegal will play in Division One for another season after they defeated Tyrone 2-17 to 2-13 at MacCumhaill Park. Peadar Mogan netted earlier in the first half for Donegal before a Tyrone penalty levelled the game. At half time Declan Bonner’s side led 1-09 to 1-06 before Jamie Brennan fired in a second Donegal. Tyrone
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You can’t negotiate with a deadly virus like Covid-19. That’s according to SDLP leader Colum Eastwood, who believes an all island approach is needed to tackle the virus. 1,012 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Northern Ireland The North’s Department of health says 5 more deaths have been confirmed in the past 24 hours.
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Dylan Browne McMonagle was back in the winners enclosure on Sunday afternoon, when he rode 2/1 favourite Dance Jupiter to victory in the final race of the day at Naas. The Donegal jockey hit the front with a furlong left to race and held on to win by two and a quarter lengths over 40/1
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Former Tyrone goalkeeper Jonathan Curran has died aged 33. The Coalisland clubman won three Ulster Senior Football Championships medals and a Celtic Cross as a substitute goalkeeper. Curran had left the Tyrone panel in 2012 and was also and All Ireland medal winner with the Red Hands in 2004.
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Rhys and Caolan Irwin finished first and second respectively on Sunday afternoon in an exciting race to end the BSB Superstock 600. Rhys crossed the line just 0.360 seconds ahead of brother Caolan at Brand’s Hatch. The result means that Rhys in what is his rookie year, finishes second in the overall rankings with brother
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Cork City have closed the gap to Finn Harps to just one point after they played out a 0-0 draw home to Waterford on Saturday night, although Harps have two games in hand on the Rebel Army. Ollie Horgan’s side were due to face Shamrock Rovers on Monday but that game was postponed due to
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Met Eireann have issue a yellow weather warning for Donegal. Conditions are set to become unsettled by the end of the weekend, with a spell of very wet and at times windy weather tomorrow and Tuesday. Met Eireann say persistent and locally heavy rainfall, coupled with high soil saturation levels, brings a risk of river
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Hospitals will soon become overwhelmed if we don’t clamp down on rising Covid-19 cases, that’s according to a GP advisor to the HSE. 1,276 new cases were confirmed nationally with 43 new cases in Donegal. As of 8pm last night, there were 14 Covid patients in Letterkenny University hospital and 2 in intensive care. Cabinet
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Gardaí are investigating an incident of sexual assault in Ballybofey last night. The incident is alleged to have occurred in the Glenview area of Ballybofey, around 8:30pm, Saturday 17th October. Gardai say enquiries are ongoing at this time.
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FC Köln made it three wins from three on Saturday afternoon with Milford woman Amber Barrett finding the back for the German side. Barrett opened the scoring for Köln before Vanessa Leimenstoll levelled for TSG Hoffenheim II, Sharon Beck then fired home the winner for the hosts. The Donegal woman has now scored in all
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Derry earned their third National League win of the season on Saturday evening after they defeated Longford 2-14 to 0-12 at Celtic Park. Goals from Paul Cassidy and Patrick Kearney helped Rory Gallagher’s side into a eight point win on a night that saw Conor Glass make his return to GAA action. The win moves
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National League football is back and this Sunday afternoon neighbours collide as Donegal host Tyrone in the resumption of the competition and a curtain raiser for their Ulster Championship battle in two weeks time. Donegal v Tyrone will be LIVE on Highland Radio Sunday Sport from the 4pm throw in at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey across
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Armagh are through to the Ulster Ladies Football final after they defeated Tyrone 4-14 to 1-10 in Crossmaglen. Goals from Aimee and Blathin Mackin, Catherine Marley and Caroline O’Hanlon helped Armagh advance into their third Ulster Ladies final in a row. They will now face either Cavan or Monaghan in the final.
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Ann Marie McGlynn has set a new Donegal record at the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships in Poland. Competing for Ireland, the Letterkenny AC athlete finished in 42nd in a time of one hour 11 minutes and 40 seconds. McGlynn was the only Irish female in the race and beat her previous half marathon best
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Conor Orr was in the winner enclosure for the second time this week after he rode 9/4 shot Chatham Street Lad to victory in Ballinrobe for trainer Michael Winters. Orr finished three quarter lengths ahead of 16/1 shot Bitview Colin. The win comes on the back of his first place finish on Thursday in Tramore
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Caolan Irwin was on the podium for the BSB Superstock 600 race at Brand’s Hatch on Saturday evening. The Kilmacrennan racer finished in third whilst his brother Rhys suffered a mechanical failure and subsequently didn’t finish the race. The third place finish moves Caolan into fourth place in this years Championship.
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For the second successive year Tyrone have been beaten in the All Ireland Under 20’s Championship semi final. They were beaten 1-14 to 1-12 by Dublin at Breffni Park. Tyrone had led 1-07 to 1-05 at half time with Tiarnan Quinn firing in a goal for the Ulster side, but Dublin finished off strong to
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Seamus Coleman only lasted 31 minutes in the first of the Merseyside derby’s this year as the hamstring injury that ruled him out of the Republic of Ireland’s last three games relapsed. The Killybegs man, had gone off injured in Everton’s last Premier League game against Brighton and was forced to withdraw from the Republic
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Leitrim have conceded their Division Three Football League fixture against Down. They’ve handed a walkover due to “a lack of playing numbers available to travel” for today’s game in Newry. Leitrim County Board say members of their panel are awaiting results from COVID-19 tests and they’re “hopeful” of being able to fulfil their match against
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Caolan Irwin will be on pole position for the BSB Superstock 600 race at Brand’s Hatch after qualifying fastest on Saturday morning. Caolan finished 0.111 seconds ahead of Jack Nixon who was second. It is the Kilmacrennan native’s second pole this season. His brother Rhys, will start on the third row after finishing seventh fastest.
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Police and the family of 28 year old Caoimhin Gallagher are increasingly concerned for his welfare. Caoimhin was reported missing from an address in north Belfast on Friday 25th September and police are appealing for Caoimhin or anyone who knows of his whereabouts to get in touch to confirm he is safe and well. Caoimhin
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This weekend’s Finn Harps vs Derry City in the Under 19 National League clash and the Donegal Under 17 Women’s League game away to Sligo Rovers have been cancelled in light of an FAI statement on Friday afternoon. In their statement the FAI said: Following discussions with Government agencies today, and in the interests of
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Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at a dwelling in the Glenbrae Gardens area of Derry yesterday, Friday 16th October. Sometime between mid-day and 5.00pm, when the occupier was out, the dwelling was entered and ransacked. The victim has been left extremely shaken by this ordeal. Detectives would appeal to
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Chloe and Sam Magee bowed out of the Denmark Open on Friday evening. The Raphoe siblings were beaten at the Quarter Final stage. French duo Julien Maio and Lea Palermo defeated Donegal pairing in straight sets, 21-15, 21-15.
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Gardai in Donegal are asking people to rethink their journeys, not to travel unless essential and not to leave the county. They are also appealing to those providing accommodation and food services, to adhere to the public health guidelines and regulations during level 4. Such services – under the current measures – are to be
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The leaders of the three coalition parties will meet later today to discuss placing the country back into a six week lockdown. NPHET has recommended Level 5 restrictions for the entire country. 1,000 new cases of Covid-19 and three more deaths were confirmed yesterday. Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, says he’ll support
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A Ramelton based councillor says Donegal County Council should revoke the planning permission granted for a mast at Drumonaghan Wood. Cllr Ian McGarvey told a Letterkenny Municipal District meeting this week he believes the proposed development contravenes the County Development Plan. Responding, officials said the application was fully assessed and considered in the context of
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Donegal County Council has extended the deadline for qualification under the Small Business Grant for commercial rates. The date has been changed from October 31st to November 30th, to allow businesses extra time to discharge their rates liability for 2020. The council says this is in addition to a number of other schemes announced this
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Another 1,000 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic, with three more deaths. In total, 47,427 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed since the pandemic began, with 1,841 coronavirus related deaths. 32 of today’s new cases were in Donegal, bringing the incidence rate in the county to 365 per 100,000 as of midnight
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News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday October 16th……….
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Donegal Jockey Luke McAteer had a 48/1 double on Friday afternoon at Leopardstown. His first win was in the 3pm Handicap onboard 13/2 shot Adamaris for trainer Gerard O’Leary. The Rathmullan native took his second victory an hour later on Angel Palanas at 11/2, teaming up this time with trainer PJ Murphy. McAteer has now
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The cabinet sub-committee on COVID is expected to meet tomorrow afternoon, with government sources saying they don’t believe the decision can be delayed beyond the weekend. NPHET has recommended moving the entire country to a level five lockdown for six weeks. Taoiseach Micheál Martin says it’s being given very serious consideration, but the full social
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Downing Street says trade talks with the European Union “are over”, after the British Prime Minister told businesses to prepare to breakaway with no deal in place. Boris Johnson says there needs to be a “fundamental” change of position from the EU – accusing leaders of making “unacceptable” demands. He wants a deal similar to
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Detectives in Derry are appealing for witnesses following two burglaries in the vicinity of Clondermott Park in the early hours of this morning. At around 1.00 am, entry was gained to a house in the area, and a handbag and some cash was taken. Police later received a report that an attempt had been made
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Another record number of new coronavirus cases has been recorded in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours. 1,299 people have tested positive for Covid 19. There have also been another 2 coronavirus related deaths. Northern Ireland heightens it’s restrictions from 6pm this evening with schools, pubs and hairdressers all to close.
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The HSE says there are no plans to establish a Covid -19 Test Centre on the Inishowen Peninsula. Cllr Albert Doherty, the Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District had made the call for a centre this week, but in its response, the HSE says there is sufficient capacity in Letterkenny, while the pop-up centre in
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With seven weeks to go to the Donegal GAA’s Win Your House in Dublin Draw, organisers are confident that all 15,000 tickets will be sold. Top prize in what is the biggest fundraising drive ever undertaken by Donegal GAA and Club Donegal is a house in Dublin worth €400,000. Tickets for the draw, which takes
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Bus Eireann say at the moment school buses will run as they are. Under Level 4 restrictions Bus Éireann and Expressway services in Donegal will operate at a capacity of 25% in line with Level 4 Government restrictions. People are being encouraged to only use the services if their journey is essential. Brian Connolly,
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NPHET has made another recommendation to move the entire country to level five restrictions. Public health officials have said the lockdown should last for six weeks. This recommendation from NPHET wasn’t unexpected in Government Buildings. Public health officials made it clear a number of weeks ago they feel a level five lockdown is needed
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Marts will be allowed to continue to operate through Level 4 restrictions in Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal. New guidance has been issued which says livestock should be dropped off and then sellers leave the premises where possible. Inside the building around the mart ring strict social distancing will be in place.
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This year’s MacGill Summer School will be moving online as a result of the current pandemic. Covid-19, the social and economic fallout of it, Education, Brexit and the US Presidential Elections will dominate the conversation at the 40th annual summer school which begins next Thursday. The Taoiseach, Professor Sam McConkey, Congressman Brendan Boyle and former
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There will be extra garda checkpoints across the country this weekend. A new High Visibility Nationwide Policing Plan came into effect at 7am this morning and will run until midnight on Sunday. There will more checkpoints and patrols particularly at public parks and popular attractions. Officers will also be encouraging people to practice public health
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A Fianna Fail Councillor says the retail sector in Donegal deserved more time to allow them prepare to close under Level Four. Most businesses had been planning for a busy few months, ordering extra stock ahead of the Christmas period. However with just under 24 hours’ notice, they were told they had to shut
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The Education Minister says if the country goes to level 5 she would seek public health advice in relation to schools remaining open. NPHET advised the Department of Health on Wednesday that schools are not amplifying the case numbers. Minister Norma Foley says schools continue to be a safe place to be:
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Ulster GAA has suspended all club activity including training in the province. The move by the provincial body comes after governments from both sides of the border introduced further measures to tackle the spread of Covid-19. It does not apply to inter-county football, which means the Ulster Championship will start as planned from 31st October.
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