Slaughtneil have set up a Derry Football Final meeting with holders O’Donovan Rossa. The former four in a row winners beat Ballinderry 3-15 to 1-5 in Sunday’s second semi-final at Bellaghy. Sean Cassidy, Paul McNeill and Sammy Bradley scored the goals for Slaughtneil. Defending Champions Magherfelt narrowly defeat The Loup 0-14 to 1-10 on Saturday. […]
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It finished 1-1 between the Premier Division bottom two clubs Finn Harps and Cork City on Sunday evening in Ballybofey. Dylan McGlade gave the Leesiders the lead before Raf Cretaro came off the bench to grab a point for Harps. The result means Harps stay one point above bottom placed Cork. Harps Assistant Manager Paul
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An Inishowen Councillor has hit out at the HSE’s decision to exclude the provision of a swimming pool from its future plans for Milltown House, Carndonagh. Councillor Albert Doherty has described the decision to not restore and support the existing hydrotherapy pool facilities as a ‘cop out.’ John Hayes, Chief Officer, CHO 1 also confirmed
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Donegal Senator Eileen Flynn has been appointed to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. She says she is fully aware of the inequalities that system, with SNA provision, exclusion of minorities and increasing costs of higher education among the issues she is highlighting. Senator Flynn says she
Donegal senator appointed to Oireachtas Education Committee Read More »
Donegal County Council will today decide what the rate of Local Property Tax will be in the county next year. The rate was increased by 15% a year ago, and cannot be increased beyond that. The Council can resolve to maintain the increase, return to the baseline rate or decrease the property tax by a
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Pharmacists say 125 million euro a year could be freed up in the health budget by switching from name-brand drugs to similar ones made in Ireland. The Irish Pharmacy Union says a policy on these “biosimilar” drugs has been promised for years, but never delivered. The group also says if they were allowed to deal
“We can take pressure off GPs” – Irish Pharmacy Union Read More »
The acting Chief Medical Officer has warned the situation with Covid-19 will continue deteriorate unless everyone plays their part to stop its spread. Dr Ronan Glynn says there’s ‘no room left for complacency’ and has appealed for people to reduce their contacts over the coming week. 430 more people have tested positive for coronavirus —
Deaths will rise if Covid-19 is not stemmed – McConkey Read More »
187 new cases of Covid-19 were detected in Northern Ireland yesterday. It was down on the previous two day’s figures, both of which had set one day records. No new deaths have been reported. West Tyrone Sinn Fein MP Órfhlaith Begley says there needs to be an all-island strategy for testing………..
Begley calls for All-Island Covid testing strategy Read More »
Finn Harps played out a 1-1 draw with Cork City at Finn Park on Sunday evening. The result means Cork still remain a point behind Harps but Ollie Horgan’s side are just three points behind Shelbourne and Derry City. Oisin Kelly and Declan Boyle were on commentary for Highland Radio Sport…
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23 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Donegal this evening. 430 cases of the virus have been identified across the country while no new deaths have been reported – the highest number of cases reported in a day since April. The death toll remains at 1,802 while the total number of cases now
23 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Donegal, 430 nationally Read More »
There were wins at The Curragh racecourse in Kildare on Sunday afternoon for Donegal jockey’s Luke McAteer and Dylan Browne McMonagle. Luke McAteer was the first Donegal jockey to taste success when he rode 14/1 shot Dearg Jazz to victory for trainer James Barrett in the 15:05 race. Dylan Browne McMonagle rode 4/1 second favourite
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Milford retained their Senior Football status after they defeated Dungloe 1-12 to 0-09 in the relegation play off final in O’Donnell Park. Rory O’Donell’s goal on the stroke of half time helped Milford record their first win in this years Championship Shaun Paul Barrett gave his thoughts to Tom Comack after his sides victory…
Shaun Paul Barrett delighted with Milford’s Donegal SFC relegation play off win Read More »
Milford will play Senior Football again next year after they defeated Dungloe 1-12 to 0-09 in the relegation play off at O’Donnell Park. Rory O’Donnell’s goal in added time at the end of the first half proved to be a crucial score as Milford ran out six point victors in the end. As for Dungloe,
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187 new cases of Covid-19 have been detected in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours. It’s a decrease from the previous two day’s figures which were record totals for the North. No new deaths have been reported in the past day. The 7 day incidence rate for the Derry City and Strabane District Council
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There were some mixed results for Finn Harps underage teams this weekend. Joel Bradley-Walsh’s goal earned Harps’ Under 19’s a 1-1 draw with Derry City. The Under 17’s suffered a 4-1 defeat to Derry City, whilst the Under 15’s drew 0-0 also with the Candystripes. The Under 13’s weren’t in action this weekend.
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The incidence rate of Covid-19 in Donegal remains the highest in the country. The infection rate has now increased to 178.4 per 100,000 of the population. So far this week there have been 170 cases of Covid-19 identified in Donegal. The County will remain under Level 3 restrictions until at least October 16th in a
Donegal’s Covid-19 incidence rate increases again Read More »
A Donegal hotel has apologised after offering rooms to locals for €2 to get around the ban on indoor dining. Since yesterday, the county has been on Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions, which includes only eating outdoors at restaurants for up to 15 people. The Beach Hotel in Downings had offered a special rate for people
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A Foyle MLA says a coordinated financial package should be put in place to secure the future of City of Derry Airport. Martina Anderson, Sinn Fein’s Spokesperson on Tackling Regional Inequalities says such an initiative must have input from the Irish Government and Donegal County Council, to reflect the cross border nature of the airport’s
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A Donegal County Councillor thinks people need to abide by the Covid 19 rules in the county. Donegal’s under level 3 restrictions due to rising cases, with the centre of the outbreak around Lifford and Stranorlar. Donegal Town Councillor Tom Conaghan says he feels very sorry for businesses in Donegal as a lot of people
People in Donegal need to abide by Covid-19 rules – Cllr Conaghan Read More »
An investigation is underway to identify organisers of an anti-lockdown protest in Donegal yesterday afternoon. Dozens of people gathered in the Market Square, Letterkenny to hear speeches against Covid 19 restrictions. Gardai aren’t looking into breaches of public health rules by those attending as social distancing and mask wearing are “non-penal regulations”. But they are
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Convoy are through to the Donegal Junior Football Championship final after the defeated Letterkenny Gaels 0-13 to 0-06 at MacCumhaill Park. Joseph McGill was the star of the show, firing over nine points as Convoy progressed to the final. They will now face Downings in the final. Convoy manager Laurence McMullan gave his thoughts to
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Aodh Ruadh are the Donegal Intermediate Football champions for this year after they defeated Cloughaneely 2-14 to 1-12. Cian Dolan’s goal late on sealed the win for Aodh Ruadh and ensured Barry Ward’s side will play Senior Football next year. After the game, Tom Comack spoke with the Aodh Ruadh boss, Barry Ward…
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Aodh Rua BS are Donegal Intermediate Football Champions after they beat Cloughaneely 2-14 to 1-12 at O’Donnell Park. Paul Sweeney’s goal midway through the first half had Cloughaneely 1-6 to 0-08 ahead at half time. Shane McGrath netted for Aodh Rua just after the water break to put them three ahead. Cloughaneely pushed late on
Aodh Ruadh BS are Donegal Intermediate Football Champions- FT Report & Reaction Read More »
Finn Park is the venue for a huge game at the bottom of the table this Sunday as Cork City make the trip to Ballybofey. The sides come into the game separated only by a point, while the visitors have a game in hand. The Leesiders arrive in search of their first away victory in
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A new Covid-19 test centre is opening in Donegal Town. The HSE confirmed this morning that the pop-up centre, situated at the Cleary Centre on the Ballybofey Road offers free testing for anyone with coronavirus symptoms, who is referred by a GP. The new centre opens tomorrow, with the aim of increasing capacity by 150
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The HSE’s being accused of leaving carers ‘out in the cold’ with it’s 600 million euro Winter Plan. A group representing carers and people with disabilities, says people are suffering in isolation and carers are at risk of burning out – unless respite and adult day services reopen. Linda Comerford is a Spokesperson for ‘Enough
Carers left “out in the cold” in HSE Winter Plan – Claim Read More »
The Lifford-Stranorlar area has the highest 14-day incidence rate of anywhere in Donegal. The Roasted Bean Coffee House in Lifford opened for the first time last week – but now has had to operate as a takeaway as it doesn’t have space for outdoor seating. Manager Chrissy Mac says there has been a notable change
Lifford coffee shop manager says the mood in the area has changed Read More »
Since midnight, Donegal has moved into Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions in response to rising case numbers. The county has now overtook Dublin as the area with the highest infection rate, with 148.2. per 100,000 people. Dublin’s figure currently stands at 145 cases. Donegal is the fifth county to face temporary localised restrictions and the second,
Donegal’s Covid 19 incidence rate now higher than Dublin’s Read More »
Motorists are being urged to ‘look out for love-crazed deer on Irish roads’. Rutting season is about to begin and male deer can travel miles to look for a mate. The council warns the most common time to find them crossing roads is at dawn and dusk, which coincides with fading light and morning and
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The Union of Students in Ireland says the Government must support student renters due to new restrictions in colleges. It’s after Higher Education Minister Simon Harris announced most students have to do their courses online for the next three weeks. Colleges and universities across the country have also been told to strictly limit those on
LYIT to publish revised timetables this evening Read More »
Derry City were only minutes from picking up a fourth Premier Division win of the season on Friday night at Dalymount Park. They hit the front against second placed Bohemians in just the second minute when James Akintunde netted for the Candystrips. They held that lead until injury time at the end of the game.
Injury time agony for Derry – Declan Devine Reaction Read More »
It’s been confirmed that a mobile Covid 19 testing unit will be based in Strabane from today. Following a spoke in recent days in the number of cases in Strabane town and surrounding areas, the Public Health Agency confirmed a mobile testing unit will be located at Melvin Leisure Centre car park from today. West
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Garda checkpoints are in place across Donegal with the county now under Level 3 coronavirus restrictions. It has the highest rate of Covid 19 in the country – and people are being urged not to leave their county for the next 3 weeks. The tighter measures mean indoor dining in pubs and restaurants is banned
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Irish Water has announced four more mains replacement projects which it says will benefit customers and businesses in the Falcarragh-Gortahork area The four areas to benefit from these works are in the Falcarragh/Gortahork area and include Curransport, Calheam/An Sruthàn, Derryconnor and Ardsbeg. Approximately 3.5 kilometres of water pipe that is in poor repair will be
Irish Water to start work on four more projects near Falcarragh Read More »
This weekend’s Ulster Ladies Club Championship games and the rest of the competition has been called of as an impact of the current Covid restrictions and ongoing concerns. St Nauls and Glenfin where due to host their first games of the provincial tournament on Sunday but officials have now halted the competition. They confirmed the
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The GAA have confirmed the remaining fixtures of the National Football League that will see the competition resume next month. Donegal will face Tyrone in their penultimate game at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey on Sunday 18th October, throw in 4pm. Declan Bonner’s side take on Kerry in the final tie of the league on Saturday 24th
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326 new Covid 19 cases have been reported today in the Republic today, 22 of them in Donegal. There are no new deaths. That brings the total number of cases to 34,315, and the number of Covid related deaths to 1,797. The highest daily number of COVID-19 cases has been announced in the North today,
326 new Covid 19 cases in ROI, 22 of them in Donegal Read More »
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday September 27th……….
News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday September 27th Read More »
Gardai will recommence Operation Fanacht in Donegal from midnight tonight. The operation will see a high level of visibility of members of An Garda Síochána in Donegal to support the public health guidelines, particularly in relation to social distancing and gathering in large groups at amenities and open spaces. Gardai say there will be targeted
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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council and the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council have issued a joint statement urging people in both Council areas to do all they can to curb the spread of the Corona Virus across the North West region. The statement, issued by Cllrs Rena Donaghey and Brian Tierney
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Tanaiste Simon Coveney has indicated he does not believe a hard border will be in place, whatever the outcome Brexit negotiations. Mr Coveney made his comments during an online meeting with representatives of the Letterkenny and Derry Chambers, during which he was urged to ensure the Irish Government do everything it can to support the
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The Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn met with his Northern Counterpart Dr Michael McBride by video link today to review the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In a joint statement, the two CMOs say given the current number of new cases in Donegal and neighbouring areas of Derry, Strabane and Fermanagh, they would appeal to
CMOs pledge to step up cross border cooperation on Covid 19 Read More »
A Lifford GP says the majority of Covid-19 cases in his area are among people between the age of 20 and 40. About 60% of the confirmed cases are in that age bracket while a number of teens and over 40s have also tested positive. The alarming number of confirmed cases in the Lifford
Lifford/Stranorlar virus outbreak ‘dramatic’ & ‘unusual’ Read More »
There are calls on the Government to fund Donegal County Council in place of commercial rates this year. Restaurants and bars in the county have been told to close their dining rooms from midnight tonight. They may only serve up to 15 people at a time outdoors. It’s estimated that 5,000 jobs will be
Government urged to waive commercial rates in Donegal Read More »
Donegal Airport has announced that flights between Donegal and Glasgow have been suspended. A spokesperson says the decision was taken in light of the latest travel advice issued by the Irish Government and the uncertainty arising from evolving Covid-19 restrictions. The last flight will take place on October 21st. The airport says they hope
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The Finance Minister says people who were paid through the wage subsidy scheme won’t have to repay any tax the owe until 2022. Over 660 thousand workers were paid through the scheme at the height of lockdown, but weren’t taxed at the time. People can pay whatever they owe in a lump sum or
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The Taoiseach has confirmed that he has been speaking with the First and Deputy First Ministers in relation to a cross border approach to Covid-19. Donegal will become the second county to enter level 3 restrictions from midnight tonight. Neighbouring Derry City and Strabane District Council now has the highest incidence rate of the
Talks underway on crossborder approach to Covid-19 – Taoiseach Read More »
One area of Donegal has the highest Covid-19 incidence rate in the country. The rate in Lifford and Stranorlar over 14-days is 336 cases per 100,000 of the population. Dr Martin Coyne, a GP in Lifford, has had 54 patients test positive for the virus in the past two weeks alone. He says while
Lifford patients ‘quite ill’ with Covid-19 Read More »
There’s huge concern over children with disabilities in Donegal and the lack of supports currently available to them and their parents. It’s thought that families in the county are being forgotten about during the pandemic with vital outlets now closed to them and no one to ones on offer. The HSE is being urged
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Donegal will be moving to Level 3 restrictions on the Living with Covid framework from midnight tonight and this, of course, will have an impact on sport in Donegal. In Level 3 only non-contact training in pods of up to 15 is permitted outdoors with an exemption for elite sport. While indoors, it is individual
Green light for elite sport fixtures despite Level 3 restrictions Read More »
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