The Donegal County Archives is celebrating its 21st birthday this year with the online publication of one of its most important collections. The service has digitsed the county’s Grand Jury Archives, and published them online. The Donegal Grand Jury Archive is the service’s oldest collection, dating from 1753 to 1898. Donegal County Council says is […]
Donegal Grand Jury archives now available online Read More »
One of the side effects of Covid-19 will be to speed up the process of modernising for many businesses, particularly in terms of their online presence and use of technology. That’s according to Ernact, the Letterkenny based EU communications technology network. It as published research saying that many local companies do not believe they have
Digital Regions programme to prepare business for modernisation Read More »
On this weeks DL Debate – The Championship, Brendan Devenney is joined by Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News and Kieran Cunningham of The Star to talk championship football. Listen to the DL Debate – The Championship, in association with Sara’s Kitchen @ Sister Sara’s Letterkenny – Serving food you’ll love. Book now to enjoy
DL Debate – The Championship 24/08/20 Read More »
147 new Covid-19 cases have been confirmed today, with no further deaths recorded. At least one of the new cases was in Donegal. The National Public Health Emergency Team says there’s been a total of 1,777 Covid-19 related deaths in the Republic, and 28,116 confirmed cases. 10 new cases of Covid-19 were reported North of
No new deaths and 147 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed today Read More »
Evening News, Sport, and Obituaries on Monday August 24th………
Evening News, Sport, and Obituaries on Monday August 24th Read More »
Derry City return to European football on Tuesday when they play FK Riteriai in Lithuania. The Candystrips departed for their Europa League 1st Round qualifier on Monday morning at 6am to Vilnius. Due to Covid measure’s all the qualifiers are one off game’s while the tie only got the go ahead at the weekend after
It’s a winnable European game for Derry City – Declan Devine Read More »
The NWCU have confirmed the Longs SuperValu semi-finals for this weekend. In the Senior Cup Donemana have been given home advantage against Coleraine, while holders Brigade will have to travel to Bready. In the Faughan Valley Cup the NW’s newest senior side Newbuildings entertain Eglinton, while the other tie sees two Championship sides lock horns
Draws made for NWCU Cup competitions Read More »
Three members of the same family who died in a crash in Inishowen last Thursday have been laid to rest. John Mullen, 14 year old Tómas and 6 year old Amelia, died when the car they were travelling in plunged into Lough Foyle at Three Trees near Quigley’s Point. Mr Mullen’s wife Geraldine was the
‘For now it’s just goodbye’ Read More »
Swimming pools at Derry City and Strabane District Council’s tier one leisure centres are set to resume from next Monday 31 August with bookings for lane swimming being taken from this week. The swimming pools at the Foyle Arena, Templemore Sports Complex in Derry and the Riversdale Leisure Centre in Strabane, will reopen on
Swimming Pools set to reopen in Derry and Strabane Read More »
A weather warning issued for Donegal has been upgraded to status Orange. Met Eireann says that intense rainfall associated with Storm Francis is expected at times tonight and Tuesday, leading to accumulations of 40 to 60mm. The warning is in effect from 8pm tonight until 4pm tomorrow Tuesday. Affected Areas include Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan,
Storm Francis: weather warning upgraded for Donegal Read More »
Kilmacrenan’s Richard Kerr was in action at round 2 of the British Superbike Championships (BSB) at the weekend in Snetterton. Kerr, riding the Campbell Motorsport Triumph. had a disappointing weekend by his own admission and just couldn’t get comfortable with the bike. Qualifying on row 5, Richard was always on the back foot and finished
Richard Kerr slips to 7th in BSB Supersport Championship Read More »
A Green Party representative in Donegal believes that it’s still possible for the current coalition to pick themselves up and move forward despite the recent string of controversies. Michael White, who contested this year’s General Election for the party says it’s in Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and the Greens best interest to make the
Current coalition still salvageable – White Read More »
A Donegal Minister has acknowledged that the Golf Dinner held in Galway last week was wrong and should never have happened. Dara Calleary resigned as Agriculture Minister while the Taoiseach also removed the party whip from Donegal Senator Niall Blaney and two other Senators over their attendance at the event which breached Covid-19 guidelines.
McConalogue ‘willing’ to take on Agriculture position if asked Read More »
Homes and businesses in Rathmullan, Ray and surrounding area are without water this morning due a burst water main. Irish Water say that repairs are currently underway with the supply expected to be restored to all areas by 2pm.
Rathmullan hit by water outage Read More »
Letterkenny Institute of Technology is to receive an allocation of €171,000 to support the wellbeing and mental health of its students. The allocation to the LYIT is part of an overall nationwide financial package of €5 million announced by Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris. The funding is said to have come at a
LYIT to get €171,000 for student mental health supports Read More »
Gardai in Letterkenny have confirmed that two motorists were detected driving while under the influence of drugs over the course of the weekend. One driver tested positive for Cannabis while the second driver tested positive for Cannabis and Cocaine. Both drivers were arrested and Court proceedings will follow. Gardai are reminding the public to
Two weekend drug driving arrests in Letterkenny Read More »
Derry City departed for Lithuanian on Monday morning at 6am ahead of Tuesday’s European game which got the green light after the team were granted special dispensation to travel. The Candystrips flew out to Vilnius for their Europa League 1st Round qualifier against FK Riteria. The travelling party has been reduced to just team and
Derry City off to Vilnius with Europa League qualifier to go ahead Read More »
The funerals of the Donegal family killed in a crash in Inishowen on Thursday will take place today in Moville. 49-year-old John Mullan, 14-year-old Tomás and six-year-old Amelia died after their car skidded off the road into the water at Lough Foyle. The family of four had been on their way back from a
Victims of Inishowen crash to be laid to rest this morning Read More »
The organisers of the 2020 Virtual RunDonegal Women’s 5K have said they are overwhelmed by the response to this year’s event which saw over 1,000 taking part. “We are delighted and humbled with the turnout,” commented event organiser, Grace Boyle. “When we were forced to reschedule the race from April because of the Covid-19 restrictions,
Over 1,000 take part in 2020 Virtual RunDonegal Women’s 5K Read More »
Two thirds of Ireland’s pubs will go out of business by the new year, according to a new survey of pub owners. The poll by the Vintners Federation also shows that 82 percent no longer support the Government. The group says the sector now needs ‘support, not sympathy’ from the government this week as
New survey reveals fears over permanent pub closures Read More »
Six people are due in court this morning as part of a PSNI investigation into the dissident republican group the New IRA. Seven people have already been charged with directing terrorism and other offences and the five today will face similar charges. It follows a series of raids across Northern Ireland early on Tuesday morning.
Six due in court in New IRA probe Read More »
A heavy rainfall warning for Donegal, Connacht, Cork, Kerry and Waterford will be in place from noon today and will be in place until 7pm tomorrow. ‘Intense’ Rainfall of up to 50mm is expected at times. Meanwhile, a Status Yellow Wind Warning for Munster and Wexford is now in effect until 7pm tomorrow. Met
‘Intense’ rainfall expected in Donegal as yellow weather warning issued Read More »
Schools in Northern Ireland begin welcoming students back today. It’s a phased approach following lockdown, meaning only certain age groups in Primary seven, and years 12 and 14 can return. Children have already been back in classrooms in Scotland.
Schools in North begin welcoming students back today Read More »
The landscape of the knockout stages of the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship is alot clearer after Sunday’s Round 4 games. In the quarter finals, defending champions Naomh Conaill will have home advantage against Glenfin on the first weekend in September. Gaoth Dobhair will host MacCumhaills, St Michael’s go to Towney
Championship match ups confirmed – Martin McHugh Read More »
In the SSE Airtricity League, Finn Harps have moved off the bottom of the table after they secured a vital win against Waterford on Sunday The Donegal club scored two late goals to win 3-2 at the RSC to pick up their first win since the first day of the season. The win means that
Harps win in Waterford – Ollie Horgan Reaction Read More »
Sommer Lecky won the Irish National High Jump title this afternoon at the Morton Stadium in Santry. The Finn Valley women jumped 1.79m to take her second outdoor crown. It’s the second natioanl title to come back to Donegal this weekend after Brendan O’Donnell won the Hammer on Saturday. Patsy McGonagle joined Pauric Hilferty on
National High Jump Title for Sommer Lecky Read More »
Bundoran recorded their third win in as many matches with a 12 point victory over Ardara in Kentucky. Gary Clancy found the back of the net for the Seasiders as it finished 1-12 to 0-03 in their favour. Sports Editor for the Donegal Democrat Peter Campbell reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Bundoran make it three wins in a row with victory over Ardara Read More »
Killybegs picked up their points of the Donegal Senior Football Championship this season with a 2-12 to 1-08 win over Dungloe. Brendan Devenney has the report… Former Donegal forward Tony Boyle gave his thoughts to Brendan after today’s game…
Killybegs beat Dungloe to ensure Senior Football for next season- FT Report & Reaction Read More »
Milford and Four Masters played out a very entertaining draw in round four of the Donegal Senior Football Championship. It finished Milford 0-16 to Four Masters’ 1-13. Brendan Kilcoyne reports from Moyle View Park…
Milford and Four Master play out entertaining draw in Donegal SFC Read More »
St Naul’s secured their Senior Football status with a 1-11 to 0-06 win over Termon at the Burn Road. As for Termon they will now face Milford in a relegation playoff in two weeks time. After today’s game, Tom Comack spoke with St Naul’s goalkeeper Gavin Mulreany… Tom also got the thoughts of Termon manager
Reaction to St Naul’s win over Termon Read More »
St Naul’s will play senior football for another season after they picked a win away to Termon. They ran out 1-11 to 0-07 winners in the end. Tom Comack reports from The Burn Road…
St Naul’s retain Donegal Senior Football status with win over Termon Read More »
Kilcar made it three wins from four in the Donegal Senior Football Championship with a 1-18 to 0-05 win away to Glenfin. Paddy McBrearty was the top scorer for Kilcar scoring seven points with five coming from play. Gary McDaid reports from Glenfin…
Kilcar record big win over Glenfin in Donegal SFC Read More »
Naomh Conaill continued the defence of their Donegal Senior Football Championship title with a win away to Glenswilly. Dermot Brick Molloy found the back of the net for Martin Regan’s side as they cruised to a 1-17 to 0-08 victory. Frank Craig reports… After the game, Frank spoke with Martin Regan…
Naomh Conaill prove too strong for Glenswilly Read More »
Gaoth Dobhair made it four wins from four on Sunday afternoon with a win over MacCumhails. Mervyn O’Donnell’s side ran out 1-15 to 0-13 victors. Ryan Ferry reports for Highland Radio Sport… After the game, Ryan spoke with Gaoth Dobhair manager Mervyn O’Donnell…
Gaoth Dobhair finish strong to beat MacCumhaills Read More »
61 new cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed today and no new deaths, according to latest figures from the National Public Health Emergency Team. The death toll remains at 1,777 while the total number of infections reported in the Republic has reached 27, 969. 67% of today’s cases are in people under the age
61 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed today Read More »
St Eunan’s have ensured a home quarter final in the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they defeated St Michael’s 2-13 to 0-07. Eoin McGeehin and Niall O’Donnell found the back of the net for the Cathedral Town side as they remain unbeaten in this years championship Ciaran O’Donnell spoke with Man of the Match Brian
St Eunan’s get the better of St Michael’s at O’Donnell Park FT Report & Reaction Read More »
Adrian Delap’s goal on 90 minutes gave Finn Harps their first league win since SSE Airtricity League football resumed. Ollie Horgan’s side came from behind twice to earn a 3-2 over Waterford at the RSC. Matt Keane reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Late Delap goal gives Finn Harps win over Waterford Read More »
Termon are into the Donegal Senior Ladies Football Championship final after they defeated Naomh Conaill 3-14 to 1-03. Goals from Ciara McGarvey and two from Geraldine McLaughlin helped the defending champions to claim a 16 point win. They will face the winner of Glenfin and Moville in the final
Termon into Donegal Senior Ladies Football Championship final Read More »
The PSNI say they received a report that a home under construction on Urney Road in Clady was deliberately set alight sometime between 2.00am and 4.00 am this Saturday morning. They say the property was extensively damaged by the blaze. Police are working to establish a motive for this crime and officers are urging anyone
PSNI appeal for information following deliberate house fire in Clady Read More »
Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Division Donegal Town FC 3 vs 3 Killdrum Tigers Drumkeen United 0 vs 6 Kilmacrennan Celtic FC Keadue Rovers FC 0 vs 1 Cappry Rovers
Donegal Junior League Results 23/08/2020 Read More »
19 people with Covid 19 are currently being treated in 12 different hospitals around the country. Six of the patients are being treated in intensive care, and three of them are being ventilated. The World Health Organisation said data to date suggests 80% of Covid-19 infections are mild or asymptomatic; 15% are severe infection requiring
19 Covid-19 patients currently being treated in hospitals in Ireland Read More »
Two Status Yellow Warnings for wind and rain have been issued for 15 counties. Met Eireann says gusts of up to 110 kilometres per hour can be expected on Tuesday in Munster and Wexford, with a wind alert in place from 6am to 7pm. Meanwhile a rain warning for Connacht, Donegal, Cork, Kerry and Waterford
Met Eireann issue rain warning for Donegal Read More »
Coleraine, Donemana, Brigade and Bready have semi final matches to look forward to in the North West T20. In the games that were played yesterday, Brigade beat Glendermott by 8 wickets while Bready’s gane at Fox Lodge and Donemana’s at home to Killyclooney fell victim to the weather just after 8 overs. There was a
Semi Final places finalised in North West Cricket T20 Read More »
The rising R rate of infection is giving teachers cause for concern ahead of the reopening of schools over the next week. Preparations have been underway at the country’s 4,000 schools for a number of weeks, with a range of new measures in place to protect pupils and staff. Teachers unions are warning that they
Rising R rate of infection giving teachers cause for concern Read More »
A raid by dog wardens and local gardaí in north county Dublin’s uncovered 32 dogs — thought to be stolen. Gardaí got a search warrant after checking out a tip about unusual activity at Stockhole, near Swords. 24 daschunds, four pugs, three chihuahuas and a Jack Russell were found — with the wardens estimating their
Gardai in Dublin uncover 32 dogs, thought to be stolen Read More »
Rhys Irwin secured his first podium finish in the BSB Superstock race at Snetterton earlier today. The Kilmacrennan teenager finished on pole position after Saturday’s qualifying but finished in third just four and half seconds off the winner, Ben Luxton. His older brother, Caolan, was involved in a racing incident in this mornings warm up
First podium finish for Rhys Irwin in BSB Superstock 600 race at Snetterton Read More »
Finn Harps make the cross-country journey to the RSC this afternoon to take on Waterford FC in their final game of the first round of league games. The hosts will come into the game looking to bounce back having suffered a last minute defeat at the hands of Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds on Tuesday.
Waterford United v Finn Harps Preview Read More »
Wins for Buncrana, Naomh Columba and Cloughaneely have secured each of them home venues in the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Intermediate quarterfinals – the CCC may review the venues under this year’s special Covid-related regulations. Aodh Ruadh secured the final fourth home venue with a 7 point away win at Fanad putting them above
Donegal Intermediate Championship Round 4 Results and Quarter Final lineup Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle made it five winners this week when he rode 7/1 shot Might Blue to victory at The Curragh. The Donegal jockey finished 2 and three quarter lengths ahead of Effernock Fizz for trainer Joseph O’Brien. He saddles Rock on Seamie in the last race of the day at the Kildare Racecourse at
The winners keep on coming for Dylan Browne McMonagle Read More »
Finn Harps go to the RSC Grounds to face Waterford United on Sunday afternoon in the Premier Division. Elsewhere in the league, Bohemians closed the gap on leaders Shamrock Rovers to two points on Saturday while there’s a big week coming in Europe for LOI sides. Oisin Kelly has been talking League of Ireland football
Talking League of Ireland with Aidan Fitzmaurice Read More »
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