Author name: oisinkelly

Donegal Athletic Championships to be held on Bank Holiday weekend.

The Donegal County Athletic Championships have been confirmed for the August Bank Holiday weekend. Following a meeting of the Donegal Athletics County Board on Monday, the championships were given the go ahead for Saturday 1st August at the Finn Valley Centre in Stranolar and Sunday 2nd August at the Aura Centre in Letterkenny. Under the […]

Donegal Athletic Championships to be held on Bank Holiday weekend. Read More »

EU deal on coronavirus recovery package ‘good’ for Ireland

  The Taoiseach says the multi-billion euro EU deal on a coronavirus recovery package is good for Ireland. It was agreed overnight following lengthy and tense discussions. 390 billion euro of the fund will go to countries in the form of non-repayable grants and 360 billion in repayable loans. Micheál Martin believes it’s a good

EU deal on coronavirus recovery package ‘good’ for Ireland Read More »

‘Stigma’ preventing people getting tested for Covid-19

  The National Public Health Emergency Team says GPs believe there’s a stigma preventing people from getting tested for Covid-19. No new deaths linked to the virus have been recorded, meaning the death toll stands at 1,753, while six new cases have been confirmed. Covid-19 clusters have also been recorded in fast-food restaurants, supermarkets, and

‘Stigma’ preventing people getting tested for Covid-19 Read More »

Warning many Donegal businesses may not survive the winter

    A Donegal County Councillor and Hotelier says there needs to be a radical change in how the Government is helping the tourism industry through the crisis. Cllr Michael Naughton is warning many businesses in Donegal won’t survive the winter unless the VAT and commercial rates are tackled while more funding packages are also

Warning many Donegal businesses may not survive the winter Read More »

DL Debate Ep 21 – Ryan Ferry / Mo O’Donnell / Paul Campbell

On this weeks DL Debate, Brendan Devenney discusses the upcoming Intermediate and Junior Championships plus the Donegal Regional Leagues with Ryan Ferry, The Donegal Ladies Championship with Maureen O’Donnell and the Donegal Hurling Championship with Paul Campbell… Listen to the DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen @ Sister Sara’s Letterkenny – Serving food you’ll

DL Debate Ep 21 – Ryan Ferry / Mo O’Donnell / Paul Campbell Read More »

Council agrees to meet Trusk Road residents over proposed development

Donegal County Council has agreed to meet with residents at Trusk Road in Ballybofey over concerns relating to a proposed housing project in the area. A total of 19 residential units are planned which would cater to over 55’s and allow people live independently into the future. However, there’s some opposition to the project locally

Council agrees to meet Trusk Road residents over proposed development Read More »

Derry Church closes after parishioners test positive for Covid-19

A Church in Derry has closed after two parishioners tested positive for Covid-19. In-Church Services at St Mary’s Church, Ardmore have been suspended after it emerged a couple had attended a service days prior to being diagnosed. Fr Neil Farren consulted with the Church’s pastoral Council and came to the decision that it was best

Derry Church closes after parishioners test positive for Covid-19 Read More »

Inland Fisheries Ireland seize illegal nets and fish in Donegal

Inland Fisheries Ireland is reminding the public and the catering and hospitality industries that it is illegal to purchase or possess illegally caught salmon or sea trout. It follows a number of seizures by fisheries protection officers in Donegal, Cork and Mayo over the past week. Only salmon or sea trout that have been caught

Inland Fisheries Ireland seize illegal nets and fish in Donegal Read More »

Calls for LIS scheme to be properly funded or scrapped

The Chair of the Donegal Municipal District is calling on the Government to fund the Local Improvement Scheme properly or scrap it. Last year, Donegal County Council received €600,000 under the LIS Scheme while its estimated over €12 million is needed to repair roads in the county. Councillor Micheal Naughton says the Government needs to

Calls for LIS scheme to be properly funded or scrapped Read More »

Implementation of Deputy Doherty’s Consumer Insurance Contracts Bill delayed

  Sinn Fein’s Finance Spokesperson has hit out at the Finance Minister after he confirmed that elements of the Consumer Insurance Contracts Bill will not be given legal effect until late 2021. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty’s bill on consumer insurance reform has already been signed into law by the President. Deputy Doherty claims Paschal Donohoe

Implementation of Deputy Doherty’s Consumer Insurance Contracts Bill delayed Read More »

Printing and internet services reintroduced at Donegal libraries

From today access to printing, internet, WIFI and study facilities will be available in the five Donegal libraries currently open to the public. The phased re-opening of libraries began on June 18th, where libraries offered a browse and return service only. The libraries currently open to the public are Central Library, Letterkenny, Buncrana, Bundoran, Ghaoth

Printing and internet services reintroduced at Donegal libraries Read More »

Complacency biggest challenge to avoiding virus resurgence – Glynn

The acting Chief Medical Officer’s warning complacency’s now the biggest challenge to avoiding a resurgence of Covid-19 here. Dr. Ronan Glynn’s urging people to remain vigilant as the pandemic accelerates globally. Ten more people have tested positive in the Republic, but no further deaths have been reported. DCU professor, Anthony Staines, says every compromise we

Complacency biggest challenge to avoiding virus resurgence – Glynn Read More »

Number of Letterkenny Council houses affected by Mica unknown

It’s not yet known exactly how many Council houses in Letterkenny are affected by Mica. While Donegal County Council has identified a number of houses that could potentially be affected by the defective block issue in the area, the actual number will not be known until the testing regime is undertaken. The Council says that

Number of Letterkenny Council houses affected by Mica unknown Read More »

Dungloe earn historic Junior Hurling Championship win over St Eunan’s

Dungloe have won their first Donegal Junior Hurling Championship game at their first attempt. They defeated St Eunan’s 1-09 to 0-9 at O’Donnell Park. At half time, the Letterkenny side led 0-5 to 0-4 but a strong second half from the Junior Hurling Championship debutants saw them claim a historic victory. One of the managers

Dungloe earn historic Junior Hurling Championship win over St Eunan’s Read More »

Cockhill Celtic move clear at top of USL with victory over Letterkenny Rovers

Cockhill Celtic have moved six points clear of Letterkenny Rovers at the top of the Ulster Senior League after they defeated the Cathedral Town side 2-1 on Sunday afternoon. Conor Gormley fired Rovers into the lead early in the first half before Adam Duffy equalised for Gavin Cullen’s side. With just five minutes remaining, Cockhill

Cockhill Celtic move clear at top of USL with victory over Letterkenny Rovers Read More »

Donegal Ladies Champions 2019, GAA, Highland Radio, Sport, Letterkenny, Donegal

Geraldine McLaughlin stars as Termon start defence of Senior Ladies Championship

Geraldine McLaughlin was in fine form for Termon Ladies this morning scoring 5-6 of her sides score after they defeated Moville 7-11 to 3-8. Termon and McLaughlin got off to a flying start and the latter had netted her hat trick with just 11 minutes on the clock. Niamh McLaughlin fired past Maureen O’Donnell in

Geraldine McLaughlin stars as Termon start defence of Senior Ladies Championship Read More »

Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior Hurling Championship Results 19/07/2020

Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior Hurling Championship St Eunan’s 1-12 V 1-08 Sean Mac Cumhaill Burt 1-08 V 0-15 Buncrana Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Junior Hurling Championship St Eunan’s 0-9 V 1-09 Dungloe Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Junior Hurling Championship grp b Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 0-10 V 4-13 Carndonagh Four Masters 5-08 V 1-06

Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior Hurling Championship Results 19/07/2020 Read More »

Works to begin tomorrow from Circular Road Roundabout, Letterkenny

Irish Water is progressing upgrade works as part of the Letterkenny water and wastewater improvements. Planned works will begin tomorrow in Letterkenny. Works are due to commence from the Glencar and Circular Road roundabout towards McGovern Road on the Glencar Road upper from Monday. The first section of works will be carried out via a

Works to begin tomorrow from Circular Road Roundabout, Letterkenny Read More »

Donegal GAA on their bikes for Better Life for Livie Campaign

Donegal GAA Players are in the saddle as they shake buckets across the county today raising funds for the Better Life for Livie campaign. They’re taking donations to help 11-month-old Co Meath girl Olivia Mulhern, who has a severe degenerative genetic condition called spinal muscular atrophy. Unless she travels to the United States for cutting-edge

Donegal GAA on their bikes for Better Life for Livie Campaign Read More »

Section of Trentagh road added to Council’s Widening Programme

Donegal County Council has agreed to add a problematic section of the Churchill to Kilmacrennan road to the Five Year Widening Programme. The stretch from the Trentagh crossroads to the Nine-Eyed Bridge has been badly affected with flooding with a number of homes and a local church said to be inaccessible numerous times a year.

Section of Trentagh road added to Council’s Widening Programme Read More »