An Inishowen Councillor has hit out over what he termed the ‘same unacceptable solution to policing in Carndonagh’ being put forward. Councillor Albert Doherty has written to Chief Superintendent, Terry McGinn raising concerns over plans to centralise Gardai in the Clonmany area to service Carndonagh and surrounding areas. The Garda station in Carndonagh has […]
‘Same unacceptable solution to policing in Carndonagh’ Read More »
There are calls for financial support for Community Centres in Gaeltacht areas which have been severely impacted by Covid-19. Such centres are significantly supported by revenue generated by Gaeltacht colleges throughout the summer months. However, due to the global Coronavirus pandemic, Gaeltacht courses have been cancelled this year. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty, while welcoming
Calls for financial support for Gaeltacht Community Centres Read More »
People will have to spend at least nine euro when they buy a ‘substantial meal’ in pubs when they reopen at the end of the month. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre also says pubs, cafes and restaurants will only have to stick to one-metre social distance rules in certain circumstances. The new guidance has
People will have to buy ‘substantial meal’ when pubs reopen Read More »
A woman has been charged following an aggravated burglary, in which an elderly couple were attacked in Kilmacrennan on Sunday morning. The man and woman, both in their 70s, were assaulted in their home after entry was gained through the top window of the property. Both required treatment at Letterkenny University Hospital after a
Woman due in court over aggravated burglary in Letterkenny Read More »
The results from the fifth round of testing for COVID-19 on players and staff from Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers and Derry City have again produced negative results as the FAI continues on a pathway for a safer return to action for all Irish football. The tests were conducted as part of the FAI’s pilot programme with
Another negative round of results for Irish sides Read More »
Martin Harley rode his second winner this week on Tuesday. Riding at Windsor, The Trentagh native was onboard Twaasol for trainers Owen Burrows. Harley was first home in the 530pm Novice Stakes on the 16/1 mount, beating the 7/4 favourite Zamaani by third quarters of a length. He also had a winner on Monday at
16/1 win for Harley at Windsor Read More »
A man has been charged in connection with a fatal hit and run in Letterkenny. The body of Jason Haughey, who was in his 30s, was found by a motorist on the Windyhall Road in the early hours of yesterday morning. The man in his 20s, is due to appear before Letterkenny District Court tomorrow
Man charged in connection to Letterkenny hit and run Read More »
3 more people have died from Covid 19 here. 14 cases of the virus have also been confirmed. The death toll from the virus is now 1709 while the number of confirmed cases stands at 25,334. Almost half of all cases have been reported in Dublin followed by 6 percent in both Cork and Kildare.
Additional 3 people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday June 16th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday June 16th Read More »
Finn Harps Secretary Kathy Taaffe says if football is to come back to Finn Park, the club have to raise funds to make much needed changes to bring the ground up to the new standard. The club have launched a GoFundMe page to help generate €30,000 that will go towards making Finn Park a HSE
Kathy Taaffe on much needed changes at Finn Park Read More »
Gardai are appealing for information following a number of incidents of criminal damage in Buncrana over the weekend. A car was badly damaged while in a separate incident, the front window of a house was smashed. Gardaí in Buncrana are investigating an incident of criminal damage that happened in An Cannala estate in Buncrana between
Car and house attacked in separate weekend incidents in Buncrana Read More »
Finn Harps FC have launched of a major fundraising initiative aimed at providing necessary improvements to Finn Park in order to secure the return to football to the Ballybofey venue. The club have been in ongoing discussions with the FAI, and that a proposal for return of the SSE Airtricity League this season was received
Finn Harps Launch GoFundMeAppeal to “Bring Football Home” Read More »
The GAA, in conjunction with Kellogg’s and TG4, are pleased to announce new plans for the staging of the 2020 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps. The camps themselves will start on July 20th with an exciting new GAA Cúl Camp TV programme airing on TG4 getting kids warmed up from June 29th. This first phase of
Plans for 2020 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps Unveiled Read More »
One new death related to the Coronavirus has been announced in the North. It follows two consecutive days where no deaths had been reported there. 542 people have died as a result of Covid 19 in Northern Ireland. There are just 2 new cases, bringing the total to 4,854.
One new Coronavirus death reported in North Read More »
There will be a political crisis if the programme for government doesn’t get passed, according to Leo Varadkar. The Taoiseach has said he believes there is plenty in there for his party to support it. Despite opposition from TD Eamon O Cuiv and some councillors, Fianna Fáil is also expected to back the programme for
‘Political crisis’ if programme for Government isn’t passed – Varadkar Read More »
The community of Letterkenny will rally behind John Watson and his team. That’s according to Letterkenny Chamber President Jimmy Stafford who was reacting to yesterday’s devastating fire at Watson Hire. An investigation is continuing this afternoon to determine the cause of the blaze. Mr. Stafford says John has been a great community man throughout
Community rally behind Watson Hire in fire aftermath Read More »
There’s been a staggering 70% increase in demand in services from the We Care LK Food Bank since the Covid-19 crisis began. The Community based Voluntary Organisation which is based in Letterkenny is reporting an unprecedented demand for food parcels with over 800 distributed to families over the last few months. The Food Bank
Staggering 70% increase in demand for LK Food Bank Read More »
The HSE has given reassurances that Letterkenny University Hospital currently has an adequate supply of PPE following yesterday’s fire. A large number of supplies were damaged in a HSE storage building close to Watson Hire. However the hospital is continuing to receive deliveries directly a number of times a week. Sligo stores will dispatch all
No shortage of PPE in Donegal following fire – HSE Read More »
There was double success for Donegal Jockey’s on Monday with Oisin Orr and Martin Harley taking victories. Orr followed up Sunday’s win at Leopardstown with victory at Roscommon. Riding Zenya for trainer Dermot Weld, Orr took the 7/1 shot home to win the third race of the day. At Chepstow in England Harley was again
Wins for Harley & Orr Read More »
It’s emerged that a woman had her car hijacked in St. Johnston last week. Investigations are continuing into the incident which happened last Wednesday shortly after 3pm at Foyle View. A two car collision initially happened at that location between a black Lexus and a silver Lexus. Three males got out of the silver
Gardai investigating hijacking incident in St. Johnston Read More »
A woman has been arrested in connection with a weekend robbery in the Coolboy area of Letterkenny. An elderly couple were treated in hospital after the aggravated burglary which happened at around 7am Sunday morning. A small sum of cash and a number of items including a wedding ring were stolen. Gardai have confirmed
Woman arrested over weekend robbery Read More »
Police in Tyrone are appealing for information after a petrol bomb was thrown at a house overnight. It happened in the Jubilee Park area of Cookstown shortly after 4am. Two women and a young child were in the property at the time, however no one was injured.
Petrol bomb thrown at house in Tyrone overnight Read More »
There are urgent calls on the HSE to replenish the supplies which have been lost in yesterday’s fire in Letterkenny. It’s understood that a large number of wheelchairs, hospital beds, nebulisers and the county’s supply of personal protective equipment have been destroyed. The HSE says it’s setting up a temporary storage facility at Letterkenny
Vital healthcare supplies destroyed in Letterkenny fire Read More »
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a major fire at a business premises in Letterkenny. The blaze, at Watson Hire, started shortly before 6pm yesterday evening in the Kiltoy area of the town. The fire created a large plume of smoke which was visible for miles. Firefighters battled the blaze for
Investigation underway into major fire in Letterkenny Read More »
Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as a lack of guidance from the Government on how islands in Donegal can reopen. The offshore islands have been effectively shut off from the rest of the county since the Covid-19 outbreak began with no confirmed cases reported on any of the islands in
Donegal’s islanders ‘left in limbo’ over reopening plans Read More »
Students are being further encouraged to take up their place at Letterkenny Institute of Technology for this upcoming academic year. Various plans are underway at the LYIT to ensure that first years will have a traditional experience on campus when it reopens at the end of September. LYIT had 3,500 full-time and 1,000 part-time
Students further encouraged to take up their place at LYIT Read More »
A new opinion poll shows a massive Covid bounce for Fine Gael. Support for the party has soared 17 points to 37 per cent, according to an Irish Times Ipsos MRBI poll – making it the largest in the country if an election was run again. Satisfaction rating for the outgoing government is
New opinion poll shows massive Covid bounce for Fine Gael Read More »
Tanaiste Simon Coveney says he knows a lot of members of his party will find the programme for government difficult to support. The parliamentary parties of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Greens endorsed the deal late last night. It will now be put to their members to see if they will agree to
Some will struggle to support programme for Government – Coveney Read More »
A West Tyrone MLA has hit out at delays surrounding a funding package for farmers in the north impacted by Covid-19. £25 million funding is available however it’s understood that farmers will have to wait a considerable amount of time for both payments and also to see if they are eligible in the first
Outrage as farmers in north facing delays in Covid-19 supports Read More »
Two people arrested in Derry on suspicion of firearms offences have been released on bail. The 24 year old man and 28 year old woman were arrested yesterday following a report of suspected firearms at an address in Waterloo Street in Derry. Both have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Pair arrested over suspected firearms find released on bail Read More »
Almost 1.7 million people are now reporting wearing face masks in public spaces. That’s based on latest data from the Department of Health, which shows an increase of six percent on last week. Wearing face coverings isn’t mandatory in Ireland, but it’s recommended in situations where a two-metre distance is hard to maintain. No
More people wearing face masks Read More »
On this weeks DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by Donegal Legend legend Tony Boyle, also author, reporter and poet Gerry McLaughlin plus a new feature from former league of Ireland/Irish league footballer, now gym owner and PT Vincent Sweeney around health, fitness and well-being. Listen to the DL Debate in association with the Dry
DL Debate Ep 16 – Tony Boyle / Gerry McLaughlin Read More »
A man has been arrested in relation to a fatal hit and run in Letterkenny. Jason Haughey, who was in his 30s, was found by a motorist on the Windyhall road in the early hours of this morning. The man arrested is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at
Man arrested in connection with Letterkenny hit and run Read More »
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a large fire in Letterkenny. The fire broke out before 6pm at a premises in the Kiltoy area of the town. Firefighters are currently battling the blaze with smoke seen billowing from the property. It’s not yet known how the fire started and there are no
Breaking: Firefighters tackling major blaze in Letterkenny Read More »
No new deaths have been reported due to Covid 19. 18 new cases of the virus have been confirmed. The number of deaths due to the virus remains at 1706, while the number of confirmed cases is 25,321.
No new deaths, 18 new cases of Covid-19 Read More »
Listen back to the Main Evening News, Sport & Obituaries for Monday June 15th here:
Main Evening News, Sport & Obituaries Monday June 15th Read More »
Pubs, restaurants and hotels are to open in Northern Ireland at the start of July. Ministers in the Stormont Executive agreed to the move at a meeting earlier. From the 26th of June – caravan parks, camp sites and self-contained tourist accommodation will also be able to reopen. Colin Neill, Chief Executive at Hospitality
Pubs, restaurants & hotels to open in North at start of July Read More »
The man killed in a suspected hit and run incident in Letterkenny has been named locally as Jason Haughey. Mr. Haughey, who was in his 30s, was found by a motorist on the Windyhall road in the early hours of this morning. Investigations are on-going. Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come
Man killed in suspected hit and run incident is named Read More »
Catholic confirmations will not be like those of the past when they resume later this year. That’s according to the Church’s most senior figure in Dublin. Ceremonies are expected to take place in August, however, rather than one large gathering, it’s expected a number of services will take place. Archbishop Diarmuid Martin says they
Catholic confirmations to resume but not as we know them Read More »
A number of suspected firearms have been recovered from a property in Waterloo Street in Derry. Police received a report shortly before 5am this morning and as a precaution, ATO was also called to the scene to examine the items, which have been taken away for further examination. A man, aged 24, and a
Suspected firearms recovered from house in Derry Read More »
Face masks are the next big step in the fight against Covid-19, according to the Minister for Health. The government has launched a new campaign to encourage people to wear face coverings where social distancing is difficult. Ads will be rolled out on TV, radio and outdoors advising people on how and where to
Face masks next big step in fight against Covid-19 – Harris Read More »
A deal has been reached to form the next government. The leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens have signed off on a programme for government in the last hour. After marathon talks over the weekend the leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens met this morning to finalise a programme
Programme for Government agreed Read More »
The Waterloo Street area of Derry has been closed due to an ongoing incident. Police are currently in attendance. No further details are known.
Waterloo Street, Derry closed due to ongoing incident Read More »
A public meeting is being held in Ramelton next week to discuss the erection of a mast in Drumonaghan Woods. It’s after An Bord Pleanála recently granted planning permission for the telecommunications mast despite grave opposition from locals. The meeting is being held on Wednesday June 24th at 8pm in Drumonaghan Woods, at the site
Public meeting to be held to discuss mast in Ramelton Read More »
The likes of Tyrone, Derry and Roscommon have all committed to dates to restart their respective championships but the proposed campaigns in Donegal are parked until there is a clearer pictured nationally. The Donegal CCC are working on a fourth proposal but that may not be ready for another week or two. Croke Park has
Donegal clubs wait on championship schedule Read More »
Gardai say an attack on an elderly couple in Letterkenny appears to have had some level of pre-planning. A woman in her 20s broke into the elderly couple’s house in the Coolboy area at around 7:30am yesterday morning. The woman who is in her 70s was knocked unconscious during the ordeal while the man, also
More details emerge on attack on elderly couple in Letterkenny Read More »
Talks between the FAI and the League of Ireland clubs over financing and the resumption of football in this country will continue today. The 19 SSE Airtricity League clubs held meetings with the governing body on Thursday and Friday. The FAI claimed those meetings were productive but reports suggested otherwise. Derry City have told their
Derry City not convinced with FAI proposals Read More »
A man in his early 20s has died following a hit and run in the early hours of this morning in Letterkenny. At approximately 4am, the body of a man was discovered by a road user along the roadway at Windyhall. Gardaí and Emergency Services attended the scene and the man was transferred to Letterkenny
Breaking: Man has died following hit and run in Letterkenny Read More »
Donegal County Council’s Economic Development Unit is currently preparing a Remote Working Strategy for Donegal. The strategy aims to maximise the potential opportunity that currently exists for Donegal as a preferred location for remote working. The Council says Covid-19 has transformed how we live and work and has forced us to rethink our ‘normal’ way
Council preparing Remote Working Strategy for Donegal Read More »
Power outages are affecting a number of areas in Donegal this morning. Homes in Carndonagh, Cullion and Ballyshannon are without electricity. ESB are working to repair the fault and its estimated that power will be restored to all areas by 5pm this evening.
Update: Power outages affecting number of areas of Donegal Read More »
Highland Radio
Pine Hill, Letterkenny,
Co. Donegal, Ireland
