The search for Donegal’s fastest children came to an exciting conclusion at Finn Valley ac this week with a packed out hall of teachers and qualifiers from numerous trials throughout the county over the last 5 weeks. Parents came together o witness an exciting event in which split seconds made the difference between the top […]
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The LYIT’s re-fixed Third Level Division One League semi final against NUI Galway will be played next Tuesday 3rd March at the Port Road Campus in Letterkenny (Kick Off 2pm). The original game was scheduled for Tuesday this week but was called off due to the weather. Shane Byrne’s side reached the last four with
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Essendon say they expect Conor McKenna to return to Australia next week and be ready for the start of the new A-F-L season. The Tyrone man came home to Ireland earlier this month due to “homesickness and family-related reasons” and it was unclear whether he would go back to the club. But the Bombers assistant
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It’s been confirmed that a stroke unit is due to open at Letterkenny University Hospital later this year. An initial two hundred thousand euro has been approved for the unit with recruitment for the necessary staff to begin shortly. It’s envisaged that the unit will be up and running by early summer with more
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The principal of Loreto School in Milford has moved to reassure the public that the advice given to students to stay at home after a recent ski trip to Italy is purely a precautionary measure. The pupils and staff who were on the trip to Italy last week were not in a restricted area
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A public consultation takes place in Lifford this week on the flood relief scheme but it’s envisaged that the work could take up to six years to complete. An information evening about the plans is getting underway at the Old Courthouse tomorrow evening with all concerned encouraged to attend. A total 25 million has
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A nationwide status yellow snow and ice warning has ended, but a fresh one has been issued. It’s valid until midday tomorrow for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo. Met Eireann is forecasting showers of hail, sleet and snow along with some icy patches.
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A Donegal TD is calling on the acting Agriculture Minister and his Department to engage with the Animal Collectors Association as their strike continues today. The decision by the ACA to halt animal collection from this morning came following a unanimous decision by the ACA members at the group’s emergency meeting in recent weeks.
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Cork City host Finn Harps this Friday night and still in search of their first points of the Premier Division season. The Turners Cross men are bottom of the table and without a win after defeats to Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne. Harps however have had a solid start with a win at home to
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Plans for a second full time breast surgeon at Letterkenny University Hospital seem to be in doubt again, after the latest regional health forum meeting. Previously, the Government gave a commitment that a second surgeon would be deployed to the hospital in the very near future. However, questions were asked over when the vacancy
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There was defeat for Dungloe boxer Matthew McCole at Tuesday’s Ulster Elite Finals in Belfast. McCole who boxes under the Illies Golden Gloves banner, lost out 4-1 to Holy Family’s Eugene McKeever in the Welterweight Final at the Ulster Hall.
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The launch of the 2020 North West 10k Run & Walk will take place next Monday evening the 2nd of March at 7pm in Mount Errigal Hotel. Last year, three charities benefited to the tune of 51,020 euros. They were the Little Angels School, Letterkenny; Donegal Cancer Flights & Services and Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
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Fianna Fáil and the Green Party will start substantial policy talks today as efforts continue to form a government. Fine Gael’s parliamentary party will meet to discuss its options after Leo Varadkar’s meeting with Micheál Martin yesterday. While rural Independents, including Mattie McGrath and the Healy Rae brothers, will also meet Fianna Fáil. Last
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Donegal County Council is warning that ice may form on the route from Frosses – Glenties – Fintown after a gritting lorry broke down there this morning. Motorists are being advised to drive with extreme care there. A yellow snow and ice warning remains in place for all of Ireland until 9 o’clock this
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A Donegal Councillor is calling for action to tackle coastal erosion in the Fanad area, saying the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District is not getting the attention it deserves in terms of erosion. Cllr Liam Blaney has been told a council official with expertise in this area will attend the next MD meeting. He says the
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday February 25th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday February 25th Read More »
Letterkenny Credit Union is providing financial support to the next generation of Donegal ladies gaelic footballers. The community-run financial institution is backing the County U18s in their campaign in what is an important year for female sport. The 20×20 campaign – If she can’t see it, she can’t be it – is a nationwide movement
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St Eunan’s College Letterkenny were crowned FAI Schools Dr. Tony O’Neill Senior (Under 19) Ulster Cup champions today. They defeated Crana College Buncrana 2-0 in the final played at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. The Eunan’s goals were scored by m Dylan Doogan(19mins) and Jack Dwyer(51mins).
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A number of pupils from a Co Derry school have been sent home due to concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus. Pupils from Limavady Grammar School have been sent home to self-isolate after recently returning from a midterm trip to Italy. Meanwhile, Irish tourists in Tenerife have contacted the Department of Foreign Affairs after
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The EU’s adopted its negotiating position on talks with the UK about the country’s future relationship with the bloc. At a meeting of the European Council in Brussels today, the green light was given to start talks with Britain aimed at securing a free trade agreement. The first formal meeting between EU and UK negotiators
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The IFA in Donegal is calling for changes to the environmental regulations which govern the dates within which some farm tasks can be performed. Brendan Mc Laughlin, the organisation’s Donegal Chairperson, says the current weather conditions are hampering what farmers can do, and that’s a particular problem with the present rain. He says over the
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Highland Radio is marking its 30th year on air by partnering up with three local charities in its ‘30 for 30’ fundraising drive. Over the year, the station will be running a number of events with a view towards raising at least €30,000 to be split between Jigsaw Donegal, Irish Wheelchair Association and Breast Centre
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An incident room remains open at Ballyshannon Garda Station over a weekend shooting incident in Glenties. A man in his 20s appeared at Letterkenny District Court yesterday charged in connection with the incident and was granted bail. The case was adjourned to Letterkenny District Court on April 27th to await the DPP’s direction. Garda
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There were 27 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital today, down 7 from yesterday’s total of 34. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded in the country today with 81 patients awaiting a bed,with a total of 552 patients awaiting beds across the country today.
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Gardaí are appealing for information over a number of burglaries which happened in the county in recent days. The incidents happened in Lifford, Letterkenny and Redcastle. Significant damage has been caused to a restaurant in Lifford during a burglary in the early hours of Wednesday morning last. The panel was removed from the front
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A post mortem is due to be carried out on the body of a woman recovered from the River Foyle overnight. A major operation, involving a number of emergency services, was carried out last night with a woman’s body recovered from the Foyle at around 11pm. Police in Derry say that they are investigating
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Investigations are continuing after two cars were set alight in Dungloe at the weekend. The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning last just after 4.20am. The driver’s window in both cars had been smashed and the interior was set alight. Three males were observed running from the scene. Gardaí are keen
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Businesses in Strabane town and surrounding areas seeking inspiration and advice on how to boost performance have the opportunity next week to take part in a series of free events geared towards promoting entrepreneurship and business expertise. The events are part of the wider Enterprise Week Programme for Derry and Strabane, running from March
Strabane businesses urged to sign up for Enterprise Week Read More »
The lack of an acute stroke unit at Letterkenny University Hospital is to be raised at the Regional Health Forum meeting later today. Both the incoming Government and the HSE are facing increasing pressure to sanction the necessary funding for the unit after hundreds of people took to the gates of the hospital in
Lack of Acute Stroke Unit at LUH to be raised at key meeting Read More »
Business sentiment in Donegal and across the country has slipped according to an industry survey undertaken by the Irish Hotels Federation, ahead of its annual conference. While 40% of hotel and guesthouse owners across the country report an increase in business levels compared to this time last year, 45% are reporting a drop. Local
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The North’s Economy Minister has acknowledged that there are controversies around applications for gold mining licences in the Sperrins. Diane Dodds was responding to questions in the Assembly from Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan. He said the concerns in the area are not just environmental: However, Minister Dodds stressed that as well as potential
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A status yellow snow and ice warning is now in place for the entire country. It’s valid until nine o’clock tomorrow morning, with Met Eireann forecasting wintry showers. It also says there will be some snow accumulations with icy patches also likely to form. Claire Meehan from AA Roadwatch has this advice for anyone
Snow and ice warning in place for Donegal Read More »
Donegal County Council is being urged to examine how to better use the Linear Park in Glencar. The six acre park links Meadowbank, Sliabh Sneacht, Dr Mc Ginley Road and Glencar Shopping Centre with a series of pathways, but Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh says it’s not used enough, and can be the scene of anti
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The North’s Economy Minister Diane Dodds is promising to carefully consider a number of projects submitted to her department by Derry City abnd Strabane District Council, linked to the ongoing effort to maximise a City Deal for the region. The issue was raised in the assembly this afternoon by Foyle MLA Karen Mullan, who said
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Former Donegal star forward Brendan Devenney is once again joined in studio by his old St Eunan’s team-mate John Haran. He also talks with Donegal fans after the Dublin defeat, Count Chairman Mick McGrath and Journalist Frank Roache. Listen to the DL Debate in association with Sister Sara’s Letterkenny… or download here or watch the
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Evening News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday February 24th…..
Evening News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday February 24th Read More »
Met Eireann has issued a snow and ice warning for the entire country. The status yellow alert will come in to effect at 6 o’clock tomorrow morning, and will remain valid until 9am on Wednesday. Wintry showers, mainly of hail and sleet, are being forecast. These will become increasingly widespread over the course of tomorrow,
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Donegal’s game with Monaghan this coming Sunday at Fr Tierney Park will be the only game played at the Ballyshannon venue that day. The Donegal Ladies were due to play Cork in the first game of a scheduled double header with the men. That game has now been put back to the 8th March at
Donegal Ladies game with Cork put back Read More »
Two men and a woman have been arrested in Derry following an incident in the Skeoge area on Saturday afternoon. Police say a group of people attacked two women and a man in the Clon Daragh area at around 1.50 on Saturday afternoon. Two males, aged 17 and 19, and a 20 year old female
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Donegal were crowned All Ireland Darts champions on Sunday for the 12th time. They defeated Wexford in the final 7-2 in Ennis, Co Clare. Having successful steered through the group on Saturday they beat Kerry, Mayo and Cork in the knockout stages to reach the decider. The Donegal team was John Flood, Andy McLaughlin, Joe
Donegal win All Ireland Darts title – Team Manager James Weir Read More »
More than 430 thousand euro of fake “movie prop money” has been seized in recent months. Gardai are warning there’s been a significant increase in the amount of these fraudulent notes in circulation. In the past number of months, movie prop money representing a value of € 430,895 has been detected at mail centres
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The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture between St. Patrick’s Athletic and Derry City has also been postponed. Following a 12pm pitch inspection, the Premier Division fixture has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch at Inichicore. A new date will be announced in due course.
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There were 34 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest report from INMO. It’s the third most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today. 81 people were waiting at University Hospital Limerick making it the most overcrowded while nationally there were a total of 573 people at hospitals across
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The decision on whether to hold the Soldier F trial in Belfast or Derry has been postponed for another month. A former paratrooper faces two charges of murder, and five of attempted murder, relating to the events of Bloody Sunday in 1972. Judge Barney McElholm today agreed to put the decision back again until
Soldier F case adjourned until next month Read More »
An investigation is continuing following the discovery of a man’s body in a drain in south Donegal. 36 year old Thomas Kelly was found at Cloghore on the main Ballyshannon to Belleek Road at around 11pm on Saturday night. It’s understood that Mr. Kelly was from the locality. Gardai say that the post mortem
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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council believes that the electorate has not necessarily voted for a left wing Government but they have voted for change. Talks among the big parties are set to intensify this week as efforts to try and form a Government continue. But Cathaoirleach Cllr Nicholas Crossan says there will have
People voted for change & TDs must compromise -Cathaoirleach Read More »
Tonight’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game between Finn Harps versus Shelbourne at Finn Park is off. A pitch inspection was held this morning and as seen in the photography the pitch is covered in snow. A new date for the fixture will be confirmed by the league in due course.
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A young boy who lost his life after being knocked down near Buncrana has been named locally as Dylan Kelly. The 11 year old was struck by a van on the Slavery road in Tullyarvan on Friday evening. He was seriously injured and was treated at the scene by emergency services personnel. The child was
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There are renewed calls for a tiered armed response unit in Donegal and elsewhere following two major incidents in the county over the last few days. It’s understood that while there is an Armed Support Unit base in Ballyshannon, personnel can be stationed elsewhere with response times to an emergency situation in Donegal regularly taking
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Over 800 homes in Donegal are without power this morning, following multiple outages. The worst affected areas are Donegal Town with 250 homes without power, Creeslough with 170 and Ballyshannon with 135. The other affected areas include Newtowncunningham, Moville and Glenties. Update: Further outages have been reported in the Carndonagh and Cullion areas. The ESB currently
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