Finn Harps make the journey from one end of the country to the other on Friday night to take on Cork City. Highland’s Diarmaid Doherty has been looking ahead to the game with Harps boss Ollie Horgan… The rebels are still searching for their first points of the season having followed their opening day loss […]
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday February 27th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday February 27th Read More »
Finn Harps have confirmed the signing of Austrian forward Alexander Kogler. He joins the club from Grazer AK in the Austrian Second Tier. He will wear number 30 for the club this season. Kogler has been cleared to play this weekend against Cork if Ollie Horgan decides to throw the forward into action. Ollie Horgan
Austrian forward Alexander Kogler signs on at Harps Read More »
Another man has been arrested following a disturbance at a funeral in Strabane this morning. Three men in total have now been arrested, they are aged 17, 22 and 32. District Commander Chief Superintendent Emma Bond says a significant proactive policing operation was in place this morning in the Melmount Road area to prevent disorder
Update: Third man arrested after disturbance at funeral in Strabane Read More »
A man accused of the murder of Lyra McKee has been granted bail today at Derry Magistrates Court. 52 year old Paul McIntyre of Kinnego Park, Derry is also charged with possessing a weapon with intent to endanger life and professing to be or being a member of a proscribed organisation. The 29 year old
Man accused of Lyra McKee murder granted bail Read More »
Two men, aged 32 and 17, have been arrested following a disturbance at a funeral in Strabane this morning. No serious injuries were reported. A number of weapons including Stanley knives and a hatchet were seized. Police say they are aware of suggestions online that shots had been fired at the church on the Melmount
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There are reports of a major on-going incident in Strabane. It’s understood that there is a large police presence in the town dealing with the incident which involves a number of people. There are reports that tensions flared after a funeral there this morning with armed police on scene. There are no further details
Breaking: Major incident on-going in Strabane Read More »
A Status Orange weather warning has been issued for the west coast as Storm Jorge approaches Ireland this weekend. The wind warning will be in place for counties Donegal, Galway, Clare, Kerry, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim from Saturday morning into the early hours of Sunday. The storm, which was named by the Spanish Met
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There is a lorry currently blocking the road at Glengesh between Meenaneery and Common Bridge. Diversions are now being put in place for anyone travelling from Ardara to Carrick/ Glencolmcille . The diversion route for people travelling to Carrick/Glencolmcille from Ardara or in the opposite direction is via the N56 from Ardara into
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Safety measures on the main street in Manorcunningham seem to be a step closer after what’s been described as a very positive meeting. A number of Cllrs along with road engineers from Donegal County Council met in the village yesterday and it was noted that some motorists were speeding through the main thoroughfare. The
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Donegal’s semi final with Down in the Ulster U20’s Football Championship will be LIVE on Highland Saturday Sport (29th Feb) in association with The Lagoon Restaurant Termon – Serving up fantastic food in comfortable surroundings. Now taking bookings for communions and confirmations on 9139088. Tune in across the north west on-air or online here at
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Business people in Donegal are said to be experiencing major difficulties as it relates to acquiring a fire safety certificate. It’s been claimed that current requirements for obtaining a certificate are too rigid with some well established businesses finding it virtually impossible to meet the standards. Cllr Ciaran Brogan says the template which Donegal
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There are renewed calls for action on flooding issues in the Finn Valley as a vast amount of land is said to be saturated for weeks. One area of particular concern is the main Lifford to Stranorlar road with a significant amount of water gathering along the route. Local Cllr Gary Doherty says
‘Motorists at risk’ over flooding issues on busy N15 route Read More »
The LYIT Hurling side will be celebrating today after Wednesday’s Electric Ireland Higher Education GAA Corn Padraig Mac Diarmada Senior 7’s success. The Letterkenny side won the tournament with wins over Marino, Blanchardstown and DKIT. Speaking with Jerome Quinn Media(GAA Higher Education) Manager Paddy Lennon says its another boost for hurling and sport in the
All Ireland 7’s success boost for LYIT – Paddy Lennon Read More »
“Every day I feel blessed and privileged to be doing what I want to do” Two words come back instantly when Teresa McDaid is asked about her thoughts on the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. “Can’t wait,” the Letterkenny AC coach replies. By Ciaran O’Donnell The countdown to the biggest sporting spectacle of the year
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Donegal County Council has stated that all major routes have been gritted from 5am this morning however one of their lorries has broken down resulting in roads around Dungloe, Burtonport and Loughanure going untreated. They are advising that these routes will be slippy and for motorists to take extra care. Donegal gritting route index as
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Donegal County Council is being urged to cut back trees at the back of Thorndale in Letterkenny, amid concerns that they come down in storms and cause damage. Cllr Gerry Mc Monagle told a recent Municipal District Meeting that the trees are encroaching on peoples’ homes, but for some reason, he said officials are
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A Donegal County Councillor has hit out as its emerged the Council’s Housing SPC has yet to meet since the local elections in May of last year. Councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says its concerning given the urgent need for housing in the county that the Housing Strategic Policy Committee has not yet
Councils Housing SPC yet to meet since local elections – claim Read More »
The North’s Finance Minister has pledged his support for Derry’s £105 million City Deal and Inclusive Future Fund. Conor Murphy has confirmed that he supports match-funding the City Deal and the Inclusive Fund and will be bringing it before the Executive in the near future. Minister Murphy was responding to Foyle MLA Martina Anderson
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Innovation Inishowen is to be launched today by Skillnet Ireland, in response to what it says is the identified need for support to upskilling and cross-skilling. The project is one of three networks planned for this year and will help skills development across a range of sectors including; engineering, transport, tourism and farming. Dave
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Donegal return to Ballyshannon on Sunday for their latest game in Division One of the Allianz league knowing that a win over Monaghan would go a long way to helping them stay in Division One. Speaking with Highland’s Tom Comack, Donegal Manager Declan Bonner says Sunday’s game will be another big test for his side
Monaghan will be another big test – Declan Bonner Read More »
The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 7.25pm – 8pm. Donegal U-20 manager Shaun Paul Barrett and his son Luke, the Donegal U17 manager, join Tom on the programme this week as both their sides are in action this Saturday. The U-20s face Down in the
GAA Programme – 26/02/20 Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday February 26th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday February 26th Read More »
The FAI have confirmed the dates for the rescheduled Finn Harps and Derry City games that were postponed this week due to the weather. The Finn Harps versus Shelbourne tie will now be played on Monday 16th March kicking off at 7.45pm at Finn Park, Ballybofey. Derry’s game with St Patrick’s Athletic will take place
Harps & Derry games re-fixed for Monday 16th March Read More »
The Donegal Under 20’s will play their Ulster Championship semi final against Down in Derry. Manager Shaun Paul Barrett has confirmed the game will take place this Saturday afternoon at St Patricks GAC, the Loup (Throw In 2.30pm). Donegal progressed with a penalties win over the championship favourites Monaghan last weekend in Ballyshannon.
Loup to host Donegal U20’s Semi Final Read More »
A cross-border operation has resulted in a man wanted for shoplifting offences in Strabane and Derry being apprehended today in Letterkenny. Gardaí executed a search warrant at a property in The Elms estate in the town this morning in relation to a number of incidents of shoplifting in Letterkenny also. Police were investigating the man
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The LYIT Hurling side have won the Electric Ireland Higher Education GAA Corn Padraig Mac Diarmada Senior 7’s Hurling Championship. The Letterkenny side beat Dundalk IT 2-5 to 0-9 in the final at Abbottstown in Dublin today. Nigel Flood of Tipperary scored the two goals while Kieran Curnan of Leitrim hits the five points. They
Hurling 7’s title for Letterkenny Institute Read More »
Farmers are calling for urgent action to tackle littering in rural areas. There’s been an increase in the amount of waste from online purchases dumped across the countryside, along with builders’ rubble. The Irish Farmers Association wants the details of serial offenders published, and recycling programmes funded by retailers.
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A total of 55 LYIT Sports Scholarships were awarded on Monday 24th February to full time students who are committed members of the Sports Programme. Paul Hannigan, President of LYIT, who presented these awards at a lunch in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, thanked the successful scholars for their efforts in both team and individual
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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
Watch – Fastest Child in Donegal Read More »
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
Conor McKenna expected back in Australia next week Read More »
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
Exclusive: Stroke unit to open at LUH by early summer Read More »
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.
Fresh weather warning issued for Donegal Read More »
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.
Donegal TD warns of potential health risk over knackery strike action Read More »
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
Fenn says Harps will make it difficult for Cork Read More »
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
Breast surgeon post at LUH in doubt again Read More »
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.
Ulster defeat for Matthew McCole Read More »
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
2020 North West 10k to be launched next week Read More »
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
Warning of ice on west Donegal route after lorry breaks down Read More »
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
Letterkenny Credit Union back Donegal Ladies Minors Read More »
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).
St Eunan’s beat Crana College to lift Ulster Cup Read More »
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
Co Derry school sends pupils home to self-isolate amid Coronavirus concerns Read More »
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
IFA Chair calls for a review of regulations governing dates Read More »
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