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
Donegal hotels’ business sentiment slips Read More »
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
Podcast – DL Debate Ep 3 Read More »
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
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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
PSNI appeal following Derry attack Read More »
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.
St Pats v Derry City – OFF Read More »
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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There was Donegal success at the Kildare Open Draughts Tournament on Sunday. The Kildare competition at the Townhouse Hotel in Nass is one of the biggest draughts tournaments on the calendar with players coming from the UK, continental Europe and the USA to take part. It was a clean sweep for Inishowen in the senior
Donegal dominate at major Draughts Tournament Read More »
Tyrone star Cathal McShane could be set for as long as five months on the sidelines after dislocating his ankle in yesterday’s defeat to Galway. The 2019 All Star was stretchered off at Tuam Stadium in the heavy 19-point defeat for Mickey Harte’s side. The 24-year-old turned down an offer to play in Australia’s A-F-L
McShane set for lengthy injury lay off Read More »
Heavy snow overnight has resulted in a number of services being impacted. Below is a list of travel updates and cancellations, it will be updated throughout the morning so keep refreshing this page: CLOSURES & CANCELLATIONS All Cara House courses and childcare facilities closed Ballaghaderg Pre School, Calhame Scoil Mhuire Ramelton Sessiaghoneill NS Lurgybrack
North West cancellations, closures and travel updates here Read More »
Donegal County Council has been told that the implementation of traffic calming measures in Manorcunningham must be prioritised, with members and officials set to visit the village next Wednesday. The issue was raised at Municipal District level by Cllr Donal Kelly, who said there is an urgent need for speed ramps and signage. He
Traffic calming measures in Manor must be prioritised – Brogan Read More »
Heavy snowfall is causing major travel disruption across Donegal this morning. Motorists are being advised to allow extra time for your journey and to exercise extreme caution this morning. Some of the worst affected areas include Letterkenny, Barnsmore Gap and north Inishowen.
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A man in his early 20s arrested after shots were fired at Gardaí in Glenties over the weekend is due in court later this morning. Two other men arrested in connection with the attack in the early hours of Saturday morning have been released without charge. Officers who came to investigate reports of shots
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An 11 year-old boy has died after being knocked down near Buncrana at the weekend. He passed away in hospital after the incident happened on Friday evening. The 11 year-old boy was walking on Slavery Road in Tullyarvan near Buncrana at around half 5 on Friday evening, when he was struck by a van.
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A new report into disabled bay in and around Letterkenny has found that only eight spaces are completely fit for purpose. Problems were found in 59 spaces which are the responsibility of the local Council. It identified over 31 thousand euro of expenditure is required to provide each of them with signage, blue surfacing
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Derry City are on the road again on Monday ahead of what will no doubt be a tough encounter against St Patrick’s Athletic at Inchicore (KO 7.45). A defeat at Dundalk and a draw with Finn Harps leaves Declan Devine’s men searching for their first win of the new season. Derry boss Declan Devine says
Declan Devine is confident of Derry result at Pats Read More »
Finn Harps are due back in action this evening in the League of Ireland Premier Division, they are scheduled to host Shelbourne at Finn Park but given the weather conditions this morning across Donegal, there could be a question over the game taking place. The club will be monitoring the situation throughout the morning and
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Finn Harps face Shelbourne on Monday night after an impressive start to their Premier Division campaign. Harps picked up four points from a possible six in their opening two games after picking up a win over Sligo Rover and a draw with Derry City on Friday. Shelbourne come to Finn Park with three points after
Declan Boyle looks ahead to Finn Harps’ clash with Shelbourne Read More »
The Tug of War World Indoor Championships have drawn to a close with a number of Donegal competitors leaving with medals. In the final event of the Championship, the Irish team (which was made up of the Clonmany B team which claimed gold on Friday) finished third. Chris Ashmore spoke with an emotional Tug of
Danny McGonigle reflects on the success of the Tug of War World Indoor Championships Read More »
Donegal hurlers remain on course for a Promotion play-off place in the National Hurling League Division 3A after they defeated Monaghan 1-15 to 1-05 in O’Donnell Park on Sunday afternoon. At half-time Mickey McCann’s side led 0-08 to 0-03. PJ McCarron then found the net for Donegal 12 minutes into the second half to put
Mickey McCann happy with his side after win over Monaghan Read More »
Donegal hurlers have claimed their third win in as many games after they defeated Monaghan 1-15 to 1-05. In a close opening 27 minutes it was Donegal who led 0-05 to 0-03. Mickey McCann’s men then extended their lead to five just before the break. PJ McCarron found the back of the net for Donegal
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Ed McGroarty of Lifford/Strabane AC has set a new Irish Endurance record. McGroarty finished second in the 24 hour Espoo endurance race in Finland with a distance of 249.761km. Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle has the wrap…
Athletics Review: Ed McGroarty sets new Irish record Read More »
Donegal Ladies suffered their third National Football League defeat of the season when they were beaten 1-11 to 1-07 by Westmeath. Amy Boyle Carr had Donegal off to a flying start after just one minute when she found the back of the Westmeath net. Aoife Connolly quickly cancelled out Donegal’s goal and she put her
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There has been more medals won at the Indoor World Tug of War Championships in Letterkenny. In what was the final event of the competition Ireland which was made up of Clonmany B claimed bronze for Ireland in the 600KG weight category. Chris Ashmore reports from the Aura Leisure Centre… Chris spoke with Clonmany B
Donegal competitors claim more medals at World Tug of War Championships Read More »
Derry have kept their chances of promotion to the National League Division 2 alive after they defeated Louth 2-10 to 1-09 at Celtic Park. Derry got off to a dream start and led 1-03 to 0-01 after nine minutes with the goal coming from the boot of Shane McGuigan. Louth got themselves level on 18
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Cockhill Celtic joined Letterkenny Rovers at the top of the Ulster Senior League after they defeated Finn Harps Reserves 4-0 and Rovers were defeated 6-3 by Derry City Reserves. Cockhill took the lead on 40 minutes after Ronan Doherty’s corner was knocked into his own net by the Finn Harps goalkeeper. Laurence Toland quickly double Cockhill’s
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Four people who were evacuated from a coronavirus-hit cruise ship in Japan have tested positive for coronavirus. Two people who were on the repatriation flight to the UK were Irish citizens – however it’s unclear as to whether they have contracted the illness. It brings the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the
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Tyrone suffered their second National League defeat of the season after they were beaten 2-25 to 0-12 by Galway. Galway got off to a fast start and led 0-08 to 0-03 after 22 minutes. At half-time Galway led by six and were a man to the good after Tyrone’s Kieran McGeary saw red. Tyrone closed
Tyrone comfortably beaten in Galway- FT Report & Reaction Read More »
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