Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday January 29th:
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Donegal woman Julie Ann Herrity has been named head coach of the women’s soccer program at Auburn University in America. The former Kilmacrennan Celtic player joins Auburn following a three-year stint as an assistant coach at Carson-Newman University where the Eagles were Championship winners in 2017 and 2018. Auburn Director of Athletics Jessie Rosa said.
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Highland Radio’s 30th Birthday Bash with Daniel O’Donnell is now SOLD OUT
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Cricket Ireland today announced the first round draw for the 2020 Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and Clear Currency National Cup – Ireland’s peak club cricket all-Ireland cup competitions that will see 59 clubs from across Ireland battle it out for the two coveted titles. Six of the eight north west sides will have home
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The mother of 3 children whose bodies were found in Newcastle Co. Dublin last week is due in court charged in connection with their deaths. The woman in her 40s was arrested yesterday evening and brought to Clondalkin garda station for questioning. The bodies of 9-year-old Conor, 7-year-old Darragh, and 3-year-old Carla McGinley were found
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It’s been confirmed that the Seaview Respite Centre in Mountcharles will open tomorrow. The centre, which was recently taken over by Rehabcare, was to have reopened two weeks ago, but that was out on hold because the building hadn’t been cleared by HIQA. Fianna Fail candidate Pat the Cope Gallagher says the priority now should
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The European Parliament is set to approve the terms of the UK’s departure from the EU this evening. MEPs in Brussels are expected to endorse the agreement this evening, meaning the UK will leave at 11 o’clock on Friday night. The Tanaiste has warned that the work is only starting, and that tens of thousand
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The Bishop of Raphoe has called on candidates in next week’s General Election to commit themselves to a number of principles. Bishop Alan Mc Guckian chairs the Council for Justice and Peace of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. In a statement this afternoon, he says while the Catholic Church does not support or align itself
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A report compiled by the Northern and Western Regional Assembly says that the North and West of Ireland are being left behind in what they call a “two-speed economy”. The assembly says a policy of positive discrimination needs to be implemented to address serious imbalances. The three main areas the report focuses on are
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Independent Election Candidate Peter Casey says if elected, he wants to become the most proactive TD that Donegal has ever seen. Mr Casey says he will set-up a 24-7 clinic and helpline, with a guaranteed “same-day response” to constituent queries. He says as well as traditional clinics, he will hold regular Town Hall meetings, and
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Students and teachers at Crana College are to march through the town tomorrow morning, as the campaign for a new school intensifies. The college has ben part of the much discussed Three School Campus plan, but in light of the lack of progress, they are effectively going it alone under the hashtag “New school for
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There were 14 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, three of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s three down on yesterday’s figure. Nationally, the INMO says there were 540 admitted patients awaiting beds today, the highest number, 58, at Cork University Hospital.
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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council has expressed concern over a change of plans to a housing development in Buncrana. It had been thought that 19 houses would be built on land adjacent to Crana Crescent and Crana View, however its understood that only 11 are now planned. Local Cllr Nicholas Crossan says given the
Buncrana housing plan must be reassessed – Crossan Read More »
Over two thousand homes and businesses are currently without power in the Glenties area. Crews have been tasked to the scene and power had been expected to be restored earlier this morning. Meanwhile over one hundred properties in Carndonagh and Moville are also experiencing power outages with the ESB stating that issues will be
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It’s emerged that some homeowners affected by mica in Donegal have resorted to carrying out repair works themselves because they’re fed up waiting on the redress scheme. Despite indications that the Government may announce more details on the scheme later this week, the local authority has stated that it would still be months before
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There are calls on Donegal County Council to address what’s been described as serious sewerage problems in a number of estates in south Inishowen which are currently in the Council takeover process. It’s understood that in some cases, residents are being subjected to the unpleasant experience of effluent running down their street. In its
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The Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital Action Group are hosting a public meeting this weekend to discuss the future of the facility in Stranorlar. The group have been campaigning to have a decision made by then Minister Kathleen Lynch in 2016 to transfer long stay beds at all community hospitals in the county to
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Irish trawlers face being locked out of UK waters under a bill set to be introduced in the British Parliament. The Fisheries Bill would pull Britain out of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy next December and end automatic fishing rights for EU vessels. Britain’s environment secretary Theresa Villiers says it “takes back control” of
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Donegal players will be hoping for Sigerson Cup success later. St. Eunan’s Conor Morrison, St Nauls Brendan McCole and Dungloe’s Mark Curran are part of the DCU side which play IT Carlow in the big colleges decider. DCU who seen off UCD in the semi finals were last winners in 2015 while Carlow, victors over
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James McClean has backed proposals for an all-Ireland league. Former Ireland boss Brian Kerr is among Kieran Lucid’s group hosting meetings this week to discuss the proposals. Dutch consultancy group Hypercube are to deliver their findings on the potential for an all-island league. And former Derry winger McClean says such a league would benefit everyone…
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Derry City won the Billy Kee Memorial Cup on Tuesday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The Candystrips defeated their neighbours Institute 3-2. Walter Figueira had Derry 2-0 up at half time and a third was added by Ciaran Harkin. A deflected shot and a Dean Curry goal were the scores for Stute. Derry
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday January 28th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday January 28th Read More »
Donegal’s next assignment in Division One of the Allianz League is a trip to Navan to take on Meath on Sunday. After last weekend’s draw with Mayo, Donegal are seeking a first win of the campaign against the side they defeated in last season’s Division 2 Final. On the injury front, Caolan Ward is a
Declan Bonner on improving injuries, returning players and Meath trip Read More »
Donegal Manager Declan Bonner has confirmed Leo McLoone has retired from inter-county football. The Naomh Conaill man has called time on his Donegal career, informing Declan of his decision earlier in the year. McLoone made his debut under Brian McIver in 2008 and was an important player in the success under Jim McGuinness where he
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The Donegal County Board have confirmed they will play two double headers with the Donegal Senior Ladies during their respective league campaigns. The Donegal LGFA and CLG Dhún na nGall have held a number of meetings in recent months exploring greater co-operation between the two organisations and seeking ways to assist the promotion of Ladies
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Donegal Sports Partnership is inviting females to take part in a new programme aimed at increasing women’s participation in sport Donegal. With the support of Sport Ireland and Dormont Accounts Fund, the initiative is being developed to support females interested in getting involved in sport at a level appropriate to their needs and abilities. The
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David Parkhouse has signed with Stevenage in English League Two on loan from Sheffield United until the end of the season. The 20-year-old was on loan at Derry City from the Blades last year where he scored 19 goals in 39 appearances for the Brandywell club. Parkhouse is the fifth player to commit to Stevenage
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The shortage of Garda patrol cars in Donegal is said to be reaching crisis point. As it stands, there are 3 less patrol cars in the county since 2018 with no vehicle available in Carrick for the past year while for the past number of months Killybegs has been without a patrol car with Gardai
Shortage of Garda patrol cars reaching crisis point – Pringle Read More »
Callum Devine has been selected as one of five drivers for Hyundai’s Customer Racing Junior Driver team. The Claudy driver will have support from the Hyundai works engineering department and be mentored by World Rally crews. In 2020, Devine and his co-driver Brian Hoy will compete in the European Rally Championship which starts at the
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The Gweebarra Conservation Group is urging people in the area to object to a planning application for a Wind Measuring Mast in the area. A planning application in the name of Cork based company Brookfield Renewable Ireland Ltd was lodged with Donegal County Council in December for a 100 metre mast at Clougheracullion. The application
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The Donegal born father of three young children found dead in Dublin last Friday night has issued a statement through the Garda Press Office. In it, Andrew McGinley says “There are no words. There is only devastation, grief and anguish. Every breath is a struggle. Conor, Darragh and Carla are adored. They all had beautiful,
“Every breath is a struggle” – Bereaved father Read More »
Gardai in Donegal are urging anyone who may be concerned in relation to drugs activity in their community to contact them. Over the past week alone, there were two arrests made for the offence f sale and supply of drugs in the Donegal Division. There were also eight detections in the county of the
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People in the Rosses are being urged to contribute to a Consultation Workshop on a Regeneration Strategy for Dungloe this evening. The event in the Waterfront Hotel at 7 o’clock tonight will consider what community and economic projects should be considered for the centre of the town, and how those developments might be paid
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People are being urged to be on the alert following a significant oil theft in the Letterkenny area. Gardaí received a report from a resident at Gaeltex, Oldtown, that their oil burner and 4 drums of oil were stolen at some stage between the 18th of January (Sat) at 1pm and the 21st of
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A car has been significantly damaged in the Long Lane area of Letterkenny The incident of criminal damage happened at some stage between 5pm on Friday and 8am on Saturday last. A resident in Meadowbank had parked his car overnight and it was damaged. There was damage caused to the front windscreen, the driver’s
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Gardai investigating weekend crimes in the Convoy area have issued an appeal for information. A car was set on fire on Friday while an apartment was burgled on Saturday. Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating the burglary that happened at an apartment on the Main Street in Convoy on Friday afternoon between 2.30pm and 9.30pm.
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The Health Watchdog has found eight issues of non-compliance at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Letterkenny. The inspection was carried out by HIQA in October of last year with the facility carrying out various measures to address the concerns raised by the inspector. The report said that “the facilities provided for cleaning staff were not
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A special meeting has been called to discuss concerns relating to the roll out of 5G in Donegal. The issue was raised by Cllrs Niamh Kennedy and Gerry McMonagle at the latest sitting of Donegal County Council and resulted in a lengthy discussion by members. It was agreed that relevant bodies would be
Meeting called to get ‘basic facts’ on 5G rollout in Donegal Read More »
There were 17 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital according to the INMO. then umber is up six on yesterdays figure of 11. Nationally there were 554 people waiting at hospitals across the country today with University Hospital Limerick worst affected – 73 people waiting there.
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The Irish Heart Foundation is also rowing in behind on the campaign to have the Stroke Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital opened. The charity, labelling the failure to deliver the critical unit as disgraceful, has written to all general election candidates in Donegal calling on them to guarantee, if elected to Government, the opening
Irish Heart Foundation row in behind stroke unit calls Read More »
Up to 400 jobs could be on the way for Inishowen with plans underway to house a new call centre in Buncrana. The proposed centre would be located on the site of the Old Fruit of the Loom Factory in the town. It’s understood that prominent businessman Patrick Doherty is behind the plans and
Major jobs boost could be on route for Inishowen Read More »
A former Strabane Councillor has hit out at homeowners from Donegal availing of recycling facilities in the Derry City and Strabane District area. Patsy Kelly says its deeply unfair that ratepayers in Strabane and Derry have to foot the bill for recycling goods being brought across the border to evade charges in Donegal. He
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Donegal County Council is write to the new Minister for Health in the coming weeks, calling for the delivery of a new Stroke Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital. The issue was previously raised by Consultant Geriatrician Dr Ken Mulpeter on Highland Radio, describing the lack of such a unit as an embarrassment. The unit
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The idea of scrapping homework needs more analysis, according to the outgoing Education Minister. The Green Party has proposed getting rid of homework as part of its election manifesto. But outgoing Minister Joe McHugh isn’t entirely convinced it’s a good idea:
Idea of scrapping homework needs more analysis – McHugh Read More »
A status yellow snow and ice warning is in place for Donegal and across the entire country. Met Eireann is warning of hazardous conditions throughout the morning due to compacted snow and ice. Further snow showers are also expected, especially in the north, west and southwest. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather says conditions will
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A man in his mid 30s has been arrested in the East Donegal area as part of a cross border operation investigating Paramilitary Style Attacks. The man arrested this morning, is currently being detained at Letterkenny Garda Station under Section 30 – Offences Against The State Act 1939. Gardai say the arrest relates to an
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday January 27th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday January 27th Read More »
A man has been arrested in Strabane today under the Terrorism Act as part of a cross border operation investigating Paramilitary Style Attacks. Detectives from PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit conducted a number of searches in the town this morning. The 32 year old man is currently being held in Musgrave Serious Crime suite. Gardai have
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There are calls for a massive tree planting initiative to be rolled out across Donegal. The project is part of a national Green Party initiative which would help tackle biodiversity loss and carbon dioxide emissions in encouraging 120,000 farmers across the country to plant one hectare of woodland each. Michael White, Chair of the Donegal
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Donegal County Council is to write to the incoming Government, calling for a review to the electoral registration system. It follows concern from a number of people locally that they are disenfranchised during elections. Cllr Jack Murray says the issue always raises a head on the cusp of an election but is quickly forgotten. He’s
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