Almost 19,000 teachers are to strike today in a row over pay. The Teachers Union of Ireland says it’s because those hired after 2011 are paid at a lower rate than colleagues for the same work. The action will result in the closure of hundreds of secondary schools around the country. TUI General Secretary, […]
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Sinn Féin is the most popular party in the country according to the latest opinion poll. Mary Lou McDonald’s party has overtaken Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to be in poll position just days out from voting. This Ipsos/MRBI poll for the Irish Times shows Sinn Fein surging into first place with 25 per
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Finn Harps have announced the signing of Leo Donnellan for the 2020 season. The midfielder joins the club having impressed manager Ollie Horgan and the management team in preseason. Donellan grew up in London and began his career in the QPR youth system, before playing with Dagenham and Redbridge and Mainstone United. The 21 year
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Evening News, Sport, and Obituaries, Monday February 3rd…..
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Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald will take part in RTE’s Prime Time debate tomorrow night along with Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fail’s Michael Martin. The broadcaster has also decided to invite the leaders of 5 other parties to a debate on Thursday night. In making the decision RTE says it’s noted
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Donegal’s next task in Division One of the Allianz League is a home tie this Sunday against Galway at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. After the first two rounds of games, Donegal are top of the standings, ahead of Dublin and Kerry on score difference. Sunday’s ten point win over Meath in Navan was a
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The North’s First MInister has told the Stormont Assembly that the executive does support the expansion of the Magee Campus of Ulster University, but a business case will have to be produced. Ms Foster said she expects the issue will be comprehensively addressed by the relevant ministers, but acknowledged it will be challenging. Arlene Foster
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An Independent candidate for Donegal is calling for an end to unequal pay in the education sector for school secretaries and teachers. Some school secretaries are earning as little as €12,000 while In the case of teachers in secondary schools, a two-tier pay system still remains. Outgoing Deputy Thomas Pringle says it’s something that
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Met Eireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for four counties in the north-west. The forecaster says gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour are possible in Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim and Mayo. It’s valid from 5pm this evening until 6am on Tuesday morning.
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An investigation is continuing into an overnight fatal collision at Three Trees in Quigleys Point. A man was killed in the single vehicle crash which happened in the early hours of this morning. Shortly before 4am, it’s understood that the car – a deep grey Volkswagen Golf – left the road at Three Trees
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The Green Party Donegal Election Candidate is calling for massive investment in Donegal’s transport infrastructure. The Green Party’s Transport Policy for the county includes introducing free travel for all students, restoring rail connections to Sligo and Derry and allocating 20% of the national transport budget to the North West. This would mean
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People are being advised to expect severe delays following a minor crash in Letterkenny. The two car collision happened on the Neil T. Blaney road at around 10am this morning. Emergency services are attending the scene with heavy traffic already backed up in the area. Gardai are advising motorists to allow extra time for
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There were 25 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO, with six on trolleys in its Emergency Department. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded with 80 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 567 people waiting at hospitals across the country today.
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Derry City and Strabane District Council are reminding local community groups that they have until this Friday to apply for grant aid to support their community programmes. All the programmes are operated on a competitive basis and applications are determined on merit. Applications for the Community Grant Aid Programmes for 2020/21 include the
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The outgoing Education Minister has announced that a special needs base has been included in the new design for Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí in Donegal Town. The major project Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí is now moving into the next stage of the detailed planning and design phase which includes all the applications for planning
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Letterkenny’s Kathryn McDevitt won three medals at the Scottish Indoors Masters over the weekend, setting three personal bests in the process. Kathryn won the 400m in 65:08, finished 2nd in the 200m in 28:23 and took third in the 60m Hurdles in 8:66. Elsewhere, Finn Valley’s John Kelly set a new Ulster and Donegal record
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One person has died following a road traffic collision in Inishowen overnight. The single vehicle crash happened at around 3am on the main road between Muff and Quigley’s point. Gardai have advised that the section of road will be closed for much of the day to facilitate a technical examination. Diversions are in place
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Sinn Fein Party leader Mary Lou McDonald says the lack of funding in the North West of Ireland is not perceived, it is real. Ms McDonald was the guest speaker at the Donegal Sinn Féin general election rally at the Clanree Hotel yesterday. The Sinn Fein leader says people want change and people are
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Gardai in Letterkenny have made an appeal to the public after three drivers were caught driving under the influence of drugs on Saturday night. The drivers were caught with cocaine and cannabis in their systems after roadside tests were conducted by the Roads Policing Unit. Meanwhile Gardai in Ballyshannon arrested a driver on suspicion of
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There are calls for a change in policy in relation to medical support letters required for housing support applications or transfers for those with a disability. Problems are said to be arising with people wishing to get accommodation to suit their needs but the lack of documentation from consultants is creating stumbling blocks. Census
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Inishowen has the longest waiting times for social housing in Donegal. Figures provided by Donegal County Council show that someone who has already been approved for social housing can wait up to four years before they are allocated a council house. This is followed by Letterkenny and Donegal at around three years while those
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Independent candidate Peter Casey says medical specialists should pay zero tax to ensure Ireland attracts the consultants needed to cut waiting lists. Casey is claiming people in rural counties such as Donegal are paying with their lives because of the HSE’s inability to entice the specialists needed into regional hospitals. He is backing calls
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Donegal picked up their first National Football League win of the season after they defeated Meath 3-08 to 0-07. Goals from Michael Murphy and Odhran McFadden Ferry helped Donegal into a 2-02 to 0-04 lead at half time before Michael Langan netted just three minutes into the second half to ensure Donegal would leave with
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Donegal earned their first win of the National Hurling League after they defeated Tyrone 2-23 to 1-15. A bright start from Donegal saw them lead 1-14 to 1-05 but Tyrone rallied in the second half to close the gap to five. Dylan Duffy netted Donegal’s second goal of the game to put Mickey McCann’s men
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Donegal’s Laura Feely came off the bench to help Ireland defeat Scotland 18-14 in the Women’s Six Nations. Feely replaced Lindsay Peat on 57 minutes to help Ireland hold on for a crucial win in the Women’s Six Nations. Ireland started the game the fastest and raced into a 13-0 lead after just 15 minutes
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Glengad 1 V 1 Culdaff Aileach 4 V 1 Illies Celtic Hannon Greene Insurances Fr O’ Gara Cup Preliminary Round Aileach Res 3 V 0 Cockhill Res Clonmany Res 1 V 5 Glengad Res Rasheney Res 0 V 7 Clonmany Shamrocks Gleneely Colts 8 V 0 Carrowmena FC Dunree United
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Bonagee United 1 v 1 Cappry Rovers Castlefin Celtic 1 v 0 Milford United Kildrum Tigers 1 v 1 Cranford United Kilmacrennan Celtic 3 v 2 Donegal Town Keadue Rovers 2 v 0 Drumkeen United Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Kerrykeel
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Ireland got their Six Nations campaign off to a good start after they defeated Scotland 19-12 on Saturday evening. The game was also new manager Andy Farrell’s first game in charge. Alex McDonald joined Pauric Hilferty on Sunday sport to review the weekend’s action…
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Cockhill Celtic and Kilnamanagh will have to do it all again after the side’s finished 1-1 at the Charlie O’Donnell Sports Grounds. Cockhill took the lead right on the stroke of half time when James Bradly headed home before Kilnamanagh drew level on 69 minutes. Neither team managed to find a winner, which means the teams
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Buncrana Hearts and Greencastle both had their FAI Junior Cup runs end on Sunday afternoon. Buncrana Hearts were defeated 4-1 at home by Killarney Celtic. Greencastle pushed Rush Athletic all the way but were ultimately beaten 1-0 in Extra time after the first 90 minutes finished scoreless. The results mark an end to Donegal side’s
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Alastair Fisher claimed victory in his VW Polo GTI R5 in the Corrib Oil Galway International Rally on Sunday. Last year’s runner up finished 21.1 seconds ahead of Sam Moffett(Hyundai I20 R5) in second and 22.8 seconds ahead of Donagh Kelly(VW Polo) in third. The rally opened the 2020 Irish Tarmac Championship and is the 2nd
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Donegal got their first league win of the season after they defeated Meath 3-08 to 0-07 on Sunday afternoon. In a low scoring first half, which saw Michael Murphy score and miss a penalty. It was Donegal who led 2-02 to 0-04 with Donegal’s other goal coming from Odhran McFadden Ferry. Three minutes into the second
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Monaghan picked up their first National Football League win of the season after they defeated Tyrone 1-12 to 0-11. In a tight affair, it was Monaghan who led 0-07 to 0-06 at half time. Karl O’Connor fired the ball past Niall Morgan to put four points between the side before Dessie Ward pointed to give
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Donegal have recorded their first National Hurling League win of the season after they defeated Tyrone 2-23 to 1-15. Donegal raced into a 1-10 to 0-02 lead after 25 minutes, with the goal coming from PJ McCarron. Damien Casey got a goal back for Tyrone as they trailed 1-12 to 1-05 at half time. Tyrone
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald TD will be the guest speaker at the Donegal Sinn Féin general election rally at the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny at 6pm this evening, Sunday 2nd February. Mary Lou will be meeting with families affected by Mica in advance of the rally. The event is open for the public to
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Bonagee United have bowed out of the FAI Intermediate Cup after they were defeated 2-0 at home by College Corinthians. Michael Doherty had a great chance to give Bonagee the lead but he had his spot kick saved by Shane Sherlock in the College Corinthians goal. Just two minutes later the College side took the
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Letterkenny Rovers have moved to the top of the Ulster Senior League after they defeated Fanad United 3-1 on Saturday night. Emmett Friars headed Rovers ahead on 23 minutes after some good work from Rhys McDermott on the wing. Fanad drew level on 61 minutes when Dylan Dorrian fired past Rory Kelly in the Rovers
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LYIT Donegal defeated Limerick Sports Eagles 94-92 in An Danlann on Saturday evening. At half time LYIT led 56-35 and looked to be in the driving seat before a strong fightback by Limerick Sports Eagles. Manny Payton was LYIT’s top scorer on the evening scoring 34 points. The Donegal side are back in action today
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Down went top of the National League Division Three on Saturday night after they defeated Derry 0-14 to 0-12 in Newry. Rory Gallagher’s side started well and led 0-03 to 0-01 after just six minutes and led 0-08 to 0-07 at half time. In a tight second half both sides cancelled each other until Barry
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Donegal play their first away fixture in Division One of the National League this weekend (Throw In 2.30pm). After the draw with Mayo, Declan Bonner takes his side to Meath this Sunday afternoon. Join the Highland team of Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh in Navan, for full LIVE match coverage, On-Air and here on highlandradio.com.
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Leah Gallen claimed her sixth Irish boxing title on Friday night after she had a split decision victory over Shelby Myers. On the night there were unanimous decision defeats for Donegal’s Cody Lafferty and Paddy McShane in their respective finals. Raphoe ABC’s Gallen also picked up an award for boxing in the Donegal Sports Star
Peter O’Donnell reacts to Leah Gallen’s U-18 Irish Boxing title win Read More »
Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Oldtown Celtic 2 v 3 Arranmore United Glenea United Reserves 3 v 2 Fintown Harps AFC Keadue rovers Reserves 0 v 0 Kildrum Tigers Reserves Strand Rovers 2 v 0 Milford United Reserves Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Drumoghill F.C. Reserves 0 v 2 Cappry Rovers Reserves Castlefin Celtic Reserves
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An Emma McCroary goal with just mere seconds left on the clock ensured that Donegal would leave Waterford with a win. Maxi Curran’s side came from behind late on to win 2-10 to 1-11. Donegal led 1-08 to 0-08 after 48 minutes when Caroline Sharkey found the back of the Waterford net. Waterford then battled back
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Tyrone will look to make it two wins from two in the National League Division One on Sunday when they travel to face Ulster rivals Monaghan. Mickey Harte’s men defeated Meath last Sunday 1-14 to 1-09 whilst Monaghan were beaten in Galway 1-14 to 0-16. This will be the second time the two side’s have
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The 2020 Walled City Marathon in Derry will not be going ahead this year after the race organisers announced it had been cancelled. The marathon which began in 2013 has seen many Donegal athletes involved throughout the years, had been scheduled for 31st May. In a statement the organisers stated “The race has been cancelled
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Raphoe ABC’s Leah Gallen won the Irish U-18 boxing title on Friday night after she defeated Shelby Myers on a split decision. It is the European bronze medalists sixth Irish title of her career and the win see’s her advance to the European Championships later in the year. Gallen’s club mate Cody Lafferty was defeated
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A last gasp goal from Emma McCroary gave Donegal their first league win of the season. Maxi Curran’s side defeated Waterford 2-10 to 1-11. At half time Donegal led 0-05 to 0-04 and it was Donegal who started the second half the brightest and found the back of the net through Caroline Sharkey. Waterford rallied
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The 44th edition of the Donegal Sports Star Awards was another hugely successful night as over 40 awards were handed out, honouring achievements by Donegal athletes in 2019. Race Walker Brendan Boyce was named the overall winner while Declan Bonner was Coach of the Year and the Donegal men’s senior side picked up Team of
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Rob Heffernan has backed Donegal Sport Star Award winner Brendan Boyce to continue with his good form as he heads for the Toyko Olympics. Heffernan, a World and Olympic medalist himself was the guest of honour at Friday night’s Donegal Sports Star Awards and it was fitting he presented Boyce with the overall award. The
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A Public Meeting will be held tomorrow evening, Sunday 2nd February in the Station House Hotel in Letterkenny. The meeting is to facilitate multiple concerns raised by the users of the Leck Road and residents around the areas to organise a cross party or no party representative group to start negotiations with Donegal Co Council.
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