The Donegal Association, Dublin has announced that well known media personality, hotelier, author and charity advocate, Noel Cunningham has been named ‘Donegal Person of The Year’. Noel is the General Manager of Harvey’s Point Hotel on Lough Eske outside Donegal Town. The hotelier is also a familiar face on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM where he […]
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Donegal hoteliers have issued a call to general election candidates to commit to decisive action to support tourism. The Irish Hotels Federation says a number of key challenges need to be addressed including; extra support for regional tourism, tackling high business costs, increased marketing support and increased investment. The Chair of the Donegal branch of
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Plans to develop a number of social homes in Dungloe has gone out to tender this week. Respond Housing Association plans to develop 8 two bedroom units in the town. Once the tendering process is complete, construction is expected to commence in March/ April. Local Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig while welcoming the progressing of
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Milford’s Brendan Boyce was named the Donegal Sport Star of the Year for 2019 on Friday night. The Finn Valley man is building towards the Toyko Olympic Games this summer and in the process he had a super twelve months last year which seen him finished 6th in the 50k walk at the World Championships
Brendan Boyce “Absolutely Delighted” to win Donegal Sport Star Read More »
Derry City have announced two new signings this afternoon as Declan Devine ramps up his preparation for the start of the new league campaign. 19-year old Danny Lupano has joined the Candystripes on loan from Hull City while Moussa Bakayoko has been added to the squad following a recent trial. Lupano is a Belgian-born central
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Main Evening, News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday January 31st:
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Gardai are currently at the scene of a crash close to Letterkenny Fire Station on the De Valera Road. The two car collision occurred a short time ago, details of any injuries are currently unknown. Motorists are advised to expect traffic disruption in and around the area.
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There’s just days left to the kick-off to the new season when Finn Harps face Sligo Rovers on February 14th. Ahead of the new campaign the club will host a series of roadshow events around the region: • Tuesday February 4th, 7.30: Strabane Golf Club. • Thursday 6th, 7.30: Ballybofey at the Villa Rose Hotel.
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The race has started for promotion out of Division 3a in the National Hurling League and Donegal will look to get back involved after last weeks defeat to Armagh. Mickey McCann takes his side to Healy Park to play Tyrone who opened their campaign with a win over Longford. The county boss is looking for
Mickey McCann looks for improved Donegal performance. Read More »
Rory Gallagher’s Derry will go to Newry on Saturday evening knowing to get promotion back on track a win over the Mourne County is essential. After Derry drew with Leitrim and Down with Tipperary, former Derry star and Kilcoo coach Conleith Gilligan says it’s a massive game for both counties…
Down game is massive for Derry – Conleith Gilligan Read More »
Irish Water says it’s working in partnership with Donegal County Council is working to restore the water supply in Letterkenny following an unplanned outage at Goldrum Water Treatment Plant. The areas affected include customers supplied from the MountainTop Reservoir. They say crews have been on the ground since early morning, and water production at the
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A new grant-based incentive scheme has been launched by Donegal County Council. The Commercial Rates Incentive Scheme aims to regenerate and revitalise town and village centres by increasing the number of businesses trading in towns and villages and reduce the number of vacant commercial premises in towns and villages throughout the county. The Commercial Rates
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Three people are due to appear in court today in connection with a significant theft of jewellery and cash at a business premises in Letterkenny earlier this month. Four women and a man are believed to have entered Mourne Antiques on Upper Main Street at around 4.30pm on Saturday January 18th. Once inside the property,
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The Donegal senior ladies face an 800 kilometre round trip as they take on Waterford on Saturday afternoon at Fraher Field in Division One of the National League. Waterford were promoted at the end of last season and took a surprise win at All Ireland finalists Galway on the opening day. Donegal conceded four goals
A Donegal win in Waterford could prove vital – Maxi Curran Read More »
As expected, the Government has officially signed off on the long awaited Mica Redress Scheme today. The scheme which has so far, had €40 million committed to it was finally signed off by the Attorney General this morning, putting an end to months of waiting. This green light means that Donegal County Council will
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A public meeting which was to have taken place on Sunday afternoon to discuss the future of St Joseph’s Hospital in Stranorlar has been cancelled, because of what the organisers have termed “non engagement from Minister Joe Mc Hugh” The Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital campaign says they had hoped Minister Mc Hugh would attend
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The father of Carla, Darragh and Conor McGinley says the family will be “forever heartbroken” following their deaths. A Mass of the Angels is taking place in Rathcoole for the siblings, aged three, seven and nine, who were murdered in their home in Dublin last Friday. Andrew McGinley has thanked Lego, Marvel and Frozen for
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A section of the Springhill road near Ballindrait remains closed this afternoon following a road traffic collision there this morning. The crash, involving a bike and a car, happened at around 9am this morning. It’s understood that the cyclist sustained serious head injuries and is currently being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital. Gardai have
Update: Cyclist in serious condition following crash at Ballindrait Read More »
A number of people are experiencing water outages in Letterkenny and surrounding areas at the moment. Irish Water says it’s as a result of works at the Water Treatment Plant, and crews are working to restore supply to all affected areas as soon as possible.
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POSTPONED – Rescheduled for 30th of May 2021. See Tom Jones LIVE AT BOTANIC GARDENS with Highland Radio (original date, 31 May 2020) rescheduled for 30 May 2021 All bookings will be transferred to this new date and we will be in contact with everyone closer to the rescheduled date.
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There were almost 400 people awaited in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital in the month of January. Today, 14 admitted people were waiting for a bed there this morning with four on trolleys in its Emergency Department. The end of month report from the INMO has revealed that a total of 392 people waited
Almost 400 people awaited in-patient beds at LUH in January Read More »
The Score presented by Diarmaid Doherty is broadcast Thursday evenings from 7.05pm to 8pm. On this week’s edition of The Score, Diarmaid is joined in-studio by Donegal senior ladies football manager Maxi Curran, as they prepare to visit Waterford in the league this weekend. Caolan Ward speaks to Tom Comack, as Donegal’s senior men’s footballers
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A status yellow wind warning has been issued for five counties along the west coast. Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Clare can expected gusts up to 100km/h. Met Eireann’s warning is valid from five o’clock this evening, until midday tomorrow.
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Emergency services are attending the scene of a road traffic collision near Ballindrait. The crash happened on the Springhill Road at around 9am this morning. It’s understood that a male came off his motorbike and sustained head injuries. He has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment. Gardai have confirmed that the section
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A Sinn Fein Candidate has pledged that his party will transform Donegal’s health service if elected into Government. As part of their promises, the party has committed to reopening all beds in Letterkenny’s short stay ward and deliver the necessary staff to ensure the hospital’s acute stroke unit is made fully operational. Padraig MacLochlainn
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There are calls on Donegal County Council to carry out a Pavement Condition Study Report on all local county roads using the same machinery as they do on regional roads. It follows concern raised in recent weeks that the Lifford / Stranorlar Municipal District is receiving a lot less funding for road maintenance annually
‘Road crisis’ in Lifford/Stranorlar MD leads to study calls Read More »
It’s a busy week on the colleges scene with a number of big games involving teams from Donegal. Among the ties of interest is Saturday’s MacRory Cup clash at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny where St Eunan’s College take on Patrician College of Carrickmacross A big crowd expected for this one and hopefully that’s the case,
Another big day ahead in MacRory for St Eunan’s – David O’Herlihy Read More »
Conor Coyle remains undefeated in the professional ranks following his latest victory overnight in America. The Derry man defeated Mexican middleweight Miguel Dumas in Washington with a first round technical knock out to extend his record to 12-1. Coyle has been fighting under the Roy Jones Promotion since last march and he is hopeful of
First Round win in Washington for Conor Coyle Read More »
There are 722 children, deemed ‘high priority’ child protection and welfare cases, who haven’t been allocated a social worker. According to Tusla’s latest figures, they include 63 children on the waiting list in Donegal. Terry Dignan, the chief executive of Empowering People In Care, says it’s very concerning:
Over 60 ‘high priority’ child protection & welfare cases in Donegal Read More »
A Fianna Fáil candidate in Donegal says if in government, the party is committed to progressing the Bonagee Link and Bridge as a matter of urgency. Charlie Mcconalogue says this vital piece of infrastructure is an absolute necessity, suggesting that as one of the fastest growing towns in the country, Letterkenny is being strangled by
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The funeral mass for Conor, Darragh and Carla McGinley will take place later this morning. The three children were found dead in their home in Newcastle, Co. Dublin last week. The mass will get underway in the Church of The Holy Family in Rathcoole at eleven o’clock.
Funeral mass for McGinley children gets underway today Read More »
It’s been agreed that Donegal County Council will write to the Department of Community & Rural Development, insisting that the Town & Village Renewal Fund should not merge with the Rural Regeneration programme. Donegal is said to have not fared well in the past in terms of obtaining funding from the Rural Regeneration
Two schemes should not merge in interest of Donegal – McDermott Read More »
Finn Harps have announced the signing of Shaun Kelly ahead of the 2020 campaign. The defender joins the club he supported as a boy having grown up in Killybegs. The 31 year old has spent the majority of his career with Limerick, but has also had spells at Galway United, Derry City and Dundalk. Harps
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One of the highlights on the sporting calendar is the Donegal Sport Star Awards, this years ceremony takes place on Friday in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. The 44th Awards is a sell out with over 600 guests set to attend. 180 nominees are in the hunt in the various categories with 40 awards to
Donegal Sports Star Awards: Get there early Read More »
Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has announced his intention to step down from the Assembly. The Sinn Fein MLA says it has been an honour and a privilege to represent the people of Foyle and the time has come for him to step down from the Assembly after 15 years.
Foyle MLA McCartney steps down Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday January 30th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday January 30th Read More »
Police in Derry are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Waterside area of the city. The alert follows the discovery of a suspect device in the Caw Close area. No homes have been evacuated at this time. No further details are known.
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A prominent health campaigner in Donegal says questions will inevitably be asked about the future of Letterkenny University Hospital in light of what appears to be a serious reduction in services. Paul Gillespie, spokesperson for the Donegal Diabetic Association, says efforts to secure meetings with Minister Joe McHugh and Health Minister Simon Harris have not
Diabetes campaigner says incoming TDs must secure more funding for LUH Read More »
Donegal Castle, Glenveagh Castle & National Park and Slieve League Cliffs have received a Merit of Excellence for delivering exceptional quality and experience and welcome to tourists. The tourist attractions were recognised by CIE Tours International with each winner achieving a customer satisfaction rating of over 92% from visitors. The CIE Tours International Annual Awards
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The family of an elderly terminally ill woman whose carer stole €20,000 from her says what happened was beyond belief and soul destroying. 56 year old Marjorie Gallagher of Maghery, Dungloe was yesterday handed a suspended custodial sentence after being found guilty of on four separate occasions rummaging through the home of 76 year old
€20,000 stolen from dying mother by carer, ‘soul-destroying’ Read More »
The Principal of Crana College says while they remain amenable to the idea of a Three School Campus in the town, if going it alone gets a new school built more quickly, then that’s the route they will take. For several years, there’s been a concerted effort to identify and develop a single site which
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The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament is calling for the next government to fix the ‘crisis’ in homecare. It’s after new figures show 7,819 people are on the HSE’s waiting list for home-support, including hundreds in Donegal. Nationally, the figure is up almost 500 on last July. Mairead Hayes, from the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament, says
Older people say next Government must fix the crisis in homecare Read More »
Aontú’s Donegal Election Candidate is lending her support to a planned protest by childcare providers next week. Mary T Sweeney has been contacted by several pre-school providers, claiming they are “one straw away from breaking the camels back and many are being forced out of business”. The Early Years Alliance is an umbrella group
Childcare providers ‘one straw away from breaking the camels back’ Read More »
The Manager of a local soft play facility says they are at breaking point over rising insurance costs. Insurance premiums for WainsWorld in Buncrana are said to be rising significantly year on year despite the facility never being involved in a claim. They say that they have thought about shutting their doors several times.
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It’s the last full day of the UK’s membership of the EU. British MEPs are clearing their desks in Brussels today after the European Parliament voted lat evening to back the Brexit deal. It paves the way for the UK to enter an 11-month transition period tomorrow night. During that time, the two sides will
EU -UK trade talks will be very difficult – McGuinness Read More »
The National Forum of Family Resource Centres is calling on election candidates to support the network of centres across the country, and support a funding model which reflects the true community focus of what they do. Pic – Family Resource Centres in Donegal Forum chair Claire Cashman says since the structure of Leader funding was
Family Resource Centres are being “unnecessarily pigeonholed” Read More »
Donegal travel to Navan to play Meath on Sunday in the second round games of the Allianz League. Both sides are looking for a first win in Division One , Donegal drew with Mayo in Ballybofey last weekend and Meath lost in Omagh to Tyrone. The counties faced off on three occasions during last year
Donegal v Meath Preview – Caolan Ward Read More »
The three children found dead in their home in Newcastle last Friday will be laid to rest tomorrow. A Mass of the Angels will be held in the Church of The Holy Family in Rathcoole at 11 O’clock for Conor, Darragh and Carla McGinley. It will be followed by burial in Newcastle Cemetery. The
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A Donegal County Councillor believes that there must be a better way in tackling the trolley crisis. Cllr Gary Doherty had to spend a number of nights in Letterkenny University Hospital last year after becoming unwell, but had to lie on a trolley in a corridor for the final night of his stay due
We deserve better – Local Cllr reflects on hospital stay Read More »
It’s been revealed that motorists are travelling through Killea village at an average speed of 73 km per hour. A survey conducted by Donegal County Council also shows that approximately 82000 vehicles per week use the main road through the village. The speed limit in Killea is 50km p/h and the Council has stated that
Traffic calming measures on the way for Killea Read More »
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