A driver has been arrested in Donegal after being caught speeding and subsequently testing positive for driving under the influence of drugs. The Buncrana Road Policing Unit detected the motorist travelling at 121kph in Burt yesterday afternoon in a 100kph zone. The driver also tested positive for cannabis. Gardai say one poor decision made when […]
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An Bord Pleanala has given the green light for a major extension to McGettigan’s Hotel on Main Street Letterkenny. The Council had already given conditional permission for the redevelopment and extension but that was appealed to the planning board. The application, in the name of Denis McGettigan, sets out plans for the demolition and reconfiguration
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Motor insurance claims and compensation payouts through the courts system decreased between 2014 and 2017. Insurance Ireland has told the Oireachtas Finance Committee that awards through the courts system fell from 141 million to 85 million in that time frame. However, it added that settlements offered through the Personal Injury Assessment Board increased from 281
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A West Donegal Irish-Language College says progress is being made to implement the findings and recommendations outlined in a recent inspection report from the Department of Education. Coláiste Chú Chulainn, Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola, Gaoth Dobhair was found to be non-compliant in a number of areas in relation to the college’s child protection procedures. During
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A Donegal Senator has accused the government of dishonesty in its pronouncements about home help hours. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn says as a result of a recruitment freeze, the waiting list for home help has exploded to 7,225 across the State with hundreds waiting in Donegal. In last month’s budget, he says, the government suggested
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There were 47 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO, 14 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. The number is two down on yesterday’s figure, with Letterkenny the third most overcrowded hospital in the country this morning. Nationally there were 506 admitted patients waiting at hosptials across the
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The Government is being urged to publish the Mica Redress Scheme before Christmas and commit to begin work on affected homes in early 2020. However the Taoiseach says the terms and conditions of the scheme are still being finalised. The issue was raised in the Dail this week by Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue who says
Terms & conditions of Mica scheme still being finalised – Taoiseach Read More »
The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 7.25pm – 8pm. This week’s GAA programme was live from St Enda’s GAA Club in Omagh at the launch of the AIB Ulster Club Football finals. Donegal champions Naomh Conaill face Kilcoo in the SFC final on Sunday week,
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A business premises has been extensively damaged in an overnight fire in the Killea area. The blaze broke out just before midnight with witnesses reported a series of loud bangs as the fire took hold and flames were said to be visible from some distance away. It’s understood some local residential properties were evacuated
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There are urgent calls on Donegal County Council to provide additional signage on all approach roads to playgrounds in the Letterkenny Municipal District. A significant number of playgrounds in the area are situated on primary routes and its thought that the installation of children at play signs would alert motorists to reduce speed. The
Children at play signs should be Council priority – Mayor Read More »
Its emerged that over 6500 bed days have been lost in the North West since 1st January this year. Figures show that a total of 197,160 bed days have been lost for the first ten months of the year nationwide. South Donegal Deputy Marc Mac Sharry says until the Government gets serious on delivering
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A study commissioned by the Saolta Hospital Group has concluded that a new hospital should be built in Galway to reflect its status as a regional hospital. The group has published the study, which also points to the need for another new facility dedicated to elective surgery. The study carried out for the Saolta
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Fire units from both sides of the border are fighting a blaze at a commercial premises in Killea. The fire broke out just before midnight (Wednesday) There are no reports of injuries. Witnesses reported a series of loud bangs as the fire took hold with flames visible from some distance away. It’s understood some local
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday November 20th:
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Donegal Towns David Kelly has been selected into the Top 3 Young Irish Rally drivers securing a minimum of €15,000 support towards his Rallying in 2020. Yesterday seen nine candidates from all over Ireland make their way to Dublin for the interview stages of the Billy Coleman Award. All drivers faced an interview panel were
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Ireland’s James Gallagher will headline Bellator’s Dublin card next year. The MMA bantamweight will face Cal ‘Pacino’ Ellenor in the main event at the 3 Arena on February 22nd. Strabane man Gallagher, who holds a 10-and-1 record, is confident ahead of the fight…
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Derry City have signed English striker Walter Figueira. The former Chelsea youth player makes the move to the Brandywell after impressing with Waterford in the second-half of last season. The 24-year-old says he’s excited about the next chapter in his career… Figueira scored five goals before his spell at the R-S-C and Derry boss Declan
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A Weekly Programme presented by Chris Ashmore every Wednesday at 7.05pm highlighting all that’s happening in the farming community.
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Gardai in Donegal are warning motorists again to adhere to speed limits and never ever drive under the influence of drugs/alcohol. The Buncrana Road Policing Unit detected a driver exceeding the 60KPH speed limit in Tooban, Burnfoot at school time yesterday. The driver was detected travelling at 98KPH and a fixed charge penalty notice is
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Ciaran Thomspon has been named the Donegal Senior Championship Player of the Year. The Naomh Conaill man will be honoured with the Gradam Shéamuis Mhic Géidigh for 2019 after a fantastic campaign which seen his side lift the Dr Maguire Cup for the first time in four years. Thompson was a key player in their
Senior Player of the Year Award for Ciaran Thompson Read More »
The draws for the EirGrid Ulster Under 20 Championship and the Electric Ireland Ulster Minor Championship were made at a meeting of the Ulster CCC on Tuesday night. In the EirGrid Ulster Under 20 Championship, holders Tír Eoghain will make the trip to the Athletic Grounds to play Ard Mhacha, while last year’s beaten
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A total of 145 people have been waiting for in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital for the past three days according to the daily trolley watch reports from the INMO. In a statement today, management at the hospital has stated that the Emergency Department is extremely busy this week with a significant increase in
Spike in people presenting with flu like symptoms to LUH Read More »
The Communications Minister says that no county will be favoured over others when it comes to the National Broadband Plan. Minister Burton was reacting to comments that Donegal, given its location and vast rural population, should be top of the list in terms of rolling out broadband to premises across the county. There’s also
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There were 49 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. The number is up four on yesterday’s figure of 45. It’s remains the second most overcrowded hosptial in Ireland for the third consecutive day. Nationally there were 577 people waiting at hosptials across the country today.
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The grandfather of a man who was attacked in Lifford on Monday night has urged anyone who has evidence linking him to crime to come forward. Six masked men entered the home of the man, whose name is Michael, in the Coneyburrow area of Lifford on Monday night, and attacked him using hammers, iron bars
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Donegal County Council says the recent installation of 36 solar panels to the roof area of County House in Lifford is already reducing emissions and helping make the council more energy efficient. Facilities Manager Peadar Espey says it’s part of the council’s overall drive to achieve energy performance improvements, with the system set to generate
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Donegal have been drawn against Monaghan in next season’s Ulster U20 Championship. New Manager Shaun Paul Barrett will see his side have home advantage in the quarter final stage. Derry are in the preliminary round at home to Fermanagh with the winner to play Antrim in the quarter finals. Holders Tyrone will be away to
SP Barrett’s Donegal to face Monaghan in Ulster U20 Championship Read More »
Tyrone midfielder Colm Cavanagh has scotched retirements rumours by committing to the Red Hands for 2020. A double All-Star winner, the Moy man has confirmed he is to return for another campaign. The only remaining link with the last of Tyrone’s three Sam Maguire Cup winning teams in 2008, the Moy man is set to
Colm Cavanagh commits to 14th season with Tyrone Read More »
The funeral of a young man who drowned off Arranmore Island is to take place later. Lee Early died after becoming trapped in his car when it slipped off a pier into the sea on Sunday morning. Tributes have poured in over the past number of days describing Lee Early as a highly-regarded and
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Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringles motion on rights to Personal Assistance Services passed unanimously in the Dail last night. The motion if implemented by Government, would end cuts to disability supports and properly fund a personal assistance service in Ireland. It would also ensure that funding for the service is properly ring-fenced and separated
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The Education Minister has confirmed that plans for an extension at Moville Community College are on track. The extension, approved in 2014, has faced continuous delays. Minister Joe McHugh was pressed for an update by Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue in the Dail last evening. Minister McHugh says the project is currently in the hands
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Donegal County Council is being urged to include the new walking track in Churchill in its Lighting Plan. In its response, the local authority says such routes are not funded as part of the local walks budget or the general public lighting programme but will explore all funding avenues further. Local Cllr Michael McBride
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A Donegal Deputy believes that plans alone will not deliver broadband to Donegal on time. As part of plans announced yesterday, the Government is investing €128m in the county to connect more than 32,000 homes, farms and businesses to broadband. But Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher believes that the finer details mean that areas
Plans alone will not deliver broadband to Donegal on time -Cope Read More »
There are further calls on the HSE to reinstate maternity services at Carndonagh Community Hospital as a matter of urgency. Services have been relocated to Letterkenny University Hospital for some time now, with some patients having to travel significant distances from North Inishowen to avail of treatment. The issue is said to be causing
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A man in his 60s has died after a crash in Co. Sligo. It happened in Carraroe at about seven o’clock last night, when a Jeep and a van collided. The driver of the Jeep died at the scene, while the van-driver received non-life threatening injuries.
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Derry City and Strabane District Council have launched a pioneering new plan to develop new parks, green spaces and rivers at an event in St Columb’s Park House. The Green Infrastructure Plan 2019 – 2030 follows an extensive consultation process with local people, organisations and experts. It is linked to the Local Development
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At the launch of Donegal’s new jersey ahead of the 2020 season, Jamie Brennan says that Donegal will be aiming for more success next year. After a season where Donegal gained promotion back to Division 1 in the league, Jamie says that it’s a great opportunity to introduce more of the squad to top-level football.
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Healy Park in Omagh will host Naomh Conaill’s Ulster Senior Club Championship Final with Kilcoo on Sunday 1st December. The Ulster Council confirmed the tie which will throw in at 2pm. The Donegal Champions have already played in this provincial campaign at Healy Park, beating Clontibret in the semi final last Saturday. Down side Kilcoo
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Jason Quigley (16-1, 12KOs) will return to action on December 5 and the Irish middleweight aims to end 2019 on a winning note. Quigley will be back in California to face Abraham Cordero (13-4-2, 7KOs) in an eight-round middleweight fight. Quigley takes on Cordero, of Guadalajara, Mexico, as part of a Thursday Night Fights card
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Donegal Council has confirmed that gritters will be out early this evening. Gritters will be deployed from 7pm this evening Tuesday. It comes as temperatures are set to plummet again with dry with clear spells leading to some mist, fog and frost early tonight. All main routes will be gritted and include: 06: Inishowen
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Loganair has suspended flights between Derry and Manchester. It comes less than six months after introducing the route. There had been a daily service between the two cities since May but Loganair said flights will not run between January and May 2020, with the exception of some flights over Easter. The Scottish airline apologised
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The North West region’s unique strategic cross border location with a foothold in both EU and the UK and its pipeline of talent was the key message shared with potential investors in both Philadelphia and Boston last week as part of the Ireland North West trade delegation that travelled to the US. A number of
North West is the gateway to UK and EU markets, US investors told Read More »
Social media is leaving young people open to “constant scrutiny” according to a former user of the services of a mental health charity. Jigsaw has published new research today which shows the number of teenagers with severe anxiety has doubled since 2012. 19 year old Rachel White from Donegal says people even get bullied
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A total of 12 special rural hubs in Donegal have been selected for first high speed fibre connections as part of the National Broadband Plan. The Government is investing €128m in the county to connect more than 32,000 homes, farms and businesses to broadband. The National Broadband Plan kicks off in the new year while
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Irish League Premiership Champions Linfield have signed defender Ethan Boyle following his release from Shamrock Rovers. The 22-year-old has agreed a one-and-a-half-year deal at Windsor Park and will link up with his new team-mates in January. Boyle who became the first ever Finn Harps player to be called up to the Ireland Under 21s in
Former Harps man Boyle signs with Linfield Read More »
Donegal County Council removed almost 52 tonnes of illegally dumped material from locations in Ray, Falcarragh, Glassagh, Carndonagh, Magherabeg, Fahan and Desertegney, Buncrana over the summer months. The work was done as part of the ‘It’s not in our nature, is it in Yours?’ campaign, which was delivered in nine counties in the Connacht Ulster
Council cleared 52 tonnes of illegally dumped waste Read More »
Eoghan Ban Gallgher is hoping he can return to action with Donegal during next season’s National League. The Killybegs man suffered a serious ankle injury ahead of Donegal’s Super 8 clash with Kerry which ruled him out of the county games and the club championship with the fishermen. He says rehab has been slow but
Eoghan Ban hopes to feature in Donegal’s League campaign Read More »
Gardai in Inishowen have launched a major investigation after damage was caused to the patrol car attached to Carndonagh Garda Station on the Saturday last. On the Community Garda Slot during today’s Nine til Noon Show, Sergeant Eunan Walshe outlined what happened……..
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Gardaí are investigating an attempted burglary that occurred at a caravan on the Glebe, Crescent Road last Friday between 11am and 6pm. The caravan was broken into, with damage caused to the door frame and some of the property inside. However, nothing was taken. Letterkenny gardaí are also investigating a burglary on Church Lane between
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