Former Finn Harps midfielder Michael Funston knows that the Donegal side have a lot to do to stay in the Premier Division. They trail by 1-0 going into the second leg of the play-off against Drogheda United at Finn Park tonight. But Funston was a scorer back in 2015 when Harps came from 1-0 down […]
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Finn Harps’ Commercial Manager Aidan Campbell is calling on the Donegal public to come out and back the club in tonight’s crucial SSE Airtricity League Promotion/Relegation Play-off Final second leg against Drogheda United at Finn Park. Kick-off is 7.45 pm. He says that the crowd can play a part in lifting the home side who
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The Irish Refugee Council says Ireland’s in danger of not being able to accommodate asylum-seekers because of constant protests. It’s after plans to house 13 vulnerable women in the Achill Head Hotel in Mayo today were postponed. The Department of Justice says it’s because of an ongoing protest outside the hotel. Plans to locate
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A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to a man in his 30s who was arrested in Letterkenny on Wednesday evening in relation to as fire at Emyvale Garda Station in the early hours of Monday morning. The man was released without charge last night in relation to the
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A Donegal doctor has written to the Ulster Council calling for Sunday’s Ulster Club Championship match to be postponed on medical grounds. Dr Charles Mc Manus says he has genuine concerns for the Naomh Conaill players he looks after, given the amount of football they have played over the last ten days. If Sunday’s match
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Education Minister Joe Mc Hugh says he expects progress shortly on a proposed extension at Rosses Community School. The plan will see enhanced facilities for students with special needs, as well as a number of other necessary improvements. Minister Mc Hugh will visit the school on Monday and have discussions with Board of Management representatives
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HIQA has found that the premises of two community hospitals in Donegal do not meet the needs of residents. An unannounced HIQA inspection was carried out at Lifford Community Hopsital on July 1st, a number of non-compliances were identified. The inspector said; overall the delivery of nursing and medical care to residents was effective but
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Former Finn Harps player Michael Funston and well known Donegal sports photographer Michael O’Donnell were in studio to join Diarmaid Doherty for Thursday night’s edition of The Score. There’s another big weekend of sporting action up ahead with Finn Harps hosting Drogheda United in the second leg of the Promotion/Relegation play-off while Naomh Conaill fan
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries October 31st:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries October 31st Read More »
Seven areas of Donegal are to share grants worth €764,400 under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The single biggest grant of €200,000 goes to Raphoe, with money also allocated to Glencolmcille, Clonmany, Killea, Rossnowlagh, Dunfanaghy, and Maghery. The money is specifically targeted at towns and villages with less than 10,000 people. Minister Joe Mc
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An ability swing has been installed at a children’s play park in Gaoth Dobhair. The wheelchair-friendly swing will be open to the public from next week. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says Donegal County Council should now look at providing similar facilities at every playground in the county. He says every child should know the simple
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Harps take on Drogheda United on Friday night looking to overturn a one goal deficit from the first leg as Chris Lyons goal deep in injury time handed the advantage to the Boynesiders. A big crowd is expected at Finn Park and while tickets will be available on the night, supporters are encouraged to get
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Gardai are warning people to be aware of scammers after a Donegal woman was targeted just this morning. The woman reportedly received a letter containing her full name and address, claiming that she had won a prize of almost €100,000 in a Spanish lottery. In order to claim the money, she was asked to provide
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A 63 year old woman has been arrested under the Terrrorism Act in the Creggan area of Derry. The PSNI says the woman was detained today by detectives investigating terrorist activity’ She has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite, where she is being questioned.
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61,824 babies were born in Ireland in 2017, a drop of just over 3 per cent on the previous year. In Donegal, the number of births was 1,827. CSO figures published today show there were 1,194 deaths in the county over the same period. Of the 1,827 births in Donegal in 2017, 304 were to
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Tomorrow night sees the 2019 season reach its finale as Harps host Drogheda United in the second leg of the playoff at the earlier than normal time of 7.45. Harps trail by 1-0 going into the second game. Buses are leaving from Letterkenny and Buncrana and tickets are available at various outlets across
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A taxi driver has been arrested in Buncrana after he was found to be four times over the drink driving limit. In a post on social media this morning, gardai confirm they stopped the man last night after he was observed to be driving erratically, and found he had a paying customer onboard at the
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Bonagee UTD won an exciting Colin Breslin Youth Cup Final at Ballyarr last night. They came from 3-2 down to beat Swilly Rovers 4-3. Jack Murphy scored a hat-trick for the winner.
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There were almost 700 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital in October. The INMO has confirmed today that a total of 693 people were either on trolleys or waiting on wards at the hospital over the four week period, making it one of the most overcrowded hospitals in the country. The number
Almost 700 people waited for in-patient beds at LUH in October Read More »
A Donegal County Councillor says Irish Water must provide a timetable for pipe upgrade works in the vicinity of Burnfoot. Plans are progressing to supply Letterkenny with water from the Eddie Fullerton Dam in Inishowen, but it’s feared that if problematic pipes around the slab lands are not replaced, there will be even more
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Nominations have now opened for the Donegal Garda Youth awards 2019 in association with the Donegal Joint Policing Committee. The awards recognise the outstanding achievements of young people aged between 13 and 21. There are 4 categories of awards, individual award, group award, special achievement award and community safety award (individual or group). There
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Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as a severe lack of traffic calming measures on a busy road into Buncrana. The route is home to a school and GAA club and there’s said to be heightened risk of danger due to children crossing the road regularly to access a local shop.
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A man in his 30s is being questioned at Letterkenny Garda Station on suspicion of arson after a fire at Emyvale Garda Station in Monaghan on Monday. The man was arrested during a search in Letterkenny last night. Gardaí also carried out two searches in the Emyvale area. The Garda station there was extensively
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Donegal County Councillor Martin Harley is expected to be nominated today to contest the next general election. The Fine Gael Councillor has served the Lifford/ Stranorlar Municipal District for the past 10 years, topping the poll in this year’s local election. With speculation mounting in recent days that Councillor Harley would be added to
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A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Education Minister to make an extension to Rosses Community School a priority. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says it is vital Minister Joe McHugh facilitates the fast tracking of the appointment of the design team for the new extension so that construction can commence as soon as
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The celebrations will continue in Glenties for days after Naomh Conaill defeated 2018 winners Gaoth Dobhair to win the Donegal SFC in a second replay at MacCumhaill Park by 0-8 to 0-7. Leo McLoone reflected on a tough three games and said it was unbelievable to come out of it on top, especially when
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It’s the best feeling in the world – that was how Naomh Conaill captain Ciaran Thompson reacted just moments after he lifted the Dr. Maguire Cup. This year’s Donegal SFC Final will go down in history and took a second replay before Naomh Conaill beat Gaoth Dobhair, the defending Ulster and county champions, by 0-8
Celebration time – Reaction from Ciaran Thompson and Anthony Thompson Read More »
Gardaí in Monaghan investigating a fire that occurred at Emyvale Garda Station, Co. Monaghan, in the early hours of Monday have this evening carried out a number of searches. Two searches have taken place in the Emyvale area of Co. Monaghan. A further search has taken place in the Letterkenny . Searches involved Detective and
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Naomh Conaill’s Ethan O’Donnell was named as the man of the match in the Donegal Senior Football Championship Final second replay at MacCumhaill Park. He put in a tremendous display as he helped the Glenties side to overcome the 2018 winners Gaoth Dobhair by 0-8 to 0-7 in yet anotehr close contest. Naturally, he was
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It was tough, but they did it. Naomh Conaill manager Martin Regan was understandably delighted after his side overcame Gaoth Dobhair by a single point, 0-8 to 0-7, to win the Donegal Senior Football Championship in the second replay at MacCumhaill Park. Regan was full of praise for his players and paid tribute to all
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Naomh Conaill are deserving winners of the Donegal Senior Football Championship title. That’s the view of regular Highland Radio match analyst Brendan Kilcoyne. Speaking after Naomh Conaill had beaten Gaoth Dobhair by 0-8 to 0-7 in the second replay, at MacCumhaill Park, Kilcoyne gave his views to Tom Comack.
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Naomh Conaill have won the 2019 Donegal Senior Football Championship. They defeated Ulster and defending county champions Gaoth Dobhair by 0-8 to 0-7 in controversial circumstances at MacCumhaill Park. A late point from Glenties’ John O’Malley was given, although many were of the opinion that it was wide. Naomh Conaill led by 0-5 to 0-4
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Update: The Mulvin Road and Melmount Roads, Sion Mills have now reopened following an earlier four vehicle collision.
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday October 30th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday October 30th Read More »
THE start date for the new North West of Ulster Intermediate Cup has been put back until December, meaning the fixture list for the bmcsports.ie Ulster Senior League has had to be altered. This Sunday is a closed day for football under the jurisdiction of the Football Association of Ireland, owing to the WFAI and
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It’s been confirmed that Podiatry services at Letterkenny University Hospital have resumed following the appointment of a locum Podiatrist. The news comes following months of uncertainty over when patients would once again be granted access to the clinic which last April was forced to stop accepting any further referrals owing to the Podiatrist
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There’s said to be an increasing problem with deer on the roads around Inishowen. It’s understood that a recent two car collision on the peninsula was the direct result of a deer jumping out in front of one of the vehicles. With autumn being the rutting season for deer there is now a heightened
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A Donegal TD says Fianna Fail is ready for a potential General Election. Deputy Charlie McConalogues comments come as the Taoiseach is coming under pressure to call a snap election here as it’s anticipated that the UK will go to the polls on December 12th. However some politicians are warning Leo Varadkar against the
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Power has been restored to all properties in Letterkenny following a significant electrical fault this morning. Almost 2500 customers in Gortlee, Glencar and other areas had been affected. Crews are currently carrying out repair works with the latest update indicating that the service has been restored to all areas.
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Gardai in Donegal are warning rural petrol station owners locally to be on high alert over what’s been described as a resurgence of break ins. Filling stations in Carlow and Kilkenny have been targeted in recent weeks with Gardai here advising that gangs are very mobile and could potentially travel on to the county.
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A significant electrical fault has resulted in thousands of properties in Letterkenny currently without power. Almost 2500 customers in Gortlee, Glencar and other areas are affected. Crews have been tasked to carry out repair works with the service expected to be restored at 1.30pm this afternoon. The ESB has apologised for the loss of
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There were 32 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. The number is down four on yesterday’s figure of 36. Nationally, there were 574 people waiting at hospitals across the country today.
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Gaoth Dobhair and Naomh Conaill meet this evening for the third time in ten days in the second replay of the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Club Championship final. Extra time couldn’t separate the sides at the end of an enthralling encounter on Sunday, so they will go again tonight at MacCumhaill
Gary McDaid previews second Donegal Senior Football Championship replay Read More »
It’s hoped that more progress can be made in services resuming at Carndonagh courthouse with a structural report due for completion by tomorrow. The courthouse has been closed since the beginning of the year over health and safety concerns with sittings now housed in Buncrana. Local Cllr Albert Doherty is insisting that the report
Carn courthouse report must result in reopening – Doherty Read More »
The Government has been heavily criticised over what’s been described as a pitiful allocation of Garda recruits for Donegal. New figures show that just 79 recruits were deployed to the county since 2015. The data also shows that just 1.1% of new recruits or 31 Gardai have been deployed to the area covering South
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Plans are underway to reduce the use of restrictive practices at a Donegal HSE Centre. It’s after the health watchdog has found that residents with intellectual disabilities living in the centre are subjected to a number of restrictive practices due to the layout of their home. Under the Health Act 2007, a restrictive practice
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Rural towns and villages are dying because property owners are leaving houses vacant, according to a new Government report. The interim report claims owners are refusing to sell empty properties in the hope that prices will increase. The interim report is part of a pilot initiative of six rural towns, which have been
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The Taoiseach has been warned against calling a snap general election as the UK heads for the polls. Leo Varadkar is coming under pressure from some of his ministers to collapse the government. So we know now that there will be a Christmas election in the UK on December 12th. And now the pressure
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Communities in Lifford and Strabane are being invited to an information meeting on the Riverine Project next week. The meeting is being jointly hosted by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council on Tuesday November 5th at 7pm in the Old Courthouse in Lifford. The Riverine Project was awarded €8.96
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Gardai are looking to speak to anyone with any information about 2 Northern Irish brothers wanted in relation to the Essex Lorry tragedy. Ronan and Christopher Hughes from Co. Armagh are wanted on suspicion of manslaughter and human trafficking. Essex Police say speaking to the brothers is crucial to their investigation into the deaths of
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