A South Donegal TD has hit out at Tourism Minister Shane Ross, claiming he has not met with Tourism Ireland officials in 2019 at all, and has only done so five times since becoming a minister. Deputy Mac Sharry says figures he has received show that 70% of tourist overnight stays are spent in […]
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Homes and businesses in parts of Inishowen are being affected by a burst water main this afternoon. Supply disruptions are being experienced in Umricam and surrounding areas in Buncrana. Irish Water say repairs are being carried out with an estimated completion time of 3:50pm.
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A Donegal hotelier says insurance costs are a serious issue for the sector, particularly in light of the number of false claims being made. Failte Ireland are reporting a drop in domestic tourism this year, with Brexit uncertainty cited by the industry as one of the main reasons. Carolyn Harrison runs the Shandon Hotel in
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The Garda Representative Association is calling on the Minister of State Michael D’Arcy to apologise for his comments on policing in the border region. On today’s Nine ’til Noon Show, Donegal GRA Representative Brendan O’Connor said recent announcements of more investment in garda resources in the Cavan Monaghan area are an acknowledgement that the area
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The Principal of the Little Angels School in Letterkenny says while they’ve moved a step closer to a new school building, it’s likely to be this time next year before contractors are on site. At present, they are at the pre-qualification stage, in which builders with an interest in the job are applying for the
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A leading Derry company is in the process of recruiting 15 new staff at its base in Springtown. Over 70 people right across the country are currently employed by Budget Energy NI. Open days to recruit staff are currently planned for both Letterkenny and Derry. The firm which trades as BE Energy Ireland in
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There were 36 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, seven of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Nationally, the INMO say 593 admitted patients were awaiting beds across the country this morning, the highest number, 65, at University Hospital Limerick. Meanwhile, at Sligo University Hospital, which services southern parts of Donegal, there
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It’s emerged that the Four Lanes Scheme in Letterkenny could take almost two years to complete. The project, which is due to begin next year, will see improvements works carried out between the Dry Arch and Polestar roundabouts. The lengthy projection time of 18- 20 months for works to be complete has in turn
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The board of Finn Harps is due to meet manager Ollie Horgan tonight to discuss plans for next season. Horgan has made it quite clear that he believes that the club needs considerable investment to enable them to compete better in the Premier Division and to boost their chances of staying up. Last season, a
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Two Donegal schools have been selected to participate in a project to promote the teaching of Irish. As part of the pilot project, PE and other subjects are to be taught through Irish. Education Minister Joe McHugh has announced that Fairytales day care in Milford and Naomh Colmcille primary school in Kilmacrennan have
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A novice driver has been caught speeding at 137kph on the main Letterkenny to Derry road. The Buncrana Road Policing Unit clocked the motorist driving at a speed of 137kph in a 100 zone on Saturday night in what Gardai have described as ‘foggy conditions’. The driver is due to appear before the courts
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A woman’s purse has been stolen during a weekend burglary in Strabane. The incident happened on Saturday evening at around 5pm in Carrick Strand. The burglar gained entry through an unlocked rear door and made off with a ladies purse containing a sum of money. Police are reminding everyone to be vigilant and keep doors
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Strong overnight winds have resulted in a number of homes and businesses currently without power in Donegal this morning. Affected areas include Dungloe, Glenties, Donegal Town and Stranorlar areas. Crew have been tasked to carry out repair works with power expected to be restored to all areas later this morning.
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The cost of running a home in Ireland has increased by a thousand euro. A new AA Ireland report released today shows it’s gone up to around 17 thousand euro this year, compared to 2018. Spokesperson, Conor Faughnan says the reason for the jump is due to a rise in mortgage repayments and house
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Failte Ireland’s aiming to drive more Brexit and business supports for tourism. It’s unveiling its 2020 work plans at a major industry event in Croke Park in Dublin today. It’s also set to open 25 new and improved visitor attractions and activities across the country. Failte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly explains how they’ll help
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Teresa and Ciaran Doherty, who are husband and wife, have their own little piece of history as they are the first couple to win their individual Donegal Senior Cross Country titles. Teresa won the title for the tenth time whilst Ciaran won his first ever title. Teresa also claimed the team title with Finn Valley
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There were wins for Finn Harps Reserves and Cockhill Celtic, whilst Bonagee United and Letterkenny Rovers ended in a draw. Finn Harps Reserves were 1-0 victors over Fanad United thanks to a Corey McBride goal just four minutes into the first half. The October player of the month fired in a free-kick from 25 yards.
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Matthew McCole claimed his first ever National Senior Championship title on Friday night after he beat Martin Sammon on an unanimous decision. The Illies Golden Gloves man was also named boxer of the tournament having won each of his bouts by unanimous decision. Having missed out on the under 22 National Championship earlier in the year,
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Drumkeen United 2 v 4 Cappry Rovers Keadue Rovers 3 v 1 Milford United Kilmacrennan Celtic 4 v 1 Cranford United Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Glenea United 0 v 3 Ballybofey United Gweedore Celtic 0 v 0 Drumoghill F.C. Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. 3 v 1 Convoy Arsenal Letterbarrow
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It was another busy weekend for Donegal athletes in th Ulster Under Ages Cross Country Championship. In a very wet afternoon, it was Finn Valley girls who claimed the under 11 team title. In the under 11 boys category the Rosses team claimed the team title whilst Finn Valley finished second. In the under
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LYIT Donegal have got back to winning ways after they defeated Carlow IT 86-76 in the Barrow Centre, Carlow. Manny Payton was LYIT’s top scorer with 23 points. LYIT still remain three points behind Tradehouse Central Ballincollig at the top of the National Basketball Division One
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Derry’s Callum Devine and Brian Hoy have finished third in the ERC Rally Hungary, in what was their first ever ERC Rally. The pair finished one minute 25.9 seconds behind the winner Turan Frigyes in their Hyundai R5 in which they were competing in for the first time also. Alexy Lukyanuk and Alexey Arnautov in
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Concerns have been raised over the proposed extension of the Glenmore Anaerobic Digester Plant on the Glenmore Estate in Aghaveagh. It is understood the plant is permitted to accept and treat non-hazardous biodegradable wastes including agricultural and food waste and change the materials into sustainable products using the anaerobic digestion technology. However locals have concerns
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It was a successful weekend for North West sides in the All Ireland League Division 2C with City of Derry and Omagh Academicals picking up wins. Omagh defeated Middleton of Cork 33-19 whilst City of Derry came from behind to beat Clonmel 12-5. Letterkenny Rugby Club recorded a 32-5 win at home to Civil Service
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Slaughtneil have claimed both the Ulster Hurling and Camogie titles in Pairc Esler on Sunday. The hurlers of Slaughtneil defeated Dunloy 1-15 to 0-10 to claim their third title in the last four years. Meanwhile the camogs got the better of Loughgiel 2-08 to 1-07 to continue their drive for four All-Ireland titles in a
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Glengad Utd 3 V 0 Illies Celtic Moville Celtic 2 V 0 Culdaff FC Strand Hotel First Division Redcastle Utd 4 V 0 Dunree Utd Rasheney FC 4 V 2 Greencastle Res QPS 1 V 1 Gleneely Colts Aileach Res 1 V 1 Clonmany Shamrocks Inishowen Engineering Division Two Clonmany Celtic
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FAI JUNIOR CUP Bonagee United 0 v 5 Cockhill Celtic Buncrana Hearts 2 v 1 Castlefin Celtic Carndonagh F.C. 2 v 2 Kildrum Tigers *Kildrum won on penalties Greencastle F.C. 5 v 3 Donegal Town
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The National Broadband Plan could face further delays. Some private broadband operators say they will challenge the plan if the government signs off on a multi-million euro rural internet scheme in the coming days. They believe the plan fails to take their existing broadband services and commercial plans for the future into account. The Environment
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Irish Water in partnership with the Donegal County Council will begin works in Cashel, Gortahork on a section of L-11533 Ardsbeg Water Treatment Plant road on Monday morning 11th November. The section of road will be closed from 8am on Monday morning to 6pm on Friday 20th December to facilitate work which will provide a
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Michael Murphy Sports & leisure Under 21 A Quarter F Dungloe 0-09 V 0-10 Naomh Conaill Naomh Conaill will play Killybegs in semi final with the winner of that to play St Eunan’s in Final
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Derry City player David Parkhouse has been named in the Professional Footballers’ Association of Ireland Team of the Year. The striker who helped guide the Candystripes to a fourth place finish, is joined in the team by former Derry player Michael Duffy. Shamrock Rover’s player Jack Byrne won the Player of the Year award whilst
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The Tyrone county board is to launch and investigation into a brawl which marred one of its showpiece occasions, the Division One football league final. The clash of Dromore and Errigal Ciaran erupted into violence in the closing stages at Fintona on Saturday. Five players were sent off, before order was restored and Dromore held
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Institute have made it three draws in as many games after they played out a 1-1 draw with Glentoran at The Ryan McBride Brandywell. Glentoran led early through an Elvio Van Overbeek goal but Niall Grace equalised just before half-time. Both sides battled for the winner in the second half but neither could find the
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Glencar Inn Division One Arranmore United 2 v 2 Glencar Celtic Glenea United Reserves 0 v 5 Donegal Town Reserves Milford United Reserves 1 v 3 Keadue Rovers Reserves Old Orchard Division Two Castlefin Celtic Reserves 3 v 2 Drumkeen United Reserves Copany Rovers 2 v 8 Cappry Rovers
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Matthew McCole secured a National Senior Boxing title on Friday night after he defeated Martin Sammon of Olympic by unanimous decision. The Illies Golden Gloves man was also named boxer of the tournament. His Illies team-mate Caroline Gallagher was defeated on an unanimous decision by Rosie Doherty of St. Francis, Limerick. The president of the
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Letterkenny Rugby Club defeated Civil Service 32-5 at Dave Gallaher Park to secure back to back victories in Ulster Championship 3. The win see’s Letterkenny move up to third in the table just three points behind Monaghan in second. Next up for Letterkenny, they face a trip to Ballyclare High School next weekend.
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Institute’s unbeaten run has continued after they played out a 1-1 draw at home to Glentoran. Glentoran took the lead after 14 minutes thanks to an Elvio Van Overbeek goal but that was cancelled out two minutes before half time when Niall Grace scored. Glentoran had the better of the chances in the second half
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There were wins for City of Derry and Omagh Academicals in the All Ireland Division 2C. Omagh got the better of Middleton in Cork on a scoreline of 33-19. City of Derry came from behind to beat Clonmel 12-5. At half time City of Derry trailed 5-0 but just 12 minutes into the second half
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Michael Murphy Sports & leisure Under 21 B Semi F St Naul’s 3-13 V 2-16 Bundoran *St Naul’s won 4-2 on penalties St Naul’s will play Termon in the Final Michael Murphy Sports & leisure Under 21 Hurling St Eunan’s 2-05 V 1-04 Setanta Division 4 Reserve Final Letterkenny Gaels 2-14 V 0-09 Urris County
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It’s a big weekend for Slaughtneil with both their Hurling and Camogie teams involved in their retrospective Ulster finals. Slaughtneil hurlers will face Dunloy of Antrim in Pairc Esler, Newry on Sunday, whilst in the Ulster Camogie Senior Club Championship final Slaughtneil will face Loughgiel of Antrim. Michael McMullan of the County Derry Post joined
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The National Senior Boxing Championships in Dublin saw a number of Donegal competitors involved. Boxer of the Tournament was Matthew McCole of Illies Golden Gloves. He beat Martin Sammon of Olympic at 69 kgs on a verdict of 5-0. Illies’ Caroline Gallagher lost on a 5-0 verdict against Rosie Doherty, who is from Carndonagh, but
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The closure of two ESB power stations in the midlands is as bad for rural Ireland as Google pulling out of Dublin. That’s according to former environment minister Denis Naughten, after the ESB announced it’s shutting the Shannonbridge and Lanesboro plants next year. It says they’re no longer viable because planners rejected a proposal for
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The Labour Party says Ireland is preparing to deliver its message to a ‘do-nothing Dail which has abandoned its people’. The party’s in election mode as it holds its annual national conference in Mullingar in County Westmeath today. Party leader Brendan Howlin says it has five key policy areas to examine: jobs, housing, health, children
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A West Donegal Councillor is calling on Donegal County Council to investigate suspected pollution on Braade beach. Yesterday a brown substance appeared strewn across the sand along the strand between Braade and Ranafast. It’s understood that representatives from the local authority have visited the site. Local Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig has raised serious concerns
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Donegal County Council is asking An Bord Pleanala to approve plans for the dredging of the River Finn. The proposed plans will see the removal of silt, gravel and boulders in Ballybofey and Stranorlar for flood relief works along the river. The works will also include the removal of trees and vegetation along the banks
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The Letterkenny Business awards 2019 took place in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny on Friday evening. The ceremony recognises business from Letterkenny and the wider Northwest from all sectors of industry, from single operators through to global companies. The award winners on the night were: Employee of the year award sponsored by Boyde HR: Shane
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday November 8th:
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David Kelly has been selected as one of the nominees for Motorsport Ireland’s Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year Award, following impressive performances in recent months from the Donegal Town driver. 24 year old Kelly took the junior win on the recent Fastnet Rally, as well as wins earlier in the year at
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There were 9,423 people on the Live Register in Donegal at the end of October, a fall of just over 9% on the same period last year. There were falls in the numbers signing on in seven of the county’s eight local offices, with just one, Ballyshannon, recording a slight rise. There were 945 people
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