A special flood fund has been activated for uninsured businesses that were affected by Storm Lorenzo in Donegal Town. The emergency response agreed by Government today offers a one-off payment of up to €20,000 for a business that does not have insurance and was hit by the floods last Friday morning. It’s been described as […]
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Gardaí are looking for witnesses in relation to a theft from a car in St Johnston. The theft occured on Saturday the 5th of October outside St Baithins Church between 7.10pm and 8.10pm, as the victim was attending mass. The rear passenger window was smashed, and a sum of money and other items were stolen
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Gardaí are seeking witnesses to an unauthorised taking of a vehicle in Bridgend last night. A tourist to the area had parked their car, a black Nissan Micra, outside a restaurant and went in for something to eat. When inside she realised that she must have dropped her car keys and she then realised
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Gardaí in Milford are seeking information in relation to a fire at a house in Upper Dunmore, Falcarragh. The blaze happened overnight on the 3rd of October (Thursday) into the 4th of October (Friday). The house was vacant at the time of the fire and it was totally destroyed. An investigation has been launched
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Letterkenny University Hospital was one of the most overcrowded hospitals in the country today with 33 people waiting for a bed there this morning. 71 people were waiting at University Hospital Limerick making it the most overcrowded hospital again today. Nationally, there were 501 people waiting at hospitals across the country today.
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Two teenagers are wanted in connection with what’s been described as a serious incident in the Ture area of Muff at the weekend. On Saturday evening shortly after 7pm a man heard voices and knocking at his door and when he opened the door he was faced with two male youths aged approx. 16/17.
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The Republic of Ireland women’s team will attempt to make it two wins from two when they face Ukraine in a Euro 2021 qualifier on Tuesday evening. Vera Pauw takes charge of the side for the first time at a sell out at Tallaght Stadium, where kick off is at 7.30. Ireland’s Group opponents Germany
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The future of the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland will take center stage in Tallaght on Tuesday afternoon when the clubs will make their call on the next steps for the domestic game. All 20 LOI clubs – including Finn Harps and Derry City – will come together with the FAI and stakeholders from the
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Revised visiting times for the Maternity Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital have been announced. Saolta says the changes are being implemented following feedback from new parents and in line with best practice guidelines internationally. Going forward, partners will be allowed to visit between 11am and 8:30pm daily which Evelyn Smith, Director of Midwifery at
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Paschal Donohoe will announce the government’s plans for next year as he reveals Budget 2020 this afternoon. It’s expected to be a conservative budget with a big focus on a potential no-deal Brexit. This budget is limited by Brexit so what money it does have to spend you’re going to see it to aim
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The British Government has published guidelines for healthcare professionals on abortion law in Northern Ireland. They set out what will happen following changes to the law after the 21st of October, if the Northern Ireland Executive is not restored. It states that no criminal charges can be brought against those who have an abortion,
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There’s been a 33% decrease in overnight respite services in Donegal. Figures obtained by Fianna Fail show nationally, 26,523 respite overnights for people with disabilities have been cut between 2015 and 2018. South Donegal Deputy Eamon Scanlon says the significant decrease in overnight respite services is extremely concerning. He is calling on the Government
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The importance of road safety and the dangers that exist on a daily basis on our roads is to be highlighted at this years Road Safety Roadshow which gets underway this morning. Over 2,5000 student from across Donegal will attend the show today and tomorrow. The annual event is hosted by Donegal County Council and
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Donegal County Council has confirmed that 50 private houses will be purchased for social housing this year. The Social Housing Investment Programme and the Council are said to be continuing to purchase houses in areas of need throughout the county. Cllr Paul Canning says while this is good progress by the local authority, there
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Major efforts are underway by Donegal County Council to tackle Climate change at a local level. As part of on-going plans, the Council has agreed to sign up to and deliver on the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan which includes a range of 30 pollinator-friendly actions to choose from. The issue was raised at the latest
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday October 7th:
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An Indian restaurant in Donegal was one of 12 businesses on which closure orders were imposed last month by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. Orders were also served on premises in Meath, Dublin, Louth and Cork. The closure order was served on Taste of India, 39 Lower Main Street, Letterkenny under the EC Official
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It has been confirmed today that North West Busways will, through Local Link continue to operate their Moville to Letterkenny bus route on a short term basis. The operator was due to discontinue the route next Monday, however, until a permanent contractor is in place there will be no break in service. In addition, a
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A section of Donegal County Council’s housing policy has been described as too rigid with calls for an immediate review. Aspiring homeowners in the county are said to be having problems when they seek to build an S.I. house on their land but are refused, because policy states that if social housing is available in
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A 46 year old man charged with six counts of attempted child abduction in Derry has been remanded in custody. Krzysztof Kubala of Lisfannon Park, Derry appeared at Derry Magistrates Court today, charged with the attempted abduction of five boys and one girl on Friday last in the Strathfoyle area of the city. A police
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Gaoth Dobhair and Naomh Conaill will clash once again in the Donegal Senior Football Championship Final. Holders Gaoth Dobhair beat Kilcar 3-08 to 0-12 thanks to goals from Eamonn Collum, Daire O’ Baoil and Kevin Cassidy while Naomh Conaill hit the final three scores in their semi final to beat St Eunan’s 15 points to
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Two Donegal men have been elected to the top table of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association following Sunday’s National Convention in Belmullet, County Mayo. Raphoe’s Peter O’Donnell is the first man from the county to be voted onto the IABA’s Central Council. While Paddy Gallagher who lives in Maynooth and is a native of Donegal
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Police say that a Derry woman who is missing since Friday may have crossed the border. Ellie Stokes left home on Friday evening at 5.30pm in a white BMW to go shopping in the town. The 29 year old hasn’t been seen since. Police and Ellie’s family are concerned for her welfare. There is
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With the rallying season coming to close over the next few weeks, Its time for the awards to be handed out. On Saturday 19th October in the Mount Errigal Hotel the Tarmac Rally Championship Annual Awards will take centre stage. The Tarmac Championship is the one the Drivers and Co-drivers all want to win and
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IBEC says Government intervention will be like a life-support for some businesses if there’s a no-deal Brexit. It’s calling for State Aid support worth 1.5 billion euro over the next three years if a deal isn’t struck when the UK leaves the EU. IBEC wants the state to re-introduce an enhanced Enterprise Stabilisation Fund,
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There were 36 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. Eight people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 28 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded with 68 people waiting there. Nationally there were 488 people waiting at hospitals
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Police in Derry are investigating a report of criminal damage in Claudy at the weekend. In a statement Inspector Vince Redmond said: “Police received a report shortly after 8:50am yesterday morning that a number of stained glass windows at a hall on Gregg Road had been smashed. It’s believed this happened between 9pm on
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There’s been further criticism over a decision by Donegal County Council to increase the Local Property Tax by 15%. Last week, Cllrs voted by a narrow margin to raise LPT by a maximum of 15% Donegal homeowners in 2020. However the move has been described as particularly wrong and unfair to the thousands of
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Kilmacrennan’s Richard Kerr continued his fantastic season in the Dickies Supersport Championship at the (BSB) British Superbike Championships at Donington Park at the weekend with a 7th and 6th place finishes. Richard qualified in tenth position for Saturday’s Sprint Race and finished in 7th place while in Sundays feature race Richard lined up on the
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It’s been claimed that latest figures from Irish Water on how many bursts which have occurred in Donegal so far this year are inaccurate. The data was requested by Cllr Gary Doherty who says the statistics simply don’t stack up when compared with the amount of instances he and other public representatives have reported over
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The Minister for the OPW has committed to visit the areas of Inishowen that were badly affected by the floods of August 2017. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue, speaking in the Dail last week, called on Minister Kevin Boxer Moran to sanction funding for flood defence measures to be carried out along the Crana River
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The €20 million N56 Bluebanks road improvement scheme will officially open today. The 3.1km project from Coolboy to Kilmacrenan was carried out in tandem with Irish Water works to lay a new water main. As well as widening and realignment works, a Greenway has also established on both sides of the road. Cathaoirleach of
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A Donegal Deputy says Budget 2020 is a critical crossroads for Udaras na Gaeltachta. Ahead of the Budget, Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says funding for the agency must be increased to meet present day challenges and targets. Udaras has had its Current and Capital budgets more than halved from €39.4 million over
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A US conference has heard of the struggles faced by homeowners in Donegal affected by Mica. Representatives from the Mica Action Group at the weekend spoke at the ‘Crumbling Basements’ Conference in Connecticut. Representatives of the Mica Action Group were joined on Saturday at the ‘Crumbling Basements’ conference in Connecticut by a number of
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Donegal Senior Football manager Declan Bonner has his plans in place for the 2020 campaign. Some of the Bonner’s plans include consolidating Donegal’s Division One league status and retaining the Anglo Celt. Declan Bonner joined Oisin Kelly earlier today to look ahead to Donegal’s 2020 campaign…
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Jason Quigley has revealed that he is excited by the appointment of his new coach Andy Lee and admits that already he has seen some changes in his game after the couple of weeks since he joined his team. Quigley feels “that the experience of Lee’s path to becoming a middleweight world champion has similarities
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Gaoth Dobhair have beaten Kilcar 3-08 to 0-12 to book their place in the Donegal Senior Football Championship final. A Kevin Cassidy goal eight minutes from the end of the match put Gaoth Dobhair five ahead. Mark McHugh brough Kilcar back to within four but Cian Mulligan scored Gaoth Dobhair’s and the match’s final score
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Naomh Conaill beat St Eunan’s 0-15 to 1-11 to reach the Donegal Senior Football Championship final. Naomh Conaill led by two at half time but an Eoin McGeehan goal 12 minutes into the second half got St Eunan’s level. Ultimately the Cathedral Town men were defeated by the finest of margins. After the game, Tom
Naomh Conaill manager Martin Reegan is delighted his Naomh Conaill side are in their third Donegal Senior Football Championship final in the last three years. They beat St Eunan’s 0-15 to 1-11 at Mac Cuamhail Park on Sunday afternoon. A late Eoin McGettigan free was the difference between the two sides who were level a
Reigning Donegal Senior Football champions Gaoth Dobhair are through to the Donegal Senior Championship final after beating Kilcar on a scoreline of 3-08 to 0-12. Kilcar started the game the brightest but a Eamonn Collum goal 23 minutes into the match put Gaoth Dobhair 1-3 to 0-4 ahead and at half time Gaoth Dobhair led
Donegal tourism businesses this week showcased what the county has to offer as part of a national workshop targeting the Canadian tour operators. The Failte Ireland workshop is designed to help tourism businesses improve performance in the face of increasing uncertainty and the potential impact of Britain’s proposed withdrawal from the EU by diversifying to
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Milford United 3 v 6 Drumkeen United Cappry Rovers 5 v 1 Donegal Town Castlefin Celtic 3 v 2 Cranford United Bonagee United 1 v 3 Kilmacrennan Celtic Kildrum Tigers 3 v 0 Keadue Rovers Temple Domestic Appliances
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Charlie O Donnell Cup Semi Finals QPS 3 V 1 Aileach Res Clonmany 2 V 1 Redcastle Utd Jackie Crossan Premier Division 2pm Illies Celtic 2 V 1 Moville Celtic Greencastle 1 V 0 Buncrana Aileach 3 V 0 Cockhill Youths Carn 0 V 0 Glengad Strand Hotel First Division Glengad Res 2 V 1
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The Donegal Even Ages and The Masters Cross-Country Championships took place in Aghyaran on Sunday. Clare McGuigan of Lifford/Strabane AC won the women’s event whilst Karl Doogan of Letterkenny AC won the men’s event in The Masters Cross-Country Championships. In the teams section The Rosses AC won the women’s section and Finn Valley AC won the
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Donegal County Council is being urged to ensure Ballybofey and Stranorlar will be adequately linked to the proposed bypass for the towns. The proposed bypass will potentially be up to 5km from the towns centre with ongoing concern over the possible impact this will have on the local economy. The local authority says that every
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Glen and Magherafelt are through to the Derry Senior Football Championship final after wins over Slaughtneil and Banagher respectively. On Saturday evening Magherafelt beat Banagher 1-10 to 1-9 in Owenbeg whilst on Sunday evening Glen beat Slaughtneil 3-7 to 1-11 to book their place in the final. Glack are the Derry Junior Football champions after
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Resurfacing works are to commence on the N56 at Fanaboy tomorrow. Motorists are advised that traffic flow will be maintained and diversions will be in place. Donegal County Council says works will be carried out in small sections to minimise disruption. The works are expected to take 2 weeks to complete.
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A 46 year old man who was arrested in Derry on Friday has been charged with six counts of attempted child abduction. Police received a report of a man acting suspiciously towards children in The Old Fort, Strathfoyle area on Friday afternoon. Following the incident, a number of residents kept the man at the scene
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The Taoiseach says time is tight to break the Brexit deadlock but it’s still possible. Leo Varadkar says Friday is a reasonable deadline as the heads of Government across the EU would need time to scrutinise any proposals. Mr Varadkar says across the EU people accept that a Brexit extension would be better than no-deal.
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Two Tyrone Football Championship finals took place today at Healy Park. With the first game throwing in at 2pm. In the Junior Football Championship final, Rock beat Kildress 2-14 to 1-14. Galbally Pearses are Tyrone Intermediate Football Championship winners after they defeated Pomeroy Plunketts 0-18 to 1-14. Francis Mooney was there for Highland Radio Sport…
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