It’s emerged that over 100 dead animals are waiting to be collected from farms across Donegal. The issue is said to centre on an ongoing dispute between the Department of Agriculture and local knackery operators. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher is to ask the Agriculture Minister what interim measures he has taken to […]
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There were 32 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO with seven on trolleys in its Emergency Department. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded with 54 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 520 people waiting at hospitals across the country today.
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A significant investment is to be unveiled by Aurivo today in its milk processing facility in Killygordon. The opening is a key component of Aurivo’s Engage 2022 strategic growth plan. Education Minister Joe McHugh is attending today’s event. He says that the investment is a clear indication of the company’s commitment to Donegal and it
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More needs to be done to streamline the planning application system in Inishowen, according to the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. Speaking at a recent Municipal District Meeting, Cllr Nicholas Crossan says applications from the peninsula have the lowest chance of success, compared to other areas in Donegal. He says it’s clear from his
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Major safety concerns over Windyhall Road in Letterkenny have been brought to the fore again. Due to numerous road works currently underway in the town, the narrow road is said to have become a popular route for motorists seeking to escape the traffic backlog. However, the road, which has already been hailed as hazardous
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The Donegal GRA spokesperson says it is bordering on scandal the fact that the fleet of vehicles available to Gardai in Donegal is to be reduced. 13 of the 50 available vehicles which are either at end of life or nearing end of life are to be made redundant. Brendan O’Connor says they have
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Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn has launched a billboard campaign for the reopening of beds at Letterkenny University Hospital ahead of Budget 2020. Following the budget last year, a commitment was given by Government to reopen the short stay ward at the hospital and to recruit the necessary staff to facilitate it. However, Senator
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Night time road closures are to be implemented at the Hospital Roundabout in Letterkenny for the next three consecutive nights. Commencing tonight, the Hospital Roundabout will close from 7pm to 7am to facilitate the installation of a new sewer and associate walks. Donegal County Council is advising that the junction closure will effectively close
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The Irish Unity debate is back in the news after a weekend opinion poll showed UK voters would widely support a referendum on the Northern Ireland border. The BMG survey for The London Independent found more than half of those polled supported putting Irish unity to the people, while 19 percent were against. Sinn
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The construction firm behind 42 schools found to have structural defects – is criticising the Education Minister. Western Building Systems says a review announced by Minister Joe McHugh is too restrictive. The Government is taking legal action against Western Building Systems after inspections of completed schools around the country found structural and fire safety
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Former Finn Harps player Noel Melvin has died at the age of 48. The Mayo native who lived in Crumlin, County Monaghan passed away on Sunday. He played two seasons for Harps, joining in the 1995/1996 campaign when the club was promoted to the Premier Division and played the following season in the top flight.
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Four Masters shocked Glenswilly by taking a huge win at Pairc Naomh Columba in the Donegal Senior Club Championships on Sunday evening. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport… Four Masters Manager Pat Campbell told Tom they are delighted with the victory…
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Donegal Senior Football Championship GROUP A St Eunan’s 1-18 V 1-06 Ardara GROUP B Killybegs 2-08 V 1-09 MacCumhaills GROUP C Glenswilly 0-06 V 2-11 Four Masters GROUP D Malin 1-11 V 0-17 Termon GROUP D Bundoran 1-13 V 1-20 Kilcar Donegal Intermediate Football Championship GROUP A Red Hughs 2-10 V 0-16 Cloughaneely GROUP A Naomh
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Finn Valley’s Noreen Bonner and Gloria Donaghey were part of the Ireland team that secured bronze in the Half Marathan at the European Masters Championships in Venice. Bonner finished in 5th with Donaghey in 12th. Their performances help Ireland to medal but they just missed out on a silver by seconds when the times were
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Kilcar have qualified for the Quarter Finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after a 1-13 to 1-20 win over Bundoran. Frank Craig reports for Highland Radio Sport… After the game Frank spoke with Kilcar goalkeeper, Eamon McGinty…
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Termon have kept their Donegal Senior Football Championship hopes alive after they defeated Malin on a scoreline of 1-11 to 0-17. The result means Malin are fighting to avoid relegation. Oisin Kelly reports for Highland Radio Sport… After the game Oisin got the thoughts of Termon manager, Paddy McDaid… Malin manager, Robert Farren also spoke
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St Eunan’s have joined Gaoth Dobhair at the top of Group A of the Donegal Senior Football Championship thanks to a 1-18 to 1-6 victory over Ardara. Chris Ashmore was at O’Donnell Park… After the game Chris spoke with St Eunan’s midfielder Rory Kavanagh… He also spoke with Ardara captain Conor Classon…
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The rollout of the National Broadband Plan will be delayed again as TDs look at reviewing how the contract was awarded. The government hoped to sign a contract with the preferred bidder, Granahan McCourt, in time for an announcement at this week’s National Ploughing Championship. Minister for Communications, Richard Bruton, says the contract process cannot
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Buncrana 3 V 1 Culdaff Cockhill Yth 4 V 2 Illies Glengad 1 V 0 Greencastle Aileach 6 V 0 Carn FC Strand Hotel First Division Rasheney 0 V 2 Aileach Res Clonmany 4 V 0 Dunree QPS 2 V 2Glengad Res Greencastle Res 2 V 2 Redcastle Utd Donegal Signs
Inishowen Football League Results 15/09/19 Read More »
Killybegs secured their first win in Group B of the Donegal Senior Football Championship with a 2-8 to 1-9 victory over Sean Mac Cumhaill. Brendan Kilcoyne reports for Highland Radio Sport… After the game Killybeg’s coach John Cunningham gave his thoughts to Brendan…
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The All Ireland League campaigns began this weekend with City of Derry losing to Bangor in Division 2C. Letterkenny got their first win in the Rugby Championship 3 after they defeated Virginia on a score of 19-5. In International news Ireland’s Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of their first Rugby World Cup match against
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Arranmore United 8 v 0 Fintown Harps AFC Donegal Town Reserves 3 v 0 Keadue Rovers Reserves Glencar Celtic 2 v 3 Oldtown Celtic Kildrum Tigers Reserves 0 v 0 Strand Rovers Milford United Reserves 1 v 0 Glenea United Reserves Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Ballybofey United Reserves 2
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Richard Kerr is targeting a fourth place finish at the end of season in the British Supersport Championship. He had his best result last weekend at Oulton Park taking his first podium. Kerr pulled a move on the last corner on the last lap to take 3rd for the Campbell Motorsport team. He now sits
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Letterkenny Rovers have secured top spot in Group A of the Ulster Senior League Cup after they defeated Finn Harps Reserves 3-2. BJ Banda opened the scoring for Rovers but they were pegged after 52 minutes when Ronan Gallagher calmly slotted a Kieran Farren cross into the Rovers net. It took all of 90 seconds
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Agreements have been reached today after marathon talks lasting over 24 hours between Meat Industry Ireland representatives and Farm Organisations in the beef dispute. In a statement, the Agriculture Minister, Michael Creed says the talks have ended this afternoon. They’ve agreed on a two strand agreement for the reform of the Irish Beef Sector. The
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There’s concern that the Newmills Corn and Flax Mills is not being utilised to its full potential. Visitor numbers are said to be significantly lower to the mills when compared to other tourist destinations in the county. The Council has committed to engage with the OPW in a bid to explore the issue further. Local
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Donegal coach Stephen Rochford is seen as one of the favourites for the vacant Galway Senior Football managers position. The former Mayo manager is part of Declan Bonner’s management team and helped Donegal retain the Anglo Celt this year. Galway Bay FM match commentator Ollie Turner joined Pauric Hilferty on Sunday Sport to discuss the
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The IFA President says he is hopeful talks to resolve the beef dispute will conclude today. Joe Healy says the ball is very firmly back in the court of Agriculture Minister and the meat processors. The seven farming organisations proposed a fresh set of proposals to the Agriculture Minister this morning. IFA President Joe Healy
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The Brexit Secretary says a new withdrawal deal with the European Union is getting closer. Stephen Barclay, who’s meeting EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier tomorrow, says a “landing zone” is in sight. Some are concerned that if the British leave without a deal, medicine supplies could be disrupted. But Mr Barclay says plans are being
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Three of the Finn Harps underage sides were in action on Saturday with the U19s enjoying an excellent 5-0 win over Longford Town at Finn Park. Corey McBride scored twice while Stephen Doherty, Darren McElwaine and Joel Bradley Walsh were also on the mark fro Joe Boyle’s side. Despite a 2-1 defeat in Dundalk on Saturday
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Derry City were beaten in the EA Sports Cup Final on penalties by Dundalk on Saturday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. After 120 minutes of enthralling action which saw two goals for each side and the Candystripes’ Grant Gillespie sent off. The game went to a penalty shootout which Dundalk won 6-5. After the
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Derry City lost the EA Sports Cup Final on Saturday night after they were defeated by Dundalk 6-5 on penalties. The game finished 2-2 after 90 mins and that scoreline remained the same throughout extra time. After the game Martin Holmes spoke with Derry midfielder Ciaron Harkin… Former Derry City player Michael Duffy also spoke
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Dundalk have won the EA Sports Cup after a 6-5 penalty shoot-out win over Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. The game finished 2-2 after 90 minutes and the score stayed the same throughout the whole of extra time. Derry, who led twice were reduced to 10 men after Grant Gillespie was sent
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Donegal Senior Football Championship GROUP A St Michael’s 1-03 V 1-08 Gaoth Dobhair GROUP C Milford 1-17 V 3-08 Glenfin GROUP B Dungloe 1-03 V 2-16 Naomh Conaill Donegal Intermediate Football Championship GROUP B Aodh Rua 1-12 V 1-11 St Naul’s GROUP B Downings 0-05 V 1-05 Naomh Muire GROUP C N Colmcille 0-09 V 0-06
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Dublin have won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship for the fifth time in as many years after a 1-18 to 0-15 win over Kerry. After a tight first half, Eoin Murchan scored a goal just seconds after the restart and the boys in blue never looked back after that. Dublin become the first team in
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City of Derry were defeated in their first Division 2C game of the season, 25-23 by Bangor on Saturday. Bangor led at half time 18-8 and scored a try after the restart, City of Derry rallied and scored a late try but missed the conversion to level up the game. Alex McDonald was there for
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Donegal and Ulster Champions Gaoth Dobhair got the victory they sought at the Banks as they overcame St. Michael’s by 1-8 to 1-3 in a low-scoring Group A game. The Gaeltacht side led by 0-6 to a goal at the break with Colm McFadden getting the goal for the home side in difficult conditions.
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Milford recorded a 1-17 to 3-8 victory over Glenfin in Group C of the Donegal Senior Football Championship at Moyle View Park, and this means that they qualify for the quarter-finals having chalked up a win in their opening game as well. Glenfin started fairly well but the home side led by 0-7 to 0-3
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Donegal and Finn Valley athlete Brian O Domhnaill has helped Ireland to win a gold at the 20k walk event at the European Masters Championships in hot conditions in Venice. O’Domhnaill was sixth overall in an unofficial time of 1:45 and along with Sean McMullin, who hails from Donegal Town, and Ross Alexander, they took
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Institute are still looking for a first league win of the season. They were beaten 4-1 by Larne at the Ryan McBride Bandywell Stadium on Saturday afternoon with newly appointed manager Sean Connor watching from the stand. Two goals each for Johnny McMurray and Martin Donnelly gave the visitors a comfortable win. Joe McCready scored a penalty
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Finn Harps suffered their fourth defeat in a row after they were beaten 3-1 by Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds. Sligo scored three goals in the space of 10 minutes to all but seal their win, Harps battled back and scored one right at the death through Harry Ashcroft. After the game former Finn Harps
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Sligo Rovers defeated Finn Harps 3-1 at the Showgrounds on Friday night. Three quickfire goals in the first half saw Harps undone. After the game Sligo manager Liam Buckley spoke to Chris Ashmore… He also spoke with Ballyshannon native Ed McGinty…
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Irish League side Institute have appointed former Sligo Rovers, Dundalk, Bohemians and Galway United manager Sean Connor has their new manager. He takes over from John Quigg who stepped down in August. The club made the announcement before their game today against Larne. “We are grateful to Sean Friars and Paul McLaughlin for keeping things
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This weekend see’s the second round of the Donegal Senior Football Championship. In one of the tie’s of the round St Michael’s take Gaoth Dobhair at The Bridge in Dunfanaghy. Highland’s Tom Comack was joined by Glenties man Martin Doherty to preview this weekends action… Highland’s coverage of the 2019 Donegal Senior Club Football Championship
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Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of a burglary at a house in the Grovemount Court area of Altnagelvin, Derry on Thursday last. Entry is believed to have been gained to the property between 11am and 2pm. Detective Sergeant Boyd says the two owners have been left shaken after returning to find
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Derry City are looking to win back to back EA Sports Cup’s for the first time in 11 years when they face Dundalk at the Ryan McBride Brandywell stadium on Saturday night. The Candystripes are the cup’s most successful side but their recent form against Dundalk does not read well for Derry fans. They haven’t
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The Donegal Beef Plan Movement says today’s talks aimed at resolving the ongoing beef dispute won’t be a simple task. Meat Industry Ireland has confirmed it is entering the negotiations organised by the Agriculture Minister, Michael Creed which will take place later today at the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. Minister Creed is appealing to
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The Health Minister is being urged to publish the HSE Winter Initiative in light of the worsening trolley crisis. The Labour Party spokesperson for the Glenties Municipal District says excessive trolley figures are not acceptable to patients, their families or those who have to work in such conditions. Seamus Rodgers says while everyone is distracted
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Talks aimed at resolving the ongoing beef dispute will begin again later. Meat Industry Ireland, which pulled out of planned discussions last Monday, says it WILL attend the meeting at the Department of Agriculture in Dublin. The row over beef prices has seen production stopped at many factories due to blockades by farmers. Taoiseach Leo
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There’s almost 2,000 people more waiting on an outpatient appointment at Letterkenny University Hospital since the beginning of the year. Latest figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund show that last month, there were 17,831 people on outpatient waiting lists at the hospital, up 12% since January and up 16% compared to the same period
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