The government is being urged to amend the National Risk Assessment Plan to include the possibility of a poll on a United Ireland. The plan, which looks at issues which are likely to impact on policy and the economy in the medium to long term is currently the subject of a public consultation. Deputy Sean […]
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A Donegal Town based businessman has been ordered to pay €10,000 in compensation after his two Alsatian dogs killed three pedigree sheep. Judge Kevin Kilrane described the killing of the sheep which happened at the farm of sheep and beef farmer Seamus Thomas at Tulywee, Laghey on March 11th last year as an “appalling
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A Donegal County Councillor claims landlords unwillingness to accept HAP payments is forcing people into homelessness. Councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig in raising the issue says there is already a severe shortage of housing and coupled with what he says is the illegal actions of private landlords, is deepening the crisis. A new
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The Irish language will be in serious trouble if urgent action isn’t taken immediately. That’s according to the chairperson of the Oireachtas committee on the Gaeltacht, Catherine Connolly. Later today, it will publish a new report on the challenges facing childcare centres in Irish-speaking areas. It finds only half of them are operating through
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday June 24th:
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The draw for the North West Senior Cup Semi-Finals was made today. Ardmore will host favourites and current holders Brigade in one semi-final while Ballyspallen make the trip to Glendermott in the other. The ties are scheduled to be played on the 7th of July.
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SIPTU has confirmed that Wednesday’s strike involving 10,000 health support workers will go ahead. It’s after talks between the union, the HSE and the Department of Public Expenditure ended today without agreement. The dispute centres around pay and a jobs evaluation scheme, with SIPTU claiming its members are owed over 16 million euro. It means
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The Saolta Hospital group is warning that the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today. In a statement, management say the hospital has admitted a significant number of ill patients recently, many of whom remain in the Emergency Department awaiting a bed. This is due to high attendances at the ED over
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A yellow rain warning has been issued for Ireland. Met Eireann says there’s a risk of heavy thundery downpours especially over Munster and Leinster which may lead to spot flooding. The warning remains in place until 10 o’clock tonight.
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Tributes were paid to the late, great Manus Kelly on today’s Nine Til Noon show. The Glenswilly man lost his life in a crash on Sunday’s opening stage when the Hyundai i20 left the road in Fanad. Manus’ co-driver Donall Barrett was injured in the crash and is being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital. Manus
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The TROA/Irish Tarmac Rally Championship are devastated and saddened to hear the terrible news of the death of our esteemed registered competitor Manus (Mandy) Kelly. Three times Donegal International winner Manus had only competed in selected rallies up to 2019 but decided to register and compete in all rounds of the Tarmac Championship this
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The carriageway between the Buncrana Road and Upper Galliagh Road in Derry has reopened following a road traffic collision earlier this morning. Police in Derry are continuing to appeal for information following the report of a road traffic collision in the Skeoge Road area of the city shortly after 12:35am this morning. In a statement
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People Before Profit say Derry City and Strabane District Council must be front and centre in the campaign to have welfare reforms reversed. Cllr Shaun Harkin will bring a motion to the council this week calling for the scrapping of welfare reforms to be made a red-line issue in talks devised to revive the Stormont
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The Central Statistics Offices has published crime figures for the first quarter of this year, showing a total of 1,103 recorded offences in the Donegal Division during the first quarter of this year, compared to 948 over the same period in 2018. There were increases in the numbers of burglaries, assaults, Drink and drug driving
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Former Donegal Rally winners have been paying tribute to Manus Kelly. The Glenswilly man lost his life in a crash on Sunday’s opening stage when the Hyundai i20 left the road in Fanad. Manus’ co-driver Donall Barrett was injured in the crash and is being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital. Manus achieved greatness in the
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The price of the average three-bed semi in County Donegal has remained unchanged over the past year, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. Paul Mc Elhinney of REA Mc Elhinney in Milford says an average three-bed semi in Donegal costs €95,000 and remains on the market for six weeks. That’s
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Tyrone will make the trip to Newbridge to take on Kildare in the third round of qualifiers for the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship next weekend. It was at this venue at this stage of the competition last year that Kildare defeated Mayo following major controversy about the GAA’s decision to originally have the game in
Irish elite endurance cyclist Joe Barr has won his category (age 60-69) at RAAM (Race Across America). He completed over 3000 grueling miles (5000 kilometres) in just 11 days, 16 hours and 12 minutes, with the support of his dedicated crew. RAAM is known as the world’s toughest endurance cycling race but this year proved to be one
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Tributes have been paid in sporting, political and business circles to Manus “Mandy” Kelly, the three times Donegal Rally champion who died yesterday after a collision on the final day of this year’s event. His co-driver Donal Barrett was injured, and is being treated in hospital. The 41 year old native of Glenswilly was
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Two people are being treated in hospital following an overnight crash at Bridgend. The two vehicle collision happened on the Burt side of the roundabout shortly before 10.30 last night. Both drivers were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to injuries which not believed to be life threatening. The road was closed for
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Police in Derry are appealing for information following the report of a road traffic collision in the Skeoge Road area of the city during the early hours of this morning. In a statement Inspector McDermot said: “We received a report shortly after 12:35am that a male who was a back seat passenger in an
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Archeological excavations are to take place at a site outside Donegal Town where it’s believed locally a church was built by St Colmcille. The dig at Disert gets underway on Monday July 1st. It will be carried out by experts from IT Sligo, in collaboration with the Disert Heritage Group and local community volunteers.
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The Fianna Fáil Leader has expressed his deep sadness at the tragic death of rally driving champion and Donegal County Councillor, Manus Kelly. In a statement this evening, Micháel Martin offered his sincere condolences and those of the Fianna Fáil party to Manus’s wife Bernie, his five young children, his parents Jacqueline and Donal, and to each of his eight siblings. He said
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It’s been confirmed that the rally driver who died following an incident in the Donegal International Rally this afternoon was Manus Kelly. The 41 year old married father of five was a prominent businessman and councillor. Manus and his co-driver Donal Barrett, were the overall winners of the Joule Donegal International Rally for the past
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The Anglo-Celt Cup will remain in Donegal for another year as Donegal were 5 point winners over Cavan on Sunday in Clones. 1-24 v 2-16 was the final score in a game that Donegal, though the scores were tight at times, never looked in trouble in. Pauric Hilferty spoke with Donegal goalkeeper Shaun Patton and
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Donegal won their 10th Ulster title on Sunday when they overcame Cavan in the final on a scoreline of 1-24 v 2-16. Jamie Brennan put in a man of the match performance, scoring 1-04 for Donegal. Patrick McBrearty scored 0-05 while Michael Murphy scored 0-04. After the match, Tom Comack spoke with Donegal manager Declan
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Donegal striker Amber Barrett is turning professional in Germany. The Republic of Ireland International has signed a two year deal with FC Köln. Barrett is coming to the end of her teaching training and will move to the Bundesliga side next month. She scored 30 goals this season for her club Peamount United and has been
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The Donegal Boxing Team will travel to Boston, USA on Thursday 27th June to face the cream of Boston Boxing Academy punchers at a major tournament on Sunday 30th June. The Boston team will be under the tutelage of former Buncrana boxer Mark Porter. President of the Donegal Boxing Board Peter O’Donnell looked ahead to
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It’s been confirmed that a competitor has died on the third day of the Donegal International Rally. A statement has just been issued confirming that the Donegal Motor Club are liaising with the competitor’s family. A full investigation has been initiated, and Motorsport Ireland and Donegal Motor Club both say they will be fully assisting in
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Donegal have retained the Anglo-Celt Cup and put their names on it for the 10th time following their Ulster final win over Cavan today in Clones. 1-24 v 2-16 was the final score with Donegal having 12 different names on the score sheet in a comprehensive performance by Declan Bonner’s men. Jamie Brennan was the
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The PSNI is dealing with a security alert in Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh. Police say a suspicious package was reported on the Wattlebridge Road with traffic restrictions imposed. It’s feared the incident may have an impact on traffic from Donegal and Cavan leaving the Ulster Final in Clones, with warnings of potential delays.
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Donegal Rally stages have been cancelled due to a major incident. The official statement from the Joule Donegal International Rally and Donegal Motor Club can be seen below.
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Derry were beaten by Laois in the Second Round of Qualifiers in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship on Saturday evening at Owenbeg. 0-12 v 1-13 was the final score in a game that the Oakleaf County led by a point with just 5 minutes remaining. A Laois goal on 66 minutes put the Leinster side
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Tyrone had a 4 point win over Longford on Saturday evening in the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers Round 2. 2-15 v 1-14 was the final score in Pearse Park. Tyrone led by 2-07 v 0-05 at half-time with their goals coming from both the fist and the boot of Cathal McShane. Tyrone now progress to the
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It’s the final day of the 2019 Joule Donegal Rally and the crews are all set for another 6 stages of action. Oisin Kelly ran through what you need to know before today’s action and also Chris Ashmore spoke with Ken Block… Chris also spoke with former Clerk of the Cuorse Charlie Reid as well
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It’s the final day of the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally. Sunday is expected to through up a twist or two as the race for the Donegal crown heats up on the remaining six stages. Oisin Kelly has the Day 3 Preview…
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Gardai have reported a busy night after day two of the Donegal International Rally. There were 41 people in Garda custody between 5pm yesterday evening and 7am this morning at Letterkenny Garda Station. There were 21 arrests for Public order offences, one arrest for an assault on a Garda member, eight arrests for a
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The 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally has seen plenty of thrills and spills over the past two days of action. Oisin Kelly wrapped up Day 2 on Highland Radio… Oisin also spoke with the top crews and more as they came off the final stage of the day – Craig Breen (2nd International), Sam Moffett
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The big news coming out of SS13 Knockalla is that Ian Barrett has lost a lot of time following an off on the stage in his Darrian T90. In the International, Sam Moffett has increased his advantage over Craig Breen to 15.4 seconds in the battle of the Fiesta WRCs at the top. Callum Devine
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As the cars were in service ahead of the final loop of Day 2, which is SS13 Knockalla & SS14 Carn Hill, Sam Moffett led the International Category by 6.2 seconds ahead of Craig Breen while Ian Barrett had a 19.9 second lead in the National ahead of Ryan Loughran. Chris Ashmore spoke with leader
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Kevin Gallagher was forced to pull in on SS12 Carn Hill due to mechanical problems with his Darrian, which brings an end to his 2019 Donegal Rally. Oisin Kelly wrapped up the action from SS12… Former winner James Cullen gave his thoughts on what’s to come to Chris Ashmore… Craig Breen pulled back 0.2 seconds
The Sheephaven Half is one of Ireland’s best middle distance events, and this year will be hosting the Middle Distance National Championships. It takes place next Saturday, 28th June, both in and around Downings. Aidan Callaghan joined Kenny Harkin on Saturday Sport to discuss next wek’s event and what spectators and people in the area should
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6.5 seconds now separates International leader Sam Moffett and second placed Craig Breen in their respective Fiesta WRCs following Special Stage 11 Knockalla. Ian Barrett still holds the lead in the National but Kevin Gallagher had one of the quickest times on the stage which means he now moves up the leaderboard. Oisin Kelly reports
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It’s a busy day in the Donegal Rally with plenty of action to be seen. Sam Moffett leads the International while it’s 2018 winner Ian Barrett who is top of the pile in the National category. As the cars came into service, Chris Ashmore caught up with some of the local crews. He spoke with
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The cars are in service following their second loop around the Gartan and Glen stages on Day 2 of the Joule Donegal International Rally, which means they have reached the halfway point, having completed 10 stages of the 20. Sam Moffett is leading the International in his Fiesta WRC ahead of Craig Breen, also in
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There are renewed fears that Home Help hours could face cuts under new HSE plans to plug a 500 million euro hole in this years health budget. The Irish Times reports a savings plan submitted by the HSE to government this year included a suggestion to reduce funding for home care packages, with concern already
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Sam Moffett has extended his lead in the International Category of the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally to 2.8 seconds in his Fiesta WRC. He is ahead of Craig Breen, also in a Fiesta WRC, who is a further 11.1 seconds ahead of Callum Devine who leads the R5 category in his Fiesta R5. In
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The big news coming from Special Stage 9 Gartan in the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally is that Declan and Brian Boyle are out after they crashed during the stage. They were pushing to make up time that they had lost on SS8 due to a puncture. Oisin Kelly had the details live on Highland
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Owenbeg is the venue for the All-Ireland SFC Round 2 Qualifier between Derry and Laois. Throw-in this evening is at 5pm, with extra-time being used if necessary. Michael McMullan of the Co. Derry Post gave his thoughts to this evening’s qualifier to Tom Comack…
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The cars are in service at the end of SS8 Glen with Sam Moffett leading the International category in his Fiesta WRC and Ian Barrett in the lead in the National category. As the cars came into service, Oisin Kelly spoke with Kyle & Dale McGettigan, Eugene Donnelly, JF Shovelin, Paul & Karl Reid, Conor
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