Tyrone are making the trip to Pearse Park for Round 2 of the Qualifiers where they will take on Longford at 5pm this evening. Tyrone came into the qualifiers draw following their Ulster semi-final loss to Donegal. Tom Comack looked ahead to tonight’s match with Alan Rodgers of the Ulster Herald…
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A junior minister in the Department of Tourism says the hospitality VAT rate is continually being reviewed. In 2011 to encourage growth in the hospitality sector, the VAT rate was reduced from 13.5% to 9%. This was reversed from January 1st this year, leading to resteraunteurs and hoteliers in Donegal to protest that they were
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The 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally is proving to be a very exciting and unpredictable event. As the cars head into their first service of Day 2, Sam Moffett leads the way in the International in his Fiesta WRC just 0.6 seconds ahead of Craig Breen, who is also in a Fiesta WRC. Declan Boyle
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There’s been an armed robbery at a shop in the Elmwood Terrace area of Derry. Police say shortly after 10pm last night, as a female staff member was closing the shop for the evening she was approached by an unknown male wearing dark clothing and armed with a knife. The man, whose face was covered
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There are enw leaders in both the International and National categories of the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally following SS8 Glen. Declan Boyle, who led going into the stage, suffered a puncture so he has dropped down to 4th place overall while it’s Monaghan’s Sam Moffett in a Fiesta WRC who takes top spot. He
SS8: Drama in Stage 8 with new leaders in International and National Read More »
It’s reported that forged €50 notes are in circulation in Letterkenny, with gardai investigating. Letterkenny Chamber has posted a picture of one of the notes on social media.
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Gardai say it’s been a successful rally weekend so far, with arrests down. Last night in Letterkenny, there were were 11 arrests for Public order offences, one arrest for drink driving, one arrest for dangerous driving and six vehicles were seized. Two people were found in possession of illicit drugs, and one person was arrested
Gardai say traffic offences are much lower than previous rallies Read More »
Special Stage 7 Gartan of the Joule Donegal International Rally has been cancelled. The reason for the cancellation is the large volume of people and cars which are on the stage. Oisin Kelly has the details as well as advice for all rally fans going out to stages this weekend… The cars will now drive
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It’s Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally. The crews will face eight stages, Gartan, Glen, Knockalla and Carn Hill run twice. Leitirmacawards Declan Boyle and Brian Boyle are the outright leaders while the Tyrone Donegal duo of Ryan Loughren and Gareth Doherty head the National. Oisin Kelly has the Day 2 preview…
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Progress is being made in the dispute involving 10,000 health workers, around 700 of them at the University Hospitals in Letterkenny and Sligo. Health-support staff are involved in a pay row with the HSE. Their union, Siptu, was involved in two days of discussions with the executive at the Workplace Relations Commission this week. Last
Tuesday’s hospital strike called off as talks make progress Read More »
An Post has confirmed that the closure of Kilcar Post Office will go ahead on June 29th, but a consultation period will remain in place after that date. Earlier this week, following a public meeting in Kilcar, Deputies Pearse Doherty, Pat The Cope Gallagher, and Thomas Pringle wrote to An Post seeking an extension to
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Failte Ireland has been briefing Donegal Oireachtas members on its activities in Donegal, saying it wants to maximise the tourism potential of the county. Deputies Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher, Thomas Pringle, and Charlie McConalogue, attended the special presentation in Dublin, along with Senator Padraig MacLochlainn. Senior Fáilte Ireland officials stressed the importance of tourism to
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The Donegal Minors were beaten by Monaghan in their Ulster Semi-Final on Friday evening. 5-10 v 2-11 was the final score with the two important Monaghan goals coming in the second half after the sides went in level at half-time 3-05 v 2-08. After the match, Pauric Hilferty spoke with Donegal Minor manager Gary Duffy…
‘No excuses for conceding the goals’ – Donegal Minor Manager Gary Duffy Read More »
Tyrone and Monaghan will face off in the Ulster Minor Football Championship Final following their wins over Derry and Donegal respectively on Friday evening. Tyrone were 1-14 v 0-10 winners over Derry in Armagh. The Red Hands led 0-09 v 0-06 at half-time with their goal coming from the penalty spot on 46 minutes. Luke
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The Donegal Minors were beaten by Monaghan in the Ulster Semi-Final on Friday night by 5-10 v 2-11 at Brewster Park. The sides were level at half-time 3-05 v 2-08 but a fine second half performance from the defending champions Monaghan brought them through. They now go on to face Tyrone in the Ulster Minor
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Live coverage on Highland Sunday Sport from Donegal versus Cavan in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Final is in association with Gal Oil – Fuel You Can trust at Clady Bridge Castlefin . Click on links below to listen to Highland’s preview’s ahead of Sunday’s Ulster Final Ulster Final Preview – Neil McGee not surprised
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If Day 1 of the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally is anything to go by then Day 2 will be an action-packed day. There were plenty of thrills and spills during the first 6 stages of the event and at the end of those, Declan Boyle leads the way in the International Category while Ryan
Boyle, Moffett and Barrett look ahead to Day 2 of the Joule Donegal International Read More »
Rescue helicopter 118 has successfully airlifted an injured woman off Errigal. The operation, which also involved Donegal Mountain Rescue Team, got underway earlier this evening. DMRT has now been stood down. Pic – DMRT Facebook page.
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It was a very busy day in the Joule Donegal International Rally as the crews completed the first 6 stages of the 20 which will take place over the weekend. Declan Boyle and Brian Boyle lead the International category in their Fiesta WRC where it’s very tight at the top. They are just 0.9 seconds
Joule Donegal International Rally: Day 1 Wrap Read More »
Evening News, Sport and Obituaries on Friday June 21st…….
Evening News, Sport and Obituaries on Friday June 21st Read More »
Declan and Brian Boyle will lead the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally as the competitors head into Day 2. They are just 0.9 seconds ahead of Craig Breen and Paul Nagle with Sam Moffett a further 1.6 seconds back. Callum Devine is fourth overall and leading the R5 category, he is 10.6 seconds behind Moffett
It’s still a very close affair at the top of the leaderboard of the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally and Craig Breen now leads the way there in his Fiesta WRC along with Paul Nagle. They are 0.7 seconds ahead of Declan Boyle, also in a Fiesta WRC, while Sam Moffett makes it a trio
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It’s tight at the top in both the International and National Categories of the Joule Donegal International Rally on Day 1 as the cars head for Special Stage 5. Declan Boyle leads the International in his Fiesta WRC, just 0.3 seconds ahead of Sam Moffett in second and Craig Breen is third, also 0.3 seconds
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Worldwide Motorsport superstar Ken Block is out of the 2019 Donegal Rally after he beached his car during Special Stage 3 Dooish today. Block will be allowed to compete over the weekend under Rally Two rules. Oisin Kelly had the details live on Highland Radio… Chris Ashmore spoke with Block’s Team Director Derek Dauncey…
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The cars are currently in service as they have completed the first three stages of the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally. They will head out again to do a second loop of Mouldy Hill, Grianan and Dooish this afternoon. As the cars came into service, Chris Ashmore caught up with Declan Gallagher, Kevin Eves, David
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As the competitors finish their first loop of Day 1 of the Joule Donegal International Rally, Declan and Brian Boyle lead the way in the Fiesta WRC, 0.9 seconds ahead of Craig Breen & Paul Nagle. Callum Devine sits third overall in his Fiesta R5. Sam Moffett is in fourth while Gary Jennings sits fifth.
Declan Boyle and Brian Boyle lead after SS3 Dooish Read More »
A Fermanagh man charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of two people, and serious bodily harm to another, in Bundoran last year has remanded on continuing bail at Ballyshannon District Court. 21-year-old Joseph Gilroy, of Lisnaskea Road, Transa Island, Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Shiva Devine and
Man charged with Bundoran road deaths back in court Read More »
Three time Olympian and European Games bronze medallist Chloe Magee has been speaking of her honour at being chosen as the flagbearer for the opening ceremony of the European Games in Minsk. Ireland’s leading female badminton player for over ten years will lead Team Ireland into the Dinamo Stadium today for the second edition of
Magee talks European Games and retirement plans Read More »
At the end of SS1 Mouldy Hill of the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally, it’s Callum Devine and Brian Hoy leading the way in their Fiesta R5. Oisin Kelly has all the information from the end of SS1… Remember to Keep the Race in it’s Place this weekend.
Callum Devine leads the way after SS1 Mouldy Hill Read More »
Donagh Kelly and Conor Foley are out of the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally. They were forced to pull in before Special Stage 1 with a broken prop-shaft. Oisin Kelly has the details…
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Major plans are underway to enhance the visitor experience at Ards Forest Park with hopes of making it a key attraction along the Wild Atlantic Way. A team of consultants have been assigned to help the park realise its full potential while a public information session is also due to take place at the
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A petition is to be handed over to the Children’s Minister requesting urgent funding for Lifeline Inishowen. Lifeline, situated in Carndonagh provides support of women experiencing abuse however a lack of Government funding has resulted in a major struggle to keep its doors open. The next closest available service of its kind is in Letterkenny,
Minister urged to fund Lifeline Inishowen in local petition Read More »
It’s been claimed that legislation to regulate gaming machines in Donegal was rushed through ahead of the Gaming and Lotteries Bill 2019 being introduced to the Dail. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle was speaking as the bill reached debate stage this week and raised concern that the needs of communities were not to the fore
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There were 20 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. Six people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 14 were waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded with 38 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 342 people waiting
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It’s the first day of action at the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally. Highland’s Oisin Kelly has a preview…
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Fine Gael’s decision to vote against a Sinn Fein bill aiming to protect hospitality workers rights to tips has been described as shameful. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn was speaking after his party’s Protection of Employee Tips Bill passed in the Dail. He says, this is a simple but important piece of legislation and marks an
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Fianna Fáil is calling on the Government to address the spiralling cost of health-insurance. VHI is warning customers that its premiums will rise by an average of 6 percent, or 300 euro a year. The insurance firm says it’s due to the rising cost of healthcare in Ireland. Fianna Fáil’s health spokesman, Stephen Donnelly,
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Civic leaders from both Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council met with senior Government officials in Dublin Castle this week. The meeting of the North West Strategic Growth Partnership heard first-hand how the strong collaborative regional approach is driving forward growth and development in region. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council
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A number of items and over £16,000 in cash have been seized during a number of searches carried out in Derry today as part of an investigation into INLA criminality. Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Unit carried out six searches in the city centre, Galliagh and Shantallow areas of Derry. They were supported by
Further searches into INLA criminality carried out in Derry today Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday June 20th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday June 20th Read More »
There’s been a year on year rise in the number of planning permissions granted in Donegal according to the CSO, with 241 permissions granted in the first quarter of this year, 97 of them dwellings. Nationally, the figure was 6,843. In the first three months of 2018, there were 228 permissions granted in Donegal according
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A request has been submitted to An Post requesting an extension to the proposed closing date of Kilcar Post Office. A letter has been sent by Donegal Deputies, Pat the Cope Gallagher, Thomas Pringle and Pearse Doherty asking for the closure of the Post Office which is due to close at the end of this
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A Donegal Deputy has raised serious concern following the publication of the Mental Health Commission’s annual report which revealed that 84 children were admitted to adult mental health centres in 2018. Chief Executive of the Commission, John Farrelly says the placement of any child in any adult unit indicates a gap in service provision. That
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The Ireland team have departed for the second edition of the European Games which starts this weekend in Minsk Belarus. Donegal is well represented on the 65 strong squad. The Magee household are shipping out from Raphoe, Chloe, Sam and Joshua Magee are travelling with neice Rachel Darragh to compete in the Badminton discipline. On
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Once again, Donegal has the lowest income in the country, with an average household income of €32,259, compared to the national average of €45,256. That’s acording to the CSO, which has just published figures for 2016. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown had the highest median income in 2016 at €66,203, just over twice the Donegal figure.
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The dependency of the agriculture sector on EU subsidies has been thrown into sharp relief today with a new report showing that before subsidies, the average beef farm lost €116 per hectare in 2018. The report has been produced by ifac, the farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm, which surveyed over 2,130 Irish farmers
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Gardai are warning that they will have a zero tolerance policy in place for anti-social activity ahead of what they say will be the biggest policing operation ever conducted over rally weekend. In the past, the weekend has been notorious for a high level of drink and drug driving and assaults however Gardai have
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The Minister for the Marine is being urged to intervene in a bid to reverse a decision to axe plans for a Sea Survival Training Centre in Greencastle. Funding of €1.5 million for the centre was announced in 2016 however it was confirmed this week that there are no current provisions to proceed with
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Donegal resume their Ulster Minor Football Championship campaign on Friday evening when they play the defending champions Monaghan at Brewster Park in Enniskillen. After an opening round defeat to Tyrone, Donegal reached the semi final of the competition through the qualifiers with wins over Armagh and Cavan. The other semi final between Tyrone and Derry
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Cllr Manus ‘Mandy’ Kelly wishes everyone an enjoyable and safe Donegal International Weekend. Newly elected councillor Manus ‘Mandy’ Kelly welcomes competitors and visitors from near and far to spectacular Co. Donegal for the world-renowned Donegal International Rally which takes place this weekend. Manus Kelly and his co-driver Donal Barrett have been the overall winners of
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