Udaras na Gaeltachta says an initiative encouraging primary school pupils to take an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics has been a major success. The “An Chruinne” programme closed this week with a visit to Randox in Dungloe by pupils from Scoil Chroine. Chief Executive, Mícheál Ó hÉanaigh says it’s important for Údarás […]
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Talks are due to take place today in a bid to avert strike action by hospital support staff. 10-thousand health workers, including porters, chefs, cleaners and health care assistants, are planning to take industrial action next Thursday, the 20th of June. It’s in a row over a job evaluation scheme and pay increases. Five further
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Donegal Manager Declan Bonner has reported a clean bill of health ahead of Sunday weeks Ulster Final against Cavan in Clones. Jason McGee and Caolan McGonagle trained on Wednesday evening in Letterkenny with the rest of the squad giving management the luxury of a full deck of players for the defence of their northern provincial
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday June 12th:
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Jason Quigley (16-0, 12KOs) will defend his NABF middleweight title against Tureano Johnson (20-2-1, 14KOs) at Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino on July 18th. Quigley-Johnson will be the main event of a Golden Boy Boxing on DAZN fight card. Quigley defeated Glen Tapia in March 2017 to win the NABF middleweight strap and defended with
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Further concerns about data protection at Letterkenny University Hospital have been raised after it emerged that earlier this year, on two separate occasions the hospital was contacted after patient lists were found off site. It comes following revelations yesterday that a patient file containing sensitive medical records of an elderly woman was found in the
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Talks between SIPTU, the HSE, and the Department of Public Expenditure are due to take place tomorrow ahead of planned industrial action by health support staff. Letterkenny University Hospital is one of the facilities which will be affected with 10,000 workers set to strike next Thursday in a row over a job evaluation scheme and
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Works for St Joseph’s NS, Trentagh, Rathdonnell, Letterkenny have been approved today by the Department of Education under the Emergency Works scheme. Education Minister Joe McHugh has announced that funding to carry out works to replace the schools boiler and upgrade the flue in the school’s heating system has been sanctioned. Work is expected to
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Jim McGuinness has been sacked as manager of Charlotte Independence. The Glenties native took charge at the USL Championship club six months ago signing a three year contract at the time. The Independence website confirmed the club and Jim had parted ways 14 games into the season. They currently sit second from bottom with one
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In the 1975-76 season Brendan Bradley set a new scoring record by registering 29 goals for Finn Harps in the League of Ireland. 42 years later Dundalk’s Patrick Hoban equalled that record in the the 2018 season with 29 goals. Patrick Hoban and Brendan Bradley pictured here before the Finn Harps/Dundalk game in Ballybofey on
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Donegal GAA great has pledged to do a monthly twenty-four hour fast to make a difference to some of the world’s poorest children. Former Donegal star Brendan Devenney has never been afraid of a challenge and will give up food for one day every month, donating the money he saves to sponsor a little girl
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The presentation of cheques to the three benefitting charities from last month’s North West 10k Run & Walk will take place on next Monday 17th June, at 7pm in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. North West 10k Chairperson Neil Martin has again thanked everyone who supported the 23rd North West Charity 10k and made it
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The Taoiseach has been told that what people need is more than a debate in relation to delays in the allocation of home help hours. As of the end of April, over 6,300 people were awaiting home help services. During leaders questions in the Dail today, Leo Varadkar said the Government is keen to ensure
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Gardai have released images of items seized during an operation in Donegal on Tuesday. They seized around 60,000 illicit cigarettes, a large quantity of tobacco, a large quantity of counterfeit clothing, DVDs and other items including money were seized during the operation. Pics: Donegal Garda Facebook Page As part of the same operation, Detectives in
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There are indications that the Riverine Project is finally getting the green light, with an expectation that nine million euro in funding is about to be announced for the project. Councillors in Strabane and the Finn valley say the project will totally transform the landscape and land use over and along the banks of the
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The Housing Minister has been pressed to clarify why only €20 million has been allocated for the Mica redress scheme and why the terms and conditions of the scheme have not yet been drafted. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle challenged Minister Damien English in the Dail yesterday on ongoing delays of the implementation of the scheme
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A leading suicide campaigner is calling for the rolling out of a community based prevention programme in Donegal. Caroline Mc Guigan, the founder and CEO of Suicide or Survive says latest figures suggest approximately 400 deaths per year nationally with many more people attempting to take their own life. She says the Eden programme is
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Donegal Minister Joe McHugh has announced Ghaoth Dobhair Celtic soccer club has secured almost €45,000 funding. The funding has been approved through Roinn na Gaeltachta. The investment will go towards improvements at the pitch for football nets and fencing. The Minister for Education and Skills also praised the club for the opportunities it offers young
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A Donegal doctor played a central role when a baby girl was born onboard the 3.04pm train from Galway to Dublin yesterday. Shortly after 5pm, a woman went into labour as the train approached Kildare. Irish Rail’s Barry Kenny says off duty doctor Alan Devine from Letterkenny was on board, and he and others were
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There was one person on an emergency department trolley awaiting an in-patient bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. Yesterday, there were none. Nationally, the INMO says there were There were 396 admitted patients awaiting beds at hospitals across the country this morning, with the highest number, 50, waiting at University Hospital Limerick.
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A Donegal Deputy has described huge delays in the allocation of home help hours as ‘cruel’. The latest figures from the HSE reveal that 6,310 people were on waiting lists for home help services at the end of April. It’s also claimed that no new hours are being approved with only recycled hours becoming
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Endurance cyclist Joe Barr is over 11 hours into the Race Across America. Barr is attempting the RAAM for the third time and has had to endure 43 degree heat in the early stages as he tackles the first few hundred mile of the 3000 mile trek. The RAM is seen as the toughest race
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A major cross border operation has resulted in a number of weapons and counterfeit goods being seized. Detectives in Derry seized two assault rifles and one submachine gun in relation to the investigation into INLA criminality. Gardai in Donegal conducted a follow up search which resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of
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Bars and restaurants could soon face new rules around how they handle tips. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn is calling on Fianna Fail and Fine Gael to support a Sinn Fein Bill coming before the Seanad today which aims to give hospitality workers a legal right to their tips. However, Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty says
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It’s emerged that the pathology Lab at Letterkenny University Hospital has begun outsourcing some tests to labs in Dublin because they don’t have sufficient to offer a full service in-house. A letter sent to GPs and other medical professionals who use the service makes it clear that the decision is related to the ongoing recruitment
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A new angling facility is to be launched in Donegal next week. Minister Sean Canney will officiate the opening of the Creeslough & District Angling Association. The facility, which is co-funded by Inland Fisheries Ireland through its National Strategy for Angling Development will see the improvement of angling access and infrastructure across Owencarrow River,
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday June 11th:
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Corrigan Park is set to host the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship qualifier between Antrim and Kildare on Saturday week. The G-A-A say the Belfast venue will be subject to an inspection ahead of the fixture which will have a 3pm throw-in. Derry’s match against Laois will be at Owenbeg at 5pm with Longford’s match
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Revenue has imposed a 12 million euro tax bill on medical equipment supplier Eurosurgical. The company is one of 62 named on the latest defaulters list to have reached settlements worth 21 million euro. Today’s list covers the first three months of the year. It shows Eurosurgical with an address in Churchtown in Dublin has
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An investigation has been launched by Letterkenny University Hospital after a patient’s medical files were found dumped in a park. The documents belonging to an elderly woman were discovered by a family in Bernard McGlinchey Park, near the hospital. Last month medical files were also found on the streets of Cork and Drogheda. Member of
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Ahead of next weeks Joule Donegal International Rally, the Donegal Motor Club are hosting a marshals training night this Thursday night the 13th of June in the Mount Errigal Hotel. Training will be provided by Motorsport Ireland and is recommended for both seasoned marshals and anyone interested in trying marshaling for the first time. After
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The Taoiseach has told the Dail that discussions are continuing between the Irish and Scottish governments to de-escalate the tensions over Rockall, with the Scottish government threatening to challenge any Irish vessels fishing in the waters around the rock. The issue was raised during the Order of Business by Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher,
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CEO and Artists Director of Earagail Arts Festival Paul Brown joined John on Around the North West yesterday at the launch of the festival which took place at Rockhill House.
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The Republic of Ireland will go into the summer top of Group D in the Euro 2020 qualifiers following their 2-0 defeat of Gibraltar at Lansdowne Road last night. David McGoldrick’s 27th minute shot came off Joseph Chipolina for the opening goal, before Robbie Brady secured all 3 points in stoppage time. The win puts
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Gardai are urging people to adopt security measures while on holiday, and in particular, not to make it obvious that their homes are empty. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Milford based Garda Claire Rafferty said some peoples’ interactions on social media are the equivalent of putting a ‘vacant house’ sign outside their home for
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Ciaran Coll has signed a one year contract extension at Derry City which will keep him at the club for the 2020 season. The former Finn Harps man scored his first goal for the club in the 2-2 draw at Shamrock Rovers at the weekend and has been in impressive form at left back in
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Tyrone defender Tiernan McCann could escape with a one match ban for tangling with Donegal’s Stephen McMenamin in Saturday’s Ulster senior football championship semi final. The Central Competitions Control Committee of the GAA will meet later today to examine the incident. McCann pulled at McMenamin’s mouth and his boot connected with the head of his
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The Taoiseach and Fine Gael are being urged to clarify their position on fur farming. Currently, they are the only party in the Dail that hasn’t backed Solidarity’s Bill to ban fur farming in Ireland. Tazetta fur farm in Glenties is the only farm in Donegal currently in operation. Minister Michael Creed has
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Gardai are investigating an alleged incident at Dreenan, Ballybofey on last Tuesday June 4th, in which a man made a suspicious approach towards a female adult who was out walking. Gardai say the man, who was travelling in a blue hatchback style car, stopped and asked for directions. Gardai say if anyone is approached by
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The Government has announced an investment package of almost €1 million for Donegal Airport in Carrickfinn. The funding has been approved through the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and totals more than €880,000. The funding will go towards a runway apron extension, explosive screening equipment and air traffic control systems including beacons among
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The Errigal Arts Festival has been described as a major economic boost to the county. This year’s festival was officially launched at Rockhill House Estate with events officially getting underway from the 10th to 28th July. In one of her very first engagements, Newly-elected Leas Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Niamh Kennedy launched the
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Donegal’s preparations for the Ulster Final tussle with Cavan on Sunday 23rd June will already be in full motion. Donegal were emphatic winners over Tyrone last Saturday while Cavan reached the final by beating Armagh after a replay. Donegal’s most decorated footballer, Karl Lacey has been named on the panel for the Electric Ireland GAA
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Detectives investigating the fatal road traffic collision in Derry on Saturday June 1st are making a number of specific appeals for information. The body of 18 year old Caoimhin Cassidy was found inside a red Mazda 6 which crashed on the Fairview Road in the early hours of June 1st. Results from a
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The Saolta Hospital Group has confirmed a full investigation into the discovery of a medical file in a Letterkenny park will be carried out. The file, containing sensitive medical records of an elderly woman, a patient of Letterkenny University Hospital, was found at the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park. In a statement, Saolta says; ‘Letterkenny
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A series of public meetings are to be held to present the draft of the Rosses Irish-Language Plan. The Rosses Language Planning Committee have been working over the past two years to prepare a plan for promoting Irish language in the area, in accordance with the requirements of the Gaeltacht Act 2012. The meetings being
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The Dáil returns today with just a month until the chamber rises for the summer. With Brexit legislation and the elections out of the way attention will turn to getting as much legislation as possible passed by the summer break. Most of the last few months in the Dáil have been dominated by a
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It’s hoped an overhaul of the ‘Fair Deal’ scheme will reduce the burden of nursing home fees on farm families and small business owners. Under the current system, these families have to set aside 7.5 percent of the value of their land or business every year to fund a place for their parents in
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Rob Heffernan was one of the many guests at the launch of Patsy McGonagle’s book on Monday evening at the Finn Valley Centre. “Relentless – A Race Through Time” is the autobiography of Patsy that looks back over his time involved in sport which seen the Finn Valley man manage Irish athletics teams for 25 years.
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A large crowd joined Patsy McGonagle in the Finn Valley Centre on Monday for the launch of his autobiography “Relentless – A Journey Through Time”. McGonagle was Irish athletics team manager for 25 years, during which time he led the cream of Irish track and field into 4 Olympic Games, 6 World Championships and 6
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday June 10th:
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