Cliftonville have announced the signing of Ronan Doherty from Derry side Institute. The 23-year-old midfielder joins up once again with former manager Paddy McLaughlin at Solitude. McLaughlin signed Doherty from Ulster Senior League Champions Cockhill Celtic and after an impressive first season with Stute he is on the move again. Doherty told the Cliftonville FC […]
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A Glenties area councillor is calling on people to put pressure on Eir and on the government to improve landline services in West Donegal, and specifically, in the vicinity of Dunlewey. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says the service is unreliable, and outages are common. He’s particularly concerned about panic buttons which elderly people
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday June 6th:
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The Dungloe Road outside Fintown has reopened this evening. The road was closed for much of the day to facilitate a technical examination following a two vehicle crash at around 8:30 this morning. Its understood that at least one person is being treated for serious injuries, no further details are available.
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Update: The road has since reopened. There are diversions in place on the road between Termon and Glenveagh following a collision shortly before 4 o’clock. Gardai say the road is likely to remain closed for a time to allow the scene to be cleared. There are no reports of serious injuries.
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A 46 year old man has been arrested in Derry by detectives investigating the murder of Lyra Mc Kee in April. The PSNI say its Major Investigation Team carried out searches at properties in the Northland Road and Creggan areas of Derry this morning, and the 46 year old was detained under the Terrorism Act
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A Donegal Senator has given a cautious welcome to the reopening of half of the beds at Letterkenny University Hospital’s Short Stay Ward. It was confirmed yesterday that 10 of the 19 beds on the ward are reopening today with the remainder expected to open later this year, pending confirmation of funding from Saolta. Donegal
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Letterkenny Institute of Technology is one of six third level institutions across Ireland to benefit from funding from Google which aims to support STEM education internationally. The Educator Grants, will support teacher training while the EU Code Week Grants, support the European-wide grassroots initiative which aims to bring coding and digital literacy to as many
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A public meeting takes place at Coimín National School tonight to discuss the possibility of widespread gold and metal prospecting in the vicinity of Glenfinn. An exploratory licence has been granted to Great Glen Resources which could see exploration at up to 50 townlands in the area. A spokesperson for the company is stressing that
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The Loughs Agency is appealing to the public to report any suspicious activity. Its after two illegal nets, approximately 50m in length were seized during a patrol last night in the Foyle area. The Loughs Agency can be contacted 24 hours on 0044 2871 342100.
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Two men have been arrested in connection with the seizure of around £300,000 worth of cocaine in Co Tyrone. A 26 year old was arrested in Omagh and a 24 year old was detained in Cookstown this morning. The drugs were discovered when police carried out an operation in the Lisaclare Road area of Stewartstown
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Nearly 80 individuals and representatives from the Donegal tourism and hospitality sector are attending a programme of workshops today aimed at growing tourism businesses and the local economy. The Failte Ireland’s KNOW Donegal Local Experts Programme hopes to develop a network of local people who share knowledge and interact positively with visitors to Donegal.
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There were no people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, down from ten yesterday. The zero figure comes on the same day as the opening of the first ten beds in the hospital’s long awaited Short Stay ward. Nationally, the INMO says there were 415 admitted patients awaiting beds across the country
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Derry’s Walls has been confirmed as Northern Ireland’s sixth most popular tourist attraction last year, with 424,000 visitors. The Guildhall was eighth on the list, with 370,000 visitors. The most popular attraction in Northern Ireland was the Giant’s Causeway, with just over a million visitors in 2018. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency says
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Eoghan Ban Gallagher is expecting a different type of game this weekend from the victory over Fermanagh. Donegal and Tyrone lock horns on Saturday evening at Breffni Park for a place in the Ulster Final. For Donegal, it’s one game away from returning to the provincial showpiece as they defend the Anglo Celt Cup. Championships
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It’s been revealed Donegal had the second highest number of dogs seized for livestock worrying over the last five years. Nationally, some 216 dogs have been seized by dog wardens and County Councils between 2015 and 2019. Tipperary had the highest number of seizures, with 66 dogs seized for worrying in the last five
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Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a collision on the Dungloe road at Fintown. The minor two vehicle crash happened just before 9am this morning. The road is currently blocked with Gardai warning motorists to expect severe delays until the crash site is cleared. People have been advised to seek alternatives routes.
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The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme, Ahead of Saturday’s mouth watering double bill of Donegal and Tyrone, in men’s and ladies Ulster Championship at Kingspan Breffni Park, Tom Comack is joined by former Donegal footballer All-Star forward
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The grind of life in the Premier Division continues for Finn Harps this coming weekend. The Champions Dundalk come to Finn Park and Harps will once again be down to a skeleton squad in what is the penultimate game before the break. Harps share bottom spot with UCD, but the Dublin side have had an
Ollie Horgan: International break benefiting UCD not Finn Harps Read More »
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group is joining forces with Ulster GAA to highlight road safety this weekend. Live to Play, Ulster GAA’s Road Safety programme aims to raise awareness and educate members on how best to stay safe on the roads. The Donegal Road Safety working group will be engaging in a number
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A status yellow rain warning remains in place for 7 counties until nine o’clock this morning. The counties affected include Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo. There will be showers across the country today, but some dry spells in the afternoon.
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Its claimed motorists in West Tyrone are facing unprecedented delays for an MOT test. Concerns have been raised by MLA Maolíosa McHugh on foot of representations from constituents who are currently waiting up to two months for an appointment at test centres in Newbuildings, Omagh and Enniskillen. The Driver & Vehicle Agency says a
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Hate crime laws in Northern Ireland are set to be reviewed. A judge will carry out the independent examination of areas including sentencing, and a new definition of what an offence involves. It’s due to take place over the next year, with a report expected by May 2020.
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The attempted theft of a number of charity boxes in Castlederg has been condemned. Yesterday morning a group of young males stole a number of items including charity boxes from a shop in the town. Two of the alleged offenders were apprehended by two local businessmen before Police arrived on the scene. A third male
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The 2019 St. Eunan’s College Alumni (Sponsor Mick Mc Ginley) was played in a glorious manicured Letterkenny Golf Club on Saturday. After a great day’s golf with players coming from Germany, Dublin, Tullamore, Belfast and all parts of Donegal it was the local Liam Wiseman who was victorious. After a poor start with only 5
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The US president has claimed Brexit will be ‘very, very good for Ireland’. Donald Trump touched down in Shannon Airport in the past hour, where he was greeted by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Air Force One landed a little behind schedule, with a group of protesters also awaiting his arrival. Speaking to reporters, he said he
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday June 5th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday June 5th Read More »
Donegal are just one game away from another Ulster Final and one step closer to retaining the Anglo Celt Cup they lifted last summer. To reach Saturday’s semi final they disposed of Fermanagh two weeks ago while Tyrone who have the favourites tag seen off Derry and Armagh. It’s a tie that has followers of
Declan Bonner – Huge prize at stake for Donegal Read More »
Donegal’s defense of the Ulster title continues on Saturday when they play Tyrone for a place in the province decider at Breffni Park. The game is being billed as the tie of the championship with Tyrone seen as favourites an the holders of the Anglo Celt Cup and last years winners as the underdog. Tyrone
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The HSE has issued a statement saying that cover is being provided to ensure continuity of Speech & Language Therapy Services in West Donegal over the coming months. In a statement this afternoon, the HSE says two leaves are commencing, one assigned to the Social Care School Age Disability Service based at the Public Services
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Donegal County Council is currently seeking approval from An Bord Pleanala for proposed dredging of material for flood relief works to be carried out along the River Finn. The proposed works will include the removal of silt, gravel and boulders at three locations along the River Finn in the Ballybofey and Stranorlar areas. Local Councillor
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The proposed Donegal Bay Maritime Centre is a step closer following confirmation of planning permission for the proposed development on the pier in Donegal Town. The project, which is being spearheaded by Donegal Bay Rowing Club and the Donegal Dragons, will be used as a base for water based recreation on the bay, as well
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There were 10 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, four of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s a rise of two on yesterday. Nationally, the INMO says there were 434 admitted patients awaiting beds across the country this morning, the highest number, 51, at Cork University Hospital.
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It’s been confirmed that the first ten beds in the long awaited short stay ward at Letterkenny University Hospital will open tomorrow, with a further nine set to open in the autumn, pending confirmation of funding. News of the progress is contained in the answers to Dail questions tabled by Donegal Deputy Charlie Mc Conalogue.
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The family of an 18 year old man who was found inside a burning car in Derry have been left devastated, a local priest has said. Police believe that Caoimhan Cassidy was most likely still alive when the blaze started. It’s reported that the car, a Mazda 6 crossed the border into Donegal a number
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Letterkenny rider Oisin Orr is on the crest of a wave and, a week on from losing his claim, he was seen to good effect in partnering David Marnane’s Tennesse Waltz to victory in the opening claimer at Tipperary on Tuesday The win looked unlikely for much of the straight but Orr kept niggling and
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Over 4500 pupils across Donegal begin their Junior and Leaving Cert exams today. Over the next two to three weeks, more than 54-thousand will sit the Leaving Cert and almost 63-thousand will sit the Junior Cert. English and CSPE are first up at junior cycle today, while Leaving Cert students will take English Paper 1
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The Buncrana Flood Group is challenging politicians to explain why Inishowen has been omitted from Donegal County Council’s Emergency Flood Response Plan. The plan was published in March and Inishowen was used as a case study but was not identified as an area of high risk despite being badly hit by the devastating floods of
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The Communications Committee is to meet later today to discuss the National Broadband Plan. It’ll hear separately from KPMG, who were appointed in 2014 to advise on ownership options and the procurement process, and ComReg, the telecommunications regulation of Ireland. The broadband plan has come in for criticism after the initial budget increased significantly
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As investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body inside a car on fire in Derry on Saturday last police believe, the man named this evening as Caoimhan Cassidy, was most likely still alive when the blaze started. Its reported that the car, a Mazda 6 crossed the border into County
PSNI confirm identity of body found in car on fire in Derry Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday June 4th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday June 4th Read More »
Three people have been taken to hospital following a crash in Dunkineely earlier today. The two vehicle collision occurred in Ballymagowan at around 1pm this afternoon. Two men and a woman were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment to minor injuries. Gardai have confirmed that the road has since reopened.
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CMA Entertainer Keith Urban joined Pio Mc Cann on Saturday the 1st of June! With over 4 billion music streams worldwide, 30 Number 1 Singles and 4 Grammy Awards, listen below to hear this iconic Country Music Star talk about his marriage to Hollywood Superstar Nicole Kidman and how a simple Ad in his Dad’s
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A special meeting has taken place to discuss the impact of Irish Water works on Pearse Road on traffic flow in Letterkenny, with potential changes being introduced in the coming days. At the Public Services centre in the town today, councillors, management, gardai and Irish Water discussed a number of issues raised by local businesses
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Brian Burnie is walking 7,000 miles around Britain & Ireland. This epic journey is to promote nationally, the Charity Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care transport service. This is a free of charge service for cancer patients that require to get to and from hospital for treatment. Last Wednesday he called into the
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Diversions are in place on the Donegal Town side of Dunkineely following a collision earlier this afternoon. Gardai say they expect the route to be cleared shortly once the scene of the crash is clear. Emergency services attended the scene, but there are no reports of serious injuries
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New car registrations in Donegal are down 10.35%. According to latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, 1629 new cars have been registered in the county this year to date, down from 1817 the previous year. Nationally new car registrations last month are up 4.7% compared to May 2018 but down 7.6%
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There was joy and disappointment for Donegal clubs at Monday’s All-Ireland Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta finals in Kerry. Kilcar contested the senior final but were very unfortunate to lose out to the host club An Gaeltacht by just a single point after extra time There was better news for Downings as they retained their All
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Two former Irish athletics stars will be in Donegal next Monday night to mark the launch of Patsy McGonagle’s new autobiography. Former World champion and Olympic medallist Rob Heffernan and former European champion David Gillick will be the guests of honour at the official launch of ‘Relentless: A Race Through Time’, which charts the story
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Festival goers had a narrow escape from injury after a weekend collision in Ballyshannon. The single vehicle crash happened in the town centre on Sunday night around 11pm during the Rory Gallagher Festival. Gardai had been alerted to the car acting suspiciously in Bundoran prior to the crash and efforts had been made to
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