Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has told the Dail that the failure to make housing a right under the constitution is at the root of the housing crisis that exists at the moment. Backing a Private Members Motion seeking to restrict the impact on vulture funds on the market, Deputy Pringle said the constitutional situation in […]
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A joint operation by Gardai and the Department of Agriculture is ongoing at a farm near Letterkenny today. Gardai have confirmed that they are assisting in a Department of Agriculture lead investigation at a farm this afternoon. No further details are known.
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The Greencastle Coast Guard unit were tasked to an incident late last night at Malin Head. The Greencastle Unit of Irish Coast Guard were paged by Malin Head Coast Guard MRSC at around 10:40pm. Three men in their 20s from Derry City who had been rock climbing at an area called Hell’s Hole at Malin
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An Inishowen Councillor has again moved to reassure people in the north of the peninsula that swimming lessons will be offered at Malin Head pier this year. There were concerns locally that lessons would be compromised after No Swimming signs were erected at the pier by Donegal County Council as part of a county wide
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The full report into why it took so long to secure Air Corps support to fight recent wildfires in Donegal has been published. It concludes that helicopter support was deployed as quickly as possible in the current circumstances, but the capability of the Air Corps is diminished with the loss of experienced personnel. Every effort
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Findings against Garda Keith Harrison by the Disclosures Tribunal should be quashed because of an alleged prior professional interaction between Mr Justice Peter Charleton and a witness, a court has heard. The Donegal-based Garda who was strongly criticised in the tribunal’s interim reports has brought High Court proceedings on the grounds of an alleged prior
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Derry City’s treble winning manager Jim McLaughlin will be conferred with the Freedom of the City later today at the Guildhall. McLaughlin guided the Candystrips to the historic treble 30 years ago this month. The 78-year-old is seen as the greatest manager in Irish football history, winning eight league titles with four different clubs between
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An investigation is continuing into a house fire at the Diamond in Raphoe. Firefighters have combated the blaze which broke out earlier this morning however considerable damage is said to have been caused to the property as a result of the blaze. The area has been sealed off with Gardai expected to carry out
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Six of Ireland’s 13 MEPs have now been elected. Day four of counting gets underway in the Midlands North West and Ireland South constituencies later this morning. Starting in the Midlands North West, the Green Party’s Saoirse McHugh was eliminated after the 11th count. Independent Luke Ming Flanagan, Sinn Fein’s Matt Carthy and Fine
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Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a fire in Raphoe. The blaze broke out earlier this morning at a premises on the Diamond, in the centre of the town. Fire fighters have managed have to bring the fire under control however considerable damage is said to have been caused to the property
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A South Donegal TD says it’s unfair that people in the North West with hospital procedures booked in Galway can have them cancelled without notice. In the Dail, Deputy Eamon Scanlon told Minister Heather Humphries that people can find themselves facing considerable expense, not to mention the impact on their health. Minister Humphries promised that
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Parts of Falcarragh and the surrounding area will be without water for much of the morning due to yet another suspected pipe burst. Irish Water has been notified with a crew tasked to the scene. Newly elected Cllr Michael McClafferty says the situation is totally unacceptable:
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91 percent of people who have recently relocated to the northwest would recommend the move. That’s according to a new study by recruitment firm Collins McNicholas. Almost half of those surveyed said they now travel to work in ten minutes or less, while two thirds said their disposable income had increased. Antoinette O’Flaherty is
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A public information event on new plans for the re-development of Island House in Killybegs is being held this week. Plans for the re-development have been published by Donegal County Council’s newly formed Regeneration and Development team. The plans for place-based transformation and urban regeneration interventions in Killybegs seek to support the growing tourism
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday May 28th:
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Kilmacrennan’s Richard Kerr had a mixed weekend at the third round of the Dickies Supersport Championship (BSB) in Donington Park last weekend. Kerr came into the third round in 5th position after a strong start to the 2019 season. After qualifying 11th, he had to start from the back row of the grid on Saturday
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The Olympic Federation of Ireland today named a squad of 65 athletes for the second edition of the European Games in Minsk, Belarus next month with four from Donegal included. The Magee family in Raphoe will make up the Donegal traveling party. Chloe, Sam and Joshua Magee with travel with cousin Rachel Darragh to compete
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The Triton Showers National Rally Championship reaches mid-point this Sunday with the Lyons of Limerick Circuit of Munster Rally, round four of the series. The nine-stage rally will be based at the impressive Lyons of Limerick facility at Ballysimon Road, Limerick. The Lyons family have strong links with the rally and motorsport in general and
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EA Sports Cup holders Derry City have been drawn to face Waterford in the semi-finals of the League Cup. Derry, who defeated Finn Harps in their quarter-final last night, will have home advantage in the tie. In the other semi-final, League leaders Dundalk host Bohemians. These ties are due to take place on Monday the
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DD & The Delta Boys and Karl McHugh joined Paul in studio this week for the Monday Night Sessions on Highland Radio with Paul McDevitt! Get a wee taster of the live music below and tune in ever Monday from 9pm-11pm for the best in live music!
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A house has been ransacked in a weekend burglary in Letterkenny. Thieves gained entry to a home in West Hill by forcing a rear door open between the hours of 3pm and 8.30pm on Sunday. An investigation is continuing. Garda Grainne Doherty says they have yet to determine the exact amount of property stolen:
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The number of people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital has fallen slightly, with 35 waiting this morning, compared to 40 yesterday. Of those waiting today, six were on Emergency Department trolleys. Nationally, the INMO says there were 467 admitted patients awaiting beds across the country this morning, the highest number, 75, at University
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Set featured image School Secretaries attached to the trade union FORSA are set to ballot for industrial action after what they’ve described as ‘disappointing’ discussions at the Department of Education yesterday. A small number of school secretaries are paid directly by the departmen, but FORSA estimates that 90% are paid through their school’s ancillary grant
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Gardai are searching for two suspects who are wanted in connection with an attack on a car in Burnfoot. The incident happened shortly after 10pm on Wednesday night last in the town land of Dundrain. A motorist was forced into the hard shoulder by a blue saloon style car. The two male occupants got
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Investigations are continuing into a suspected arson attack at a barn in Carndonagh. Emergency services attended the scene near Pound Street after the alarm was raised shortly after 1pm yesterday afternoon. Extensive damage has been caused to the building as a result of the blaze. Gardai have confirmed that they believe the fire was
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Judgement has been reserved in the case of Donegal man John Downey who is wanted in Northern Ireland on suspicion of involvement in the murder of two soldiers. Downey is appealing against an order by the High Court to extradite him to Belfast. Police in Northern Ireland sought John Downey’s extradition over the murder of
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Derry City progressed to the semi-finals of the EA Sports League Cup coming from behind to beat Finn Harps 2-1 at the Brandywell on Monday night. They needed extra time before getting the better of their neighbours with David Parkhouse scoring the winner. It was a much better performance from Harps who were so disappointing
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A case is due to be heard today involving Garda Keith Harrison seeking to quash findings made against him in reports from the Disclosures Tribunal last year. The Donegal-based garda alleged in the past that harassment of him and his family had been directed by senior garda management, and had fought for his case’s
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Fine Gael look set to take two seats in the Midlands-Northwest constituency. Today’s count will go into its third day in Castlebar. Independent Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan and Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy are on course to retain their seats. Former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh is in pole position to take the final seat. She
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The Housing Alliance has made a direct appeal to all newly elected Donegal County Councillors to make social and affordable housing a priority. The group is a collaboration of six of Ireland’s Approved Housing Bodies and they are calling for action by local authorities right across the country to tackle the housing shortage. John
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Irish Water has announced that two communities in Donegal are set to benefit from the replacement of old and damaged water pipes. The utility, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, is set to commence two separate projects in St Johnston and Trentaghboy/ Drumkeen. As part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme
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Rhys and Caolán Irwin from Kilmacrennan, County Donegal, both took very positive results away from the third round of the British Superbike Championship at Donington Park on Saturday and Sunday last (May 25th & 26th), as they both achieved their best results of the season. Younger brother Rhys put in his best British Talent Cup
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Derry senior football manager Damian McErlain said his players are keen to get back down to action after they were paired with Wexford in the next stage of the All Ireland series. The draw for the qualifiers was made yesterday, and Derry have been drawn away to Wexford The Derry manager said his team would
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Derry City now join Waterford, Dundalk and Bohemians in the semi-finals of the EA Sports Cup following their 2-1 quarter-final win over Finn Harps at the Brandywell on Monday. The game was scoreless at half-time but Harps had taken the lead through Nathan Boyle 10 minutes after the restart. David Parkhouse equalised for Derry with
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Derry City defeated Finn Harps for the second time in 4 days on Monday night at the Brandywell stadium, but this was a much harder fought match than the 4-0 defeat in the League on Friday night. 2-1 is how it finished in their EA Sports Cup Quarter-Final as Derry move on to the semi-final
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Hundreds of people have gathered in Derry for a rally marking the end of a three-day peace walk in memory of Lyra McKee. The 29 year-old journalist was shot dead by dissident republicans while reporting on rioting in the city last month. Demonstrators have walked from Belfast, near where her funeral was held, to a
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday May 27th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday May 27th Read More »
A 32 year old man arrested on Saturday on suspicion of benefits fraud and being involved in an illegal lottery has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. The man had been arrested by detectives from the PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit on suspicion of membership of a proscribed organisation. He was released and immediately
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Mairead Mc Guinness is the first Irish MEP to be elected to the European Parliament after voting on Friday. The Fine Gael MEP was returned after she topped the poll in the 4 seater Midlands North West constituency. She secured 134,630 votes, with Independent Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan on 85,034, Sinn Fein’s Matt Carthy on 77,619
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Irish Rural Link says people in rural communities are most at risk of fuel and energy poverty. It’s annual conference in Athlone today has been told this is mainly because of the lack of alternative heating and energy sources. Irish Rural Link CEO Seamus Boland says instead of looking at carbon taxes, the Government should
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A young county Fermanagh man has appeared in a county Donegal court, charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of two other young people, and serious bodily harm to another, in the county last year. 21-year-old Joseph Gilroy, of Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Shiva Devine and
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Relay for Life Donegal took place over the weekend and the Ecumenical Service was broadcast live on Highland Radio on Sunday morning. You can listen back to the Ecumenical Service below…
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The Garda Representative Association has paid tribute to two Gardaí who died over the weekend. GRA president Jim Mulligan said the loss of Garda David Hearne and Garda John McCallion was devastating Garda Hearne, who died in a diving accident off Hook Head, was attached to the Road Traffic Unit, in the South East. He
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Finn Harps are back at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium tonight for an EA Sports Cup quarter-final against reigning champions Derry City (kick-off 7.45). Manager Ollie Horgan is hoping that his squad will have recovered sufficiently from the 4-0 league loss to Derry on Friday night in order to make it a contest against the
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Letterkenny University Hospital is the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today with 40 people awaiting admission there this morning. 10 people were trolleys in its Emergency Department. Management at the hospital has stated that both the ED and the Medical Assessment Unit are extremely busy and are advising members of the public to only
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Visit the page below for all of the stories from the 2019 Local and European Elections. http://www.highlandradio.com/elections-2019/ In the Buncrana Electoral Area, Paul Canning, Rena Donaghey, Jack Murray and Nicholas Crossan were returned to the council, joined by newcomer Terry Crossan. Conversely, its as you were in Carndonagh, with Martin Mc Dermott, Martin Farren, Albert
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Derry will travel to Wexford in the first round of qualifiers in the All-Ireland Football Championship series. There’s one all-Ulster affair in the qualifiers as Monaghan are set to face Rory Gallagher’s Fermanagh. The full draw is as follows: Wexford v Derry Monaghan v Fermanagh Leitrim v Wicklow Louth v Antrim Tipperary v Down Offaly
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An investigation is continuing after a Catholic church in Derry was deliberately set on fire at the weekend. The PSNI have said that two men are believed to have started the blaze at Holy Family church on Aileach Road at 10.30pm on Friday night. It’s understood that the blaze spread to the church and
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Parties will be assessing their losses and gains across the county today, with all the established parties losing seats, with some gains as well. Perhaps the biggest shock was the loss of his seat by outgoing Cathaoirleach Seamus O’Domhnaill, who had featured in recent media reports about an LIS application in his name. He
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The new council will be a mix of established names and new faces. In the Buncrana Electoral Area, Paul Canning, Rena Donaghey, Jack Murray and Nicholas Crossan were returned to the council, joined by newcomer Terry Crossan. Conversely, its as you were in Carndonagh, with Martin Mc Dermott, Martin Farren, Albert Doherty and Bernard Mc
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