A Donegal Deputy has hit out at the Taoiseach over what he termed as ‘inaction’ in addressing concerns of ambulance personnel. Hundreds walked off the job yesterday, in a strike over union recognition with almost 40% of Donegal’s paramedics and other ambulance personnel in the county also taking part. The Psychiatric Nurses Association […]
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Overnight falls of snow and sleet combined with freezing conditions have left some routes in Donegal treacherous this morning. Motorists are being advised to exercise extreme caution with the wintry weather expected to continue for part of the morning. Those travelling on higher ground have also been warned to be particularly vigilant. Heavy snow at
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There are calls for a forum to be established for the marine and fishing sectors as part of the Irish Government’s Brexit preparations. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher believes the Government has failed so far to prepare for every eventuality come March 29th and says it is vital immediate plans are put in place
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Ifac is warning businesses who have not fully engaged with Brexit that now is the time to take action. With just over two months until Britain leaves the EU the company says plans need to be put in place to offset the worst impacts. Joe Lambe is Managing Partner at ifac Raphoe, he says
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The Taoiseach has warned there is a “risk” border checks could be operated in France or the Netherlands instead of in Ireland if there’s a no deal Brexit. In a private meeting with opposition parties last night, Leo Varadkar said the EU could move control of any border away from Ireland and onto the continent.
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Celtic Water are lending their support to this year’s RunDonegal Women’s 5K by donating 1,000 bottles of water to the event. Organisers of the annual fundraiser, which will start and finish at the Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar, are aiming to attract an entry of 1,000. This year’s event will be get underway at 11
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Finn Harps and Derry City continued with their pre-season games on Tuesday night. Harps drew 1-1 with the Inishowen League at Maginn Park in Buncrana. Mickey Place scored from the penalty spot for Harps after Darragh Ellison was brought down. Inishowen’s goal came late in the game with a deflection of a Harps defender. Elsewhere
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The LYIT progressed to round 2 of the Trench Cup on Tuesday evening with a comfortable 2-13 to 0-07 win over Limerick’s Mary Immaculate College. Played at the Connacht Centre of Excellence in Claremorris, the Letterkenny side were strong throughout and led 1-6 to 0-4 at half time. Buncrana’s John Campbell scored 1-2 on the
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The PSNI say a 50 year old man arrested by detectives yesterday investigating Saturday’s car bomb outside Bishop Street Courthouse in Derry has been released unconditionally. Four other men who were detained in Derry in relation to the explosion were released yesterday without charge.
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday January 22nd:
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Déjà Vu Motorsport is bringing another of its rally reunion extravaganzas to the friendliest of all rally lands – Donegal, and the DONEGAL HOSPICE has been chosen as the designated charity. “We are delighted to have been chosen as the beneficiary from this spectacular event which will bring so many former Donegal International Rally winners
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Letterkenny AC runners who competed in the Dublin City Marathon at the end of October have raised €4,000 for the Donegal Down Syndrome Association. Members of the marathon group presented the cheque to Donegal Down Syndrome Association Secretary, Sheila McMenamin, at the weekend. Speaking at the presentation, Sheila said: “It’s a massive privilege to collect
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Motorists in Donegal are being advised to take care on the roads this afternoon as snow begins to fall across the county. Many parts of the country were affected by snow and ice overnight. A status yellow warning from Met Eireann has now been lifted. However, more wintry showers are expected this evening and overnight.
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Key nominations for the 2019 Academy Awards which will be handed out on February 24th at a ceremony in Hollywood. Best Picture: A Star is Born Vice Roma Green Book BlacKkKlansman Bohemian Rhapsody Black Panther The Favourite Best Actor: Bradley Cooper – “A Star is Born” Rami Malek – “Bohemian Rhapsody” Christian Bale – “Vice”
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Conor Campbell and Luke McGlynn have both been named in Republic of Ireland Under 15 Head Coach Jason Donohue’s 20-man squad for an upcoming International Tournament in Spain. Midfielder McGlynn and Forward Campbell have both been capped at U15 level before, playing in the Republic of Ireland U15’s games with Poland last November. Over the space
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More Gardai may have to be deployed to Donegal if there’s a no deal Brexit. That was one of the issues highlighted at the latest AGM of the Association of Garda Sgts and Inspectors. The meeting, which took place in the Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey last night was reportedly very well attended by members
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As investigations continue into recent dissident activity in Derry, there’s been widespread condemnation of the placing of a suspect vehicle outside a school. One of yesterday evening’s hoaxes involved a car which was abandoned on Northland Road, close to St Mary’s College. The school opened as normal this morning. Principal Maria Lindsay says it was
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Almost 40% of paramedics and other ambulance personnel in Donegal are striking today. 500 members of the Psychiatric Nurses Association walked off the job this morning in a row with the HSE over union recognition. The HSE says engaging with yet another union will impair good industrial relations within the National Ambulance Service. Local NASRA
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Former Tyrone captain Gemma Begley has confirmed her retirement from inter county football at the age of 33. The three-time All-Star, scored a goal to help the Red Hand County beat Meath in the All Ireland Intermediate final at Croke Park in September.
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Letterkenny Rovers’ Conor Tourish has been named on the FAI Amateur squad. They are scheduled to face Stephen Kenny’s Under 21’s Home-Based side on Wednesday the 6th of February in Whitehall. Tourish earned his spot in Gerry Davis’ 19 strong squad through his solid performances for Letterkenny Rovers this season.
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In Derry, the Housing Executive is withdrawing maintenance work from some parts of the city today after one of it’s contractors had a van hijacked. The vehicle was one of three used in hoax security alerts across the city yesterday. It came as another hoax device was left at the Lanark way peace wall
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A large quantity of equipment has been stolen in weekend burglary at a business premises in Ramelton. The break in is believed to have happened at some stage between Friday evening and Saturday morning last. Thieves made off with a significant amount of valuable tools. Garda Grainne Doherty says Gardai suspect that a van
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The army is on standby as 500 ambulance personnel go on strike today. They’re picketing at bases in Donegal and across the country between 7am and 5pm. The workers want the HSE to recognise the Psychiatric Nurses Association as their chosen trade union. However the HSE says it already recognises a number of unions
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Gardai in Donegal have launched an appeal regarding a hit and run at the weekend. The incident happened near the roundabout at Bridgend shortly after 8am on Saturday morning last. A black Volkswagen Golf which was involved in the hit and run was found abandoned on the Letterkenny Road a short time later. It’s not
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Drake has announced three Irish dates as part of his upcoming European Tour. The rapper will perform at the 3Arena on the 19th, 21st and 22nd of March. It’s part of the Canadian star’s ‘Assassination Vacation’ Tour, with tickets going on sale this Friday.
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Donegal County Council has agreed to start the process of taking over Donagh Park in Carndonagh, which will pave the way for repairs to a footbridge and riverwalk which links the estate to Carndonagh Community Hospital. The footbridge was extensively damaged during devastating floods in August 2017. Residents in the area started a petition
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Donegal ETB is hosting their Further Education & Training Fair event tomorrow in the Radisson Blue Hotel, Letterkenny. A wide range of various courses available are expected to be showcased for those thinking about a new course or existing students who wish to explore other avenues. Deirdre McColgan, ETB Guidance Counsellor & Co-ordinator is urging
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There are further calls on Irish Water to address the issue of hard water affecting households in the Letterkenny area. It’s understood houses being supplied water from the Bore Holes in Rockhill are having severe issues with reported damage to appliances. Local Cllr James Pat McDaid says that the utility is well aware of
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Three security alerts in Derry have ended – and been confirmed as hoaxes – after a car bomb exploded in the city at the weekend. They started yesterday when two vehicles were hijacked by masked men. Some people had to be moved out of their homes. A 50-year-old man’s still being questioned about a blast
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Many parts of the country have been affected by snow and ice overnight. A status yellow warning from Met Eireann remains in place nationwide until 11 o’clock this morning. The worst of the snow is expected in Connacht, Ulster, north Leinster and on hills and mountains. Drivers are being advised to slow down and
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Cross-border trade in goods in Ireland is at an all time high. Latest figures show it stood at 7 billion euro for 2017. Total cross border trade has been growing at an average rate of 4 per cent over the past two decades. Latest figures show it stands at 7 billion euro for 2017,
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An Post has confirmed that the post box in Anagaire is to be removed. The company says the decision has been taken on health and safety grounds. The announcement comes ahead of the closure of Bunbeg Post Office tomorrow. Local Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig says along with the closure of a number of Post
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There are calls on the Government to establish a timeline for the promised Mica redress scheme. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue says the latest reply from the Housing Minister in which Eoghan Murphy claims work is well underway is extremely vague. In response to a question tabled by Deputy Charlie McConalogue the Housing Minister said “work
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The fifth teacher supply regional focus group to be held under the Teacher Supply Action Plan, which the Minister launched in November 2018 is to be held tonight in Letterkenny. Tonight’s event, will provide an opportunity for principals, teachers and parents in the North West to consider and respond to the Action Plan and to
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday January 21st:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday January 21st Read More »
Ireland head-coach Joe Schmidt has lost two of his locks for the start of the Six Nations. Ulster have revealed that Iain Henderson will be sidelined for ‘several weeks’ with a finger injury sustained in their weekend win at Leicester in the Heineken Champions Cup. The province say it’s a fresh injury and not related
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The British Prime Minister says that the government will not reopen the Good Friday agreement. In Theresa May’s Plan B statement to the House of Commons, she also ruled out a second Brexit referendum. She told MPs that extending Article 50 would not rule out a “no deal” Brexit and would go against the referendum
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Army Technical Officers have carried out a controlled explosion on the hijacked vehicle in the Circular Road area of Derry. The van was hijacked by three masked men this morning before it was abandoned. Police say a number of homes remain evacuated and the cordons are still in place as investigations continue. However, the PSNI
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Police in Derry are now dealing with a second security alert in the Southway area of the City. Superintendent Gordon McCalmont said: “Just before 1:45pm this afternoon, we received a report a delivery driver’s vehicle had been hijacked on Southway by four masked men, one of them who is reported to have had a gun.
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Met Eireann has issued a status yellow ‘snow-ice’ warning for Ireland. Icy and slippery conditions are expected with scattered sleet and snow showers most frequent across Ulster and Connacht. Some of these showers will spread into central and eastern areas at times, with the odd flurry further south. Accumulations of 1 to 2 centimetres
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Paramedics and other ambulance personnel attached to the National Ambulance Service Representative Association will carry out a 10 hour work stoppage tomorrow over recognition. NASRA, which is affiliated to the Psychiatric Nurses Association says the HSE has not responded to invitations from the Workplace Relations Commission to talks in a bid to resolve the dispute.
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The Deputy General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants & Inspectors is in Donegal later today for an AGM. Inspector Antoinette Cunningham is meeting with local Gardai this evening where the potential impact of Brexit and a possible hard border are expected to top the agenda. Speaking ahead of today’s meeting, Inspector Cunningham
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Another man has been arrested in connection with the car bomb explosion in Derry. Detectives have arrested the 50 year old under the Terrorism Act. The suspect has also been arrested under the Terrorism Act in connection with an armed robbery in the Meadowbank Avenue area of the city on Tuesday 15 January. It brings
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Three Donegal men start their UEFA Pro Licence Course with the FAI today. New Charlotte boss Jim McGuinness, Finn Harps Assistant Manager Paul Hegarty and Ireland Schoolsboys Manager and Harps Coach William O’Connor are among the 19 strong group which also features former Republic of Ireland Internationals. Robbie Keane, Damien Duff, Keith Andrews and Andy
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A number of homes have been evacuated in the Circular Road area of Derry due to an ongoing security alert in the city. Police received a report of a vehicle hijacking at around 11:30am this morning. It is believed that three masked men hijacked a white Transit van and threw an object in the back
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It’s been revealed that just two derelict sites are currently registered in the Letterkenny Municipal District. The two sites in question are situated in Ramelton and Fanad, with none registered in Letterkenny town itself. The low number has caused concern that not enough is being done by the local authority in assessing buildings in
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It’s been confirmed that the TUI service from City of Derry Airport to Mallorca has been pulled. The company has stated that its due to weaker demand across the UK for summer holidays in 2019. The airport says that discussions are underway with a number of other carriers as there is still a strong demand
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Brad Pitt is rumoured to be dating Charlize Theron. The Sun says they were introduced over Christmas by the Oscar winning actress’s ex-fiancé Sean Penn. Brad split from Angelina Jolie in 2016, after two years of marriage. The couple – who have six children together – have reached a custody agreement, but are yet to
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The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Belgium on Sunday. Donegal’s Tyler Toland started the tie in Spain in her first game back from a knee injury she suffered last August. Amber Barrett was a second half substitute coming in for Emily Kraft in the 76th minute. Elena Dhont’s
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Fears are mounting that dissidents on both sides of the border could seek to capitalise on a hard Brexit. Both Gardai and police believe there could be an increase in violence this year with the Derry car bomb now heighting those concerns. Four men remain in police custody after the attack outside the city’s courthouse. The
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