A Donegal Deputy is calling on the HSE to urgently recruit staff at Ramelton Community Hospital. The hospital, which has a capacity of 30 beds, is currently only operating 26 due to staff shortages. Fianna Fail TD Charlie McConalogue says the 4 beds currently closed in Ramelton could have a knock-on effect on overcrowding at […]
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A protest is to take place on the Gweebarra River on January 1st calling for a resolution to the ongoing dispute between the Federation of Irish Salmon and Sea Trout Anglers and Inland Fisheries Ireland over fishing rights on the river. The dispute has been ongoing for 12 years, with the federation’s National Secretary saying
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Robbie Williams has become an ambassador for WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers. The X-Factor judge will join chat show host Oprah Winfrey, who took up a role with the brand three years ago. Robbie has previously talked about his battle with weight. He also poked fun at himself on his 2013 album Swings Both
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As plans are finalised for the new Derry to Buncrana greenway, an additional consultation has now been planned for Tooban on Thursday 7 February to finalise the emerging greenway route. In a statement, the project team says while an assessment of the route options has been completed and the report will be published in February
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A Donegal County Councillor has today appealed for information after two cars were broken into at a Church car park in Castlefin on Saturday night. Cllr Gary Doherty was speaking after items were taken from the cars while the owners were attending Saturday evening mass in St Mary’s Church. On today’s Nine til Noon Show,
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The Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation says a hard Brexit could have serious consequences for the sector. Sean O’Donaghue was speaking in Brussels ahead of the annual meeting of the Council of Fisheries Ministers which gets underway today. Mr O’Donaghue is seeking a declaration that whatever happens, there is certainty in 2019……….. Meanwhile,
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A Donegal County Councillor has called for the creation of a nationalised body to oversee insurance claims across Ireland, after a young driver from North Leitrim was quoted almost €18,700 for motor insurance. Cllr Micheal Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig says the high cost of insurance is driving young people out of rural areas where car dependency
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20 Donegal schools are among those to avail of more than €40 million in funding for Summer Works Projects to be delivered in 2019. The funding is being made available to 307 schools across the country – 234 at primary and 73 at post-primary level – for major improvement works to be carried out over
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British Prime Minister Theresa May’s warning a new Brexit referendum would do “irreparable damage” to the integrity of British politics. In a speech to the House of Commons today, she will insist it would send a message that democracy doesn’t deliver. Meanwhile, some British MPs want Parliament to have the meaningful vote on her EU
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In 2018, Donegal GAA made an impact on the Ulster front as the county won the men and ladies Ulster Senior Football titles. At club level, Red Hughs and Gaoth Dobhair turned on the style to win junior and senior provincial crowns. Donegal Senior Team Manager Declan Bonner joined Oisin Kelly to reflect of what
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Donegal had a convincing 2-19 v 1-07 win over Sligo in a challenge game at Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny on Sunday. It was Declan Bonner’s first chance to try out the new rule changes vefore they start the defence of their Dr. McKenna Cup against Queens on Sunday 30th December at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey. Ryan
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Fanad United were on the right side of a 10-goal thriller at Traigh-A-Loch on Sunday when they beat Finn Harps Reserves 7-3. Fanad led 3-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Ryan McFadden, Caolan Kelly and Keelin McElwaine but Gabriel Aduaka scored a hat-trick early in the second half to leave the sides level at
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The Donegal League and the Inishowen League have progressed to the last 8 of the Oscar Traynor Inter-League Trophy following the Donegal League’s draw with the Sligo/Leitrim League last night in Sligo. Kevin McHugh scored both goals for Raymond Shields’ charges, the first coming inside the opening five minutes. Sligo/Leitrim equalised through Keith Nibbs on
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During the summer of 2018, The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open came to Donegal for the first time. Ballyliffin Golf Club hosted the European Tour Rolex Series event and the Inishowen venue made the headlines across the world. The Irish Open Legacy is in it earlier stages and the impact has been better than expectations.
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The National Novice and Underage Cross-Country Championships were on in Navan on Saturday. The runners battled miserable conditions but there were medals for Donegal athletes. Patsy McGonagle had all the details when he spoke with PJ Lynch…
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Ulster recorded their second consecutive bonus point win over Scarlets at the Kingspan Stadium on Friday night, beating them by 30 points to 15. City of Derry lost to All-Ireland League Division 2C leaders Ballina today in a game that finished 26 v 7 in favour of the Mayo club. Elsewhere in that Division, Omagh
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Derry City announced today that Greg Sloggett has joined the club from First Division Champions U.C.D. Sloggett is the latest in a number of signings for Declan Devine as he tries to rebuild the squad and the club for the 2019 Premier Division season. Kevin McLaughlin spoke with the Derry boss about his latest signing…
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The first game of the 2019 Dr. McKenna Cup finished in a draw when Fermanagh and Ulster University finished all square – 1-09 v 0-12. Fermanagh led by 0-08 v 0-05 at half-time and led by six early in the second half thanks to a goal from Conall Jones. UU scored the last three points
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The Donegal League travel to face the Sligo/Leitrim game tonight in the final game in their three team Oscar Traynor Inter-League Trophy group. A draw will be enough for Raymond Shields’ side to progress to the next round and would also mean that the Inishowen League go through as well. If the Sligo/Leitrim League pick
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Last evening proved to be a good one for Donegal jockeys as Oisin Orr and Martin Harley both picked up wins at Dundalk and Kempton respectively. Orr rode 6/4 favourite, David Marnane trained, Alfredo Arcano at Dundalk in the Leading Jockey & Trainer Awards 2018 Handicap. The Rathmullan jockey was second at the halfway point,
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Plans to toughen the penalty point system for drivers have been labeled ‘draconian’. There is growing opposition to the proposals by the Transport Minister in Fine Gael and Fianna Fail. Earlier this week it emerged the Transport Minister Shane Ross was examining ways to crack down on speeding motorists. Among the measures being considered are
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Ireland will significantly step up preparations for a no deal Brexit next week. It follows an EU summit in which Theresa May got few concessions from Europe on the withdrawal agreement. She now has to convince MPs to vote in favour of the deal before January 21st. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says the government will step
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Today is the last day for posting parcels to parts of Europe. December 18th is the last date for Christmas cards for the UK and Europe, cards for Northern Ireland need to be posted by the 19th and the last date for the rest of Ireland is December 20th. An Post’s Anna McHugh says post
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Over €220,000 in funding has been allocated from the Dormant Accounts Fund to 4 social enterprise projects in Donegal. The main aim of the funding is to increase the impact of social enterprises by enhancing their capacity to delivery services and generate traded income through the provision of small capital grants. As part of a
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Over 100 tonnes of waste has been removed from five scenic sites across Donegal. As part of the 2018 Anti Dumping Initiative, €69,000 was secured by Donegal County Council to clean up sites routinely subject to illegal dumping. €69,000 has been used by Donegal County Council to clean-up a number of sites across the county
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday December 14th:
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday December 14th Read More »
An tAcadamh in Gaoth Dobhair is set to benefit from a €2.7 million investment by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. NUI Galway’s Irish Language Academy An tAcadamh which has a centre in Gaoth Dobhair with 9 employees, has been allocated €900,000 a year for three academic years, commencing 2018/2019. Education Minister Joe
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A Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal TD’s constituency offices in Sligo have been vandalised with anti-abortion graffiti. It’s after legislation to allow for abortion services in Ireland passed all stages of the Oireachtas last night. Tony McLoughlin’s offices on John Street were defaced with the words “Scum Bags”, and “Fine Gael Killers”. Deputy McLoughlin says this
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It’s emerged that Gardai who worked overtime at the Irish Open in Ballyliffin had to wait five months to be paid. A substantial amount of members were thought to be affected by the pay dispute with reports that some Gardai were considering taking the case before the Workplace Relations Committee. The event took place
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Gardai are renewing their appeal for information following an incident of criminal damage in Moville last week. A brick was thrown at a security vehicle near the Caiseal Mara Hotel on Thursday evening December 6th. Nobody was injured in the attack. The hotel, which is due to house around 100 asylum seekers, was also
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Shoppers are being told to expect plenty of wet weather tomorrow. Met Eireann has issued a yellow warning for the entire country from midnight. It’s forecasting potential ‘severe weather’ with heavy rain and possible windy conditions. Meteorologist Joanna Donnelly says the north of the country could be impacted most:
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It’s emerged that a number of other areas in the county were also targeted this week. A house in Manorcunningham was ransacked on Wednesday evening with thieves making their getaway within minutes of breaking in while earlier in the week, a house in Newtowncunningham was also burgled. Meanwhile a farmyard in the Magherabeg area
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A Donegal County Councillor has hit out at those responsible for removing life rings at the Old Town Bridge area of Letterkenny. The life rings were discovered missing this week with Donegal County Council now tasked to replace them. Cllr Gerry McMonagle says the removal of the equipment could potentially put lives at risk
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Castlederg teenager Sommer Lecky has been nominated for the RTÉ Young Sportsperson of the Year award following her silver medal at the Under-20 World Championships in the Women’s High Jump. The Finn Valley athlete will be up against the likes of Kerry footballer David Clifford, boxer Derbhla Rooney and Rhys McClenaghan to name but a
Lecky nominated for RTÉ Young Sportsperson of the Year Read More »
Detectives in Strabane are appealing for information after a report of arson at the Bellspark Road area of Clady on Wednesday last. Detective Constable Marks said: “At around 9pm, it was reported that a black Mercedes car was set alight in the area. Five males are believed to have damaged the front passenger window
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Rathmullan jockey Conor Orr continued his good form with a win at Tramore yesterday in the Waterford & Tramore Directors Handicap. Kerr rode the 9/4 favourite Rocky’s Silver to victory yesterday afternoon for trainer James Daniel Dullea. Orr and Rocky’s Silver were fifth at the halfway mark but pushed on to win it easily in the end.
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Kilmacrennan’s Richard Kerr has been named the Road Racing Ireland magazines ‘Young Rider of the Year’ for 2018. The magazine is the world’s longest running road racing publication. It’s another reminder how much the young Kilmacrennan native has progressed in the last few years having won the Young Rider of the Year at last year’s
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There’s been condemnation after a break in to the parochial House at Saint Johnston this week. Its understood that the rear door of the property was forced open and the house ransacked before the burglars made off with a safe and an unknown sum of cash. Gardai have confirmed that they are investigating the incident
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The trial of a Donegal County Councillor charged with assault causing harm to two men on separate occasions is to continue today. John O’Donnell from Kilmacrennan has appeared before Letterkenny Circuit Court this week in relation to the charges dating back to February 23rd 2015. The court has already heard that one incident is alleged
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The Mica Action Group says positive progress is being made on the delivery of the redress scheme for affected homeowners in Donegal announced in October. A number of members of the campaign group met with Ministers Joe McHugh and Damien English yesterday to receive an update on plans for the scheme. It was confirmed
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The number of patients at Letterkenny University Hospital awaiting an outpatient appointment has fallen this month. Over 15,000 people are waiting for an appointment at the hospital, 2800 of which have been waiting a year and a half or more. The figures released by the National Treatment Purchase Fund show that the number of
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Manager Ollie Horgan has this evening announced that goalkeeper Ciaran Gallagher has agreed terms to remain with Finn Harps for the 2019 Premier Division season while Raffaele Cretaro is moving to the Donegal club from North West neighbour Sligo Rovers. Gallagher had a super season between the sticks as Harps plotted their way to promotion
Cretaro joins Harps as Gallagher re-signs Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday December 13th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday December 13th Read More »
The North West 10k committee is now inviting expressions of interest from charities to be beneficiaries from next year’s run and walk which will take place on Sunday the 5th of May in Letterkenny. Interested charities are invited to make their applications to Ann Condon, Grand Central, Complex, Canal Road, Letterkenny. Email anne@letterkennychamber.com. The closing
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Investigations are continuing following an incident at a house in the Ard McCool area of Stranorlar last night. Gardaí have confirmed that shortly after 9pm, two males attempted to steal a car but were disturbed and fled on foot. The two males, both aged in their 20s, were subsequently arrested at Main Street Ballybofey, under
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The Dáíl has passed a Bill which could dramatically reduce the interest rates moneylenders charge customers. The draft law from Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty includes a 36 percent cap on the rates people would have to pay. He claims some are being charged as much as 187 percent on loans. It’s estimated 330,000 people use
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Gardai have confirmed that they are investigating a theft from Leck graveyard in Letterkenny. They say a graveside memorial was discovered missing at around 9am on Tuesday morning last. While no arrests have been made Gardai say investigations are ongoing.
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Almost €4000 in funding has been announced for upgrade works for Comharchumann Thoraí. The money, sanctioned by Department of Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht will go towards work at Club Sóisialta run by Comharchumann Thoraí. Minister Joe McHugh says €3830 will allow the installation of emergency lights and fire alarms in the Club. He says; “It’s vital that
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A belt of heavy rain is due to batter the country on Saturday with high winds also likely. Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow weather alert for the entire country and is warning of hazardous conditions. Forecasters say the exact details of this incoming weather system are uncertain at the moment and they are
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