IBEC’s warning that a ‘no-deal Brexit’ would bring a risk of severe disruption across almost all areas of the economy. It’s forecasting strong growth of 4.5 percent next year – if agreement is reached. But Head of Tax and Fiscal Policy, Gerard Brady says the growing uncertainty could leave Ireland very exposed:
No-deal Brexit’ would seriously affect economy – IBEC Read More »
Eir has announced it’s investing 150 million euro in rolling out 4G mobile broadband across the country. The company’s aiming to give coverage to 99 per cent of the country within two years. It’s thought the 4G broadband could ensure homes in rural Ireland currently without a connection are covered. Eir chief executive Carolan Lennon
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Entries are now being taken for the O’Neills Foyle Cup which will be held from 22-27 July 2019 at multiple venues throughout areas of Derry & Strabane District Council / Causway Coast and Glens Borough Council and Donegal. The growth in entries over the past few years speaks volumes not only about the quality of
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A Donegal Mountain Rescue team is currently en route to Muckish. It’s reported the team is responding to a call regarding lost walkers. This is the second such call Donegal Mountain Rescue has taken on Muckish this weekend. A tourist was escorted to safety on Saturday after becoming lost on the mountain No further information
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The Ulster 9 Counties Boxing Championships are taking place at Raphoe Boxing Club. President of the Donegal Boxing Board Peter O’Donnell joined Pauric Hilferty on Sunday Sport with all the information on the Championships…
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Errigal Ciaran are the Tyrone All-County League Division One Champions for the second year running following their 0-14 v 0-11 win over Omagh, St. Enda’s on Sunday. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport… After the match, Francis spoke with Errigal Ciaran manager Pascal Canavan…
Errigal Ciaran win second Tyrone Division One title in a row Read More »
A Jonny Bonner penalty was enough to give Letterkenny Rovers all three points today away to Cockhill Celtic. 1-0 was the final score as Letterkenny now top the table. Elsewhere, a second half strike gave Derry City Reserves a 1-0 win over Swilly Rovers while Bonagee ran out 3-1 winners over Fanad United. Darren McFadden,
Letterkenny Rovers, Derry City Res. and Bonagee all record wins in USL Read More »
Gardaí have spoken out after two drivers were arrested on suspicion of drink driving at the same location within a week. Shortly before 7.30am this morning, Gardaí in Milford were conducting a Mandatory Intoxicant Checkpoint (MIT), when one driver turned away upon seeing the checkpoint. The driver subsequently failed the roadside breath test and was
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Glenfin overcame favourites Naomh Conaill in the Donegal U21 A Championship Semi-Final today on a scoreline of 3-04 v 1-09 to book their place in the final. Naomh Conaill led by 1-07 v 1-02 half-way through the second half but late goals for Glenfin sees them move into the U21A Final. Tom Comack was there
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The Ulster Novice and Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships took place at Scotstown in Monaghan on Sunday. There was double Gold for Letterkenny AC in the singles as Niamh Kelly won the Women’s Novice title and Eoin Hughes won the Men’s. Helen McCready of Rosses AC won the Silver Medal in the Women’s Novice race.
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Killybegs have beaten Naomh Bríd in the first of the All-County League Division 3 Playoffs on a scoreline of 3-10 v 2-05. The sides were level at half-time with 1-04 a piece before a dominant second half display from Killybegs. Frank Craig reports for Highland Radio Sport… Killybegs’ Michael Gallagher gave his thoughts to Frank
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Bundoran RNLI have assisted a surfer safely to shore after a member of the public raised the alarm on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred when the member of the public spotted someone they thought to be in difficulty, waving their arm just off Rougey Point. The RNLI’s inshore lifeboat was tasked to respond at 3.28pm and
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Keadue Rovers FC 2 vs 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic FC St Catherines FC 2 vs 6 Milford United FC Temple Domestic Appliance D1 11/11/2018 Bonagee United FC 2 vs 4 Ballybofey United FC Drumoghill FC 1 vs 2 Drumkeen United Gweedore Celtic 0 vs 2 Cranford FC 10/11/2018 Convoy Arsenal FC 4
Donegal Junior League Results 11/11/18 Read More »
FAI Junior Cup Lifford Celtic 2-4 Greencastle Illies Celtic 0-3 Glengad United Cappry Rovers 2-1 Kildrum Tigers
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Carn FC 1-0 Clonmany Buncrana 6-0 Redcastle Culdaff FC 1-1 Aileach FC Strand Hotel First Division QPS 1-1 Moville Celtic Dunree United 3-0 Glengad Res Rasheney 3-2 Gleneely Colts Aileach Res 0-0 Cockhill Youth Sea Rovers 1-2 Buncrana Res Division Two Redcastle Res 8-0 Rasheney Res Moville Res 2-4 QPS Res
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Ireland were 28-17 winners over Argentina in their Autumn International clash on Saturday. Next up for Ireland are New Zealand – who came from behind to beat England 16-15. In the AIL Division 2C, Omagh have two wins on the trot after their win over Tullamore while City of Derry lost out to Malahide to
Rugby Review: Ireland beat Argentina in Autumn Internationals Read More »
Gardaí in Donegal have issued a safety reminder to climbers and hill walkers, after officers, along with Donegal Mountain Rescue assisted in bringing a lost tourist safely off Muckish Mountain yesterday afternoon. Donegal Mountain Rescue was tasked by Gardaí at around 13.10 on Saturday following a 999 call concerning a lost walker. The team successfully
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The Ulster team that played in the FAI Schools Interprovincials this weekend were just a goal away from claiming the title. They kicked off the tournament on Friday night with a 3-1 win over Munster before disposing of Leinster on Saturday on a scoreline of 2-1. They needed just a draw on Sunday against Connacht
Ulster manager Paul Browne on FAI Schools Interprovincials Read More »
Derry man Michael Duffy was named the PFAI Player of the Year at their Awards Ceremony last night in Dublin. The Dundalk midfielder scored 13 goals and picked up two Player of the Month Awards as his side went on to win the league and cup double. Duffy has impressed this season to the extent
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Following a long and tense wait for the 2018 nominees, since the final shoot-out on October 24th, Caolán Irwin was announced as the recipient of the 2018 ‘Young Racer of the Year’ title at the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship awards ceremony at the Westgrove Hotel in Clane, County Kildare on Saturday night, November 10th. Irwin,
Young Motorcycle Racer of the Year’ Award goes to Caolán Irwin Read More »
Karl Lacey is back in the Donegal coaching set up. After a year under Declan Bonner’s management, the Four Masters man left his coaching role with the county last month and was heavily linked with Roscommon. The Rossies’ preferred candidate Aidan O’Rourke had Lacey onboard but withdrew from the race at the last minute as
Karl Lacey rejoins Donegal Senior Backroom Team Read More »
Glencar Inn Division One Donegal Town FC 6 vs 3 Dunlewey Celtic Glencar Celtic 1 vs 2 St Catherines FC Reserves Glenea United 2 vs 2 Keadue Rovers FC Arranmore United 1 vs 4 Oldtown Celtic Strand Rovers 3 v 3 Castlefin Celtic Reserves Old Orchard Division Two Drumbar FC 1 vs 2 Milford United
Donegal Junior League Results 10 November 2018 Read More »
Raphoe ladies’ first eleven have made a great start to the Ulster Ladies Section 1 League campaign. On Saturday they defeated North Down 3-1 to make it three wins from their first four games. Coach Richard Tinney is upbeat about their prospects for the season ahead and speaking on Saturday Sport he said he is
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Milford’s Amber Barrett was named on the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Team of the Year last night while also claiming the Golden Boot. The Peamount United Striker scored 30 goals this season, including seven hat-tricks, in just 21 league games. Barrett joined Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport following her tremendous season… 2018 Continental Tyres
Amber Barrett wins Golden Boot and is named on Team of the Year Read More »
Omagh had a dominant second-half display that saw them run out 55-17 winners over Tullamore in Division 2C of the All-Ireland League today. Elsewhere, City of Derry lost out to Malahide by 32 v 12 and Rainey beat Sligo in Division 2B on a scoreline of 27 v 17. Alex McDonald reports for Highland Radio
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Just eight days on from that fantastic Finn Harps result at the Markets Field tonight will be extra special for Ciaran Coll who has his testimonial dinner in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny while in Dublin Ollie Horgan is one of the three nominees for the ‘Manager of the Year’ award at the Professional
Big night ahead for Ciaran Coll and Ollie Horgan Read More »
Omagh, St. Enda’s and Errigal Ciaran face off tomorrow in the Tyrone League Division One Final. It’s a repeat of last year’s Tyrone SFC Final, which was won by Omagh but Errigal Ciaran are the defending League Champions. Killyclogher is the venue on Sunday with throw-in at 2.45pm. Tom Comack looks ahead to the final
GAA Preview: Omagh, St. Enda’s v Errigal Ciaran in Tyrone Division One League Final Read More »
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation say over 1 thousand agency nurses are being brought in to cover staff shortages in hospitals. They claim it’s costing over 1 point 5 million euro a week. The union and health officials met yesterday in a bid to reach agreement over pay and staff shortages. Phil Ni Sheaghdha
INMO to ballot on strike action Read More »
Sinn Féin Councillor Marie-Therese Gallagher is calling on Donegal County Council to back the campaign for a policy of mandatory open disclosure across the health service. This is one of the key demands of ‘Standing4Women’ campaign, a group set up to promote women’s issues and gender equality in Irish society in the wake of the
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It’s been confirmed that the opening of the Medical School at the Magee Campus in Derry has been put back by at least a year. It had been hoped that it could open in 2019, but that will not now happen, with one former Stormont Minister saying this is a direct consequence of the current
Magee Medical School delayed by at least a year Read More »
Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries, Friday November 9th……….
Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries, Friday November 9th Read More »
Approval has been granted for the Abbey Vocational School, Donegal Town to design and construct a new General Purpose and Dining area for the school. Donegal Deputy and Leas Cheann Comhairle Pat The Cope Gallagher says the school has also been granted planning permission approval for two temporary classrooms, while applications are being prepared at
New extension approved for Abbey Vocational School Read More »
The Taoiseach says a deal on Brexit is still possible within weeks. The issue is dominating a meeting of the British Irish Council in the Isle Of Man today. It comes as tensions are mounting between the DUP and the British Prime Minister over the future of Northern Ireland post-Brexit. DUP leader Arlene Foster
Varadkar and Dodds offer differing views on Brexit Read More »
Pop star Cheryl has released her first new music in four years. The single “Love Made Me Do It” details the heartache of repeatedly falling for the wrong kind of guy. The 35-year-old singer’s been married twice and shares her 20-month old son with ex-One Direction star Liam Payne. Cheryl has denied the song is
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There are calls for another pedestrian crossing to be established on the Pearse Road in Letterkenny following a number of health and safety concerns. It’s hoped that Donegal County Council would consider installing a crossing between Ark Medical Centre and the Community Centre, owing to a high volume of footfall in the area. Cllr Jimmy
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The Backstreet Boys have announced their biggest arena tour in 18 years – as well as a new album. The DNA World Tour will kick off in Portugal in May and last three months across Europe and North America, with one show in the 3Arena, Dublin. Tickets go on sale next Friday. UK and European
‘Backstreet’s Back’ – with an Irish date for their 2019 tour! Read More »
A Donegal County Councillor says a united Ireland should look more appealing than ever following a report which has suggested that unification would benefit the country by €23.5 billion over the next seven years. The report looked at possible outcomes after the UK leaves Europe, and found that the unification of Ireland is the
New report on unification should be seriously considered – Murray Read More »
A new programme is being launched today by the Donegal Travellers Project which will offer more supports for members of the Roma community in the county. The project will include a wide range of supports to Roma in Donegal, including, helping families access education, housing and medical services. It’s being launched today Minister David Stanton
New Roma support programme launched in Donegal Read More »
A sequel to the popular series Orange Is The New Black is being considered by TV bosses. Lionsgate TV chairperson Kevin Beggs told reporters yesterday that the studio is looking at ways to continue the series. The upcoming 7th season of the show was confirmed to be the last by Netflix bosses earlier this year.
Possible OITNB sequel on the cards?? Read More »
Councillor Martin Harley has moved to clarify that neither he nor his party have made any decision for him to run as a Fine Gael candidate in a potential General Election. It follows claims that Cllr Harley would run alongside sitting TD and Education Minister Joe McHugh and could pick up a substantial amount of
Harley insists no decision made to run in potential General Election Read More »
The DUP leader says it appears Theresa May is wedded to the idea of a border down the Irish Sea after Brexit. It’s after a letter sent to Arlene Foster suggests adopting the EU’s plan to put a customs border in the Irish Sea if there’s no agreement. The British Prime Minister’s being accused of
British PM raising alarm bells over potential Brexit plans Read More »
There were 22 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. Five people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 17 were waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded today with 57 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 483 people waiting
22 people awaiting admission to LUH Read More »
A Donegal Deputy has launched a scathing attack on the Taoiseach following comments he made that HSE health care staff should not have extra days off over Christmas. The HSE however isn’t expected to ban doctors and nurses from taking time off over the festive period when it finalises its winter plan today. The
Donegal TD launches scathing attack on Taoiseach over bed crisis Read More »
Yellow wind and rain warnings are coming into effect for most parts of the country later this morning. A rain warning is in place from 10 o’clock for 13 counties along the East and South from Dublin to Kerry with up to 40 millimetres forecast to fall. There’s a wind warning coming in at 11
Weather warning for Donegal coming into effect later Read More »
An alleged IRA bomber has been released on bail by the High Court. John Downey was let go on strict conditions as he prepares to fight his extradition to the north. The PSNI suspect him of murdering two UDR soldiers in a bomb attack in Enniskillen in the early 70s. Mr Downey’s barrister says
John Downey released on bail and prepares to fight extradition Read More »
Four coastal areas in West and South West Donegal have been included in the latest round of funding under the Minor Works and Coastal Erosion programme. A specialist is to be appointed to examine the effects erosion is having in the areas around Magheraroarty, Gweebarra Bay, Inisfree Bay and Maghery. Councillors have been told in
Four coastal areas included for funding in Coastal Erosion programme Read More »
The INTO is to consult with members in Donegal over the coming weeks following the decision last week to reject the Public Service Stability Agreement. The INTO’s Central Executive Committee says the discussions will lead up to a ballot on industrial action. Branch meetings will take place across Donegal to discuss the union’s campaign for
INTO to consult Donegal members over industrial action Read More »
The HSE isn’t expected to ban doctors and nurses from taking time off over Christmas when it finalises its winter plan today. The suggestion by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar faced widespread criticism with calls for him to apologise from the opposition. The Irish Times reports that the HSE won’t cancel the leave of medical staff to
HSE isn’t expected to ban staff from taking leave at Christmas Read More »
It’s been revealed just one in seven homes in rural Ireland that have been offered high-speed broadband by Eir have taken it up. Figures seen by the Irish Times show it’s offered to connect 200 thousand households so far this year. But only 28 thousand have taken up subscriptions. The government is said to
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There’s no pro 14 league action for a couple of weeks but Ulster will play Uruguay tonight in Belfast. The Northern province have selected a young side for the friendly at Kingspan Stadium. Donegal’s Joe Dunlevy, who has played for the u20’s and Ulster A team, could make his senior debut this evening. The Letterkenny
Joe Dunlevy named on Ulster side to face Uruguay Read More »
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