A majority of Irish people say that the Pope didn’t go far enough when he addressed clerical abuse during his Irish visit. An Ipsos MRBI Poll carried out yesterday for the Irish Times suggests that around 400 thousand people saw the Pontiff at the various public events over the weekend. But four out of five […]
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It’s claimed spiralling cost of transition year is leaving some parents in financial difficulties. The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul says some schools are asking for up to 900 euro to cover the costs of extra activities in transition year. The charity’s fielded over 6 thousand calls in recent months from parents who are
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The SDLP leader says; ‘the time for blame has past, the time for solutions is now’, in regards to the political deadlock at Stormont. Colum Eastwood says for the North to be without an assembly for 589 days is a truly sorry indictment of politics there. SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood says with Brexit hurtling down
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Derry City will play Premier Division opposition again in the FAI Senior Cup. After their impressive win over St Pat’s in the second round, Derry have been drawn with Bohemians in the quarter finals. Derry will have home advantage in the last eight of the competition. There’s another all-Premier Division tie with Limerick at home
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Three county councils have been hearing from candidates trying to get a nomination to run for President. Meath, Kildare and Westmeath local authorities heard pitches from a number of people who want to be the next President of Ireland. Many said they understand the President has very little power to influence policy decisions in Ireland.
Kevin Sharkey believes Presidency has power to open dialogue on many issues Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday August 27th:
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The R238 from Ballyliffin to Carndonagh has reopened. The road was closed near Rashenny School following an earlier crash. It is believed that one person was injured in the collision and their condition is being assessed.
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Michael McGeady posted a brilliant second round 63 to retain the Bishop’s Gate Hotel Walled City Pro-Am title at City of Derry GC on Sunday. McGeady began the second round of the 36-hole tournament trailing overnight leader Simon Thornton (Tulfarris Golf Resort) by a shot following the opening round at Foyle Golf Centre. Thornton carded
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It’s emerged that more than 30 soldiers based at Finner Camp in Donegal applied for sick leave ahead of the Pope’s Visit at the weekend, after reports surfaced last week about the pay and conditions they were facing for their extra duties. It’s reported that the majority of them were refused sick leave by army
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Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run in the Lower Violet Street area of the city yesterday morning. Police say they received a report shortly after 11:05pm last night of a crash involving a yellow coloured Volkswagen T-Roc which was parked on the street and another unknown vehicle. Its believed
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Declan Rice’s international future is up in the air today. The West Ham teenager is NOT part of the Republic of Ireland squad for the games next month against Wales and Poland. Rice has already been capped by Ireland three times but has not yet played a competitive international – meaning he could still switch
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The Donegal Road Safety Working Group is highlighting the need for care as school starts up again this week. Road Safety Officer Brian O’Donnell says motorists need to be wary of extra traffic on the roads, and also to take care around schools, particularly this week as some children are going to school for the
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There were 19 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 3 of them on Enmergency Department trolleys. Nationally, the INMO says there were 315 people awaiting admission, the largest number, 63, at University Hospital Limerick.
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The Principal of Brownknowe National School is urging Irish Water to call an immediate public consultation on plans by Irish Water to build a new sewage treatment plant in the vicinity of the school. Irish Water says that while a preferred site was selected, the exact location has not yet been finalised. Indications are that
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Gardai are dealing with a single vehicle crash on the R238 Ballyliffin – Carndonagh Road near Rashenny school with traffic diversions in place. We understand at least one person has been injured, their condition is being assessed. Gardai are warning that the local diversion is not suitable for HGVs, so they are being urged to
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Donegal Boston claimed the Boston Senior Championship last night in Canton. They overcame Wolfe Tones by 0-17 v 1-12 to clinch the title, with Diarmuid Connolly scoring an impressive 0-12. Connolly transferred to Donegal Boston for the summer after opting not to play for Dublin’s Senior Team, and scored 0-2 in his opening game against
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The new Ulster Senior League season kicks off on Wednesday evening with three games across the two groups of the 2018/19 Donegal News Ulster Senior League Cup. Six-in-a-row double winners Cockhill Celtic welcome Derry City Reserves to the Charlie O’Donnell Sports Grounds, while last season’s beaten finalists, Letterkenny Rovers, are away to Finn Harps Reserves.
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Pope Francis says he will study a report on the issue of mother and baby homes. Speaking to reporters on the papal flight to Rome last night, he said Minister for Children Katherine Zappone told him about the discovery of mass graves of children – and that the church has something to do with it.
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Police in County Derry are renewing their appeal for witnesses just over one week after a 58 year old man lost his life after being struck by a car. Eamon McCafferty died following the collision in the early hours of Saturday, 18th August. Mr McCafferty was walking on the Foreglen Road close to Claudy when
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Senior Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has come under fire for suggesting people seeking to cross the border post-Brexit would be subject to inspections similar to those during the troubles. Ms Hannah described the comments as “pig ignorant”, and a disturbing warning about the aspirations of extreme Brexiteers. She added “it’s offensive that a senior politician
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Bundroan Lifeboat launched last evening on what proved to be a false alarm, but the RNLI says the call was made with good intent. Just after 5.15, the inshore lifeboat was called to help three stand up paddle boarders thought to be in difficulty near Mullaghmore. Weather conditions at the time were poor with heavy
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Avril McNamee has returned to Donegal with her World Handball title she won in Minnesota last week. The Sean MacCumhaills clubwoman overcame Ellen O’Connor of Kildare in final 21-0, 21-2 to claim the World crown. Avril joined Oisin Kelly on Sunday Sport to talk about her performance stateside, what she plans for the future and
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Only four private nursing homes have taken part in a review of fees charged to residents. The Department of Health’s review on extra charges was promised over a year ago, but so far the ‘additional charges project team’ has visited four private and four publicnursing homes. The examination’s in response to the public’s concern over
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Tyrone are back in the All Ireland Final for the first time in ten years. The last of their three All Ireland titles was in 2008 and next Sunday the O’Neill County will return to the big stage to try and take the Sam Maguire Cup away from defending champions Dublin. Tyrone became the first
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Dublin are just 70 minutes from another All Ireland Senior Football title. Next Sunday the defending champions will battle Tyrone in the hope of lifting the Sam Maguire Cup for a fourth year in a row and for the sixth time in eight years. The last team to win four in a row was Kerry
Battle for Sam: Dublin’s Johnny Cooper and Dean Rock Read More »
Gaoth Dobhair won their first Donegal All County League Division 1 title in 12 years on Sunday as they beat Milford 2-19 to 1-7 at Moyleview Park. The side who are many favourites for the championships which starts in two weeks time won the crown with a game to play moving three points ahead of
Gaoth Dobhair seal League title: Mervyn O’Donnell Reaction Read More »
Donegal’s Carl McHugh was on the score sheet in Motherwell’s 3-3 draw with Rangers this afternoon in the Scottish Premiership. The Leitirmacaward man scored with a header from a free kick to put the home side 2-1 up on 38 minutes but Rangers moved 3-2 ahead at half time with the returning Kyle Lafferty scoring
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Sunday 26th August All County League Division 1 Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 0-4 V 3-14 St Michael’s Milford 1-7 V 2-19 Gaoth Dobhair ( DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONS) Glenswilly 2-9 V 0-19 St Eunan’s Dungloe 3-11 V 0-8 Cloughaneely Kilcar 1-7 V 1-12 Naomh Conaill All County League Division 2 Naomh Columba 0-4 V 1-11 Glenfin Naomh
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The Pope has asked the Irish people to forgive senior members of the clergy who kept quiet about the sex abuse scandals. Pope Francis asked for forgiveness from the survivors of abuse as he addressed hundreds of thousands of people in Phoenix Park. In the final event of his two day visit Pope Francis also
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The 2018 North West cricket season is almost done. Bready had wrapped up the Premiership title ahead of this weekends games. Glendermott will be returning to the top flight as winners of the Championship while Fox Lodge will go the other direction. Just one game left to play as Ardmore and Ballyspallen battle in the
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The new rugby season in Ulster has started for some north west clubs while the rest will be getting their respective campaigns up and running in the coming weeks. City of Derry were winners on Saturday while Omagh lost. The two clubs will be playing in the same division in the All Ireland League which
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Letterkenny Area Drumkeen United 1 v 2 Bonagee United Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. 2 v 1 Lagan Harps Rathmullan Celtic 1 v 5 Milford United Drumoghill F.C. 4 v 6 Whitestrand United Donegal Town Area Ballybofey United 7 v 0 Letterbarrow Celtic Donegal Town 7 v 1 Dunkineely Celtic Copany Rovers 1 v 6 Cappry Rovers
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Up to half a million people are attending mass in the Phoenix Park – on the second and final day of Pope Francis’s trip. Earlier the Pontiff visited Knock in County Mayo where he spoke about the impact of clerical child sex abuse. 20 thousand people from around the world are among the half a
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The junior and intermediate soccer season is upon us again in Donegal. The Donegal Junior League kicks off this weekend with the Brian McCormick Sports Cup area games. In the Inishowen League, the first competition is the Inishowen League Cup. And the Ulster Senior League clubs are in action from Wednesday in the USL League
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Tyrone’s Jude Gallagher is guaranteed at least bronze at the AIBA World Youth Boxing Championships in Hungary. The Irish light-fly beat Brazil’s Rafael Bianchi on a unanimous decision in the quarter-finals this afternoon to secure Ireland’s first medal of the tournament in Budapest. Gallagher, from Newtownstewart, was well on top throughout and won with the judges
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Donegal’s hopes of reaching a first ever Ladies Senior Football Championship Final are over after they were beaten 2-11 to 0-11 by Cork in Dr. Hyde Park. Donegal’s Maxi Curran, who is the joint manager along with Damian Devaney, gave his thoughts on the game shortly after the final whistle when he spoke with Highland
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Donegal were beaten 2-11 to 0-11 by Cork in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship semi-final in Dr. Hyde Park in Roscommon today. Oisin Kelly’s commentary on the final seconds is followed by a discussion on the game with former Donegal player Maureen O’Donnell who paid tribute to the Cork side who were deserved
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Former Derry City player Michael Duffy has emerged as a key figure in Stephen Kenny’s Dundalk side. The exciting midfielder played his part in the Lilywhites 2-0 FAI Senior Cup win over Finn Harps at Oriel Park as they booked their place in the quarter-finals. Duffy is clearly enjoying his time with the Louth
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Bready have captured the North West Premiership title for the first time in the club’s history. Highland Radio’s Eamon McLaughlin has been speaking with the club captain David Scanlon and he put it to him that he must be very proud of the success this year. He also spoke with one of the rising
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Derry City boss Kenny Shiels was understandably upbeat after his side beat St. Patrick’s Athletic 1-0 to book their place in the FAI Cup quarter-finals. He was full of praise for his team in the second half, but questioned the amount of injury time played as St. Pat’s got a late penalty – but it
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People making the journey from Donegal to see the Pope this weekend are being advised to heed advice from authorities. With 45,000 people set to travel to Knock Shrine to see the Pontiff on his two day visit to Ireland, people are urged to allow extra time for their journeys with road closures in place.
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There are more fears the A5 could be further delayed unless the political deadlock at Stormont ends. In correspondence from Permanent Secretary, Peter May told West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan that the Mallusk Incinerator case ruling has implications for other cases including the A5 Western Transport Corridor as it clearly states decisions normally taken by
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Burtonport Post Office is feared to be the latest post office facing closure in Donegal. Earlier this month, a list containing 13 potential post offices set for closure was circulated however, Burtonport post office was not listed. An Post says it will release a full list of closures and further details at the end of
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Finn Harps lost 2-0 to Dundalk in the last sixteen of the FAI Cup on Friday Night. Goals from Ronan Murrray (penalty) and Inishowen man Georgie Kelly secured a place in the quarter finals for the Premier Division leaders. Ollie Horgan was sent to the stands late in the game for questioning a penalty decision.
Harps exit Cup – Ollie Horgan & Georgie Kelly Reaction Read More »
Derry City are into the last eight of the FAI Senior Cup thanks to a 1-0 win over St Patrick’s Athletic and a penalty save by captain Gerard Doherty. Adrian Delap scored with ten minutes to go at the Brandywell but it took a penalty save by Doherty on 95 minutes to ensure their place
Penalty hero Doherty sends Derry into cup quarter finals Read More »
Premier Divison leaders Dundalk progressed to the quarter finals of the FAI Cup on Friday night with a 2-0 win over First Division Finn Harps at Oriel Park. Chris Ashmore reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Gardai in Donegal say they have received notification of a Microsoft scam doing the rounds. They say scammers pretending to be from Microsoft are ringing landlines, saying there is a fault in the computer and urging the caller to install/ download software. Gardai say, following the scammers instructions will either damage the computer or take
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Friday August 24th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Friday August 24th Read More »
The weather has claimed today’s third and final T20 meeting of Ireland and Afghanistan in Bready. Due to the overnight rain and a waterlogged pitch in County Tyrone, the game has been called off. Afghanistan win the series 2-nil as a result. The sides are due to meet again in the first of 3 one-day
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There are calls for Translink to remove barriers for people with a disability in rural communities across West Tyrone. Translink’s current policy is that service users who require a lowered bus must notify the board 24 hours prior to travel and 48 hours if the person resides in a rural area. West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith
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