Donegal’s Paulina Coleman has been banned from Powerlifting for two years after failing a recent dope test. The Stranorlar woman won three gold medals at the Drug Free Powerlifting Federations World Championships in Malta in June but a test during the competition showed a positive result. Paulina’s team have blamed an ingredient in a pre-work […]
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Police in County Derry are investigating apparent links between several overnight burglaries and incidents in Dungiven and Limavady. Police are searching for a male and female, believed to be in their late teens. At around 3:45am, it was reported that a male made an attempt to break into a house at the Lackagh Park area
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A block-making firm which is at the centre of the defected block issue in Donegal has issued a statement regarding the on-going controversy. Cassidy Brothers, from Buncrana, spoke out yesterday to address what it has described as ‘misinformation’ and ‘serious allegations’ made by some media outlets. The statement is the first to be issued by
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A Sligo Leitrim and South Donegal TD says the government needs to realise the economic reality on the ground in the North West, and discriminate positively in favour of the region. Deputy Eamon Scanlon was speaking as it emerged it may be next year before a low income loan for the fishing and farming sectors
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There were 15 people aweaiting in patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, none of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s three down on yesterday’s figure. The INMO say nationally, there were 316 people awaiting admission at hospitals across the country, the largest number, 34, in University Hospital Galway.
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A Donegal Deputy has heavily criticised what he terms as the ‘ deafening silence from Government on the closure of 162 post offices nationwide – Thirteen of them in Donegal. 12 closures have already taken place across the country with Churchill post office closing its doors last Friday. It’s feared that the majority will be
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Illies Celtic retained the North West Women’s Super League title on Thursday night thanks to a 2-0 away win at title rivals Bonagee United. Second half goals by Paula McGrory and Kirsty Downey sealed the deal for John Doherty’s team and back to back titles. The Inishowen side were the winners of the inaugural competition
Illies Celtic wrap up a second North West Women’s Super League title Read More »
The Government has been urged to call an emergency meeting after the expert panel report on Mica affected homes in Donegal was brought under the spotlight this week. The National Standards Authority of Ireland identified the publication of the report as a significant event in its 2017 calendar. Cllr. Martin McDermott believes this national attention
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There’s been calls for the President to release his medical records to the public. Michael D Higgins would be 84 years of age at the end of his second term in office should he win the upcoming election. Some of his opponents have argued he should have to prove he’s physically fit for the job.
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A Letterkenny Cllr believes the Bonagee Link road must be fast tracked once and for all. It’s after the main approach road into Letterkenny was the subject of huge traffic delays yesterday when a trailer carrying hay bales overturned on the Polestar roundabout. In some cases, motorists were delayed for up to an hour as
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Rents in Donegal were around 1.7% higher in the second quarter of 2018 than a year previous. According to the latest report from Daft.ie, the average advertised rent in the county is now €605, up 25% from its lowest point. Nationally, rents rose by an average 12.4% in the year to June of this year.
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The organisers of DylanFest in Moville have decided to expand the festival this year to Culdaff and Derry. Dylan acts arrive there during Dylan weekend from all over Europe and Dylan fans come from all over the world. The event has been running since 2007 and takes place this year on the last weekend in
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Female students continue to outperform their male counterparts in the Leaving Cert. The State Examinations Commission has released a gender breakdown of this year’s results. As in previous years, female students did better in languages – outperforming male students in English, French and German. One of the biggest gaps was in higher Irish where half
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Irish Water, working in partnership with Donegal County Council is to begin works on phase three of the Letterkenny Sewerage Scheme in September. When completed, the Letterkenny Sewerage Scheme will help to enable long term social and economic development of the town. The works will be carried out by Cleantech Group on behalf of Irish
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Finn Harps will play Athlone Town for final time this season when they meet at Lissywoolen on Friday night. After five wins and a draw in their last six league games, Harps are second in the table and a win on Friday night would see them stand a decent chance of holding on to that
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Gaoth Dobhair’s Alan Boyd was the winner in this afternoons draw to be elected Treasurer of the Donegal County Board. He defeated Brendan Kelly of Convoy to be promoted to the executive for a second time. Boyd had previously held the position of Cultural and Irish Officer. He takes over the role from Cieran Kelly
Alan Boyd is the new Donegal County Board Treasurer. Read More »
The 2018 Donegal Half Marathon and Team Challenge Cup gets underway this Sunday, 19th August and a large turnout is expected. Starting at 9.20am, this year’s Donegal Half Marathon will be officially launched by Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Municipal District Cllr Ian McGarvey. Online registration closes at 5pm on Friday 17th August and final registration
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Gardai are currently attending the scene of a road traffic incident at the Polestar roundabout Letterkenny. It’s understood that a tractor transporting hay bales has overturned blocking the inside lane of the roundabout. Gardai are warning motorists this afternoon to expect delays until the situation is resolved. The road is expected to be cleared within
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A Kerry County Councillor who received treatment for drink and gambling addiction says more treatment facilities are needed across the country. 27 year old Cllr John Francis Flynn is encouraging anyone with drink, drug or gambling issues to seek help, and says as well as providing more trreatment facilities, the government and the HSE should
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There were 18 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, down on yesterdays figure of 23. According to the INMO, 2 people were on trolleys in the hospital’s Emergency Department with a further 16 waiting on wards. Nationally, 336 people are waiting on beds at hospitals across the country today. University Hospital Limerick
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A series of events will take across Northern Ireland on Tuesday week next, August 28th, to highlight the length of time the Assembly at Stormont has been inactive. Derry’s Guildhall Square is one of the areas where people will hold signs numbered from 1 to 589, highlighting the number of days since the assembly collapsed
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Police have confirmed that they are treating incidents at a bonfire in the Bogside area of Derry last night as a hate crime. Poppy wreaths and the names of murdered police and prison officers were placed on the bonfire before being set alight. Chief Inspector Paul McCracken said they received a number of reports that
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Irish accents are confusing voice controlled technology systems like Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Echo. The voice recognition devices have most difficulty recognising Donegal accents with 39% of the county’s population saying the smart devices only ‘occasionally or never’ understand them. While, nearly half of people in Laois say their home assistants ‘always’ understand them, followed
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There’s condemnation in Derry this morning after poppy wreaths and the names of murdered police and prison officers were placed on a bonfire in the Bogside area and set alight last night. In some nationalist areas, it’s a tradition to light bonfires on August 15th to mark the Feast of the Assumption. Its reported that
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The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme, Ahead of Sunday’s All Ireland Hurling Final, Tom Comack special guests are Galway man and now St Eunan’s clubman Ray Durack and Limerick man and Letterkenny Gaels stalwart Dan Hartnett. Galway, the
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Tyrone have been boosted by the news that Conor Meyler will be fit for the All-Ireland final against Dublin on September 2. Meyler missed the semi-final win over Monaghan, due to a knee injury picked up in the Super 8s win over Donegal a week earlier. He has been walking with the aid of crutches
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Illies Celtic can secure the North West Women’s Super League title when they travel to fellow title-hopefuls Bonagee United on Thursday evening. John Doherty’s Illies, who won the inaugural North West Women’s Super League crown last year, will be crowned champions if they take victory at Dry Arch Park (kick-off 7.30pm). The sides have already
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The National Standards Authority of Ireland’s 2017 Annual report features two Donegal cases, identified as ‘significant’. The prosecution of a Donegal fish processor following investigation in March and the publication of the Mica Expert Group Report in July have been identified as significant events in the body’s calendar. The National Standards Authority of Ireland has
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Politicians shouldn’t be afraid to have an adult conversation about immigration, according to Presidential candidate, Kevin Sharkey. The Donegal man says it’s something Ireland needs to be conscious of in the wake of Brexit. He was one of four candidates to address Carlow County Council yesterday seeking its support. Mr Sharkey says Ireland needs to
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Brexit negotiations in Brussels over the next two days are focusing on the issue of the Irish border. The EU and UK have agreed there will be no hard border, but they differ on how it can be achieved. Fine Gael Senator and spokesperson on EU Affairs, Neale Richmond, says Ireland and the UK will
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A contractor has been appointed to carry out replacement works on the Tirchonaill Street Bridge in Donegal Town. Works are due to begin on Monday and are expected to be complete by early next year. Donegal County Council is advising motorists that traffic management measures will be in place from Monday August 27th. K&M Keating
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Serious concern has been raised following reports of apples being thrown at vehicles travelling through the Lifford area. Local Councillor Gary Doherty says there are fears the actions of those responsible could lead to a serious crash with a number of cars already damaged and motorists left shaken as a result. He has appealed to
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The Inishowen Quadrathon has started this morning which means over 300 runners will be on route each day as they attempt to conquer the Inishowen 100. Today’s run starts in Moville and heads through Greencastle and Shroove before making the tough climb into and out of Kinnego Bay. There will be a large volume of
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Donegal presidential hopeful Kevin Sharkey has compared Donald Trump to film star John Wayne. The Donegal man launched the defence of Trump while speaking to Carlow County Council seeking their nomination to run for the Áras. Businessman Gavin Duffy, Senator Joan Freeman and former Aer Lingus worker Patrick Feeney also addressed the council. Kevin Sharkey
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday August 15th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday August 15th Read More »
The venue has been confirmed for Donegal’s first ever All Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship Semi Final. The tie against Munster Champions Cork will be played at Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon on Saturday 25th August, throwing in at 2.45pm. The game is part of a double header, with Dublin and Galway to follow at
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Ben Doherty has left Derry City and joined Irish League Premiership side Glenavon on loan. The 21 year old could feature against Newry City on Friday night. Doherty still has a year to run on his contract with Derry. He could be recalled back to the Brandywell in January.
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Cockhill Celtic will open the defence of their Four Lanterns Ulster Senior League crown with an away game at Swilly Rovers, it has been confirmed. The first three rounds of Four Lanterns Ulster Senior League fixtures have been released. Cockhill, who have won the last six USL titles, will be in Ramelton for the opening
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Police have confirmed that a body recovered from the River Foyle this morning is that of missing, Martin Crumlish. The 26 year old had last spoken to his family on 4th August and was reported missing a short time later. Police say they are not treating the death as suspicious.
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A report published by the Restaurant Association of Ireland has revealed that since the reduced VAT rate was introduced in July 2011, 2,349 new jobs have been created in the hospitality industry in Donegal. The RAI is now urging the Government to retain the 9% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sector, as they
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Letterkenny University Hospital has been identified as one of nine hospitals across the country where interns were asked to carry out duties beyond their qualification. According to the Medical Council’s latest report, the Saolta Health Care Group was found to be partially compliant in Intern Training Standards but non-compliant in Specialist Training Standards with a
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Donegal’s commercial vacancy rate was 15 per cent in the second quarter of this year, unchanged compared to the same period in 2017 according to the latest GeoView Commercial Vacancy Rates Report which has just been published. The national commercial vacancy rate stands at 13.1%, with GeoDirectory saying the figures suggest the recovery is taking
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There were 23 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, one up on yesterday’s figure. Of those, four were on Emergency Department trolleys. Nationally, the INMO says there were 413 people awaiting admission at hospitals across the country, the largest number, 43, at University Hospital Galway.
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Students have begun collecting their Leaving Cert results, over 57,000 across the country, 2,122 of them in Donegal. Results are now available in schools, and will be available online at 12 noon. Almost 4,000 have failed maths, with a breakdown of the statistics shows that works out as around 10 percent of all those who
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Police in Strabane are appealing for information following a report of a suspicious approach in the Springhill Park area on the 3rd of August, a week ago last Friday. Police say sometime between 6pm and 8pm, it was reported that a male approached two young girls in the area and made rude comments to them
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Memorial services will take place in Omagh and Buncrana today to mark 20 years since the Omagh bombing. 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, were killed when a massive car bomb ripped through the town centre on the 15th of August 1998. Over 200 others were injured in the Real IRA attack –
Omagh victim’s mother asks “What might have been?” Read More »
A draw on Thursday afternoon will determine who will be the new Treasurer of the Donegal County Board. Voting at Monday’s County Committee Meeting seen Alan Boyd from Gaoth Dobhair and Brendan Kelly of Convoy tied with 33 votes each. Donegal GAA have been instructed by Croke Park to hold a draw to fill the
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Derry City have been given home advantage in the Final of the EA Sports Cup. Kenny Shiels men will host Cobh Ramblers in the cup decider on Sunday 16th September, kicking off at 4pm at the Brandywell Stadium. Derry have won the cup on ten occasions, with the last victory in 2011.
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Over 57,000 pupils will receive their Leaving Certificate Results today across the country today, 2,122 of them in Donegal. The State Examinations Commission says the results obtained this year are generally broadly in line with 2017 results. Of the total candidates who sat Leaving Certificate examinations this year, 54,440 candidates followed the Leaving Certificate programme,
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Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Omagh bomb in which 29 people and unborn twins lost their lives. No one has ever been convicted for the Real IRA bombing. Michael Gallagher’s son Aiden was one of whose who died. On the anniversary of the atrocity, Michael is again, calling for Governments on both sides
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