The 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open will live long in the memory of TV viewers all over the world and will be cherished forever by the people of Donegal who delivered a spectacular sporting and cultural showcase that has put the county and region firmly on the world stage. The stunning aerial images broadcast […]
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Tyrone defender Cathal McCarron has been ruled out of Saturday’s Super 8s clash with All-Ireland champions Dublin. The corner back suffered a knee injury just four minutes into last weekend’s facile win over Roscommon, and will play no part in an eagerly awaited Healy Park clash. McCarron is to undergo a scan to ascertain the
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There’s an ongoing search operation off the coast off Malin Head after a boat capsized this afternoon. The Coastguard was alerted at about 4pm. There were 3 people onboard the fishing vessel, two have been recovered from the water, a third person is still missing. Lough Swilly RNLI, the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard
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It’s been revealed that Donegal has the highest number of holiday homes in Ireland. That’s according to figures from the latest GeoView Residential Buildings Report which has just been published. A total of 445 residential addresses in Donegal were also added to the GeoDirectory database in the 12 months to June 2018. In total, 224
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A public meeting takes place in in Letterkenny tomorrow to discuss a Marine Spatial Plan which will govern policy relating to Ireland’s waters until 2040. The meeting at the Public Services Centre is being described as a preliminary discussion, with a further meeting planned for later in the year, at which formal submissions can be
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24 year old Roseanne McGlinchey has just completed the Clipper Round the World Race onboard the HotelPlanner.com. The Killea native, is a non-professional sailor and had no experience before embarking on the 11 month around the world yacht race which saw the crew battle 14 metre waves crossing the North Pacific. Reporter Michaela Clarke got
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There’s been a rise in the number of people awaiting in-patient beds today at Letterkenny University Hospital, with 18 people waiting this morning, compared to 13 yesterday. Two of those were on Emergency Department trolleys. Nationally, the INMO says there were 361 people awaiting admission at hospitals across the country, the largest number, 44, at
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Raphoe’s Brendan O’Hagan and Convoy’s Bryan McNamee will be travelling as guests with the Oakleaf Boxing team from Derry to Canada today. 10 boxers will feature in 2 major tournaments in the State of Ontario with the first to be held in St Catherine’s, Niagra Falls on Friday 20th July and the second takes place
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Donegal’s All-Ireland winning captain of 1992, Anthony Molloy, and Donegal County Board Chairman, Mick McGrath, have appealed for all Donegal people to lend their support to the Donegal Training Fund which was launched at the weekend in Dublin. The launch, held on Saturday afternoon prior to Donegal’s Super 8 tie with Dublin at Croke Park,
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Volunteer lifeboat crew with Bundoran RNLI rescued three swimmers last night from the sea off Bundoran Beach after they got caught in a rip current. Sea conditions changed suddenly when the father and his two sons went swimming and the call for help was made. Bundoran RNLI were called by Malin Head Coast Guard at
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Donegal County Council is being urged to rectify problems with secure the main water line from the mainland to Gola Island. The pipe rose to the surface at the beginning of the year, and was re-sunk with the assistance of local fishermen, but it rose to the surface again at the end of last month.
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There are calls on the Government to address what’s been described as the chronic shortage of Gardai in border districts. It’s after the Finance Minister stated that Brexit preparations are stepping up to cope with all eventualities. However Donegal GRA Spokesperson Brendan O’Connor believes that serious shortcomings in Letterkenny, Buncrana and Ballyshannon Garda Districts are
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Donegal County Council has agreed to leave the traffic lights at Mc Clays corner in Stranorlar switched off on a temporary basis. As an interim measure, the local authority says that it will be monitoring traffic flow to see whether leaving the lights off remedies congestion in the area. It follows claims from motorists travelling
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Police in Derry deployed a helicopter over the city overnight in an attempt to find three missing persons, the force has confirmed. Shortly before midnight the PSNI at Strand Road stated: “We have the police helicopter up with us at the minute to help us try and locate three separate missing people we have at
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€156,000 in funding has been announced for Ballybofey United. The money, allocated by the Donegal Local Development Company will go towards the development changing rooms and other facilities at the club with the estimated overall cost of the project, €208,000. Councillor Martin Harley has welcomed the funding announcement and says it is a major boost
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The jury in the trial of a teenager accused of raping a schoolmate in Co Donegal has been told that the complainant’s injuries were not consistent with a voluntary sexual encounter. In his closing speech, at the trial in the Central Criminal Court, prosecution counsel Patrick McGrath SC suggested that the injuries to the girl
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Shape of You hitmaker Ed Sheeran has been named the highest-earning solo musician in the world having raked in $110 million (€94 million) over the past year.According to the Forbes Celebrity100 list that released on Monday (July 16), Sheeran is the ninth biggest earner in entertainment from June 2017 to June 2018. This is a massive 62
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Finn Valley AC were among the big homecoming support which turned out to welcome back World Silver Medalist Sommer Lecky. The Castlederg girl won Silver at the World U20 Championships in Finland on Sunday with a new pb of 1.90m Finn Valley Chairman Patsy McGonagle said it was a proud moment for everyone involved…
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The Ireland team that included Sliver Medalist Sommer Lecky have returned home from the World Under 20 Championships in Finland. It was double joy for Ireland as Castlederg girl Lecky medaled in the High Jump and the Girls relay also took silver in the 4x100m. Supporters turned out in large number at Dublin Airport to
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Police in Strabane are investigating the report of an assault in Castlederg on Thursday 12 July. Constable Donna McKeegan said they received a report of a disturbance in the Diamond area of the Main Street just before 6:50pm. A 36 year old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of offences, including disorderly behaviour.
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Donegal’s All Ireland Senior Ladies Championship fixture with Tipperary has been fixed for this Saturday 21st July. It will be a double day in Roscommon for Donegal football, as the ladies will play first at Castlerea, that game will start at 2pm. The men’s game against Roscommon in the Super Eight’s starts at Dr Hyde
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday 16th July:
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Former Republic of Ireland striker Conor Sammon has joined Scottish Premiership side, Motherwell. The former Derry City target man makes the move from Hearts on a one year loan deal. Sammon, 31, joined the Edinburgh club in June 2016 on a three-year deal after leaving Derby County. However, he was loaned to Kilmarnock midway through
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The HSE has issued a statement this afternoon, wishing to apologise to Paul Harte and his family for any distress caused by the delay in Paul’s transfer to Lifford Hospital. The 53 year old who has Down Sydrome and dementia is to be transferred to Lifford Hospital tomorrow. Paul, who is in the final stages
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A postal vote will take place in September to decide on the official name of a County Sligo town. The plebiscite will ask voters if they want the town to be called Enniscrone or Inishcrone. Many locals claiming the town has been called Enniscrone for generations but official signposts say Inishcrone. Local solicitor Sinead Durkan
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The Garda Representative Association says it’s unacceptable that 20 per cent of garda stations don’t have access to the internet. It means gardai in these stations can’t log on to the Force’s internal Pulse system or send emails. 111 stations are affected nationwide with plans to upgrade a third of them. There are three operational
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Three youths have appeared at Derry Magistrate’s Court sitting in Omagh today, charged in connection with the disturbances in the city last week. One of them, a 15-year-old was charged with the arson of a car on July 10th. He also faced a charge of riotous behaviour on July 9th, possessing and throwing petrol bombs
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Silver medalist Sommer Lecky and the rest of the Irish Team will return home from the World U20 Athletic Championships later today. The Finn Valley athlete secured a medal in Finland on Sunday with a personal best leap of 1.90m in the High Jump final. The jump also qualifies Sommer for the European Senior Championship
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A 53 year old man with Down Sydrome who also has dementia is to be transferred to Lifford Hospital tomorrow. Paul Harte, who is in the final stages of life, cannot eat, and needs to receive fluids, which he is currently receiving at Letterkenny University Hospital. His family say a plan to transfer him to
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A 22-year-old man has appeared at Derry Magistrate’s Court sitting in Omagh charged with three counts of possessing explosives with intent to endanger life during disturbances in the city last week. John Paul Moore (22) of Carleton Court in Derry faces a total of 8 charge. He faces three counts of possessing explosives with intent
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The were 13 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, one of them on an Emergency Department trolley. Nationally, the INMO says there were 285 patients awaiting admission at hospitals across the country, the largest number, 45, at University Hospital Limerick.
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A meeting is taking place today to discuss the future care of a 53 year old man with Down Sydrome who also has dementia and is in the final stages of life. Paul Harte cannot eat, and needs to receive fluids, which he is currently receiving at Letterkenny University Hospital. His family say he was
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There are severe traffic delays being reported on the Kilmacrennan Road as a result of a road crash close to Letterkenny University Hospital. Gardai and other services are at the scene, and significant traffic build ups are being reported. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area if possible.
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More than €125,000 in grants has been allocated to Donegal as part of a Support Scheme to support the seafood sector. The funding is going to 12 Fisheries Local Action Groups, and will support plans with a total investmentr of €212,000. The largest allocation is a grant of €42,500, supporting a total investment of
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The HSE is under pressure today after Lifford Hospital allegedly refused treatment to a 53 year old man with Down Sydrome who also has dementia and is in the final stages of life. Donna Harte’s brother Paul cannot eat, and needs to receive fluids, which he is currently receiving at Letterkenny University Hospital. His family
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The Bishop of Raphoe has announced a number of clerical changes in the Diocese of Raphoe. The changes announced this morning by Bishop Alan Mc Guckian will see Fr Eamonn Kelly leave the Cathedral parish of Conwal and Leck in Letterkenny to become parish priest in Raphoe, replacing Canon Dinny Mc Gettigan, who is retiring
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A high level of debris has been blamed for a significant fish kill in Donagh River in Carndonagh. Salmon and trout have been spotted dead in the water there in recent days as it’s claimed that they were unable to travel through the river because it’s so badly clogged. Donegal County Council has been notified
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The Cathaoirleach of the Stranorlar Municipal District is calling on all Donegal TDs to lobby for more funding for local roads. Cllr Patrick McGowan says the Councils road office is struggling to maintain the local & regional roads where surface conditions are deteriorating year by year due to the lack of Government funding. He believes
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Rory McIlroy is predicting some low scores at the Open this week. The 2014 champion continued his preparations for the third major of the year at Carnoustie this morning. The Scottish links is considered one of the toughest major championship courses, but it has been baked by the recent warm weather. McIlroy feels it could
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A man in his 40’s has been killed in a road crash in County Leitrim. He was driving a van which struck a tree in Mohill just before midnight. He was brought to the Midland Regional Hospital at Mullingar where he was later pronounced dead. The road has been closed for a forensic exam and
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Serious questions are being asked of Irish Water over a delay in the completion of pipe replacement works on the Carland Road in Kerrykeel. It’s been claimed that while the utility pledged to finish the work there some time back, it has begun other works elsewhere with the road at Kerrykeel now said to be
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A solidarity rally will be held in Belfast this evening. It after the homes of two senior Sinn Fein figures, Gerry Adams and Bobby Storey were attacked on Friday night in the city. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald will address the gathering which is also focusing on the disorder in Derry. Separately, a 17 year
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The Tánaiste and Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney was in Derry over the weekend for the opening day of the Foyle Maritime Festival. The Tánaiste took time out of his busy schedule to enjoy some of the festivities along the River Foyle and met with local children enjoying the family friendly
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An almost unrecognisable Blake Lively was out and about in the Dublin rain on Sunday, filming scenes for her espionage thriller The Rhythm Section. Lively was joined on set by her co-star, Jude Law, with The Handmaid’s Taledirector Reed Morano behind the lens. Blake Media@BlakeLPhotos Blake was also seen on the set of ‘The Rhythm Section’ today
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The BBC has given Les Misérables fans their first look at its eagerly-awaited, six-part dramatisation of the Victor Hugo classic. For the day that was in it, the BBC teased footage from Les Misérables in its new drama trailer after France’s win over Croatia in the World Cup Final. Images released by the BBC show Dominic West as Jean Valjean, David Oyelowo
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Sporting history was made on Sunday as Sommer Lecky jumped her way to a silver medal at the World Under 20 Athletic Championships in Tampere, Finland. The Castlederg girl hit a new High Jump personal best of 1.90 metres to secure a medal and break the Irish record. She has also qualified for the European
Sommer Lecky and Manager Neil Martin overjoyed with Medal Read More »
Records broken by Donegal Athletes at the National Juvenile Championships Patsy McGonagle reports from Tullamore….
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Ahead of next weekend’s games in the All Ireland Super Eights it’s advantage Dublin and Tyrone after wins over Roscommon and Donegal at Croke Park on Saturday night. A win for Donegal at Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon on Saturday next would get Declan Bonner’s men back on track following the five point lose to
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Local Link bus services are free for children and teenagers until the end of the month. The ‘Kids go Free’ promotion encourages families to make the most of the summertime. The National Transport Authority service also wants to highlight the transport options available in local and rural areas across Ireland. Head of public affairs for
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Gardaí have attended the scene of a road traffic collision at the Polestar Roundabout in Letterkenny. Just after 3pm a male cyclist was involved in a collision with car. He was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital but his injuries are not believed to be serious. The occupants of the car were uninjured.
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