It’s been a disappointing day so far for Padraig Harrington at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The Dubliner has hit 3 bogeys as Joakim Lagergren of Sweden and New Zealander Ryan Fox share the lead on 7 under par. Rory McIlroy will go into the weekend 1 under par, but Shane Lowry is best […]
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Joakim Lagergren of Sweden holds the clubhouse lead on 7 under par during the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin. Shane Lowry is best of the Irish but a frustrated Rory McIlroy isn’t out of the picture just yet. Oisin Kelly has the latest from the course and he also
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Milford Fire Brigade are currently attending a wildfire near Rathmullan. A spokesperson says the incident is under control. A warning had been issued last week by Donegal County Council, appealing to landowners and members of the public to exercise caution and to take all necessary measures to prevent wildfires such as gorse, heather, forestry and similar
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A judicial inquiry into the suicide of a garda sergeant in Donegal has recommended changes in the way the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission conducts its business, but stops short of criticising any specific G-SOC officials. Meanwhile, the AGSI is seeking a meeting with the commission to discuss the communications element of Mr Justice Frank Clarke’s
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Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 37 year old Ronan Donaghue who was last seen in Derry. Ronan was last seen in the Bridge Street area of the city over the last couple of days. He is described as being 6ft in height of a slight build, greying dark hair
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Padraig Harrington has dropped a few places on the leaderboard during the second round at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. Joakim Lagergren of Sweden holds the clubhouse lead on 7 under par. Oisin Kelly reports from Ballyliffen Golf Club and also chats with volunteers from Galf Chumann Ghaoth Dobhair… Coverage from the Dubai Duty
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An 18-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by a schoolmate after a night out in Co Donegal has said she tried to ask friends for help after the incident. The girl was being cross-examined about texts and calls she made and received from her friends on the night of March 18, 2016. A 19-year-old has
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It’s been another frustrating day for Rory McIlroy at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The 2016 champion has fallen further off the pace with a one over par round of 73, making back to back bogeys in his final two holes. It now leaves him six back from the clubhouse leader Joakim Lagergren, who
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The Irish Embassy has confirmed that ‘Dohertys’ are welcome to Duinrell Holiday Park after all. It’s after a ‘Doherty’ family who visited the campsite in the past attempted to make a booking for this year but were not permitted to do so. According to reports, the facility had issues with a previous Doherty family
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Over €150,000 has been allocated for two major coastal erosion studies in Donegal. The money, confirmed today by Minister Kevin Boxer Moran, will be used to assess what works are necessary to combat coastal erosion at Maghery Bay and Ballyness Bay in Magheraroarty. Councillor Terence Slowey says it’s a significant breakthrough…….
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Cannabis plants with an estimated value of almost €35,000 have been seized by gardai on the outskirts of Lifford. 41 plants were seized and a man in his 40s has been arrested. Inspector Pat O’Donnell has been outlining the details of the operation………..
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Over €80,000 in funding has been allocated to two schools in Co Donegal for play area improvement works. In the latest round of funding announced under the Clár programme, Trentagh National School, Templedouglas is to receive €33,000 to upgrade and extend the existing play area and provide playground equipment, seating and fencing. Meanwhile, €50,000 has
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There’s been a drop in the number of people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. There were 20 people waiting on a bed there, all on wards, down 6 on yesterday’s figure. According to the INMO there were 260 people awaiting admission to hospitals across the country today, with Tallaght Hospital the most
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It’s tight at the top of the leaderboard as day 2 action continues at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin. Oisin Kelly joined Greg Hughes on this mornings 9 til Noon show from the Glashedy Links course with a leaderboard update and a chat with Championship Director Simon Alliss and Ballyliffin Secretary Oliver
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It’s been claimed that a campsite near Amsterdam is not permitting families with the surname ‘Doherty’ to holiday at the facility. It’s understood that a ‘Doherty’ family who visited the Duinrell Holiday Park in the past attempted to make a booking for this year but were not permitted to do so. According to reports,
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A truck driver has been issued with an on-the-spot fine after being found to be driving with an excessively worn tyre. Donegal Roads Policing stopped the truck at a Truck/HGV checkpoint.
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Fears about the future of the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Letterkenny have been allayed after Saolta confirmed a third Clinical Nurse Specialist has been recruited. A recent report published by the National Sexual Assault Treatment Unit highlighted staffing issues which had led to concerns. In a statement today, Saolta confirms the new person has
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It’s been revealed that there has been a 17 per cent increase in the number of patients waiting 18 months or more for outpatient treatment at Letterkenny University Hospital since the start of the year. The figures, which have been compiled by the National Treatment Purchase Fund show that as of the end of May,
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England’s Lee Westwood has moved to the top of the leaderboard in the early stages of second round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open… Oisin Kelly reports from Ballyliffin…
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Nine new Irish language support teachers are to be established in Donegal. It brings to total 43 the number of such posts in the county and is part of a of €1.02m allocation under the Irish Language Assistants Scheme for the upcoming school year. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says while this is a
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Irish firms who rely mainly on the UK to source goods are highly exposed to cost increases in the case of a hard Brexit. A new report from the ESRI, Enterprise Ireland, and the Department of Business, shows that over half of total imports used by Irish-owned firms are sourced in the UK. Martina Lawless
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The action has teed off on the second day of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin. Rory McIlroy is on the course as he chases down leader Ryan Fox. Oisin Kelly has the latest and is joined by Ballyliffin Club Pro Gareth McCausland… Coverage from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin
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The early starters are out on the course on day two of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Ballyliffin. Highland’s Oisin Kelly was joined by Ballyliffin General Manager John Farren to reflect on what has been a fantastic start to the event… Coverage from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin on Highland
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A number of interim measures have been put in place in the Twin Towns to ease traffic problems over the weekend. Donegal County Council has requested that Ballybofey/Stranorlar be included in the traffic management plan for the Irish Open with four Gardai being tasked to the area for the next few days. Works due to
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The second round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open is underway at Ballyliffin Golf Club. Oisin Kelly joined Lee Gooch on the Naughty Alarm Clock for the first of Friday’s updates…
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Tyrone play Cork on Satuarday in the All Ireland Football Qualifiers in Portlaoise. Manager Mickey Harte has made one change ahead of the game with Niall Morgan returning to play in goals. Mark Bradley is back in the squad having recovered from an ankle injury while Lee Brennan is still ruled out with a hamstring
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A member of the Donegal Islands Committee has called for an urgent meeting to be held regarding the condition of the lighthouse roads on both Arranmore and Tory Island and the need to secure funding. The two roads are said to be in a very poor condition with tourists being advised not to travel on
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The HSE has announced that the next phase in the development of the Sheil Hospital, Ballyshannon is to go out to tender. The project will deliver an 80 bed Community Hospital within the Health Campus in Ballyshannon, catering for residents and patients of the Sheil Hospital and Rock Nursing Unit. It is hoped construction of the
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A nationwide hosepipe ban comes into force this morning. Irish Water says supplies remain dangerously low and it could take months for levels in rivers and lakes to return to normal. Most of the country is in the grip of drought, with temperatures set to rise over the weekend. Irish Water’s Kate Gannon has this
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A Donegal man has admitted the use of fraudulent documents to obtain a €71,000 mortgage. 49 year old Kevin Molloy who now lives at Dublin Road, Celbridge, Kildare owns a debt recovery business, pleaded guilty to three offences under the theft and fraud act committed on dates between December 2014 and August 2016, including dishonestly inducing
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An 18-year-old girl who was allegedly raped behind a building in a Co Donegal town has told a court she “closed her eyes and tried to think about something else” in the hope that it would be over soon. The girl broke down repeatedly as she was being cross-examined yesterday on the third day of
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Ahead of Michael Bublé’s gig at Croker on Saturday, we’ve rounded up seven times the hitmaker has proved he is an absolute gent. He’s a smooth criminal Bublé’s silky vocals are like warm honey poured over gravel. He has the power to melt hearts with his romantic tunes and sentimental lyrics. From Haven’t Met You Yet (his wife
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Damien Dempsey, who returns to the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin for a gig on July 14, says he’s angered by what he calls “a new Celtic Tiger” and how a new generation of young Irish people are being exiled from their country. Speaking to RTÉ Entertainment, the Donaghmede man said: “We’re still being exiled and we’re still having to
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday 5th July:
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The first round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open is coming to a close at Ballyliffen Golf Club. New Zealander Ryan Fox has a one shot lead at 5 under with Padraig Harrington the best of the Irish tied for second at 4 under. Oisin Kelly and Denis Kirwan have being wrapping up the
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Donegal’s football Super-8 meeting with Dublin will go ahead at Croke Park as planned. Donegal officials met with the GAA today, but it was accepted that the current Super-8 format was formally adopted at Congress last year. However, the new Championship structure will be reviewed by Central Council later this year, with all counties invited
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The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open continues this afternoon at a sunny Ballyliffin Golf Club. Oisin Kelly has the latest on the First Round and reaction from local player Ruaidhri McGee and leading Irishman Padraig Harrington… Marquee hole, marquee player. McIlroy gets back under par at the stunning 7th hole. pic.twitter.com/dXpWVWrLOI — The European Tour
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Padraig Harrington is best placed of the Irish on the opening day of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The 2007-winner shot a 4-under par opening round of 68. As things stand, Harrington is just a shot off the lead Oisin Kelly reports from the Glashedy Links course and also has a chat with Ballyliffin
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Ollie Horgan is under no illusions about the scale of the challenge that Finn Harps face against Drogheda Utd on this Friday night (kick-off 7.45) in an away League of Ireland First Division game. The hosts who are second in the table closed the gap on leaders UCD to four points after their 2-1 home
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Donegal officials met with the GAA today to talk about the format of the Super 8’s. Dublin’s two games at Croke Park were the centre of their inquiry. There will be no change to the format this year but it could happen with a review going forward. Donegal GAA and Croke Park released a joint
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150 jobs are coming on stream in Sligo over the next 5 years. US company Phibro Animal Health is opening a new biotech facility in the IDA Ireland Finisklin Business Park. They’ll produce animal vaccines and is Phibro’s first bio-manufacturing location in Europe. CEO of the company, Jack Bendheim told Ocean FM what sort of
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Thousands have turned out in Inishowen for the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin Golf Club. Oisin Kelly has the latest from the course and reaction from Donegal men Michael Naughton and Pat Nora Gallagher. Coverage from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin on Highland Radio Sport,
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The motorcyclist who died in a fatal collision on the main Burnfoot – Buncrana road yesterday evening has been named locally as Eddie McIntyre of Craigtown, Fahan. He was in his fifties. The crash happened at around 5:30pm in the townland of Castlequarter when a car and a motorcycle collided. Mr McIntyre was pronounced dead
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The North’s Department of Health has issued an emergency licence for the use of medicinal cannabis in the case of 12 year old Billy Caldwell. Billy, from Castlederg had been living in London since a licence for the use of the medicinal cannabis was granted by the Home Office for treatment at Chelsea and Westminster
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Defending Champion Jon Rahm has had a difficult start to the Irish Open at Ballyliffin. The Spaniard is +2 after 13 holes, that’s nine shots behind the leader Robert Rock. Rory McIlroy starts his first round at 1.20pm. The event couldn’t run without the help of nearly 600 volunteers. Highland Sport will be talking to
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Inland Fisheries Ireland is appealing to anglers and fishery managers to voluntarily cease salmon angling on catch and release rivers with immediate effect due to high water temperatures and the current drought conditions. The agency also advises for conservation purposes on open rivers, anglers should cease angling once their daily bag limit is reached. With
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The Justice Minister has told the Dail that Garda management is aware of the political debate around Brexit, and will be ready for any eventuality after the UK’s withdrawl from the EU. Charlie Flanagan was responding to the Fianna Fail Justice Spokesperson Jim O’Callaghan, who said if there is a hard border after Brexit, more
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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, Donegal All-Ireland winning manager Brian McEniff on why Donegal have to get Dublin out of Croke Park for their first round Super 8 clash with the All-Ireland Champions on Saturday week. Also
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Letterkenny has been ranked as the joint most overcrowded hospital in the country today with 26 people awaiting admission there this morning. Four people were waiting on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 22 were waiting on wards. The number is up two on yesterdays figure of 24. University Hospital Limerick also returned
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The first round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin Golf Club is underway. The weather has improved as the sun returns following a damp morning. On this mornings 9 til Noon Show Greg Hughes was joined by Highland’s Head of Sport Oisin Kelly and Golf Broadcaster Denis Kirwan…
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