A South Donegal TD has told the Dail that the reluctance of insurance companies to insure cars that are over 10 years old is an unfair policy which he believes is more about making money than reflecting safety priorities. Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal TD Eamon Scanlon says the most recent figures show nearly […]
Insurance companies unfairly penalising owners of older cars – Scanlon Read More »
The first of the big groups on day one at Dubai Duty Free Irish Open is on the Glashedy course at Ballyliffin. Defending Champion Jon Ram, Ulster man Graeme McDowell and Rafa Cabrera-Bello started at 8.20 this morning. Rory McIlroy arrives at the first tee at around 1.20 playing alongside Thorbjorn Olesen and Matt Fitzpatrick.
DDF Irish Open First Round Report – Gareth McCausland on the damp conditions Read More »
The main Burnfoot to Buncrana road has now reopened following a fatal collision there yesterday evening. A man in his 50s died after his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car at Castlequarter at approximately 5.30pm. A post mortem examination on his body is also due to be carried out. With the road
Burnfoot to Buncrana now open and diversions removed Read More »
Sporting history in Donegal is been made this week as Ballyliffin Golf Club hosts the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The opening groups in the first round took to the course at 7.30am with the likes of defending champion Jon Rahm away at 8.20am and Rory McIlroy, the tournament host off at 1.20pm. Highland’s Oisin
DDF Irish Open First Round Report – Oisin Kelly talks with John Farren Read More »
A post mortem examination is due to be carried out on the body of a man who died in a crash on the main Burnfoot to Buncrana road yesterday evening. The collision, between a car and a motorbike happened in the townland of Castleforward at around 5.30pm. The road is currently closed to facilitate Garda
Post mortem being carried out after tragic Inishowen crash Read More »
Tyrone have received a fitness boost ahead of Saturday’s crunch All-Ireland SFC round four Qualifier against Cork. Mark Bradley has recovered from an ankle injury and is in line to face the Munster men at Portlaoise. But leading scorer Lee Brennan is almost certain to be absent for a fourth successive game as he continues
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As a result of a fatal road traffic collision yesterday on the main the main Burnfoot to Buncrana Road, a traffic diversion has been put in place by An Garda Siochána with assistance by Donegal County Council. This diversion is to facilitate the Garda Traffic Investigation teams and will be reviewed hourly in an
Traffic diversions at Irish Open Ballyliffin Read More »
The Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands has called for greater funding for language planning groups in Gaeltacht communities. A report published on the 28th June, following a visit by a delegation from the committee to the Gaoth Dobhair Gaeltacht on February 5th this year, has set out 28 recommendations. Recommendations
New report sets out recommendations for Gaeltacht areas Read More »
Health authorities in Northern Ireland are being urged to end the delay in transferring a medicinal cannabis licence for 12 year old Billy Caldwell from Castlederg. Billy is currently in London under an emergency licene granted by the Home Office following the confiscation of the medication from his mother Charlotte, in her attempt to bring
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Janet Jackson has thanked fans for their support following the recent death of her father. Family patriarch Joe Jackson died on June 27 at the age of 89. Singer Janet, 52, posted a video on Instagram telling fans she loved them and was looking forward to getting back out on her State Of The World
Jackson thanks fans for support after father’s death Read More »
Queen and Adam Lambert are gearing up for their concert in Dublin’s Marlay Park on Sunday and concert goers are being urged to prepare themselves for the hot weather by staying hydrated and wearing sun cream. Lambert has been performing as Queen’s lead vocalist since 2011, having first performed We are the Champions as a contestant on
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Gardaí at Buncrana Co Donegal are investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the main Burnfoot to Buncrana Road on Wednesday evening. A male in his 50s was fatally injured when his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car at Castleforward at approximately 5.30pm. He was taken to Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Derry
Man in his 50s dies following Inishowen road traffic collision Read More »
The Buncrana to Burnfoot Road is currently closed following a serious two vehicle collision. The crash happened this evening at about 5:30pm at Castleforward. Gardai are advising motorists that local diversions are being put in place. Motorists travelling from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Ballyliffin are being diverted through Carndonagh, Muff and Quigley’s
Buncrana to Burnfoot Road closed following crash Read More »
Irish Water has announced a hosepipe ban for the whole country. The measure has been in place in the Greater Dublin Area since the start of the week – but will be extended nationwide from Friday at 8am. The order bans the use of water for non-essential activities like watering the garden or filling a
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday 4th July:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday 4th July Read More »
The FAI Senior Cup First Round Draw took place at the Aviva Stadium today with Ulster Senior League Champions Cockhill Celtic given an attractive home fixture against Limerick FC in August. It’s only the second time the club have reached this stage of the competition. Cóilín Duffy spoke to Cockhill Celtic’s Gavin Cullen at the
Cockhill Manager Gavin Cullen delighted with home draw in FAI Senior Cup Read More »
The First Round draw for the FAI Senior Cup took place earlier today. Of the three north west sides in the drum, Cockhill Celtic are the only team to secure a home draw. Gavin Cullen’s Ulster Senior League Champions will face League of Ireland opposition in the form of Limerick FC Finn Harps and Derry
Cockhill at home as Harps and Derry hit the road in cup Read More »
Following today’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open pro-am in Ballyliffin, the Rory Foundation has announced it is donating €100,000 to the Donegal Hospice. The announcement was made at a press conference by Rory McIlroy this afternoon. Grace Boyle, Chairperson of the Donegal Hospice was speaking with Oisin Kelly in Ballyliffin following the announcement: Meanwhile, Rory
Rory Foundation donates €100,000 to Donegal Hospice Read More »
Former Republic of Ireland Goalkeeper Shay Given was pleased with his performance at today’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Pro Am. The Lifford man, who is joining Derby County in a coaching capacity was playing with professional Dylan Fritelli. Shay finished his round with his best shot of the day. Oisin Kelly caught up with
Shay Given finishes Irish Open Pro Am with a Birdie Read More »
Michael Murphy says the Donegal players are not thinking about questions over the venue for their Super-8 meeting with Dublin. Donegal officials have requested a meeting with the GAA as they seek to have that game with Dublin moved from Croke Park. The Super-8 format agreed at Congress last year says all sides will play
Michael Murphy says Donegal players focused fully on pitch matters Read More »
The trial of a teenager accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Co Donegal has continued in legal argument today in the absence of the jury. The accused, now aged 19, has denied one charge of rape and one of sexually assaulting the girl on March 18, 2016 after they met in a takeaway in
Trial of teenager accused of rape in Donegal, continued today Read More »
Ballyliffin Golf club is basking in the sun as the European hosts the Pro-Am on the Glashedy Links course today. On this mornings 9 til Noon show Greg Hughes caught up with Golf broadcaster Shane O’Dongohue and Head Green Keeper at Ballyliffen Andy Robertson. Shane O’Donoghue… Andy Robertson…
Irish Open Pro Am Reaction – Shane O’Donoghue & Andy Robertson Read More »
A Donegal Deputy has accused Fine Gael of not caring about rural Ireland. Deputy Thomas Pringle was speaking in the Dail a short time ago, where he challenged the Taoiseach to outline his plan to curb depopulation, increase local trade and create real and substantial supports across communities in rural Ireland. A recent survey conducted
Fine Gael doesn’t care about rural Ireland – Pringle Read More »
Donegal GAA Captain Michael Murphy will take on the Glashey Links at today’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Pro-Am. The Glenswilly man will play in a group that contents Kerry’s Kieran Donaghy, Ulster man Stephen Ferris and player Pablo Larrazabel. Before they headed to the first tee, Murphy and Donaghy took on Paul Dunne and
Michael Murphy enjoying Pro Am Day at the Irish Open Read More »
An exhibition celebrating the life and work of Seamus Heaney is to be launched in Dublin today. The display will be located at the Cultural and Heritage Centre within Bank of Ireland’s College Green complex. Visitors will be able to interact with the experience and follow Heaney’s life from his childhood in County Derry to
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The GAA’s Director of Communications says there’s nothing that can be done about Dublin playing 2 of their Super 8 games at Croke Park. Donegal are disgruntled that the reigning All-Ireland champions are allowed to play twice within their county, while every other team must travel for 2 of their games. They want to meet
GAA Official says “Nothing can be done about Dublin playing two games at Croke Park” Read More »
The Director of the European Tour Golf Championship has described the level of preparation for this week’s Irish Open at Ballyliffin as “first class”. Simon Alliss was speaking on a special Nine Til Noon Show broadcast from Ballyliffin today ahead of the start of the championship tomorrow. He said there had been some concerns about
European Tour Director describes Irish Open preparations as “first class” Read More »
There were 24 people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, the joint third highest figure in the country, and four up on yesterday’s figure. Seven were waiting on Emergency Departnment trolleys. Nationally, the INMO says there were 304 people awaiting in-patient beds at hopsitals across the country. University Hospital Limerick had the highest
24 people awaiting admission this morning at LUH Read More »
It’s all set for Pro-Am day here at Ballyliffin Golf Club, and plenty of the big players are about to get out on the course ahead of tomorrow’s first round. Greg Hughes spoke with Paul McGinley who said that it’s a great event for Donegal… Greg also spoke with Darren Clarke as he was on
Paul McGinley says the DDF Irish Open is great for Donegal Read More »
The stars from the world of golf have descended on Ballyliffin Golf Club for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The Pro Am, which sees the celebrities mix it with the professionals, gets the event underway. Oisin Kelly reports from the course for Highland Radio Sport…
Pro Am Day tees off Irish Open in Inishowen: Read More »
Plans for the Three School Education Campus in Buncrana are said to be progressing positively. The latest update on the new proposed development has stated that discussions on the acquisition of a preferred site for the project are moving forward. Once the acquisition of the site is finalised then the architects can be called on
Plans for Buncrana Three School Campus progressing positively Read More »
The ICMSA says changes to the Heritage Bill are proportionate and necessary for driver safety on rural roads in counties like Donegal. The body believes the bill which is at report and final stage in the Dail, represents a fair balance between environmental considerations and the safe use of rural roads in permitting managed hedge
Changes to Heritage Bill necessary for Donegal – ICMSA Read More »
Graeme McDowell says there is no reason why he can’t be compete at the head of the Irish Open field this week. After a delay at a French Airport, The Portrush man will get his clubs back today ahead of the Pro-Am where he will be joined on the course by Ballyliffin General Manager John
Graeme McDowell wants to be competitive at Ballyliffin Read More »
Police are appealing for witnesses following reports a shot was fired at a van and a number of vehicles damaged in the Ballymagroarty area of Derry on Monday night last. It’s believed that just before midnight a group of around 10 men wearing balaclavas were seen in the area, some carrying bats and one a
Investigation launched after shots fired in Derry Read More »
A new online hub initiative to promote the West coast of Ireland as an attractive region to live and work has been launched by Minister Sean Kyne. The Atlantic Economic Corridor will feature Donegal-based organisations and businesses, including LYIT in a bid to also attract further investment along the Wild Atlantic Way, encompassing 9 counties
Donegal organisations feature in new online hub initiative Read More »
Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Governance and Strategic Planning Committee have agreed to continue to lobby relevant Government officials and Ministers to ensure immediate access to the £2.5 million Route Development Fund for the City of Derry Airport, announced by the Northern Ireland Executive in 2016. It was also agreed that engagement
Council agree to lobby for vital airport funding Read More »
TV and film star Oprah Winfrey has ruled herself out of running for the presidency of the United States in 2020 as she feels it “is not clean business” and that “it would kill her”. The 64-year-old media mogul, who features on the cover of this month’s British Vogue magazine, had been tipped to make a bid
Oprah reckons running for US presidency would ‘kill her’ Read More »
Love Island has received 2,525 complaints following Sunday night’s episode which saw Dani Dyer in tears after being shown a clip of boyfriend Jack Fincham coming face to face with a former flame. Ofcom, the UK television watchdog, originally received 650 complaints in relation to the moment Dani, who is the daughter of EastEnders star Danny Dyer, burst
Love Island receives over 2,500 complaints for making Dani Dyer cry Read More »
Donegal GAA have expressed their dissatisfaction with the powers that be in Dublin to allow the All Ireland champions to play two games in the Super 8 series at Croke Park. They see it as unfair on the other sides in the group as the Dubs will effectively have two home games, their first against
Donegal to highlight Croke Park fixture concerns to GAA officials Read More »
Police in the Foyle area are growing increasingly concerned for the safety and welfare of missing person Mark Carroll. Mark is 31 years old, 5 foot 6 inches tall and slim build with short hair. Police say he left the Simon Community in Derry in the very early hours of Saturday last, June 30th wearing
PSNI in Derry appeal for information regarding missing person Read More »
The European Tour have confirmed the tee times for the opening rounds of the Irish Open at Ballyliffin Golf Club. 2007 Irish Open Champion Padraig Harringto and Shane Lowry were awarded Honorary Ballyliffin Memberships today which was presented by Club Captain Paddy McDermott. Oisin Kelly reports from the Media Centre at the course… Coverage from
Irish Open Tee Times confirmed: Padraig Harrington on the Ballyliffin links Read More »
A young woman who claims she was raped after a night out in Donegal has told her alleged attacker’s trial that he was laughing afterwards. It’s alleged to have happened after they were out celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in 2016. The complainant took the stand after lunch and began her evidence by telling the jury
Woman claims attacker laughed following alleged rape in Donegal Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday 3rd July:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday 3rd July Read More »
The GAA have confirmed that Ulster Champion’s Donegal will meet Leinster Champion’s Dublin in Croke park on Saturday 14th July at 7pm while Munster Champion’s Kerry will play Connacht Champion’s Galway on Sunday the 15th July AT 4pm Fixture’s listed below 14.07.2018 (Sat) GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final Group Stage Group 2 | Phase
Donegal and Dublin Confirmed for Saturday 14th July Read More »
Pilots at Ryanair have voted in favour of strike action Thursday week, after slow progress on union negotiations. A 24 hour strike by pilots, who are directly employed by Ryanair, will take place on the 12th of July. The airline agreed to recognise trade unions for the first time last December but pilots are disappointed
Ryanair pilots to strike on July 12th Read More »
Donegal waste collector, Jim Ferry has admitted dumping tens of thousands of tons of waste illegally at a site in Rossbracken, Letterkenny. According to the Irish Times, Mr Ferry apologised to Donegal County Council and offered to give them two lots of cash, €80,000 and €78,000 that were seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau, if
Jim Ferry admits illegal dumping and apologises to council Read More »
A teenager has gone on trial accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Donegal. He was 16 when he’s alleged to have raped and sexually assaulted a girl he met in a takeaway after a night out in March 2016. The girl, who’s now 18, went to a pub in Donegal Town with some friends
Teenager on trial accused of raping 16 year old in Donegal Read More »
Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue says the Government needs to knuckle down and focus on the budget rather than creating spin in discussing the prospect of an election. The Fianna Fail Deputy says Fine Gael and in particular the Taoiseach is trying to create mischief. Party leader Micheal Martin accused Leo Varadkar last week of engaging
Government needs to knuckle down and focus on budget – McConalogue Read More »
A community housing project in Dungloe is to proceed to tender stage. Three units, with accommodation for 12 people will be developed at Fair Hill, Dungloe, following a lengthy campaign by the Parents and Friends of Donegal Housing Association. The Dungloe Community Group Housing Project will replace the existing unit on the Church Road. Leass
Dungloe Community Group Housing Project goes to tender Read More »
Tyrone manager Mickey Harte says he fears a Cork backlash in Saturday’s Qualifier tie at Portlaoise. The Rebels suffered a heavy Munster final defeat at the hands of Kerry, and Harte believes they will unleash a ferocious bid for redemption this weekend. “Maybe that’s where the sting in the tail is for us, that they
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