It was a very busy studio in Highland Radio last Monday night as Emerald Guitars celebrated 20 Years live on the Monday Night Sessions with Paul McDevitt! Derry band Lavengro, as well as Dean Maywood also joined in the fun. Here are some photos from the night – Don’t forget you can catch the […]
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It has emerged that the longest waiting time where social housing applicants have not received an offer of accomodation by Donegal County Council is 10 and a half years. The figures obtained by Councillor Gerry Crawford show that the longest waiting time was experiencd in the Glenties Municipal District while in Inishowen people were waiting
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Details on the Common Agricultural Policy budget post Brexit will be revealed today in Brussels. The EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan will make the announcement which will be streamed live at 10:30 am. Midlands North-West MEP, Marian Harkin, outlines the priorities for the European Parliament in relation to CAP reform:
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It’s been revealed that there are a total of 26 vacant state owned sites in the North West. 13 vacant non-HSE sites have been identified in Co Donegal along with 13 HSE vacant sites in the region. According to analysis carried out by the Irish Times, following parliamentary questions by Sinn Féin TD Peadar Tóibín,
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Donegal’s journey to a possible Ulster Under20 Championship Final continues this Sunday when Gary McDaid’s side meet Derry at Healy Park, Omagh. They reached the quarter final stage with a convincing win over Cavan last weekend, a performance which has placed them as Ulster contenders. Donegal are looking for a repeat performance against their neighbours
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The Chair of the Donegal Islands Committee is welcoming the decision to offer a civic reception to Patsy Dan Rogers, the King of Tory. The council has cited his commitment to Tory’s heritage through art and music, as well as his efforts to promote and represent the island in various forums. Island’s Committee Chair Cllr
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Ahead of the Bank Holiday Weekend and coinciding with the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachata finals in Downings, Gardai have launched a road safety campaign. In conjunction with the Donegal Road Safety Working Group, Gardai are urging those travelling to the area for the weekend to drive with care. A traffic plan for the event has
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There’s a warning for thunderstorms and some spot flooding across the country today. Met Eireann have issued a status yellow rain alert, which is in effect from 9 o’clock this morning until 10 tonight. They say there could be extremely heavy rainfall in places, with up to 50 millimetres falling in a short space of
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A Donegal Councillor is questioning why flood relief works in the Stranorlar Municipal District are not being extended into Castlefinn. Cllr Gary Doherty says the publication of the recent CFRAMs report made no money available for work in the village, but at the moment, there are a number of road projects being carried out with
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A Derry City & Strabane District Councillor says the only viable option on the table to prevent a hard border in Ireland, is the backstop arrangement agreed last year. Councillor Dan Kelly put forward a motion calling for the backstop to be retained in the final Brexit agreement and for assurances to be sought from
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Derry City have a north west derby to contend with on Friday night as Sligo Rovers visit the Brandywell. The Candystrips are near full strength heading into the tie as Derry look to get back on track in the Premier Division. The games have been coming thick and fast for Derry which management feels has
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Donegal is to receive almost €160,000 in funding to enhance facilities in disadvantaged communities within the county. €4.5 million is being allocated nationally under the Community Enhancement Programme with Donegal securing the fourth highest allocation. The grant will go towards improving facilities such as; community centres and amenities, town parks, common areas and spaces, CCTV
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Former Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan was awarded the Ivors Inspiration Award at the Ivor Novello Awards in London today at a ceremony which also saw Ed Sheeran bagging two awards. 60-year-old MacGowan was recognised along with fellow music veterans Billy Bragg, Lionel Richie, Cathy Dennis and Billy Ocean. Sheeran – who already has two Ivors to his name – won the
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Sharon Horgan took home an award for Female Performance at Thursday’s IFTA Gala Television Awards in Dublin, while Dancing with the Stars triumphed in the Entertainment category. The 47-year-old Catastrophe star beat off competition from Cathy Belton – (Red Rock), Seána Kerslake (Can’t Cope Won’t Cope), Saoirse-Monica Jackson (Derry Girls) and Hilary Rose (Young Offenders). The much-loved Dancing with the Stars (made by ShinaWil productions for
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A 15 Minute Programme presented by Chris Ashmore every Thursday at 7.05pm highlighting all that’s happening in the farming community.
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday 31st May:
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Foyle MP Elisha McCallion says despite concerns from business owners in Derry, there is widespread understanding that the A2, Buncrana Road redevelopment is a necessity. Speaking following a meeting with business owners situated along the proposed route, Ms McCallion says the A2 is viewed as a strategic route linking the City and County Donegal. She
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The family of a Buncrana woman who died from Cervical Cancer have been speaking of their search for justice. Miriam O’Brien had a smear test in 2011 that didn’t flag any concerns but just nine months later was diagnosed with stage two cancer in Belfast. Miriam passed away on August 25, 2013, at the age
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It’s a busy Bank Holiday Weekend for Finn Harps as they play two important First Division games at Finn Park. On Friday they take on Athlone Town and then on Monday they welcome Longford Town to Ballybofey. Harps who sit fifth in the table and seven points behind leaders UCD will look to keep their
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Graham Burke looks set to feature for the Republic of Ireland against the USA on Saturday. The Shamrock Rovers attacker won his first international cap against France on Monday and is staying with the squad after it was confirmed he will miss the Hoop’s tie with Dundalk on Friday. Seamus Coleman is pleased with how
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The National Transport Authority has confirmed that Leap Card services are to be rolled out to 11 services across Co Donegal within the next few months. The scheme which was introduced in 2011, enables passengers to avail of up to 20% off fares when paying for journeys on a number of public transport routes. Donegal
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Vicky Phelan says more local authorities should follow Donegal County Councillors lead in calling for the abolition of the HSE in its current form. Ms Phelan’s, whose case revealed the CervicalCheck scandal, has expressed her frustration at a lack of accountability within the executive. The 43 year-old from Limerick also expressed her disappointment that decision
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IRELAND’S biggest country music star Nathan Carter has been teed up to headline the ‘Glashedy Sessions‘ music extravaganza at this summer’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation at Ballyliffin Golf Club in County Donegal. Liverpool-born Carter has taken the Irish country music scene by storm since his debut album Starting Out
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Daltaí ó Scoil Choimín, An Ghaeltacht Lár beo sa stiúideo.
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The downward trend in the number of people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital is continuing, with eight people awaiting admission this morning, four of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s down from 11 yesterday. Nationally, the INMO says there were 345 people awaiting in-patioent beds, the largest number, 48, at Cork University Hospital.
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The organisers of the Foyle Maritime Festival are urging boating enthusiasts from all over Ireland and the UK to travel to the city for the festival in July. In particular, the festival committee is seeking boats to take part in “Voyages”, which it is describing as a sensational Parade of Sail and Light Show. Fireworks
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Donegal County Council is being urged to consider possible projects for inclusion in the new Rural Development Scheme announced yesterday. The scheme was one of a number of initiatives announced by the Tasoiseach as part of the Ireland 2040 programme, with a view towards being ready to start work on a number of programmes by
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There was success for Inishowen primary schools at this weeks SPAR FAI 5’s National Finals at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. In the Girls ‘A’ Cup for small schools, the winners were St Brigid’s National School in Glenmakee, Carndonagh. St Brigid’s Ellie Long was named Player of the Tournament in the ‘A’ Cup. The rest
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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 weeks programme, Former Donegal chairman P J McGowan is among Tom Comack’s guests. P.J is the chairman of a special committee appointed by Donegal chairman Mick McGrath, to run this year’s Donegal GAA Golf Classic.
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The Ireland Under 20s face a must win match against South Africa on Sunday, having lost their opening game at the World Championship to France on Thursday evening. Noel McNamara’s side led by 12 points at half time, but the tournament hosts scored three tries in quick succession after the break. Letterkenny Man Joe Dunleavy
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Gardaí working along the border are warning that they’re not equipped to tackle the current threats they face. The Garda Representative Association estimates an extra 1000 front line officers will be needed in the event of a hard Brexit. The need for more Armed Support Units is also being highlighted. Currently there are just two
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Rathmullen rider Luke McAteer, who turns 18 today, had his third winner on the track at Gowran Park on Wednesday evening thanks to Admodum who stormed home to land the Thomastown Handicap. McAteer looked to have little chance of success leaving the back straight five lengths adrift of the second-last horse but he produced a
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There were 30 people homeless in Donegal last month, up 4 compared to figures from March. That’s a rise of 15%. Across the whole Northwest, 59 people, 30 in Donegal and 29 in Sligo, registered as homeless during the period 23rd – 29th April, representing 1% of national figures with a total of 5963 people
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Donegal County Council is to write to the Health Minister and the Saolta Hospital Grop seeking the opening of a Maternity Theatre at Letterkenny University Hospital. The issue was raised by Cllr Liam Doherty, who told a meeting in Lifford this week that the theatre could be commissioned as part of a programme to address
Council told maternity theatre is “lying idle” at LUH Read More »
Donegal County Council officials are being urged to do more to realise Raphoe’s potential as a tourist destination. Speaking at a Stranorlar Municipal District mereting this week, Cllr Frank Mc Brearty said that if attractions such as the castle and the Beltony Stone Circle were in other areas, they would have far more visitors. He
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It’s been claimed that an ongoing row over juridstiction of Lough Foyle is leading to a proliferation of unlicenced and unregulated oyster farms along the lough’s Inishowen shore. It is estimated that since 2014, the number of oyster trestles on the lough has increased from 2000 to over 30,000. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn has expressed
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Frank Doubleday, the character actor best known for his scene-stealing roles as villains in John Carpenter’s iconic films Assault on Precinct 13 and Escape from New York, has died after a battle with cancer. The Hollywood Reporter says Doubleday, who was 73, died of complications from oesophageal cancer at his home in Los Angeles on March 3, but that
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The management team behind chart-toppers One Direction are coming to Dublin on the hunt for “a new Niall Horan” to join an international group. Modest! Management, who also manage Little Mix and 5 Seconds of Summer, are holding an open casting call for male singers/songwriters aged between 15 and 19. Those interested in auditioning must
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Ireland’s under 20s rugby team have suffered a 26-24 defeat to tournament hosts France in their opening game at the World Championship. Tries from Donegal man Joe Dunleavy and Hugh O’Sullivan had helped Noel McNamara’s side build a 17-5 lead at half-time but they conceded three French tries in the first 10-minutes of the second-half.
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171 motorcyclists have been killed on Irish roads, 3 in Donegal, since 2010. 629 have been seriously injured. The RSA has teamed up with Gardai to launch their June bank holiday safety appeal. This weekend they’re focusing on motor bike riders, calling on them to ‘be seen – and ease off the throttle’. CEO of
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday 30th May:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday 30th May Read More »
Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team Head Coach Colin Bell has named a 21-player squad ahead of the crucial FIFA 2019 World Cup qualifiers against Norway. Donegal’s Tyler Toland and Amber Barrett are named among the midfielders and forwards. Inishowen’s Roma McLaughlin misses out having only just returned to action with Shelbourne Ladies after a
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It’s reported this week by Autosport that the Hyundai and Toyota World Rally Championship teams have expressed an interest in signing Kris Meeke. The County Tyrone driver and co driver Paul Nagle were dropped by Citroen last week for what the team described as an “excessively high number of crashes”. The latest crash came in
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Cockhill Celtic have won the last five Donegal News USL League Cup finals – and Gavin Cullen’s side are desperate to hold onto their crown. Cockhill face Letterkenny Rovers on Saturday in the final at Maginn Park (kick-off 6pm) in the first of two crunch games in a five-day period between the USL’s big two,
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There was a 40% drop in the number of recorded suicides in Donegal last year compared to 2016. According to CSO figures 392 people took their own lives nationally in 2017 – compared to 399 in 2016. In Donegal, the fall was sharper, with 12 deaths through suicide recorded last year compared to 20 in
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A new twice daily fast ferry service has begun operating between Tory Island and the mainland. The contract, which runs until July 31st, was finalised after Comharchumann Oileán Thorai invited applications for a short-term fast ferry service. The agreement was signed while separate discussions are underway between the Government and the HSE on extending helicopter
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A delegation of Councillors from the Donegal Municipal District meet with the Transport Minister yesterday to impress upon him the need for upgrade works to be carried out on the Pettigo to Laghey Road. There were calls for the road to be upgraded to secondary road status due to it being an access route to
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Donegal County Council is to ask the HSE and third level colleges to assess the findings of a study into cancer clusters which has been carried out in North Inishowen. A women’s group based outside Clonmany spearheaded the study into claims that some areas are experiencing higher than normal incidents of cancer. Cllr Martin Mc
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There were eleven people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. Four people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further seven were waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded today with 51 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 446 people
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Donegal and Monaghan could make a deep impact in the Championship this season- that’s according to former All Star Coman Goggins. Declan Bonners side have overcome Cavan and Derry so far and will face Down in the Ulster semi final on June 10th while Monaghan have beaten Tyrone and will play Fermanagh this weekend. Speaking
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