All three Finn Harps underage sides are in action this weekend. Tomorrow the Harps U17s host St. Patrick’s Athletic in Ballybofey (kick-off 2.00). On Sunday the U19s travel to take on Pat’s at Richmond Park while the U15s make the shorter trip to play Cavan/Monaghan at Gortakeegan. It’s a big game at Finn Park tomorrow […]
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Polling stations across the country are reporting higher voter turnout than normal in the abortion referendum. In Donegal, polling stations are said to be steady throughout the day with up to 32% turnout reported in parts of the county. In Letterkenny voter turnout 29% while 32% of voter turnout has been reported in Donegal Town.
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Home page A Letterkenny councillor has said there is no way that Leck Cemetery will be encroached on in any future road projects. Cllr Ciaran Brogan was speaking after it emerged that some options for the proposed Southern Relief Road would involve the exhumation and reinterment of up to three graves in the South West
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5 people are waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University this morning, down 9 on yesterday’s figure. According to the INMO, 2 people are on trolleys in the hospital’s emergency department with a further 3 waiting on wards or in overflow areas. 328 people are awaiting admission to hospitals across the country today with Cork
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The Labour Leader says Lifford Bridge is a symbol of the openness of the Good Friday Agreement. Jeremy Corbyn visited the Donegal/ Tyrone border this morning during a visit to the North West to witness the reality of what a border would mean for the people in the border regions. It was put to the
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Donegal County Council has confirmed that major repair works will be carried out on a section of road in the Churchill area that are in a notoriously bad condition. It follows concern raised by a number of local representatives over the severe deterioration of the road at Drumcavney between Carrick Bridge and the Churchill station,
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A Donegal Deputy has urged the Government once again to reopen the short stay ward at Letterkenny University Hospital. A funding application of €1.8 million was submitted by hospital management last year which would reopen the ward and long been seen as a way forward in addressing the overcrowding crisis at the hospital. During a
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Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has been welcomed to ‘the city at the heart of the Brexit conundrum’. That was how Derry was described by local Chamber President Jennifer Mc Keever, who opened a business breakfast in the city which Mr Corbyn attended this morning. Mr Corbyn then travelled to Strabane, to visit the Tyrone Donegal
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The Loughs Agency has confirmed it intends to implement remedial measures in the Sperrins and other areas affected by the flash flood last August, particularly in terms of replacing fencing. Welcoming the announcement, West Tyrone MLA Declan Mc Aleer said over £400,000 has been allocated from the Department of Agriculture for the project. At present,
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Rory McIlroy has an early tee off on the second day of the B-M-W P-G-A Championship at Wentworth. On 5 under par, McIlroy starts the day in a share of 4th place, just two shots behind the leader Lucas Bjeregaard of Denmark. Shane Lowry is 3 under, having suffered a double bogie on the last
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Concern’s being expressed following what’s been described as a major fish kill in the Owenreagh River near Dromore in Co Tyrone. West Tyrone MLA Catherine Kelly says having spoken to the Loughs Agency, it’s been confirmd to her that a slurry lagoon failed, releasing over 100,000 gallons into the river. Up to fifteen mile of
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It’s third hosting fourth in the Premier Division tonight as Waterford United welcome Derry City to the RSC. A win for Derry would see the Candystrips take the place of Waterford on goal difference. Darren Cole and Nicky Low are set to return for Derry but Gavin Peers is doubtful. Ronan Curtis is expected to
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The Chair of Donegal’s Islands Committee has welcomed progress in providing toilet facilities on Gola Island but says more permanent strutures are needed throughout the county’s islands. Councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says while a portoloo has been installed on the island, there is a clear need for purpose-built toilets to cater for residents
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The polls have just opened in the historic abortion referendum. More than three million people are eligible to vote in the first referendum on the 8th amendment in 35 years. Polling stations around the country are now open and people will be able to vote until 10pm this evening. You’ll be asked a Yes /
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The government has been accused of risking the future of Irish agriculture in order to facilitate trade deals between the EU and other parts of the world. Midlands North West MEP Matt Carthy says the pace and depth at which EU free trade agreements are being negotiated is extremely concerning. He says deals being discussed
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The Official launch of the 2018 Joule Donegal International Rally along with associated sponsors, The Mount Errigal Hotel and The Pulse Venue will take place this evening, Friday 25th May, at An Grianán Theatre Letterkenny. The much anticipated Top 20 seeding will be released along with details on some changes to the route and event.
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Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle is to reunite with Daniel Craig for the 25th Bond film, which is due be released from 25 October 2019. Boyle will also reunite with Trainspotting writer John Hodge, who is creating an original screenplay. Production is set to begin on 3 December at the UK’s Pinewood Studios. EON Productions’ Michael
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Eight women have accused Morgan Freeman of harassment and inappropriate behaviour in an extensive report by US broadcaster CNN. In the explosive report published on Thursday, CNN detail the allegations made against the Oscar winning actor by eight women, with a further eight people claiming to have witnessed Freeman acting in an inappropriate manner. “In
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Kris Meeke has been dropped by the Citroen World Rally team for the rest of the championship in 2018. The French manufacture have removed the Co Tyrone driver and navigator Paul Nagle from their line up due to “an excessively high number of crashes”. The latest crash came just last weekend in Portugal where Meeke
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Gardai in Letterkenny have advised that the road at Drumbarnett Crossroads near Manorcunningham has been cleared following an earlier collision there this evening at around 5:30pm. Gardai have confirmed there are no reports of any serious injuries.
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As the weeks go on for Finn Harps, there is no ease on the selection front for Manager Ollie Horgan. Harps travel to Wexford on Friday with a list of missing players getting bigger due to injury and suspension. Paddy McCourt, John O’Flynn and Keith Cowan are doubts while already out injured are Gareth Harkin,
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Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash at Drumbarnett Crossroads near Manorcunningham. The road remains open at this stage but Gardai are warning motorists to expect delays. No further details are currently known.
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday 24th May:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday 24th May Read More »
Donegal’s Ronan McLaughlin continue’s to impress in the RÁS Tailteann Cycling Race. In stage five from Glengarriff to Mitchellstown in Cork, McLaughlin finished in the pack and has remained in the top ten in general classification. He is still 35 seconds down on the Yellow Jersey holder, leader Cyrille Thiery from Switzerland. Riding with
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Martin O’Neill has confirmed his 26-man squad for the upcoming friendlies with the USA and France. Bohemians goalkeeper Shane Supple and Shamrock Rovers forward Graham Burke have both been included. Seamus Coleman and Shane Duffy are among the defenders while Derry men Eunan O’Kane and James McClean are among the midfielders. Injury has deprived O’Neill
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Danny McDaid is to be awarded the Freedom of County next week. The Donegal County Council will host a Civic Reception on Monday evening 28th May at the Council Chamber, Lifford to honour Donegal’s two time Olympian. The Glenswilly man competed at the 1972 Games in Munich, Germany and then four years later in
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A North West TD is accusing the government of failing to realise the potential for development in the region. Deputy Marc Mac Sharry says the latest report from the Western Development Commission highlights the need for the government to develop a coherent strategy so that the potential of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim can be realised.
WDC report highlights government failures in the NW – MacSharry Read More »
Tyrone’s injury woes have deepened with the news that ace attacker Lee Brennan has been ruled out for eight weeks with a hamstring injury. Brennan aggravated an existing problem during Sunday’s Ulster SFC defeat to Monaghan, and will miss the entire Qualifier series. He could be back in time for the Super 8s, should Tyrone
Hamstring injury rules Lee Brennan out for eight weeks Read More »
A delegation from the Donegal Municipal District will meet with Transport Minister Shane Ross next Tuesday to press for the upgrade of the R232 Pettigo to Laghey Road. Cllr Mícheál Naughton has been pressing for the redesignation of the road for some time, arguing that it should be upgraded to National Secondary Road status. Cllr
Pettigo-Laghey Road to be raised at meeting with Transport Minister Read More »
A burst water main on Gola Island has been repaired today, it’s after concerns were raised earlier this year when the main water line servicing the island from the mainland rose to the surface. Irish Water have confirmed that repairs have taken place with water currently being restored to the island. An alternative water supply
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Derry are targeting an upset at Celtic Park this coming Sunday by defeating Donegal in the quarter final of the Ulster Senior Football Championship. The Oak Leaf troops have regrouped since their relegation in the league and are seeking out a win in the challenge ahead. Derry haven’t won their opening game in Ulster since
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A place in the Ulster Senior Championship semi final is at stake on Sunday as Donegal face off with Derry at Celtic Park. You have to go back to 2008 when Derry last beat Donegal in the provincial championship, since then Donegal have won four on the trot against their neighbours from 2011 to 2015.
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National Slow Down Day gets underway tomorrow, starting at 7am, running for a period of 24 hours. Motorists in Donegal are being warned that double the amount of Go Safe operations will be taking place across the county along with speed checks conducted by Gardai. The aim of “Slow Down day” is to remind drivers
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There were 14 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. All 14 were waiting on wards with none reported to be waiting on a trolley. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded with 38 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 370 people waiting at hospitals across
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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, John Lynch the former Tyrone defender joins Tom Comack to reflect on Tyrone’s defeat to Monaghan, in the Ulster Championship. The former All-Star also looks ahead to Sunday’s quarter final meeting of Donegal
GAA Programme – John Lynch on Tyrone’s Ulster exit Read More »
The Teachers’ Union of Ireland will hold a lunchtime protest today outside community and comprehensive schools, ETB schools and education centres, and also Letterkenny Institute of Technology. The dispuite is part of what the TUI say is the ongoing campaign for pay equality in the public service, which has been an issue since 2011. TUI
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Sár-cheoltóirí Kyle Macauley agus Micheál Ó Ciadhra beo sa stiúideo.
Ruaille Buaille le Colm Feiritéar 22/5/18 Read More »
Concern has been raised once again over a high level of illegal dumping at a recycling facility in west Donegal. Large cardboard boxes containing waste unsuitable for recycling were discovered at the bring bank in Gaoth Dobhair this morning. The area has been subject to numerous other instances of illegal dumping in the recent past.
Gaoth Dobhair recycling site subject to illegal dumping yet again Read More »
The race for the Ulster Senior League has gone right to the wire – and may now go beyond it. A 2-0 win for Cockhill Celtic over Derry City Reserves on Wednesday night means that Cockhill go into the final League game of the season on Sunday against Letterkenny Rovers knowing a point will be
Advantage Cockhill but Rovers are still in the USL title hunt Read More »
The first votes in the abortion referendum will be cast today as people on islands off Donegal and the west coast get their say. In the northwest, 743 residents are registered to vote on five islands off Donegal. It’s the last day of the campaign ahead of most of the country going to the
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A Donegal fisherman has been warned that he faces jail if he is caught committing further offences under the Fisheries Act. 54 year old Neil Sweeney of Finnbanes, Barnesmore received a 3 month jail sentence, suspended for two years, after he, along with 3 other men were discovered with fishing nets and a salmon after
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Voluntary search and rescue groups across the North West are to receive a share of £84,000 in funding announced today by the Northern Ireland Department of Justice. The funding will provide direct support to hundreds of volunteers in covering some fuel costs associated with the work carried out by the organisations. Foyle Search and
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Teachers are warning they may be forced to go on strike if progress isn’t made on the pay equality issue. The Teachers Union of Ireland is holding lunchtime protests at schools and colleges around the country today as part of their campaign. There has been engagement with government to abolish lower pay rates for people
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The Dail has begun debating a Private Member’s Motion calling for a fairer penalty points regime for fishermen. The motion was introduced by Fianna Fáil Marine Spokesperson Pat the Cope Gallagher, who says Minister Michael Creed was wrong when he introduced points through a Statutory Instrument. That regime has now been deemed unconstitutional by the
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British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will say his party will not support any Brexit deal that returns to a hard border later. Mr Corybn is making his first visit to Northern Ireland since he was elected as Labour leader three years ago. He’ll make a speech at Queen’s University in Belfast and is expected to
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Game of Thrones creator George RR Martin is set to adapt his children’s fantasy book The Ice Dragon for an animated outing on the big screen. Martin, who released The Ice Dragon in 1980 pre-Game of Thrones fame, is teaming up with the Warner Animation Group for the project. He is set to serve as a producer, and it is
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Liam Neeson has joined Thor: Ragnarok stars Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson in the upcoming Men in Black spin-off. The film, which will be directed by Fast & Furious 8 and Straight Outta Compton director F Gary Gray, is scheduled to be released in cinemas on June 14, 2019. F Gary Gray will helm the Men in Black spin-off Neeson will play the
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There’s a new begin this weekend for Championship football. The Ulster Under 20’s competition gets underway for Donegal on Sunday when they meet Cavan in the curtain raiser at Celtic Park in Derry. The 20’s age group replaces the Under 21’s and there’s also a move to the summer with games taking the place of
GAA Programme – Donegal U20’s Special Read More »
There’s been a collision close to the Manor Roundabout outside Letterkenny, with gardai and emergency services at the scene. The road is open, but traffic is moving slowly, and gardai are urging people to drive with caution.
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday 23rd May:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday 23rd May Read More »
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