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
St Brigid’s and Scoil Iosagain taste victory at the Aviva Read More »
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
Not enough being done to explore Raphoe’s tourism potential – Mc Brearty Read More »
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
Oyster farming on Lough Foyle is a “wild west” scenario – Mac Lochlainn Read More »
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
RSA launch June bank holiday safety appeal Read More »
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,
Hunger for success still with Cockhill – Gavin Cullen Read More »
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
Delegation meets with Transport Minister to call for upgrade of Pettigo Rd Read More »
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
HSE and Universities asked to examine Cancer Cluster claims Read More »
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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The German town of Rudolstadt is set to ratify a twinning agreement with Letterkenny tomorrow, formalising a process which began earlier this year when a Letterkenny delegation visited the German town. This week, Donegal County Council ratified the proposal, and the Rudelstadt ratification tomorrow will complete the process. Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh is the Letterkenny Municipal
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A Buncrana Cllr has hit out at those behind a vast amount of litter being strewn across the pier in recent days. It’s understood that units from Donegal County Council spent a considerable amount of time yesterday cleaning up the pier and surrounding area. Cllr Rena Donaghey is reminding both tourists and locals to bring
Litter louts ‘spoiling’ Buncrana Pier for everyone else Read More »
There are long tailbacks on Derry’s Foyle Bridge after a crash there this morning. It’s understood there was a two-car collision on the citybound carriageway. Motorists are advised to expect delays of up to half an hour.
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Swilly Rovers will be on the look out for a new manager next season as Gerry Crossan stepped down from his position following the club’s final game of the campaign on Tuesday night. The last game of the regular Ulster Senior League season saw Swilly draw at home 2-2 with Bonagee United. The hosts had
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Donegal play Derry in the Ulster U20 championship quarter final on Sunday at Healy Park in Omagh. That’s a game that will be LIVE on highlandradio.com, throw in is 11.45am. Donegal management say there’s no injury concerns ahead of the tie. Donegal progressed with a dominate performance against Cavan on Sunday while Derry start their
Gary McDaid expecting a tougher test with Derry Read More »
Tyrone’s injury crisis has intensified, with midfielder Declan McClure the latest victim. The Clonoe man suffered a shoulder injury while playing for his club against Errigal Ciaran on Monday night. McClure was forced off midway through the second half, and is now a serious doubt for the Red Hands’ All-Ireland Qualifier against Meath on Saturday
McClure a doubt for Tyrone’s trip to Meath Read More »
Donegal County Council is to review the operation of the electoral register after a number of questions were raised following last week’s referendum. A number of members expressed concern at reports of people being removed from the register, and in some cases only realising that when they arrived at their polling stations to vote. The
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Minister Damien English is to meet with officials today to discuss the Mica issue. During questions on promised legislation yesterday, Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue called again for calrity for those homeowners affected by the defective block issue. He told Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy that it is scandalous the amount of delays incurred in the publishing
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Fisheries Minister Michael Creed is today considering his options after the Dail last evening rejected the Statutory Instrument under which Penalty Points were imposed on fishermen. Donegal Deputy and Fianna Fail spokesperson Pat The Cope Gallagher last week moved a private members motion calling for the provision to be scrapped, saying the measure was unfair,
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It’s claimed an extra 1 thousand Gardaí will be needed along the border if there’s a hard Brexit. The Garda Representative Association has raised fears that management don’t have a plan in place. The acting Garda Commissioner says it’s too early to say what contingency might need to be put in place. Garda James Morrisroe
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Plans for a major hotel development at Ebrington Square in Derry has been given the green light. Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee voted unanimously in favour of the 152 bedroom development. Plans for the hotel include a new leisure spa, function room, meeting room, restaurant and bar facilities. The new development will
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Jamie Dornan is set to reunite with the creator of The Fall for a new BBC Two drama Death and Nightingales which is set in Northern Ireland. The Fifty Shades of Grey star said he is “thrilled” to work with Allan Cubitt again on the new three-part series which is based on Irish writer Eugene McCabe’s County Fermanagh-set novel. Death and
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The government is to examine allowing women from Northern Ireland access to abortions here when new laws come in. The Taoiseach says it already happens with other cross-border healthcare. Cabinet earlier approved allowing the Health Minister to draft legislation on abortion after the weekend’s landslide win for the Yes side in the referendum. Taoiseach Leo
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday 29th May:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday 29th May Read More »
The Dail has passed a motion calling on Fisheries Minister Michael Creed to replace the Statutory Instrument under which Penalty Points were imposed on fishermen. Last week, Donegal Deputy and Fianna Fail spokesperson Pat The Cope Gallagher moved a priovate members motion calling for the provision to be scrapped. Today, the Dail accepted a Sinn
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The annual finals of Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta junior and senior will be held in Downings, on the bank holiday weekend in June. The Donegal Road Safety Working Group and the Gardai are urging all fans that are travelling to Downings for the weekend to play it safe and drive with care. Road safety awareness
Road Safety a priority for Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2018 in Downings. Read More »
A Dunkineely man, who drove through a Garda checkpoint, narrowly missing an officer, has been jailed for 3 months for various motoring offences. 39 year old Joseph Breslin of Castletown, Dunkineely told the court that he did not see the 4 Gardai in fluorescent jackets while they were conducting a mandatory checkpoint on September 15th
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RAFA Cabrera Bello will be hoping to emulate his Spanish compatriot Jon Rahm by claiming the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation title this July, while his 2016 Ryder Cup team-mates – English trio Matthew Fitzpatrick, Chris Wood and Danny Willett – have also confirmed their participation in the prestigious Rolex
Cabrera Bello joined by fellow Ryder Cup stars at Ballyliffin Read More »
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has confirmed that Minister Damien English is to meet with officials tomorrow to discuss the defective block issue which is affecting hundreds of homes in Donegal. Minister English in December, told people in Carndonagh that there would be news on a redress scheme by the end of April which was then
Minister English to meet with officials tomorrow to discuss Mica Read More »
£3000 worth of damage was caused by a blaze at the new O’Neills Sportswear building in Strabane last evening. It is believed that the fire was started deliberately at about 8pm. The development is still at construction stage and once complete, will provide a new distribution facility and shop complex for the company. West Tyrone
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There are renewed calls for improved facilities and additional parking to be developed at the foot of Mount Errigal. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District, Councillor John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh’s has made the call as road safety concerns have re-emerged over recent weeks owing to the increasing numbers of tourists and climbers visiting the site
Renewed calls to improve facilities and car parking at Mt Errigal Read More »
Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses following the report of an assault in the Carnhill area of the city on Thursday last. It was reported that around 9.55pm a 12 year old girl was assaulted by approximately five males aged in their teens in the vicinity of the tunnel/Slievemore bus stop. The girl sustained
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The HSE has confirmed that there are no current plans to create a second Renal Dialysis Unit for Letterkenny University Hospital. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has now called on Health Minister Simon Harris to fund the expansion of renal dialysis services at the hospital, due to the demand for the services within the county. Deputy
Health Minister urged to fund expansion of LUH renal dialysis services Read More »
Letterkenny’s Joe Dunleavy will start for Ireland in tomorrows’ World Rugby U20 Championship opener against France. The Malone and Ulster player has been named in the back row with Matthew Agnew and Number 8 and Captain Caelan Doris. Dorris is one of six players in the team, who will be appearing in the tournament for
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Police in Derry investigating the report of criminal damage at commercial premises in the city last night have arrested two males. Police received a report from a member of the public at 11:35pm who noticed two males outside a restaurant/bar on Northland Road. He told police a window of the premises had been smashed and
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