All 13 blue flag locations in Donegal have retained their award for 2018. An Taisce has announced the International Blue flag and Green Coast awards recipients for 2018 at the awards ceremony held in County Wicklow this afternoon. Ian Diamond is Costal Awards Manager for An Taisce. He says that while it’s all good news […]
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A driver has been arrested in Burnfoot after failing a roadside drugs test. The driver tested positive for cannabis during a mandatory intoxicant test carried out by Road Policing in Buncrana. Meanwhile a fixed charged penalty notice was also issued for two front tyres found to be excessively worn.
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There were 14 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. One person was on a trolley in its Emergency Department while the remaining thirteen were waiting on wards. The figure is down significantly compared to recent trends at the hospital – last week saw the number
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Seamus Coleman will never forget his roots after starting his professional career in the SSE Airtricity League and the Republic of Ireland captain would like to return one day…to manage. The former Sligo Rovers full-back was a special guest on the latest episode of Greatest League In The World – the official weekly podcast of
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It’s been estimated that between 12 and 15 post offices may close in Donegal as a result of the deal done between An Post and the Irish Postmasters’ Union. The IPU’s annual conference has taken place in Cavan, with 80% of members accepting the deal which will see 370 postmasters offered exit packages, almost 10%
36 Donegal Post Offices offered exit packages under new deal Read More »
A Donegal Senator is accusing the Government of going back on its commitment to the Greencastle Harbour as part of the Ireland 2040 plan. Millions of euro has already been spent on the currently half finished breakwater at the harbour. It was anticipated that Donegal County Council would be in a position to draw down
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Over 2,000 tourists descended on Killybegs at the weekend as the biggest cruise ship ever to visit the fishing town docked there yesterday. Visitors were met with a range of activities on arrival, including live music, a vintage tea and an Irish dancing showcase. Buses were also available for shopping trips to Donegal Town
Tourists in their thousands descend on Killybegs after cruise ship docks Read More »
It’s emerged that HSE has yet to decide on a site for a proposed primary care centre in Newtowncunningham. Earlier this year, An Bord Pleanala reaffirmed a Donegal County Council decision to block the demolition of ‘The Castle’ – a listed building situated on the original proposed site. The HSE were then tasked to
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A Donegal Deputy has again called for transparency and access to all the facts regarding the cervical check scandal. Speaking in the Dail in recent days, Deputy Pearse Doherty urged the Government to publish advice given to then Health Minister Leo Varadkar which led Government to withdraw support for mandatory disclosure legislation. Deputy Doherty believes
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Tyrone will have to go through the All-Ireland Qualifiers if they are to reach the ‘Super 8s’ this year after losing to Monaghan in the Ulster SFC Quarter-Final yesterday on a scoreline of 1-18 v 1-16. Tyrone manager Mickey Harte knows that Tyrone weren’t at their best… Monaghan’s Conor McManus knows they face a tough
Last 8 still a realistic goal for Tyrone – Mickey Harte after Monaghan loss Read More »
Fianna Fáil has published a Bill to provide for the restoration of direct elections to the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta. Under the Bill, Údarás will consist of a chairperson who will be appointed by the Minister and 14 other members; 11 shall be directly elected and 3 shall be appointed by the Minister, one
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There is a clear urban-rural divide when it comes to the abortion referendum, according to the Taoiseach. But Leo Varadkar says it’s an issue that affects every county in Ireland. It’s the final week of campaigning with both sides making their last stand. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says there’s a clear gap between cities and rural
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Fresh from an historic deal on the future of An Post – Ireland’s Postmasters are telling Ireland to ‘use it or lose it’. The Irish Postmaster’s Union is calling for a long-term commitment that Social Welfare payments will continue to be made through Post Offices. General Secretary Ned O’Hara says they also need the public’s
An Post deal: Postmasters say ‘use it or lose it’ Read More »
Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle are planning a ‘mini-moon’ in Ireland. Arrangements are being put in place for the royal couple to visit in the weeks after their wedding, although it will likely not be the official honeymoon. Sources tell the Irish Independent that they are likely to take part in a series
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to mini-moon in Ireland after wedding Read More »
Derry City host Bray Wanderers on Monday night at the Brandywell Stadium coming off the back of 2 defeats to Dundalk and St. Patrick’s Athletic. Derry now sit 5th in the league table, 3 points behind 4th placed St. Pat’s and 13 points off the leaders Dundalk. Derry City boss Kenny Shiels feels that his
Derry need to be more progressive and positive – Kenny Shiels Read More »
Monaghan came out on top in a thrilling battle at Healy Park in Omagh where they defeated Tyrone by 1-18 v 1-16. Francis Mooney has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport… Monaghan now move on to face Fermanagh in the Ulster SFC Semi-Final while Tyrone will have to navigate the All-Ireland Qualifiers.
Monaghan defeat Tyrone in Ulster SFC Quarter-Final Read More »
All County League Division 1 Cloughaneely 0-12 V 3-14 Naomh Conaill St Eunan’s 2-13 V 1-14 Kilcar Gaoth Dobhair 1-12 V -06 St Michael’s Milford 0-13 V 0-15 Glenswilly All County League Division 2 Malin 0-11 V 1-10 St Naul’s GAA Club Bundoran 1-17 V 1-15 Ardara Sean Mac Cumhaill 1-15 V 1-09 Glenfin All
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It was a busy weekend for North West Athletes with the Ulster Schools Track & Field Championships taking place in Antrim. Brian O’Domhnaill of Finn Valley AC claimed a silver medal in the European Masters which took place in Alicante, setting a PB and a National Age Group record. Patsy McGonagle was on Sunday Sport
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Brendan Boyce is well into his preparation for the European Athletics Championships in August, which are being held in Berlin. The Finn Valley man was in China at the Team World Championships at the start of May. Boyce looked back on his training for the World Championships in China with Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport,
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It took penalties to crown a winner in the Brian McCormick Cup Final today between Kildrum Tigers and Kilmacrennan Celtic. Kilmacrennan started the game well, and had a 2-0 lead in the first-half of normal time through Aidan Sweeney and Daniel McLaughlin, but a Kevin McHugh free-kick and a late equaliser from Johnny Carlin in
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A single goal from Darren McMonagle was enough to win the Buncrana Credit Union Cup for Aileach FC today when they defeated Glengad United by a goal to nil. The sides will face off again next week in the Charlie O’Donnell Cup Final, which also takes place at Maginn Park in Buncrana. Aileach chairman Steven
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It was a bad weekend for the North West Clubs taking part in both the Irish Senior and the Irish National Cups. Strabane were the only club out of eight to record a win in the Irish Senior Cup. Eamonn McLaughlin reviewed the weekend’s cricket action on Sunday Sport… Yesterday, after Eglinton’s loss to Leinster,
Cricket Review: Bad weekend for North West Clubs in Irish Senior Cup Read More »
Ulster will play Champions Cup Rugby next season after beating the Ospreys by 35 points to 17. It was an 8-7 game at half-time, but Ulster were able to take control in the second-half to run out 18 point winners. Craig Gilroy (2) Kieran Treadwell, Jacob Stockdale were the try-scorers for Ulster today. Alex McDonald
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Cockhill Celtic could have claimed the Ulster Senior League title for a sixth successive season today if they defeated Derry City Reserves and Letterkenny Rovers lost out to Fanad United, but it wasn’t to be. Cockhill lost by a goal to nil against Derry City Reserves, while Letterkenny Rovers claimed a 2-1 win over Fanad
USL League title still up for grabs Read More »
The Ulster Schools Track & Field Championships are on at the Antrim Forum Track this weekend. The events will continue into the evening tonight, but they started last night and in the hammer-throwing, 5 of the 6 gold medals went to athletes from Lifford Strabane AC. There were also wins for Donegal athletes in various
Athletics: Ulster Schools Track & Field Championships Read More »
Donegal were big winners over Leitrim today to book their place in the semi-finals of the Nicky Rackard Cup. 2-28 v 2-08 was the final score at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny, with Davin Flynn scoring 1-13 for the home side. Tom Comack has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport… Top scorer Davin Flynn gave
Donegal through to Nicky Rackard Cup Semi-Final Read More »
Fermanagh and Armagh square off in Brewster Park tonight in the Ulster SFC Quarter-Final. Former Fermanagh player and manager Dom Corrigan runs the rule over this evening’s clash and also gives his verdict on tomorrow’s big game in Healy Park…
GAA Preview: Fermanagh and Armagh face off in USFC Quarter-Final Read More »
Gerard Doherty will mark a tenth consecutive season with Derry City this year, and will be awarded a testimonial for his service. There will be events organised for the testimonial through the Gerard Doherty Testimonial Committee and Gerard confirmed that COS (Circle of Support) will be a beneficiary in his Testimonial year. Gerard spoke with Kevin McLaughlin
Derry City’s Gerard Doherty on his testimonial year Read More »
Derry claimed a 2-30 v 1-14 victory over Armagh today in the Nicky Rackard Cup. Armagh started the better of the two sides, leading 1-04 v 0-1 after 10 minutes, but Derry fought back to trail by 4 at half-time. 5 points at the start of the second half left Derry a point ahead with
Derry overcome early scare to beat Armagh in Nicky Rackard Cup Read More »
Monaghan enter the Ulster championship this Sunday when they face Tyrone in Healy park at 4pm. It is been billed as the big clash of the competition as both sides are favourites to lift the Anglo Celt cup. Sean Mc Caffrey of Northernsound/Shannonside FM spoke to selector with the team Colin Mc Aree who remarked
USFC Preview Tyrone v Monaghan – Colin McAree Read More »
Derry City suffered a 5-2 defeat at the hands of St. Patrick’s Athletic last night at Richmond Park in Dublin. Derry led by 2 goals to 1 after 17 minutes through goals from Rory Patterson and Darren Cole but a penalty and a late first-half goal to leave the half-time score 3-2 for the home
Kenny Shiels reacts to Derry’s 5-2 loss to St. Pat’s Read More »
Police in Strabane have arrested three people following an assault on a male yesterday evening. The assault, which occured in Lisnafin Park was reported just before 7pm. It’s reported one male has been treated in hospital for a laceration to the head. Three people have been arrested by PSNI and are currently in custody.
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Finn Harps lost out at home to Cobh Rambler last night by a goal to nil. Cian Leonard scored the only goal of the game on 22 minutes, and another worry for Harps is an injury to Lee Toland which saw the left back stretchered off. After the match, Diarmaid Doherty spoke with Harps boss
Harps ‘didn’t create a good enough chance to equalise’ – Ollie Horgan Read More »
A member of the Donegal Islands Committee claims residents on Arranmore Island are being treated like second class citizens. Seamus Rogers has met with a delegation on the island and says there are concerns over the state of the roads on the island. He is reiterating his call for LIS funding to be ring fenced
Concerns over LIS funding allocations on Arranmore Island Read More »
Saolta has responded to the INMO’s statement issued this week which claimed the abnormal had now been accepted as normal by local management at Letterkenny University Hospital. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation also stated that the hospital did not implement the nationally agreed Full Capacity Protocol at the hospital in its entirety and services
Saolta responds to INMO claims that abnormal has been accepted as normal at LUH Read More »
Finn Harps lost out to Cobh Ramblers at home by a goal to nil at Finn Park on Friday evening. Diarmaid Doherty reports for Highland Radio Sport… Derry City also lost out on Friday evening, losing by 5 goals to 2 St. Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park.
Harps lose at home to Cobh – FT Report Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 18th May:
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 18th May Read More »
Two Donegal men are part of the Ireland Under21 Hockey team which has left for New York ahead of a three nations tournament. Former Raphoe club members Luke Witherow and Ben Wallace will hope to make an impact in the games against hosts the United States and Japan. Luke plays his current club hockey with
Raphoe men head stateside with Ireland Hockey Read More »
A Dublin man has been fined after dumping pieces of timber with protruding nails and other items including a barbecue and a golf buggy on Rossnowlagh beach. 59 year old David Peter Douglas with an address at Leopardstown, Blackrock was fined €1000 at Ballyshannon District Court for the offences dating back to October last year.
Judge describes dumping at Rossnowlagh beach as worst form of pollution Read More »
Police in Strabane have arrested a man today in relation to drugs offences. The male was arrested in the Melmount Road area of the town this morning, in relation to drugs offences with a substantial amount of suspected drugs recovered at the scene of the incident.
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One of the largest cruise ships ever to dock in Killybegs is due to come to the port on Sunday. The Queen Victoria is 294 metres in length, just six metres shorter than the pier at Killybegs and has a capacity of 2,014 passengers. Meanwhile another ship, the Queen Elizabeth will dock there on July
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There are concerns that rising insurance costs are putting pressure on the Men’s Sheds organisation in Donegal. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says despite the Government’s commitment to address rising insurance costs, Kilmacrenan Men’s Shed are becoming concerned as to how they are going to fund their insurance premium. After raising the issue with the Finance
Rising insurance costs causing concern in Men’s Sheds – Pringle Read More »
There’s further speculation that the post office in Bunbeg could close within a matter of months. It’s after reports that redundancies have been accepted at the post office, with the service expected to close in October. Local Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says there’s a will within the community to retain what is a
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There were 20 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital according to the INMO. Three people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 17 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded today with 31 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 379 people waiting at hospitals across
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Keelan Arbuckle, Elaine Boyle and Norman Borland joined Paul McDevitt in studio on Monday night for the Monday Night Sessions. Don’t forget to listen in to Monday Night Sessions on Highland Radio with Paul McDevitt next Monday night for more brilliant artists!
Highland TV: Keelan Arbuckle, Elaine Boyle and Norman Borland shine on MNS Read More »
People travelling on the main Letterkenny to Derry road today are being met with a long line of small white crosses on the side of the road. It’s understood that they were placed there overnight by a local pro-life movement ahead of up the upcoming abortion referendum. Thousands of crosses can be seen from Letterkenny’s
People wake up to Letterkenny-Derry road lined with white crosses Read More »
Derry City will look to bounce back from their first home defeat of the season tonight when they play St Patrick’s Athletic in Dublin. Derry lost for the fifth time earlier this week, going down 4-1 to Dundalk and are seeking a first win in four games. They will look to put that defeat behind
Derry City look to hit back at Pats : Captain Gerard Doherty Read More »
A grant of €80,500 has been announced to complete a new community centre in Falcarragh. The project which includes a new centre and pitch has been underway for some time with the latest funding from a Sports Capital grant set to finish off the remaining work. It brings to total nearly €700,000 in funding the
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Tyrone need more than one game plan for this seasons Championship- that’s according to three time All Ireland winner Sean Cavanagh. Cavanagh’s last game with the county was last year’s heavy defeat to Dublin in the All Ireland semi final and he says lessons must be learned. Mickey Hartes side open their Ulster Championship campaign
Sean Cavanagh thinks Tyrone will be more of an attacking side this year Read More »
Mickey Harte welcomes back Tiernan McCann and Colm Cavanagh to the Tyrone side for Sunday’s Ulster football quarter final with Monaghan. McCann lines out at wing-forward, with Cavanagh partnering Mattie Donnelly in midfield. Ten of the team that started August’s All Ireland semi final defeat to Dublin have been named the starting fifteen. Tyrone Team
McCann and Cavanagh named in Tyrone line up Read More »
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