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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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:
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Donegal’s Ronan McLaughlin has made a big move in today RÁS Tailteann Cycling Race. In stage four from Listowel to Glengarriff in Cork, McLaughlin finished 8th on the stage and has broken into the top ten in general classification. He sits 35 seconds down on the Yellow Jersey holder, leader Cyrille Thiery from Switzerland. Riding
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It has been confirmed that works to facilitate public access to Lagg Beach in Malin will be complete by this weekend. Coastal erosion has been an ongoing issue at the strand with Donegal County Council erecting a gate late last year, preventing access to the beach from Lagg Church which led to a campaign by
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Ulsterman Rory McIlroy is hoping for a successful weekend around the Wentworth course at the BMW PGA Championship. The 2014 Champion missed the Championship for the past two seasons. The golf course had been significantly altered since he last played it. The World No.8 has had a mixed season so far and he says he
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Works to restore water supply in Bridgend are now complete. Irish Water have confirmed that supply should now begin to return to all properties. There was a major supply disruption in the area for most of the day with crews working to repair the burst water main which affected hundreds of residents, including a school,
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The former Foyle Hotel in Moville is to reopen, with 30 jobs being created. The hotel is being opened by Chef Brian Mc Dermott and his wife Brenda, who hope to be up and running within the next four weeks. A €1.5m restoration of the hotel began last year, and recruiting for a range of
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Detectives in Derry have launched an appeal for information following the report of a creeper style burglary and other incidents in the Bann Drive area of the city on Tuesday. It is believed that entry was gained to a house in the area sometime between midnight and 7.30am on Tuesday morning, with keys taken from
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Derry go into Sunday’s Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final with Donegal as underdogs given their disappointing relegation to Division Four of the league. The Oak Leaf county will be a stronger side than two months ago as the Slaughtneil contingent have returned to bulk up the starting fifteen. Derry Manager Damian McErlain is looking
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The Justice Minister has declined to comment on the prospect of restoring the Glenties Garda District, saying it is a matter for senior garda management. Charlie Flanagan was responding to a Dail question from Leas Cheann Comhairle and Donegal Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher, who said the downgrading of Glenties has left a huge area
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Donegal play Derry this Sunday in the Ulster Championship Quarter Final at Celtic Park. A number of the regulars didn’t feature in the victory over Cavan in Ballybofey but Paddy McGrath, Odhran McNiallais and Mark Anthony McGinley are back in contention for a place this weekend. Derry were relegated to Division Four but Donegal Management
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All the major contenders in the Triton Showers National Rally Championship along with many of the other top names in Irish rallying are amongst a strong entry for Sunday’s third round of the series, the Hotel Kilmore Cavan Rally. The top ten is a lock-out of World Rally Cars and competition over the nine stages
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Detectives in Derry are investigating the theft of five gaming machines from a licensed premises on the Culmore Road earlier this week. Police in the city say they have received reports that sometime between twenty to four and 4 o’clock on Monday morning, entry was gained to the premises and five gaming machines stolen. In
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There were 12 people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, one of them on an Emergency Department trolley. That’s nine down on yesterday’s figure of 21. Nationally, the INMO says there were 465 people awaiting admission at hospitals across the country this morning, the highest number, 52, at Cork University Hospital.
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There’s major disruption to the water supply in Bridgend after a suspected burst in the pipes which cater to the area. Hundreds of residents, including a school, in the town land of Bonemaine are said to be affected. It’s understood that while a crew have been tasked to repair the burst, it will be at
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Pedestrian access to Five Fingers Strand in Inishowen has not yet been restored with locals said to be concerned over the impact this will have on the area ahead of a busy tourism season. Coastal erosion has been an on-going issue there with Donegal County Council erecting a gate late last year, preventing access to
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Graeme McDowell says he hasn’t given up on playing at this year’s Ryder Cup, despite being named as one of Europe’s vice captains. The 38 year old will be the youngest of Thomas Bjorn’s backroom staff which also includes Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood, Luke Donald and Robert Karlsson. McDowell played in four consecutive Ryder Cups
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Clyde FC have announced David Hopkirk joins them from Derry City. The 25 year old forward made the switch to Derry earlier this year from Dunfermline but the move didn’t work out and he has now returned back to Scotland. David has agreed terms on a one-year deal with Clyde.
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There are claims that a number of foreign nationals are registered to vote in the abortion referendum. Independent TD Mattie McGrath and Sinn Fein TD Peadar Toibin say they’ve been contacted by several people who didn’t even apply to vote. Up to 125,000 extra people were added to the supplementary register in the last few
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A community consultation event is being held this evening to discuss proposals for the new Riverine Community Park. Members of the public are being invited to attend the event this evening at 6:45pm in the Courthouse, Lifford as part of ongoing community consultation, offering the community a chance to have their say on the
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Latest figures from the HSE reveal that there are 330 fewer nurses employed across the community care setting across the Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, and Monaghan region. Reacting to these figures, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says the huge reduction in the number of nurses working across the community healthcare setting is very concerning and says
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Education Minister Richard Bruton says he is committed to extending diversity within the school system, with ETB’s having a crucial role to play. He was speaking in the Dail in response to questions from Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle on the need to ensure more diversity in the education system. Deputy Pringle told the Dail that
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The Script are suing James Arthur for alleged copyright infringement, because the Dublin band claim the British singer’s 2016 comeback single Say You Won’t Let Go is too similar to their song The Man Who Can’t Be Moved. Arthur has denied the claim. US music industry publication Billboard reports that a lawsuit was filed against Arthur, his co-writers and a number of
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Ariana Grande has paid tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena bomb attack on the first anniversary of the atrocity, which took place at the end of one of her concerts in the city. In a message on social media, the American singer wrote: “Thinking of you all today and every day. I
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday 22nd May:
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Donegal County Council has confirmed details of the extra consultation sessions on the three projects included in the Ten-T Road Programme. The details are : Further public consultation events to be held on National Road Improvement Projects Due to the high level of public interest, further public consultation events will be held next week
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A prominent anti-abortion campaigner from Donegal has gatecrashed a Yes campaign political photoshoot in Dublin, and called on Minister Simon Harris to resign. All TDs and Senators supporting a Yes vote have gathered for a photoshoot in a Dublin hotel. Pro-life campaigner and former Donegal election candidate, Tim Jackson crashed the event, and started shouting
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