The Chair of the Donegal Joint Policing Committee says an urgent national effort is needed to tackle the level of sexual crimes in Donegal and elsewhere. It’s after figures revealed by Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn show that there’s been a 50% increase in sexual offences including rape and assaults in Donegal since last year. Domestic […]
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Reinstating the pandemic unemployment payment at its highest level for some, but not all workers is unfair. That’s according to the Music and Entertainment Association which is one of a number of groups that’ll meet with the Tanaiste and Tourism Minister later to discuss supports. The PUP’s to be reintroduced at 350 euro, but only
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Third level students are to be given free antigen tests on campus. The Government is to announce a €9 million fund for colleges to provide the tests. Last week, the Government abandoned plans to subsidise antigen tests, saying many retail outlets had started offering them at a cheaper rate already. Higher education institutes will be
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Anyone arriving into the Republic of Ireland from overseas will now need proof of a negative Covid test. It must be a professionally taken antigen or PCR test, and came into effect yesterday. Meanwhile, passengers arriving into Northern Ireland from abroad will be required to take a pre-departure Covid test from 4 o’clock tomorrow morning.
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Hospitality groups will meet with the Tanaiste and Minister for Tourism later to discuss supports for the sector. It follows the announcement that restrictions will be reintroduced tomorrow to deal high Covid case numbers. People who lose their jobs as a result of the measures will be allowed reapply for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment at
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A crisis management meeting was held over the weekend by Government departments, Met Eireann and Local Authorities, ahead of storm Barra, which is due to make landfall here tomorrow morning. The Road Safety Authority is also warning people to only undertake essential journeys during the storm. A status yellow wind warning comes into effect for
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The Vice President of the Garda Representative Association says how can Gardaí in Donegal attend emergency calls when they don’t have the basic tools at their disposal. Several applications have been made to Garda HQ in the hope of filling the gap however it’ll be the New Year before the purchasing of new cars will
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A man is due before Letterkenny District Court this morning over the weekend theft of a charity donation box at the Whoriskey’s Christmas Lights display in Kerrykeel. The box was stolen at around 9pm on Saturday night. Gardaí in Milford were alerted to a theft with investigations commencing locally – they were later assisted by
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Glen will play Kilcoo in the Semi Final of the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship after they earned a 1-18 to 0-12 win over Scotstown of Monaghan. At the break, Glen had led by 0-11 to 0-06 and continued to hold the advantage throughout the second half with Ciaran and Darren Hughes both sent off. After
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James Kelly’s goal helped St Eunan’s into the Donegal Under 21a Football Championship final after they claimed a 1-13 to 1-05 win over Four Masters The Cathedral Town side will now face MacCumhaills in the decider. Conor Breslin spoke with man of the match Shane O’Donnell.
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Kilmacrennan Celtic leapfrogged Donegal Town in the Premier Division of the Donegal Junior League on Sunday afternoon. Cian McMenanmin’s late header gave them a 1-0 win over fellow title rivals Donegal Town. Kilmacrennan’s striker Daire McDaid told Ryan Ferry it was a massive victory for his side…
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Ryan Connolly has re-signed with Finn Harps for next season. The Mayo man, who has previously played with Derby, Sligo, Galway and Shamrock Rovers appeared twenty times for Harps last season in all competitions. Connolly told Finnharps.ie: “It’s great to have things sorted so soon after the season and I’m just buzzing to get back
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Glen are into the Semi Final of the Ulster Senior Club Championship after they beat Scotstown 1-18 to 0-12. Danny Tallon’s goal helped seal the nine point win as Scotstown ended the game with thirteen players. Michael McMullan reports from Celtic Park…
St Eunan’s are through to the Final of the Donegal Under 21a Championship after they beat Four Masters 1-13 to 1-05. At halftime the Cathedral Town side led 1-08 to 0-03 with James Kelly finding the back of the Four Masters net. Conor Breslin reports from Convoy…
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Kilmacrennan Celtic have gone three points clear at the top of Premier Division in the Donegal Junior League after they beat Donegal Town 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. Cian McMenamin’s header was the difference between the two sides. Ryan Ferry has the full time report…
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Steelstown advanced to the Semi Final of the Ulster Intermediate Club Championship after they beat Donaghmoyne of Monaghan 4-13 to 2-07. At halftime Steelstwon trailed 2-03 to 1-03 but a strong second half showing saw them advance. Michael McMullan has the full time report… Michael then spoke with scores of the first Steelstown goal, Eoin
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A top level crisis management team meeting has taken place ahead of the arrival of Storm Barra. The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management’s Crisis Management Team, conducted a virtual meeting today with Met Éireann, the OPW, and Local Authority Severe Weather Assessment Teams. The key public safety messages are for people to
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A number of Donegal routes are to be gritted this evening. From 5pm the following routes will be gritted 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar North 14: Stranorlar East 15:
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There were big wins in the Ulster Senior League for both Bonagee United and Letterkenny Rovers. Bonagee claimed a 4-0 win over Cockhill Celtic with goals from Tony McNamee, Deano Larkin, Michael Doherty and Gareth Harkin. Letterkenny Rovers were 5-0 victors over Derry City Reserves, goals from Gareth Doherty, two from Tim Callaghan and two
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Letterkenny AC and Finn Valley AC both earned national Cross Country titles on Sunday afternoon in Kilkenny. Letterkenny AC claimed the Novice Cross Country Women’s title being led by Christine Russell with Noleen Scanlon, Niamh Kelly and Shauna McGeehan. Finn Valley under 19 girls were crowned national champions, the team included Nuala Boss, Cara Laverty
National Cross Country Championships for Letterkenny AC & Finn Valley AC Read More »
Ulster Junior Cup Cavan Town 0-4 Glengad United Jackie Crossan Premier Division Cockhill Youths 2-1 Carn FC Greencastle FC 2-1 Illies Celtic Aileach FC 1-0 Buncrana Hearts Clonmany Shamrocks 2-2 Moville Celtic Strand Hotel Division One Aileach Res 2-2 Culdaff FC Glengad Res 0-3 QPS Gleneely Colts 1-3 Redcastle United Inishowen Engineering Division Two Rasheney
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Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Cappry Rovers 0 vs 3 Bonagee United FC Drumkeen United 1 vs 2 Convoy Arsenal FC Glenea United 2 vs 4 Castlefin Celtic Keadue Rovers FC 1 vs 4 Killdrum Tigers Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Drumoghill FC 4 vs 3 Milford United FC Gweedore Celtic 1 vs 1 Kerrykeel 71
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Finn Harps have announced that David Webster has re-signed with the club for 2022. The Dubliner is preparing for his third season at the club having first signed ahead of the 2020 campaign. The defender was named captain for the 2021 season after the departure of Gareth Harkin. Webster told Finnharps.ie: “I’m really happy to
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A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a charity donation box at the Whoriskey’s Christmas Lights display in Kerrykeel. The box was stolen at around 9pm last night. Gardaí in Milford were alerted to a theft with investigations commencing locally, they were later assisted by Letterkenny District Detective Unit.
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Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Michael McGinty. Michael was last seen in the Church Court area of Strabane at approximately 8am yesterday morning. Michael was last seen wearing a black and red top and black bottoms. Anyone who knows of Michael’s whereabouts is being urged to contact police on 101.
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Storm Barra is set to rattle Donegal and elsewhere on Tuesday and Wednesday. Met Eireann has issued a yellow weather warning for the entire country for Tuesday, and that’s expected to update over the coming hours. Strong winds and heavy rain have been forecast, with damaging gusts possible in the West. Some flooding is
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Letterkenny AC’s Ann Marie McGlynn won the Ulster 10k title at the Seeley Cup in Belfast on Saturday afternoon. McGlynn was first woman home in a time of 33 minutes 32 seconds. Fellow Letterkenny AC athlete, Nakita Burke finished in third in the race with a time of 34 minutes and 20 seconds just 32
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The Department of Health has reported an additional 5,156 new covid cases today. Meanwhile the number of patients in hospital is up 16 on yesterday’s figure, the total is now 503. Of those people, 110 of them are receiving treatment in an intensive care unit.
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Anyone arriving to an airport or sea port in the Republic will need proof of a negative Covid test from today. The tests must be professionally taken, as the Government will not accept a self-test. Meanwhile, the European Consumer Centre is advising those planning to travel outside the EU to get advice on refunds
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There’s pressure on hospitals, with over 1,800 nursing staff vacancies across the country. New figures from five regional hospital groups show 33 hospitals have a total of 1,839 full and part-time vacancies. Today’s Sunday Times reports there are 525 permanent and 192 temporary nursing and midwifery jobs unfilled in the Ireland East Hospital Group.
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Finance minister Paschal Donohue insists NPHET members won’t be “prevented or stopped” from speaking publicly on science or public health by the Government Press Office. It’s after the cabinet ordered that all media appearances by advisors and officials on the crisis committee be cleared by its media advisors. Minister Donohue says it’s simply an
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The PRO of Mica Action Group has reiterated that the sliding scale element needs to be taken out of the Mica Redress Scheme and that remains a priority for campaigners. Michael Doherty says if that controversial issue is addressed, a lot of work then needs to be done in developing the scheme and it
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Serious concern has been raised over a lack of Garda patrol cars in Donegal. Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn has described the situation as very difficult at the moment and has made several applications to Garda HQ in the hope of filling the gap. However it’s understood that it’ll be the New Year before the
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Heartless thieves have stolen the donation box at the renowned Whoriskey’s Christmas Lights display. The donation box was taken at around 9pm on Saturday evening. It had been a busy night and it’s understood hundreds of euro may have been lost. Money this year is being raised for the BUMBLEance service. It’s not the first
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Finn Harps have confirmed the re-signing of Ryan Rainey for next season. The local man was named the club’s Young Player of the Year after impressing in his debut season in Ballybofey. The midfielder had to bide his time in the beginning of the season, but once he made the breakthrough he became a first-team
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Dromore’s Ulster Senior Club Championship came to an end on Saturday afternoon with a 1-16 to 0-13 defeat to Derrygonnelly after extra time. Dromore trailed by three at the break before battling back to lead 10 points to nine but a last gasp point from Conall Jones brought the game to extra time which proved
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Derrygonnelly will play in the Ulster Senior Club Championship Semi Final after they beat Dromore 1-16 to 0-13 on Saturday afternoon. The sides finished level in normal time at 10 points a piece but Shane McGullion’s goal in extra time helped the Fermanagh champions claim their six point win. Derrygonnelly’s joint manager Mick Glynn told
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Tyrone’s Dromore bowed out of the Ulster Senior Club Championship after they were beaten 1-16 to 13 points by Derrygonnelly of Fermanagh after extra time. Derrygonnelly led seven points to four at half time before Dromore battled to take the lead heading into the final moments of the game but Conall Jones late point sent
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MacCumhaills are into the Final of the Donegal Under 21a Championship after they beat Ardara 0-24 to 0-04. Oisin Gallen was the top scorer for MacCumhaills firing over 10 points. Frank Craig has the full time report…. After the game Frank Craig spoke with MacCumhaills Joe Boyle…
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Cockhill Celtic’s Oisin McColgan and John Gerard McLaughlin of Glengad United have been named in The Ireland Amateur international team. The side will take on an Ireland Colleges & Universities team in a friendly in Dublin on Wednesday. In what is a first outing for either of the affiliate sides since 2019, the game, to
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Letterkenny Rugby Club suffered their third defeat of the season with a 16-12 loss at home to Newry. John Anthony McFadden scored a first half try as Letterkenny trailed 10-7 but had three first half injuries and ended playing the second half with 14 men and failed to mount the comeback and were beaten by
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Fintown Harps AFC 2 v 1 Keadue Rovers Reserves Glencar Celtic 5 v 0 Glenea United Reserves Oldtown Celtic 3 v 1 Milford United Reserves Strand Rovers 2 v 3 Donegal Town Reserves Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Ballybofey United Reserves 0 v 1 Dunlewey Celtic Castlefin Celtic Reserves
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The Department of Health has reported an additional 5,622 cases of Covid 19 today. There’s been a reduction of 41 in the number of patients in hospital compared to yesterday, it stands at 487. While the number of patients in ICU has risen slightly to 114, up 4 from Friday’s figure.
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The Letterkenny Vaccination Centre in the Letterkenny Business Park has extended the times of its walk-in booster vaccination clinics today Saturday. It’s for people aged 60 to 69 who have reached an interval of at least 150 days since their second dose vaccine or an interval of 3 months since receiving a single dose
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There’s been a 50% increase in sexual offences in Donegal since last year. The offences include assaults and rape. The stark figures were revealed at the latest sitting of the Joint Policing Committee by Chief Superintendent Terry McGinn who said there that been a significant increase in these type of crimes since the
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The HSE’s urging people to carefully plan their trip to a booster clinic this weekend, after long queues last weekend. Over 30 walk-in clinics are open today and tomorrow, where healthcare workers and over-60s can get their third jab. Close to 1 million people have received an additional dose so far. In Letterkenny, walk-in
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The government has banned scientists and doctors on NPHET from speaking in the media without permission. Members of the crisis committee will have to get permission from the government press office first. Relations are reported to have deteriorated between ministers and public health officials — with more claims that public health advice was leaked.
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The Taoiseach has denied new Covid restrictions are an admission of failure by the Government. New measures were announced last night which will mean the closure of nightclubs for a month and restrictions on pubs and restaurants. Gatherings in homes will be limited to people from no more than four households. While indoor live
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Georgie Kelly has been named the PFAI Player of the Year. The Bohs striker beat Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes and Chris Forrester of St Pats to the top award. Donegal man Kelly ended the season with a 21 goal tally, six clear of Daniel Mandroiu. He follows Mark Farren as only the second player
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It’s been confirmed that the disabled drivers scheme is to be reviewed. It’ll be part of a broader review of Government transport and mobility schemes for people with disabilities. The scheme provides relief from Vehicle Registration Tax and VAT on the purchase and use of an adapted car, an exemption from motor tax
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