Author name: oisinkelly

Latest Avengers blockbuster goes to Infinity and beyond

Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chadwick Boseman, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Holland, Karen Gillan, Carrie Coon, Josh Brolin, Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Gwyneth Paltrow One way or another, this was always going to be something of a watermark movie for Marvel. At this stage – a hefty 19

Latest Avengers blockbuster goes to Infinity and beyond Read More »

Irish Water business customers in Donegal to receive new meters

Irish Water’s business customers in Donegal and Limerick are to receive new meters. The meters have in-built drive-by technology to allow for faster and more frequent meter readings, resulting in fewer estimated bills being issued to customers and will also provide data to Irish Water which will assist in identifying potential leaks at a business

Irish Water business customers in Donegal to receive new meters Read More »

Ulster Bank asked to explain disappearance of money in accounts

TDs have called on Ulster Bank to explain why money has disappeared from some bank accounts. The bank has confirmed some money lodged after Friday isn’t showing up in accounts and some customers are incorrectly overdrawn. Ulster Bank say emergency cash is available to customers and they’re trying to fix the issue. Donegal Deputy Pearse

Ulster Bank asked to explain disappearance of money in accounts Read More »

Donegal Deputy to debate CE Supervisors pension entitlements in Dail

The issue of pension entitlements for Community Employment supervisors is to be debated this evening during Private Members Business in the Dail. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher is bringing forward the motion, calling for a satisfactory pathway to be found to address the pension issue for the 1250 CE Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors based

Donegal Deputy to debate CE Supervisors pension entitlements in Dail Read More »

The Pat Finucane Centre seeks immediate opening of file into Derry teenager death

The Pat Finucane Centre in Derry is seeking the immediate opening of a file in the National Archive in London relating to the 1981 death of a Derry teenager who was hit by a plastic bullet. 15 year old Paul Whitters was hit on the head when an RUC officer fired a plastic bullet during

The Pat Finucane Centre seeks immediate opening of file into Derry teenager death Read More »

Major funding announcement for Donegal seafood processing and aquaculture companies

Five Seafood Processing and Aquaculture companies across Donegal are to benefit from grants of almost €1.5 million. Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh has announced €1,492,002 in funding, the highest amount in the country. The grants are being funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the European Union under the European

Major funding announcement for Donegal seafood processing and aquaculture companies Read More »

Report suggests Brexit’s impact on NI will extend to Donegal

A Derry based economist has published a new report suggesting that Brexit will have an adverse impact on job creation within Northern Ireland, while the Republic is set ot gain jobs as a result. However, Paul Gosling says the adverse impact on Northern Ireland is likely to extend into Donegal, because of the links between

Report suggests Brexit’s impact on NI will extend to Donegal Read More »

Donegal Clubs and Organisations to benefit from latest round of funding

A number of sports clubs in Donegal were visited by Junior Minister Brendan Griffin who was in the county on Monday. The Fine Gael TD is Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport with special responsibility for Tourism and Sport. Along with his party colleague and Government Chief Whip, Minister Joe

Donegal Clubs and Organisations to benefit from latest round of funding Read More »

Department urged to see Buncrana road as economic driver for region

  A motion is to come before Derry City and Strabane District Council this week, calling on the local authority to impress on the Department of Infrastructure, the importance of the A2 Buncrana Road as an economic driver for the entire North West region. This is a major arterial route on which thousands of commuters

Department urged to see Buncrana road as economic driver for region Read More »

Latest LIS Donegal funding allocation ‘nowhere near enough’

Following the latest announcement of over €884,000 in funding under the LIS scheme for Donegal, a West Donegal Councillor says it is nowhere near enough. Latest figures from Donegal County Council reveal that over €30million is needed to fund the 1280 applications deemed eligible under the 2018 scheme. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal Distrcit, Councillor

Latest LIS Donegal funding allocation ‘nowhere near enough’ Read More »

New visitor reception centre opens at Fanad Lighthouse

A new visitor reception centre has opened at Fanad Lighthouse. Failte Ireland has invested €470,000 in the new facility and along with funding from the Special EU Programmes Body, Irish Lights, Donegal County Council and Udarás na Gaeltachta, the new facility boasts a reception area and extended car park as well as a permanent exhibition,

New visitor reception centre opens at Fanad Lighthouse Read More »

Staff shortages plaguing Donegal Community Hospitals, says TD

  The Government and the HSE has been heavily criticised over ongoing staff shortages at a number of community hospitals in Donegal. Latest figures from the HSE reveal that staffing shortages across the county’s community health facilities have been responsible for 41 incidences of bed closures since 2015. 6 beds in Killybegs were closed that

Staff shortages plaguing Donegal Community Hospitals, says TD Read More »

Emilia Clarke shares hilarious ‘behind the scenes’ video from Game of Thrones set

     Earlier this month, we saw Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool offer a pink superhero suit and special message in aid of Omaze campaign F— Cancer, and now Emilia Clarke has joined him in her own campaign for the charity. There’s a trip to the Game of Thrones set, including a lunch, in Belfast up for grabs

Emilia Clarke shares hilarious ‘behind the scenes’ video from Game of Thrones set Read More »

FF should contest elections in Northern Ireland – Blaney

Former Dail Deputy Niall Blaney says it’s time Fianna Fail had a serious conversation about contesting elections in Northern Ireland. Mr Blaney is contesting the Seanad by-election for Fianna Fail, saying that if elected as a senator, he will not contest the next Donegal Dail selection convention. There are two vacancies on the Seanad’s Agricultural

FF should contest elections in Northern Ireland – Blaney Read More »

Number of people presenting to LUH with alcohol issues ‘scary’

  A leading consultant in Emergency Medicine at Letterkenny University Hospital has described the number of people presenting themselves to the hospital with alcohol-related issues as ‘scary’. Dr Gerry Lane was speaking ahead of a special reception to be held tonight in honour of his contribution to the local community. Mr Hugh McBride whos a

Number of people presenting to LUH with alcohol issues ‘scary’ Read More »

Public meeting on future of Old Meetinghouse in Ramelton this week

A public meeting is to take place this week on the future of the Old Meetinghouse in Ramelton. The historic building which was once the first Presbyterian Church in the town has been brought under the spotlight as it urgently needs an upgraded heating system and on-going maintenance. The meeting is taking place this Wednesday

Public meeting on future of Old Meetinghouse in Ramelton this week Read More »

‘Violent brawl’ at Post Office prompts calls for more Garda patrols

There are calls for an increase in Garda patrols outside Letterkenny’s Post Office after what’s been described as a violent brawl there last week. It was reported that up to five men were involved in the fight on Wednesday morning, which began in the post office and then continued outside the premises. Gardai have confirmed

‘Violent brawl’ at Post Office prompts calls for more Garda patrols Read More »

Denis O’Brien appeals to Supreme Court over Dáil statements

Denis O’Brien’s Supreme Court Appeal will be heard today as part of a landmark privacy case. The businessman says TDs abused Dáil privilege when they spoke about his finances in Leinster House. He claims Catherine Murphy and Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty had no right to reveal court protected details about his dealings with State-owned bank,

Denis O’Brien appeals to Supreme Court over Dáil statements Read More »

Donegal TD gives cautious welcome to Jobpath scheme changes

There has been a cautious welcome for the reversal of a government policy which will now allow people on Jobpath to transfer to other schemes. The changes will facilitate access, from June 1st this year, to Community Employment, Rural Social Schemes or Tus schemes for long-term unemployed Job Seekers that are engaging in JobPath. Leas

Donegal TD gives cautious welcome to Jobpath scheme changes Read More »

Mike Myers hails Verne Troyer a ‘beacon of positivity’

Mike Myers has paid tribute to his Austin Powers co-star Verne Troyer and hailed his friend and colleague as “the consummate professional and a beacon of positivity”.The news of Troyer’s death was confirmed in a family statement posted to his social media pages on Saturday. He was 49. Troyer famously portrayed Mini-Me in Austin Powers of which Myers starred as both the

Mike Myers hails Verne Troyer a ‘beacon of positivity’ Read More »

Bill Anderson on Institute’s return to top flight football

Institute defeated Loughgall 3-0 yesterday to win the NIFL Championship title and secure promotion to the Irish Premiership. The Derry side took the lead on 49 minutes through Michael McCrudden. Gareth Brown added the second on 87 minutes before McCrudden scored his second and Institute’s third in injury time. ‘Stute chairman Bill Anderson spoke with

Bill Anderson on Institute’s return to top flight football Read More »