A Donegal County Councillor is calling for a pilot scheme to be initiated to incentivise the owners of buildings on the main street of towns and villages in Donegal to reopen their premises for local businesses. The Council says that while its open to the idea, careful consideration must be given to a number of […]
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James McClean hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a move away from West Brom during the summer The Republic of Ireland winger was the subject of a bid from Championship side Derby County in the January Transfer Window – but that move came to an end when West Brom slapped a £15m valuation on the
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It’s been confirmed that there will be no ban on the national flag at the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Strabane this year. It follows an announcement made by Derry City and Strabane District Council last week that all flags and emblems were banned from the official parade in order to make the celebrations “cross-community”
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Donegal and other parts of the country are waking up to snow and ice this morning. A status yellow warning from Met Eireann is in place nationwide, with accumulations of up to 3 centimetres in some parts Road users are being advised to take extra care. Liz Walsh is from Met Eireann:
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It’s been revealed that a total of 13 bridges in Donegal have been identified as ‘High Priority’ for repair work. Figures from the Department of Transport also show that 9 bridges have been classed as medium priority while a further 26 have been deemed as low. All of the bridges in question are located in
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Derry City and Strabane District Council has agreed its budget for the 2018/19 financial year with a rates increase of 2.99%. In a statement, the Council say that the increase is needed to further invest in capital development and invest in growth and investment projects across the City and District. The increase will allow the
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An awards event often called the Oscars of traditional music – TG4’s Gradam Ceoil – is to be held in Belfast until 2021, it has been confirmed. The announcement was made as the city hosted the awards and concert for the first time in its 21-year history. Sunday night’s ceremony was staged at the Waterfront
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John Mahoney, the veteran actor best known for his role as Martin Crane in the TV comedy series Frasier, has died in the US at the age of 77. Mahoney’s publicist, Paul Martino, told US trade publication The Hollywood Reporter that Mahoney passed away on Sunday in his adopted hometown of Chicago after a brief hospitalisation. Born into
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Motorists are being urged to be aware of “black ice” – particularly this evening. Drivers should look out for glossy surfaces, especially in sheltered or shaded areas as it could be black ice. Brian Farrell from the RSA says conditions could be treacherous: Meanwhile these Donegal routes will be gritted from 6am tomorrow morning: Assume
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Some 177 schools in County Donegal will receive over €780,000 in funding for computers. The grant, which will be received by all schools built prior to 2014, is worth in excess of €4,100 for a 100 pupil school and almost €13,000 for a 500 pupil school at primary level. At post-primary level, the grant is
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday 5th February:
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The North West 10k committee is issuing a final call to charities to make applications to be the beneficiaries from the 22nd run and walk. The 2018 edition of the event will take place on Sunday the 6th of May in Letterkenny. The deadline for applications is this coming Friday the 9th of February and
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The Council is being asked to carry out a survey of tier two storm drainage systems in Donegal. The objective of this work would work towards planning for fluvial flooding and applying for funding to address such issues. In its response, the local authority say that the pending CFRAMS report may include recommendations for such
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Achill Island, the largest island off the coast of Ireland, will host the opening round of this year’s Triton Showers National Rally Championship. Linked to the mainland by Michael Davitt Bridge – the road network on Achill Island while showcasing some stunning scenery, will provide the ultimate challenge for the competitors in the Óstán Oileán
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An Bord Pleanala has reaffirmed a Donegal County Council decision to block the demolition of a listed building in Newtowncunningham. The HSE had applied for permission to demolish “The Castle”, and replasce it with a new Primary Care centre. The Bord Pleanala inspector recommended that permission be granted, but the board overruled her recommendation, saying
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The Donegal senior ladies picked up their first point in the Ladies National Football League on Sunday in Glenfin against Galway. The game ended in a draw (1-13 to 0-16) as Yvonne Bonner secured Donegal a point with a late free deep in injury time. Speaking with Tom Comack, Joint Manager Damian Devaney was
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A man who escaped from Garda custody in Donegal a week ago remains at large The man escaped from custody having appeared at Letterkenny District Court last Monday on assault and related charges. Gardai have confirmed a number of searches have been carried out in connection with the incident and the man remains at large
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There were 19 people waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. 2 patients were on trolleys in the hospitals Emergency Department with a further 17 in wards or in overflow areas. There were 509 people awaiting admission to hospitals across the country this morning with Cork University Hospital the most overcrowded, with
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A campaigner for the provision of a new community hospital in Lifford says it will be 2021 before any announcement is made on the future of services in the town. The Friends of Lifford Hospital met with Minister of State and Government Chief Whip Joe Mc Hugh at the weekend to discuss their proposal
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A new free Donegal County Council MapAlerter service has been launched for households and businesses in the county. Alerts will include weather alerts from Met Eireann, gritting alerts, information on road closures and weekly planning lists. Donegal County Council’s MapAlerter service will enable alerts to be sent directly by SMS text message, email, smartphone app
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Talks aimed at restoring power sharing in the North are due to take place today. Secretary of State Karen Bradley and Foreign Minister Simon Coveney are expected to meet the five main political parties in Belfast. It comes as the SDLP warns that both governments need to ‘wake up to the political reality that they
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A West Tyrone MLA has called on those who have submitted a legal challenge against the A5 to meet and publicly identify themselves in a bid to prevent any further delays of the project. The Alternative A5 Alliance have commenced a legal process to stop construction of the Western Transport Corridor in Co Tyrone, in
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Senior Gardai are reviewing the report published by the Disclosures Tribunal which rejected claims made by Garda Whistleblower Keith Harrison, with a view to establishing whether he should continue as a member of the force. Mr Harrison is currently serving as a Garda in Donegal, after returning to work last November after three years’ stress-related
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The Council is being urged to get behind and recognise the tourism potential of the ‘Gathering at Scalp’ project. The project would see 31 giant metal sculptures depicting Gaelic figures erected on the top of Scalp Mountain in Burnfoot and is set to cost €4.5 million. It’s set to be the largest public art piece
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Police in Strabane are investigating the theft of a number of charity boxes from a business premises in the town during a weekend break in. Shortly after 4am yesterday morning, two men entered Dolan’s Restaurant and Takeaway on the Lifford Road, causing damage to the doors of the property before making off with two charity
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Sex And The City star Kim Cattrall has announced the death of her brother, who had been missing for days. The actress, 61, said her “one of a kind” brother Christopher Cattrall died unexpectedly. She wrote on social media: “It is with great sadness that myself and my family announce the unexpected passing of our son
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Evelyn Williams is an 81-year-old great-grandmother from Tallaght who has been singing all her life. Encouraged by her granddaughter, and in memory of her late husband, she signed up to audition for the show. I miss him like a limb. Seven years nearly now. He was a good man… He used to love to hear
Donegal fell to Galway by a single point in Division 1 of the National Football League today, 1-12 v 0-15 was the final score at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. The home side looked to be in control in the second half going a point ahead, but the Tribesmen came back to go ahead.
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One point separated Donegal and Galway at O’Donnell Park today, when Galway walked out 1-12 v 0-14 winners. Leo McLoone knows that Donegal were close again and could’ve pushed on when they took the lead in the second half. The Naomh Conaill man spoke with Oisin Kelly after the game…
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Donegal recorded their first ever competitive hurling game win over Derry today at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny in Division 2B of the National Hurling League. 4-17 v 2-09 was the final score in a game that saw Donegal bounce back from an away defeat to Mayo last week. Ryan Ferry spoke with Donegal manager
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Yvonne Bonner was Donegal’s saviour once again as she scored a free-kick 6 minutes into injury time to secure a point against Galway. 0-16 v 1-13 was the final score in Glenfin, and now the Donegal ladies will now face Westmeath away next week. Yvonne Bonner spoke with Tom Comack after a frantic end to
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Letterkenny Rovers booked their place in the last 8 of the FAI New Balance Intermediate Cup with a 3-0 win over Cherry Orchard earlier today. Conor Tourish opened the scoring before goals from Ryan Lonergan and Pajo Rafferty sealed the victory. Rovers boss Eamon McConigley spoke with Chris Ashmore on Sunday Sport… It was not
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Fanad United are top of the Ulster Senior League following a big 7-0 win over Swilly Rovers earlier today at Traigh-A-Loch. Finn Harps Reserves had a 3-2 win over Bonagee to leave them on 12 points, just one point behind Derry City Reserves.
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division 2pm Carn FC 2 V 3 Greencastle FC Glengad United 0 V 0 Buncrana Hearts Culdaff FC 2 V 2 Clonmany Shamrocks Aileach FC 3 V 1 QPS Strand Hotel First Division Dunree United 0 V 1 Moville Celtic Gleneely Colts 1 V 2 Redcastle United Rasheney FC 0 V 0
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A lot of action in athletics for North West athletes this weekend, including the Ulster Age Group Indoors which took place in Athlone. Patsy McGonagle reviewed the weekend’s action on Sunday Sport with Chris Ashmore…
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Donegal Town 2 v 1 Cappry Rovers Castlefin Celtic 3 v 3 Rathmullan Celtic Glenea United 4 v 1 Lagan Harps Kilmacrennan Celtic 2 v 1 Milford United Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Raphoe Town 2 v 1 Gweedore Celtic Lifford Celtic 1 v 3 St. Catherines Erne Wanderers
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It was a busy weekend in both local, national and international rugby. A win for Ireland over France in the 6 Nations, only the third time in 45 years that the Irish have won in Paris. Alex McDonald reviewed the weekend’s rugby action…
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Galway are now 2 wins from 2 following their win over Donegal today in O’Donnell Park. It was a tough encounter that Galway won by a single point following a late point from Sean Bradshaw. Kevin Walsh spoke with Galway Bay FM after his side’s win…
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Donegal were beaten by Galway in the O’Donnell Park by a single point today in Division 1 of the National Football League. 1-12 v 0-14 was the final score in a tight encounter that could’ve gone either way at the end. Eamon Brannigan scored Galway’s goal, while Patrick McBrearty was the Donegal high man again
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Gaoth Dobhair will face Lavey of Derry in the Ulster U21 Club Football Tournament after they beat Carryduff of Down by 2-08 v 0-07 today at Kickhams Creggan in Antrim. Gaoth Dobhair led by a goal at the break, and were able to keep the pressure on Carryduff throughout the second half to make the
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1-13 v 1-06 was the final score in Derry’s Division 3 game away to Longford. The home side led by 2 points at the half, and were able to add to their tally in the second half. Captain Enda Lynn was Derry’s goalscorer on the day. They now look ahead to Offaly next week in
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It’s claimed there’s been an increase in Public Liability claims because of the condition of the country’s roads. A recent study showed two thirds of Ireland’s road network is in a state of disrepair. Fianna Fail’s calling on the government to increase investment to improve their condition. The Party’s Transport Spokesperson Robert Troy says the
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Donegal 1-13 Galway 0-16 It was a late score that brought the Donegal Ladies back level to get a share of the spoils in Glenfin when they faced Galway in Division 1 of the National Football League. Donegal led by 3 points at the break, and were ahead up until injury time, when Galway led
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The Government has categorically ruled out any prospect of abolishing the State Pension. It’s in response to media coverage of a new report in which a member of the Pensions Authority raised the prospect of the State Pension being scrapped, once a pension scheme in which workers are automatically enrolled is established. But Minister for
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It was a 14 point win for Donegal today in Division 2B of the National Hurling League, when they defeated Derry by 4-17 v 2-09 at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. Donegal bounced back from an opening day defeat to Mayo to win the first of their home games in the league campaign today. This
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Tyrone lost out to Dublin in their second game of the National Football League Division 1 last night at Healy Park in Omagh. 2-13 v 1-11 was the final score in favour of the visiting All-Ireland champions. Cathal McShane spoke to Paddy Hunter after the game…
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Tyrone are without a win after 2 league games following a 2-13 v 1-10 loss to All-Ireland Champions Dublin at Healy Park in Omagh. Paddy Hunter has the full-time report…
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Finn Harps had a 1-1 draw with Portadown on Saturday evening at Shamrock Park. Portadown took the lead through a Luke Wilson goal, and it remained like that up until half-time. Ciaran Coll brought Harps back level in the second-half, but neither team were able to take advantage and the game remained all square up
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It was a disappointing return for the LYIT team to their home court after the recent upgrade to the floor. A strong Kilkenny team bullied the smaller LYIT team of the court and ran out convincing winners on a scoreline of 58-81. The first quarter was nip and tuck with both teams trading early scores.James
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Moy 1-10 Michael Galvey’s 0-7 Tyrone’s Moy Tír na nÓg today lifted the All Ireland intermediate club football title, with a 6 point win over Roscommon’s Michael Galvey’s. The first of the scores came from Tom Loughran, with a goal after 28 seconds of play in Croke Park. Francis Mooney reported on the game
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