The manager of Donegal’s only emergency accommodation hostel says they simply don’t have the space to deal with the demand for their services. The hostel in Letterkenny has just ten units of accommodation, five for individuals and five for families. While the facility is to provide temporary housing, the lack of rental properties in Letterkenny […]
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The ESB says it is exploring more options to prevent the further death of birds striking over head cables in Carrigans. 15 Whooper Swans were found dead on Friday with the ESB acting quickley to tighten the lines and add more visual deterents However since, two more swans have died after striking the wires –
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There were 25 people waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. 12 patients were on beds in the hospital’s Emergency Department. 361 people were awaiting admission to hospitals across the country today with University Hospital Limerick the most overcrowded.
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The issue of homelessness in Donegal is to be raised at a meeting of Letterkenny Municipal District tomorrow. Cllr Ciaran Brogan says he spoke to a man sleeping rough in Letterkenny on Saturday night, and believes a purpose built temporary accomodation unit is needed as a matter of urgency. He’s calling on the council to
Brogan calls for temporary housing unit in Letterkenny as homelessness is highlighted Read More »
An Irish toy company has made the world’s first doll with a cochlear implant. Arklu in Letterkenny, in Donegal came up with the idea as part of its policy to introduce more diversity into the market. The doll called Mia is an avid wildlife photographer – who happens to be hearing impaired and wears a
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The Republic of Ireland have returned to training at Abbotstown. Manager Martin O’Neill is putting his players through their paces as the countdown continues to tomorrow’s winner takes all clash with Denmark at the Aviva Stadium. The World Cup play off is evenly poised following Saturday’s nil all draw in Copenhagen. Defender Shane Duffy says
Shane Duffy says Ireland will be a different team at home Read More »
Letterkenny’s Rory Kennedy returned to the winners podium on Isle of the Man at the weekend. Rory was calling the notes for Arron Newby and the pair guided their Teg Sport Subaru to victory on the Pokerstars Rally. They had over two minutes to spare on the chasing pack after 17 stages which included night
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A prominent housing campaigner in Donegal says the discovery of three Romanian men sleeping rough in a shop doorway in Letterkenny last night is the first visible sign of a growing hidden problem in the county. The three men are believed to have arrived in Letterkenny on Friday last, and campaigners are attempting to source
Homelessness remains a hidden crisis in Donegal – Mc Callig Read More »
Gardaí in Donegal say cuts to officer numbers in the county are leaving many crimes going undetected and unreported. Overall Garda numbers in the county have fallen by 23 per cent over the past seven years – while a number of stations have also been closed. Brendan O’Connor is Garda Representative Association spokesperson in Donegal.
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Limerick FC have confirmed the signing of Finn Harps striker Danny Morrissey. Having moved from Corck City, Danny joined Harps for 2017 and started 15 times in a total of 21 league appearances. He returned five goals, including strikes in both wins over Limerick, at Finn Park in May and at the Markets Field in
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There’s been another paramilitary style shooting in Derry, this time in the Shantallow area. A man in his 40s was shot in the legs after being brought to an underpass off Madams Bank Road. Local Cllr Brian Tierney is condemning the attack…………
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The Ulster Unionist Group Leader on Derry City and Strabane District Council, has hit out at yesterday’s attempted bombing in Omagh. A viable device was found in the town yesterday close to where Remembrance Sunday Commemorations were to have been held. Castlederg based Alderman Derek Hussey says some of those from Omagh who were unable
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€35 million of European peace programme funds is being made available to 350 schools in the border region. The funding will enable the schools to participate in shared education on a cross-border and cross-community basis, reaching 140,000 pupils. Foyle MLA Karen Mullan, has welcomed the announcement and says shared education can play a vital role
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Minister Richard Bruton is coming under scrutiny today following the announcement of €1.8 million in funding as part of a School Excellence Fund for Innovative programmes in DEIS schools. Minister Bruton says 35 schools will benefit fromn what he’s describing as a new approach. However, it’s reported this morning that none of the designated schools
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Bob Geldof is to hand back his Freedom of the City of Dublin, saying he does not want to be associated with the award while it is also held by Aung San Suu Kyi. The Live Aid founder and musician blasted the Burmese Nobel peace laureate, who has faced widespread criticism over her country’s treatment
Geldof to return freedom of Dublin in Suu Kyi protest Read More »
Michael Bublé has just announced a date at Croke Park next year. The multiple Grammy and Juno award winner will play a fully seated concert at the Dublin city centre venue on Saturday July 7 next year. It will be his only Irish show in 2018. Previously he sold out the Aviva Stadium in 2010
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A warning has been issued to the public in a bid to tackle the actions of poachers, following the discovery of a number of dead stags in a field outside Fintown on Friday last. It is believed the deer were shot illegally during Thursday night and left in the field to die. Speaking to Highland
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A security alert in the Drumragh Avenue area of Omagh has now ended. Police have confirmed that the device found at the scene was a viable pipe bomb type device which has been taken away for further forensic examination. The area was cordoned off for most of the day while Police dealt with the incident.
Update: Omagh security alert ended Read More »
Milford lost by a point to Down champions Rostrevor in the Ulster Club IFC semi-final today at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Rostrevor were 6 points up early on, but Milford brought it back to 3 points at the break. Both teams picked it up in the second-half but Rostrevor were able to hold on
‘We let it slip’ – Milford manager Danny O’Donnell on loss to Rostrevor Read More »
Moy will take part in the Ulster Club IFC Final following a 2-15 v 1-09 win over Newbridge today. The Moy side came back from being 3 points down at the break, and Sean Cavanagh said that his side knew they had to be direct and attack if they wanted to win. The Tyrone star
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It was the slimmest of margins between the sides in the Ulster Club IFC semi-final meeting of Donegal champions Milford and Down champions Rostrevor, in a game that finished 0-12 v 0-11. The first half saw Rostrevor take control and they led by 3 points at the break, 0-07 v 0-04. It was a tight
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Teresa Doherty of Finn Valley AC won the Donegal Senior Cross-Country title last weekend at her home club. This is the ninth time that Teresa has claimed this accolade. She joined Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport to discuss her fantastic achievement…
9 time Donegal Senior Cross-Country winner Teresa Doherty on her fantastic achievement Read More »
Moy have reached the Ulster Club IFC Final with a 2-15 v 1-09 win over Newbridge of Derry. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
Moy overcome Newbridge to reach Ulster Club IFC Final Read More »
Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision close to the junction of Strand Road and Pennyburn Roundabout on yesterday. Constable Mailey said : “It was reported that at around 9.50am at the junction of Strand Road and Pennyburn Roundabout a van was in collision with a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a
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The UK Brexit Secretary says he doesn’t recognise the two-week deadline Brussels has given the UK to agree a divorce settlement with the EU. David Davis has been speaking after the latest round of negotiations. He insists contingency plans are being worked on, so areas such as aviation and policing aren’t impacted when we leave
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The Ulster uneven ages and the Novice Cross-Country championships took place today in Stranorlar. Letterkenny claimed the men’s Novice Cross-Country team event. The Women’s Novice team event saw Milford win, beating Finn Valley by a single point at the end. Patsy McGonagle had all the details on Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
Athletics Review: Ulster Uneven Ages and Novice Cross-Country Read More »
Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Milford United 1 v 2 Kildrum Tigers Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Erne Wanderers 1 v 0 Ballybofey United Raphoe Town 1 v 1 Bonagee United Donegal Physiotherapy Division Two Cranford United 4 v 3 Curragh Athletic Copany Rovers 3 v 0 Gweedore United Letterbarrow Celtic 3 v 3
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Ireland had a record 4 try win over South Africa in the first game of their November Series, they defeated the Springboks 38 – 3. City of Derry suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Rainey yesterday in the All-Ireland League Division 2B, in a game that finished 40 v 5. In Division 2C,
Rugby Review: Ireland record big win over Springboks Read More »
Jackie Crossan Premier Division Clonmany 0 V 0 Carn FC Illies Celtic 2 V 1 QPS Buncrana 1 V 2 Culdaff FC Glengad 1 V 1 Aileach FC Strand Hotel Division One Cockhill Yth 1 V 0 Dunree Aileach Res 9 V 0 Clonmany Res Sea Rovers 2 V 2 Buncrana Res Gleneely Colt 0
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Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Under21 A Championship Semi Final Ardara 0-08 v 3-13 Gaoth Dobhair Naomh Conaill 4-12 v 2-09 Glenfin
Donegal GAA Results – Gweedore and Naomh Conaill to face off in U21 A Final Read More »
Greencastle F.C. 7 v 1 Lifford Celtic Cappry Rovers 3 v 1 Glenea United Kilmacrennan Celtic 0 v 2 Rathmullan Celtic Castlefin Celtic 2 v 1 Convoy Arsenal
FAI Junior Cup Results – Sunday 12th November Read More »
Police are continuing to work at the scene of a security alert in Omagh following the discovery of a suspicious object this morning. The Remembrance Sunday Parade has gone ahead, however access was not allowed to the Cenotaph, where wreaths were due to to be laid. Police advise that the security alert at Drumragh Avenue
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Last year’s champions Ulster finished second in this year’s tournament after finishing with a 2-2 draw with Leinster. Ulster started well on Friday when they defeated Connacht 3-0, but lost 4-0 to Munster on Saturday. Today’s 2-2 draw means that Leinster win the title following a win over Munster and draws with Ulster and Connacht.
Ulster finish second in FAI Schools Inter-Provincials Read More »
Slaughtneil have booked their place in yet another Ulster Club SFC Final following their 6 point win over Kilcar in a game that finished 2-17 v 0-17. Slaughtneil assistant manager John Joe Kearney spoke with Ryan Ferry after the game… Ryan Ferry also spoke to Slaughtneil defender Karl McKaigue to get his thoughts on making
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Kilcar were beaten by Slaughtneil in the Ulster Club SFC semi-final on a scoreline of 2-17 v 0-17. Kilcar manager Barry Doherty says that his side did not take their goal chances in the game. Ryan Ferry got the Kilcar manager’s thoughts after the game…
Kilcar manager Barry Doherty on his side’s Ulster Semi-Final loss to Slaughtneil Read More »
Slaughtneil have booked their place in the Ulster Club SFC Final with a win over Kilcar in Healy Park in Omagh, in a game that finished 2-17 v 0-17. Slaughtneil started the game better and took a 0-06 v 0-01 lead within 17 minutes of the first half. Slaughtneil would only score one more point
Slaughtneil overcome Kilcar to book place in Ulster Club SFC Final Read More »
Gardai say they are not treating the death of a 37 year old man who died suddenly in Carndonagh as suspicious. Emergency services were called to an incident at a house in Carndonagh shortly after 8 o’clock on Thursday night. The man was pronounced dead a short time later and his body was removed to
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The Donegal-Derry Vipers are recruiting players for next season. The American Football team have been around now for 4 years, and last year made it to the Bowl play-offs. They will hold tryouts tomorrow in Derry and next Sunday (19th September) at the Community Centre in Letterkenny. Register to tryout at ddvipers.com. Cathal Curran and
Donegal Derry Vipers looking for players Read More »
Letterkenny IT beat Limerick Celtics 95-83 in the National League today at Bishop’s Field in Derry. LYIT came back from being 12 points down at half-time, 34-46. The Donegal side outscored Limerick 36-14 in the 3rd quarter. There were 11 points scored in the final minute and 42 seconds, 6 to LYIT and 5 for
12 point win for LYIT Basketball in National League Read More »
Ulster lost out by 4 goals to nil to Munster in their second game of this year’s FAI Schools Inter-Provincials. Munster scored all 4 goals in the first half, and there was no way back for Paul Browne’s side. Ulster finish off their tournament tomorrow with a game against Leinster.
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Arranmore United 0 v 3 Glencar Celtic Glenea United Reserves 0 v 2 Keadue Rovers Reserves Cappry Rovers Reserves 3 v 4 Orchard F.C. Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Drumoghill F.C. Reserves 3 v 2 Drumkeen United Reserves Lagan Harps Reserves 2 v 4 Raphoe Town Reserves Dunlewey Celtic 4
Donegal Junior League Results Saturday 11th November 2017 Read More »
City of Derry fell to a heavy defeat at the hands of Rainey in the All-Ireland League Division 2B today in a game that finished 40 v 5 in favour of Rainey. Alex McDonald had the full-time report on highland Radio, as well as a look ahead to Ireland’s game with South Africa…
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The FAI Intermediate Inter-League Tournament takes place next weekend in Galway. Ulster Senior League manager Anthony Gorman confirmed a 20-man squad for the tournament last week, which sees the USL take on Leinster Senior League in their first game on Friday evening. Gorman spoke to Diarmaid Doherty about the upcoming tournament… Ex Finn-Harps player and current
USL manager Anthony Gorman and Michael Funston on the upcoming Inter-League Read More »
Slaughtneil and Kilcar face off tonight in the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship Semi-Final, with the winners to face either Cavan Gaels or Derrygonnelly Harps in the final. Slaughtneil are coming off wins over Kilcoo and Omagh St. Enda’s, and the champions are looking to defend their crown, but face a tough task in Donegal
Milford will take on the Down champions, Rostrevor, in Armagh tomorrow in the Ulster Intermediate Football Championship Semi-Final. It was a win over Killeavy of Armagh that brought Milford into this semi-final meeting with Rostrevor, in a tight game that saw Milford win by a single point. Tom Comack spoke with Milford defender Gary Merritt
GAA Preview: Milford’s Gary Merritt on Ulster IFC Semi-Final Read More »
Richard Kerr finished 4th overall in the Motostar Class of the British Superbike Championship in his second season. It was the Kilmacrennan teenager’s best finish in the championship so far, and he looks to improve on that in his third season while moving onto the 600cc Supersport Championship. Kerr joined Kenny Harkin in studio on
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Ulster started their defense of their FAI Schools Inter-Provincial title last night when they defeated Connacht 3-0 in their first game. Corrie Lee Brogan, Ethan Coll and Stephen Doherty were the Ulster scorers. The other game last night saw Leinster defeat Munster 4-0. Today will see Ulster take on Munster at 3pm, before Leinster and Connacht
Ulster win first game at FAI Schools Inter-Provincials in Dublin Read More »
A postmortem will be carried out on the body of a 37 year old man who died suddenly in Carndonagh. Gardaí say the results will determine the course of their investigation. Emergency services were called to an incident at a house in Carndonagh shortly after 8 o’clock on Thursday night. The man was pronounced dead
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The Ulster JFC Semi Final between Naomh Colmcille and Tattyreagh scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. The news comes following the death of Naomh Colmcille Club President James Dowds. The game has been refixed for 6.30pm on Saturday 18th November at Celtic Park.
Ulster JFC Semi Final postponed Read More »
Leo Varadkar says a new border with Northern Ireland is not an option. The Taoiseach addressed the challenge of Brexit in his keynote speech at the Fine Gael National Conference last night. The event continues in Cavan today – 4 miles from the border. He said our history with overcoming differences with the UK has
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