Minister Joe McHugh has said he has been reassured by the HSE that the health body is committed to a €5.6M upgrade to two community hospitals in the county and the retention of services including long stay beds. Minister McHugh said the HSE locally had once again reiterated its proposals to spending €3.5M on St […]
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A ministerial response to a question tabled by Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher seems to confirm the end of long stay accommodation at three community hospitals in Donegal. In his response, MInister Jim Daly says “it is proposed to build a new 130 bed community nursing unit in Letterkenny by the end of 2021, through
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It’s emerged that only 2 out of 607 new IDA supported companies have located in Donegal over the past ten years. Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn said he’s reachd that conclusion after an analysis of parlimentary question responses and IDA reports since 2008. It is, he claims, a “damning indictment of the job creation policies of
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It’s three wins on the bounce for Derry City who beat Limerick on Sunday 3-0 in Buncrana. The victory sees Derry open up a five point gap to fourth place Shamrock Rovers who they play next. Barry McNamee, Lukas Schubert and Ben Doherty scored for the Candystrips at Maginn Park. Schubert touched the ball for
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Derry City have opened up a five-point advantage over Shamrock Rovers in third place in the Premier Division standings and Manager Kenny Shiels is now looking to get closer to second placed Dundalk.. Ben Doherty, Barry McNamee and Lukas Schubert were on target as the Candystripes beat Limerick 3-nil on Sunday evening at Maginn Park
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Sinn Féin will tell the British Government today that a deal to restore the Stormont Executive is only possible if rights are implemented and agreements honoured. Speaking ahead of a meeting with British Secretary of State James Brokenshire in Belfast, Sinn Féin negotiator Conor Murphy says when talks resume, they should be ‘short, focused and
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Sinn Fein says the DUP needs to stop ‘throwing rattles out of the pram’ and face up to the harsh consequences of a hard Brexit. The party’s Brexit Spokesperson says there is no good Brexit for Ireland and the DUP is failing citizens in the North. Deputy David Cullinane claims the DUP strategy is to
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Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Claudy bomb attacks in Derry. 9 civilians were killed in 3 car bomb explosions in what became known as Bloody Monday. All of the main churches in the area will be taking part in an open air service this evening to remember the victims. Kenny Donaldson is Director
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A Donegal Deputy has called on the Government to end what he termed its policy of neglect and spin with regard to the Buncrana three school campus. Last week the prospect of a meeting with Minister Richard Bruton was welcomed with Minister Joe McHugh saying progress was being made on securing a site for the
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A post mortem examination is due to take place today on the body of a 57 year old diver who drowned off the coast of Donegal on Friday. John Alwright got into difficulties while out with a group of divers near Portnablagh. Mr Alwright, from Langford, Bedfordshire, was in Donegal with a group of
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Rory McIlroy has reportedly split from his long-serving caddie J-P Fitzgerald after nine years. The Reuters news agency claim that McIlroy will have a new caddie on his bag for the W-G-C Bridgestone Invitational this week. Fitzgerald carried McIlroy’s clubs for his four major victories. He was also praised by the world number four for
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Fun with grandma Mary Jo (Kim K/Instagram) Kim Kardashian West had a fun weekend spending some quality time with her elderly grandmother Mary Jo, and has revealed the pentioner has a ‘secret’ Instagram account so that she can enjoy watching her family’s antics online. The social media star, 36, has revealed Kris Jenner’s 83-year-old mother
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Has this Lannister not paid his debts, or is he up against King’s Landing–level deceit? That’s a question for a Los Angeles court after Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who plays Jaime Lannister on “Game of Thrones,” filed a suit on Friday against former manager Jill Littman over two contracts, Deadline reported. The contracts inspired heated language
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Derry City opened up a five point gap between themselves and Shamrock Rovers following their easy three-nil home win over Limerick at Maginn Park on Sunday afternoon. Barry McNamee hit the first goal after just 30 seconds when he latched on to a stray back pass from David O’Connor to round the goalkeeper to score.
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Usain Bolt will compete in his final World Championships in London in August before his retirement, and Mo Farah will move away from the track to run marathons and road races. Milford man Ricky Simms, Director of PACE Sports Management who represent Bolt and Farah, says that there is plenty for Usain Bolt to do outisde
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Changes to the Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016 has been welcomed. Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh has welcomed the announced amendments which enable local breweries in Donegal to operate tours and sell alcohol. Minister McHugh says the new laws will allow the brewery and the new Sliabh Liag distillery to operate tours
Police in Derry are investigating reports of sectarian graffiti in the Bonds Street and Duddy’s Court areas. Police say a number of reports were received of sectarian slogans having been painted at both locations sometime last evening and today. Enquiries are ongoing and Inspector Ray Wilson would appeal to anyone with information to contact police
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A Derry Councillor has condemned an attack on Council Community Wardens in the Galliagh Park area of the city. On Friday night last Community Wardens were on duty when their van was vandalised. Councillor Caoimhe McKnight said she has spoken with local residents who are outraged by the attack. Councillor McKnight has praised the wardens
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The draw for the second round of All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Finals was made in Croke Park following Kerry’s win over Galway. Last year’s All-Ireland SFC champions Dublin will face Monaghan, who defeated Down yesterday in the qualifiers. It’s an all-Ulster fixture in the other Quarter-Final. Ulster Champions face Armagh following the Orchard County’s win over Kildare.
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Derry City have confirmed the signing of Tottenham Hotspur Goalkeeper Tom McDermott until the end of the season. McDermott was a regular in the Spurs U18 side in the 2015-16 season, and last played for the U23s in London. McDermott joined the London side in 2014, and will now make his way back to his
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Sean McGoldrick made it 3 wins from 3 in his professional career following his win over Gyula Dodu in Birmingham last night. The Welsh boxer stopped his opponent after 2 minutes and 26 seconds of the first round, following 2 early knockdowns. It was a fight that McGoldrick trained hard for, as his opponent was
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Tullan Strand, Bundoran could become Ireland’s first independent lifeguarded beach. Speaking to Highland Radio this weekend, Killian O’Kelly, local business owner in Bundoran and member of the Bundoran RNLI has called on Donegal County Council to employ lifeguards to man the beach next season. The call comes amid calls for toilet and shower facilities along
Sean McGoldrick is still unbeaten in his professional boxing career following a win over his Hungarian opponent in Birmingham on Saturday night. McGoldrick, whose father is from Ballyshannon, stopped Gyula Dodu after 2 minutes and 26 seconds of the very first round. The Welshman had knocked Dodu down twice before the stoppage in the first
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Donemana won their 6th Bank of Ireland Senior Cup in a row yesterday following a comfortable win over Championship side Ballyspallen at Brigade CC. The fixture was played over 2 days, and following Day 1, Donemana had a lead of 97 runs. Following the second day’s play where Ballyspallen looked to start well, but
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Derry man Daryl Gurney missed out on making his first major final at the BetVictor World Matchplay. The 31 year old from Derry was narrowly beaten 17-15 by world number 3 Peter Wright in the semis at Blackpool Winter Gardens. Gurney told Dan Dawson that his finishing wasn’t up to scratch in the game..
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Desi Henry and Liam Moynihan have won the 2017 Tyrone Stages Rally in their Skoda Fabia R5. They were 12.6 seconds ahead of second placed Marty McCormack and Barney Mitchell. Peadar Hurson and Damien Connolly were in third, 24.2 seconds behind the winners.
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Finn Harps recorded a 3-2 win over Bray Wanderers last night away at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray. Bray had beaten Harps twice this season and scored 8 goals in the process, but Harps were able to bring themselves 5 points clear of the relegation zone following their win. Harps have played 12 on the
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Joe Boyle’s Finn Harps U19 side enjoyed a fine win today at Finn Park as they defeated Longford Town by 5 goals to 1. It was the visitors who took the lead early on as Nathan Boyle put Longford in front. But the Harps response was immediate with Gareth Doherty smashing home to level the
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The Finesse Gymnastics Club from Letterkenny were representing Ireland at the year’s World Gym for Life Challenge in Vestfold, Norway. The Donegal gymnasts gave a flawless performance, and received rapturous applause from the audience and travelling supporters. The medals announcement followed, and the Donegal club won a fantastic bronze medal. There will be a cavalcade for
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Donegal have confirmed the provisional fixtures for the GAA Club Championship. Now that Donegal are out of the All-Ireland Championship, club games come to the fore again for the next games in the championship The games will take place on the weekend of the 19th and 20th of August.
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Derry’s Daryl Gurney looks to make his first major final later, as he faces world number three Peter Wright at the BetVictor World Matchplay. The 31 year old has already seen-off three of the world’s top 16 this week at Blackpool Winter Gardens. The other tie sees Phil Taylor continue his final Blackpool campaign
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The Donegal Masters made it 2 wins from 2 following their victory over Tyrone at Colaiste Ailigh in Letterkenny. A single goal was the difference between the sides as the game finished 1-09 v 0-09. St. Michael’s man Brian McLaughlin was the star performer scoring 1-03. David McShane, Paul Gallagher, John Haran and Benny Cassidy were
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The Connacht champions Roscommon take on their fellow province team Mayo in the All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final in Croke Park on Sunday. Roscommon are coming off a huge upset victory over Galway in the Connacht Final, whereas Mayo had to battle through the qualifiers. Mayo have won the last 5 championship meetings between the sides, a
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Kerry take on Galway in the All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final on Sunday in Croke Park. Galway are coming into the game following a great win over Donegal in the qualifiers, following their loss to Roscommon in the Connacht Final. The Kingdom beat Cork in the Munster SFC Final to claim their 79th Munster title, a win which
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Monaghan and Down will face off in Round 4B of the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers in a repeat of this year’s Ulster SFC Semi-Final. Down got the better of Monaghan that day with a 2 point victory. Monaghan have defeated Wexford and Carlow in the qualifiers so far, whereas this is Down’s first taste of qualifier
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The 6th staging of the Quadrathon Challenge in Inshowen takes in August. Hosted by Extreme North, the Quadrathon takes in four marathons in four days. The endurance test has established itself into an iconic event with visitors from around the world set to tackle the peninsula’s 105 miles. Runners and walkers will also have the
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Finn Harps F.C. have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Peter Burke from Irish League Premier Division side Cliftonville. The 21-year- old Moville man spent two seasons at Solitude, after returning from the Sunderland Youth Academy. Peter has also represented the Republic of Ireland at U17 and U19 level. Harps manager Ollie Horgan moved to sign
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On the show today, surf instructor and Bundoran RNLI member Killian O’Kelly spoke about a new warning sign at Tullan Strand in Bundoran. It was funded and erected by the local community, following the inquest into the tragic death of a soldier last year……. Chris Molloy of the Lemon Tree is one of the organisers
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Irish Water are currently working to repair a burst water main in the Three Trees area. Homes and businesses in the Three Trees, Ture, Muff and surrounding areas may experience supply disruptions. Irish Water say crews are currently working to restore supply with work is due to be completed by 5pm this evening.
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The community of Bundoran have taken the lead in a bid to prevent against further deaths by drowning at Tuallan Strand. A public meeting was held among local residents and representatives from local businesses, Irish Water Safety, the RNLI and Gardai to discuss the issue of signage at the beach during which it was agreed
Finn Harps piled on the misery in a bad week for Bray Wanderers who finished with 10 men in a rollercoaster SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash at the Carlisle Grounds. Harps third win in five games moves them five points clear of the relegation zone A sublime through ball from Paddy McCourt found Dsane
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There have been further calls on the Government to introduce a redress scheme for homeowners affected by Mica in Donegal and elsewhere without delay. Housing Minister Damien English visited the county last week to meet with those affected by the defective block issue and did confirm that recommendations 1 and 2 of the expert panels
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The Council has been asked to act as a voice for the people of Donegal who have concerns relating to insurance companies. Cllr. Michael McBride moved the motion at the latest sitting of Donegal County Council asking for the matter to be dealt with in the Oireactas as a matter of urgency. He says more
A Foyle MLA has called on Enforcement to take serious action on businesses who refuse to manage their refuse responsibly. The call comes this week after sightings of vermin in the Rossvile and William Street areas of Derry were reported this week. Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has called for robust action to be taken
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The British government has insisted the avoidance of an Irish border is still one of its top priorities in the Brexit talks. That’s after Leo Varadkar said it wasn’t Ireland’s duty to try and design a solution to the border problem that Brexit will create. A spokesperson for the UK’s Brexit secretary, David Davis, says
€6000 in funding has been announced for two Donegal festivals. Today Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh welcomed funding released by Minister Heather Humphreys under the Department’s Small Local Festival and Summer School Fund. Minister McHugh confirmed that Ballyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Festival has been awarded €3,000 and the Michael Ó Cleirigh Summer School
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Concern had been raised over what was described as on-going sewerage slick at Dungloe Bay. A number of people reported slick in the water in recent days and concerns were raised over possible health and safety dangers. Irish Water have responded to the reports and have confirmed that the sewage slick has been investigated and
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The Chair of the Save Our St. Joseph’s Hospital Group has made an emotional plea to Minister Joe McHugh to do everything in his power to retain long term care at the hospital. Father John Joe Duffy was speaking on the 10 to 1 show today following the publication of the Rhatigan report earlier this
Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses following a report of a robbery in the Galliagh Park area of the city in the early hours of this morning. It was reported that between 12:20am and 1am this morning that a taxi driver was robbed at knife point by two males. During the incident no
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