People are being urged to make their views known on the proposed changes to the four lane stretch of road between the Polestar and Dry Arch roundabouts in Letterkenny. A walk in event takes place tomorrow at the Public Services Centre in Letterkenny at which plans will be on show and submissions will be accepted. […]
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Its been claimed that Fine Gael could be helping multinationals to avoid public scrutiny of their tax affairs. Last night, in a joint vote, the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee and Legal Affairs Committee adopted a report intended to ensure companies publically report on their earnings, staff and tax payments on a country-by-country
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Sinn Féin have selected Karen Mullan to replace newly elected MP Elisha McCallion as an MLA for Foyle. She was selected at a convention in the city last night, and now goes forward to be ratified by the party’s Ard Comhairle. Meanwhile, in Omagh, Sinn Féin have selected Catherine Kelly to replace Barry McElduff as
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Donegal has four athletes on the Ireland team for the European Team Championships First League in Finland later this month. Mark English has been selected for the 800m, the UCD student will also compete in the relay. Finn Valley’s Dempsey McGuigan will throw in the Hammer while his club-mate, record breaking Sommer Lecky will compete
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Garry Jennings is a two winner of the Donegal International Rally while his navigator Rory Kennedy has won this marathon event on four ocassions. In 2015 the crew raced their Subaru S12b to victory but their rally ended on the first stage in Trentagh last year as the Impreza hit engine trouble early on. The
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The DUP leader Arlene Foster is in London today for more talks with the British Prime Minister. Theresa May’s seeking the support of the DUP as she tries to form a minority government. The Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams are among those expressing concerns about any deal between the Conservatives
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The Taoiseach Enda Kenny will chair his final cabinet meeting this morning. This afternoon he’s expected to inform the Dáil he’s resigning and will travel to Aras an Uachtarán to hand in a letter of resignation. New party leader Leo Varadkar is expected to be elected Taoiseach tomorrow. In Donegal, there’s speculation that Junior Minister
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A Castlederg councillor is calling for the return of traffic wardens to tackle what he says is an increase in speeding and poor parking along Ferguson Crescent/Killeter Road in Castlederg. Councillor Derek Hussey has welcomed recent improvement work carried out along part of the carriageway of Killeter Road and at the Ferguson Crescent roundabout, but
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The draws have been made for the quarter-finals of both the Irish Senior and National Cups and there are some mouth-watering clashes in store next month. Holders Merrion face a journey north to face the winners of Coleraine v Waringstown, while three times winners North Down are away to either Pembroke or Bready. There’s an
West Bromwich Albion and Republic of Ireland International James Mc Clean was the Guest Of Honour at Monday night’s launch of the International Hughes Insurance Foyle Cup. James was back in his home town after Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Austria in the World Cup qualifiers, a result which keeps Ireland top of the group
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The BBC has kept schtum after former Doctor Who boss Russell T Davies said the new Time Lord has already been cast. Peter Capaldi’s decision to step down from the sci-fi role has sparked frenzied speculation about the identity of the next Tardis-holder, with Kris Marshall and Phoebe Waller-Bridge among the favourites. Davies told Andy
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Fisher’s mother, Debbie Reynolds, was also honoured. The world said goodbye to Carrie Fisher all over again at the 71st Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night. Fisher’s “Star Wars” co-star Mark Hamill introduced the ceremony’s “In Memoriam” segment onstage, paying tribute to the “princess” along with her mother, Debbie Reynolds, and Broadway great Gene Wilder. “We lost many beloved members of
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Derry City have added a trio of players to their squad for the remainder of the League of Ireland season. Manager Kenny Shiels has added Centre-half Eoin Toal who completed his move from Armagh City, and Darren Cole who’s a versatile defender that was previously with Rangers and Livingston, while winger Jamie McIntyre arrives from Institute.
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The solicitor for the family of Buncrana woman Danielle Mclaughlin, who was murdered in India, says they are content with the speed of the investigation. A charge sheet has been filed against 24 year old Vikat Bhagat who accused of murdering Danielle in March. He is also accused of rape, robbery and destruction of evidence.
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A €900,000 grant has been approved by Government to upgrade x-ray equipment at four Donegal Community Hospitals. The new equipment will be installed in Dungloe, Killybegs, Donegal Town and Carndonagh. X-ray facilities have also been added at the Ballyshannon Health Campus. Killbegs Community Hospital will be the first hospital to have the new digital x-ray
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Works are in the pipeline to address a problem in Buncrana which has seen waste water flow into the Crana River Irish Water are applying to Donegal County Council to upgrade Westbrook Wastewater Pumping Station, including a larger holding tank, overflow screen and other improvements. Cllr Nicholas Crossan says this is one of the most
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It’s rally week in Donegal and the Leitirmacaward crew of Declan and Brian Boyle are targeting a second overall win in the event. The former Tarmac and National Rally champions were the outright winners in 2014 in their Subaru S12b but haven’t been able to repeat the result in the Fiesta WRC. The cousin combination
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It’s been confirmed that cycle lanes will be added to the proposed new section of the N56 between Letterkenny and Kilmacrennan designed to eliminate the dangerous bends at Blue Banks. Announcing the addition, Junior Minister Joe Mc Hugh says the overall initiative will now cost €18 million, and the cycle lanes will eventually link Illistrin
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Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill claims his side were “robbed” of a World Cup qualifying victory over Austria by the referee. They drew 1-all in Dublin – but Shane Duffy had a goal ruled out for a foul. Derry Winger James McClean says the Brighton defender’s effort should have stood…
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A commitment from Tusla to increase staffing in Donegal in the near future has been welcomed. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn says he’s been promised that Tusla will increase its numbers of front line, duty or intake social workers in the county. He has welcomed the commitment, but is vowing to monitor the service within Donegal.
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Talks on the reinstatement of the power sharing executive in Northern Ireland will get underway later. There hasn’t been an active authority in Stormont since March, and negotiations were paused for the UK general election. Discussions will be made even more complicated by the prospect of a deal in Westminster involving the DUP. Talks on
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The Times of India has reported that a charge sheet has been filed against the 24 year old Vikat Bhagat, accused of murdering Buncarana woman, Danielle McLaughlin who was found murdered in Goa in March. The court document also shows evidence that 28 year old Danielle struggled with her attacker. 24 year old Vikat Bhagat
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Kris Meeke has been dropped by the Citroen World Rally Team for Rally Poland later this month. The County Tyrone driver will be replaced by Andreas Mikkelsen who finished eighth in a C3 on his debut with the French team at Rally Italia Sardegna over the weekend. Meeke won in Mexico this year but has
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The Ulster Senior League will again be sponsored by the Four Lanterns, continuing the unbroken partnership that goes back to 1986. Ever since the formation of the Ulster Senior League in ’86, the Four Lanterns have been title sponsors of the League and again for the 2017/18 season, the League will be known as ‘The
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Who knew he had it in him? Kevin Spacey opened the 71st Tony Awards in New York last night with a Broadway showcase that cast aside any doubts about his hosting capability as he sang and kicked his way across the stage. With a little help from the Rockettes, Stephen Colbert, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal,
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A Jonathan Walters goal, five minutes from time, rescued a point for the Republic of Ireland, in their World Cup group match at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday evening. Martin O’Neill made one change from the starting eleven that faced Uruguay the week before. James McClean came back into the team in place of Johnny
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Donegal will play the winners of Cavan and Monaghan in this years Ulster Ladies Senior Football Championship Final. Michael Naughton’s side came from 11pts down at half time against Armagh in Saturday night’s semi final to return to their second final in three years. Geraldine Mc Laughlin starred in the second half scoring 1-7 to
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The Donegal Ladies’ win over Armagh in the Ulster Championship Semi-Final was referred to as ‘a great escape’ by team manager Micheal Naughton. Naughton noted that it was the first time that Donegal had gone the entire first half without registering a score. He said he was proud of his side for how they came
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Monaghan defeated Cavan on Sunday afternoon by a goal with a final score of 1-15 v 0-15 in the Ulster SFC Semi-Final. They will face Down in the Semi-Final on June 24th. Cavan started the game well with the wind in their favour, going in at half-time with a 2 point lead, 0-09 v 0-07.
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Monaghan manager Malachy O’Rourke thought his side gave 2 points away going into half-time, but was happy that his side kept their heads in the win over Cavan. He is hoping that his side will improve for the next game as he feels they rushed chances, but he is now looking ahead to the Ulster
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Investigations are continuing following a serious road traffic collision in the early hours of this morning in Letterkenny. The single vehicle collision occurred at Magheranan at approximately 5:30am. It is reported that the car left the road and collided with a fence. The male driver, aged 43 was seriously injured and taken to Letterkenny University
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Since the beginning of June there has been a total of 11 burglaries reported in Ballybofey, Letterkenny, Raphoe, Donegal Town, Pettigo, Muff, Lifford and Newton. Donegal Crime Prevention Officer, Sergeant Paul Wallace says these incidents are planned and the intruders are monitoring properties and acting when vacant. He says those involved are forensically aware and
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The Ulster Senior Track and Field Open Championships took place on Mary Peters Track in Belfast on Saturday. It was a good meet for the Northwest, and for Donegal especially with titles for Sommer Leckey in the high-jump, where it was a Donegal 1,2 with Shannon Craig just behind her. Mark Hoy won the 800m track.
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St. Eunan’s recorded a 1 point win over St. Michael’s on Sunday in Division 1 of the All-County League with a scoreline of 1-11 v 1-10. The result leaves St. Eunan’s in second place in the table, 2 points behind Kilcar and 1 point ahead of Sunday’s opponent’s St. Michael’s. Brennan was with Tom Comack following
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Donegal company, Irish Premium Oysters has signed a significant contract with the Chinese market. A Chinese delegation visited Donegal this week to sign a contract which will see 192 tonnes of oysters be exported to China. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says this is an important investment not only for the company but for
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Police in Derry are investigating what they have described as a paramilitary-style attack on a 15 year-old in the city last evening. Police received a report of a serious and malicious assault on the teenager in the Gartan Square area of Derry just after midnight. Chief Inspector Alan Hutton said: “The assault has all the
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Ireland defeated the United States on Saturday night with a final score of 55-19 in New Jersey. Keith Earls ran in 2 tries, and Jacob Stockdale and James Ryan made fantastic debuts in a green jersey, running in a try each in the demolition of the USA. Ulster Rugby are in Pool 1 of the 2017/18
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Rain threatened to stop play in Saturday’s games, but perseverance prevailed and all of the games were played. Coleraine and Donemana were the big winners, defeating Brigade and Fox Lodge respectively. Those results mean that Coleraine stay in first place, with Donemana in second. Eamonn McLaughlin was live on Sunday Sport with Chris Ashmore to
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Connor Coyle recorded his fifth win since turning professional in Florida on Saturday night. The Derry man defeated Benjamin Jordan, a former MMA fighter, by ways of a TKO victory after 2 minutes and 41 seconds of the second round. This latest win leaves Connor with a perfect professional record of 5 wins and 0
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The Donegal senior ladies came from 1-8 down against Armagh to book their place in this years Ulster Final. Having not scored in the first half, Geraldine McLaughlin hit 1-7 to guide Donegal back to a provincial final. It finished 1-14 to 1-10 in Greencastle. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport..
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Derry are the 2017 Nicky Rackard Cup champions after defeating Armagh with a scoreline of 3-22 v 2-15 in Croke Park on Saturday afternoon. Alan Grant with 1-05, Brian Cassidy with 1-04 and Gerard Bradley were the main scorers for Derry today in their convincing win 10 point win over Armagh. The Nicky Rackard Cup
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Declan Gallagher has been at the front in most of the rallies he has competed in in recent years but the Donegal International Rally has alluded him. The Ardara man drove his Toyota Starlet to double championship success in 2015 taking the National and Tarmac modified titles, if he is to win his home event
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Preparations continue this weekend ahead of next Friday’s start to the Donegal International Rally. Crews and competitors have started their recce of the 20 stages that will see them battle for overall and class honours after three days of tough rally action in the county. Local man Damian Gallagher has been in the mix of
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It’s just under a week to the much anticipated 2017 Joule Donegal International Rally. The National side of the event will see a huge battle as over 60 crews go for Modified honours in class 13 and 14 alone. It’s going to be an extra busy weekend for local man Kevin Gallagher, along with competing
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Ian Barrett, Managing Director of Joule, the title sponsors of the Donegal International Rally will compete in the Rally for the first time year. Joule, one of Ireland’s largest manufacturers of solar panels, tube systems and hot water cylinders have been the title sponsor since 2015 and are in the third and final year of
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The last of the quarter-finals in the Ulster Senior football championship takes place on Sunday afternoon at 2pm in Kingspan Breffni Park, where Monaghan take on Cavan. Former Monaghan star Eugene ‘Nudie’ Hughes, on the last of the quarter finals in the Ulster SFC…
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Former Donegal and Mayo footballer Martin Carney, on the Connacht semi-final meeting of the big two in the West, Galway and Mayo. The match takes place on Sunday, the 11th June at 4pm in Pearse Stadium, Galway. Carney spoke to Tom Comack to look ahead to the meeting of the west’s biggest teams…
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Former Kerry All-Ireland winner Barry O’Shea casts an eye over the Munster SFC semi-final meetings of Kerry and Clare and Tipperary and Cork. Tipperary face Cork in Pairc Ui Rinn on Saturday evening at 5pm, and Kerry and Clare face each other on Sunday afternoon at 3.30pm…
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