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Gold for Ireland’s Katie George-Dunlevy in Para-cycling Road World Cup time trial

Ireland’s Katie George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal have won a gold in the B Tandem Time Trial event at the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup in Italy. London-based Dunlevy, whose father hails from Mountcharles, landed a gold and silver at the Paralympics in Rio in 2016, and is a regular visitor to Donegal. Dunlevy and […]

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We’re gutted but we must pick ourselves up – Harps’ midfielder Caolan McAleer

Finn Harps attacking midfielder Caolan McAleer is hoping that the Donegal club can end their goals drought soon. Harps have lost their last four games – and failed to score in any of them. Their latest defeat was a 3-0 set-back against Bray Wanderers. McAleer, who has been one of the stars for Harps this

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Great live music, chat and features on the latest Weekend Edition

Don’t forget, The Weekend Edition is broadcast live every Saturday morning between 10am and 12 noon bringing you the best in music, chat and features. If you want to comment or suggest an item you can email greghughes@highlandradio.com or connect on Facebook HERE or on Twitter @greghughes2 – Now.. on this weeks show… Louis Divers’

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HSE has cut off its networks from external use amid NHS cyber attack

The HSE has taken measures to protect its I.T. network amid a major cyber attack which is affecting up to 100 countries around the world. The “Wannacry” ransomware locks files and then demands payment to release them. Britain’s National Health Service, along with major companies in Spain, the US and Russia are coming under attack.

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Number of actions agreed on to address anti-social behaviour and under-age drinking in Derry

A Multi-Agency group have met at the Council offices in Derry to discuss on-going concerns and issues with anti-social behaviour caused by underage drinking across the City and District. In particular, local residents living in close proximity to St Columb’s Park have been concerned following reports of large numbers of young people gathering and consuming

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Business Watch scheme to be established following spate of break-ins in Carndonagh

It’s been confirmed that Carndonagh Gardai are currently in the process of setting up a Business Watch scheme for the town and surrounding area. The move follows a spate of break-ins in numerous premises there in recent months with Carolinas Hair and Make Up the latest target earlier this week. Local Councillor Albert Doherty has

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Water outages in Stranorlar calls for immediate action – Councillor McGowan

A Donegal County Councillor has called for action following significant water outages in Stranorlar. It’s understood that Irish Water notified customers yesterday morning that the utility was working to repair one burst however there have been reports of another burst occuring in the area last night. Dunwiley, Greenfields, Backleas, Balnaglack and surrounding areas are said

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Council urged to introduce traffic calming measures at Donegal schools

  There are renewed calls on Donegal County Council to urgently introduce road traffic calming measures in two notorious speeding blackspots in the Stranorlar Municipal District. There has been on-going concern that motorists are driving too fast outside Dooish National School on the R252 Ballybofey to Cloghan road, and at St Safan’s National School near

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Varadkar visits Maternity Benefit section of Social Protection in Buncrana

  Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar visited the Department’s Maternity Benefit processing section in Buncrana during a scheduled constituency visit to Donegal today. The Minister paid tribute to staff who are working hard to tackle the current temporary backlog in applications for Maternity Benefit payments. “It was a pleasure to meet the staff and

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New breakthrough in penalty points legislation to get underway in June

  New protocols closing the loophole which saw some people avoiding penalty points will be in place for the 1st of June. Replying to Dail questions from Deputy Tommy Broughan, the Justice Minister said the law to allow this happen passed through the Seanad yesterday, and the bill has gone to the President to be

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Irish Water suggest restrictions may be put in place due to historically low water levels

Irish Water has reiterated its request to consumers living in County Donegal to conserve and minimise water usage for the foreseeable future due to the unseasonably dry weather conditions resulting in historically low water levels for this time of year. Consumers connected from both the Lough Colm source which serves the Milford, Kerrykeel, Rathmullan, and

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Latest victim of Carndonagh crime spree had wondered if her business ‘would be next’

The owner of the latest businesses to be targeted by criminals in the Carndonagh says before the break in she often thought ‘will it be me next’. At around 5am yesterday morning Carolina’s Hair and Make Up was broken into and money stolen, gardai are investigating and appealing for witnesses. The shop is back open

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Business Watch programme to be established in Carndonagh

A councillor in Carndonagh says it’s vital that a Business Watch initiative is started in the town as quickly as possible. Cllr Albert Doherty was speaking after Carolina’s Hair Salon on Chapel Street was targeted by thieves at 5 o’clock yesterday morning.   Urging anyone with information to contact the gardai, Cllr Doherty said this

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Rory Gallagher and Donegal send a Thank You to New York GAA County Board and Donegal NY GAA Club

Donegal recently spent a number of days in New York on a break away for the team and a fund raising trip. Donegal Manager Rory Gallagher has thank all those involved stateside for such a big effort they put in to make the trip so successful. Highland’s Oisin Kelly spoke with the Donegal Manager this

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Bonner raises questions about some Irish Water works in Glenties area

A Councillor has questioned the quality and efficiency of some work being carried out by Irish Water in the Glenties Municipal District. Enda Bonner says much of the work seems to be taking longer than it should with holes being dug and left open for long periods and damage to property not being repaired. Councillor

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MICA issue raised in Dail again as key report remains unpublished

A Donegal Deputy says the on-going delay in the publication of the Expert Panel report on the mica block issue in completely unacceptable. Thousands of homeowners in the county are thought to be affected by the issue with their homes effectively crumbling around them. They are eagerly awaiting its publication to determine if there are

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Mc Gowan wants works on Twin Towns Main Street to be done next year

More upgrade works are planned for Ballybofey and Stranorlar’s Main Street. This week, preparatory investigation works are taking place in the area, with Donegal County Council looking at the need for the road to be relaid, and Irish Water looking at proposals for a new sewerage line and other services. Local Cllr Patrick McGowan says

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Barry Molloy returns for Bray game but Ollie Horgan will watch from the stands

In the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division tonight, Finn Harps host Bray Wanderers at Finn Park. Manager Ollie Horgan will watch the match from the stand tonight after receiving a one match suspension following his dismissal during the Bohemians game at Dalymount Park at the beginning of the month. Barry Molloy is back in the

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Jim Sheridan and Finn Harps pay tribute to Eunan ‘Busty’ Blake

Following the death yesterday of their former player and manager Eunan ‘Busty’ Blake, Finn Harps Football Club has conveyed its deepest sympathy to the family of a man who was rightly regarded as one of the best footballers ever to come out of Donegal. A club spokesperson said, “It was with deep sadness that Finn

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Census 2016 shows Donegal Town is the fastest growing town in the county

Latest CSO figures from Census 2016 show Donegal with a total population of 159,192, almost 73% of whom live in rural areas and just over 27% living in urban areas. Letterkenny, with a population of 19,274, is the largest town in the county. The fastest growing town in percentage terms between 2011 and 2016 was

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Level of public consultation on 35km underground power line questioned

The public has just a few days to make their views known on a 35 kilometre underground power line planned to run through the middle of Donegal. Donegal County Council is considering a planning application from Cufgaze Limited which includes running at 110KV line from Cark, west of Drumkeen to Barnesmore Gap. The Finn Valley

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Councillor wants Council led investment plan for Lisfannon Industrial Estate

Donegal County Council is being urged to lead out an investment plan for the Lisfannon Industrial Estate which one Councillor says could see the number of people employed there tripled. Councillor Jack Murray says at least two businesses that planned to locate at the park pulled out because of the lack of a proper broadband

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8 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning

  There were 8 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. Figures show that there was 1 person on a trolley in its Emergency Department while a further 7 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Galway was the most overcrowded in the country today

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IMPACT Local Government Conference gets underway in Letterkenny

IMPACT’s Local Government Division is holding its annual conference in Letterkenny at the moment,. with today the acceleration of public service pay recovery high on the agenda. This morning, the union’s national secretary Peter Nolan warned against ‘special deals’ for some groups, saying workers would not vote for an outcome that “gives with one hand

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Letterkenny Councillor fears for public safety at ‘dangerous’ housing estate

A Councillor is calling for a health and safety audit on a local housing estate expressing fear that someone could be seriously injured or worse if action isn’t taken. Councillor Gerry McMonagle has outlined a series of concerns relating to Carraig Craoibh including collapsing retaining walls, dangerous unprotected drops and holes in the roads that

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GAA Programme – Scór success and Donegal Masters search for new Manager

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme – Eoghan MacGiolla Bride, of the Gaoth Dobhair GAA Scor Leíriú group and Fergus McGee, the Donegal Oifigeach agus Teanga are Tom Comack special guests. Eoghan and Fergus will reflect on last

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Doherty demands investment in flood defences despite cost benefit analysis

The government remains adamant that flood defence work will not be carried out in four areas of Donegal because the work would cost more than the anticipated damage. Last week it emerged that flood defence schemes planned for almost 30 towns across the the country would not go ahead at all after the OPW deemed

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O’Domhnaill demands action to address Cloughaneely coastal erosion

A Councillor is demanding a meeting with the Marine Minister to demand central government funding be released to address coastal erosion in Donegal. Councillor Seamus O’Domhnail says the problem is widespread but highlighted the Cloughaneely area where he claims people’s land and homes are under threat due to coastal erosion. The Councillor says the Minister

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Pobailscoil Gaoth Dobhair are Derryveagh Crystal Donegal School’s Golf Champions 2017.

The senior schools golf final was played at glorious Dunfanaghy Golf Club this week. Pobailscoil Gaoth Dobhair got off to a great start with 4 handicapper Hugh Gallagher scoring 35 pts and he was backed up by Michael O Duibheir playing off a 6 handicap on 39 pts. St. Eunan’s College put in a big

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