Author name: oisinkelly

Emergency services attending the scene of a gyrocopter crash in Omagh

Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a crashed gyrocopter in Omagh. It is reported that the rotorcraft crash landed in the Whitebridge area of the town this afternoon. The PSNI say two people who were in the aircraft at the time are currently being treated at the scene for non-life threatening injuries.

Emergency services attending the scene of a gyrocopter crash in Omagh Read More »

Donegal Hurling manager Ardal McDermott gutted about Championship exit

Donegal manager Ardal McDermott is gutted at his side’s Nicky Rackard cup exit on Saturday afternoon. Donegal fell to Monaghan in Inniskeen with a scoreline of 1-16 to 1-12. McDermott feels that Monaghan deserved the win and that Donegal didn’t perform to their standard. He said that Donegal rued not closing the game out and

Donegal Hurling manager Ardal McDermott gutted about Championship exit Read More »

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… We kicked

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

64 year-old appears in court charged with sexual offences dating back 37 years ago

A 64-year-old man has been accused of sex offences dating back 37 years ago. He appeared at Ballyshannon District Court accused of three sexual offences against two females. The man is charged with two counts of indecently assaulting a female on July 20 1980 under Section 6 of the Criminal Law Act. He is further

64 year-old appears in court charged with sexual offences dating back 37 years ago Read More »

Applications open for interested parties to become a Tidy Towns group

Donegal County Council is inviting expressions of interest from any groups, towns or villages that are interested in becoming a Tidy Towns group. The Council will provide any support and advice necessary to potential future participants and groups can receive a start-up fund of €250. The closing date for applications is 26th May 2017 at

Applications open for interested parties to become a Tidy Towns group Read More »

Donegal Deputy claims a number of convictions made under Inland Fisheries Act 2010 are illegal

Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle is calling on the Government to quash what he terms illegal convictions under Inland Fisheries Act 2010. Speaking on the Inland Fisheries Bill 2017 Deputy Pringle says that this legislation was introduced in light of advice that Inland Fisheries Ireland had unlawfully prosecuted people in court for breaches to fishing legislation.

Donegal Deputy claims a number of convictions made under Inland Fisheries Act 2010 are illegal Read More »

Donegal urged to conserve water and minimise water usage for foreseeable future

Irish Water is asking consumers living in Donegal to conserve water and minimise water usage for the foreseeable future. The call comes due to the unseasonable dry weather conditions where records indicate that April 2017 has been the driest April experienced for 67 years. Consumers connected from both the Lough Colm source which serves the

Donegal urged to conserve water and minimise water usage for foreseeable future Read More »

HIQA Chief says its reports are sometimes used as an excuse to close facilities

The Head of HIQA says it is the case that service providers and planners sometimes use the authorities reports to close a unit or facility. Phelim Quinn was in Donegal as part of the first ever national survey of patients, with those being discharged from Letterkenny University Hospital in May being encouraged to take part.

HIQA Chief says its reports are sometimes used as an excuse to close facilities Read More »

Neil Forrester says Derry have to right the wrongs in the Ulster Championship

The Ulster Championship starts for Derry on Sunday 28th May with a home tie against neighbours and provincial champions Tyrone. It’s a repeat of last years quarter final which Tyrone won by 11 points. This year has been difficult for the Oak Leaf county who were relegated to Division 3 of the National Football League.

Neil Forrester says Derry have to right the wrongs in the Ulster Championship Read More »

Audio update – 128 empty council houses in Donegal to be renovated and re-let

Donegal is set to benefit from a scheme to have empty local authority properties returned to productive use this year. 128 units are proposed for Donegal, the highest number outside Dublin, with a projected investment of just over €1,875,000. Nationally, a budget of just over €24 million has been set aside for the scheme, announced

Audio update – 128 empty council houses in Donegal to be renovated and re-let Read More »

Audio update – Adrian Glackin to replace Mick Quinn on Donegal County Council

Glenswilly GAA manager Adrian Glackin is to become Donegal’s newest councillor, representing Sinn Fein in the Letterkenny Municipal District. He defeated former Letterkenny Urban Councillor Sean “Johnny” O’Donnell at a selection convention in Termon last night. The convention was called following the decision of Cllr Mick Quinn to step down from the authority for health

Audio update – Adrian Glackin to replace Mick Quinn on Donegal County Council Read More »

Pringle calls on minister to clarify second breast surgeon plans

A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Health Minister to address what’s been described as a serious contradiction in relation to the vacant breast surgeon position at Letterkenny University Hospital. It follows confirmation from Minister Simon Harris that a locum consultant post is being pursued. Deputy Pringle says this is a far cry from a

Pringle calls on minister to clarify second breast surgeon plans Read More »

Plans for Stranorlar All-Weather Facility at an advanced stage – Mc Gowan

A multiple purpose all weather facility for Stranorlar is now a step closer following funding being earmarked for the project. The 1 million euro funding has been allocated through Peace IV with the facility to be located in the Councils Sports Master plan area of the town. Other details including the design of the facility

Plans for Stranorlar All-Weather Facility at an advanced stage – Mc Gowan Read More »