Pressure continues to mount on the HSE to publish the Brandon Report. The report details over 100 instances of sustained sexual abuse which occurred at the Ard Greine Court and Sean O’Hare Units, at St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar, over a period of 13 years. Despite the report being concluded it has not been published. Minister […]
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A young woman has spoken out after allegedly being spiked in Donegal a number of weekends ago. Michelle says she fell unconscious and was transferred to hospital after being spiked with morphine. A subsequent toxicology report confirmed the presence of the substance in her system. Speaking on the Nine til Noon Show, Michelle says she
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Letterkenny University Hospital is the most overcrowded in the country today. 58 people are on a trolley at the hospital according to the INMO’s Trolley Watch report. 16 people are waiting on a bed in the Emergency Department with 42 on wards elsewhere in the hospital. 515 admitted patients are waiting for beds this morning
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Covid-19 vaccination centres are closed today across the country. The HSE says its online and phone registration systems are also down. It says it’s to allow planned system upgrade works take place for the booster programme. GP and pharmacy vaccinations will continue today as normal. The HSE says a full services will resume tomorrow.
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The PRO of the Mica Action Group says a redress scheme with a cap of €350,000 would be very disappointing. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is due to announce an enhanced Mica Redress Scheme on November 9th. However, the proposed compensation cap of €350,000 is said to exclude 40% of affected homeowners. Michael Doherty told the
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Gardai have renewed their appeal to help identify the body of a man discovered on a beach in Co Sligo over 12 years ago. On June 16th 2009, the body of the man was found on a beach at Rosses Point. A post mortem ruled out foul play in his death. It has established that
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Next Sunday’s Donegal Senior Football Championship decider will be played in MacCumhaill Park Ballybofey. Questions were raised on the condition of the pitch following the semi final hosting but the Donegal CCC and referee Enda McFeely past the pitch after an inspection on Sunday afternoon. The final which will be contested between holders Naomh Conaill
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It’s costing families an average of €15,300 a year to deal with a child cancer diagnosis, according to new research. The Irish Cancer Society says medication was cited by parents as a significant expense, as well as travel, mental health supports, and one-off costs such as wigs and head coverings. Around 200 children a year
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Nightclubs in Northern Ireland reopened last night – after more than 19 months of closure. The further easing of covid restrictions in the North means cafes and bars no longer need to enforce the one metre social distancing rule. Those attending nightclubs don’t have to wear face coverings when they are eating, drinking or dancing.
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There was a 401% increase in the number of people waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital last month compared to the previous year. 943 admitted patients waited on a bed at the hospital during October, making it the second most overcrowded hospital in the country last month. In stark contrast, during the same
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The Mica Action Group has reiterated their commitment to run Mica and Pyrite candidates in the next election. The group says if the Government doesn’t deliver 100% redress running their own candidates they say will show the Government that if it comes to an election they will vote to fix their county, community and families.
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The National Immunisation Advisory Committee will meet today to consider booster vaccines for health care workers. It comes as the number of health staff out of work due to covid related illnesses has almost doubled to 3,500 in the past 10 days. 508 people were in public hospitals last night with covid, while 93 are
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Over 100 political leaders will gather in Glasgow today for the COP26 UN climate conference. It’s hoped agreement can be reached in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent the earth from overheating. The Taoiseach will outline Irish plans to reduce carbon output by 2030 when he addresses delegates tomorrow. Siobhán Curran of Trocaire
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The National Transport Authority has proposed plans aiming to increase the amount of rural bus services in Ireland by 25%, under its Connecting Ireland plans. The plans include a number of proposals that are aimed at better connecting rural Donegal to the public transport network, as well as improving the frequency of some already existing
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A 0-17 to 2-06 win was enough to earn Glenswilly their place in the Donegal Senior Football Championship for next year. Padraig Bonner’s side conceded two first half goals to Daire McDaid and Jamie Grant but kept the scoreboard ticking over to claim the five point win. Glenswilly boss Padraig Bonner told Ryan Ferry he
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Glenfin retained their Donegal Senior Football status after they beat Bundoran by 12 points in their relegation play off semi final. The game finished 3-11 to 0-08 with the Glenfin goals coming from Kyle O’Meara and two from Ciaran Brady Peter Campbell spoke with Frank McGlynn…
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Glenswilly maintained their Donegal Senior Football Championship status after they beat Termon 0-17 to 2-06. First half goals from Daire McDaid and Jamie Grant had Termon well in the tie at halftime but a strong second half showing from Glenswilly saw them pull clear and claim a five point win. Termon will play Bundoran in
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Glenfin will play in the Donegal Senior Football Championship for another year after they beat Bundoran 3-11 to 0-08. Two goals from Ciaran Brady and one from Kyle O’Meara helped seal their 12 point win. Peter Campbell has the full time report…
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Glen eased into the Derry Senior Football Championship Final after they beat Loup 3-19 to 0-05. Danny Talon, Ethan and Jack Doherty with the goals to give Malachy O’Rourke’s side a 23 point win. Michael McMullan has the full time report… After the game Michael McMullan spoke with delighted Glen boss Malachy O’Rourke…
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Coalisland boss Brian McGuckin has praised his side’s belief after they came from seven points down in the final 10 minutes to claim a 3-06 to 0-14 win over Errigal Ciaran. Goals from Jason Carberry, Brian Toner and Tiernan Quinn sealed their Final spot. They will now face Dromore in the decider in two weeks’
“These boys don’t know when they are beat”- Brian McGuckin Read More »
Sinn Féin’s Deputy Leader believes women are entitled to have access to modern and compassionate health care services. The North’s Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill states they’re still being denied access to abortion a year after the law was changed to legalise the service, because “political unionism” is blocking access. The North’s Health Minister is
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Coalisland came from seven points down to beat Errigal Ciaran thanks to late goals from Jason Carberry, Brian Toner and Tiernan Quinn. The game finished 3-06 to 0-14 to the 13 men of Coalisland. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Moville Celtic 0-3 Buncrana Hearts Aileach FC 3-0 Greencastle FC Illies Celtic 4-0 Carn FC Cockhill Youths 2-4 Glengad United Conor Allen Inishowen Engineering Division Two Aileach Youth 2-6 Clonmany Youth
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Milford United Reserves 1 v 2 Glenea United Reserves Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Castlefin Celtic Reserves 5 v 0 Ballybofey United Reserves Copany Rovers 1 v 4 St. Catherines Reserves Cranford United Reserves 2 v 4 Ramelton Mariners Drumbar F.C. 1 v 1 Gweedore Celtic Reserves Drumoghill F.C. Reserves
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Met Eireann have announced that a status yellow wind warning will be in place for Donegal this evening. Winds are expected to reach 65 kp/h, with gusts as strong as 90-110 kp/h, with higher gusts expected along the coast and on exposed hills. The weather warning is in place from 6pm this evening, Sunday, until
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Finn Harps suffered a 3-0 away defeat at newly crowned Premier Division champions Shamrock Rovers on Friday night. Two goals from Danny Mandriou and an Aidomo Emakhu goal sealed the win for Rovers. Donegal’s Ronan Boyce netted a late equaliser to earn Derry City a 1-1 draw it’s Bohemians after Promise Omechere gave the visitors
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1,963 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by the Department of Health today. 500 people are being treated in hospitals with the virus nationally, up 30 on yesterday, with 93 people now receiving intensive care. The Chief Medical Officer has said that he’s “conscious” parents will be worried about high rates of Covid-19 among
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Slaughtneil are through to defend their Derry Senior Football Championship title after they beat Lavey 1-13 to 2-06 Extra Time in Owenbeg. The game had finished 1-09 to 2-06 at full time after Lavey struck a late goal. Slaughtneil’s Brendan Rodgers spoke with Michael McMullan after the game…
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The INMO says the number of patients on trolleys in hospitals in the Republic of Ireland is double what it was this time last year. The INMO says there’s been “record overcrowding” this month at Letterkenny University Hospital, as well as in Tralee, Castlebar and in Cork. Letterkenny University Hospital was the second-most overcrowded in
LUH second-most overcrowded hospital in Ireland in October – INMO Read More »
There was Donegal success in Naas today with Dylan Browne McMonagle and Luke McAteer both picking up wins. Newly crowned Champion Apprentice, Dylan Browne McMonagle was first to get a winner claiming victory on board 10/1 shot Joe Masseria. Luke McAteer was first past the post on Agitare for trainer Jim Bolger which also went
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Campaigners say it shouldn’t have taken so long to take action against one of the construction companies implicated in the mica scandal. Donegal County Council has ordered the closure of the Cassidy Brothers site in Cranford within eight weeks following an enforcement notice. The order also includes removal of all machinery and products for sale
Campaigner “disappointed” at time taken for action against building firm Read More »
Donegal’s Darragh Spencer claimed the Pro Irish Open Championship as well as the Pro 2 event in the Irish Drift Championship in Waterglasshill in Cork. Darren McNamara finished the event in second with Jack Mawhinney taking the third spot on the podium. Spencer finished fourth in round one of the Pro 2 in October 16
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Letterkenny Rovers earned a 2-1 victory over Bonagee United on Saturday night at Dry Arch Park. Gary Merrit gave Rovers the lead on 15 minutes before Tony McNamee equalised for Bonagee from the penalty spot. Kevin McGrath’s goal on 21 minutes was the winner as Letterkenny left with all three points.
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A leading infectious diseases expert says the government must set and enforce ventilation standards indoors this winter. It comes as new Covid-19 case numbers reported hit a nine-month record of 2,966 yesterday. Infectious diseases expert Professor Ivan Perry from UCC, says too much emphasis is being put on personal behaviour. He says without adequate ventilation
Ventilation should be emphasised more than personal responsibility – Expert Read More »
Dromore manager Colm McCullagh praised his side’s character after they came from five points down to beat Trillick in the Tyrone Senior Football Championship semi final. The game finished 0-17 to 2-09 in favour of Dromore who will play Coalisland or Errigal Ciaran in the decider. After the game Colm McCullagh spoke with Francis Mooney…
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Dromore are into the final of the Tyrone Senior Football Championship Final after they came from behind to beat Trillick 0-17 to 2-09. Dromore started the game then brightest and led seven points to no score before goals from Simon Garrity and Lee Brennan helped Trillick into a two point halftime lead. Trillick extended their
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Slaughtneil booked their place in the Derry Senior Football Championship decider after they beat Lavey 1-13 to 2-06 after extra time in Owenbeg. The sides finished finished level on 1-09 to 2-06 after full time but the reigning champions finished extra time stronger and outscored Lavey four points to no score to claim victory. They
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St Eunan’s claimed their first Donegal Senior Hurling Championship title since 1972 after they beat Setanta 2-09 to 0-14 at O’Donnell Park. Sean McVeigh was named man of the match whilst Declan Coulter was top scorer in the game and notched nine points for Setanta but it wasn’t enough for them to retain their title
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Dungloe won their first Donegal Junior Hurling Championship on Saturday afternoon with a 2-13 to 1-13 win over Aodh Rua Ballyshannon. Shaun McGee scored too goal’s in the game to help Dungloe to the three point win. Ritchie Ryan also stared and set up both of McGee’s goals. Tom Comack spoke with Dungloe’s Shaun McGee.
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Mickey McCann has committed to another year in charge of the Donegal Senior Hurlers. Donegal bowed out of the 2021 Nickey Rackard Cup after they were beaten by Tyrone at the semi final stage. They had previously won it in 2020. Speaking with Oisin Kelly earlier McCann confirmed he will remain in charge for 2022…
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St Eunan’s won their first Donegal Senior Hurling Championship title since 1972 after they beat Setanta 2-09 to 0-14. Goals from Russell Forde and Kevin Kealy helped the men from Letterkenny claim the one point victory. Oisin Kelly and Donegal Senior Hurling Manager Mickey McCann report from O’Donnell Park and Ciaran O’Donnell gets reaction from
FT Report & Reaction to historic day for St Eunan’s in Donegal SHC Read More »
Dungloe are Donegal Junior Hurling Champions for the first time after they beat Aodh Rua Ballyshannon 2-13 to 1-13. Shaun McGee two goals were the difference between the two sides. Tom Comack has the full time report…
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Donegal Masters won the All Ireland Shield title on Saturday afternoon with a 1-14 to 2-06 victory over Westmeath. Stephen Gildea’s goal just before half time aswell as a strong opening at the beginning of the second half helped Liam Breen’s side earn a five point win. Peter Campbell got the thoughts of Donegal Masters
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There were defeats in Ulster for both St Eunan’s and Robert Emmets ladies on Saturday afternoon. In the Ulster Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Final, St Eunan’s were beaten 6-14 to 5-08 by Steelstown of Derry. Meanwhile in the Ulster Junior Ladies Quarter Final, Robert Emmets lost 4-13 to 3-03 away to Moortown of Tyrone. Last
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The CCC have confirmed the referees for next weekend’s four County finals. Convoys Enda McFeely will be in the middle for the game between Naomh Conaill and St Eunan’s in the Senior Football Final whilst the Senior B will be refed by Kenneth Byrne of Naomh Columba. Shaun McLaughlin of Malin will referee the Intermediate
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The Department of Health has reported an additional 2,966 cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland today – that’s the highest daily figure of cases since the middle of January. However hospital numbers continue to fall slightly, with 470 Covid patients now in hospitals, down 11 from yesterday. Of those, there are now 92
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The Sinn Féin leader says she recognises there’s a need for a non-jury court in Ireland. The party has long opposed the Special Criminal Court and the annual renewal of the Offences Against the State Act which gives it power. But at its Ard Fheis in DCU this morning the party will vote on a
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One of the building firms that’s been caught up in the Mica scandal has been made to close down one of its concrete block manufacturing plants in Donegal, according to the Independent. Cassidy Brothers have been given an enforcement notice by Donegal County Council relating to one of their sites in Cranford, which includes a
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A public health expert says the biggest rise in covid cases is in adults over 45. The number of confirmed cases being treated in hospitals has fallen slightly compared to mid week, and now stands at 481. 2,549 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded yesterday, and Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan is urging people to
Biggest rise in Covid-19 cases now in over 45s – Expert Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle is set to be crowned Champion Apprentice jockey on Sunday in Naas where he has five rides. The Donegal jockey has claimed 53 winners so far this season and will follow in the footsteps as fellow county man of Oisin Orr in claiming the Champion Apprentice title. Dave Keena caught up with
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