Author name: oisinkelly

Donegal’s Under-21 hurlers reach Andrew O’Neill Cup Final

All Ireland U21 Hurling Championship – Andrew O’Neill Cup semi-final result: Louth 1-10 (13) v 4-11 (23) Donegal Donegal’s Under-21 hurlers beat Louth today to reach the Andrew O’Neill Cup Final. They got off a terrible start in this All Ireland U21 Championship fixture because they allowed Louth’s Paddy Lynch to score seven points in

Donegal’s Under-21 hurlers reach Andrew O’Neill Cup Final Read More »

New Finn Harps signing Ruairi Keating had “no problem” beating ex-club

New Finn Harps signing Ruairi Keating says he had “no problem” beating his former club only days after leaving them. Keating and his new Harps team-mates beat Galway United 1-0 on Friday night. Ruairi was recruited during the week from Galway and afterwards spoke with Diarmaid Doherty for Highland Radio Sport…  

New Finn Harps signing Ruairi Keating had “no problem” beating ex-club Read More »

Donegal-Derry Vipers American football team aiming to set up championship game

Irish American Football League Division 2 preview: Donegal Derry Vipers v Galway Warriors Local American Football team, the Donegal Derry Vipers, face the Galway Warriors on Sunday and could set up a championship game against Wexford Eagles, if they win. The Vipers’ defence line man Kyle McAneny, from Strabane, and defence captain Paddy Maguire, from

Donegal-Derry Vipers American football team aiming to set up championship game Read More »

Connacht Football Final preview: Martin Carney says neither finalist has won provincial title this decade

Former Donegal and Roscommon player Martin Carney says tomorrow’s Connacht Football Final is a major opportunity for both Galway and Roscommon. Martin pointed out that there is a huge amount to play for because Galway hasn’t won the final since 2008 and Roscommon hasn’t won it since 2010. He was speaking with Highland Radio’s GAA

Connacht Football Final preview: Martin Carney says neither finalist has won provincial title this decade Read More »

Guildhall receives its one millionth visitor since major restoration was completed

A million people have visited Derry’s Guildhall since the completion of a major restoration programme three years ago. Mayor  Alderman Hilary McClintock, made a special presentation to Kevin and Christine Keenan from Randalstown whose visit yesterday saw the one million figure achieved. Derry City and Strabane District Council says since completion of its major restoration in

Guildhall receives its one millionth visitor since major restoration was completed Read More »

Over €245,000 being invested in Donegal pre-school facilities

More than €245,000 in capital funding has been allocated through the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to 36 of Donegal’s 145 pre-school service providers operating across the county. €62,533 was allocated to community managed early childhood services with privately managed early childhood services receiving the larger allocation of €182,635. Avril McMonagle is Manager of

Over €245,000 being invested in Donegal pre-school facilities Read More »

Annual 12th of July parade taking place today in Rossknowlagh

The annual Twelfth of July parade takes place today in Rossnowlagh, three days ahead of the main demonstrations which take place on Tuesday next across the North. Fifty lodges from Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim and Monaghan will take part in the parade, joined by lodges and visitors from the North, Scotland and further afield. The parade

Annual 12th of July parade taking place today in Rossknowlagh Read More »

British government rejects Brexit petition as Eastwood says border is “unenforceable”

There will be no second EU referendum for the UK following last month’s vote to leave Europe. The British government has officially responded to a petition saying the decision of the people ‘must be respected’. The online document attracted more than 4-million signatures in the days following the BREXIT vote. In Northern Ireland, 5,634 signed

British government rejects Brexit petition as Eastwood says border is “unenforceable” Read More »

ABP clears way for 50 million euro Killybegs investment which will create up to120 jobs

There’s a major boost for Killybegs after An Bord Pleanala granted planning permission for a new bio-marine ingredients facility. Bio-marine Ingredients Ireland Ltd was originally given permission for the project in 2015 but An Taisce appealed the decision delaying the project for 17 months. The company says that now up to 120 new jobs could

ABP clears way for 50 million euro Killybegs investment which will create up to120 jobs Read More »

LEADER projects should start kicking in by the early autumn – Mc Hugh

The first batch of Funding Agreements under the LEADER Programme have been signed today, with local funding expected to begin kicking in in the early autumn. Donegal will just over €12.9 million funding as part of the Rural Development Programme package. Diaspora Minister Joe Mc Hugh acknowledges that the figure is down, but he expects

LEADER projects should start kicking in by the early autumn – Mc Hugh Read More »

GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghaill pays tribute to Séamus Mac Éidigh

Uachtarán CLG Aogán Ó Fearghail has paid tribute to the late Raidió na Gaeltachta commentator Séamus Mac Éidigh who passed away suddenly last Monday and who will be buried today in Gortahork. Séamus had a long and distinguished career as a broadcaster and commentator of the very highest calibre and who made an immense contribution

GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghaill pays tribute to Séamus Mac Éidigh Read More »

Renewed calls for safety works following another crash outside Ballybofey

Pic – Cllr Patrick Mc Gowan with the driver of the latest car to crash at that spot There’s been another crash on Donegal road outside Ballybofey, leading to renewed calls for safety works. Last night’s crash saw the driver walk away, but local Cllr Patrick McGowan says there have been several deaths on that

Renewed calls for safety works following another crash outside Ballybofey Read More »

Donegal County Council, County House, Lifford

Donegal County Council seeks to cut its own energy bill

Donegal County Council is attempting to significantly reduce it’s own energy costs as part of an Energy Awareness Campaign being launched in County House on Monday Next. The campaign is being introduced to complement the Councils new Energy Management System. Paddy Mullen is an Executive Engineer with the council. He says the council’s annual energy

Donegal County Council seeks to cut its own energy bill Read More »

€145 million spent on Donegal home improvements in 2015 – CIF

    €149 million was spent on on repairs, maintenance and improvement to commercial and domestic buildings in Donegal last year, according to figuresn which have been published. Over €7 million of that was spent on private homes, leading to calls for incentives to be retained. An analysis by the Construction Industry Federation showed improvement

€145 million spent on Donegal home improvements in 2015 – CIF Read More »

Temperatures set to climb to 22C as Beyoncé brings the heat to Croke Park

Today will be warm and humid with some good sunny spells throughout the day. The northern half of the country can expect scattered showers in the morning, while outbreaks of rain or drizzle will sweep across the southwest in the afternoon. Met Éireann predicts top temperatures of 17C to 22C, with moderate westerly winds. This

Temperatures set to climb to 22C as Beyoncé brings the heat to Croke Park Read More »

Pat the Cope Gallagher says he isn’t the politician alleged to have interfered in Mary Boyle case

Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has said for the first time publicly, he was not the politician alleged to have influenced the investigation into the disappearance of Mary Boyle. Two retired detectives have alleged in a documentary that there was political interference in the investigation of 6 year-old Mary Boyle’s disappearance. Mary was last seen

Pat the Cope Gallagher says he isn’t the politician alleged to have interfered in Mary Boyle case Read More »

Part of Immaculate Conception College demolished after arson attack

Police in Derry are appealing for information following a suspected arson attack at the derelict Immaculate Conception School site on Derry’s Waterside early yesterday morning, Wednesday 6th of June. Police say the fire was reported at around 4.40 yesterday morning,  and is believed to have been started deliberately. Due to the extensive damage caused to the

Part of Immaculate Conception College demolished after arson attack Read More »

McGowan urges students to apply for grants before deadline tomorrow

A Donegal County Councillor is urging those eligible for the SUSI grant to make their submission before tomorrow’s deadline if they haven’t already done so. This year, SUSI has changed the process and said it will be awarding new applicants earlier than last year. Previously, Leaving Cert students would have to wait until they received

McGowan urges students to apply for grants before deadline tomorrow Read More »

Pat the Cope is the new Leas Cheann Comhairle

Donegal Fianna Fail Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has been elected Leas Cheann Comhairle in the Dail, defeating Fine Gael’s Bernard Durkan by just one vote. Independent Mattie Mc Grath and Sinn Fein’s Sean Crowe also contested the election, which wasconducted by secret ballot usiong proportional representation. It was transfers from Deputy Crowe which proved

Pat the Cope is the new Leas Cheann Comhairle Read More »

Senator calls on Justice Minister to urgently address Mary Boyle case

  The Justice Minister has been asked to address the Mary Boyle case as a matter of urgency following allegations made during a documentary about the missing child. The documentary, which was uploaded on YouTube on Monday night has gained almost 40 thousand views so far and claims that there was political interference in the

Senator calls on Justice Minister to urgently address Mary Boyle case Read More »

Book of evidence to be served on Letterkenny-based woman accused of assaulting Garda

  A book of evidence is to be served on a Letterkenny-based woman accused of assaulting a Garda at a courthouse. Donegal District Court today fixed September 7th as the day on which the book is to be served on 37-year-old Mary Kamunya. The defendant, with an address at The Maples, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, is accused

Book of evidence to be served on Letterkenny-based woman accused of assaulting Garda Read More »