The strategic policy committee on housing and corporate is reviewing the level of grants of the various housing adaptation grant schemes. They have confirmed the review under its policies with regard to the allocation of housing adaptation grants for people with a disability and for elderly people. The review comes, following concerns that successful […]
Naomh Ultan won the Donegal Junior A title after a one point win over Red Hughs in the final replay at MacCumhaill Park. Alistair Rodgers gave Naomh Ultan a great boost with an early goal and they led 1-3 to 1-0 at the break with Pauric McMenamin on target for the Killygordon side. Aaron Byrne
Naomh Ultan win Junior A title – post match reaction Read More »
The Donegal uneven ages and novice cross country championships were held at Finn Valley AC – with a great turnout in super conditions. Highland Radio’s Athletics correspondent outline the major winners of both team and individual events on Sunday Sport
Donegal Uneven ages and novice cross country championships Read More »
The Donegal Travellers Project are opening a book of condolences tomorrow following the tragic deaths of ten people at a halting site in Carrickmines yesterday. The victims of the fire include a mother, father, and five children – one of which was a six-month-old baby girl. The book will be located at The
Donegal Travellers Project to open book of condolences for Carrickmines victims Read More »
Former Manchester United player Andrei Kanchelskis is looking for a job in Ireland – and has been linked with Derry City. The Irish Mirror is claiming that the ex-Russia international has put his name forward to replace Peter Hutton as permanent boss with the Premier Division club. Journalist Paul O’Hehir has claimed that the 46-year-old
Kanchelskis linked with Derry City job! Read More »
Ulster Senior League Bonagee Utd. 3 v 0 Fanad Utd. Cockhill Celtic 1 v 0 Swilly Rovers Derry City Res. 3 v 1 Letterkenny Rvs
Ulster Senior League Results Read More »
The all Donegal crew of Declan and Brian Boyle drove their Ford Fiesta WRC to victory in Saturday’s Harvest Stages Rally. The Leitirmacaward men took the lead on Stage four in Buncrana and were never troubled in the remaining five stages to win by a healthy 1 min 35 sec. Declan was happy to end
Declan Boyle delighted with second Harvest Rally win Read More »
Saturday’s Donegal Harvest Stages Rally based out of Burt seen the Boyle partnership of Declan and Brian take a comfortable victory in their Ford Fiesta WRC. In association with Campsie Karting Derry, Oisin Kelly has a run down on the results…
Donegal Harvest Rally Final Results Report Read More »
Declan and Brian Boyle have won the Donegal Harvest Stages Rally 2015. They had the lead since Stage 4, and improved on their time as the day went on. Gary Kiernan, from Cavan, finished in second place in an Escort. Wesley Patterson and Letterkenny’s Johnny Baird took third place overall. Oisin Kelly reports on the
Back-to-back Donegal Harvest Rally titles for Declan and Brian Boyle Read More »
Derry City beat Bray Wanderers by three goals to one at the Brandywell on Friday night to help move them away from the lower end of the league table. Mark Timlin scored after four minutes when his 25 yard shot beat Bray keeper Peter Cherrie. Dean Jarvis headed the second goal in the tenth minute
Hegarty delighted to get vital points for Derry City Read More »
Finn Harps had to come from behind to force a 1-1 draw away to Athlone Town on Friday night in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. Matthew Crossan was the goalscorer ten mintues before the break. Manager Ollie Horgan spoke to Kenny Harkin on Saturday Sport, where he reflected on the game, as well as
Finn Harps draw with Athlone – Horgan reaction Read More »
With only one stage to go, the Donegal Harvest stages rally is heating up. Oisin Kelly has the very latest, including a major drop out:
Donegal Harvest Rally – Penultimate Stage Update Read More »
Tyrone’s SFC final meeting of Trillick and Killyclogher takes place tomorrow in Omagh. Ahead of the action, Tom Comack has been speaking to Liam Donnelly, the last man to captain Trillick to a Tyrone SFC trophy, and former Tyrone and Killyclogher stalwart Noel McGinn.
Trillick and Killyclogher to face off in Tyrone SFC final Read More »
The Donegal Harvest stages rally takes place today in the Buncranna, Fahan and Burt areas. Over 130 crews will tackle 9 stages through the course of the day. With the latest Oisin Kelly:
Donegal Harvest Stages Rally – Update Special Stage 7 Read More »
Burt’s first round Ulster Intermediate hurling championship clash with Antrim’s Intermediate champions Creggan Kickhams takes place tomorrow in Owenbeg. Tom Comack got the thoughts of Burt’s coach Tom Hennessey ahead of the game.
Preview of Burt’s opening Ulster Intermediate Hurling game Read More »
The Donegal Harvest stages rally takes place today in the Buncranna, Fahan and Burt areas. Over 130 crews will tackle 9 stages through the course of the day. With the latest Oisin Kelly:
Donegal Harvest Stages Rally – Update 3pm Read More »
The Donegal Harvest stages rally takes place today in the Buncranna, Fahan and Burt areas. Over 130 crews will tackle 9 stages through the course of the day. With the latest Oisin Kelly:
Donegal Harvest stages rally update 12 noon Read More »
A viable explosive device has been made safe at a Derry hotel that had been due to host a PSNI recruitment event. The device was recovered within the grounds of the Waterfoot Hotel during an alert which began yesterday morning. The PSNI says recruitment events are taking place today in Belfast and Omagh, after
Viable explosive device made safe in Derry Read More »
A Scottish nurse who is being treated for a late complication of ebola is in a “serious condition” in hospital. Pauline Cafferkey who has family roots in Rannyhual near Kincasslagh, was flown from Glasgow to an isolation unit at the Royal Free Hospital in London in the early hours of yesterday morning. The 39 year-old
Glasgow nurse in serious condition in hospital with late complication of ebola Read More »
Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue says small farmers will suffer because of the Government’s failure to deliver a tangible GLAS scheme for farming families. Applications for the second phase of the programme opened this month, but a number of changes mean that farmers will not be able to claim anywhere near the €5,000 maximum
Small farmers will suffer over GLAS scheme – McConalogue Read More »
A Derry man who reported his mobile phone being stolen and was charged with drug offences after police recovered the phone and discovered messages relating to the supply of drugs on it has been jailed. Gerald Patrick Lavey (30) of Ballymagowan Avenue in Derry admitted eight charges of being concerned in making an
Derry man jailed over drug offences Read More »
Finn Harps had to come from behind to force a 1-1 draw away to Athlone Town on Friday night in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. With Damien McNulty sidelined due to a shoulder injury and Tony McNamee, Kevin McHugh, Wilfried Tagbo and Ciaran Coll all suspended, Harps manager Ollie Horgan made four changes from
UCD to play Finn Harps in Promotion Play Off Read More »
Martin Harley was back in the winners enclosure on Friday evening with two victories at Wolverhampton. The Trentagh jockey has been in fantastic form in recent weeks and continued that with his first win of the evening onboard 7/2 shot Devon Drum. The second win was on Shiela’s Treat, who romped home around 20/1
Double at Wolverhampton for Martin Harley Read More »
Rob Elliot has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the UEFA 2016 European Championship qualifying game against Poland in Warsaw on Sunday, October 11. The Newcastle United goalkeeper comes in as a replacement for Shay Given, who suffered a knee injury in the 1-0 victory over Germany and will report back
Shay Given goes back to Stoke for knee injury assessment Read More »
Chloe Magee lost to Line Kjaersfeldt in today’s women singles quarter final at the Dutch Open. The Raphoe girl won the first set 22 -20 against her Danish opponent, who is five places above her in the world rankings. Kjaersfeldt won the second set 21-17 and then took the third and final set which went
Magee loses three set quarter final at Dutch Open Read More »
Police are in attendance at security alerts in Belfast, Omagh and Derry. Strule Arts Centre in Omagh, the Waterfoot Hotel in Derry and Belfast Metropolitan College have been evacuated. The three venues were due to host the PSNI 2015 recruitment information sessions but the event in Derry had already been postponed as it clashed with
Security alert in Derry leaves wedding guests in the lurch Read More »
Jared Payne and Simon Zebo are the notable absentees from the Ireland side that faces France in Cardiff on Sunday. Payne misses out through a combination of his foot injury and the form of Keith Earls who will partner Robbie Henshaw in the centre. Rob Kearney does return at full-back, and there’s no place in
Kearney’s back for Ireland but Payne and Zebo are absent Read More »
Police are currently in attendance at security alerts in Belfast, Omagh and Derry. Strule Arts Centre in Omagh, the Waterfoot Hotel in Derry and Belfast Metropolitan College are currently being evacuated. There are no further details at this time. The three venues were due to host the PSNI 2015 recruitment information sessions.
Security alerts at PSNI recruitment information venues in Derry and Tyrone Read More »
Aire Stait Joe McHugh ar chuairt ag Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola, réamhamharc ar chomórtas iománaíochta Corn Cholmcille ag CLG Gaoth Dobhair le Daithí Roberts, curtha i lathair ag Colm Feiritéar.
Ruaille Buaille le Colm Feireater 08/10/15 Read More »
The manager at Letterkenny General Hospital has promised improvements and better procedures and protocols following a report from HIQA into hygiene at the hospital which was published yesterday. HIQA carried out an unannounced inspection in June and discovered poor hygiene standards on the Medical 2 and Orthopeadic Wards. There was dust in many places, and
Audio Special – LGH Manager addresses findings of damning HIQA report Read More »
Ireland can reach the European Championships next summer if they beat Poland in Warsaw this Sunday night, a 2-all draw would do and we could even draw 1-all and still go through if Germany were to lose to Georgia. Lets look back on Thursday’s historic 1-0 win over the World champions with the help of
Look back at Thursday’s victory over the World Champions Read More »
After last nights historic win over World champions Germany the focus now switches to our final qualifier against Poland in Warsaw on Sunday night. A win or a 2-all draw will earn us automatic qualification for Euro 2016 but at the very least we’re guaranteed a play-off spot. Shay Given is a doubt for the
Focus turns to Poland but Shay Given is a serious doubt Read More »
Both Finn Harps and Derry City return to action in the SSE Airtriticity League this evening. In the Premier Division, Derry host Bray Wanderers as they continue their push towards safety. Paul Hegarty will be without centre-back duo Ryan McBride and Aaron Barry, as the pair miss out through suspension. Goalkeeper Gerard Doherty and midfielder
Doherty and McEleney return for Bray’s visit to the Brandywell Read More »
A senior European Commission official is in Derry today as part of a Europe wide consultation on border obstacles. Deputy-Director General Nicholas Martyn says as the EU marks 25 years of INTERREG, it’s important to explore the obstacles that prevent greater cross-border co-operation. He says EU funding has had a major impact in terms of
Consultation underway on obstacles to cross-border cooperation Read More »
The BBC is reporting today that a Scottish nurse who contracted Ebola last Christmas has been readmitted to hospital. Pauline Cafferkey, who has family roots in Rannyhual near Kincasslagh, has been flown to London via RAF Northolt, where she was transferred to a waiting ambulance under maximum precautions for infection control. It is understood she
Scottish nurse with Donegal connections being treated for “ebola complications” Read More »
The Chairperson of Donegal County Council has hit out at Health Minister Leo Varadkar, saying the minister did nothing to support Letterkenny General Hospital during his visit to the facility. Cllr Ciaran Brogan, who also sits on the HSE West Regional Forum, said the Minister’s only contribution was to point out that the hospital was
Brogan claims minister offered no practical support to LGH during recent visit Read More »
The government is being urged not to enact legislation which would give the Central Bank more regulatory control over credit unions. Midlands North West MEP Marian Harkin says the provision is grossly unfair, and does not recognise the community basis and ethos of the credit union movement . She says there are currently 2.89 million
Harkin says new laws regulating Credit Unions should not be enacted Read More »
The deadline has been extended for applications for the water conservation grant for a further two weeks. Households must now apply by Thursday October 22nd. The Environment Minister and Tánaiste says the extension is down to the high volume of calls and applications today and issues that arose concerning the postal delays earlier this week.
Pringle “not surprised” by conservation grant deadline extension Read More »
History was made by Northern Ireland’s footballers last night. A 3-1 win against Greece at Windsor Park means the nation will appear at a European Championship finals for the very first time. It’s also the first time they will be back in a major championship since the World Cup in 1986. Laurence Mora reports…
30 years on and Northern Ireland are back in the big time Read More »
Donegal Manager Brian Dorrian has confirmed his panel for the this season’s Oscar Traynor Trophy. Their first game is away to the Cavan/Monaghan league on Sunday October 25th. Donegal League squad. Chris Sweeney Gweedore Celtic Joe Coll Glenea United Mark Gallagher Rathmullan Celtic Jamie Boyle Gweedore Celtic Ryan Farrell St Catherines Benny Bonnar Drumoghill FC Ryan
Donegal League squad confirmed for Oscar Traynor Trophy Read More »
Fans of The Saturdays’ Frankie Bridge will finally get to see her sashay and shimmy around the UK as she’s the first celebrity confirmed for the 2016 Strictly Come Dancing tour. Pop star Frankie, a finalist in the 2014 series, was due to appear on this year’s tour, but pulled out when she discovered she
Frankie Bridge is the first confirmed celebrity on the 2016 Strictly Come Dancing tour Read More »
Bruce Forsyth slipped and fell at his home and has been told by doctors to have complete rest for at least a week. The 87-year-old showbiz veteran was in hospital following the fall and has had to pull out of presenting his variety show Bruce’s Hall Of Fame due to injury, the show’s production company
Bruce Forsyth told to rest for a week after falling at home Read More »
A 15 Minute Programme presented by Chris Ashmore every Thursday at 7.05pm highlighting all that’s happening in the farming community in association with the Farming Independent.
Highland’s Farming News – Thursday 8th October Read More »
Back in June, the finals of Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta were not played on the Bank Holiday Monday in Ardara due to severe weather conditions. It’s been confirmed the Junior and Senior Finals have been rescheduled for Saturday 24 October back in Ardara. Downings will play Oileáin Arann in the Junior Final at 12.45pm while
All Ireland Gaeltacht Finals rescheduled for 24th October Read More »
Chloe Magee is into the quarter finals of the Dutch Badminton Open. The Raphoe Olympian beat PC Tulasi from India in three sets this afternoon. Chloe won the first 21-19 but lost the second 23-21. She made sure of her place in the last eight taking the third set 21-19. Next up for Chloe –
Another Dutch win for Chloe Magee Read More »
The charges against a Derry man accused of murdering Paul McCauley who died in June this year after being the victim of a sectarian attack should be dropped, a solicitor told the local Magistrate’s Court today. Piper John McClements, of The Fountain, is charged with the murder of Mr McCauley on June 6.
Man accused of Paul McCauley murder calls for charges to be dropped Read More »
The Minister for Sport has announced around 41 million euro to sports clubs and facilities across Ireland. A total allocation of 1.065 Million euro has been approved for Sporting Organisations in County Donegal. The big winners include Carndonagh GAA club, allocated E120,000, Keadue Rover E100,000 Bonagee FC E90,000 and St Eunana GAA club – E80,000.
30 Donegal sporting organisations share 1 million euro in grants Read More »
With Finn Harps knowing that they will finish second place in this season’s First Division, Ollie Horgan takes his troops to Athlone Town on Friday with one eye on the promotion / relegation play-offs later this month. Harps will face either UCD or Shelbourne in the two-legged play-off semi-final with the first to those games
Depleted Harps make trip to Athlone Town as preparations for Play-Offs begin Read More »
This week on ‘Food Focus’ John spoke to Austin Duignan of Donegal Rapeseed Oil. Donegal Rapeseed Oil is the oil of choice of chefs Nevin Maguire and Brian McDermott to name but two. Nevin Maguire loves the flavour and versatility and says it transforms anything you use it in. The company is based in
Listen back to Food Focus with John Breslin on Highland Breakfast Read More »
Sinn Fein’s Finance Spokesperson says he can understand people claiming the 100 euro water conservation grant while not paying their water bills. Donegal South West Deputy Pearse Doherty was speaking ahead of the publication of Sinn Fein’s alternative budget, which he says will clearly outline how investment in infrastructure can be achieved without water charges.
Irish Water will fail despite conservation grant “sweetener” – Doherty Read More »
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