The retail warehouse which houses the NowDoc service in Lettekenny has today at auction for 650 thousand euro. The selling price is significantly above the reserve €490,000 – €540,000. The premises is described as a modern retail warehouse investment arranged over two retail warehouses. Unit one is let to Health Service Executive and is the […]
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The former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr George Carey is in Dunfanaghy to address the annual conference of clergy from the Diocese of Clogher which is taking place in the town at the moment. Dr Carey will preach at Holy Trinity Church during his three day visit to the area. He served as Archbishop of Canterbury
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Police are investigating after a shot was fired and a car set alight at a house in Derry. A gang of masked men were reported at a house in Cornshell Fields area just after midnight last night. Police have said that a shot had been fired at the front door of the house and a
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At Tuesday night’s EGM of the Ulster Senior League, clubs voted 12-3 to move back to winter football next year. After losing clubs like Kildrum Tiger’s, Killea and Convoy Arsenal in recent years and the transfer of over 120 players to junior football this year the clubs felt something had to be done to safeguard
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Gardai have extended the period of detention of a man they’ve been questioning over Mary Boyle’s disappearance nearly 40 years ago. 6 year old Mary from Kincasslagh vanished while visiting her grandparents in Ballyshannon County Donegal in March 1977. Yesterday, it emerged the 64 year-old man being questioned at Mullingar Garda Station is a convicted
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President Liam O’Neill plans to shake up the GAA season in what could be his final and defining move of his presidency. The plans will have a big impact on county games but will present under pressure clubs with a fairer system. The All Ireland finals in September being broughT forward, pre-season competitions like the
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Almost three thousand medical cards have been lost in Donegal in the past year. From the twelve months to the beginning of September 2,872 cards have been slashed in the county. The number of medical cards in the county has been cut from 91,013 in September 2013 to 88,141 last September, this includes a reduction
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The issue of overcrowding at Letterkenny General Hospital has been raised in the Dail. On a number of occasion in the past month the hospital has not been able to accept new medical patients as there has been a shortage of medical registrars at the hospital. While figures released earlier this year by the Irish
Varadkar says LGH is not unique as overcrowding is raised in Dail Read More »
After eight years playing summer football the Ulster Senior League last night voted in favour of reverting back to winter football. Chris Mc Nulty reports from the EGM which was held in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny.
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A Donegal councillor has hit out at Irish Water, saying he will not attend a briefing for public representatives being organised by the company next week in Carrick on Shannon. Cllr Dessie Shiels says it’s quite clear that these ‘briefings’ for councillors have been organised in the face of the widespread boycott by householders to date.
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The mother of Mary Boyle has said that the arrest of a man in relation to her daughters disappearance today gives her renewed hope. A 64 year old was detained in Mullingar Co. Westmeath this morning for questioning about the alleged kidnap of Mary Boyle. The 6 year old disappeared while visiting her grandparents home
Mother of Mary Boyle says arrest of 64-year-old man gives her ‘renewed hope’ Read More »
Everton’s Seamus Coleman and James McCarthy have been shortlisted for the PFAI Overseas Player of the Year Award. The pair are joined by Chesterfield’s Eoin Doyle on the three-man list of nominees for the award. In the Airtricity League, Dundalk’s Richie Towell and Pat Hoban are both in the running for Player of the Year
Coleman & Mc Carthy shortlisted for PFAI player award Read More »
A garda accused of harassing a woman has been brought before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on foot of a bench warrant after he failed to appear yesterday. 38-year-old Garda Donal Maguire is charged with harassing one woman at a location in Dublin over a period in 2012. He is also charged with harassing the same
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Gardai have arrested a 64-year-old man in connection with the alleged abduction of Mary Boyle in 1977. Six-year-old Mary of Kincasslagh, Co Donegal, disappeared while visiting her grandmother at Ballyshannon on 18 March, 1977. The arrest comes after new evidence was discovered by the Review Team based in the Northern Region that has been investigating
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The first of a number of public meetings against water charges is being held in St Johnston this evening. The meeting, which has been organised locally, is being held in the resource centre at 745pm. There will also be a similar meeting in Lifford Resource this day next week (October 28), and a protest will
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The UK Minister for Transport should consider providing exemptions to Irish hauliers on Northern Ireland roads, particularly the A5, according to a report adopted by the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly. The UK’s HGV levy which was intriduced last April provides that all vehicles of a gross weight of 12 tons or more must pay a
BIPA seeks concessions on UK truck levy for ROI drivers in the North Read More »
An Assembly of the European Regions conference is underway in Letterkenny with around 100 delegates from all over Europe in the area for three days. The conference is focusing on E-health, Independence and Inclusion in the 21st Century and is being hosted by Donegal County Council. Policy and decisions makers from a range of European
AER conference considering e-health provision in Donegal Read More »
The GAA have confirmed the Champions 15 award winners for the Nicky Rackard and Christy Ring Hurling Championships. Donegal’s Justin McGee and Paul Sheridan are named in the Nicky Rackard team of the year while Tyrone’s Damian Casey, Mark Winters, Gerard Gilmore, Mike O’Gorman and Aidan Kelly have also been included. In the Christy Ring
Donegal, Tyrone & Derry included in Hurling awards Read More »
Ulster have confirmed that Andrew Trimble is out for a “period of months”. The province says the Ireland winger suffered significant ligament damage to his toe playing in the PRO12 game against Glasgow Warriors. Meanwhile Luke Marshall is out for six weeks having sustained a medial ligament injury to his left knee playing for the
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Derry City midfielder Michael Duffy has signed a new two year contract extension. The new agreement will see the Northern Ireland u21 international stay at the club until 2016. Michael has made 39 appearances and scored 15 goals so far this season in all competitions.
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Over 60 nursing home staff at at Aras Ghaoth Dobhair have been asked by management to take a 5% paycut. It’s understood that the home has to make saving of 70,000 euro per year. Management of the 41 bed private facility are meeting with union representatives later today. SIPTU representative, Declan Ferry says they will
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Met Eireann says high winds will be slow to ease across the country today, after a night of strong gusts and gales. An Orange Weather Alert remains in place in the North West until 2 o’clock. Motorists are being urged to take care as a lot of debris has been left on roads around the
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Finn Harps have confirmed the appointment of Trevor Scanlon as Head of the clubs Academy. The former Harps and Sligo Rovers defender will take up the position following his role at Letterkenny Rovers where Trevor has been first team manager since 2013. The Finn Harps Academy currently has three age groups expanding to five for
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Gweedore based company ‘Nuance’ is to close next month with the loss of some fourteen jobs. The American voice recognition company have been based at the Gweedore Industrial Estate for the past ten years. The company, formerly called Spinbox, also have operations in Dublin. Donegal Deputy, Pearse Doherty has called on Udaras Na Gaeltactha to
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The Standards in Public Office Commission hearing into claims that former Donegal Councillor Dessie Larkin breached ethics legislation in 2006 has been adjourned. The members of the commission will now consider Mr Larkin’s response to the allegations before issuing their findings. Mr Larkin, who is now employed as the Letterkenny Town Manager faces nine allegations
SIPO members considering Larkin’s response to claims of ethics legislation breaches Read More »
Rory McIlroy has announced that he’s taking a short break from golf in order to prepare for his upcoming legal battle with his former management company. The Commercial Court heard today that mediation talks have failed to find a solution to contractual dispute between the world’s top golfer and the Dublin-based Horizon Sports management company.
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This weekend sees the semi final’s taking place of the Donegal Senior Football Championship. St Eunan’s take on St Michael’s and Glenswilly await the winners of Noamh Conaill and Ardara who meet in a replay on Wednesday. The CCC wil confirm tonight the days and venues for the games. Former winning manager with St Eunan’s
Brendan Kilcoyne looks ahead to championship semi finals Read More »
One man has been taken to a hospital following a serious one-vehicle crash in Co Tyrone. The crash happened on the Drumquin Road in Castlederg on Monday afternoon. The injured man was taken to Altnagelvin Hospital for treatment. The road has been closed in both directions following the incident. PSNI Inspector Sam Shearer added: “Police
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A judge has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a garda charged with harassing a woman after the accused failed to appear for a court date. Garda Donal Maguire (38) is charged with harassing one woman at a location in Dublin over a period in 2012. He is also charged with harassing the
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A 34-year-old man has appeared at Derry Magistrate’s Court charged with rape. James Fickleton of no fixed abode appeared today charged with rape and one charge of sexual assault that were said to have occurred on October 19. A police officer connected Fickleton to the charges. Defence solicitor Mr. Seamus Quigley said that his client
Derry rape accused remanded in custody Read More »
Wes Hoolahan has emerged as a doubt for Ireland’s next Euro 2016 qualifier. The Norwich playmaker suffered an ankle ligament injury during his side’s 1-0 defeat to Championship rivals Fulham over the weekend and manager Neil Adams has admitted that the Dubliner could be facing a lengthy lay-off. The club say they expect to know
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MET Eireann has issued an Orange Weather Alert for Donegal as the remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo pound the county this evening. Wind gusts of up to 120km/hr are expected. The wind warning has been issued for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. An Orange alert is the second highest alert. The alert is in place from
Orange weather alert in place for Co Donegal tonight Read More »
The price of an average three-bed semi in Co Donegal has risen by 10.74% to the end of September this year, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. The price of an average three-bed semi in the county is now €71,000, the Real Estate Alliance Average House Index has found. Nationally,
Past mistakes won’t be repeated as house prices rise in Donegal – REA Read More »
This week will see significant progress in the selection of the new Donegal senior team manager. The Donegal County Board will meet tonight to finalise the five man committee that will oversee the task of replacing Jim Mc Guinness. Chairman Sean Dunnion, secretary Aodh Mairtin O’Fearraigh and treasurer Cieran Kelly will be joined by two
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Barry McNamee has emerged as a doubt for Derry City’s final two games of the season including the FAI Cup Final against St Pats. The Ramelton midfielder limped out of Derry’s league defeat to UCD at the Brandywell last Friday night. He aggravated a troublesome groin injury and manager Peter Hutton is hoping it doesn’t
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540 jobs are to be created in Dungloe, County Donegal over the next six years by Randox Laboratories. The company has a facility at the moment which is working on developing tests for conditions including Alzheimers, kidney disease and some forms of cancer. Between now and 2020, the company plans to expand the Dungloe facility
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The first 8 months of the year saw a 40 per cent jump in the number of building projects getting off the ground. Planning applications were also up, by 12 percent for the same period, according to figures released today. Donegal, Monaghan, Cork, Westmeath and Sligo saw the highest increases in construction starts. The figures
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Glenties area Cllr John Sheamais O Fearraigh has hit out at the government for its decision to axe the transportation allowance for people with a disability. The Gweedore based representative was speaking after he received clarification that, not only has the transportation adaptation grant ending, but now the transportation allowance for people with disability is
Scrapping grants will leave some disabled people housebound – O’Fearraigh Read More »
A man is due to appear at Derry Magistrates Court today charged with rape after a woman in her 30s was attacked while walking home in the early hours of yesterday morning. Police say the woman was seriously sexually assaulted in the Limavady Road area of the city. Police say extensive enquiries were carried out
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As many as five hundred new jobs are expected to be announced for west Donegal today by Randox Teo as part of a multimillion euro investment. Randox currently employs 70 people at its life-science/ engineering and manufacturing centre in Dungloe with the company stating that the workforce will multiply several fold in the coming years.
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St.Michaels booked a Donegal Senior Championship semi final against St.Eunan’s with a six point win over Dungloe in Ballybofey. Under the lights, Michael’s hit the front on the 40 second mark with a goal from Brian McLaughlin. It was always going to be difficult after that for Dungloe as Michael’s played 13 men inside their
St. Michael’s set up semi final with St. Eunan Read More »
It was a mixed day for the North West leagues in the Oscar Traynor Inter League Trophy. The Donegal League won there opening game 2-1 against Cavan Monaghan while The Inishowen League lost 2-1 to Sligo Leitrim. Doneal took the lead in their game at Bonagee with a 14th minute penalty converted by Richie Moore.
Donegal win but Inishowen suffer defeat in Oscar Traynor Read More »
Slaughtneil were crowned Derry Senior Football champions after a dramatic finish at Celtic Park. The Robert Emmetts side came from behind against Ballinderry with an injury time goal to lift the John McLaughlin Cup for only the second time in their history. Balllinderry looked on course for their fourth title in a row but Gerard
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Defending champions Glenswilly progressed to the semi finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship on Sunday beating Termon 3-9 to 0-4. Gary Mc Daid’s sides were never troubled in this quarter final tie and by half time they had the game tied up leading 2-6 to 0-2. Darren mc Ginley scored two first half goals
Glenswilly goals kill off Termon in championship derby Read More »
Irish Water is facing fresh controversy this morning after it was revealed how much it plans to charge households to fix a leak. It comes as several senior members of Government are said to be hoping to change the company’s CEO and board in an effort to defuse the growing public opposition to the charges.
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St Eunan’s are the first side into the semi finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after a convincing 2-10 to -0-7 win over Four Masters. The Letterkenny side were never really troubled by the Donegal Town lads in Ballybofey as Maxi Curran’s men marched into the last four. At half time Eunan’s were 1-6
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Ardara 1-9 Naomh Conaill 0-12 Ardara and Naomh Conaill must meet again after they drew in an exciting Donegal Senior Football Championship clash in Donegal Town. Played in testing wet and windy conditions, the Glenties men had the better of the first half as they led by 0-5 to 0-3. But they had
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The life and legacy of Peadar O’Donnell is being remembered in Dungloe this weekend with a series of debates which the organisers say provide an alternative to the McGill Summer School. Peadar O’Donnell was born in Meenmore in 1893, and died at the age of 93. He was a republican socialist, and an opponent of
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Derry city’s last home game of the season ended in defeat against UCD on Friday night. The only goal of the game came in the 33rd minute against the run of play. Derry cleared a ball out of their box and it fell to fullback Mark Langtry who smashed a great drive beyond the Derry
UCD defeat Derry City at Brandywell – Hutton’s reaction Read More »
Irish Water has been accused of treating the people of Donegal with contempt by refusing numerous requests to meet with Donegal County Councillors. Councillor Marie Therese Gallagher says local representatives are keen to meet with Irish Water to discuss a number of issues effecting the county. She says their refusal to do so is all
Irish Water treating people of Donegal with contempt – Cllr Gallagher Read More »
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