There is outrage in West Donegal after a kayaking group consisting of tourists had the tyres of their vehicle slashed. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at Tra a Bhaid pier near Donegal Airport in Carrickfin when the group were out on the water, discovering the vandalism on their return. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties …
Derry City will look to continue their good home form tonight when they welcome the Premier Division joints leaders Waterford United to the Brandywell. Derry are unbeaten since their return to the refurbished venue but will have to play tonight without Darren Cole and Nicky Low. Ronan Curtis is a doubt and may not feature …
Derry City host high flying Waterford at the Brandywell tonight Read More »
A new Irish film about the homelessness crisis, which is directed by Paddy Breathnach and written by Roddy Doyle, is to open in cinemas later this year. Rosie, which stars Sarah Greene (Noble, Penny Dreadful) and Moe Dunford (Michael Inside, Vikings), will finish filming in Dublin this week and will be released in cinemas in the autumn. …
Homelessness crisis comes to cinemas in new Irish drama Read More »
Ireland’s Eurovision hopeful Ryan O’Shaughnessy has said he’s going to “step it up” ahead of next month’s contest in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. The 25-year-old Dublin born singer will be performing his track Together, which he wrote as part of a team of The Nucleus writers, in the first semi-final on Tuesday May 8. The …
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Police in Derry are appealing for information after a car was driven into the garage of a house in Clonmeen Drive area of Strathfoyle before being set alight in the early hours of Monday morning. Constable Alan Fenton said; “A white Citroen Saxo car was driven into the door of a detached garage at the …
Car driven into garage of house and set on fire in Derry Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday 12th April:
The Tánaiste is to address business leaders at the annual Derry Chamber of Commerce President’s Lunch later this month. It is anticipated Minister Simon Coveney will make reference to cross-border trade and other issues surrounding Brexit. Chamber President Jennifer McKeever says “Local business leaders who trade cross-border, within the EU or have specific interests in …
Tanaiste to address business leaders in Derry later this month Read More »
It’s hoped that talks will take place tomorrow to address an issue with three staff members at St Joseph’s Hospital. The HSE has confirmed that a small number of male staff employed as Multi Task Attendants at the hospital have recently expressed objections to carrying out the full range of duties as set out in …
The Republic of Ireland schools team won the Centenary Shield this afternoon, sealing the title with a 3-1 win over Scotland at Home Farm in Dublin. Two Donegal men, Daniel Houghton and Kieran Farren, started for the Republic, who are under the management of William O’Connor. Finn Harps Manager Ollie Horgan is also one of …
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Finn Harps Manager Ollie Horgan is expecting a stern challenge against UCD this evening in their First Division clash in Dublin. UCD are the joint leaders with Shelbourne and Drogheda, five points ahead of Harps in the standings. If the Ballybofey side are to take points, Horgan says they’ll have to be on top of …
“We Need To Play Well” – Oille Horgan ahead of UCD clash Read More »
There were 21 people waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital today, up 9 on yesterday’s figure. According to the INMO, 14 people were on trolleys in the hospital’s Emergency Department with a further 7 on wards. Nationally, 548 people are awaiting admission to hospitals across the country, an increase of 59% on the …
Rise in number of patients waiting on a bed at LUH Read More »
A significant number of community groups across Donegal have expressed concern over the rising costs of insurance cover. In some cases, there are genuine fears over potential closures because groups cannot afford the cost of their insurance premiums. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has renewed his calls on the Government to tackle the issue. He’s warning …
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Carpetright is closing 92 stores in the UK and cutting 300 jobs but it’s understood that its Letterkenny store won’t be affected. Five of the company’s stores in Northern Ireland are due to close, including its outlets in Derry, Bangor, Belfast, Coleraine and Ballymena. The flooring retailer’s managed to cut rent on another 113 struggling …
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The pressure group ‘Into the West’ is calling for a comprehensive look at the prospect for extending rail services in the North West, with Derry at its core. The group says it’s disappointed that the plans which have been approved for the Old Waterside Station doesn’t reflect its vision, but says the focus now must …
Into the West wants railway line to be extended to Letterkenny and Strabane Read More »
The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this weeks programme, Tom Comack is joined by Donegal Minor Manager Gary Duffy ahead of Saturday’s Jim McGuigan Ulster Minor League Final against Monaghan. And with new data protection legislation being introduced, Tom spoke to …
GAA Programme – Donegal Minor Manager Gary Duffy and GDPR in the GAA Read More »
A man who was the subject of a high speed Garda chase overnight has been charged with various road offences. Witnesses reported a number of Garda vehicles following the vehicle on the Letterkenny to Lifford road with the man eventually being apprehended in Lifford. Gardai say that one of their own vehicles was damaged …
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Rachael Darragh’s on court action at the Commonwealth Games in Australia has come to an end this morning. Playing alongside Sinead Chambers in the Badminton Women’s Doubles round of last 16, the Northern Ireland pair lost to Malaysia;s Cheah and Lei in straight sets 21-19, 21-9. It’s been a memorable few days for the 20 …
Darragh and Chambers lose out in Doubles last 16 Read More »
Donegal County Council is being urged to develop the football pitch at Oldtown, Letterkenny to Donegal League Standards. In its response, the local authority say that it does not have a direct role in developing playing facilities for any sport and would require significant budgetary funding if managed directly. Cathaorileach of Donegal County Council Cllr. …
Calls for revival of Oldtown pitch to Donegal League Standard Read More »
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