Category: Old Donegal

 

68 per cent of Leaving Cert students want a hybrid exam this year.

A survey of nearly 19,000 students, by the Irish Second Level Students’ Union, shows students are concerned about missing classes, and the effect the current situation is having on their mental health.

This year’s Leaving Cert is due to return to the old model in place before the pandemic.

A hybrid format would involve students offered accredited grades or the option of sitting an exam.

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Donegal County Council is being urged to explore the idea of installing infrastructure on Donegal’s popular beaches which would aid people with a disability access the water.

The enclosed ramp is specifically designed to allow those using a wheelchair or who have other disabilities to enjoy the sea safely and comfortably.

The Council is being asked to consult with the relevant groups and agencies in the county with a view towards having the amenity at a number of the county’s beaches.

Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says it would be a worthwhile initiative and something that the local authority could take the lead on:

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It’s emerged that more homeowners affected by Mica are considering converting their garage as a living space while they await the long awaited redress scheme to be finalised.

Pressure on the rental market is a contributing factor with only one property said to be currently available to rent in Inishowen.

A number of other measures are also being considered in a bid to house those affected while repair works to their homes are being carried out.

Speaking on social media, PRO of the Mica Action Group Michael Doherty says it’s regrettable that homeowners themselves have to come with these kind of plans:

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Mark Bradley has quit the Tyrone squad, bringing to an end a seven-year inter-county career.

The attacker is the latest member of the All-Ireland winning squad to step away from the set-up.

Last week three Tyrone players – attacker Ronan O’Neill and defenders Hugh Pat McGeary and Michael Cassidy – decided to opt out for the season ahead.

Like Bradley, they had managed little game time last season in the county’s run to a fourth Sam Maguire Cup title.

Bradley was a member of the Tyrone team which won the All-Ireland U21 title in 2015, the same year he made his senior debut.

He will continue to play for his club, Killyclogher.

Tyrone were eliminated from the Dr McKenna Cup at the weekend after losing at home to Armagh, and will have no further competitive games ahead of their NFL Division One opener against Monaghan on January 30.

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Harps new boy Regan Donelon

Finn Harps played their opening pre-season friendly on Sunday in a charity game at the Balinderreen GAA Club.

The Ballybofey side lost 1 nil to Galway United.

Among the players to get a run out for Harps were new signings Bastien Hery, Regan Donelon and Jesse Devers.

Manager Ollie Horgan also used the game to look at a new keeper and cast an eye over several players ahead of the season start against Drogheda United on February 18th.

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There’s been a multi-vehicle collision in County Derry.

Motorists are advised that the Ballykelly Road, Limavady is currently closed due to a five vehicle road traffic collision.

Diversions are in place and drivers are asked to avoid the Burnally Road.

Large goods vehicles will be diverted via the Baranailt Road.

People are being advised to seek an alternative route for their journey.

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Ireland secured a historic series win over the West Indies on Sunday night and Donemana’s Andy McBrine wrapped up a super series with a half century and the Player of the Series award.

The visitors won their third One Day International by two wickets at Sabina Park to seal a 2-1 series victory.

McBrine and Harry Tector both recorded half centuries as Ireland reached their target of 213 with 31 balls to spare.

Along with McBrine, follow north west player Craig Young, William Porterfield and William McClintock were also of the Ireland squad

Andy McBrine’s ODI series:

Match 1: 2-52 and 34*
Match 2: 4-36 and 35
Match 3: 4-28 and 59#GoAndy #BackingGreen pic.twitter.com/dbrb0EFxiI

— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) January 16, 2022

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Young Footballer of the Year Oisin Mullin has committed to Mayo for the coming season.

The Kilmaine clubman had been expected to move to AFL side Geelong, with a deal agreed last November.

However, Mullin says that after consideration he has opted to stay in Ireland.

It comes as a boost to Mayo, who are preparing for their Allianz Football League Division One opener against Donegal at the end of the month.

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A south Donegal Deputy has criticised suggestions that covid restrictions here will be lifted on a phased basis.

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said the aim is to have all restrictions lifted by the end of this year, but it shouldn’t be done at a ‘risky or reckless pace’.

However Independent TD and Deputy Marc MacSharry says that while NPHET has been doing its ‘best’, there needs to be a clearer breakdown of who is now at the biggest risk from covid, so that we can reopen society as quickly as possible:

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There have been calls for a number of bridges to be repaired as a matter of urgency, on the road between Glenswilly to Meenaroy, after noticeable damage, as well as a number of collisions are said to have occurred on them.

Local Councillor Donal “Mandy” Kelly says that there are several bridges with issues in the area, including one bridge which has began eroding, and another which has proven to be accident-prone.

Cllr Kelly says that while the Council has provided assurances the bridges are towards the top of their list for inspection and repair, these fixes need to come sooner rather than later…

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