Category: Old Donegal

 

Local Enterprise Offices around the country supported the creation of over 7-thousand 4-hundred new jobs last year.

The service supports a total of 35-thousand jobs across 7-thousand small businesses around the country.

The Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Leo Varadkar, will launch the network’s annual employment results at an online event this morning.

Paraic McElwee, Chair of the Network of Local Enterprise Offices, says a range of business sectors saw growth in 2021:

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A Letterkenny Councillor says that more needs to be done to address infrastructure issues at the Lower Main Street in Letterkenny.

Cllr Kevin Bradley raised the issue at a recent Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting, where he called for a pedestrian crossing as well as traffic lights to be installed at a junction next to a popular shop, as well as extra parking facilities in the area.

Donegal County Council rejected the call, saying installing lights and a crossing at the junction would negatively impact the traffic flow in the area – but despite this Cllr Bradley says support from his fellow councillors means this must be looked at again:

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Gardai are hoping to question a suspect in the murder of Ashling Murphy, as early as today.

A person of interest in the killing of the 23 year old school teacher, is understood to still be receiving hospital treatment for a number of injuries and will need to be assessed before he can be questioned.

Ashling was attacked while going for a run along the banks of the Grand Canal in Tullamore last Wednesday.

Her death has led to calls for ‘zero tolerance’ of violence against women.

University College Cork runs a Bystander Intervention programme which educates students and staff about how best to intervene when they witness inappropriate behaviour or comments, Professor Louise Crowley says failing to address sexist attitudes, communicates that the behaviour is acceptable:

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Tributes have been paid to a school caretaker who was found dead on Friday evening.

Gardaí say they are continuing to investigate “all the circumstances” following the death of John Kelly in Buncrana.

mr. Kelly who was in his fifties was found in a laneway behind a row of houses at Knockalla Drive in Buncrana at around 7.10pm on Friday evening.

A post-mortem examination has been carried out by the state pathologist, but Gardaí say the results of that examination are not currently being released for operational reasons.

Anyone who was in the area of Knockalla Drive and its surrounding area from between 6:30pm and 8pm on Friday evening, or may have any information relating to the incident, are being asked to come forward and speak to investigating Gardaí at Buncrana Garda station.

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Letterkenny Rovers made it three wins in their last four in all competitions with a 2-0 home victory over Finn Harps Under 21’s on Sunday afternoon.

Nathan Plumb opened the scoring on 14 minutes getting onto a Simon McGlynn cross.

Ronan Gallagher then sealed Rovers win firing home on his debut.

 

 

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Cockhill Celtic recorded a comfortable 3-0 win over Ulster Senior League leaders, Bonagee United on Sunday afternoon.

Goals from Christy McLaughlin, Jason Gibson and Corey McBride helped Gavin Cullen’s side to victory and moves them to within one point of Bonagee at the top of the league.

After the game, Cockhill Celtic manager Gavin Cullen told Chris Ashmore his side deserved to win…

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The entire cabinet is to be provided with armed Garda body guards and luxury cars, following a security review by the Gardai.

The Irish Mail on Sunday reports that all 15 Government Ministers will be protected by two armed Garda protection officers who are trained in the use of firearms and in high speed driving.

John Lee is executive editor of the Irish Mail on Sunday – he says the decision to increase security was sparked by recent protests outside ministers’ homes, as well as violent attacks on politicians that have occurred in other countries…

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Kilcoo of Down have beaten Fermanagh Champions Derrygonnelly Harps 3-10 to 3 points to retain their Ulster Senior Club Football Championship title.

Daryl Branagan, Ceilum Doherty and Shealin Johnston with the goals at the Athletic Grounds.

Aisling O’Reilly has the full time report…

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After the game Francis Mooney spoke with scorer of the third Kilcoo goal, Shealin Johnston…

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Bonagee United manager, Jason Gibson was left feeling disappointed by his sides performance after they were beaten 3-0 by Cockhill Celtic in the Ulster Senior League.

First half goals coming Christy McLaughlin and Jason Breslin had the hosts two up before Corey McBride’s third sealed their win and cut Bonagee’s lead at the top to just a point with Cockhill having two games in hand.

Bonagee boss Jason Gibson was left feeling disappointed after the game…

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Corey McBride Cockhill Celtic. Photo Stephen Doherty

Cockhill Celtic claimed a 3-0 win over Bonagee United in the top of the table clash in the Ulster Senior League on Sunday afternoon.

Christy McLaughlin, Jason Breslin and Corey McBride got the goals as Gavin Cullen’s side cut the gap at the top to just one point.

Christy McLaughlin, who got the first of those goals spoke with Chris Ashmore after the game…

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Corey McBride fired in the third and afterwards he told Chris Ashmore it was a good win…

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