Category: Old Donegal

 

Detectives from Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit, investigating the activities of the New IRA, have today arrested a woman under the Terrorism Act in Derry.

The 36 year old was arrested as part of investigations into the discovery of a suspect device in a parked car following a search operation in the Creggan Heights area of Derry in September 2019.

The woman is also being questioned as part of Op Ledging, targeting the New IRA’s bomb making activities as well as the group’s storage of explosive devices and equipment.

She has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station for questioning. Police are also searching a property in the area as part of this operation.

The Command Wire Initiated Improvised Explosive Device, discovered in September 2019 was made safe by Ammunition Technical Officers.

Police say that the search and arrest operation today is focused on keeping the community safe and protecting them from the threat posed by these violent groups.

 

Cameron Dummigan signs for Derry City. Photo Derry City FC.
Derry City have signed  defender Cameron Dummigan  on a 2-year contract from Dundalk.

The 25 year old started his playing career at Cliftonville before joining Premier League outfit Burnley in 2013.

A successful loan spell at Oldham saw him move to Boundary Park permanently in 2016 before he joined the Lilywhites three years later.

Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins was certainly very happy to have brought him northwards ahead of pre-season.

“I’m delighted to welcome a player of Cameron’s quality and versatility to the club. It is very rare that a player is equally effective in a number of positions, but that’s certainly what he brings us.”

“He has a wealth of experience behind him and is still only 25 years old so I would like to think he’s joining the club with his best years ahead of him.”

The LYIT mens first year gaelic football side have progressed to the Freshers League final.

Under Manager Luke Barrett, they  beat Dundalk IT on Monday evening 1-17 to 0-13 after extra time at the Tryone GAA Centre.

Cian Rooney got the goal for the Letterkenny men while
Carlos O Reilly Jack Alcorn Conor Mc Ginty Eoin De Burca and Conor Og Denneghey all played well.

The LYIT will now play  DCU in the Freshers Final next week.

Stephen Maguire

It’s reported Stephen Maguire will turn down the UK Athletics technical director role ahead of next years World Championships.

The UK body have made the Strabane native their top target to replace Sara Symington’s who resigned after poor results on the track at the Olympics.

Media in the UK say Maguire will reject their offer to stay in his post as head of coaching at Sport Ireland with concerns about uprooting his family.

Maguire’s former roles included Director of Performance and Coaching in Scotland, Head of Sprints, Hurdles and Relays with British Athletics and was Head Coach to the Ireland team for the London Olympics in 2012.

This year he joined Finn Valley AC to lead their new Sprint Academy.

A senior official with Saolta is urging those who are not vaccinated to do so, saying the mortality rate in people over 45 admitted to Intensive Care is in the region of 50%.

Professor John Bates is the groups Clinical Lead for Critical Care.

He says while the situation has stabilised across the region, there have been high numbers at Letterkenny University Hospital, and transfers from Letterkenny to Galway have continued as deemed necessary.

Professor Bates spoke to Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine til Noon Show…………

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Thousands of homes and businesses are without power this morning, as Storm Barra hits the Atlantic coast.

It caused the River Lee in Cork City to burst its banks earlier, however waters are receding, while a gust of 113km per hour was recorded off the county’s west coast.

Cork and Kerry are under a Status Red Wind Warning until 9pm, while a red alert will be in place from this afternoon in Clare.

A Status Orange Wind Warning’s also in effect for Dublin, Louth Wicklow and East Meath, while Limerick, Galway and Mayo have been experiencing orange-level winds since 6am.

Chair of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management crisis team is Keith Leonard………

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Donegal is set to escape the worst of the storm, with a yellow wind warning in place for the county, but the county council’s Emergency Response team is monitoring the situation, with winds expected to strengthen this evening and tonight.

Earlier. Director of Services Garry Martin spoke to Greg on the Nine til Noon Show………..

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An Orange Wind Warning will be in place in Donegal from 2 o’clock tomorrow morning until 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon.

Met Eireann say northwesterly winds will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/h with severe or damaging gusts of 100 to 130 km/h, with localised stronger winds likely. Due to a combination of high waves, storm surge and high tide, coastal flooding is expected. Disruption to power and travel are likely.

Gardai in Letterkenny are appealing for information in relation to an alleged stabbing incident that occurred between 02:00 and 03:00 on the morning of Friday November 12th at High Road, opposite the Social Welfare office.

A man sustained a serious, but not life threatening injury after an altercation involving a group of men.

A group of between 30 to 40 people were present but not involved, and gardai believe some of them may have witnessed this incident.

They’re also anxious to speak to two taxi drivers who were in the area.

Garda Niall Maguire says persons of interest have been identified and arrests are likely. However, he says gardai are seeking more information

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International arrivals into Northern Ireland need to provide a negative Covid-19 test before boarding a plane from this morning.

The pre-departure tests are in response to the emergence of the new Omicron variant.

Experts in the UK believe the gap between infection and infectiousness may be shorter with the new strain.

New Covid-19 restrictions for the hospitality and live events sector come into force from today.

Nightclubs must close, while organised indoor events are now limited to 50 percent capacity.

Pubs and restaurants are allowed to seat a maximum of six people per table, with table service only.

And for the first time a Covid cert will be required to access hotel bars and hotel restaurants, leisure centres and gyms.

Almost half of the homes and businesses affected by a power outage in Glenties this morning have had their supplies restored, with 1,129 still without power. It’s hoped that will be fully rectified by 10.45.

Over 14,000 people are without power in the vicinity of Falcarragh, with ESB networks hoping to have supplies restored there shortly.

Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola has announced it will remain closed today as a result of the power outage.

In South Donegal, 552 people are affected by a fault centred around Ballyshannon, with an estimated repair time of 11.15.

Everton have ended a run of 8 games without a win.

The Toffees beat Arsenal 2-1 in the Premier League at Goodison Park last night.

Demarai Gray scored the winner in stoppage time to ease the pressure on manager Rafael Benitez.

Everton are now 12th in the table, moving 8 points away from the relegation zone.

Republic of Ireland and Toffees captain Seamus Coleman says it’s important to keep the faith:

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