Category: Old Donegal

More schools and community groups in Donegal are being encouraged to apply for the Garda Youth Awards.

The awards celebrate outstanding young people aged between 13 and 21 years, and recognise the good work they are doing throughout their communities

Gardaí have been distributing nomination forms to schools, youth groups and voluntary organisations right across Donegal via email.

Chair of the Donegal Joint Policing Committee Cllr Gerry McMonagle says while they have received a number of applications to date, the amount so far is down compared to years previous.

Cllr McMonagle who is also an adjudicator, believes that there are still lot of worthy candidates in Donegal yet to apply:

https://highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/gerryyouthawardssunweb.mp3

The post More Donegal people encouraged to apply for Garda Youth Awards appeared first on Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport.

The Government is being urged to make amendments to the new Leader Programme.

The Programme provides funding to support community-led rural development with many successful Donegal projects over the last few years.

As part of new programme the rate for businesses has been increased to 75% however community groups are in the same category.

Cllr Martin McDermott says these groups will struggle to come up with that kind of match funding and is calling for the rate to be increased to 90%:

https://highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/martinleader.mp3

The post Government urged to make amendments to Leader Programme appeared first on Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport.

A new poll shows Ministers Michael McGrath and Simon Coveney are favourites to become the next leaders of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael.

Other contenders for the Fianna fail leadership include former ministers Dara Calleary and Barry Cowen as well as current ministers Norma Foley and Darragh O’Brien.

Simon Coveney is ahead of Justice Minister Helen McEntee and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris to be the next leader of Fine Gael.

The Sunday Independent / Ireland Thinks poll also suggests that there would be no surge in support for Labour if Dublin Bay south TD Ivana Bacik is appointed as party leader, replacing Alan Kelly who stepped down on Wednesday night.

The post Michael McGrath & Simon Coveney top new poll appeared first on Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport.

A number of motorists have been clocked speeding in icy conditions on the outskirts of Letterkenny.

The post Motorists clocked speeding in icy conditions near Letterkenny appeared first on Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Paint recycling facilities are now available in Inishowen.

Donegal County Council has confirmed that a new contract has been signed with Bryson recycling which includes an increased amount of items will be able to be recycled.

People will now be able to dispose of waste paint at the facility in Carndonagh.

It follows a long campaign by local representatives.

The post Paint recycling now available in Inishowen appeared first on Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport.

All Irish farmers are to be told to plant wheat, barley and other grains as part of emergency food security plans being drawn up by Government.

The Business Post reports Ireland imports about 60 percent of the grain consumed here, as there’s fears of a food crisis with Ukraine’s farms out of action.

The Agriculture Minister is setting up an emergency response team within his department to assist in responding to a ‘rapidly evolving situation.’

IFA President, Tim Cullinan says Charlie McConalogue needs to act soon because planting season is coming soon:

https://highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cullinan12.mp3

The post IFA react to compulsory crop growing plans appeared first on Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport.

A strong second half performance seen Donegal beat Mayo 2-10 to 1-3 to remain undefeated in the Leo Murphy Cup.

Tom Comack reports from MacCumhaill Park Ballybofey:

https://highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Tom-ft.mp3

Thats three wins on the trot for Donegal, Manager Gary Duffy told Tom he was pleased with the result but theres still room for improvement:
https://highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Gary-Duffy.-0.mp3

The post Donegal U20’s win again – Report & Reaction appeared first on Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Photo: Stephen Doherty

Bohemians left Ballybofey on Friday night with a single Premier Division  point having  drawn 1-1 with Finn Harps.

The visitors took the lead in the game but Harps were able to square it up and share the spoils.

Bohs Manager Keith Long gave his reaction immediately after the game to Chris Ashmore.

https://highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SAT-KEITH-LONG.mp3

The post Harps is always a tough place to get a result – Keith Long appeared first on Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Ethan Boyle. Photo Stephen Doherty.

Three games into the new Premier Division season and Finn Harps have 2 points on the board from the available 6.

Their latest point came in the 1-1 draw with Bohemians on Friday night at Finn Park.

Ethan Boyle was disappointed to have conceded the goal but told Diarmaid Doherty  Harps deserved the point.

https://highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SAT-HARPS-ETHAN.mp3

The post Ethan Boyle says Harps deserved the point appeared first on Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport.

The Donegal minors started the Jim McGuigan Cup with victory on Saturday, comfortably beating Fermanagh 2-13 to 0-7.

Frank Craig reports from the Donegal GAA Centre in Convoy:

https://highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SAT-FRANK-RT.mp3

Donegal Minor Manager Luke Barrett told Frank he was content with the victory:

https://highlandradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SAT-M-LUKE.mp3

The post Opening win for Donegal minors – Report & Reaction appeared first on Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport.