Category: Old Donegal

As Storm Franklin approaches this evening, the Clady Bridge is currently impassable due to flooding.

Flooding from the River Finn means the entrance to Clady from the N15 Lifford to Castlefinn road is currently closed.

Motorists are also advised to take caution travelling in the Strabane area, as a number of routes have faced flooding issues today.

Police advice caution if travelling along the Plumbridge Road in the Omagh area, the Lower Strabane Road in Castlederg and Victoria Road, as well as several others.

The Police say that extra care is required, and that people should only make journeys that are essential today.

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The Lough Swilly RNLI crew were deployed yesterday afternoon, after swimmers got into difficulty at Ludden Beach near Buncrana.

No injuries were reported, but the RNLI have warned of the dangers of swimming at a low tide – and that yesterday could have produced a very different outcome.

They said with the various storms taking place on the Atlantic at this time of year, dramatic shifts in the sand can take place on beaches, making it unsafe to swim at lower tides.

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The DUP’s South Belfast representative Christopher Stalford has died at the age of 39.

He is survived by his wife Laura and their four young children.

DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson has paid tribute to his party colleague, saying he was passionate about Northern Ireland and its citizens.

Sinn Fein Deputy Leader Michelle O’Neill and SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood have also paid tribute to the late MLA.

Meanwhile Taoiseach Micheal Martin has expressed his deepest condolences both to Mr Stalford’s family and to the DUP.

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Parents can book a Covid-19 vaccination appointment for 5 to 11 year olds online from today.

The HSE has given the option to book appointments for vaccine clinics on the web – with mid term coming for many schools next week.

There are separate vaccine clinics for 5 to 11 year-olds compared to those aged 12 and over.

HSE National Lead for Vaccinations and Testing, Damien McCallion says parents can find out more on hse.ie…

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Donegal manager, Declan Bonner has named his team to face Kerry in Tralee in round three of the National Football League.

There are three changes to the team that started Donegal’s last outing against Kildare with Shane O’Donnell replacing Tony McClenaghan, Charles McGuinness coming in for Michael Murphy who doesn’t make the matchday squad and Caolan McGonigle is replaced by Ciaran Thompson.

There a place in the 26 for long-term absentees Hugh McFadden and Daire O’Baoill.

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Donegal County Council has announced that due to the gale force winds expected today as a result of Storm Franklin, that the Harry Blaney Bridge is to be closed temporarily.

Donegal County Council say the bridge over the Mulroy Bay will be closed until further notice.

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Derry man Connor Coyle retained his ABF Continental Americas Middleweight title on Saturday night with a victory over Rodrigo Lopes in Melrose, Massachusetts.

Coyle won via TKO after Lopes didn’t answer the bell for the sixth round of their bout.

His professional record now stands at 15-0 after the win.

With the win Coyle is now hoping to set up a fight for the NABA middleweight title before the end of the year.

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Bonagee United are through to the Quarter Finals of the FAI Intermediate Cup for the first time in their history after they beat Everton FC on penalties in Dry Arch Park on Saturday night.

Alan Greaney opened the scoring for Everton before goals from Micheál Doherty and Deano Larkin turned things in Bonagee’s favour.

Chris Fox levelled the game up once more in the second half before Jason Dunphy saw his spot kick saved by Oisin Cannon in the Bonagee nets and with that the game went to penalties.

Jason Gibson’s side struck home five perfect penalties from Jordan Armstrong, Gareth Harkin, Tony McNamee, Dan O’Donnell and Daragh Ellison, whilst goalkeeper Cannon also saved his second penalty of the night this time, in the shootout as Bonagee sealed their Quarter Final spot.

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Met Eireann has issued a status orange wind warning for County Donegal tonight, as Storm Franklin passes over Ireland.

The orange warning for County Donegal comes into effect at 7pm this evening, Sunday – and is currently set to last until 7am tomorrow morning, Monday.

Met Eireann has warned that Storm Franklin will bring gale force winds overnight tonight and early tomorrow morning.

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Donegal opened their U20 Development League campaign with a 3-14 to 0-06 win over Derry at Celtic Park.

At halftime, Gary Duffy’s side led 10 points to four before firing in three second half goals to ease to victory.

Two of those goals came from Bobby McGettigan with Ryan McShane netting the other

Manager Gary Duffy told Frank Craig he is content with the win…

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