Category: Old Donegal

Sinn Fein’s spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine has reiterated his call for supertrawlers to be banned from Irish and EU waters.

It comes after the supertrawler ‘FV Margiris’ was spotted off the North West and West coast in recent days.

Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn is calling on the Marine Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister to ensure strict supervision of the supertrawler and it’s fishing activities is undertaken while in waters off the North West.

He says the vessel’s presence is a kick in the teeth for local fishermen…………….

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Former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, is launching a programme to mark the 100th anniversary of the Seanad today.

The theme of the centenary celebrations is ‘Minority Voices, Major Changes’.

The Seanad aims to represent people on the margins of society, including ethnic minorities.

Donegal based Senator Eileen Flynn became the first Traveller to get a Seanad seat nearly two years ago – she says the Seanad must become more inclusive…………

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Donegal County Council is being urged to install safety measures at whats been branded a ‘deathtrap’ in Letterkenny, and to involve local residents and businesses in the process.

There’s said to be ongoing speeding issues at Oldtown with residents and business owners continually voicing concerns.

The Council says it will explore short term measures, as well as pursuing long term measures through the Active Travel process.

Cllr Donal Coyle says those affected know best and need to be brought in to the overall discussion…….

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On this week’s DL Debate podcast, Brendan Devenney reflects on Kilcoo’s All Ireland club success with Conleith Gilligan, Maureen O’Donnell on the Donegal Ladies win over Galway and Sean McVeigh discusses the Donegal hurlers winning start to the National League.

Listen to the DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:

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Finn Harps have announced the re-signing of midfielder Nathan Logue for the 2022 season.

The Carndonagh man made his senior debut away to St. Patrick’s Athletic last season and has been a regular this preseason as the squad prepares for Friday’s season opener vs Drogheda United.

Logue has risen through the academy ranks, joining the club at U15s and was part of the U17s league and cup double winning side in 2018. He was named U19 Player of the Season in 2020.

He told FinnHarps.ie: “I’m delighted to be a part of the Senior team. Making my debut last year was a very proud moment for me and my family having been with the club since the U15s. Myself and Luke [Rudden] have come up together and so seeing him score his first senior goal at the end of last season definitely adds to that drive to work hard and be ready when my chance comes.”

Ollie Horgan said: “Nathan is a good lad who has been with the club for years and has done well now in preseason. The step up to the Premier Division is massive and there is serious competition for places but he has a good attitude and I know that he’ll be ready when called upon.”

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Police are warning businesses in Strabane and Derry to be wary of the circulation of counterfeit notes.

They say they are continuing to receive reports of counterfeit currency being passed in the Derry City and Strabane areas.

Businesses and members of the public are being encouraged to check any notes to ensure they are legal tender.

Anyone who has received counterfeit currency or who is aware of someone attempting to pass any counterfeit notes is asked to contact police on 101.

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Stormont ministers have given their “unanimous support” to health minister Robin Swann to ease Covid restrictions in Northern Ireland.

Mr Swann, who has himself tested positive for the virus was advised last week on the potential legal complications of replacing regulations with guidance, without the wider endorsement of an Executive.

The present Covid regulations in the North are not due to expire until March 24th.

Sinn Fein’s Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill said Mr Swann had a “big job ahead” of him, but expects an announcement imminently on the easing of restrictions:

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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday February 14th:

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Pat Loughrey. Photo Stephen Doherty.

The LYIT men’s soccer team are safely into the quarter finals of the CUFL Cup after beating MTU Cork 4-0 at the AUL Complex in Dublin.

Following on from his hat-trick last week in the league semi final, Pat Loughrey was the hero again bagging all four goals for the Letterkenny college.

Loughrey had his side 3-0 up at half time.

The LYIT will play Sligo IT in the last 8 on Thursday at the Port Road campus.

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Referee Maggie Farrelly will become the first woman to take charge of a senior inter-county national football league game.

The Cavan native who is attached to the Glenfin club has been put in charge of the Letrim London Division 4 game this weekend at Pairc Sean McDiarmada.

Farrelly has previously refereed senior club championship games and county matches at various levels but never a league tie.

Elsewhere Maurice Deegan will ref the Donegal Kerry game in Killarney while Martin McNally will be in charge of Tyrone and Kildare at Healy Park.

Sligo’s John Gilmartin will referee Derry’s Division 2 game with Cork at Owenbeg.

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