Category: Old Donegal

The condition of the road on one of the main arteries into Letterkenny has been called into question.

Cllr Donal “Mandy” Kelly says there are major issues with the road surface at the Dry Arch Roundabout and the Four Lanes stretch.

Major roadworks have been taking place on the Four Lanes for several months, with lane-tightening restrictions and bollards in place.

Cllr Kelly is to raise the issue at tomorrow’s meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District, and he’s calling on the Council to resurface the road as a matter of urgency:

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A Cabinet sub-committee will meet on Thursday to tackle the rising cost of living.

The Government’s planning ‘once of measures’ to help people deal with spiralling fuel and energy costs.

It says there’ll be no ‘mini- budget’ and rises to social welfare and tax cuts have been ruled out.

People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett says the Government must do more to tackle the soaring cost of living:

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People across Donegal are being encouraged to add their opinions on water quality in the county, as a part of a nationwide Government consultation process.

The consultation process will ask the public to give their views on a range of issues affecting water quality, as well as climate change management.

A number of public consultations will take place in the coming month regarding Donegal’s water landscape, as the Government looks to improve and preserve Ireland’s natural water resources.

Members of the public are being asked to share their opinions on the new River Basin Management Plan, which sets out goals for both protecting existing inland and coastal water resources, while also improving the quality of water for public consumption and protection of natural life.

There will be two online consultation meetings for County Donegal that will outline the national plan, and then also give local details and plans for several areas within Donegal.

The first meeting on February 28th will concern plans for South and West Donegal, as well as the Donegal Bay North, Eske, Erne and Gwebarra catchment areas.

The second meeting on March 1st will cover the areas of North and East Donegal, including the Finn, Foyle, Lough Swilly, Leannaa, Fanad, Deele and Milford catchments.

The closing date for public submissions to the online consultation is March 31st.

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Photo: Finn Valley AC

It was another busy weekend in the athletics front with the European Champions Cup taking place in Portugal.

Finn Valley AC’s under 20 team finished in sixth at the event which was won by a Romanian team meanwhile the Letterkenny AC’s Senior team finished ninth in the even with a team from Spain claiming victory.

On Saturday, James Kelly finished in third in the Shot Put throwing 16.65 metres at the Six Nations Championships in Glasgow.

Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle joined Pauric Hilferty to review the weekends action on Sunday Sport…

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Derry maintained their winning start to their National League, Division Two campaign with a 2-13 to 0-07 win over Offaly.

Shane McGuigan was top scorer in the afternoon for Rory Gallagher’s side, scoring 1-06.

The other goal came from Niall Loughlin who also scored a point for the Oakleaf County.

After the game Derry manager Rory Gallagher spoke with Derry GAA Media.

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Finn Harps have confirmed the incoming Board of Directors and the structure of the club for the upcoming year.

Ian Harkin will serve as the Chairperson of the board, with Aidan Campbell once again appointed the Commercial and Marketing Officer.

The pair are working hard ahead of the new season which begins in just two weeks time with Finn Harps’ first game at home to Drogheda United.

Ian Harkin and Aidan Campbell joined Pauric Hilferty on Sunday Sport to discuss how things are going so far and to look ahead for the new season.

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Tyrone suffered their first defeat of the National League, Division One losing out away to Armagh.

The game finished 2-14 to 0-14 in favour of the Orchard County with Jason Duffy and Greg McCabe netting for the hosts.

Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport…

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Donegal brought their tally of points in the Allianz National League to three after they recorded a victory over Kildare.

The game finished 2-11 to 1-09 with Patrick McBrearty and Ryan McHugh finding the net for Declan Bonner’s side.

After the game, Donegal boss Declan Bonner spoke with Ryan Ferry.

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Donegal got their first win of the National Football League season with a 2-11 to 1-09 victory over Kildare in MacCumhaill Park.

Kildare took the lead in the first half thanks to a Jimmy Hyland goal before Kilcar men Patrick McBrearty and Ryan McHugh fired home to put Donegal back infront.

Donegal never surrendered that lead in the second half and went on to claim a five point win.

After the game Ryan Ferry spoke with Donegal defender Brendan McCole.

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Donegal Hurlers got off to the best possible start in their National Hurling League with a 3-16 to 0-08 win over London in O’Donnell Park.

Josh Cronnolly McGhee and two goals from Ritchie Ryan set Donegal on their way to victory.

Next up for Mickey McCann’s side is a clash with Sligo.

After the game, Donegal boss Mickey McCann told Chris Ashmore they played very well…

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