Archive for January 2011

Donegal FF in crisis: Blaney will not contest seat

January 31, 2011 Donegal News & Sport, Irish News & Sport No comments

Deputy Niall Blaney has thrown in the gloves in another sensational move in Donegal FF politics

Fianna Fail Donegal North-East Deputy Niall Blaney will not contest the forthcoming general election, it sensationally emarged  last night in a county that has gone from bad to worse for Fianna Fáil.

The announcement was made at the a party convention in Letterkenny.
Deputy Blaney was not in attendance and members of the press were excluded at the start of the convention when a statement was read out.
Deputy Blaney was first elected to the Dail for Donegal North East in May 2002. Read more

Tanaiste says she is still running in election

January 31, 2011 Donegal News & Sport No comments

Tanaiste Mary Coughlan

In a statement that was issued just after midnight last night, Tanaiste Mary Coughlan said that she had every intention of contesting the Donegal south west constituency for one of the three seats.

In a short, terse and brief announcement, the statement reads:
“The Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan TD, has tonight rubbished speculation that she will not be contesting the forthcoming General Election.

“The Tánaiste was ratified as a candidate in Donegal South West at convention held in Glenties on January 9th last and is fully focused on the campaign ahead.” Read more

Finn Harps sign McHugh for next two seasons

January 31, 2011 Donegal News & Sport No comments

Finn Harps Striker Kevin McHugh signs new contract accompanied by Chairman Joey O’Leary and Manager James Gallagher. (Picture by Studio 8)

Kevin McHugh has signed a new contract with Donegal First Division side, which will secure the Strikers services for both the 2011 and 2012 Seasons.
 
Following discussions with Manager James Gallagher and Chairman Joey O Leary, the Killea native was happy to put pen to paper on a two year deal this weekend.
 
McHugh who scored 15 times in League and Cup for Harps last season is now looking forward to the forthcoming First Division Campaign.  
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Aistritheoirí Gaeilge ag teastáil

January 31, 2011 Donegal News & Sport, Fermanagh News & Sport, Irish News & Sport, Leitrim News & Sport, Sligo News & Sport No comments

European Commission are looking for Irish translators

D’fhonn an fhoireann aistriúcháin Ghaeilge a láidriú, tá an Coimisiún Eorpach ag iarraidh aistritheoirí Gaeilge a earcú ar chonarthaí nach faide ná 3 bliana.

Is é an 21 Feabhra 2011 an dáta deireanach a nglacfar le hiarratais. Iarrfar ar na hiarratasóirí is fearr trialacha roghnúcháin a dhéanamh i mí an Mhárta. 
Bheadh na haistritheoirí ag obair i gcuideachta an deichniúir atá ar an bhfoireann sa Bhruiséil cheana, ag aistriú téacsanna dlíthiúla, den chuid is mó, go Gaeilge ó Bhéarla agus ó theangacha eile de chuid an AE, téacsanna a bhaineann le réimsí leathana den saol idir thalmhaíocht, fhuinneamh, airgeadas, ghnóthaí sóisialta agus eile. Read more

Sligo Leitrim & D.S.L round up

January 31, 2011 Leitrim News & Sport, Sligo News & Sport No comments

By Noel M Kennedy

In The Best Western Sligo Southern Hotel Super League Carbury sweetened things for themselves at home on Forthill despite going a goal down after one minute thanks to a superb finish from Calry Bohs Chris Crossan. Carbury then unwrapped there hit men Jason Mc Cartney crashed home a hat trick Damien Fallon added a double with Colin Jinks and Glen Shannon putting the icing on the cake with a goal each. 

This result fires Carbury back to the top of the table and on this form they could be celebrating silverware come Easter.

Boyle Celtic were away to north Sligo kingpins at the bowl in Mullaghmore two cracking goals from Dessie Carlos and a third Michael Corrigan puts Boyle in third spot despite a consolation strike from Alan Harrison. Read more

Bundoran launches its new 10 mile Cara Run

January 30, 2011 Donegal News & Sport No comments

Launch of Cara Bundoran Run -10 Mile Challenge which takes place on Saturday March 5th. Pictured at the launch in the Library, Bundoran, were; competitors Aoife McNulty and Claire Gallagher, both from Cara Pharmacy get and early start. Picture credit: Brian Farrell / SPORTSFILE

Thursday evening last saw the successful launch of the inaugural Cara Bundoran Run – 10 Mile Challenge in Bundoran’s Town Library.The first Saturday in March will see the Cara Bundoran Run – 10 Mile Challenge take to the streets around the picturesque coastal town of Bundoran in Donegal.

The Cara Bundoran Run 10 – Mile Challenge, kindly sponsored by Cara Pharmacy, is Ireland’s newest road race and will provide runners, joggers and walkers of all standards with a memorable experience on a breathtaking route. Read more

First Nationalist Mayor of Derry dies

January 30, 2011 Donegal News & Sport No comments

SDLP President John Hume, Foyle MP Mark Durkan and Mayor of Derry Colum Eastwood have all paid tribute to Dr Raymond McClean who passed away yesterday after a long battle with illness.
 
Dr McClean was a distinguished figure in Derry, where he was the first Nationalist Mayor in the city after the end of gerrymandering as well as being a well known doctor, civil rights activist, author and sportsman. Read more

Dr McKenna Cup: Donegal defeated by Fermanagh

January 30, 2011 Donegal News & Sport, Fermanagh News & Sport No comments

(Left to Right): Aogan Ó Fearghail, Uachtaran Ulster GAA, Martin Barrett, Barrett Sports Lighting, Danny Murphy, Secretary Ulster GAA & Alan Leaper, Barrett Sports Lighting.

Donegal were defeated last night in MacCumhaill Park Ballybofey by Fermanagh and in doing so, they have also relinquished the Dr McKenna Cup, which they have won for the previous years. 

Derry are through to the McKenna Cup final. 

The visitors led 0-5 to 0-3 at half-time, with Paul McGrath leading the way up front. Fermanagh were chasing their first victory in this season’s competition.

Adrian O’Hanlon and Marty Boyle did their part to keep Donegal in touch, but the experimental side were unable to get to grips with Fermanagh in the second half. Tonight’s result means that Cavan are now guaranteed a semi-final spot.

Barry Owens and Peter Sherry were the stars on show for Fermanagh, with James Corrigan, Paul Ward and Tomas Corrigan being impressive in the second half.

Results Saturday 29th  January 2011
 
Section A .   Tyrone 1-18 UUJ 2-11
  
                   Donegal 0-7 Fermanagh 0-12
 
 
Semi Final. Derry 2-14 Antrim 0-14.

WORLD-CLASS PLAN FOR WORLD CLASS ATTRACTION

January 29, 2011 Donegal News & Sport No comments

Walkers on Sliabh Liag

Donegal County Council has formally launched the Sliabh Liag Strategic Development Plan which has received support under Failte Ireland’s Tourism Capital Infrastructure Programme funded under the NDP 2007-13 and the EU’s INTERREG IVA Programme at a major tourism event in Teelin, South West Donegal on Friday afternoon.

The Sliabh Liag Development plan involves a unique cross-border, multi-agency partnership with funding coming from a variety of sources.

Mayor of County Donegal, Cllr. Cora Harvey kicked off the launch by thanking, in particular, all of the local residents, landowners and community groups involved in the Sliabh Liag Strategic Development Plan as well as Donegal County Development Partners, Donegal County Council, Read more

Leitrim jobless rate up 185% since Fianna Fail took office – O’Keeffe

January 29, 2011 Irish News & Sport, Leitrim News & Sport No comments

Susan O'Keeffe of Labour

Unemployment in Leitrim has risen 185 per cent since the Fianna Fail/Green coalition took power in 2007. In June 2007, 1,272 people in Leitrim were on the Live Register; at the end of 2010, there were 3,630. A huge number of people, 899, are signing on in Manorhamilton alone, according to Sligo/North Leitrim Labour candidate Susan O’Keeffe.

 
“It is clear that there is very little hope of unemployed people finding work, in Leitrim or anywhere else in Ireland, while Fianna Fail is in office. Read more

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