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Women facing delays in accessing free HRT

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2025/06/09

Women are facing significant delays in accessing free hormone replacement therapy. It comes just a week after the government launched its new scheme, providing prescription HRT medications free of charge with a medical or Drugs Payments Scheme card. While 93% of pharmacies have signed up to the scheme, the Irish Pharmacy Union says supply chain […]The post Women facing delays in accessing free HRT appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Extension granted for public consultation on revised...

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2025/06/09

An extension has been implemented on the public consultation of the revised IS465 by the National Standards Authority of Ireland. The standard is used for the testing of defective concrete. The extension is off the back of a request made by Coleman Legal, the law firm representing thousands of homeowners affected by crumbling blocks. The […] The post Extension granted for public consultation on revised IS465 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Nearly a third of women in 40s and 50s provide unpaid...

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2025/06/09

29% of women in their 40s and 50s are providing unpaid care for family members. That’s according to data from Healthy Ireland, which shows 14% of adults are caring for someone with a disability, health problem, or long-term illness. Just over 60% are women, while the average age is 46. Anne Marie Gillooley of the […] The post Nearly a third of women in 40s and 50s provide unpaid family care appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Infrastructural plans for Convoy could be jeopardised...

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2025/06/09

The lack of a plan for Convoy has again been the topic of discussion at a meeting of Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District. In a report to members, senior planner Eunan Quinn said Convoy is a settlement provided for under the county development plan, and is subject to the same rules as other areas. He outlined […] The post Infrastructural plans for Convoy could be jeopardised if water isn’t prioritised – Cllr Patrick McGowan appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News

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Over €1,300,000 allocated to Donegal under Disabled...

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2025/06/09

More than €1,300,000 has been earmarked for the Disabled Persons Grant in Donegal. The Grant provides funding for homes to be adapted to allow older people and those with disabilities to continue living independently, while also providing funding for major modifications such as extensions to relieve overcrowding. The funding also extends to the Improvement Works […] The post Over €1,300,000 allocated to Donegal under Disabled Persons Grant appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News

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Traffic management plan in place on the R250 at...

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2025/06/09

A traffic management plan will be in place on the R250 at Station Road, Glenties, between today and Thursday. Works will be in progress from 8am until 5pm. Donegal County Council apologise for any inconvenience. The post Traffic management plan in place on the R250 at Station Road, Glenties appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Donegal All-County Football League Results – 08/06/25

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2025/06/08

Division 1 Gaoth Dobhair 0-10 – 0-08 Malin Sean Mac Cumhaill 0-17 – 1-14 St Michael’s Naomh Conaill 2-12 – 2-08 Glenfin Termon 2-15 – 2-15 Four Masters Division 2 Convoy 1-6 – 8-14 Ardara Naomh Muire, LR 0-16 – 0-13 Killybegs Cloughaneely 0-15 – 1-14 Carndonagh Naomh Pádraig Muff 0-16 – 0-16 Naomh […] The post Donegal All-County Football League Results – 08/06/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and

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More than 70 OPW-owned properties lying vacant across...

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2025/06/08

More than 70 properties owned by the Office of Public Works are lying idle. Some include vacant Garda Stations, with at least 20 of these empty for over a decade. Some of these are being prepared for disposal in the next two years. Sinn Fein’s Spokesperson for Public Expenditure Máiréad Farrell says these buildings could […] The post More than 70 OPW-owned properties lying vacant across the country appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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HSE launches investigation into reports of...

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2025/06/08

The HSE has launched an investigation into reports of consultants allegedly demanding cash-only payments at private clinics. The probe, ordered by the Health Minister, will look at how consultants handle private patient payments. It comes as the Sunday Times reports further fallout from a 2021 report into Children’s Health Ireland, which revealed claims of serious […] The post HSE launches investigation into reports of consultants demanding cash-only payments at private clinics appeared first

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Police in Derry investigating anti-social behaviour...

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2025/06/08

Police are investigating an incident of anti-social behaviour in Derry yesterday evening. They received a report at approximately 8.15 pm of a large crowd of young people gathered in the Guildhall Square area. Police attended and patrolled the area to attempt to locate those involved, however, the group had mainly dispersed prior to arrival. No […] The post Police in Derry investigating anti-social behaviour at Guildhall Square appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and

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McGuinness on emphatic win over Cavan: “We found the...

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2025/06/01

Donegal bounced back from last week’s defeat to Tyrone with a 19-point win over Cavan at Kingspan Breffni Park today. Goals from Finnbarr Roarty, Conor O’Donnell and Caolan McColgan conbined with a flurry of different point-scorers gave Jim McGuinness’ side an emphatic 3-26 to 1-13 victory. After the game, McGuinness spoke to Highland Radio’s Oisin […]The post McGuinness on emphatic win over Cavan: “We found the rhythm we were looking for” appeared first on

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Derry and Galway can’t be separated at Celtic Park

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2025/06/01

Derry and Galway played out a dramatic 2-20 to 4-14 draw in the All Ireland Series at Celtic Park this afternoon. A last-gasp Conor Doherty score rescued a point for Derry, who led for most of the game but fell behind thanks to a late Galway goal. Michael McMullan has the full time report for […] The post Derry and Galway can’t be separated at Celtic Park appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Donegal hit 2-14 in second half to breeze past Cavan...

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2025/06/01

Donegal have beaten Cavan 3-26 to 1-13 in Group 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at Kingspan Breffni Park this afternoon. Finnbarr Roarty hit the net for Jim McGuinness’ side in a fiery first half to lead 1-12 to 1-05 at the break. A blistering second period saw Donegal hit 2-14 with the goals […] The post Donegal hit 2-14 in second half to breeze past Cavan – Post-Match Reaction from Oisin Kelly, Brendan Devenney & Brendan Kilcoyne appeared first on Highland

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“We should have won that game” – Derry manager Paddy...

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2025/06/01

Despite needing a late, late Conor Doherty equaliser, Derry boss Paddy Tally was disappointed not to have beaten Galway in the All Ireland Series at Celtic Park this afternoon. Derry were 8 points up at one stage but Galway roared back into the contest and looked like they had done enough to win it when […] The post “We should have won that game” – Derry manager Paddy Tally appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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DL Debate LIVE from Kingspan Breffni Park – 01/06/25

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2025/06/01

This week’s DL Debate comes LIVE from Kingspan Breffni Park after Donegal’s 3-26 to 1-13 victory over Cavan in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship this afternoon. Brendan Devenney is joined by Brendan Kilcoyne, Damien O’Donoghue, Donegal selector Colm McFadden and Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News… The post DL Debate LIVE from Kingspan Breffni Park – 01/06/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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ESRI predicts 34,000 homes will be delivered this...

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2025/06/01

The ESRI predicts just over 34,000 homes will be delivered this year – well short of the Government’s target of 41,000. The Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll published today reveals 61 percent of the public believe the housing crisis has worsened since the new government was elected, with just 3 percent believing it has improved. Sinn […] The post ESRI predicts 34,000 homes will be delivered this year, 7,000 short of Government’s target appeared first on Highland Radio -

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Patsy McGonagle wraps up the weekend’s athletics...

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2025/06/01

It’s been another busy weekend on the athletics front. Finn Valley AC Athlete Mark English’s new national record in the 800m in Poland on Friday night was among the highlights. English is back in action tomorrow evening. With more, here’s Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle… The post Patsy McGonagle wraps up the weekend’s athletics action including Mark English’s new national record appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News

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Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil the most popular parties in...

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2025/06/01

It’s all square between the main coalition partners in Government in a new poll. Today’s Sunday Independent Ireland Thinks Poll shows Fianna Fail is down 2 to 21%, with Fine Gael also on 21, up 1. Sinn Fein has fallen by two to 20%. The Social Democrats are up 1 to 9%, Labour has risen […] The post Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil the most popular parties in the country, according to new poll appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Mother of Private Sean Rooney suing the UN and Irish...

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2025/06/01

The mother of Donegal soldier Private Sean Rooney is suing the United Nations and the Irish State for alleged negligence, which contributed to his death in 2022. The 24-year-old was shot and killed when his convoy came under fire. The Sunday Independent has reported that Sean’s mother, Natasha, filed a lawsuit against the Defence Forces, […] The post Mother of Private Sean Rooney suing the UN and Irish state for negligence appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and

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Woman hospitalised following second road traffic...

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2025/06/01

A woman has been hospitalised following a road traffic collision in Milford yesterday morning. The collision involving two vehicles occurred on the R245 at Loughnakey at approximately 10:50am. A woman was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing. The post Woman hospitalised following second road traffic collision in Milford appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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