Shaun Doherty Show

16/07/2017

A final word from Shaun…..

WHAT A DAY.
So many thanks to so many people and you know who you are. My producers Ciara Johnston ❤️ and Caroline Orr ❤️and ❤️and Mary Duffy ❤️kept lots of secrets to surprise me, like flying In my twin Sharon and sister Marie and it worked.. To all the media, guests, old friends and new . To all my faithful listeners young and not as young. And to my wonderful Highland Family I am speechless. Humbled, proud, feel so Loved. I will miss you all. God Bless Shaun ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

14/07/2017

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14/07/2017

14/07/2017

In today's Tirconaill Tribune

13/07/2017

rote-learning tasks and written essays could be a thing of the past as a part of homework..

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The Oireachtas Petitions Committee is to consider a bid to abolish the traditional form of after-school homework in schools across the country.

We’ve been there, our children have been there – homework is no fun, especially when you’ve just spent the day stuck in a

13/07/2017

parking in yellow boxes…..

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Toni Kelly is appealing to the public not to park in the yellow box at Forte Lynn Retail Park in L’kenny. Yesterday a lady was trapped in a disabled parking zone for over an hour and a half because someone pulled in behind her.

13/07/2017

parking in yellow boxes…..

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Toni Kelly is appealing to the public not to park in the yellow box at Forte Lynn Retail Park in L’kenny. Yesterday a lady was trapped in a disabled parking zone for over an hour and a half because someone pulled in behind her.

13/07/2017

GP fees….

Should you have to pay for a return visit to the GP if tests needed on the day are not available? Call Shaun on 074 91 25000 Text 0866025000

Brendan says he called into see his doctor last Friday 30th June for a consultation which cost him €50. Up from €45 but that was ok I paid it. The doctor said he needed a blood test but as it was a Friday and they couldn’t get it to the lab until Monday so he should come back. He also wanted him to have a heart monitor fitted but they were all out to other patients earliest appointment for this was Wednesday 12th July. The earliest appointment he could get was Thursday 6th July with the practice nurse for blood test charge €30.
Went to get monitor fitted on Wednesday 12th July charge €50. TOTAL CHARGE to date €130. Brendan thinks this type of charging for one visit is ridiculous….

13/07/2017

number of items stolen from hearse while Funeral Mass was being said…

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Fr Joe Gormley Parish Priest in Creggan is appealing for information after a number of items including a mobile phone and a pin from the hearse which keeps the coffin in place were taken from a vehicle as it sat outside St Mary's Church in the city's Creggan estate on Friday. The thief struck as a Funeral Mass was being held inside the church. Fr Gormley says it’s a very bizarre thing to do, and it was extremely insensitive…. He joins Shaun on the line

A parish priest in Londonderry has urged a thief who stole a mobile phone and a coffin clamp from a hearse to leave the items back in a confessional box anonymously.

12/07/2017

rescue off Tory Island this morning..

Joe Joyce Press officer with Lough Swilly Lifeboat joins Shaun following an incident this morning at 20 to 12, 17 miles north of Tory island. The Lifeboat has now been stepped down and the rescue helicopter 118 lifted a diver from the water and is presently on route to L’kenny University Hospital. There are still a number of divers at the scene…

12/07/2017

John Hume restored to his rightful place in Irish history….
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Maurice Fitzpatrick Filmmaker and Author who produced, wrote & directed the documentary In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America joins Shaun to discuss the launch of his documentary tomorrow at Galway Film Festival. Narrated by actor Liam Neeson, the film includes wide-ranging interviews with former US Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, and British Prime Ministers John Major and Tony Blair.

A new documentary film charting how John Hume created the framework for peace in Northern Ireland is to be premiered at the Galway Film Festival this week.

12/07/2017

McGuinness bonfire coffin effigy ‘vile’

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Cllr Jack Murray & Stuart Mc Lean of the Orange Order Hall Committee in Newtown discuss the issue of renewed threats to burn down the hall in Newtown. They also discuss the burning of posters of Sinn Fein politicians on bonfires across the North last night. A black coffin adorned with the face of the late Sinn Fein Deputy First Minister Martin mc Guinness and the slogan 'F*** the IRA' was placed on a bonfire in east Belfast.

Today is the 12th of July, with Coleraine and Clogher among the areas hosting demonstrations today. Meanwhile, feeder parades will take place this morning and evening in towns and villages all over Northern Ireland, and also in a number of towns in Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan.

12/07/2017

Jimmy Harte, Shaun & Mary Harte in studio

12/07/2017

miracle recovery for former Senator Jimmy Harte…

In the early hours of 16 November 2013, Former Councillor & Senator Jimmy Harte was found unconscious at Newmarket Square, Dublin. He was taken to Beaumont Hospital and put in an induced coma, and underwent surgery for a fractured skull and brain trauma and spent time on life-support. Today he joins Shaun in studio to talk about his journey to recovery and how life is today….

12/07/2017

Six-year-old boy struck by car in Co Derry dies in hospital….

Sinn Fein MLA Karen Mullan lives in the area & would often see children playing there, she says it’s a huge tragedy for the community there is a great sense of shock and mourning.
Gareth Crosse Reporter Derry News says a man was arrested but released this morning on bail.

A man arrested in Derry yesterday in connection with the death of six-year-old Donnacadh McGuire has been released on bail. The man was arrested after Donnacadh died ...

11/07/2017

Thanks to Declan Devlin Photography for these clips around St Eunan’s Cathedral, L’kenny on Monday night during sunset….

This video was shot on the 10th of july just as the sun was setting on Letterkenny town, Co.Donegal.

11/07/2017

Does L’kenny Retail Park need public toilets? Call Shaun on 074 91 25000 Text 086 6025000

Calls have been made for the provision of public toilets at one of Letterkenny’s busiest shopping areas. Cllr Michael Mc Bride says the current situation is very unfair as the public are solely relying on the goodwill of local businesses…

Cllr. Michael McBride says an appropriate site should be identified in the area of the Letterkenny Retail Park to build such a facility, as it has been without public toilets since it was first established.

11/07/2017

3 year old boy fatally stabbed

A 3 year old boy’s body was found in Riverside Apartments in Kimmage. The boy’s mother, an Iranian doctor in her 40s, had also suffered stab wounds and was taken to St James’s Hospital. She underwent emergency surgery overnight and remains in a critical condition. Conor Lally Security and Crime Editor with the Irish Times joins Shaun on the line…..

Mother in her 40s undergoes emergency surgery for knife injuries after Kimmage incident

11/07/2017

water supply at critical levels in Donegal…

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Laurence Nash Irish Water Asset Operations Regional Water Lead says since Spring 2016 water levels in Donegal have been taking a constant dip. Lough Colm which supplies water to Milford, Kerrykeel, Rathmullan and Ramelton is at critical level. Supplies in Lough Fad which supplies East Inishowen, Quigley’s Point, Moville Redcastle and parts of Greencastle is also at a critical level. Immediate steps must be taken to conserve water in those areas or customers could face water supplies being switched off during night hours....

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11/07/2017

hero saves young girl from house fire..

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Following on from news of yesterday’s fire in Newtown, Daniel O Kane the man who saved a young 8 year old girl from the house fire joins Shaun live in studio. He says it was a blessing that he had left his bedroom window open and heard her screams for help and smelled the smoke. He couldn’t reach her father but he spoke to him, telling him to stay as close to the ground as he could…the emergency services arrived and took over…Daniel joins Shaun in studio

10/07/2017

House fire in NewtownCunningham…..

Joseph Mc Taggart Chief Fire Officer with Donegal County Council says the fire crew was called to the scene of a house fire last night around 12.55am. A young girl was rescued by a neighbour from the first floor bedroom. The older man believed to be the young girl’s dad was sitting on the window sill but the ladder was too small to reach him. Unfortunately he fell back into the bedroom but was later rescued by a fire fighter. He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital by ambulance. Their injuries are not understood to be life-threatening.

10/07/2017

MacGill Summer School in Glenties

Once again MacGill Summer School has a fantastic line up of guests. Dr Joe Mulholland Director of MacGill Summer School outlines to Shaun the guests & the discussions which will happen… kicking off on Sunday with the 17th Annual John Hume Lecture delivered by TD Simon Coveney Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade…..

37th Annual MacGill Summer School & Arts Week Sunday July 16th – Friday July 21st GLOBAL TURBULENCE AND UNCERTAINTY IRELAND AND EUROPE MUST PREPARE FOR A […]

10/07/2017

Toxic Giant Hogweed concerns in Donegal….
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Gabriel says his friend lives in NewtownCunningham and they are concerned about the growth of a plant Giant Hogweed. This plant can cause major problems like massive blisters and ulcers if it comes into contact with the skin. The extremely toxic plant has been known to cause third-degree burns and several children have been hospitalised after their skin was exposed to the stem. He is very concerned and believes people are unaware of it being there……

10/07/2017

One word 'Disgraceful' vandalism in Carndonagh….

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Cllr Albert Doherty says the discovery of the broken trees in Carndonagh was made on Sunday morning…. In total 14 trees have been damaged… he says it’s mindless vandalism which has angered the entire town… He’s hopeful with the help of Tidy Towns the trees will be repalced within a week or so… He is appealing to anyone with information to contact the local gardai… Martin Robin, Secretary of Carndonagh Tidy Towns says it's so sad to see all this work destroyed in this way...

10/07/2017

tradgey on Donegal waters……

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tradgey on Donegal waters……
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Derek Flanagan Divisional Controller with Malin Head Search & Rescue Region was involved in the rescue of a body off Glencolmcille on Sunday morning. Locals believe the two fishermen who lost their lives off Glencolmcille, were rescued around the same spot four weeks ago. The weekend tragedy happened after a 56-year-old married man from Oldcastle, Co. Meath, and a 40-year-old from Co. Longford sailed from Teelin Pier on Saturday. Brendan Byrne, Chairperson of Glencolmcille Parish Council says it’s a very sad morning for all of the parish….Cllr Niamh Kennedy is appealing for people to ask about safety in the area before setting off to fish.....

Post mortems on two men – believed to be Lithuanian nationals – are due to be carried out today after they were recovered from the water yesterday.

10/07/2017

Ballyliffen is to host 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open……..

Deputy Joe Mc Hugh Government Chief Whip, John Farren Manager of Ballyliffen Golf Club & Former Ryder Cup Captain Paul Mc Ginley all join Shaun to discuss the great news announced yesterday that Ballliffen is to host the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in 2018…..

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Ballyliffin Golf Club will host the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in 2018 in what will be a fantastic event for Donegal and the Northwest.

07/07/2017

young injured footballer waited on the pitch for 2 hours for an ambulance….

John’s son broke his leg at a match in Inishowen on Tuesday & waited on the pitch for 2 hours for an ambulance to come. Cllr Martin Mc Dermott had a meeting with the Director of the National Ambulance Service and they have agreed to review the service which caters to Inishowen. A review will take a number of months but he is hopeful that a resolution can be found:

It follows representations made to him by Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue and Cllr Martin McDermott during a meeting yesterday.

07/07/2017

in need of some legal advise…...

Our resident solicitor Seamus Gunn is taking all your legal questions on 074 91 25000 text 086 6025000 email [email protected]

07/07/2017

news of the week…..

Kate Heaney Journalist with the Donegal News & Mary Conlon retired teacher join Shaun to review today’s newspapers.

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06/07/2017

Leo Varadkar had to row back on his initial plans, which involved publishing the names of everyone involved in social welfare fraud.

After a backlash against his 'Welfare Frauds Cheat Us All' advertising campaign and complaints from Fianna Fáil, he changed the plans to introduce the 5 grand threshold.

The Taoiseach conceding earlier there's a need to compromise. Fiach Kelly, Political Reporter, Irish Times has the details.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/varadkar-rows-back-on-controversial-plan-to-name-all-fraudsters-1.3144643

06/07/2017

Have you seen the Baby Dove advertisement about breastfeeding? What’s your view?

Skincare brand Baby Dove has been criticised by many mums who feel the new adverts support those who oppose breastfeeding in public in a negative way.

One advert says "75% say breastfeeding in public is fine, 25% say put them away. What's your way?"

There was 151 complaints received by The Advertising Standards Authority. Many Mums say that it normalises anti-breastfeeding views and encourages hostility towards breastfeeding mothers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOhvREGZ950

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06/07/2017

Significant damage has been caused to a World War 1 memorial situated in St. Eunan's Cathedral Car Park.

The feature was erected by the Letterkenny Heritage Community in 2014 with the stone structure discovered smashed yesterday.

It's the latest incident in recent times with a statue at the Market Square damaged last week.

Local historian Kieran Kelly says that its ironic that this has been damaged on the anniversary of the death of a Letterkenny man in World War 1, its of vital importance to the history of Letterkenny.

06/07/2017

Should parents be punished for children's lack of attendance at school.

Rita O Reilly from Parentline discusses the importance of making sure your children have a high record attendance at school on an annual basis. She says they achieve better results academically and socially.

This follows a case of a man in Donegal who could spend up to two weeks in jail due to his daughter’s poor school attendance record.
The girl’s mother also faces a fine of €500 after a court heard their teenage daughter missed 164 of the 167 days of the school year.
The couple appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with failing to ensure she attended school under the Education and Welfare Act.

05/07/2017

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