A small ‘common’ dolphin was washed up on Carrickfin beach yesterday.
Carrickfin Beach.
The dead dolphin was discovered by people walking on the beach and the stranding has been reported to the IWDG.
This is the second stranding in the area in a few days – with a similar sized one washed up at Port Arthur beach on Sunday.
It is not known how either dolphin died or if their deaths could be connected.
There was a rush to the forecourts this week to register new models, with the industry predicting the best New Year sales figures in quite a while.
As we enter another new year and resolutions are being made, how about this for a resolution – in with the old and out with the new!
Inishowen Motors and Nissan are pleased to announce their latest cost saving promotion.
Trade in your old car now and you’ll get a guaranteed minimum of €4,000 towards a brand new Nissan Pulsar, Note, Juke or Micra.
Hurry though, this is only until January 31st.
It has never been a better time to buy a new car, with wage increases expected this year and fuel prices expected to fall even further.
But buyers are still very budget conscious and economy and emission levels, which are directly related to road tax charges, are still big topics on the forecourt.
Nissan have been at work on these issues, with new engines and car designs across the entire range, the new aerodynamic bodystyle on the Pulsar will cut through the wind the same way it’ll cut through your fuel costs.
Tax for the year is just €180 on the diesel model which is the lowest you can get.
The 110 BHP engine has plenty of power.
Inishowen Motors is the place to go with your old car where you will get a guaranteed €4000 for it, all it needs is a valid NCT cert.
These popular and stylish models have never been more affordable and according to the SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry), 2015 is the year to buy new.
Alan Nolan Director General SIMI commenting on these figures; “As 2014 has drawn to a close we are pleased to end the year with new car sales 30% ahead of the previous year. ‘The feedback received from our members for January has been very positive, indicating continued growth in sales in January and the rest of 2015’
Don’t make this year one of failed resolutions and make sure you avail of this great offer with Inishowen Motors and Nissan. This scrappage offer is only available until January 31st 2015 so act quickly and make sure this resolution drives you into 2016!
Cars are crawling in Barnsemore Gap.
A HEAVY fall of snow – with snow continuing – has hit Co Donegal this morning.
Motorists are being urged to drive with care.
Most main routes have been gritted – but secondary roads are treacherous.
Barnesmore Gap is described as treacherous but has not been closed. Several cars have been left stranded but a snow plough has now arrived at the scene.
McGrory’s Brae outside Ballybofey towards Donegal Town in also blocked.
The Inch Road at Burt is described as very bad with heavy snow where motorists are asked to slow down and take care.
Rosses Community School will remain closed as will several playschools but the vast majority of schools have opened.
The main Glenties to Ardara Road is passable but several cars are stuck.
And with more snow and freezing conditions forecast throughout the day, people are asked to take care.
Temperatures will only reach between 1 to 4 degrees throughout the day.
Snow covered rooftops looking towards Letterkenny.
Cloughaneely GAA News:
Bronnadh Bhord an Mionùr
Bhì Bronnadh Bhord an Mionùr againn trathnóna Dé Domhnaigh. Ba mhaith linn ar mbuíchos a cuir in iúil do Leo McLoone, an imreoir condae as na duaiseanna a bronnadh do an peileadòirì uilig. Buìochas do Denis Doohan a bhì ina fhear an tì don òcaid.
There was a large turnout for the Minor board presentation on Sunday evening. Many thanks to Senior county star Leo McLoone, who was the special guest for the evening and to Denis Doohan for hosting the evening. Congratulations to all teams presented!
Gym Membership
Gym Membership is now open for 2015, for further information call to the Gym or check out the Club Face book Page
Ladies Board
The Ladies Board are holding their AGM at 8pm on Saturday the 17th of January in the Clubhouse.
Underage Indoor
There will be no indoor training for under 6, 8′s, 10′s & 12′s this week due to exams taking place in the gym.
Congratulations to the Donegal Team who beat Queens University Belfast, 2-16 to 1-08, in round 2 of the Dr McKenna cup on Sunday.
Note: Any items for inclusion in the weekly Club Notes must be with the PRO by 5:00 pm on Monday evenings at the very latest. Please contact Anna Marie Coyle on 086-1567503
CAPPRY ROVERS NEWS:
CAPPRY ROVERS LOTTO
Last weeks lotto numbers were 8, 12, 16, 19. There was no jackpot winner.
The winner of the €50 lucky ticket was Veronica Doherty, Dooish.
Next weeks jackpot is €1750. Remember if you’re not in you can’t win!!
SENIORS
Cappry Rovers 1-0 Drumoghill
This game was played in poor conditions in Cappry. Drumoghill had a strong wind behind them in the first half and pressed hard to go in front but the home team defended well. Cappry were dangerous on the break in the first half with Alan Patton going close on a couple of occasions but both his efforts went wide. Benny Bonner’s 25 yard free kick just cleared the crossbar. Cappry held out to keep the game scoreless at half time. The breakthrough came in the 53rd minute when Benny Bonner’s corner found the bottom corner. In the 57th minute Benny Bonner chipped the Drumoghill keeper from 40 yards but saw his effort come back off the post. Drumoghill pressed hard to get level but the Cappry defence dealt well with the pressure. The closest Drumoghill came was when Liam O’Donnell got free in the box but his effort was cleared of the line by Gary Dunnion. Drumoghill kept pressing but couldn’t get through the Cappry defence. Team Performances from Cappry and Drumoghill. Ref: Kevin Logue
No game this weekend.
Training as usual.
LAST MAN STANDING
We’re are starting a new LAST MAN STANDING this coming weekend with the forms available from any of our underage coaches or through our Facebook page.
Week 1 starts January 17th.
You can also get forms by sending a text to 086 6008204, 087 7797581 or 087 7524128.
CONDOLENCES
All at Cappry Rovers were deeply saddened to hear about the untimely death of Tom Bonner. He was a true gent.
We would like to pass our sympathies to his wife Margaret, his son Damien and daughter Edel.
We would like to extend our sympathies also to his nephew Benny Bonner who is currently playing for Cappry Rovers.
Aodh Ruadh GAA News:
Ladies
The Ladies AGM takes place this Friday 16th January in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh at 7.30pm. All committee members, and indeed all those with an interest in ladies football, are warmly invited to attend as we reflect on the year past and plan for 2015.
Football
There will be a senior players meeting with management on Sunday 18th January at 3pm, in Aras Aoidh Ruaidh, to discuss plans for the upcoming season. All players who played any senior football in 2014 are asked to attend. Any other players with an interest in playing senior football this year are also welcome to attend.
Indoor training resumes on Friday 23rd January. The 2015 Under 6s [Born 2009-2011] are in the Mercy Hall at Colaiste Cholmcille from 6pm to 7pm followed by the under 8s [Born 2007-2008] from 7pm to 8pm, also in the Mercy Hall. 2015 under 10s [Born 2005-2006] are training in the new hall at Colaiste Cholmcille from 6pm to 7pm. That session is followed by the 2015 under 12s [Born 2003-2004] from 7pm to 8pm, also in the new hall. There is a charge of €2 per head. Please bring your own water and wear runners as no other footwear allowed. Parents/Guardians are asked to please collect children promptly after their session is finished.
One ticket, three draws
Aodh Ruadh members are out and about now selling tickets for the National GAA draw which takes place on Friday 27th February. The national draw offers a range of 15 super prizes including trips away with the 2015 All-Stars, a trip to New York, a travel voucher worth €1,500, shopping vouchers worth €1,000 and numerous luxury All-Ireland final packages. In addition each ticket will gain entry to the Donegal prize draw and the Aodh Ruadh prize draw giving you even more chances to win. The Donegal prizes are a €1,000 top prize with two €500 prizes and five €100 prizes on offer. Aodh Ruadh prizes are a top prize of €100 with two €50 prizes and five €20 prizes up for grabs. Donegal prizes are confined to the county with Aodh Ruadh prizes confined to tickets sold by club members. All ticket revenue sold by club members will be retained by Aodh Ruadh.
Abbey Centre Bingo
Eileen Maguire of Donegal won the Bingo Jackpot of €400. There was no winner of the winter snowball, which now stands at €450 on 50 numbers or less. Bingo continues this Friday night at the Abbey Centre at 9pm. Books priced at €10/€5 for full/half books. See you there!
IT issues
We continue to experience IT issues here in the Aodh Ruadh PR centre, but we hope to be back on full power by next week. As a result subscribers to the club notes since May 2014 have been lost. If you notice you are no longer receiving mails, please notify us and you will be resubscribed. In addition we have some great images from the Kickabout for Colman and the Homecoming Quiz which we are currently unable to process. We will get these up just as soon as we have the tech back on an even keel. Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience.
Aodh Ruadh Lotto
There was no winner of last week’s Aodh Ruadh Lotto jackpot of €3,900. The winning numbers drawn were 1, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 12. In the lucky dip €20 went to: Kathleen Monaghan, East Port; Ciara Boyle; Anthony Gallagher, c/o Pearse O’Neill’s; Mary Conlon, Cornhill; Olivia Magee, Assaroe View; and Jimmy McGee, Roscor. Next draw in The Lantern Bar with a Jackpot of €4,000 on Sunday at 8.30pm.
The lotto team for McCosker’s Centra this Saturday is: LADIES.
The lotto team for Kernan’s Spar this Saturday is: SENIOR FOOTBALLERS.
Killybegs GAA News:
This week’s Kilotto numbers were 5,13,23,24 and there was no winner. Next weeks
Kilotto Jackpot will be €3,300! 1 match 3 winner, Mary Mc Callig who won €60.
Kilotto sellers for the month of January are the ladies football team.
Bingo Snowball wasn’t won tonight. Next weeks Jackpot will be at €1,100 on 45 numbers.
Club Membership (as per last year) and Club Donegal Membership are now available from the Club Registrar, Susan McGing!
There was a successful Minor Board AGM held in the Tara Hotel on Sunday 11/1/2015. The 2015 Minor Board officers and managers consists of,
Chairperson: Peter Mc Ginley, Vice Chairperson: David Gallagher,
Secretary: Martina Harley, Assistant Secretary: Elaine Smith, Treasurer: Heather Connelly, Assistant Treasurer: Sinead Murray, Registrar: Susan Mc Ging, SRB Delegate: Jimmy White & Peter Mc Ginley, Underage Referees: Jimmy White, Andrew Mullen & Conor Knox, Managers: U-8: Peter Mc Ginley, Gary Conaghan, Sean Connor & Co. U-10: David Gallagher, Declan Heraty & Co. U-12: Eugene Mulligan, John Mc Guinness & Co. U-13: TBA,
U-14: TBA, U-15: Martin Slua Boyle, U-16: Martin Slua Boyle, Minor: Hugh Mc Fadden, U-12 girls: TBA, U-13 girls: Kevin Mc Cann & Co., U-14 girls: Kevin Mc Cann & Co. U-16 girls: Kevin Mc Cann & Co.
A huge thanks to the outgoing officers and managers who have generously given their time and dedication over the last year. A special word of thanks to Carol Mc Hugh, treasurer for the past four years at minor board level. She was a huge asset to the club and we already look forward to her return in the future.
Please vote for Killybegs Gaa to win a Netting Direct €6,000 make over! You can vote once every 24 hours http://a.pgtb.me/wngkxN/hbqxJ?w=31280937&e=82117753
There is a special meeting on Wed 14th at 8pm in Fintra regarding the National Club Draw to get teams organised to sell.
PITCH CLOSED! Pairs Eamon O Beirne is closed for all training, matching and shooting with NO Exceptions, until further notice, due to pitch renovations.
Signed – The Parks Committee
Letterkenny Gaels GAA News:
Congratulations to Oisin Mc Elhinney who played for UCD in their defeat of Louth in the O’Byrne Cup last Wednesday and also Ciaran Lynch who played for Maynooth University against Offaly also in the O’Byrne Cup on Sunday.
Registrations for 2015 will take place on Saturday 7th February from 2pm to 4pm in the Meeting room of the Church of the Irish Martyrs. See Facebook or website for more information.
The GAA National Draw tickets are now on sale and can be purchased from any club member. Along with the prizes listed on the tickets the County Board have also included prizes to the value of €2500 while Gaeil Leitir Ceanainn have included 5 Club Donegal Cards for tickets sold within the club. This is a great fundraiser for the club as all proceeds from the sale of these tickets stays with the club.
Michael Murphy Sports are stocking a range of club merchandise including jerseys, training tops, hats & scarfs.
Underage football coaching is finished for the Christmas break and will resume on Friday 6th February for U-6 (6-6.45pm) & U-8 (6.45-7.30pm) in the hall at Woodlands School & U-10 & U-12 is in the Aura from 7.30-8.30pm. New members welcome.
Indoor Camogie training is also finished for the Christmas break. It will be resuming on 26th January. Contact 086 8163605 for information. New players welcome.
Hurling training resumes after the Christmas break on the 5th February. Please contact Dan Harnett 0867392780 or Sharon Harnett 0868405785 to book or for more information.
Sympathy is extended to the Gibbons family, Woodlands, on their recent bereavement.
For regular club updates and photos see our club web page, Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @LetterkennyGael
Gaeil Fhánada GAA News:
No jackpot winner. Lotto Results numbers drawn 07, 09, 10, 14, 16. Bonus 06. €100 winner Susan Peoples Keerykeel, €50 winner Conor McConigley c/o Noreen , Doaghbeg. Jackpot €4,450 next week.
Gaeil Fhánada A.G.M.:
Election of Officers
Hon President: Cathal Mac A’tSaoir
Chairperson: Brendan McATeer
Vice Chair: Martin McAteer
Secretary: Fiona Shiels
Assistant Sec: Rachel McAteer
Joint treasurers: Mark Dorrian and Máire McAteer
PRO and Registrar: Margaretta McConigley
Assistant PRO: Áine Friel
Health & Wellbeing Officer: Sinéad Callaghan
Cultural Officer: Michéal O Fríl
Assistant Cultural Officer: Máire Ní Cheallacháin
Scór Officer: Declan Dorrian
General Committee: Bridie Doherty, John McConigley, Eamon Friel, John Blaney, Lisa McConigley, Bernard McGettigan & Hughie Shiels.
Membership:
Adult; €40
Student (over 18) €25
Juvenile (under 18) €15
Membership should be paid by March 1st. All players in training should pay immediately.
Senior Ladies Football
Gaeil Fhánada are seeking those interested in applying for the position of Senior Ladies manager to show their interest in writing to secretary.fanadgaels.donegal@gaa.ie
Scór
Members interested in taking part in Scór Sinsir should contact Declan Dorrian on 086 2070468. He would be delighted to hear from anyone interest in the question time, instrumental group, solo singing, ballad group or recitation. All members over 17 are eligible to take part. The competition takes place on January 30th and 31st.
Gaeil Fhánada Presentation Dinner/ Supper Night
February 21st is provisionally set for our Senior Presentation Night. Keep this date free in your diary to share the great work/play of all our adult members and celebrate another good year in Gaeil Fhánada.
Donegal Year Books
A limited number of Donegal Year books are on sale in Shiels’ Shop, Fanavolty priced €10. A lovely gift for GAA supporters. Lots of news and pics from the year that was. You could be lucky enough to have been pictured at one of many GAA events. A lovely annual to treasure for adults and children alike.
Support Your Club
Check out www.opelkitforclubs.com to earn points for Club gear. If you purchase a car from them you earn 200 points for your Club, if you get a service done to your car or even just have a test drive, you earn 10 points. Come on support your Club.
Na Rossa GAA News:
The clubs AGM took place in McCreadys bar last Friday evening. A very good crowd attendance as positions filled are as below.
President: Father Morty O’Shea, Chairman: Declan Bonner, Vice Chairman & Chairman of the minor board: Gerry Mchugh, Secretary and again for the 33 time of being elected Pat Boyle, Ass Secretary: Packy Dyre,
Treasurer: Patrick Caulfield, Ass Treasurer: Felix Melly, PRO: Packy Dyre, Coaching Officer: Patrick Caulfield, Children’s welfare officer: Trevor Melly, Oifig Na Gaeltacht : Pat Boyle, County board delegates: Pat Boyle, Packy Dyre & Patrick Caulfield, Southern regional board delegates: Conal Melly & Joe McCready, Senior referees: Patrick Caulfield & Michael Gallagher. Registra yet to be filled.
A senior team meeting will take place this Saturday evening, time to be confirmed.
Club members interested in joining club 50 should contact Pat or Felix for more information.
The southern boards monthly meet
The clubs lotto draw took place last Monday evening in Doochary. Numbers drawn were 9,13,16 & 18. Two lucky dip winners receive €50, Des McGettigan Doochary & Breda Burns Madavagh.
Sean Mac Cumhaills GAA News:
DINNER DANCE.
The dinner dance will be held in the club on the 17th Jan.
Tickets are limited and advance purchase is recommended.
Music is by Ray Montana and tickets are available from the bar or from
any Committee member.
Lets get a great crowd out to support this event.
SCHOOLS COACH VACANCY
The club has a vacancy for a schools coach. Applicants must be
eligible under the CE scheme. Anyone interested should contact Terry O
Reilly 0866095347.
CLUB AGM
The AGM will be held in the Center on the 23rd of Jan. Nomination
forms can be downloaded from the club website www.seanmaccumhaill.com,
just click on the download section,or alternatively if you wish to
have a form posted to you please contact the club secretary Mickey Mc
Mahon on 0860242882 or secretary.seanmccools.donegal@gaa.ie. We would
like all members to attend this meeting.
LOTTO
There was no winner of this weeks Lotto.
There was 1 match 3 winner.
Pat lafferty, Killygordon receives €150.
Next weeks jackpot is €3,400.
BINGO
The Bingo is in the Villa Rose this week. 8.30pm start. The Snowball
jackpot is €9,000 for 45 numbers or less. All very welcome.
DONEGAL YEARBOOK
The Donegal yearbook is now on sale.
Please contact Eugene Gallagher 0866098801 for a copy.
Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD has said the AIB move to outsource its IT workforce is part of a wider worrying trend among Irish banks, including the Central Bank, to outsource essential IT systems.
Speaking today Deputy Doherty said, “I have been aware for some time that this move has been on the cards.
“What we are seeing is a now profitable State bank outsourcing, putting jobs and customer supports at risk. Sinn Féin is opposed to such outsourcing. It is not a solution to the serious issues facing our banking system.
“In this case it seems AIB have decided to proceed to outsource hundreds of IT jobs. The bank should make sure that no jobs are lost and that the rights and conditions including Trade Union recognition must be respected by any companies taking on a contract.
“Any changes should only be made after agreement with the Trade Unions representing the staff concerned. It is important that any such agreement is long term in nature so that these jobs are not off-shored once the dust has settled.
“The Minister for Finance owns 99% of AIB and has a responsibility to make sure workers at what is a State company are treated fairly.
“Workers at AIB should not be thrown to the wolves to make AIB look leaner for potential suitors. AIB has recently returned to profit so there is no justification for now cutting jobs.
“This outsourcing is part of a more worrying trend across the banking sector including the Central Bank where essential IT services are sold to third parties.
“The computer failure at Ulster Bank in Summer 2012 has been put down to a failure caused by an over reliance on outsourcing.
“The recent fine levied on it for this failure was tiny. The security, competition and privacy issues raised are enormous and any bank, especially a State owned one, should not pretend outsourcing is a solution to the serious issues still haunting our banking system.
A well-known Letterkenny hotel has been purchased by a business group from the Middle East.
Gallagher’s Hotel
The group who purchased Gallagher’s Hotel have now appointed the McGettigan Management group to run the hotel for the foreseeable future.
The 82 bedroom hotel, which has five function rooms, is the first hotel to be sold in Ireland in 2015.
It was previously run by receivers KPMG and it was sold on their instructions.
There was no disclosure on the price of the hotel.
Meenderryhirk – Dungloe. Photo by Dorthe Doherty
Snow covered rooftops looking towards Letterkenny.
Beautiful picture at Carrickfinn Airport with a snow capped Errigal in the background
Rocky is having difficulty burying his bone with all this snow!! Photo by Ryan McCauley.
Archie and Mia enjoying the snowy conditions. Photo by Ryan McCauley.
Little Hugh-bert doing his best to camouflage in with the snow. Photo by Ryan McCauley.
It’s too cold, can we go back inside now please? Photo by Ryan McCauley.
These little dogs are enjoying the snow at Donegal Pet Rescue. Photo by Ryan McCauley.
Beautiful picture of the beach in Buncrana. Photo by Anita Galbraith Friel.
Heavy snow in Buncrana. Photo by Anita Galbraith Friel
PICTURE SPECIAL: Above are a selection of images which show different parts of Donegal covered under a beautiful blanket of snow.
Heavy snowfall overnight has caused traffic disruption on the roads all across the county.
Snow is still falling in some places and Met Eireann have predicted more snow for tonight.
However, there is something beautiful about seeing our hills covered in snow as the images above relay.
If you’ve got any images and want to send them into us then please do.
Send your snow snaps to info@donegaldaily.com
Snow at The Market Square in Letterkenny. Photo by Martin Connaghan.
Forecasters are warning that Donegal is set for even more snow in the next 24 hours.
Up to three inches of snow is set to fall overnight and tomorrow morning.
Muckish Mountain. Photo by Neil Mc Teague.
Met Eireann have warned that conditions are to get even worse across Donegal tonight.
However the snowfall is to be replaced tomorrow evening by wind and rain.
Most of the county awoke to a blanket of snow this morning with treacherous road conditions from Killybegs to Buncrana.
Throughout the day further heavy falls have added to those trying conditions.
In Gaoth Dobhair, road conditions are described as “lethal” after heavy falls of hail froze and were then covered in fresh falls of snow.
Some schools in the west of the county including Rosses Community School, Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobair as well as Scoil an Luinnigh Gaoth Dobhair and Dooish National School in Ballybofey have closed.
The main road from Drumkeen to Ballybofey is almost impassable with long tailbacks.
Donegal County Council has dispatched its full compliment of winter machinery including snowploughs and gritters onto the county’s roads.
Gardai are asking people to slow down and not to take any chances.
Motorists are also asked to use common sense and to clear vehicles of snow before driving them.
Gardai are also asking people to call in on elderly neighbours who may be in fear of going out in public because of the snowfalls.
More than 31 patients are currently awaiting beds at Letterkenny General Hospital.
Letterkenny General Hospital – major overcrowding again today.
A statement issued on behalf of the hospital said it is extremely busy with “above average of very ill patients” needing care.
The statement says “The Emergency Department at Letterkenny General Hospital is extremely busy today with above average numbers of very ill patients requiring admission to the hospital. There are currently 31 patients requiring admission to beds.”
Members of the public are asked to avoid attending the Emergency Department if possible and to contact their GP or GP Out of Hours services in the first instance.
And the statement warned “Non-emergency cases attending the Emergency Department will experience lengthy delays.”
The hospital said it regrets any inconvenience to patients and their families and is taking all steps to deal with the situation including curtailing non-emergency surgery and strengthening discharge planning.
With snow showers and heavy rain expected over the next two days Donegal County Council is urging all members of the public to exercise caution, to take extra care on the roads and to allow extra time for journeys.
This driver has a lucky escape when they hit a pole in Loughanure this morning.
All of the council’s 25 road gritting crews have been out since 5am this morning gritting all the main routes in the county with a view to keeping the roads passable and we will continue this work throughout the day and into the evening.
We expect that crews will be out tomorrow morning again and we are appealing to all motorists to take extra care and even if a road is treated it does not guarantee that the road is ice free so extreme care should be taken.
The public can keep up to date with road conditions by following us on Twitter @roadsdcc or @donegalcouncil or by checking out the Councils dedicated Winter Weather website at www.donegalcocowinterweather.ie.
This site includes links to an interactive map which provides motorists and road users with up to date information on road conditions and road gritting plans on a given night.
It also shows the locations of public sand and grit collection points and includes an hourly weather forecast feed for most areas in the county so that you can check local forecast for the next 12-24 hours.
There are also links to weather cameras to view live conditions in three locations in the county.
This site has been developed with the road user and the motorist in mind so that they can access as much relevant information as they need to make safe driving decisions during the winter months.
You can access this site at www.donegalcocowinterweather.ie and you can keep up to date through the Council’s Twitter accounts @roadsdcc or @donegalcouncil and our Face book page.
Davitt Walsh in action for Nelson Suburbs during his time in New Zealand. Walsh has signed for Irish League outfit Institute.
Former Finn Harps star Davitt Walsh has re-signed for Institute following a short stint in New Zealand.
Walsh is a decorated striker and has played for a whole host of clubs in both the League of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Premiership.
Walsh previously played for Institute as well as Ballymena United and Lisburn Distillery in the Northern Ireland Premiership.
While in the League of Ireland Walsh has played for Finn Harps, Derry City, Shelbourne and Bohemians.
Paul Kee has snapped up the experienced striker after he cut short his spell with the Nelson Suburbs in New Zealand.
Walsh scored 7 goals in nine appearances for the Nelson Suburbs and his impressive form led to him being touted by several clubs in New Zealand’s Premier League.
However, Walsh failed to settle and opted to return to home despite his successful spell at the club.
Kee will be hoping he can get best from Walsh who has the undoubted quality and class for this level of football.
With Institute struggling to find the net since the departure of Stephen O’Flynn, Kee will be hoping he can solve their goal scoring issues.
Walsh is not expected to feature in Institute’s crucial match with fellow strugglers Dungannon Swifts on Friday.
It’s expected Walsh will not feature for a few weeks until he gets his paperwork from New Zealand sorted with the IFA.
THIS was the colour of the sky over Lough Foyle earlier.
It’s called a ‘thunder snow cloud’ according to BBCNI weatherman Barra Best.
And it settled in the sky – straddling counties Donegal and Derry – not long after a blue lightning storm erupted.
The picture was taken well after dusk – so that blue you see is a the electric-charged lightning, not blue sky.
Pic Owen Anderson
Seamus Coleman scored for Everton during their penalty shoot-out defeat to West Ham in the FA cup.
There was heartbreak for Seamus Coleman tonight as his Everton side bowed out of the FA Cup on penalties in their 3rd round replay with West Ham United.
In a thrilling shoot-out it was West Ham who finally prevailed 9-8 in a shoot-out that had twenty penalties taken.
Coleman dispatched his own penalty expertly in the shoot-out but it wasn’t enough for Roberto Martinez’s side.
It was a typical fast and furious cup tie which thrilled from start to finish.
Valencia put the hammers ahead early in the second-half but that goal was cancelled out by Mirallas with just seven minutes remaining.
The game was then brought into extra-time with both teams going for jugular despite the fact Everton were down to ten men following the dismissal of Aiden McGeady.
Everton looked to have booked there place in the fourth round when Lukaku put them ahead but Carlton Cole prodded home to sent the game to penalties.
Everton goalkeeper Robles missed his spot-kick and that allowed West Ham’s goalkeeper Adrian to step up and fire West Ham through.
