The third Berger Elite League, organised by Netball Jamaica, was launched on Wednesday at General Accident Insurance Company with a lottery to select the members of the six teams. Defending champions Clarendon Gaters, runners-up St James Sharpes, St Catherine Racers, Manchester Spurs, St Ann Orchids and Kingston Humming Birds are the six teams. Each team will have 10 players, with all having members of the national senior team. Some of the players to look forward to seeing on court include Nicole Aiken-Pinnock, Paula Thompson, Anna Kay Griffiths, Kadejah Williams, Shantel Slater, Adean Thomas, Stacey Facey and retired Sunshine Girl Simone Forbes, as well as returned Sunshine Girl Kimesha Sterling. The teams will now begin training in preparation for the start of the competition on November 10. An opening ceremony, set for 5:30 p.m. at the National Indoor Sports Centre, will precede the first match. President of Netball Jamaica Dr Paula Daley-Morris was pleased to see the lottery completed and promised high-level competition and exciting matches from the first match. She said that the competition will be used to identify talent for the senior teams going forward. Looking forward to the best of three matches to close the competition in January, she mentioned that they will play exhibition matches such as celebrity vs masters matches to heighten the excitement for the spectators. Daley-Morris says that some of the matches, including the opening match, will be aired live on SportsMax (this is being done for the first time). Daley-Morris indicated that there will be some new but experienced coaches this year including Connie Francis, Oberon Pitterson-Nattie in addition to the other 10-member coaching panel. Dalton Hinds, coach of the defending champion Clarendon Gaters, said that it will be a tall order to defend his championship as all the teams are strong this year. He promised that the team will do its best to be victorious again nevertheless. Casey Perue, marketing manager at Berger Paints Jamaica, said that the company was pleased to be supporting the growth of Jamaica’s most successful team sport for decades and will be around for the long haul. They also plan to stage various promotional activities at the matches to give back to the spectators who support the sport.
View comments FEU makes surprise run to Street Dance crown Nueva Ecija warehouse making fake cigarettes raided, 29 Chinese workers nabbed Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next UK plans Brexit celebrations but warns businesses may suffer Steam emission over Taal’s main crater ‘steady’ for past 24 hours Phivolcs records 2 ‘discrete weak ash explosions’ at Taal Volcano It’s too early to present Duterte’s ‘legacy’ – Lacson Sea turtle trapped in net freed in Legazpi City “We need our sixth man, our fans, to supply us some much-needed energy. Hopefully, with their support, we’ll be able to catch our breath for a moment and put a better performance together,” he said after the 102-91 San Miguel win in Game 1 last Friday.The barangay did provide the backup, with Helterbrand joining the capacity crowd which came to the Big Dome.Buoyed by the crowd, Ginebra took a 55-42 lead at the half as of posting time.Prince Caperal is already riding on a new career-high 17 points with five rebounds in the first half, while Japeth Aguilar has 14 markers, five assists, and three rebounds.“So far so good,” Helterbrand observed. “We just got to maintain it. Our defense on June Mar (Fajardo) has been pretty good. We got to keep up the energy the whole game and guard their shooters.”ADVERTISEMENT The six-time PBA champion watched his old team for the first time since he hung up his sneakers for good, hoping to provide the Gin Kings a much-needed lift against the powerhouse Beermen.“This is the first game I watched since I retired,” Helterbrand shared. “Honestly, I miss the environment, I miss the intensity, and I miss hearing the fans chanting Ginebra. I’m enjoying it.”FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkHelterbrand formally announced his retirement after the Gin Kings won the 2017 PBA Governors’ Cup in six games against Meralco last October.Cone implored the Ginebra fans to come to the venue and aid his side in its quest to equalize the best-of-seven series. Jiro Manio arrested for stabbing man in Marikina Jayjay Helterbrand. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.netIt seems like coach Tim Cone’s pleas to the barangay has been answered.Jayjay Helterbrand was one with the troves of Gin Kings faithfuls who trooped to the Smart Araneta Coliseum for Game 2 of the 2018 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals series between Barangay Ginebra and San Miguel Beer on Sunday.ADVERTISEMENT GALLERY: Barangay Ginebra back as PBA Governors’ Cup kings MOST READ Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. LATEST STORIES
The finally completed Central Bank of Liberia Building on Ashmun Street, just across from the historic Centennial Pavilion, spectacularly displays its dazzling lights, beautifully glittering on Monrovia’s skyline at night.Central Bank Governor J. Mills Jones, asked by the Daily Observer a few months ago when the building would be dedicated, said the government was waiting for the end of the Ebola Epidemic.Now that the virus is almost defeated, it may not be long before the Bank moves from its Warren and Carey Street headquarters, into its imposing and dazzling new edifice. It will be the first building in Monrovia to have multi-storied inside parking.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
“I previously lived and worked in Hay River [in the Northwest Territories], have dogsledded in the Yukon, and guided canoe trips in all three territories,” says Dr. Wilkie. “I have personally and professionally seen the impacts of frostbite and related exposure injuries.” FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Residents of the region will soon receive a new way of treatment for frostbite thanks to a Dr. Jamie Wilkie.During Dr. Wilkie’s residency in Fort. St. John, he addressed a need for a better plan in dealing with frostbite in patients and recognized the use of a drug called iloprost can help by decreasing the number of amputations due to severe frostbite.“The literature for the use of iloprost in severe frostbite shows a significant decrease in the need for amputations,” says Dr. Wilkie. “The goal of this project is to improve access to the best evidence-based treatments for severe frostbite in Northern BC.”- Advertisement -Dr. Wilkie, a recent graduate of the UBC Family Medicine residency program, chose the subject matter for his resident scholar project on the treatment of frostbite. By collaborating with Jessica Brecknock, Regional Medication Use Management Pharmacist, and Kendra Clary, Med Systems Pharmacy Technician, created a prepackaged treatment plan (order set) for use of the drug iloprost in severe frostbite cases.According to Northern Health, they approved this protocol, and it will be available for use this winter. Dr. Wilkie believes this is the first frostbite order set for iloprost in BC.Dr. Wilkie moved to Fort St. John in June 2017 and is said to be enjoying the North and all the outdoor opportunities that are available.Advertisement
Donegal County Council is investigating more than 2,400 cases of alleged non-compliance of planning permissions.More than 17,000 individual rural housing applications were granted permission between 2000 and 2010, making up approximately 85 per cent of applications during that period.The council said planners were looking into 2,408 live enforcement cases across the county. The matter was raised at a recent meeting of the Stranorlar electoral area committee. The largest number of investigations was in the Donegal electoral area (629), followed by Inishowen (569), Glenties (562), Stranorlar (264), Milford (227) and 157 in Letterkenny electoral area.A spokesperson for An Taisce-Donegal said they were “very surprised” to hear that the figure was so high.SHOCK AS COUNCIL REVEALS 2,408 (ALLEGED) PLANNING BREACHES was last modified: October 1st, 2011 by BrendaShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:donegal countyDonegal County Councilplanning breaches
DONEGAL GAA stars have paid tribute to All-Ireland winner and TV pundit Joe Brolly after the Dungiven man donated a kidney to help out a GAA clubmate.Mr Brolly, a winner with County Derry in 1993 and now a top barrister and RTE television pundit, is recovering in a London hospital after donating a kidney to a club-mate from St Brigid’s GAC in Belfast.An operation to transfer his kidney to Shane Finnegan was performed at Guys Hospital in London on Wednesday. Both men remain under medical supervision.In a statement on the club’s website, Mr Brolly said he had been “honoured to have been in the position to help Shane”.“He’s been waiting for a transplant for over six years and when I heard that the only possibility of one was through a live donor I contacted his medical team,” he said.“And of course in my considered opinion it’s all going according to plan – and thankfully the doctors concur.” Mr Finnegan said Joe’s altruism had been “overwhelming”.“There are no words to thank him or his family for his wonderful gift,” he said.“I know its early days but I’m so relieved that it’s all going well for both of us so far.”Senior Ulster GAA official and close friend, Ryan Feeney, said they were on the “road to recovery”.“I’m very, very proud of Joe,” said Mr Feeney. “He is truly a great man – this is one of the most selfless and compassionate acts of friendship ever undertaken.”Mr Brolly, 42, and 40-year-old, Mr Finnegan, coach an under-12 side at the club, where both men’s sons play.Among the GAA players from County Donegal paying tribute to Brolly is former county player and All Star Kevin Cassidy.Said the Gaoth Dobhair man: “I always had massive respect for Joe Brolly as a person and after hearing about his kidney donation it has just increased 10fold maith thú.” DONEGAL GAA STARS LEAD TRIBUTES TO JOE BROLLY AFTER DERRY MAN DONATES KIDNEY TO CLUBMATE was last modified: October 6th, 2012 by BrendaShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:DONEGAL GAA STARS LEAD TRIBUTES TO JOE BROLLY AFTER DERRY MAN DONATES KIDNEY TO CLUBMATE
According to Fáilte Ireland Northwest, beds are scarce in Letterkenny town centre from Thursday 1st November to Sunday 4th November due to the huge crowds expected for the annual Oireachtas Festival.It will see over 10,000 people descend on the town for a weekend full of music, dancing and storytelling.The Oireachtas is a Mecca for lovers and performers of the traditional arts including sean-nós dancing, sean-nós singing and storytelling. It will take place in various venues in Letterkenny, including the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny Institute of Technology and the Aura Centre.Liam Ó Maolaodha, director of Oireachtas na Gaeilge, is delighted that interest in the festival is still growing.“The Oireachtas festival is going from strength to strength each year and the challenge now is to find towns with enough places to accommodate the huge crowd the festival gathers,” says Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of Oireachtas na Gaeilge.“We’re delighted to be back in Letterkenny again as the town is ideal for all the competitions and events that are held during the Oireachtas festival” he said. One of the highlights of the weekend is the ‘Steip’ sean-nós dancing competition which will be broadcast live on TG4.Other highlights include the Corn Uí Riada sean-nós singing competition held in memory of Sean Ó Riada which is the sean-nós singing climax where champions and challengers will sing their hearts out in a variety of regional styles to win this most prestigious title which sets the standard for sean-nós singing in Ireland.Otv, the dedicated online Oireachtas festival channel, will show footage of various events in order to portray the spirit and the essence of the Oireachtas Festival.All major organizations in the Irish Language sector will attend the festival including Foras na Gaeilge, Údarás na Gaeltachta and Conradh na Gaeilge who will hold seminars and meetings during the weekend.For more information visit www.antoireachtas.ie ORGANISERS SAY 10,000 PEOPLE WILL VISIT LETTERKENNY FOR OIREACHTAS was last modified: October 12th, 2012 by BrendaShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:000 PEOPLE WILL VISIT LETTERKENNY FOR OIREACHTASORGANISERS SAY 10
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Drake Game Notes Story Links DES MOINES, Iowa — The Drake University football team opens Pioneer Football League action on Saturday as the Bulldogs host Valparaiso at Drake Stadium at 1 p.m. Drake went 1-2 in non-conference action, while Valparaiso also posted a 1-2 record during non-conference play. Valpo is coming off a 44-10 win over Trinity International. The Bulldogs completed their tough non-conference schedule with hard fought 51-10 setback at No. 4 South Dakota State. Saturday’s contest is the 25th meeting between Drake and Valpo. The Bulldogs hold a 21-3 all-time series record and have won the last 13 meetings over Valpo, marking the second longest active streak for most consecutive wins over an opponent in an uninterrupted series. Penn has the longest active streak with 20-straight over Columbia. Drake has a history of using a strong non-conference schedule to prepare for the conference season, which has paid off the last seven seasons as the Bulldogs have gone 6-1 in the last seven PFL openers. Since taking over the starting job in the third week last year, quarterback Grant Kraemer has gotten more and more comfortable with the offense. In his last seven games, Kraemer is averaging 222 yards passing, completing 61 percent of his throws and has recorded 20 touchdowns. Compared to his first five starts, Kraemer only completed 52 percent of his throws with eight touchdowns and 201 yards passing per game. Fifth-year senior Mack Marrin battled through injury most of last season and is looking like he is getting back to his 2015 form when he posted a league-best 8.5 sacks among 12.5 tackles for a loss and earned first-team all-PFL honors. Marrin leads the Bulldogs with 2.5 sacks and has tallied nine tackles. Valparaiso is the PFL leader in scoring (35.7 ppg.), total offense (493.0 ypg.), passing (335.3), first downs (69) and third-down conversion (52.2%). Sophomore quarterback Jimmy Seewald orchestrates the Crusaders’ offense, leading the PFL in passing with 839 yards, while completing 55-of-89 passes for six touchdowns. He threw a career-high 424 yards against Duquesne on Sept. 9, marking the most yards passing by a Crusader against a Division I team since 2003. Following Saturday’s game, Drake will travel to Butler on Sept. 30 for its first road conference game.Print Friendly Version
Noel Ó Gallchóir brings his one-man show on the life and writings of the famous Rann Na Feirste and Donegal author, Seosamh Mac Grianna (1900-1990) to Letterkenny on this Thursday 11th June.Seosamh Mac Grianna passed away on 11th June 1990 – a significant date – and Thursday will be the 25th anniversary to the day of his death. Mac Grianna himself spent over 30 years of his life in St. Conall’s Hospital, a tragic end to arguably Donegal’s Greatest every writer.The show ‘Idir dhá cheann na hImní’ written and performed by Noel Ó Gallchóir, gives a dramatic insight into the eventful, troubled and tragic life of Seosamh Mac Grianna as well as showing his great imaginative style of writing. The use of stage lighting, music and some props help to encapsulate the audience with childhood stories and different aspects from his books ‘An Druma Mór, An Grá agus an Ghruaim and Mo Bhealach Féin’.He is considered as one of the Greatest Writers of 20th Century Ireland.After the one hour show, there will be some music and recitation from a number of Donegal singers. All are welcome!___________________________________________________ Thursday 11th June @ 8pm @ Cultural Regional CentreLine up:8pm-8.05pm – MC – quick address8.05-9pm Noel O Gallchóir (1 hour drama on the life and work of Seosamh MacGrianna)9-10pm – Music and reciting from Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh, Noeleen Ní Cholla, Cathal Banjo Ó Curráin and Clodagh Ní GhallchóirTuilleadh eolais fan oíche:Ionad: Regional Cultural Centre, Déardaoin, 11 Meitheamh 2015 @ 8i.n – 10i.n.Príomh-imeacht: Dráma Gaeilge faoi Sheosamh Mac Grianna le Noel Ó GallchóirAmhránaíocht agus aisteoireacht: Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh ó Inis Eoghain (ceol), Noeleen Ní Cholla, Cathal ‘Banjo’ Ó Curráin (ceol) agus Clodagh Ní Ghallchóír (aithriseoireacht).NOEL BRINGS ONE MAN PLAY TO LETTERKENNY ON 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF Mac GRIANNA DEATH was last modified: June 9th, 2015 by John2Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:letterkennyMAC GRIANNANoel Ó GallchóirPlay
Two drivers have been rushed to Sligo University Hospital this afternoon following a serious two-car accident in Laghy.Garda confirmed that two people were airlifted by helicopter.It is understood that the injuries are not life-threatening. The collision happened in the middle of the village around Kee’s supermarket complex just before 1pm.Traffic on the main road through Laghy was stopped for a short time but diversions are now in place.Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.Breaking: Two airlifted to hospital after horror smash in south Donegal was last modified: March 11th, 2019 by Shaun KeenanShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:car crashLaghysligo university hospital