Darragh Kelly brought his professional record to 2-0 on Friday night at Bellator 285 in the 3 Arena. The Moville man was an unanimous decision victor (30-27, 30-26, 30-26) over Englishman Kye Stevens. It was the first fight of Kelly’s career to go the distance. The “Moville Mauler” joined Pauric Hilferty on Sunday Sport to …
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The IFA say that tax relief measures in place to help farmers need to be protected in Tuesday’s budget. The Irish Farmers’ Association says the current Capital Acquisitions Tax relief rate of 90 per cent for agricultural property gifted to, or inherited by active farmers needs to remain in place. The association is also calling …
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Ardara and Milford will play in the Donegal Senior Football Championship for another year after they claimed victories over St Naul’s and Bundoran respectively on Sunday afternoon. Ardara proved too strong for St Naul’s running out 3-06 to 0-09 winners in Fintra. Meanwhile extra time was required for Milford to see off Bundoran, 4-16 to …
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Wind Energy Ireland wants to see more resources allocated to An Bord Pleanála in the budget to help speed up the delivery of offshore projects. The industry group says the government needs to introduce supports to stream-line the application process for wind energy projects as part of Tuesday’s budget announcement. The Climate Action Plan aims …
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Junior A Championship Final Dungloe 2-07 V 2-10 Gaoth Dobhair Junior B Championship Final Naomh Padraig UC 6-10 V 4-09 Aodh Ruadh
Ciaran McGonagle of Letterkenny AC claimed victory in the Glenmore 10 Mile event on Sunday morning. McGonagle finished in a time of 54 minutes 44 seconds with his club mate Phillip McHugh in second a further 17 seconds behind. The ladies race was won by Claire McGuigan of Lifford/Strabane AC in a time of 58minutes …
FAI Junior Cup Round 1 Illies Celtic 1-4 Aileach FC Aet Culdaff FC 0-5 Greencastle FC Jackie Crossan Premier Division Clonmany Shamrocks 3-1 Glengad United Moville Celtic 3-1 Cockhill Celtic Youths Strand Hotel First Division Buncrana Res 3-5 Aileach Res Gleneely Colts 1-12 Greencastle Youths QPS 1-0 Clonmany Res John Mc Closkey Dunree United 0-2 …
Slaughtneil are the Derry Senior Hurling champions for the tenth successive year thanks to a 2-18 to 1-08 over Kevin Lynch’s. At halftime Kevin Lynch’s led six points to five but a strong second half showing from the defending champions saw them get their hands on the title yet again. Meanwhile Lavey were crowned Junior …
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The problem of so-called “hidden homelessness” appears worse than previously thought. A Red C poll compiled on behalf of Simon Communities Ireland shows 290,000 adults in Ireland have experienced homelessness in some form outside of official Government figures. Head of Policy at Simon Communities Ireland, Wayne Stanley, says one in four of us knows someone …
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FAI Junior Cup Fanad United 2 vs 0 Letterkenny Rovers Keadue Rovers 1 vs 5 Rathmullan Celtic Buncrana Harps 4 vs 0 Gweedore Celtic Carndonagh FC 0 vs 2 Milford United Castlefin Celtic 4 vs 3 Bonagee United Brian McCormick Sports & Premier St Catherines FC 3 vs 4 Glenea United Temple Domestic Appliance Division …
A man has been charged over an incident in the north in which three Police cars were rammed by a tractor. It happened yesterday at Fivemiletown in County Tyrone. The 25-year-old will appear before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court on Monday on 14 charges, including two counts of attempted murder, three of criminal damage, driving when unfit …
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The Tipp O’Neill Diaspora Awards for 2022 were handed out on Friday night in Buncrana. The awards celebrate the contribution of the diaspora to Donegal, and also the achievements of people from the county across the globe. Four awards were given out on Friday night the first of them to a husband and wife who …
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The Donegal CCC met on Saturday evening and confirmed the details for both the Senior and Intermediate Championship games. The rearranged Senior Championship game between St Eunan’s and Kilcar will now take place on Saturday 1st October in MacCumhaill Park with a 7:30pm throw in. Meanwhile the Senior B game between St Eunan’s and Gaoth …
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Finn Harps were beaten 2-0 on Saturday afternoon at home to Bohemians in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Declan McDaid and Jason Doherty’s second half goals were enough to win the game for the visitors but for Harps they squandered a number of chances throughout the game. The defeat leaves Ollie Horgan’s men rooted to …
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Finn Harps suffered their third successive defeat, with a 2-0 loss at home to Bohemians on Saturday afternoon. Declan McDaid headed Bohs ahead on 55 minutes before a Jason Doherty goal seven minutes from time sealed the Dublin sides all three points. After the game, Diarmaid Doherty spoke with Finn Harps midfielder, Barry McNamee.
Finn Harps suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Bohemians on Saturday afternoon in the Premier Division. Second half goals from Declan McDaid and Jordan Doherty sealed the victory for the Dublin side. Harps also had Ryan Rainey red carded in the second half. The result means Ollie Horgan’s men remain bottom of the league. Diarmaid …
Cockhill Celtic claimed a 2-0 victory over Bonagee United in the Ulster Senior League Cup. Goals from Stephen Duffy and Lee McColgan earned the hosts the victory. The win is the second of the cup campaign for Cockhill.
There will be National Football and Hurling League finals next year. The early season showpiece events were up for discussion at the meeting of the GAA’s Ard Comhairle this afternoon. In a press release, the Association says they have decided to retain the league finals while the All Ireland Football Final will be moved to …
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Voodoo Cup Area 1 Glencar Celtic 5 vs 1 Cranford FC Kilmacrennan Celtic 2 vs 0 Swilly Rovers Milford United 2 vs 0 Ramelton Mariners Voodoo Cup Area 2 Copany Rovers 4 vs 4 Fintown Harps AFC St Catherines FC 3 vs 5 Drumbar United Voodoo Cup Area 3 Keadue Rovers 4 vs 0 Dunlewey …
The Champions Cup Underage Cross Country event took place on Saturday morning at the Finn Valley AC grounds. There was over 300 athlete’s competing in the event with nine clubs being represented. Our athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle has the details of the winners at the event…
A public meeting in Annagry tonight will discuss the issue of housing in the Gaeltacht. A number of local activists have organised the meeting to get the views of those living in the Donegal Gaeltacht on how to fix the housing crisis. One of the organisers is Seanin McGee. He says Donegal County Council should …
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Darragh Kelly brought his professional MMA record to 2-0 on Friday night in the 3 Arena. The Moville man earned an unanimous decision victory (30-27, 30-26, 30-26) over his English opponent, Kye Stevens at Bellator 285. The fight was the first in Kelly’s career to go the distance, having earned his first professional win in …
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A major protest in Dublin today will call for radical action on the cost of living crisis. The pre-budget demonstration will get underway at half 2 this afternoon at Parnell Square. The Cost of Living Coalition also wants to put the Government under pressure to act in this budget to tackle the housing situation. People …
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A Donegal Deputy has welcomed the extension of respite services at Seaview House, Mountcharles, but says this must be made a long term service. The HSE has confirmed that funding to extend respite services at Seaview House, Mountcharles has been approved for one year. This will extend respite care from a five-night service to a …
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There is no funding available for the immediate upgrade of the Letterkenny Milford Road. Cllr Ian McGarvey says the road is the second busiest road in the county and needs immediate work done to improve the standard and safety of the road. However, the Council has confirmed that three sections of the road has been …
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A Donegal Deputy believes an appropriate bill needs to be put in place to ensure those who abuse people online are held to account to the same extent as those committing in-person abuse. Speaking in the Dail on the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022, Deputy Thomas Pringle said he supports the intentions of …
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Funding has been approved to extend respite services at Seaview House, Mountcharles. The HSE has confirmed that funding to extend respite services at Seaview House, Mountcharles has been approved for one year. This will extend respite care from a five-night service to a seven-night service. The extended service is to commence in Quarter 1, …
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday September 23
Many were surprised to hear of Brad Pitts latest venture. The 58 year old released to Vogue ‘Le Domaine’ – a sustainable, vegan skincare range. The range contains olive oil from the French vineyard and castle the actor shared with ex-wife Angelina Jolie. The gaffe comes from the websites claiming the products contain “no conservatives”. …
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cherry Valentine (@thecherryvalentine) Drag queen George Ward, otherwise known as Cherry Valentine, has died at the age of 28. The artist appeared on the second series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, before fronting the BBC documentary Gypsy Queen and Proud. His family have released …
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The state has sold off the last of its stakes in Bank of Ireland, 11 years since it was bailed out. The state has now recovered almost 6.7 billion euro from the 4.7 billion euro bailout agreement, with the final shares selling for 6 euro 17 a piece. But Sinn Fein’s finance spokesperson, Donegal Deputy …
Books from Irish authors are being given away on trains and bus services today. It’s just one of the elements of this year’s Culture Night, with over 1,700 events are planned in towns and cities across the country, dozens of them in Donegal. Minister for Arts, Tourism and Culture Catherine Martin says they want …
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Flogas has announced another price increase for its customers. From October 26th, its average electricity bills will rise by 17%, while gas tariffs will increase by 23%. Flogas says they are trying to minimise costs for customers but have no option but to increase its prices. It says its standing charges are not changing.
A man and a teenager have been arrested after damage was caused to a number of vehicles in Derry in the early hours of this morning. Police received reports shortly before 2.10am that damage had been caused to the vehicles in the Elaghmore Park area. The man in his 30s and the teenage male were …
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Donegal is a county where the attitude to alcohol is different. That’s according to Paula Leonard, of the Alcohol Forum of Ireland. In Donegal, 58% of students and 53% of adults admit to drinking hazardously, while 33% of parents think it is okay for their 15 year old to drink alcohol when they are present …
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TDs are to get a pay rise worth over €1000 a few days after the Budget next week. Deputies will be paid a 1% increase on October 1st, as part of the Building Momentum pay deal. It means the basic TD salary will go up to over €102,000. TDs could also get a lump sum …
Donegal County Council has confirmed that it is taking action against those responsible for dumping at Killyclug Woods in Letterkenny. Dumping is an ongoing issue and has been for some time in the area. As part of the Council’s investigation, evidence of those responsible for the dumping was found. Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh has welcomed the …
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The Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District has expressed his disappointment after yet another incident of fly tipping in the peninsula. What appears to be a large amount of commercial or industrial waste such as bedding was discovered dumped in Burt on Monday. The rubbish has since been removed by Donegal County Council. Councillor Paul …
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Investigations are continuing in Derry after two masked men, armed with a suspected firearm broke into a house in the Waterside area yesterday evening. The occupant of the property was not injured but has been left badly shaken. It’s reported that two masked men, dressed in dark clothing and armed with a suspected firearm and …
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IT IS IN US ALL, the directorial debut from Irish filmmaker Antonia Campbell-Hughes will open in Irish cinemas on 23rd September. The feature drama which was filmed on location in Donegal with support from Donegal Film Office stars Cosmo Jarvis (Persuasion, Calm With Horses), Claes Bang (The Northman) & Rhys Mannion. When Hamish arrives on the soil …
As a mark of respect following the death of Patrick Devenney and Margaret Sullivan, both closely associated with St. Eunan’s, the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal SFC A semi-final between St. Eunan’s and Kilcar that had been scheduled for this weekend has now been postponed. The senior B semi-final between St Eunans and Gaoth Dobhair is …
Senior A and B semi-finals on Saturday postponed Read More »
Ireland’s EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness says the excess profits from companies making electricity at low cost, should go to where they’re most needed. Last week the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a number of recommendations for member states to tackle soaring energy costs. They include mandatory cuts of electricity use at peak …
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Over 2,600 Irish residents travelled to the North for private healthcare in the space of 18 months. According to freedom of information figures, this cost the HSE over €9 million. The Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme was introduced at the start of last year. It allows Irish residents to get private healthcare in the North, …
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Micheál Martin has hit out at the failures of the UN Security Council in his last UN address as Taoiseach. He’s said Ireland has been deeply frustrated at the Council’s failure to act on climate change after Russia vetoed a motion with support from 113 countries. Micheál Martin said it beggars belief that the UN …
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Concerns have been raised about the dangerous situation arising at the junction on the Knockbrack/Convoy Road at the old Foundry. Cllr Donal Coyle raised the issue at the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District and asked for the Council to urgently look at the road which has no road markings and lacks visible signage. He says …
A Donegal Deputy is calling on the local link bus service to be developed to provide an integrated and responsive rural transport system for Donegal. Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle has called on the local link service to be integrated with Bus Éireann and other services to provide an improved rural transport system. Deputy …
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The Tipp O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards ceremony takes place in Buncrana tonight, with four presentations being made, one of them a joint award being made to a husband and wife. The awards celebrate the contribution of the diaspora to Donegal, and also the achievements of people from the county across the globe. Four awards will …
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Gardai are currently at the scene of a collision close to Illistrin. Traffic delays are being reported with tailbacks to the Mountain Top. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. No further information available at this time.
Police have welcomed a guilty plea by a 53-year-old man from Derry at Coleraine Crown Court, today. Peter Anthony McGowan from Derry plead guilty to a total of ten charges including, sexual communication with a child, and possessing indecent and prohibited images of children. Detective Inspector Richard Vasey from The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Child …
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming and Obituaries – Thursday September 22
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