Daryl Gurney has been knocked out of the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship at the 2nd Round Stage this afternoon. The Derry native was beaten 3 sets to 2 by Callan Rydz after a nail-biting last-leg play-off at Alexandra Palace in London. Antrim’s Josh Rock plays Joe Comito tonight for place in Round 3.
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As Christmas and the new year approaches, it once again brings a treasured opportunity for families and friends to reunite, to share joy, and to create lasting memories together. Each year, Ireland welcomes hundreds of thousands of people home for the festive season, a heart-warming tradition that continues to connect generations across the globe. Yet,
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In the early hours of Sunday morning, at around half past midnight, six cars were damaged at Carnamuggagh Upper, Letterkenny. The vehicles, parked in the car park of the Nas Mór apartment block, had both front and rear windscreens smashed. Gardaí have launched an investigation and are calling on the public to bring forward relevant
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In the early hours of Sunday morning, a van was damaged in Donegal Town. At 3:15am on Upper Main Street, the wing mirror of a parked van was removed and discarded further up the street. Those with information that could assist inquiries are asked to make it available to gardaí.
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Damage has been caused to a yard and its contents after a man broke in and drove a teleporter. At around 3:35am, a yard in the Navenny area of Ballybofey was entered by a man. He drove a teleporter that was located within the yard, causing damage to the machine itself, the yard, a generator,
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On Saturday at around 6:30am, an unlocked car on St. Mary’s Road, Buncrana was entered. The vehicle had been rummaged through, pizza was thrown around, and the rear-view mirror was broken off. Gardaí say nothing was taken and are appealing for dashcam footage from the area to be made available.
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Anyone who’s experienced sexual violence is being told they don’t have to suffer alone. The National Rape Crisis Helpline is available for anyone who needs it right across the Christmas and New Year period. The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says this time of year can be tough as survivors may encounter their abusers during the
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The passenger of a car was allegedly assaulted in Letterkenny after refusing to give a man a lift. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning. Garda Gráinne Doherty made an appeal for information on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon Show:
Refused lift leads to alleged assault in Letterkenny Read More »
Garda checkpoints will be in operation this morning as part of National Slow Down Day. During this 24 hour campaign, Gardaí are warning the Christmas and New Year period is one of the busiest and most dangerous times on Irish roads. 184 people have been killed in road traffic collisions on our roads this year,
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The €500,000 lotto prize won in Milford has been claimed. The EuroMillions Plus draw took place on Tuesday, 9 December, with the winning ticket purchased at XL Blaney Stores in Lagg. Meanwhile, another top prize of €500,000 remains unclaimed in Ardara, with time running out. The winner of the 2pm draw on Sunday, 12 October
€500,000 Milford lotto prize claimed Read More »
Despite warnings nearly 20 years ago, the number of families raising their children through Irish is declining. Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says this is due to a historical lack of funding for Gaeltacht areas. He believes that if successive governments had heeded continuous calls for support over the years, things would not have
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Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has welcomed €897,500 in funding for Donegal under the 2025 Town and Village Renewal Scheme, calling it a major boost for community facilities, recreation, and rural development. The largest share, €500,000, will go to Ballybofey and Stranorlar to support the Drumboe Bowl and Castle Gardens development. Milford will receive €300,000
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Detectives in Australia believe the man accused of killing 15 people on Bondi Beach trained with his father in rural New South Wales. Police say they have photos allegedly showing the father and son handling firearms in a secluded part of the state. Court documents also claim the pair threw four improvised explosive devices toward
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The President has paid tribute to caregivers, members of the Defence Forces serving abroad, and victims of conflicts around the world in her first Christmas message. Catherine Connolly said Christmas is a time to look forward to a new year filled with possibility and hope, encouraging people to reflect on solidarity, kindness, and the importance
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Gardaí have seized drugs with an estimated street value of more than €38,000 during a search of a house in Letterkenny. The operation was carried out on Friday by members of the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit as part of Operation Tara and ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs in the county. During
Male youth arrested after €38,000 drug haul in Letterkenny Read More »
The Twin Towns of Ballybofey & Stranorlar will host professional boxing for the first time in 2026. Former world middleweight title contender Jason Quigley, along with Sheer Sports, will bring Fight Night At The Valley to the Finn Valley Centre on the 21st of February. Some of Ireland’s best up-and-coming prospects will make the walk
Burt native Joe Boyle was in the Tooreen side that progressed to the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Final after a 1-28 to 1-17 win over Eire Og Carrickmore of Tyrone this afternoon. After the game, Francis Mooney spoke to Boyle who said he will do his best to represent Burt with pride at Croke
Carrickmore lose out to Joe Boyle’s Tooreen in All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final Read More »
Slaughtneil manager Paul McCormack praised their “slick” opponents Loughrea after being beaten 2-22 to 0-15 in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final in Dublin. After the game, McCormack spoke to the assembled media, including the Gaelic Life’s Michael McMullan and paid tribute to the Galway side. He also said his team “will bounce
“We’ll bounce back” – Slaughtneil manager Paul McCormack Read More »
Derry and Ulster Champions Slaughtneil have been beaten 2-22 to 0-15 by Loughrea of Galway in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Club Championship Semi-Final at Parnell Park this afternoon. Michael McMullan was there for Highland Radio Sport…
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Letterkenny defeated City Of Derry for the second time in seven days with a 24-17 win in Ulster Championship 2 yesterday afternoon. Adam Bratton’s side are now up to 5th in the standings having won six out of their eleven games. Bratton spoke to Highland’s Mark Gallagher today and is delighted with how things have
Burt’s 2025 season came to an end following a 4-23 to 1-22 extra time defeat to Easkey of Sligo in the All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Semi-Final at Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon this afternoon. Andrew Kilcullen scored an astonishing 4-10 for the Connacht Junior Club Champions. After the game, Burt boss Enda McDermott told Chris
“The goals killed us”- Burt manager Enda McDermott Read More »
Burt have been beaten 4-23 to 1-22 by Easkey of Sligo after extra time in the All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Semi-Final at Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon. Highland’s Chris Ashmore and Donegal manager Mickey McCann were live at full time… Sligo’s Easkey will play Kilbrittain of Cork in the All-Ireland Junior Final in January.
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Conor Kelly has been named as a nominee for the 2025 RTÉ Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year. The Finn Valley AC youngster won 400m Gold at the European Athletics U20 Championships in Finland earlier this year. That awards ceremony will take place next Saturday.
Conor Kelly nominated for Young Sportsperson Of The Year Read More »
Luke McAteer was in the winners enclosure in Dundalk yesterday evening. The Rathmullan jockey was on board Midnight Dusk for trainer Jack Foley. That horse went to post at 100/30 and was McAteer’s 35th win in 2025.
Horse-Racing: Winner for McAteer in Dundalk Read More »
Finn Harps have welcomed Donegal County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for the completion of the new football stadium at Railway Road, Stranorlar. The permission provides for the completion of a modern, enclosed-bowl stadium with a capacity of approximately 5,580 spectators, incorporating four stands, floodlighting, pitch works, player and community facilities, and associated site
Planning permission granted for Finn Harps’ new stadium Read More »
From 2027, three Donegal clubs could find themselves in a battle to gain promotion to the First Division of the League of Ireland. Bonagee Utd along with Letterkenny Rovers and Cockhill Celtic were confirmed today with 12 other clubs that will make up the new FAI National League, the so called third tier of football
Bonagee are striving to play at the highest level – Niall Callaghan Read More »
Letterkenny Rovers are set to make the move up to the third tier of football in Ireland next year following Friday’s announcement that Rovers will be one of three Donegal clubs playing in the new FAI National League. Rovers join Bonagee United and Cockhill Celtic in a 15 team league with the outright winners having
Letterkenny Rvs delighted to be part of National League – Stephen McConnell Read More »
€200,000 of Donegal County Council’s €7.6m PEACEPLUS local Co-Designed Action Plan has been allocated to a new youth project. The Respectful Relations Countywide Youth Peace Programme, which will be delivered by Foróige, has just been launched in Letterkenny. The programme will support young people aged 10–18 to develop social, emotional, and relational skills. It aims
Respectful Relations youth project launched in Donegal Read More »
Cockhill Celtic will be one of three Donegal and 15 clubs involved in the new FAI National League, the so called third tier of the League of Ireland. This new division of men’s senior football will be the top tier of grassroots football and creates a direct pathway between the grassroots game and the League
Gavin Cullen on Cockhill Celtic’s inclusion in new FAI National League Read More »
Two men have been jailed in Belfast on a number of terror-related offences. Damien Duffy, aged 56, from Coalisland and his co-defendant, 31-year-old Shea Reynolds, from Lurgan, appeared in Belfast Crown Court. They were both convicted of two counts of each of the following charges: Preparatory Acts of Terrorism; Possession of an Article for Use
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Three Donegal clubs have been named as founding members of the new FAI National League which will kick off in Autumn of next year. The FAI have this morning confirmed the 15 clubs that will form the new league, which will include Bonagee United, Letterkenny Rovers and Cockhill Celtic. This new division of men’s senior
Three Donegal clubs selected for new League Of Ireland Third Tier Read More »
Derry City have landed a big signing as they continue preparations for next season’s SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division. James Clarke is joining the club from Bohemians, after signing a three-year deal with the Candystripes. The midfielder scored 23 goals in 127 appearances for Bohs, having joined from Drogheda United in 2022. Clarke is the
Derry City sign top Bohemians player on three year deal Read More »
Mid-Donegal Bowling League – Week 10 Results Resource 2 St Johnston BC 10 Ballylennon 12 Manor 0 Cathedral 10 St Eunans B 2 Ramelton 9 Resource 3 St Eunans A 5 St Johnston BC 7 Ramelton Pres 2 Donughmore 10
Mid-Donegal Bowling League – Week 10 Results Read More »
Runners planning their 2026 race calendar can now secure their place for two of the hottest tickets in North West athletics as registrations officially opened this week for the Waterside Half Marathon and the Strabane Lifford Half Marathons. Organised by Derry City and Strabane District Council, the Strabane Lifford Half Marathon will take place on
Registrations open for 2026 Waterside and Strabane Lifford Half Marathons Read More »
Derry’s Conor Glass says Luke Barrett is a winner and is looking forward to working with the Milford native in the Derry Senior Football set-up for 2026. Having stepped away from the Donegal management team, Barrett will once again link up with Ciaran Meenagh after they guided Loughmacrory to their first ever Tyrone Senior Football
Derry’s Conor Glass looking forward to working with Luke Barrett – “He is a winner” Read More »
A launch took place in the Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny last night (Wednesday) to announce details of the first Finn Harps Senior Women’s team to take part in the Women’s National League. The top division will continue with the established clubs, while the new Development League – essentially the second tier – will be in
First ever Finn Harps Senior Women’s team ready for action in the New Year Read More »
Christmas shopping is the last thing on Enda McDermott’s mind! The Burt manager is more focused on preparing his team for an All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Semi-Final this Saturday, just five days before Christmas Day. The Ulster Junior Club Champions defeated Thomas McCurtains of London in Ruislip back in November to book their spot in
A biodiversity initiative from Donegal County Council and The Hare’s Corner a venture run by Burrenbeo Trust will open its applications from 1st January. The project offers practical help to create for different wildlife and biodiversity project at no cost to the landowner. Lee Worrel, Hare’s Corner Coordinator at Burrenbeo Trust said, “Landowners can apply
Applications for a new biodiversity initiative to open in January Read More »
Brandon Fleming has agreed a new deal with Derry City that will see him remain at the Brandywell until at least the end of 2028. The left-sided defender initially joined the club in July on an 18-month contract, and manager Tiernan Lynch has moved quickly to extend the former Hull City man’s stay in Derry.
New Derry contract for Brandon Fleming Read More »
Rhys Irwins will step up to the top level in the British Superbike Series in 2026. The Donegal man who won the second tier Supersport championship this year has joined the MasterMac Hawk Racing team and will be riding a Honda Superbike in the coming months. Fellow Irish talent from Belfast Eugene McManus will be
Rhys Irwin secures Superbike ride for 2026 Read More »
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore has been finding out more about a great little Donegal business that is expanding rapidly and which looks to have a bright future. Donegal Sea Salt, based in Cranford, is making waves, and has won a number of awards, most the most recent being at the Donegal Enterprise
Business Matters – Ep 275: Donegal Sea Salt is making waves Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport & Obituary Notices – Wednesday December 17th
Main Evening News, Sport & Obituary Notices – Wednesday December 17th Read More »
The Crossroads and Killygordon Enterprise Centre, along with the Swilly Mulroy Community Development Project Society, have been added to the Community Services Programme. From January 1st, both centres will receive funding for posts within their organisations. This ranges from €1,260 per year, in the high funding category to €400 per year for CSP-supported manager positions.
Two Donegal services added to the Community Services Programme Read More »
Jude Gallagher will fight in the Ulster Elite Final at the Girdwood Community Hub tomorrow night (Thursday). The Two Castles boxer will face Jordan O’Donnell of St. George’s in the 60kg Final in Belfast. The Tyrone native had a comfortable 5-0 win over Dylan Eagleson of Northdown in last night’s semi-finals. Raphoe’s Gary McNamara lost
Boxing: Jude Gallagher to fight for Ulster Elite title Read More »
A warning is being issued by the family of a man who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in the run-up to his daughter’s wedding. Glenties farmer and county representative Michael Harkin said his brother John, who lived in London, was staying at the family home in Dunfanaghy during a visit to Donegal. Before his arrival,
Donegal family shares warning after carbon monoxide tragedy ahead of wedding Read More »
Ciaran Thompson is targeting a return to action in late spring or earlier summer as he continues his recovery from injury. The Naomh Conaill man had to leave the field of play twenty minutes into the All Ireland defeat to Kerry back in July. Speaking with Michael McMullan of the Gaelic Life, Thompson says the
Late spring early summer return for Donegal’s Ciaran Thompson Read More »
Two HGVs have collided on the A5 this morning. The incident occurred early this morning between Newtownstewart and the Ulster American Folk Park. No serious injuries have been reported. The road will remain closed until 11:00am while cranes are used to remove the vehicles.
A5 closed following HGV collision near Ulster American Folk Park Read More »
Finn Harps Football Club held their AGM in recent days and the main item from the meeting was the approval given for a new limited company to look after the infrastructural side of developments, namely the planned new stadium in Stranorlar. According to Aidan Campbell, Commercial Officer at the club, this new departure will have
Changing landscape for Finn Harps – Aidan Campbell Read More »
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