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“The goals killed us”- Burt manager Enda McDermott

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 […]

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Burt hurlers beaten by Easkey in All-Ireland Semi-Final

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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Planning permission granted for Finn Harps’ new stadium

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

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Bonagee are striving to play at the highest level – Niall Callaghan

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

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Letterkenny Rvs delighted to be part of National League – Stephen McConnell

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

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Respectful Relations youth project launched in Donegal

€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

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Two men have been jailed in Belfast on a number of terror-related offences

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 selected for new League Of Ireland Third Tier

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

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Registrations open for 2026 Waterside and Strabane Lifford Half Marathons

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

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Derry’s Conor Glass looking forward to working with Luke Barrett – “He is a winner”

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

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First ever Finn Harps Senior Women’s team ready for action in the New Year

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

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Enda McDermott says “Christmas has taken a back seat” as Burt prepare for All-Ireland Semi-Final

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

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Applications for a new biodiversity initiative to open in January

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

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Business Matters – Ep 275: Donegal Sea Salt is making waves

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

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Two Donegal services added to the Community Services Programme

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.

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Donegal family shares warning after carbon monoxide tragedy ahead of wedding

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,

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Safe Routes to School scheme expands with five Donegal schools added

105 schools have been included in the latest round of the Safe Routes to School programme, five are based in Donegal. They’ll receive funding to improve conditions in and around the schoolgrounds to encourage more walking and cycling. The Department of Transport says the scheme has led to a 36 per cent increase in kids

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EU affordable housing plan could bring tighter rules for Airbnb

More rules for Airbnb could be on the cards, following the announcement of the EU’s first ever ‘Affordable Housing Plan’. The European Commission’s confirmed it wants to introduce new laws on short-term rentals to mitigate their impact on local housing affordability. The plan contains a range of proposals to help boost the supply of cost-friendly

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Search for disappeared teenager Columba McVeigh fails to locate remains

The latest search to find one of the so-called disappeared has ended without success. Tyrone teenager Columba McVeigh was 19 years old when he was abducted and murdered by the IRA in 1975. The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims remains has conducted a number of searches of Bragan Bog in Co. Monaghan where

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Ciaran Thompson says his captain Patrick McBrearty was a phenomenal player

Donegal’s Ciaran Thompson has paid tribute to his captain Patrick McBrearty who called time on inter county football this week. In a fourteen year career, the Kilcar man won seven Ulster titles, more than any other Donegal player, an All-Ireland in 2012 and made 167 appearances, 82 of which were in the championship. Speaking with

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Armstrong and Byrne join McErlean and Treacy at M-SPORT for WRC 2026

Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne will drive on all 14 rounds of the World Rally Championship in 2026 for M-SPORT in a Ford Rally Puma 1. The Fermanagh Donegal partnership will form one half of the M-SPORT team for next season alongside Derry’s Josh McErlean and Cork’s Eoin Treacy who will contest the WRC series

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Donegal Food Response Network unveils first Strategic Plan amid rising food poverty

  The Donegal Food Response Network has launched its first-ever Strategic Plan for 2026–2030. The organisation is calling on the Government to fund their vital work as the number of people experiencing food poverty continues to rise, putting the service under increasing pressure. Currently, over 100,600 food packages are distributed annually, supporting 1,387 families and

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Brendan Devenney says Patrick McBrearty is among the Donegal greats

Donegal captain Paddy McBrearty called time on his inter-county career on Monday evening The Kilcar man won seven Ulster titles and an All-Ireland in 2012, finishing with 167 appearances for the county. His final outing came in July’s All-Ireland final defeat to Kerry, bringing an injury-hit but hugely decorated career to a close. Highland Radio

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Gardaí warns public to stay safe during festive season by planning night out

The public are being urged to take all necessary precautions to maximize their personal safety this festive season. Crime Prevention Officer Sgt. Fergus McGroary advises that planning how to get home after a night out is one of the most effective ways to stay safe. Speaking to Greg Hughes on the Nine ’til Noon Show

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Handbag stolen in broad daylight from St Conal’s Hospital car park

A handbag containing several important items was stolen from a car in the St. Conal’s Hospital car park in Letterkenny on Tuesday, 9th December, in broad daylight. The mustard-coloured suede River Island handbag was taken between approximately 8:30am and 9:00am. It contained a black River Island purse, a small amount of cash, and bank cards

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Investigations launched into two separate assaults on Lower Main Street, Letterkenny

Gardaí are investigating two assaults that occurred days apart on Lower Main Street, Letterkenny. The first incident took place on Sunday, 7th December, at approximately 2:35am. A man was reportedly assaulted and sought medical treatment at Letterkenny University Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The second assault occurred on Saturday, 13th December, at around 12:45am. Gardaí reported

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Gardaí investigate alleged assault at Bundoran takeaway

Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault that occurred in the early hours of Friday morning in Bundoran. Between 12:30am and 12:40am, a man sustained injuries following an altercation with one or more individuals at a takeaway. He was taken to hospital for medical treatment. Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have

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AGM green light for new company is vital to pave the way for Harps’ stadium plans

Approval has been given for a new limited company to look after the infrastructural side of developments at Finn Harps – namely the planned new stadium in Stranorlar – following the club’s annual general meeting. This was one of the most significant aspects of the agm where the accounts for 2024 were presented. According to

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