Derry City lost to CSKA Sofia in their Europa League qualifier in Thursday evening. Ellis Chapman’s goal put the Candystripes 1-nil up at the Brandywell but they conceded twice, losing 2-1 on the night and 5-3 in the tie. Derry City boss Tieran Lynch had mixed emotions on how the game concluded: The game was […]
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Derry City’s participation in the Europa League came to an end at the first qualifying round stage as CSKA Sofia won the second leg 2-1 on the night at The Brandywell and 5-3 on aggregate. Crowd trouble also held up the game in the second half as the referee took the players off the pitch.
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On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking to a number of people about a couple of businesses that are in their infancy. First up, he speaks with Elaine Fitzgerald, an interior designer, and Martha Hume, an Occupational Therapist about their new business, Eyra Collective. They specialise in accessible home redesign. Changing needs
This Saturday will be the biggest day in the short history of the Northwest Vipers. The Northwest’s only American Football team will line out against the South Dublin Panthers in the Harp Bowl Final at Dubarry Park in Athlone. Having been formed 11 years ago, the Vipers have gone from strength to strength and are
The beaked whale that died after being spotted in Lough Swilly has been removed from Rathmullan Beach. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group successfully recovered the animal yesterday evening and it has now been taken to Sligo, where an examination will be carried out to determine the circumstances surrounding its death. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County
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An unannounced HIQA inspection at a Donegal respite centre for people with disabilities has found all five standards assessed were non-compliant. The inspection took place at Fernhill Respite House in March, when three residents were using the service. It was a follow-up to an inspection last November, which identified areas for improvement, including governance, staff
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Derry Magistrate’s Court heard today that a Preliminary Enquiry due in the case of a former priest facing sex charges could not go ahead due to issues with the paperwork. 59-year-old Edward Gallagher of Orchard Park in Lifford had been charged with one count of attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between April
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A new bishop has been appointed to lead the Diocese of Derry. Bishop Michael Router has been named as the successor to outgoing Bishop Donal McKeown. Pope Leo XIV has nominated Bishop Router, who will move from his current role as Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh to take up the position in Derry. Bishop McKeown will
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Two men wanted in Belgium over drug trafficking offences have been arrested in County Tyrone. A 36-year-old man was detained in the Omagh area, while a 39-year-old man was arrested in Castlederg on Wednesday. Both men are wanted to serve four-year prison sentences for drug trafficking offences linked to incidents in West Flanders, Belgium, in
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Sinn Féin Cllr Gerry McMonagle is the new chair of Donegal County Council’s Defective Blocks Committee, after defeating outgoing chair, Cllr Thomas Sean Devine of the 100% Redress Party in a vote. Former Chair Cllr Martin McDermott said his understanding was that the chair would rotate between the parties, but Cllr Devine said that Cllr
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Today marks 20 years since the attack that left Derry man Paul McCauley with life-changing and ultimately life ending injuries, and his father says he is still waiting for answers. Paul was 29 when he was seriously assaulted at a barbecue on Chapel Road in Derry in 2006. He died in 2015 after spending years
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A Cork mother Is calling for laws to regulate the filming of tragedies, over a year since she lost her son to a drowning incident. Elizabeth Hyde’s son Luke died after getting into difficulty swimming in the River lee in April last year. Crowds gathered around the river the time of the incident and videos
A long-awaited science laboratory upgrade at Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on Arranmore Island has moved a step closer. Donegal TD Pat the Cope Gallagher has welcomed confirmation that the school’s Climate Action and Science Laboratory refurbishment project has passed its final compliance stage. The Minister for Education and Youth has confirmed that the final checks have
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Two people have been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Dunlewey. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene near Muine Mór at around 5.55pm yesterday evening. One man in his 30s was taken to hospital with injuries understood to be non-life-threatening at the time. A second man, also aged in his 30s, was
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The father of Leona Harper, who died in the Creeslough tragedy, says a public inquiry could help prevent further loss of life while the criminal investigation continues. Hugh Harper was speaking on this morning’s Greg Hughes Show following confirmation that the affected families will meet with the Taoiseach at the end of the month. In
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It’s been confirmed Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died from pneumonia. The Peaky Blinders actor passed away in Sydney on Monday at the age of 78. His agent says that, prior to his death, the Omagh-born actor filmed four projects, all of which will be released in the coming months.
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Some of Ireland’s rising athletic stars will will head to the United States next month for the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon. Athletics Ireland has named a 24 strong squad which includes Tir Chonaill AC’s Ethan Dewhirst, who will compete in the 400m hurdles, and Letterkenny AC’s Erin Friel, who is set to
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore finds out all about new sightseeing boat tours on Lough Swilly, plus a look at a recently launched website that promotes Letterkenny and what it has to offer. First up, Chris has been speaking to Derry native Conor Cummings about his new business venture, Swilly Boat Tours. He runs
Georgie Kelly has been plying his trade at Carlisle United since 2024 and is raring to go heading into another new National League season. Kelly is coming off the back of a free-scoring season for Carlisle – netting 13 times in their attempts to get promoted into League 2 which fell just short. The Donegal
St Michael’s got the result they needed against Gaoth Dobhair this afternoon to secure a promotion/relegation play-off spot with the aim of retaining their Donegal All-County League Division 1 status for next year. A 2-16 to 0-21 win over Gaoth Dobhair means the Magheragallon outfit will be playing in Division 2 next year. Ryan Ferry
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Donegal GAA All County League Division 1 Sat, 11 Jul CLG Chill Chartha 1-20 – 2-09 Gleann Fhinne Sun, 12 July St Eunan’s 0-15 – 1-10 Aodh Ruadh BS Sean Mac Cumhaill 0-10 – 1-15 Four Masters St Michael’s 2-16 – 0-21 Gaoth Dobhair An Tearmainn 1-18 – 2-05 Gleann tSúilí Naomh Muire LR
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Gaoth Dobhair have been beaten 2-16 to 0-21 by St Michael’s in the Donegal All-County League Division 1 in Dunfanaghy this afternoon. The result means Gaoth Dobhair have been relegated to Division 2. Ryan Ferry was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
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Finn Valley’s Lauren Callaghan set a new Ulster long-jump record in Belgium last night. With the details on that story and lots more, here’s our Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle…
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It was a busy day of cricket in the North-West Premier League yesterday. In Section 1, Bready cruised to a 184-run victory over Strabane after posting 246 before bowling Strabane out for just 62. Fox Lodge defeated Brigade by seven wickets, chasing down 138 with three wickets down. Newbuildings were convincing 157-run winners over St
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Dylan Browne-McMonagle was in flying form in Limerick yesterday. The Letterkenny jockey kicked off a successful evening with a win on board 1/8 favourite “Al Haarith” in the 7pm outing. At 7:30pm, he rode “Nellcote” across the line first at 5/2. Finally, to cap off a brilliant night’s work, Dylan took the 6/4 “Themis” to
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Derry City have announced the signing of Darragh Burns on a permanent deal from Grimsby Town. The 23 year-old winger knows the League of Ireland well having had spells at both Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic. He has also represented both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland at underage International level and has
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Oisin Orr has been in the winners’ enclosure at York this afternoon. The Donegal jockey was on board “Big Cigar” for trainers Richard & Peter Fahey in the 2:02 race. That horse went to post at 5/2.
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It’s been another busy weekend for local athletes. There was a super performance at the Morton Games from Odhran McBrearty and, at the National Juvenile Championships in Tullamore – Katie-Louise McMonagle won a national long jump title. Here’s Patsy McGonagle with the details on those stories and lots more…
The Donegal U20 Ladies were beaten 3-11 to 1-09 by Galway in today’s All-Ireland U20 Ladies Final in Sligo. Caitlin Fletcher’s second-half goal gave Donegal a glimmer of hope but three first-half goals did the damage as the westerners went in 3-04 to 0-04 ahead at the interval. Despite the defeat, joint-manager Dessie McNamara says
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Donegal have been beaten 3-11 to 1-09 by Galway in the inaugural All-Ireland U20 Ladies Final in Tubbercurry this afternoon. A dominant first-half saw the westerners hold a 3-04 to 0-04 lead at half-time. Donegal never gave up and a Caitlin Fletcher goal gave the Ulster Champions hope in the second-half but Galway ran out
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Experienced Finn Harps centre-half Conor Tourish says there’s a long way to go in the SSE Airtricity League First Division season. Harps suffered a 1-0 defeat to Treaty United last night which sees them drop to the bottom of the standings with 23 games played. Tourish says the team have to keep believing they can
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It was a disappointing night at Finn Park as Finn Harps were beaten 1-0 by Treaty United. Colin Conroy’s strike 10 minutes before half-time gave the visitors the initiative and they were unlucky not to add to their lead in the second half. After the game, Harps boss Kevin McHugh told Diarmaid Doherty the squad
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Finn Harps have been beaten 1-0 by Treaty United in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. A Colin Conroy effort on 35 minutes was the only goal of the game. Shaunie Bradley was sent off in injury time for Kevin McHugh’s side, who now sit bottom of the league. Diarmaid
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Derry City will have to come from a goal down in their home second leg of the Europa League First Qualifying Round tie against CSKA Sofia. The Candystrips lost 3-2 at the Vasil Levski National Stadium on Thursday evening. Liam Boyce levelled the game with Derry’s first goal on 31 minutes but James Olayinka’s goal
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Derry City suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of CSKA Sofia in the first leg of their Europa League First Qualifying Round. Kevin McLaughlin reports from the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Bulgaria:
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This week on The Score… We cross over to Kevin McLaughlin for live updates from Derry City’s Europa League R1 Qualifier with CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria and former Harps captain Joe Boyle takes a look at the current lay of the land in the League Of Ireland. Plus, we hear from Joe Coll about the
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Finn Harps have the chance to win two games in a row as they host bottom-side Treaty United in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park tomorrow night (Friday). Bernardo Monteiro struck with 10 minutes remaining last week to give Harps all three points against Wexford in Ballybofey. Although Treaty are bottom, a
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Work to stabilise 26 social homes affected by defective concrete in Buncrana is expected to take around 16 weeks, weather permitting. Donegal County Council’s decision to carry out temporary repair works has faced criticism, with concerns raised that the houses need to be fully remediated under the Government’s planned redress scheme for local authority homes,
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The HSE has confirmed the tender for crucial works at Buncrana Community Hospital has now been issued following an update last evening that it did not go out. Political and community representatives have been informed this afternoon of the quick change after it was anticipated this would happen next week. There is now renewed hope
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Gavin Carlin, who hails from Crossroads in Killygordan, had a spell in his teens with West Bromwich Albion’ s underage set-up but injury curtailed his hopes to progress into professional football. Nevertheless, he went to the USA and still obtained a soccer scholarship, later setting up his soccer academy “Good Lad Soccer”. Last year, he
The FAI claim that last night’s EGM vote “provides the board with the support to continue making decisions in the interest of Irish football.” Members were polled on whether to endorse the fulfilment of Ireland’s Nations League games against Israel later this year. The motion passed by 75 votes to 32, with 3 abstentions, and
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This weekend sees a two day festival on the island of Inishbofin, just two miles off the coast off north-west Donegal. The annual event has many attractions and the island’s population swells as visitors disembark off the ferry from Magheroarty. One of the highlights is a soccer tournament played at the highest point of the
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Derry City have announced that Dutch midfielder Nick Twisk has joined the club on a permanent contract. The 23 year-old has represented The Netherlands at underage level and was a product of AZ Alkmaar’s renowned academy and captained their under-23 side this season. The Candy Stripes have unveiled the signing of Twisk on the eve
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Craig Rahill & Conor Smith have taken victory in the ERC3 Category at Rally Roma Capitale in the ERC this afternoon. It was a brilliant charge on the final day by the Cavan crew in their Ford Fiesta Rally3, who finished 14.8 seconds ahead of Ville Vatanan in 2nd. Italian Roberto Dapra won the rally
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The Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar hosted another brilliant professional boxing event last night. Former World-title contender Jason Quigley is the main man behind bringing these pro-boxing events to Donegal and has already announced a date in Letterkenny in October. Raphoe Boxing Club’s Danny Duffy was the headliner yesterday but there were also a
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