The Taoiseach is under renewed pressure from within his own party over last week’s fuel protests. Several senior backbench TDs are demanding an urgent meeting of the parliamentary party, with reports that some are trying to garner support for a heave against Micheál Martin. Last night, the Taoiseach met with three of the youngest Fianna […]
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A drama series set in a small town somewhere in the heart of Donegal, where we meet various people who live in Ballyglissane and learn about their lives, their problems, and their secrets. This Season new people arrive in town.There’s a woman who says she’s going to invest big money in Ballyglissane,but is she telling
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Six Donegal Ladies players have been named on the Division 2 “Team Of The League” after picking up the league title against Cavan last weekend. Evelyn McGinley, Tara Hegarty, Feena McManamon, captain Roisin Rodgers, Katie Dowds, and Susanne White have all been given the honour of being named among the best players in the division.
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The Northwest Vipers return to Prehen Playing Fields this Saturday when they host the West Dublin Rhinos for what promises to be another exciting afternoon of American football in the Northwest. The Vipers come into this one full of confidence after a huge statement win on the road against the Wexford Eagles last weekend —
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The Donegal Boxing Board have announced a new “Box Cup” competition in memory of the late Peter O’Donnell. The first event will take place in October in the Clonmany Community Centre and will feature schoolboys/girls youth, junior and u19 fighters. Peter was a legend of Donegal and Irish boxing but sadly passed away in October
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Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has accused the government of displaying arrogance in its dealings with protestors and the general public over the fuel crisis. Speaking during this afternoon’s confidence motion in the Dail, he said the government had not listened to the people, and when they arose in desperation, the response was to threaten them………….
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An Inishowen councillor is proposing the that the R239 Slab Road linking Burt and Burnfoot be made one way. Following a number of incidents at the junction of the Slab Road and the N13 Derry Road at Burt, Cllr Jack Murray is proposing that the traffic travelling towards Buncrana from Letterkenny turn left as usual,
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The Dail has begun debating a motion of confidence in the government, after voting to suspend Leaders’ Questions and Questions on Promised Legislation. A Sinn Fein motion of no-confidence has prompted a counter motion from the government, ahead of the vote later. When a revised Order of Business was proposed by Chief Whip Mary Butler,
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Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has announced €4.75m of funding for community safety projects. Funding of this nature was first introduced in 2022 and allows for proceeds from crime, seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau and An Garda Síochána, to be redirected to projects that promote community safety. Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership will hold a
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A €100,000 Community Fund has been launched by Inishowen Credit Union. This fund is open to applications from sports clubs, charities, schools, and community groups. Last year’s fund helped provide defibrillators for the community in Inishowen. CEO of Inishowen Credit Union, Johnathan Coyle, explains the fund:
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Gardaí are seeking witnesses to a road traffic collision that occurred in the area of Grahamsland, Castlefin, between Saturday, the 11th of April at 11pm and Sunday, the 12th of April at 7.30am. A black Audi crashed through the garden wall of a house in that area and came to a halt in the
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On Friday, the 10th of April, at approximately midday, a lady was attacked by a dog in the area of Lurgabrack, Hornhead, Dunfanaghy. The lady was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The dog in question is described as being medium-sized and of a light colour. No further details are available as of yet. Gardaí
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Buncrana Gardaí are appealing for information in connection with a theft incident that occurred in the area of Shandrum, Drumfries, between midday on Saturday, the 4th of April, and 9.30am on Wednesday, the 8th of April. A red New Holland Disc Mower was stolen from a yard in that area between those times. Those who
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Investigations are continuing into an incident of criminal damage in Castlefin. On Monday, the 13th of April at approximately 11.20pm, the front living room window of a house in the area of the Alt Upper, Castlefin, was smashed. Investigating Gardaí wish to speak with anyone who travelled in the area between 11pm and Midnight who
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Gardaí are appealing for the assistance of the public in connection with an incident that occurred at Westside Apartments in Letterkenny between Midday on Thursday, the 9th of April, and Midday on Friday, the 10th of April. A resident parked his car in the parking area, and when he returned the following day, he noticed
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Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred in the area of Churchland Quarters, Carndonagh, between 9pm on Monday, the 6th of April, and 9am on Tuesday, the 7th of April. The rear windscreen of a car parked in a car park in that area was smashed overnight. Entry was not gained, and
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Several fuel protests are set to take place in the North later today. Disruption is expected at many locations from 2 pm today, with the A5 in Omagh and the Ballygalway roundabout among them; the latter is the main link from the west to Belfast. These are set to mirror protests across the Republic
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A man charged with the murder of Denis Donaldson has been remanded into custody at a sitting of the Special Criminal Court yesterday, according to reporting in the Irish Sun Former IRA member Donaldson was shot dead in County Donegal in 2006, less than six months after disclosing he was an MI5 and PSNI informer.
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Armagh survived going down to 14 men to edge Tyrone in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round at the Box-IT Athletic Grounds this evening. Conor Turbitt scored the winning point in extra time as the Orchard County came out on top by 1-17 to 1-16. Having trailed 0-08 to 0-04 at half-time, Tyrone fought
Armagh have beaten Tyrone 1-17 to 1-16 after extra time in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round at the Box-IT Athletic Grounds this afternoon. Francis Mooney has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Donegal All County League Division 1 Gaoth Dobhair 1-06 – 0-14 St Eunan’s Four Masters P-P Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon An Clochán Liath P-P An Tearmainn Donegal All County League Division 2 Carndomhnaigh V Red Hughs Gaeil Fhánada P-P Naomh Columba Realt na Mara V Burt Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin 0-14 – 0-10 Bun
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Kerrykeel 71 are Temple Domestic Appliance Division 1 Champions thanks to a 6-3 win over Swilly Rovers at Rab’s Park this afternoon. Having fallen 3-0 down after just 19 minutes, Hughie Walsh’s side had to regroup and they eventually ran out 6-3 winners to clinch the title. The ’71 knew they had to better the
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Derry defeated Roscommon 1-22 to 1-10 in this afternoon’s Christy Ring Cup opener at Celtic Park. The Oakleaf County led by five points at half-time and it was more of the same in the second-half as they ran out comfortable winners. After the game, Michael McMullan spoke to Derry boss Johnny McGarvey who was delighted
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It’s been another busy weekend for local athletes in the North-West. Here’s Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle with a full round up of the weekend’s action…
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Kildrum Tigers 3-4 Glenea United Kilmacrennan Celtic 0-1 Keadue Rovers Letterkenny Rovers 2-2 Bonagee United St Catherines FC 1-1 Donegal Town Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Kerrykeel 71 6-3 Swilly Rovers Convoy Arsenal 0-1 Cappry Rovers Ballybofey United 4-3 Gweedore Celtic Gweedore United 2-0 Rathmullan Celtic Castlefin Celtic 2-1 Milford
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Letterkenny Rovers and Bonagee United played out a 2-2 draw in the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division at Leck View Park this afternoon. Shane McNamee hit the net for Rovers with just three minutes remaining to snatch an all-important point in their bid to retain their league title. Micheal Doherty had the away side 1-0
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Two weeks ago, an injury time goal in Aughrim handed Wicklow a win at the death to claim the National Hurling League Division 2 title at the hands of Donegal. Fast forward a fortnight and it is Donegal who have turned the tables and claimed a brilliant win over The Garden County in Round 1
Donegal have beaten Wicklow 1-17 to 1-06 in Round 1 of the Christy Ring Cup at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. A Richie Ryan goal in the second-half put the game beyond Wicklow after Mickey McCann’s side led 0-10 to 0-03 at the break. Oisin Kelly and Eugene Organ were live at full time in Letterkenny…
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Donegal All County League Division 1 Gleann Fhinne 0-15 – 1-06 Sean Mac Cumhaill Gleann tSúilí 1-17 – 0-06 Naomh Conaill Naomh Muire LR 1-16 – 0-10 St Michael’s Donegal All County League Division 2 Cloich Cheann Fhaola V Na Cealla Beaga Milford 0-14 – 1-12 Na Dúnaibh Ardara 1-15 – 1-12 Málainn
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It’s been another dramatic morning at Rally Croatia in the World Rally Championship! Takamoto Katsuta, who has Tyrone native Aaron Johnston on the notes, has won the rally after overnight leader Thierry Neuville suffered damage to his Hyundai i20 after an off on the final stage. It was an incredible turn of events as Neuville
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Patrick McGettigan brought home an 11/4 winner at Bellewstown yesterday evening. The young Ballyare jockey rode “Bay Of Supremacy” to victory for trainer John Patrick Murtagh in the 18:20 handicap. The result brings McGettigan’s win total to five since the turn of the year and he will be looking to improve that even further when
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Institute have beaten Ballinamallard 3-0 in the NIFL Championship Relegation Group this afternoon. First-half goals from Evan Tweed, Padraig Lynch and Caoimhin Porter gave ‘Stute all three points. Limavady United, meanwhile, took a massive step to the league title as they were 5-1 winners away to Newington. Limavady are now six points ahead of Annagh
Tyrone have beaten Sligo 4-10 to 0-15 in the Nickey Rackard Cup at Garvaghey this afternoon. After the win, Red Hand boss Stephen McGarry told Francis Mooney his team were well used to the adverse weather conditions they were forced to deal with today…
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Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Strand Rovers 1-0 St Catherines Kilmacrennan Celtic 3-2 Donegal Town Kildrum Tigers 2-0 Letterkenny Rovers Oldtown Celtic 0-1 Drumbar FC Erne Wanderers FC 4-4 Glencar Celtic Old Orchard Saturday D2 Bonagee United 4-0 Arranmore United Glenea United 2-3 Gweedore Celtic Finn Travel Saturday D3 Milford United 1-1 Convoy Arsenal
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The Donegal Ladies came from being two points behind at half-time to defeat Cavan 2-07 to 0-07 and claim the National Division 2 League title in Clones this afternoon. Katie Dowds netted late on with Mia Bennett the other second-half goal-scorer for James Daly’s side. Diarmaid Doherty spoke to Bennett after the game and she
Donegal have beaten Cavan 2-07 to 0-07 in this afternoon’s National Ladies Football League Division 2 Final at St. Tiernach’s Park. The Breffni Ladies were 0-04 to 0-02 up at the break but second-half goals from Mia Bennett and Katie Dowds spurred James Daly’s Donegal side to a brilliant victory to claim a well-deserved league
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Gleneely Colts U16s have beaten Grenada 1-0 in this afternoon’s SFAI U16 Cup Semi-Final in Gleneely. A second-half goal from Anna Lynch handed the young Inishowen side the win to give them a national final to look forward to next month. Gleneely, managed by Stephen McAuley, will face either Knocknacarra of Galway or Middleton of
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It was a disappointing night for Finn Harps as they lost 2-0 to Cobh Ramblers in woeful conditions in Ballybofey. Goals in the final twenty minutes from Garry Buckley and Rhys Kelly-Noonan did the damage. It’s the Finn Park outfit’s first home defeat of the season. Harps boss Kevin McHugh told spoke to Diarmaid Doherty
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Derry City drew 2-2 with Dundalk in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Oriel Park this evening. James Clarke tapped home from a cross on 14 minutes to give Derry the lead but Dundalk brought themselves level thanks to a brilliant long-distance strike from Tyreke Wilson ten minutes from the interval. Dipo Akinyemi then
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Finn Harps have been beaten 2-0 by Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at a wet and windy Finn Park this evening. Garry Buckley pounced first on a loose ball inside the box to tuck home on 73 minutes and give Cobh the lead. It was 2-0 on 83 minutes when Rhys
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Luke McAteer landed an incredible treble in Dundalk this evening. The Rathmullan jockey’s first win of the day came in the 17:42 race on board “Jered Maddox” which went to post at 11/4. Then, in the 18:15 outing, McAteer rode Allsortz to victory as a 7/4 shot. His biggest win of the evening came on
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Finn Harps have received a “significant fine” after a projectile was thrown towards a Cork City player in last Friday’s SSE Airtricity League clash at Finn Park. In a statement on club social media, Harps say: “Following last Friday’s match against Cork City FC, the club has received a significant fine after a projectile (identified
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Jon Armstrong & Shane Byrne’s Rally Croatia is over after running into trouble during the first four stages this morning. In a chaotic start to the fourth WRC event of the season, championship leader Elfyn Evans and Oliver Solberg were both forced to withdraw after big offs. Evans went off heavily after misjudging a right-hander,
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Erin Friel of Letterkenny AC has been selected for the Irish senior squad for next month’s World Relays in Botswana. Also on the team are two other Donegal athletes, Arlene Crossan of Finn Valley AC and Fintan Dewhirst of Tir Chonaill AC. They will all be competing in 4×400 metre events. Crossan and Friel are
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Donegal will face Cavan in the National Ladies Football League Division 2 Final in Clones on Saturday afternoon. Having already secured promotion to Division 1, James Daly’s side are fully focused on adding some silverware to an already impressive start to 2026. Donegal face Tyrone in the first round of Ulster and would love to
It’s gearing up to be a busy weekend in the world of GAA! The Donegal Ladies face Cavan in the National Football League Division 2 Final in Clones on Saturday having already gained promotion back to Division 1. On the hurling front, Mickey McCann’s Donegal will face Wicklow at O’Donnell Park on Sunday in Round
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Finn Harps and Derry City both play their third game in seven days tomorrow night (Friday). Harps face Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division having come through a tricky Bank Holiday weekend unbeaten against the league’s top two. Kevin McHugh’s team followed up their scoreless draw at home to Cork City last
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This week on The Score… We speak to former Finn Harps captain Joe Boyle for our weekly League Of Ireland chat, Ryan Ferry will preview a big weekend in GAA, we’ll have reaction from last night’s Ulster U20 Championships and we’ll get the thoughts of Donegal Ladies captain Roisin Rodgers ahead of this weekend’s league
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