Derry City are the new leaders in the League of Ireland Premier Division. With Shamrock Rovers losing and Derry beating UCD 4-1, Derry go top of the table. Martin Holmes Reports from the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium for Highland Radio Sport.
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Derry City have moved top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Michael Duffy scored twice in a 4-1 win at home to UCD. Previous leaders Shamrock Rovers saw a thirteen-game unbeaten run ended by Drogheda – Kevin Doherty’s side were 2-1 winners in Tallaght. Speaking with Martin Holmes, Michael Duffy said it was another positive
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A Donegal man has been jailed after attacking an 86-year-old woman by putting her inside a wheelie bin in Dublin. 30 year old Alex Bailey of Claragh, Ramelton, Donegal pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting the woman causing her harm on September 1, 2022. He has been sentenced to two and a
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A man has been arrested in Derry on suspicion of Possession of a Class B controlled drug and with intent to supply. A quantity of suspected cannabis was also seized after police stopped the man in the Galliagh area yesterday evening after he got out of a parked vehicle. The 39 year old was subsequently
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The country is experiencing a severe shortage of GPs. A member of the Irish College of General Practitioners has called on the Health Minister to inject some urgency into a working group which is examining the issue. Dr. Diarmuid Quinlan, Medical Director of the ICGP, says the shortage in numbers is at crisis levels:
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Great work being done by young people in communities in Donegal was yesterday recognised at the Donegal Garda Youth Awards. The annual event, hosted by the Donegal Joint Policing Committee celebrates outstanding young people aged between 13-21. The winners were presented with their Awards by Judge Éiteáin Cunningham, Chairperson of the Donegal Garda Youth Awards
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IBEC is urging the government to address the lack of housing and infrastructure in the North-West, with the business and employer representative body saying it is driving labour shortages. The call came at a conference in Donegal this week. IBEC’s Head of Regional Policy is Helen Leahy:
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Kelly’s Centra & Kelly’s Diner, Mountain Top, Letterkenny has been revealed as the store that sold the €1 million winning Lotto ticket. The National Lottery confirmed earlier this week that a Donegal store sold the Daily Million top prize winning ticket of €1 million for Tuesday night’s draw. The winner has yet to come forward
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Derry’s Brian Maher has been named as one of the goalkeepers in the Republic of Ireland squad, Bohemians James Talbot has also been included. 22 players have been selected by Ireland manager Stephen Kenny for a training camp in Bristol. The squad are gearing up for the Euro 2024 qualifiers with Greece and
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Strabane RFC along with Omagh and Enniskillen are hosting a Fun Day Fundraising event on Saturday 20th of May. The three clubs will play off in a series of games at different age levels, with the main event for the Don Keatley Cup. There will be a grand prize draw, the winner will win a
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A Donegal Deputy says there appears to be a trend of orchestrated attacks for social media content. Deputy Pearse Doherty was speaking in the Dail in condemnation following an attack on a 14 year old boy in Navan yesterday. The boy sustained several injuries, and a video of the beating has been viewed online over
HIQA has found a Letterkenny Nursing Home offers a good standard of care to its patients, but non compliances were noted in the areas of governance and management and fire precautions. An unannounced inspection was carried out at Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Drumany, Letterkenny in January. The centre was found to be substantially compliant in
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Dylan Browne McMonagle took at 15/1 double for trainer Joseph O’Brien on Tuesday evening at Killarney. The Donegal Jockey won in Just An Hour at 2/1 and on 4/1 shot Arniemac. The wins bring Browne McMonagle’s tally to 15 for the season. Dylan will be back riding in Cork today.
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There’s widespread condemnation after a refugee centre in Buncrana was last night attacked. It’s believed a firework was thrown at the building on the shorefront between 11:15pm and 11:30pm last night. The extent of the damage is unknown. Councillor Jack Murray says he has feared an attack similar to this for some time: Owner
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President Michael D Higgins is due to travel to Donegal this week to take part in the National Famine Commemoration. A wreath laying ceremony will take place in Milford on Sunday in remembrance of all those who suffered or perished during the Famine. President Higgins will represent the Government and will be accompanied by Minister
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Investigations are continuing following a hit and run in the Dunfanaghy area on Sunday evening last. It’s believed a motorist was travelling from Kildarragh to Dunfanaghy when they were hit by an oncoming vehicle, a Silver Volkswagen with a partial registration of ’08 SO’. The driver of the Volkswagen did not remain at the scene.
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A man has been injured after being assaulted by another man in Letterkenny in the early hours of Sunday morning. The man is alleged to have been set upon in the Lower Main Street area between 3am-3:45am. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Gardai are urging anyone with information to contact
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Gardaí continue to appeal for information in to an arson attack on a proposed housing complex for Ukrainian refugees in Buncrana. At around 11:45pm on Thursday last, Gardai were notified of the building on fire in Lisfannon. Substantial damage was caused to the building by the fire which is believed to have been started deliberately.
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The Mica Action Group has published an update on draft square metre rates. Following last week’s meeting with Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien, the group was told a meeting to inform them of final rates would take place. However, that has not yet happened. Draft information from the Department of Housing has revealed that for the
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The Taoiseach is travelling to Iceland today to attend a Council of Europe Summit. During his visit, he will meet bilaterally with his Icelandic counterpart. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Leo Varadkar he would be joining other leaders in agreeing to establish a ‘Register of Damage’ to Ukraine which he said was an important step
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The GRA says gardai can’t respond properly to anti-immigration protests as policing is in crisis. It’s after violent protests against migrants in Dublin over the weekend. Meanwhile ,demonstrators are currently using cars and tractors this morning to block road access to a hotel being used for asylum seekers in Inch, Co Clare. President of the
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The Bishop of Raphoe says he understands the pain of the parishioners in Kilmacrenan who are set to lose a popular priest. As part of a number of clerical changes announced by Bishop Alan McGuckian in the diocese, Parish Priest Fr Paddy Dunne is due to take up the role of Parish Priest of Kilbarron
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Shamrock Rovers remain two-points clear of Derry City at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Richie Towell’s winner 2-minutes from time saw Rovers beat St. Pat’s 3-2 at Tallaght Stadium. Derry remain on Rovers’ tail after their 3-nil win at home to Dundalk taking their fifth win in six games. Jordan McEneff, Cameron
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Derry City followed up their impressive win over Bohemians at the weekend by beating Dundalk 3-0 in their Premier Division clash on Monday night. Martin Holmes reports from the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium for Highland Radio Sport:
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Bonagee United retained the Donegal News Ulster Senior League Cup on Sunday beating Cockhill Celtic 4-3 in Buncranna. This trophy could be the last at intermediate level won by the Dry Arch side, as concerns hang over the survival of the Ulster Senior League. Bonagee manager Jason Gibson feels intermediate football should remain in
Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins has challenged his players to give him a full 90 minute performance tonight. The Candystripes welcome Dundalk to the Ryan McBride Brandywell in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division and have a chance to go top of the league if leaders Shamrock Rovers lose at home to St Pats in
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Derry are the Ulster GAA Football Senior Champions after seeing off Armagh in a shootout in Clones. The Oakleafers won 3-1 on penalties after the tie ended in a 1-15 to 0-18 points draw after extra time. Michael McMullan spoke to Derry’s Brendan Rogers after the game…
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Bonagee United retained the Ulster Senior League Cup with a 4-3 win over Cockhill Celtic. Goals from Conor Black, Deano Larkin and Tony McNamee had Bonage 3-0 up before a Lee McColgan pulled one back for Cockhill. Black added his second before goals from Corey McBride and Jimmy Bradley got Cockhill back to within one
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Bonagee United got their hands on the Ulster Senior League Cup for the second year in a row with a 4-3 win over Cockhill Celtic. First half goals from Conor Black and Deano Larkin had Bonagee two up and an early penalty from Tony McNamee made it 3-0. Lee McColgan pulled one back from the
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Derry won their second successive Ulster Senior Football Championship after they beat Armagh 3-1 on penalties. The game had finished 1-10 to 0-13 at full time and 1-15 to 0-18 after extra time. Michael McMullan has the full time report…
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Bonagee United claimed back-to-back Ulster Senior League Cups thanks to a 4-3 win over Cockhill Celtic in Maginn Park. Conor Black opened the scoring for Bonagee before Deano Larkin added a second to the defending champions. Tony McNamee then added Jason Gibson’s sides third from the penalty spot before a Lee McColgan penalty made it
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Milford United will play Premier Division football in the Donegal Junior League after they beat Bonagee United in their promotion/relegation play off. The game finished 3-3 with Lee McMonagle bagging a hattrick for Bonagee and Gary Merrit got a hattrick for Milford. The two sides couldn’t be separated after 120 minutes and penalties were required.
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Kelly McGory set a new Donegal record for the 400 metres on Saturday at the Belfast Irish Milers Meet. The Donegal athlete finished fifth and set a time of 54.21 seconds in what was her season opener. Patsy McGonagle has the wrap of all the weekend’s action…
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Letterkenny Rovers were beaten 2-0 in the final of the Brian McCormick Sports Cup on Saturday at Diamond Park, Ballyare. Goals from Chris Dillon and Matthew McLaughlin was the difference between the sides. Letterkenny Rovers manager Stephen McConnell spoke with Chris Ashmore after the game…
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Derry claimed a two point victory over London in the Christy Ring on Sunday afternoon. The Oakleaf county lead 1-14 to 1-12 at the break with Segdae Melaugh scoring their goal. At the end of an extremely entertaining half it ended 1-30 to 4-19 in favour of Derry.
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Inish Grass Division Two Shield Semi Finals Cockhill Res 5-0 Carowmena FC Carn Res 2-1 Sea Rovers Inish Engineering Division Two B Aileach Youths 1-2 QPS
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Division 1 Malin 1-05 V 0-08 Kilcar Naomh Conaill 2-15 V 1-08 Downings St Michael’s 1-08 V 0-08 Glenfin Sean Mac Cumhaill 1-10 V 0-09 Killybegs St Eunan’s 0-13 V 0-10 Aodh Ruadh BS Gaoth Dobhair 2-15 V 2-09 Bundoran Division 2 Burt 2-06 V 3-09 Termon Naomh Bríd 2-06 V 3-23 Glenswilly Four Masters
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Kilmacrennan Celtic captured the Brian McCormick Sports Cup for the first time in the club’s history as they beat Letterkenny Rovers 2-0 in the decider at Diamond Park, Ballyare, with goals from Chris Dillon and Matthew McLaughlin. Speaking to Chris Ashmore afterwards, Kilmacrennan Celtic captain Ryan Shields (pictured above) paid tribute to all involved, and
Kilmacrennan Celtic have lifted the Brian McCormick Cup for the first time in the club’s history. The Gerard McGranaghan managed Premier Division outfit defeated Division One side Letterkenny Rovers 2-0 in a well contested decider in fine, warm conditions at Diamond Park, Ballyare. Chris Dillon put Kilmacrennan ahead in the 35th minute and they were
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Donegal booked their place in the Ulster Minor Football Championship semi final after a one point victory over Cavan in Breffni Park. A goal from Oisin Scanlan helped Luke Barrett’s men to the 1-11 to 2-07 win. Donegal will now face Derry in the final four. Manager Luke Barret told Brendan Devenney he is extremely
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Greencastle got their hands on the Clubman Shirts League Cup on Saturday evening. They beat Buncrana Hearts 1-0 in Maginn Park. Michael Barr’s goal proved to be the winner for Greencastle as they end the season with Silverware.
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Donegal’s minors are into the semi final of the Ulster Championship thanks to a one point win over Cavan. At half time, Donegal led 0-05 to 0-02 but the game opened up in the second. In the end, it finished 1-11 to 2-07 in favour of Luke Barrett’s side, who will now play Derry in
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Donegal hurlers have booked their place in the final of the Nickey Rackard Cup after beating Louth by 2-19 to 4-7. Goals from Ronan McDermott and Ruairi Campbell helped sealed the win. Manager Mickey McCann spoke to Chris Ashmore after the match and highlighted some “complacency” in Donegal’s performance.
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Donegal defeated Louth 2-19 to 4-07 in the Nickey Rackard Cup to book a final spot against Wicklow in Croke Park. Mickey McCann’s side fell behind early in the first half before settling in the game and Ronan McDermott netted. Ruairi Campbell then added Donegal’s second goal in the second half to seal the six
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Donegal will face Wicklow in the final of the 2023 Nicky Rackard Cup at Croke Park next month after they beat Louth by 2-19 to 4-7 at a sunny O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. For Mickey McCann’s side this was a fourth win on the trot as they proved to too strong for a Louth side
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Oldtown Celtic have won the Glencar Inn Division One after defeating Kildrum Tigers 2-1. Glencar Inn Division One Donegal Town 3 vs 0 Glenea United Dunlewey Celtic 1 vs 4 Keadue Rovers Glencar Celtic 0 vs 0 Arranmore United Oldtown Celtic 2 vs 1 Kildrum Tigers
NWCU Senior Cup Donemana 1st XI 268 v 132 Burndennett 1st XI Donemana 1st XI won by 136 runs Coleraine 1st XI 254/7 v 255/3 Glendermott 1st XI Glendermott 1st XI won by 7 wickets Bready 1st XI 203 vs 204/2 Strabane 1st XI Strabane 1st XI won by 8 wickets St Johnston 1st
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Derry City made it back to back 1-0 wins on Friday evening with a victory away to Bohs. Ryan Graydon’s goal 17 minutes into the first half was the difference between the two sides. The win has put the Candystripes second in the table. Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins told the media it was a big
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Finn Harps were hit for a sixth defeat of the season on Friday evening as the Ballybofey side lost 2-0 to Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds. The Donegal side were by far the better of the two teams in the second half but Harps couldn’t find the back of the net as the hosts
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