City of Derry’s hopes of reaching the Ulster Junior Cup Final – and a game at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast – ended in disappointment as they were beaten 24-12 by Enniskillen at Judge’s Road. The Fermanagh side emerged as worthy winners, having led by 15-0 at half-time. Highland Radio’s rugby correspondent Alex McDonald had […]
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Donegal made it two wins from two in the Nicky Rackard Cup as they defeated Armagh by 3-20 to 1-16 at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. After defeating Fermanagh in their opening game, Donegal followed this up with a much better display and led by 1-10 to 0-8 at half-time, with the Donegal goal actually
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Irish Olympic Legend Danny McDaid has been confirmed as the Special Guest who will officially fire the starting gun to send the runners and walkers off on the 26th North West 10k which takes place on Monday week, May 1, in Letterkenny. The charity event has raised €903,000 over the past 25 years for 38
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A man has been arrested in Derry today following a search of a property. The 41 year old was arrested under the Terrorism Act in the Creggan area as part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of the New IRA. He has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite where he is being questioned
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The HSE says while plans are at an early stage, each resident at Ard Griene Court, Stranorlar affected by the decongregation plan for the facility will be at the centre of the decision-making process. Yesterday, there was much shock and anger as it emerged the residents and their families were informed of the new ‘Time
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Government Departments and agencies have been advised not to use TikTok on official phones and devices. The video sharing app has recently been banned on the devices of people working for the European Union and the British and American Governments. The advice for Irish Government devices has come from the National Cyber Security Centre.
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Derry City FC have confirmed that Paddy McLaughlin has re-joined the club as assistant manager to Ruaidhri Higgins. The City boss had made it clear that he would take the time needed to get the right man in, and there is no doubting that this will be seen as a fantastic appointment for the club.
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The number of judges in Ireland is set to increase. A bill has come before the Dail this week outlining the Government’s intention to lift caps on the number of judges in Ireland and to appoint 24 additional judges. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle however, believes the judicial membership needs to be expanded and more inclusive:
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A Donegal Deputy has pleaded with the Tanaiste to listen to what the people are saying. Deputy Pearse Doherty says the housing crisis has worsened as rents have exploded and homelessness has reached an all time high. In response, Micheal Martin accused Deputy Doherty of raising issues for political point scoring:
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The Health Minister says he’s frustrated with delays in rolling out around half a million more free GP visit cards. The measure was one of the centrepieces of the health budget but has been delayed at the request of doctors. Being questioned in the Dáil, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly didn’t say when the 500,000 extra
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‘Let’s raise a pint of Guinness to the Irish and the Brits who put aside their differences for a future that uplifts.’ That’s an extract from a poem penned by a Donegal schoolboy which was recited by the US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland at a conference at Queen’s University Belfast today to mark the
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Gardai have issued a warning to dog owners reminding them of the harm their pets can cause if let roam free or unsecured and not kept under effectual control. It comes after a sheep kill at Magheroarty Beach in recent days in which a number of sheep in ewe and a lamb were killed while
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A man in his 40s has been stabbed in the North. It happened at a property in the Westbourne Crescent area of Coleraine at around 6.15 yesterday evening. The victim sustained stab wounds to his upper body, and is in hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily
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A Roscommon – Galway TD has called on rural independents to join together and create their own political party. Michael Fitzmaurice has accused the Government parties of not properly representing voters outside of towns and cities. He also warned rural Ireland is not just farmers, but all kinds of different people in lots of individual
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A new direct flight from Derry to Heathrow could be a game changer in terms of attracting investors to the North West. That’s according to Foyle MLA Pádraig Delargy. New direct flights from City of Derry Airport to Heathrow in London will begin on May 6th. The Foyle MLA says the service will be key
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The Tánaiste says there should be reform of the Good Friday Agreement. He has called for the return of power-sharing at Stormont on the second day of a conference marking the 25th anniversary of the peace deal. Michael Martin has acknowledged the calls for reform have grown louder:
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The owner of the flock of sheep attacked by a dog in the area of Magheroarty beach yesterday has issued a direct appeal to the dog’s owner. It’s further emerged that as well as one ewe who was in lamb being driven into the water by the dog and which was subsequently mauled, a four
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Tyrone bowed out of the Ulster Senior Football Championship after a 2-17 to 1-18 loss to Monaghan in Healy Park, Omagh on Sunday afternoon. Darragh Canavan’s goal in the first half helped Tyrone into a 1-10 to 0-08 lead at the break. Goals in the second half from Stephen O’Hanlon and Ryan O’Toole helped the
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Monaghan came from behind to see off Tyrone by 2-17 to 1-18 in a nail-biting provincial senior football championship quarter final in Omagh. Ryan O’ Toole grabbed the winning goal deep into stoppage. The Farneymen will now face defending champions Derry in the last four. Monaghan boss Vinny Corey gave his thoughts to the media
Donegal began their Nicky Rackard campaign with a 1-21 to 0-18 win over Fermanagh in O’Donnell Park on Sunday afternoon. At half time, Mickey McCann’s men trailed 0-09 to 0-13 but a strong second half showing saw them claim the victory. Man of the match on the day was Liam McKinney who scored 1-06 in
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Downing’s man, John Cronin was re-elected President of Athletics Ireland at the conclusion of the Athletics Ireland Congress on Saturday evening. Cronin, has served a two-year term, following his election at the virtual congress in May 2021. Meanwhile, Milford man Paddy Marley was honoured with the Life Vice President of Athletics Ireland Award in Tullamore
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Monaghan have come from behind to see off Tyrone by 2-17 to 1-18 in a nail-biting provincial senior football championship quarter final in Omagh. Monaghan will face defending champions Derry in the last four. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
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Derry City and Dundalk played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Oriel Park on Sunday afternoon. Derry led on 44 minutes with Ben Doherty opening the scoring for the Candystripes. Two goals in two minutes from Robbie Benson and Johannes Yli-Kokko. Cian Kavanagh then levelled the tie, 10 minutes from time as the sides shared
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Preparations are well underway for Cockhill Celtic as they prepare for one of the biggest games in the club’s history. Gavin Cullen’s men will face Rockmount in the FAI Intermediate Cup decider after their 1-0 semi final victory over Ringmahon Rangers. The game will take place next Sunday 23rd of April at The Showgrounds in
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Dylan Browne McMonagle was back in the winners enclosure at The Curragh on Sunday afternoon. The Donegal jockey rode the 17/2 shot Goldana to victory for Joseph O’Brien. The pair finished one and three quarter lengths ahead of the 2/1 favourite Mea Domina.
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Donegal Hurlers got off to a winning start in the Nicky Rackard Cup thanks to a 1-21 to 0-18 victory over Fermanagh. Liam McKinney’s goal helped Mickey McCann’s side turn the game around after they trailed 0-09 to 0-13 at the break. Brendan Devenney has the full time report from O’Donnell Park…
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Division 1 Bundoran 1-12 V 3-13 Cloughaneely Glenfin 2-03 V 2-11 Naomh Conaill Downings 3-02 V 1-07 Kilcar Killybegs 0-09 V 1-17 Gaoth Dobhair Sean Mac Cumhaills 0-10 V 1-14 St Eunan’s Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 0-10 V 3-05 Malin Division 2 Naomh Columba 2-06 V 0-08 Milford Buncrana 0-06 V 1-08 Four Masters Red Hughs
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Buncrana Hearts 1-0 Glengad United Donegal Signs Challenge Cup Semi Final Illies Celtic 4-2 Greencastle FC Hannon Greene Insurances FR O Gara Cup Semi Finals Carn Res 3-0 Cockhill Res Rashenny FC 0-4 Dunree United Inish Engineering Division Two A Sea Rovers 1-0 Culdaff Res Inish Engineering Division Two B Dunree
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Brian Mc Cormick Cup Gweedore Area Shield Final Glenea United 1 v 3 Kilmacrennan Celtic Letterkenny Area Shield Final Rathmullan Celtic 2 v 3 Letterkenny Rovers Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Kildrum Tigers 2 v 0 Castlefin Celtic St. Catherines 0 v 1 Bonagee United Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division Two Deele Harps
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Derry and Tyrone were involved in an entertaining draw in the Christy Ring Cup on Sunday. 2-20 a piece was how it ended in Healy Park. At the break Derry led 1-11 to 0-06 but a strong second half showing from the hosts saw them earn the draw.
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Derry will play in the Ulster Senior Football Championship semi final after they beat Fermanagh 3-17 to 2-08 in Enniskillen. Two goals from Shane McGuigan and a Paul Cassidy goal was helpful to the defending Ulster champions as they eased to a 12 point win. They will play the winner of Tyrone and Monaghan in
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Derry eased their way into the Ulster Senior Football Championship semi final after they beat Fermanagh 3-17 to 2-08 in Enniskillen. Two goals from Shane McGuigan and one from Paul Cassidy helped Rory Gallagher’s side into the last four. Michael McMullan has the full time report… Derry’s Conor Doherty he’s glad to get over the
Letterkenny have secured their promotion to Division 2 after Clogher Valley recorded a 31-17 victory over Richmond in their AIL Promotion Play-Off. Meanwhile Omagh were narrowly beaten in their game against Bruff but as they picked up two bonus points they are safe from relegation. In the Gordan West Plate final, Strabane were beaten by
The 8-1 favourite, Corach Rambler, with Sligo man Derek Fox in the saddle, has won the Aintree Grand National. It’s Foxes second Grand National win after One For Arthur six years ago. The showpiece race was delayed after protestors breached heavy security to get onto the track. Earlier Davy Russell confirmed his temporary comeback would
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Institute and Dergview played out a 1-1 draw in the NIFL Championship on Saturday afternoon. Shaun Leppard had Stute 1-0 up on 12 minutes. On 77 minutes Mikhail Kennedy added the leveller for Dergview as the sides shared the spoils.
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Glencar Inn Division One Arranmore United 1 vs 2 Cappry Rovers Donegal Town 8 vs 0 Dunlewey Celtic Drumoghill 2 vs 1 Copany Rovers Kildrum Tigers 5 vs 1 Keadue Rovers Oldtown Celtic 2 vs 1 Glencar Celtic Old Orchard Division Two Kilmacrennan Celtic 2 vs 1 St Catherines FC Drumbar United 3 vs 3
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Roisin Hegarty claimed a National title in Dublin on Friday night. The Illies Golden Gloves boxer beat Michaela O’Brien of Ratoath via referee stoppage in round 2. The bout was fought in the female 51Kg category.
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Cockhill Celtic claimed a 4-1 victory away to Letterkenny Rovers on Friday night. First half goals from Corey McBride and Luke Rudden had Cockhill 2-0 up at the break. Christy McLaughlin then netted just four minutes into the second half before Rovers pulled one back. Stephen Duffy then sealed Gavin Cullen’s side victory with a
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Finn Harps claimed their first home victory of the season on Friday night. Dave Rogers side ran out 2-0 victors over Treaty United. Goals from Ryan Rainey and Filip Da Silva sealed the home sides win. After the game, Diarmaid Doherty spoke with Finn Harps boss Dave Rogers. One of the Harps goalscorers, Filip Da
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Finn Harps got their first home victory of the season after a 2-0 win over Treaty United. Ryan Rainey and Filip Da Silva with the goals for Dave Rogers men. Finn Harps assistant manager Darren Murphy spoke with Chris Ashmore after the game…
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Finn Harps earned their first home victory of the season thanks to a 2-0 vict0ry over Treaty United. Ryan Rainey opened the scoring for Harps before Filip Da Silva added the second to seal the three points. Diarmaid Doherty has the full time report…
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This weekend’s Moonraker Forest Rally in Co. Cork has been postponed. The decision was made following of the tragic death of 33-year-old World Rally Championship star Craig Breen, from Waterford, who died during a pre-event test in Croatia yesterday. His co-driver from Cavan, James Fulton, was unharmed in the incident that occurred just after midday
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Ciaran McFaul has returned to the Derry squad for their Ulster SFC opener against Fermanagh in Enniskillen. Meanwhile, Conor Glass been named in the starting 15, despite the fact that he went off injured in the recent Division 2 Final against Dublin. Chrissy McKaigue is also named in the team, having missed the Division 2
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A Derry priest has labelled the recent attacks on Police in the city as ‘the annual commemoration of disrespect for the dead’. On Monday, officers came under attack in the Creggan area while responding to an un-notified Easter parade. Yesterday, during a security alert in the City Cemetery where four suspected pipe bombs were subsequently
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It’s emerged US President Joe Biden has family connections in Donegal. It’s been established that the President’s great great great uncle was born in the county. According to the Irish Family History Centre, on his maternal side, his great great great grandfather who was originally from Mayo was working with the Irish Coast Guard and
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It’s a big night ahead for Letterkenny Rugby Club – they take on Monaghan in the final of the Gordon West Cup at Kingspan Stadium. It’s a repeat of last year’s final which was won by Letterkenny in dramatic fashion – they came from behind to win by 11-10 thanks to a last gasp drop
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Derry City suffered their second defeat in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Monday night. The Candystripes went down 1-0 at home to Bohs with Dean Williams penalty the difference between the two sides. Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins spoke with the media after the game…
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