Cllr Micheal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig has called for more staff to be employed at piers and harbours across the county. During a recent plenary meeting, it was confirmed by Donegal County Council that they will meet with the fishing sector to address the issue. Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig says that islands down the west […]
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ATU Donegal bowed out of the Higher Education Trench Cup at the semi final stage on Tuesday evening. The Letterkenny based college who had hopes of returning to the final and making the step back to the Sigerson tier had a shakey first half against Mary Immaculate which proved costly as ATU conceded three goals
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Dr Joe Mulholland, the Ballybofey native and founder of the MacGill Summer School in Glenties, will be laid to rest in Dublin on Monday. The former Managing Director of RTÉ Television passed away on Friday following a long illness. Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Monday, 9 February, in the Church of the
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Mark English set yet another new Irish Indoor 800m record on Tuesday evening. Competing at the Czech Indoor Gala, a World Indoor Tour Gold Meet in Ostrava, the Finn Valley man clocked 1:44.23 to take 3rd in a stacked race. English took 0.42 off the previous record which he set last month in Luxembourg. He
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News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Tuesday, February 3rd:
News, Sport and Obituary Notices – Tuesday, February 3rd Read More »
An additional batch of Nestle’s SMA First Infant Milk is being recalled, due to the possible presence of a contaminant which can lead to food poisoning. Cereulide can cause severe vomiting and is extremely heat resistant. The affected product has a pack size of 800 grams and an expiry date of December 2027. The Food
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The office of a Derry MLA was defaced over the weekend in what police are treating as a sectarian-motivated hate crime. MLA Sinéad McLaughlin shared an image on social media showing the words “Give us a park in Tullyally” spray-painted in blue on the shutter of her Spencer Road office. Police, who received the report
Office of Derry MLA Sinéad McLaughlin defaced over weekend Read More »
Uisce Éireann leak detection crews are continuing work today in the Keelogs and Druminor areas of Buncrana in search of a significant leak. The leak is putting pressure on the daytime water supply, with night-time restrictions in place to allow reservoirs to recover. Restrictions will run from 11pm tonight until 7am tomorrow to help ensure
Night-time water restrictions continue in Buncrana as leak search ongoing Read More »
A petition is calling for the retention of the afternoon air link between Donegal and Dublin. It has attracted over 1,000 signatures so far and highlights the importance of the service for medical travel, particularly for cancer patients who rely on same day return journeys. Concerns arise under a new draft Public Service Obligation contract
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A Bundoran native has been honoured for his service to the Snowy Monaro community in New South Wales, Australia. Paddy Kerrigan, who is 95, received the Cooma Citizen of the Year award last year. He has been recognised for his contributions to tourism and local history, as well as his role in the Snowy Mountains
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Funding has been announced for a newly established family resource centre in Gweedore based at Machaire Chlochair, Doirí Beaga. This announcement, from Minister for Children Norma Foley, comes alongside a National Expansion of the Family Resource Centre Network. Donegal Deputy Pat ‘the cope’ Gallagher has welcomed this funding calling it a strong investment in community
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Gardaí carried out a heightened road presence over the St. Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday Weekend. This began on Thursday last at 7am and ended this morning at 7am. During the operation 12 people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Garda Grainne Doherty appeared to give a full update
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Gardaí are appealing for information following multiple occurrences of theft of home heating oil in Rathmullan. These thefts happened between the 16th and 29th January in the Markets Square area. Garda Grainne Doherty gave details of the incidents on today’s Greg Hughes Show:
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Gardaí are appealing for information after a three vehicle collision which occurred in Dunwiley, Stranorlar on Sunday last shortly after 1:45pm. Two vehicles were stationary on the road waiting for the vehicle in front to turn off onto a side road when they were struck from behind by a third vehicle. The driver of the
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The Minister for Transport is facing calls to protect an afternoon air-service from Donegal Airport to Dublin. Under a new draft Public Service Obligation Contract there are plans to alter current flight times significantly which could have an impact on those travelling to Dublin for vital medical appointments. Additionally, the new plans show a plane
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Donegal have made it two wins from two games in this years National Football League Division 1. Jim McGuinness’ men ran out 1-22 to 1-18 winners over Kerry. Donegal had 11 different scorers on the day with Daire O’Baoill netting the goal in the first half. After the game, Donegal boss Jim McGuinness spoke with
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Lauren Callaghan of Finn Valley AC has set a new Donegal record at the Scottish Indoor Championships in Glasgow at the weekend. Her jump of 6.40 metres beat the previous record set by herself just last weekend. Patsy McGonagle has the details as well as a wrap of the weekends action…
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Kerry slipped to their first defeat of this seasons National Football League Division 1 after they were beaten by Donegal in Ballyshannon. 1-22 to 1-18 was how it finished in Fr Tierney Park. Sean O’Shea was the star man for the Kingdom, scoring 11 points. Kerry boss Jack O’Connor told the media after the game
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in their Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 have won the Galway International Rally for the very first time. The pair had 37.1 seconds to spare ahead of Eddie Doherty and Tom Murphy in a Skoda Fabia RS. Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes finished in third, a further 9.5 seconds behind. David
Callum Devine claims first success at Galway International Rally Read More »
Letterkenny Rovers got their hands on the Area Shield of the Brian McCormick Cup on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Aidy Delap, Shane McNamee, Joel Gorman and Lee McMonagle helped them to a 4-0 win over Bonagee United. The pick of the goals was from Gorman who scored from the half way line and after the
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Donegal Ladies made it two wins from two in the National Football League Division 2 on Sunday afternoon. They ran out 2-10 to 0-13 winners away to Monaghan. Goals from Susanne White and Ava Caulfield proved to be the big scores for James Daly’s side.
Donegal claimed their second win in as many games in this seasons National Football League Division one after they beat Kerry 1-22 to 1-18 in Ballyshannon. It was a strong pefromance from Donegal in which they had 11 different scorers, with Daire O’Baoil netting the goal for Jim McGuinness’ men. Kerry grabbed a goal late
Donegal hold firm to make it back to back wins in National Football League Division 1 Read More »
Jackie Crossan Premier Division Cockhill Celtic 7 QPS 0 Buncrana Hearts 6 Redcastle United 2 Carn FC 5 Aileach FC 0 Clonmany Shamrocks 1 Culdaff FC 0 HML Division One Cockhill Res 3 Buncrana Res 5 Aileach Res p Gleneely Colts p Sea Rovers 0 Carn Youths 1 Greencastle FC 1 Cockhill Youths 3 Dunree
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Brian McCormick Cup Deele Harps 2 v 3 Drumoghill Letterkenny Rovers 4 v 0 Bonagee United Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Donegal Town 2 v 3 Kildrum Tigers Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Ballybofey United 3 v 5 Rathmullan Celtic Cappry Rovers 0 v 2 Convoy Arsenal Milford United 1 v 1 Castlefin Celtic Gweedore United
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Tyrone suffered their first defeat of the National Football League Division 2 after they were beaten by Derry on Saturday night. Having led by a point at the break Malachy O’Rourke’s side suffered a 1-15 to 1-12 loss in Celtic Park. The Red Hand county have one point after two games in the division after
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Derry got their first National Football League Division 2 win of the season after they ran out three point victors over Tyrone in Celtic Park. Despite a late onslaught they held on to win 1-15 to 1-12. After the game, Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh told Michael McMullan he is relieved more than happy to get
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Derry got their first win of the National Football League Division 2 campaign on Saturday evening. Ciaran Meenagh’s side ran out 1-15 to 1-12 victors with their goal coming from Conor Glass. The Oakleaf county trailed 1-08 to 1-07 at the break but produced a strong second half to claim the win. Michael McMullan has
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Derry City have won this season’s President’s Cup. The Candystripes held on to beat double champions Shamrock Rovers 1-0 in the curtain raiser this evening. Darragh Markey’s goal proved the difference at Tallaght Stadium.
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan lead the Galway International after Day 1. The pair in their Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 lead by 42.3 seconds ahead of Eddie Doherty and Tom Murphy. Donegal’s Michael Boyle currently sits in third place, one minute 11.6 seconds behind the leader Devine.
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Institute and Limavady both earned 1-0 wins in the NIFL Championship on Saturday afternoon. Benny McLaughlin’s goal was the difference between the sides between Institute and Ballinamallard. Elsewhere league leaders Limavady have John Butcher to thank for their victory as his goal separated the sides against Warrenpoint Town.
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Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Kildrum Tigers 2 v 0 Drumbar FC Letterkenny Rovers 1 v 1 St Catherines FC Erne Wanderers 2 v 2 Oldtown Celtic Strand Rovers 7 v 1 Donegal Town
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Dylan Browne McMonagle claimed the Overall 2025 Donegal Sports Star Award on Friday night. 2025 was Dylan’s most successful year to date claiming the Irish Senior Flat Jockey title for the first time after 95 winners. Then on November 1st to top off a brilliant season he really signalled his arrival on the world stage
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Donegal have made it two wins from two in the National Hurling League Division 3 thanks to a big win over Fermanagh. 2-35 to 0-09 was how it finished in O’Donnell Park. Gerard Gilmore who got man of the match, gave his thoughts to Brendan Devenney…
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The winner of the International Recognition Award for 2025 at the Donegal Sports Star Awards was Caitríona Jennings, Letterkenny A.C. In 2025, Caitríona firmly established herself among the world’s elite ultra-distance runners with a series of extraordinary achievements. In November, she broke the women’s 100-mile world record at the Tunnel Hill 100 Mile in Illinois,
Donegal claimed a big victory over Fermanagh in their second game in the National Hurling League Division 3. Mickey McCann’s side ran out 2-35 to 0-09 winners at O’Donnell Park. Gerard Gilmore was the star of the show for Donegal, scoring 12 points. Brendan Devenney has the full time report…
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Michael Murphy could be set to make his first appearance for Donegal in 2026 on Sunday afternoon in Ballyshannon in their second game of the National Football League Division against Kerry. Murphy has been named as a sub. There is no changes named to the team that started the league opener against Dublin. The team
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Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle has been named as the winner of the Overall Donegal Sports Star of the Year Award for 2025. The Irish champion flat jockey, he won the Group 1 Irish St. Ledger, and his first win at the Breeders Cup Turf Evert in California for legendary trainer Willie Mullins in what was
Loreto Milford’s re-fixed Senior Girls National Cup Semi-Final took place this morning at the Letterkenny Community Centre. The Milford school were beaten _____ by Ursuline College of Sligo and have bowed out of the competition. First-half goals from Kya McKenna, Mairead McIntyre and Rachael McGoldrick had the Connacht side 3-0 up at the break. A
Loreto Milford lose out in national semi-final in Letterkenny Read More »
A bill to abolish the three day waiting period for an abortion on request has been introduced in the Dáil. The legislation, introduced by People Before Profit, is not being opposed by the Government at the first stage. As a result of the Repeal the Eight Referendum in 2018, termination of pregnancy up to 12
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A Donegal Senator says it is only fair that the county has an air ambulance assigned after it has emerged that the Government is to procure four new helicopters. Senator Boyle raised the issue in the Seanad yesterday during the Order of Business, but says it is a cause he has long lobbied for even
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Mid-Donegal Bowling League Results – 30/01/26 St Eunans B 3 Ballylennon 9 Knock-Out Cup Results Ramelton 52 Raphoe Ballindrait BC 25 Shield Cup Ramelton pres 26 St Johnston BC 62
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Young people should be consulted rather than blamed when it comes to social media use, says Donegal Senator Eileen Flynn. She emphasised that accountability must rest with large social media platforms that host naked images, including those of children and AI-generated content. Senator Flynn also criticised Tánaiste Simon Harris for his recent comments on introducing
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The mother of a victim of the Creeslough tragedy will speak at a Derry event tomorrow marking the 54th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. The gathering will bring together families and campaigners affected by major incidents including the Creeslough explosion, Bloody Sunday, the Stardust fire, the Hillsborough disaster, the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, and the
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Three-in-a-row Donegal International Rally winners and reigning Irish Tarmac Champions Callum Devine & Noel O’Sullivan lead the entry list for this weekend’s season-opener at the Galway International Rally. A strong Donegal contingent features prominently among Galway’s top seeds. Two-time Junior WRC event-winner Eamonn Kelly makes his Toyota Yaris Rally2 debut while David Kelly will be
Galway International Rally Preview with Rory Kennedy – “Devine is the man to watch” Read More »
There’s a big west Tyrone derby in soccer this weekend as Dergview host Strabane Athletic at Darragh Park in Castlederg in the NIFL Premier Intermediate League. When the sides met earlier in the season it ended 2-2 apiece at the Melvin Park Arena in Strabane. Both teams are mid-table but there is still time to
A multi-million-pound capital investment plan has been approved by Derry City and Strabane District Council in a special meeting yesterday. The report highlights over £130 million in recently completed projects and outlines a fully funded portfolio worth more than £500 million, set to progress through design and onsite delivery over the next 8 to 10
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A €2.5 billion repair scheme for defective Celtic Tiger-era apartments is set to come before the Dáil in the coming months. Between 50 and 80% of apartments built between 1991 and 2013 were found to have fire safety, structural, or water ingress defects. Cllr Joy Beard is calling for provisions to be included in the
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Derry City defeated Institute 3-0 in the annual pre-season Billy Kee Cup game at the Brandywell last night, with goals from Michael McColgan and two from Ben Doherty. Meanwhile, they have also revealed their latest signing, Henry Rylah (pictured above), who joins on a season-long loan from Charlton Athletic. Tomorrow, City take on league champions
Derry City snap up Charlton Athletic player – and win Billy Kee Cup Read More »
A yellow weather warning remains in place across Derry, Tyrone, and all of Northern Ireland today. The Met Office says heavy rain could cause flooding and disrupt transport in affected areas. The warning is valid until 6 p.m. and residents are urged to take care when travelling.
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The RNLI along with the Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland, are urging people to check weather conditions before heading out for any Coastal Water Activities this Bank Holiday weekend. Strong winds are expected along coastal waters and members of the public are being advised waterside pathways may have been damaged during the recent storms
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