Burt have been beaten 4-23 to 1-22 by Easkey of Sligo after extra time in the All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Semi-Final at Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon. Highland’s Chris Ashmore and Donegal manager Mickey McCann were live at full time… Sligo’s Easkey will play Kilbrittain of Cork in the All-Ireland Junior Final in January.
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Conor Kelly has been named as a nominee for the 2025 RTÉ Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year. The Finn Valley AC youngster won 400m Gold at the European Athletics U20 Championships in Finland earlier this year. That awards ceremony will take place next Saturday.
Conor Kelly nominated for Young Sportsperson Of The Year Read More »
Luke McAteer was in the winners enclosure in Dundalk yesterday evening. The Rathmullan jockey was on board Midnight Dusk for trainer Jack Foley. That horse went to post at 100/30 and was McAteer’s 35th win in 2025.
Horse-Racing: Winner for McAteer in Dundalk Read More »
Finn Harps have welcomed Donegal County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for the completion of the new football stadium at Railway Road, Stranorlar. The permission provides for the completion of a modern, enclosed-bowl stadium with a capacity of approximately 5,580 spectators, incorporating four stands, floodlighting, pitch works, player and community facilities, and associated site
Planning permission granted for Finn Harps’ new stadium Read More »
From 2027, three Donegal clubs could find themselves in a battle to gain promotion to the First Division of the League of Ireland. Bonagee Utd along with Letterkenny Rovers and Cockhill Celtic were confirmed today with 12 other clubs that will make up the new FAI National League, the so called third tier of football
Bonagee are striving to play at the highest level – Niall Callaghan Read More »
Letterkenny Rovers are set to make the move up to the third tier of football in Ireland next year following Friday’s announcement that Rovers will be one of three Donegal clubs playing in the new FAI National League. Rovers join Bonagee United and Cockhill Celtic in a 15 team league with the outright winners having
Letterkenny Rvs delighted to be part of National League – Stephen McConnell Read More »
€200,000 of Donegal County Council’s €7.6m PEACEPLUS local Co-Designed Action Plan has been allocated to a new youth project. The Respectful Relations Countywide Youth Peace Programme, which will be delivered by Foróige, has just been launched in Letterkenny. The programme will support young people aged 10–18 to develop social, emotional, and relational skills. It aims
Respectful Relations youth project launched in Donegal Read More »
Cockhill Celtic will be one of three Donegal and 15 clubs involved in the new FAI National League, the so called third tier of the League of Ireland. This new division of men’s senior football will be the top tier of grassroots football and creates a direct pathway between the grassroots game and the League
Gavin Cullen on Cockhill Celtic’s inclusion in new FAI National League Read More »
Two men have been jailed in Belfast on a number of terror-related offences. Damien Duffy, aged 56, from Coalisland and his co-defendant, 31-year-old Shea Reynolds, from Lurgan, appeared in Belfast Crown Court. They were both convicted of two counts of each of the following charges: Preparatory Acts of Terrorism; Possession of an Article for Use
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Three Donegal clubs have been named as founding members of the new FAI National League which will kick off in Autumn of next year. The FAI have this morning confirmed the 15 clubs that will form the new league, which will include Bonagee United, Letterkenny Rovers and Cockhill Celtic. This new division of men’s senior
Three Donegal clubs selected for new League Of Ireland Third Tier Read More »
Derry City have landed a big signing as they continue preparations for next season’s SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division. James Clarke is joining the club from Bohemians, after signing a three-year deal with the Candystripes. The midfielder scored 23 goals in 127 appearances for Bohs, having joined from Drogheda United in 2022. Clarke is the
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Mid-Donegal Bowling League – Week 10 Results Resource 2 St Johnston BC 10 Ballylennon 12 Manor 0 Cathedral 10 St Eunans B 2 Ramelton 9 Resource 3 St Eunans A 5 St Johnston BC 7 Ramelton Pres 2 Donughmore 10
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Runners planning their 2026 race calendar can now secure their place for two of the hottest tickets in North West athletics as registrations officially opened this week for the Waterside Half Marathon and the Strabane Lifford Half Marathons. Organised by Derry City and Strabane District Council, the Strabane Lifford Half Marathon will take place on
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Derry’s Conor Glass says Luke Barrett is a winner and is looking forward to working with the Milford native in the Derry Senior Football set-up for 2026. Having stepped away from the Donegal management team, Barrett will once again link up with Ciaran Meenagh after they guided Loughmacrory to their first ever Tyrone Senior Football
Derry’s Conor Glass looking forward to working with Luke Barrett – “He is a winner” Read More »
A launch took place in the Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny last night (Wednesday) to announce details of the first Finn Harps Senior Women’s team to take part in the Women’s National League. The top division will continue with the established clubs, while the new Development League – essentially the second tier – will be in
First ever Finn Harps Senior Women’s team ready for action in the New Year Read More »
Christmas shopping is the last thing on Enda McDermott’s mind! The Burt manager is more focused on preparing his team for an All-Ireland Junior Club Hurling Semi-Final this Saturday, just five days before Christmas Day. The Ulster Junior Club Champions defeated Thomas McCurtains of London in Ruislip back in November to book their spot in
A biodiversity initiative from Donegal County Council and The Hare’s Corner a venture run by Burrenbeo Trust will open its applications from 1st January. The project offers practical help to create for different wildlife and biodiversity project at no cost to the landowner. Lee Worrel, Hare’s Corner Coordinator at Burrenbeo Trust said, “Landowners can apply
Applications for a new biodiversity initiative to open in January Read More »
Brandon Fleming has agreed a new deal with Derry City that will see him remain at the Brandywell until at least the end of 2028. The left-sided defender initially joined the club in July on an 18-month contract, and manager Tiernan Lynch has moved quickly to extend the former Hull City man’s stay in Derry.
New Derry contract for Brandon Fleming Read More »
Rhys Irwins will step up to the top level in the British Superbike Series in 2026. The Donegal man who won the second tier Supersport championship this year has joined the MasterMac Hawk Racing team and will be riding a Honda Superbike in the coming months. Fellow Irish talent from Belfast Eugene McManus will be
Rhys Irwin secures Superbike ride for 2026 Read More »
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore has been finding out more about a great little Donegal business that is expanding rapidly and which looks to have a bright future. Donegal Sea Salt, based in Cranford, is making waves, and has won a number of awards, most the most recent being at the Donegal Enterprise
Business Matters – Ep 275: Donegal Sea Salt is making waves Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport & Obituary Notices – Wednesday December 17th
Main Evening News, Sport & Obituary Notices – Wednesday December 17th Read More »
The Crossroads and Killygordon Enterprise Centre, along with the Swilly Mulroy Community Development Project Society, have been added to the Community Services Programme. From January 1st, both centres will receive funding for posts within their organisations. This ranges from €1,260 per year, in the high funding category to €400 per year for CSP-supported manager positions.
Two Donegal services added to the Community Services Programme Read More »
Jude Gallagher will fight in the Ulster Elite Final at the Girdwood Community Hub tomorrow night (Thursday). The Two Castles boxer will face Jordan O’Donnell of St. George’s in the 60kg Final in Belfast. The Tyrone native had a comfortable 5-0 win over Dylan Eagleson of Northdown in last night’s semi-finals. Raphoe’s Gary McNamara lost
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A warning is being issued by the family of a man who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in the run-up to his daughter’s wedding. Glenties farmer and county representative Michael Harkin said his brother John, who lived in London, was staying at the family home in Dunfanaghy during a visit to Donegal. Before his arrival,
Donegal family shares warning after carbon monoxide tragedy ahead of wedding Read More »
Ciaran Thompson is targeting a return to action in late spring or earlier summer as he continues his recovery from injury. The Naomh Conaill man had to leave the field of play twenty minutes into the All Ireland defeat to Kerry back in July. Speaking with Michael McMullan of the Gaelic Life, Thompson says the
Late spring early summer return for Donegal’s Ciaran Thompson Read More »
Two HGVs have collided on the A5 this morning. The incident occurred early this morning between Newtownstewart and the Ulster American Folk Park. No serious injuries have been reported. The road will remain closed until 11:00am while cranes are used to remove the vehicles.
A5 closed following HGV collision near Ulster American Folk Park Read More »
Finn Harps Football Club held their AGM in recent days and the main item from the meeting was the approval given for a new limited company to look after the infrastructural side of developments, namely the planned new stadium in Stranorlar. According to Aidan Campbell, Commercial Officer at the club, this new departure will have
Changing landscape for Finn Harps – Aidan Campbell Read More »
105 schools have been included in the latest round of the Safe Routes to School programme, five are based in Donegal. They’ll receive funding to improve conditions in and around the schoolgrounds to encourage more walking and cycling. The Department of Transport says the scheme has led to a 36 per cent increase in kids
Safe Routes to School scheme expands with five Donegal schools added Read More »
Two people have been injured in a road traffic incident this morning involving a fallen tree in Drumoghill. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30am on the N14. Both individuals have been taken to hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening. It’s understood that the road is now cleared.
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The ban of disposable vapes will move a step closer today. The landmark legislation will reach its second stage in the Dáil this afternoon. Single use vapes will then be banned once the legislation pass all stages of the Oireachtas and is signed into law.
Disposable vape ban to take a step forward today Read More »
More rules for Airbnb could be on the cards, following the announcement of the EU’s first ever ‘Affordable Housing Plan’. The European Commission’s confirmed it wants to introduce new laws on short-term rentals to mitigate their impact on local housing affordability. The plan contains a range of proposals to help boost the supply of cost-friendly
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The latest search to find one of the so-called disappeared has ended without success. Tyrone teenager Columba McVeigh was 19 years old when he was abducted and murdered by the IRA in 1975. The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims remains has conducted a number of searches of Bragan Bog in Co. Monaghan where
Search for disappeared teenager Columba McVeigh fails to locate remains Read More »
Hans Mpongo has left Finn Harps for First Division rivals Cork City. The 22-year-old former Brentford B player arrives on Leeside following half a season in Ballybofey, where he scored 8 goals in 15 games since his arrival last July. Cork City FC said yesterday they are delighted to have reached an agreement with Finn
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Donegal’s Ciaran Thompson has paid tribute to his captain Patrick McBrearty who called time on inter county football this week. In a fourteen year career, the Kilcar man won seven Ulster titles, more than any other Donegal player, an All-Ireland in 2012 and made 167 appearances, 82 of which were in the championship. Speaking with
Ciaran Thompson says his captain Patrick McBrearty was a phenomenal player Read More »
Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne will drive on all 14 rounds of the World Rally Championship in 2026 for M-SPORT in a Ford Rally Puma 1. The Fermanagh Donegal partnership will form one half of the M-SPORT team for next season alongside Derry’s Josh McErlean and Cork’s Eoin Treacy who will contest the WRC series
Armstrong and Byrne join McErlean and Treacy at M-SPORT for WRC 2026 Read More »
The Donegal Food Response Network has launched its first-ever Strategic Plan for 2026–2030. The organisation is calling on the Government to fund their vital work as the number of people experiencing food poverty continues to rise, putting the service under increasing pressure. Currently, over 100,600 food packages are distributed annually, supporting 1,387 families and
Donegal Food Response Network unveils first Strategic Plan amid rising food poverty Read More »
The League of Ireland have confirmed the fixtures for the 2026 season. Finn Harps will kick off on Friday 13th February with a trip to Athlone Town. The first home game at Finn Park for Kevin McHugh’s side is the follwoing Friday the 20th against UCD. Shamrock Rovers will begin their Premier Division title defence
LOI fixtures released for 2026 season Read More »
Donegal captain Paddy McBrearty called time on his inter-county career on Monday evening The Kilcar man won seven Ulster titles and an All-Ireland in 2012, finishing with 167 appearances for the county. His final outing came in July’s All-Ireland final defeat to Kerry, bringing an injury-hit but hugely decorated career to a close. Highland Radio
Brendan Devenney says Patrick McBrearty is among the Donegal greats Read More »
History will be made in 2026 as professional boxing comes to the Twin Towns of Ballybofey and Stranorlar for the first time. Fight Night At The Valley, promoted by Jason Quigley of Sheer Sports, will showcase some of Ireland’s top prospects at the Finn Valley Centre on February 21. Donegal’s former world middleweight title
Twin Towns to host PRO Boxing event for first time Read More »
Former Footballer of the Year Stephen O’Neill has joined the Tyrone U20 coaching team ahead of the defence of Ulster and All-Ireland titles. The Red Hands are chasing a third successive All-Ireland triumph under manager Paul Devlin, who embarks on his ninth season in charge. Clann na nGael clubman O’Neill, who has been part of
O’Neill returns to coaching role in Tyrone Read More »
The public are being urged to take all necessary precautions to maximize their personal safety this festive season. Crime Prevention Officer Sgt. Fergus McGroary advises that planning how to get home after a night out is one of the most effective ways to stay safe. Speaking to Greg Hughes on the Nine ’til Noon Show
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Another ESB substation has been targeted in a burglary. There was a spate of similar incidents in July, and Gardaí are now focusing on Bundoran Substation. On Monday, between 6pm on Monday 8th of December and 8am the following morning, the boundary fence to the yard was forced open, and a quantity of green earth
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A handbag containing several important items was stolen from a car in the St. Conal’s Hospital car park in Letterkenny on Tuesday, 9th December, in broad daylight. The mustard-coloured suede River Island handbag was taken between approximately 8:30am and 9:00am. It contained a black River Island purse, a small amount of cash, and bank cards
Handbag stolen in broad daylight from St Conal’s Hospital car park Read More »
There has been a stark increase in the number of people before the courts for drug-driving offences in Donegal in the first ten months of this year. MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has obtained the figures from the Irish Courts Service. They show that in Donegal Town District Court there was a 67% increase in drug-driving
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Gardaí are investigating two assaults that occurred days apart on Lower Main Street, Letterkenny. The first incident took place on Sunday, 7th December, at approximately 2:35am. A man was reportedly assaulted and sought medical treatment at Letterkenny University Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The second assault occurred on Saturday, 13th December, at around 12:45am. Gardaí reported
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Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault that occurred in the early hours of Friday morning in Bundoran. Between 12:30am and 12:40am, a man sustained injuries following an altercation with one or more individuals at a takeaway. He was taken to hospital for medical treatment. Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have
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Approval has been given for a new limited company to look after the infrastructural side of developments at Finn Harps – namely the planned new stadium in Stranorlar – following the club’s annual general meeting. This was one of the most significant aspects of the agm where the accounts for 2024 were presented. According to
AGM green light for new company is vital to pave the way for Harps’ stadium plans Read More »
Donegal captain Patrick McBrearty has retired from inter-county football. The decision was reached on medical advice given the sustained recurrence of a knee injury which has hindered the Kilcar clubman in recent seasons. Patrick retires from the inter-county game having made his own piece of history last season winning a seventh Ulster senior medal, a record for
Patrick McBrearty hangs up the inter-county boots Read More »
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