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New passport rules for Ferry passengers between Ireland and Britain

Ferry passengers on routes between Ireland and Britain will have to carry a valid passport from the end of next month. From September 28th other forms of ID will not be accepted. Irish Ferries and Stena Line have updated their travel requirements to reflect the UK border force requirements. Both companies are urging people booked

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Loughs Agency seize two illegal fishing nets near Strabane

Loughs Agency have seized two illegal fishing nets in recent patrols on the River Foyle. These seizures were made by Fishery Officers in the Backwater area near Strabane. The Agency say that these seizures form part of ongoing enforcement ‘to protect fish stocks and ensure compliance with fisheries legislation across the Foyle catchment.’ They’ve urged

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LUH the third most overcrowded hospital in the state today – INMO

There were 42 patients admitted without a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, the third-highest figure in the state. That is according to figures published by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. It is a decrease of four on yesterday’s figure. At Sligo University Hospital, 37 admitted patients were waiting on trolleys, giving a

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Dylan Browne-McMonagle to make full recovery following fall at Bellewstown

Dylan Browne-McMonagle will make a full recovery after suffering a nasty fall while racing at Bellewstown on Tuesday evening. Dylan was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda after the filly he was riding slipped and unseated the Letterkenny jockey, leading to an awkward looking incident. Chief Medical Officer with the IHRB Dr

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Browne McMonagle hospitalised after fall at Bellewstown

Donegal Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle was hospitalised on Tuesday evening after a bad fall at the Bellewstown meeting. Last year’s Champion Jockey was riding the Joseph O’Brien-trained Mosel in the opening race when the filly slipped and unseated the Donegal man in a nasty looking incident. Dylan was taken to Drogheda Hospital and was said

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Donegal GAA Club Championship Results – Sunday 23/08/26

Donegal Senior Football Championship Dungloe 0-22 – 2-09 Downings Ardara 2-13 – 2-09 Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon St Eunans 1-16 – 1-14 Naomh Columba Gaoth Dobhair 1-12 – 0-15 MacCumhaills Four Masters 1-23 – 2-15 St Michael’s   Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Red Hughs 5-11 – 2-18 Milford Fanad Gaels 2-11 – 2-18 Naomh Mhuire Lower

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LIVE: Round 4 Draw for Donegal GAA Senior Club Championship – Christy Toye reacts to draw

The draw for Round 4 of the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championships were held live on Highland this evening. It went as follows: Downings v Glenfin Kilcar v Naomh Conaill Termon v Dungloe Sean MacCumhaills v Glenswilly Killybegs v Gaoth Dobhair Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon v Four Masters St. Michael’s v St. Eunan’s Naomh

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Last-gasp Gaoth Dobhair equaliser denies Sean MacCumhaills first championship win

Gaoth Dobhair and Sean MacCumhaills played out a 1-12 to 0-15 draw in the Donegal Senior Club Football Championship at Magheragallon this evening. It looked as though Sean MacCumhaills were on course for their first win of the campaign but a late, late two-pointed from Donal Mac Giolla Bride drew the game level. Oisin Kelly

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“We were flat from the very start” – Gerard “Jazza” McLaughlin on Cockhill’s defeat to Coachford

Cockhill Celtic were beaten 2-1 by Coachford in the FAI Junior Cup Quarter-Final at the Charlie O’Donnell Sports Grounds this afternoon. A first-half goal from James Casey had the away side ahead at the break and, after Casey was shown a straight red card, Adam Murphy made it 2-0 with 20 minutes remaining. Garbhan Friel

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Cricket: North-West Premier League Results – Saturday 22/08/26

Cricket Results – Saturday 22/08/26 In the North West Premier League Section 1 yesterday, Newbuildings (294/8) beat Coleraine (137) by 157 runs. In Section 2, Glendermott (152) defeated Ardmore (128) by 24 runs,Bonds Glen (465/8) ran out emphatic 369-run winners over Letterkenny (96), while Ballyspallen (244/3) beat Burndennett (239/9) by seven wickets.

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Donegal GAA Club Championship Results – Saturday 22/08/26

Donegal Senior Football Championship Glenswilly 1-18 – 0-16 Killybegs Glenfin 2-11 – 2-16 Kilcar Naomh Conaill 3-23 – 1-09 Termon   Donegal Intermediate Football Championship St Nauls 1-17 – 3-05 Burt Carndonagh 0-11 – 0-12 Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin Bundoran 4-16 – 0-22 Malin   Donegal Junior A Football Championship Pettigo 2-16 – 2-14 Naomh

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Brendan “Herbie” McDaid looking forward to another Donegal Half Marathon

The annual Donegal Half Marathon will take place in Letterkenny next Sunday, August 30th. The race will begin at the earlier time of 9am this year and over 1000 runners are set to take on the 21km route. Strabane AC’s Laurence O’Neill was first across the line in last year’s event , while former 100

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“We can go toe-to-toe with anybody” – Glenswilly boss Darren McGinley

After defeating Killybegs this afternoon, Glenswilly have now won all three of their opening games in the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship. Today’s 1-18 to 0-16 win over the Fishermen puts Darren McGinley’s side on six points after previous wins over Termon and Downings. McGinley spoke to Diarmaid Doherty after this afternoon’s win

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Ulster Rugby season gets into full swing next weekend – Alex McDonald looks ahead to new campaign

The new Ulster Rugby Championship season gets up and running next weekend with a number of North-West clubs involved. In the opening round of Championship 1, Ballymoney welcome Omagh, Belfast Harlequins are at home to Portadown, Cooke entertain Limavady and Dromore face Lurgan. In Championship 2, Carrickfergus host Letterkenny, City of Derry welcome Lisburn, Coleraine

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Mark Connolly says “ten minutes of madness” cost Derry against Bohs

Things were looking good for Derry City at half-time against Bohemians at Dalymount Park last night. Michael Duffy’s strike had The Candystripes ahead at the break and the away team were the better side in the first-half. Within ten minutes of the second period, Bohemians were 3-1 up and Derry were down to ten men

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Harps Interim boss Patrick McEleney to take positives from improved second-half display

It was another disappointing night for Finn Harps as they were beaten 3-1 by Cobh Ramblers at Finn Park. Cobh were 3-0 inside half an hour and, although Seanie Bradley netted a penalty to give Harps hope just after half-time, the result was never in doubt. Harps Interim boss Patrick McEleney spoke to Diarmaid Doherty

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Donnelly steps down as Tyrone Minor manager

After six very successful years, Gerard Donnelly has stepped down from his role as Tyrone Minor Football Manager. During his tenure, he guided Tyrone to four Ulster Minor Football Championship titles, three All-Ireland Final appearances and, most memorably, All-Ireland Championship success in 2025. In a statement, Tyrone GAA  thanked Gerard, his management teams and backroom

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Doherty relishing chance of going deep in FAI Junior Cup once again

Last weekend, Cockhill Celtic overcame a massive hurdle in their bid to win a second-ever FAI Junior Cup. The Inishowen side went to Limerick to face reigning champions and ten-time winners Fairview Rangers and came out with a 1-0 victory thanks to Jason Breslin’s first-half header. The result means Gavin Cullen’s men have reached the

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Business Matters – Ep 310: 16 Donegal finalists at Blas na Éireann awards, plus time to upskill this autumn

On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore looks at a major awards ceremony in the food and drink sector, plus autumn courses to upskill, or reskill. First up, he speaks with Fallon Moore, event co-ordinator for the Blas na hÉireann, Irish Food Awards. It’s a great year for Donegal producers with a record 16 making

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Donegal Senior Club Football Championship – Round 3 Draw

The draw for Round 3 of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Club Championship were made in Dunfanaghy this evening. Here are the third round match-ups… Donegal Senior Football Championship Round 3 Draw: St. Eunan’s v Naomh Columba Naomh Conaill V Termon Glenswilly v Killybegs Dungloe v Na Dunaibh Gaoth Dobhair v Sean

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