Ulster Championship 2 City of Derry 13 v 29 Carrickfergus Lisburn 38 v 27 Letterkenny Ulster Championship 3 Strabane 69 v 5 Newry
Rugby Results – Saturday 20th September Read More »
Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Oldtown Celtic 5 vs 0 Glencar Celtic St Catherines FC Res 3 vs 3 Donegal Town Old Orchard Saturday D2 Arranmore United 2 vs 1 Bonagee United Fanad United 2 vs 4 Keadue Rovers Glenea United Res 2 vs 7 Copany Rovers Gweedore Celtic 6 vs 1 Fintown Harps AFC Ramelton
Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 20th September Read More »
Donegal’s Sean Doohan and Aleisha Mullis Boyle claimed National under 17 boxing titles at the National Stadium on Friday night. Doohan, who represents Dunfanghy Boxing Club at the 80kg weight beat Martin Collins of Baldoyle Boxing Club 5-0. Meanwhile, Mullis Boyle who fights out of Dungloe Boxing Club was victorious over Grace Bailey of Mayo,
Sean Doohan and Aleisha Mullis Boyle claim National U17 boxing titles Read More »
Parents and guardians are advised to book now to ensure their child is protected ahead of any surge in RSV infections later in the autumn or winter. Details of local clinic are available on the HSE website. RSV is a common virus that causes respiratory infection in children and adults. Every winter, RSV infection causes
Donegal parents advised to book RSV immunisation for babies ahead of winter Read More »
The residents of Buncrana will soon be able to buy vouchers to spend in local shops. It comes as Buncrana Business Together announced the initiative, a head of the festive season. 50 people attended a meeting on Thursday night last, and 11 local businesses pledged to fund the pilot. Co-ordinator Paul Brogan says the support
Successful Buncrana business meeting paves way for new voucher initiative Read More »
The Windy Hall Road in Letterkenny will be closed to traffic today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The closure affects the section of road from Long Lane to Kilmacrennan Road. Local traffic will be allowed through where possible.
Windy Hall Road in Letterkenny closed today Read More »
Derry City and Shelbourne played out a 1-1 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Adam O’Reilly had the hosts 1-0 up just before half time. The goal was cancelled out by Ademipo Odubeko who ensured a share of the spoils. After the game, goalscorer Adam O’Reilly and Brandon Fleming spoke with Martin
Adam O’Reilly and Brandon Fleming on Derry’s draw with Shelbourne Read More »
Finn Harps suffered a 3-2 away to Bray Wanderers on Friday night. Hans Mpongo had Harps ahead before Billy O’Neill levelled the tie. On the stroke of half time, Sean Brennan was red carded for the hosts before Conor Tourish put Harps back ahead once again. Two Max Murphy penalties in the final 15 minutes
“We did not defend well enough”- Kevin McHugh Read More »
Derry City were held 1-1 at home to Shelbourne on Friday night in the Premier Division. Adam O’Reilly put the hosts ahead five minutes from halftime but his goal was quickly cancelled out by Ademipo Odubeko just nine minutes into the second half. After the game, Derry boss Tiernan Lynch had mixed emotions with the
Mixed emotions for Tiernan Lynch as Derry draw at home to Shelbourne Read More »
Derry City and Shelbourne played out a 1-1 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Adam O’Reilly put the Candystripes ahead on 40 minutes before Ademipo Odubeko levelled the game up on 54 minutes. Neither side could muster up a winner and it ended in a share of the spoils. The result leaves
Derry City held at home to Shelbourne Read More »
A Max Murphy penalty in the 89th minute cost Finn Harps a point away to Bray on Friday night. Harps took the lead on 27 minutes through Hans Mpongo before Billy O’Neill levelled the tie just six minutes later. Sean Brennan was red carded for the hosts before Conor Tourish put Harps 2-1 up at
Late Max Murphy penalty sinks Finn Harps in Bray Read More »
Donegal County Council has extended the road closure on the R262-5 Frosses – Glenties Road due to recent heavy rainfall. The road will now remain fully closed through the weekend and all of next week, reopening on Friday, 26th September, at 6:00 p.m. The Council apologises for any inconvenience caused. Drivers are advised to plan
Frosses – Glenties Road to remain closed until next week Read More »
Professor Patrick Pollock has been appointed as the Head of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at Atlantic Technological University. The announcement was made at the National Ploughing Championships. This new role is for the university’s new five-year programme, which will facilitate 40 students on the Letterkenny campus in September 2026. Professor Pollock is an internationally recognised
Professor Patrick Pollock to lead ATU’s new veterinary programme in Letterkenny Read More »
News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituaries – Thursday, September 19th:
News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituaries – Thursday, September 19th Read More »
The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland has quashed claims of animal neglect in Magilligan prison in Co. Derry. Claims were made regarding inadequate care, unsuitable housing, inappropriate handling, and a lack of transparency into their on site support dog’s origins. A welfare check was carried out by officers from Mid & East Antrim Borough
Department of Justice quashes claims of animal neglect in Co. Derry prison Read More »
The security alert in Omagh has ended, with police calling it an elaborate hoax. A suspicious object was found in the early hours of this morning, leading to the evacuation of local residents. Ammunition Technical Officers attended and examined the device, which has now been taken away for further forensic testing. Police are appealing for
Omagh security alert declared an ‘elaborate hoax’ Read More »
Finn Harps FC have confirmed they will field a senior team in the 2026 Women’s Development League. The Development League will be an even mix of senior clubs entering for the first time and U23 squads from existing Women’s National League clubs. Harps will feature in Group 1 with Drogheda United, Dundalk, Longford Town and
“Next season is a really exciting one” Codie Walsh Harps Women’s Captain Read More »
A man has been convicted of fraud at Derry Magistrates Court today. Esmund Temple, of Irwin Crescent, Claudy, has received a three-month sentence, suspended for twelve months. The 69-year-old wrongly claimed £13,560 in Universal Credit whilst failing to declare his capital. The Department for Communities uncovered the fraud, and the full amount has been repaid.
Claudy man sentenced for £13k benefit fraud Read More »
The Irish and British governments have signed off on a major new agreement, to deal with the legacy of the Troubles. Announced this afternoon, the joint framework will see a complete overhaul of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. This will be replaced by the Legacy Commission, which both governments say will be
Irish and UK governments announce new Legacy Commission Read More »
There will be horse racing in Ireland on Good Friday for the first time next year. Horse Racing Ireland has confirmed there will be a card at the Curragh on April 3rd in 2026. The new Good Friday race day will be introduced on a two year trial basis, and will see the Guineas meeting
Ireland to introduce Good Friday horse racing on trial basis Read More »
Donegal jockey Oisin Orr had a 25/1 winner on board Good Heavens in a one mile handicap race at Pontefract yesterday for trainers John and Sean Quinn and owner JP McManus. Earlier in the week, he had winners at Beverley and Redcar. He now has 57 winners this year in flat races in Britain.
Oisin Orr’s good form continues with 25/1 winner at Pontefract Read More »
The Donegal Junior League season is up and running. There’s been action already in a number of cup competitions, namely the Voodoo Venue Cup and the Brian McCormick Sports Cup but the leagues themselves begin this coming weekend. Once again there are three Saturday and three Sunday divisions, and there’s a real buzz about the
Eamonn Sheridan and Tam McLaughlin look ahead to the start of the Donegal Junior Leagues Read More »
The Hills of Donegal will see its latest professional boxing bonanza in October with some of Ireland’s brightest young stars set to shine. Rumble In The Hills, Rising Stars, promoted by Jason Quigley and Sheer Sports Management will take place in the Aura Leisure Complex on October 18 featuring a stellar cast. Tyrone’s Callum Bradley,
Jason Quigley’s passionate on having professional boxing opportunity in Donegal Read More »
In this week’s League of Ireland chat Oisin Kelly is joined by former Finn Harps Manager Anthony Gorman. They looked ahead to a double weekend of games for Finn Harps against Bray, away on Friday and at home on Monday to Wexford. They also discussed Derry’s meeting with Shelbourne at The Brandywell and the start
Football Talk with Anthony Gorman Read More »
On The Score this week, Former Finn Harps Manager Anthony Gorman looks ahead to Friday’s games for Finn Harps and Derry City. The new Donegal League season starts this weekend, Chris Ashmore has a preview with Oscar Traynor Manager Eamonn Sheridan and League Chairman Tam McLaughlin, we speak with Jason Quigley about the upcoming Rumble
The Score – 18/09/25 Read More »
Donegal’s growing reputation for producing great food will be highlighted again next month at the final of Blás na h’Eireann 2025 (the Irish Taste Awards) – the largest food awards in the country. The event takes place in Kerry and there are a record number of food and beverage producers from the county through to
Mark English’s hopes of making the World 800m Final came to an end this afternoon in Tokyo. The Finn Valley AC man kicked early in his semi final, leading out the pack on the final lap but crossed the line third in 1:45.47. That time at a wet Japan National Stadium wasn’t good enough to
English misses out on world final as his national record falls. Read More »
Finn Harps will form part of the new Women’s Development League that will be created ahead of the 2026 League of Ireland season. The new tier will replace the existing Women’s Under-19 League and features ten new senior teams, as well as under-23 sides from existing Women’s Premier Division outfits. The Harps U19 side will
Finn Harps Women to play in new Development League Read More »
Letterkenny Rugby Football Club has been chosen winners of the Donegal County award in this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative. EUR5,000 has been presented to the Club to fund the initiation of a grassroots outreach programme in local primary schools and to purchase gym equipment for youth members. A club deeply rooted in its
Sport Initiative award for Letterkenny Rugby Club Read More »
Odhran McBrearty kicked for home in the last 200m of a cracking senior boys race at the 2025 secondary schools cross country event at Finn Valley AC on Wednesday. On home turf at Finn Valley AC, McBrearty pressed the button to leave Mouchine Fathoun (St Eunan’s, Letterkenny) and Michael Moore (Loreto, Milford) in his slipstream
McBrearty & Bonar take senior honours at secondary cross country event Read More »
Hundreds of children took part in the 2025 Primary Schools Cross Country Challenge at Finn Valley AC on Tuesday. Schools from across Donegal and Tyrone took part in the event, which has become a popular annual feature on the local athletics calendar for many years now. An exciting U13 boys race won by Jake
Big day of schools cross country at Finn Valley Read More »
There’s just five weeks to go to get schools nominations in for the 2025 Donegal Sports Star Awards. Friday 24th October is the closing date, so the Committee is asking school principals and sports staff to take a look back over the academic year from August 2024 to July 2025 and pick out achievements that
Donegal Sports Star Schools nominations closing next month Read More »
St Eunan’s have confirmed they will not lodge an objection to the substitution incident was took place during their defeat to Termon last weekend in the Donegal Senior Club Championship. It was alleged that Termon had 16 players on the field when they scored their final point which put the Burn Road men two points
No objection to be lodge by St Eunan’s Read More »
It’s been confirmed that Strabane man Kieran Kennedy has resigned from his role on the Invest NI board on the 26th of June following a meeting in Belfast. Mr Kennedy, says the reason for this, is the apparent discrimination against the North West region. It’s reported that the former O’Neills boss says the team was
Mark English has qualified for the semi finals of the 800m at World Championships in Tokyo. The Finn Valley man progressed with a third place finish in his heat this afternoon, running 1.45.13 to secure automatic qualification. Cian McPhillips also qualified with a stunning run to win his heat in 1:44.91. Both Irish men will
Mark English safely into World semi final Read More »
Two sisters who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a priest in Donegal say they experienced a shift in how their case was dealt with by the Church. Margaret and Paula Martin yesterday received an apology from the Diocese of Raphoe for the abuse they suffered by Con Cunningham. He pleaded guilty to eight
Sisters who were sexually abused by former priest say they felt heard by the Church Read More »
The Hills of Donegal will see its latest professional boxing bonanza in October with some of Ireland’s brightest young stars set to shine. Rumble In The Hills, Rising Stars, promoted by Sheer Sports Management, will take place in the Aura Leisure Complex on October 18. Donegal’s former world middleweight title challenger Jason Quigley is putting
Professional Boxing set for Donegal return Read More »
Declan Bonner will manager the Fermanagh senior footballers for 2026. The appointment was confirmed at Monday’s County Board meeting. Bonner take overs from Kieran Donnelly and will be assisted by Paul Brennan. The All-Ireland winner previously managed his native Donegal to two Ulster titles in 2018 and 2019.
Bonner confirmed as Fermanagh boss Read More »
Donegal County Council begins essential maintenance work on the N13 Dual Carriageway this morning. The works, which are on the stretch between the Dry Arch Roundabout and the Manorcunningham Roundabout, start today and will run until Thursday. Works are scheduled to begin each morning after 9:00 AM. The council has added two extra phases to
Motorists in Letterkenny and Downings told to expect delays are road works get underway Read More »
Despite County Donegal recording 714 water outages to date this year, the fourth highest number in Ireland, only 6km of water pipes are planned to be replaced in 2026. The figures were revealed yesterday to Cllr Fionán Bradley, who submitted the question ahead of a meeting with Uisce Eireann last week. He said he had
Donegal records fourth highest number of water outages in Ireland to date this year Read More »
This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by Highland’s big match analyst Brendan Kilcoyne and Local Media Awards Sports Journalist of the Year Ryan Ferry. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
The DL Debate – The Championship 15/09/25 Read More »
A boil water notice has been enforced for customers on the Glenties-Ardara Public water supply. It’s due to a deterioration in the raw water quality entering the water treatment plant as a result of the recent inclement weather, which could compromise the disinfection process at the water treatment plant, which makes the water safe to
Boil water notice issued for Glenties-Ardara water supply Read More »
Gardaí in Donegal are appealing to the public to ensure they are wearing high visibility clothing when they are out on the roads as the evening get darker. Pedestrians, cyclists and those driving motor bikes are encouraged to wear the reflective gear, and ensure that bicycle lights are in working order. Walkers are also told
Gardaí urge the public to be seen as evenings get darker Read More »
Presidential candidate Jim Gavin says genocide is taking place in Gaza and the Israeli government is committing war crimes. The former Dublin football manager was speaking at the Fianna Fáil think-in in Cork, after he was criticised by Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty last week. Deputy Doherty objected to Mr Gavin’s reference to Israel’s ‘military objectives’
Jim Gavin responds to criticism from Donegal Deputy over Israel comments Read More »
It expected that construction tenders will be advertised next month for work on the old Ritz cinema building in Ballybofey. Under the SEED project for the Twin Towns, the element regarding the former theatre has been given pre-tender approval. Cllr Patrick McGowan says once complete, it will be a boost for the local economy:
Tenders to go out to see the Ritz building in Ballybofey transformed into office spaces Read More »
Police are currently at the scene of the discovery of a suspicious object at a construction site in the Strand Road area of Coleraine. It is believed that the object is a piece of historical munitions and Army Technical Officers have been asked to attend as a precaution. At this stage, no evacuation has been
Possible historical munitions discovered in Coleraine Read More »
Some clinics and appointments in the Derrybeg Primary Care Centre have been cancelled today due to the area being inaccessible as a result of flooding. The HSE has confirmed that all Public Health Nurse and Community Intervention Team appointments have been cancelled. Patients with queries regarding appointments with the Public Health Nurse should leave
Some Derrybeg Primary Care Centre appointments cancelled due to flooding Read More »
Tyrone Senior Football Championship Quarter Final Draw Trillick v Pomeroy Edendork v An Charraig Mhór Donaghmore v Loughmacrory Errigal Ciaran v Omagh Tyrone Senior Football Championship Round 1 Results Sunday 14/9 Omagh 1-26 vs 0-02 Derrylaughan Dromore 2-16 vs 2-19 Edendork Carrickmore 2-21 vs 1-14 Moortown Galbally 1-24 vs 3-24 Donnaghmore Saturday 13/9
Tyrone Club Championship Results – Sunday 14/09/25 Read More »
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