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Adam O’Reilly and Brandon Fleming on Derry’s draw with Shelbourne

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

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Professor Patrick Pollock to lead ATU’s new veterinary programme in Letterkenny

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

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Department of Justice quashes claims of animal neglect in Co. Derry prison

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

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“Next season is a really exciting one” Codie Walsh Harps Women’s Captain

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

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Irish and UK governments announce new Legacy Commission

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

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Eamonn Sheridan and Tam McLaughlin look ahead to the start of the Donegal Junior Leagues

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

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Jason Quigley’s passionate on having professional boxing opportunity in Donegal

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,

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Business Matters – EP 262 – Lyndsey Reynolds, Project Facilitator, Food Coast Donegal, and finalists in the Blás na hÉireann Awards

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

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McBrearty & Bonar take senior honours at secondary cross country event

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

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Former O’Neills boss resigns from Invest NI board on claims of discrimination against the north west

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

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Sisters who were sexually abused by former priest say they felt heard by the Church

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

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Motorists in Letterkenny and Downings told to expect delays are road works get underway

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

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Donegal records fourth highest number of water outages in Ireland to date this year

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

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Boil water notice issued for Glenties-Ardara water supply

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

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Jim Gavin responds to criticism from Donegal Deputy over Israel comments

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’

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Tenders to go out to see the Ritz building in Ballybofey transformed into office spaces

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:

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Some Derrybeg Primary Care Centre appointments cancelled due to flooding

  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

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Tyrone Club Championship Results – Sunday 14/09/25

  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

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St Leger success for Dylan Browne McMonagle as Luke McAteer also rides winner

Dylan Browne McMonagle and Luke McAteer were amongst the winners on Sunday afternoon at The Curragh. Browne McMonagle claimed the win in the biggest race of the day, the St Leger. The Donegal jockey was rode the Joseph O’Brien trained Al Riffa who went off at 3/1 After the race Browne McMonagle gave his thoughts

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Four Masters secure quarter final place in Donegal SFC with win over Glenswilly

Four Masters are in the draw for the quarter final of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they beat Glenswilly 2-15 to 0-18 in O’Donnell Park on Sunday evening. At the break the Donegal town side led 1-08 to 0-10 with Conor McCahill netting their goal. Turlough Carr netted the second goal for Four Masters

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Paddy Bonner reflects on Keadue Rovers’ defeat to Kilmacrennan Celtic

Keadue Rovers suffered a 4-3 defeat to Kilmacrennan after extra time in the Gweedore Area final of the Brian McCormick Cup. Paddy Bonner’s side took the lead in the first half before being falling behind through quickfire goals early in the first half. Chris Green scored his and Keadue’s second to bring the game to

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Martin McGinley praises his sides character as they beat Keadue Rovers after extra time

Kilmacrennan Celtic claimed the Gweedore area title in the Brian McCormick Cup thanks to a 4-3 win over Keadue Rovers on Sunday afternoon. Keadue started well and led through Chris Green before quickfire second half goals from Declan McGarvey and Paul Bradley put Kilmacrennan ahead. Green scored again to bring the game to extra time

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Gary Wilson “glad to be in the hat” as Sean MacCumhaills beat Downings in Donegal SFC preliminary quarter final

Sean MacCumhaills advanced to the final eight of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they claimed a five point win over Downings. 2-16 to 0-17 was how it finished in O’Donnell Park with MacCumhaills goals coming from Martin O’Reilly and Chad McSorley. After the game Gary Wilson told Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne that he

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