A man had his camera equipment stolen at Ards Friary on Friday afternoon. He had been taking photographs along the shore and left his camera on a tripod while he went for a short walk between 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. When he returned, he discovered that all of his equipment had been taken. The […]
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Elected members of Lifford and Stranorlar Municipal District have passed their 2026 draft budgetary plan, with a fund of €150,000 agreed. It will see an allocation of €25,000 to each member, to be allocated at their discretion. Director of Finance Richard Gibson outlined at the beginning of his presentation that the statutory requirement to agree
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This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by Cahair O’Kane of the Irish News, Ryan Ferry – Sports Editor of the Donegal News, Highland’s Ladies Match Analyst Maureen O’Donnell and Maria Devenney to recap and preview the GAA action for the men and ladies sides from the north west. The DL Debate
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The trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife has been delayed, and is now expected to take place next year. He’s charged with historical sex offences while Eleanor Donaldson is accused of aiding and abetting. Both deny the charges against them. The trial was supposed to start in November, but is being
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Nine people from Donegal will be honoured at Water Safety Ireland’s National Annual Awards Ceremony tomorrow afternoon. 53 people were saved from drowning in the past year, due to the swift and selfless actions of those being awarded. 73 individuals will be awarded in total tomorrow for their bravery. Kevin McCloskey will also be given
Graffiti has appeared in St Johnston over the weekend. Roads and signposts were spray-painted with obscene language and imagery, including racial and religious slurs. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing into the matter. Lauren Bovaird came across the vandalism and told Michaela Clarke on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon show that it is totally unacceptable:
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41 patients in Letterkenny University Hospital were waiting for a bed this morning. According to the INMO, LUH was the fourth most overcrowded hospital in the country. Of those patients, 14 were waiting in the Emergency Department, while the remaining 27 were located in other wards.
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There are plans to introduce a domestic violence register, which would see offenders named. The proposed law is named after 24-year-old Jennifer Poole from Dublin, who was murdered by her ex-partner Gavin Murphy in 2021. The 33-year-old had served time in prison for attacking a former girlfriend, and lied to Jennifer during their relationship saying
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A meeting is being held tomorrow evening to voice concerns in relation to residential parking and the implementation of a cycle lane in Ballymacool under proposed active travel plans. Part of the plans is to see land purchased to construct a parking bay, in lieu of the parking that is currently in place outside of
Parking bay proposal hits a roadblock in Ballymacool Read More »
Over €7,000 has been raised to date to see the installation of a defibrillator on Errigal Mountain. It’s after Carl Henderson died following a medical event while on a hike earlier this year. It took almost an hour for a land ambulance to reach him, with the nearest piece of life saving equipment approximately the
Funds climb towards €10,000 for Errigal Mountain defibrillator after tragic death Read More »
In light of the heavy fog and poor visibility this morning, Gardaí in Donegal are urging the public to be familiar with their front and rear fog lights. Drivers should be aware of how to switch them on and off, and only use them when it is appropriate. Road users are also told to beware
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A Donegal primary school has been awarded a cash grant to boost its digital ecosystem. Scoil Naomh Padraig in Drumfries says the money received through the RISE community fund and the NBI will be used to purchase new tablet devices. A spokesperson says that the technology will ensure that different activities are available to suit the
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Drivers with hard-to-read licence plates could now be fined €60. From this week, gardaí can issue a fixed notice for licence plate offences through the Garda Mobility App. It follows the passage of the 2023 Road Safety Act, which included penalties for people who don’t have appropriate front and back plates. The rules apply to
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Clonoe O’Rahilly’s won the Tyrone Intermediate Football Championship Final as they overcame Naomh Padraig of Eglish by 2-13 to 1-14 in an absorbing encounter played in Dungannnon. It’s been a great season for Clonoe who were unbeaten in the league and championship. In fact, it’s been a clean sweep for them as earlier in the
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A local councillor has condemned a case of illegal dumping on Bóthar an Teampall in Gweedore. Eight black bin bags were discovered at the side of the road by walkers between Thursday evening last and Saturday morning. Cllr John Sheamuis O Fearraigh says the matter has now been reported to the litter warden, who will
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The new Customs cutter, designed to withstand the inclement weather off the northwest coast, was officially launched. Cosaint will be operated by Revenue’s specialised Maritime Unit. Details on the vessel, which includes an on-board operation room, were previously given at the relaunch of Donegal’s Divisional Coastal Watch to tackle drug smuggling.
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Glenfin have bowed out of the Ulster LGFA Club Championship at the Quarter-Final stage thanks to a 2-10 to 1-10 loss to Errigal Ciaran of Tyrone in a rain-soaked Glenfin this afternoon. Maureen O’Donnell was there for Highland Radio Sunday Sport… Glenfin’s Katy Herron told Maureen afterwards the team felt like they were prepared
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Newbridge defeated Magherafelt 1-17 to 1-15 in this afternoon’s Derry Senior Football Championship Final at Celtic Park. It’s now two Derry SFC titles in a row for Newbridge. Michael McMullan was live on Highland Radio Sunday Sport as the full time whistle approached… After the game, Michael spoke to Newbridge Selector Paddy Gribbin. Gribbin
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Rhys Irwin is the 2025 Quattro British Supersport Champion after a thrilling weekend’s racing in the final event of the year at Brands Hatch. Irwin won yesterday’s race and knew coming into today’s season finale that he had to finish third or better to claim the championship win. That is exactly what the Kilmacrennan native
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Fanad United 2-2 Kilmacrennan Celtic Keadue Rovers 1-2 St Catherines FC TDA D1 Cappry Rovers
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“Mr. Boxing” Peter O’Donnell sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning. Peter was a legend of Donegal and Irish boxing and tributes have been pouring in throughout the day. In a tribute to “wee Peter” on Highland Radio Sunday Sport, we were joined by Oisin Kelly, PJ Halliran, James McCarron, Jason Quigley,
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Callum Bradley wants to enter title territory in the next year – and the Omagh man landed his first stoppage win in Letterkenny to stay firmly on track. ‘Cool’ Callum Bradley put Piotr Gudel to the sword in the headline act at the Rumble In The Hills, Rising Stars card in Letterkenny on Saturday night. A boisterous crowd
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Pauric McKinney is back in Donegal after winning two gold medals at the European Masters Championship in Madeira this week. Firstly, McKinney became the European Masters Cross Country Champion last Sunday. Then, he followed up with another gold in the 10km Road Race on Thursday night. McKinney called in to speak with Ciaran Cannon on
Clogher defeated Drumragh 1-21 to 0-12 in last night’s Tyrone Junior Football Final. After the game, Clogher manager Steven McKenna spoke to Francis Mooney and said he was over the moon with the win…
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In their 100th year as a club, Glenullin won the Derry Intermediate Football Championship yesterday evening with a 2-16 to 2-13 victory over Foreglen. After the game, Glenullin boss Michael O’Kane said they planned on going after Foreglen early in the game and the plan worked…
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Inishowen AC’s Pauric McKinney and Finn Valley AC’s Kay Byrne both had fantastic week’s competing at the European Masters Championships in Madeira. McKinney in now a double European Masters Champion while Byrne finished seventh in the Women’s over 60s 10k event. In the team event, Kay was also entered into the Women’s over 40s event
Strabane ran out comfortable winners against Holywood to maintain their unbeaten run going in Ulster Championship 3 this afternoon. It finished 64-3 to the home side who are still top of the league standings. Alex McDonald has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport… Alex spoke to Strabane Head Coach Neville McGee after
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Mid-Donegal Bowling League – Week 3 Results Resource 8-4 Ramelton Pres Raphoe Ballindrait BC 3-9 St Eunans A St Eunans B 8-4 Manor Cathedral 2-10 Ramelton St Johnston BC 4-8 Donughmore
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Ulster Shield Bonagee United 2-0 Sea Rovers FC Convoy Arsenal 0-1 Gweedore United Erne Wanderers FC 3-0 Cockhill Celtic Youth Fintown Harps AFC 4-2 Ramelton Mariners Glencar Celtic 1-3 Oldtown Celtic Kildrum Tigers 4-1 Carn Youths Lagan Harps 5-0 Glengad FC Milford United 5-1 Dunree United Strand Rovers 6-2 Cranford FC Old Orchard Saturday
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The sanding and seeding of the new playing pitch at MacCumhaill Park were completed this week. The resurfacing of Donegal’s premier GAA ground is part of a €500,000 overall redevelopment which began in April. The project also includes improvements to floodlighting, drainage, and accessibility. Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, visited MacCumhaill Park on Friday
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Loughmacrory have progressed to their first ever Tyrone SFC Final after a 1-19 to 4-06 win in last night’s semi-final replay at Healy Park. The two sides finished level last Sunday but it was Marty Boyle’s side who emerged with a 1-point win yesterday evening to knock Carrickmore out. Loughmacrory will now face last year’s
Loughmacrory book place in Tyrone SFC Final Read More »
A bumper crowd is expected this evening as the first round heats of the biggest greyhound racing competition to be staged in more than 15 years at Lifford Greyhound Stadium gets underway. The BoyleSports Lifford Oaks features a prize pool in excess of €20,000. The big news from a local point of view is that
UPDATE: A 42 year old man has been charged to court on suspicion of a range of offences including two counts of assault on police, driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs and resisting arrest. It follows a report of a two car collision on Omagh Road, Ballygawley at around 8pm on Thursday evening. He
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Social houses that were vacated four years ago because of defective concrete remain untouched since the day the families moved out. Cllr Jack Murray has called on the government to stop sitting on its hands and progress a scheme for houses affected by the crisis under the ownership of local authorities. He says as it
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UCD will play Bray Wanderers in the SSE Airtricity League Promotion Play-Offs next week. The students’ manager William O’Connor, who hails from Inishowen, spoke to Diarmaid Doherty after defeating Finn Harps 4-3 tonight and says his team are in a good place as they head into that two-legged tie…
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Finn Harps’ SSE Airtricity League First Division ended on an entertaining note this evening as they were beaten 4-3 by UCD at Finn Park. In a topsy-turvy season for the Ballybofey club, they ended up 8th in the league standings with the highlight an FAI Cup Quarter-Final appearance in which they lost out to Cork
Derry City have beaten Waterford 2-1 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the RSC this evening. The Candy Stripes were a goal down on 21 minutes thanks to a Tom Lonergan strike for the home side. Derry regrouped and were 2-1 at half-time through goals from Gavin Whyte and Player Of The Year
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Finn Harps have ended their SSE Airtricity League campaign with a 4-3 defeat to UCD at Finn Park this evening. Gradi Lomboto had Harps 1-0 up on 12 minutes but the students hit back and were 3-1 up at the break thanks to goals from Sean Brennan (2) and Carl Lennox. UCD were 4-1 up
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Oisin Orr produced three brilliant rides to claim three back-to-back winners in Newcastle this evening. Firstly, in the 7pm handicap, Orr rode “Mr Mistoffelees” to victory for Sam England at 7/2. Then, in the 7:30pm outing, the Donegal man was on board 7/1 shot “Corramento” for David Thompson. Finally, to round off a fantastic hour
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Over €200 million has been allocated to return more than 3,600 vacant or derelict homes to use. The Department of Housing says the third quarter of this year saw the highest ever uptake of the refurbishment grant. 97 applications were accepted in Donegal, the highest figure in Ireland, while €4.8 million has been paid in
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The public consultation for the standard for aggregates use in concrete has been launched by the National Standards Authority of Ireland. It looks at how the industry should follow guidance from a European level regarding their use. 100% Redress Party Cllr Joy Beard said in a statement that S.R. 16 is directly linked to the
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A criminal investigation is to go ahead surrounding the incident in which a father and his two children died after their car fell into Lough Foyle over five years ago. A road works company is at the heart of it. Geraldine Mullan was the sole survivor of the incident, and lost her husband John and
Mullan family inquests halted as roadworks company faces criminal proceedings Read More »
The issue of mandatory ID cards in Northern Ireland is an extraordinarily sensitive one, according to the Tánaiste. Simon Harris was speaking at the North South Ministerial Council, taking place in Farmleigh in Dublin this afternoon. The British Government is moving to introduce mandatory ID cards in a bid to tackle illegal labour. Simon Harris
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Police in Strabane are appealing for information regarding a missing 15 year old girl. Mia Wilkinson was last seen at around six o’clock yesterday evening in Newtownstewart. She is described as 5’4, with a slim build and long black hair which is usually worn down. She also wears glasses, and has both of her ears
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The deadline is fast approaching to get schools nominations in for the 2025 Donegal Sports Star Awards. The closing date for nominations is just one week away, on Friday, 24th October, and the Donegal Sports Star Awards Committee are asking principals and sports staff of their respective schools to take a look back over the
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In the Central European Rally, Donegal’s Eamonn Kelly and co-driver Conor Mohan went off on the final bend of stage one in and rolled their Ford Fiesta Rally 3 in spectacular fashion, but they hope to be back in action over today’s six asphalt stages. In a social media post, Kelly said: “Gutted is the
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Finn Valley’ AC’s Kay Byrne finished seventh in the Women’s over 60s 10k event at the European Masters Championships in Madeira. In the team event she was also entered into the Women’s over 40s event and helped them to win a team silver medal. Earlier in the week she got a team silver medal in
Kay Byrne helps Ireland to silver medal in team event at European Masters Championships Read More »
This week on The Score, we have a rally special, speaking with the Fermanagh Donegal partnership of Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne who won the recent Rally Croatia to finish 2nd in the European Rally Championship. We also hear from Michael Boyle winner of the Cork 20 and Wexford rallies and newly crowned Irish Tarmac
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Patrick McGettigan has had a fantastic season in his 2nd year as an apprentice jockey. The Ballyare youngster has ridden sixteen winners so far this year, with the highlight being his win on board “Pillar Of Hope” in the Apprentice Derby Handicap at The Curragh for Letterkenny trainer Paul Sweeney back in June. Dave Keena
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