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First Presidential debate of the campaign focused on Gaza

The first Presidential debate of the campaign saw a heavy focus on the conflict in Gaza. Independent Catherine Connolly and Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin clashed over the importance of retaining the triple lock on overseas deployments. While Heather Humphreys came under pressure over delays in passing the Occupied Territories Bill. Connolly clashed with Gavin again […]

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Emotions running high as council passes motion for Creeslough memorial site acquisition

Donegal County Council has passed a motion calling on the executive to buy the site of the Creeslough Tragedy, either by negotiation with the owner or a CPO, and then sit down with the families and design a memorial garden. The motion was moved by Cllr Thomas Sean Devine, with a number of bereaved family

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SNA delay forces Kerrykeel girl out of school until ‘potentially November’

The mother of five-year-old Allissa Walshe says her child is continuing to miss out on an education at the hands of a long-winded process. Allissa has Type 1 diabetes and requires a full-time SNA to help her manage her insulin levels, which she has been denied. Her mother, Lorna, has been informed that an assessment

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Stop blowing away nature’s beauty – Dungloe Wind Turbine Action Group

The Dungloe Wind Turbine Action Group is hosting a community meeting this Friday evening following a planning application for the erection of five new turbines. Irish Premium Renewable Energy Ltd submitted the application to Donegal County Council last week for the project, which would be spread across over 90 hectares of land at Croughnashallog. The

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IFI investigating ‘devastating’ fish kill in South Donegal river

Inland Fisheries Ireland is investigating a “devastating” fish kill that has left 22 juvenile salmon and trout dead in the Owenwee River in South Donegal. The discovery was confirmed to the Sliabh Liag Angling Association, who described the incident as devastating. IFI staff found the dead fish during a survey last Tuesday, spanning a one-kilometre

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‘Cheat sheet’ circulated for IPAS applicants – Independent Ireland

Ireland is nothing short of an ‘international laughingstock’ among IPAS applicants. The claim’s being made by the Chairman of Independent Ireland who says he’s been given a ‘cheat sheet’ that’s being circulated among applicants on how to ‘con’ the system. Deputy Ken O’Flynn says there seems to be an entire industry set up, whose sole

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Lough Swilly RNLI crew assists two separate boats in a single day

Lough Swilly RNLI volunteers had a busy day yesterday with two separate callouts from Malin Head Coast Guard. Firstly, their all-weather lifeboat was launched just after 1:30 in the afternoon, to assist a small boat that had mechanical issues near Dunree Head. They safely towed the boat and its two passengers to Rathmullan pier. While

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Martin Regan “absolutely thrilled” to reach third Donegal SFC Final in three years

Naomh Conaill have reached their third Donegal SFC Final in three years as Martin Regan’s side overcame Four Masters in the semi-final in Letterkenny this afternoon. The game ended at 0-14 apiece after normal time and Regan’s team found themselves three points down in extra time at one stage. However, Naomh Conaill rallied to win

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Naomh Conaill book Donegal SFC Final spot with extra time win over Four Masters

This year’s Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Final will be contested between Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair in a fortnight’s time. Naomh Conaill booked their spot in the county decider thanks to a 1-19 to 0-18 extra-time win over Four Masters at O’Donnell Park today. Gaoth Dobhair defeated St. Michael’s in the other semi-final

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 28/09/25

Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Fanad United 1-1 Keadue Rovers Glenea United 1-2 Donegal Town Kildrum Tigers 1-2 Bonagee United   TDA Appliacne D1 Cappry Rovers 3-2 Kerrykeel 71 Castlefin Celtic 5-1 Gweedore United Gweedore Celtic 2-1 Swilly Rovers Milford United 1-1 Ballybofey United Rathmullan Celtic 3-0 Convoy Arsenal (Played on Thursday at Orchard Park)

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Enda Muldoon on O’Donovan Rossa booking Derry SFC Semi-Final spot: “Everything we worked on went well”

O’Donovan Rossa of Magherafelt were 2-21 to 1-12 winners over Bellaghy in last night’s Derry SFC Quarter-Final at Owenbeg. After the game, Magherafelt manager Enda Muldoon was over the moon that the work on the training ground had paid off…

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Daire O’Baoill & Francie Friel give their thoughts on Gaoth Dobhair’s impressive win over St. Michael’s

Gaoth Dobhair booked their spot in the final of the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship yesterday evening. Ronan MacNiallais’ side were 1-16 to 0-13 winners over St. Michael’s at O’Donnell Park with Domhnaill MacGiolla Bhride hitting the net in the first half. After the game, Gaoth Dobhair’s Daire O’Baoill spoke to Highland’s Brendan

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We went up through the gears in the second half – Gaoth Dobhair boss Ronan MacNiallais

Ronan MacNiallais has led Gaoth Dobhair to their 2nd Donegal SFC Final in three years after a six-point win over St. Michael’s at O’Donnell Park this evening. The scores were level at 1-05 to 0-08 the break with a Domhnaill MacGiolla Bhride goal keeping Gaoth Dobhair in touch. After the game, MacNiallais told Oisin Kelly

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Gaoth Dobhair power into Donegal Senior Championship Final with victory over St. Michael’s

Gaoth Dobhair have booked their place in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Final with a 1-16 to 0-12 win over St. Michaels in this evening’s semi-final at O’Donnell Park. Ronan MacNiallais’ side will now face the winners of tomorrow’s semi-final clash between Naomh Conaill and Four Masters. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Devenney were live

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Donegal Club Championship Results – Saturday 27/09/25

Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Semi-Final Gaoth Dobhair 1-16 – 0-13 St Michael’s   Senior Championship Relegation Play Off St Nauls 1-08 – 2-17 Aodh Ruadh BS   Donegal Intermediate Relegation Play Off Cloughaneely 1-17 – 0-07 Na Rossa   Donegal Junior A Football Championship Semi Finals Naomh Brid 2-19 – 5-14 Letterkenny

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Bratton says his Letterkenny team chose to “come out fighting” against strong Ards team

Letterkenny put in a spirited performance but ultimately succumbed to a 45-27 defeat to Ulster Championship 2 leaders Ards at Dave Gallaher Park this afternoon. The home side found themselves 38-13 behind heading into the final stages but they battled back and made Ards work for their win. Alex McDonald spoke to Adam Bratton at

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Finn Harps boss Kevin McHugh speaks to Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Saturday Sport

Finn Harps were beaten 4-1 away to Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division last night. Barry Coffey hit a first-half hat-trick which Kevin McHugh’s side never recovered from. Hans Mpongo once again got on the scoresheet for the away side in the second half. McHugh spoke to Ciaran Cannon on Highland Saturday

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Trillick boss Richard Thornton on win over Pomeroy: “We knew it would be a serious contest”

Trillick made through to the last four of the Tyrone Senior Football Championship thanks to a 1-13 to 1-11 win over Pomeroy last night. Pomeroy hit the crossbar in the dying stages and came agonisingly close to causing an upset against two-in-a-row finalists Trillick. After the game, Trillick boss Richard Thornton spoke to Francis Mooney…

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Rovers’ win not enough to clinch league title as Derry draw with Drogheda

Derry City have drawn 1-1 with Drogheda United in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Sullivan & Lambe Park this evening. Drogs went ahead just before the half-hour mark thanks to an effort from Dare Kareem. The Candy Stripes found the equaliser through Danny Mullen 10 minutes into the second half and that is

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Business Matters, Ep 263 – Skills for work with Donna McDade, Enterprise Engagement Officer, Donegal ETB – plus pay gender gap reporting

In this week’s edition Chris Ashmore has been finding out more about a whole range of courses offered by the Donegal Education and Training Board, and the opportunities to explore new fields, upskill, and perhaps even consider a change of career. In the second part of the programme, Chris finds out more about gender pay

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Finn Harps Welcome Keadue Rovers as first official Affiliate Club

Finn Harps have announced Keadue Rovers as the first official affiliate of the club. The two clubs already enjoy a strong relationship, which has been highlighted in recent years through a number of shared initiatives and events, including Central Park playing host to a League of Ireland Academy fixture as Finn Harps WU19s took on

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MEP Mullooly calls for amendments to EU housing plan to address defective blocks

Midlands Northwest MEP Ciaran Mullooly has welcomed a new European housing plan that supports one-off housing in rural areas, calling it an “important first step.” He says the report includes his push for the right of local people to live locally, which is crucial for Donegal’s Gaeltacht areas. However, he stressed the need for further

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LUH second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today

Letterkenny University Hospital was the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today, joint with St. Vincent’s University Hospital, with 32 admitted patients on trolleys. According to the INMO figure watch, at LUH, 7 patients were in the Emergency Department while 25 were located in wards elsewhere in the hospital. University Hospital Limerick was the most

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Donegal TD demands immediate action on courthouse closure

Deputy Pat “the Cope” Gallagher is urging Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan and the Courts Service to upgrade the Donegal Town Courthouse. The building has been deemed unsafe and temporarily closed. Scheduled sittings are being moved to Ballyshannon in the interim, something that Deputy Gallagher says he and public are concerned about becoming a long

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Donegal Town Manager Ryan Hegarty – “Everyone wants to stay in the division but we’ll try to compete at the top aswell”

The Donegal Junior League is up and running and this weekend sees the second series of games across various divisions. Donegal Town are back in the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division having clinched promotion at the end of last season. They got their top tier campaign off to a winning start last Sunday against Kilmacrennan

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Trump’s 100% pharma tariff to causing concerns for Irish companies

A new 100% tariff on branded pharmaceutical imports entering the US is set to take effect next week. Donald Trump has announced the move, saying it will impact any company that is not building a manufacturing plant in America. He’s also placed a 50% levy on foreign kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity units, and a

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“It’s a historic moment for Finn Harps” – Paddy McDaid on what it means to field Senior Women’s Team for the first time in 2026

Finn Harps have confirmed that the club will field a senior team in the 2026 Women’s Development League. This new league will feature an even mix of senior club, like Harps, entering for the first time, and the under-23 squads from existing Women’s National League clubs like Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers. This is

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Malin Head Coast Guard co-ordinates multi-agency search for fisherman

Malin Head Coast Guard last night co-ordinated a search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo. A member of the public alerted the coordination centre to a fishing vessel aground 2 nautical miles south of Mullaghmore Head. It is believed that the fisherman from the vessel had fallen overboard with the

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