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The All-Ireland Club Cup Competition first round draw sees St. Johnston take on Wexford Wanderers

The All-Ireland club cup competition has drawn its first round of the Irish Senior Cup and National Cup which will be held on 18 May 2024. Ardmore, last year’s Premier Winner, has been drawn against North Down. IRISH SENIOR CUP – FIRST ROUND Leinster Bye (2023 winner) Waringstown Bye (2023 finalist) Railway Union v Cliftonville …

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Finn Valley athlete in final at World Indoor Athletics Championships tonight

Finn Valley AC’s Roisin Flanagan will be representing Ireland in the 3,000 metres final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Glasgow today. The 26-year-old will be in action at 8.15 pm. Flanagan is based in Colorado, and recently set a new Irish record in a 2 miles event as she clocked 9:36.70 when competing …

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ACRES farmers to receive payments in coming days

The 3,463 Donegal farmers in Tranche 1 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme who have yet to receive their advance payments will be allocated a total of €16,685,000 over the coming days. Those involved with ACRES General will be allocated €4,000 and those with the ACRES Co-operation Project will receive €5,000. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue …

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Business Matters, Ep 184: From Malaysia to Donegal, The Medical Skin Clinic – plus Local Enterprise Week

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore pays a visit to the Medical Skin Clinic in Donegal Town. When Malaysian woman Farah Mydin came to Ireland first, little did she think that she would end up living in Donegal and running her own business. Back in 2008, she qualified as a doctor from Trinity College …

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Disappointment as questions on the CDNT go unanswered in meeting of Regional Health Forum

Cllr. Gerry McMonagle expressed his frustrations when two questions he submitted in November remained unanswered at today’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West. The questions related to concerns raised by the parents of children with additional needs surrounding the lack of staff in Child Disability Network Teams in Donegal. Cllr. McMonagle said not having …

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Ours To Protect – Repair and Share Café – 27/02/24

Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise …

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Planning for Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme expected to be submitted in June

Planning for the Burnfoot Flood Relief scheme is expected to be submitted this summer. Work is currently underway by RPS to develop planning drawings and to identify lands for stage 2 of the scheme. To date, a climate change adaptation plan and a buildability, operations and maintenance plan has been developed resulting in minor alterations …

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Finn Valley’s Arlene Crossan has set a new PB at the Connacht Indoor Championships

  Finn Valley Athletic Club’s Arlene Crossan has clocked a new indoor 400 metre PB of 55.92 seconds at the Connacht Indoor Championships in Athlone. Dermot Brennan from Finn Valley Athletic Club won the Men’s 1500 metre with a time of 4:18.13 minutes. Roisin Flanagan, also from Finn Valley Athletic Club has been added to …

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Reaction: Jim McGuinness & Ryan McHugh on Donegal’s draw with Armagh

Donegal have taken one point away from the Athletic ground following a draw with Armagh. The game ended on a score line of 1-9 to 12 points. Armagh’s Andrew Murnin netted the side’s goal. Donegal’s manager Jim McGuinness now turns his attentions to Louth for Donegal’s next Allianz National League match. McGuinness spoke with Oisin …

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Mark Griffin scored the winning goal for Ballybofey United to take the Division Two title

Ballybofey United are the champions of the Division Two Donegal Junior league following victory over local rivals Lifford Celtic. Lifford Celtic were up by a goal at half time but a strong second half performance saw the Ballybofey side push in front. Mark Griffin scored the winning goal for Ballybofey United. The match finished with …

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Derry pick up their first win over Galway since 2010 in the Allianz National League

Derry defeated Galway in Division One of the Allianz National League. 3-10 to 1-11 was the final score of the game. Derry’s three goals came from Shane McGuigan, Eoin McEvoy and Paul Cassidy. This is the Oak Leaf Side’s fourth win from four so far in their league campaign. Michael McMullan for Highland Radio has …

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Tyrone proved triumphant over Mayo at Healy Park in the Allianz National League

Tyrone claimed the two points on offer from Healy Park in the Allianz National League Division One game over Mayo. At half time, Tyrone trailed by three points but a superb second half performance saw them clinch the victory. The final score of the game was 1-15 to 1-11 in favour of Tyrone. Canavan netted …

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Former Harps man on target in Institute win – victory also for Dergview

In the Irish League Championship, Institute defeated Newington on a score line of 2 -0. Michael Harris, the former Finn Harps player, put ‘Stute ahead on 20 minutes. The second goal came from Mikhail Kennedy in the 89th minute. Institute sit on fourth spot of the table. Meanwhile, struggling Dergview got a morale boosting win …

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Setanta’s Gerard Gilmore hits nine points for Donegal in draw with Tyrone

Donegal hurlers drew withTyrone at Healy Park in round three of the Allianz National League Division 2B. The score at half time was 12 points to 11 points in favour of Donegal. Mickey Mc Cann’s side held onto to that one point lead until the dying minutes of stoppage time when Aidy Kelly hit the …

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Scoil Mhuire Buncrana advance to All-Ireland Senior D Schools Final

Scoil Mhuire Buncrana are through to the All-Ireland Senior Schools D Football Final after a fine 2-10 to 2-7 victory over St Cuan’s of Caslteblakney in Galway at Shamrock Park in Roslea. The Inishowen side had to work hard to book their passage into the final and a well contested semi-final. Dylan Mulholland scored 0-6 …

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Mona McSharry makes history at Intervarsity Medley Relay in Alabama

Mona McSharry became the second woman ever to swim a 100-metre breaststroke in under 56 seconds last night. The Sligo native was competing for Tennessee University in an intervarsity medley relay in Alabama. The athlete formerly attended Coláiste Cholmcille in Ballyshannon. McSharry came 5th in the 100-metre breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in …

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Over €630,000 of suspected cannabis seized from growhouse in Donegal Town

Gardai have seized over €630,000 worth of suspected cannabis following the discovery of a growhouse in Donegal Town. Searches were carried out at an industrial premises in the town yesterday. The searches were conducted by the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by local members from Ballyshannon District yesterday during which a large scale growhouse was …

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Donegal’s golf tourism offering showcased at Keep Discovering Golf event

Donegal’s golf product offering has been showcased at the annual Keep Discovering Golf promotion night in Belfast. Last night, Fáilte Ireland highlighted Donegal’s world-class golf tourism opportunities to golf enthusiasts in Northern Ireland. Golf tourism is worth more than €300 million annually to the Irish economy. 45 golf courses, resorts, and hotels from the Wild …

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TII announces €29.8m for roads and greenways in Donegal

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has announced €29.8 million for roads and greenways in Donegal. Of that, €3.8m has been set side for greenways. Councillor Patrick McGowan has welcomed the €3.4m which will go towards the ongoing improvement works at McGrory’s Brae. Agriculture and Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue says the €2 million will enable the Ten-T projects …

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Bloody Sunday families will not be prosecuted for procession

Members of Bloody Sunday families will not be prosecuted over their involvement in what Police termed an unnotified parade last year. The families were reported to Police on foot of an allegation that they took part in an illegal public procession to Bishop Street Courthouse on 25th August 2023 ahead of a hearing involving Soldier …

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Notable surge in rat-related callouts in North West

Concern has been raised over a notable surge in rat-related callouts in the North West. Rentokil reports a 33% increase in requests to respond to rat activity. The pest control provider has recognised rats as a primary pest concern nationwide, posing a serious threat to both residential and commercial properties.