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 […]
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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This week on “The Score”, Keith Cowan looks ahead to Friday’s League Of Ireland games, Donegal Town manager Ryan Hegarty talks about life back in the top tier of the Donegal Junior League, Paddy McDaid, Head Of Women’s Football at Finn Park, will talk to us about the development of Finn Harps’ Senior Women’s Team,
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Jack Porter of Premier Darts Club Letterkenny won the coveted JDC Volts Title on Sunday. Jack beat Christian Ennis 4-1 in the final of a 32-strong event where elite youth darts players were competing. The 14-year-old now qualifies for the JDC Volt Finals in Coventry next weekend to play for a £6000 pot and has
Finn Harps and Derry are back in action in the SSE Airtricity League on Friday evening. Harps are away to Cobh Ramblers and are looking to bounce back after three defeats in a row after going out of the FAI Cup at the hands of Cork was followed by First Division defeats to Bray and
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The Dáil chamber has been told about 4 year old Allissa Walshe, the junior infant from Kerrykeel who cannot attend school because she does not have an SNA. Allissa has Type 1 diabetes, and requires a full time special needs assistant to help her manage her insulin levels. It comes off the back of a
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Derry’s Derbhaile Brady has won Bronze at the World Para-Swimming Championships. The teenager earned her first ever World medal by finishing third in the S6 50m Freestyle Final in Singapore. Her time of 34.69 seconds was behind China Yuyan Jiang and World Recorder holder Anna Hontar. The Paris Paralympian was fifth in the 200m Individual
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A Donegal Deputy says the Irish Government must come together to support the safe passage of the Global Samud Flotilla. A number of Irish activists, including Senator Chris Andrews, are on board the fleet which is attempting to bring aid to Gaza. People on board the ships say they have been attacked by drones while
Today is World Lung Day, and to mark the occasion, the Irish Thoracic Society has published a new guide on vaping myths aimed at secondary school students. The five myths busted in the guide are centred around the content of the vape and the how easy it is to become addicted to nicotine. As it
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The implementation of the CARE virtual ward has seen COPD admissions to Letterkenny University Hospital drop by 20%. The community based programme sees the patient wearing a Bluetooth device which monitors their heart and respiratory rates, as well as their oxygen saturation. The data is reviewed daily via a traffic-light triage system. This enables early
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62 patients in the Northwest were waiting on a hospital bed this morning. According to figures released by the IMNO, 32 are located in Letterkenny University Hospital, and the remainder are based in Sligo. The figures are among the highest in the country today, with University Hospital Limerick recording 86 patients with out a bed,
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Concerns have been raised locally in relation to alleged break-ins in the Muff area. Gardaí have confirmed one incident that has happened over the past five days in the Meenyanly area. A number of items were reported from a premises between Tuesday night and yesterday morning.
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The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht will be visiting Letterkenny this evening. Minister Dara Calleary will officially open the Jim Lynch Community Building at Letterkenny Community Centre on Pearse Road. Minister Calleary says use of the community centre is up by almost 40% He also paid tribute to former town Cllr
Independent Ireland’s calling for a referendum to change the Presidential nomination system. It’s after Maria Steen failed to secure the support of 20 Oireachtas members to appear on the ballot paper. The first full day of campaigning in the election is getting underway , with Jim Gavin, Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly canvassing in various
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Donegal’s Michael Murphy has been nominated for GAA Footballer Of The Year, while Finbarr Roarty has been nominated in the Young Footballer of the Year category. The All-Ireland runners-up have received more nominations than champions Kerry as the PwC All-Star football nominees have been announced for 2025. Murphy, who stepped out of retirement at the
There’s a warning the Irish economy is showing ‘parallels’ with the time before the economic crash of 2008. The Economic and Social Research institute is urging the government not to risk overheating the economy again by spending too much in the budget next month. The coalition’s set to unveil a spending package of €9.4 billion.
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Two people have been charged to court following the seizure of a number of items during a planned search at a property in the Beechmount Village area of Strabane this morning. The 35-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman have been charged with a number of drug related offences which include possession of Class A and
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Finn Harps FC are welcoming applications for the part-time role of Head Of Academy. The club say they are looking for an ambitious coach that could further grow the Academy programme, helping develop and shape the future of the club by nurturing Academy talent. Applicants are required to have a UEFA Elite Youth A Licence
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Delegates from the Ulster counties have unanimously backed a return of pre-season competitions in the province for 2026. The Dr. McKenna Cup will return in football while hurling will see the return of the Conor McGurk Cup, a competition that Donegal won in 2024. The vote took place last night at a meeting of the
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A multi-agency investigation has been launched after a young child was injured at a childcare facility in Donegal. Donegal County Childcare Committee say they are aware of the alleged incident in a pre-school setting and cannot comment any further. An Garda Siochana say that they are now are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the
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Properties in the vicinity of Lettermacaward are experiencing water outages this morning due to an issue at the local water treatment plant. Uisce Éireann has stated that crews are working to resolve the issue and hope to have it completed by 5 pm on Friday evening. Portnoo, Derrydruel, Drumlaghdrid, Doochary, the Dune, Maghery, and Maas
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Yesterday, the Coalition for Better Alcohol Policy gave an Oireachtas briefing to elected members, urging them to name alcohol as a priority in the new National Drugs Strategy currently being developed by the Department of Health. CEO of Alcohol Forum Ireland, a charity based in Donegal, says that the briefing allowed them to present the
The trial of ‘Soldier F’ continues in Belfast today. The former British paratrooper is accused of two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry in 1972, and has pleaded not guilty. A judge will rule later on whether to admit “decisive” evidence to the trial.
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The Dail has been told the failure to pass legislation extending the increase in the cap for defective block homeowners to those already going through the scheme is cruel. Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn told TDs the reality on the ground is that people are facing huge gaps between the actual cost of the remediation and what’s
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A Northern Ireland charity is encouraging people to familiarise themselves with epilepsy first aid. New research from Epilepsy Action shows one in three people surveyed would walk away from someone having a seizure, while over half wouldn’t know how to help. The organisation has launched the ‘Could I Count on You?’ campaign in a bid
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The sod has been turned to mark the beginning of works on phase two of the Derg Active projects. The body of works, funded by the British Government and Derry City and Strabane District Council, will be carried out at Mitchell Park, the Diamond, Derg Valley Leisure Centre and Castle Park. Mayor Cllr Ruraí McHugh
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The Northern Irish Infrastructure Minister has reaffirmed her commitment to the delivery of the long-awaited A5 project following a motion put forward by the SDLP yesterday in the Assembly. Liz Kimmins says she is determined to find a way forward to see the road built as quickly as possible in a bid to save lives.
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Gardaí are again warning the public of scammers purporting to be members of their organisation. The latest fraud comes in the form of a text, telling the receiver they must pay for a Fixed Charge Notice via a link enclosed in the text. Garda Grainne Doherty told today’s Nine ‘Til Noon show that the message
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A man required hospital treatment after an alleged assault on High Road in Letterkenny last Saturday. At approximately half past midnight, a man was reported to have been attacked by another man, who was described as being tall, of slim build, dark-haired and wearing a black jacket and black trousers. The man in question then
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A takeaway located on the Diamond in Donegal Town was broken into in the early hours of Sunday morning. Between 2:45am and 3:00am, two men entered the building through an unlocked door to the rear of the premises and made their way through the rooms. Some damage was caused inside but nothing was stolen. Gardaí
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South Donegal TD and Junior Minister Marian Harkin says she will nominate Maria Steen so she can run in the Presidential election. Ms Steen currently has around 14 members of the Oireachtas backing her, and needs to reach 20. Independent Ireland’s four TD’s are meeting this morning to decide if they will back her bid
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Finn Harps slumped to a second successive defeat in four days as they lost out to Wexford 3-1 at Finn Park in the SSE Airtricity League First Division on Monday night. Once again defensive frailties cost Harps dearly and they have now dropped to seventh and bar a minor miracle appear to be out of
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Seventeen-year-old Gavin McAteer scored his first senior goal for Finn Harps – but ultimately it was a night of huge disappointment at Finn Park as Wexford struck back with Dean Larkin bagging a hat-trick in their SSE Airtricity League First Division fixture as the visitors triumphed on a 3-1 scoreline. This result sees Wexford leapfrog
McAteer grabs first goal – but Harps slump to costly defeat as play-off hopes nose-dive Read More »
On this weeks DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by Maureen O Donnell with a wrap up of the Ladies Championship,and John Gildea and Oweney McGarvey will look back on the senior and Intermediate Championship. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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Adam McKinley from Letterkenny won a bronze medal at the European University Rowing Championships in Poland, while competing for Queen’s University Belfast. He partnered Benedict Weis to secure third place in the final of the lightweight double skulls over the 1Km distance. The pair posted a time of 3:16.01 in the final that was won
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Two Donegal boxers were crowned at the 2025 IABA National U17 Championships in Dublin. Aleisha Mullis Boyle (Dungloe BC) beat Grace Bailey (Castlebar BC, Mayo) 5-0 at 66kg while Sean Doohan (Dunfanaghy BC) beat Martin Collins (Baldoyle BC, Dublin) 5-0. In all, 130 boxers from 73 clubs contested this tournament across a two-week period. These champions
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The selling price of the average second-hand three-bed semi house in Donegal has surpassed €200,000 for the first time according to the Real Estate Alliance. A survey has shown that the price rose by 19% in the past year. This quarter reports that the average Bundoran prices this quarter are €210,000 an increase of 2%
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Two Independents will continue their efforts today to secure enough support to enter the race for the presidency. Maria Steen is looking to win the support of 20 TDs and Senators, and currently has the backing of 13. Gareth Sheridan is aiming to get the backing of another two local authorities to add to the
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Jack Porter of Premier Darts Club Letterkenny won the coveted JDC volts title on Sunday at the Premier Darts Club in Letterkenny. Jack beat Christian Ennis 4-1 in the final in a 32 strong event where the elite youth darts players competed. Jack now qualifies for the JDC Volt Finals in Coventry next weekend to
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Senior Football Championship Gaoth Dobhair V St Michaels Naomh Conaill V Four Masters Senior B Football Championship Naomh Conaill V Ardara/Glenswilly Dungloe V Gaoth Dobhair Intermediate Reserves Football Championship Fanad Gaels V Burt Buncrana V Naomh Columba Junior A Football Championship Naomh Brid V Letterkenny Gaels Carndonagh V Convoy The games are set to
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Naomh Conaill came from the brink of defeat to beat Termon in the Donegal Senior Football Championship on Sunday afternoon in O’Donnell Park. Termon had led by three points going into the final 90 seconds of the match but Max Campbell’s goal and Finnbarr Roarty’s point secured the Glenties men a place in the final
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Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals Four Masters 0-20 V 0-10 Dungloe Naomh Conaill 2-12 V 2-11 Termon Senior Championship Relegation Play Off St Naul’s 2-09 V 2-13 Ardara Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final Naomh Columba 2-18 V 3-10 Red Hughs Intermediate Reserve Football Championship Quarter Finals Buncrana 1-11 V 0-03
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A late Max Campbell goal and a point from Finbarr Roarty saw Naomh Conaill come from behind to beat Termon in their Donegal Senior Football Championship quarter final. 2-12 to 2-11 was how it finished in a hugely enthralling game. Diarmaid Doherty and John Gildea report from O’Donnell Park…
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Bonagee United 1 vs 1 St Catherines FC Donegal Town 1 vs 0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Keadue Rovers 1 vs 0 Kildrum Tigers Letterkenny Rovers 5 vs 0 Glenea United TDA Appliacne D1 Convoy Arsenal 5 vs 2 Gweedore Celtic Gweedore United 0 vs 1 Milford United Donegal Physiotheraphy Divsion Two
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Donegal LGFA Senior Championship Senior Semi Finals Glenfin 2-12 v 1-07 Moville Termon 1-08 v 0-05 St Nauls Intermediate Final Ardara 1-06 v 1-09 Fanad Gaels *after extra time Intermediate Shield Final Downings 3-05 v 0-09 Gaoth Dobhair Junior A Semi Finals Naomh Columba 4-11 v 2-10 MacCumhaills Urris 2-06 v 1-08 Naomh Padraig UC Junior
Donegal LGFA Championship Results – Sunday 21st September Read More »
Jackie Crossan Premier DivisionIllies Celtic 2 Carn FC 2QPS 0 Cockhill Celtic 5Redcastle United 0 Buncrana Hearts 7Aileach FC 9 Culdaff FC 2 HML Plant Hire First DivisionBuncrana Reserves 0 Glengad United 6Carn Youth 0 Cockhill Youth 4Cockhill Reserves 6 Gleneely Colts 2Sea Rovers 6 Aileach Reserves 2Dunree United 0 Greencastle FC 1 Inishowen Engineering
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Four Masters have joined St Michaels and Gaoth Dobhair in the draw for the Donegal Senior Football Championship semi-final after they ran out 10 point winners over Dungloe in Ballyshannon. 0-20 to 0-10 was how it finished on Sunday afternoon. After the game Michael Doherty who is a member of the Four Masters management team
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Four Masters powered their way into the final four of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they beat Dungloe 0-20 to 0-10 in Ballyshannon on Sunday afternoon. At the break Four Masters led 0-06 to 0-05 and the sides traded scores but the Donegal Town side finished the game stronger and ran out 10 point
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Gerard Gallagher of Finn Valley AC and Helen McCready of Rosses AC claimed Donegal Masters Cross Country titles on Sunday afternoon. Gallagher was first home ahead of Charlie O’Donnell and his Finn Valley teammate Enda Doherty. The Finn Valley men also claimed the team title. McCready was the first woman home, ahead of the Finn
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After the summer break, Raphoe 1st XI played their first competitive game of the new season away to Civil Service in the Linden Cup. The opening quarter saw both sides evenly matched in possession, with chances created at both ends. Civil Service finished the half strongly, but the Raphoe defence stood firm. Into the second
Raphoe beaten by Civil Service in fiery Linden Cup tie Read More »
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