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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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Donegal Club Championship Results – Saturday 13/09/25

  Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Preliminary Quarter Finals St Eunan’s 0-16 – 1-18 Termon (AET) Naomh Conaill 3-15 – 2-10 Killybegs   Senior Championship Relegation Play-Off Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon P-P Glenfin   Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Final Malin 3-22 – 1-25 Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin Muff (AET)   Donegal Junior Football Championship

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Termon camp had “quiet confidence” heading into clash with St. Eunan’s – Ricky Gallagher

After knocking St. Eunan’s out of the Donegal SFC, Ricky Gallagher spoke of Termon’s “quiet confidence” in the the lead up to today’s stunning result against last year’s winners. The Burn Road outfit, who were 1-09 to 0-05 up at half time, rescued the game with a last gasp point from Aaron Reid which sent

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Termon de-throne St. Eunan’s after extra time in Convoy

Termon have produced a stunning performance to knock reigning champions St. Eunan’s out of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship at the Preliminary Quarter-Final stage in Convoy this evening. The Burn Road outfit led at half-time in normal time but trailed by a point heading into the final stages of the 60. A fisted

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“Proud day” for Tyrone Masters’ Player Of The Match Mark Donnelly

Tyrone claimed their fifth All-Ireland Masters title in a row with a comprehensive 13-point win over neighbours Donegal at Breffni Park this afternoon. Mark Donnelly was Player Of The Match for The Red Hand today – he told Damien Donohue afterwards it was a “proud day” for him to represent his club and county…

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Brian McLaughlin says “Tyrone were the better team” as Donegal Masters are beaten in All-Ireland Final

Donegal were beaten 5-10 to 1-09 by Tyrone in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Masters Final in Cavan. The result means it is now five national titles in a row for the Tyrone Masters. After the game, Donegal’s Brian McLaughlin said The Red Hand County were simply the better side on the day…

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“The players are reaping the rewards from all the hard work they’ve put in all season” – Tiernan Lynch

Derry City are back up to second in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after a 4-3 win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park yesterday. Michael Duffy, Adam O’Reilly (2) and a winner from Dipo Akinyemi gave City all three points in the capital. After the game Candy Stripes boss Tiernan Lynch said his players are

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Athletics news with Patsy McGonigle: Kelly runs at World Championships while McFadden commits future to Villanova University

Caolan McFadden has announced on social media that he has committed his athletic future to Villanova University in Philadelphia. The Cranford AC man posted the following statement on his Instagram account yesterday: “The best way to predict your future is to create it. I am beyond delighted to announce my committment to Villanova University. I

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Donegal confirm backroom departures following review with Jim McGuinness

Donegal GAA have confirmed the departure of three members of it’s backroom team ahead of the 2026 season while the Donegal Chairperson Mary Coughlan has also said their is much optimism ahead of the 2026 campaign following the end of year review with Donegal senior manager Jim McGuinness. County official’s expressed their gratitude to Luke

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“You can’t give chances like that to a team like that” – Kevin McHugh

Two Cork City goals in the first eleven minutes gave Finn Harps an uphill battle in the FAI Cup Quarter-Final at Finn Park this evening. Evan McLaughlin put the away side 1-0 up after just two minutes and that was followed by an effort from Seanie Maguire less than ten minutes later. Harps did well

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Finn Harps’ FAI Cup dream comes to an end with defeat to Cork City

Finn Harps have been beaten 3-0 by Cork City in the FAI Cup Quarter-Final at Finn Park this evening. The away side struck twice in the first eleven minutes through Evan McLaughlin and former Irish International Seanie Maguire to lead 2-0 at the break. McLaughlin then added a third on 74 minutes to put the

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Derry boxer Connor Coyle aims to return to fighting in November

Undefeated Irish middleweight boxer Connor “The Kid” Coyle (21-0, 9 KOs) has stated that he has not used performance enhancing drugs throughout his 17-year boxing career, which includes more than 200 amateur matches and 21 professional bouts. Team Coyle strongly disputed the accuracy of the testing process and maintains serious concerns about procedural irregularities that

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No north-west clubs to get money from Northern Ireland Football Fund – Higgins blasts decision

Former Derry City manager Ruairdhri Higgins, who is now in the Coleraine hot-seat, has severely criticised an announcement regarding stadia funding in Northern Ireland. Some 38 clubs applied to the Northern Ireland Football Fund, but nothing was granted to Derry City, Institute, Limavady United or Coleraine. “Geographically, for me, the north west has been shafted

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Shane Byrne reflects on win at Rally Ceredigion – “Once you get across the finish line it’s just such a relief!”

Shane Byrne was on the pace notes for Jon Armstrong as the pair claimed a brilliant overall win at Rally Ceredigion in Wales last Sunday. Bruckless native Byrne and Eniiskillen driver Armstrong had 29.2 seconds to spare over Estonian driver Romet Jurgenson after the final stage of an enthralling rally in the penultimate event in

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Finn Harps Captain Tony McNamee looks ahead to huge FAI Cup Quarter-Final clash with Cork

With 200+ appearances for Finn Harps over the past decade , Tony McNamee has seen it all at the Ballybofey club. This Friday, the club captain will lead the side out for a huge FAI Cup Quarter-Final clash with Premier Division Cork City in what is sure to be a massive occasion at Finn Park.

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