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Rioting will not derail vital community work in Derry – Mayor

  The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane says recent acts of violence will not distract from the very positive work that is going on to build bridges between communities in the city. Cllr Ruairí McHugh was speaking after visiting a hostel for homeless men in St Columb’s Wells, and sheltered accommodation for older people […]

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Rolling road closures to be implemented over rally weekend

There will be rolling road closures in place throughout the county over the weekend, with a comprehensive list on the Donegal County Council website. David McElwaine is a Senior Executive Engineer on the council’s road section………………   As well as a comprehensive Garda operation in Donegal, the PSNI will be mounting a road safety campaign along the Donegal

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Business Matters, Ep 249 – Richie Nangle of Fresh Today on the school meals business

The Irish government has a goal of providing a hot meal in every school for every child in the country by 2030 at the latest. When the school meals programme began in 2019 it was initially for a pilot number of disadvantaged schools known as DEIS schools. It has gradually expanded over the years, and

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GAA: Donegal get favourable home draw in All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals

Donegal have been handed a home draw against Louth in the preliminary quarter-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship next weekend. The GAA’s CCCC will meet at lunchtime today and will have the times and dates for the fixtures announced this evening. All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals draw: Donegal v Louth Down v Galway Dublin v

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McGuinness says the venue for today’s clash with Mayo was “unfair”

Donegal will have a home tie in the preliminary quarter-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship next weekend. Jim McGuinness’ side’s one-point win over Mayo this afternoon was enough to finish second in the group behind Tyrone. Although happy with the result, the Donegal manager aired his frustrations at the venue of today’s game after

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“I don’t have any family in Mayo, so I should be safe enough!” – Ciaran Moore

Ciaran Moore was the match-winner at Dr. Hyde Park this afternoon as he fired over a late winner to give Donegal a 0-19 to 1-15 victory over Mayo in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. The result means Donegal will have a home preliminary quarter-final against either Cork, Galway or Louth next weekend. Tyrone topped the

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Moore’s late winner knocks Mayo out of All-Ireland Championship – Post-Match Reaction with Oisin Kelly, Brendan Devenney and Brendan Kilcoyne

Donegal have beaten Mayo 0-19 to 1-15 in Group 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at Dr. Hyde Park this afternoon. As Mayo equalised with 15 seconds left on the clock, it looked like it would be Donegal and Mayo who would progress to the preliminary quarter-finals next weekend. However, Ciaran Moore had other

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Paddy Tally “proud of the effort” as Derry exit All-Ireland Championship

Paddy Tally was proud of his players for once again showing heart despite bowing out of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at the hands of Dublin in Newry this evening. Dublin won the game 0-22 to 0-2o and Galway’s narrow win over All-Ireland Champions Armagh meant the Oakleafers would finish bottom of Group 4. Tally

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Donegal International Rally Preview with Rory Kennedy, Damien Gallagher & David Kelly

The 2025 Donegal International Rally will take place next weekend as rally fever grips the county once again. To look ahead to the action, Highland’s Chris Ashmore was joined in studio by four-time International winner Rory Kennedy, 2017 National winner Damien Gallagher and David Kelly, who came third overall last year…    

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Spoils are shared between Derry and Galway at the Ryan McBride Brandywell

Derry City drew 1-1 with Galway United in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at The Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. The Candy Stripes found themselves a goal down on 10 minutes when David Hurley converted from the spot. Kevin Holt then equalised 8 minutes later and, after the sides went in level at the

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Conceding so early gave us an uphill battle – Kevin McHugh

Finn Harps manager Kevin McHugh was left frustrated after conceding after just five minutes against Wexford at Finn Park this evening. It’s something that has been a consistent problem this season and McHugh says it gave his team and “uphill battle” tonight. Gradi Lomboto equalised on 72 minutes to earn the Ballybofey side a point.

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Funding to increase girls’ and women’s participation in sport

The investment of €4 million in the Women in Sport Programme for 2025 will support sporting organisations in putting initiatives in place to increase girls’ and women’s participation in sport across Donegal, Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue, has said. Minister McConalogue said the investment reinforces the government’s commitment to eliminating

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Donegal Ladies manager James Daly looks ahead to All-Ireland Championship clash with Galway: “We got a lot out of the Ulster Final”

This Saturday, the Donegal Senior Ladies team will return to action for the first time since being beaten by Armagh in the Ulster Final at St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones last month. Galway are the visitors to Lifford this Saturday afternoon and are one of the in-form teams in the country. The Westerners won all

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Derry boss Tiernan Lynch: “There are players in the squad that probably want to move on”

Derry City will return from the mid-season break with a home fixture against Galway United tomorrow evening (Friday). The Candy Stripes were beaten by Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians in the two games leading into the break so boss Tiernan Lynch will have had a lot to stew over in the past fortnight. Looking ahead to

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Muldoon and Carr named on U20 Team Of The Year as McElholm swoops top award

Donegal U20 stars Kevin Muldoon and Seanan Carr have been named on the Dalata Hotel Group Under 20 Football Team of the Year. All-Ireland winners Tyrone have six players on the team as Conan McGarvey, Joey Clarke, Caolan Donnelly, Callum Daly, Eoin McElholm and Ruairi McCullagh all made the cut. Centre-half forward McElholm put in

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British government allocate €59 million for redevelopment of Casement Park

Around €59 million has been allocated from the British government to the redevelopment of Casement Park in County Antrim. The move comes as part of the UK chancellor’s Spending Review which allocates money to public services for the next three years. Last year, the British government pulled out of funding the project in time for

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Barrett, Toland and Patten named in Irish squad to face top-ranked USA

Milford’s Amber Barrett, Tyler Toland of St. Johnston and Anna Patten, who’s grandfather is from Falcarragh, have all been included in the latest Republic Of Ireland Women’s squad. Head Coach Carla Ward has selected a 23-player squad for two upcoming International Friendlies against the United States. Ireland will take on the World No.1 for the

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Business Matters, Ep 248 – The wedding photography business with Jay Doherty Photography

In Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with award winning photographer Jay Doherty of Jay Doherty Photography about the wedding photography business, how it has evolved, what people are looking for, and planning for the big event. Although a native of Derry, he calls Donegal his home and he has covered weddings

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McLaughlin’s challenging cycling fundraiser for food allergy research

Donegal cyclist Ronan McLaughlin is set to circumnavigate Ireland by bike, solo and unsupported, in a bid to raise money for food allergy research. The 38-year-old Muff man – who has a string of cycling honours and endurance records – is taking on this challenge for his six-year-old daughter, who lives with multiple severe food

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Cycling: Club Rothaiochta Chu Uladh set to hold “Wild Errigal Challenge”

Club Rothaiochta Chu Uladh are hosting the “Wild Errigal Challenge” on the 5th of July. The cycling club based in Cloghan, which was formed in 2023, is heavily focused on making cycling available for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Last year, the club ran an “Errigal Challenge” which consisted of a 110km cycle following

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Gerard Donnelly says “subs had a big impact” as Tyrone Minors defeat Cork

Gerard Donnelly praised the performance of his substitutions in today’s 1-21 to 1-12 win over Cork in the All-Ireland Minor Quarter Final. Tyrone finished strongly to run out comfortable 9-point winners and, after the game, Donnelly told Francis Mooney the subs had a “big impact” on the game…

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