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Billy Coleman Award nomination for Inishowen’s Kyle McBride

22-year-old Donegal man Kyle McBride has received the first nomination for the 2025 Billy Coleman Award for Young Rally Driver of the Year Award, for the opening period of January to May. McBride, from Clonmany, Inishowen has been contesting the Irish and UK Stallantis Rally Cup and the Junior British Rally Championship this season in […]

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Boxing: More undefeated prospects added for “Rumble In The Hills – Rising Stars” event in Letterkenny

Two more undefeated prospects have been added to the Rumble In The Hills, Rising Stars pro-boxing card in Letterkenny. Jim Donovan (1-0) and Tiana Schroeder (4-0, 1KO) will take to the canvas at the Aura Leisure Complex on October 18. The show, promoted by Donegal’s former world middleweight challenger Jason Quigley of Sheer Sports Management,

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Jobs on the line with massive fishing quota cuts looming – IFPO

The Irish fishing industry is bracing for a tough year ahead as it has emerged that massive quota reductions are being recommended for 2026. The mackerel quota is set to reduce by 70%, equating to approximately €66 million in revenue. While, quotas for blue whiting look to be cut by 41%. This follows scientific advice

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Donegal quarries to face comprehensive audits following 100% Redress motion

Donegal County Council has backed a motion for a comprehensive audit of all local quarries, proposed by Cllr Joy Beard. The audit would be conducted by the National Building Control & Market Surveillance Office, in collaboration with the Geological Survey of Ireland. This move is in response to research confirming pyrrhotite and framboidal pyrite as

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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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