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St. Mary’s Church was a place of many fond memories – Monsignor Kevin Gillespie

The Diocesan Administrator of the Raphoe Diocese, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie says the news of St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg burning down overwhelmed him. The blaze broke out at around 4 am yesterday morning. Despite efforts from the fire service, the building was totally destroyed. Investigations are continuing today to determine the cause of the fire. A […]

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“We showed serious character again” – Kevin McHugh

Kevin McHugh was once again impressed with a gutsy second-half display as Finn Harps took a point from Oriel Park against league-leaders Dundalk this evening. The Harps boss says his team “showed serious character again” after being second-best for the majority of the opening period. The away side dominated the first 10 minutes of the

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Donegal edge close battle with Monaghan to reach Ulster Semi-Final – Post-Match Reaction with Oisin Kelly, Brendan Devenney & Brendan Kilcoyne

Donegal have progressed to the Ulster Senior Football Championship Semi-Finals after a 0-23 to 0-21 victory over Monaghan in Clones this afternoon. Jim McGuinness’ side were six points up at half time but a spirited second-half performance from the home side brought them within touching distance. Donegal held on to win by two and book

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Buncrana Hearts win Inishowen Premier Division title after titanic tussle with local rivals Cockhill Celtic

Buncrana Hearts have been crowned Jackie Crossan Premier Division Champions after a 2-0 win over neighbours Cockhill Celtic this afternoon. Coming into the contest, Cockhill knew they needed to win to force a title play-off as the two local rivals went toe-to-toe for the league title. A fantastic strike from Caolan Doherty put the home

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“We’re moving on in the competition and that’s all that matters” – Jim McGuinness

Donegal remain on course to defend the Anglo Celt Cup as they ran out two-point winners over Monaghan in Clones this afternoon. Jim McGuinness’ side led by six at the interval but a rousing performance from the hosts in the second period left it too close for comfort as the hooter approached. After the game,

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“Absolutely buzzing” – Gary Duffy, Calvin Gallagher & Caolan Doherty react as Buncrana Hearts are top dogs in Inishowen

  Buncrana Hearts defeated Cockhill Celtic 2-0 to clinch the Jackie Crossan Inishowen Premier Division title this afternoon. The result means Gary Duffy’s side have finished six points ahead of their local rivals in the league table after a fantastic season which saw them lose just once. Duffy was “absolutely buzzing” when he spoke to

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Ciaran Thompson & Peadar Mogan on Donegal’s win over Monaghan: “It was really really tough”

“Tough” was a word used by both Ciaran Thompson and Peadar Mogan after coming through today’s battle with Monaghan in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final. The Farney men’s ability to kick two-pointers kept them in the game and they had the momentum as the game drew to a close. It was Donegal who prevailed

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The DL Debate LIVE from Clones – 20/04/25

This week’s DL Debate broadcasts live from St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones after Donegal’s two-point win over Monaghan in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final. Brendan Devenney and Brendan Kilcoyne are joined by Donegal selector Colm McFadden, Cahir O’Kane of the Irish News and former Monaghan player Dessie Mone…    

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“We only have ourselves to blame” – Mickey McCann & Luke White react to Donegal Hurlers’ defeat to Wicklow

  The Donegal Senior Hurlers have now lost their opening two games of the Christy Ring Cup after a narrow one-point defeat to Wicklow in Letterkenny this afternoon. Following on from last week’s defeat to Derry, Mickey McCann’s side went down 1-11 to 1-10 in blustery conditions at O’Donnell Park. The result leaves Donegal needing

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Barry Ward says “it was never going to be easy” as Donegal Minors defeat Monaghan in tough conditions

Donegal have beaten Monaghan by two points in Round 1 of the Ulster Minor Football Championship at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. Barry Ward’s side led 1-06 to 1-04 at the break after recovering well from conceding a goal inside the first minute of the game. In what was a wet and windy O’Donnell Park, Donegal

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McHugh’s delight after ‘roller-coaster’ game that sees Harps extend unbeaten run to five

Finn Harps extended their unbeaten run to five games as they beat Kerry FC 4-2 in a game that really could have gone either way at Finn Park on a wet night. Harps boss Kevin McHugh acknowledged that his side had got some lucky breaks but he was more than pleased with how side responded

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Donegal and Monaghan both make one change for Ulster SFC clash

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has made one change to his side for Sunday’s Ulster SFC quarter-final meeting with Monaghan in Clones on Sunday. Jeaic Mac Ceallabhuí of Naomh Conaill comes in for the injured Caolan McGonagle of Buncrana. Meanwhile, Gabriel Bannigan has named his Monaghan side which shows one change from the team that started

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Man seriously assaulted during Derry City v Drogheda United game on Friday

Two men have been arrested following a serious assault during a football match in Derry last week. A man was seriously assaulted during the Derry City v Drogheda United game at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium just before 9:20pm. Police say the attack took place adjacent to turnstile I/J. The victim sustained a number of

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OPW approves funding for flood mitigation works in Inver

The OPW Minister has announced funding today for minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection in Donegal. The Office of Public Works has approved Donegal County Council’s application for funding for the Inver Coastal Protection Project. €45,000 has been allocated for the planned works which include the construction of a row of rock armour along

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55 Donegal groups to share funding from Active National Grant

55 groups in Donegal are to share just over €17,000 in funding announced today by Age & Opportunity. The Active National Grant funds sport and physical activity amongst older people. Among the groups benefitting in Donegal are Ballintra Active Group, Cranford Womans Group, Greencastle Community Development CLG and The Forge Family Resource Centre.

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Groups across Donegal urged to apply to Town and Village Renewal Scheme

Community groups across Donegal are being urged to submit an application to the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Funding of between €50,000 and €500,000 is available for project proposals at a stage of readiness under the main scheme to support the revitalisation and resilience of rural areas. Additional funds of up to €50,000 per project

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Business Matters, Ep 240 – James McGinley MD of McGinley Coach Travel, 50 years on and still growing

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore finds out more about McGinley Coach Travel which has expanded considerably in recent decades and which now employs almost 50 people. Founded by John McGinley over 50 years ago, the coach travel firm’s distinctive white, orange and blue branded buses are particularly well known in north and north-west

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Donegal community groups urged to apply for CLÁR funding

Community groups in Donegal are being urged to apply for funding under the CLÁR programme. The scheme aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. There are three strands of funding available. They are; developing community facilities & amenities, mobility, cancer care, community first responders

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DFA thanks fire crews who battled gorse fires across Donegal last week

The Donegal Firefighters Association has thanked all fire service personnel who battled the multiple gorse and forest fires that took hold across the county during the recent spell of dry weather. In a statement, the DFA praised the crew who worked tirelessly through smoke, heat, and exhaustion to protect people, homes, and the environment as

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Cross border approach proposed in bid to secure funding for Buncrana Leisure Centre

An Inishowen Councillor believes a cross border approach could get the Buncrana Leisure Centre over the line. There have been many false dawns in terms of getting the amenity back up and running. Councillor Joy Beard however, has proposed a joint funding application be submitted to the Shared Island Fund by Donegal County Council and

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‘Token gestures’ won’t be enough to resolve Garda retention issues – AGSI

‘Token gestures’ won’t be enough to resolve retention issues in An Garda Siochana – according to middle-ranking officers. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has been holding its two-day conference in Killarney this week, which was addressed by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan yesterday. The AGSI says 109 Gardai have resigned or retired so far

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Top ten seeds revealed for Circuit of Ireland Rally next weekend

Defending Circuit of Ireland Rally winners Matt Edwards and David Moynihan lead a high-quality entry list for this year’s Dungannon-based event, which is round two of the NAPA Auto Parts Irish Tarmac Rally Championship. Edwards is hoping to bounce back from a disappointing retirement from last month’s West Cork Rally championship opener. West Cork winner

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Council hopes Big Donegal Clean-Up will be biggest to date

Donegal County Council hopes this year’s Big Donegal Clean-Up will be the biggest to date. The campaign which was launched in recent days is a key part of the Council’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. It encourages communities to come together and improve the local environment. Last year, more than 900 clean-ups were carried

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Ulster SFC: Tyrone set up semi-final meeting with Armagh after victory over Cavan

Tyrone defeated Cavan 1-24 to 0-20 in this afternoon’s Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final clash at O’Neills Healy Park. The result means the Red Hand county will play All-Ireland Champions Armagh in the Ulster Semi-Final after Kieran McGeeney’s side defeated Antrim 1-34 to 1-23 yesterday. Francis Mooney reported live from Omagh at full time for

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Garry Jennings says “we’re enjoying our rallying and doing it for fun” after impressive win in Manx National Rally

Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy finished in top spot in the Manx National Rally that took place on the Isle Of Man over the weekend. It’s the second win in succession for the pair after their victory in the Tour Of The Sperrins Rally last week. Jennings spoke to Highland’s Ciaran Cannon today and said

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Darren McGeever & Sean Coll react to Glenea’s title win: “I wouldn’t want to do it with any other club”

Glenea United captain Darren McGeever was on the score-sheet as his side won the Temple Domestic Appliances Division 1 title by beating Castlefinn Celtic this afternoon. McGeever got his head on a corner early on to settle the nerves, with Sean Curran netting a second to put the home side in control at Glasherchoo. 10-man

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 13/04/25

Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Keadue Rovers 1-1 Gweedore Celtic Kildrum Tigers 0-1 Bonagee United St Catherines 3-2 Rathmullan Celtic Swilly Rovers 0-4 Fanad United Letterkenny Rovers 4-0 Kilmacrennan Celtic   (Friday)   Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Cappry Rovers 5-0 Cranford FC Donegal Town 3-1 Ballybofey United Glenea United* 2-1 Castlefin Celtic Lagan Harps 9-0

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