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FAI Schools Soccer: Defeat for Abbey Vocational School in National Cup Semi Final

Abbey Vocational School were beaten 1-0 by Wexford CBS in today’s FAI Schools Tom Ticher U17 Junior National Cup Semi Final for Large Schools. A Charlie Mullan strike just before the break put the southerners in control as they led at the break. The Donegal Town school pressed for an equaliser and went close through

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Special reception held in County House, Lifford for Teamsters President

A special reception was held at County House, Lifford this week for the President of Teamsters. Elected members, officials, union representatives and community representatives gathered on Tuesday to celebrate Sean M. O’Brien’s visit and his deep familial ties to Inishowen. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Councillor Niamh Kennedy acknowledged his significant contributions to labour rights

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Police in Derry and Strabane say sale and use of illicit drugs is priority for them

Police say tackling the sale and use of illicit drugs in Derry and Strabane is one of their priorities. Three men have appeared in court today in connection with the seizure of £54,000 worth of drugs yesterday while another two men were arrested in Strabane yesterday evening. Suspected Class A, B and C drugs were

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Business Matters – Ep 235: Award winning Spraoi agus Sport, plus calls to change defamation laws

In this week’s programme Chris Ashmore looks at an award winning social enterprise business, plus calls by Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association on the Government to strengthen the Defamation Amendment Bill to provide meaningful protections for small businesses and citizens against costly and often unjustified defamation claims. First up, Chris speaks with Helen Nolan,

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“it’s amazing to come away with a medal at this level” – Mark English

It was a memorable and historic day for Irish Athletics yesterday as Team Ireland won three medals at the European Indoor Championships in the Netherlands. Donegal’s Mark English won bronze after a fantastic run in the Men’s 800M Final. The Letterkenny man finished in a time of 1:45.46 as Samuel Chapple won gold on home

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96th minute heart-break for Fanad United in FAI Junior Cup Quarter-Final

In the most dramatic of circumstances, Fanad United have been beaten 3-2 by Fairview Rangers in this afternoon’s FAI Junior Cup Quarter-Final at Triagh-A-Loch. The home side led at half time thanks to a fine Paddy McGinley strike on 35 minutes, but second-half goals from Shane Duggan and Cian McNamara put the Limerick team in

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Arthur Lynch says “that’s football” as Fanad exit FAI Junior Cup in dramatic circumstances

Fanad United’s FAI Junior Cup journey came to an end in cruel fashion as a 96th minute goal from Gbadebo Habideen sent Fairview Rangers through to the last 4 in Triagh-A-Loch this afternoon. Eddie O’Reilly had equalised for Fanad in the 94th minute to make it 2-2, only for the Limerick side to snatch the

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Good weekend for young Donegal boxers as National 14,15 & 16 Year-Old Championships get underway

The National Championships for 14-15 and 16 year old boys and girls got underway in Dublin at the weekend. 77 quarter-final bouts were down for decision – 11 Donegal boxers were in action with 4 recording wins: Eddie Mc Bride of Carrigart Taylor Parke of Raphoe Kerry Brown of Convoy Jack Boyle of Dunfanaghy This

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 09/03/25

Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Keadue Rovers 0-3 Letterkenny Rovers Kildrum Tigers 0-0 St Catherines FC Kilmacrennan Celtic 1-1 Gweedore Celtic Swilly Rovers 0-3 Bonagee United   Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Cappry Rovers 0-1 Donegal Town Glenea United vs Cranford FC Lagan Harps 4-0 Ballybofey United Lifford Celtic 0-4 Castlefin Celtic Milford United 2-3

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Patsy McGonigle looks ahead as Mark English set to compete in European Indoor 800M Final

Mark English will take to the track in the Men’s 800M Final at the European Indoor Championships in the Netherlands this evening. The Finn Valley athlete qualified after finishing third in his semi-final last night – the final is at 4:27pm Irish time this evening. Arlene Crossan, also of Finn Valley, will run in the

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Successful LGFA Congress held in Letterkenny – Michael Naughton, Trina Murray & Michelle McKenna give their thoughts on the event

The Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny hosted a very successful LGFA National Congress this weekend. After hosting the GAA Congress a fortnight ago, it was another big coup for the county to host the LGFA’s version of the event. Once again, some big names in the world of gaelic games attended this event such as GAA

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Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 08/03/25

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Drumbar FC 4-2 Arranmore United Glencar Celtic 5-2 Donegal Town Kildrum Tigers 3-2 Keadue Rovers Oldtown Celtic 3-1 St Catherines FC Reserves Swilly Rovers 0-6 Ramelton Mariners   Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Cappry Rovers 0-5 Kilmacrennan Celtic Drumoghill Res 3-0 Dunlewey Celtic Fintown Harps AFC 3-5 Erne Wanderers FC

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NIFL Championship: Institute hold leaders Bangor to scoreless draw

Institute drew 0-0 with league-leaders Bangor in today’s NIFL Championship clash at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. After Ards’ 2-0 win over Annagh, ‘Stute now sit three points outside the Promotion Group in 7th spot. In other NIFL Championship games this afternoon, Ballinamallard and Newry drew 1-1, Dundela beat Armagh 4-2 and Newington had a 3-1

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Fanad United set to face 9-time winners in FAI Junior Cup Quarter-Final – Arthur Lynch looks ahead to crunch tie with Fairview

Fanad United will play 9-time FAI Junior Cup winners Fairview Rangers at the quarter-final stage of the national competition this coming Sunday. The Limerick side will make the trip to Triagh-A-Loch aiming to end Arthur Lynch’s side’s fantastic cup run. In a tough route to the last 8, Fanad have beaten Carndonagh, Keadue Rovers, Fintown

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Tiernan Lynch: “There’s work to be done in the final third”

A second-half Michael Duffy penalty earned Derry City a 1-1 draw against Galway United at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. The Candy Stripes have had a turbulent start to the season – they’ve won just once in five SSE Airtricity League Premier Division matches and have scored just once from open play. After tonight’s

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Eamon Curry reflects on “strong and encouraging” performance as Harps draw with UCD

Finn Harps Assistant Manager Eamon Curry was happy with the response the side showed in the second half against UCD in the SSE Airtricity League in Dublin tonight. Having gone in 1-0 down at the break and second-best in the first half, Harps fought back and equalised through Gavin Hodgins. The Ballybofey side almost won

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Jim McGuinness speaks about Murphy & McBrearty’s influence on Donegal set up

Jim McGuinness joined Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine-Til-Noon show which broadcast live from the Mount Errigal Hotel as part of Local Enterprise Week. The Donegal manager spoke about the expectations he has for his team heading into the latter stages of the National Football League Division 1 campaign and also gave an insight into

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Donal Sharkey says “it’s an honour” for Donegal to host LGFA National Congress

The LGFA Annual National Congress will take place at the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny this weekend. After hosting the GAA Congress a fortnight ago, it’s another big coup for the county to host the LGFA’s version of the event. Once again, some big names in the world of gaelic games will be in attendance such

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Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair manager Padraig McGinley on winning third national title in a row

On Wednesday afternoon, Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair defeated Colan Phiarsaigh of Cork to win the FAI Schools Junior U17 ‘B’ Boys National Cup for the third year in a row. After finding the net in the first half, Brian MacPhaidin thought he had done enough to give Ghaoth Dobhair the title in normal time, but a

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Derry City’s Carl Winchester to serve two-match suspension after red card is upheld

An Independent Appeal Committee of the FAI has rejected Derry City’s appeal for “wrongful dismissal” following Carl Winchester’s red card in the Candy Stripes’ SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match against St. Patrick’s Athletic on Monday. In accordance with the FAI Disciplinary Regulations, Carl Winchester will serve a two-match suspension. Derry City lost the game

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Over 1,400 people on waiting list for audiology treatment in Donegal

Over 1,400 people in Donegal are on a waiting list for audiology treatment. Ireland’s national charity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, Chime is calling on the Government to progress a National Hearing Care Plan. Danielle McLoughlin, Chime’s Director of Advocacy says in Donegal, the proportion of the population awaiting an appointment is high.

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Business Matters, Ep 234 – Highland Hospitality Awards a great success, plus the role of the Agri-Food Regulator

In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore is joined in studio by Sean Quinn, Head of Sales at Highland Radio, who reflects on the hugely successful Highland Radio Hospitality Awards which were held last weekend. In part two, he finds out about what the Agri-food Regulator’s role is and how it is of relevance to businesses

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