On the eighth anniversary of her murder, the family and friends of Buncrana woman, Danielle McLaughlin say they are entering a new unknown chapter. 31 year old Vikat Bhagat was last month sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of the 28 year old in Goa, India in March 2017. The friends […]
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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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Uisce Eireann is advising that repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions in parts of Letterkenny today. It’s affecting Carnamuggah Upper and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening.
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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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Speculation continues as to who is the lucky winner of Monday’s Daily Million Lotto prize in Donegal. The Quick Pick ticket for the draw was purchased at Kernan’s Store, Tullygay, Newmills on the day of the draw. The winning numbers are 1, 3, 7, 8, 12, 33, and the bonus number 23. Barry Daly store
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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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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,
Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to an incident of criminal damage at Ardsbeg, Gortahork on Saturday night last. Shortly before 10.30pm eggs were thrown at the roof and windows of a house in the area by three boys, each approximately 14 years of age. Anybody who observed the boys on foot in the area,
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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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Finn Valley AC’s Mark English has won a bronze medal at the European Indoor Championships in the Netherlands after a fantastic run in the Men’s 800M Final this evening. Patsy McGonigle went live for Highland Radio moments after the race…
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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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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
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
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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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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Tyrone have beaten Donegal 2-07 to 0-09 in the Ulster U20 Hurling Shield Final in Garvaghey this afternoon. Two goals in the first 9 minutes set the Red Hand County on their way as they took a 2-03 to 0-05 lead into the break. Donegal couldn’t claw back the deficit in the second half and
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Arlene Crossan will run for Ireland in the Women’s 4x400m Relay Final at the European Indoor Championships in the Netherlands. The Finn Valley AC woman recently set new Donegal 400m and 200m records and has been in fantastic form in the lead up to the event. Rachel McCann, Cliodhna Manning and Lauren Cadden will complete
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Finn Valley’s Mark English has booked his place in Sunday’s final of the men’s 800 metres at the European Indoor Championships in The Netherlands. The Donegal native recorded a third place finish in his semi final to move on. He won’t be joined by Cian McPhillips in the final after the Longford man failed to
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Donegal have won the SFAI U16 National Cup after overcoming Cork in a penalty shoot-out in Limerick this afternoon. Having trailed 1-0 at the break, Dillon Doherty equalised for Darren Toland’s side early in the second period and the game went to extra time. Neither side gained the initiative in the added period so a
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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
The Donegal Minor Team have beaten Cavan 1-13 to 1-10 in this afternoon’s Ulster Minor League fixture at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. A late Joe Doherty goal gave Donegal the win after trailing for most of the game. Next up for Barry Ward’s side is a trip to play Fermanagh next Saturday.
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Ireland have been beaten 42-27 by France in this afternoon’s crucial Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland trailed 8-6 at half time but a dominant second half from France saw them race into a 42-13 lead with 7 minutes to play. A spirited last period saw the Irish score two converted tries but
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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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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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Luke McAteer was in the winners circle yesterday evening in Dundalk. The Rathmullan jockey was on board Amemri for trainer David Marnane in the 5:30pm race. McAteer rode to victory at 11/2.
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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
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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UCD manager William O’Connor was left “disappointed with a point” as he felt his side were the better team against Finn Harps this evening. The Inishowen man’s team went in 1-0 up at half time but were pegged back by Harps thanks to a Gavin Hodgins effort in the second half. O’Connor spoke to Highland’s
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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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Derry City have played out a 1-1 draw with Galway United in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Galway were ahead at the break thanks to an effort from Moses Dyer at the end of the first half. Michael Duffy converted a penalty for The Candy Stripes on
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Finn Harps have drawn 1-1 with UCD in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at the Belfield Bowl this evening. The students were 1-0 up at half time thanks to an Adam Brennan strike 5 minutes before the interval. Gavin Hodgins equalised for Darren Murphy’s side on 53 minutes and that is how it remained.
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The GAA’s Central Council will meet on Monday to vote on six proposed amendments to the new football rules. Jim Gavin’s Football Review Committee are mainly seeking changes to the 3v3 rule before round six of the National Football League next week. Under the amendment, teams would need to keep four players in their own
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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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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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After turbulent starts to the SSE Airtricity League campaigns for both Finn Harps and Derry City, both sides are back in action tonight and will be looking to kick-start their seasons. In the First Division, Harps are looking to pick up their first points of the season with an away trip to play UCD. In
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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
The ATU Donegal women’s soccer side have won the O’Regan Cup. The Letterkenny college defeated Queens University in Thursday final by 5 goals to 2 at McSharry Park in Sligo. Kerri Loughrey opened the scoring for the ATU, the other four goals came from the sensational Caoimhne Heron. It’s ATU’s first Regan Cup title since
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Carndonagh Community College have been beaten 2-1 by Presentation Secondary School of Kilkenny in the FAI Schools U17 Junior Girls National Cup Semi-Final for Large Schools in Dundalk this afternoon. The Inishowen school led 1-0 at half time as Orla Ward finished neatly when she latched onto a through-ball from Maeve Doherty on 18 minutes.
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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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Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair have won the FAI Schools Junior U17 ‘B’ Boys National Cup Final for the third year in a row. Today’s final against Colan Phiarsaigh of Cork finished 1-1 after normal time. Brian MacPhaidin had Gaoth Dobhair 1-0 up heading into injury time but a late, late equaliser from Evan Peelo forced the
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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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The unemployment rate has dipped below 4%. CSO figures show it stood at 3.9% in February, down from 4% in January. A year ago it was 4.2%. The number of people unemployed was 111,500 last month, compared with 115,700 the month before.
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Searches are continuing for a missing Belfast man who was last seen in Letterkenny. 33 year old Aaron McKinney was seen exiting a coach in the town at 11pm on Sunday night. He’s described as bald with a dark beard and is believed to have been wearing a blue and cream checked shirt, dark combat
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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
The sale of new electric cars continues to rise in Donegal. They were up 24% in the county in February, compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, the number of new car registrations in Donegal is up 1.4%. Nationally, that figure is down 15%. Just over 14,000 were registered last month, compared to over
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Derry City fell to a third defeat in four Premier Division games on Monday as Stephen Kenny’s St Patrick’s Athletic inflicted a 2-0 defeat on the Candystrips in Dublin. Sligo Rovers are off the bottom and join Derry on three points thanks to a 2-1 win at the Showgrounds over Shamrock Rovers, who are now
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Karl Lacey is back in management and has returned to the Donegal underage set up. The 2012 All Ireland winner was confirmed as the county’s u16 manager at Monday night’s county committee meeting. Lacey was Donegal GAA’s Head of Academy Development until early 2023 when he stepped away citing lack of support and differences with
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The number of drug offences in Donegal rose by 120% in the third quarter of last year. Latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show that incidents of driving under the influence, burglaries and rapes and sexual assaults increased in the county also. In Donegal, the number of sexual offences reported to Gardai increased 28%
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