Tyrone attacker Mark Bradley has opted out of the squad for the 2026 season and former Footballer of the Year Kieran McGeary will miss the first few rounds of the Allianz League. Bradley, who returned to the set-up at the end of last year following a three-season absence, plans to go travelling, while McGeary has […]
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Donegal County Council will be represented at Oireachtas na Samhna for the first time. It’s an Irish language and arts festival, which is being hosted in Belfast this year. Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig, chairperson of the council’s Irish Language Committee, says it’s a prime opportunity to showcase the efforts made to promote Gaeilge
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People living in Kilkenny are apparently the most superstitious in the country. Donegal, Galway, Waterford and Down complete the top five counties in Ireland’s first ‘Superstition Index’, which ranked people’s belief in piseogs, fairy forts, banshees, ghosts and even itchy noses. It ranked counties out of 100 on the results of a survey, Google search
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If you thought you spotted a UFO in the sky last night, it doesn’t appear to be alien related. Many users were posting videos and pictures on social media of a bright light in the sky, which could be seen right around the country, moving at or below cloud level. Local reports includes sightings in
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PTSB is putting itself up for sale. Ireland’s third largest bank is entering a formal sale process. The Bank says operations are unaffected by the announcement and it will continue to support its customers as normal. Business Editor Joe Lynam says it’s a significant decision:
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Luke McAteer was in the winners enclosure at Dundalk yesterday afternoon. The Rathmullan jockey was on board “Albion Power” for trainer Keith Henry Clarke in the 15:01 handicap. The horse went to post as a 25/1 outsider and was McAteer’s 27th winner of the year.
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The UK Government’s confirmed it’s spent over £4.3 million on legal fees for Soldier F to date. Last week the former paratrooper was found not guilty of two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry in 1972. The figure was revealed following a Parliamentary Question asked by Foyle MP Colum Eastwood, whose
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In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore speaks with Dermot Doherty of Restex beds and furniture which is based in Letterkenny. Founded over 50 years ago by Terence Doherty, the company is now operated by Terence’s son Dermot, and is well known for its quality mattresses. Indeed, their luxury mattresses can not only be found in homes,
All of Northern Ireland will be placed under a yellow weather warning for wind tomorrow. The UK Met Office is warning of strong winds and heavy rain in Tyrone and Derry from 1pm tomorrow afternoon until 11pm, bordering the east of Donegal. As it stands, no warning are in place for Donegal.
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RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta announced today that the Gradam Shéamuis Mhic Géidigh award for the player of the Donegal Championship 2025 is to be presented to Naomh Conaill’s Finnbarr Roarty. Naomh Conaill beat Gaoth Dobhair in this year’s Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Final that went to extra time and Finnbarr was exceptional throughout
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Foyle MP Colum Eastwood will accept an informed warning from the PSNI for his part in an illegal parade in support of Palestine, while 5 others will contest the charge. It happened on Valentine’s Day last year. 42-year-old Colum Eastwood of Duncreggan Road, 59-year-old Goretti Horgan of Westland Avenue, 36-year-old Davina Pulis of Knoxhill Park,
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TRACE has been officially launched at Ulster University. The €5.9 million PEACEPLUS project looks to revolutionise the products of animal origin supply chain across Northern Ireland and Ireland. The work will apply digital technologies to modernise supply chain processes, reduce waste, and improve product quality and traceability. SME’s are invited to get in touch if
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The 100% Redress Party has welcomed confirmation that the complaint process for defective block homeowners who have had their remediation options downgaded is being dealt with by an independent body. Party members met with Engineers Ireland who confirmed that the ethics committee is operating as an independent body with an external membership considering cases on
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Letterkenny University Hospital is encouraging the public to know the sign of a stroke this World Stroke Day. Once the signs are detected, its vital to call the emergency services as quickly as possible. When a stroke is underway, 2 million brain cells are destroyed every minute. Christine McLaughlin is a Stroke Specialist Nurse in
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The Orr brothers from Rathmullan rode a winner each yesterday. Oisin Orr was in action at Catterick Bridge and was on board “Grey Horizon” in the 13:40 race for trainer Richard Fahey. That horse went to post at 85/40, while Oisin’s brother Conor rode 5/2 shot “Maris Angel” to victory in the 6pm race at
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Police seized alcohol, fireworks and flares from a bus travelling to a sporting event in Derry over the weekend. Officers made the discovery on Sunday after intercepting the vehicle in Strabane. No arrests were made, but the bus was refused entry to the event. District Commander Superintendent Sinead McIldowney said the operation followed disorder at
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Castlefinn councillor Gary Doherty has proposed that Buncrana’s successful night-time economy initiative be extended to the Lifford–Stranorlar Municipal District. Speaking at a recent meeting, Cllr Doherty said the initiative could serve as a blueprint for revitalising evening and late-night activity in other parts of the county. Cllr Martin Harley noted that the concept of rolling
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Drivers are being asked to avoid the N14 between Ballyholey and Galdonagh following reports of a road traffic collision. Details of the incident have not yet been confirmed. Meanwhile, Councillor Gary Doherty is warning motorists to take extra care on the N15 near Liscooley if it is being used as an alternative route, due to
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Around 300 jobs are at risk after the parent company of Fastway Couriers entered receivership. Delays and disruptions to deliveries are expected to follow. Fastway Couriers operates a depot in Letterkenny. Several Donegal-based businesses that use the company’s services have now issued statements. CBM Signs in Letterkenny says it will be appointing a new courier
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Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward has hailed her players’ second-half performance after they secured a place in the top-flight of the Nations League. Abbie Larkin’s late goal helped Ireland to overcome Belgium 5-4 on aggregate in their play off last night, and with it promotion to League A. Belgium scored twice in the first-half
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Police in Derry seized a significant quantity of fireworks yesterday evening following a vehicle search. Officers are reminding the public that patrols will be carried out over the Halloween period to ensure that celebrations remain safe and enjoyable for everyone. They are also urging residents across Northern Ireland to familiarise themselves with firework licensing regulations
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SSE Airtricity League leaders Shamrock Rovers have four players on the PFAI team of the year. Roberto Lopes, Josh Honohan, Matt Healy and Graham Burke have all been selected from the Hoops, who are the cusp of being crowned champions. Goalkeeper Luke Dennison and defender Conor Keeley have both been included, along with
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Gardaí are seeking out the driver of a hit-and-run incident that happened on Main Street, Falcarragh, on Thursday night last. At around 11.35pm, a van on the N56 was struck by a Toyota Corolla exiting a side road. The driver of the second vehicle did not remain at the scene but instead travelled onwards onto
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Rhys Irwin returned home to Donegal this week as the Quattro Supersport Champion 2025 following a record breaking season with 6 wins, 3 second places and 4 third place finishes totalling 13 podium finishes at the British Superbikes Championship. One of the most popular racers in the series without exception his rivals cheered the Kilmacrennan
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Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage after a car parked outside a house in Carrowkeel, Quigley’s Point, was left damaged overnight. The incident occurred on the L1951 road between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. The driver’s side of the vehicle sustained damage to all panels and the wing mirror. It is believed the
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Gardaí are investigating an incident in Bundoran in which a car and a van were set on fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The vehicles were ignited shortly before 1 a.m. on Church Road, and the blaze also caused damage to a third vehicle parked nearby. Fire services attended the scene and quickly
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Gardaí have launched an investigation after a concrete flower pot was thrown through the window of a house in Donegal Town. The incident occurred on Tirconaill Street at around 11:10 p.m. on Wednesday night last. The resident was awoken by the sound of breaking glass and discovered that the concrete base of a plant pot
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A Donegal woman has been appointed as interim CEO of the Irish Cancer Society. Edel Shovlin trained and worked as a Radiation Therapist in the UK, Ireland and Australia. She also worked in health tech in Singapore and later in healthcare operations leadership in a global Oncology provider based in Australia. Edel returned to Ireland
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A man who was arrested in relation to a burglary that took place yesterday in the Clon Elagh area of Derry has been charged to court. The 25-year-old was charged with a number of offences, including burglary with intent to steal and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. He
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A member of the Fisheries Committee on Donegal County Council says he feels very let down by Europe. Cllr Martin Farren says it’s difficult to know what to do when fishing vessels are set to be left tied up because of impending fishing quotas that are expected to be cut by 70% next year. It
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Motorists are warned that the Gleann Gheis Road will be blocked today and tomorrow for resurfacing works. The works will take place from the N-56 Gleann Gheis Road Junction to just beyond Breacaigh National School.
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Four Masters were crowned Donegal Minor Football champions for a fourth year on the bounce on Bank Holiday Monday. They were convincing winners over Glenswilly in the Division One decider at O’Donnell Park, winning by 6-10 to 0-9. Thomas Lenehan scored a hat-trick of goals as Masters’ recent dominance at Minor level continues. Meanwhile the
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Dylan Browne McMonagle has been confirmed as champion Irish flat jockey for 2025. The Letterkenny jockey had been in brilliant form of late and yesterday he was crowned champion jockey when it became mathematically impossible for his closest rival Colin Keane to catch him. It’s a proud moment for the 22-year-old Donegal man – and
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Loughmacrory claimed their first ever Tyrone SFC title after a 0-18 to 2-11 win over last year’s beaten finalists Trillick in Omagh this evening. Winning manager Marty Boyle spoke to Francis Mooney after full time and said Tyrone is a “hard-won championship”…
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Derry City defeated Shamrock Rovers 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening to secure their place in European football for next season. Rovers, who will likely still win the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title, have struggled in recent weeks and Derry boss Tiernan Lynch admits he has “regrets” that his side haven’t put
Cockhill Celtic defeated defending champions Buncrana Hearts 4-0 in this afternoon’s Jackie Crossan Premier Division clash at Charlie O’Donnell Memorial Park. Cockhill have made a blistering start to the season with maximum points so far. After the game, Cockhill captain Peter Doherty spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore and said they expected a tough game today…
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Strabane AC Athlete Ann Marie McGlynn finished second in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon national title race this morning. The national title was won by 19-year-old Ava Crean from Limerick with Nicola Sheridan from Meath in third. The 45 year old, who had been defending champion, told Oisin Langan after that she had less than
Loughmacrory won their first ever Tyrone SFC with an 018 to 2-11 win over Trillick at Healy Park in Omagh this evening. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
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Fastnet Rally in Cork is the final round of 8 in the Triton Showers National Championship. Michael Boyle has won the Skibbereen Fastnet Rally in his Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2 alongside co-driver Dermott McCafferty. Boyle finished 18.6 seconds ahead of Daniel Cronin and Padraig O’Donovan in 2nd spot overall. Matthew Boyle finished in third
Ulster Junior Cup – Sunday 26th October Ballybofey United 3-0 Rathmullan Celtic Bonagee United 1-1 Illies Celtic (Bonagee United won on penalties) Donegal Town vs Convoy Arsenal Glenea United vs Quigley Point Swifts Keadue Rovers 4-0 Culdaff FC Kildrum Tigers 2-1 Fanad United Letterkenny Rovers 3-1 Clonmany Shamrocks Carndonagh FC 1-0 Redcastle United DONEGAL
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Derry City have beaten Shamrock Rovers 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division this afternoon. The result means it’s now three league defeats in a row for Rovers who have yet again been made to wait to claim the league title. Martin Holmes was live at full time for
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Cockhill Celtic have maintained their perfect start to the beginning of the Jackie Crossan Premier Division season in Inishowen thanks to a 4-0 win over rivals Buncrana Hearts at Charlie O’Donnell Memorial Park this afternoon. Chris Ashmore was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
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Naomh Columba have bowed out of this year’s Ulster Intermediate Championship at the hands of Killeevan Sarsfields this afternoon. The Donegal club entered the competition having won the county intermediate title. It finished 3-05 to 1-10 in favour of the Monaghan club in today’s last eight clash.
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Michael Murphy Sports U21 Football Championship Results Glenswilly 4-11 – 5-07 Naomh Conaill Four Masters 1-07 – 1-12 Termon Glenfin 4-14 – 0-10 St Naul’s Malin 3-11 – 1-08 Milford Naomh Muire, LR 1-04 – 1-13 Kilcar Naomh Pádraig Lifford 0-01 – 6-25 Fanad Gaels
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Northern Ireland’s William Creighton has been crowned British Rally Champion for 2025 after the Cambrian Rally in Wales today. Creighton finished 8th in today’s rally in Wales and that was enough to clinch the championship. The Down native had a brilliant season alongside Liam Regan on the notes. Donegal’s Kyle McBride has won the BRC
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Dylan Browne-McMonagle is on the cusp of being crowned champion jockey for the first time at the Curragh next Sunday on the final day of the 2025 Irish Flat season. The Letterkenny jockey holds an eight-win lead over Colin Keane after a super season’s racing. Dylan’s mother and father have been front and centre supporting
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Roisin Hegarty has won European gold in Montenegro. Twin Towns Boxing Club lightweight Hegarty defeated Tetiana Zvenihorodska in the 63kgs Final at the European U15 Championships today. The brilliant Hegarty was a unanimous decision winner on the judges scorecards. The Letterkenny youngster is only the third Donegal boxer in history to be crowned a European
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7 Donegal players have been named in the Irish News Ulster All-Star Team of 2025. Finbarr Roarty, Brendan McCole, Michael Langan, Shane O’Donnell, Ciaran Moore, Conor O’Donnell and Michael Murphy. Donegal won the Ulster title thanks to an extra-time win over Armagh. Niamh Boyle and Roisin Rodgers were named on the Irish News Ulster All-Stars
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Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Kildrum Tigers 1-1 Erne Wanderers FC (Fri) Kilmacrennan Celtic 1-1 Letterkenny Rovers St Catherines FC Res 5-4 Strand Rovers Finn Travel Saturday D3 Cappry Rovers 3-3 Convoy Arsenal
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