Ireland won’t vote in a border poll this decade, according to the Taoiseach. The power to initiate a referendum on a United Ireland lies with the British Government – but Micheál Martin says there is a lot of groundwork to be done. Sinn Féin has called for a border poll to happen this decade. But […]
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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
SNA delay forces Kerrykeel girl out of school until ‘potentially November’ Read More »
Tributes have been paid to Kevin McCloskey, the fisherman who was found dead after a search that spanned the course of three days. His remains were located by a local fishing vessel off the Donegal Coast near Teelin on Saturday evening. The alarm had been raised on Thursday after his boat ran aground. Oliver McBride,
Kevin McCloskey remembered as passionate and hard working Read More »
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Drumfree and the surrounding areas this morning. Works are scheduled to take place until 2:30 pm this afternoon. Uisce Éireann says it may take up to four hours after this time for supplies to fully return.
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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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The race for championship honours is down to the last four in both Derry and Tyrone. In the Derry SFC, the semi-final pairings will see the Rory Kavanagh led Glen against Magherafelt while Slaughtneill will meet Newbridge. On Sunday evening Slaughtneill beat Lavey 3-13 to 1-15. Manager Mark Doran told Michael McMullan of the Gaelic
Semi Final line ups confirmed in Derry and Tyrone Read More »
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
IFI investigating ‘devastating’ fish kill in South Donegal river Read More »
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
‘Cheat sheet’ circulated for IPAS applicants – Independent Ireland Read More »
Vapes can no longer be purchased from vending machines as of today. It’s part of a broader government crackdown on the sale of vapes, in an effort to prevent younger people from using the nicotine products. Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, says the government aims to bring vaping in
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1,621 homes, farms and businesses have been left without electricity due to a fault in the Milford area. It was reported just at 6:48am this morning. ESB estimates power will be restored by 8am, and has apologised for any inconvenience caused.
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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
Lough Swilly RNLI crew assists two separate boats in a single day Read More »
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
Martin Regan “absolutely thrilled” to reach third Donegal SFC Final in three years Read More »
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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A Donegal darts player was part of the Republic of Ireland ladies team that retained their WDF World Cup title in Seoul, South Korea this weekend. Donegal’s Denise Cassidy was in superb form in the final as she won all her games as the Irish Ladies beat Australia in a sensational performance. The Irish team
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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)
Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 28/09/25 Read More »
Carrickmore have made it through to the semi-finals of the Tyrone Senior Football Championship with a 2-17 to 0-18 win over Edendork this afternoon. Noel Slane, the Carrickmore manager, spoke to Francis Mooney at full time and was delighted to have progressed after a tough contest…
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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…
Defending champions Errigal Ciaran are still on course to retain their Tyrone SFC title after a 2-12 to 0-15 quarter-final win over Omagh yesterday evening. Omagh gave as good as they got and put up a stern test against the current Ulster Club Champions. Errigal Ciaran boss Enda McGinley spoke to Francis Mooney at full
Errigal Ciaran into Tyrone SFC Semi-Finals with win over Omagh Read More »
Glen are back in the Derry SFC Semi-Finals thanks to a 2-19 to 1-10 win over Banagher last night. The former All-Ireland Club Champions are now led by Donegal All-Ireland winner Rory Kavanagh and are on the hunt to claim another county title after Newbridge won the 2024 title. Kavanagh spoke to Michael McMullan after
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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
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
We went up through the gears in the second half – Gaoth Dobhair boss Ronan MacNiallais Read More »
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
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
Donegal Club Championship Results – Saturday 27/09/25 Read More »
Institute were beaten 2-0 by Annagh in the NIFL Championship this afternoon. Fellow North-West side Limavady draw 1-1 away to Armagh City. In other games, Queens defeated Ballinamallard 3-0, Loughgall drew 1-1 with Ards and Newington were 3-0 home winners over Warrenpoint.
Annagh defeat Institute as Limavady draw in Armagh Read More »
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
Bratton says his Letterkenny team chose to “come out fighting” against strong Ards team Read More »
League leaders Ards defeated Letterkenny on a score-line of 45-27 in today’s Ulster Championship 2 clash at Dave Gallaher Park. Alex McDonald has the full time report…
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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
Finn Harps boss Kevin McHugh speaks to Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Saturday Sport Read More »
Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Donegal Town 1-5 Strand Rovers Drumbar FC 2-1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Erne Wanderers FC 6-2 Oldtown Celtic Glencar Celtic 0-2 Kildrum Tigers Old Orchard Saturday D2 Bonagee United vs Fanad United Copany Rovers 2-1 Ramelton Mariners Fintown Harps AFC 1-3 Glenea United Reserves Keadue Rovers 2-1 Gweedore Celtic Swilly Rovers 1-3
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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…
Darragh Kelly kept his professional MMA record unblemished with another win in the PFL yesterday evening. The Moville native secured a rare-naked-choke on his Ajerbaijani opponent Bakhtiyor Abduloev to get the win in the very first round of the bout in Nantes. Kelly has now moved to a professional record of 9-0. Watch the finish
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Derry City have drawn 1-1 with Drogheda United in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Sullivan & Lambe Park this evening. Drogs went ahead just before the half-hour mark thanks to an effort from Dare Kareem. The Candy Stripes found the equaliser through Danny Mullen 10 minutes into the second half and that is
Rovers’ win not enough to clinch league title as Derry draw with Drogheda Read More »
Finn Harps have been beaten 4-1 by Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at St. Colman’s Park this evening. A first half hat-trick from Barry Coffey gave Kevin McHugh’s side an uphill battle against a Cobh side who still have aspirations of winning the league title. Hans Mpongo pulled one back before
Coffey hits hat-trick to sink Harps in Cobh Read More »
In this week’s edition Chris Ashmore has been finding out more about a whole range of courses offered by the Donegal Education and Training Board, and the opportunities to explore new fields, upskill, and perhaps even consider a change of career. In the second part of the programme, Chris finds out more about gender pay
Finn Harps have announced Keadue Rovers as the first official affiliate of the club. The two clubs already enjoy a strong relationship, which has been highlighted in recent years through a number of shared initiatives and events, including Central Park playing host to a League of Ireland Academy fixture as Finn Harps WU19s took on
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ACS Civils Ltd. has been appointed as the main contractor for the R229 Kilmacrennan Active Travel Project in Letterkenny Town, with year long works due to commence on site at the end of this month. The project aims to make it easier for people to use active travel for a 10-minute journey to key destinations
ACS Civils Ltd. named contractor for Kilmacrennan Active Travel Project Read More »
Midlands Northwest MEP Ciaran Mullooly has welcomed a new European housing plan that supports one-off housing in rural areas, calling it an “important first step.” He says the report includes his push for the right of local people to live locally, which is crucial for Donegal’s Gaeltacht areas. However, he stressed the need for further
MEP Mullooly calls for amendments to EU housing plan to address defective blocks Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital was the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today, joint with St. Vincent’s University Hospital, with 32 admitted patients on trolleys. According to the INMO figure watch, at LUH, 7 patients were in the Emergency Department while 25 were located in wards elsewhere in the hospital. University Hospital Limerick was the most
LUH second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today Read More »
Deputy Pat “the Cope” Gallagher is urging Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan and the Courts Service to upgrade the Donegal Town Courthouse. The building has been deemed unsafe and temporarily closed. Scheduled sittings are being moved to Ballyshannon in the interim, something that Deputy Gallagher says he and public are concerned about becoming a long
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The Donegal Junior League is up and running and this weekend sees the second series of games across various divisions. Donegal Town are back in the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division having clinched promotion at the end of last season. They got their top tier campaign off to a winning start last Sunday against Kilmacrennan
It’s the second official day of the Presidential election campaign. Independent TD Catherine Connolly is set to arrive in Donegal later this morning. She is due to visit Donegal Town, Killybegs, Ardara and Dungloe.
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Donegal’s Darragh Kelly is back in the cage in the Professional Fighters League and is in the French city of Nantes. The 27 year old Moville man, unbeaten in his eight contests to date, is up 37 year old against Bakhtiyor Abduloev of Tjaikstan who fights out of Germany. He had ten wins and one
MMA: Kelly defends unbeaten record as he faces tough opponent in France Read More »
Two men have been sentenced on a number of charges linked to an assault on a man in his Limavady home in May 2023. His teenage daughter and his partner witnessed the incident in which he was left with damage to his arm. Police have described the incident as a ‘savage’ attack. The victim was
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A new 100% tariff on branded pharmaceutical imports entering the US is set to take effect next week. Donald Trump has announced the move, saying it will impact any company that is not building a manufacturing plant in America. He’s also placed a 50% levy on foreign kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity units, and a
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Finn Harps have confirmed that the club will field a senior team in the 2026 Women’s Development League. This new league will feature an even mix of senior club, like Harps, entering for the first time, and the under-23 squads from existing Women’s National League clubs like Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers. This is
Malin Head Coast Guard last night co-ordinated a search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo. A member of the public alerted the coordination centre to a fishing vessel aground 2 nautical miles south of Mullaghmore Head. It is believed that the fisherman from the vessel had fallen overboard with the
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This week on “The Score”, Keith Cowan looks ahead to Friday’s League Of Ireland games, Donegal Town manager Ryan Hegarty talks about life back in the top tier of the Donegal Junior League, Paddy McDaid, Head Of Women’s Football at Finn Park, will talk to us about the development of Finn Harps’ Senior Women’s Team,
The Score – 25/09/25 Read More »
Jack Porter of Premier Darts Club Letterkenny won the coveted JDC Volts Title on Sunday. Jack beat Christian Ennis 4-1 in the final of a 32-strong event where elite youth darts players were competing. The 14-year-old now qualifies for the JDC Volt Finals in Coventry next weekend to play for a £6000 pot and has
Finn Harps and Derry are back in action in the SSE Airtricity League on Friday evening. Harps are away to Cobh Ramblers and are looking to bounce back after three defeats in a row after going out of the FAI Cup at the hands of Cork was followed by First Division defeats to Bray and
Talking Soccer with Keith Cowan – League Of Ireland Preview Read More »
The Dáil chamber has been told about 4 year old Allissa Walshe, the junior infant from Kerrykeel who cannot attend school because she does not have an SNA. Allissa has Type 1 diabetes, and requires a full time special needs assistant to help her manage her insulin levels. It comes off the back of a
Dáil Chamber hears of Donegal girl who cant go to school because she was refused an SNA Read More »
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