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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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Junior British Rally Championship: Super win for Joe Kelly and James McBrearty at Carlisle Stages Rally

There was a new Junior British Rally Championship winner over the weekend with Mountcharles native Joe Kelly landing a sensational win in the Carlisle Stages Rally against tough competition yesterday. The Donegal driver won every single stage of the rally in his Peugeot 208 Rally4. Kelly and stand-in co-pilot James McBrearty were in fantastic form

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Johnny McGarvey & Christy McNaughton on Derry’s Christy Ring win over Donegal

Derry began their Christy Ring campaign with 1-21 to 1-17 victory over Donegal in Celtic Park. Both sides exchanged early goals with Christy McNaughton scoring early for Derry before Lee White netted a penalty for Donegal. McNaughton was the star of the show for Derry ending as their top scorer and after the game he

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FT Report & Reaction as Coleraine beat Strabane in Ulster Championship 2/3 Play Off

Coleraine got the better of Strabane 28-22 in what was a thrilling encounter in the Ulster Championship 2/3 Play Off. Strabane had led the tie 15-0 but Coleraine scored 28 unanswered points to all but put the game beyond Coleraine’s reach. The win means Coleriane stay in Ulster Championship 2. Alex McDonald has the full

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Mikhail Kennedy leaves it late to earn Institute all three points against Ballyclare

Mikhail Kennedy was the hero for Institute as he fired in a 96th minute winner which saw them come from behind to beat Ballyclare. Gary Warwick put Ballyclare ahead on 53 minutes but just 20 minutes later Stute were level through Dean Brown. Then up stepped Kennedy to win it for the hosts and keep

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“We hit the self-destruct button” – Derry boss Tiernan Lynch

With just over an hour played, Derry City were 1-0 up and in control against SSE Airtricity Premier Division leaders Drogheda United at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Within six minutes, Tiernan Lynch’s side found themselves 2-1 down and playing with a man less as goal-scorer Liam Boyce saw red for two bookable offences.

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Donegal community groups benefit from Local Authority Waters Programme

Over €106,000 worth of grants have been awarded to community groups in Donegal involved in water quality management. The Local Authority Waters Programme, working on behalf of local authorities across Ireland aims to protect and restore good water quality in river catchments. Those benefitting in Donegal are the Deele Community Anglers, Drumhome Living Rivers Conservation

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Call for homeless shelter to be developed in Inishowen

There’s calls for a homeless shelter to be developed in Inishowen. It’s in response to the growing need for emergency accommodation. Councillor Joy Beard says she has been contacted by people in distress who are struggling to secure accommodation particularly during weekends as the local housing office operates Monday to Friday only and homeless shelters

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Business Matters, Ep 239 – Mark Gallagher on his youtube revenue earning ‘Something To Remember’

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Termon’s Mark Gallagher, who along with his partner Asya have a youtube channel called Something To Remember. They both have a passion for travel and began to make videos of places that they were visiting. Having set up the youtube channel, they reached the threshold to

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Donegal run out 10-point winners over Derry – Post-Match Reaction with Oisin Kelly, Brendan Devenney, Brendan Kilcoyne & Michael McMullan

Donegal have beaten Derry 1-25 to 1-15 in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round at MacCumhaill Park this afternoon. A Daire O’Baoil goal for Donegal was the big score of the first half after Dan Higgins had raised a green flag for Derry moments earlier. After leading 1-12 to 1-05 at the break, Jim

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Letterkenny Rovers crowned Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Champions

Letterkenny Rovers have been crowned Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Champions after a 2-1 win over Rathmullan at the Flagpole Field this afternoon. A goal in each half from David O’Donnell and BJ Banda gave Stephen McConnell’s side the win they needed to clinch the title, with JD Alawiye pulling one back for Rathmullan late

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Jim McGuinness and Shane O’Donnell on Donegal’s win over Derry

Jim McGuinness said he would have taken any kind of win in today’s Ulster Senior Football Championship opener against Derry at MacCumhaill Park. As it turned out, his Donegal side were 1-25 to 1-15 winners and have set up a date with NFL Division 2 Champions Monaghan in an Ulster Quarter-Final in two weeks time.

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BJ Banda, Aidy Delap & Anthony Gorman react as Letterkenny Rovers win Premier Division title

Letterkenny Rovers’ 2-1 away win over Rathmullan Celtic handed them the Brian McCormack Sports Premier Division title this afternoon. A goal in each half from David O’Donnell and BJ Banda sealed the win for Letterkenny. After the game, goal-scorer Banda spoke to Diarmuid Doherty…   Aidy Delap, who is back playing for Rovers after spending

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“It’s hard to beat days like this” – Daire O’Baoil

Daire O’Baoil earned the Man Of The Match award for his performance in Donegal’s 1-25 to 1-15 victory over Derry in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round in Ballybofey today. O’Baoil kicked two 2-pointers and scored a fantastic goal during a pivotal period in the first half and was superb throughout the contest. After

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Kerrykeel 71 hold on to snatch title away from Convoy – Hughie Walsh says “it’s a great day for the wee club”

Kerrykeel 71 have won the Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division 2 league title after a nail-biting end to the season at Rab’s Park this afternoon. Coming into the contest, Hughie Walsh’s side knew they had to defeat title-rivals Convoy Arsenal to claim glory as a draw or a win for the visitors would have

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Paddy Tally says Patton’s quality had huge impact on the game

Paddy Tally was full of praise for Shaun Patton after today’s Ulster Senior Football Championship clash in Ballybofey. The Derry manager saw his side go down 1-25 to 1-15 and was particularly impressed with the quality of the Donegal goalkeeper. Patton saved a first-half penalty and, in Tally’s opinion, his pin-point kick-outs paved the way

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 06/04/25

Brian McCormack Sports Premier Division  Fanad United 2-0 Bonagee United (Friday) Gweedore Celtic 1-1 St Catherines (Friday) Kildrum Tigers 1-1 Keadue Rovers Kilmacrennan Celtic 7-1 Swilly Rovers Rathmullan Celtic 1-2 Letterkenny Rovers *Letterkenny Rovers are Brian McCormack Sports Premier Division Champions   Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Ballybofey United 0-1 Cappry Rovers Castlefin Celtic 3-1

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