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Declan Ferry wins New Mills 10k

Declan Ferry has won this years New Mills 10k. The Rosses AC runner came in on a time of 32 minutes and 54 seconds. Marc Wallace of Letterkenny A.C. MO came second with a time of 33 minutes and Matthew McLaughlin of Foyle Valley A.C. came third in a time of 33:11.  

FT Report & Reaction: Derry out of the All Ireland Championship

  Derry have been knocked out of this years All Ireland Senior Football Championship by Kerry in Croke Park on Sunday afternoon. It ended Derry 1-15 Kerry 1-17. Kerry will now meet Dublin in this years final. Here’s Michael McMullan at the full time whistle… After the match Michael McMullan spoke to Derry Manager Ciarán …

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“We just came up short”- Maxi Curran

Dublin has knocked Donegal out of the All Ireland Senior Ladies Championship at the quarter final stage. It ended Donegal 0-06 Dublin 3-12 in MacCumhail Park on Sunday afternoon. After the match Brendan Devenney chatted to Donegal Ladies Manager Maxi Curran.. Brendan also got reaction from Donegal player Emer Gallagher…

Donegal Ladies out of All Ireland Championship

  Donegal Ladies are out of this years All-Ireland Senior Ladies’ Football Championship after defeat at the hands of Dublin in MacCumhail Park on Sunday afternoon. It ended Donegal 0-06 Dublin 3-12. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Maureen O’Donnell after the full time whistle…  

Athletics round-up – a mixed bag for Donegal athletes

It was been a mixed bag for Donegal athletes at the international schools event in Grangemount, Scotland. Among the best performances came from Lifford Strabane AC’s Caoimhe Gallen, Caolan McFadden, Ashling McArdle, and Elsa Moore. On Saturday Sport, Highland Radio’s Patsy McGonagle spoke with Chris Ashmore about the Morton Games – where Sommer Lecky’s return …

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588 teams set for record-breaking Foyle Cup that extends into Donegal and Tyrone

A record breaking 588 teams will take place in this year’s Foyle Cup, which runs from Monday, July 17th to Saturday, July 23rd. Although centred in Derry, the competition will also see games in Donegal and Tyrone. There are 16 different age categories, including six in the ladies section – which has seen a 100% …

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Soccer: Irish women’s team’s game lasts just 20 minutes after it became “overly physical”

The Ireland Women’s National Team’s game against Colombia behind closed doors was ended after 20 minutes of play. According to the FAI the game, which was held in Meakin Park, Brisbane, became overly physical and it was decided, following consultation with the match officials, to end the game. A statement added: “The Ireland team then …

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All-Island Strategic Rail Review to be published by end of month

The first ever ‘All-Island Strategic Rail Review’ will be published by the end of the month. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says he expects to bring a memo to Cabinet on the matter in two weeks time. It’ll outline the recommended and assessed rail-lines which could be re-opened across the whole island of Ireland, including in …

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State Pension should increase by minimum of €27.50 – ALONE

A charity representing older people says the State Pension should increase by a minimum of €27.50, to prevent a further increase in poverty rates. Launching its pre-budget submission this morning, Alone says a recent survey shows more than half of people are finding it difficult to pay their bills. The charity says heating and energy …

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Man rearrested in connection with Sliabh Liag incident

A man has been rearrested today in connection with an alleged assault at Sliabh Liag. A major search operation was launched following the incident over two weeks ago. Gardai have confirmed that a man in his 30s has been rearrested today as investigations into the alleged incident continue. He is currently being detained under Section …

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Failte Ireland to commission independent research into hotel price increases for major events

Failte Ireland is to commission independent research looking at the scale of price increases for hotel rooms around major events. The Tourism Minister revealed the research is to be undertaken in response to allegations of price-gouging within in the sector. It’s after a number of hotels in Dublin put up their prices on the weekend …

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Engineers Ireland tell Oireachtas Committee Defective Blocks scheme must be flexible

The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage are meeting to discuss the Defective Block Scheme regulations and review of I.S. 465 with stakeholders. The meeting is being split into two sessions, with the current session hearing from the Expert Group, the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland, Engineers Ireland, the Mica Action Group …

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€4 million in Urban Regeneration funding confirmed for Donegal

€4 million has been confirmed under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund to tackle vacancy and dereliction in Donegal, with the bulk of the funding going towards projects in Letterkenny. The money will be used to bring vacant properties back into use. Under the programme, the council will acquire vacant or derelict properties which are …

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Gold and silver medals for Donegal boxers in Scotland

Donegal won 4 gold medals and 2 silver medals at the Wallace Box Cup in Scotland with several clubs from the county being represented. Caoimhin Connolly (Twin Towns), Shaun Doohan (Dunfanaghy),  Conan Kearney (St Bridget’s) and Kieran Cunningham (Carndonagh)  got gold while there were silver medals for Taylor Parke (Raphoe) and Paddy Mc Shane (Letterkenny).

Derry win 6th All Ireland Football Minor Championship

Derry are the All Ireland Football Minor champions of 2023. The Oak Leaf county defeated Monaghan 1-13 to 9 points at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. It’s Derry sixth title in this age group and a first since 2020. After the match Michael McMullan spoke to Derry Minor Manager Damian McErlain..    

Seven wins for Donegal jockeys over the weekend

Martin Harley had three wins at Rockhampton, Oisin Orr was successful at Haydock on Ramazan. Brandon Wilkie came first in Carlisle on Shallow Hal, Luke McAteer won at Naas racing on Slaney Tide. Dylan Browne McMonagle was in action at Bellewstown winning on Warnie.

Athletics – Catherine McDevitt, Ashling McArdle and Caolan McFadden all impress

    Catherine McDevitt of Letterkenny AC won both the 200 metres and 400 metres at the Scottish Masters Championships. Elsewhere, there was success for Lifford-Strabane’s Ashling McArdle in the javelin at the National Juvenile Track and Field Championships in Tullamore, and Caolan McFadden of Cranford AC was first in the 800m. Speaking on Saturday …

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Donegal player selected for Irish Women’s Under-20 rugby squad

Donegal’s Laoise McGonagle has been selected for the Ireland Women’s Under-20 squad ahead of this month’s landmark trip to Rome to play against Italy and Scotland in a series of training matches. Following a screening camp at the IRFU High Performance Centre, head coach Neill Alcorn has selected a group of 26 players to travel …

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Donegal players on the bench as Ireland lose to France in front of record crowd

The Republic of Ireland women’s team were beaten 3-0 by France in front of a record crowd of 7,633 for a women’s game at Tallaght Stadium on Thursday night in their final game before departing for the World Cup in Australia. Donegal’s Ciara Grant and Amber Barrett were both unused substitutes. Skipper Katie McCabe was …

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Donegal International Rally highlights to feature on a number of TV channels this week

  Highlights from this year’s Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally will be on television this week. TG4 will have a programme on Saturday at 11.00 am while BT Sports will have packages on a number of its channels from tomorrow. Coverage will be as follows: TG4 08/07/23 @ 11:00am BT Sports 4 06/07/23 @ 01:00 …

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Fr Shaun Doherty talks to Greg Hughes on leaving radio and joining the Priesthood

Fr Shaun Doherty sat down with Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon Show to reflect on his journey through the years to becoming a priest. In their conversation they travel back to Fr. Doherty’s roots in Stoke-on-Trent, his broadcasting career and his feelings on becoming ordained. While speaking, Fr Doherty expressed his gratitude …

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Investigation underway after burglary at Carndonagh Business Park

Gardaí are investigating a burglary that occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning, last week. The burglary took place in the Business Park, Carndonagh at approximately 3.55am. A brick was used to smash the side door of the building and a quantity of confectionary was stolen. Gardaí appeal to anyone who may have been …

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Gardaí investigate theft of a number of tools in Letterkenny area

Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating a theft which occurred between midnight and 1am on Wednesday morning the 28th of June. The theft took place on the Neil T Blaney road where a number of tools were reported stolen. The stolen items included a Belle orange wacker plate, a yellow rock breaker and a Stihl orange/white …

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Finn Valley athlete selected to represent Ireland at the 2023 European U23 Championships

Athletics Ireland has selected a team of 32 athletes to compete at the 2023 European U23 Championships in Finland from 13th to 16th July. And on the team will be Finn Valley AC’s Sean McGinley who will compete in the 3,000 metres Steeplechase. At the weekend he was second in the national under-23 men’s steeplechase. …

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Letterkenny Community Soccer Festival quarter-finals begin on Tuesday

Letterkenny Community Centre in conjunction with the Brewery Bar and the Letterkenny Celtic No. 1 Supporters Club, is hosting an 11-a-aside Community Soccer Festival. The first of the quarter-finals is on Tuesday with Glencar Celtic facing Swilly Rovers Reserves at 8pm The other quarter finals see Swilly Rovers against Finn Harps veterans on Wednesday at …

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Athletics: Donegal success at Junior & U23 Championships – plus victory for Mark English

Donegal athletes had a number of notable successes at the 123.ie National Junior and Under-23 Championships in Tullamore on Sunday. European Under-18 silver medallist Fintan Dewhirst of Tir Chonaill AC took gold in the Under-20 400m hurdles. Letterkenny AC’s Ryan Canning won the under-23 400m hurdles gold. Finn Valley AC’s Amy Greene won the Junior …

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