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Oisin Gallen & Darren Hughes reflect on Donegal’s victory over Monaghan

Donegal secured themselves a home preliminary quarter final after they beat Monaghan 0-19 to 0-17 in Healy Park, Omagh. As for Monaghan, they will also play in a preliminary quarter final, but theirs will be away from home. After the game, Donegal’s Oisin Gallen told Francis Mooney he is looking forward to the home preliminary …

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Donegal Rally: Wrap & Reaction after SS17

Callum Devine holds a 53.1 second lead in the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. That is after last years winner Josh Moffett went out on Special Stage 17. Oisin Kelly has the wrap after Special Stage 17, alongside reaction from leader Callum Devine and Rory Kennedy, Co Driver for Garry Jennings…

Paddy Bradley & Stephen McMenamin delighted with Donegal’s win over Monaghan

Donegal have earned themselves a home preliminary quarter final after they beat Monaghan by two points in Healy Park, Omagh. 0-19 to 0-17 was how it finished in favour of Donegal. Paddy Bradley, member of the Donegal coaching staff told Brendan Devenney he was delighted with Donegal’s victory… Brendan also got the thoughts of Donegal …

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Pat Sullivan disappointed by defeat to Donegal

Waterford were beaten by five points away to Donegal Ladies in their All Ireland Championship opener. It ended 2-10 to 1-08 in favour of Maxi Curran’s side. Waterford now must beat Meath to give themselves a chance to reach the quarter finals. Diarmaid Doherty spoke with a disappointed Waterford manager Pat Sullivan…

Podium finish for Rhys Irwin

Rhys Irwin earned himself a podium finish Knock Hill in Round 4 of the BSB Championship. Rhys finished qualifying just 0.09 seconds off of pole and continued his fantastic form into the race where he finished third. The race was won by T0m Booth-Amos with Luke Stapleford in second.

Taylor Parke wins National Junior Cadet title

Taylor Parke of Raphoe Boxing Club claimed the National Junior Cadet title on Saturday morning. Parke got the better of Donnacha Beagan of Sean Dorans 4-1 on the judges scorecards in the 35Kg’s category. It is Parke’s second National title in eight weeks.

Donegal Rally: Callum Devine extends lead

Callum Devine has extended his lead at the top of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally by 9.8 seconds. Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes in their Hyundai I20 R5 are in second with Sam Moffett and Keith Moriarty also in their Hyundai I20 R5 are in third. Oisin Kelly has the latest…

2023 Donegal Half Marathon confirmed as a County Championship Race

The 2023 Donegal Half Marathon, which takes place in Letterkenny on Sunday, August 27th, will be a Donegal Athletics Board county championship race. Making the announcement, race director, Brendan McDaid, said he was delighted that the race will be an annual championship event. “There has always been a big interest among clubs in the Donegal …

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Almost 6,000 Ukrainian refugees living in Donegal

Almost 6,000 people who arrived into Ireland from Ukraine are currently living in Donegal. The Donegal local electoral area is housing the biggest share in the county, at 1,842. Meanwhile, 654 Ukrainian refugees are residing in North Inishowen, 315 in South Inishowen, 691 in Milford, 355 in Lifford-Stranorlar, 969 in Letterkenny and 1,102 in Glenties. …

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‘We need a work-life balance’ – Donegal firefighter

A Donegal firefighter has asked Government to put themselves in the position of retained fire fighters. Retained firefighters are picketing in Donegal today and right across the country in a row over pay and conditions. Donegal County Council has confirmed that all 5 of the 15 fire brigades in the county will be on strike …

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Council to launch Working Holiday Campaign today

Donegal County Council’s Working Holiday Campaign is being launched today. Building on the success of last years campaign, one voucher per person will be offered to experience a remote working hub in the county. The Working Holiday initiative which will run until October, provides the opportunity to enjoy everything Donegal has to offer during the …

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Traffic lights to be installed at Polestar Roundabout, Letterkenny

Traffic lights are to be installed at the Polestar Roundabout, Letterkenny. Donegal County Council has confirmed that works will commence on June 19th and will take place between the hours of 7pm and 5:30am for approximately 10 weeks. The council says the sequence of works shall be  – Port Road Island Road Crossing Ramelton Road …

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Third income tax rate of 30% still under consideration

A third income tax rate of 30% is still under consideration ahead of the Budget. Multiple Cabinet ministers are attending the National Economic Forum today to hear pitches for how to spend the budget surplus. It gives the chance for lobby groups to outline their demands across various sectors, including housing, hospitality and social welfare. …

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Strabane owner’s delight after winning biggest competition since Lifford greyhound stadium reopened

Old Fort Major won the Ballymac Stud A1/A2 525 Trophy Final at Lifford Stadium on Sunday night in a time of 28.74 seconds for owner Strabane owner Sean Maxwell and trainer Austin Maxwell. This was the biggest final since the reopening of the track earlier this year, with €2,000 for the winner. Old Fort Major …

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Donegal players on Irish amateur side that loses to Bavarian opponents

The Republic of Ireland’s UEFA Regions’ Cup hopes were ended on Sunday evening as the amateur international side fell to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Germany’s Bavaria Region in Spain. Bonagee United’s Jack Parke and Cockhill Celtic’s Lee McColgan both played. The Irish team plays its concluding game on Tuesday against a side …

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