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Cockhill Celtic win Ulster Senior Cup

Cockhill Celtic got their hands on the Ulster Senior Cup after a 2-1 victory over Greencastle. Greencastle led at the break by a goal to nil. Lee McColgan levelled the tie on 67 minutes before Garbhan Friel won it for Gavin Cullen’s side with a goal just four minutes later.

Kildrum Tigers win Voodoo Venue Cup as Kilmacrennan Celtic win promotion to Glencar Inn Division One

Kildrum Tigers claimed the Voodoo Venue Cup after a penalty shootout win over Donegal Town. The game finished 1-1 after normal normal and went to penalties with Kildrum winning the cup 4-2 on spot kicks. Meanwhile, goals from Cormac Brady and Oisin Harkin sealed Kilmacrennan Celtic promotion to the Glencar Inn Division One with a …

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Ruaidhri Higgins & Brian Maher on Derry City’s win over UCD

Derry City moved top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division after a 4-1 victory over UCD at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Jordan McEneff opened the scoring for the Candystripes before Michael Duffy added a brace. Adam Wells pulled one back before Matthew Ward sealed the Derry win. After the game, Martin Holmes spoke with Derry …

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FT Report: Derry City 4 UCD 1

Derry City are the new leaders in the League of Ireland Premier Division. With Shamrock Rovers losing and Derry beating UCD 4-1, Derry go top of the table. Martin Holmes Reports from the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium for Highland Radio Sport.

Donegal man jailed for attack on 86 year old woman involving putting her in wheelie bin

A Donegal man has been jailed after attacking an 86-year-old woman by putting her inside a wheelie bin in Dublin. 30 year old Alex Bailey of Claragh, Ramelton, Donegal pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assaulting the woman causing her harm on September 1, 2022. He has been sentenced to two and a …

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Country experiencing severe shortage of GPs

The country is experiencing a severe shortage of GPs. A member of the Irish College of General Practitioners has called on the Health Minister to inject some urgency into a working group which is examining the issue. Dr. Diarmuid Quinlan, Medical Director of the ICGP, says the shortage in numbers is at crisis levels:

Winners of Donegal Garda Youth Awards announced

Great work being done by young people in communities in Donegal was yesterday recognised at the Donegal Garda Youth Awards. The annual event, hosted by the Donegal Joint Policing Committee celebrates outstanding young people aged between 13-21. The winners were presented with their Awards by Judge Éiteáin Cunningham, Chairperson of the Donegal Garda Youth Awards …

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Kelly’s Centra, Letterkenny revealed as seller of winning Lotto ticket

Kelly’s Centra & Kelly’s Diner, Mountain Top, Letterkenny has been revealed as the store that sold the €1 million winning Lotto ticket. The National Lottery confirmed earlier this week that a Donegal store sold the Daily Million top prize winning ticket of €1 million for Tuesday night’s draw. The winner has yet to come forward …

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‘There appears to be a trend of orchestrated attacks for social media content’ – Deputy Doherty

A Donegal Deputy says there appears to be a trend of orchestrated attacks for social media content. Deputy Pearse Doherty was speaking in the Dail in condemnation following an attack on a 14 year old boy in Navan yesterday. The boy sustained several injuries, and a video of the beating has been viewed online over …

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HIQA identifies issues at Letterkenny nursing home

HIQA has found a Letterkenny Nursing Home offers a good standard of care to its patients, but non compliances were noted in the areas of governance and management and fire precautions. An unannounced inspection was carried out at Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Drumany, Letterkenny in January. The centre was found to be substantially compliant in …

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15/1 double in Kerry for Browne McMonagle

Dylan Browne McMonagle took at 15/1 double for trainer Joseph O’Brien on Tuesday evening at Killarney. The Donegal Jockey won in Just An Hour at 2/1 and on 4/1 shot Arniemac. The wins bring Browne McMonagle’s tally to 15 for the season. Dylan will be back riding in Cork today.

Condemnation after attack on Buncrana refugee centre last night

There’s widespread condemnation after a refugee centre in Buncrana was last night attacked. It’s believed a firework was thrown at the building on the shorefront between 11:15pm and 11:30pm last night. The extent of the damage is unknown. Councillor Jack Murray says he has feared an attack similar to this for some time:   Owner …

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Gardai continue to appeal for information on Buncrana arson

Gardaí continue to appeal for information in to an arson attack on a proposed housing complex for Ukrainian refugees in Buncrana. At around 11:45pm on Thursday last, Gardai were notified of the building on fire in Lisfannon. Substantial damage was caused to the building by the fire which is believed to have been started deliberately. …

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Taoiseach attending Council of Europe Summit in Iceland

The Taoiseach is travelling to Iceland today to attend a Council of Europe Summit. During his visit, he will meet bilaterally with his Icelandic counterpart. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Leo Varadkar he would be joining other leaders in agreeing to establish a ‘Register of Damage’ to Ukraine which he said was an important step …

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‘Gardai don’t have resources to deal with anti-immigration protests’ – GRA President

The GRA says gardai can’t respond properly to anti-immigration protests as policing is in crisis. It’s after violent protests against migrants in Dublin over the weekend. Meanwhile ,demonstrators are currently using cars and tractors this morning to block road access to a hotel being used for asylum seekers in Inch, Co Clare. President of the …

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Bishop of Raphoe says he understands how painful it is to lose a much-loved priest

The Bishop of Raphoe says he understands the pain of the parishioners in Kilmacrenan who are set to lose a popular priest. As part of a number of clerical changes announced by Bishop Alan McGuckian in the diocese, Parish Priest Fr Paddy Dunne is due to take up the role of Parish Priest of Kilbarron …

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Excellent performance but recent criticism unfair – Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins

Shamrock Rovers remain two-points clear of Derry City at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Richie Towell’s winner 2-minutes from time saw Rovers beat St. Pat’s 3-2 at Tallaght Stadium. Derry remain on Rovers’ tail after their 3-nil win at home to Dundalk taking their fifth win in six games. Jordan McEneff, Cameron …

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FT Report: Derry City 3 Dundalk 0

Derry City followed up their impressive win over Bohemians at the weekend by beating Dundalk 3-0 in their Premier Division clash on Monday night. Martin Holmes reports from the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium for Highland Radio Sport:

Bonagee manager Jason Gibson advocates that intermediate football “should stay” in Donegal

  Bonagee United retained the Donegal News Ulster Senior League Cup on Sunday beating Cockhill Celtic 4-3 in Buncranna. This trophy could be the last at intermediate level won by the Dry Arch side, as concerns hang over the survival of the Ulster Senior League. Bonagee manager Jason Gibson feels intermediate football should remain in …

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Ruaidhri Higgins sets a challenged for his players tonight against Dundalk

  Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins has challenged his players to give him a full 90 minute performance tonight. The Candystripes welcome Dundalk to the Ryan McBride Brandywell in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division and have a chance to go top of the league if leaders Shamrock Rovers lose at home to St Pats in …

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Gareth Harkin on the “nice” feeling after Bonagee United win Ulster Senior League Cup

Bonagee United got their hands on the Ulster Senior League Cup for the second year in a row with a 4-3 win over Cockhill Celtic. First half goals from Conor Black and Deano Larkin had Bonagee two up and an early penalty from Tony McNamee made it 3-0. Lee McColgan pulled one back from the …

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Bonagee United claim back-to-back Ulster Senior League Cups in seven goal thriller

Bonagee United claimed back-to-back Ulster Senior League Cups thanks to a 4-3 win over Cockhill Celtic in Maginn Park. Conor Black opened the scoring for Bonagee before Deano Larkin added a second to the defending champions. Tony McNamee then added Jason Gibson’s sides third from the penalty spot before a Lee McColgan penalty made it …

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Kelly McGrory sets new Donegal record

Kelly McGory set a new Donegal record for the 400 metres on Saturday at the Belfast Irish Milers Meet. The Donegal athlete finished fifth and set a time of 54.21 seconds in what was her season opener. Patsy McGonagle has the wrap of all the weekend’s action…

Reaction – Kilmacrennan captain, manager and veteran after Brian McCormick Sports Cup win

Kilmacrennan Celtic captured the Brian McCormick Sports Cup for the first time in the club’s history as they beat Letterkenny Rovers 2-0 in the decider at Diamond Park, Ballyare, with goals from Chris Dillon and Matthew McLaughlin. Speaking to Chris Ashmore afterwards, Kilmacrennan Celtic captain Ryan Shields (pictured above) paid tribute to all involved, and …

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Kilmacrennan Celtic win Brian McCormick Sports Cup for the first time

Kilmacrennan Celtic have lifted the Brian McCormick Cup for the first time in the club’s history. The Gerard McGranaghan managed Premier Division outfit defeated Division One side Letterkenny Rovers 2-0 in a well contested decider in fine, warm conditions at Diamond Park, Ballyare. Chris Dillon put Kilmacrennan ahead in the 35th minute and they were …

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Luke Barrett “extremely proud” of his Donegal side after victory over Cavan

Donegal booked their place in the Ulster Minor Football Championship semi final after a one point victory over Cavan in Breffni Park. A goal from Oisin Scanlan helped Luke Barrett’s men to the 1-11 to 2-07 win. Donegal will now face Derry in the final four. Manager Luke Barret told Brendan Devenney he is extremely …

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