Luke McAteer had a fantastic evening’s racing in Dundalk as he found himself in the winners’ circle twice within half an hour. In the 16:45 race, the Rathmullan jockey rode “Jered Maddox” to victory as a 9/1 shot. Then, in the 17:15 outing, McAteer was on board “Amemri” who went off at 9/2. A double […]
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Donegal and Derry will collide in a high-stakes Allianz National Hurling League Division 2A clash at O’Donnell Park on Saturday afternoon. A win or draw for Mickey McCann’s side would see them avoid the drop instead of the Oakleafers, while a win for Derry would almost certainly relegate Donegal to Division 3. On the slight
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Works to improve water supply in Rathmullan are underway. Over 600 metres of damaged water mains are due to be replaced. Uisce Eireann say this will ensure a reduction in disruption from bursts and supply interruptions. Crews are carrying out works as part of Uisce Eireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme in the Pound Street and
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Donegal and Tyrone got their Ulster Championship campaigns off to a winning start on Wednesday evening. Donegal had a ten point win over Fermanagh in Enniskillen while All-Ireland champions Tyrone got the defence of their provincial and national titles off to a positive start with a comfortable win in Down. At Brewster Park in Enniskillen
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An orange fire danger notice has been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in areas where there are gorse, heather or dried grasses. Donegal County Council is now urging landowners to take preventative measures in a bid to avoid wildfires, such as cutting back vegetation, especially that near houses, oil tanks
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A cancer survivor who organised a protest outside of Letterkenny University Hospital this morning says the public’s support has been immense. It comes after it emerged that people who are diagnosed with cancer in Donegal are regularly late in receiving treatment. The HSE has confirmed that plans are progressing to develop Ambulatory Cancer Facilities at
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On Business Matters this week, the main topic is pensions and how if you worked previously in Northern Ireland or Great Britain, not only could you get a small UK pension but by paying additional National Insurance Contributions, you can get an increased UK pension worth in excess of €14,000 per annum. Many people who
Tyrone manager Malachy O’Rourke says it was a “no-win situation” as his Tyrone side defeated a much-changed Donegal side by six points in Letterkenny this afternoon. O’Rourke spoke to the assembled media after the game… Tyrone play Dublin in their final NFL Division 1 fixture next weekend.
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On this week’s DL Debate, Brendan Devenney broadcasts live from the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny after Donegal’s 0-25 to 0-19 defeat to Tyrone in the Allianz National Football League Division 1. Brendan is joined by 2012 All Ireland winner Rory Kavanagh, Cahair O’Kane of the Irish News, Donegal player Hugh McFadden and manager Jim McGuinness.
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Jim McGuinness joined Brendan Devenney on the DL Debate live at the O’Donnell Park after an understrength Donegal side were defeated 0-25 to 0-19 by Tyrone this afternoon. The Glenties man chose to rest a plethora of experienced players, which gave a chance to some of the younger players to shine. Despite the defeat, McGuinness
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Donegal were beaten 0-25 to 0-19 by Tyrone in this afternoon’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 clash at O’Donnell Park. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Devenney reported live from Letterkenny at full time…
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Sea Rovers’ 2-0 victory over Clonmany Res means they have won the Division Two A league title and have gained promotion to Division One.
Inishowen Football League Results – Sunday 16/03/25 Read More »
Derry’s 2-19 to 1-17 defeat to Mayo this afternoon means they are relegated from the Allianz National Football League Division 1 and will play Division 2 football next year. Paddy Tally’s side will face a tough Ulster Championship opener against Donegal in three weeks. Although Derry have one more fixture against Armagh next week, Tally
The West Cork Rally, the first event of the 2025 Irish Tarmac Championship, took place this weekend. Defending Irish Tarmac Champions Keith Cronin and Mikie Galvin had been leading for most of the rally in their Citreon C3, but Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne came through in the final few stages of Day 3 to
Derry have been relegated from the Allianz National Football League Division 1 after a 2-19 to 1-17 defeat to Mayo at Celtic Park. Paddy Tally’s side have failed to win a single game in the campaign so far, with one fixture against Armagh to fulfil next weekend. Jordan Flynn and Frank Irwin scored the
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It was a bumper weekend for Donegal boxing in Dublin at the semi-final stages of the national championships for 14-15 and 16 year old boys and girls. 8 boxers, 4 boys and 4 girls, are through to next weekends national finals: Dunfanaghy trio Carys Mc Fadden, Shaun Doohan and Jack Boyle Dungloe’s female duo Ellis
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Mark English has ruled himself out of next week’s World Indoor Athletics Championships in China. On a social media post, the Finn Valley AC man stated: “Unfortunately, I will not be competing at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, “I’m dealing with an illness that I picked up since the European Indoors in Apeldoorn.
Mark English set to miss World Indoor Championships through illness Read More »
Derry City have picked up their second win of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season with a 1-0 win over North-West rivals Sligo Rovers this evening. Michael Duffy got the game’s only goal on 20 minutes as he hit the net with a free-kick. The Candy Stripes have now moved up to 7th in
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The Donegal County GAA Health & Wellbeing Committee, in association with ATU, Jigsaw, HSE, and the Northwest Alcohol & Drug Task Force, is excited to officially launch our Youth Conference, to be held on March 22, 2025 in ATU Letterkenny. The event aims to give young people in Donegal important information and resources, based on
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The Michael Murphy Sports 3k and Elite Mile is taking place on St Patrick’s Day, March 17th. It’s the second year of the 3k but it’s a first on the roads of Letterkenny for the mile race. There is prize money up for grabs in the mile while proceeds from the 3k go to charity.
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Keadue Rovers 2-0 St Catherines Res Oldtown Celtic P-P Arranmore United (3-0 victory awarded to Oldtown Celtic) Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Drumoghill Res 2-9 Letterkenny Rovers (Played on Friday) Gweedore Celtic 2-1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Finn Travel Saturday D3 Bonagee United 3-2 Ballybofey United Drumkeen United 3-3 Gweedore
Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 15/03/25 Read More »
Three Finn Harps youngsters have been called up for international duty. Oisin Cooney, Gavin McAteer and Corey Sheridan have all been called up for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland squads for qualifiers this week. Cooney will be a part of the Republic of Ireland Under-19 squad which is managed by ex-Harps player Tom Mohan.
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The Donegal Minors have beaten Fermanagh 1-20 to 1-08 in this afternoon’s Ulster Minor League contest in Roslea. Barry Ward’s side led 0-11 to 0-04 at half time and a second-half goal made it a comfortable 12-point win in the end. It’s now two wins from two games, as Donegal scored a late goal last
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Finn Harps lost 2-1 to Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division in Ballybofey this evening. Cobh’s winner came after a dubious penalty decision went against Darren Murphy’s side 10 minutes from the end. After the game, Murphy spoke to Diarmuid Doherty for Highland Radio Sport….
Finn Harps have been beaten 2-1 by Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. A Patrick Ferry goal after just 7 minutes gave Harps the lead, but Sam Bells brought the home side level just before the half-hour mark. Brian Murphy converted a contentiously awarded penalty 10 minutes
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The HSE is assuring people in the North West that plans are in place across hospital and community services to ensure patients have access to the care they need over the St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday. They expect attendances at Emergency Departments to be higher than normal over the coming days. The HSE is reminding
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On the eighth anniversary of her murder, the family and friends of Buncrana woman, Danielle McLaughlin say they are entering a new unknown chapter. 31 year old Vikat Bhagat was last month sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of the 28 year old in Goa, India in March 2017. The friends
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Abbey Vocational School were beaten 1-0 by Wexford CBS in today’s FAI Schools Tom Ticher U17 Junior National Cup Semi Final for Large Schools. A Charlie Mullan strike just before the break put the southerners in control as they led at the break. The Donegal Town school pressed for an equaliser and went close through
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Uisce Eireann is advising that repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions in parts of Letterkenny today. It’s affecting Carnamuggah Upper and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening.
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A special reception was held at County House, Lifford this week for the President of Teamsters. Elected members, officials, union representatives and community representatives gathered on Tuesday to celebrate Sean M. O’Brien’s visit and his deep familial ties to Inishowen. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Councillor Niamh Kennedy acknowledged his significant contributions to labour rights
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Speculation continues as to who is the lucky winner of Monday’s Daily Million Lotto prize in Donegal. The Quick Pick ticket for the draw was purchased at Kernan’s Store, Tullygay, Newmills on the day of the draw. The winning numbers are 1, 3, 7, 8, 12, 33, and the bonus number 23. Barry Daly store
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Police say tackling the sale and use of illicit drugs in Derry and Strabane is one of their priorities. Three men have appeared in court today in connection with the seizure of £54,000 worth of drugs yesterday while another two men were arrested in Strabane yesterday evening. Suspected Class A, B and C drugs were
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In this week’s programme Chris Ashmore looks at an award winning social enterprise business, plus calls by Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association on the Government to strengthen the Defamation Amendment Bill to provide meaningful protections for small businesses and citizens against costly and often unjustified defamation claims. First up, Chris speaks with Helen Nolan,
Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to an incident of criminal damage at Ardsbeg, Gortahork on Saturday night last. Shortly before 10.30pm eggs were thrown at the roof and windows of a house in the area by three boys, each approximately 14 years of age. Anybody who observed the boys on foot in the area,
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It was a memorable and historic day for Irish Athletics yesterday as Team Ireland won three medals at the European Indoor Championships in the Netherlands. Donegal’s Mark English won bronze after a fantastic run in the Men’s 800M Final. The Letterkenny man finished in a time of 1:45.46 as Samuel Chapple won gold on home
“it’s amazing to come away with a medal at this level” – Mark English Read More »
Finn Valley AC’s Mark English has won a bronze medal at the European Indoor Championships in the Netherlands after a fantastic run in the Men’s 800M Final this evening. Patsy McGonigle went live for Highland Radio moments after the race…
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In the most dramatic of circumstances, Fanad United have been beaten 3-2 by Fairview Rangers in this afternoon’s FAI Junior Cup Quarter-Final at Triagh-A-Loch. The home side led at half time thanks to a fine Paddy McGinley strike on 35 minutes, but second-half goals from Shane Duggan and Cian McNamara put the Limerick team in
96th minute heart-break for Fanad United in FAI Junior Cup Quarter-Final Read More »
Fanad United’s FAI Junior Cup journey came to an end in cruel fashion as a 96th minute goal from Gbadebo Habideen sent Fairview Rangers through to the last 4 in Triagh-A-Loch this afternoon. Eddie O’Reilly had equalised for Fanad in the 94th minute to make it 2-2, only for the Limerick side to snatch the
The National Championships for 14-15 and 16 year old boys and girls got underway in Dublin at the weekend. 77 quarter-final bouts were down for decision – 11 Donegal boxers were in action with 4 recording wins: Eddie Mc Bride of Carrigart Taylor Parke of Raphoe Kerry Brown of Convoy Jack Boyle of Dunfanaghy This
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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 09/03/25 Read More »
Mark English will take to the track in the Men’s 800M Final at the European Indoor Championships in the Netherlands this evening. The Finn Valley athlete qualified after finishing third in his semi-final last night – the final is at 4:27pm Irish time this evening. Arlene Crossan, also of Finn Valley, will run in the
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Tyrone have beaten Donegal 2-07 to 0-09 in the Ulster U20 Hurling Shield Final in Garvaghey this afternoon. Two goals in the first 9 minutes set the Red Hand County on their way as they took a 2-03 to 0-05 lead into the break. Donegal couldn’t claw back the deficit in the second half and
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Arlene Crossan will run for Ireland in the Women’s 4x400m Relay Final at the European Indoor Championships in the Netherlands. The Finn Valley AC woman recently set new Donegal 400m and 200m records and has been in fantastic form in the lead up to the event. Rachel McCann, Cliodhna Manning and Lauren Cadden will complete
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Finn Valley’s Mark English has booked his place in Sunday’s final of the men’s 800 metres at the European Indoor Championships in The Netherlands. The Donegal native recorded a third place finish in his semi final to move on. He won’t be joined by Cian McPhillips in the final after the Longford man failed to
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