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Rory Gallagher “delighted” with Derry’s promotion to Division One

Derry will play in Division One of the National Football League next season after securing promotion on Sunday afternoon. Rory Gallagher’s side beat Clare 0-14 to 0-04 to seal their place in the top flight and take their tally to six wins out of six. After their victory on Sunday boss Rory Gallagher told Michael …

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Gavin Cullen proud of his side as they reach FAI Intermediate Cup final

Cockhill Celtic will play in the FAI Intermediate Cup final for the first time in their history after they beat Ringmahon Rangers 1-0 in Cork. Lee McColgan’s goal was enough to see Gavin Cullen’s side into the final. They will now face another Cork side, in Rockmount after they beat Lucan United 2-0. Gavin Cullen …

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FT Report & Reaction as Tyrone beat Monaghan to help boost survival chances in Division One

Tyrone boosted their survival hopes in Division One of the National Football League. The Red Hands claimed a 2-15 to 0-13 win over Monaghan in Clones. Goals from Peter Harte and Cormac Quinn helped seal the victory for Tyrone, who take their points tally for the season to six. Francis Mooney has the full time …

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Donegal hurlers set up National Hurling League Division 2B semi final with Wicklow after victory over Tyrone

Dongeal hurlers are into the semi final of the National Hurling League Division 2B semi final after they beat Tyrone 1-18 to 1-17 in O’Donnell Park. Ruairi Campbell’s goal in the first half helped Donegal to the victory. Mickey McCann’s side will now face Wicklow in the semi final. Tom Comack has the full time …

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Coll bags equaliser for Derry who are held by Sligo – report

Former Finn Harps captain Ciaran Coll headed in an 81st minute equaliser as Derry City drew 1-1 with an impressive Sligo Rovers side at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. With Bohemians beating UCD 2-1, Derry go into the international break in second spot, three points behind the Dalymount Park side. Martin Holmes filed this full-time …

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Ireland ‘behind the curve’ on regulating TikTok – MEP Markey

Ireland is ‘behind the curve’ on regulating TikTok, according to a Midlands North West MEP. It’s as European, UK and US politicians and officials can’t have the app on their official devices due to cyber-security concerns. Midlands-North West MEP Colm Markey says there have been efforts to be more transparent from the video sharing platform …

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People urged to get on board with ‘Not Around Us Campaign’

Groups, organisations and businesses in Donegal are being urged to pledged to become tobacco and vape free campuses ahead of World Tobacco Day. It will coincide with the official launch of the ‘Not Around Us Campaign’ on May 31st by Donegal County Council in conjunction with the HSE’s Stop Smoking Services. The initiative promotes an …

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Hospital overcrowding ‘out of control’ – INMO

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says hospital overcrowding is “out of control” and the system is now “completely overwhelmed.” 651 people are waiting for beds in hospitals across the country today, including 27 children. 495 patients are in emergency departments, while 156 are in wards. 34 people are without a bed at Letterkenny University …

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Paddy Carr fully aware of how important the next games will be for Donegal

With the championship coming up next month, Donegal are entering a crucial period with the Division One campaign entering the closing stages. On the league front, if they are to stay in the top flight, Donegal need to pick up wins in their remaining two fixtures against Mayo in Ballybofey on Sunday and at Roscommon …

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LUH under severe pressure after record ED attendances

Saolta says the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is under significant pressure today, with high attendances and long waiting times. A record number of 194 patients attended the Emergency Department in last 24 hours. Management  says the high number of people attending who need to be admitted for ongoing treatment means that there is …

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MacLochlainn says 88 eviction notices in Q3 last year shows extent of housing crisis in Donegal

Donegal TD Pádraig MacLochlainn says data which has just been released on the number of eviction notices served from in the third quarter last year underline the need for the government to reverse its decision to end the eviction ban. He was speaking after data released by the Residential Tenancies Board showed that 88 eviction …

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Mickey McCann not happy with heavy defeat to Wicklow in NHL Division 2B

Donegal suffered a big defeat at home to Wicklow in the National Hurling League Division 2B. It finished 0-11 to 2-24 in favour of Wicklow. Donegal now face Tyrone next weekend knowing a win give them a chance to reach the league semi final. Mickey McCann told Brendan Devenney he wasn’t happy with his side’s …

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Conor Gormley & Martin McDaid reflect on Swilly’s title win

Swilly Rovers were crowned Temple Domestic Appliance Division One winners on Sunday afternoon with a 1-0 victory earning them the title. Ian Ward’s goal early in the second half seal the three points and the title. After the game, Swilly captain Conor Gormley gave his thoughts to Tom Comack… Veteran midfielder Martin McDaid also spoke …

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Inishowen Football League Results – Sunday 12th March

Ulster Senior Cup   Semi Final Greencastle FC 1-1 Bonagee United (USL) Donegal Signs Cup  Quarter Final Culdaff FC 2-3 Illies Celtic Jackie Crossan Premier Division Aileach FC 2-2 Moville Celtic Buncrana Hearts 5-0 Clonmany Shamrocks Strand Hotel  Division One Dunree United 3-4 QPS Buncrana Res 3-3 Redcastle United Greencastle Youth 0-5 Carn FC Aileach Res …

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Donegal pullers in medals haul at the World Indoor Tug of War Championship

There were a number of Donegal pullers on the various Irish teams that took medals at the World Indoor Tug of War Championships held at the Jim Baker Stadium in Antrim. Among the gold medals won by Ireland were ones in the the 640kg category today. Hugh McEleney, Andrew McGonigle, Shaun Doherty, Adrian Lynch, and …

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