Derry City have been knocked off top spot in the Premier Division after they drew 0-0 with Dundalk on Friday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. The game finished 0-0. That result coupled with Bohs 2-0 win over St Pat’s means the candystripes are now second with Bohs in top spot. Patrick McEleney and Ben …
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It’s back to back points for Finn Harps over the past week but the Ballybofey blues are still without a win this season in the League of Ireland First Division. They played out a scoreless draw on Friday with Wexford at Finn Park. After the game Ryan Rainey told Chris Ashmore it was a good …
Derry City have conceded top spot in the Premier Division to Bohemians. The Candystrips drew 0-0 with Dundalk on Friday evening at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport: Speaking with the media after the game, Manager Ruaidhri Higgins was pleased with the energy his players brought to the game:
Finn Harps are still without a win in this season’s League of Ireland First Division. On Friday night they drew 0-0 with Wexford FC. Diarmaid Doherty reports from Finn Park for Highland Radio Sport:
These are exciting times for Carndonagh FC who will be back in the top flight of Inishowen soccer next season, after they won the Strand Hotel Division One title. The club has ambitious plans for the years ahead, including a move away from their St Patrick’s Park home to a planned new €3 million community …
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An on the run pig has been rescued in Donegal Town. A multi-agency operation was launched due to the animal being in close proximity to a busy main road. Animals In Need were alerted first by Gardai and assistance was provided by the ISPCA, Bluestack Vets, Old Church Vets and Wild Ireland. The group tried …
Donegal looks set for more icy conditions. Another status yellow ice warning has been issued for 11 counties, including Donegal. Freezing temperatures, widespread frost, and icy surfaces, leading to hazardous travelling conditions are forecast between 7pm this evening and 10am tomorrow morning. Cathal Nolan of Ireland’s Weather Channel says we can expect more cold weather:
The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District has given a cautious welcome to Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s agreement to change the layout of the Kilross junction on the N13 outside the Twin Towns. Councillor Patrick McGowan has expressed disappointment that calls for a roundabout to be put in place have not been listened to. Upon …
249 over 65s in Donegal were on the HSE’s Home Support Waiting List at the end of 2022. The waiting list of people in need of a home carer in Ireland increased by 25% between December 2021 and December 2022. The number of people on the home support waiting list in Donegal has increased 193% …
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The Tanaiste has accused Deputy Pearse Doherty of talking out of both sides of his mouth. During another heated exchange in the Dail this afternoon during leader’s questions Deputy Pearse Doherty launched an attack of the Government over the housing crises affecting the country. In responding, Tanaiste Micheal Martin attempted to defend the Government’s actions …
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On International Women’s Day 2023, Donegal Sports Partnership and sponsor Donegal Oil Company announce they will host the very first Women’s Only Multi-Sport Fun Event in County Donegal to be held on April 29th. It is fitting as it is International Women’s Day, that Donegal Sports Partnership along with sponsors Team Donegal Oil, founded by …
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Police in the North are taking dissident republican threats on the families of officers seriously. The statement, published in the Irish News, the so-called ‘Arm na Poblachta’ said relatives are now treated as ‘legitimate targets.’ The threat comes just weeks after the attempted murder of detective chief inspector John Caldwell in a shooting in Omagh, …
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Gardai in Letterkenny are investigating the theft of a mobile phone from the bonnet of a car. The incident occurred on Saturday February 25th, in the area of Celtic apartments on the Oliver Plunkett Road between 9am and 9:15am. A woman had parked her car at the location and had placed her phone, a black …
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Snow could cause some disruption in Donegal later this week. A status yellow ice warning is due to come into effect from 6pm this evening with hazardous road conditions expected. Temperatures could drop as low as minus four overnight. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather is advising people to prepare for snow:
Donegal’s Rhys Irwin really has landed a super opportunity with a coveted invite to compete in the USA at the Daytona 200, a 57 lap ( 2 hour) race that attracts seasoned racers from all round the globe. Rhys got the phone call that every racer dreams of with an offer to race at the …
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St Michael’s of Tipperary will now be in the semi final of the FAI Junior Cup after their 1-0 win over Buncrana Hearts on Sunday afternoon. A second half penalty proved to be the difference in favour of the Munster team. Afterwards St Michael’s boss John Cremins spoke with Chris Ashmore…
Buncrana Hearts run in the FAI Junior Cup came to an end on Sunday afternoon. Gary Duffy’s side went down 1-0 at home to St Michael’s of Tipperary in the quarter final. The Buncrana boss Gary Duffy told Chris Ashmore he was proud of his team after the game… Goalkeeper Rory Kelly also gave his …
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Buncrana Hearts bowed out of the FAI Junior Cup at the quarter final stage after they were beaten 1-0 by St Michael’s of Tipperary. The sides were level at 0-0 at half time before St Michael’s were awarded a second half penalty for a handball in the Buncrana box. That penalty was then converted and …
Tyrone boosted their survival chances in Division One of the National Football League after they beat Kerry 1-15 to 2-09 in Healy Park, Omagh. Brian Kennedy netted for Tyrone to cancel out Sean O’Shea early goal. Tyrone fell behind to a Paul Murphy goal early in the second half but finished the game stronger to …
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Tyrone have moved off the bottom of the Division One of the National Football League table after they beat Kerry 1-15 to 2-09 in Healy Park, Omagh. At half time the sides were level at 1-07 a piece but Kerry got themselves in front, 10 minutes into the second half with Paul Murphy’s goal. Tyrone …
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Derry City travel to Dublin for the second time in four days as they face UCD in the capital on Monday night. The candystripes moved top of the Premier Division table after they beat Shamrock Rovers 2-1 on Friday night. Derry goalkeeper Brian Maher told Kevin McLaughlin he expects another tough game on Monday night…
Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in their Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 claimed victory in the Midland Stages Rally on Sunday. The pair finished 10.7 seconds ahead of Matt Edwards and David Moynihan in their Ford Fiesta. Gary Kiernan and John McCabe in their Ford Escort claimed victory in the modified section by 3.3 seconds ahead …
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Eimear O’Brien and Amy Greene helped DCU women to team gold at the Irish Universities Cross Country Championships in Limerick at the weekend. Elsewhere the Jake O’Regan from County Clare was the first athlete home in Saturday morning’s Bundoran 10 mile race and John Kelly made it onto the the Ireland team for the European …
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Donegal remain in the relegation zone of Division One of the National Football League after they were beaten 0-13 to 0-10 by Armagh in the Athletic Grounds. Paddy Carr’s side trailed by four points at half time and just couldn’t manage to get themselves infront in the second half with their improved performance. After the …
Donegal were beaten away to Armagh in the National Football League Division One on Saturday night. 0-13 to 0-10 was how it ended in favour of the hosts in the Athletic Grounds. At half time Paddy Carr’s side trailed 0-07 to 0-03 and showed good fight in the second half but they couldn’t manage to …
Donegal suffered a three point defeat in the National Football League Division One to Armagh on Saturday night. 0-13 to 0-10 was how it finished in favour of the home side. The Orchard county now move two points clear of Donegal in the Division One table as Donegal remain in the relegation zone. Oisin Kelly …
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Derry claimed a one point victory over Dublin in Division Two of the National Football League thanks to a late point from Brendan Rogers. 1-11 to 0-13 was how it finished at Celtic Park with Niall Toner netting for the hosts. Derry manager Rory Gallagher spoke with the media after the game…
A last gasp point from Brendan Rogers earned Derry a one point victory over Dublin in the National Football League Division 2. 1-11 to 0-13 was how it finished with Niall Toner netting for Rory Gallagher’s men. The victory for the Oakleaf county sees them sit top of the Division 2 table two points ahead …
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Finn Harps and Bray Wanderers played out a 1-1 draw at Finn Park on Friday night in the First Division. Ryan Flood had Harps in front in the 17th minute but by the half hour mark Harry Groome levelled the game up for Bray. Both sides tried to push for a winner in the second …
Some of the leading runners from Saturday’s Bundoran 10 mile race (Pic Bundoran 10 Facebook) Jake O’Regan from County Clare was the first athlete home in Saturday morning’s Bundoran 10 mile race One of the first big races of the year in the North West attracted around 1,100 athletes on a beautiful morning in …
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Donegal Hurlers won their first ever Conor McGurk Cup on Thursday night. Mickey McCann’s side beat University Ulster 5-28 to 0-21 in the delayed final of the pre-season competition played at The Dub in Queens Belfast. Donegal will be in back in league action at home to Wicklow on Sunday week 12th March. Mickey McCann …
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The launch of the 2023 North West 10k will take place next Monday evening in the Mount Errigal Hotel at 7.00. The charities that will benefit from the 10k charity run and walk will be announced by Chairperson Neil Martin and the formal launch will be performed by the 2022 race winner Mark Greenan. The …
Derry City moved to the top of the Premier Division on Friday night, thanks to a 2-1 win over Shamrock Rovers. Ben Doherty opened the scoring for the Candystripes on 18 minutes before Johnny Kenny levelled the game up just nine minutes later. Jamie McGonigle fired home the winner of 54 minutes as Ruaidhri Higgins …
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Individuals and community groups in the county are being invited to apply for one off grants to support cooperation and collaboration between communities and heritage specialists. The Donegal Culture & Creativity Project Awards Scheme is offering 25 Project awards of €2,000 each this year. Inviting applications from interested groups and individuals, Donegal County Council says …
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It seems Donegal Manager Paddy Carr is sticking with the same 15 that started the game last Sunday for this weekend’s clash with Armagh at the Athletics Grounds. He has named the same line up that was on the field for the whistle in the drawn game with Galway in Letterkenny. It means Martin O’Reilly …
Derry City have moved to the top of the Premier Division thanks to a 2-1 win in Dublin at the Champions Shamrock Rovers. Ben Doherty had Derry ahead at the Tallaght Stadium in the 18th minute before Johnny Kenny equalised eight minutes later. The goal that won the game came early in the second half …
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Finn Harps picked up their first point of the First Division campaign and a first under new boss Dave Rogers on Friday night at Finn Park in the 1-1 draw with Bray Wanderers. Ryan Flood had Harps in front in the 17th minute but by the half hour mark Bray had levelled the fixture through …
The introduction of Acute Oncology Nurses at hospitals across the country including at Letterkenny University Hospital has resulted in a significant increase in the number of cancer patients avoiding the Emergency Department. Since the initiative was introduced in response to the pandemic, 84% of patients undergoing active cancer treatment who become ill at home did …
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Highland Radio is one of 25 independent radio stations taking part in Irish Music Month. The major initiative, supported by the BAI under its Sound & Vision scheme will see significantly increased radio play for Irish music across the participating stations. Irish Music Month which runs from March 12th to April 13th is also supported …
The ATU Donegal senior ladies took victory on Wednesday night in the the HEC LGFA Championship Lynch Cup. They beat St Mary’s of Belfast at the Donegal GAA Centre in Convoy 1-12 to 1-8 after extra time. Mary Harkin scored the ATU’s goal. They are now qualified to the final stages of the Championship which …
Mark English starts his competition at the European Indoor Championships this afternoon in Turkey. The Finn Valley man is due on track in Istanbul for the opening round of the 800ms at around 4pm Irish time. Mark, a previous two time indoor European medalist comes to the championships having recently won in Madrid and took …
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There have been too many occasions where people have waited too long and people have lost their lives unnecessarily because of lengthy ambulance waiting times in Donegal. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn who believes fire and rescue service personnel could be used to assist the National Ambulance Service as initial responders when an …
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Finn Harps have signed Noe Baba for the 2023 season. Baba began his career with Castlebar Celtic, before coming through the underage setups at Fulham and Birmingham City. He made his senior debut with Macclesfield FC before returning home to Ireland with Waterford for the second half of the 2018 season. The 26 year-old has …
The number of new cars registered in Donegal continues to rise. According to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, 945 new vehicles were registered in the county last month, up 2.45% when compared to the same period in 2022. Meanwhile, for the month of February, 89 electric vehicles were registered in Donegal, representing a …
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Gardaí in Donegal are investigating two criminal damage incidents in which two vehicles were keyed in Kilmacrennan and Letterkenny. Between 7:50pm and 10:30pm on Sunday last a lady had parked her car on the roadside close to the health centre in Kilmacrennan as she was attending an event in the local hall. Upon returning, she …
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The DUP says they will not be rushing to agree to the new Northern Ireland Protocol deal. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will travel to Northern Ireland today to meet with politicians there in an attempt to get their backing of the Windsor Framework. DUP MP Gregory Campbells says it is clear that progress to …
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Donegal and Galway had to settle for a share of the points in Division One of the National Football League on Sunday afternoon. 1-09 a piece was how it finished with goals coming from Oisin Gallen for Donegal and Matthew Tierney for Galway. Paddy Carr’s side now sit second from bottom on three points, level …
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