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Intermediate Final Preview with the Managers – Caolan McDaid and Brendan Doherty

This Sunday will see the meeting of Termon and Naomh Columba in the Michael Murphy Sports Intermediate Championship Final. These two sides are no strangers to each other having met in the first round of the championship back in August. That day, Termon sharp-shooter Daire McDaid hit 4-1 in a dominant win for the Burn […]

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Junior A Final Preview with Daniel McCauley & Michael O’Donnell

Inishowen neighbours Muff and Carndonagh will meet in this weekend’s Michael Murphy Sports Junior A Championship Final. Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin are preparing for their third Junior A Final in 14 years having been beaten in the 2010 final by Naomh Colmcille and again in the 2016 decider against Downings. Meanwhile, Carndonagh have also been

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A5 to get go-ahead

It’s understood plans for a long-called-for upgrade of one of Northern Ireland’s most notorious roads are to get the go-ahead. Since 2007, more than 50 lives have been lost on the A5 – which links Derry with Aughnacloy in County Tyrone. An announcement is expected after a meeting of the Stormont Executive this afternoon. West

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Joe Kennedy to receive Inaugural Honorary Doctorate at ATU today

The US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland is to receive an Inaugural Honorary Doctorate today at the Atlantic Technological University’s Letterkenny campus. The doctorate will be bestowed on Joseph P. Kennedy III who is the grandnephew of US President John F Kennedy in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public service, civil society, and peacebuilding.

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Business Matters, Ep 213: Pumpskynz’ making a difference with its covers for diabetes devices

In this edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with Catherine Devine, the founder of Pumpskynz which sells stylish and functional accessories for diabetes management devices which also empower individuals to embrace their diabetes with confidence and style.  She’s outlines the journey to date for her business which has considerable potential. Indeed, there are

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Termon Ladies managers Adrian & Kevin McGettigan looking forward to competing in Ulster Club Championship

Termon Ladies are senior county champions once again after a resounding 7-12 to 1-08 win over old foes Moville in today’s final at O’Donnell Park. After the game, Termon managers Adrian and Kevin McGettigan were already looking towards a tilt at the Ulster Championship in the near future…

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Dessie Gallagher & Ryan Conners react to Dungloe making first SFC Final since 1964

Dessie Gallagher has led Dungloe into their first Donegal Senior Football Championship Final since 1964 after a historic 0-09 to 0-08 win over St. Michael’s at MacCumhaill Park this afternoon. Gallagher gave his thoughts to Highland’s Oisin Kelly after the game…   Oisin also spoke with Dungloe midfielder, Ryan Conners…

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 29/09/24

Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Fanad United 1-0 St Catherine’s Keadue Rovers 7-1 Swilly Rovers Kildrum Tigers 0-0 Letterkenny Rovers Kilmacrennan Celtic 3-0 Rathmullan Celtic Bonagee United 5-1 Gweedore Celtic   TDA Division 1 Ballybofey United 1-2 Lifford Celtic Lagan Harps 1-4 Castlefin Donegal Town 6-0 Cranford United Cappry Rovers 7-0 Gweedore United Glenea United

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LGFA Donegal Club Championship Results – Sunday 29th September

O’Reilly Sports LGFA Senior Football Championship Final Moville 1-08 – 7-12 CLG An Tearmainn   LGFA Senior Football Shield Final Gleann Fhinne 1-09 – 0-09 CLG Naomh Náille   LGFA Intermediate Football Championship Final Ardara 0-09 – 1-08 An Clochán Liath   LGFA Junior A Football Championship Final Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin 0-09 – 6-12

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Dungloe Ladies come from behind to win Intermediate title – Tony Boyle reaction

Dungloe defeated Ardara 1-08 to 0-09 in the LGFA Intermediate Final at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. Ardara led 0-09 to 0-02 at half time but failed to register a score in the second half against a resurgent Dungloe side managed by Tony Boyle. He spoke to Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell after full time…

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Donegal Club Championship Results – Saturday 28th September

Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Semi Final Gaoth Dobhair 0-07 – 0-08 Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s   Senior Football Championship B Semi Final Gaoth Dobhair 1-15 – 2-09 Four Masters   Senior Football Championship C Semi Finals Sean Mac Cumhaill 0-06 – 1-08 Naomh Conaill Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s 2-13 – 1-08 CLG An Tearmainn  

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Post-match reaction from St. Eunan’s v Gaoth Dobhair: Shaun Patton & Aaron Deeney

St. Eunan’s overcame the stern challenge of Gaoth Dobhair in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Semi Final at MacCumhaill Park this evening. A low-scoring game ended 8 points to 7 in favour of the Letterkenny men who will now face either St. Michaels or Dungloe in the county decider in a fortnight’s time.

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St. Eunan’s progress to Donegal SFC Final with 1-point win over Gaoth Dobhair

St. Eunan’s defeated Gaoth Dobhair 0-08 to 0-07 in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Semi-Final at MacCumhaill Park this evening. The result means St. Eunan’s will play the winners of tomorrow’s other semi-final between St. Michaels and Dungloe in the final in two weeks time. With the full time report from Ballybofey, here’s

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NI Football: Draws for Institute and Limavady as Strabane win in the cup

There were draws for Institute and Limavady in the Irish League Championship on Saturday afternoon. ‘Stute travelled to Ards and came away with a 0-0 draw meanwhile a late Rodney Browne goal in injury time earned Limavady a point away to Annagh. In the North West Craig Cup, Strabane got the better of Colerain Heights,

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St Naul’s remain Donegal Senior Football side after victory over Cloughaneely

St Naul’s will remain in the Donegal Senior Football Championship for another year after they beat Cloughaneely 2-07 to 0-05 in Glenswilly on Saturday afternoon. Peadar Mogan was one of the stars of the show for Stephen Griffin’s side, scoring 1-02. The defeat means Cloughaneely will now play Intermediate football next year. Ryan Ferry has

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Darren Murphy: “Everyone has found it tough against Kerry”

Kerry FC battled back from being a goal down to earn a deserved one-all draw against Finn Harps at Mounthawk Park last night. There were 83 minutes on the clock when Seanie McGrath pounced to cancel out Patrick “Dixie” Ferry’s excellent 70th minute goal for Finn Harps. The visitors’ goal came from a lovely flick

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Harvest Rally Launch: COC John Crumlish & Declan Gallagher

The launch of this years Donegal Harvest Stages Rally took place on Friday night at The Orchard in Letterkenny, which coincided with the release of an impressive entry for the final rounds of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship, the Sligo Pallets Border Championship and the Donegal Commercial Vehicles Club Championship. The entry list is

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Donegal Senior Camogie Final Preview with James Callaghan & Peter McGonigle

Markievicz will face Burt in the Donegal Senior Camogie Championship Final in Convoy on Saturday evening at 7PM. Having been beaten by Carndonagh in last year’s final, Markievicz are on the hunt for their third Donegal Senior Championship win in four years. Carndonagh were in their way once again in the semi-final last Saturday evening

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Business Matters, Ep 212: PR agency Inis Communications continues to evolve after 20 years in business

On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by the owner of Inis Communications, Trish Hegarty. Trish worked as a journalist with the Irish Times, RTÉ and BBC Radio Foyle before setting up her PR, social media, and digital content agency in 2004. In this episode, we’ll hear about how her Inishowen-based PR agency

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Over 6,700 CAMHS appointments offered in Donegal in first eight months of 2024

The HSE says over 6,700 appointments were offered under CAMHS, the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in Donegal between January and August of this year. The figures were given to Cllr Ciaran Brogan at this week’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum. Cllr Brogan was told that 2,711 appointments were offered by the North

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HSE quizzed on timelines for fire safety works at St Joseph’s Hospital

Donegal Councillor Gary Doherty is asking for a full investigation to address the ongoing closure of part of St Josephs Hospital in Stranorlar because of the need for fire safety works. Cllr Doherty is also seeking assurances regarding the compliance of other HSE facilities in Donegal. He told a HSE Regional Health Forum meeting that

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Donegal man, Ryan MacHugh first nominee of 2024 Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year Award

A Donegal man has been named as the first nominee for the 2024 Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year Award for the opening period of January to May. 26-year-old Ryan MacHugh from Frosses has been contesting the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship, as well as the Junior British Rally Championship in a Ford Fiesta

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Small business owners in Donegal urged to avail of energy grants

Small business owners in Donegal are being urged to avail of grants to make their premises more energy efficient. Councillor Martin Harley however, believes Donegal County Council could be doing more to promote the different strands of funding available to businesses. Organisations with under 50 employees are currently eligible for grants of up €10,000 for

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New campaign launched to increase number of women running for election

A new campaign is being launched to increase the number of women running for election. The Gender Quotas Alliance is calling for 40 per cent of candidates running in future local elections to be female. Following the local elections in June, 26 per cent of local councillors are women. Director of the National Women’s Council,

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Fixtures confirmed for Donegal SFC Semi Finals, Junior & Intermediate Finals dates also set

The Donegal CCC have confirmed the fixtures for this weekend’s semi finals in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship. The first semi final will take place on Saturday evening as Gaoth Dobhair and St. Eunans will go head to head at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey at 7:30PM. On Sunday, it’ll be St. Michaels and

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Gary McFadden: “We knew it was going to be a tight game”

Gaoth Dobhair’s 0-09 to 0-07 victory over Four Masters this afternoon sealed their place in the last four of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Semi Finals. The draw for the semi-finals was made directly after the game – it pitted Gaoth Dobhair against St. Eunans and St. Michael’s against Dungloe. Gaoth Dobhair’s Gary

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