Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries Thursday February 17th
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Update: Harry Blaney Bridge reopens
The Harry Blaney Bridge over Mulroy Bay has been reopened to all traffic. It was closed yesterday due to forecasted strong winds.
McGee and Thompson could feature in Kerry but no Murphy
Michael Murphy will not feature for Donegal this week in Kerry in the county’s third game of the Allianz league. The Donegal Captain left the field in the first half of Donegal’s win over Kildare two weeks ago and wont be risked on Sunday in Killarney. Jason McGee and Ciaran Thomspon could line out as …
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Barrett plays as Ireland progress to semi final
The Republic of Ireland will play Russia in Friday’s semi-finals of the Pinatar Cup in La Manga. Second half goals from Lucy Quinn and Louise Quinn helped Vera Pauw’s side come from behind to beat Poland 2-1 on Wednesday. Milford’s Amber Barrett came off the bench to play out the closing ten minutes while Ciara …
Donegal feeling the effects of Storm Dudley
Storm Dudley has made landfall and Donegal is already feeling the effects of it. Long spells of rain, spot flooding and very strong winds are expected over the next 24 hours. Motorists are advised to take care on the roads with reports of surface water impacting driving conditions. There are a number of trees down …
€35 million to be invested in Donegal roads in 2022
€35 million is to be invested in regional and local roads across Donegal this year, one of the highest allocations in the country. The funding will go towards climate change adaptation and resilience works, safety improvements and bridge rehabilitation works. Welcoming the announcement, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue says the funding …
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Covid restrictions lifted in North
Covid restrictions have been lifted in Northern Ireland, where rules are being replaced with just guidance. It means no more mandatory mask wearing or covid passports. Restrictions have been eased 5 weeks earlier than planned.
Multiple fixed charge penalty notices handed out by Gardai over the weekend
A number of motorists have been handed fixed charge penalty notices after being caught speeding in Donegal over the weekend. On Saturday night, Buncrana Roads Policing Unit while conducting a speed check on the N13, detected a vehicle travelling at 123KPH in a 100KPH speed zone. A Fixed Charge Penalty Notice was issued to the …
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Watch: Mickey McCann happy to leave Sligo with victory in National Hurling League
Donegal made it two wins from two in the National Hurling League with a 1-19 to 2-14 win over Sligo in Markievicz Park. Ronan McDermott got the goal for Mickey McCann’s side as they earned a two point win on the road. Mickey McCann told Tom Comack he was happy to leave Sligo with the …
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Watch: Ronan McDermott on Donegal’s victory over Sligo
Donegal recorded back to back wins in the National Hurling League with a 1-19 to 2-14 win over Sligo on Sunday afternoon. Ronan McDermott was named Man of the Match in the game scoring the goal for Mickey McCann’s side. Tom Comack got the thoughts of Ronan after the game.
Donegal earn second National Hurling League victory
Donegal made it back to back wins in the National Hurling league with a 1-19 to 2-14 win away at Sligo. Man of the Match, Ronan McDermott’s goal early in the game helped Mickey McCann’s side leave with the victory. Donegal ended the game with 13 players after Sean McVeigh and Declan Coulter were sent …
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Succesful weekend for Donegal athletes
Roisin Flanagan set a new Ulster indoor record on the early hours of Saturday morning where she ran 15 minutes 36.05 seconds to finish seventh in the 5000 metres indoor event held in Boston. Flanagan’s time also makes her the fourth in the all-time Irish list. Donegal’s John Kelly claimed gold in a Shot Put event …
Wins for Derry and Tyrone in National Hurling League
There were wins for Derry and Tyrone in the National Hurling League on Sunday afternoon. Derry claimed a 2-24 to 0-12 win away at Wicklow, the win is their second in as many games in the league. Meanwhile, Tyrone eased to a 4-29 to 0-07 victory over Warwickshire, Aidy Kelly scoring two of the Red …
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Inishowen Football League Results 13/02/2022
Buncrana Credit Union Cup Quarter finals 2pm Illies Celtic 3 v 1Moville Celtic Culdaff FC 0 v 4 Glengad United Gleneely Colts 0 v 5 Aileach FC Greencastle FC 2 v 0 Cockhill Youths Jackie Crossan Premier Division 2pm Carn FC 1 v 3 Buncrana Hearts Strand Hotel Division One Clonmany Res 1 v 2 …
Donegal Junior League Results 13/02/2022
Brian Mc Cormick Cup – Area Finals Donegal Area Cappry Rovers 0 v 2 St. Catherines Lifford Area Kildrum Tigers 1 v 0 Convoy Arsenal Gweedore Area Kilmacrennan Celtic 2 v 1 Keadue Rovers Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Raphoe Town 1 v 2 Fanad United Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division Two Whitestrand United …
Fintan Doherty keeps clean sheet as Ireland U17’s beat Belgium
Derry City goalkeeper Fintan Doherty kept a clean sheet as Ireland U17’s claimed a 1-0 victory over Belgium in Spain on Saturday afternoon. A second-half Rocco Vata strike earned Ireland the victory. The win follows Thursday’s 2-2 draw with Belgium and is the perfect preparation for Colin O’Brien’s team ahead of next month’s UEFA Under-17 …
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Bonagee, Cockhill, Maiden City & Monaghan United advance in North West of Ulster Cup
There were wins for Bonagee United, Cockhill Celtic, Maiden City and Monaghan United in the North West of Ulster Intermediate Cup Quarter Finals at the weekend. Bonagee United sealed their Semi Final spot with a 2-0 win over Newbuildings with goals coming from Jack Parke and Michael Funston. Cockhill Celtic cruised into the next round, …
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Maxi Curran “very happy” with Donegal Ladies win over Galway in National League
Donegal Ladies started their National League campaign with a 0-10 to 0-07 win over Galway over MacCumhaill Park. Geraldine McLaughlin was star of the show for Donegal notching seven points with two coming from Karen Guthrie and one from Katy Herron. After the game Donegal boss Maxi Curran told Frank Craig he was very happy …
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Donegal Ladies begin National League with victory over Galway
Donegal Ladies got their National League campaign off to best possible start with a win over Galway at MacCumhaill Park. Maxi Curran’s side ran out 0-10 to 0-07 winners. Frank Craig and Maureen O’Donnell have the full time report…
John Kelly wins in Sweden after long injury lay off
Donegal’s John Kelly claimed gold in a Shot Put event in Sweden on Saturday evening. Kelly, who has just returned to action after being out for 18 months due to injury, threw 18.22 metres. Youcef Zatat finished the event in second with a throw of 17.60 metres.
Kilcoo win Senior All Ireland Club title
Kilcoo are the Senior All-Ireland club football champions. The Down club beat Dublin’s Kilmacud Crokes 2-08 to 0-13 after extra-time at Croke Park. Daithi Boland reports from Croke Park…
Sligo Rovers sign striker Jordan Hamilton
Sligo Rovers have signed Canadian striker Jordan Hamilton. The 25-year-old has joined subject to work permit and international clearance. Hamilton was a member of Toronto FC’s historic 2017 treble-winning team and also won three Canadian Championship trophies and has scored 11 goals in 54 MLS regular season games. In 2020 he joined Columbus Crew where …
Seamus Coleman nets opener as Everton earn first league victory under Frank Lampard
Seamus Coleman opened the scoring for Everton on Saturday afternoon as they beat Leeds 3-0 at Goodison Park in the Premier League. Michael Keane then doubled the Toffees lead before victory was secured by Anthony Gordon. It is Everton’s first league win under Frank Lampard. Shane Pinnington has the full time report…
Donegal Junior League Results 12/02/2022
Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves 0 v 3 Kildrum Tigers Reserves Arranmore United 0 v 4 Fintown Harps AFC Donegal Town Reserves 1 v 2 Cappry Rovers Reserves Milford United Reserves 3 v 2 Keadue Rovers Reserves Oldtown Celtic 5 v 2 Glencar Celtic Strand Rovers 1 v 3 Glenea United Reserves …
All systems go for 2022 Donegal Half Marathon
The 2022 Donegal Half Marathon will take place in Letterkenny on Sunday, August 28th, in Letterkenny. Details of the event, which has been held annually since 2014, were announced at the launch at The Bistro at Letterkenny’s Retail Park on Friday evening. In his address, Myles Sweeney, Donegal Sports Partnership Coordinator, and Donegal Half Marathon …
Roisin Flanagan sets new Ulster record
Roisin Flanagan set a new Ulster indoor record overnight. The Finn Valley AC athlete ran 15 minutes 36.05 seconds to finish seventh in the 5000 metres indoor event held in Boston. Flanagan’s time also makes her the fourth in the all time Irish list. Her twin sister, Eilish, was also in action in Boston and …
Donegal players on DCU team lose out in Sigerson Cup semi-final
NUI Galway and University of Limerick will contest the Sigerson Cup decider next week. In the semi-finals, UL beat DCU Dóchas Éireann 0-44 to 0-11 while NUIG overcame MIT Kerry by 0-18 to 0-15, after extra-time. The defeated DCU side is managed by Paddy Christie, who was full of praise for his team afterwards, and …
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Widespread condemnation of Strabane shooting
There’s been widespread condemnation after a 19 year old man was shot in Strabane last evening. It’s believed two masked men entered a house in the Springhill Park area of the town shortly after 7:20pm armed with guns and a baseball bat. The 19-year-old was beaten with the baseball bat before being shot in the …
Ashling Murphy accused further remanded in custody
A man accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy in Tullamore four weeks ago has been further remanded in custody. Jozef Puska, of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, appeared before Cloverhill District Court this morning. The court heard a file from the DPP was still being prepared in relation to this case. Mr Puska, who’s …
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Highland Radio to host special broadcast as part of Islington Irish Month 2022
As part of an Islington Council month-long programme celebrating Irish heritgae, Highland Radio will be broadcasting live from Islington on Saturday March 19th. To celebrate an historic year in Islington’s history with our first Irish-born Mayor, Cllr Troy Gallagher, a native of Donegal, Islington Council has partnered with the London Irish Centre to showcase the …
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2020 County Final saga looks to be over
Kilcar GAA club say they are shocked and appalled at the decision by the Donegal CCC to fine Naomh Conaill and allow the Glenties/Fintown side to keep the title of senior champions for 2020. They say the fine imposed of 5,000 euro is “the most lenient of penalties”. In a detailed statement released last night, …
Watch: Homecoming of All Ireland Champions Brian Og’s Steelstown
All Ireland Champions Brian Og’s Steelstown returned to Derry to a hero’s welcome on Monday night. The city side won the All Ireland Football Intermediate Championship title on Sunday beating Trim from Meath in the decider at Croke Park. There were joyous scenes among players and supporters as they celebrated a first All Ireland success …
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Watch: Rachel Darragh & Joshua Magee on winning national titles
There was Donegal success at the Irish National Badminton Championships over the weekend. Raphoe’s Joshus Magee took two golds. He won the mixed doubles title with Moya Ryan and the men’s doubles crown with Paul Reynolds. Rachel Darragh would also take a 4th national women’s seniors title winning the singles competition. Watch Badminton Ireland’s interviews …
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Watch: Declan Bonner reflects on Donegal’s win over Kildare
Donegal brought their tally of points in the Allianz National League to three after they recorded a victory over Kildare. The game finished 2-11 to 1-09 with Patrick McBrearty and Ryan McHugh finding the net for Declan Bonner’s side. After the game, Donegal boss Declan Bonner spoke with Ryan Ferry.
Watch: Brendan McCole on Donegal’s National Football League victory over Kildare
Donegal got their first win of the National Football League season with a 2-11 to 1-09 victory over Kildare in MacCumhaill Park. Kildare took the lead in the first half thanks to a Jimmy Hyland goal before Kilcar men Patrick McBrearty and Ryan McHugh fired home to put Donegal back infront. Donegal never surrendered that …
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“We played very very well”-Mickey McCann
Donegal Hurlers got off to the best possible start in their National Hurling League with a 3-16 to 0-08 win over London in O’Donnell Park. Josh Cronnolly McGhee and two goals from Ritchie Ryan set Donegal on their way to victory. Next up for Mickey McCann’s side is a clash with Sligo. After the game, …
Feargal Logan & Kieran McGeeney react to Armagh’s victory over Tyrone
Armagh built on their impressive opening day win in Division One of the National Football League by beating All Ireland Champions, Tyrone 2-14 to 14 points in the Athletic Grounds on Sunday. Goals from Jason Duffy and Greg McCabe helped Kieran McGeeney’s men to victory. The game was somewhat marred by the fact there was …
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Ritchie Ryan on Donegal’s win over London
Donegal got off to a winning start in this years National Hurling League with a 3-16 to 0-08 victory over London in O’Donnell Park. Ritchie Ryan was top scorer for Donegal, scoring 2-8. After the game Chris Ashmore got the thoughts of the Donegal sharpshooter…
Josh Moffett wins Galway International Rally
Josh Moffett has won the Galway International Rally by 14.1 seconds over Mierion Evans with Callum Devine and Brian Hoy in their Ford Fiesta who are in third. Donegal’s David Kelly/Dean O’Sullivan finished in seventh. Former Donegal International Rally winner Garry Jennings won the 24/25 RHD category. Meanwhile Gary Kiernan and Daren O’Brien in their …
Watch: Rory Gallagher over the moon with Derry win over Offaly
Derry maintained their winning start to their National League, Division Two campaign with a 2-13 to 0-07 win over Offaly. Shane McGuigan was top scorer in the afternoon for Rory Gallagher’s side, scoring 1-06. The other goal came from Niall Loughlin who also scored a point for the Oakleaf County. After the game Derry manager …
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All systems go for Finn Harps’ Ian Harkin & Aidan Campbell as new season looms
Finn Harps have confirmed the incoming Board of Directors and the structure of the club for the upcoming year. Ian Harkin will serve as the Chairperson of the board, with Aidan Campbell once again appointed the Commercial and Marketing Officer. The pair are working hard ahead of the new season which begins in just two …
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Armagh get the better of Tyrone in all Ulster National League clash
Tyrone suffered their first defeat of the National League, Division One losing out away to Armagh. The game finished 2-14 to 0-14 in favour of the Orchard County with Jason Duffy and Greg McCabe netting for the hosts. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Top ten finishes for Letterkenny & Finn Valley AC’s at European Champions Cup
It was another busy weekend in the athletics front with the European Champions Cup taking place in Portugal. Finn Valley AC’s under 20 team finished in sixth at the event which was won by a Romanian team meanwhile the Letterkenny AC’s Senior team finished ninth in the women with a team from Spain claiming victory. …
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Steelstown beat Trim to win All Ireland Intermediate Football Championship
Steelstown are All Ireland Intermediate Football champions for 2021 after they beat Trim 3-14 to 2-05 at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Ben McCarron, Cahir McMonagle and Emmett Deane helped the Derry side to lift the trophy. It is Steelstowns first ever All Ireland Intermediate Football title.
Donegal get first National Football League win of the season
Donegal got their first win of the National Football League, Division One on Sunday afternoon with a 2-11 to 1-09 victory over Kildare. Goals from Patrick McBrearty and Ryan McHugh helped Declan Bonner’s side earn the points. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh report from MacCumhaill Park…
Doneagl ease to victory over London in National Hurling League opener
Doneagl got off to a winning start in the National Hurling League thanks to a 3-16 to 0-08 win over London. Josh Cronnolly McGhee fired in Donegal’s first goal before two second half goals from Ritchie Ryan helped seal Mickey McCann’s side victory. Chris Ashmore has the full time report…
Josh Moffett continues to lead Galway International Rally
Josh Moffett remains in front at the Galway International Rally by 6.8 seconds over Mierion Evans with Callum Devine and Brian Hoy in their Ford Fiesta who are in third. There are just two stages left in the Rally. Donegal’s Michael Boyle and Dermot McCafferty in their Mitsubishi Evo are in thirteenth. Garry Jennings and …
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Inishowen Football League Results 06/02/2022
Jackie Crossan Premier Division 2pm Moville Celtic 2 v 1 Illies Celtic Glengad United 3 v 0 Clonmany Shamrocks Buncrana Hearts 2 v 1 Cockhill Celtic Youths Carn FC 0 v 4 Greencastle FC Charlie O Donnell Cup Semi Finals Dunree United 1 v 3 Aileach Res Clonmany Res 3 v 2 Redcastle United Inishowen …
Donegal Junior League Results 06/02/2022
Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Convoy Arsenal 4 v 3 Donegal Town Drumkeen United 0 v 2 Bonagee United Keadue Rovers 4 v 1 Castlefin Celtic Kildrum Tigers P v P Glenea United Kilmacrennan Celtic 0 v 0 Cappry Rovers Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Ballybofey United 2 v 2 Milford United Gweedore Celtic …
History made as Leona Maguire becomes first Irish winner on LPGA
Leona Maguire’s name will be forever etched in the history books for Irish golf as she became the countries first ever LPGA Tour winner. The Cavan lady fired a five-under-par 67 to win the Drive On Championship in Florida. Maguire finished on a score of 18-under-par, three shots clear of Lexi Thompson. Afterwards, she spoke …
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