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Set back for Institute in top of the table clash – but Strabane Athletic win again

Institute’s title aspirations suffered a big set-back as they were beaten 4-2 at home by NIFL Championship leaders Dundela. With Bangor winning and Portadown drawing, the Derry side drop to fourth in the table and are now seven points adrift of Dundela with a game more played. Former Finn Harps player Michael Harris put the

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Reaction: Man-of-the-Match Daire O’Baoill on a big win over Fermanagh

Gweedore’s Daire O’Baoill was the man of the match as Donegal produced a strong second half performance to comfortably beat Fermanagh by 2-16 to 0-8 in their Allianz NFL Division 2 game at O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny. He contributed 2-3 to the Donegal tally. Speaking to Brendan Devenney, he recalled his two goals and is now

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Higgins pleased with first half display and Hogan’s first goal for club

Derry City opened their new season with a 2-1 victory over Drogheda United at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Higgins was happy enough with the first half performance and for new signing Patrick Hoban to get on the scoresheet against a side that have caused some problems for the candystripes in recent seasons. After the

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Over €36m announced to improve and maintain roads in Donegal

€36.22 million has been allocated to improve and maintain Donegal roads. The funding will go towards road repair, bridge rehabilitation, road safety measures, community engagement, drainage improvements, and climate change adaptation. The largest allocation in the county, €1.5m has been earmarked for works at Fintra Bridge, €25,000 has been announced for works on the N15

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Ballyshannon Community Hospital could open next week

The Ballyshannon Community Hospital could open next week. The INMO has confirmed that proposals have been issued to enhance clinical governance and staffing levels in the facility in line with what members were seeking. The €37.6 million facility was to have opened this week, but hasn’t done so because the INMO and SIPTU claimed planned

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Ceann Comhairle intervenes as Deputy Doherty accuses Tanaiste of being dishonest

The Ceann Comhairle has been forced to intervene once again as Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty accused the Tanaiste of being dishonest. Deputy Doherty called for greater transparency and accountability as it emerged a senior RTE executive was handed a €450,000 exit package. Last night a Sinn Fein motion calling for the TV licence fee to

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2023 spend on agency staff and overtime “out of control” – HSE CEO

The Chief Executive of the HSE has described last year’s spending on agency staff and overtime as “out of control.” The Health Service has published its National Service Plan 2024 which lists cost saving, improved access to emergency care, and more disability supports as major priorities. Officials plan to reduce the use of agency staff

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Business Matters, Ep 182 – Highland Radio Hospitality Awards, and Dearbhla Kelly, Enterprise Engagement Officer

In this episode, Chris Ashmore talks with Sean Quinn, Head of Sales at Highland Radio, about the recent, hugely successful, Highland Radio Hospitality Awards night that was held in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey. He also has an in-depth interview with Dearbhla Kelly, Enterprise Engagement Officer with the Donegal Education and Training Board. She outlines the large

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Ours to Protect – Nature Hero Awards & Biodiversity 13/02/2024

Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise

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NW10k Launch: Busy time ahead for all involved – Neil Martin

The 27th annual North West 10k was officially launched on Monday evening by the 2023 women’s winner Noeleen Scanlon. The three benefitting charities were also announced – and they are Kilmacrennan, Termon, Gartan, Churchill and Trentagh Community First Responders, Cara House and Letterkenny Community Childcare Centre. The 10k takes place on the Bank Holiday weekend

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Inishowen involvement as Irish men’s team win silver at the World Indoor Tug of War Championships

There was more success on Sunday for Inishowen competitors at the World Indoor Tug of War Championships in Sweden. In the men’s senior 640KG, the Irish team claimed silver with men from Clonmany B and Cockhill on the Irish Panel. The event was won by The Netherlands with Italy finishing third.

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Donegal university students take gold at the Irish University Athletic Association Indoor Championships

Finn Valley Athletic Club’s Lauren Callaghan and Oisin Kelly of Cranford Athletics Club represented DCU at the Irish University Athletic Association Indoor Championship in Dublin. Callaghan won gold in the long jump with a height of 5.98 metres while Kelly came first in the 800 metre race. Carol Lafferty set a new record for the

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Inishowen pullers help Ireland to another bronze at World Indoor Championships

More medals are heading back to Inishowen following the latest success by an Irish team at the World Indoor Tug of War Championships in Sweden. On Saturday afternoon, the men’s senior Irish team – which was made up a members of several clubs, including Cockhill, Carndonagh and Clonmany – took bronze in the 600kg category.

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Murphy looks ahead to new season after pre-season win over Sligo Rovers

Finn Harps rounded off their pre-season fixtures with a 2-1 defeat of neighbours Sligo Rovers at Finn Park. Patrick Ferry scored twice for the Donegal side as they came from behind following an early strike for Rovers from Wilson Waweru. After the game, Daire Bonner spoke with Finn Harps manager Darren Murphy (pictured above with

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Reaction: Mickey McCann and Johnny McGarvey’s verdict as Derry beat Donegal

Donegal manager Mickey McCann(pictured above) always knew that Derry would be a stiff test for his side in their Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B game in Letterkenny. The fact that Donegal were missing a few key players was also a factor as they were beaten 2-22 to 0-19. Speaking to Ryan Ferry, McCann was

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New season preview: Higgins reckons three or four in battle for the title

Shamrock Rovers will once again be the favourites to win the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title for 2024. The new season gets underway next weekend and Derry City, runners-up last season, will be hoping to mount a big challenge. Derry open their account with a match against a Drogheda United side who have posed

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Shels’ captain Mark Coyle buzzing about new season and European football

Former Finn Harps star Mark Coyle will captain Shelbourne in the Premier Division this coming season. The talented midfielder is really looking forward to the new campaign, and the prospect of playing European football as well. Speaking to Oisin Langan at the media event to mark the start of the new season, he outlined his

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