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Condemnation after attack on Buncrana refugee centre last night

There’s widespread condemnation after a refugee centre in Buncrana was last night attacked. It’s believed a firework was thrown at the building on the shorefront between 11:15pm and 11:30pm last night. The extent of the damage is unknown. Councillor Jack Murray says he has feared an attack similar to this for some time:   Owner

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Gardai continue to appeal for information on Buncrana arson

Gardaí continue to appeal for information in to an arson attack on a proposed housing complex for Ukrainian refugees in Buncrana. At around 11:45pm on Thursday last, Gardai were notified of the building on fire in Lisfannon. Substantial damage was caused to the building by the fire which is believed to have been started deliberately.

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‘Gardai don’t have resources to deal with anti-immigration protests’ – GRA President

The GRA says gardai can’t respond properly to anti-immigration protests as policing is in crisis. It’s after violent protests against migrants in Dublin over the weekend. Meanwhile ,demonstrators are currently using cars and tractors this morning to block road access to a hotel being used for asylum seekers in Inch, Co Clare. President of the

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Bishop of Raphoe says he understands how painful it is to lose a much-loved priest

The Bishop of Raphoe says he understands the pain of the parishioners in Kilmacrenan who are set to lose a popular priest. As part of a number of clerical changes announced by Bishop Alan McGuckian in the diocese, Parish Priest Fr Paddy Dunne is due to take up the role of Parish Priest of Kilbarron

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Excellent performance but recent criticism unfair – Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins

Shamrock Rovers remain two-points clear of Derry City at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Richie Towell’s winner 2-minutes from time saw Rovers beat St. Pat’s 3-2 at Tallaght Stadium. Derry remain on Rovers’ tail after their 3-nil win at home to Dundalk taking their fifth win in six games. Jordan McEneff, Cameron

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Bonagee manager Jason Gibson advocates that intermediate football “should stay” in Donegal

  Bonagee United retained the Donegal News Ulster Senior League Cup on Sunday beating Cockhill Celtic 4-3 in Buncranna. This trophy could be the last at intermediate level won by the Dry Arch side, as concerns hang over the survival of the Ulster Senior League. Bonagee manager Jason Gibson feels intermediate football should remain in

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Ruaidhri Higgins sets a challenged for his players tonight against Dundalk

  Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins has challenged his players to give him a full 90 minute performance tonight. The Candystripes welcome Dundalk to the Ryan McBride Brandywell in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division and have a chance to go top of the league if leaders Shamrock Rovers lose at home to St Pats in

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Gareth Harkin on the “nice” feeling after Bonagee United win Ulster Senior League Cup

Bonagee United got their hands on the Ulster Senior League Cup for the second year in a row with a 4-3 win over Cockhill Celtic. First half goals from Conor Black and Deano Larkin had Bonagee two up and an early penalty from Tony McNamee made it 3-0. Lee McColgan pulled one back from the

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Bonagee United claim back-to-back Ulster Senior League Cups in seven goal thriller

Bonagee United claimed back-to-back Ulster Senior League Cups thanks to a 4-3 win over Cockhill Celtic in Maginn Park. Conor Black opened the scoring for Bonagee before Deano Larkin added a second to the defending champions. Tony McNamee then added Jason Gibson’s sides third from the penalty spot before a Lee McColgan penalty made it

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Stephen McConnell reflects on Letterkenny Rovers Brian McCormick Sports Cup defeat

Letterkenny Rovers were beaten 2-0 in the final of the Brian McCormick Sports Cup on Saturday at Diamond Park, Ballyare. Goals from Chris Dillon and Matthew McLaughlin was the difference between the sides. Letterkenny Rovers manager Stephen McConnell spoke with Chris Ashmore after the game…  

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Reaction – Kilmacrennan captain, manager and veteran after Brian McCormick Sports Cup win

Kilmacrennan Celtic captured the Brian McCormick Sports Cup for the first time in the club’s history as they beat Letterkenny Rovers 2-0 in the decider at Diamond Park, Ballyare, with goals from Chris Dillon and Matthew McLaughlin. Speaking to Chris Ashmore afterwards, Kilmacrennan Celtic captain Ryan Shields (pictured above) paid tribute to all involved, and

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Kilmacrennan Celtic win Brian McCormick Sports Cup for the first time

Kilmacrennan Celtic have lifted the Brian McCormick Cup for the first time in the club’s history. The Gerard McGranaghan managed Premier Division outfit defeated Division One side Letterkenny Rovers 2-0 in a well contested decider in fine, warm conditions at Diamond Park, Ballyare. Chris Dillon put Kilmacrennan ahead in the 35th minute and they were

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Luke Barrett “extremely proud” of his Donegal side after victory over Cavan

Donegal booked their place in the Ulster Minor Football Championship semi final after a one point victory over Cavan in Breffni Park. A goal from Oisin Scanlan helped Luke Barrett’s men to the 1-11 to 2-07 win. Donegal will now face Derry in the final four. Manager Luke Barret told Brendan Devenney he is extremely

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Preview: Brian McCormick Cup Final, Kilmacrennan Celtic v Letterkenny Rovers

The eagerly awaited Brian McCormick Cup Final takes place this Saturday at Ballyare with a 7.00 pm start. Premier Division side Kilmacrennan Celtic, who overcame St. Catherine’s on penalties in the semi-final,  take on the Stephen McConnell managed Letterkenny Rovers of the First Division. Donegal League fixtures secretary Christina O’Donnell has seen both sides on

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Managers of Oldtown Celtic and Kildrum Tigers look forward to league decider

Oldtown Celtic and Kildrum Tigers will meet in the final game of the season in the Donegal Junior League Glencar Inn Division One. Both sides are locked together at the summit of the table with 51 points each as they go into the title showdown decider at the Letterkenny Community Centre on Saturday at 5.00

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USL League Cup and Inishowen League Cup Finals – Preview with Jim McConnell

Two big finals will be hosted at Maginn Park in Buncrana this weekend. On Saturday, Buncrana Hearts face Greencastle in the Inishowen League Clubman Shirts League Cup Final at 5pm while on Sunday it’s the Ulster Senior League Cup Final between Cockhill Celtic and Bonagee United at 4.00 pm. Highland Sunday Sport will have coverage

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Bray will not be easy for Harps but there is a long way to go – Michael Funston

Finn Harps are on the road again this Friday when they make the trip to the Carlisle Grounds to face Bray Wanderers. Harps go into the game having lost two games  4-1 on the spin, and have dropped down to ninth spot in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. Former Finn Harps midfielder Michael Funston

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It could be up to two years before permanent solution to Letterkenny water issues is implemented

It may be a year or two before water issues affecting areas of Letterkenny are permanently resolved. Members of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District met with Irish Water today. Its after it emerged one resident in the Bomany area suffered water outages on 84 occasions since September. Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford MD Councillor Donal

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Almost €500,000 secured for Donegal projects under IFI

Almost half a million euro has been secured for three projects in Donegal from the International Fund for Ireland. The funding is aimed at supporting some of the most vulnerable communities in Northern Ireland and southern border counties. AGD Gweedore and Waterside Theatre Project will receive €79,450 to support a 16 month ‘Cross-Border Creative Arts

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Cllr Michael McClafferty new Cathaoirleach of Glenties Municipal District

Cllr Michael McClafferty is the new Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal District. It comes after heated exchanges when nominations were called. The meeting was told the independent grouping was putting forward Cllr Michael McClafferty, but Cllr Michael Cholim MacGiolla Easbuig said he’d been promised the nomination when the current council was first elected. Cllr McGiolla

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