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GAA: McGuinness and McBrearty reaction following Dr. McKenna Cup win

  Donegal manager Jim McGuinness felt their Dr. McKenna Cup opener against an understrength Armagh side was a “really good” workout for his side. In his first competitive game in charge since his return, McGuinness saw his side win by 3-16 to 1-6 at MacCumhaill Park in their Section A fixture. He spoke with Oisin

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Reaction: Martin McHugh’s verdict on Donegal’s win over weak Armagh side

Donegal cruised past an understrength and youthful Armagh side in Jim McGuinness’s first competitive game back as Donegal manager. They were much too strong for what was essentially an Armagh under-20 side and ran out winners by 3-16 (25) to 1-6 (9). McGuinness used the occasion to give senior competitive debuts to a number of

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Easy win for Donegal in Dr. McKenna Cup opener against understrength Armagh

A crowd of around 4,000 flocked to MacCumhaill Park to see Jim McGuinness’ first competitive game in charge since taking over the Donegal senior managerial reins for a second time, but their Dr. McKenna Cup Section A Round 1 game against Armagh was a rather one-sided affair as they ran out victors on a final

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Public urged to ensure they’re registered for 2024 votes

European Movement Ireland is urging people to ensure they’re registered for a number of votes this year. Its CEO Noelle O’Connell says people have a responsibility to participate in the democratic process. We’ll be going to the polls for two referendums in March, as well as the European and local elections in June. Noelle is

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Business Matters: Ep 176, Toni Forrester – Letterkenny Chamber

On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Toni Forrester, Chief Executive Officer of Letterkenny Chamber. Founded in 1965, the chamber will celebrate its 60th anniversary next year and plays a significant role in fostering business development and promoting opportunities to create a thriving business environment. The chamber has grown considerably and now has

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Five Donegal debuts in McKenna Cup opener with Armagh

Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness will hand out five senior debuts in Wednesday’s Dr McKenna Cup clash with Armagh in Ballybofey. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh will have full match commentary on Highland from the 7.30pm start in Ballybofey in association with Highland Motors Letterkenny. Naomh Conaill duo Finbarr Roarty and Kevin McGettigan will be in

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Business Matters: Ep 175, Adrian Boyle – Blistered Bread

On this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Adrian Boyle, the founder of artisan bakery Blistered Bread in Letterkenny. The Creeslough native spend many years in Australia before returning to Ireland a couple of years ago with his wife Niamh. Blistered Bread is a family sourdough bakery that specialises in making handcraft breads

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New proposals to reduce speed limits described as ‘not necessary’

The new proposals going to cabinet today have been described as “not necessary”. Under the plans, most speed limits would be reduced by 20 kilometres an hour. So far this year, 178 people have died on the roads – 23 more than last year. Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae thinks reducing limits would do

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Jon McCourt conferred with freedom of Derry and Strabane

Institutional abuse campaigner Jon McCourt has been conferred with the Freedom of Derry and Strabane. Mr McCourt is one of the most high profile and leading campaigners for victims of historical institutional abuse in Ireland and is the founder and chairman of Survivors North West who represent victims of historic abuse at children’s homes and

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Business Matters: Ep 175, Ryan Allen – Irish Gap Year

On this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Ryan Allen, Founding Director of Irish Gap Year. The Bundoran based company has been running award-winning Gap Year Programmes in Ireland and indeed in Europe for a number of years, and currently employs 13 people in Donegal. Recently, it won the Export Award at the

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OPR submissions could delay decision on new County Development Plan – Canning

The Chair of Donegal County Council’s Planning Committee says he doubts whether the new County Development Plan can be agreed before the local elections in June. Following the end of the first public consultation in October, a report from Chief Executive John McLaughlin outlining a number of proposed alterations is being circulated to all councillors.

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“A lot of positives” from win over Roscommon – McGuinness

Jim McGuinness’s first match in charge since returning as Donegal manager ended in a six-point victory over Roscommon. Full time: Donegal 2-12, Roscommon 2-6. Donegal led by 0-9 to 0-2 at halftime. A share of today’s matchday earnings were donated to the North-West Hospice. Here’s Jim McGuiness speaking with Brendan Devenney after the match, where

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FT Report & Reaction: Setanta’s season ends in heavy defeat

Donegal and Ulster champions Setanta were heavily beaten in their All Ireland Intermediate Hurling semi-final tie against Kilkenny champions Thomastown . Full time: Setanta 1–8, Thomastown 6–26. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Mickey McCann after the full-time whistle: Oisin spoke with Setanta selector Gary McGettigan after today’s defeat:  

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Business Matters: Ep 174, Neil Crossan – Living Green

On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore talks to Inishowen entrepreneur and farmer Neil Crossan whose ‘Living Green’ business won the overall Donegal and Best-Established Enterprise Awards at the Donegal Enterprise Awards held earlier this month. Established in 2003, Living Green is the largest producer of worms in Ireland and the UK, distributing live worms

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O’Rourke reflects on another Ulster title for Glen

Derry champions Glen will face Kilmacud Crokes of Dublin in the semi-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship following their 0-13 to 0-11 Ulster Final win over Scotstown of Monaghan in Armagh. Their semi-final pairing is a repeat of last year’s final. It’s back to back provincial titles for the Maghera club. Afterward Sunday’s

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Plenty of competitiveness in all three Saturday League Divisions – Nigel Ferry

There is plenty of competitiveness in the three Saturday divisions of the Donegal Junior League, according to Donegal Junior League secretary Nigel Ferry. With the league taking a Christmas break, he spoke with Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport about the big games in Division One plus Drumbar’s important win in Division Two and the battle

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Leaders Oldtown Celtic held by Glencar Celtic – plus all the Saturday League results

Glencar Inn Saturday League Division One leaders Oldtown Celtic’s 100% record ended as they played out an exciting 2-2 draw with great rivals and second placed Glencar Celtic in the match of the day in the Donegal Junior League. Oldtown are 12 points clear at the top and remain unbeaten. And it was also a

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