Ireland’s Jason Smyth has won European gold. The Paralymic gold medalist has won the men’s T-12 100 metres at the European Paralympic Championships in Swansea this afternoon. Smyth who also has the 200m to come, cruised to a comfortable victory in a winning time of 10.78 seconds. The Eglinton man has been reclassified from a […]
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a crash yesterday which claimed the life of an 82-year-old woman. It happened at The Ross in Bundoran at about 10 to 4 yesterday (Sunday) afternoon when a car collided with a fence. She was taken from the scene by ambulance to Sligo Regional Hospital but was pronounced dead
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New figures from Daft.ie show that Donegal was the only county in Ireland not to record an increase in rents over the last year. And the study shows that Donegal students heading back to college are finding it difficult to find affordable properties due to a shortage of homes for rent and a lack of
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Repair works have gotten under-way at walking trails at Sliabh Liag in South Donegal. Over 500 tonnes of stone are being carried up the hillside by helicopter. The work is expected to take a week to complete, depending on weather conditions. Some restrictions are in place on certain walking routes, but the main carpark and viewing platform
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Fourteen same sex couples have entered civil unions in Donegal in the first six months of the year. Donegal is the most popular area in Ulster by some way, only one couple celebrated a civil partnership in Derry, while none where recorded in Tyrone. The figures were released by the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network
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Donegal’s preparations for the All Ireland semi final against Dublin will continue tonight with a full squad available to manager Jim Mc Guinness. There had been concerns over Karl Lacey who struggled with a hamstring injury during the quarter final win over Armagh but he will be back in training tonight with the rest of
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The Mayor of Derry has called on the city’s politicians and partners to present a united front in the campaign for the expansion of Magee College in Derry. It follows indications 10 days ago that the Minster for Employment and Learning, Stephen Farry, was shelving for the foreseeable future proposed plans to develop the local
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European bronze medalist Mark English returned to his home town of Letterkenny last night. Mark was the pride of the town as a large crowd of several hundred welcomed back their hero following his fantastic performance in Zurich. Oisin Kelly attended the homecoming for Highland Radio Sport where he spoke with Mark’s former teacher at
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The Irish women’s rugby team arrived home to Dublin airport yesterday evening after their historic fourth place finish at the World Cup. Donegal girls Nora Stapleton and Larissa Muldoon played their part in helping Ireland to a fantastic finish in France. Speaking with Coilin Duffy – Nora was delighted to see so many there to
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The Chair of the Strabane Police and Community Safety Partnership has hit out at a recent incident in Sion Mills which saw a picnic table destroyed in an arson attack. Councillor Derek Hussey says the local Community Forum has been putting a lot of effort into improving the area, and this setback is an attack
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Rents have increased by over ten percent nationally in the last year with rents rose in every county, bar Donegal. The latest DAFT.IE rental survey shows that In the three Ulster counties, rents rose by an average of 1% in the year to June 2014. In Donegal, rents are largely stable, falling by just 0.2%
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It’s three defeats in row for Derry City after the Candystrips lost 1-0 away to Drogheda last night. The game’s only goal came from Cathal Brady who guided the ball into the net from a Carl Walshe cross eight minutes into the second half. In those three games Derry have also failed to score. No
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A pensioner suffering from prostrate cancer has been refused bail at Derry Magistrate’s Court. 69 year old William Duncan of 35, Moore Street in Derry is accused of possessing drugs with intent to supply, and other drug related charges that are said to have occurred on February 20th. The charges relate to the finding of
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The Director of the National Biodiversity Data Centre will be in Donegal for the next three days as part of his ‘Wild Ireland’ cycle tour to celebrate Ireland’s wildlife. Dr Liam Lysaght will cycle from Sligo to Glencolmcille today, travel from Glencolmcille to Falcarragh tomorrow, Falcarragh to Buncrana on Thursday and then travel to Derry
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The Fire Service in Derry has revealed it came under attack in the Bogside area on Friday night during an operation to bring an August 15th bonfire under control. The service spent three hours in a bid to pevent damage to flats, commercial premises and an NIE substation which it says was under threat.
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European bronze medalist Mark English is back on Irish soil this afternoon. The UCD athlete from Letterkenny has had a week to remember after scoring an 800 metres bronze medal last Friday night, and on Sunday helping Ireland to fifth in the men’s 4-by-400 metres relay final, breaking the national record by two seconds. The
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Celtic have been assured of their place in the Champions League Play-Off. The Court of Arbitration for Sport have turned down Legia Warsaw’s bid to be re-instated in the competition. The Scottish champions took their place in the next phase after UEFA punished the Polish side for using a player who should have been suspended
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A Derry man has been charged with robbing two service stations in Donegal last week. Filling stations in Muff and Quigley’s Point were robbed during the attacks on Tuesday. During the Muff robbery, the robber threated a member of staff with a large knife before making off in a van, which was later found abandoned
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A Donegal Co Cllr has expressed concern about the condition of Ards Forest Park. Independent County Councillor Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig said there appears to be a general lack of maintenance in a number of areas of the park. He says many areas are in need of repair and upgrade and he says there
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After Friday’s disappointing defeat to Cork City, Derry City will look to make amends tonight away to Drogheda United. Michael Duffy is a doubt for the game after picking up a knock in the 1-0 loss to Cork. Rory Patterson, Ryan Mc Bride and Barry Molloy are also on the injury doubt list. Drogheda’s Gavin
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Mark English could be back on the Weltklasse track in Zurich next week. His impressive 800m bronze medal run has earned him an invite to the prestigious Diamond League meeting on August 28. A hamstring injury picked up during Sunday’s 4 x 400m relay may hamper his involvement. The men’s team which hand English on
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Muff is to get a new bus link with Derry city centre. It’s been confirmed today that Translink’s Culmore service from Foyle Street will be extended cross the border into Muff village. Welcoming the news, Derry Councillor Tony Hassan said the current service goes from Foyle Street along Strand Road, O’Donovan Road and Elmvale to
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Ferry services have resumed on Arranmore Island this morning after over a hundred people where left stranded there last night due to adverse weather conditions. Gale force winds heavy rain lashed the Donegal coast last night, making the ferry crossing from Arranmore to Burtonport too dangerous to undertake. The decision left over 100 hundred people
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A new rural urban divide is emerging as Ireland’s towns are getting cleaner while our cities are getting dirtier. That’s according to the group Irish Business against Litter which found that parts of Dublin, Cork and Limerick are at the bottom of the table of cleanliness, while three quarters of towns and cities were
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Over 50-thousand third level applicants across Ireland will receive their first round CAO offers this morning – the highest number ever. Demand for science and technology courses is expected to have grown considerably this year. A record number of Leaving Cert students got 25 bonus points for passing higher level maths and this is
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Ireland will have to settle for fourth at the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Despite tries from Grace Davitt and Niamh Briggs, they allowed their hosts cross the whitewash four times for a 25-18 French win. Their final try come in the closing minute of the game to seal victory for the hosts. Fahan’s Nora Stapleton
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For the fourth time in six years, Tipperary and Kilkenny will contest the All Ireland Senior Hurling final. The Premier County were 2-18 to 1-11 winners over Cork at Croke Park this afternoon. Seamus Callanan struck 2-4 in the ten point win. The final will take place in three weeks time.
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The man has died after falling into the sea at Fanad Lighthouse yesterday has been named locally as John Mc Court from Antrim. He was 58. He received CPR at the scene, and was then airlifted to Letterkenny General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Rescue services were initially unable to reach the man due
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Jason Quigley won his second professional fight on Saturday night in Carson City, California defeating Fernando Najera. The Finn Valley fighter won the fight after three rounds with a TKO. Jason was always on the front foot and in the third round he left Najara bloodied after a flurry of punches. The Mexican didn’t come
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Cockhill Celtic wrapped up back to back doubles by beating Swilly Rovers on Saturday in the Ulster Senior League Cup Final at Leckview. Having won the league the previous weekend, the Inishowen side sealed another fantastic season with a narrow 1-0 over the Ramelton boys. As extra time was looming, Cockhill’s star man Garbhan Friel
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It has been a fantastic weekend for Irish and Donegal Althletics with Mark English securing a bronze medal in the 800m at the European Championships in Zurich. The Letterkenny man is the seventh althlete in Irish history to medal at the Europeans. Milford’s Brendan Boyce also recorded a Personal Best in the 50k walk, shaving
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The Donegal Marathon takes place next Sunday, the 24th of August. Oisin Kelly has been looking forward to the event with Chairman of the Donegal Marathon Committee, Dessie Larkin. For more information on the marathon, go to www.donegalmarathon.ie
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Mark English is the toast of Irish sport today after his bronze medal winning performance in the 800m final at the European Athletics in Zurich. The last 100m was special for the Letterkenny man as he powered down the finishing straight to score Ireland’s first medal at the Europeans in four years. English becomes Ireland
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Finn Harps remain on course for a promotion play-off spot after last night’s 2-0 win over Waterford United. Jordan Loftus scored both of Harps’ goals last night Ollie Horgan spoke to Highland Radio’s Oisin Kelly during Saturday Sport.
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Philip Doyle has made two changes to the Ireland side that takes on France in the third place playoff at the Women’s World Cup tomorrow. Jenny Murphy comes into the centre in place of Lynne Cantwell. Siobhán Fleming in at blindside, with Heather O’Brien dropping to the bench while Paula Fitzpatrick moves to number eight.
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Former Derry captain, Kevin McCloy is showing signs of improvement after his collapse during a club game on Wednesday evening. According to Jarlath Burns, the Lavey man’s first question after waking up was “Who won the match?”. The Senior Championship match in Owenbeg between McCloy’s Lavey and Magherafelt was abandoned after he was treated by
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Derry City will feel they should have had more out of their 1-0 defeat at the hands of title chasing Cork City on Friday at the Brandywell. The games only goal was scored against the run of play in the 13th minute by John O’Flynn. After that Derry created chance after chance but couldn’t get
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Finn Valley’s Jason Quigley returns to the professional ring tonight at the Stubhub Centre, Carson, California. The Donegal man faces Fernando Najero on the Kell Brook undercard in a fight that will be shown live on Showtime Extreme in the US. The 27-year-old Mexican has four pro fights, winning one and losing three. It’s Quigley’s
Quigley ready to rock Carson Read More »
A group of Strabane artists have recently been making a name for themselves, it’s after pictures of a mural they painted in Townsend Street went viral online. John Carlin and five of his friends came together and painted a mural to show their support for the people of Palestine. The mural has been viewed and
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The day police found cannabis in a Derry man’s residence was ‘the worst day of his life and also the best day of his life’ the local Magistrate’s Court heard on Friday. Gavin Collins (29) of 39, Leenan Gardens in Derry admitted possessing cannabis and possessing the drug with intent to supply on November 30
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Mark English has won a bronze medal for Ireland at the European Athletics Championships. The 21-year-old medical student from Letterkenny produced a strong finish to the men’s 800 metre final on a wet and windy night in Zurich. After he only qualified for the final as a fastest loser, English stormed through the pack in
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Jordan Loftus scored both of Finn Harps goals on Friday night in the 2-0 win away to Waterford Utd. Jordan bagged the two goals in the first half as Harps seen out the game to take three crucial points which keeps their promotion play off hopes alive. The victory was Harps 4th on the road
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The Ulster Rally was cancelled on Friday after Fermanagh competitor Timothy Cathcart died following a crash on a stage close to his home. The Northern Ireland Motor Club released a statement last night. “It is with deep regret that the Northern Ireland Motor Club can confirm that twenty-year-old Timothy Cathcart from Enniskillen, was sadly killed
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Investigations are continuing into the discovery of a viable pipe bomb in Downings this morning at a house owned by local businessman and councillor John O’Donnell. Cllr O’Donnell has not made a statement on the matter, but sources close to him told Highland Radio News this evening that he and his family are shocked and
The army has confirmed that a viable explosive device was found in the Downings/Carrigart area this morning. The alarm was raised in the early hours of this morning after the pipe-bomb type device was found close to a residential property. The property is owned by a high profile businessman. Army bomb disposal have now left
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At the European Athletics Championships Paul Robisnon has made it through to Sundays final of the 1500 metres after finishing 4th in his heat, Ciaran O’Lionaird is also through having grabbed a fastest loser spot. Letterkenny’s Mark English goes in the 800 metres final at five to six. Earlier World Champion Rob Heffernan withdrew from
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The North’s Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry has agreed to accept the business case for the expansion of Magee College in Derry after saying on radio last week that the expansion of the campus was off the agenda. There was a special strategy meeting in Derry yesterday, and following that, an all party deputation
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A local residents group has critisised an An Bord Pleanala decision to give permission for the increase in height of two wind-turbines in one of the most scenic parts of the county. Declan Clarke successfully appealed to the planning authority to increase the height of the turbines to be located at Crockbrack Hill overlooking Kinnego
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Today marks 16 years since a bomb detonated in Omagh killing 29 people, including a pregnant women with twins. Around 220 people were also injured in the attack. The Real IRA planted the bomb in a parked car on Market Street in 1998, detonating at around 3.10pm. Though many men have faced charges over the
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There is security operation ongoing in Downings following the discovery of a suspect device. The alarm was raised in Downings in the early hours of this morning after what’s thought to be a pipe-bomb type device was found close to a residential property. The property belongs to a well known family in the business community.
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