The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says that golf has put Donegal “on the map” following the success of the European Tour Irish Legends event that took place at Rossapenna over the weekend. The event was won by Danish golfer Thomas Bjorn after it took a play-off at the 18th hole to decide a winner […]
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A new farm safety action plan is being launched today, to help reduce the level of fatalities and serious injuries on farms. The Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee which is behind the plan, say while progress has been made in raising awareness of farm safety, reducing the amount of death and injury in the sector
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The first batch of carbon dioxide monitors are to start arriving at schools across the country from today. They will be used to help track air quality in classrooms and will indicate when better ventilation is needed. Up to 20 monitors will be given to each primary school, with secondary schools receiving between 20 and
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There was a seventh placed finish for Caolan Irwin at Caldwell Park this weekend in the Stock 600. After some difficulty in qualifying in which he had placed in 20 on the grid, Caolan battled hard and earned himself a seventh place finish. Caolan’s brother, Rhys had a few mechanical problems at the weekend but
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Former Ryder Cup Captain, Thomas Bjorn is the Irish Legends champion after he beat Phillip Price on the second hole of their play-off at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort. Clem McCloskey was the winner of the amateur event. Oisin Kelly has the wrap…
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There were wins for Finn Harps and Derry City over the weekend in the Premier Division. Finn Harps recorded a 3-1 win at home to St Pat’s win striker Tunde Olowabi netting a hattrick in the game. Derry City got their fifth win in as many games against Sligo Rovers on Saturday, winning 2-1 with
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Thomas Bjorn is the Irish Legends champion after he beat Phillip Price on the second hole of their play-off at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort. Oisin Kelly and Denis Kirwin described the closing moments of the event…
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Day three at the Irish Legends event at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort is coming to a close with Thomas Bjorn and Phillip Price battling it out for the title where they will have a play off. Oisin Kelly has the latest…
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Day three at the Irish Legends event at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort is coming to a close with Thomas Bjorn and Phillip Price battling it out for the title. Event organiser Paul McGinley joined Oisin Kelly to discuss the weekend whilst Mauricio Molina, who set a new course record gave his thoughts to
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1,688 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported today in the Republic of Ireland. 314 patients are in hospital with the virus, the highest number seen since March – and 59 people with Covid-19 are currently receiving intensive care treatment in the Republic. Meanwhile 1,485 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Northern Ireland today,
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Gardaí from the Buncrana Roads Policing unit say that they have observed a number of driving-related offenses over the weekend – including a driver they found tested positive for the presence of cocaine. Buncrana Gardaí say that they pulled over a driver they observed driving in a suspicious manner. The driver then subsequently failed a
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Division 1 Bundoran 0-16 V 3-11 Naomh Conaill Glenswilly 2-13 V 0-11 Gaoth Dobhair St Eunan’s 5-21 V 0-04 St Michael’s Division 2 Termon 1-13 V 1-08 Convoy Division 4 Carndonagh 2-25 V 0-04 St Eunan’s –win meant Carndonagh won the division Naomh Pdraig Lifford 0-02 V 1-16 Na Rossa 16:30, Naomh Muire LR were
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Voodoo Venue Cup Area 1 Glencar Celtic 3 v 0 Cranford United Reserves Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves 5 v 2 Swilly Rovers Reserves Milford United Reserves 3 v 3 Ramelton Mariners Area 2 Copany Rovers 0 v 1 Fintown Harps AFC Area 3 Glenea
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Clubman Shirts League Cup Group Stages Buncrana Hearts 3 v 2 Carn FC Clonmany Shamrocks 1 v 5 Aileach FC Cockhill Youths 3 v 1 Illies Celtic Charlie O Donnell Group Stages Greencastle Res 2 v 2 Glengad Res Gleneely Colts 2 v 6 Aileach Res Dunree United 0 v 1 QPS Clubman Shirts League
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Thomas Bjorn is the new leader on day three at the Irish Legends event at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort whilst Mauricio Molina has set a new course record. Oisin Kelly, Denis Kirwin and Martin McHugh have the latest…
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The walk-in vaccination centre at the LYIT in Letterkenny is open once again today. The walk-in centre is open from 1:30pm to 4pm today, Sunday, for anyone over the age of 16 who is looking to get either their first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The HSE say if you have not registered
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A Donegal GP says it’s vital people in Northern Ireland avail of the region’s major vaccination drive this weekend. People will be able to get their their first dose at a number of regional mass vaccination centres across the North today. It’s after 1,612 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded in Northern Ireland yesterday, along
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It’s day three at the Irish Legends event at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort where leader Phillip Price is currently two over for the day with Paul Streeter and Thomas Bjorn currently trailing him by a shot. Oisin Kelly and Denis Kirwin have the latest…
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The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 is now at its highest level in almost five months in the Republic of Ireland. 314 people were receiving hospital treatment as of 8 o’clock this morning – the highest since the 29th of March. Of that figure, 54 patients are now in intensive care units. The
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The team behind Noah’s Bed Push is entering the final stretch today, as they complete the last leg of their 4-day journey from Crumlin Children’s Hospital in Dublin, all the way to Letterkenny University Hospital in support of young Noah Gooch. The final leg of the journey began earlier today from Newtownstewart, with the Bed
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Actor James Nesbitt, a member of Royal Portrush, is one of a number of stars from the world of stage and sport taking part in this week’s Irish Legends golf tournament at Rosapenna in Co.Donegal. Nesbitt is a keen golfer when he gets the time and he spoke to Denis Kirwan about his love
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For the first time in 20 months there will be a rally in Donegal with the Donegal Harvest Rally set to take place on October 3. The last rally in the county was the Ministages which was held in Termon at the end of January 2020. In a statement made on social media by the
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Derry City made it five wins from five in the league after they beat Sligo Rovers 2-1 at The Showgrounds on Saturday evening. Joe Thomson fired the Candystripes ahead on 11 minutes before Johnny Kenny pulled Sligo level three minutes before the break. Donegal’s Ronan Boyce then netted the winner for Derry with just two
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Round three at the Irish Legends event at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort is underway. Oisin Kelly and Denis Kirwan report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Derry City earned their fifth win in as many games as they beat Sligo Rovers 2-1 at the Showgrounds. Joe Thomson gave Derry the lead on 11 minutes with a wonder strike after the ball was laid off to him by Danny Lafferty from a free kick. Johnny Kenny then pulled Sligo level three minutes
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Catriona Jennings won the Anglo Celtic Plate 100k title on Saturday evening at Mondello Park. Jennings was first past the finish line in a time of seven hours 43 minutes and one second. Scotland’s Jo Murphy finished in second seven minutes and 57 seconds behind the Letterkenny athlete.
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Donegal were beaten 3-12 to 3-11 in the Ulster Ladies football final by Armagh at Healy Park in Omagh. Despite the defeat, Geraldine McLaughlin claimed the player of the match award after she scored 1-10 for Maxi Curran’s side.
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The second competition at the Irish Legends at Rosapenna is the Amateur/Celebrity contest. They are playing stableford format, with Clem McCloskey leading on 70pts to lead ahead of Sunday’s final round. Former Liverpool defender Alan Hansen is in a tie for ninth on 57pts. Diarmaid Doherty spoke with Hansen after his second round…
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As the second day comes to a close at the Irish Legends at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort and with all the players and celebrities raving about the course. Diarmaid Doherty caught up with former Finn Harps player and now head groundsman Chris Breen but first Diarmaid spoke with Brendan Roache who is Chief
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The second day of the Irish Legends event at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort has come to a close. Philip Price leads the event by three shots on -13 with the host of the tournament Paul McGinley sitting on one over. Paul McGinley told Denis Kirwin he felt he played better than his score
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Donegal Ladies campaign ended in disappointment on Saturday afternoon as they were beaten 3-12 to 3-11 by Armagh in Omagh. Early in the game Donegal trailed by nine but goals from Niamh McLaughlin, Katy Herron and Geraldine McLaughlin got Maxi Curran’s side back level but they couldn’t quite hit the front and were beaten by
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Tyrone are through to the All Ireland Minor Football final after they beat Cork 23 points to 1-06 in Tullamore. They will now face Meath in the decider next Saturday. Franics Mooney has the Full Time report… Ronan Cassidy scored five points for the Red Hands and was denied three times by the Mayo goalkeeper
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At the end of Round Two of the Irish Legends hosted by Paul McGinley at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort, Philip Price leads by three shots on -13. Thomas Bjorn and Paul Lawrie sit tied in third on nine under. Leader Price spoke with Diarmaid Doherty after his second round… Thomas Bjorn told Denis
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The Donegal CCC have confirmed that there has been some extensions to the All County League due to an outbreak of Covid 19 in some clubs. In a statement the CCC said: “There have been a number of clubs across the county which have asked for postponements of games this weekend because of incidences of
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Day Two of the Irish Legends at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort has come to a close with Welshman Phillip Price leading the pack on 13 under. Diarmaid Doherty has the wrap of todays events in association with Highland Motors Letterkenny…
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Donegal Ladies were beaten 3-12 to 3-11 by Armagh in the Ulster Final at Healy Park in Omagh. Donegal trailed by nine early in the game but goals from Niamh McLaughlin and Katy Herron helped close the gap to five. Geraldine McLaughlin was top scorer for Donegal and netted a goal to add to her
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Institute were beaten for the fourth time this season on Saturday afternoon, this time they went down 2-0 to Annagh. Niall Henderson opened the scoring for Annagh on 83 minutes from the penalty spot before Robbie Norton clinched the win with three minutes to go. The defeat see’s Stute remain bottom of the table.
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Gardaí are currently attending the scene of a collision that occurred on the N13 road, just outside Drumkeen this afternoon. Gardaí say that two vehicles are involved in the collision, and that as the scene is currently still being attended to by emergency services, no further information is available at this time. This story will
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Phillip Price is four shots clear of the chasing pack in Day 2 of the Irish Legends at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort. Diarmaid Doherty reports in association with Highland Motors Letterkenny…
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45 cases of the more transmisible Delta-plus variant of Covid-19 have been identified in Ireland. The figure was revealed in the latest update from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, in its update on variants of concern. The strain, which’s worrying health authorities, is an offshoot of the already highly-infectious mutation which is dominant here. Yesterday
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Welshman Phillip Price remains the man to catch on Day 2 of the Irish Legends at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort. Diarmaid Doherty and Denis Kirwan have the latest…
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Four of the Donegal senior ladies team will be making more than 100 appearances in the county colours on Saturday afternoon as they line out for the Ulster Final against Armagh. Glenfin duo Karen Guthrie and Katy Heron alongside Termon’s Geraldine McLaughlin and Moville’s Niamh Hegarty, together have clocked more than 400 appearances between them
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Tunde Owolabi was the hattrick hero for Finn Harps on Friday evening at Finn Park as they beat St Pat’s 3-1. Owolabi opened the scoring for Harps just 12 minutes in before Pat’s leveled through a Chris Forrester penalty. The striker then netted his second on 30 minutes later before completing his hattrick on 53
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A status yellow weather warning for rain and thunderstorms is in place for County Donegal today, beginning at 12 noon. The Met Eireann warning also extends to counties Cavan and Monaghan, as well as the entirety of Leinster. The weather warning is in place until at least 8 o’clock tonight. Meanwhile the Met Office has
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Eilish Flanagan competes for the first time since the Olympic Games when she goes at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Tuesday. The Finn Valley AC woman, who set a new personal best at the Olympics, races in the 3,000m steeplechase. The race is a part of the World Athletics Continental Tour bronze level series and
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Former Open Champion Paul Lawrie is on the move on Day 2 of the Irish Legends at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort. Oisin Kelly reports in association with Highland Motors Letterkenny…
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Plans are afoot to create a recreational corridor between the twin towns of Ballybofey and Stranorlar, and Donegal Town. The Ballybofey-Stranorlar to Donegal Town Recreational Group say a public consultation will take place regarding the proposed recreational corridor between the two areas, starting next week with two public information events. The first information event will
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Finn Harps have moved up to seventh in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division after they beat St Pat’s 3-1 at Finn Park. Tunde Owolabi opened the scoring on 12 minutes for Harps before Chris Forrester pulled Pat’s level from the penalty spot. Owolabi then netted his and Harps second on 42 minutes before he completed
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Walk-in vaccination centres are being rolled out across the country this weekend – including one at the LYIT vaccination centre. The Letterkenny vaccination centre will be open today, Saturday from 1:30pm to 4pm for anyone over 16 seeking their second dose of the Moderna vaccine, and then tomorrow Sunday from 1:30pm to 4pm for anyone
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The Donegal Senior Ladies will look to end their season with silverware on Saturday afternoon when they take on Armagh in the Ulster Final. Join the Highland team of Oisin Kelly and Maureen O’Donnell for match commentary at Healy Park in Omagh from the 2pm throw in. Highland’s coverage is in association with Henry McGinley
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