The Donegal Ladies will play Cavan in the Ulster Senior Championship semi final this weekend. The game was originally penciled in for Saturday 19th June at Breffni Park in Cavan but the home side requested a move of fixture because of dual players involved in a League Final Camogie game. Reluctantly Donegal have agreed to […]
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Mark English’s journey towards the Olympic Games continued on Sunday evening with a winning run in the 800m at the Sollentuna Grand Prix in Sweden. The Finn Valley ran a season best 1.45:70 to take victory but it was just half a second outside the automatic qualifying standard. It’s a timely boost for English who
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Gaoth Dobhair’s joint manager Joe Duffy is happy with his side’s performance after they beat St Eunan’s 2-08 to 0-05. Goals from Niall Friel and Eamon McGee helped the home side to victory. Joint Manager Joe Duffy told Tom Comack he was happy with his side’s performance…
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It was a successful weekend for Donegal athlete’s with three new Donegal records set. The first of which was by Gavin McLaughlin of Finn Valley AC who threw 46.53 metres in the Discus in Antrim on Saturday evening. Ellie McCurdy set a Javelin record, throwing 36.49 metres beating the previous record of 35.84. The final
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Dylan Browne McMonagle rode a 17/1 double at Gowran Park. The first of his wins came on board 5/2 shot Hadman for trainer Joseph O’Brien. The next came just a few hours later on the 4/1 Zawara for trainer Dermot Weld. The double takes his tally of winners for the season to 23.
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Gaoth Dobhair got their All County League campaign off to a flying start with a 2-08 to 0-5 win over St Eunan’s. Tom Comack has the details… Elsewhere it finished Division 1 Kilcar 0-10 V 2-11 Naomh Conaill Killybegs 2-15 V 0-12 Glenswilly Cloughaneely 2-06 V 1-09 Ardara Division 2 St Naul’s 1-13 V 4-18
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Pharmacists can start administering Covid-19 vaccines to people aged over 50 from tomorrow. Anyone in that age group who hasn’t received a dose can get the Johnson and Johnson jab in their local pharmacy. While the Pfizer jab will be delivered to a small number of pharmacies in the next few weeks. Darragh O’Loughlin from
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Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the Glenshane Road in Derry on February 22, 2021 are to return to the scene this evening (Sunday, June 13) to carry out scene testing. The Glenshane Road will be closed to all traffic from Altnagelvin roundabout from 9pm for a number of hours with diversions in
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The Department of Health has been notified of 315 new cases of covid-19 here. 62 people are currently in hospital with the disease, up 4 since yesterday. While there has been no change in the number of people in ICU, with 22 people receiving intensive care treatment today. Unvaccinated people arriving in Ireland from
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Finn Harps and Derry City earned themselves draws on Friday night after coming from a goal down. Harps trailed champions Shamrock Rovers after eight minutes thanks to an Aaron Greene goal but equalised on 55 minutes through their top scorer Adam Foley. Derry fell behind on 84 minutes against Bohemians and looked set to lose
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An Taoiseach Micheal Martin is to meet State Attorney General Paul Gallagher in the coming days over the mica scandal. He told the Sunday Independent the meeting will discuss how the Government can deal with the issue of defective blocks, and how it can pursue those responsible for their production. He says he’ll also
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The 40-over League got underway this weekend with seven action packed ties. Killyclooney (0) lost to Newbuildings (25 pts) by 10 wickets Donemana (25 pts) beat Coleraine (0) by 167 runs St Johnston (21 pts) beat Fox Lodge (4 pts) by 2 wickets Bready (25 pts) beat Brigade (0) by 60 runs Glendermott (1 pt)
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Donegal County Councillor Noreen McGarvey has called on the government to work to reinstate flights between Donegal Airport and the capital within the coming days, calling yesterday’s announcement of Stobart Air’s closure a “shocking blow”. She says that as talks begin next week between Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan’s office and airlines to try and
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Water main improvement works have been completed in the Ballyraine area of Letterkenny. Irish Water, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, have successfully replaced approximately 215m of old problematic water mains in the area. Irish Water says the works from the Ballyraine Industrial Estate road to the junction with the Ramelton Road will ensure
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Two teens have been arrested after windows were smashed in Dunfanaghy. Gardaí received reports of youths breaking windows at a building in the Main Street area of Dunfanaghy around 1/4 to 6 this morning. Gardaí attended the scene and two youths, males aged in their mid-teens, were arrested and taken to Milford Garda Station where
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Residents in the Manorcunningham area were affected by a burst water pipe this morning. The reservoir that serves the village emptied overnight which caused water outages in some homes. Local Cllr Paul Canning says the council have located the source and are working to get water supply back into the area:
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Aer Lingus is providing temporary services for passengers who have been left stranded due to the closure of Stobart Air. It’s operating five of the 12 affected regional routes for at least a week, while BA City Flyer will operate two more. The temporary schedule starts today. There are no plans yet in place to
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Tyrone suffered a 6-15 to 1-14 defeat to Kerry in their National League Division One Semi Final. The game was all but over at halftime as Kerry led 5-6 to 0-7 with goals coming from Gavin Whyte, two from Paul Geeney and two from David Clifford. Tyrone added a goal themselves through Tiarnan McCann but
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Aoife Colvill could hardly hide her pride in making her Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team debut. The Glasgow City attacker started in the 3-2 friendly loss to Iceland last Friday and was met with a flood of messages from family members upon switching her phone on after the game. Colvill qualifies through her Donegal-born
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Donegal were defeated 1-18 to 1-14 by Dublin in the Semi Final of the National Football League Division One on Saturday night. The win means Dublin share the Division One League title with Kerry. You can watch the highlights below… Watch the Full-Time Highlights of Dublin v Donegal in the Allianz Football League Semi-Final here!
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Donegal were beaten 1-18 to 1-14 by All-Ireland champions Dublin when the sides met in this evening’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 semi-final at Kingspan Breffni Park in Cavan. Donegal now turn their attention to the championship and their upcoming game against Down. Donegal manager Declan Bonner gave his views following the game.
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Donegal were beaten 1-18 to 1-14 by Dublin in their Allianz National Football League Division One semi-final at Kingspan Breffni Park in Cavan. Dublin now share the title with Kerry. Match analyst Martin McHugh gave his thoughts on the game right after the final whistle.
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Donegal were unable to get the better of All-Ireland champions Dublin in their Allianz National Football League Division One semi-final at Kingspan Breffni Park in Cavan. Dublin now share the title with Kerry. If finished: Dublin 1-18, Donegal 1-14. Donegal led 0-6 to 0-5 after 22 minutes but Dublin had the better of the third
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Tyrone joint manager Brian Dooher says his side have a lot of work to do ahead of the championship following their heavy defeat against Kerry in the Allianz National Football League Division One semi-final at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney. Kerry cruised to a 6-15 to 1-14 success. Dooher spoke to the media after the game.
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Kerry romped to a 16 point victory over Tyrone in their Allianz National Football League Division One semi-final clash at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney. Kerry led by 5-6 to 0-7 at half-time in this one-sided encounter. Indeed, at the first water break the game Kerry were already leading by 3-1 to 0-3. Peter Keane’s side
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Derry have been promoted to Division 2 of the Allianz National Football League after seeing off Limerick in their semi-final play off in Carrick-on-Shannon. Limerick led 0-3 to 0-2 early on but at the break Derry were in front by 0-8 to 0-7 and the Rory Gallagher managed side pulled way in the second half
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Donegal were beaten by Cork in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 semi-final in Tuam. In an exciting contest, Donegal were somewhat unfortunate not to have reached the final, losing out by 5-10 to 3-13. Captain Niamh McLaughlin gave here reaction afterwards to former Donegal star Maureen O’Donnell (who was match analyst
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Battling Donegal were beaten by Cork in an exciting Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 semi-final in Tuam. If finished Cork 5-10, Donegal 3-13. Donegal led early in the second half but Cork just had the extra edge. Match analyst Maureen (Mo) O’Donnell and commentator Tommy Devane discussed the game afterwards. Donegal manager Maxi
Battling Donegal were beaten by Cork in an exciting Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 semi-final in Tuam. If finished Cork 5-10, Donegal 3-13. The sides were level at the break, 3-5 to 3-5. Cork got off to a flying start and led by 2-2 to no score before Donegal responded with goals from
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Donegal’s Brendan Boyce has finished second in the National 20k Walk Championships in Galway. David Kenny won the gold in a time of one hour 28 minutes and 3.6 seconds. Boyce, who had led late on, came in with a time of one hour 29 minutes, 49.23 seconds with Jerome Caprice in third spot. Boyce
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Derry City are still seeking a first home win of the season at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, but there were positives as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Bohemians. Defender Danny Lafferty spoke to Martin Holmes after the game to his give views.
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All flights between Donegal and Dublin, operated by Aer Lingus, have been cancelled with immediate effect 12 Aer Lingus regional routes and 480 jobs are impacted by the decision, which the airline blames on a failed takeover and the Covid pandemic. Impacted passengers are being told to check the Aer Lingus website about refunds and
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The British Government has urged the EU to be “more pragmatic” about the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol. Discussions over trading rules between Britain and Northern Ireland are expected as international leaders meet at the G7 summit in Cornwall today. French President Emmanuel Macron met Boris Johnson earlier and urged him to stand by
Declan Bonner has confirmed his starting line up for this evening’s Allianz League Roinn 1 semi-final against Dublin in Kingspan Breffni Park and is taking no chances regarding the recovery of some of his frontline players from injury. As expected none of Michael Murphy, Jamie Brennan, Andrew McClean and Paul Brennan make the squad, while
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Donegal County Council is being urged to provide 24 hour can and glass banks in Dungloe as a matter of urgency. This week’s meeting of Glenties Municipal District was told that while there are facilities in the local recycling centre, they are not available when the centre is closed. That then means that people
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Over 600 free arts events are available online today as part of Cruinniú na nÓg. The national day, now in its fourth year, encourages children and teenagers to participate in creative activities. Ireland is the first and only country in the world to offer such a day. Karen Sheehy from the Donegal County Library
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Donegal County Council is being urged to engage with Transport Infrastructure Ireland to have a sound barrier implemented on the left hand side of the Dual Carriage from the Manor Roundabout into Letterkenny. The issue was raised this week by Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly, who says since trees were felled on that side of the
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All flights between Donegal and Dublin, operated by Aer Lingus, have been cancelled with immediate effect. It comes after Stobart Air terminated its franchise with Aer Lingus with immediate effect resulting in the cancellation of all Aer Lingus regional flights operated by Stobart. In a statement, Aer Lingus said Stobart Air had cited the continuing
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Gary Dalton who was missing from Annagry, Co.Donegal since 8th June, has been located safe and well Gardaí in Sligo were seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 59-year-old missing man Gary Dalton from Annagry. Gary Dalton was last seen in Sligo Town on the 8th of June. He is described as approximately
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Derry City are still without a home win this season but salvaged a point against Bohemians on Friday. They drew for the sixth time in the Premier Division playing out 1-1 draw with the Dublin side at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Alistair Cooke scored on 84 minutes to put Bohs in front before Derry
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The one-thousand fans allowed inside Tallaght Stadium were left frustrated on Friday. Shamrock Rovers were held to a 1-1 draw by Finn Harps. Adam Foley’s goal for Harps cancelled out Aaron Greene’s early opener. Ollie Horgan told Enda Coll any point on the road is good…
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Two late goals seen Derry City and Bohemians share the points at The Brandywell on Friday night. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Adam Foley struck in the 56th minute to get Harps a brilliant point on the road at the Premier Division champions Shamrock Rovers. Enda Coll reports on the 1-1 draw at the Tallaght Stadium…
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The Republic of Ireland were beaten 3-2 away to Iceland in an international friendly this evening. Heather Payne and Amber Barrett scored the second half goals for Vera Pauw’s side. The Irish were 3-0 down at half-time. Aoife Colvill made her senior ROI debut starting up top. The 20 year old Australian striker’s mother Siobhan
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319 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic this evening. Nationally, the 14 day incidence rate is 112.8 per 100,00 people, Donegal’s rate is 172.7, second only to Limerick, which currently stands at 456.6. The Donegal figure represents 275 cases in the two weeks up to midnight on Wednesday. North of the
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Donegal has put itself forward to lead the charge within the GAA on sustainability. According to CLG Dhún na nGall chairperson Mick McGrath “we are uniquely positioned within the community to make a real difference when it comes to sustainability which is the most important issue of our time, so we felt that we had
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News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday June 11th…………….
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CLG Baile na nGallóglach (Milford GAA Club) have launched a Development Draw to help fund the purchase and development of land adjacent to our current grounds. These plans include an indoor hall and all weather training pitch which will ensure that our young players of today will have the best facilities in years to come.
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Donegal County Council’s Mica Redress Committee has been told the council has contacted the department seeking funding to appoint two additional staff members to work as Liaison Officers, and provide back up to the existing staff. Director of Services Joe Peoples also said discussions are underway in a bid to streamline planning issues, and confirmed a
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Sinn Féin plans to move a Dáil motion next week calling for enhancements to the Mica redress scheme. The current scheme allows for up to 90 per cent of the cost of works needed due to defective construction blocks containing the mineral Mica. Around 5 or 6 thousand homes in Donegal and Mayo are thought
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