A Donegal Senator is accusing the Government of going back on its commitment to the Greencastle Harbour as part of the Ireland 2040 plan. Millions of euro has already been spent on the currently half finished breakwater at the harbour. It was anticipated that Donegal County Council would be in a position to draw down …
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Over 2,000 tourists descended on Killybegs at the weekend as the biggest cruise ship ever to visit the fishing town docked there yesterday. Visitors were met with a range of activities on arrival, including live music, a vintage tea and an Irish dancing showcase. Buses were also available for shopping trips to Donegal Town …
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It’s emerged that HSE has yet to decide on a site for a proposed primary care centre in Newtowncunningham. Earlier this year, An Bord Pleanala reaffirmed a Donegal County Council decision to block the demolition of ‘The Castle’ – a listed building situated on the original proposed site. The HSE were then tasked to …
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A Donegal Deputy has again called for transparency and access to all the facts regarding the cervical check scandal. Speaking in the Dail in recent days, Deputy Pearse Doherty urged the Government to publish advice given to then Health Minister Leo Varadkar which led Government to withdraw support for mandatory disclosure legislation. Deputy Doherty believes …
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Tyrone will have to go through the All-Ireland Qualifiers if they are to reach the ‘Super 8s’ this year after losing to Monaghan in the Ulster SFC Quarter-Final yesterday on a scoreline of 1-18 v 1-16. Tyrone manager Mickey Harte knows that Tyrone weren’t at their best… Monaghan’s Conor McManus knows they face a tough …
Last 8 still a realistic goal for Tyrone – Mickey Harte after Monaghan loss Read More »
Fianna Fáil has published a Bill to provide for the restoration of direct elections to the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta. Under the Bill, Údarás will consist of a chairperson who will be appointed by the Minister and 14 other members; 11 shall be directly elected and 3 shall be appointed by the Minister, one …
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There is a clear urban-rural divide when it comes to the abortion referendum, according to the Taoiseach. But Leo Varadkar says it’s an issue that affects every county in Ireland. It’s the final week of campaigning with both sides making their last stand. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says there’s a clear gap between cities and rural …
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Fresh from an historic deal on the future of An Post – Ireland’s Postmasters are telling Ireland to ‘use it or lose it’. The Irish Postmaster’s Union is calling for a long-term commitment that Social Welfare payments will continue to be made through Post Offices. General Secretary Ned O’Hara says they also need the public’s …
An Post deal: Postmasters say ‘use it or lose it’ Read More »
Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle are planning a ‘mini-moon’ in Ireland. Arrangements are being put in place for the royal couple to visit in the weeks after their wedding, although it will likely not be the official honeymoon. Sources tell the Irish Independent that they are likely to take part in a series …
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Derry City host Bray Wanderers on Monday night at the Brandywell Stadium coming off the back of 2 defeats to Dundalk and St. Patrick’s Athletic. Derry now sit 5th in the league table, 3 points behind 4th placed St. Pat’s and 13 points off the leaders Dundalk. Derry City boss Kenny Shiels feels that his …
Derry need to be more progressive and positive – Kenny Shiels Read More »
Monaghan came out on top in a thrilling battle at Healy Park in Omagh where they defeated Tyrone by 1-18 v 1-16. Francis Mooney has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport… Monaghan now move on to face Fermanagh in the Ulster SFC Semi-Final while Tyrone will have to navigate the All-Ireland Qualifiers.
All County League Division 1 Cloughaneely 0-12 V 3-14 Naomh Conaill St Eunan’s 2-13 V 1-14 Kilcar Gaoth Dobhair 1-12 V -06 St Michael’s Milford 0-13 V 0-15 Glenswilly All County League Division 2 Malin 0-11 V 1-10 St Naul’s GAA Club Bundoran 1-17 V 1-15 Ardara Sean Mac Cumhaill 1-15 V 1-09 Glenfin All …
Donegal All County Football League Results 20 May 2018 Read More »
It was a busy weekend for North West Athletes with the Ulster Schools Track & Field Championships taking place in Antrim. Brian O’Domhnaill of Finn Valley AC claimed a silver medal in the European Masters which took place in Alicante, setting a PB and a National Age Group record. Patsy McGonagle was on Sunday Sport …
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Brendan Boyce is well into his preparation for the European Athletics Championships in August, which are being held in Berlin. The Finn Valley man was in China at the Team World Championships at the start of May. Boyce looked back on his training for the World Championships in China with Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport, …
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It took penalties to crown a winner in the Brian McCormick Cup Final today between Kildrum Tigers and Kilmacrennan Celtic. Kilmacrennan started the game well, and had a 2-0 lead in the first-half of normal time through Aidan Sweeney and Daniel McLaughlin, but a Kevin McHugh free-kick and a late equaliser from Johnny Carlin in …
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A single goal from Darren McMonagle was enough to win the Buncrana Credit Union Cup for Aileach FC today when they defeated Glengad United by a goal to nil. The sides will face off again next week in the Charlie O’Donnell Cup Final, which also takes place at Maginn Park in Buncrana. Aileach chairman Steven …
It was a bad weekend for the North West Clubs taking part in both the Irish Senior and the Irish National Cups. Strabane were the only club out of eight to record a win in the Irish Senior Cup. Eamonn McLaughlin reviewed the weekend’s cricket action on Sunday Sport… Yesterday, after Eglinton’s loss to Leinster, …
Cricket Review: Bad weekend for North West Clubs in Irish Senior Cup Read More »
Ulster will play Champions Cup Rugby next season after beating the Ospreys by 35 points to 17. It was an 8-7 game at half-time, but Ulster were able to take control in the second-half to run out 18 point winners. Craig Gilroy (2) Kieran Treadwell, Jacob Stockdale were the try-scorers for Ulster today. Alex McDonald …
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