It was a narrow one point win for Derry in their first game of this year’s Dr. McKenna Cup against Ulster University. They look to improve on that when they travel to the Athletic Grounds in Armagh tomorrow in Round 2 of Section B. Eamon Burns joined Tom Comack to discuss Derry’s chances…
It was a hard day for Donegal today, losing out by 21 points to Down in the Conor McGurk Cup. There was 2 points between the sides at half-time, but Down were able to take control in the second-half to walk away with a 5-22 v 1-13 victory to book their place in next week’s …
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Below is the full list of nominees for the 2017 Donegal Sports Star Awards. Appreciation Adrian Shiels, Letterkenny Laurence Gildea, Bonagee Utd Athletics Ciaran Doherty, Leterkenny A.C Damien Crawford Lifford Strabane A.C. John Kelly, Finn Valley A.C. Marty Lynch, Milford A.C. (Adventure Racing) Sommer Lecky, Finn Valley A.C. Basketball Shane Meehan, Donegal Town Basketball Club …
Campaigners have launched a new court challenge against plans to upgrade the A5. The project, worth around £800m envisages to upgrade the A5 road between Derry and Aughnacloy in Co. Tyrone to dual carriageway. The new court action, by the Alternative A5 Alliance comes at the front of a long line of legal delays endured …
Ireland lost out 7-1 to Germany this morning in the Euro Deaf Sports Futsal Qualifiers. Donegal woman Catherine Grier came off injured during the game, with the Ramelton teenager having scored in last night’s 3-3 draw with the Netherlands. The Irish team will now look ahead to two games tomorrow; first up in the morning they …
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There are calls on Sinn Fein MP Barry McElduff to consider his position after he posted a controversial video on social media. The MP for West Tyrone posted a video of himself with a loaf of Kingsmill bread on his head soon into the anniversary of the Kingsmill Massaccre. In 1976, ten Protestant men were …
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Gardaí in Milford are advising motorists to avoid the road between Ballyare and Ramelton, which is currently flooded. Donegal County Council are currently working to rectify the problem.
A man’s body has been found by police near Omagh. Police shut the A5 Beltany Road last night in Newtownstewart as rescue teams were sent to the scene. It comes days after a 42-year-old man from Gortin was reported missing.
Foyle MP Elisha McCallion has committed to hold a series of meetings over the coming days in a bid to ensure plans for the new Ulster University Medical School in Derry are on track. Concerns over the future of the project were raised following recent claims within the Health Department, claiming the project could be …
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Donegal County Council has successfully secured funding to establish an outside gym at the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park in Letterkenny. Healthy Ireland has sanctioned €40,000 for the project with works due to be completed by the end of March 2018. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Councillor Gerry Mc Monagle has welcomed the funding announcement as …
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A Derry teenager who had been missing since Friday evening has been found safe Police and family members were concerned for the welfare of the 14 year-old urging her to make contact home. Just 14 minutes after the appeal was posted, the missing teenager turned up safe and well. Police and the girl’s family have …
Gardai in Letterkenny have launched an investigation after a mans body was found in the toilets of a fast food restaurant on the Port Road area of the town earlier today. The man, who is understood to be in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardai are examining CCTV of the premises as …
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A man charged with murdering his wife allegedly subjected her to “controlling, degrading and manipulating” treatment, Belfast High Court heard. Donegal woman Lu Na McKinney was on a boating holiday with her family in County Fermanagh in April last year when she died after entering the water at Devenish Island. Stephen McKinney, with an address at …
Gardaí are currently investigating an early morning crash in Redcastle. The single vehicle collision happened at approximately 5:30 am in the Clar area. Gardai say no injuries were reported.
Main Evening News, Sport, Obituaries and Nuacht January 5th
Ongoing efforts are being made to retain the Irish language and its use in the South West Donegal Gaeltacht region. Eunan Cunningham Chairperson of the Language Planning Steering Committee in South West Donegal Gaeltacht says the language is not being used as much in the area as done so in the past. A series of …
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An Inishowen councillor is expressing concern about the immediate future of the Buncrana Community Nursing Unit, saying staff shortage have led to the closure of five beds already, and day services are also being seriously compromised. Cllr Rena Donaghey says the problem is being worsened because they haven’t got clearance to replace senior staff. She …
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There was a 3% increase in calls received by NowDoc in December 2017 compared to the same period during the previous year. 7,211 calls were received by the service December last with 4,070 of calls were dealt with between December 22nd and January 1st this year. Approximately 70% of all calls received a GP consultation …
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