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The Devenney View

Wins for Donegal, Cavan and Armagh have seen them progress through to the next round in the Ulster Senior Football Championship. Tyrone, Monaghan and Derry have had their seasons ended for the year, having suffered defeats in this year’s straight knockout Championship. Former Donegal player Brendan Devenney joined Pauric Hilferty on Sunday Sport to discuss

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John Kelly on being named Donegal Senior Male Athlete of the year

Last week it was announced that Finn Valley AC’s John Kelly and Letterkenny AC’s Ann Marie McGlynn were named Donegal Senior male and female athletes of the year. Kelly, who now resides in Sweden, picked up Male Senior Athlete of the year award for some exception performances, most notably when breaking the Ulster and Donegal record

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Hand Sanitiser manufacturer says “questionable” products brought into the market

The largest manufacturer of hand sanitiser in Ireland says a number of “questionable” products were brought into the market during the pandemic. It follows the removal of more than 50 sanitising products from schools due to potential safety concerns. The Department of Education ordered their withdrawal and replacement before schools reopen tomorrow after mid-term break.

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Gardai seize vehicle after speeding driver tests positive for cocaine

Buncrana Roads Policing Unit observed a vehicle being driven at a high speed overnight. The vehicle was stopped and it transpired that the driver was disqualified from driving. The driver tested positive for cocaine, and was arrested. Gardai say the vehicle was seized and a Court appearance will follow. Overnight, Gardaí in Inishowen also seized

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Dublin defeat Donegal in opening All Ireland Senior Ladies Championship game

Donegal suffered a 2-13 to 2-10 defeat to Dublin in their first All Ireland Senior Ladies Championship game of the year. Goals from Nicola Gordon and Geraldine McLaughlin looked to have Donegal back in the tie after a low scoring first half for Maxi Curran’s side but a freak goal from Sinead Ahearne proved to

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Mickey McCann reacts to Donegal’s win over Armagh in Nicky Rackard Cup

Donegal are just two wins away from lifting the Nicky Rackard Cup after they defeated Armagh 3-13 to 1-09 on Saturday afternoon. At halftime the sides went in level at six points a piece in a game played in terrible weather conditions. A strong second half performance saw Mickey McCann’s side run out 10 point

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Starrett Family Farm Lifford win prestigious award, a 1st for Donegal

A Donegal family has been crowned the winner of the 2020 NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. The Starrett family farm in Lifford, supplying Aurivo Co-op, were acknowledged for the highest standards of excellence in dairy farming with the awards dubbed the ‘Oscars of the Dairy World’. The 2020 shortlist was made up of 11

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“It’ll take a 70 minute effort”- Conor McKenna on Tyrone’s clash with Donegal

Conor McKenna believes Tyrone’s first half display against Mayo will need to be replicated for the full 70 minutes if they are to beat Donegal. The first round of the championship pits the two giants of Ulster football against each other with one of them guaranteed to be out of this year’s competition after the

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LYIT runner-up in Sunday Times IT of the Year awards

  Letterkenny Institute of Technology has been named runner up in the Sunday Time Good University Guide 2020. The LYIT was runner up to Waterford Institute of Technology which was named Institute of the Year. The Judges were impressed with the LYITs significant cross border further and higher education initiatives among other positive feedback. The

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Bishop of Raphoe says more consultation was needed on restrictions

    The Bishop of Raphoe has stated that there should have been more consultation with Religious leaders over the Living with Covid Plan. Under the plan, the number allowed to attend religious services like mass, wedding and funerals varies depending on the Level of restrictions. At a meeting this week between Church Leaders and

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People urged not to light bonfires this Halloween weekend

    People are being urged not to light bonfires this Halloween weekend. While there has been a significant reduction in the number of bonfires over recent years, Donegal County Council is warning that bonfires can cause serious damage to the environment and to health. The Council is also encouraging householders, businesses and communities not

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Online community development meeting for South Inishowen

  People in South Inishowen are being encouraged to take part in an online meeting on community development. The meeting is geared towards those living in Burt, Inch, Fahan and surrounding areas. It’s being facilitated by the Inishowen Development Partnership and is getting underway on Tuesday November 10th. Local Cllr Jack Murray says it’s an

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Withdrawn school sanitizer could eventually be used – Minister

  The Education Minister says hand sanitiser and other products withdrawn from schools could eventually be used – if suppliers get their paperwork in order. 52 of 172 products previously listed as approved for use in schools are now being sent back to suppliers. It’s because a review launched in the wake of the recall

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Drug driver arrested after trying to evade Covid checkpoint

A motorist has been caught drug driving after trying to evade a COVID checkpoint in the Letterkenny area overnight. Gardai stopped the vehicle after it turned away from the checkpoint. The driver was discovered to be driving under the influence of Cannabis and Cocaine after they failed a roadside oral fluid test. Gardai have confirmed

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The Score is broadcast on Thursday evenings after the news at 7.05pm.

In this week’s show, Diarmaid Doherty looks ahead to a huge weekend of Gaelic Games Championship action. We hear from Donegal boss Declan Bonner while Martin McHugh offers his thoughts on Donegal’s game against Tyrone, along with this weekend’s other games in Ulster. Mickey McCann speaks ahead of the meeting of Donegal and Armagh in

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