On this week’s DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by the Kilkenny Legend DJ Carey, Setanta’s Paul Campbell and Gaoth Dobhair’s Stephen Cassidy. Listen to the DL Debate – The Championship, in association with Sara’s Kitchen @ Sister Sara’s Letterkenny – Serving food you’ll love. Book now to enjoy the Sara’s Experience…
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21 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Donegal. Nationally, 188 cases of the virus have been confirmed while no new deaths have been reported. The total number of confirmed cases in Ireland is 33,121 and the death toll stands at 1,792. Today, the Director of Public Health in the North West Region, Donegal
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New Covid-19 restrictions around households will be brought in for Northern Ireland from tomorrow evening. No households will be allowed to mix indoors, while only six people from two homes will be allowed to meet in gardens. Two more deaths have been announced in Northern Ireland, while 125 new cases have been identified. First Minister
New Covid restrictions to come into force in NI tomorrow Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday September 21st:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday September 21st Read More »
We are less than a week out from the 2020 Donegal Senior Football Championship Final but will the county showpiece go ahead. Kilcar have confirmed the club have a positive case with a player but this may not be enough for the game to be put back as it depends on contacts with the player
Covid could halt Donegal Final Read More »
Kilmacrennan’s Richard Kerr had another strong showing at Oulton Park at the weekend in the fourth round of the British Supersport series at the BSB championships. Richard qualified in 12th for the first Supersport race on a grid which included 5 former British champions and TT stars Micheal Dunlop and Lee Johnston along with North
Solid racing for Richard Kerr at Oulton Park Read More »
Ulster GAA have reiterated the association’s message that no spectators should enter the field of play following games. Their statement comes in the wake of Dungannon’s emotional win in the Tyrone Senior Football Championship final on Sunday. Dungannon Clarkes’ penalty shootout victory over Trillick was the club’s first senior title in 56-years, prompting understandably wild
Ulster advising spectators not to enter pitches Read More »
West Donegal is to receive a major boost in the form of a multi-million euro investment in the Bunbeg area, announced today which includes the sale of Ostan Ghaoth Dobhair and the Seaview Hotel. €15 million is to be invested by Bunbeg Revitalisation Limited as part of the Regeneration of Bunbeg project. A 28 bedroom
Huge €15m investment announced for Bunbeg Read More »
A new report has found that as many as 9,700 drinks and hospitality jobs are at risk in the border region. In the region which includes Donegal, Monaghan, Cavan, Leitrim and Sligo, accommodation and food service jobs make up 8.3% of all employment. The report, commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland, shows that the
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Sam Bennett made Irish cycling history on Sunday by winning the Green Jersey at the Tour de France. The icing on the cake was his final stage victory on the Champs-Elysees. The Carrick-on-Suir rider followed in the footsteps of Sean Kelly by winning the Green Jersey. Bennett became the first Irish man to win a
McLaughlin delighted for former team-mate Bennett Read More »
Residents in Bundoran and the surrounding area are being advised that their water supply will be impacted tomorrow. Essential works are being undertaken by Irish Water on a major water main in the town. Repair crews need to replace a failed meter and the installation will be complete at 6pm tomorrow evening. Some
Bundoran water supply to be impacted by works Read More »
An investigation is continuing into what’s been described as ‘senseless vandalism’ at the community gardens in Lifford. Substantial damage was caused to the amenity over the weekend with a number of gardeners personal allotments where entered and vandalised. Months of work is said to be destroyed. Local Cllr Gerry Crawford says this is an
Investigation launched after vandals destroy community garden Read More »
Two people have been arrested following a cross border chase overnight. A car failed to stop for the PSNI and it then crossed the border into Pettigo. The car was observed by the Donegal Town drugs unit. It again failed to stop and entered private property causing substantial damage. The car continued into fields
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Six housing estates in Donegal are to have water service issues resolved under a new tranche of funding. Just over €690k has been made available to Donegal County Council this week under the new multi-annual capital investment programme. Money is to be allocated to Donegal County Council, for works at Dromore Park, Killygordon; Beechwood
€690k allocated to Donegal for water services programme Read More »
Conor Dunne of GCN recently took on the challenge of the Donegal Ultra 555. Conor has ridden some brutal races at the top level of cycling in his career but his attempt at the 555km around one of Ireland’s most remote counties proved to be the most difficult bike ride of his life. Watch Conor’s
Watch – Donegal 555 features on Global Cycling Network Read More »
Donegal Motorcycle racing star Caolán Irwin got himself back to the front of the field as the British Superstock 600 championship hit Oulton Park this weekend, September 19th & 20th, for its first double header of the year. The Irish rider took two third place finishes along with fastest lap in race one and was
Caolán Irwin takes a double British Superstock 600 podium Read More »
Dungannon won the Tyrone Senior Football Championship title on Sunday evening beating the holders Trillick in a dramatic penalty shootout. The game finished 1-12 apiece after extra-time with the Thomas Clarke side taking the win 8-7 on spot kicks to lift the O’Neill Cup for the first time in 64 years. With the Tyrone county
Dungannon’s long wait for title over – Manager Chris Rafferty Read More »
The Road Safety Department at Donegal County Council is to carry out a safety survey on the Milford side of Ramelton at Coylin Court. It follows major concern over the speed some motorists are travelling towards the village with ongoing calls for traffic calming measures to be installed there. The Council is also liaising
Traffic calming measures sought for Ramelton approach road Read More »
Two Donegal men have been acquitted of murdering a homeless man after arguing they were attacked by the 66 year old after a night out in Sydney. Nathan Kelly, 23, and Christopher McLaughlin, 25, had pleaded not guilty to murdering Paul Tavelardis, who died nine days after an altercation in Grosvenor Crescent, Summer Hill,
Donegal men cleared over homeless man’s death in Australia Read More »
The acting Chief Medical Officer has expressed concern at the increasing levels of Covid-19 in Donegal, Louth, and Waterford. Dr. Ronan Glynn says it’s vital people in all counties do all they can to break the chains of transmission over the next 7 days. 19 new cases were confirmed Donegal last night with yesterday
Concern at increasing levels of Covid-19 in Donegal Read More »
Pubs outside of Dublin are preparing to reopen today for the first time in six months. ‘Wet pubs’ closed in mid-March due to the Covid-19 lockdown. Those reopening must do so under strict guidelines, which includes implementing social distancing, having mandatory table service and enhanced cleaning regimes.
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A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Department of Education to secure the land required for the new Buncrana school campuses by whatever means necessary. The project has been on table for over a decade now, with Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn slamming the situation as intolerable. It is believed suitable sites have been identified by
New school campus for Buncrana back under microscope Read More »
The volunteer crew of Bundoran RNLI had a busy weekend. The crew were tasked to three separate incidents over Saturday and Sunday. Just after half 3 on Saturday afternoon the Bundoran RNLI crew was alerted to 3 people caught in a rip current at Bundoran’s Main Beach. Minutes after launching, the lifeboat arrived at
Busy weekend for Bundoran RNLI Read More »
Seven hubs across Donegal have received funding to support their reopening in compliance with public health guidelines as the economy recovers from the impact of COVID-19. The investment has been made by the Department of Rural and Community Development as part of the Atlantic Economic Corridor Enterprise Hub Network project. €300,000 has been allocated
Seven Donegal hubs receive Covid recovery funding Read More »
Donegal teenager Rhys Irwin continued his maiden season in the British Superstock 600 championship at Oulton Park this weekend, September 19th & 20th, with another strong performance, as he tackled the championships first double header weekend of the season. The youngster added another front row start to his achievements, set fastest lap in race two
Rhys Irwin puts in another strong Superstock 600 performance Read More »
Dungannon won the 2020 Tyrone Senior Championship beating the defending champions Trillick on penalties. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Tyrone Championship title decided on penalties Read More »
Gerard Gallagher was the first past the finish line today at the Donegal 5K event in Letterkenny this morning. The Finn Valley man finished in a time of 15 minutes and 11 seconds with Tir Chonaill AC’s Martin Cunningham finishing just five seconds behind Gallagher. Paddy Brennan of Finn Valley AC was third just two
Gerard Gallagher wins Donegal 5k Read More »
St Eunan’s will play Setanta in the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship Final after they defeated Buncrana 2-17 to 0-14 at MacCumhaill Park. Goals from Kevin Keeley and Conor O’Grady helped Tom Hennessy’s side ease into the decider Frank Craig reports for Highland Radio Sport… After the game Frank spoke with St Eunan’s boss Tom Hennessy…
St Eunan’s set fun Donegal SHC final date with Setanta- FT Report & Reaction Read More »
Dungloe and Carndonagh will meet in this years Donegal Junior Hurling Championship final after they defeated Setanta B and Aodh Rua, Ballyshannon respectively. In their first year as a hurling club, Dungloe claimed a 2-16 to 0-16 win at O’Donnell park, with goals coming from Shaun McGee and Chris Boyle. Carndonagh ran out 1-14 to
Dungloe and Carndonagh to contest Donegal JHC Final Read More »
There are 396 new cases of Covid 19 in the Republic including 241 cases in Dublin. There are no new deaths so the death toll remains at 1,792. There are 36 new cases in Cork, 19 in Donegal, with 12 in Galway, 11 each in Meath and Kildare, 9 in Monaghan, 7 in Louth, 6
19 new Covid-19 cases confirmed in Donegal Read More »
Four of Finn Harps underage sides were in action this weekend, with wins coming for three of the sides. The first of those wins came from the Under 13 side who defeated Sligo Rovers 2-0 at Finn Park. Goalscorers for the Under 13 side were Conor McGranaghan and Seaghan McCormick. The second win of the
Finn Harps Underage Round-Up Read More »
Premier Division Illies Celtic 5 V 1 Moville Celtic Clonmany Shamrocks 2 V 0 Glengad United Greencastle FC 2 V 1 Carn FC First Division Dunree United 2 V 0 Greencastle Res Aileach Res 1 V 5 Redcastle United Gleneely Colts 0 V 2 Clonmany Shamrocks( II ) Glengad Res 1 V 2 Culdaff FC
Inishowen Football League Results 20/09/2020 Read More »
Finn Harps played out a 1-1 draw with Shelbourne at Tolka Park on Saturday night. Barry McNamee’s goal on 53 minutes cancelled out Ciaran Kilduff’s first half header. Harps boss Ollie Horgan believes it was a game of two halves in which his side could have won but also could have lost. Earlier today, Ollie
“It was a game of two halves”- Ollie Horgan Read More »
Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating the drowning of a 45 year old man that occurred yesterday afternoon, Saturday 19th at Maghera Beach, Ardara. The Irish Coast Guard Rescue 118 recovered the man at 2.30pm, he was taken to shore and transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital in critical condition. He was pronounced dead at 4p.m. Gardai
Shock in Donegal after death of two men in seperate beach incidents Read More »
Gardaí in Donegal are investigating a road traffic collision involving a van and two cars that occurred in the Ballyohagan area of Carrigart yesterday, Saturday 19th around 2pm. The drivers of all three vehicles, three men aged in their 20s, 50s, and 60s, where taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Gardai say investigations are
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Downings are into the Donegal Junior Football Championship final after they defeated Moville 1-10 to 0-07 in MacCumhaill Park. Johnny McGroddy was top score on the evening, with five points, four of which came from frees whilst Keelan McGroddy scored 1-1 for Shane McClafferty and John Byrne’s side. After the game, Downing’s joint manager John
Downings beat Moville to reach Donegal JFC Final- Reaction Read More »
Setanta are one step closer to retaining their Donegal Senior Hurling title after they defeated Burt 3-18 to 2-11 at O’Donnell Park. They will now play the winner of Sunday’s semi final between Buncrana or St Eunan’s in the final. After the game, Tom Comack spoke with Setanta’s Danny Cullen…
Danny Cullen reflects on Setanta’s Donegal SHC Semi Final win over Burt Read More »
The RNLI ifeboat on Arranmore has been taken off service due to an extensive round of Covid19 testing. The island’s fire service is also affected while a music event due to take place this weekend was cancelled on medical advice. There has been a high volume of tests carried out on the island after a
Arranmore lifeboat off service over positive Covid test Read More »
Barry McNamee’s goal on 53 minutes was enough to earn Finn Harps a 1-1 draw in Tolka Park. Shelbourne took the lead on 33 minutes when Ciaran Kilduff headed home from a Georgie Poynton corner. Harps battled back in the second half and found the net just eight minutes into the second half through Barry
Barry McNamee goal earns Harps a point at Shelbourne Read More »
Setanta are through to the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship final after they defeated Burt 3-18 to 2-11 at O’Donnell Park. Goals from Davin Flynn, Kevin Donaghue and Kevin Campbell found the net for the champions as they ran out 10 point winners. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Setanta through to Donegal Senior Hurling Championship final Read More »
On Thursday, Fanad United announced that they would be withdrawing from the Ulster Senior League. They are the most successful team in the Ulster Senior League but have after their decision of withdrawing, they have now made an application to join the Donegal League. The club last won the title in 2011. Fanad United’s Paddy
Paddy Friel on Fanad United’s withdrawal from the Ulster Senior League Read More »
Finn Valley AC’s Gavin McLaughlin has set a new Donegal discus record at the Ulster Throws event in the Finn Valley. The Donegal record stood for 41 years before John Kelly broke it last week with a throw of 43.50 metres. The Convoy man set a new record of 44.34 on Saturday, beating Kelly’s throw
Donegal discus record broken yet again Read More »
Glencar Celtic are through to the Ulster Junior Shield final after they beat Oldtown Celtic 2-0 in Ballyare. Pajo Rafferty put Glencar ahead on 43 minute before Graham Cullen missed a penalty to put the Ballyboe side 2-0 to the good. Rafferty then doubled Glencar’s lead in the second half before Oldtown missed from the
Glencar Celtic advance to Ulster Junior Shield final Read More »
Derry City played out a 0-0 draw with St Pat’s on Friday evening. It is the second weekend in a row that Declan Devine’s side drew 0-0. The Candystripes captain Conor McCormack believes there is positives to take from their recent results. He spoke with Kevin McLaughlin after Friday nights game…
Conor McCormack reflects on Derry City’s draw with St Pat’s Read More »
Caolan Irwin was on the podium for the second time this year on Saturday afternoon when he finished 3rd in Race One at Oulton Park. Caolan finished just over three seconds behind Ben Luxton. His brother, Rhys continued his fine form to finish in seventh. Rhys finished just over 12 seconds behind the winner.
Podium finish of Caolan Irwin at Oulton Park Read More »
All eyes will be on Tolka Park on Saturday night as Finn Harps travel to the capital for the 7.30pm primetime kickoff. Harps’ North West derby draw with Derry City saw the club climb above Cork City on goal difference. Ollie Horgan’s men were unlucky not to take all three points from the game and
Ollie Horgan previews Finn Harps v Shelbourne Read More »
Donegal GAA have confirmed that a member of the Donegal senior squad has tested positive for Covid 19. The senior squad are currently following government and HSE guidelines. The GAA have made no further comment on the case. Highland Radio Sport understands the rest of the senior squad are self isolating awaiting test results.
Member of Donegal GAA senior squad tests positive for Covid-19 Read More »
Rhys Irwin will be on the front row of the grid for the BSB Superstock 600 race at Oulton Park after qualifying third fastest today. Rhys finished 0.174 seconds behind Ben Luxton who will start Sunday’s race at the top of the grid. Caolan Irwin will start from the second row of the grid, he
Rhys Irwin on front row of grid for BSB Superstock 600 race at Oulton Park Read More »
Dubliners are waking up to a raft of new restrictions after the county was moved to level three on the government’s roadmap. Many pubs and restaurants closed overnight, after being told they could only do takeaway food, or serve a maximum of 15 people outdoors. There’s extra restrictions on house gatherings and all organised indoor
Dublin enters level three of restrictions on Government’s roadmap Read More »
The Department of Health has started giving more local information on cases of Covid-19. Details are being released per local electoral area in Donegal. The latest information covers the 14 days until September 14th. It does not include the large number of cases confirmed this week. The figures show North Inishowen with less than 5
Details of confirmed Covid-19 cases released per local electoral area Read More »
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