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Derry City off to Vilnius with Europa League qualifier to go ahead

Derry City departed for Lithuanian on Monday morning at 6am ahead of Tuesday’s European game which got the green light after the team were granted special dispensation to travel. The Candystrips flew out to Vilnius for their Europa League 1st Round qualifier against FK Riteria. The travelling party has been reduced to just team and […]

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Over 1,000 take part in 2020 Virtual RunDonegal Women’s 5K

The organisers of the 2020 Virtual RunDonegal Women’s 5K have said they are overwhelmed by the response to this year’s event which saw over 1,000 taking part. “We are delighted and humbled with the turnout,” commented event organiser, Grace Boyle. “When we were forced to reschedule the race from April because of the Covid-19 restrictions,

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‘Intense’ rainfall expected in Donegal as yellow weather warning issued

  A heavy rainfall warning for Donegal, Connacht, Cork, Kerry and Waterford will be in place from noon today and will be in place until 7pm tomorrow. ‘Intense’ Rainfall of up to 50mm is expected at times. Meanwhile, a Status Yellow Wind Warning for Munster and Wexford is now in effect until 7pm tomorrow. Met

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Championship match ups confirmed – Martin McHugh

The landscape of the knockout stages of the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship is alot clearer after Sunday’s Round 4 games. In the quarter finals, defending champions Naomh Conaill will have home advantage against Glenfin on the first weekend in September. Gaoth Dobhair will host MacCumhaills, St Michael’s go to Towney

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St Eunan’s get the better of St Michael’s at O’Donnell Park FT Report & Reaction

St Eunan’s have ensured a home quarter final in the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they defeated St Michael’s 2-13 to 0-07. Eoin McGeehin and Niall O’Donnell found the back of the net for the Cathedral Town side as they remain unbeaten in this years championship Ciaran O’Donnell spoke with Man of the Match Brian

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PSNI appeal for information following deliberate house fire in Clady

The PSNI say they received a report that a home under construction on Urney Road in Clady was deliberately set alight sometime between 2.00am and 4.00 am this Saturday morning. They say the property was extensively damaged by the blaze. Police are working to establish a motive for this crime and officers are urging anyone

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19 Covid-19 patients currently being treated in hospitals in Ireland

19 people with Covid 19 are currently being treated in 12 different hospitals around the country. Six of the patients are being treated in intensive care, and three of them are being ventilated. The World Health Organisation said data to date suggests 80% of Covid-19 infections are mild or asymptomatic; 15% are severe infection requiring

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First podium finish for Rhys Irwin in BSB Superstock 600 race at Snetterton

Rhys Irwin secured his first podium finish in the BSB Superstock race at Snetterton earlier today. The Kilmacrennan teenager finished on pole position after Saturday’s qualifying but finished in third just four and half seconds off the winner, Ben Luxton. His older brother, Caolan, was involved in a racing incident in this mornings warm up

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Donegal Intermediate Championship Round 4 Results and Quarter Final lineup

Wins for Buncrana, Naomh Columba and Cloughaneely have secured each of them home venues in the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Intermediate quarterfinals – the CCC may review the venues under this year’s special Covid-related regulations. Aodh Ruadh secured the final fourth home venue with a 7 point away win at Fanad putting them above

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Brendan O’Donnell smashes PB to win National title

Brendan O’Donnell has won the Irish Senior Hammer Throw title at the National Championships at the Morton Stadium. Whilst claiming the National title the Lifford/Strabane AC man also set a new personal best  with a throw of 64.62m. O’Donnell becomes the first Lifford Strabane AC athlete to win a National Senior title since 1990. Patsy

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Keadue Rovers and Glencar Celtic advance to Voodoo Venue Cup final

There were wins for Keadue Rovers and Glencar Celtic in their retrospective Voodoo Venue Cup semi finals. Keadue defeated League One champions Donegal Town 3-1 whilst Glencar were 4-2 winners over Castlefin Celtic. In  League Two, Drumkeen United are celebrating after their 4-3 win over Drumoghill Reserves which promoted them to the top tier of

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Kevin Deery happy with Derry’s mentality in comeback win over Cork City

Derry City’s assistant manager Kevin Deery has praised his side’s mentality after they came from behind to beat Cork City 3-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday evening. Joseph Olowu had the visitors ahead at half time before two goals in a minute turned things around for the Candystripes. On 49 minutes, Kevin

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Covid-19 clusters in schools likely when they reopen – De Barra

A leading health expert says it’s very likely there’ll be clusters of Covid-19 in schools when they reopen. The local lockdown will continue in Kildare until September 6th – but schools will still reopen before that. There have been 444 cases of coronavirus in Kildare since the restrictions were imposed two weeks ago. And Dr

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Fr O’Hagan pays tribute to family members killed in Quigleys Point crash

A parish priest in Donegal is paying tribute to the three family members who were killed in a car accident on Thursday night. John Mullan and his two children – 14-year-old Tomas and 6-year-old Amelia – died after their car plunged into Lough Foyle. Their funeral Mass will take place in Moville, on Monday morning

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Third level students in Donegal to receive laptops for online learning

Third level students in Donegal are to receive laptops to assist with online learning. Further Education Minister Simon Harris says he expects 17,000 devices to be distributed to colleges across the country shortly and ahead of the academic year starting. A €15 million fund has been sanctioned with Donegal ETB and LYIT to share over

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Dive survey inspections of pier pile supports to be carried out

Donegal County Council has said that dive survey inspections of pier pile supports are to be carried out at various locations across the county. It’s part of the Council’s maintenance and management of its piers and harbours facilities. Dive survey inspections of pier structures in Donegal are to be carried out next month. As part

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