Jackie Crossan Premier Division Carn FC 0 V 7 Aileach FC Greencastle FC 7 V 0 Culdaff FC Buncrana Hearts 3 V 2 Moville Celtic Hannon Greene Insurances Fr O Gara Cup ¼ finals ET & Pens Gleneely Colts 3 V 4 Rasheney Dunree United 1 V 0 Greencastle Res QPS 4 V 0 Aileach […]
Inishowen Football League Results 02/08/2020 Read More »
Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior Hurling Championship Sean Mac Cumhaill 1-08 V 2-13 Buncrana St Eunan’s 0-10 V 2-13 Setanta
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Donegal Senior Football Championship Four Masters 0-07 V 2-17 Gaoth Dobhair St Naul’s 1-14 V 1-13 Dungloe Intermediate A Championship Naomh Columba 2-13 V 1-07 Naomh Brid Buncrana 1-16 V 0-12 Malin Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Junior A football Championship Robert Emmets 1-11 V 2-16
Donegal GAA Football Championship Results 02/08/2020 Read More »
Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Castlefin Celtic 1 v 0 Donegal Town Milford United 4 v 1 Keadue Rovers Kildrum Tigers 1 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Bonagee United 3 v 3 Cranford United Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Rathmullan Celtic 3 v 0 Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. Lifford Celtic 0 v 4 Letterbarrow Celtic Ballybofey
Donegal Junior League Results 02/08/2020 Read More »
The Health Minister says the rise in Covid-19 cases is “concerning”. Over the past three days more than 160 cases have been identified with the five-day average of diagnoses going to as high as 44. It’s led to fears that pubs may not be allowed reopen on August 10th as previously indicated, with the Government
Health Minister says rise in Covid-19 cases is ‘concerning’ Read More »
35 complaints of sexual assault and harassment have been reported to third level institutes in the last 3 years. According to the Sunday Times, IT Sligo has received 20 reports, UCD had 12 complaints while Trinity College picked up just one report. A number of other colleges and universities declined to comment on reports they
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Labour says some schools may not be able to open in time in late August or September. The party says it’s very difficult for principals to access building work to meet the Department of Education guidelines. Schools only have around four weeks to get ready to re-open after the Government announced it’s funding plan. Labour
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Doctors are appealing to anyone with Covid-19 symptoms to get in touch immediately. Out of hours GP services are available over the phone all weekend, despite the bank holiday. Anyone who doesn’t have a named GP in their contact book can call a local hospital for advice on steps to take. Dr. Ray Walley from
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Bundoran RNLI and Killybegs Coast Guard were involved in assisting a broken down vessel off the coast of South Donegal yesterday afternoon. The alert was raised after 12 noon when a vessel got into difficulty near Rossnowlagh. Volunteers from Bundoran RNLI towed the boat back to Bundoran Pier, assisted by Killybegs Coast Guard Crew. The
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For the second week running the elements took a hand in Saturday’s domestic cricket action with two of the seven scheduled games abandoned and another decided on DLS. Johnny Thompson starred in a 96-run win for Newbuildings at St Johnston. While Graham Hume made 50 for Coleraine as they beat Ballyspallen on DLS to book
North West Senior T20 Results 01/08/2020 Read More »
The Beyond 20X20 Female Leadership Programme, which was launched by Donegal Sport Partnership (DSP) on March 8th, continues to be adapted for delivery. Maggie Farrelly, Education and Training Coordinator with Donegal Sports Partnership, said that being able to engage through online meant the delivery of the programme remains well on schedule. “We were fortunate to
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Six Donegal LGFA Ladies Championship matches were called off by the Donegal LGFA last night. The matches were set to be played today. In the Senior Ladies Championship Moville’s trip to Buncrana has been called off while there was also games called off in the Intermediate Championship and Junior A and B Championships. The cancellations
Six Donegal LGFA Ladies matches schedule for today are called off Read More »
Donegal Senior Football Championship St Michael’s 3-05 V 0-08 Glenswilly Bundoran 1-05 V 0-15 St Eunan’s N Conaill 3-20 v 0-06 Milford Kilcar 4-21 v 0-07 Termon Killybegs 1-06 V 1-12 Glenfin Intermediate A Championship Naomh Muire Lower Rosses 2-09 V 0-08 Red Hughs Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 0-11 V 0-06 Burt Fanad Gaels 1-12 V
Donegal GAA Football Championship Results 31/07/20 – 01/08/20 Read More »
Gerard Ward scored eight points for Glenfin as they started their Donegal Senior Football Championship with a 1-12 to 1-06 win over Killybegs. Killybegs began the game brighter and led two points to no score before an injury to Donegal’s Hugh McFadden. By half-time Ward had fired over five free’s and Ross Marley found the
Gerard Ward stars for Glenfin as they beat Killybegs in Donegal SFC Read More »
It was a positive day for Track & Field athletes in Donegal who were back in action in the county for the first time since the resumption of sport in Ireland. Adrienna Gallen was one of the stand out performers, she threw 59 metres in what was a great effort by the Lifford Ac athlete
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Finn Harps were defeated in their first Premier Division tie back after sport was stopped due to the coronavirus pandemic. They were beaten 3-1 away to Shamrock Rovers. Goals from Jack Byrne, Dylan Watts and Aaron McEneff had Rovers 3-0 up before Karl O’Sullivan got one back for Harps. After the game, Oisin Langan spoke
“We need to improve”- Ollie Horgan Read More »
Finn Harps suffered their third Premier Division defeat of the season after they were beaten 3-1 by Shamrock Rovers on Saturday evening. Jack Byrne opened the scoring for Rovers on six minutes, Dylan Watts doubled their just seven minutes later. Aaron McEneff got Stephen Bradley’s side third on 37 minutes before Karl O’Sullivan pulled one
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Kilcar have started their Donegal Senior Football Championship with a 4-21 to 0-07 win over Termon. Conor Doherty fired in Kilcar’s first goal of the game before Stepehen McBrearty got John McNulty’s side second to leave the score 2-13 to 0-04 at half time. A second from goal from Conor Doherty extended Kilcar’s lead to
Kilcar start Donegal SFC with big victory over Termon FT Report & Reaction Read More »
Donegal jockey Luke McAteer picked up a win on Saturday at the Galway Festival. McAteer rode 12/1 shot Next in Line to victory for trainer James Barrett. It has been a very successful week for Donegal jockeys will the Orr brothers Oisin and Conor both riding a winner at the Galway Racecourse.
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Naomh Conaill had a perfect start to the defence of their Donegal Senior Football Championship title. They defeated Milford 3-20 to 0-06 at Davy Brennan Memorial Park. First half goals from Dermot Brick Molloy and Charles McGuinness had the Glenties side well in front at the break before Eunan Doherty fired in midway through the
Martin Regan on Naomh Conaill’s win over Milford in Donegal SFC Read More »
Naomh Conaill, the champions, got their Donegal Senior Football Championship campaign off to a hugely impressive start as they defeated Milford by 3-20 to 0-6 in Glenties. The home side raced into an early 1-9 to 0-1 lead with Dermot Brick Molloy getting the first goal. Charles McGuinness added a second goal for Naomh Conaill
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Cappry Rovers 2 v 0 Drumkeen United Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Arranmore Utd 1 v 1 Kildrum Tigers Res Keadue Rovers Reserves 0 v 2 Oldtown Celtic Glenea United Reserves 0 v 2 Strand Rovers Milford United Reserves 2 v 6 Glencar Celtic Old Orchard Saturday Division
Donegal Junior League Results 01/08/2020 Read More »
Fr Seán Ó Gallachoir launched the eighth edition of his Donegal Book of GAA Facts in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny on Thursday night. In this edition Fr Seán has included records for Ladies football and also covers Gaoth Dobhair’s Ulster title win. The book hadn’t been updated since 2014. Tom Comack spoke about the new
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Ann-Marie McGlynn set a new Personal Best on Friday evening at track 5000m event in Leixlip. The Letterkenny AC athlete completed her run sub 16 minutes, in a time of 15 minutes 50.67 seconds. McGlynn’s run was the fastest recorded for a female at the event.
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Derry City suffered their third defeat of the Premier Division season on Friday evening. They beaten 2-0 by Sligo Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Kyle Callan-McFadden opened the scoring for Rovers on 19 minutes before Ronan Coughlan slotted home from the spot in the second half. The defeat means the Candystripes have only
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The Donegal Senior Football Championship got underway on Friday evening with St Michael’s at home to Glenswilly while St Eunan’s travelled to take on Bundoran. St Michaels earned a 3-05 to 0-08 win at The Bridge, after the game Ryan Ferry spoke to the Dunfanaghy/Creeslough clubs manager Gary O’Neill… St Eunan’s had a seven point
Reaction to St Michael’s & St Eunan’s wins in Donegal Senior Football Championship Read More »
The Taoiseach has denied the new shared island unit in his Department is a stalking horse for a referendum on a united Ireland. Micheál Martin has said it will be aimed at ensuring there’s better relationships between the two governments on the island. The Fianna Fáil leader said it’s not about a border poll –
Shared island unit will improve relations North & South – Martin Read More »
Gardai will be out in force this bank holiday weekend checking for drink driving. The Road Safety Authority says a third of drivers killed in the first six months of the year tested positive for alcohol. Assistant Garda Commissioner for Roads Policing, Paula Hilman says checkpoints will also clamp down on drug use behind the
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A tribunal into Cervical Check will be set up without delay according to the Health Minister. The start of its work had been delayed earlier this year due to Covid-19. Ms Justice Ann Power will chair the tribunal which was first announced last year. The Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said the investigation will allow
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Donegal Town is going pink this weekend to raise money for a life saving gene therapy for an 11 month old girl. Livie Mulhern was diagnosed with SMA type 1 in April this year. The life limiting genetic condition causes muscle weakness and everything from her movement to her ability to swallow and breathe is
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There’s been a 25% increase in the number of homeless adults in the North West. Nationally, 8,699 people are now homeless, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Housing. Michaela Clarke has more:
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St Michael’s and St Eunan’s started their Donegal Senior Football Championship campaigns with wins on Friday evening. St Michael’s defeated Glenswilly 3-05 to 0-08, Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh report from The Bridge… Whilst St Eunan’s recorded a 0-15 to 1-05 win away to Bundoran, Peter Campbell reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Wins for St Michael’s and St Eunan’s in Donegal Senior Football Championship Read More »
Sligo Rovers earned their first points of the season after they defeated Derry City 2-0 in a North West Derby. Kyle Callan-McFadden opened the scoring for Rovers on 19 minutes when he headed home David Cawley’s corner. Ronan Coughlan doubled Sligo’s lead from the penalty spot after he was fouled by Eoin Toal in the
Sligo Rovers earn first league win with victory over Derry City Read More »
There were wins on Friday afternoon for brothers Conor and Oisin Orr at Galway and Leopardstown respectively. Conor Orr picked up his second win of the Galway Festival when he rode Loudest Whisper to victory for trainer Eamonn Delaney. Conor beat 4/1 shot Born By The Sea by a neck on the line after a
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The Taoiseach has publicly slapped down one of his TDs for saying public servants were using the COVID crisis to “lie on the couch and watch box sets”. South Donegal Deputy Marc MacSharry has said the public shouldn’t have to put up with “mediocrity dressed up as efficiency”. SIPTU has called on Deputy MacSharry to
Taoiseach criticises South Donegal Deputy’s public servants remarks Read More »
There are 38 new confirmed cases of Covid 19 in the Republic and there are no new deaths. The death toll has reached 1,763 and the total number of people infected with the virus is at 26,065. Of today’s 38 new cases, 82 per cent are under the age of 45. 32 cases are in
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The 2020 Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Club Championship starts this weekend. Highland Radio’s feature match is from The Bridge in Dunfanaghy where St Michael’s host Glenswilly. There will be full match commentary on Highland this Friday evening from 7.20pm with Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh in association with Healthwise Pharmacies. We’ll also
St Michael’s v Glenswilly LIVE on Highland Read More »
Lough Swilly RNLI are warning people to be vigilant after a Lion’s Mane jellyfish was found washed up on the front shore in Buncrana. They say Lion’s Mane jellyfish are present in Lough Swilly. The large harmful jellyfish is usually confined to waters on the East coast.
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday July 31st:
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday July 31st Read More »
The Galway man has previously spent time with Newcastle United, Limerick, Sligo Rovers, Cork City, Galway United and Dundalk before signing for South Melbourne in Australia. Folan returned to Ireland some weeks ago and has now put pen to paper with Harps for the remainder of the 2020 season. Folan is set to make his
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It official – Ronan McLaughlin is the new Everesting world record holder. On Thursday evening he completed 80 laps of Mamore Gap hitting the target of the height of Everest in 7hrs 4mins 41sec ,which knocked 23 minutes off the previous record held by the great Alberto Contador. Details of the attempt were sent to
Ronan McLaughlin is Top of the World Read More »
Three puppies found dumped in a plastic bag and left dangling over a river in Donegal earlier this month are said to be thriving in ISPCA care. The grime discovery was made by a member of the public near Drumkeen shortly before 9pm on July 8th. ISPCA Centre Manager and Veterinary Nurse, Denise McCausland says
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Two local leagues have postponed games as a precautionary measure following a reported Covid-19 case. All this weekend’s games in the East Donegal Division of the Donegal Schoolboys League have been halted for a seven day period following the news at a club in the area. The league was due to start this weekend with
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Gardai in Donegal have issued an appeal to the public to be vigilant in relation to recent reports of cold callers and suspected bogus traders. People have also been asked to report any matters which they feel are suspicious to Gardaí. Gardai in Donegal have confirmed that they have had a small number of
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With harvest season now underway, Gardaí in Donegal are appealing to all road users to be vigilant to the increased presence of agricultural vehicles on roads. There is likely to be more agricultural vehicles using the roads, and motorists are asked to be aware of the likelihood of meeting these on our roads. In
Donegal’s top Garda issues advice on agricultural vehicles & quads Read More »
People are being encouraged to visit east Donegal more. With the huge success of the Wild Atlantic Way, it’s thought tourists tend to head for the coastline of Donegal, resulting in the east of the county being overlooked. Chairperson of Donegal East Tourism Mary Harte says the area is steeped in heritage and culture
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Temperatures will get up to 23 degrees today but the outlook for the Bank Holiday weekend isn’t great. Met Éireann says a band of rain will bring heavy and possibly thundery downpours today. It’s expected to get cooler tomorrow with showers developing but most areas are predicted to stay mainly dry on Monday.
Weather not looking good for Bank Holiday Read More »
The HSE has confirmed that there has been a significant uptake in the ‘Attend Anywhere’ initiative in Donegal. New figures show that there have been a total of 682 online consultations in the county from May to July 15th , equating to 225 hours – the largest uptake in the North West. Due to
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The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland says there’s still ‘every chance’ all pubs can reopen in ten days’ time. That’s despite the 85 cases yesterday – the country’s highest in two months. The cabinet will meet next Tuesday to decide whether Phase 4 of the roadmap can go ahead on August 10th. Paul Moynihan, the
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Donegal’s Ronan McLaughlin looks to have broken the world Everesting record by completing the distance up and down Mamore Gap 80 times in just over 7 hours. The time 7hrs 04mins 41sec has to be confirmed but it seems the 33 year old has beat the time set by the great Alberto Contador. Ronan did
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