Restricting the number of people allowed in a pub is one of the measures being considered by Government today. Cabinet is meeting to discuss whether the country can enter phase 4 of reopening on Monday. Removing countries that have seen a rise in cases from the green list and the number of people permitted at […]
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A Foyle MLA says an all-Ireland approach remains the key to dealing with key infrastructural projects in the region. Foyle MLA Martina Anderson says a number of the key infrastructure projects planned in the North have an all-Ireland element so it makes sense planning for them should be on an all-Ireland basis. They include the
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In a statement, the Hume family has urged people to observe Coronavirus guidelines, and not to put themselves at risk. Instead, they are asking people to light candles in their homes for peace tonight. The statement reads – “John loved the people of Derry and Donegal. The heartfelt and sincere condolences that we have received
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Preparations are under way in Derry for tomorrow’s funeral of Nobel Peace laureate and former SDLP leader John Hume, who died yesterday aged 83. Tributes have been paid by world leaders past and present, for the role he played in Northern Ireland’s peace process and civil rights movement. His remains will be taken from Moville
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Derry City picked up their second win of the Premier Division campaign and their first since football resumed with a 0-2 win away to St Pat’s on Monday evening. Derry new signing Jame Akintunde netted on his debut to score the first, five minutes into the second half at Inichicore in Dublin. Conor McCormick made
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The 12 week suspensions hand down to Michael Lynch and the Chairman and Secretary of Gaoth Dobhair GAA Club over Lynch’s transfer to the Maghergallon side will remain in place. The Donegal Hearings Committee upheld the appeal lodged by Lynch’s original club Naomh Colmcille that the player and club did not meet the required criteria
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On this weeks DL Debate – The Championship, Brendan Devenney is joined by Martin McHugh, Gary McDaid, Barry Meehan and Jason Byrne. 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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A minute’s silence was held before Derry City’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division game against St. Pat’s this evening to remember John Hume. Hume, who passed away this morning, had been president of the club for the past 21 years. In a statement the club said, “Derry City FC is deeply saddened to learn of the
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Tuesday evening’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division game between Sligo Rovers and Waterford FC has been postponed. The clash which was due to take place at The Showgrounds will be rescheduled as a Waterford player today displayed flu-like symptoms. He has been sent for Covid-19 testing and a statement from the club said that they will
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There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. There has now been a total of 1,763 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Sunday 2nd August, the HPSC has been notified of 46 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 26,208 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in
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A man has been treated for hypothermia after a boat got into difficulty off Portnoo. The incident happened on Saturday when the Arranmore RNLI Lifeboat was launched. The crew found one person on a rib and another person in the water. Lifeboat crew recovered the casualty from the water and treated him for hypothermia. He
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There’s been reports of a road traffic accident on Main Street Stranorlar. Emergency services are at the scene. Traffic is said to be building in the area with delays expected.
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The security alert at the Southway area of Derry/Londonderry is now over. Police were in attendance following a security alert at the Southway area of Derry/Londonderry this afternoon (Monday 3rd August). The Southway was closed at the junction with High Park and motorists were advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes for their
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John Hume is an inspirational figure who changed this island’s history, according to the Taoiseach. The architect of the Northern Ireland Peace Process passed away this morning at a nursing home in his native Derry following an illness. His family have said his loss will be deeply felt with a memorial to be organised at
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MacCumhaills held off a late charge from Ardara to win their round one tie of the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Club Championship on Sunday evening. When the final whistle was blown the home side won 1-10 to 1-9. Frank Craig reports from McCumhaill Park… After the game Frank got the views of
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St Nauls started their Donegal Senior Club Championship campaign with a 1-14 to 1-13 victory over Dungloe on Sunday. John Rose kicked the last score of the game right at the death to give the home side the win. Tom Comack spoke with St Nauls Manager Barry Doherty after the final whistle…
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The Donegal Ladies Football Championship began just three weeks ago and has thrown up a lot of good performances from players and teams. Earlier today, Glenfin had a 0-11 to 0-08 victory over Glenties. Last weekend, Termon player Ciara McGarvey had a stand out performance scoring 5 goals as her side ran out 8-11 to
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John Rose’s last gasp point secured St Naul’s first win of the Donegal Senior Football Championship. They beat Dungloe 1-14 to 1-13 at Gerald Gallagher Memorial Park. In a close encounter, Thomas White fisted St Naul’s three ahead towards the end of the first half before Barry Curran netted for Dungloe to ensure the sides
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Keith Cowan won his first piece of silverware as a senior footballer on Friday night when his Glentoran side defeated Ballymena United 2-1 after extra time in the Irish Cup Final. Glentoran took the lead on 22 minutes when Paul O’Neill fired past Ross Glendinning before Cathair Friel’s header brought the game to extra time.
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There’ve been no new death according to latest figures from NPHET, while there have been 53 new confirmed cases. 80% were under the age of 45. 45 are associated with outbreaks or close contacts of a confirmed case. While 4 cases have been identified as community transmission.
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Derry City will look to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat by Sligo Rovers with a good performance away to St Pats on Monday evening. Declan Devines side go into the game picking up just four points from a possible 15. The hosts will be looking to kick on from their 1-1 draw Dundalk on
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Gaoth Dobhair had 16 points to spare as they defeated Four Masters in their opening game of the Donegal Senior Football Championship. They ran out 2-17 to 0-07 victors with Gaoth Dobhair’s goals coming from Kevin Cassidy in the first half and a second half penalty by Odhran MacNiallais. Ryan Ferry spoke with Gaoth Dobhair
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Gaoth Dobhair had a 2-17 to 0-07 victory over Four Masters to start their Donegal Senior Football Championship campaign. Odhran MacNiallais produced a strong second half scoring 1-01 to help Mervyn O’Donnell’s side to a 16 point win. Donegal News’ Ryan Ferry and Gary McDaid report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Glenea United have been crowned champions of the Donegal Junior League Division One after they defeated Convoy Arsenal 1-0. A Ryan McFadden penalty eight minutes from time was enough to secure the league title for Glenea. After the game Chris Ashmore spoke with Glenea United Manager Kevin McFadden… Chris also got the thoughts of Convoy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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