A Sligo-based councillor is to replace Matt Carthy as the MEP for the Midlands North West constituency. Chris MacManus, has served as a councillor for over 20 years and steps into the role after Matt Carthy was elected as a TD for Cavan Monaghan in the recent general election. Mr MacManus says the focus continues […]
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The Ulster U20 Football Championship Final between Donegal and Tyrone has been scheduled for Saturday the 7th March in Clones. Donegal reached the decider with a 1-11 to 0-12 win over Down last Saturday while Tyrone seen off Antrim 11 points to 9 in the other semi final. The winner will take on the Leinster
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A motoring expert says the government needs to look at a new model for funding roads. Conor Faughnan, the Director of Consumer Affairs with AA Ireland was speaking after the association published a Pothole Survey, which shows over 60% of members reporting damage to their vehicles as a result of potholes. Mr Faughnan told Highland
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A leading Donegal Pharmacist says there’s a lot of ‘hysteria’ surrounding the coronavirus and that in reality, the amount of people at risk is very low. Tom Murray says for over 80% of the population who may contract the virus, it will only present as a minor cold. He says simple basic hygiene
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Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a weekend break-in and arson attack on a centre for people with disabilities in Derry. ‘Destined’ a charity located on Foyle Street was broken into on Saturday morning with the front door windows of the building smashed and two fires ignited, one in a newly fitted
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There were six people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to INMO. Meanwhile the monthly trolley watch report has just been published which shows over 350 people waited at Letterkenny Hospital in February, a fall on figures from 2019. 10,446 admitted patients were without beds in Irish hospitals this month,
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has announced that former Foyle MP Elisha McCallion will be one of the party’s candidates in the Seanad election. The Sinn Féin Ard Chomhairle met in Dublin at the weekend and finalised the field of Seanad candidates. Ms McCallion has been selected to run for the Industrial
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Fine Gael and the Green Party will meet later for further talks on government formation. It comes as the Dail meets again later this week, however it’s understood there won’t be an attempt to elect a new Taoiseach. Fine Gael’s also expected to hold a policy exchange with Fine Fail in the coming days
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A number of homes in south Inishowen will be without water for most of the day after an overnight pipe burst in the area. Crews are to carry out repair works this morning however as a result; the water supply is to be shut off from 10am – 4pm to facilitate the works. Homes
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A man who sustained injuries on a hike yesterday has been safely stretchered off Errigal Mountain following a four hour rescue operation. The rescue operation involved a number of emergency services including the Irish Coast Guard, the Rescue 118 helicopter and volunteers from Donegal Mountain Rescue. The alarm was raised at around 3pm yesterday
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BirdWatch Ireland is reminding the Donegal public that, under the Wildlife Act 1967, as amended, it is prohibited to cut, burn or otherwise destroy vegetation not then cultivated as of Sunday 1st March and August 31st, except in the case of any of the derogations permitted under the Wildlife Act. The restrictions on the
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The rescue 118 helicopter and Donegal Mountain Rescue were called to help a person in difficulty on Errigal. The call out was reported shortly after 3pm this afternoon. Garett Wilson from Donegal Mountain Rescue outlines how the events unfolded:
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Donegal have recorded their second National League win of the season after they defeated Monaghan 2-12 to 0-08 in Ballyshannon. Declan Bonner’s side started well and led 1-05 to 0-02 at half-time with their goal coming from the boot of Caolan Ward. A strong second half performance was rounded off by a Hugh McFadden goal 20
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Donegal progressed to the Allianz National Hurling League Division 3A Final with a 0-19 to 0-13 victory away to Longford on Sunday afternoon. Declan Coulter was top-scoring for the Mickey McCann’s side with 13 points. Donegal boss Mickey McCann gave his thoughts to Tony McGhee after today’s win…
McCann happy with Donegal’s performance but believes his side can improve Read More »
The Donegal Derry Vipers American Football will play their first game of their sixth season as a club in just two weeks time. They face Limavady at home on March 15th and the side hope to get their season off with to a flying start with a win. Mike Nulty and Brian Curry joined Pauric
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Tyrone narrowly missed out on reaching the Division 3A promotion play-off after they played out a 3-16 to 0-25 draw with Armagh. Armagh started well and led 3-03 to 0-09 after 22 minutes but it was Tyrone who entered half-time in front on a score of 0-16 to 3-05. Tyrone started the second half well
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Donegal inflicted Monaghan’s second league defeat of the season with a 2-12 to 0-08 win in Ballyshannon. Monaghan spent different spells of the game with 14 men after numerous black cards and a Ryan Wylie red card mid way through the second half. After the game Monaghan manager Seamus McEnaney gave his thoughts…
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Donegal picked up their second with of the National League after they defeated Monaghan 2-12 to 0-08. A Caolan Ward goal midway through the first half helped Donegal to a 1-05 to 0-02 lead at half-time. Hugh McFadden netted 20 minutes into the second half to help Declan Bonner’s side to claim their second league win
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Donegal Hurlers are in the Division 3A promotion play-off after they defeated Longford 0-19 to 0-13. In a tight opening half, Longford led 0-11 to 0-10. Two points from Declan Coulter and one from Lee Henderson fired Mickey McCann’s men two ahead just after the break. Coulter then added another 21 minutes into the second
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Mark English has claimed his seventh 800 metre National Indoor title today in Abbotstown whilst Finn Valley AC’s John Kelly claimed Gold in the Shot Put. English claimed the title in a time of one minute 49.09 seconds. Kelly also set a new Ulster and Donegal record for the Shot Put at 18.35 metres. James
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Donegal have picked up their second win of the National League with a comfortable 2-12 to 0-08 win over Monaghan. Donegal led 0-03 to 0-01 after 24 minutes before Caolan Ward netted to help Donegal into a 1-05 to 0-02 lead at half-time. Points from Patrick McBrearty and Niall O’Donnell had Donegal eight points ahead
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Buncrana Credit Union Cup ET & Pens Clonmany Shamrocks 1 V 0 Buncrana Hearts * After Extra Time Greencastle FC 3 V 1 Illies Celtic Dunree United 3 V 3 Cockhill Celtic * Cockhill won on penalties Strand Hotel Division One Gleneely Colts 0 V 1 QPS Inishowen Engineering Division Two A Moville Res
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The Win Your House in Dublin draw coordinator Joanne Dawson has announced that they will have a St Patrick’s Day bonus launch on Wednesday, in which one lucky person can get themselves 17 free tickets from purchasing just one ticket. The draw for the 17 tickets will be made just after St Patrick’s Day. Tickets
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Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Cappry Rovers 0 vs 2 Kilmacrennan Celtic FC Castlefin Celtic 5 vs 2 Keadue Rovers FC Cranford FC 2 vs 2 Drumkeen United Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Ballybofey United FC 1 vs 3 Gweedore Celtic Convoy Arsenal FC 5 vs 3 Lifford Celtic FC Drumoghill FC 1 vs 2 Letterbarrow
Donegal Junior League Results 01/03/2020- Kilmacrennan go top of Premier Division Read More »
It was a disappointing weekend for the North West sides in the All Ireland League 2C with City of Derry and Omagh both being defeated. City of Derry were defeated 33-5 away at Clonmel. At half-time Clonmel led 7-5 but a strong second half showing from them saw them claim a 28 point win. Midleton
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Detectives from the Public Protection Branch are appealing for witnesses following a serious sexual assault in Derry last night, Saturday 29th February. They are working to establish the circumstances of the incident and are appealing for anyone who has any information that can assist their investigation to contact 101 quoting reference 2001 29/02/20. Detectives are
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Finn Harps Reserves and Derry City Reserves have advanced to the next round of the North West Cup after they beat Dungiven Celtic and Newbuildings United respectively whilst Cockhill Celtic were defeated by Maiden City. Finn Harps Reserves took the lead on 20 minutes when Joel Bradley Walsh powered his header into the back of
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Police in Derry are seeking information about a serious sexual assault in Derry last night. Details are limited, but the investigation is centered on a licensed premises on Ferryquay Street, with police particularly anxious to speak to anyone who saw it heard suspicious activity in the vicinity of the toilets between 10.30 and midnight.
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Tyrone inflicted Dublin’s first league of the season with a 1-10 to 1-07 win at Healy Park. In a low scoring game played in bad weather conditions, the sides went in level at 1-2 to 0-5, with Dublin’s goal coming from Colm Basquel. In the second half, the sides exchanged scores and were level four
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Tyrone picked up their third National League win of the season with a 1-10 to 1-07 win over Dublin in Healy Park. Colm Basqel fired in the first score of the game when he netted for the All Ireland champions after just two minutes. At half-time the sides were level 1-2 to 0-5. The second
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Letterkenny Rugby Club suffered their sixth league defeat of the season after they were beaten 20-17 by Civil Service. In a close encounter which saw both sides scoring two tries, it was Civil Service who came out on top in a game played in bad weather conditions. The defeat means Letterkenny are fifth in the
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There were defeats today for the North West side’s in the All Ireland Division 2C. City of Derry went down 33-5 at Clonmel. At half time Derry trailed 7-5 but a strong second half performance from Clonmel saw them claim victory. Midleton came from behind the defeat Omagh 19-15. Omagh led 15-12 with a few
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LYIT Donegal suffered their ninth Division One defeat of the season after they were beaten 84-73 by undefeated Tradehouse Central Ballincollig in an Danlann. LYIT trailed 84-68 in the final minute of the game but rallied to reduce the gap to 11 but that unfortunately wasn’t enough. The defeat leaves LYIT fifth in the table.
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Donegal’s Brendan Boyce picked up a silver medal in the Senior Men’s 5km race walk at the National Indoor Championship. Boyce finished second behind Kerry’s David Kenny in a time of 20 minutes 7.52 seconds. Patsy McGonagle has the wrap of all of today’s action…
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A series of qualifiers will take place in the coming weeks for the International King’s Cup, a major amateur competition played in honour of the late, great Arnold Palmer. Open to men and women, the format is fourball betterball and there will be a qualifier at Donegal Golf Club on Friday, March 6. Donegal players
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Letterkenny IT will face NUI Galway in a Division One semi-final in Letterkenny on Tuesday afternoon. Letterkenny have a well settled side with a number of players who have played at League of Ireland and Ulster Senior League level. Manager Shane Byrne gave his thoughts on game to Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport…
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Tyrone are through to the Ulster Under 20 final after they beat Antrim 0-11 to 0-09 in Lavey. At half-time it was Antrim who were ahead as they led 0-04 to 0-02. Paul Devlin’s side began the second half strongly and fired over three unanswered scores to nudge in front. Antrim leveled again before Tyrone
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Glencar Inn Division One Killdrum Tigers 4 vs 1 Milford United FC Reserves Old Orchard Division Two Cappry Rovers 3 vs 0 Drumkeen United
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Donegal are through to the Ulster Under 20 final after they beat Down 1-11 to 0-12. In a close encounter it was an Aaron Doherty goal three minutes from time that ultimately settled the tie in Donegal’s favour. Shaun Paul Barrett’s men will now face Tyrone in the final. After the game Diarmaid Doherty spoke
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Donegal Under 20’s will play in next weekend’s Ulster Final after they defeated Down 1-11 to 0-12. In a tight opening half the sides were level at five points a piece at half-time. Down started the second half with two quick scores before points from Conor McHugh and Rory O’Donnell brought the sides level again.
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Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon hosts Sunday’s Allianz Division One league encounter with Donegal up against Monaghan. There’s full match coverage on Highland Radio FM across the north west and online here at highlandradio.com. Click on link below. http://www.highlandradio.com/on-air/listen-live/live-player/ Join the commentary team of Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh from 1.45pm as Donegal chase
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Derry City picked up their first league win of the season on Friday night after they defeated Bohemians 2-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Second half goals from Stephen Mallon and Walter Figuera were enough to earn the Candystripes all three points. After the game Martin Holmes spoke with one of Derry’s goalscorer Stephen Mallone…
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Finn Valley AC’s Sommer Lecky has finished in a joint Gold medal position in the High Jump event in the National Senior Indoor Championships. Lecky and Phillipa Rogan both jumped 1.75 metres to claim Gold. Mark English unexpectedly won his 800 metres heat after it was speculated that the Letterkenny man wouldn’t be taking part
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Three-time winner Eoghain McGinley will formally launch the 24th North West 10k on Monday night in the Mount Errigal Hotel. The reigning title holder McGinley also won the charity event in 2015 and 2017. The Kilmacrennan native is looking forward to Monday night’s launch when the 10k committee will name the charities who will benefit
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Goals win games! That’s an easy motto to remember, right? Except it’s not a simple feat to accomplish. But that won’t act as a deterrent to Donegal’s Amber Barrett. The Republic of Ireland international made it look so natural when she lobbed the opposition goalkeeper in last November’s draw away to Greece. It was an
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It’s yet another busy weekend of action in the Allianz National Football League. With Round Five of the competition playing host to a number of crucial fixtures for North West sides. Tyrone face All Ireland champions in Healy Park, Derry face a long trip down to Cork and Donegal take on Monaghan in Fr Tierney
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The risk of a global spread of the coronavirus has reached its highest possible level. The World Health Organisation has raised it from ‘high’ to ‘very high’, bringing the rest of the world in line with China. David Harper is a former WHO adviser – he says that means an immediate response is needed, as
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Motorists are being advised not to drive today unless it’s absolutely necessary. Storm Jorge will bring wind speeds of up to 145 kilometres an hour today – which is likely to cause severe disruption. Orange wind warnings will be in place throughout the country by lunchtime today – with red warnings for Galway and Clare.
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A West Tyrone MP has called on the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to deliver broadband to rural areas. A number of outstanding issues were raised at the meeting with Brandon Lewis who was urged to ensure the rollout of rural broadband and for areas with little or no access to broadband to
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Pipe replacement works are due to commence in Ballintra Main Street next week. The works are part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme and are being carried out in partnership with Donegal County Council to ensure a more reliable supply of drinking water for local customers with reduced leaks and improved water pressure and
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