Next season Donegal teams will be wearing the new look county jersey which was launched earlier today in the Abbey Hotel Donegal Town. Changes to the new retro design sees more green added to the chest and shoulder area above amber. Donegal GAA have again tied in with Tyrone manufacturers O’Neills and the jersey […]
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Donegal’s Declan Coulter has been selected for the 2019 All Stars tour in a few weeks time. The Setanta clubman will be joining the traveling party for Abu Dhabi. Declan had injury problems through the season as his side won the Donegal senior title but he is now fully fit and looking forward to the
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In the first prosecution of its kind in the North, a thirty-five years old local man has gone on trial at Derry Crown Court charged with raping a seventeen years old girl in a Spanish hotel during the summer of 2014. The complainant in the case also comes from Derry. Michael Joseph Cregan from Ferguson
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Finn Harps have confirmed the departure of Declan Boyle and Joe Boyle from their underage structure. Declan and Joe have decided to step away from their u17 and u19 managerial positions with personal reasons as the main factor in both cases. The club wish both Declan and Joe the best in the future and
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The deadline for nominations for the 2019 Donegal Sports Star Awards is this coming Friday, the 22nd of November. It’s been another fantastic year for sport in the county, so the committee is now asking sporting organisations, that have not already done so, to submit their nominations before Friday. The committee thank again Donegal County
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A vehicle towing a trailer has been clocked speeding on the main Letterkenny – Derry road. Gardai from Buncrana caught the driver earlier this morning travelling at 99km in a 100 zone. Vehicles towing trailers are only permitted to drive at a maximum of 80km in a 100 zone. A fixed charged penalty notice
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The 6th annual Remembrance 10k was held on Sunday past and once again drew a huge response from the general area as friends and families joined in to mark loved ones sadly no longer with us. The event drew an attendance of in excess of 600 who enjoyed the good weather as many walked jogged
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The nominees for the SSE Airtricity/SWAI Player of the Month award have been confirmed. The winner of the final Player of the Month award of the 2019 season will be announced later in the week with nominees from Finn Harps, Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians, Dundalk and Drogheda United. SSE Airtricity/SWAI Player of the Month – Nominees
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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr. Nicholas Crossan has offered his deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late Leigh Early. Leigh lost his life as a result of a tragic accident at the pier at Poolawaddy on Árainn Mhór on Sunday morning. Cllr. Crossan says “I offer my heartfelt condolences
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To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day Letterkenny University Hospitals is highlighting awareness and knowledge around the correct use of antibiotics. Winter is the prime season for respiratory infections, colds and flu and so it is important to be able to identify illnesses where antibiotics are not the answer. The hospital is reminding the public
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Concern has been raised once again over the state of disrepair of some buildings along the Quay in Ramelton. Due to health and safety concerns, hoarding was erected around the buildings in question earlier this year, resulting in the road being reduced to single lane traffic. Donegal County Council is being urged to give
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There were 51 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. It’s the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today. Nationally, there were 559 people waiting at hospitals across the country today.
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A Donegal councillor is calling for more leniency from planners in cases where local people are trying to build houses on their own land in rural areas. Cllr Michael Mc Clafferty told a meeting of Glenties Municipal District that in many instances, planning decisions are going against the applicants in cases where better communication
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Lee Early has been described as a shining light on Arranmore Island. The 26 year old lost his life after getting trapped underwater when his car slipped off a pier on the island yesterday morning. A passenger managed to get out of the car and swim ashore to raise the alarm. An investigation is
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The Tullydonnell Lower Gold Hoard is going on display in the Donegal County Museum this week. The hoard was discovered by chance last year when farmers were carrying out drainage works in the area. The hoard will be on display in the Donegal County Museum from 10am tomorrow until Saturday 30th of November. This
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Arranmore Island is in mourning following the death of a young local man in a tragic drowning at the weekend. 26 year old lifeboat volunteer Leigh Early died after getting trapped when his car slipped off a pier into the sea, yesterday morning. The RNLI’s Area Lifesaving Manager Owen Medland says another man who
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Donegal County Council has agreed to investigate parking issues at An Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny. Problems with illegal parking reportedly peak during busy times at the theatre, blocking a road which is also home to a number of residential properties. The Local Authority has also suggested that the issue may be an enforcement matter
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A status yellow low temperature warning is in place for Donegal until later this morning. Met Eireann is predicting temperatures to hit as low as minus four in places. It’s in effect across 22 counties until 9am. Anna Cullen from AA Roadwatch has this advice for motorists:
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After 18 months of research including fieldwork in the Northwest of Ireland, Harvard University Graduate School of Design formally launched their findings of the ‘Atlas for a City Region’ project at an event in Harvard University, Massachusetts. The event was attended by the visiting delegation from Ireland North West led by Mayors Cllr. Nicholas
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It has been confirmed that funding has been secured and issues of concern have been resolved for Glenties Playground. It follows challenges faced by the Glenties Playground Committee surrounding insurance costs and the running of the facility The playground was originally constructed through local funding, Leader & Lottery grants and the local authority was
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With the All-Star team being selected on Saturday night, there were many shocked GAA followers around Ulster to see that no one from the Province had been selected in the 15. After scoring 7-33 in the Ulster Championship this year, Donegal’s Geraldine McLaughlin looked certain to be named in the team, but that wasn’t the
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There were three Ulster Senior League ties down for decision on Sunday afternoon, Cockhill Celtic played host to Bonagee United and Derry City Reserves travelled to Fanad United and Letterkenny Rovers were at home to Finn Harps Reserves A Stephen Duffy goal 11 minutes from time was enough to earn reigning Ulster Senior League champions Cockhill
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Michael Murphy Sports & leisure Under 21 Hurling Quarter Final Dungloe 1-13 v 2-09 Buncrana County Minor League Division One Gaoth Dobhair 2-06 v 0-04 Naomh Conaill
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Raphoe ABC welcomed an English select to the Deele College on Saturday night with 10 bouts on the card. The English select were brought over by Paddy Brennan, who is an Englishman with strong Lifford conections. It ended 7-3 to the English select, in what were very evenly contested bouts. Donegal Boxing President Peter O’Donnell
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It was another busy weekend for Donegal masters athletes with the British and Irish Cross Country Championships taking place in Liverpool. Finn Valley Ac’s Teresa Doherty was the best individual athlete and she finished second in her race. Her Irish team also placed second. Clare McGuigan of Lifford/Strabane AC produced her best ever finish when
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St Naul’s bowed out of the Ulster Intermediate Club Football Championship after they were defeated 1-22 to 0-11 by Galbally. Galbally were in control throughout and led 1-9 to 0-5 at half time. They then outscored St Naul’s 0-13 to 0-06 to run out winners in emphatic fashion. After the game Tom Comack spoke with
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In the All Ireland League Division 2C, City of Derry were defeated by Tullamore 30-18 on Saturday. Elsewhere, Omagh Academicals scored eight tries on their way to a 57-12 win over Bruff in Omagh. In the Ulster Championship 3, Letterkenny Rugby Club made it three wins in a row when they came from behind to
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Galbally of Tyrone have beaten St Naul’s in the Ulster Intermediate Club Football Championship 1-22 to 0-11. Galbally dominated the game throughout and led 1-9 to 0-5 at half time. St Naul’s tried to battle back in the second half and produced the first score of the second half but they failed to mount a
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A Kerry TD, who suggested a permit to let people in rural areas drive after two drinks, has been described as a ‘drink-driver denier’. Earlier this week Danny Healy-Rae said the special permit would let people drive on back roads to help them socialise in isolated parts of the country. Chair of the Road Safety
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Sinn Féin has called for an NHS for Ireland as part of a move towards a united Ireland. Mary Lou McDonald said a referendum on Irish unity must happen in the next five years and it will be a condition of them entering government. It was one of numerous promises from the Sinn Féin leader,
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Strand Hotel Division One Rasheney FC 2 V 2 Glengad Res Redcastle 4 V 3 Gleneely Colts Aileach Res 3 V 3 Greencastle Res QPS 3 V 2 Clonmany Shamrocks Inishowen Engineering Division Two Carrowmena FC 0 V 8 Clonmany Celtic Aileach Youths 1 V 1 Illies Res Dunree Res 2 V 1 Redcastle Res
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Cappry Rovers 4 v 1 Bonagee United Milford United 1 v 2 Cranford United Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Glenea United 2 v 1 Gweedore United Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division Two Dunkineely Celtic 0 v 6 Swilly Rovers Glenree United 0 v 7 Raphoe Town Gweedore United
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The government’s being accused of “pulling the wool over farmers eyes” in relation to the Mercosur trade deal. Despite strong opposition from farmers here, it’ll see 99,000 tonnes of beef a year enter the EU market from South America. An assessment of its economic impact on Ireland is due to be completed by next summer.
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Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has announced that Derry’s Shane Duffy will captain the Republic of Ireland in their crunch European Qualifier with Denmark. Duffy is named as captain because regular captain Seamus Coleman is ruled out through suspension. It will be the defender’s first time captaining the Boys in Green. Duffy spoke to
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Naomh Conaill will play in their first Ulster final in nine years after they defeated Clontibret 0-12 to 0-09 on Saturday night. In a game that Naomh Conaill dominated throughout, they led 0-7 to 0-3 at the break. Ciaran Thompson then extended the Glenties men’s lead before Clontibret closed the gap back to three. Eoin
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A 26-year-old man has drowned on Arranmore Island after a car slid off a pier overnight. It happened at Poolawaddy Pier at around 5:15am. A 30-year-old man, who was also in the car at the time, managed to escape from the submerged vehicle. A post mortem on the body of the deceased is due to
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The Donegal League have a slender 2-1 advantage ahead of their second leg clash with the Inishowen League in 10 days time. Kevin McHugh’s wonderful chip gave Donegal the lead five minutes into the second half. Seven minutes later Daire McDaid got onto McHugh’s free kick and he had no problem finishing the ball past
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LYIT Donegal survived a second half comeback by Portlaoise Panthers to win 79-74, in An Danlann, Letterkenny. Portlaoise came from 20 points down to lead in the second half but LYIT survived the scare and ran out winners to keep the pressure on Tradehouse Central Ballincollig at the top of the National Basketball Division One.
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Termon Ladies sharpshooter Geraldine McLaughlin has missed out on being named in the All-Star team for 2019. It is the fifth time that she has been failed to be recognised in the fifteen. McLaughlin helped Donegal claim the Ulster Championship where she scored 2-4 in the final. The forward is seen as one of the
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Naomh Conaill have reached their second ever Ulster Club Senior Football Championship final after they defeated Clontibret 0-12 to 0-09. It was Naomh Conaill who started the quickest and led by four at the break. Ciaran Thompson then extended that lead out to five before Clontibret rallied to close the gap back to three. Eoin
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The Donegal League have a 2-1 advantage over the Inishowen League heading into the second leg in the Oscar Traynor Cup. Kevin McHugh opened the scoring for Donegal just five minutes into the second half with a lovely weighted chip after Dillion Doherty, the Inishowen League goalkeeper had made stop to deny Matthew Crossan. Seven
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Naomh Conaill are through to the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship final after they defeated Clontibret of Monaghan 0-12 to 0-09. Naomh Conaill started well and led 0-06 to 0-01 after 16 minutes before two Conor McManus points reduce the Glenties men’s lead to three points. Eoin McGettigan then slotted over a free to give Naomh Conaill a
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Buncrana were defeated 1-11 to 0-09 by Blackhill of Monaghan in the Ulster Junior Club Championship final in Omagh on Saturday evening. Buncrana started the game well and looked well in control when they led 0-08 to 0-05 points at half time. Blackhill came out stronger in the second half and led by two before
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Buncrana have been defeated 1-11 to 0-09 by Blackhill of Monaghan in the Ulster Junior Club Championship final. Buncrana started the brightest and led 0-05 to 0-01 after just 13 minutes. Blackhill then battled back to trail by a point before John Campbell and Darrach O’Connor pointed to put Buncrana 0-08 to 0-05. Blackhill fired
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Glencar Inn Division One Milford United Reserves 0 v 3 Arranmore United Keadue Rovers Reserves 2 v 1 Strand Rovers Old Orchard Division Two Cranford United Reserves 0 v 3 Copany Rovers Drumkeen United Reserves 4 v 0 Drumbar F.C.
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There mixed results for the North West sides in AIL Division 2C on Saturday afternoon. City of Derry were defeated 30-18 away at Tullamore. At half-time City of Derry were right in the game and trailed 16-15 but Tullamore produced an excellent second half display to run out victors. Elsewhere Omagh Academicals had a 51-12 win
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Two Donegal sides are in action this Saturday evening in Healy Park, Omagh. Donegal Junior Club champions Buncrana take on Blackhill of Monaghan in the Ulster Junior Club Championship final. Whilst Donegal Senior Football champions Naomh Conaill will take of Clontibret of Monaghan in their Ulster Senior Football Club Championship semi-finals. Ulster Junior Club Final
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Letterkenny Rugby Club had to come from behind to clinch their third win in as many games. They defeated Ballyclare High School 20-15. Letterkenny trailed 10-3 at half time but two tries coming from Darragh McConnell and Chris Peterson helped send them on their way to victory.
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Institute’s unbeaten run has come to an end after they were defeated 3-0 by Linfield at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Linfield had a wonderful chance to take the lead on 31 minutes but Joel Cooper’s penalty was saved by Rory Brown in the Stute net. Just a few minutes later Linfield had their second penalty
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Oisin Orr will continue his fantastic year when he heads to Australia this weekend. Having recently finished tied for the Apprentice Jockey Title with Andrew Slattery, Orr has accepted the offer to ride for Chris Waller. The Ballyare man joins Donegal’s Martin Harley in Australia.
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