Letterkenny Rovers have won the John Gorey Curran Youth Cup, following a 5-1 win over Lagan Harps at the Curragh on Monday night. Goals from Kyron Coyle and Conor Friel had Rovers two goals up inside half an hour, before Lagan got one back through a Ciaran Quinn penalty in the 37th minute. A second […]
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It’s been confirmed that a Donegal woman has died following a kayaking accident in Kerry at the weekend. Aisling O’Connor from Ballyshannon was one of two students rescued after getting into difficulty while kayaking in a river in Killarney on Saturday. The 21 year old was one of a group of more than 30
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The need for Government intervention to halt the closure of Parent Stop Donegal is to come before the Seanad today. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn will this afternoon, press the Children’s Minister for a commitment to intervene and attempt to prevent the closure of the service. Parent Stop announced last month that it would close
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Plans for a footpath/ cycleway from Carrigart to Downings has gone out to public consultation. People are being urged to have their say on the proposed development with the closing date for submissions Friday November 15th. It is proposed to construct a 2.6km, 3 metre wide combined footpath and cycleway along the western
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A commercial rates revaluation has formally commenced in Donegal. Valuation Orders have been made by the Commissioner of Valuation as part of the National Revaluation Programme. Donegal is one of the few remaining local authorities that has never carried out a review of commercial rates. The revaluations in Donegal will be carried out in
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Father and Son, Shaun Paul and Luke Barrett will be leading two Donegal teams for 2020. The Milford pair were confirmed as the county’s new under 20 and under 17 managers at Monday night’s county committee meeting. Shaun Paul returns to inter county management after a two year absence and has been offered a one
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday November 4th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday November 4th Read More »
After last Friday nights play off win over Drogheda United, Finn Harps stay in the Premier Division for next season. What changes now lie ahead for the club ? and will Ollie Horgan remain as manager. Speaking with Greg Hughes on the Nine till Noon Show this morning, out of contract Horgan says he needs
“We need investment if we are to move on” – Horgan Read More »
RTE Broadcaster Gay Byrne has died. He was 85. A statement issued within the past half hour says Mr Byrne died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Mr Byrne had close associations with Donegal, maintaining a holiday home in Dungloe for many years. He was best known as the face of the Late Late
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Gardai in Donegal are warning of yet another scam doing the rounds. In this instance, the scammers, in an email purporting to represent PayPal claim a payment has been sent and prompt the recipient to click the link in order to view details of the transaction. However, Gardai are reminding people to never click any
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A major new report has warned Brexit could add “fuel to the fire” of paramilitary activity in the North. The Independent Reporting Commission says the level of violence remains “serious and concerning”. It’s increased in the last year, with 3 murders and over 80 punishment-style attacks. Of nine examples listed involving dissident republicans, seven happened
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The vacant managerial positions for the Donegal Under 20s and Donegal Under 17s could be filled at tonight’s County Committee Meeting. It’s understood last year’s Minor Manager Gary Duffy and former Minor manager Sean Paul Barrett are both in contention for the Under 20s position, while Luke Barrett is the sole candidate for the Under
U20 and U17 managers set to be appointed tonight Read More »
There were 46 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, seven of them on Emergency Department trolleys. LUH was the joint third most overcrowded hospital in the country this morning. Nationally, the INMO says there were 595 admitted patients waiting on beds at hospitals across the country, the largest number, 71, at
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A victim of clerical sex abuse has asked the Bishop of Raphoe to meet with himself, a number of other victims, and the Chief Superintendent in Donegal to discuss the best way to handle allegations made in a TG4 documentary broadcast last week. Martin Gallagher, who was abused by Eugene Greene in the 1980s, has
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A Donegal Deputy believes that the Public Service Obligation contract for Donegal Airport cannot be underestimated. It comes as the Transport Minister has announced a review of the funding model for regional airports. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has made a submission for the retention of the contract stating that removing the PSO from
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Gardai have confirmed that the main Donegal to Ballybofey road has partially reopened following a collision there earlier this morning. The minor crash happened shortly before 8am this morning near the Drumlonagher roundabout. A stop and go system is currently in place however Gardai are warning that traffic is moving slowly and to expect
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The leader of Ireland’s newest political party Aontú will be in Letterkenny this evening for a key public meeting on the ongoing beef crisis. Their Donegal general election candidate and environmental activist, Mary T Sweeney is also chairing the meeting which is getting underway at Dillons Hotel at 8pm. Aontu leader Peadair Toibin
Aontú holding key meeting on beef crisis in Letterkenny tonight Read More »
Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a collision outside Donegal Town. The crash happened near the Drumlonagher roundabout on the main Donegal to Ballybofey road shortly before 8am this morning. The road is currently closed with diversions in place. Motorists are being advised to expect delays and allow extra time for your
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Almost a million homeowners will pay extra property tax next year. It’s after a record number of local authorities, including Donegal County Council, increased their rates. 19 out of 31 local authorities have increased the rate of local property tax for 2020. Under the standard rate set by Government, the owner of a home
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Four people are recovering in hospital following a major search and rescue operation in the North West at the weekend. Their boat capsized off Inishmurray Island in Sligo yesterday afternoon with Bundoran RNLI, Malin Head coastguard and the Sligo rescue 118 helicopter all involved in the operation. The crew was alerted to the situation
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Four centuries of community life in east Donegal were celebrated as the weekend as Minister of Education Joe McHugh officially opened the new Monreagh Church hall. The new hall joins a new Primary School opened in 2012, the Ulster-Scots Heritage Centre, the Presbyterian Church and the old school to form a compact mini complex
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An information video for new patients attending the North West Cancer Centre has been launched by the Western Trust. The video was produced to give patients an opportunity to prepare for what to expect before and during their radiotherapy or chemotherapy treatment. It also highlights the support available from MacMillan Cancer Support, both at
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It has been a phenomenal season for Brendan Boyce, with the highlight being his sensational sixth place finish at the World Athletic Championships in Doha. The Finn Valley AC man also picked up a silver medal in the 10,000m Walk at the National Track & Field Championships as well as sealing his place in the Irish
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Naomh Conaill will play in the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship semi-final after they defeated Castlerahan 1-11 to 0-11, in Breffni Park. Ciaran Thompson netted the games only goal just 25 minutes into the first half. Dermot Molloy scored to put seven points between the sides but there was a resurgence from Castlerahan who brought
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St Naul’s defeated St James’, Aldergrove 2-10 to 1-10 to secure their place in the Ulster Intermediate Club Championship semi-finals. St James started the game well and led 1-01 to 0-01 but it was St Naul’s who led 1-07 to 1-03 at halftime, with their goal coming from Peadar Mogan. Daniel Brennan struck a second
“I thought we looked good”- St Naul’s manager Barry Meehan Read More »
Naomh Conaill will play Clontibret of Monaghan in the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship semi-finals after they defeated Castlerahan of Cavan 1-11 to 0-11. The Donegal champions started the game the brightest and led 1-05 to 0-05 at half time with the goal coming from the boot of Ciaran Thompson. Castlerahan rallied to bring the
“It’s been a brilliant few weeks for us”- Martin Regan Read More »
A Sinn Fein councillor has issues an appeal to those involved in the Erganagh area of Castlederg to desist and leave local residents in peace. It comes as Councillor Ruairi McHugh has been contacted by a number of residents of the Erganagh/Elmwood area of the town in relation to an upsurge of vandalism and anti-social
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St Naul’s defeated St James’, Aldergrove 2-10 to 1-10 to reach the Ulster Intermediate Club Championship semi-finals. St James took an early 1-1 to 0-1 lead after just 12 minutes but St Naul’s fought there way back into the game and led 1-07 to 1-03 at half time thanks to a Peadar Mogan goal. St
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Naomh Conaill are through to the Ulster Club Senior Football Championship after they defeat Castlerahan 1-11 to 0-11. Naomh Conaill started the brightest and led 0-4 to no score after 15 minutes but Castlerahan fought back and closed the gap to two before Ciaran Thompson netted for the Glenties men to give them a 1-05
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Oisin Orr finished the Flat Season on Sunday with two wins in Naas. Orr rode 13/2 favourite Tide of Time for Edward Lynam to victory in the opener. The Ballayare jockey then rode 9/2 shot Maria Christina to win for Trainer Dermot Weld in the final race of the day. The wins mean that Orr
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Michael Murphy Sports & leisure Under 21 A Quarter Final Dungloe V Naomh Conaill * Postponed due to Naomh Conaill’s involvement in the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship Michael Murphy Sports & leisure Under 21 A Semi Final St Eunan’s 3-11 V 0-07 Four Masters Minor B Division 2 League Glenswilly 1-13 v
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Ciaran and Teresa Doherty, who are husband and wife have won their individual Donegal Senior Cross Country Championships at Finn Valley on Sunday Teresa, who also won the women’s team event with Finn Valley AC picked up her tenth Donegal Senior Cross Country title. Meanwhile Ciaran, won his first ever Donegal Senior Cross Country title.
Historic day as husband and wife take Donegal Senior Cross Country Championships Read More »
The British Prime Minister says breaking his pledge to take the UK out of Europe on October 31st is “a matter of deep regret”. Boris Johnson previously said he’d rather be “dead in a ditch” than ask for a second Brexit extension. But last weekend the EU said it would allow Britain to leave as
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The government needs to stop over-looking Ireland’s blind population. That’s the message from the National Council for the Blind of Ireland. It’s holding a series of dine in the dark experiences this month in an effort to raise some of the 4 million euro it needs to support blind and visually impaired people every year.
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Detectives investigating an attack on a man in the Clady area on Friday night are appealing for witnesses and information. Police received a report shortly after 7:50pm that a delivery driver on Urney Road was approached by two masked men. One man was reported to be armed with a metal pole while the second man
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Both of City of Derry and Omagh Academicals suffered defeats on Saturday afternoon in the All Ireland League. City of Derry were defeated 27-13 away at Sunday’s Well whilst Omagh were defeated 27-7 at home to Enniscorthy. In the Rugby Championship 3 Letterkenny won 17-13 away at Cavan whilst Strabane suffered their second league defeat
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LYIT Donegal have suffered their first league defeat of the season after they were defeated 77-74 by Scott Lakers St Paul’s in Killarney on Saturday night. Manny Payton was top scorer for LYIT, scoring 20 points. The defeat means that Tradehouse Central Ballincollig have opened up a three point lead over LYIT Donegal at the top
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Buncrana will face Blackhill of Monaghan in the Ulster Junior Club Football final after they defeated Rock of Tyrone 4-3 on penalties. The game finished 1-11 a piece in normal time after Rock got a last gasp goal to level the game. In a low scoring extra time Rock led 2-11 to 1-11 heading into
“Thankfully we came out on the other side”- Buncrana’s Ryan Bradley Read More »
Buncrana have progressed to the Ulster Club Junior Football final after they defeated Rock of Tyrone 4-3 on penalties. After being behind 1-04 to 0-8, Buncrana led 1-11 to 0-11 heading into the final minutes before Rock struck a last gasp goal to take the game to extra time. At the halfway mark in extra
Buncrana win on penalties to reach Ulster Final Read More »
Michael Murphy Sports & leisure Under 21 B Semi F Naomh Muire LR 1-10 V 0-15 Termon Michael Murphy Sports & leisure Under 21 C Final Naomh Colmcille 0-08 V 3-10 Burt
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Letterkenny Rugby Club have picked up their fourth league win of the season after they defeated County Cavan Rugby Club 17-13 in Cavan on Saturday afternoon. The win see’s Letterkenny climb to fifth in the table, just four points off Monaghan in second place. Next up for Letterkenny is Civil Service next Saturday in Dave Gallaher Park.
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Scotland defeated Ireland 5-11 to 0-04 in the Hurling/Shinty International event in Abbotstown on Saturday. Ireland who were captained by Donegal’s Danny Cullen started the brightest and got the games first two scores, with one coming from Cullen. After the early Irish scoring Scotland scored 2-03 to Ireland’s one point to lead 2-03 to 0-03
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Daire McDaid starred for a Ulster/Connacht select in their win over a Munster/Leinster select. The Kilmacrennan man bagged both of his sides goal in the 2-1 victory. Joining McDaid in the team were Cockhill Celtic player’s Oisin McColgan, James Bradley and Peter Doherty. The team will now go on to represent the Irish amateur team in Europe.
Daire McDaid stars as Ulster/Connacht team defeat Munster/Leinster Read More »
It’s two points in as many games on the road for Institute after they earned a 1-1 draw away at third placed Crusaders. Colm McLaughlin put Stute ahead after 37 minutes. Sean Connor’s side lead only lasted two minutes Jamie McGonigle netted for Crusaders. The result means Stute have closed the gap on tenth place
Institute earn point at high flying Crusaders Read More »
Glencar Inn Division One Kildrum Tigers Reserves 0 v 4 Arranmore United Keadue Rovers Reserves 2 v 3 Oldtown Celtic Strand Rovers 6 v 2 Glenea United Reserves Donegal Town Reserves 5 v 2 Fintown Harps AFC Glencar Celtic 0 v 0 Milford United Reserves Old Orchard Division Two Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves 4 v 0 Drumbar F.C. Cappry Rovers Reserves 5 v 4 Dunlewey
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Naomh Conaill take on Cavan champions Castlerahan in Breffni Park, Cavan on Sunday just a few days after their Donegal Senior Football Championship final win over Gaoth Dobhair. The Glenties side had asked the Ulster Council to postpone the game for a week after the side played three Donegal Senior Football Championship finals in 10
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The Ulster Senior Football Club Championship gets underway this week with four quarter final games down for decision. Donegal champions Naomh Conaill will face Cavan champions Castlerahan. In the other quarter finals Kilcoo of Down play Derry champions Magherafelt, Crossmaglen take on Clontibret and Tyrone champions Trilleck face Derrygonnelly Harps. Tom Comack was joined by
GAA Preview- A look ahead to Ulster Senior Club Football Championship Read More »
There were defeats for City of Derry and Omagh Academicals in the AIL Divsion 2C on Saturday afternoon. City of Derry were defeated at home by Sunday’s Well 27-13. Omagh suffered a loss at home to Enniscorthy. Enniscorthy led 12-0 at half time but Omagh got the first try of the second half to leave
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Donegal captain Michael Murphy picked up his third GAA/GPA All Star on Friday night when he was named in the team’s half-forward line for the 2019 season. Murphy, who picked up his first two All Star awards in 2012 and 2014 guided Donegal to another Ulster title this campaign. After picking up his award the
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Letterkenny’s Dylan Browne McMonagle picked up his third track win after he guided 7/1 shot Crafty Hugo to victory in Dundalk on Friday night. Having raced in the rear, Browne McMonagle guided Crafty Hugo through the field and led heading into the final 150 yards to get the win for trainer Dermot McLoughlin.
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