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Athletics Review: Donegal Even Ages and Masters Cross Country Championship

The Donegal Even Ages and The Masters Cross-Country Championships took place in Aghyaran on Sunday. Clare McGuigan of Lifford/Strabane AC won the women’s event whilst Karl Doogan of Letterkenny AC won the men’s event in The Masters Cross-Country Championships. In the teams section The Rosses AC won the women’s section and Finn Valley AC won the

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Council urged to ensure Twin Towns adequately linked to proposed bypass

Donegal County Council is being urged to ensure Ballybofey and Stranorlar will be adequately linked to the proposed bypass for the towns. The proposed bypass will potentially be up to 5km from the towns centre with ongoing concern over the possible impact this will have on the local economy. The local authority says that every

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Glen and Magherafelt to contest Derry Senior Football Championship Final

Glen and Magherafelt are through to the Derry Senior Football Championship final after wins over Slaughtneil and Banagher respectively. On Saturday evening Magherafelt beat Banagher 1-10 to 1-9 in Owenbeg whilst on Sunday evening Glen beat Slaughtneil 3-7 to 1-11 to book their place in the final. Glack are the Derry Junior Football champions after

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Tyrone Junior and Intermediate Football Championship Final Wrap-Up

Two Tyrone Football Championship finals took place today at Healy Park. With the first game throwing in at 2pm. In the Junior Football Championship final, Rock beat Kildress 2-14 to 1-14. Galbally Pearses are Tyrone Intermediate Football Championship winners after they defeated Pomeroy Plunketts 0-18 to 1-14. Francis Mooney was there for Highland Radio Sport…

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PSNI appealing for information in relation to burglary in Newbuildings

Detectives at Strand Road are appealing for information following a burglary at a residential premises in the Foyle Crescent area of Newbuildings on Friday night. It was reported that entry was gained into a house in the area between 8:20pm and 9:40pm. The property was ransacked, with cash and jewellery being taken during the incident.

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Naomh Conaill beat St Eunan’s to reach Donegal Senior Football Championship Final- FT Report

Naomh Conaill have beaten St Eunan’s 0-15 to 1-11 to reach their third Donegal Senior Football Championship final in as many years. At half time, Naomh Conaill led 0-8 to 0-6 but just 12 minutes into the second half St Eunan’s scored a goal through Eoin McGeehan to level the game. With just 10 minutes

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St Naul’s through to Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Final but will have to wait to find out who they’ll face

St Naul’s are through to the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship final after they defeated Naomh Brid 1-9 to 1-8. They will have to wait a little bit longer to find out who their opponents will be though after Aodh Rua and Cloughaneely played out a 0-14 to 0-14 draw after extra time. After the game

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Buncrana and Letterkenny Gaels to meet in Donegal Junior Football Championship Final

  Buncrana are through to the Donegal Junior Championship final after their 1-10 to 0-9 win over Convoy. In the other semi-final Letterkenny Gaels defeated Declan Bonner’s Na Rossa 1-13 to 0-9 to progress to their first ever Donegal Junior Championship final. Tom Comack spoke with Buncrana’s John Campbell after he scored 1-7 of his

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Donegal Sports Star Awards School nominations now open

Nominations are now being taken for the Donegal Sports Star Schools Awards. Only achievements at Primary and Secondary Schools sporting competitions in the academic year September 2018 to June 2019 will be eligible for consideration by the committee. Any achievements through Clubs will not be considered. A short list of those successes along with information

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Ulster Senior League defeated by Munster Senior League- Reaction

The Ulster Senior League were defeated 3-2 on Saturday afternoon in a 5 goal encounter against the Munster Senior League. Goals from BJ Banda and Michéal Doherty weren’t enough on the day. Ulster’s first real chance of breaking the deadlock was when Stephen Duffy shot from 20 yards out by the Munster keeper Brendan O’Connell

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€50 million to clear homecare package waiting list – Home Instead

It would take €50 million euro in the Budget to clear the backlog of people waiting for homecare packages in Ireland. That’s according to Home Instead, a founder member of Home and Community Care Ireland which represents companies providing home care across the country. The company’s Michael Wright says the Minister would need another €20

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Man appears in court charged with Castlederg aggravated burglary

Detectives have charged a 24 year old man with aggravated burglary. He is expected to appear before Omagh Magistrates Court this morning, Saturday 5th October. The charge is in connection with an aggravated burglary in the Corgary Road area of Castlederg on the night of Tuesday, 19 February. It was reported that three masked men

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South Donegal flooding could have been prevented – Cope

Thursday nights flooding in Donegal Town and surrounding areas could have been prevented. That’s according to Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher who says the Government must immediately sanction a full technical assessment of the town and surrounding areas in order for a comprehensive strategy to be put in place. A significant number of homes

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Urgent Needs Payment available for those affected by this weeks flooding

People impacted by the flooding in South Donegal are being advised that financial assistance is available from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. Donegal County Council says an Urgent Needs Payment to help with the immediate cost of food and clothing can be availed of in the case of an emergency situation. The

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Super Semi Final Sunday – Preview with Martin Doherty

It’s down to four in the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship. In Sunday’s semi final’s double header at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey, St Eunan’s meet Naomh Conaill at 1.30pm and then at 3.30pm defending champions Gaoth Dobhair will battle with 2017 winners Kilcar. Tom Comack has been looking ahead to the

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Hotels and guesthouses in Donegal concerned over tourism performance

There’s concern in hotels and guesthouses in Donegal over tourism performance this year and the challenges facing the sector, including Brexit and increasing costs of doing business. According to the latest national industry survey from the Irish Hotels Federation 57% of hotels have seen a fall in overall business levels compared to this time last

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Police in Omagh appeal for information following assault on vulnerable man

Police in Omagh are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a vulnerable man in the forecourt of a business on the Dromore Road on Wednesday afternoon. At around 2:20pm a 35 year old man suffered minor injuries after being assaulted by another man who is described as having a southern accent, dark brown hair,

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