The annual Donegal boxing awards will take place this Saturday 28th September in the Station House Hotel in Letterkenny. Special guests will be former Irish, British and European lightweight champion Charlie Nash, and Donegal’s very own Jason Quigley. A total of 28 awards will be presented including two Hall of Fame and two Appreciation Awards. […]
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – September 23rd 2019……
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries – September 23rd 2019 Read More »
A Killybegs woman has appeared at Donegal Town District Court, charged with having €10,000 worth of cocaine for sale or supply. 23-year-old Chanelle Murrin of Emerald Drive in Killybegs, is charged with having the drugs at the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town on March 15 last year. A garda gave evidence of the arrest charge
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Donegal’s Geraldine McLaughlin has been nominated for a 2019 Ladies All Star. The Termon sharp shooter is the only Donegal nomination in the list of 45. The other two full forward nominees are Eimear Scally (Cork) and Rachel Kearns (Mayo). Tyrone have two with Niamh McGirr nominated at left half back and Emma Jane Gervin
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A Midlands North West MEP has commended protesting beef farmers for shining a spotlight on the inequalities in their sector, saying the government and the meat industry must use this opportunity to bring about the radical reform that is required. Matt Carthy, a member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture and Rural Development committee, said farmers were
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The funeral has taken place in Derry of Bishop Seamus Hegarty, who died on Friday after a long illness. The Kilcar native became Bishop of Raphoe in 1982 at the age of 42, before becoming Bishop of Derry in 1994, where he served for 17 years, before retiring due to ill health.# In his homily,
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A post mortem is due to be carried out on the body of a woman who died following a road traffic collision near Donegal Town. The victim has been named locally as 69 year old Kathleen Pryal from Spierstown. Ms. Pryal was fatally injured after she was struck by a car at Tinnycahill, Clar
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The Irish Blood Transfusion service is urging people to donate blood this week, as a blood donation clinic in Letterkenny will be open to the public. Blood collections are said to be down 20% last week due to a combination of good weather and a high demand from hospitals. The clinic will be open tonight
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There were 13 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO with four on trolleys in its Emergency Department. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded with a record 81 people waiting for a bed there. Nationally, there were 534 people waiting at hospitals across the country today.
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Donegal were crowned 2019 All-Ireland Masters champions at the weekend thanks to their two point win over Dublin in the final played at Ballyleague in County Roscommon. Donegal avenged last years semi final defeat with a 9 points to 7 victory as Michael Ward kicked five points to help his side lift the cup. Assisted
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Archbishop Eamon Martin has appealed to anyone with information about the location of the remains of any of the dissapeared to come forward, after the latest search for the remains of Columba McVeigh was called off. The fifth search for remains in a bog near Emyvale in County Monaghan, organised by the Independent Commission for
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A woman has died following a road traffic collision near Donegal Town. The 69 year old pedestrian was fatally injured after she was struck by a car at Tinnycahill, Clar last night at approximately 8pm. She was pronounced dead at scene and her body was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post mortem
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The match details for the 2019 Michael Murphy’s Sport and Leisure Donegal Senior Club Championship Quarter Finals have been finalised. There will be a double header at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey on Saturday 28th September with Milford playing St Eunan’s at 5pm and then at 6.45pm it will be the south of the county derby
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The 2019 Donegal Senior Club Championship quarter final draw has thrown up some cracking last eight encouters. Kilcar will play Killybegs, Naomh Conaill meet Glenfin, holders Gaoth Dobhair take on Bundoran and Milford clash with St Eunans. Oisin Kelly looked at the draw with three time winner with Glenswilly Gary McDaid…
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St Johnson teenager Tyler Toland was given her first start for Manchester City women on Sunday, as they secured a 5-0 win against Leicester in the FA Continental League Cup. Toland, who made her debut as a substitute last month against Atletico Madrid in America, signed her first professional contract with City over the
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Overnight flash flooding has left a considerable amount of surface water on some routes across the North West. East Donegal was worst hit with several routes in and around Lifford now reopen after being temporarily closed overnight. It’s understood that no homes or businesses have been affected. Local Cllr Gerry Crawford has been praising
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Three people are expected to appear at Derry Magistrates Court this morning charged with drug offences. The two men aged 19 and 54 and a 45 year old woman were arrested following a search of a property in the Eglinton area on Friday night. Drugs including suspected cocaine, herbal cannabis and ecstasy tablets were
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Kilmacrenan rider Richard Kerr took a second podium finish at the weekend but also had his first DNF in the British Supersport Series this season. Racing in Assen, the Netherland’s, Richard finished third in race 1 on Saturday which moved him up to 4th in the championship standings and placed him on the second row
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Finn Harps under-19s secured a big win against local rivals Derry City over the weekend. Goals from Stephen Doherty and Jamie Browne helped Harps to a 2-0 result at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, to go second in the Elite Northern Section table. Finn Harps under-17s guaranteed their spot in the national league playoffs this
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There has been a serious overnight road traffic collision on the N15 between Donegal Town and Ballybofey at Clar. Barnesmore Gap remains closed to Heavy goods vehicles which are being diverted via Glenties. There is a local diversion in place for smaller vesicles. The disruption is expected to continue for the next couple of
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Richard Boyd Barrett’s accused the European Commission President of ‘betrayal’ over border checks in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The People Before Profit TD says weekend comments by Jean Claude Juncker that a ‘no-deal’ would mean a hard border, are the complete opposite of what he told the Dail. He says there’s a
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There are further calls on Donegal County Council to explore all funding avenues with a view towards introducing a new traffic lights system at the Polestar roundabout in Letterkenny. The area has been subject to major traffic issues, particularly during peak times, resulting in Gardai being deployed on a daily basis to manage the
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Ann Marie McGlynn won Sunday’s Belfast Half Marathon. The Letterkenny AC lady ran a superb time of 1.12.58 to take the women’s category victory. McGlynn was followed home by Gladys Ganiel in 1.17.26 and Joanne McCandless in 1.19.50. Over 5,300 runners took park in this years event.
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In the latest Daft.ie House Price report it has been revealed that prices are now falling in some parts of the country. Ronan Lyons, economist at Trinity College Dublin and author of the Daft.ie Report, said there is likely to be debate as to whether the falls are caused by weakening demand, in particular
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There are further claims that Irish Water is not engaging with Donegal County Councillors on a range of problems across Donegal. The issue was raised at the latest sitting of the Donegal Municipal District, with concern that despite Councillors highlighting a number of what they deem to be valid cases, there’s said to be
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There has been a serious Road Traffic Collision on the N15 between Donegal Town and Ballybofey at Clar. Barnesmore Gap is closed to Heavy goods vehicles which are being diverted via Glenties. There is a local diversion in place for smaller vesicles. The disruption is expected to continue overnight. There are no details of injuries
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The World Athletics Championships begin in Doha on September 27th with Letterkeny’s Mark English competing for the Irish team. The Irish team will be coached by Letterkenny’s Teresa McDaid. Teresa joined Pauric Hilferty on Sunday Sport to discuss the upcoming Championships…
The draws for the Donegal Senior, Intermediate and Junior Football Championships Quarter Finals have taken place. Oisin Kelly has a full roundup of all the Donegal Football Championship draws… Senior Quarter Finals: Kilcar V Killybegs
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The Derry Senior Football Championship Semi Final draw has taken place and it has thrown up two mouth-watering ties. Banagher will take on Magherafelt after they defeated Swatragh and Ballinascreen respectively. The other semi final has put five time winners Slaughtneil up against Glen. Slaughtneil defeated Ballinderry on a scoreline of 1-14 to 0-11, elsewhere
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Donegal Senior Football Championship GROUP A St Michael’s 0-12 V 0-12 St Eunan’s Ardara 0-07 V 2-18 Gaoth Dobhair St Eunan’s and Gaoth Dobhair are through to the Quarter Finals and Ardara are in the Relegation Play-Offs. GROUP D Malin 2-14 V 2-20 Bundoran Kilcar 3-18 V 1-06 Termon Kilcar and Bundoran are through
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After a win for Errigal Ciaran over Omagh and Edendork and Carrickmore playing out a draw, the time came for defending Tyrone Senior Football champions Coalisland to take on Killyclogher. In the first of the Tyrone Senior Football Championship Quarter Final Trillick took on Clonoe. Francis Mooney was there for Highland Radio Sport…
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Despite defeating Milford 1-13 to 2-07, Glenswilly are out Donegal Senior Football Championship Quarter Final draw. Glenswilly knew that they needed to win their game and Four Masters had to beat Glenfin if they had any chance of qualifying but with Glenfin winning, it meant Glenswilly were knocked out. Ryan Ferry was at Pairc Naomh Columba
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Glenfin have secured their place in the Quarter Finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they defeated Four Masters on scoreline of 1-14 to 1-07. Glenfin are now in the group runners up side of the Quarter Final draw. Diarmaid Doherty was there for Highland Radio Sport… After the game Diarmaid spoke to Glenfin
Bonagee have secured top spot in Group B of the Ulster Senior League Cup after a 3-0 win over Cockhill Celtic. Bonagee took the lead on 19 minutes through Jamie Lynagh who chipped the ball over Harry Doherty in the Cockhill goal. Deano Larkin doubled Bonagee’s lead after just 34 minutes when he calmly slotted
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Clubman Shirts League Cup Semi Finals Aileach FC 0 V 0 Buncrana Hearts *Aileach won 5-3 on penalties Glengad 4 V 0 Carn FC Jackie Crossan Premier Division Culdaff 1 V 7 Cockhill Yths Moville Celtic 0 V 5 Greencastle Strand Hotel First Division Gleneely Clt 1 V 2 Clonmany QPS 4 V 1 Rasheney FC
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A Donegal Councillor is calling for anyone that sees any suspicious activity to start reporting it to the gardai. It comes as thieves broke into the homes of two more pensioners in Killea while they were at mass this morning. The thieves caused considerable damage when they entered the neighbouring homes and ransacked the properties
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Police are investigating the report of a theft at commercial premises in Strabane on Saturday afternoon. The PSNI received a report at approximately 12:50pm that a male walked into a shop on Castle Street in the town and stole a mobile phone that was on display. The suspect then left the store and got into
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Kilcar are through to the Donegal Senior Football Championship after a 3-18 to 1-06 win over Termon. Kilcar go into the Quarter Final draw as Group D winners whereas Termon bow out of the Championship. Frank Craig was there for Highlan Radio Sport… After the game Frank spoke with Kilcar manager Barry Doherty…
Bundoran have qualified for the Donegal Senior Football Championship Quarter Final after they defeated Malin 2-22 to 2-14. Malin scored a goal just one minute into the game and led by 2-08 to-0-09 at half time but Bundoran rallied in the second half and booked their place in the Quarter Final. Brendan McMonagle reports for
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Bonagee United 2 v 0 Keadue Rovers Cappry Rovers 5 v 2 Castlefin Celtic Kildrum Tigers 4 v 1 Donegal Town Kilmacrennan Celtic 2 v 1 Drumkeen United Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Ballybofey United 6 v 2 Letterbarrow Celtic Lifford Celtic 3 v 4 Kerrykeel ‘71
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Gaoth Dobhair have progressed to the Donegal Senior Football Championship as Group A winners after they defeated Ardara on a scoreline of 2-18 to 0-07. Peter Campbell, Sports Editor for the Donegal Democrat was there for Highland Radio Sport… After the game Peter was joined by Gaoth Dobhair manager Mervyn O’Donnell…
St Eunan’s are through to the Donegal Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals after they played out a 0-12 all draw with St Michael’s at The Bridge in Dunfanaghy. The Letterkenny men knew a draw would take them through as runners up in the group and battled well after midfielder Rory Kavanagh was sent off. Oisin
The European Commission President’s insisting the UK would be solely responsible in the event of a no deal Brexit and says he thinks some members of the British parliament forget the history of the border. Jean-Claude Juncker says a no deal Brexit would mean checks between North and South. However, he says the EU cannot
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A Fine Gael Senator says social media companies should come before Health Committee to outline what they’re doing to stop vaccine misinformation. Health Minister, Simon Harris is seeking a meeting with the relevant companies on the issue. Senator Colm Burke says he wants to hear from Facebook and Twitter about what is being done. Facebook
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Donegal Woman’s League have recorded a historic first-ever win Under-17 Women’s National League on Saturday after they defeated DRL Waves 4-1. Donegal got two goals in the first half through Ciara McGarvey and Aoife Gallinagh, while Aoife Kelly bagged an early brace at the start of the second half. With Donegal needing to win by three clear
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Naomh Conaill got the better of Sean Mac Cumhaill on Saturday night with a 0-12 to 0-9 win at Davy Brennan Memorial Park. After the game Naomh Conaill manager Martin Reegan spoke with Tom Comack…
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Saturday 21st Sept Donegal Senior Football Championship GP B Killybegs 0-16 V 0-9 Dungloe Naomh Conail 0-12 V 0-9 MacCumhaills Noamg Conaill and Killybegs make Quarter Finals and Dungloe are in the Relegation Play Offs.
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Naomh Conaill top Group B of the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship while Killybegs finish runners up. Both go to the quarter finals after wins over MacCumhaills (0-12 to 0-9) and Dungloe (0-16 to 0-9). Oisin Kelly has the Highland Championship wrap…
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Errigal Ciaran are through to the semi finals of the Tyrone Senior Championship after beating Omagh St Enda’s 2-13 to 1-10. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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There was no joy for either north-west teams in the Ulster Senior Cup quarter-finals. City of Derry were well beaten, 39-5 by visitors Armagh who ran in six tries while Omagh went down by 22-12 against Ballynahinch.
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