The Finn Harps U19s are in Dublin today to play St. Patrick’s Athletic in the National League. The game takes place in Blanchardstown with a 2.00 kick-off. Joe Boyle’s side sits second in the table, just ahead of Derry City on goal difference. Both sides are eight points behind leaders Bohemians. However, Harps do have […]
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Gardaí in Buncrana are currently investigating a serious road traffic collision at Burt. They are advising that the N13 will be closed at the following locations, Traffic coming from Letterkenny will be diverted at Castleforward through Killea into Derry. Traffic coming from Derry will be diverted at Bridgend through Killea over the mountain road. Gardaí
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There’s been a major drug seizure in Donegal. Gardai say the Letterkenny District Drugs unit obtained a search warrant and searched a house in the Letterkenny area yesterday, July 12th. €19,800 worth of amphetamine and €8,400 worth of cannabis was seized from the property. One person has been arrested and charged to court in relation
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Tyrone had a 4 point win over Roscommon on Saturday evening in the opening game of the Super 8s. 0-17 v 0-13 was the final score at Dr. Hyde Park as Tyrone set themselves up well for next week’s game against Cork in Croke Park. Francis Mooney reports from Roscommon… Tyrone manager Mickey Harte spoke
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The All Ireland Super Eights Series starts on Sunday for Ulster Champions Donegal when they host the Royal County of Meath in their opening group game in Ballybofey. Join the Highland team of Oisin Kelly, Brendan Kilcoyne and Martin McHugh at MacCumhaill Park – for full live Match commentary from 1.45pm – on air and
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The Danny McDaid 15k takes place on Sunday the 21st of July while the Donegal Half-Marathon takes place on the 18th of August. The 15k race is generally seen as fantastic preparation for anyone training for a Half-Marathon or a Marathon and fits into the natural progression from Couch to 5k onwards. Danny McDaid and
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The second day of action in the National Underage Championships are taking place in Tullamore this weekend. There have been medals and solid performances for Donegal athletes over the two weekends. Patsy McGonagle wrapped up the action from today…
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Harps 13s comeback to draw against Sligo Rovers Finn Harps U13s 2-2 Sligo Rovers The Finn Harps U13s came from 2-0 down to secure a share of the spoils against Sligo Rovers at Finn Park on Friday night thanks to a brace of goals from in-form striker Shaun Patton. Kevin McHugh’s side was 1-0 down
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Tyrone will look to go one better in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship this year. The Red Hands were beaten by Dublin in last year’s final and they’ll hope to take another step towards All-Ireland Final Day when they open their Super 8s account against Roscommon this evening. Alan Rodgers of the Ulster Herald looked
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Tomorrow will see Derry and Tyrone face off in the Ulster U20 Football Championship Final. Derry beat Fermanagh by 3 points to book their place in the final while Tyrone made their way to the Ulster decider by beating Cavan in the semi-final. Sports Editor of the Co. Derry Post Michael McMullan joined Tom Comack
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Harps U15s need win over Sligo Rovers this afternoon This afternoon sees the third North West derby between Finn Harps and Sligo Rovers at Under 15 level this season. Today’s game is at the Donegal Junior League Headquarters in Ballyare (kick-off 2pm). Manager Paul McBride will be hoping for a repeat of the result the
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The PSNI’s Assistant Chief Constable has said there were no major incidents reported during Twelfth of July celebrations. Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hamilton said while a number of minor incidents were dealt with by officers and some arrests were made, they did not detract from what was overall a peaceful day. The Assistant Chief Constable
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The country’s psychiatric nurses have suspended their industrial action. It followed talks between the Psychiatric Nurses Association and the HSE yesterday. Nurses had been on an overtime ban since Thursday because of a dispute over recruitment and retention issues. The PNA’s Peter Hughes says the HSE has promised to fill vacant mental-health nursing posts:
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New Waste Presentation By-Laws are being drafted by Donegal County Council, with the aim of ensuring that waste is disposed of properly and the health risks of mismanaged waste are minimised. The draft By-Laws will go out to public consultation in the coming weeks. Donegal County Council says these new By-Laws will be presented to
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Glenties area Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig has been elected Chair of Donegal County Council’s Irish Language Committee. The committee is currently working on a number of Irish language plans for the county and advises the council on its language policy. Councillor MacGiolla Easbuig says his aim during his term in the role will be
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Derry City will feel it’s two points dropped as they drew 0-0 with UCD at the Brandywell on Friday night. The Candystripes had plenty of chances to put the game to bed in the first half but they were unable to convert. After the match, Martin Holmes spoke with Derry players Ciaran Coll and goalkeeper
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Conor Orr rode the 50/1 winner at Cork today. The Rathmullan jockey rode the Ray Hackett trained ‘Rock On Bennie’ to victory in the Finbarr Quaid Electrical Mares Handicap Hurdle. Orr was held up towards rear early on but pushed to be in 6th 3 furlongs from the finish before moving up to 3rd coming into
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BREADY – Paul Stirling smashed a remarkable 83* from 36 balls to lead Ireland Men’s cricket team to a thumping nine-wicket victory in a rain-affected T20 International against Zimbabwe today. Stirling’s innings featured seven sixes and six fours as he ruthlessly dealt with a Zimbabwean attack that struggled to find the right line and length to
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Derry City and UCD played out a scoreless draw at the Brandywell on Friday night. The result leaves UCD ahead of Finn Harps on goal difference with the Students having two games in hand now. Derry are in fourth, 5 points behind Bohemians. Martin Holmes was there for Highland Radio Sport…
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Plans for a pre-school and play area to be built next to Stramore National School has been given the green light. In welcoming the announcement, Education Minister Joe McHugh says; ‘This is a first class sign of a school community looking to see how they can do more for the people living locally”. Planning permission
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday July 12th:
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The Taoiseach has warned none of the potential solutions for avoiding a hard border is ideal for Ireland. A number of options are being considered – including treating the entire island of Ireland as one market. That option would face massive opposition from the DUP and would require a change in position for the British
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The Business and Enterprise Minister says changes can still be secured to the Mercosur trade deal. It comes after the Dáil passed a motion calling on the government to reject the trade agreement. It would allow almost 100-thousand tonnes of beef from South America into the EU market. Minister Heather Humphreys says more concessions can
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Comharchumann Forbartha Dhún Lúiche Teo and Coiste Forbartha Naomh Fhionáin are set to benefit from funding announced today under the Leader Programme. Comharchumann Forbartha Dhún Lúiche Teo has been approved funding of more than €36,000 for a pleasure boat to be upgraded and extended will which enable the boat carry a total of 50 passengers.
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Works to fully restore Swan Park in Buncrana are set to begin next month. The local amenity was destroyed by flash flooding which devastated the peninsula almost two years ago. Civil works as part of the €2 million project will commence mid August. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn says while it was a long hard battle
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Glenmore Estates have issued a statement following last night’s public meeting in Burt to discuss the odour which locals say emanate from the An Grianan Farm, which the company operates. The statement reads – “Further to last night’s meeting at St. Mary’s Hall in Burt, Co. Donegal, Glenmore Estate Farms wish to provide clarification on a
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Tyrone forward Peter Harte has been cleared to play in their Super 8s match at Roscommon tomorrow. The black card he received against Longford in the qualifiers was rescinded by the Central Hearings Committee last night. Harte had been facing a one-game suspension for receiving three black cards in 2019.
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Ferris Lane in Buncrana will reopen to pedestrians from tomorrow after a number of buildings damaged in February’s fire on Main Street were made safe earlier this week. Donegal County Council has begun erecting hoardings which allow pedestrians walk safely, and they will be open tomorrow morning. For now, Ferris Lane will be open to
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It’s hoped that an upcoming public meeting will provide the answers to those affected by Mica, and when exactly the long awaited redress scheme will be rolled out. While the scheme was formally approved in May, little progress is said to have been made since. A wide range of guest speakers are participating
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Transport Minister Shane Ross has been criticised for not meeting with a Donegal County Council deputation to discuss the condition of the Ranafast Road in the west of the county. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig told a Glenties Municipal District meeting this week that the road has been in a dangerous condition for years,
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Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses after criminal damage was caused to a flat in Moss Park. In a statement Sergeant Breen said they received a report around 11.10 pm last night, that 4-8 masked men had broken into the premises smashing windows. There was one person in the flat who escaped uninjured
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There were 21 people awaiting inpatient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, two of those on trolleys. That’s down 10 on yesterday’s figure of 31. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded this morning with 75 people waiting there. Nationally, the INMO says there were 406 admitted patients awaiting beds at hospitals across the
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12th of July celebrations are underway across Northern Ireland, with 18 main parades and rallies, including demonstrations in Donemana, Augher, Pomeroy and Coleraine. Smaller feeder parades are also taking place in numerous areas as Orange Order members gather at their local lodges to travel to the main demonstrations. Last night there was a 40 percent
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A further meeting is to take place over the ongoing foul odour in south Inishowen with a view towards setting up an action group. Anger amongst local residents was said to be palpable at a well-attended meeting last night at St. Mary’s Hall in Burt, with the community expressing how the smell at
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The Super Eight series starts for back to back Ulster Champions Donegal on Sunday in Ballybfoey when they face Meath in their home tie at MacCumhaill Park. A win this weekend is seen as crucial for Delan Bonner’s men with games to come against Kerry and Mayo at Croke Park and Castlebar. All Ireland winner
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An investigation is continuing into a burglary in the Newtowncunningham area. Thieves entered a house in Monfad between 10am and 11am yesterday morning. It’s understood that while no items of high value were taken, the house was completely ransacked. Gardai have carried out a forensic examination of the scene and are appealing to anyone
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Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn has told a Joint Oireachtas Committee that neither the Health Minister nor the Minister with responsibility for Disabilities has listened to the cry for help from icare and the Bluestacks Special Needs Foundation. After years without Government funding both organisations received €35,000 from the HSE this year and last. However,
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A Donegal TD has predicted that there will not be a no-deal brexit, because the backstop will be sacrificed to allow a deal be reached. Deputy Thomas Pringle says that will create for the Irish government, telling Tanaiste Simon Coveney in the Dail that he and his colleagues have responsibilities to Irish citizens living
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Transport Minister Shane Ross has been criticised for his refusal to meet with a Donegal County Council deputation to discuss the condition of the Ranafast Road in the west of the county. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig told a Glenties Municipal District meeting this week that the road has been in a dangerous
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Gardai have arrested two people in connection with the recent robbery at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny. Both were charged and brought to court in Buncrana yesterday 11th July. One has been granted bail and the other was remanded in custody to appear in court on a future date. Gardai have thanked the public for
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Four north west players have been included on the Ireland Masters squad to play Australia in the upcoming International Rules test. Sean McDaid and Michael Ward from Donegal and Eamon McElroy and Eoin Gormley of Tyrone have been named in the 32 strong squad while Joe Leonard from Tyrone is part of the management team.
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The Donegal’s Finesse Gymnastics Club have 13 gymnasts representing Ireland at this week’s World Gymnaestrada. The gymnasts are in Dornbirn, Austria as Ireland’s Gymnastics for All (GFA) National squad. The team received a wonderful reception on their entry to the packed out Birkenwiese Stadium for the opening ceremony. The honour of carrying the National flag
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Finn Harps will be hoping Derry City can do them a favour in Friday night’s Premier Division game at the Brandywell. Derry are looking to build on a decent start to the second half of the season while UCD who trail Harps at the bottom of the table by a point will look to move
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday July 11th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday July 11th Read More »
Frank Lampard says Shay Given wanted to stay with Derby County rather than follow him to Chelsea. Former Ireland international Given has opted to remain as goalkeeping coach under new Derby boss Philip Cocu. And Lampard, who watched his Chelsea side draw 1-all in a friendly against Bohemians last night, is wishing his former coach
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Update: A Garda operation in Glencar, Letterkenny has now concluded. Several Gardai raided a property in the Solomon’s area of the town this afternoon. It’s believed that the house was unoccupied while the search was being carried out. Details of items seized, if any, have yet to be released by Gardai.
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The Dáil has passed a motion calling on the government to reject the Mercosur trade deal. The Sinn Féin motion passed 84 votes to 46 after Fianna Fáil supported it. The Mercosur deal would allow more access to the EU market for South American farmers. Despite the motion passing, the government can choose to ignore
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20% of drivers avoid certain registrations when buying a new car. According to CarsIreland.ie, the most common registrations people avoid are the number six, and Kerry, Donegal, Mayo and Dublin reg plates. A fifth of people also say they’re less likely to be courteous on the road to premium brand cars, such as BMW and
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An appeal has been launched after Maiden City Butchers in Derry was broken into in the early hours of yesterday morning. Sometime between 5am and 5:30am, the premises in Waterloo Place was broken into and a safe and its contents stolen. The thief is described as aged in his early to mid 20s, is of
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Missing Derry man Sean Kelpie has been found safe and well. Police in Derry have confirmed that searches for the 35 year old who was last seen in the early hours of Monday morning have been stood down. The public have been thanked for their assistance.
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