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Reaction from Service ahead of Final Loop of Day 2 – SS13 Knockalla & SS14 Carn Hill

As the cars were in service ahead of the final loop of Day 2, which is SS13 Knockalla & SS14 Carn Hill, Sam Moffett led the International Category by 6.2 seconds ahead of Craig Breen while Ian Barrett had a 19.9 second lead in the National ahead of Ryan Loughran. Chris Ashmore spoke with leader

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SS12: Kevin Gallagher is out as Moffett and Barrett retain their leads in International and National

Kevin Gallagher was forced to pull in on SS12 Carn Hill due to mechanical problems with his Darrian, which brings an end to his 2019 Donegal Rally. Oisin Kelly wrapped up the action from SS12… Former winner James Cullen gave his thoughts on what’s to come to Chris Ashmore… Craig Breen pulled back 0.2 seconds

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SS10 Glen: Moffett and Barrett extends their leads in International and National

Sam Moffett has extended his lead in the International Category of the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally to 2.8 seconds in his Fiesta WRC. He is ahead of Craig Breen, also in a Fiesta WRC, who is a further 11.1 seconds ahead of Callum Devine who leads the R5 category in his Fiesta R5. In

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SS8: Drama in Stage 8 with new leaders in International and National

There are enw leaders in both the International and National categories of the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally following SS8 Glen. Declan Boyle, who led going into the stage, suffered a puncture so he has dropped down to 4th place overall while it’s Monaghan’s Sam Moffett in a Fiesta WRC who takes top spot. He

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Gardai say traffic offences are much lower than previous rallies

Gardai say it’s been a successful rally weekend so far, with arrests down. Last night in Letterkenny, there were were 11 arrests for Public order offences, one arrest for drink driving, one arrest for dangerous driving and six vehicles were seized. Two people were found in possession of illicit drugs, and one person was arrested

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Tuesday’s hospital strike called off as talks make progress

Progress is being made in the dispute involving 10,000 health workers, around 700 of them at the University Hospitals in Letterkenny and Sligo. Health-support staff are involved in a pay row with the HSE. Their union, Siptu, was involved in two days of discussions with the executive at the Workplace Relations Commission this week. Last

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Oireachtas members briefed on Failte Ireland’s Donegal plans

Failte Ireland has been briefing Donegal Oireachtas members on its activities in Donegal, saying it wants to maximise the tourism potential of the county. Deputies Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher, Thomas Pringle, and Charlie McConalogue, attended the special presentation in Dublin, along with Senator Padraig MacLochlainn. Senior Fáilte Ireland officials stressed the importance of tourism to

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‘No excuses for conceding the goals’ – Donegal Minor Manager Gary Duffy

The Donegal Minors were beaten by Monaghan in their Ulster Semi-Final on Friday evening. 5-10 v 2-11 was the final score with the two important Monaghan goals coming in the second half after the sides went in level at half-time 3-05 v 2-08. After the match, Pauric Hilferty spoke with Donegal Minor manager Gary Duffy…

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Reaction: Tyrone Minors beat Derry to book Ulster final date with Monaghan

Tyrone and Monaghan will face off in the Ulster Minor Football Championship Final following their wins over Derry and Donegal respectively on Friday evening. Tyrone were 1-14 v 0-10 winners over Derry in Armagh. The Red Hands led 0-09 v 0-06 at half-time with their goal coming from the penalty spot on 46 minutes. Luke

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Donegal Minors beaten in Ulster Semi-Final despite valiant performance

The Donegal Minors were beaten by Monaghan in the Ulster Semi-Final on Friday night by 5-10 v 2-11 at Brewster Park. The sides were level at half-time 3-05 v 2-08 but a fine second half performance from the defending champions Monaghan brought them through. They now go on to face Tyrone in the Ulster Minor

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Boyle, Moffett and Barrett look ahead to Day 2 of the Joule Donegal International

If Day 1 of the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally is anything to go by then Day 2 will be an action-packed day. There were plenty of thrills and spills during the first 6 stages of the event and at the end of those, Declan Boyle leads the way in the International Category while Ryan

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Declan Boyle leads by less than a second after Day 1 of the Joule Donegal International Rally

Declan and Brian Boyle will lead the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally as the competitors head into Day 2. They are just 0.9 seconds ahead of Craig Breen and Paul Nagle with Sam Moffett a further 1.6 seconds back. Callum Devine is fourth overall and leading the R5 category, he is 10.6 seconds behind Moffett

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Less than a second separates the Top 3 after SS4 in Joule Donegal International Rally

It’s tight at the top in both the International and National Categories of the Joule Donegal International Rally on Day 1 as the cars head for Special Stage 5. Declan Boyle leads the International in his Fiesta WRC, just 0.3 seconds ahead of Sam Moffett in second and Craig Breen is third, also 0.3 seconds

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Reaction from Service on Day 1 of 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally

The cars are currently in service as they have completed the first three stages of the 2019 Joule Donegal International Rally. They will head out again to do a second loop of Mouldy Hill, Grianan and Dooish this afternoon. As the cars came into service, Chris Ashmore caught up with Declan Gallagher, Kevin Eves, David

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Man charged with Bundoran road deaths back in court

A Fermanagh man charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of two people, and serious bodily harm to another, in Bundoran last year has remanded on continuing bail at Ballyshannon District Court. 21-year-old Joseph Gilroy, of Lisnaskea Road, Transa Island, Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Shiva Devine and

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Minister urged to fund Lifeline Inishowen in local petition

A petition is to be handed over to the Children’s Minister requesting urgent funding for Lifeline Inishowen. Lifeline, situated in Carndonagh provides support of women experiencing abuse however a lack of Government funding has resulted in a major struggle to keep its doors open. The next closest available service of its kind is in Letterkenny,

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Pringle speaks out against increased licences for gaming machines

  It’s been claimed that legislation to regulate gaming machines in Donegal was rushed through ahead of the Gaming and Lotteries Bill 2019 being introduced to the Dail. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle was speaking as the bill reached debate stage this week and raised concern that the needs of communities were not to the fore

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