The ‘mood music’ in talks between Northern Ireland’s political parties is better than at any time in the past two years. That’s according to the Tánaiste, as negotiations to restore power-sharing resume later in Belfast. The latest efforts to bring back a devolved government began on May 7th, after journalist Lyra McKee was killed in […]
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Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh has announced Scoil Naomh Bríd Na Dúnaibh is to get important repair works to the roof of the school. Minister McHugh said: “I am very happy to be able to announce this work has been given the go-ahead. It was vitally important that the repairs were sanctioned as
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There are calls on the Irish Government to announce a funding package for the North West. Foyle MP Elisha McCallion is urging the Government to support the economic regeneration of the North West. She says while the commitment of a £105 million funding package from the British Government for the city deal and inclusive growth
Foyle MP calls on Irish Government to announce funding for NW Read More »
Gardai in Donegal have reissued an appeal to motorists to never drive under the influence. It comes as Gardai confirm three motorists were detected driving under the influence of illicit drugs over the course of the weekend. On Saturday, Gardaí from Letterkenny and Buncrana Garda Stations stopped three motorists who tested positive for driving while
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Donegal will play Cavan in the Ulster Final on Sunday 23rd June in Clones and the rush for tickets will be hotting up in the coming days. The stage is set for a fantastic contest in the Monaghan town as holders Donegal return to the provincial final for 8th time in 9 years while Cavan
Chairman urging Donegal supporters to get ordering tickets Read More »
Burtonport-native Sergeant Paul Wallace has been re-elected to the National Executive of AGSI, the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors. Sgt Wallace is a Crime Prevention Officer based in Letterkenny Garda Station, and is a previous Vice-President of the organisation. He’s represented Connaught Ulster on the executive for the past ten years.
Wallace re-elected to AGSI executive Read More »
Planning permission has been granted for a new Primary Care Centre to be constructed in Donegal Town. The four storey Primary Care Centre and Ambulance Station at Drumlonagher will be constructed under a public private partnership following an agreement between the HSE, DHM Developments, and Remcoll Ltd. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher says this project
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Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment has confirmed to him that they have received formal letters withdrawing applications for prospective mining licences in the Glenfin area. He’s now seeking a meeting with Minister Richard Bruton to discuss the issue. Deputy Doherty has praised the local community, saying a
Doherty wants meeting with Bruton to discuss mining opposition Read More »
There was one person on an emergency department trolley awaiting an in-patient bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. There were 345 admitted patients awaiting beds at hospitals across the country this morning, with Cork the worst affected area, returning a figure of 33.
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Following the Annual General Meeting of Donegal County Council in Lifford on Friday last, the council’s five Municipal Districts will hold their AGMs on Friday morning next to elect Chairs and Vice Chairs for the year ahead. The county council’s meeting saw the implementation of an inclusive pact, under which Cllr Nicholas Crossan was appointed
Municipal District AGMs to take place this week Read More »
Tanaiste Simon Coveney says the navy will not be deployed to Rockall despite calls for that to happen from a Donegal TD. It’s after the Scottish authorities declared Irish vessels fishing there were doing so illegally, and would be challenged. The UK claimed Rockall in 1955, but Ireland, Iceland and Denmark have previously challenged that
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The Republic of Ireland will go into the summer five-points clear at the top of Euro 2020 qualifying Group D. However, Mick McCarthy’s side endured a frustrating night as they beat Gibraltar 2-nil at the Aviva. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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The draw for the second round of Qualifiers in the All-Ireland series took place this morning. Beaten Ulster semi-finalists Tyrone will face a trip to Longford while Derry will host Laois. Elsewhere it’s another all-Ulster qualifier for Monaghan in this round as they are set to take on Armagh. The fixture details will be confirmed
Tyrone travel to Longford while Derry host Laois in All-Ireland Qualifiers Read More »
With less than two weeks to this years Joule Donegal International Rally, in association with the Pulse Nightclub and The Mount Errigal Hotel the buzz around Letterkenny is starting to build. Accommodation for the rally weekend is at maximum capacity throughout the county. It looks as if it’s going to be a bumper start to
Joule Donegal International Rally: Out of the Blocks….. Read More »
DNA results have confirmed that bones found washed up on a Canadian beach are those of Irish Famine victims. The bones are believed to be those of three children who fled starvation in 1847. Darragh Doyle from the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin says they were on board a ship which left Sligo with
Canadian bones confirmed to be from Sligo famine ship Read More »
A search operation in the Mullaghderg area involving Bunbeg Coastguard and Arranmore Lifeboat was stood down last evening after nothing was found. Sligo-based Coastguard helicopter, Rescue 118 also joined the search for a time. There had been reports of a surfer possibly being missing, and that sparked the alert. However, that was not the case.
Mullaghderg search called off Read More »
Letterkenny is Cleaner than European Norms and among the Top 10 cleanest towns in the state, according to the latest litter survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter. IBAL’s latest ‘Litter League’ shows the town has climbed from 14th to 8th place in the ranking of 40 towns and cities. Ballymun in Dublin is
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Irish fishermen are continuing to defy Scotland’s ban on fishing at Rockall for a third day today. Sean O’Donoghue from the Killybegs Fishermens’ Organisation says Irish crews have been legally fishing Rockall for decades. He believes that the Scottish threats represent a major challenge to their livelihood…………. Sinn Fein is among those saying Ireland cannot
KFO CEO says Rockall escalation threatens Donegal fleet Read More »
Milford’s Brendan Boyce will compete for Ireland at the World Athletics Championships later in the year. His place on the team for Doha was confirmed on Sunday. The Finn Valley walker will be competing at the worlds for a fourth time. The 2019 Championships start on Sunday 28th September.
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Cavan will take on Donegal in the final of the Ulster Football Championship in two weeks time. It’s after they beat Armagh by 23 points to 17 in their semi-final at Clones. Francis Mooney Reports…
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The O’Neills Foyle Cup was officially launched on Sunday at the Waterfront Hotel in Derry. The annual event will take place in the Derry, Strabane , Causeway Coast & Glens Council areas from July 22nd- to July 27th 2019. Special Guest of Honour was N. Ireland international Niall Mc Ginn, Aberdeen FC – formerly of
2019 O’Neills Foyle Cup Launched Read More »
Division 1 Fri, 07 Jun, Kilcar 2-15 V 0-12 Sean Mac Cumhaill Glenswilly 1-10 V 0-10 Cloughaneely Sun, 09 Jun, Milford 0-9 V 0-10 Glenswilly Gaoth Dobhair 1-13 V 1-9 St Eunan’s St Michael’s 1-11 V 0-15 Kilcar Division 2 Sun, 09 Jun, Ardara 1-12 V
Donegal All County League Results Read More »
Letterkenny’s Catriona Jennings finished third in Sunday’s Comrades Ultramarathon in South Africa. In her first run on an ultra event she finished the 86km in 6 hours 24 minutes and 12 seconds to secure a podium place. The winner was South African Gerda Steyn in a new course record 5:58:53. Russian Alexandra Morozova was second
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Declan Gallagher’s preparations for the Donegal Rally couldn’t have gone any better on Sunday as he and Co-Driver Derek Heena won the Heartlands Rally in Laois. Gallagher drove his Starlet to victory with 1 minute 32.4 seconds to spare on the rest of the field. Mark Alcorn and John O’Donnell made it a one two
Gallagher and Heena win in Laois Read More »
It was another good weekend on the athletics front for Donegal at the Northern Ireland and Ulster Championships on Saturday in Belfast. There were lots of medals heading back to the county… Patsy McGonagle has more…
Donegal medals at Ulster Championships Read More »
The fourth edition of The Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race, a challenging route of 555km along the rugged and beautiful Donegal Wild Atlantic Way coastline takes place the weekend starting Friday 14th June. Competitors will depart Letterkenny and take on some of the most scenic roadways to be found anywhere in the World. The route
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Bunbeg Coastguard unit along with Arranmore Lifeboat are currently engaged in a search operation. They say they’re searching a potential missing surfer in the area of Mullaghderg. The Sligo-based Coastguard helicopter, Rescue 118 was on scene for a time this afternoon but has since returned to base. Anyone with any information is being asked to
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Donegal await the winners of Armagh and Cavan in this year’s Ulster final. The holders returned to the provincial decider after Saturday win over Tyrone at Breffni Park . Former Donegal star forward Brendan Devenney run the rule over Donegal’s win with Pauric Hilferty on Sunday Sport…
The Devenney View – Donegal return to Ulster Final Read More »
The latest installment of the Donegal Tyrone championship rivalry seen Donegal overcome their neighbours in Saturday’s Ulster Semi Final in Cavan. A blistering first half performance helped Donegal to a 1-16 to 0-15 victory. They also stay on course to retain the provincial title they won last year. Oisin Kelly got after-match reaction with Donegal
Donegal Reaction – Patrick McBrearty Shaun Patton & Ryan McHugh Read More »
Derry City put a dent in title hopefuls Shamrock Rovers as they snatched a late goal to force a 2-2 draw at the Tallaght stadium on Saturday evening. Trevor Clarke and Jack Byrne put Rovers 2-0 up in the second half but a header from Ciaran Coll had Derry back in the tie. Six minutes
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It’s been a good weekend for Ireland, Donegal and Killybegs man Seamus Coleman. Ireland drew their Euro Qualifier with Denmark on Friday night and will seek out a win with Gilbriltar on Monday to stay top of the group. Seamus Coleman was in Cavan on Saturday watching Donegal beat Tyrone and Oisin Kelly caught up
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Letterkenny rider Oisin Orr continues to make the most of his opportunities for legendary trainer Dermot Weld. The pair teamed up to win the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race at Navan on Saturday with Tinandali. The 4-5 favourite made every yard of the running and stormed to an 11-length victory over Invasion Day with Goddess
Navan win for Orr and Weld Read More »
Finn Harps remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier Division following a 0-3 lose to the champions and league leaders Dundalk on Saturday night at Finn Park. Harps boss Ollie Horgan told Diarmaid Doherty their play at the back cost them tonight again… Dundalk have opened up a five point lead at the top
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Donegal’s defence of their Senior Ulster Football crown continues as they’ve booked their place in the provincial decider on Saturday evening. The reign Ulster Champions enjoyed a 1-16 to 15 point win over Tyrone at Kingspan Brefni Park today. Speaking with Oisin Kelly, Declan Bonner says there is room for improvement as the focus turns
Declan Bonner on Donegal playing at a really good level Read More »
It’s back to the qualifiers for Tyrone after Saturday evening’s defeat to Donegal in Cavan. The O’Neill County were favourites to dethrone Donegal of their provincial crown in the Ulster Semi Final at Breffni Park. However, it was Donegal who prevailed winning 1-16 to 0-15 sending Tyrone into the back door system once again. Tyrone
Tyrone to regroup in Qualifiers again – Mickey Harte Reaction Read More »
Finn Harps lost to Premier Division Champions Dundalk 0-3 on Saturday evening in Ballybofey. Diarmaid Doherty Reports for Highland Radio Sport from Finn Park…
Finn Harps 0 v 3 Dundalk – FT Report Read More »
Donegal captain Michael Murphy has been giving his reaction after Donegal’s great 1-16 to 0-15 defeat of Tyrone in the Ulster SFC semi -final in Breffni Park. After the game he spoke to Highland Radio.
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Super Donegal are through to another Ulster Senior Football Championship Final after beating Tyrone by 1-16 to 0-15 at Breffni Park. Declan Bonner’s side proved to be too good for great rivals Tyrone and emerged as deserving winners. An early Jamie Brennan goal set Donegal on their way and at half-time they led by 1-9
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Donegal manager Maxi Curran felt his side’s four point victory over Tyrone was deserved and that there added bit of experience was important. Their 3-13 to 2-12 win means they now play Cavan. He also felt that the first half goals were key. After the game he spoke with Oisin Kelly. Tyrone manager Gerard Moane
Ladies GAA: Donegal and Tyrone managers give their reaction Read More »
Donegal hurling manager Mickey McCann has been reflecting on his side’s 2-18 to 1-14 defeat by London in the Christy Ring Cup relegation play-off in Crossmaglen. He was pleased how his young side had comeback from conceding an early goal to go in level at the break. And he was full of praise for his
McCann gives his reaction after cruel defeat for Donegal hurlers Read More »
The Donegal Ladies overcame their Tyrone counterparts by 3-13 to 2-12 to book their place in the senior Ladies Ulster Senior Football Championship semi-final against Cavan after this win in Breffni Park. Two goals from Geraldine McLaughlin (above) and one from Niamh Hegarty proved to be crucial. Donegal led from early on but had
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Donegal were beaten 2-11 to 1-4 by London in the Christy Ring Cup relegation play-off in Crossmaglen. This result means that they will play in the Nicky Rackard Cup next season. The sides were level at the break, 2-5 to 1-8 with Ciaran Matthewson getting the Donegal goal with a penalty. But London were
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A Donegal TD says the row over fishing rights between the Irish and Scottish governments has shocked fishermen here and left them worried about what’s to come. The row erupted last night after Scotland threatened ‘enforcement action’ against Irish vessels fishing in the Rockall area – 400 kilometres off the North-West coast. In response, the
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A District Court Judge has said the reason why so many young men were dying on the roads in Donegal was apparent in the “shocking” driving of a man at the Rory Gallagher Festival, last weekend. 35 year old Martin McGovern of Galbally Road, Dromore, Co Tyrone was jailed yesterday for eight months and banned
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A South Donegal Deputy is calling on the Government to urgently commit to the creation of a cancer drugs fund for new oncology medicines. Reports suggest the State could save up to €50 million annually through a biosimilar switching programme recently launched by the HSE. Deputy Marc Mac Sharry believes a portion of the savings
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Donegal and Tyrone will battle in an Ulster Championship double header later today at Breffni Park and the Highland team will be there to cover the action supported by GAL OIL, Castlefin. First up at 2.45, the Donegal ladies begin their quest for a third Ulster senior title in a row. That’s followed at 5pm
Donegal v Tyrone Double Header LIVE on Highland Read More »
Derry City play their only game in a five week period on Saturday evening at the Tallaght Stadium when they take on title contenders Shamrock Rovers. On the team front, Darren Cole is doubtful and neither Patrick McClean nor Michael McCrudden are ready just yet. Derry unveiled new signing Darren McCauley from Inverness and speaking
Declan Devine delighted to sign Darren McCauley Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Friday June 7th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Friday June 7th Read More »
Three time Olympian and European Games bronze medallist Chloe Magee has been announced as the flagbearer for the opening ceremony of the European Games in Minsk next month. Ireland’s leading female badminton player for over ten years will lead Team Ireland into the Dinamo Stadium on the 21 June for the second edition of the
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Fianna Fail has endorsed a proposal to introduce a ban on the farming of mink for the production of fur in Ireland. Currently, Tazetta fur farm in Glenties is the only operational fur farm in Donegal. The ISPCA and Veterinary Ireland, have both called for a ban on animal welfare grounds. Fianna Fail’s Agriculture Spokesperson
FF endorse proposal to ban fur farming in Ireland Read More »
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