Another minor earthquake has been recorded in Donegal overnight. At approximately 9.18pm local time a 2.1 earthquake struck in the south of the county. The earthquake was detected automatically by the Irish National Seismic Network(INSN) which is operated by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) in co-operation with the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI). The […]
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Three men have been arrested following a high speed chase in Rathmullan yesterday evening. The incident resulted in a vehicle colliding with a marked Garda car. Shortly after 7pm Gardai in Milford were first alerted to a drunk driver in the area. Two units were dispatched and subsequently attempted to stop the vehicle outside Rathmullan
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Public consultation workshops are to be held next week on the Malin Head Visitor Management Plan. Donegal County Council has confirmed that architects have been appointed to prepare conceptual design and produce a final plan for the visitor management of the area. Donegal County Council and Fáilte Ireland are currently working with key agencies,
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Peter Casey has called for action to tackle abandoned houses across Donegal. The European Parliamentary candidate says initiatives need to be developed by Central Government and the Council to take over the almost 12,000 vacant properties in the county. He says what we have in Donegal and throughout rural Ireland is a crisis that
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It’s been claimed that calls for traffic calming measures in residential areas in Letterkenny are falling on deaf ears. There’s concern locally in a number of areas in the town over the high speed of some motorists, with hopes that a ramp system could be implemented to improve the safety of both children and
Traffic calming measures need ramped up in Letterkenny – Brogan Read More »
Finn Harps headed back north with a point thanks to their 1-1 draw with Cork on Monday night. Kevin O’Connor put Cork ahead four minutes into the second half but Keith Cowan equalised fourteen minutes from time to secure a share of the spoils at Turners Cross. With UCD losing 2-0 to Sligo Rvs, Harps
Point in Cork for Harps – Ollie Horgan Reaction Read More »
Derry City lost 0-2 to Bohemians on Monday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The defeat was Derry’s fourth in fourteen Premier Division games played. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport… After the game Martin spoke with Barry McNamee and Derry Manager Declan Devine…
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Finn Harps picked up a fourth point of the Premier Division season with a 1-1 draw away to Cork City on Monday night. Trevor Welch reports from Turners Cross for Highland Radio Sport…
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The Daniel O’Donnell visitor centre in Dungloe has closed. In a statement issued today, owners Pat and Anne Gallagher say it is with regret that they announce the closure of the centre dedicated to one of Ireland’s most famous singers. They say the premises of the Stepping Stone and Bank Bistro, located in the towns
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday April 29th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday April 29th Read More »
A Donegal father-of-six who repeatedly and regularly raped his teenage daughter has been jailed for eleven years. Maurice Lafferty (50) of Corcullen, Castlefin, Donegal, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to raping his daughter Annie Lafferty at his home on dates between November 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. Garda Sergeant John Dorian told
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A meeting is to take place in Falcarragh this week to discuss the need for pipe improvements after another burst in the town and surrounding areas last week left several businesses and homes without water for a number of hours. On Today’s Nine til Noon show, hairdresser Denise, said they have found themselves turning customers
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A number of people in Donegal have fallen victim to fake financial websites which offer quick, unsecured loans, but then seek a payment up front for insurance or other purposes. Once that payment is made, the company is never heard from again, and the money lost. Detective Chief Superintendent Pat Lordan of the Garda Economic
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There are further calls on Donegal County Council to house tourism facilities in the Old Courthouse building in Letterkenny. The building, located in the heart of the town, was recently handed over to the local authority and it’s widely thought that tourism services situated there would have far reaching benefits. Cllr Ciaran Brogan says
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With fierce displays of stamina, strength and speed the Wild Atlantic Adventure Race, or WAAR, one of the most challenging adventure races in Ireland, returns to the Donegal coast on Saturday 11th May hosted by Naomh Muire GAA club with headline sponsor Randox Teoranta in tow for the fifth year. This year’s race has already seen
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Newtowncunningham’s Ronan McKinley, who plays for Derry City, and former Colaiste Cholmcille, Ballyshannon student Seamas Keogh, who plays for Southampton, have been selected on the Republic of Ireland’s U17s squad for the European Championships, which get underway this weekend in Tallaght Stadium. Tickets are selling well but Head Coach Colin O’Brien has encouraged the public
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A cautious welcome has been given to news that a new batch of X5 vehicles have been assigned to Gardai. They will be operating in counties Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan and Sligo under the Northern Garda Region. However Donegal GRA Spokesperson Brendan O’Connor says the devil is very much in the detail and that
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Serious concern has been raised over the road opposite St. Garvan’s National School in Drumhallagh. This road is said to be in serious state of disrepair with cars reportedly being damaged with claims that children’s safety is also at risk. It’s not considered as a county road but is used on a daily basis as
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The Donegal Minors have been drawn to face either Antrim or Armagh at home at MacCumhaill Park in the Second Round Qualifiers of the Ulster Minor Football Championship. The other fixture in the second round qualifiers sees Fermanagh host Down at Brewster Park as Antrim and Armagh will face off in the round one qualifiers.
Home Qualifier for Donegal Minors in Ulster Championship Read More »
Avengers: Endgame has made box office history by taking a record-breaking 1.2 billion dollars across the globe in its opening week. It’s the fastest film ever to break the one-billion dollar barrier, doing so in just five days. The Disney blockbuster smashed the previous global debut record of 640 million dollars, set by last year’s
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Ronnie Wood has said Mick Jagger is doing “really well” as he recovers from heart surgery. The Rolling Stones were forced to postpone tour dates in the US and Canada while the frontman had medical treatment. Wood told Hello Magazine he has used the down time to work on paintings which he’s shown to Jagger.
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Greencastle defeated Glengad to win the Ulster Junior Cup for the first time on Sunday evening. Nigel McMonagle scored the only goal of the game on 43 minutes to give the Greeks a 1-0 win. The Greeks are also 9 points clear of Glengad in the Jackie Crossan Premier Division so there could be even
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An investigation has been launched into an incident in Letterkenny. The incident occurred overnight outside a nightclub on the Lower Main Street area of the town. Gardai were first alerted to two men unconscious outside the night club and arrived at the scene at approximately 3am. Both men were transferred to Letterkenny University Hospital
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Rhys Irwin from Kilmacrennan has been retained for a second season with the Road to Moto GP BTC programme. This is a programme ran by Moto GP’s Dorma to promote the best Teen Motorcycle racers from around the World. For 2019 Rhys is again the only racer from the Republic to hold a coveted position
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There are calls for traffic calming measures to be implemented on the Coast Guard Station Road in Rathmullan. The road is home to a football pitch and there is concern locally over children safety during times of training and matches. A previous assessment by Donegal County Council determined that speeding is not a regular
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Police in the North are investigating an arson attack in Derry. A car parked outside a family home on Conyngham Street in Moneymore was deliberately set alight at around half three this morning. The blaze destroyed the vehicle and also caused fire damage to the property. The PSNI are asking for anyone with information
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Donegal County Council is being urged to explore all options with a view towards addressing flooding issues at a Letterkenny housing estate. Residents in Ashfield in Carnamuggagh are having problems owing to the Burn running along the back of some homes there. It’s believed that in times of heavy rainfall, the current pipework isn’t
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A Donegal councillor has again expressed his dissatisfaction at the lack of progress on the A5 and other cross border national roads projects planned for the Northwest. Cllr Patrick McGowan has spoken out following the last Donegal County Council Road’s and Transport SPC meeting during which it emerged little to no progress had been
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The Donegal Schoolboys won the Sligo Super Cup on Sunday, defeating DDSL in the final. The game had to go to penalties as the sides couldn’t be separated during normal and extra-time. 1-1 is how it finished and Donegal were 1 down at one stage but Carragher Friel equalised for them. They defeated Mayo, Derby
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Donagh Kelly has won the Monaghan Stages Rally in his Ford Focus WRC. He finished 5.7 seconds ahead of Josh Moffett in a Ford Fiesta. Roy White was third in a Fiesta, 27.1 seconds behind Moffett while Declan Boyle was fourth, a further 11.8 seconds back. Sam Moffett finished fifth overall and he was 1
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Division 1 Glenswilly 0-08 V 1-17 Gaoth Dobhair Kilcar 3-23 V 3-11 Bundoran St Eunan’s 1-19 V 0-13 St Michael’s Naomh Conaill 2-20 V 0-10 Milford Cloughaneely 0-13 V 1-09 Sean Mac Cumhaill Division 2 Killybegs 2-18 V 0-05 Buncrana Dungloe 0-08 V 0-09 Four Masters Glenfin 2-12 V 2-14 Ardara Termon 0-07 v 0-08
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Letterkenny Rovers have ended Cockhill Celtic’s dominance in the Ulster Senior League League Cup by beating the Inishowen side in the final at Finn Park in Ballybofey. 3-1 is how it finished and it was Lee Toland who opened the scoring from the penalty spot to put Letterkenny 1-0 up. Cockhill then missed a penalty
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Irish woman Sinead Diver has finished 7th in the London Marathon. The Belmullet native, whose father hails from Donegal, beat her personal best with a time of 2 hours 24 minutes and 11 seconds. She now qualifies for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, where she will represent Australia. Patsy McGonagle joined Pauric Hilferty on Sunday
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There are now two cricket clubs in Donegal as Letterkenny has a newly formed club which will take part in a mid-week league. Mohan Bezawada and Rajesh Nair joined Pauric Hilferty on Sunday Sport to discuss the new club and what their plans are…
Sunday Sport’s Pauric Hilferty talks to the new Letterkenny Cricket Club Read More »
Motorists are being reminded that a road closure gets underway tomorrow morning on the R244 Carndonagh Mountain road to accommodate bridge replacement works. From 8am tomorrow, Monday 29th April, until 8am on Monday the 13th of May there will be no vehicular access to the road. Diversions will be in place, working both ways on
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With one round of the BSB Supersport Championship under his belt, Donegal’s Richard Kerr is in confident mood for the rest of the season. The Kilmacrennan rider will take his Campbell Motorsport Triumph bike to Oulton Park and Donnington looking to build on his top ten finishes at Silverstone last weekend. Speaking with Oisin Kelly
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Cappry Rovers 0 vs 1 Keadue Rovers FC Glenea United 1 vs 3 Castlefin Celtic Rathmullan Celtic 4 vs 0 St Catherines FC
Donegal Junior League Results 28/04/19 Read More »
It’s the one week countdown to the 23rd North West 10k in Letterkenny. To date the charity run and walk has raised over 776,000 euros for 33 charities. The benefiting charities this year are Little Angels School, Letterkenny; Donegal Cancer Flights & Services; and Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Ireland, Donegal Branch. The North West 10k
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The Fianna Fáil leader has suggested that an immediate commitment to a referendum on marriage equality could be an option to help restore power sharing in the north. Speaking at the party’s annual Easter Rising Commemoration in Dublin today, Micheál Martin welcomed the resumption of talks. However, he says trust needs to rebuilt between the
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Turners Cross hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for Finn Harps during Ollie Horgan’s reign but the manager is hoping for a change to that record tomorrow night when his side takes on Cork City (kick-off 7.45). “During my time with Finn Harps, our record at Turners Cross has been very poor. We can only
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Similar to a player earning a call-up to represent their national team, referee Paul McLaughlin was equally as surprised and delighted to get the green light to be involved in the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championships. The Donegal native is one of four men who will be controlling the technical areas as fourth official when
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Tyrone bested Donegal by four points in their Ulster MFC Quarter-Final on Saturday evening at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. 1-12 v 1-08 was the final score in that game. Donegal trailed at half-time by three points but took the lead with 18 minutes played in the second period. Tyrone fought back and were able to
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Donegal will have to navigate the Ulster Minor Championship Qualifiers after their loss to Tyrone in the first round on Saturday evening. 1-12 v 1-08 was the final score in the game, with Tyrone having led by 1-04 v 0-04 at half-time. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh were on commentary for Highland Radio and they
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The Ulster Senior League Cup Final takes place tomorrow as Cockhill Celtic look to complete their seventh League & Cup Double in a row while Letterkenny Rovers, who have had wins over Cockhill this season, try to stop their run of titles. Letterkenny Rovers Goalkeeper Rory Kelly joined Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport to look
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Harps 17s back to winning ways Cavan-Monaghan 3-4 Finn Harps U17s After a couple of disappointing results recently the Finn Harps U17s returned to winning ways in a high scoring Elite Northern Section National League game against Cavan-Monaghan at Gortakeegan this afternoon. Carndonagh lad Luke Rudden scored twice for Declan Boyle’s side while Stephen Black
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Glengad and Greencastle will do battle in this year’s Ulster Junior Cup Final on Sunday 28th April at 5pm in Maginn Park, Buncrana. Both sides are having fantastic seasons with Glengad making great progress in the FAI Junior Cup and into the first round of the FAI Senior Cup while Greencastle are top of the
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Institute finished their NIFL Premiership season with a 2-0 loss away to Glentoran on Saturday. The sides were level at half-time and there were 30 minutes of the second half played before Glentoran broke the deadlock. Darren Murray found the back of the ‘Stute net from the penalty spot. Marcus Kane scored Glentoran’s second on
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Finn Harps U19s 4-0 Cavan/Monaghan Jamie Browne scored twice as the Finn Harps U19s continued their excellent start to the Elite Northern Section of the National League this afternoon in Ballybofey. Joel Bradley Walsh and Gabby Aduaka also got among the goals for Joe Boyle’s side against Cavan-Monaghan. Harps, playing with the breeze at their
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Glencar Inn Division One Strand Rovers FC 5 vs 0 Oldtown Celtic Donegal Town FC 4 vs 0 Glencar Celtic Glenea United 2 vs 0 Dunlewey Celtic
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Derry travel to face Armagh tonight in the Ulster Minor Football Championship and they come into the game off the back of a very good league run. Tom spoke with former Donegal player Paddy Campbell, who is the Derry Minors manager, about tonight’s game…
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