Ronan Whyte lost 4-0 to world ranked number 45 Ben Woollaston from England at the last 64 stage of the Gibraltar Open. Woollaston started well taking the first frame with ease making a 50 break to secure the frame. In frames 2 and 3 Whyte was in the ascendancy, dominating both frames up until the […]
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It was with great sadness that we received the news on Friday about the passing of our former colleague and friend Brian Wright. Brian became Finn Harps first ever professional player in 1969 and also scored Harps’ first ever goal in senior football. His footballing career also saw him play for his hometown and beloved
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Earlier this week, Connor Coyle signed a contract with Roy Jones Jr Boxing Promotions in America. Having beat Travis Scott in Florida last month, The Derry middleweight has been rewarded with an exclusive long term contract that will see him become a full time fighter under RJJ on the UFC Fight Pass channel. He will
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Athlone Town 0- 2 Finn Harps U19s The Finn Harps U-19s bagged three valuable early season away points today with a 2-0 win over Athlone Town thanks to a goal in either half from Gabby Aduaka and Kennan Diver. After drawing at home the previous week Joe Boyle’s boys were on the front foot from
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Linfield were 2-0 winners over Institute at home on Saturday afternoon in the NIFL Premiership. The sides were level at half-time with neither side being able to break the deadlock but goals on 62′ from Jordan Stewart and on 67′ from Josh Robinson gave the home side the win. Linfield now have a 9 point
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Donegal’s hopes of regaining immediate promotion back to Division 1 of the National Football League were given a big boost on Saturday when they defeated Cork by 1-19 v 1-12 down in Páirc Uí Rinn. A strong second half showing from Declan Bonner’s men won the game for them as they had trailed by five
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The MacRory Cup Final takes place on Monday and will see Omagh CBS take on St. Michael’s College Enniskillen at 1pm in Armagh. Omagh booked their place in the final by beating St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Armagh by 5-10 v 2-12 while the Enniskillen side had a one point win over St. Patrick’s College, Maghera.
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The Ulster College’s MacLarnon Cup Final takes place on Monday in Armagh. It will see Cathair Dhoire take on St. Patrick’s of Downpatrick at 11am. Cathair Dhoire manager Michael McLaughlin previewed Monday’s game with Tom Comack…
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Tyrone make the trip to the capital on Saturday night to take on All-Ireland Champions Dublin in what will be a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland Final. 5 points separate the sides in the Division 1 table with Dublin in second on 10 points and Tyrone in fifth on 5 points. Former Tyrone All-Star defender
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Donegal had a 1-19 v 1-12 win over Cork on Saturday afternoon down in Páirc Uí Rinn in their National Football League Division 2 clash. 1-08 v 0-06 was the half-time score but in the second half Donegal were able to take their chances and a late goal from Jamie Brennan following great work by
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The Donegal Ladies lost out to Cork in Division 1 of the Ladies LIDL National Football League on Saturday in what was a dominant performance from the Leesiders. 3-16 v 0-04 was the final score but it could have been a different story. There were seven points in it at half-time, 0-08 v 0-01, but
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A cash in transit van driver has been robbed in Greysteel, County Derry today. Police received reports at midday of the van being robbed at gunpoint outside a shop and filling station on the Clooney Road by two men, one aparently armed with a handgun. They fled on foot towards St Columba’s Walk. The driver
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The Donegal Ladies were beaten by 3-16 v 0-04 down in Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday by Cork. The search for a semi-final spot still continues for Donegal after what can only be described as a commanding performance for the Leesiders. 0-08 v 0-01 was the half-time score down in the Rebel County and Cork
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A man has appeared at a special court in Omagh charged with the robbery of an ATM at Fintona, Co Tyrone, in December last. Thirty-two year old Eugene Tomany of Glen Road, Keady, Co Armagh, was charged with the theft of £13,000 belonging to Danske Bank. A digger was used to take the ATM from
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It’s a hectic Saturday for underage football at Finn Harps F.C. with four teams in National League action. It will be an historic occasion for the U13s who will be the first boys from the club to play in the brand new league for this age-group. Their opponents will be Longford Town and the game
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The Community For A Clean Estuary in North Inishowen has decided to create an information video highlighting different aspects of concern on the proposed Moville sewerage system. The group says the time is right to tell the story of this long running saga in the hope that people can obtain a detailed understanding of the
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Finn Harps are bottom of the Premier Division table after Friday night’s 3-0 defeat to UCD. It was the student’s first win of the year leaving Harps as the basement side and still without a victory. Speaking after the game, Harps boss Ollie Horgan said his side lost the hunger and fight when they went
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The Department of Education has approved a grant of €23,700 for the provision of a canopy/ shelter at the entrance to St Crona’s NS Dungloe, with tenders to be invited in the coming weeks. Welcoming the announcement, local Deputy Pat the Cope said it will benefit students being dropped off from Buses or awaiting pickup,
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It’s been confirmed that the Mountain Top walk is ready for use and will be open in May of this year. Considerable works have been carried out on the route between Woddlands and Calhame and it’s hoped that the marker posts and advance warning signs will be erected in the coming weeks. Further funding is
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A South Donegal TD says rising insurance costs are crippling many existing businesses in the North West, and proving to be a barrier to entry for new businesses. Deputy Marc Mac Sharry says the most frustrating thing is there are measures which could be taken by government, but this isn’t being done. Deputy Mac Sharry
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Cavan TD and former Minister Brendan Smith has been selected by Fianna Fail to contest the Europe Parliament election in Midlands North West. Following what was described as a “competitive” campaign, with nine candidates initially in the race, delegates chose Deputy Smith at a convention in the Longford Arms Hotel in Longford Town. One of
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Derry City lost out by two goals to nil to Dundalk at home on Friday with the goals coming on 37 minutes and 53 minutes through Sean Murray and a Patrick Hoban penalty. After the match, Derry’s Greg Sloggett told Martin Holmes that the scoreline flattered the visitors… Martin also spoke with Derry’s Darren Cole…
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Derry City were beaten 2-0 at home by Dundalk at the Brandywell Stadium on Friday night. Sean Murray scored on 37′ for Dundalk while Patrick Hoban converted a penalty for the Lilywhites to make sure of the win. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Finn Harps now prop up the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table following a 3-0 loss away to UCD on Friday night. A goal from Timmy O’Neill and a brace from Richie O’Farrell gave the students the win at the UCD bowl as Ollie Horgan’s side now face into a tough task against League leaders
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It’s a big weekend in Cork for Donegal GAA – as the county senior ladies and men’s teams feature in a double header at Pairc Ui Rinn this Saturday. The Highland team of Martin McHugh and Diarmaid Doherty will be there to cover the action supported by GAL OIL, Castlefin. First up, the Donegal ladies
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News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday March 15th 2019………..
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Independent TD for Donegal Thomas Pringle has backed the student climate strike today, joining students on their protest outside County House in Lifford earlier. He told the students that Fine Gael and Fianna Fail all knew climate change has been happening since the 1990s therefore it’s vitally important that the young people of today say
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Ronan Whyte from Ardara is participating in the Gibraltar Open this week, a professional ranking event on the world snooker calendar. With the amateur qualifying stages now complete Ronan is through to the last 64 stage where he will play the number 54 in the world. On Saturday, Ronan will face Ben Woollaston at 1
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We learned earlier today of the passing of our former colleague and friend Brian Wright. In 1969 Brian was Finn Harps first professional player but was also the scorer of Harps first goal in senior football. The wingers career also seen him play for his hometown and beloved Derry City, Sligo Rovers and Port
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The number of planning permissions granted for homes across the country increased by 41 per cent in 2018, but in Donegal, it fell by almost 12%. The total number of planning permissions granted for all developments increased by 6 per cent on the 2017. In Donegal, there were 894 permissions granted last year, that’s down
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Fianna Fail Cllr. Enda Bonner is to be added to the party ticket for the upcoming local elections. It follows a week of controversy, after he lost out to Noreen McGarvey at the party’s selection convention in Burtonport last Friday. It’s understood that Fianna headquarters contacted Cllr Bonner earlier today stating that he would
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The FAI Annual Awards take place this weekend in Dublin. Conor Tourish of Letterkenny Rovers has been nominated for the FAI Intermediate Player of the Year. Conor won his first International cap in early February when he was part of an Irish amateur side.
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Gardai have launched an investigation after 38 thousand euro worth of equipment was stolen from a council yard in St. Johnston. Thieves made off with a three ton digger and trailer after removing the Watson Hire branding from it. The digger was subsequently spotted moving on the Lifford to St. Johnston road between 7.30
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In the sixth programme of the second series of Night Night North West recorded at The Cross Border Mobile Library, Alison Toomey reads ‘A Garden for Tom’ by Una Leavy, illustrated by Margaret Suggs, Alison is joined by the pupils of Ray National School.
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Tomás Ó Muireadhaigh (Border Communities Against Brexit) ag tabhairt faoi Bhreatimeacht.
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Police in Derry have confirmed that a man aged in his 80’s has died following a road traffic collision at Crescent Link yesterday. The collision involving a silver Citroen car and a pedestrian occurred at around 8pm on Thursday evening. The injured man was taken to hospital but passed away from his from injuries.
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Gardai are warning motorists in Donegal to take care on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend. Figures show that the number of seat belt detections in the county is up significantly. The March bank holiday is traditionally a high risk period for drink and drug related crashes. Inspector Michael Harrison says with a weather
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Donegal County Council is being urged to address what’s been described as serious lighting issues at the Aura Leisure Centre car park. There have been ongoing problems with the lighting since they were first installed some years ago. Cllr Gerry McMonagle says the inadequate lighting has led to several complaints and safety concerns among
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It’s been confirmed that roadworks from Coolbouy to Kilmacrennan will be complete next month. The contractor intends to have the final surface completed with road marking and signage installed by the end of April. There will be minor works to the side roads and access roads in the following months. Cllr Ciaran Brogan says
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Inishowen Municipal District has been told that the Irish Open Golf Championship will almost certainly return to Ballyliffin, but that may be jeopardized if action isn’t taken to tackle coastal erosion. Councillors were briefed on the preliminary findings of a study into erosion in North Inishowen, with Lagg and Ballyliffin identified as the most
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The Saolta University Health Care Group has this week published its five year strategy. The document outlines the vision and framework for the Group’s strategic development from 2019 to 2023. Over the next five years Saolta Group CEO Maurice Power says there will be further development of services, both clinical and organisational based around seven
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A South Donegal TD has told the Dail that there is a developing crisis facing businesses, sporting clubs and community organisations across the country as a result of the cost of employer and public liability insurance. Deputy Eamon Scanlon says there seems to be little practical action by government to tackle the high insurance
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The champions come to the Brandywell on Friday night as Derry City host Dundalk. Derry sit fourth in the table just one point adrift of Dundalk in the standings. Patrick McClean remains out with a hamstring problem, Michael McCrudden is sidelined long term and Jamie McDonagh has one game remaining of his suspension. Derry boss
Declan Devine says Dundalk will be the most difficult game yet Read More »
British MPs have voted to ask to delay Brexit. The move would see them ask the EU to extend Article 50 for three months beyond the 29th of March. However it’s unclear whether the EU will accept the request.
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Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan says his players must be prepared for a UCD side who will be going all out to secure a win at the Belfield Bowl on Friday night. Both teams are still without a win, UCD are the basement side with just a point from five games. Harps are only a
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday March 14th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday March 14th Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital has apologised unreservedly to the family of a Donegal man who its claimed died as a result of not receiving a timely operation on a bowel obstruction. 26 year old John Paul McCloskey died on November 22nd, 2016 due to a brain injury and multi-organ failure after his bowel was perforated, causing
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An operation to recover a body from Killybegs Harbour is ongoing this afternoon. The Coastgaurd was alerted to a person missing in the harbour at around 1pm today.
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The families of Bloody Sunday victims say while today’s announcement is deeply disappointing justice, for one is justice for all. Murder charges are to be brought against one former British soldier over the Bloody Sunday killings in Derry. 14 people died after the British Army opened fire on a civil rights march in 1972. 16
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The Health Minister has been urged to intervene amid concerns there is a serious issue with HSE owned accommodation in Dungloe. The Council say they are continuing to support the work of Approved Housing Bodies in the delivery of housing under the Capital Assistance Scheme which includes re-purposing existing units to current standards. However, Councillor
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