The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service tackled a fire at the old Smyth’s Mills in Strabane last night. The blaze broke out shortly before 9.30, with no injuries reported.
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A man rescued from the water at Ballyshannnon Estuary on Sunday has died. A major search operation was launched just after noon on Sunday when the man was spotted in the water. Bundoran lifeboat and the Rescue 118 helicopter were tasked to the scene by the Malin Head Coastguard Station. The man was taken from
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It’s all change at Derry City ahead of the new Premier Division season. Declan Devine, who is back in as manager for a second term has cleaned the decks and built a new squad with 15 players signed in the close season. Highland’s Martin Holmes has been speaking with the Derry boss ahead of next
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Finn Harps start life back in the top flight of the League of Ireland next weekend. On Friday night The Ballybofey Blues head to Dalymount Park in Dublin to play Bohemians. There’s a number of new faces in the Harps side but they do have players that have Premier Division experience. Ahead of a sixth
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Donegal lost out to Tipperary at Semple Stadium on Sunday by 3-09 v 0-13 as they picked up their first loss of Division 2 of the National Football League. The Division sits wide open now with a number of teams sitting on 4 points as they go into the break. Next up for Donegal will
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Tyrone came back from being 6 points down at half-time to draw with Roscommon in a game that finished 1-10 apiece. It was 0-10 v 0-04 at the break but Tyrone started a comeback early in the second half. A Roscommon goal from Ultan Harney put the Connacht side 7 points ahead again but a
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The Donegal Ladies had a 3-10 v 2-07 win over Mayo on Sunday to pick up their second win in Division 1 of the LIDL Ladies National Football League. This win follows on from their win over Dublin last week, and yet again captain Karen Guthrie was on fire as she scored one of Donegal’s
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Derry now have three wins from three in Division 4 of the National Football League as they bat Waterford in Fraher Field on Sunday. 2-12 v 1-08 was the final score but it was the second half that Derry picked up the pace as the sides were level at 1-05 apiece at half-time. Derry’s first
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Top seed Craig Breen claimed victory in his Ford Fiesta R5 in the Galway International Rally on Sunday, which made it’s return to the Irish Tarmac Series. Breen finished 14.4 seconds ahead of Alastair Fisher (Ford Fiesta) in second and 48.1 seconds ahead of Josh Moffett (Ford Fiesta) who was third. Declan Boyle was best
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It was a fantastic weekend for Donegal Athletes with action in Belgium, Barcelona and also here in Donegal with the Glenmore 10 Mile. In Belgium at the IFAM European Athletics Indoor Permit Meeting, Sommer Lecky won the high-jump with a 1.84m jump and Mark English had a 1.48.66 run as he won the 800m Final.
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Brian McCormick Sports & Leisure Premier Division Kilmacrennan Celtic FC 2 vs 0 Rathmullan Celtic Milford United FC 3 vs 3 Donegal Town FC Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Ballybofey United FC 8 vs 2 Gweedore Celtic Bonagee United FC 3 vs 2 Drumoghill FC Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre D2 Curragh Athletic FC 3 vs
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An urgent review of the Ballybofey/ Stranorlar Text Alert scheme is needed following a number of weekend break ins in Ballybofey. That’s according to the Cathaoirleach of the Stranorlar Municipal District who has requested a meeting with senior Gardai to address the efficiency of the Text Alert Scheme. Two seperate break ins are believed to
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Investigations are continuing following two weekend break ins in the Ballybofey area. Gardai say they are investigating an attempted burglary in the Glenwaters area of Ballybofey. Its reported that at around 7:30am yesterday morning culprits attempted to gain entry to the property but were unsuccessful. Meanwhile, entry was gained to a house at The Weavers,
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The Irish Rugby team had an improved performance in their second Six Nations game this year, defeating Scotland 22-13 on Saturday. It gets their hopes of winning the Six Nations Championship for the second year in a row a boost following last week’s defeat to England in Dublin. Alex McDonald was at yesterday’s game for
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Gardai have attended the scene of a protest outside the home of the Health Minister Simon Harris. It happened this afternoon in County Wicklow. The protesters left the scene peacefully and Gardai say enquiries will be carried out. A spokesperson for the Health Minister says he would like to thank An Garda Siochana for their
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Greencastle 3 vs 0 Glenea FC Lighthouse 1 vs 3 Glengad Cockhill Celtic 3 vs 1 Buncrana Hearts Fanad Utd 3 vs 1 Aileach Bonagee 3 vs 1 Castlefin Celtic Kildrum Tigers 4 vs 1 Cappry Rovers
Knockalla Caravans Senior Cup Results 10/02/19 Read More »
Jackie Crossan Premier Division Culdaff FC 3-1 Redcastle United Illies 3-0 Carn Hannon Greene Insurances FR O Gara Cup – Preliminary Round Greencastle Res 3-1 Carrowmena FC Cockhill Youth 5-0 Rasheney Res Glengad Res 2-1 Culdaff Res Gleneely Clt 2-3 Clonmany Res Sea Rovers 0-3 QPS Buncrana Res 1-5 Moville Celtic Rasheney FC 1-0 Carn
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Rents have risen by 9.8 per cent across the country. A new Daft.ie report released today shows the average monthly rent nationwide during the last 3 months of 2018 was €1,347. In Donegal rents are up 5.7% compared to the previous year with the average rent now €633, up 30% from its lowest point. Ronan
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Donegal lost for the first time in this year’s National Football League when they faced Tipperary on Sunday, losing out on a scoreline of 3-09 v 0-13. It was a game that Donegal looked to be controlling but errors from Declan Bonner’s side led to goals for the Munster side. At half-time, Donegal led by
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A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Agriculture Minister to immediately reverse his approach regarding linear cuts to the new Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot (BEEP) suckler scheme. The Minister said this week in the Dáil that there would be a linear cut to BEEP payments if the programme was oversubscribed. In a statement, Fianna Fáil
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Gardai investigating the murder of Andrew Allen have renewed their appeal for information. The 24 year old was murdered at his home in Buncrana on 9th February 2012. Gardai believe those responsible for the murder of Andrew Allen travelled to Buncrana from Derry City on the evening of February 9th 2012 before he was murdered
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A man is critically ill in Sligo University Hospital having been rescued from the water at Ballyshannnon Estuary. A major search operation was launched just after noon on Sunday when a man was spotted in the water. Bundoran lifeboat and the Rescue 118 helicopter were tasked to the scene by the Malin Head Coastguard Station.
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Glencar Inn Division One Castlefin Celtic 2 vs 8 Glencar Celtic Keadue Rovers FC 5 vs 0 St Catherines FC Reserves Strand Rovers 5 vs 1 Donegal Town Reserves Old Orchard Division Two Fintown Harps AFC 5 vs 0 Drumkeen United Milford United Reserves 1 vs 0 Drumbar FC Kildrum Tigers Reserves 2 vs 3
Finn Harps had a 2-2 draw with Athlone Town at Athlone Town Stadium in their final friendly game before getting the Premier Division season underway against Bohemians next Friday in Dalymount Park. Harps took the lead through Nathan Boyle after Raf Cretaro sent him through but Kealan Dillon got the hosts back on level terms
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Sligo Rovers start their 2019 Premier Division season with a tough game against the Champions Dundalk next Friday evening. Having finished just above the relegation places in the last number of season’s Sligo will look to move up the table under Manager Liam Buckley. Ramelton man Kyle Callan McFadden has two years under his belt
Premier Division Preview with Sligo’s Kyle Callan McFadden Read More »
Friday the 15th February will see the start of 2019 SSE Airtriity League Premier Division. Finn Harps start life back in the top flight with a trip to Bohemians, Derry City will entertain UCD in Declan Devine’s first competitive game back as Manager while Sligo Rovers go to the defending Champions Dundalk. Once again Dundalk
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Ballymena United were the visitors to the Brandywell today as Institute begin life without Paddy McLaughlin at the helm. 2-1 was the final score with Ballymena scoring on 17 minutes through Stephen McCullough and then on 47 minutes when Adam Lecky converted a spot-kick. ‘Stute’s goal came 6 minutes later when Stephen Curry found the
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There’s just one week to go until Gaoth Dobhair take part in their first ever All-Ireland Club Semi-Final. They will take on current All-Ireland Champions Corofin next week in Páirc Sean Mac Diarmada in Carrick-On-Shannon in Leitrim. Gaoth Dobhair’s Kevin Cassidy was speaking ahead of the AIB GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Club Championship Semi-Final where they take
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Tyrone currently sit bottom of Division One of the National Football League following losses to Kerry and Mayo in the first two rounds. They will take on Roscommon tomorrow, who beat Monaghan last time out, with the hopes of getting their campaign back on track. Alan Rodgers of the Ulster Herald had the latest from
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The Donegal Ladies beat All-Ireland and National Football League champions Dublin last week in the LIDL Ladies National Football League and they will look to build on that when they face Mayo tomorrow. The Westerners picked up a 2-11 v 0-012 win over Tipperary last time out and they’ll also want to win their second
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Derry have 2 wins from 2 in Division 4 and sit second, behind Leitrim on points difference. Round Three sees them make the trip to Fraher Field to take on Waterford, who have lost both of their games so far. Eamon Burns told Tom Comack how he feels Derry will get on in Waterford…
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Finn Harps have an away friendly against Athlone Town this afternoon (kick-off 4.00). The game goes ahead at the Athlone Town Stadium with Harps manager Ollie Horgan and his assistant Paul Hegarty getting another opportunity to assess players ahead of the opening League of Ireland Premier Division fixture next Friday night against Bohemians at Dalymount
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The Irish Women’s Rugby team bounced back from their big defeat to England last week to pick up their first win of this year’s Six Nations over Scotland. The Irish ran in four tries against the Scots to win 22-5. Ballybofey’s Laura Feely started for Ireland and played 66 minutes in the bonus point win
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Detectives in Co.Tyrone have launched a murder investigation after the body of a man was discovered in Clogher this morning. The body of the man was discovered in an alleyway in McCrea Park in the town at around 8.15am Police say a post-mortem examination has yet to take place but the death is being treated
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Detectives investigating a paramilitary style shooting in the Creggan area of Derry yesterday evening have arrested a 42 year old man. He was arrested in the city early this morning and has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite in Musgrave Police Station for questioning.
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SDLP members will gather in Newry today to vote on whether the party should link up with Fianna Fail. Party leader Colm Eastwood says he’s hopeful the move will be endorsed by the party faithful. However, another proposal has been put forward calling for the SDLP to forge greater links with a range of
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The Taoiseach, and UK Prime Minister discussed Brexit and the ongoing political impasse in the North at a private dinner in Farmleigh in Dublin. Leo Varadkar and Theresa May met last night, as Britain looks for an alternative to the current plans for the border in the Withdrawal Agreement. The meeting was described as
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Wind speeds are dropping across the country as Storm Erik moves off, eastwards, towards Wales and the British Midlands. Met Eireann Yellow and Orange wind warnings expired earlier this morning however a number of homes and businesses across Donegal remain without power. Crews are working to restore power to all areas. Rescue services are
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Donegal County Council has bought a total of 215 houses over the lifetime of the current council, with 175 houses in the council’s ownership and a further 40 agreed purchases which are awaiting legal transfer. The majority of the houses were bought in 2016 and 2017. The figures have been published by the executive
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West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley isd hopeful of improved ambulance cover in the Western Trust Area after she met this week with the Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. She sought the meeting after it emerged that staffing has been an issue in recent years, with emergency ambulance cover as low as
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Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a paramilitary-style shooting in the Creggan area of Derry. The incident is believed to have happened shortly after 6pm yesterday evening. A 35 year old man was admitted to hospital with a gunshot wound to his lower leg after he was reported to have been shot at the
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The Galway International Rally returns on Sunday after a year away from the Irish Tarmac Series. The eagerly awaited event will start the championship with a hugely impressive entry. The top 25 is full of R5 cars and has the most exciting line up in rallying for over ten years. WRC driver Craig Breen
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Evening News, Sport, Obituaries and Nuacht Friday February 8th………..
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The Sigerson Cup semi final meeting of NUI Galway and UCC has been moved to Sunday, February 17th. The change in date is at the request of NUIG, who have two players involved in the All Ireland Club football semi finals the day before. Kieran Molloy plays with reigning champions Corofin who take on Donegal
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Letterkenny Institute of Technology President Paul Hannigan says a funding package announced this week to boost flexible learning in the region is an important step in the formation of a Technological University which incorporates LYIT, Sligo IT and Galway Mayo IT. The Letterkenny college is leading the project, with just under €3 million allocated under
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The DUP’s meeting with the Taoiseach has been described as helpful. Arlene Foster says Leo Varadkar listened to their concerns surrounding the backstop – as well as the Brady amendment which was voted for in the UK Parliament. It would see the current backstop proposals replaced with alternative arrangements. Mr Varadkar is to meet with
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Abbey Vocational School will play St Columb’s of Derry in this season’s Ulster Schools Markey Cup Final. St. Columb’s beat Donegal’s Coláiste Na Carraige 1-16 to 3-7 in the second semi final this afternoon at the Melvin Complex in Strabane. Abbey won their semi final on Thursday beating St Ciaran’s Ballygawley 0-13 to 1-8 in
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Following a meeting of the Independent Club Licensing Committee of the Football Association of Ireland, 20 Licences were awarded for the 2019 SSE Airtricity League season. North west clubs Finn Harps, Derry City and Sligo Rovers have all been granted their Premier Division Licences for the season ahead. The following clubs were awarded licences: Bohemian
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After last weekend’s fantastic victory at Croke Park the Donegal Seniors are sticking with the same 15 for this Sunday’s game against Mayo in Convoy. Maxi Curran has named an unchanged line up from the major upset against Dublin. Mayo who also won on the opening weekend will also be unchanged for the game at
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In the first programme of the second series of Night Night North West recorded at the Central Library Letterkenny, Siobhan Parkinson, the first Laureate Na Óg of Ireland, reads ‘The Nightingale and the Rose’ by Oscar Wilde and ‘Stories after Wilde’ by Siobhan Parkinson. The Laureate is joined by children from Educate Together School, Letterkenny.
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