Experts will today begin assessing the extent of the damage caused by last night’s fire in Buncrana, with Barr’s Drapery Shop and the Plaza believed to be very badly damaged. It’s unclear what damage, if any, has been caused to the Excelsior Bar, which adjoins the Plaza. The bar is owned by the Mc […]
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A Buncrana councillor has described the fire on Buncrana’s Main Street last night as ‘awful’, but says the one positive is that no lives were lost and no injuries were reported. Cllr Rena Donaghey lives in Aghilly, a mile outside Buncrana, and says she could clearly see the flames from her house……..
Buncrana fire was “awful” – Donaghey Read More »
Sam & Chloe Magee continued their dominance in Irish Mixed Doubles with their 11th Nationals title in 12 years. The Raphoe siblings beat Rachel Darragh and Paul Reynolds in the National Final yesterday. It was a tough game for the Donegal pairing but they came out on top 21-14, 22-20.
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Two men have died and three people seriously injured in a three car crash in South Tyrone. The PSNI say the two men were travelling in a car that was involved in a collision with two others on the Dungannon Road near Moy at around 1.40 yesterday afternoon. A female passenger in the men’s car
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It’s reported that the owners of a filling station close to the Lifford Strabane border have been order to demolish it because it was allegedly built without planning permission, and is therefore illegal. The Donegal News reports this morning that the order was served in October on Daly Brothers (Lifford) Ltd., Daly Brothers (Retail) Ltd.,
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A fire at a commercial premises on Buncrana’s Upper Main Street is under control, but the area remains sealed off with fire brigade personnel still at the scene. There were no injuries. The fire broke out at a shop adjacent to the Plaza venue shortly after 9pm last night. Fire units from Donegal and Derry
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There’s been a widespread welcome for the fact that the County Roads allocation announced on Friday last includes a commitment of €1 million euro for the Laghy to Pettigo road. The road has been on the agenda in the south of the county for some time, and a 2017 motion seeking funding to improve the
Laghy – Pettigo Road funding is vitally important – Neachtain Read More »
A Donegal councillor says the government is talking out of both aides of its mouth when it comes to the emigrant community. Cllr John Seamais O’Fearraigh says on the one hand, emigrants are being urged to come home, on the other hand, there are obstacles in terms of planning, drivers licences, bank accounts and other
More must be done for returning emigrants – O’Fearraigh Read More »
The fire service is attending a significant blaze at a commercial premises on Buncrana Main Street. The fire broke out at a shop next to the famous Plaza venue shortly after 9pm on Sunday night and quickly took hold. The town’s main Street has been closed as fire fighters battle to contain the blaze which
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Access to healthcare in rural areas will be badly affected as Ireland’s ageing GP population retires. That’s according to the National Association of General Practitioners, which says dwindling funding’s made the profession unviable for new entrants. It plans a protest next week, and is warning patients there may be disruption to services. Dr Matt O’Toole,
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It was a good weekend for Donegal football as the Senior Men and Ladies claimed victory in their respective National Football League games. The Men overcame Meath in Ballybofey on Saturday night while the Ladies were surprise winners over Dublin in Croke Park. Tyrone lost out to Mayo and Derry beat London. Martin McHugh joined
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Tyrone have lost for the second time in Division One of the National Football League, this time to Mayo at Healy Park in Omagh. It was a convincing win for the Connacht side, beating Mickey Harte’s charges by 2-13 v 0-10. Francis Mooney was there for Highland Radio Sport… Tyrone manager Mickey Harte spoke after
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Burtonport’s Joe Duffy is in training for his UFC return in March when he will fight Marc Diakiese at UFC Fight Night at London’s O2 Arena on March 16th. Duffy has been out of action since November 2017 because of rib injury. He last fought at UFC 217 at Madison Square Garden in a losing effort
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Yvonne Bonner scored a goal for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in her debut AFLW game. That goal came in the opening quarter of the match but unfortunately the Giants went on to lose the game 29-27. Former Mayo star Cora Staunton scored 2 goals for the Giants from her 14 possessions in the game.
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Ballybofey woman Laura Feely made her first Six Nations start for Ireland on Friday night when the Girls in Green faced off against England in this year’s championship opener. The English were 51-7 winners on the night following a dominant performance but it was a game that Ireland could take plenty of positives from
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A second Finn Harps player Niall McGinley is to link up with the Republic of Ireland U19’s for a two day training camp in Dublin. The camp starts tomorrow, Monday, and concludes on Tuesday night with a friendly game against the Drogheda Utd senior side. 18-year-old midfielder McGinley started for the Harps senior side on
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Lauren Callaghan of Finn Valley AC won a medal in the long jump at the Scottish Underage Championships on Saturday. The U11 Finn Valley boys team won Gold at the National Intermediate, Masters & Underage CC at Dundalk IT. Kay Byrne won Silver in the Masters Cross-Country at Dundalk IT. Patsy McGonagle joined Pauric Hilferty on
Athletics Review: National Intermediate, Masters & Underage CC at Dundalk IT Read More »
Ireland will not retain their Grand Slam and Triple Crown titles after being handed a 12 point defeat by England at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in their first game of the Six Nations. England’s physicality was a big factor in the game but the tactical kicking game played by Eddie Jones’ side was something
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Derry were convincing winners over Donegal in their National Hurling League Division 2B clash at Ballinascreen on Sunday afternoon. 3-18 v 0-12 was the final score but it was just a one point game at half-time when Derry led by 0-09 to 0-08. Tom Comack was there for Highland Radio Sport… After the match, Donegal
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Finn Harps players Conor Campbell and Luke McGlynn both started for the Republic of Ireland U15s who secured an impressive 3-0 victory over Hungary in the last of a three-game international friendly tournament in Spain today. The Irish were on top throughout the first half and it was Harps attacker Conor Campbell who went closest, but
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The Donegal Junior League went out of the Oscar Traynor Trophy on Saturday night on penalties as they lost out to Limerick. The game had finished 1-1 after extra-time, with Ronan McHugh scoring Donegal’s goal. Kevin McHugh, James Doherty and Daire McDaid all converted their spot kicks but Limerick didn’t miss so it finished 5-3
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Glengad are through to the Quarter-Finals of the FAI Junior Cup following their 3-1 win over Crettyard of Carlow today. Terence Doherty opened the scoring for Glengad before James McKinney made it 2-0 from the penalty spot. Their third goal came from Connor Barrow after the Carlow side had pulled one back. Manager Shane Byrne
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The Health Service Executive has posted advertisements in today’s papers ahead of next week’s planned strike action by the INMO. Across the country, 37,000 nurses and midwives are expected to continue their 24-hour work stoppages in the row over pay and recruitment. The HSE is advising people only to attend Emergency Departments if absolutely essential,
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Loaded shotguns, knives, and suspected acid have been removed from the grounds of a church in County Derry, following an incident yesterday. The discovery was made in a pre-planned search by the PSNI at St Mary’s Church on the Altinure Road, where more than 200 people had gathered. Officers were forced to use batons when
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The Donegal Ladies started their National Football League campaign with a fantastic win over All-Ireland and National League champions Dublin in Croke Park on Saturday by 1-11 v 1-07. It was the first time Donegal had played in GAA Headquarters since 2010 but that didn’t phase Maxi Curran’s side as they took control early. Player
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The Derry footballers had a 0-19 v 1-09 win over London today in Division 4 of the National Football League to pick up their second win of the campaign. Tom Comack was there for Highland Radio Sport… After the match, Derry manager Damien McErlain gave his thoughts to Tom…
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It took penalties to decide who of the Donegal Junior League and Limerick (represented by Janesboro) would go through to the Semi-Finals of the Oscar Traynor Trophy and ultimately the Limerick side were 5-3 winners in the shootout. Limerick had taken the lead early in the second half but Ronan McHugh equalised for Donegal with
Donegal Junior League out of Oscar Traynor on penalties Read More »
Donegal had a 1-13 v 0-14 victory over Meath to pick up their second win from two games in Division Two of the National Football League. It was a game that saw Ciaran Thompson score 0-05, Niall O’Donnell score 0-03 and Caolan McGonagle score the all important goal for Declan Bonner’s men. That goal came
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The Donegal Ladies had a 1-11 v 1-07 win over All-Ireland and National Football League champions Dublin in Croke Park on Saturday evening. Donegal led by 1-05 v 0-05 at half-time, with LIDL PLayer of the Match Karen Guthrie scoring Donegal’s only goal of the game. It was 1-10 v 1-07 in the dying
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Glengad United will take on Carlow side Crettyard United in the FAI Junior Cup Last 16 tomorrow. The Inishowen club are looking to make it to the Quarter-Finals but know it won’t be an easy game. Manager Shane Byrne looked ahead to tomorrow’s game down in Carlow with Kenny Harkin…
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The Donegal Junior League will host Limerick in the Oscar Traynor Trophy Quarter-Final this evening. The game was due to take place in Ballyare but has been moved to Gweedore Celtic’s home pitch An Screaban due to a frozen pitch in Ballyare. The Donegal manager Raymond Shields joined Kenny Harkin on Saturday Sport earlier today…
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1-0 was the final score in Finn Harps’ pre-season friendly against Drogheda United at United Park today. Nathan Boyle scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot on 17 minutes. Harps are still building and adding to their squad ahead of their SSE Premier Division opener of Friday 15th February away to
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Meath will provide a tough test on Saturday night when they visit MacCumhaill Park in Donegal’s first home game of the National Football League this year. Declan Bonner’s charges won their first game away to Clare but will hope to improve on that performance as they take on a Meath side who saw off Tipperary
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The Donegal Ladies get their League campaign underway this evening when they take on current All-Ireland and National League champions Dublin in Croke Park at 5pm. It is a new look Donegal team that will take to the field tonight and some of the players have never played for Donegal. Donegal manager Maxi Curran spoke
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Tyrone are looking to bounce back from their opening weekend defeat to Kerry in Division One of the National Football League when they face Mayo tomorrow. Mickey Harte has made two changes to his side for the encounter with the Westerners in Omagh. Kieran McGeary and Lee Brennan have come into the Red Hands’ attack
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Donegal and Derry will face off in Division 2B of the National Hurling League on Sunday. Donegal are hoping to pick up their first win of the campaign after they lost to Kildare last week but Derry will be hoping to build even more momentum and add to their win over Down last Saturday. Donegal
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The Derry footballers had a one point win over Antrim last week in their first game in Division 4. This week they look to continue their bid to regain promotion to Division 3 as they host London. The game will take place at Dean McGlinchey Park, Ballinascreen at 12.30pm tomorrow. Tom Comack looked ahead to that
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Finn Harps player Luke McGlynn was one of the penalty scorers after the Republic of Ireland U15s drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in the second match of their International Tournament in Spain’s Pinatar Arena on Friday. However, it was the Dutch who won the developmental penalty shoot-out 4-2. McGlynn came on as a 52nd minute
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The Oscar Traynor League Quarter-Final between the Donegal League and Limerick has had a change of venue. The match will now take place the Gweedore Celtic’s home pitch ‘An Screaban’, instead of Ballyare, at 8pm. A lunchtime inspection deemed the Ballyare pitch unplayable due to a frozen pitch. In other soccer news today, all of
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The PSNI are investigating two paramilitary-style shootings in Derry last night. The incidents happened in the Ballymagroarty area of the city within 10 minutes and less than 100 meters of eachother. The first incident, in which a 24 year old man was shot in the knee was reported to officers around 8.10pm last night and
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The Sinn Fein leader says plans for a vote on Irish unity need to be stepped up as the debate is already taking place. Mary Lou McDonald says the British Prime Minister has acted in bad faith reneging on her Brexit deal and that provisions for a unity referendum under the Good Friday Agreement should
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Additional strike action by nurses may be on the cards. The executive council of the INMO is meeting today to discuss escalating the dispute beyond the five days already announced. Industrial action is planned for Tuesday and Thursday next week, and for three days the following week. There was huge disruption to services earlier this
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It’s hoped that a new footpath will make a busy part of Gweedore a lot safer. Work has begun on constructing the route leading up the local theatre following concerns that the area had become dangerous for pedestrians. It’s understood that a number of local contractors got together to supply the materials needed and carry
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Donegal County Council is backing calls for the extension of the Meningitis B vaccine to all children under the age of 18. For just over two years, the government and HSE have been offering free vaccines to children born after October 2016, but the free vaccine hasn’t been extended to older children, who have to
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A fifty-two years old Co. Donegal man was placed on the Sex Offender’s Register for seven years and sentenced to four months imprisonment, suspended for three years, when he pleaded guilty at Derry Magistrate’s Court today to possessing an indecent image of a child Stephen Roulston from Cavan, in Ballindrait near Lifford admitted committing the
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Main Evening News, Sport, and Obituaries Friday February 2nd
Main Evening News, Sport, and Obituaries Friday February 2nd 2019 Read More »
Joseph Duffy will return to the UFC octagon in March. The Donegal fighter has been out of action since November 2017 with a rib injury. Duffy has been confirmed to fight England’s Marc Diakiese at UFC Fight Night at London’s O2 Arena on March 16th. Diakiese has lost each of his last three fights. Irish
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Antony Warmbold, who like his father is an accomplished rally driver, will pilot the actual car that his dad Achim used to win the Donegal International Rally in 1975, during the forthcoming Dèjà Vu Donegal event on the 30-31 August. This rare 2002Ti model, is being brought back to Donegal by its current owner David
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