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The McHugh View: Sanctioning of Experimental Football Playing Rules

At an Ard Chomhairle meeting of the GAA in Croke Park yesterday the following decisions were taken across a range of issues. Experimental Football Playing Rules The proposals relating to the restricted use of the hand-pass, the sideline kick, the introduction of the ‘sin bin’ and the advanced mark were all sanctioned by the meeting. […]

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Anne-Marie McGlynn wins Silver in National Senior Women’s Cross-Country

The National Senior and Junior Cross-Country Championships took place in Abbotstown in Dublin on Sunday and it was a magnificent day for Donegal athletes. The Senior Women’s was the main focus as Anne-Marie McGlynn of Letterkenny AC claimed a National Silver Medal. That now means that she is back on the Irish team for the

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Declan Boyle’s thoughts on McCarthy and Kenny’s Ireland appointments

The FAI has confirmed that Mick McCarthy has been appointed as the Republic of Ireland manager for two years. Former Wolves manager Terry Connor will come in as assistant coach alongside former Ireland captain and record goalscorer Robbie Keane. McCarthy returns to the role ahead of the EURO 2020 qualifiers draw which will be held

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McCarthy and Kenny officially announced as Irish Senior and U21 managers

The Football Association of Ireland confirms that Mick McCarthy has been appointed as the Republic of Ireland manager for two years with Stephen Kenny, who takes immediate charge of the Under-21s, succeeding him after EURO 2020. A former captain and manager of the Ireland team, McCarthy returns to the role ahead of the draw for the EURO

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McCarthy has unfinished business with Ireland – Ray Houghton

Former Republic of Ireland winger Ray Houghton has approved the appointment of Mick McCarthy as Martin O’Neill’s replacement. It’s expected that McCarthy will be announced as the new Republic of Ireland Senior manager today at an FAI press conference, along with Stephen Kenny being named Irish U21 manager tomorrow, with a view to taking over

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Murder investigation launched following the discovery of a body in Derry

Detectives from PSNI’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation after the body of a man was discovered in Creggan Street in Derry during the early hours of this morning, Sunday 25 November. Detective Chief Inspector Eamonn Corrigan said: “Shortly before 2.45am this morning, Police received a report that the body of a young

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Letterkenny Rovers travel to Dublin for FAI Intermediate Cup Third Round

Pegasus St James’ Gate are Letterkenny Rovers opponents in the FAI Intermediate Cup third-round clash tomorrow which is being played in Dublin. Letterkenny overcame their big rivals Cockhill Celtic 5-0 in the second round to make it to the National stages. Rovers manager Eamon McConigley joined Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport to preview tomorrow’s game…

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Reaction to FAI plans to move all soccer league to calendar season

Representatives from the FAI were in Letterkenny during the week for a special workshop about the possibility of moving all soccer leagues to a calendar based season, which in effect would mean games from February to November with the close season being December and January. However, Donegal clubs are strongly opposed to the proposals, not

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Calls in Seanad for proper funding for iCare and Bluestack Foundation

The Seanad has been told that there will be deep anger in Donegal if two organisations which provide services to children and young people with autism and intellectual disabilities are not properly funded. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn says the HSE needs to enter into service level agreements for iCare in Inishowen and the Bluestacks Special

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Man arrested in Derry on suspicion of dissident republican activity

A man has been arrested in Derry today under the Terrorism Act. The 46 year old man was arrested by detectives from PSNI’s Terrorism Investigation Unit earlier today in the Cityside area of the city on suspicion of dissident republican activity, including the attempted murder of an off duty police officer in the city on 22

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Almost €78,000 of grant increase approved for St Finian’s Hall, Falcarragh

A grant increase of almost €78,000 has been approved for St Finian’s Hall, Falcarragh. The funding, announced today by Minister Joe McHugh has been allocated under the Government Action Plan 2018-2022 to support the development of the new community centre in Falcarragh, bringing the total funding for the project to over half a million euro.

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Warning issued of scam callers doing rounds in Strabane and Omagh

People are being advised to exercise extra vigilance following reports of scam callers doing the rounds in the Strabane and Omagh areas. Its understood the scammers, posing as internet providers are contacting people advising them that their internet and wifi is going to be cut off and computer hacked unless credit card details are provided

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Need for referee protection is highlighted after substantial bans

Football clubs will be responsible for making sure the lengthy bans imposed on three players involved in a referee assault, are enforced. Three Mullingar Town players have been banned from the sport for 40 years, following a post-match incident in Offaly which left Donegal born referee Daniel Sweeney with serious facial injuries. A spectator also

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Disappointment as Burtonport and Arranmore omitted from funding announcement

There’s disappointment in Burtonport and Arranmore Island that a major project for the two areas has not been included in the latest tranche of funding announced today under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. Funding was announced today to facilitate the reopening of Swan Park in Buncrana and for an extension at Áislann Ghaoth Dobhair.

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Government urged to prioritise rural employers in broadband plan

With the National Broadband Plan facing more possible delays, government is being urged to make provision for services to be provided to rural employers. Sligo Leitrim and South Donegal TD Eamon Scanlon says there are several instances where employers are just a few hundred metres away from the broadband connections, but cannot have the service

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Two vital projects in Donegal set to benefit from €3.2M

Two vital tourism and enterprise projects in Donegal are set to benefit from €3.2 million in funding. €1.7 million is being made available to facilitate the reopening of Swan Park in Buncrana and the remainder, €1.5 million will go towards an extension at Áislann Ghaoth Dobhair. In announcing the funding, Minister Joe McHugh says this

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