Maria Cahill says she does not have any expectations about her meeting with Mary Lou Mac Donald later. The Sinn Fein Leader is meeting the Belfast woman to discuss her allegations of abuse by a senior republican and the Police Ombudsman’s Report into how the police inquiry was handled. That report found that they did […]
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday November 19th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday November 19th Read More »
Gaoth Dobhair have booked a date with Scotstown of Monaghan in the Ulster Club Football Championship Final following a 4-11 v 0-16 win over Crossmaglen on Sunday. Dáire Ó Baoill scored a first-half hat-trick to send Gaoth Dobhair in five points up at half-time and a Kevin Cassidy goal in the second half helped them
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Police in Derry are investigating the report of suspicious activity in the Duddy’s Court area of the city on Saturday 17th November. It was reported that at around 8pm on Saturday evening, three men wearing balaclavas and dark clothing were observed in the area of Duddy’s Court. Police are trying to establish how the men
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Its been confirmed that a decision by An Post to close Bunbeg Post Office has been upheld. The Post Office is one of 17 across the county earmarked for closure with a number of confirmed closures already made after appeal submissions were lodged. Following an Independent Review on An Post’s decision, as of the 1st
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There are over 1,100 homeowners in Donegal in mortgage arrears. Latest figures from the Central Bank’s Long-Term Mortgages Arrears in Ireland Report shows that 1,129 households in the county are in mortgage arrears for over two years while over 870 of those have been in arrears for at least 5 years. A new State-backed finance
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The President of the Chamber of Commerce in Derry says the quashing of approval for the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme is “hugely disappointing and wholly unnecessary”. Jennifer McKeever was speaking after a High Court judge quashed the Department for Infrastructure’s decision to approve the project on the basis that there is no minister in
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Emergency services are currently at the scene of a two car collision on the Newtowncunningham to Killea Road. Gardai have confirmed that the ambulance service is in attendance with the fire service also dispatched. The road is expected to be cleared shortly however, delays are expected. No further details are known.
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A Parish Priest has pleaded with Irish Water to temporarily halt planned works outside a Letterkenny Church in the run up to Christmas. The utility is due to begin work in the Gortlee area of the town early next month as part of a major investment in the Letterkenny Sewerage Scheme. However theres concern
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An investigation has been launched after a section of green area at the entrance of Ballyliffin Golf Club was extensively vandalised at the weekend. CCTV is currently being reviewed in the vicinity and anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity urged to come forward. General Manager of Ballyliffin Golf Club John Farren says it
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Plans for new greenway/shared cycling and walking facility to go on view next week in Hollybush Primary School and Muff Community Hall. The emerging design proposals for the planned cycling and walking route that will link Derry-Londonderry to Muff in County Donegal will go on display on 28 and 29 November. The two local authorities
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Police have confirmed that a vehicle found in Buncrana this morning belongs to missing person Jean McGaghey. The 72 year old was last seen in the Drummond Park area of Derry at around 4.30 yesterday afternoon and it had been thought that she made her way towards the Donegal border. Her red ford fiesta was
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There are further calls on the Government to delay the arrival of asylum seekers in Moville in the coming weeks so that adequate resources are put in place. A well-attended meeting in Moville on Friday night heard that the decision to house around 100 people in the Caiseal Mara Hotel is a done deal.
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Rock legends Foo Fighters have announced they will play their first Irish shows in 4 years next summer. The four-piece, led by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, will play at Boucher Road in Belfast on the 19th of August, before a date at the RDS Arena in Dublin two days later. Tickets go on sale
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Police and the family of Jean McGahey are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare. The 72 year old went missing in Derry yesterday afternoon however its believed that she could have made her way to the Donegal border. Jean was last seen in the Drummard Park area, possibly then travelling onto the Buncrana Road
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Concern has been raised after the discovery of deer hooves hanging from a telephone wire outside Glenties. The discarded legs appear to have been sawn off by poachers, who hunt the animals illegally in the area known locally as the Beanna Buí. The issue of poaching has been prevalent in this area of Donegal with
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There’s been cautious welcome for an announcement that respite service days at Sea View House in Mountcharles are to be increased next year. Currently the service only operates on a three day per week basis. The changes will come when the facility is taken over by new operator RehabCare from February 2019. According to the
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We’re still weeks away from getting a report that will decide if the National Broadband Plan process can go ahead. The Taoiseach has confirmed Peter Smyth’s report into how the tender for the roll-out of high speed broadband was run, isn’t expected for a number of weeks. The plan is already overdue for delivery and
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Tanaiste Simon Coveney will meet other EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels today, as preparations for an EU leaders summit on Brexit step up. The Brexit Withdrawal Treaty is expected to be endorsed at the meeting on November 25th. Meanwhile, it’s understood the Brexit transition period could be extended by two years under proposals suggested by
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Gaoth Dobhair are through to the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship final following a 4-11 v 0-16 win over Crossmaglen Rangers at Healy Park, Omagh. A Dáire Ó Baoill hat-trick in the first half and another goal from Kevin Cassidy in the second made all the difference today as Gaoth Dobhair ran out seven point
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Gaoth Dobhair will face Scotstown of Monaghan in the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship Final following their win over Crossmaglen Rangers on a scoreline of 4-11 v 0-16. Early goals made the difference for Gaoth Dobhair, with three of the goals coming in the first half and those first half goals were scored by Dáire
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Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Kildrum Tigers 5 vs 2 Cappry Rovers Castlefin Celtic 1 vs 0 Keadue Rovers FC Donegal Town FC 2 vs 3 Milford United FC Glenea United 4 vs 1 St Catherines FC Rathmullan Celtic 0 vs 4 Kilmacrennan Celtic FC Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Cranford FC 3 vs 0 Lagan
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Glengad 2-1 Buncrana Aileach 3-0 Illies Celtic Carn FC 2-1 Redcastle Greencastle 2-0 Culdaff Strand Hotel First Division QPS 5-0 Buncrana Res Cockhill Youth 2-1 Glengad Res Moville Celtic 6-2 Gleneely Colts Rasheney FC 4-1 Aileach Res Division Two Moville Res 4-6 Carn Res Redcastle Res 4-1 Dunree Res Aileach Youths
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Sam and Chloe Magee won the Mixed Doubles title at the AIG FZ Forza Irish Open 2018 on Saturday evening. The Raphoe siblings won the Irish Open for the first time, beating the English duo of Harley Towler and Emily Westwood 21-13, 21-12 in the final. Sam Magee spoke with Pauric Hilferty for Sunday Sport…
It’ll hit me in the next few days what we’ve achieved – Sam Magee Read More »
Letterkenny Rovers are now nine points clear the top of the Ulster Senior League following a 1-0 win over Bonagee on Sunday. BJ Banda scored the only goal of the game after just 14 minutes of play. Elsewhere on Sunday, Cockhill Celtic made it 3 wins from 4 when they were 2-0 winners over Derry
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Emergency services are on scene after a car went on fire on the Port Road in Letterkenny, just off the Polestar Roundabout. Gardaí have said it appears an electrical fault caused the fire, with the Donegal Fire Service responding to extinguish the flames. As a result traffic is extremely heavy in the area of the
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There was a record turnout at the Finn Valley Remembrance 10k this morning as 753 runners and walkers took part. The winners on the day were Karl Doherty, who won the wheelchair category, Gary Slevin of Foyle Valley in the Men’s and Helen Mc Cready from the Rosses in the Women’s. Also taking part today was
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Naomh Éanna of Antrim were the victors when they faced off against Tattyreagh on Saturday night in the Ulster Intermediate Football Club Championship semi-final. 0-13 v 1-08 was the final score, but Tattyreagh had led by two points with just five minutes left. Naomh Éanna scored the last four points of the game to send
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Banagher lost out to Mullahoran of Cavan in dramatic fashion on Saturday evening, when a free-kick shootout was used to decide who would progress to the Ulster Intermediate Football Club Championship final. The game finished 0-19 v 1-16 after extra-time, so it went to the shootout, which was won 5-3 by the Cavan side. After
Banagher beaten in shootout in Ulster Intermediate Semi-Final Read More »
Kilmacrennan rider Rhys Irwin has been invited back to race in the Road to Moto GP Championship for a second season by the BTC. Irwin had a tough year in learning the ropes in the Road to Moto GP series, but was able to perform consistently at a high level. Alberto Puig from Dorma has
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Raphoe siblings Sam and Chloe Magee are the Irish Mixed Doubles Champions following their win at the Irish Open on Saturday evening. They overcame the English pairing of Harley Towler and Emily Westwood 21-13, 21-12 in the final. They reached by final after overcoming another English pairing in Jessica Hopton and Michael Roe yesterday. Incredible
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Red Hughs are the Ulster Junior Club Football Champions for 2018 following a 1-11 v 1-09 win over Limavady Wolfhounds of Derry in the final at Celtic Park on Saturday evening. The Donegal champions were too much for the Derry champions in the end, thanks in part to a late Jonny Carlin goal that
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Red Hughs won the Ulster Junior Club Football Championship on Saturday evening at Celtic Park in Derry where they defeated Limavady Wolfhounds on a scoreline of 1-11 v 1-09. 0-07 v 0-06 was the half-time score in favour of the Derry champions but the Donegal side were able to take control in the final quarter
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Killybegs were crowned All County League Division 3 Champions on Saturday when they beat Buncrana 0-14 v 0-12. Playoffs had been needed to decide who would win Division 3 and which two teams would be promoted to Division 2 following Naomh Bríd, Buncrana and Killybegs finishing level on points in the league. Killybegs defeated Naomh
Just reward for Killybegs to win Division 3 outright – John Cunningham Read More »
Voodoo Venue Cup Cappry Rovers 1 vs 3 Glencar Celtic Drumbar FC 0 vs 2 Dunlewey Celtic Fintown Harps AFC 2 vs 1 Donegal Town FC Keadue Rovers FC 3 vs 2 Gweedore Celtic St Catherines FC 2 vs 1 Milford United FC Glenea Reserves 2 vs 3 Castlefin Celtic Reserves Strand Rovers 5 vs
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Professional PGA golfer of Evolve Golf Coaching Michael McGeady has qualified for the PGA Playoffs which takes place in Antalya, Turkey from next Wednesday 21st Nov. This is a playoff consisting of the top 18 PGA players in the British Isles with top 4 places gaining entry into 2 main European Tour Rolex Events next year,
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St. Eunan’s have won the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure U21A Football Championship with a convincing 5-11 v 1-08 win over Glenfin at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey. There were 10 points in it at half-time with the Letterkenny club leading by 4-02 v 0-04. The second half saw a slight resurgence from Glenfin that saw
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Teresa Doherty of Finn Valley AC is the Irish & British Women’s Masters Champion following her victory in Swansea on Saturday. The Ulster Athletics Awards took place last night in Monaghan with awards for Donegal athletes. Patsy McGonagle was inducted into the Ulster Athletics Hall Of Fame while there were awards for Ben Carr, Riona Doherty
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Killybegs are Division 3 Champions for 2018 following the Division 3 playoffs. They defeated Buncrana on a scoreline of 0-14 v 0-12 today to claim the title and ensure their promotion to Division 2. Killybegs were awarded the Division 3 title earlier in September on score difference after themselves, Naomh Bríd and Buncrana all finished
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Dunedin Connolly’s of Edinburgh were beaten by Emmet Óg of Monaghan today in their All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship semi-final on a scoreline of 4-10 v 1-09. There were just 3 points in it at half time when Emmet Óg led by 2-03 v 0-06, but the Monaghan side turned up the pace in the second half
All-Ireland Semi-Final loss for Karen Feeney and Dunedin Connolly’s Read More »
Linfield beat Institute at the Brandywell on Saturday by four goals to one in the NIFL Premiership. Michael McCrudden opened the scoring for ‘Stute before goals from Niall Quinn, Andrew Waterworth (2) and Kirk Millar won it for Linfield. Eamon McLaughlin had the full-time report on Highland Radio Saturday Sport… After the match, Eamonn spoke with
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Gaoth Dobhair are just one game away from the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship final, and standing in their way are Crossmaglen Rangers of Armagh. The Donegal champions faced a tough test in the second half of their Ulster Quarter-Final when they faced Cargin of Antrim. Mervyn O’Donnell’s men led by 2-10 v 0-06 at
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A replay is needed to decide a winner in the U21B Football Championship here in Donegal as St. Naul’s and Milford played out a 1-15 v 1-15 draw in MacCumhaill Park. 1-10 v 1-10 was the score after normal time, and the sides went score-for-score in Extra-Time to force the replay. Ryan Ferry was in
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Ahead of this evening’s Ulster Junior Football Championship Final meeting of Donegal Champions Red Hughs and Derry Champions Limavady Wolfhounds, we hear the latest from both camps. Tom Comack spoke with Red Hughs’ manager Seosamh McKelvey… Noel McKeely, manager of Limavady Wolfhounds, also gave his thoughts to Tom ahead of this evening’s final…
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PSNI in Derry are investigating after a paramilitary style shooting incident at a house in the Creggan area last night. A man in his 30s was shot in his arms and legs and beaten with an iron bar during the attack at a house in Rinsmore drive. Shortly before 9:10pm last night, it was reported
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Sinn Féin need to take their seats in Westminster to help get approval for a Brexit deal, according to the Tánaiste. Minister Simon Coveney warned the deal may only be approved by a small margin and every vote will count. The Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said they won’t be riding to the
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A search operation has been stood down after a body was recovered from the river on Friday. The Foyle Search and Rescue team was initially tasked on Friday evening by the PSNI to assist in the search for a missing person. Shortly after, the body of a male was recovered from the river and the
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A number of Donegal businesses have received awards at Saturday night’s 2018 Letterkenny Business Awards. Organised by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce and the Donegal News, the awards seek to celebrate local business success and those who show determination and initiative to to grow the community. Award winners in each category are as follows: Employee of
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The elected members of the Northern & Western Regional Assembly have formally adopted a draft of the region’s first-ever Spatial and Economic Strategy. The strategy sets out an ambitious vision up to 2040, by taking advantage of the high quality of life, knowledge and adaptability in areas such as energy, innovation and entrepreneurship. With a
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