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Stephen McMenamin gives his reaction on Red Hughs reaching Ulster Junior Final

Red Hughs will face off against either Aghadrumsee St McCartans or Limavady Wolfhounds in the Ulster Junior Football Club Championship Final following their win over Emyvale on Sunday. 1-13 v 0-12 was the final score in a game that saw Red Hughs trail by two points at half-time. They conceded three points at the start of […]

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Mervyn O’Donnell and Niall Friel on Gaoth Dobhair’s Ulster Quarter-Final win

3-11 v 1-13 was the final score in Gaoth Dobhair’s Ulster Senior Football Club Championship Quarter-Final win over Cargin of Antrim on Sunday. It was a dominant first-half display that helped Gaoth Dobhair as the second-half was a hard-fought battle in which Cargin closed the gap after trailing by 10 points at half-time; 2-10 v

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Harris accused of ‘badly mishandling’ Cervical Check scandal

The Health Minister, Simon Harris, has been accused of “badly mishandling” the Cervical Check scandal by a former HSE boss. Tony O’Brien, who stepped down as director general earlier this year, also believes Simon Harris is “obsessed” with media coverage. In an interview with the Sunday Business Post, Mr O’Brien also admits the way the

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Crossmaglen edge past Coalisland in Ulster Senior Football Club Championship

0-12 v 0-10 was the final score in the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship Quarter-Final between Coalisland of Tyrone and Crossmaglen of Armagh on Saturday night. It was a game that four red cards and 11 yellow cards issued throughout the 60 minutes. Both sides finished with 13 men but it was Coalisland who struggled

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Reaction – Donegal League beat Inishowen League in Oscar Traynor Trophy opener

The Donegal League got off to a great start in their 3 team Oscar Traynor group, beating Inishowen League in their opening fixture at Diamond Park in Ballyare. A deflected Shaun Doherty free kick put Inishowen in the lead on 12 minutes. Just two minutes later Kevin McHugh had equalised for Donegal and then Ryan

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Reaction to Glenfin’s loss in Ulster Ladies Senior Football Club Championship Final

1-15 v 1-08 was the final score in the Ulster Ladies Senior Football Club Championship Final on Saturday in Killyclogher, where Donaghmoyne of Monaghan bested Glenfin. After the match, Oisin Kelly spoke with Glenfin manager Francie Martin… Glenfin’s Gráinne Houston gave her thoughts to Oisin after the loss…

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GAA Preview: Latest from Gaoth Dobhair ahead of Ulster Campaign

Gaoth Dobhair are the Donegal representatives in the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship following a convincing run in the Donegal SFC. Gaoth Dobhair, who did the League and Championship double, were too strong for Naomh Conaill in the Donegal SFC decider, beating them by 0-17 v 1-07. Tom Comack has been getting the latest from

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GAA Preview: Damien O’Hagan on Coalisland’s Ulster Quarter-Final

The first of the teams into the Semi-Finals of the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship will be decided tonight when Coalisland of Tyrone face Armagh champions Crossmaglen Rangers. Tom Comack has been looking ahead to the big game with former Tyrone star forward Damien O’Hagan, who is joint manager of the Tyrone champions along with

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More reaction to Finn Harps Promotion to Premier Division

Finn Harps will play Premier Division Football next season following a 2-0 (3-0 on aggregate) win over Limerick in the Promotion/ Relegation Playoff Final at Markets Field on Friday night. Mark Timlin and Nathan Boyle scored the goals for Finn Harps. Timlin and Harps ‘keeper Peter Burke spoke with Diarmaid Doherty after the match… Diarmaid

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Fianna Fail call for semi-state company for Broadband Plan rollout

Fianna Fail is calling for a semi-state company to take charge of the rollout of the National Broadband Plan. The party says companies such as ESB or Irish Water have experience of delivering massive logistical schemes and could be better placed to deliver high-speed broadband to homes across the country. The government’s currently waiting for

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McDonald – Ireland’s needs cannot be treated as a ‘footnote’ in Brexit deal

The Sinn Fein leader says the needs of Ireland can’t be treated as a “footnote” in any Brexit deal. Mary Lou McDonald was speaking after a visit to the North by British Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab, who’s confident an agreement can get over the line this month. Tanaiste Simon Coveney also says it’s possible a

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Donegal security business found in breach of Private Security Services Act

A Donegal security business has been found guilty at Ballyshannon District Court of breaching the Private Security Services Act. The prosecution of Robert Robinson, trading as Eske Services, Ballydevitt, Donegal by the Private Security Authority followed the provision of an unlicensed door supervisor service at the Holyrood Hotel, Bundoran. Robert Robinson, trading as Eske Services

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Meeting requested with Tanaiste over new revelations in Patsy Kelly case

A West Tyrone MP has requested an urgent meeting with the Tanaiste following new revelations in relation to the murder of Co Tyrone Councillor Patsy Kelly. The Independent Nationalist Councillor from Trillick was shot dead on July 24th 1974 and dumped into a lough shortly after being stopped by a UDR patrol. An RTE Drivetime

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Harps captain so pleased for club as win over Limerick gets them promoted

Finn Harps’ Keith Cowan played a captain’s part as he led his side to a memorable victory over Limerick in the SSE Airtricity League Promotion/Relegation Play-off Final. Harps beat Limerick 2-0 in the second-leg, having won 1-0 in Ballybofey in the first-leg and so win 3-0 on aggregate and are promoted to the Premier Division.

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Hegarty delighted with a famous victory as Harps clinch promotion

Finn Harps assistant manager Paul Hegarty was delighted with the team’s display against Limerick in the second leg of the SSE Airtricity League Play-off Final against Limerick at the Market’s Field. Harps won 2-0 on the night and 3-0 on aggregate and are now promoted back to the Premier Division. After the game he gave

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Ryan McHugh gives his reaction after picking up All-Star Award in Dublin

Ryan McHugh was presented with a PWC GAA All-Star Award at a ceremony in Dublin this evening. This was his second PWC football All Star in three seasons. The Donegal man was immense as Declan Bonner’s side won the Ulster title during the summer. He was the sole Donegal representative on this year’s All-Stars team.

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Donegal receives €2.4m to enhance historial maritime tourism

Donegal County Council has been granted €2.4 million in funding to enhance historical maritime tourism in the county. Among 27 new projects which have been approved, TIDES was allocated the budget to develop new historical maritime tourist packages, using digital transformation technologies to link cultural attractions on Europe’s Atlantic. The TIDES project will be led

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€35,000 allocated to deliver digital pilot initiative at Malin Beg

€35,000 in funding has been announced today for Donegal as part of the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Digital Innovation Programme. Over €450,000 has been allocated to local authorities across the country to deliver 13 pilot digital initiatives. The funding for Donegal will go towards improving a Mobile Coverage Blackspot at Malin Beg. The

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Disappointment as Gortahork unsuccessful in retaining postal services

An Post has confirmed that the closure of Gortahork Post Office will not be reversed after a bid to retain services in the area has been deemed unsuccessful. It’s understood that the appeal lodged by the community has been rejected by the Government appointed appeals process for Post Office closures. This is despite a major

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It’s the moment of truth for Finn Harps as they face Limerick tonight

It’s the moment of truth for Finn Harps as they travel to the Market’s Field to face Limerick tonight in the second-leg of the SSE Airtricity League Promotion/Relegation Play-Off Final. Harps won the first leg 1-0 in Ballybofey with a penalty from Paddy McCourt, who will retire from senior soccer after tonight’s game. Harps boss

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New Athletics Ireland Regional Development Officer appointed for north-west

Dermot McGranaghan (pictured centre) has been appointed as Athletics Ireland Regional Development Officer for the North West. From a family steeped in the sport, the 50-year-old McGranaghan is a well-known and popular figure throughout the region and was a very successful athlete in his youth. As a competitor, Dermot was a leading member of one

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Star striker Amber Barrett could be key player for Peamount in Women’s FAI Cup Final

The FAI Women’s Cup Final takes place on Sunday with Peamount of Dublin facing Wexford FC at the Aviva Stadium. Peamount’s star striker is Amber Barrett form Milford who earlier this week won the Women’s National League golden boot for the second year running as she finished the season with a total of 30 goals.

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