The Tanaiste Simon Coveney says the withdrawal treaty is about 90 percent agreed. The issues that remain outstanding relate mainly to the Irish Border issue. EU Government heads will meet in two weeks time, where it’s hoped British Prime Minister Theresa May will have concrete proposals. Simon Coveney says both negotiating teams need to lock […]
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Glenfin have booked their place in the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Final after their semi-final win over St. Naul’s on Sunday on a scoreline of 0-07 v 0-06. Harry Walsh reports for Highland Radio… After the match, Harry spoke with Glenfin manager Liam Breen…
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Lavey are through to their first Derry Senior Football Championship Final since 1988 following their 2-11 v 1-06 win over Glen at Owenbeg today. Lavey led by 0-07 v 0-03 at half-time and second-half goals from Declan Hughes and Eamon McGill made sure of the win. They now go on to face the winner of
First Derry SFC Final for Lavey since 1988 with win over Glen Read More »
Tony McNamee’s penalty on 82 minutes earned the Ulster Senior League a share of the spoils in their final game of the 2018 FAI Intermediate Inter-League Tournament. McNamee scored twice as the USL drew with Leinster at a drenched Dry Arch Park. It looked as if the USL were heading for defeat, but McNamee stepped
Up to forty firefighters have spent the night tackling a major fire at a recycling plant in Convoy. THe fire broke out at a waste handling facility at Roosky Upper, Convoy, Co. Donegal just after 3pm on Saturday. When emergency services arrived they encountered a well established fire at the facility, JML Recycling, which processes mainly
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Naomh Conaill had a 1-11 v 0-12 win over Glenswilly on Saturday evening in the first semi-final of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship. It was a Dermot ‘Brick’ Molloy goal early on that proved to be the difference between the sides in the end, as Naomh Conaill now look forward
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Naomh Conaill are through to the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship Final after their 1-11 v 0-12 win over Glenswilly in MacCumhaill Park on Saturday night. Ryan Ferry reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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The Derry Intermediate Football Champions for 2018 are Banagher as they beat Ballymaguigan in the decider at Owenbeg on Saturday, winning on a scoreline of 1-12 v 1-08. It was a close contest all the way through, with Banagher leading by 0-06 v 0-05 at the half-time whistle. With around 12 minutes to go, Banagher opened
Banager and Limavady are Derry IFC and JFC Champions Read More »
Coalisland were one point winners over Edendork in Dungannon today in their Tyrone SFC Semi-Final clash that finished 1-11 v 0-13. Francis Mooney was there for Highland Radio Sport…
Coalisland book their place in Tyrone SFC Final Read More »
4-05 v 1-12 was the final score as Aodh Ruadh just edged past Naomh Columba into the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship. Martin McHugh reports…
Aodh Ruadh through to IFC Final Read More »
Next weekend the 2018 Donegal Harvest Rally returns to the Finn Valley area for the first time in eight years. The entry list was released during the week and once again an event hosted by the Donegal Motor Club is bulging with the best in the sport. Donagh Kelly is the top seed, Declan Boyle
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Glencar Inn Division One Oldtown Celtic 1 vs 2 Glencar Celtic Strand Rovers 8 v 0 Glenea United Voodoo Venue Cup Drumkeen United 1 vs 4 Keadue Rovers FC Arranmore United 1 vs 2 Milford United FC
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Milford will be playing Senior Football Championship next year after they overcame Burt in the DSFC Relegation Playoff Final on a scoreline of 2-09 v 0-07. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Omagh had a 32-17 win over Malahide in Division 2C of the All-Ireland Rugby League today. Alex McDonald reports for Highland Radio… Elsewhere in Division 2C, City of Derry lost to Bruff by 45 points to 15 while in Division 2A, Rainey lost to Wanderers by 26 – 12.
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Gerard McLaughlin bagged an 82nd minute winner as the Ulster Senior League overcame Connacht at Maginn Park in the FAI Intermediate Inter-League Tournament. The win keeps the USL hopes alive going into the final day tomorrow – when they face Leinster at Dry Arch Park. Diarmaid Doherty reports for Highland Radio Sport… After the match,
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It’s a busy weekend in the Derry Football Championships with both Finals and Semi-Finals being contested. In the SFC it’s semi-finals when Glen take on Lavey and Coleraine face Ballinascreen. It’s finals weekend in both the Junior and Intermediate Championships; in the Juniors it’s Limavady against Moneymore while in the Intermediate Banagher will play Ballymaguigan.
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They have reached the semi-final stage of the Tyrone Senior Football Championship and those games will be played this weekend. Today it’s the clash of Edendork and Coalisland at 4pm in Dungannon while tomorrow sees Killyclogher taking on Ardboe at 3pm at Páirc Colmcille. Former Tyrone All-Ireland Minor winning manager Liam Donnelly looks ahead to
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Detectives in Derry are investigating a report of an aggravated burglary in the city last night. It was reported around 8.30pm yesterday evening that a number of men wearing masks, gloves and dark clothing had knocked on the door of a property in the Brandywell road area. When a man in his 50s answered, he
Man shot in paramilitary style attack during aggravated burglary in Derry Read More »
The Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship Semi-Finals are taking place this weekend. On Saturday evening, Glenswilly and Naomh Conaill face off in MacCumhaill Park at 7pm while Gaoth Dobhair take on Sean MacCumhaills in O’Donnell Park on Sunday with a 4.30pm throw-in time. To look ahead to this weekend’s games, Tom
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Harps U17s big Bray quarter-final The Finn Harps U17s are finalising preparations for tomorrow’s big National League quarter-final match against Bray Wanderers (kick-off 3.00pm at the Carlisle grounds. Manager Declan Boyle has a number of injury concerns ahead of the trip. “We have a few injuries coming into the match, Finian O’Donnell has a back
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Anthony Gorman will be up against a familiar opponent this afternoon when the Ulster Senior League face the Connacht FA at Maginn Park (2pm) in their second FAI Intermediate Inter-League Tournament game. Connacht are once again under the stewardship of his brother Gareth. Traditionally non-competitors in the tournament, Connacht’s curve has been upward of late
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Events are taking place in Derry marking the anniversary of what’s widely viewed as the start of The Troubles. It’s 50 years since the RUC attacked the Duke Street Civil Rights March. Later, President, Michael D Higgins will give the keynote address at a festival in the city. SDLP MLA, Claire Hanna is also speaking
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Works to repair the Ivy Bridge in Cloghan are set to begin in the coming weeks. Donegal County Council has confirmed a schedule of works to reopen the bridge are due to go out to tender later this month. The bridge has been closed to traffic after part of the parapet wall collapsed a number
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€6000 in funding has been allocated for Magheraroarty Pier. The funding has been provided by Údaras na Gaeltachta and match funded by Donegal County Council and will go towards repair works on the road leading down to the pier. Local Councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says the funding is vital for the locality:
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Tyrone McCullagh claimed the WBO European Super Bantamweight belt with a unanimous decision victory over Josh Kennedy on Friday night. “White Chocolate” won the belt at the “Danger at the Docks” event hosted by MTK Global at the Titantic Exhibition Centre after 10 rounds of action. McCullagh is now 12-0 in the professional ranks, with six of
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The Ulster Senior League were left to count the cost of two early goals in their opening game in the 2018 FAI Intermediate Inter-League Tournament game. Mark Murphy and Kelvin Kruschell bagged goals in the first 17 minutes to inflict a damaging defeat on Anthony Gorman’s tournament hosts, who were the dominant side in Ballyare.
MSL beat USL in first game of FAI Intermediate Inter-League Read More »
1-0 was the final score in Institute’s win over Ards in the NIFL Premier League on Friday evening. It was an injury time Aaron Jarvis goal that won it for ‘Stute, scoring in the 92nd minute. Next up for Paddy McLaughlin’s side is Ballymena United at the Brandywell next Saturday.
First win in 6 for ‘Stute in NIFL Read More »
Derry City had a 1-0 win away against Limerick on Friday evening thanks to a Ronan Hale goal in the 24th minute. That brings to an end to a 4 game losing streak in the league for Kenny Shiels’ charges and they remain seventh in the league, but are now just 1 point behind Bohemians,
Derry beat Limerick away – Reaction Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Friday October 5th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Friday October 5th Read More »
Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy has signed a new 5-year contract with Brighton. Both Duffy and defensive partner Lewis Dunk have committed their long-term futures to the Premier League club. The central defensive partnership have become a mainstay for Chris Hughton’s side over recent seasons. Derry man Duffy joined Brighton from Blackburn Rovers in
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A meeting takes place later this month to vote on the proposed merger of two dairy companies. Lakeland and Lac Patrick are due to come together, with detailed proposals already circulated to shareholders. The IFA is urging all dairy farmers to study the terms of the proposal, and move to ensure any merger agreement is
Dairy farmers consider Lakelands and LacPatrick merger Read More »
Peter Casey says Michael D Higgins has been an uninspiring President. The Independent candidate has officially launched his Presidential campaign this afternoon. The businessman says he has no budget and if unsuccessful, he’ll run again next time round. He also criticised the President for not doing anything memorable:
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Commemoration events are taking place in Derry to mark the 50th anniversary of the Duke Street civil rights march, regarded by many as the start of “The Troubles”. Pictures and photos of those attending being kicked and beaten were broadcast around the world. Journalist and former Foyle MLA Eamon Mc Cann was one of the
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Gardai are continuing to investigate an incident at Downings Pier in which a boat was moved from its location and the engine stolen. Gardai were called to the pier on Monday morning last at about 8:30am. It is understood that the boat had been located at a different location than was originally situated and the
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The Taoiseach has proposed an amendment to Ireland’s Victims Charter be named in memory of Danielle McLaughlin. Following a meeting with Danielle’s mother, Andrea Brannigan last month, Leo Varadkar has confirmed that he would ask Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan to consider a number of recommendations put forward by Ms Brannigan. At a meeting with Leo
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A total of €1.1million has been allocated to Donegal for Regeneration under the Rural Towns and Villages Scheme. Eleven locations in the county are to benefit from funding of €100,000 each for community renewal. Enhancements are to be carried out at Portsalon, Kerrykeel Tidy Towns is to develop a community centre and in Kilmacrennan, the
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A Donegal Deputy has hit out at the Government over the ongoing housing crisis. Speaking in the Dail, Deputy Pearse Doherty says there are a number of proposals on the table for consideration which he says would alleviate the situation. He’s calling on the Tánaiste to introduce a temporary tax relief for renters and
Donegal TD calls on Tanaiste to address housing crisis in Budget Read More »
Rhys Irwin missed out on a place in the Red Bull Rookies series for next year after a fine performance this week at Guadix in Spain. Having been selected from an initial 5500 applicants, the young Kilmacrennan rider progressed to the final 32 on Thursday but just missed out on the last cut. On Tuesday,
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A man in his 20s has died in a house fire in County Tyrone in the early hours of this morning. It happened on Queen Avenues in Cookstown at around 2:30am. Police are investigating the cause of the fire however, they do not believe it to be suspicious.
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An investigation is underway following claims that a wedged water hydrant delayed firemen in tackling a house fire in Killygordon last week. It’s understood that three appliances attended the scene on Tuesday September 25th last and when the firemen went refill their tenders, the hydrant cover wouldn’t open. As a result, firemen had to search
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The number of people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning has dropped dramatically today with 15 people waiting for a bed there this morning. One person was on a trolley in its Emergency Department while a further 14 were waiting on wards. The number is less than half of yesterdays figure of 39
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Donegal County Council has been urged to address the serious dangers surrounding an unguarded water-filled quarry in Porthall. Councillor Gerry Crawford raised concerns over inadequate signing, warning of the dangers of the disused quarry and the lack of proper crash barriers surrounding the site. He says the local authority must take urgent action before it
Council urged to address ‘serious dangers’ at unguarded quarry Read More »
The EU is moving to outlaw Unfair Trading Practices in the food supply chain in a move described as ‘historic’ by a Midlands North West MEP. The European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee this week backed new laws that would give farmers the possibility to complain, in confidence, where they believe buyers are engaging in unfair practices.
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Business leaders are calling on politicians on all sides to move quickly to reach an agreement on Brexit. Chambers Ireland, The British Chambers of Commerce and Northern Ireland Chamber are meeting in Dublin today to discuss the issue. With less than six months until Brexit, British, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland business groups are
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The Ulster Senior League host the FAI Inter-League Michael Ward Tournament this weekend with the action starting this evening. Ulster play Munster at Diamond Park in Ballyare while the holders Leinster face Connacht at the Dry Arch Park in Letterkenny. Ulster will play Connacht on Saturday at Maginn Park and then Leinster on Sunday at
Gorman targeting victory in Inter- League opener Read More »
James Horan is once again the Mayo senior football manager. The Ballintubber clubman was ratified at a meeting of the county board on Thursday night and has been handed a four-year term succeeding Stephen Rochford. Horan’s second period in charge will see him assisted by Daniel Forde, Martin Barrett and James Burke. During a previous
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Dundalk can be crowned S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division champions tonight. The Lillywhites are on the verge of their fourth crown in five years. Dundalk are 12 points ahead of Cork City at the top of the table with four games to play. It means a draw at home to St Patrick’s Athletic will be
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Tyrone McCullagh seeks out a European title on Friday night in Belfast. The Derry fighter takes on Josh Kennedy for the vacant WBO European Super Bantamweight belt at the “Danger at the Docks” event hosted by MTK Global at the Titantic Exhibition Centre. McCullagh has had a solid showing since turning pro with a polished
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday October 4th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday October 4th Read More »
A West Tyrone MLA has hit out at those responsible for what he terms is a reckless act of vandalism. On Monday night last, a waste bin was set alight and placed against the fence of a 3D MUGA pitch in the Glebe area , just outside Strabane, resulting in significant damage being caused to
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