After a wait of 12 years, Letterkenny Golf Club won the Donegal League Tir Conaill Cup last Sunday. Heading into the weekend’s 2nd Leg against Rosapenna at Barnhill, Letterkenny had a 3.5 to 1.5 lead. Rosapenna put up a huge fight away from home as young Ronan Daly sealed a second leg victory on the […]
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It’s two wins from two in the Ulster Senior League for Bonagee United after they defeated Derry City Reserves 3-1 at Dry Arch Park on Monday night. The visitors actually led 1-0 at half time – thanks to Ronan McKinley’s goal. However, goals from Michael Doherty, Garbhan Grant and an og saw Bonagee come from
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Members of the SIPTU union at the Rapid Action Packaging (RAP) have deferred strike action planned for Tuesday morning. The 24 hour work stoppage was postponed on Monday evening when SIPTU members received a proposal from the company that both parties enter a process to resolve the current dispute. The dispute began amid claims from
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A man is due to be sentenced later this month for helping a criminal gang carry out a murder in a Dublin pub two years ago. Martin Aylmer of Casino Park, Marino, Dublin 3 was linked to the murder of Strabane man Michael Barr through a phone used by one of two gunmen. Another man
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday October 1st:
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Ireland WU19s have suffered an injury blow ahead of the UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship Qualifying Round with news that Ireland WNT international Amy Boyle Carr will miss the three games due to injury. The Sion Swifts midfielder has been replaced Galway WFC’s Aoife Thompson for the matches against Lithuania, Faroe Islands and Ukraine. “Amy came
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Almost €56,500 has been allocated to youth projects in Donegal. Letterkenny Youth Information Centre, the Youth Development Scheme, The Deck Youth Development Project, the Daybreak Programme and the Youth Outreach Project are all to benefit from a share of the funding allocated by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. In welcoming the funding, Donegal
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The Semi-Final pairings for the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship have been confirmed following the Quarter-Final ties which were played over the weekend. On Saturday October 6th, Naomh Conaill and Glenswilly face off in a repeat of the 2014 DSFC Semi Final. Throw-in at MacCumhaill Park is at 7pm. On
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A violin teacher has been found not guilty at Derry Crown Court on eight charges of behaving in an inappropriate sexual manner towards four primary school girls in two local primary schools. Following one and a half hours of deliberations on the sixth day of the trial, the seven women and five men on the
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The German Ambassador to Ireland was in Donegal today for the signing of a formal twinning arrangement between Letterkenny and the German town of Rudolstadt. The document was signed by Donegal County Council Cathaoirleach Seamus O’Domhnaill and Rudolstadt’s Mayor Jorg Reichl. Speaking to Highland Radio News through an interpreter, Mr Reichl told Highland Radio News
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The army has today joined the search for missing woman, Rhonda O’Loughlin, a native of Northern Ireland now living in Bridgetown, Laghey. Searches are continuing after the 33 year old was last seen just over a week ago in the vicinity of Bridgetown. The search is being led by Superintendent Colm Nevin, who has issued
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Gardai in Donegal are warning that while burglary statistics are down in the county, the imminent dark evenings bring a heightened risk of criminal activity. Home and business owners are being urged to increase their level of security where appropriate and to remain on the alert coming into the winter months. Gardai are also
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The HSE has been challenged over its failure to honour a commitment made in 2015 that no patient would be waiting longer than 18 months for an outpatient appointment at Letterkenny University Hospital. As latest figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund revealed over 2000 people are still waiting at least a year and a
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The importance of lifejackets is being highlighted after two men were saved from the waters off Fanad Head on Friday. The men, both local, were on board a fishing vessel which began taking on water, with the men eventually ending up in the sea. Lough Swilly Lifeboat, Mulroy Coastguard and the Rescue 118 helicopter were
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There were 19 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, none of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Nationally, 322 people were awaiting admission at hospitals across the country today. According to the INMO, Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded with 39 people waiting there.
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There are genuine fears that someone will be injured in what’s been described as a ‘serious hazard’ on a beach in Greencastle. It’s been reported that a hole about 4ft deep has emerged near the shore in recent weeks however it’s understood to be well concealed with water, giving the illusion that it’s quite shallow.
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Another meeting is taking place tonight over the school bus transport debacle in Inishowen. 30 pupils from Muff, Bridgend, Burnfoot and Tooban wishing to travel to Buncrana are reportedly affected. 28 of the children are entitled to school transport while the other two are on concessionary tickets. The meeting is getting underway at 7pm
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Serious concern has been raised over a lack of social housing projects underway in rural Donegal. Donegal County Council has stated that two applications currently have Part 8 approval in Glenties while there’s one at the same stage in Inishowen. One house was also constructed in the Letterkenny area in 2016 with the local
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Tyrone champions Omagh were sent crashing out by neighbours Killyclogher, who were inspired by 18-year-old schoolboy Matthew Murnaghan in the SFC quarter-final. Flying wing back Murnaghan hit four points from play, while his brother Luke came off the bench to palm home the game’s only goal as they scored a 1-12 to 0-9 win at
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Caolán Irwin made a fantastic return to the Dunlop Masters Supersport Championship at Mondello Park this weekend, September 29th & 30th. Riding at his home track for the first time since April, the Donegal racer picked up his fourth runner up finish of the season in race one, before hitting the top spot in race
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The 2018 Irish Tarmac Championship concluded with the CB Tool Hire Cork 20 International Rally, and saw Roy White & James O’Brien win the event in their Ford Fiesta WRC. Second overall went to Daniel Cronin & Shane Buckley in a Ford Fiesta R5 which also netted them maximum championship points for the round, their
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House prices across the country appear to be stabilising according to the latest Daft.ie report. Prices in Donegal in the third quarter of 2018 were 1% higher than a year previously, compared to a rise of 2% seen a year ago. The average house price in the county is now €144,000, 27% above its lowest
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A formal twinning arrangement is being finalised this morning between Letterkenny and the German town of Rudolstadt, following series of meetings between representatives of the two towns. 40 people from the German town, including Mayor Jorg Reichl, have been in Donegal since Friday, and following a cultural event last night, the documents are being signed
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The draw for the Semi-Finals of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Football Championships have been made. In the Senior Football Championship, it’s a repeat of the 2014 final when Naomh Conaill take on Glenswilly. That one takes place at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey on Saturday October sixth with throw-in at 7pm. In the other
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Gaoth Dobhair will face off against MacCumhaills in the semi-final of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship following their 8-13 v 3-12 win over Bundoran on Sunday. Gaoth Dobhair manager Mervyn O’Donnell gave his thoughts to Tom Comack… Tom also spoke with Gaoth Dobhair’s Neil McGee after the win…
11 goals were scored in the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC Quarter-Final between Gaoth Dobhair and Bundoran, with Gaoth Dobhair running out 8-13 v 3-12 winners. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh discussed the game’s main talking points…
DSFC: 16 point win for Gaoth Dobhair over Bundoran Read More »
Donegal Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals Kilcar 0-06 V 1-09 N Conaill Gweedore 8-13 V 3-12 Bundoran Donegal Senior Football Championship Relegation Play Off Dungloe 1-12 V 0-09 Burt Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Finals Aodh Rua 4-09 V 0-07 Fanad Gaels St Naul’s 0-12 V 0-11 Naomh Muire Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Relegation Play
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Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy have added yet another French rally title to their list of accomplishments as they cruised to victory at the Rallye Charlemagne in their Impreza WRC. They finished 1 minutes and 30.8 seconds ahead of Peter Taylor in his Fiesta WRC. This adds to their win at the 41st Rallye Du Bethunois
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Slaughtneil have won their sixth Derry SHC title in a row with a 2-12 v 0-10 win over Banagher at Owenbeg today. They now go on to face Ballycran of Down in the Ulster Semi-Final on October 28th. In in Derry IHC Final today, Swatragh were one point winners over Ballinascreen in a game that
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Greencastle FC 10 v 0 Strand Rovers FC Cappry Rovers 5 v 3 Kilmacrennan Celtic LIfford Celtic 1 v 0 Bonagee United
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Cockhill Celtic had a 4-1 win over Fanad United in their FAI Intermediate Cup clash on Sunday. Mark Moran hit the back of the net twice while Gerard McLaughlin and the in-form Bart Wesolowski scored one apiece. In the only Ulster Senior League game on today, Letterkenny Rovers were 3-1 winners over Swilly Rovers. Luke
Cockhill beat Fanad in FAI Intermediate Cup Read More »
Jackie Crossan Premier Division Clonmany 3-3 Buncrana Glengad 4-1 Culdaff Carn 2-1 Illies Celtic Aileach 2-1 Redcastle Charlie O’Donnell Semi Finals Aileach Res 3-2 Cockhill Youths Moville Celtic 4-0 Glengad Res Strand Hotel First Division Sea Rovers 0-2 Rasheney QPS 5-3 Dunree Gleneely Clt 4-3 Buncrana Res Division Two Carrowmena 0-1 QPS Res Redcastle Res
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Brian Mc Cormick Area Shield Finals Ballybofey United 4 v Donegal Town 4 (Ballybofey won 3-2 on Penalties) Convoy Arsenal 3 v Curragh Athletic 2 Cranford United 1 v Keadue Rovers 2 Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Kildrum Tigers 4 v Rathmullan Celtic 3 Milford United 0 v Castlefin Celtic 2 Temple Domestic Appliances
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Ulster lost to Munster 64-7 in the Pro 14 on Saturday evening in what was their first loss of the campaign. In local rugby, the All-Ireland League Division 2C saw City of Derry beat Tullamore while Omagh lost to Ballina. In Division 2A Rainey lost to Barnhall while there were wins for Letterkenny and Strabane
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It was a busy week of athletics action at the Finn Valley Centre, and taking Centre Stage there on Sunday was the Champions Cup – Underage Cross-Country. During the week it also held the Primary and Secondary School Cross Country Championships. Patsy McGonagle joined Pauric Hilferty on Highland’s Sunday Sport to review the week and
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Naomh Conaill go into the hat for the semi-final draw of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC following their 1-09 v 0-06 win over 2017 champions Kilcar today. The Glenties men now join MacCumhaills and Glenswilly in the draw. After the match, Naomh Conaill manager Martin Regan spoke with Harry Walsh…
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The Glenfin Ladies overcame Lurgan of Cavan to book their place in the Semi-Final of the Ulster Ladies Senior Football Championship. 5-12 v 0-11 was the final score in a win that sends the Donegal champions at least one step further than last season where they were beaten in the Ulster Quarter-Final. After the match,
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Theresa May isn’t ruling out a hard border on the island of Ireland in the event of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit. The British Prime Minister was speaking to the BBC ahead of the Conservative Party Conference which get’s underway today. She said her Chequers plan is the only realistic option on the table and it’s
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Glenfin will compete in the Ulster Senior Ladies Football Championship Semi-Final following their 5-12 v 0-11 win over Lurgan of Cavan at Pairc Taobhoige today. The Donegal Champions controlled the action all the way through and led by 9 points at the break, 3-05 v 0-05. The return of Yvonne Bonner in Karen Guthrie’s absence
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2015 DSFC Champions Naomh Conaill overcame the 2017 Champions Kilcar in Donegal Town today on a scoreline of 1-09 v 0-06 to progress to the Semi-Finals of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh discussed the match after the full-time whistle…
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The times and venues for next weekend’s FAI Intermediate Inter-League (Michael Ward) Tournament have been finalised. This year, the tournament is being hosted by the Ulster Senior League. Anthony Gorman once again has charge of the Ulster Senior League selection,. Gorman’s USL side begin their weekend when they face Munster Senior League at the Diamond
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Dungloe have retained their Senior Football Championship status for next year following their 1-12 v 0-09 win over Burt on Sunday. Burt now go on to face Milford in the relegation playoff final to see who will play Intermediate Championship football next year. Ryan Ferry has the full-time report… After the match, Ryan spoke with
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Killyclogher had a 1-12 v 0-09 win over 2017 Tyrone SFC Champions Omagh St. Enda’s in their 2018 Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final on Sunday. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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It was a 7 point win for Glenswilly last night as they beat Four Masters to progress to the semi-finals of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship. 0-12 v 0-05 was the final score in a game that saw Glenswilly lead by 0-07 v 0-01 at the break. The second half
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Glenswilly booked their place in the semi final’s of the 2018 Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship with a seven point victory over Four Masters on Saturday night in Ballybofey. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport from MacCumhaill Park…
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MacCumhaills are through to the semi-finals of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure DSFC following their 2-10 v 0-13 win over St. Michael’s today. Goals proved to be the difference today as Martin Gallagher and Marty O’Reilly finding the back of the net, as well as Oisin Gallen scoring five points for the winning side.
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Day One of the Cork 20 Rally has come to an end and with both Sam and Josh Moffett not competing, it means Josh will claim the Irish Tarmac Championship. In the National Category, Kevin Eves was leading the rally and the championship today but suffered mechanical failure after Stage 5 which meant he had
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MacCumhaills overcame St. Michael’s in their Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC Quarter-Final clash today on a scoreline of 2-10 v 0-13 to make them the first team through to the Semi-Finals. Oisin Kelly and match analyst Martin McHugh spoke after the match…
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Institute lost out to Crusaders today in the NIFL Premiership by four goals to one. Crusaders took the lead through Rory Patterson but Jamie McIntyre equalised for ‘Stute. Goals from Jordan Owens, Colin Coates and Jordan Forsythe sealed the win for Crusaders. Eamonn McLaughlin reports for Highland Radio… After the match, Eamonn spoke with Institute manager Paddy
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Glencar Inn Division One Dunlewey Celtic 3 v 4 Oldtown Celtic Glencar Celtic 3 v 1 Castlefin Celtic 1 St Catherines FC Reserves 3 vs 3 Keadue Rovers FC Old Orchard Division Two Cappry Rovers 3 vs 3 Milford United FC Drumkeen United 5 vs 1 Gweedore Celtic Kildrum Reserves 5 v 1 Fintown Harps
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