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DSFC: Gaoth Dobhair through to Quarter-Final with 3 wins from 3

Gaoth Dobhair are through to the Quarter-Finals of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship following a 0-10 v 0-05 win over Dungloe today. Gaoth Dobhair top Group B with 3 wins from 3 following wins over St. Eunan’s and Naomh Conaill. They will now look forward to tonight’s Quarter-Final draw which […]

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DSFC: Delighted to come through such a massive game – Martin Regan

Naomh Conaill booked their place in the Quarter-Finals of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship with a 1-09 v 0-09 win over St. Eunan’s on Sunday. A goal from Dermot ‘Brick’ Molloy was the difference between the sides at the end as St. Eunan’s bow out of the Senior Football Championship.

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Glenfin are 2018 Donegal Ladies Senior Football Champions

Glenfin are Donegal Ladies Senior Football Champions for the second year in a row following their 4-07 v 3-07 win over Moville in O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny. They now progress to the Ulster Championship, where they will take on Lurgan of Cavan in the Quarter-Final on September 30th. Tom Comack has the full-time report for Highland

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DSFC: Naomh Conaill through to Quarter-Finals after win over St. Eunan’s

Naomh Conaill proved too strong for St. Eunan’s on Sunday as they booked their place in the Quarter-Finals of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC. 1-09 v 0-09 was the final score with Dermot ‘Brick’ Molloy’s goal for Naomh Conaill the difference between the side. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh spoke after the

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DSFC: You couldn’t have written the second half – Four Masters manager Kevin Lyons

Four Masters may have lost to Termon on a scoreline of 3-08 v 3-07 but they still progress to the Quarter-Finals because of points difference. Termon will now have to fight in the relegation playoffs to try and secure their senior status next year. After the match, Tom Comack spoke with Four Masters manager Kevin

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GAA Preview: Derry Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals

They’re at the Quarter-Final stage in the Derry Senior Football Championship with those games taking place this weekend. This evening sees Glen take on Ballinderry while tomorrow will see Lavey v The Loup and Coleraine v last year’s champions Slaughtneil. Sports Editor of the County Derry Post Michael McMullan gives his verdict on the likely

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GAA Preview: All to play for going into last round of group games in DSFC

7pm on Sunday evening will see 8 teams go into the hat for the Quarter-Final draw of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship. 5 of those spots are still up for grabs with Gaoth Dobhair, Kilcar and MacCumhaills the only 3 clubs guaranteed a place in the knockout stages. Peter Campbell,

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GAA Preview: Tyrone SFC First Round comes to a close this weekend

There are just three games left to play in the first round of the Tyrone Senior Football Championship, all of which will be contested this weekend. Aghyaran play Omagh, St. Enda’s on Saturday evening at 5pm with Derrylaughan v Killyclogher (2.30pm) and Dromore v Coalisland (5pm) both being played on Sunday. Former Tyrone All-Ireland winning

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Ollie Horgan calls for Harps support to come out again tonight

Finn Harps have their final league game tonight against Cabinteely at Finn Park with kick-off at 7.45. Harps are guaranteed second place and a spot in the promotion playoffs, but will still look for a good performance tonight. Harps boss Ollie Horgan joined Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport to look ahead to tonight’s game…

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Edendork GAA issue statement on accusations due to Sean Cavanagh injury

The Edendork club has issued a strong statement warning that it will take legal action against any individual or media outlet which levelled unsubstantiated and false accusations against one of its players following the controversial Tyrone SFC game in which Sean Cavanagh was injured. The club hit out at the manner in which the controversy

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Increased childcare support for certain workers under consideration

Increased childcare support for certain workers is being considered. It’s part of preparations for the upcoming budget being explored by the Children’s Minister. The Irish Independent reports that lower paid employees in the private and public sector would benefit from targeted childcare payments. None of the current supports are available to families with net incomes

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Blasphemy referendum to be held on same day as Presidential election

It’s been confirmed that a referendum on Ireland’s blasphemy laws will be held on the same day as the Presidential election. Voters will be asked if they want to repeal the part of the constitution that makes blasphemy an illegal offence. The referendum will be held alongside the Presidential election on October 26th.

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Additional €441,000 allocated to support disadvantaged communities in Donegal

An additional €441,000 has been allocated for Donegal under the Community Enhancement Programme. Its after a funding announcement earlier this year of €159,400 for the county bringing the total funding to €600,500. Minister Michael Ring announced the latest tranche of funding today as part of a €8 million allocation to support disadvantaged communities throughout the

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Pringle seeks to define housing and health as “constitutional rights”

A Donegal TD has introduced a new piece of legislation which would define housing, health, education and other social needs as fundamental human rights. Deputy Thomas Pringle says the “Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Bill” would lead to a referendum asking the people to enshrine these rights in the Constitution. Claiming current is failing the

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LYIT continues to pursue cross border linkage agenda

As discussions on a future Technological University designation continues,  Letterkenny IT has also put in a separate application for funding to strengthen the cross border links established with Ulster University and North West Regional College in Derry. Letterkenny IT President Paul Hannigan says the location of the facility means it’s vital that this strand of

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Almost 40 events for Letterkenny for Culture Night

Culture Night takes place tonight, with a series of events running in Letterkenny for the tenth year in a row. This year’s programme offers 39 diverse events in 26 venues, which organisers say will celebrate the region’s unique local cultural identity. A full programme is available online through donegalcoco.ie or at all council buildings. Meanwhile,

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€1.8 allocated for progress on Technological University application

€1.8 million has been allocated for progress on the establishment of a Technological University serving the West and North West. The Connaught Ulster Alliance is bringing together the Institutes of Technology in Letterkenny, Sligo, Galway and Mayo, with a formal proposal expected in two years time. In a statement last evening, Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor

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