Gardai in Letterkenny are investigating after a house in the Woodlands area of the town was broken into last evening. It is believed entry was gained to the property via an upstairs window, sometime between 7pm and 9:45pm. A substantial amount of damage was caused to the house while a number of items were stolen […]
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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council says they are open to holding a meeting to discuss a nomination for potential presidential candidates. Councillor Seamus O’Domhnail says some Councillors are in favour of nominating a candidate for the upcoming presidential election. The deadline for nominations is September 28th. Councillor O’Domhnail says discussions are ongoing but the
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Plans to rejuvenate the Irish language on Arranmore Island are progressing following confirmation that the island is to receive funding. €100,000 has been sanctioned to implement an Irish Language plan and to employ a language planning officer on the island. Manager of the Comharchumann on Arranmore and secretary of the Language Steering Committee Noreen Muldowney
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Declan Boyle just needs a Top Eight finish in the Donegal Harvest Rally on the 13th of October to claim the Triton National Showers Championship for a third time. He finished fifth in the Clare Rally (fourth in the points table), over 2 and half minutes behind winner Josh Moffett, but what was important for
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Tyrone attacker Connor McAliskey suffered a broken ankle in a club championship match on Sunday. McAliskey, the Red Hands’ top scorer in the provincial and All-Ireland series this year, sustained the break midway through the second half of Clonoe’s SFC clash with Ardboe. It’s the latest setback for the 26-year-old, who missed last season with
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Donegal jockey Martin Harley had two wins this weekend as he was in action in England and Wales. On Saturday he rode 6/1 shot Areen Heart for trainer David O’Meara at Lingfield. Ffos Las in Wales was the venue on Sunday when Harley triumphed on the back of 14/1 Ascot Day for BJ Llewellyn.
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Kevin Sharkey has pulled out of the presidential race claiming it to be a farce. In a social media post published last night, the Donegal artist thanked the several councils and Councillors, who promised him their votes and asked them to transfer the votes to Gemma O Doherty, Mr. Sharkey said he will now be
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Letterkenny University Hospital was the third most overcrowded hospital in Ireland this morning with 33 people awaiting admission. Twelve people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 21 were waiting on wards. The most overcrowded hospital this morning was University Hospital Limerick with 56 people waiting there followed by Cork University Hospital’s
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A fresh search for the remains of a man who was murdered and secretly buried by the IRA, will commence in Monaghan this morning. 19 year old Columba McVeigh from Donaghmore in County Tyrone was abducted and killed by the IRA in 1975. He was one of 16 victims known as the Disappeared, so far
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There are fears parts of the country could experience flooding overnight as ex Hurricane Helene moves in from the Atlantic. A yellow rain warning is in place for Galway and Mayo – but it could be extended to more counties as the storm moves closer. Up to 40 millimetres of rain is forecast in parts
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People are being reminded that a public meeting is taking place tonight regarding the proposed closure of Gortahork post office. It comes following the announcement last month that over 150 post offices around the country are to close as part of a deal reached between An Post and the Irish Postmasters’ Union. The meeting
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There are genuine fears that someone will be killed on what’s been described as a treacherous road in Letterkenny. It’s after reports that some motorists are speeding excessively on the Windy Hall road with claims that recent resurfacing works has led to the problem escalating further. Donegal County Council is being urged to consider installing
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A Donegal County Councillor has hit out over a delay in social housing plans for Letterkenny. Almost 30 housing units are to be incorporated in the Long Lane area of the town with the local authority stating that the tender documentation is almost complete. Upon receipt of approval from the Department, the project with then
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Money has been allocated to widen a footpath on one of Letterkenny’s busiest routes. Safety concerns had been raised earlier this year over the section of road in Conwal which currently has a small footpath and was deemed unfit for use by some local representatives. Donegal County Council had been urged to come up with
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There are calls on the community to get behind employees at the Rapid Action Packaging Factory in Gweedore who are participating in strike action. SIPTU members at RAP are to engage in a 16 hour work stoppage on Monday September 24th over what they say is the company’s refusal to recognise workers’ rights to union
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There’s a joint call for the current 9 per cent VAT rate on food to stay put. The Licenced Vintners Association and the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland are calling on the Government to maintain it ahead of the budget. Both groups say any step to increase the VAT rate could impact on pub jobs across
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Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior Championship Group A Burt 0-11 V 1-12 Ardara Glenswilly 2-15 V 2-11 Bundoran Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior Championship Group B Gaoth Dobhair 0-12 V 0-06 Naomh Conaill Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure
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It’s all coming down to the last day in Group A of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC following Glenswilly’s 2-15 v 2-11 win over Bundoran today. That leaves Ardara on 4 points, Glenswilly on 2 and Burt on 2 with Glenswilly hosting Burt next week. After the match today, Diarmaid Doherty spoke
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Derry City won their 11th EA SPorts League Cup today at the Brandywell Stadium when they defeated Cobh Ramblers by three goals to one. Ronan Hale, Darren Cole and Aaron McEneff all found the back of the net for Derry. Martin Holmes spoke with Derry City boss Kenny Shiels after the win… Martin also spoke
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Milford United FC 1 v 4 Greencastle FC Drumkeen United 1 v 2 Lifford Celtic FC Keadue Rovers FC 3 v 0 Cranford FC Glenea United 3 v 0 Lagan Harps FC Donegal Town FC 3 v 4 Castlefin Celtic Kildrum Tigers 3 v 1 Drumoghill FC Culdaff FC 1 v 3 Ballybofey United FC
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Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Convoy Arsenal FC 2 v 3 Bonagee United FC Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre D2 Gweedore United FC 2 v 3 Deele Harps FC Letterbarrow Celtic FC 7 v 0 Dunkineely Celtic FC Curragh Athletic FC 1 v 1 Copany Rovers FC
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Buncrana 2 V 2 Aileach Strand Hotel First Division Moville Celtic 5 V 0 Buncrana Res Glengad Res 5 V 1 Aileach Res Sea Rovers 2 V 0Gleneely Colts Rasheney FC 2 V 0 Dunree United Inishowen Engineering Division Two Greencastle Res 3 V 3 Clonmany Res QPS Res 3 V
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2-15 v 2-11 was the final score in an enthralling contest today in Group A of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship where Glenswilly beat Bundoran. Diarmaid Doherty has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Derry City won the EA Sports Cup for an 11th time at the Brandywell Stadium today when they defeated Cobh Ramblers. 3-1 was the final score in a game that saw Ronan Hale open the scoring for Derry before Cobh equalised through Christopher Hull. A strike from Darren Cole 9 minutes into the second half
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MacCumhaills are through to the Quarter-Finals of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship following their 3-12 v 0-15 win over Killybegs in Group D on Sunday. After the match, manager Bernard McGeehan gave his thoughts to Frank Craig…
DSFC: MacCumhaills ‘chuffed’ they’re in the next round with a game to spare Read More »
St. Michael’s are all but assured a place in the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC Quarter-Finals following their win over Four Masters today in Group C. Tom Comack spoke to St. Michael’s wing back Michael McGinley after the match…
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Kilcar overcame Milford today in Towney on a scoreline of 2-15 v 2-06 in Group D of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC to make sure of their place in the Quarter-Finals. Kilcar manager Barry Doherty spoke with Peter Campbell after the win…
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Monaghan’s Josh Moffett in a Ford Fiesta WRC has won the Clare Rally, the penultimate round of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship. He finished 7.7 seconds ahead of Clonmel’s Roy White with Cork’s Daragh O’Riordan, also in a Fiesta, a minute and 56.1 seconds further behind in third. Triton Championship contender Donegal’s Declan Boyle
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It was a busy weekend on the Rugby front in both local games and Pro 14 action. Ulster kept their perfect start to the Pro14 going with a 28-7 win over Southern Kings earlier today, while in the Ulster Senior Cup yesterday City of Derry lost to Ballynahinch, Omagh lost to Armagh and Rainey overcame
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The Tyrone Ladies are the All-Ireland Intermediate Football Champions following their win over Meath in Croke Park on Sunday. The game ended 6-08 v 1-14 in favour of Tyrone, having led from very early on in the match. Tyrone manager Gerry Moane joined Pauric Hilferty on Sunday Sport…
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St Michael’s recorded a 9 point win over Four Masters in their Michael Murphy SPorts & Leisure Donegal SFC Group C clash, in a game that finished 0-13 v 0-04. There for Highland Radio Sport was Tom Comack…
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The presidential race is heating up with Sinn Féin confirming Ireland South MEP Liadh Ni Riada as its candidate to contest the election on October 26th. She’s says it’s an honour and a privilege to go forward.
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Kilcar have booked their place in the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals following a 2-15 v 2-06 win over Milford on Sunday. Peter Campbell was in Towney for Highland Radio…
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MacCumhaills had a 3-12 v 0-15 win over Killybegs today in Group D of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship to book their place in the Quarter-Finals. Frank Craig reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy is calling for a revision of the EU postal services directive which he says prohibits national governments from subsidising the running of post offices. The Midlands North-West MEP says plans to close nearly one hundred and sixty post offices around the country are a scandal.
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s calls for a second Brexit referendum are being criticised by his Labour colleagues. However, some British commentators say delaying the EU exit could give British Prime Minister Theresa May a lifeline. Conservatives say a referendum would take everyone back to square one – but Sadiq Khan doesn’t think that’s a
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Gaoth Dobhair have reached the Quarter-Finals of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC following a 0-12 v 0-06 win over Naomh Conaill today in Magheragallon. Naomh Conaill led at half-time by a single point, 0-05 v 0-04, but Gaoth Dobhair dominated the second half and outscored the Glenties men by 0-07 v 0-01.
DSFC: Gaoth Dobhair through to SFC Quarter-Finals – Reaction Read More »
Ardara had a 1-12 v 0-11 win over Burt on Sunday in Burt to leave themselves in a good position to qualify for the Quarter-Finals of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC heading into next week’s final round of group games. Damien Dowds was at Hibernian Park for Highland Radio Sport…
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Gaoth Dobhair have assured themselves a place in the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC Quarter-Finals following a 0-12 v 0-06 win over Naomh Conaill in Group B on Sunday. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh spoke about Gaoth Dobhair after the match in Magheragallon…
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The Tyrone Ladies had a convincing win over Meath in the All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship in Croke Park today. 6-08 v 1-14 was the final score as Tyrone recovered from last year’s loss to Tipperary in the All-Ireland Final to make their way back to the Senior Championship. Meath scored the first score of the
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3-12 v 1-07 was the final score in Malin’s Donegal SFC Group C win over Termon on Saturday night. There were just 3 points in it at the break, with Malin leading by 1-06 v 1-03, but the second half saw a strong showing from the Inishowen men to record their first win of the
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St. Eunan’s recorded their first win of the 2018 Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship on Saturday night when they beat Dungloe on a scoreline of 1-11 v 0-04. The first-half was a tense affair that saw very little scoring and the sides went into the break with St Eunan’s leading by
DSFC: Brendan Kilcoyne’s reaction to St Eunan’s win over Dungloe Read More »
Donegal GAA Results – Saturday 15th September Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior Championship Group B Dungloe 0-04 V 1-10 St Eunan’s Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior Championship Group C Malin 3-12 V 1-07 Termon Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Intermediate Championship Group A St Naul’s
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Malin had a 3-12 v 1-07 win over Termon on Saturday night in Group C of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC. Ryan Ferry reports…
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St Eunan’s had a 1-11 v 0-04 win over Dungloe in Group B of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC on Saturday evening. Frank Craig has the full-time report for Highland Radio…
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Glenavon proved too strong for Institute at the Brandywell Stadium on Saturday in the NIFL Premiership. 4-1 was the final score, with Glenavon’s Stephen Murray scoring a hat-trick. Institute’s only goal was scored by Darren Boyce on 39 minutes, but Glenavon led by 3 goals to 1 at the break. Glenavon’s fourth and Murray’s third
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Glencar Inn Division One Donegal Town FC 2 vs 1 Oldtown Celtic Glencar Celtic 3 vs 0 Keadue Rovers FC Glenea United 1 vs 1 Castlefin Celtic St Catherines FC Reserves 3 vs 1 Dunlewey Celtic Old Orchard Division Two Drumoghill FC Res 1 vs 1 Drumkeen United Fintown Harps AFC 2 vs 5 Milford
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City of Derry had a strong performance in their Ulster Senior Cup QF loss to Ballynahinch on Saturday. 25 v 19 was the final score, but City of Derry led for most of the game and led by 19 v 18 with very little time left before a late Ballynahinch try won it for the
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The Tyrone Senior Football Championship gets underway this weekend. Last year’s champions, Omagh St. Enda’s, start their campaign next week away to Aghyaran but there’s 4 games down for decision this weekend. Trillick overcame Donaghmore last night in the opening game of the Championship. Moy and Edendork are in action today as well as Galbally
GAA Preview: Alan Rogers looks ahead to Tyrone SFC Read More »
The Tyrone Ladies will take on Meath in the All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship Final on Sunday in Croke Park. Tyrone came through a tough test in the semi-final against Sligo, winning by 4 points. Paddy Hunter, Tyrone Ladies PRO, has the latest from the Tyrone camp ahead of tomorrow’s clash…
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