A research project looking at how to aid the recovery of people who have been treated for cancer is making significant progress, according to the project leaders. The Irish Cancer Society backed research is assessing the extent to which targetted exercise plans, dietary advice and counselling help recovery after treatment. Over 100 people are participating […]
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Another 250 jobs have been announced for Derry, this time by Alchemy Technology, a tech consultancy firm. Local MP Elisha Mc Callion says the company is establishing a new centre of excellence in the city, describing it as a great boost to the city and the wider north west region. The project has had input
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There were 16 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. None of the patients were on trolleys in its Emergency Department however all 16 were waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded in Ireland today with 48 people waiting there. Nationally, there were
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An event discussing how a future United Ireland might look is taking place in Letterkenny this week. The event, which will be held in An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny this Saturday will hear from a range of voices from civic Unionism and Nationalism. Donegal Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn is encouraging everyone to attend. He says
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Gardai say they are not treating the death of an elderly man in Dunfanaghy as suspicious. The deceased, a man believed to be in his 80s, was found by a relative in the Faugher area at around 8 o’clock yesterday morning. Reports suggest the man lived alone and had been discharged from hospital in recent
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The mother of Danielle McLaughlin will now meet with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Buncrana tomorrow to discuss her daughters death in India. Initially, the Taoiseach’s office refused a request for a meeting on the assumption that Danielle was not an Irish citizen and stating that such a meeting wouldn’t be ‘worthwhile’. Danielle’s mother Andrea Brannigan
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A post mortem is due to be carried out today after the body of a man was discovered at a house in Dunfanaghy. The deceased, a man believed to be in his 80s was found by a relative in the Faugher area at around 8 o’clock on Sunday morning. Reports suggest the man lived alone
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Contractors are now actively being sought to construct a new school building for St. Mary’s National School in Stranorlar. The new building will consist of 24 new classrooms, a PE hall and a other resources. The building will be situated on a 5 acre site and will cater for the future enrolment needs of the
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A major search will resume at first light this morning for a man on a jet-ski in Lower Lough Erne in County Fermanagh. It was called off for the night after another man was rescued, but he’s still missing. Emergency services on both sides of the border are involved in the operation, including the Coast
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Gaoth Dobhair had a 1 point over St Eunan’s win at O’Donnell Park Letterkenny in game that saw both sides finish with 13 men. 0-10 v 1-06 was the final score, with a poor second half showing from both teams as Gaoth Dobhair scored 3 points in the second half and St. Eunan’s registered just
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Donegal Senior Football Championship GROUP A Ardara 2-06 V 0-10 Glenswilly Bundoran 1-11 V 0-05 Burt GROUP B St Eunan’s 1-06 V 0-10 Gweedore GROUP C Four Masters 1-10 V 0-06 Malin GROUP D Killybegs 0-11 V 2-09 Kilcar Donegal Intermediate Football Championship GROUP B Fanad Gaels 2-11 V 0-08 Downings GROUP C Buncrana 0-06
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Gweedore had a one point win over St. Eunan’s at O’Donnell Park in their Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC Group B clash today in a game that finished 0-10 v 1-06 to the visitors. Match commentator Oisin Kelly and match analyst Martin McHugh spoke after the game…
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it’s reported a Garda forensic team is present at a house in the Dunfanaghy area after the body of an elderly man was discovered this morning. The deceased, a man believed to be in his 80s was found dead by a relative in the Faugher area at around 8 o’clock this morning. Reports suggest the
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2-09 v 0-11 was the final score in the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC clash between Kilcar and Killybegs with last year’s champions getting the win. Goals from Aindriú Mac Giolla Aon and Stephen McBrearty made the difference on a day that saw poor conditions for football. Kilcar manager Barry Doherty gave his thoughts
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The pairings have been decided for the semi-finals of the Donegal News USL League Cup. Wins for Letterkenny Rovers and Fanad United confirmed their places in the last four, where Cockhill Celtic will host Fanad and Bonagee United will be at home to Letterkenny. Cockhill Celtic overcame Finn Harps Reserves 3-1 today in the League
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Kilcar started the defense of their Donegal SFC crown with a win over Killybegs in a game that finished 2-09 v 0-11. Sports Editor of the Donegal Democrat Peter Campbell has the full-time report…
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A late goal from Conor Classon gave Ardara a 2-06 v 0-10 win over Glenswilly in the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Group A game today. Ardara manager Adrian Brennan gave his thoughts to Frank Craig after the win…
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Killdrum Tigers 2 v 2 Keadue Rovers FC Milford United FC 3 v 0 Rathmullan Celtic Kilmacrennan Celtic 3 Glenea United 0 Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Bonagee United FC 6 v 2 Lifford Celtic FC Ballybofey United FC 8 v 0 Lagan Harps FC Drumkeen United 0 v 1 Cranford
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Four Masters had a 7 point win over Malin in their Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal SFC Group C Clash. 1-10 v 0-06 was the final score at Tir Chonaill Park. Pauric Byrne has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division 2pm Greencastle 5 V 2 Carn Illies 1 V 0 Clonmany Aileach 3 V 1 Glengad Redcastle 2 V 6 Buncrana Strand Hotel First Division Gleneely 1 V 2 QPS Glengad Res 1 V 4 Rasheney Buncrana Res 0 V 3 Dunree Cockhill Youth 2 V 0 Sea Rovers Aileach Res
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PSNI in Derry are seeking assistance from the public in tracing the whereabouts of a teenage girl, who went missing in the City on Saturday night. Sixteen year old Morgan Gibson was last spotted in the Glenabbey area of the City at around 10.45pm. She was wearing blue skinny jeans, a black denim jacket and
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Milford’s Megan Keown started Olympic Weight-Lifting and CrossFit three years ago. She was recently part of the Irish team that travelled to Austria for the 25th Gunther Stapfer Memorial Tournament. Pauric Hilferty went out and spoke to Megan and her coach Neil Barrett during the week…
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Foyle Search and Rescue have recovered a body from the River Foyle. FSR Volunteers had been carrying out a search operation for a missing person since Monday. It’s reported that at approximately 11.34am this morning, the body of a male was recovered from the river. The PSNI and family of the deceased have been notified.
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North West Athletes won medals at the World Masters in Malaga, Spain over the past week. Ciaran Doherty and Sinead McConnell both won bronze medals in the 3000m Steeplechase and the 5k walk respectively. Patsy McGonagle joined Pauric Hilferty on Sunday Sport with all things athletics…
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Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy have won the 41st Rallye Du Bethunois in France. They finished 29.4 seconds ahead of their closest rivals to claim the title after leading by 24.3 seconds overnight. Garry Jennings joined Pauric Hilferty live from France on Sunday Sport…
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It was a late Conor Classon goal deep in injury time that gave Ardara a 2-06 v 0-10 win over Glenswilly in Group A of the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal SFC. Frank Craig reports for Highland Radio Sport… See the winning goal below from @ArdaraGAA The winning goal by @ceclasson pic.twitter.com/4JxdWhwQqw — CLG
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It was a busy weekend of rugby action in the North West with Ulster Premiership and McCall Junior Cup action, as well as Pro 14 games. Ulster left it late again to beat Edinburgh on Friday evening, running out 30-29 winners thanks to a late John Cooney penalty. Alex McDonald reviewed the weekend’s rugby action
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Finn Harps U17s won the Mark Farren U17 Memorial Cup last night when they defeated Cork City by a goal to nil. It was a tense affair that looked more and more likely to be decided by a single goal as the game progressed. Harps won a late penalty and captain Darragh Ellison converted the
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Naomh Conaill started their Senior Championship campaign with a 4-16 0-6 victory over Dungloe in Group B at Davy Brennan Park. 3-05 v 0-04 was the half time score in a game that Naomh Conaill controlled throughout. After the match, Naomh Conaill’s Dermot ‘Brick’ Molloy spoke with Frank Craig…
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3-16 v 0-09 was the final score in the opening Group C game of the Michael Murphy Sport’s and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship between St. Michael’s and Termon. It was a 6 point game at half-time when St. Michael’s went into the break 1-09 v 0-06 ahead. They were able to extend their lead
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MacCumhaills scored 4 goals on their way to a 4-12 v 1-06 win over Milford in their Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure SFC Group D clash. Ryan Ferry caught up with MacCumhaills’ man of the match Oisin Gallen after the win…
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Ronan Curtis has been called up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad for Tuesday’s Friendly with Poland Curtis has impressed for Noel King’s under 21 side but is unavailable for their qualifier against Germany in Tallaght Stadium this Tuesday due to suspension. He rescued a 1-all draw for the Republic of Ireland in their
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MacCumhaill’s rattled the Milford net on four occasion to win their opening Group D game at Moyle View Park. It finished 4-12 to 1-16. Ryan Ferry reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Donegal Senior Football Championship GROUP B Naomh Conaill 4-16 V 0-6 Dungloe GROUP C Termon 0-9 V 3-16 St Michaels GROUP D Milford 1-16 V 4-12 MacCumhaills Donegal Intermediate Football Championship GROUP A N Columba 1-12 V 2-8 St Naul’s N Ultan 0-18 V 0-8 N Colmcille GROUP B N Mhuire 0-10 V 1-9 Aodh
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In the opening game in Group C of the Michael Murphy Sport’s and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship St Michael’s were comfortable 3-16 to 0-9 winners over Termon. Tom Comack Reports from the Burn Road…
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Naomh Conaill started their Senior Championship campaign with a 4-16 0-6 victory over Dungloe in Group B at Davy Brennan Park. Frank Craig reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Finn Harps lifted the Mark Farren U17 Memorial Cup on Saturday evening beating Cork City 1-0 in the Final at Finn Park. As the game progressed it look every so likely that it would take just one goal to separate the sides. With a couple minutes left on the clock and extra time looming, Harps
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The Ulster Senior League kicks off in two weeks time with defending champions Cockhill Celtic starting the defense of their title away to Swilly Rovers. The other games on opening weekend will see Fanad United host Letterkenny Rovers and Finn Harps Reserves travel to Bonagee United. The League Cup is well underway with Cockhill Celtic
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Rainey overcame City of Derry in the Ulster Premiership League 2 clash today by 27 v 8. Elsewhere in that league today Dungannon overcame Omagh on a scoreline of 45 v 26. Alex McDonald has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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The Derry Senior Football Championship got underway last night with Coleraine taking on Glenullin. Coleraine ran out 4 point winners in a game that finished 2-10 v 0-12. Michael McMullan, Sports Editor of the County Derry Post joined Tom Comack to preview the weekend’s Derry SFC action, and they first touched on last night’s game…
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The Donegal Senior Football Championship gets underway this weekend. Former Naomh Conaill championship winning player and manager Martin Doherty and former St. Eunan’s legend and eight time Donegal SFC winner John Haran join Tom Comack to take a comprehensive look at the Donegal Senior Club Championship which throws in this weekend. Martin and John take
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Detectives in Derry are appealing for witnesses following an assault in the Cooke Street/Corporation Street area of Derry. It was reported that shortly after 10pm a 28 year old man was attacked in an alleyway in the area by 3 unknown men. The man was struck with what is believed to have been an iron
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It’s been claimed that Danielle McLaughlin’s mother has heard nothing from the Department of the Taoiseach since an initial email was sent stating that a meeting with Leo Varadkar was not worthwhile as Danielle was not an Irish citizen. It is reported that the Department said it sincerely regrets the misunderstanding that arose in the
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The PSNI is urging people to be aware of internet scams after reports of people losing substantial amounts of money in recent days. One man in County Tyrone lost £9,000, while another man in the North West lost £7,000. Earlier, it was reported a man in North Down lost £10,000. Chief Superintendent Simon Walls heads
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The Irish Cancer Society says it wants to expand its services in Donegal even more in the coming year. Head of Fundraising, Mark Mellet, was speaking at a function at which over €95,000 raised during this year’s Relay for Life was handed over to the society. Mr Mellet says a key objective is to increase
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Its been confirmed that SIPTU members at the Rapid Action Packaging plant in Gweedore are to engage in a 16 hour work stoppage on September 24th. SIPTU members voted last month in favour of industrial action in response to the company’s refusal to recognise workers rights to union representation for collective bargaining purposes at the
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Ronan Curtis’ 83rd-minute equaliser rescued a 1-all draw for the Republic of Ireland in their Euro under-21 Championship qualifier at Kosovo on Friday. It keeps Noel King’s side in second place in group five, two-points behind leaders Germany. It was a true moment of class which brought Ireland level. The former Derry City forward took
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A 22 year old man is due in Court in Carrick on Shannon later today – charged in connection with a fatal road traffic collision outside Letterkenny. Gardai are still appealing for witnesses to the incident, which involved a red 4×4 and a black Mazda car, at Dooballagh between Drumkeen and Letterkenny on Thursday night.
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Ciaran Doherty won bronze on Friday at the World Masters Championships in Malaga Spain. The Letterkenny A.C. man completed the 3000m Steeplechase in 9.28.30 to finish third in the M40 category. The race was won by Kenyan in Eliud Kirui 9.09.14. Ciaran has medaled at major master events before, winning silver at the World’s in
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Irish Water has announced plans to develop the wastewater infrastructure in Moville in a bid to protect health and improve environmental conditions. The utility say design work is underway on providing wastewater infrastructure to stop the unacceptable practice of discharging untreated wastewater into Lough Foyle and the Bredagh River which has been classified as ‘Seriously
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