Former Derry City striker Ronan Curtis is set to make his Republic of Ireland debut tonight. The Portsmouth foward has been called into the Irish squad for the international friendly in Poland. He has scored five goals in six games in League One this season. Captain Seamus Coleman, Jonathan Walters and Stephen Ward miss the […]
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A report published this morning by HIQA has identified a number of non-compliances at St Joseph’s Hospital in Stranorlar. The inspection was carried out in February, with 60 residents in place at the time. The report published this morning by HIQA notes that residents who communicated with the inspectors and filled out questionnaires were happy
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A major jobs boost has been announced for Donegal with the creation of almost 100 jobs at a local engineering company. E&I Engineering in Burnfoot is to recruit 90 new staff as part of a €9.5million investment and support of Enterprise Ireland. The announcement was made by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this morning as part of
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The Buncrana Tidy Towns Committee will present a signed letter to the Taoiseach as he visits Donegal today, in response to his refusal to visit Swan Park and witness first hand the state of disrepair it lies in. 9 business, sporting and community organisations across the town have signed the letter, calling on Leo
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The Taoiseach is visiting Donegal today. Leo Varadakar is due to officially open the Cockhill bridge in Buncrana later and will also pay a visit to E & I engineering in Burnfoot where it’s anticipated that he will make a jobs announcement. He’s also attending a business lunch in the afternoon with the Letterkenny Chamber
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It’s been confirmed that an application for funding to restore Swan Park in Buncrana has been made to the Department for Rural and Community Affairs. The local amenity which was destroyed during last years floods has partially reopened following the construction of a temporary bridge. Engineers told members of the Inishowen Municipal District that
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Five projects across Donegal are set to benefit from over €130,000 in Leader funding. In welcoming the funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development, Government Chief Whip, Minister Joe McHugh says; ‘Great credit goes to Minister Ring for his focus on community development, not least in Donegal, and his initiatives that have
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A Derry City and Strabane District Councillor says the Alternative A5 Alliance should hang their heads in shame. Its after 3 people died following two seperate crashes on the road last week in Omagh. The Alternative A5 Alliance have commenced a legal process to stop construction of the Western Transport Corridor in Co Tyrone, in
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Monday September 10th:
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Seven Australian travel agents visited the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland – including Co Donegal – this week. The group included representatives of some of the biggest travel agencies in Australia, like Hello World and Flight Centre. They were here as guests of Tourism Ireland, Cathay Pacific and Fáilte Ireland Their busy programme included a
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Kilmacrennan’s Richard Kerr scored more points at the ninth round of the Dickies SuperSport Championship at Silverstone in the British SuperBike Championship at the weekend. Kerr maintained his fine run of results in his debut season in the highly competitive SuperSport ranks. The national track at Silverstone was the venue and it was a new
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Seamus Coleman has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland’s friendly against Poland tomorrow evening. The Everton full-back’s picked up a foot injury. Cyrus Christie and Matt Doherty are in contention to replace him. Coleman joins a long list of players who will be absent from tomorrow’s clash including James McClean, Jonathan Walters, Harry
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The Office of the Taoiseach has issued an apology to the mother of Danielle McLaughlin. While acknowledging the email sent to Andrea Brannigan last week was ‘not dealt with as carefully as it should have been’, they again, addressed Ms Brannigan incorrectly as Ms McLaughlin. The apology sent this afternoon said that they wished to
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There are calls on the Taoiseach to visit Letterkenny University Hospital as part of his visit to the county tomorrow. Leo Varadkar is opening the Cockhill Bridge and attending a lunch with the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce among other engagements. However, Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says it would be inexcusable should the Taoiseach
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A Carndonagh Residents Association has handed a petition in to the Inishowen Municipal District this afternoon, calling for urgent safety works to be carried out. In particular, the residents said they are concerned at the risk posed by the Riverside Walk and bridge linking the estate to Carndonagh Community Hospital. The walkway, which is widely
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Finn Valley AC’s Sinead McConnell has added yet another World Masters medal to her collection. McConnell battled through severe heat conditions earlier today to claim bronze in the 10k Walk. She adds that to her 5k Walk medal from last week.
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A meeting is to take place in Termon over the ongoing school bus debacle. It’s understood that up to 31 children wishing to travel from Milford to Kilmacrennan and Termon for school have been denied school transport for this current academic school year. Most of those refused are on concessionary tickets which means they can
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The body of a 24 year old man has been recovered from the River Foyle in Derry. Police in the city have confirmed the body was that of 24 year old Nathan Boyle. Searches had been ongoing on the river since a man was seen going in to the water at Craigavon Bridge on Monday
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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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