Finn Harps’ Under-19 side take on St. Patrick’s Athletic in the Enda McGuill Cup semi-final at Finn Park this evening. Kick-off is 7.30 pm Harps have already beaten their Cavan/Monaghan counterparts, Derry City and Dundalk. Speaking to Chris Ashmore, manager Joe Boyle is hoping that the Donegal public will come out in numbers and get […]
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Scotland’s First Minister’s been challenging Theresa May to set out her “plan B” for Brexit in advance of talks between the two leaders. Nicola Sturgeon has been warning against “scare tactics” of talking up a no-deal Brexit scenario before a meeting with the British Prime Minister in Edinburgh. She says a no-deal Brexit would be
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There are calls for urgent reform within the Health Service in Northern Ireland. It comes as its revealed the Western Health and Social Care Trust spent over £27 million on locum and agency staff last year. SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan says the latest figures revealing that £27 million was spent last year in
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Concern’s being raised over the drop in the strength of the country’s Defence Forces. Fianna Fail spokesperson on Defence Jack Chambers says the numbers have fallen to 9, 010 members at the end of May. That’s down from 9,044 on the same time last year. Deputy Chambers says despite more recruits being taken on, numbers
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A Donegal Deputy says the €359,000 announced by Government for Donegal islands falls far short of the almost €2.9 million applied for. In this years tranche of funding under the islands programme there has been a 25% overall drop in funding for the county. There has also been a 32% cut to funding for Arranmore
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The EU is working day and night with Britain to secure a deal on Brexit. That’s the message from the European Commission following British claims its intransigence means no-deal is more likely. The UK’s International Trade Secretary made the comments yesterday. However, today European Commission spokesperson, Mina Andreeva insists discussions are continuing based on the
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Last month Foyle Search and Rescue were tasked to deal with a total of 60 incidents. Latest statistics show that during July, 11 people were rescued from the river and 1 body recovered. Meanwhile, 22 people were brought back from the railings or the river’s edge and 26 people who were reported to be in
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An Indonesian earthquake which has so far claimed the lives of over 100 people was picked up on the seismometer at St. Columba’s College in Stranorlar. Rescuers in Indonesia say the number of people who have been killed following the powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake on the holiday island of Lombok will “definitely increase”. Search teams
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Ronan McLaughlin won the Foyle International 3 Day Cycle Race, which took place from Friday until today. McLaughlin led from the second stage but was pushed all the way on Stage 3, and himself and his team worked well to keep him ahead. It was a close finish, and Foyle Cycling Club PRO Thomas McLaughlin
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Tyrone will meet Monaghan in the All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final next week after defeating Donegal by 2-17 v 1-13 in their Super 8s meeting in Ballybofey. Tyrone started slowly and Donegal brought a 3 point lead into the break, but second half goals from Harry Loughran and Declan McClure led Mickey Harte’s men to victory. Tom
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Donegal’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship came to an end today in Ballybofey when they were defeated by Tyrone on a scoreline of 2-17 v 1-13. Tyrone took control of the game in the second half after Donegal leading by 3 points at the break thanks to a Michael Murphy goal. The O’Neill County were able
Michael Murphy and Declan Bonner react to Donegal Championship exit Read More »
Tyrone proved too strong for Donegal in their All-Ireland SFC Super 8s Series clash on Sunday in Ballybofey. 2-17 v 1-13 was the final score in a clash that saw Donegal lead by 3 points at half-time, but goals from Harry Loughran and Declan McClure in the second half gave Tyrone the win. Martin McHugh
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Tyrone were 2-17 v 1-13 winners over Donegal in their Super 8s Phase 3 clash in Ballybofey on Sunday to book a date with Monaghan in the All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final next week. Donegal led by a goal at the break thanks to a Michael Murphy goal but Tyrone were able to take control in the
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Police in Limavady say they are concerned for the safety of 14 year old Patrick Crumlish who was last seen at 2pm on Friday last. It is believed the teenager may have taken a bus to Derry or Strabane. Police are appealing to anyone with any information regarding his whereabouts to come forward.
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Police in Strabane have charged a driver to court after they were found to be travelling in excess of the speed limit and possessing cannabis. Police say during a speed enforcement operation earlier today a vehicle was detected travelling at 58mph in a 40 mph zone on the Fyfin Road. The vehicle was subsequently stopped
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Bready are top of the NWCU Premiership after their win over Strabane on Saturday. Elsewhere there were wins for Coleraine, Brigade and Ardmore. In the NWCU Championship, St. Johnston overcame Bonds Glen. It’s a 2 horse race at the top with Glendermott and Ballyspallen both picking up wins yesterday. Killyclooney got the better of Drummond
Cricket: Bready still lead the way in North West Premiership Read More »
The Road Safety Authority is appealing to drivers to be careful on the roads as the bank holiday continues. The RSA is particularly asking motorcylists to resist taking risks. Statistics show that Sunday is the worst day of the week for biker deaths on our roads. Chief Executive of the RSA, Moyagh Murdock says bikers
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€359,000 in funding has been announced for a programme of works on three Donegal islands. The funding from the Department of Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht is to be matched funded by Donegal County Council and will go towards resurfacing works on Arranmore Island, including essential works on the Lighthouse Road. A crane will be
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Tourism and archaeology schemes in Inishowen are set to benefit from over €10,000 in Leader funding. The funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development will support two local projects through the Inishowen Development Partnership. €6000 has been allocated to work on a cross border project alongside a group in North Down to examine
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Donegal and Tyrone will face off in the last game in the Super 8’s Series in Group 2 at 3.30 today. Donegal need to win to reach the All-Ireland Semi-Final, while a draw will suffice for Tyrone. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne spoke earlier on in Ballybofey about the latest team news…
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Derry City and Sligo Rovers do battle in a North West derby in the EA Sports Cup Semi-Final on Monday. This comes just 3 days after Sligo were 2-1 winners over Derry in the league at the Brandywell Stadium. Derry ‘keeper Gerard Doherty is looking forward to jumping straight back in to another fixture with
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The Finn Harps U17s are just 90 minutes away from a place in the Mark Farren Cup Final and that objective will be achieved if Declan Boyle’s side can overcome Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds tomorrow afternoon (kick-off 3pm). The Harps 17s have surprised many this season. Despite the absence of the majority of
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The Donegal Ladies had a 3 point win over Armagh today in their All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final at Healy Park in Omagh. 0-19 v 1-13 was the final score in favour of Donegal, who now go on to face either Cork or Westmeath in the semi-final. After the match, Tom Comack spoke with Donegal
Yvonne Bonner hopes the goals will come again in All-Ireland Semi-Final Read More »
It’s the biggest championship game ever to be played at MacCumhaill Park Ballybofey. Donegal host Tyrone with the winner going to the All Ireland Semi Final. Tyrone have won the last two championship meetings in Clones but Donegal, who are unbeaten in 21 games at the Ballybofey venue, won their last two championship appearances at
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Barry Morris and Declan Campbell won the Dogleap Rally at Shackleton today in their Darrian T90 GTR with 15 seconds ahead of Inishowen’s Joseph McGonigle and Patrick Brides in a BMW Mini WRC. Damien Tourish and Rodney Stewart had a fine day as they were third overall in their Ford Escort, a further 51 seconds
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The Donegal Ladies booked their place in the All-Ireland Semi-Final on Saturday by overcoming Armagh by 0-19 v 1-13 at Healy Park in Omagh. It was a hard-fought battle all the way through, and it was Donegal who led at the break by 6 points, 0-11 v 0-05. They now go on to face Cork
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Institute played Newry City in the first game of the Irish League Premiership at the Brandywell Stadium on Saturday, where they were 1-0 winners. Michael McCrudden scored the only goal of the game on 17 minutes for ‘Stute. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport… Martin spoke with ‘Stute manager Paddy McLaughlin and goalscorer Michael
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Finn Harps Football Club will host a free ‘Family Fun’ event at their Academy Grounds in Killygordon on Friday 31st August commencing at 3 pm. The ‘Fun Games’ are available for all and is supported by the FAI who have kindly made many exciting games available. Finn Harps is inviting clubs to enter 07 age-group
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2-20 v 0-11 was the final score in Derry’s All-Ireland U21 B Hurling final today against Kerry, with the Kingdom claiming the Richie McElligott Cup by 15 points. After the match, Conor McKenna spoke with Derry manager Collie McGurk, who was confused as to why Kerry’s first goal stood though the play was called back
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This week’s GAA Preview is focusing on the huge All-Ireland Super 8s series clash between Donegal and Tyrone in Ballybofey on Sunday, where the winning team will progress to the All-Ireland Semi-Finals, but Tyrone have a slight advantage in that a draw will see them through. Tom Comack has been speaking to former Donegal All-Star
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Finn Harps recorded their 6th clean sheet in a row last night when they defeated Wexford Youths by 3 goals to nil. Mikey Place, Jesse Devers and Sam Todd were all on target for Ollie Horgan’s side. Gareth Harkin provided the assist from a corner for Sam Todd’s header, and he spoke with Diarmaid Doherty
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Finn Harps have expressed concerns with how the League of Ireland is moving forward and that there is no improved structures for clubs in place. Off the field Harps are keeping their head above water but the summer time is always tough on the club. Once again they are working on tight budgets not just
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Ramelton’s Kyle Callan-McFadden played his part in Sligo Rovers’ important 2-1 away win over Derry City at the Brandywell on Friday night. This was a vital win for Sligo as they bid to move away from the relegation play-off zone. Speaking to Martin Holmes, the defender said there was “good and desire” in their game….
Ramelton’s Kyle Callen-McFadden speaks about Sligo Rovers win over Derry City Read More »
Derry City midfielder Rory Hale has acknowledged that Derry were just not good enough in their 2-1 home defeat against Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division on Friday evening. But, speaking to Martin Holmes, he said they are now hoping to bounce back on Monday when they take on Sligo Rovers, again, this time at the
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The Donegal Event Guide for National Heritage Week is to be launched next week. National Heritage Week takes place from Saturday, August 18 to Sunday, August 26 2018 and is coordinated by The Heritage Council and Local Authority Heritage Officers. The Event Guide will be launched at Glenveagh Castle on Tuesday by Cathaoirleach of Donegal
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Donegal County Council is inviting submissions on its Noise Action Plan. The Plan has been prepared by the Council to address environmental noise from sections of major roads in the county with more than three million vehicles per annum. The aim of the Directive and the Regulations is to provide for the implementation of a
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Ireland’s Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal have defended their world title in the Time Trial at the UCI 2018 Para-cycling Road World Championships in Maniago, Italy. The Paralympic Champions finished the 27.7km Time Trial in a time of 35:26:37, seventeen seconds ahead of silver medalists Lora Fachie and Corrine Hall from Great Britain. Poland’s Iwona
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Finn Harps boss Ollie Horgan was well pleased with the fact that his side beat Wexford FC 3-0 at Finn Park on Friday night. Harps are now second in Division One and well placed to qualify for the play-offs. But, speaking to Diarmaid Doherty, Horgan pointed out that they had got an early goal and
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Derry City boss Kenny Shiels was in a pretty dejected mood after he watched his side lose 2-1 at home to Sligo Rovers. He admitted that the better side had won and that he could have no complaints. As he told Martin Holmes, Derry were just not good enough…
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Derry City’s topsy-turvy season continued with a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division. After last week’s 2-1 success over St. Patrick’s Athletic tables were turned on this occasion. Jamie McDonagh put Derry ahead but Sligo came from behind to win thanks to goals from David Cawley and former
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Finn Harps have beaten Wexford 3-0 at Finn Park tonight. Goals from Mikey Place and Jesse Devers in the first half and Sam Todd (pictured above) in the second half helped them to a well deserved victory. This result lifts Harps into clear second spot with just four games to go. They are seven
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Finn Harps have snapped up another player as the push for promotion continue. Fintan Borotto, aged 20, played his underage football with Castlebar Celtic before joining the Sligo Rovers’ U19 squad in January 2015. Fintan spent three seasons with the Sligo 19s and is also a former Irish Schoolboy international. Harps boss Ollie Horgan knows
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Police in Derry have charged two men aged 21 with a number of offences including arson with intent to endanger life, aggravated taking and driving away, dangerous driving and possession of an offensive weapon. One of the men is due to appear at Omagh MC on Saturday 4th August and the second man will appear
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The Donegal Half Marathon and Team Challenge Cup gets underway in just two over two weeks’ time on Sunday, 19th August. The Donegal Half Marathon is ideal for runners who are preparing for the Dublin Marathon later this year, while the Team Challenge Cup opens up the event to beginner 5k and 10k runners. Following
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There are four games listed for Saturday in the North West Premiership. Pick of the action is the clash between second placed Strabane and league leaders Bready. Eamon McLaughlin previews this game and the other fixtures.
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The 2018 Waterside Half Marathon – which is on Sunday, September 2nd – is set to be the biggest and most prestigious in its 37 year history when up to 2,500 runners descend on Ebrington Square in Derry for the race start. Event organisers Derry City and Strabane District Council and City of Derry Spartans
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The Criminal Assets Bureau says it’s carried out a number of raids in Donegal. CAB searched three residential properties and two business premises in the county. The investigation relates to a criminal living in Donegal. Gardaí are investigating property which they believe may have been the proceeds of crime. No arrests were made.
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A decision by the Pope to meet victims of clerical abuse in private, on his visit to Ireland, has been labelled as a token by an abuse survivor. Details of the meeting are not being released in advance but it’s understood it will be held in private to protect the privacy of victims. Abuse survivor
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An Post is defending the process which could see up to 160 post offices nationwide close over the next six months . 13 post offices in Donegal have so far been identified as vulnerable An Post says this deal is necessary to make the network of remaining offices viable. MD of An Post Retail, Debbie
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The head of the Bank of England has warned the possibility of a no-deal Brexit is “uncomfortably high”. Mark Carney says the UK economy would be able to withstand shocks and insists contingency measures are being put in place. But he’s told the BBC that Britain crashing out of the EU with no deal would
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