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Tyrone push Dublin but McCarthy’s goal the difference in Omagh: FT Report & Reaction

Dublin overcame Tyrone by 1-14 v 0-14 today at Healy Park in Omagh on Saturday evening in Round 2 of the Super 8’s Series. Francis Mooney reports… Mickey Harte spoke after the Red Hand’s loss in Omagh… It’s a winner take all clash on Sunday the 5th of August in Ballybofey when Tyrone visit neighbours

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Donegal Ladies through to All-Ireland Quarter-Final: Report and Reaction

The Donegal Ladies had a hard-fought 3 point win over Tipperary today in Roscommon, running out 0-17 v 0-14 winners to book their place in the All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Finals. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport… Donegal move on to face Kerry next week, with the loser of that game facing Dublin in the

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Donegal woman to climb 4 Irish mountains in 24 hours on crutch

A Donegal cancer survivor is today attempting to become the first crutch-user to reach the peak of four iconic mountains in Ireland in 24 hours. Letterkenny Woman Nikki Bradley sustained severe damage to her right hip after battling cancer in her teens. This weekend she aims to climb Carrauntoohil in Kerry, Croagh Patrick in Mayo,

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IFA stand against use of CPOs for national cycleways

The Irish Farmers’ Association does not want land for national cycleways being obtained by compulsory purchase orders. The Government’s National Greenway Strategy was launched yesterday and has raised concerns amongst farmers. Rows have broken out over planned routes on the Ring of Kerry and in Co. Galway. Deputy President of the IFA, Richard Kennedy, welcomes

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‘Could be a crucial point at the end of the season’ – Ollie Horgan after draw with Shels

Finn Harps are now 4 games unbeaten in the SSE Airtricity League First Division since the mid-season break following their 0-0 draw with Shelbourne at Finn Park last night. Both sides are chasing promotion to the Premier Division, but a draw came as no real surprise as the previous two encounters between the sides also

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Councillor Jack Murray elected as vice-chair of NWRA

Donegal Councillor Jack Murray has been elected as vice-chair of the Northern and Western Regional Assembly at a meeting in Roscommon, with Monaghan Councillor Seamus Coyle in the chair. The assembly represents eight counties, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo, Galway, Cavan, Monaghan and Roscommon, with a brief to coordinate and promote economic planning and development. Cllr

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Access to local businesses in Twin Towns vital in By-Pass talks

The Manager of the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce says it’s vital that the long awaited Twin Towns By-Pass provides easy access to local businesses while taking unnecessary traffic out of the area. Leah Fairman says the inclusion of the by-pass in the Ten-T programme which is currently under discussion is welcome, but she

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Twin Towns traffic chaos is leading to loss of revenue – Chamber

  The Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce has met with Donegal County Council’s Director of Roads to discuss what it calls the disastrous experiences of traffic jams over the last few weeks. The Chamber’s Manager Leah Fairman says the council was told there was a the lack of co-ordination and communication, and as a

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Samaritans launch campaign to target those most at risk in Donegal

Samaritans has launched a new awareness campaign to target those most in need of emotional support across County Donegal. There were 20 deaths by suicide recorded in County Donegal in 2016, including 13 men and 7 women. Provisional figures from the Central Statistics Office show 12 people died by suicide in the county last year,

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British Prime Ministers visit to Northern Ireland continues

The British Prime Minister’s in Belfast today where she’s expected to reject proposals that would see the North staying in the European single market. Theresa May’s 2-day visit will also discuss Brexit border issues as she meets with locals living and working in the area. But the SDLP’s Nichola Mallon says Theresa May needs to

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‘United approach to health inequalities needed’ – Logue

Recent figures have revealed that people living in deprived parts of Derry City, Strabane and Belfast are more likely to die prematurely than in any other part of Northern Ireland or Britain. The North’s Sinn Fein Health Spokesperson, Councillor Patricia Logue says this calls for a united, concerted approach to tackling health inequalities within the

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Horgan says Shels experience will be telling in promotion push

Regardless of how Friday’s big match against Shelbourne goes in Ballybofey, Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan says the Dublin side will remain in the promotion hunt until the end of the season. So far in this campaign, the two sides have drawn in their previous First Division meetings. Horgan’s men sit third in the table

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