An appreciation night for Brendan Ward will take place in the Ozman Centre in Dunfanaghy next Wednesday 1st July. For his contribution to Boxing in America, the Creeslough native was honoured recently with the Pennsylvania Sport Hall of Fame award, The Upper Darby Man of the Year Award and inducted into the Darby Hall of […]
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Rural communities and prospective entrepreneurs in Donegal are monitoring the latest stumbling block to hit the Government’s Broadband plan to deliver high speed broadband across the country. It follows the withdrawal of SSE from its consortium with Enet as the final bidder. Eir, Vodafone and ESB previously withdrew from the same process earlier this year.
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Almost €40,000 of interim funding has been approved for the Bluesstack Foundation in Donegal Town, after it missed out on more substantial investment under the Ability Programme early in the year. The Foundation assists young people with disabilities in south and west Donegal and has thus far been operating soley on voluntary contributions. 36,000 euro
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Fianna Fail is calling on Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to urgently take action to prevent a further fodder crisis this coming winter. The party’s Agriculture spokesperson, Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue, has said the financial implications of another fodder crisis emerging in the coming months could be disasterous. The party has published a plan, with
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Mark English retained his Irish 800m track title on Sunday in Santry. Following an injury scare in recent week the Letterkenny man returned to form to take yet another crown. Mark’s former team mate Darren McBrearty was also on the podium late on Sunday evening. The Letterkenny A.C. runner took a brilliant silver in the
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St Eunan’s defeated Naomh Conaill in Highland’s featured game in the Donegal All County League Division 1 on Sunday. Chris Ashmore reports for Highland Radio Sport and also spoke with St Eunan’s Manager Maxi Curran…. Donegal GAA Results – Sunday 29th July All County League Division 1 Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 0-12 V 1-11 Milford St
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Donegal has been revealed as Ireland’s second luckiest county in terms of lotto wins. Louth has topped the table with 76 players scooping the lotto jackpot since the game began in 1988. The National Lottery has today revealed Irelands Luckiest counties with Donegal and Mayo coming in second and third respectively. Fran Whearty, Communication Executive
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Finn Harps moved back joint second with Drogheda United in the First Division of the SSE Airtricity League on Saturday night thanks to a one nil win away in Cork to Cobh Ramblers. Mickey Place scored the winning goal from the penalty spot in the second half but Keith Cowan as sent off deep in
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Over 240 completed Sunday’s Danny McDaid 15k event in Letterkenny. The first man home was Mark Long of City of Derry and Nakita Burke was the first female to finish. Noel Logan and Karl Duggan filled the other men’s places while Monica McGranaghan and Josephine Donagh took 2nd and 3rd in the female category. On
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In just over a weeks time, Donegal and Tyrone will go to battle for a place in the All Ireland semi final. It’s a winner takes all game in their last tie of the new group series of the Super Eight phase. Both sides have their injury problems with Donegal set to field without Patrick
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The Irish National Swimming Championships concluded today in Dublin with the five day event bringing together the elite swimmers from the 32 counties and attracting clubs from all over the world to this prestigious event. Local club, Swilly Seals had three swimmers competing over the five days in what was a history making meeting for
Dunnion stars as Swilly Seals win 5 National Medals Read More »
Brigade won the North West Senior Cup on Saturday as they beat Eglinton by 94 runs over two days of cricket at Bready. It’s Brigade’s first win since 2010. On Sunday Sport Myles Gallagher was joined by Eamon McLaughlin plus reaction from Brigade Chairman Roy Torrens but Captain Andy Britton…
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Finn Harps went to Cobh on Saturday night and head back north with the full points thanks to a super 1-0 win at St Colman’s Park. Trevor Welch reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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A number of Donegal athletes have made finals on Day One of the National Track and Field Championships in Santry Dublin. Among them is defending 800m title holder Mark English. The first medal for a Donegal competitor was won by Ann Marie McGlynn. Patsy McGonagle has the details…
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Donegal progressed to the Ladies All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter Final as group winners after beating Kerry at Dr Hyde Park, but only just. Ryan Ferry reports on the closing stages from their 1-13 to 3-6 win over the Kingdom girls… Geraldine McLaughlin scored 0-8 while the goal was scored by Eilish Ward. Donegal will
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Derry lost out to Meath in Saturday’s All Ireland Minor Football Championship Quarter Final. It finished 1-15 to 1-10. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Sport… Speaking with Francis after the game, Derry Manager Paddy Campbell said Meath were just the stronger side…
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Institute continued their preparations for the new Irish League Premiership season with a 4-2 win over Derry City at the Brandywell today. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport… With the new season set to get underway next Saturday Martin spoke with Institutes Chairman Billy Anderson and Manager Paddy McLaughlin who was pleased to win
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With Donegal stealing the limelight in recent weeks and months, the All County Leagues have been progressing along and are getting close to the business end of the season. In this weekend’s GAA Preview on Saturday Sport, Tom Comack has been taking a comprehensive look at the leagues with former Naomh Conail player and Manager
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Rugby fans young and old were treated to an Ulster training session this week at Letterkenny Rugby Club, ten years after their last visit to the town. Ulster came to Donegal as they continued their preparations for the new season. It was an important day for the club, who have two members playing provincial rugby,
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Finn Harps push for promotion continues tonight when Ollie Horgans side play in Cork away to Cobh Ramblers. Manager Ollie Horgan will be a happy manager coming out of St. Colman’s Park if Harps can repeat the win they got there in the middle of March. On that occasion, Harps won 0-2 but Cobh were
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Donegal County Council has signed off on two plots of land in the Finn Valley area. The first plot of 4.7 acres allows for the development of the new Finn Harps stadium in Stranolar which was agreed back in 2009. The second plot of 2.1 acres, is for a new all weather pitch, marked for
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A number of measures are to be introduced in local schools in a bid to encourage young people to vote. Donegal County Council is to engage with schools in September to raise awareness around the arrangements for registering to vote. Information is to be provided where requested while a member of the Youth Council will
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After a defeat to Cork City at the start of the week, Derry City have bounced back with a 2-1 over St Pats at the Brandywell on Friday night. Alistair Roy and Rory Patterson got the Derry goals as Patterson scored late to seal the victory. The game ended with three red cards, among them
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Derry City bounced back to winnibg ways on Friday night as they beat St Pats 2-1 at the Brandywell. Rory Patterson scored late to seal the victory. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Sport…
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Main Evening, News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday July 27th:
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Cricket Ireland today held the draw for the Semi-Finals of the Irish Senior Cup and National Cup. Strabane, the only north west side left in the competition, have been handed a home tie against defending champions Waringstown. It’s a tough opponent as the County Down side have featured in the last three finals – winning
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An Post has confirmed that Churchill Post Office will close in two weeks time. From Monday August 13th, all Social Welfare Services currently available from Church Hill Post Office will be transferred to Kilmacrennan Post Office, with other services available at Breenagh, Glencar, Letterkenny and Creeslough. The current postmistress will retire on August 10th after
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Over €31,000 has been allocated for 22 Men’s Sheds groups across Donegal. The funding is being provided by the Department of Rural and Community Development and will be delivered to groups across the county through the Local Community Development Committee for the purchasing of equipment to carry out minor works. Government Chief Whip Minister Joe
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Met Eireann has issued a status yellow rainfall warning for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal and Waterford, which comes into effect at 9pm. It comes as Irish water extends the national hosepipe ban for another month, until the 31st of August. Thundery downpours overnight may lead to accumulations of up to 40 millimeters, however it’s not expected
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An investigation is underway after yet another robbery in Inishowen. The latest target, a bus company in Muff, was reportedly broken into overnight with the safe stolen. A forensic examination is currently being carried out at the premises. Gardai are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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Donegal and Kerry have both made one change to their starting teams for Saturday’s All Ireland Championship game in Roscommon. Manager Maxi Curran has drafted in Emer Gallagher in place of Anna Maria McGlynn. Donegal beat Tipperary last weekend as Geraldine McLaughlin weighed in with a dozen points. Another win this week will secure top
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Concern has been expressed at reports that the Post Office in Churchill is facing closure. Local Councillor Adrian Glackin says such a move would be a devastating blow to the local community. It is believed the current postmaster is due to retire on August 10th after which the Post Office will no longer be in
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Finn Harps have signed John Kavanagh on loan from Cork City for the remainder of the 2018 season. The 24-year-old defender had been on-loan with Waterford Utd for the first half of the campaign but returned to Turners Cross earlier this month. Finn Harps boss Ollie Horgan hopes Kavanagh will be a key addition to
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The future of St Joseph’s Hospital in Stranorlar will be the focus of a meeting to take place in September involving local campaigners, the Health Minister and senior department personnel, local oireachtas members and HSE officials. It follows confirmation in the Dail earlier this week that the HSE is seeking to retain long term facilities
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A Derry man will be sentenced in September after he admitted sexually assaulting a nurse in Altnagelvin Hospital. 38 year old Dermott McClintock of Barnewall Place in Derry admitted a charge of sexual assault, one of exposure and one of disorderly behaviour at Altnagelvin on June 18th last. Derry Magistrate’s Court, sitting in Omagh, was
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Joe Dunleavy was back at his old stumping ground on Thursday as he trained with his Ulster team mates at Letterkenny Rugby Club. Now playing his rugby with Malone, Joe is also a member of the Ulster academy for a second year. It was a special day for Joe who met with family, friends and
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A public meeting has been called in Killea in the wake of various reports of suspicious activity in the area. The meeting is getting underway 8 o’clock this evening in the community hall in Killea with a view towards setting up a community alert scheme. Cllr Paul Canning who will also be in attendance tonight
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Donegal County Council has been asked to provide extra recycling centres in more rural parts of the county and to do more when it comes to maintaining current ones. It follows concern that some centres are being mistreated, with illegal dumping said to be happening at a number of locations. In its response, the local
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Questions are being asked of the local authority as to how much Council owned land is zoned for housing and at what location in Donegal. Details of land available for housing purposes are not readily available, but Donegal County Council has endeavoured to compile a report with the aim of providing it to members as
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There will be a new name on Cricket’s North West Senior Cup this year. After Donemana had won six titles in a row, Brigade and Eglinton will battle for 2018 crown which starts today at Bready. Brigade last lifted the cup eight years ago while Eglinton were champions in 2006. The first innings of two
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A Community Safety Team is to be established in the Newtownstewart area following a rise in anti-social activity in the locality. A public meeting was held this week where it was agreed a team would be set up after reports that burglaries, robberies and abusive behaviour in the town had reached an alarming level,
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Derry City will look to put to bed the 5-0 hammering at the hands of Cork City earlier in the week when they take on St Pats at the Brandywell tonight. With four home games to come and a shot at getting back into Europe, Derry will need to get back to winning matches ,
Kenny Shiels makes rallying call to players and supporters Read More »
Britain’s Brexit Secretary says he’s confident a workable solution can be found for the Irish border. But Dominic Raab has insisted the backstop measure can only be in place for a limited amount of time. He was speaking in Brussels yesterday following a meeting with the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michael Barnier. Dominic Raab insists
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The Galway County Coroner has concluded in his verdict that a 26-year-old Donegal man died as a result of brain injuries after the perforation of his small bowel following a systems failure at Letterkenny University Hospital that led to medical misadventure. According to RTE News, Dr Ciaran McLoughlin said there seemed to be no satisfactory
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday 26th July:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday 26th July Read More »
Donegal’s next assignment in the championship is against neighbours Tyrone in a crucial game at Ballybofey where the winner goes to the All Ireland semi final. Both sides have concerns ahead of the game but Donegal have confirmed Eoghan Ban Gallagher will not make the Tyrone game, and the semi final, should Donegal reach it.
Eoghan Ban Gallagher ruled out of Tyrone game Read More »
The full Ulster Rugby squad were put through their places this afternoon in Letterkenny. Ulster attended the Dave Gallagher Grounds, the home of Letterkenny Rugby Club, were the province held an open training session and then met with fans. The big names of Ulster Rugby were in attendance and a few locals. Letterkenny Chairman is
Ulster Rugby Visit: Letterkenny Chairman Shaun McGuinness Read More »
Over €697,000 is being invested in coastal based projects in Donegal under the Fisheries Local Area Action Group Strategy. The FLAG programme, whicyh promotes sustainable marine development, is administered by BIM, which is promising a €12 million national investment by 2020. Donegal is covered under FLAG North, with 47 coastal projects in the county being
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Cannabis-based medicines will soon be available on prescription in the UK – after cases like that of Billy Caldwell from Castlederg. The Home Secretary’s making them legal across Britain from the autumn. A review had recommended the change but the Government has said it’s not a first-step to legalising cannabis for recreational use. Billy’s mum
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Police in Strabane are investigating a burglary in the Donemana area on Saturday last in which a sum of money was stolen as the homeowner attended a cricket match just 50 meters away. Sometime between 12 noon and 5pm on Saturday the property at 253 Duncastle Road, situated near Donemana Cricket Club was broken into
House burgled in Donemana as owner watched Cricket match nearby Read More »
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