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DDF Irish Open Round 3 – Defending Champion Rahm moves to -6

South African Erik Van Rooyen has now extended his lead at the top of the leaderboard, now 4 shots ahead of the chasing Joakim Lagergren in second. Defending Champion Jon Rahm finished -5 for the day and lies tied for sixth on -6 overall. Diarmaid Doherty has the latest from Ballyliffin Golf Club… Earlier, Diarmaid […]

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Harps delighted with Back to Back wins and Clean Sheets – Keith Cowan

Finn Harps were 1-0 winners over Drogheda last night away at United Park following a 90th minute strike from John O’Flynn. That result now means the Harps leapfrog Longford into 4th in the table, and level on points with third placed Drogheda. After the win last night, Harps captain Keith Cowan spoke with Sean McCaffrey

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Twin Towns traffic congestion must be relieved – McGowan

The Cathaoirleach of the Stranorlar Municipal district has pressed the urgent need to relieve traffic congestion in the Twin Towns. Cllr Patrick McGowan has said traffic going to and coming from the Irish Open this weekend is only one of many traffic issues occurring daily on this very busy national route. Cllr McGowan has requested

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Champion Jon Rahm on the move – DDF Irish Open 3rd Rd Latest

With the overnight leaders set to start the 3rd round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open  shortly, the chasing pack are looking to make their move at Ballyliffin. Diarmaid Doherty reports from the Glashedy Links course… Coverage from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin on Highland Radio Sport, is in association with the

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UK cabinet reach agreement on key Brexit plan proposals

The creation of a new UK-European Union free trade area is one of the key proposals in the British Government’s Brexit plan. Theresa May’s cabinet reached the agreement at Chequers last night. It means Britain will remain in line with the European Union on rules for all goods – including industrial items and agricultural products.

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AGSI seeking meeting with GSOC to discuss Clarke Report

A judicial inquiry into the suicide of a garda sergeant in Donegal has recommended changes in the way the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission conducts its business, but stops short of criticising any specific G-SOC officials. Meanwhile, the AGSI is seeking a meeting with the commission to discuss the communications element of Mr Justice Frank Clarke’s

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DDF Irish Open 2nd Round Report – Harrington looks to stay at the top end

It’s been another frustrating day for Rory McIlroy at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The 2016 champion has fallen further off the pace with a one over par round of 73, making back to back bogeys in his final two holes. It now leaves him six back from the clubhouse leader Joakim Lagergren, who

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Embassy confirm ‘Dohertys’ permitted to holiday park after all

  The Irish Embassy has confirmed that ‘Dohertys’ are welcome to Duinrell Holiday Park after all. It’s after a ‘Doherty’ family who visited the campsite in the past attempted to make a booking for this year but were not permitted to do so. According to reports, the facility had issues with a previous Doherty family

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Coastal erosion studies announced for Magheraroarty and Maghery

Over €150,000 has been allocated for two major coastal erosion studies in Donegal. The money, confirmed today by Minister Kevin Boxer Moran, will be used to assess what works are necessary to combat coastal erosion at Maghery Bay and Ballyness Bay in Magheraroarty. Councillor Terence Slowey says it’s a significant breakthrough…….

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Over €80,000 allocated under latest Clar announcement

Over €80,000 in funding has been allocated to two schools in Co Donegal for play area improvement works. In the latest round of funding announced under the Clár programme, Trentagh National School, Templedouglas is to receive €33,000 to upgrade and extend the existing play area and provide playground equipment, seating and fencing. Meanwhile, €50,000 has

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DDF Irish Open 2nd Round Report – Simon Alliss & Oliver Gilmore

It’s tight at the top of the leaderboard as day 2 action continues at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin. Oisin Kelly joined Greg Hughes on this mornings 9 til Noon show from the Glashedy Links course with a leaderboard update and a chat with Championship Director Simon Alliss and Ballyliffin Secretary Oliver

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Third specialist nurse appointed to Letterkenny SATU

Fears about the future of the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Letterkenny have been allayed after Saolta confirmed a third Clinical Nurse Specialist has been recruited. A recent report published by the National Sexual Assault Treatment Unit highlighted staffing issues which had led to concerns. In a statement today, Saolta confirms the new person has

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17% increase in people waiting over 1.5 years for OPD appointments

It’s been revealed that there has been a 17 per cent increase in the number of patients waiting 18 months or more for outpatient treatment at Letterkenny University Hospital since the start of the year. The figures, which have been compiled by the National Treatment Purchase Fund show that as of the end of May,

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DDF Irish Open 2nd Round – Ballyliffin General Manager John Farren

The early starters are out on the course on day two of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Ballyliffin. Highland’s Oisin Kelly was joined by Ballyliffin General Manager John Farren to reflect on what has been a fantastic start to the event… Coverage from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin on Highland

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Donegal man admits to use of fraudulent documents to obtain mortgage

A Donegal man has admitted the use of fraudulent documents to obtain a €71,000 mortgage. 49 year old Kevin Molloy who now lives at Dublin Road, Celbridge, Kildare owns a debt recovery business, pleaded guilty to three offences under the theft and fraud act committed on dates between December 2014 and August 2016, including dishonestly inducing

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Alleged Donegal rape victim “closed her eyes & tried to think about something else”

An 18-year-old girl who was allegedly raped behind a building in a Co Donegal town has told a court she “closed her eyes and tried to think about something else” in the hope that it would be over soon. The girl broke down repeatedly as she was being cross-examined yesterday on the third day of

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Damien Dempsey: “It’s just a new Celtic Tiger but under a different guise”

Damien Dempsey, who returns to the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin for a gig on July 14, says he’s angered by what he calls “a new Celtic Tiger” and how a new generation of young Irish people are being exiled from their country. Speaking to RTÉ Entertainment, the Donaghmede man said: “We’re still being exiled and we’re still having to

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