Tyrone were 16 point winners over Cork in their Round 4 All-Ireland Qualifier today at O’Moore Park in Laois in a game that finished 3-20 v 0-13 in favour of Mickey Harte’s men. Francis Mooney has the full-time report… Tyrone manager Mickey Harte spoke after the win… That now means that Donegal’s home game in […]
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Erik Van Rooyen leads the way heading into Round 4 of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin Golf Club. The South African sits 4 shots ahead of nearest competitors Joakim Lagergren and Ryan Fox. Rory McIlroy is best of the Irish on -2. Diarmaid Doherty and Denis Kirwan wrapped up the action at
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The Donegal/Derry Vipers will play the Antrim Jets at Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny tomorrow with kick-off at 2pm. Vipers player Cathal Curran and Chairperson Frieda Gallagher joined Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport…
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The leaders are nearly finished with their third round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin GC, with South African Erik Van Rooyen still leading by 4 shots over Joakin Lagergren of Sweden. Diarmaid Doherty reports from Ballyliffin Golf Club… Coverage from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin on Highland Radio
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Donegal were 3-13 v 2-04 winners over Tyrone in their All-Ireland Hurling U21B Richie McElligott Round 1 Cup game in Killyclogher today. The Donegal side now go on to face Sligo in the Quarter-Final next weekend, with the winners booking a date with either Kildare, Kerry or Down on the weekend on the 21/22 July.
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Shane Lowry was 2 over for the day in his third round at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, which leaves him on level par for the tournament. Erik Van Rooyen still leads on -14, 4 ahead of Joakim Lagergren in second, with Russell Knox of Scotland in third on -9. Diarmaid Doherty has the
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The final groups are onto the back 9 of Round 3 of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Ballyliffin. Erik Van Rooyen still holds a 4 shot lead over Joakim Lagergren, while Rory McIlroy finished his round level par, leaving him -1 for the tournament. Denis Kirwan joined Diarmaid Doherty to analyse today’s action
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The TG$ Ladies Gaelic Senior Football Championship which beings next weekend was launched earlier this week in Croke Park. Donegal Ladies player Aoife McDonnell looks forward to the new format Ladies Championship with Coilín Duffy…
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Fermanagh will face a tough test this evening when they take on Kildare in Round 4 of the All-Ireland Qualifiers. The Ernesiders will look to bounce back from their Ulster final loss to Donegal, while Kildare overcame a heavily favoured Mayo team in Newbridge in Round 3 of the Qualifiers. Tom Comack spoke with Dom
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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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Tyrone and Cork face off later this evening in Round 4 of the All-Ireland Qualifiers at O’Moore Park in Laois with a 5pm throw-in. The last time sides met in the Championship was 2009, where Cork ran out 5 point winners in the All-Ireland Semi-Final. Tom Comack spoke with former Tyrone minor All-Ireland winning manager
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South African Erik Van Rooyen is 2 shots clear at the head of the field at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Ballyliffin, while Rory McIlroy is best of the Irish on 2 under par. Diarmaid Doherty had the latest from Ballyliffin, where he also spoke with Sgt Paul Wallace and we can also
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Derry City had their first win in 3 when they defeated Limerick by 2 goals to 1 at the Brandywell Stadium on Friday night. Aaron Splaine and Ally Roy were the goalscorers for the Candystripes, which now means Derry sit 5th in the Premier Division table. After the match, Martin Holmes spoke with Derry’s
A good night’s work for Derry City – Hugh Harkin Read More »
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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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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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
Champion Jon Rahm on the move – DDF Irish Open 3rd Rd Latest Read More »
Shane Lowry and Simon Thornton are best of the Irish heading into the weekend at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballylifffin Gold Club The pair will tee off later this morning from 2 under par. Rory McIlroy is next best on 1 under. Ryan Fox, Erik Van Rooyen and Matthieu Pavon are tied
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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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One of the main buildings of the former Foyle College on the Northland Road in Derry has been destroyed by a major fire overnight. The blaze which began some time after 3am this morning, is reported to have been brought under control by the Northern Ireland Fire Service by around 7am. An investigation into what
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The jury in the trial of a teenager accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Co Donegal has been shown CCTV footage of them both before and after the alleged offences. The accused, now aged 19, denies raping and orally raping the girl behind a building in a Co Donegal town following St Patrick’s Day
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2-1 was the final score at the Brandywell Stadium when Derry City overcame Limerick FC in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash on Friday night. Martin Holmes has the full-time report…
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A late John O’Flynn strike was enough for Finn Harps to record a 1-0 win over Drogheda away at United Park on Friday night. Sean McCaffrey reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has extended its notice of extreme fire risk (Danger Rating Red) until midday on Wednesday 11th July. The department says, arising from the effects of prolonged high pressure weather systems, high temperatures and Drought conditions, an extreme fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where
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Police in Derry are advising that the Clooney Carriageway is currently closed due to a serious crash. The road is due to remain closed for some time with traffic being diverted. Traffic from the City, Limavady bound is being diverted at Caw roundabout via Crescent Link, Glenshane Road, Tamnaherin Road. While traffic from Limavady direction
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 6th July:
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It’s been a disappointing day so far for Padraig Harrington at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The Dubliner has hit 3 bogeys as Joakim Lagergren of Sweden and New Zealander Ryan Fox share the lead on 7 under par. Rory McIlroy will go into the weekend 1 under par, but Shane Lowry is best
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Joakim Lagergren of Sweden holds the clubhouse lead on 7 under par during the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin. Shane Lowry is best of the Irish but a frustrated Rory McIlroy isn’t out of the picture just yet. Oisin Kelly has the latest from the course and he also
DDF Irish Open 2nd Round Latest / Ballybofey & Stranolar Club Read More »
Milford Fire Brigade are currently attending a wildfire near Rathmullan. A spokesperson says the incident is under control. A warning had been issued last week by Donegal County Council, appealing to landowners and members of the public to exercise caution and to take all necessary measures to prevent wildfires such as gorse, heather, forestry and similar
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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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Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 37 year old Ronan Donaghue who was last seen in Derry. Ronan was last seen in the Bridge Street area of the city over the last couple of days. He is described as being 6ft in height of a slight build, greying dark hair
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Padraig Harrington has dropped a few places on the leaderboard during the second round at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. Joakim Lagergren of Sweden holds the clubhouse lead on 7 under par. Oisin Kelly reports from Ballyliffen Golf Club and also chats with volunteers from Galf Chumann Ghaoth Dobhair… Coverage from the Dubai Duty
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An 18-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by a schoolmate after a night out in Co Donegal has said she tried to ask friends for help after the incident. The girl was being cross-examined about texts and calls she made and received from her friends on the night of March 18, 2016. A 19-year-old has
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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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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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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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Cannabis plants with an estimated value of almost €35,000 have been seized by gardai on the outskirts of Lifford. 41 plants were seized and a man in his 40s has been arrested. Inspector Pat O’Donnell has been outlining the details of the operation………..
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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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There’s been a drop in the number of people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. There were 20 people waiting on a bed there, all on wards, down 6 on yesterday’s figure. According to the INMO there were 260 people awaiting admission to hospitals across the country today, with Tallaght Hospital the most
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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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It’s been claimed that a campsite near Amsterdam is not permitting families with the surname ‘Doherty’ to holiday at the facility. It’s understood that a ‘Doherty’ family who visited the Duinrell Holiday Park in the past attempted to make a booking for this year but were not permitted to do so. According to reports,
‘Dohertys’ not welcome at Amsterdam campsite! Read More »
A truck driver has been issued with an on-the-spot fine after being found to be driving with an excessively worn tyre. Donegal Roads Policing stopped the truck at a Truck/HGV checkpoint.
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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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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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England’s Lee Westwood has moved to the top of the leaderboard in the early stages of second round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open… Oisin Kelly reports from Ballyliffin…
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Nine new Irish language support teachers are to be established in Donegal. It brings to total 43 the number of such posts in the county and is part of a of €1.02m allocation under the Irish Language Assistants Scheme for the upcoming school year. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says while this is a
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Irish firms who rely mainly on the UK to source goods are highly exposed to cost increases in the case of a hard Brexit. A new report from the ESRI, Enterprise Ireland, and the Department of Business, shows that over half of total imports used by Irish-owned firms are sourced in the UK. Martina Lawless
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The action has teed off on the second day of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin. Rory McIlroy is on the course as he chases down leader Ryan Fox. Oisin Kelly has the latest and is joined by Ballyliffin Club Pro Gareth McCausland… Coverage from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin
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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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A number of interim measures have been put in place in the Twin Towns to ease traffic problems over the weekend. Donegal County Council has requested that Ballybofey/Stranorlar be included in the traffic management plan for the Irish Open with four Gardai being tasked to the area for the next few days. Works due to
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The second round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open is underway at Ballyliffin Golf Club. Oisin Kelly joined Lee Gooch on the Naughty Alarm Clock for the first of Friday’s updates…
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