Ballyliffin Golf Club is eagerly awaiting the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open which starts next Wednesday with a Pro-Am tournament, and then Thursday sees the players tee up for the First Round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. Oisin Kelly was at Ballyliffin Golf Club earlier this week, and he spoke with some of the members and officials […]
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Derry overcame Tyrone on a scoreline of 2-10 v 1-08 yesterday at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh in the Ulster Minor Football Championship Semi-Final. They will now go on to face Monaghan in the Final after their 12 point win over Cavan in the earlier throw-in at the Athletic Grounds. Derry manager Paddy Campbell told
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Simon Thornton (Tulfarris Golf Resort) edged out Neil O’Briain (Old Conna GC) on the first play- off hole to win the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open qualifier at Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort. In doing so the 41-year-old claimed the €6000 first prize and earned a place in this week’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open
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Gardai in Letterkenny have confirmed that no arrests have yet been made in relation to a knife attack which happened in the early hours of yesterday morning. The incident happened on the Upper Main Street area of the town at approximately 3.30am. The 30 year old victim sustained slash wounds and was taken to Letterkenny
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Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a number of burglaries in Derry over the weekend. Three separate incidents are being investigated, all of which took place in the early hours of yesterday morning. Shortly after 12.20am on Sunday morning, the first of the incidents was reported. Two males entered a house in the Balloughry Road
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Fianna Fail’s Agriculture and Food Spokesperson has said he’s extremely concerned at the inadequate resourcing of Bord Bia’s international office network. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has spoken out after it emerged no new staff have been hired for at the Bord Bia international offices since the Brexit referendum in 2016. Two years on from the
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Comedian and writer Ben Elton has expressed his wish for one last conversation with his deceased friend Rik Mayall who died from a heart attack in 2014 at the age of 56. The comedians were friends for decades and collaborated on Filthy Rich & Catflap and The Young Ones. Elton has revealed that there was was “unfinished business” as each had had wanted to team up
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Comedian and writer Ben Elton has expressed his wish for one last conversation with his deceased friend Rik Mayall who died from a heart attack in 2014 at the age of 56. The comedians were friends for decades and collaborated on Filthy Rich & Catflap and The Young Ones. Elton has revealed that there was was “unfinished business” as each had had wanted to team up
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The Donegal/Derry Vipers had a great win over the Galway Warriors at their home pitch in Limavady Rugby Club yesterday, scoring 8 touchdowns and only conceding one. it was the Vipers’ highest ever scoring game and moves them to 6 wins and one loss for the season. This Sunday they finish out the regular season
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Donegal GAA Results – Sunday 1st July All County League Division 1 Naomh Conaill 2-11 V 1-08 Dungloe Cloughaneely 0-11 V 1-08 Milford St Michael’s 0-13 V 0-12 Kilcar All County League Division 2 Glenfin 0-10 V 2-10 Ardara St Naul’s GAA Club 1-09 V 1-13 Termon Sean Mac Cumhaill 2-13 V 1-11 Bundoran Malin
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There are medals coming to Donegal form Tullamore as Donegal athletes competed in the National Junior & U23 Championships this weekend. Patsy McGonagle had all the information on Sunday Sport with Myles Gallagher…
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MacCumhaills have widened the gap at the top of Division 2 of the All-County Football League after their 2-13 v 1-11 win over Bundoran today. Frank Craig has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport… After the match, Frank spoke with MacCumhaills’ goalscorer Darren O’Leary…
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Milford and Cloughaneely played out a 1-08 V 0-11 draw today in Division 1 of the All-County Football League. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio… After the match Tom spoke with Cloughaneely’s Michael Lynch…
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Gardaí have seized a vehicle in the Drung area of Quigley’s point. The Volkswagen Passat was stopped by a Garda Roads Policing Unit after an ANPR alert. It was discovered the car was displaying a false tax disc, which led to it being detained.
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Round 3 of the All-Ireland Qualifiers has now concluded, and there are 4 Ulster teams still in the draw for Round 4, and they remain in the hunt for a Super 8 spot. Tyrone, Monaghan, Fermanagh and Armagh all look to join Donegal in the Super 8s, which would then see over half of the
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Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses following an arson attack on a house during the early hours of this morning. At around 2.50am this morning, it was reported a rag was placed on the oil tank of a house in the Bonds Street area and set on fire. A second rag was also ignited
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The Finn Harps Underage Committee has finalised a review of its underage structures and a plan for 2019 and beyond will be unveiled in the coming weeks. A full study of the workings of underage football has now been completed and a blueprint for the future direction of the Finn Harps Academy is expected to
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There were wins for Bready, Coleraine, Donemana and Fox Lodge in the North West Cricket Union Premiership yesterday. Bready continue to lead the way at the top of the table, ahead of Coleraine. Last year’s champions Donemana sit third. Bready 7 5 0 0 2 24 124 1.125 Coleraine 7 5 0 0 2 18
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U15s comeback to defeat Derry: The Finn Harps U15s maintained their unbeaten start to Group 1 of the National U15 League season on Saturday evening thanks to a super comeback against neighbours Derry City in Ballybofey to win 2-1 in the end. The result put Kevin McHugh’s side clear at the top of the table
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Gardai in Letterkenny have launched an investigation after a man was assualted in the early hours of this morning. The 30 year old was attacked on the Main Street area at approximately 3.30am. Gardai have confirmed that the man sustained slash wounds which not believed to be life threatening. The victim was taken to Letterkenny
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Tyrone booked their place in Monday’s 4th Round draw of the All Ireland Qualifier.s They defeated Cavan at Brewster Park 0-18 to 1-12. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport… Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte said afterwards that progression in the competition was the main objective…
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Fans travelling to the 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation will enjoy a convenient door-to-door experience, with free public parking located right on the hallowed grounds of Ballyliffin Golf Club for the fourth Rolex Series event of the European Tour season. Excitement is building ahead of the island of Ireland’s
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Neil O’Brien and Colm Moriarty share the lead after their first rounds of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Qualifier at Rosapenna Golf Club. Both players sit on 5 under par, with Simon Thornton a shot further back on -4. There is also a tie for fourth with David Higgins and Cian McNamara both on
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Kilmacrennan rider Richard Kerr is targeting top ten on the British Supersport circuit in the coming weeks. Having just finished his Leaving Cert, Richard will be back in action in July at Knockhill, the 5th Round of the championship which runs under The British Superbike Championship. He has made the step up from Moto3 to
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The National Junior & U23 Championships are taking place in Tullamore this weekend. So far it has been a fantastic championships for Donegal athletes, with four titles won already in Offaly by Brendan O’Donnell, Sommer Lecky, Kelly McGrory and James Kelly. Patsy McGonagle joined Oisin Kelly on Saturday Sport…
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Finn Harps hold fifth spot in the SSE Airtricity League First Division after a 1-0 win away to Cabinteely FC on Friday night. Keith Cowan scored the games only goal in the second half as Harps returned from the summer break by taking victory on the road. Harps are on the road again next Friday
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As the League of Ireland returned on Friday night, Derry City were on the wrong end of the result at the Tallaght Stadium as Shamrock Rover beat the Candystrips 2-0. Daniel Carr and Joel Coustrain bagged the goals which means Rovers remain 4th, now three points ahead of fifth placed Derry and four behind third
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Tyrone are back on the pitch in the All Ireland Qualifiers later, in Round 3 today they play Cavan at Brewster Park in an all Ulster derby (throw in 5pm). Cavan captain Dara McVeety and defender Conor Moynagh will be available for the tie after the Central Hearings Committee overturned their red cards in the
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The heatwave has claimed its first victim, after a peregrine falcon got stuck in melted tar on a road in Sligo. Sligo Fire Brigade managed to free the bird, but it later died despite the best efforts of a local vet and wildlife experts. Lothar Muschketat from the Eagles Flying wildlife sanctuary in Ballymote says
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Finn Harps returned from the break by taking a 0-1 victory at Cabinteely on Friday night. Keith Cowan scored the games only goal at Stradbrook as Harps headed back north with the full set of points. Coilin Duffy reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Last weeks joint cross-border trade mission to Philadelphia has been described as significant in creating positive links for the North West. A delegation from Donegal County Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council and representatives from a number of local businesses travelled across the Atlantic to engage with businesses and civic
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Six schools and community groups in Donegal are to share €194,000 for necessary safety works. Government Chief Whip and Minister Joe Mc Hugh says not only will the initiative improve safety standards for pupils travelling to and from school, it will also benefit the wider community in the long run. The money which has been
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Ardara teenager Ronan Whyte is off to China this weekend to compete in U18 and U21 World Snooker Championship. In April, Ronan won a national U18 competition in the Ivy Rooms in Carlow which was a qualifier for this event. Twelve months ago, Whyte competed in the same competition in Bejing and he will be
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Brendan McCarroll is hoping that local knowledge could prove decisive in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open qualifier at Rosapenna Golf Resort this weekend. The 32-year-old has lived in Letterkenny for the last 18 years and has spent many hours battling the elements on the testing Sandy Hill Links course, venue for Saturday and Sunday’s
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 29th June:
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Another Donegal water supply has been identified as at risk by Irish Water. Irish Water and Donegal County Council say they are monitoring all supplies across the county on a daily basis with the three most at-risk schemes identified Lough Mourne, Milford and Inishowen public water supplies. The utility is strongly appealing to customers on
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The Government Chief Whip has dismissed Micheál Martin’s latest criticisms of Leo Varadkar as ‘silly nonsense’. The Fianna Fáil leader has accused the Taoiseach of engaging in megaphone diplomacy over the renewal of the confidence and supply arrangement. He also challenged Leo Varadkar to call an election if he wants one. Minister Joe McHugh though
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Shane Lowry cannot wait to return to his homeland when the former champion arrives at Donegal’s Ballyliffin Golf Club for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation, the fourth Rolex Series event of the 2018 Race to Dubai, from July 5-8. Lowry has for the first time in his career been
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Shay Given has joined Frank Lampard’s backroom staff at Derby County. The 42 year old former Republic of Ireland international has agreed to become goalkeeping coach at the Pride Park club. The Donegal man will join the Rams on July 9th. He will be joined by Chris Jones, who has been appointed first-team coach after
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There were six patients awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, three of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s down from 10 yesterday. Nationally, the INMO says there were 284 people awaiting in-patient beds around the country, the highest number, 45, at University Hospital Limerick.
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Fianna Fail is proposing a new Irish Coast Guard Authority Bill, which the party says would bring the service in line with other front line emergency services by placing it on a statutory basis. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue says this would provide a welcome boost for the six units across Co. Donegal, particularly those without proper
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A meeting of the North West Strategic Growth Partnership has acknowledged there there are deficiencies that need to be addressed, particularly in terms of transport infrastructure. Yesterday’s meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both councils to swift completion of the A5 and the A6, as well as other necessary investment. This also reflects the concerns of
Donegal business owner says road improvement delays ‘beyond embarrassing’ Read More »
The IFA is calling on the Department of Agriculture to bring in fairer procedures to deal with farmers’ appeals in relation to alleged non-compliance. Donegal IFA Chair Michael Chance says the current system means that if a farmer appeals an adverse finding, his payment is delayed, sometimes for a number of months. There are also
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The water supply to Gola Island has been cut off once again as a result of a rupture on the pipe serfing the island. At present, much of the pipe is effectively floating on the surface, with a project to sink it to the bottom ongoing, and the council is hopeful to have the latest
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The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has extended its notice of extreme fire risk (Danger Rating Red) until at least midday on Monday 2nd July. This notice is effective for all areas where hazardous fuels exist. Donegal County Council wishes to appeal to landowners and members of the public to exercise caution and
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A motion of no confidence in the Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District council was passed last evening. The Councillors voted 25 to 1, following pressure for Councillor Derek Hussey to step down over his drink driving convictions. Before the Council meeting commence, the UUP took the decision to withdraw Alderman Hussey’s nomination
Motion of no confidence in Cllr Hussey passes Read More »
The security alert in the Lecky Road area of Derry has now ended. ATO examined a suspicious object discovered in the area and have declared it to be a hoax. All roads in the area have now reopened to traffic.
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The Government is launching its Five Year Action Plan for the Irish Language 2018-2022 today in Gaoth Dobhair. The new five-year strategy aims to halt the decline in the language and help foster a revival. It forms part of the 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030. Government Chief Whip and Gaeltacht Minister Joe
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Tyrone’s journey through the qualifiers in the All Ireland series continues on Saturday at Brewster Park when they play Cavan in Round 3. Cavan captain Dara McVeety and defender Conor Moynagh will be available for the tie after the Central Hearings Committee overturned their red cards in the win over Down last weekend. The pair
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The S-S-E Airticity League Premier and First Divisions return from their summer break this evening. Finn Harps will look to remain on track for promotion contention as they travel to Cabinteely tonight. Manager Ollie Horgan will have to plan without the suspended Michael O’Connor, Ciaran O’Connor and Tommy McBride while Adam Duffy is a
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