Pop singer Ariana Grande and Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson have become engaged after dating for only a few weeks, according to reports in the US. The couple have known each other since Grande hosted an episode of SNL in 2016 and according to a source who spoke to People magazine, “It’s a recent engagement. They’re just two people who […]
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It is reported that former EastEnders star Leslie Grantham is critically ill in hospital in the UK. The 71-year-old, who played iconic character Den Watts in the BBC soap, had been living in Bulgaria but has reportedly returned to the UK for hospital treatment. A spokesperson for the actor told The Sun: “It’s true that Leslie is very
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Locals in Carndonagh are said to be outraged after discovering a number of young trees broken and vandalised yet again. The incident is thought to have happened either on Saturday night or in the early hours of Sunday morning on the Slí na Sláinte route outside the town. It follows another similar act of vandalism
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Ten years after leaving Derry City, Paddy McCourt is to rejoin the Brandywell club. The former Celtic and Northern Ireland winger is to become the head of Derry’s Youth Academy. McCourt will take up his new role in October, when his playing contract with Finn Harps expires and his playing career draws to a close.
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Progress on key issues needs to be made at the June EU summit on Brexit, according to the Tánaiste. Simon Coveney says not every question will be answered at the meeting of EU leaders. It’s after suggestions the backstop agreement to avoid a hard border with Northern Ireland won’t be complete until October, just
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Medical cannabis oil has been confiscated from a mother and her 12 year-old epileptic son at Heathrow Airport in London. Charlotte and Billy Caldwell from Castlederg in County Tyrone had been hoping they’d get through border checks after flying to Canada for the potentially life-saving substance. Without it, Billy has up to 100 seizures a
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Rural communities in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area are being invited to apply to the Derry and Strabane Rural Partnership under two schemes. The Rural Basic Services Scheme and the Rural Broadband Scheme are being opened, with pre-application workshops taking place across the council area from June 21st. Deirdre Harte is Rural
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A Donegal Councillor is urging people to slow down on the main Derry to Letterkenny Road on the approach to Magherabeg School. Cllr Paul Canning was speaking after two collisions close to the school at the weekend, one on Friday evening involving a car and a bus, and the other on Saturday involving a single
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Former Tyrone star Enda McGinley has warned his old team to be wary of Carlow. The Red Hand County were paired with the Barrowsiders in this morning’s draw for the second round of the All Ireland qualifiers. Carlow beat Kildare for the first time in 65 years last month and will have home advantage for
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It was a great weekend for Donegal on the Gaelic Games front as the Senior Men reached the Ulster SFC Final, the Senior Ladies booked their spot in the Ulster Final, looking to win back to back Ulster titles, and the Donegal Hurlers are going to Croke Park to face off with Warwickshire in the
There were 24 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, five of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Nationally, the INMO says there were 358 people awaiting admission at hospitals across the country this morning, the largest numner, 49, at University Hospital, Limerick.
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It’s been confirmed the pope will not visit Northern Ireland this year. Pope Francis’s itinerary for the World Meeting of Families has been finalised which includes a visit to the President at Aras Un Uachtarain, the Capuchin Day Centre, and the Pro Cathedral on the 25th of August. He will also visit the Knock Shrine
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The fallout continues today following confirmation at the weekend that of €16 million in funding announced for young people with disabilities under the Ability Programme, none of it has gone to Donegal. Indeed, a graphic produced by iCare in Inishowen shows that there is one project north of the Dublin Galway line, and that is
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Gardai in Inishowen are appealing for information following the death in a single vehicle crash of Jamie Doherty from Moville last week. It happened on a minor road close to his grandparents’ home at Tullyally shortly after 6 o’clock on Friday evening. Superintendent Eugene Mc Govern made this appeal on today’s Nine til Noon Show……….
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Tyrone will face Carlow away in Round 2 of the All-Ireland Qualifiers following this morning’s draw. Tyrone overcame Meath by a single point after extra-time to progress to Round 2, while Carlow lost to Laois in the Leinster SFC Semi-Final. It’s an all-Ulster tie as Down travel to Cavan, while Monaghan will host Waterford. Armagh
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Donegal Council Council is being urged to carry out flood prevention measures in the Barrack area of Glenswilly, after flash flooding there just over a week ago. Local Councillor James Pat Mc Daid says some houses were flooded and others were put in severe flooding danger. The main road between Glenswilly and Fintown was also
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Air Ambulance campaigners in the North West are closely monitoring progress in the South of the country, where the first community led service is about to start. Irish Community Rapid Response, a charity dedicated to pre-hospital care, has signed a contract with UK-based Sloane Helicopters – the air ambulance service is expected to begin in
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Donegal has the third highest level of job creation by IDA supported businesses outside of Dublin. That’s according to Gaeltacht Minister Joe Mc Hugh, who also says new data from Enterprise Ireland which has shown on average 240 jobs have been created in Donegal every year since 2011. Last year Donegal showed the largest employment
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David and Victoria Beckham presented a united front as they made their first public appearance as a couple since they were forced to deny rumours that they were divorcing. On Friday, the power couple categorically denied that they were planning to split following rampant speculation online which led to bookmakers Paddy Power suspending betting on the couple breaking-up.
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Donegal had a 2-22 v 1-12 win over Down in the Ulster SFC Semi-Final on Sunday in Clones. Donegal never looked in trouble throughout the 70 minutes, with goals from Leo McLoone and Jamie Brennan helping them along to victory. Donegal manager Declan Bonner joined Oisin Kelly live on Sunday Sport after the win…
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2-22 v 1-12 was the final score in an emphatic win for Donegal over Down in Clones on Sunday afternoon. Donegal were in control for most of the game, having an eight point lead at half-time. The goalscorers for Donegal were Leo McLoone and Jamie Brennan. After the match, Oisin Kelly spoke with match analyst
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Gardai from Milford have recovered a stolen vehicle near Kilmacrennan. At the time of the discovery, the car was also found to be bearing false registration plates One male has been arrested and remanded in custody.
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Twenty-five services for Early Years in the Donegal Gaeltacht are set to benefit from €810,000 of additional funding. The funds are being made available by Donegal Minister Joe McHugh for the Comhar Naíonraí Na Gaeltachta organisation to support childcare across all Gaeltacht regions. Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeilge oversee and run 25 Early Years services in
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The highlight of the Irish Motorsport calender – The Joule Donegal International Rally is almost upon us with the competitors well in to the prep for next weekend’s event. The National side of the rally is just as exciting for the spectators and just as demanding for the crews. The modified cars make up the
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With the Donegal International Rally just days away, the competitors are on recce this weekend preparing for one of the the biggest test in motorsport. The crews will tackle almost 300 kilometers covering 20 stages in three days. Letterkenny’s Rory Kennedy is a four time winning co driver on his home event and is gunning
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The countdown is on to the Donegal International Rally which starts next Friday. The rally is the top motorsport event in the country and the entry has once again teed Donegal up as another special race around the county. Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett, who are seeking three titles in a row head the field of
What It Takes to Win The Donegal Rally – Andrew Nesbitt Read More »
The Derry U20’s were 10 points adrift of Down with 3 minutes played in the second-half, but they mounted a comeback to finish the game two points ahead and book their place in the Ulster U20 Football Championship Final. 2-17 v 2-15 was the final score in favour of Mickey Donnelly’s side, in a game
Derry U20’s through to Ulster Final after huge comeback Read More »
The Mary Peters Track in Belfast hosted the 2018 NI and Ulster Senior Track & Field Championships on Saturday. Kate McGowan and Caolan O’Callaghan, both of Tir Chonaill AC, claimed Ulster titles in 400m Hurdles and the Triple Jump respectively. Patsy McGonagle joined Myles Gallagher with all the information…
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With just days to go to the 2018 Joule Donegal International Rally in association with the Mount Errigal Hotel and the Pulse Venue the anticipation around Lettekenny is almost palpable. Final preparations and checks are well underway by the team behind the scenes. Some crews will have started their recce this weekend, this is where
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2017 Champions Donemana have just 1 win from 4 so far in the North West Cricket Union Premier League after the 57 run loss to Coleraine yesterday. Elsewhere there were wins for Fox Lodge, Ardmore and Bready, who lead the way in the Premier League table. In the Championship, St. Johnston have 2 wins from
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The Donegal Ladies took a step towards defending their Ulster title on Saturday evening when they defeated Monaghan by 3-17 v 1-09 at Healy Park in Omagh. They now go on to face Armagh in the Ulster Football Final. Damien Devenney gave his thoughts to Pauric Hilferty after the game… Pauric also spoke with Geraldine
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Donegal will face Warwickshire in the Nicky Rackard Cup Final following their win over Monaghan today. 4-22 v 1-10 was the final score in a game that Donegal controlled and Davin Flynn scored 2-11 in the win. Donegal manager Mickey McCann spoke with Tom Comack after the match…
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Extra-time was needed to find a winner in the All-Ireland Qualifier between Tyrone and Meath in Navan on Saturday evening. 0-19 v 2-14 was the final score after the added time. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio… After the match, Tyrone manager Mickey Harte gave his thoughts…
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The Donegal Ladies overcame Monaghan with ease on Saturday evening at Healy Park in Omagh. 3-17 v 1-09 was the full-time score in a match that Donegal had controlled throughout. It was a ten point game at half-time, 3-09 v 0-05 in favour of Donegal. Pauric Hilferty and Maureen O’Donnell were on commentary for Highland
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Derry crashed out of the All-Ireland Qualifier Series following a 2-22 v 2-14 loss to Kildare on Sunday. Kildare only led by 2 points at half time, 1-12 v 2-07, but they controlled the second half and ran out 8 point winners. Derry manager Damian McErlain gave his thoughts to Tom Comack after the loss…
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1-25 v 1-14 was the final score in Tyrone’s Nicky Rackard Cup Semi-Final with Warwickshire today in Dundalk. Warwickshire now go on to face Donegal in the Nicky Rackard Cup Final in Croke Park after Donegal overcame Monaghan. After the match, Francis Mooney spoke with Tyrone manager Mattie Lennon…
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Kildare were 8 point winners over Derry on Saturday in the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers on a scoreline of 2-22 v 2-14. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Donegal will face Down on Sunday in the Ulster SFC Semi-Final, with throw-in at 4pm at Clones. Donegal have overcome Cavan and Derry in impressive fashion to reach the semi-final, and Declan Bonner’s side will look to keep up their good run of form. Brendan Devenney gave his thoughts on Sunday’s clash to Tom Comack…
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The Donegal Hurlers had a big 4-22 v 1-10 win over Monaghan in the Nicky Rackard Cup Semi-Final on Saturday at Owenbeg. Tom Comack has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Finn Harps now sit fourth in the First Division table, and just 3 points behind second placed Drogheda, following their 2-1 win over Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday night. Jesse Devers and Mark Timlin both scored for Harps, with Conor Barry equalising late for Galway United. Ollie Horgan spoke with John Mulligan
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2-22 v 0-24 was the final score after Extra-Time when Armagh overcame Tyrone in the Ulster U20 Football Championship Semi-Final at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. The sides were level at full-time, 0-22 v 2-16, but Armagh were able to control the second half of extra-time to leave the Athletic Grounds 4 point winners. Tyrone
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Derry City defeated Bohemians by 2 goals to 1 at Dalymount Park on Friday evening to claim their first win in 4 games. The Candystripes will hope that this win boosts their season and gets them back on track as Ronan Hale and Rory Patterson converted for Kenny Shiels’ side. After the match, Kevin McLaughlin
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The Donegal Ladies get the defense of the Ulster title underway on Saturday evening when they face Monaghan at Healy Park in Omagh. In a repeat of last year’s final, Donegal will look to repeat their big win, while Monaghan are looking to get into their 11th successive Ulster Final, and their 18th in
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A new graphic illustrating the allocation of Ability Programme funding has sparked concern in the North West. The Inishowen-based i.C.A.R.E committee shared the graphic to their social media, which shows allocations of €16 million in funding for young people with disabilities, none of which occur in Donegal. It has sparked widespread concern that the North
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Derry City Reserves’ Adrian Delap was named the 2017/18 Ulster Senior League Player of the Year at the League’s annual awards function on Friday night. Delap was unable to attend as he was part of the Derry City first team squad for the Premier Division game away to Bohemians. But the Ray native, who has
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Derry U20s had a one point win over Donegal last weekend in the Ulster Quarter-Final. On Sunday they will face Down for the chance to set up a final meeting with Armagh. Ahead of tomorrow’s clash, Tom Comack spoke with Derry manager Mickey Donnelly…
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Irish Water is holding an information evening at the Old School House Kerrykeel, on Monday from 5.30-7.30pm to present plans for the Kerrykeel Sewerage Scheme. Irish Water is working in partnership with Donegal County Council to end the unacceptable practice of discharging untreated wastewater into the Burnside River, which flows into Mulroy Bay by developing
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Bike week has officially got underway today with 25 different events planned across Donegal from now until June 17th. With the fine weather set to continue, Donegal County Council is hoping that the interest in cycling for commuting and leisure purposes will continue to increase. In Dungloe on Thursday next, staff in the Dungloe Public
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A 14-year-old boy has died following a road crash in Co. Donegal. It’s believed he was driving the vehicle at the time of the incident yesterday evening. Just before 6pm yesterday evening, emergency services were called to the scene of a single vehicle collision at Tullyally near Redcastle. The area’s around a half an hour
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Finn Harps had a valuable 2-1 win over Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday evening in the First Division of the SSE Airtricity League. John Mulligan reports…
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