The 2018 Foyle Cup was launched on Tuesday night in Derry. Over 350 teams and 6,500 kids will take part in this years competition from the Mon 16th to Sat 21st July. The special guest at the launch was Brighton and Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy. Highand’s Martin Holmes spoke to Shane about his […]
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Over four thousand students in Donegal are set to begin their State exams today. A total of 2,043 are sitting the Leaving Cert in Donegal, almost exactly a 50/50 split between girls and boys. 106 students in the county are sitting the Leaving Cert Applied. English is the first paper for everyone – those sitting
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A Donegal Deputy has welcomed Minister Shane Ross’ €2.24 million funding allocation announced yesterday but says it is not enough. The funding is part of a €23 million national two year programme with around 15% of the cost being raised by the local community. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says, the county sumitted applications for
Donegal road funding falls far short of what’s needed, says TD Read More »
Brighton and Republic of Ireland International Shane Duffy, was the Guest Of Honour at the 28th Anniversary Press Launch of the International O’Neills Foyle Cup held in the Waterfoot Hotel last night. Shane, a former player of Foyle Harps FC ( Derry & District Youth FA) and someone who played in the Foyle Cup competition
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The National Standards Authority of Ireland is today, issuing a new draft protocol for the assessment of buildings damaged by defective concrete blocks. The draft standard is one of the reccomendations set out in the Expert Panel Report which was published last June and outlines a protocol which will be used to assess and categorise the
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Cockhill Celtic and Letterkenny Rovers will do battle this evening for the Ulster Senior League title. The sides meet in a winner takes all play off at the Dry Arch Park, Bonagee at 7.30pm. Cockhill are going for a sixth crown in a row and a sixth league and cup double while the side from
Arthur Lynch says USL Play Off is very hard to call Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday 5th June:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday 5th June Read More »
The new County Donegal Development Plan 2018-2024 has come into effect as of today. The plan which sets out a land use policy framework to guide how Donegal develops into the future, was adopted by members of Donegal County Council last month following extensive public consultations and engagement with numerous stakeholders. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County
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Two men have been arrested in connection with a number of cross-border offences carried out in recent days. Police in Strabane received a report that two men were seen acting suspiciously in the Castlegrange Park area of the town this morning. A car that was reported stolen during a creeper style burglary in Derry during
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Donegal is among seven locations set to become free public wi-fi zones as part of a new scheme. Sligo, Westport, Monaghan, Knock and Carrick-On-Shannon will benefit from the initiative which is supported by local authorities and business groups. Two further town centre locations are due to be announced in Kerry and Donegal. Local businesses allow
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Two men have been arrested following reports of suspicious activity in Strabane this morning. Police received a report that two men were acting suspiciously in the Castlegrange Park area of the town. A car that was reported stolen during a creeper style burglary in Derry during the early hours of this morning was also recovered.
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Lifford Greyhound Stadium is up for sale for €1.9 million. The stadium has been officially listed for sale by Lisney Estate Agents. The property which was previously on the market in 2014, is set on 17.5 acres of land boasts a stadium, kennels, racetrack, car parking facilities and a restaurant.
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A meeting to discuss the need to source funding to reconstruct Swan Park in Buncrana is to be held next week at Leinster House. Senior officials from the Department of Local Government, Donegal County Council, Fáilte Ireland and local Oireachtas members will be present. Donegal Senator Padraig MacLochlainn says the fact that no department has
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Malin Head Coastguard assisted in towing a vessel to shore on Sunday afternoon last after it broke down North of Sheephaven Bay. The sole occupant of the boat did not sustain any injuries and was brought to shore, aided by the coastguard after reporting that the boat was suffering engine problems.
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At Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, there were 30 people awaiting in-patient beds, eight of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s the joint second highest figure in the country, alongside University Hospital Galway. Nationally, the figure was 425, with the highest number, 48, at University Hospital Limerick.
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In the annual St. Eunan’s College Golf alumni which was played in Letterkenny Golf Club it was a great day for the Nee brothers Chris and P.J. Chris Nee taking first place on 41 points and PJ Nee in second place 39 points. In third place was Adrian Daly 39 points and in fourth was
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Transport Minister Shane Ross says he receives more deputations about roads from Donegal than from anywhere else in the country. Mr Ross was speaking on the Nine ’til Noon Show, on which he confirmed that Donegal County Council has been allocated €2.24 million under the Community Involvement Scheme. He says it’s a two year programme
Donegal receives €2.24 million for small road projects, but no commitments on Bonagee Read More »
350 new jobs have been announced for Sligo. Abtran, Ireland’s largest home grown Business Process Outsourcing provider is creating the jobs as part of a regional expansion strategy. Abtran already employs over 2,000 people in Cork, Dublin, Kildare and Southern India. The company will base its new regional operations centre in a high-tech facility at
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Downings claimed the Junior Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta crown on Monday with a 1-12 v 1-10 win over Fanad Gaels in Downings. Downings led by a single point at half-time, 0-5 v 0-4. Downings were able to keep control for most of the game, but Fanad went ahead with 5 minutes left to play. Downings
Downings stuck with their game plan in Comórtas Peile Junior Final – Michael Bradley Read More »
Derry City lost by 4 goals to 2 on Monday afternoon to Cork City at Turner’s Cross. Cork had taken a 2-0 lead into half-time thanks to two goals from Karl Sheppard, but Ronan Curtis and Ronan Hale scored to bring Derry back on level terms on 65′ and 69′. Kieran Sadlier and Graham Cummins
‘Basic Defending let us down’ – Kenny Shiels Read More »
Design work has started on a new Library and General Education Building at Letterkenny Institute of Technology, which will accomodate a learning resource centre, IT and innovation laboratories and online learning facilities. The 5,100 square metre facility is one of 11 public private partnership projects being advanced at at Institutes of Technology around the country.
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Tyrone’s injury crisis has force manager Mickey Harte to seek reinforcements for his badly depleted attack. He has called up talented attacker Ruairi Sludden, younger brother of Niall, ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland Qualifier clash with Meath. The Dromore man has been in flying form for his club Dromore, and a county call-up has put him
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The British Prime Minister is being asked to become involved in the case of 12 year old Billy Caldwell from Castlederg whose prescription for medicinal cannabis has been revoked without warning. West Tyrone MLA Daniel Mc Crossan has written to Theresa May and other senior politicians and officials saying it’s unacceptable that the home office
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The new Mayor of the Derry City and Strabane District Council is SDLP Councillor John Boyle, who was electd at last night’s AGM in the Guildhall. Ulster Unionist Alderman Derek Hussey will serve as Deputy Mayor. ********************** Counc Council Press Release – Derry City and Strabane District Council tonight elected a new Mayor to represent
Cllr John Boyle is the new Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Read More »
The number of patients awaiting on in-patient beds at Irish hospitals in May has reached the highest figure ever for that month. However, the Letterkenny figure fell. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says 9,091 people were waiting on trolleys or in overcrowded wards, a rise of 12% on May last year. The two highest
Numbers awaiting admission at LUH fell by 39% in May Read More »
Concerns for the shape of a post-brexit border arrangement have once again been raised following confirmation from the PSNI that the selling of a number of PSNI stations along the border has been halted. The decision to pause the disposal of three stations at Warrenpoint, Aughnacloy and Castlederg has caused speculation that, as part of
Concern as PSNI drop plans to sell two former stations in Tyrone Read More »
The newly elected Cathaoirleach of the Stranorlar Municipal District has called for closer co-operation between it’s sectors in securing, planning and completing projects across the district. Cllr. Patrick McGowan was elected as Cathaoirleach last week and has said that the area could benefit greatly from greater co-operation among all those who play a role within
Mc Gowan wants more project coordination in Stranorlar MD Read More »
Poldark star Aidan Turner happily switched horses for the hit TV drama when he discovered it would make him appear taller. The heartthrob actor, 34, is returning for the fourth season of the Cornwall-set saga with his trusted horse Seamus, who has been with him since the first episode of Poldark. Turner told Radio Times:
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Jennifer Aniston is reportedly set to take on maid of honour duties when Courteney Cox marries Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid. The Friends co-stars have remained close friends over the years and Cox is said to have asked Aniston to take on the big role on her wedding day because she “wouldn’t want to walk down the aisle” with anyone
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Finn Harps suffered a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Longford on Monday evening in Finn Park. Longford were 2 up at half-time, but Harps were back on level terms through a Paddy McCourt penalty and a Mikey Place goal. Longford fired back shortly after and scored their fourth goal in the last 10 minutes.
Harps didn’t show up until half-time – Ollie Horgan Read More »
4-2 was the final score at Finn Park as Longford defeated Finn Harps to go ahead of them in the SSE Airtricity League First Division table. Diarmaid Doherty has the full-time report…
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Downings claimed the Junior Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta crown on Monday with a 1-12 v 1-10 win over local rivals Fanad Gaels. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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There has been widespread condemnation following a security alert in the Galliagh area of Derry last night. At approximately 10.30pm last night, a suspicious object was discovered in the front garden of a house in the Fergleen Park area. The discovery resulted in the closure of the area and a number of homes were evacuated
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A drink driver has been arrested following a high speed chase involving Garda units from Buncrana and Letterkenny. Gardai said the driver of the car reached speeds of 170 km/h on the incorrect side of the road and drove the wrong way around the Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny. The driver was arrested after Gardaí
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Naomh Conaill lost out by 1-13 v 2-09 to An Cheathrú Rua from Galway on Sunday evening in the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Senior Semi-Final in Downings. Ryan Ferry reports… AN Cheathrú Rua will now face off against Wolfe Tones of Meath in Monday’s final.
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Naomh Columba lost to Wolfe Tones of Meath in the Senior Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Semi-Final on Sunday evening on a scoreline of 2-12 v 1-13. Ryan Ferry reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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It was a very busy weekend of athletics action for NOrth West Athletes with the Irish Schools Track & Field Championships taking place in Tullamore on Saturday and the Northern Ireland & Ulster Childrens Games and Track & Field Relays taking place at Finn Valley AC on Sunday. Patsy McGonagle joined PJ Lynch on Sunday
Athletics Review: Busy weekend of Athletics action in the North West Read More »
Donemana look to back to their best folowing yesterday’s win over Brigade in the North West Premiership. In the T20’s, St. Johnston had wins over Ballyspallen and Glendermott at home. Eamon McLaughlin reviewed the weekend’s cricket action on Sunday Sport…
Cricket Review: Donemana returning to form with win over Brigade Read More »
Fermanagh came from behind with a goal in injury-time to inflict a one point defeat on Monaghan in the Ulster SFC Semi-Final today at Healy Park in Omagh. Fermanagh led by 2 points at the break, but Monaghan were able to take control in the second-half, and were leading by 2 points before an Eoin
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Gaeil Fhánada will face off against rivals Downings in the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Junior Final tomorrow after they overcame Kilcommon of Mayo in the semi-final on a scoreline of 0-12 v 0-10. The sides contested the Local Comórtas Peile final as well, with Fanad claiming victory there by 6 points. Ryan Ferry has the
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Finn Harps will look to consolidate their attempts to stay in promotion contention by trying to get the better of Longford Town in Ballybofey tomorrow evening (kick-off 5.00). However, Harps boss Ollie Horgan says that it will be big test against a side that defeated fellow promotion contenders Galway Utd on Friday night despite being
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Fermanagh are through to their first Ulster SFC Final in 10 years following a dramatic win over Monaghan at Healy Park in Omagh. Francis Mooney was at Healy Park for Highland Radio…
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Downings have qualified for the Men’s Junior Final of Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta tomorrow following a convincing 4-13 v 2-10 win over Na Gaeil Óga of Dublin in their semi-final. Ryan Ferry reports…
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Derry had a 1 point win over Donegal in the Ulster U20 Football Championship Quarter-Final today at Healy Park in Omagh, 0-16 v 2-09. Derry manager Mickey Donnelly gave his thoughts to Pauric Hilferty after the match… Pauric also spoke with Donegal manager Gary McDaid after the match…
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Milford Ladies claimed their first ever Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta national title today in Downings when they overcame Leitir Móir of Galway in the final by 3-09 v 1-07. Ryan Ferry has the full-time report…
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0-16 v 2-09 was the final score in the Ulster U20 Football Championship clash between Derry and Donegal at Healy Park in Omagh on Sunday. Donegal had left by 3 points at half-time, but a strong second half showing from Derry gave them a deserved win. Derry now go on to face Down in the
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Termon lost by 1-13 v 1-06 to Galway side Moycullen in the semi-final of the Ladies Senior category of Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta in Downings on Sunday. Cóilín Duffy reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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The Downings Ladies are through to the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Final on Monday following a 9-11 v 2-13 win over Naomh Columba. Ryan Ferry reports for Highland Radio…
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Cockhill Celtic defeated Letterkenny Rovers 3-1 in the USL Cup Final on Saturday evening at Maginn Park. Goals from Laurence Toland (2) and Malachy McDermott gave Cockhill the win in Buncrana. After the match, Ryan Ferry spoke with Cockhill’s Laurence Toland, who scored a brace in the final… Ryan also spoke with Letterkenny Rovers manager
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Cockhill Celtic were 3-1 winners over Letterkenny Rovers in the Ulster Senior League Cup Final on Saturday evening at Maginn Park in Buncrana. Ryan Ferry has the full-time report…
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