Kildrum Tigers have won the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division title today by playing out a 1-1 draw with Castlefin Celtic. It was a battle of first and second with Castlefin needing a win to claim the title, while Kildrum just needed a draw. Other results from today’s action: Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Donegal […]
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Just under 1,000 people turned out for the Lifford Strabane Half Marathon which took place today. The event was won by Gerard Gallagher of Finn Valley AC, while Ciaran McGonagle of Letterkenny AC was second, and James Treanor of Shercock AC was third. In the Female Category, Claire McGuigan of Lifford Strabane claimed victory ahead
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Bonagee United were 3-1 winners over Derry City Reserves in the Ulster Senior League today to record their second win of the league campaign. Derry City Reserves had opened the scoring on 4 minutes through Ethan Coll, but Michael Doherty scored a brace for the home side. Matty Harkin made sure of the win with
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A definite date has now been set for the toilet block in Rathmullan to be completed and open to the public. The new facility, which also includes changing rooms and an information hub is expected to open on Friday June 1st. Donegal County Council has stated that a temporary portaloo service will continue to be
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Monaghan were two point winners over Donegal today in their Ulster Minor Football Championship Round 2 Qualifier in Ballybofey. 1-12 v 1-10 was the final score in game that Donegal had led at half-time and they also led by four points with seven minutes played in the second-half. Monaghan scored the final five points of
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Police have reissued an appeal for 23 year Robert Thomas Payne who has been missing from the Coleraine area for the past 10 days. Robert, who is from the Derry area but has been living in Coleraine, was last seen on Wednesday, 2 May. He is described as 5’8’’ in height, of slim build,
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The Donegal Minors lost out to Monaghan in Round 2 of the Ulster Minor Football Championship Qualifiers today in Ballybofey on a scoreline of 1-10 v 1-12. Donegal had led at half-time by 3 points, 1-07 v 1-04, and that lead had stretched out to 5 points during the second half, but Cavan scored the
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Detectives in Derry are appealing for witnesses following the report of a serious assault in the Waterside area of the city in the early hours of this morning. Shortly before 1:40am police received a report from a member of the public that a number of men were seen walking along Bonds Street armed with what
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The Tánaiste has dismissed using technology on the Irish border after Brexit. Simon Coveney says he expects Britain to stick to its commitments and repeated his calls for a shared customs area. Speaking to the BBC, Minister Coveney says the UK government needs to remember what’s been agreed in the negotiations:
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Detectives in Derry are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a 27-year-old man in the city. The body of Thomas Doherty was discovered in his room in a hostel in the Crawford Square area at around 8:45 am yesterday morning. While a post mortem examination will take place in due course to determine
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Derry City will travel to the Showgrounds to take on Sligo in the EA Sports Cup Semi-Final, which takes place on Monday the 6th of August. Derry overcame Finn Harps in the second round, before handing Shelbourne a 7-3 defeat in the quarter-final. In the other cup semi-final, holders Dundalk are also travelling, they head
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Tyrone defeated Down 2-11 v 0-09 last night to book their place in the Ulster Minor Football Championship Semi-Finals. Tyrone led by 5 points at the break on a scoreline of 1-05 v 0-03. Mark Hayes and Daniel Fullerton were the goalscorers for Tyrone. After the match, Francis Mooney spoke with Tyrone manager Collie Holmes…
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With just under five weeks left to this year’s Joule Donegal International Rally, competitors are reminded that entries close on Tuesday the 15th of May. Entries have been flooding in, as crews are determined to gain an entry for one of the largest sporting events in Ireland. The Donegal Rally is the fourth round
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Derry City 2-2 Finn Harps U19s The Finn Harps U19s were hugely disappointed on Saturday to concede an injury time Sean McBride goal which denied them a Northwest derby victory over Derry City at the Brandywell but Joe Boyle’s side can also point to an impressive start to the league as they remain unbeaten after
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Finn Harps U17s 2-1 Derry City There was late drama at a sun kissed Finn Park on Saturday as two goals from captain Darragh Ellison gave the Donegal men a Northwest derby victory when it seemed the Candystripes had done enough to bring the points back to Derry. The first half was a hard fought
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Leinster won their fourth Champions Cup title on Saturday when they defeated Racing 92 by 15 points to 12. The sides were level at half-time with 6 points apiece, and it was captain Isa Nacewa who scored the final 6 points for Leinster after them trailing by 12-9. In other news, Ulster look to secure
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Finn Harps U15s 2-0 Bohemians FC The excellent An Screaban ground home of Gweedore Celtic was the venue on Saturday for the Finn Harps U15s who went three points clear at the top of the National League Group 1 after winning the battle with Bohemians. The two teams went into the game joint second with
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Tour of the Sperrins Results – Top 10
Henry & Moynihan take Tour of the Sperrins Rally title Read More »
The 2018 edition of WAAR took place on Saturday, based out of Mullaghderg. Sonia Knox completed the gruelling course to win the ladies section in 2 hours 51 minutes & 11 seconds. Race winner Martin Lynch was the first home to add the WAAR title to his victories this year. The Milford man came home
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The build up to July’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation continued this week at Ballyliffin Golf Club. The excitement and anticipation was ramped up as the country’s media attended the fabulous Inishowen venue. Highland Radio’s lead up to the big event also shifted gear where Oisin Kelly meet with a
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Donegal started their Nicky Rackard Cup campaign with a comfortable 0-26 to 1-12 win over neighbours Tyrone at Killyclogher. Tom Comack Reports for Highland Radio Sport… After the game Tom spoke with Donegal Manager Mickey McCann…
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Over €300,000 in funding has been earmarked for coastal and marine projects in Donegal. The county is to get the second highest allocation in the country under first round of EMFF grants this year. A total of 35 coastal and marine projects around Donegal are to get a slice of the funding. Some €304,077 is
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Unbeaten Irish middleweight Jason Quigley (14-0, 11KOs) has moved into third spot in the WBC World rankings – and says he is ready for ‘mega fights’. The Donegal man returned to the ring after a year out of action when he defeated Daniel Rosario in March. Quigley KO’d Rosario in the sixth round at the
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Finn Harps played out a scoreless draw with Shelbourne on Friday night at Tolka Park and stay second in the First Division. The Donegal club however have been joined on 21 points by Drogheda United and Galway United who had wins over Athlone Town (0-1) and leaders UCD (2-0). The trio are five points off
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Former Donegal star forward Brendan Devenney feels Donegal’s relegation in the league will not be a factor in Sunday’s Ulster Championship opener with Cavan in Ballybofey. Declan Bonner’s side made the drop to Division 2 on the final day while their opponents have moved up to Division 1. Despite that Brendan says there were plenty
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In the curtain raiser at MacCumhaill Park on Sunday, the Donegal minors play Monaghan in round 2 of the Ulster Championship. Donegal have lost already to Monaghan in the Minor League Final and then suffered a second defeat at the hands of Tyrone in the first round of Ulster. It’s been a difficult few games
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Patrick McEleney was back at the Brandywell on Friday night to support his hometown team. McEleney left Derry to join Dundalk and then at the end of 2017 signed for Oldham Athletic in England’s League Two. The 26 year old is targeting promotion with Oldham next season and has hopes of turning out on the
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The championship moves into top speed this weekend and among the ties is a huge battle in Connacht as rivals Mayo and Galway clash again in Castlebar. They meet for a sixth successive year in the championship, with Mayo winning three times in 2013 -14-15, prior to losing the last two. Martin Carney has been
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Police in Strabane are appealing for information after the Sion Mills Cricket Club was badly vandalised in recent days. Both the fire service and the police attended the scene yesterday after the alarm was raised by locals. It’s understood that intruders broke into the premises via a rear window and caused damage with paint and
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People from all over the country have been up early this morning for the 2018 Darkness Into Light event. Outside of Ireland events were also held in North America, Canada and Australia. The annual pieta house suicide awareness walk took place at over a 150 different locations across Ireland this year. 10’s of thousands
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An Post is welcoming the start of a new, revitalised, post-office network. It follows an historic deal with Postmasters across the country which sees a € 50 million Euro expansion deal and no compulsory closures. Managing Director of An Post Retail, Debbie Byrne, says the future sees a wider range of community banking services,
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland has confirmed funding for a new dedicated greenway from Coolboy to Illistrin. The funding will provide for the extension of a new cycleway and footpath along the €20 million Blue Banks to Kilmacrennan road project. Discussions are to take place between Donegal County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland on finalising design and
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The number of people on outpatient waiting lists has reached a record high of over half a million. The Irish Independent reports just over 507, 500 public patients were waiting to see a specialist in April. Those waiting over 18 months to be seen has increased from 77,500 in March to over 79,000 last month.
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Donegal County Council has indicated that it will erect additional signage near the new roundabout at Lisnennan in Letterkenny. There had been calls for signs to be put at the new roundabout however the local authority says that regulations dictate that only the nearest local destination off the roundabout be signed at Kiltoy. Mayor of
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It’s been confirmed that the official opening of the outdoor gym at the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park will take place on Thursday week, May 24th. Other works at the park in recent months include the installation of a multi-play unit in the play area of the park. It’s understood that a significant number of residents
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Former Derry City player Barry McNamee was back at the Brandywell on Friday night lining out for Premier Division leaders Cork City. The Ramelton native moved to Turners Cross at the start of the seaosn in the hope of winning trophies with the Leesiders. They held Derry to a point in a nil all draw
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Finn Harps will head back down the road from Dublin with a point after drawing 0-0 with Shelbourne at Tolka Park on Friday night. Enda Coll reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Republic of Ireland under 17’s will face the Netherlands in the quarter finals of the UEFA Championship on Monday. The Republic set up the clash after beating Boznia and Herzegovina 2 – 0 at St. George’s Park this afternoon. Troy Parrott opened the scoring 10 minutes from time with a sensational free kick, before Adam
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Derry City maintained their unbeaten record at the Brandywell on Friday night holding the Premier Divison leaders Cork City to 0-0 draw. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport… After the game Ronan Hale told Martin he felt they should have got more out of the game…
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 11th May:
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A Donegal County Councillor claims the National Transport Authority is ignoring the needs of Letterkenny. Councillor Ciaran Brogan has repeatedly called on the NTA to visit the town to consider long and short term transport hub solutions. At the latest sitting of the Letterkenny Municipal District it was confirmed that Donegal County Council has had
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No team news yet from either the Donegal or Cavan camps ahead of Sunday’s Ulster Senior Football Championship opener in Ballybofey. Dara McVeety is a major concern for the Breffni County while Donegal are reporting a clean bill of health. Cavan, who secured promotion to Division One of the league are hoping to upset the
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Donegal will have a fully fit panel for the start of the Ulster Senior Championship this weekend against Cavan. They will look to make home advantage count and progress to the quarter finals in front of a big Donegal support. There was a number of players who had injury problems during the league campaign but
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Donegal start their Ulster Senior Football Championship campaign with a Preliminary Round match this coming Sunday when they host Cavan. Donegal will be looking to bounce back from relegation to Division 2 of the National Football League, while Cavan reached the Division 2 league final and secured promotion to Division 1 for next year. The
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The public are being invited to have their say on the new Southern Relief Road along Leck Road in Letterkenny. Closing dates for submissions has been extended until next Friday, 18th May. Donegal County Council is urging members of the public with an interest in the new Southern Relief Road along Leck Road in Letterkenny
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The Tanaiste Simon Coveney and Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan are welcoming the launch of the UK’s consultation on legacy issues in the North. It means British soldiers will NOT be exempt from a new investigation into the Troubles – and could face prosecution over deaths. It doesn’t exclude veterans – despite calls from members of
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Investigations are continuing after engines were stolen from two boats at Bruckless Pier on Tuesday night. It’s the third time in the space of ten months that the pier has been subject to similar such thefts. Gardai are urging anyone with information regarding the thefts to come forward. Owner of the equipment Danny Ellison is
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A Donegal Deputy has hit out at Bus Éireann’s plans to recruit almost 200 new staff for roles across the country – none of which will cater to Donegal. The service is recruiting 190 new driver positions and additional mechanic jobs, to service the ongoing expansion of the national network. The roles will be in
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Ireland’s cricketers are preparing to make history later this morning. They’re set to host Pakistan at Malahide in their first ever test match. Six north west players are in the squad – Andy McBrine, Stuart Thompson, William Porterfield, Niall O’Brien, Boyd Rankin and Craig Young. Captain Will Porterfield says the challenge is to focus on
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Donegal County Council is preparing for the drafting of a new Letterkenny Town Plan, with a five week consultation period opening on Monday week next, May 21st. As part of the process, a public drop in event will take place on Thursday May 24th, with a number of other events in the following weeks aimed
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