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ABBA REUNION: Pop legends will NEVER tour again… despite delighting fans with new music announcement

They delighted fans when they announced they had reunited to record their first new music in more than three decades. But despite ABBA’s new music announcement causing excitement across the globe, it has been confirmed the Swedish super-group will never perform live together again. The Waterloo hitmaker’s business partner Gorel Hanser told the Daily Star: ‘They will

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Viable explosive device found during house search in Strabane

A security alert in Drumrallagh Estate in Strabane has now ended following the discovery of a viable explosive device earlier. The device was discovered as police carried out searches at three houses in Strabane as part of their response to violent dissident republican activity. The discovery resulted in the evacuation of ten nearby houses. Three

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Rugby Review: Omagh remain in Division 2C of All-Ireland League

Omagh lost to Belfast Harlequins in their All-Ireland League Division 2B-2C Relegation/Promotion playoff yesterday on a scoreline of 26-20. That now means that Omagh will stay in Division 2C of the All-Ireland League. In the inter-provincials, Ulster played out a 24-24 draw with Munster in the Pro14 on Saturday evening. Alex McDonald reviewed the weekend’s

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Cricket Review: Wins for Bready and Eglinton but 2 games with no results due to rain

The second round of games took place in the North West Cricket Premiership on Saturday, but two games had no results due to poor weather conditions. There were wins for Bready and Eglinton, with Bready bowling Fox Lodge out for 69, and Eglinton handing defending champions Donemana their second successive defeat. The Premiership table is

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Inishowen League Results: Glengad through to Buncrana Credit Union Cup Final

Buncrana Credit Union Cup Semi-Final Glengad 2-0 Greencastle FC Hannon Greene Insurances Fr O Gara Cup ½ Final Glengad Res 1-2 Rasheney FC Strand Hotel First Division Promotion/Relegation Play Off Sea Rovers 1-0 Redcastle Res Strand Hotel First Division Redcastle 5-2 Cockhill Youths Inishowen Engineering Division 2B Rasheney Res 2-3 Carrowmena Res

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Tyrone dominate Donegal in Ulster Minor Championship Quarter-Final – Reaction

Tyrone defeated Donegal by 14 points in their Ulster U17 Football Championship Quarter-Final clash in Ballybofey on Saturday in a game that finished 5-12 v 1-10. Tyrone’s goalscorers were Mark Hayes (2), Tarlach Quinn, Michael McGleenan and Cormac McBride. Donegal will now face either Monaghan or Antrim in Round 2 of the Ulster Minor Football

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Caolan Irwin finishes 2nd in Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship at Mondello Park

Caolan Irwin finished second at the Dunlop Masters Superbike Championship at Mondello Park today to put him on pole for race two tomorrow. Irwin led initially but got caught out on the opening lap when he slowed too much as rain fell at turn 3 dropping him to fourth. The young Donegal rider then had

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GAA Preview: Kilcar lead the way in Division 1 of All-County League

Kilcar lead the way in Division 1 of the All-County Football League by a single point ahead of St. Eunan’s and Gaoth Dobhair. This week sees the leaders take on St. Eunan’s, Gaoth Dobhair face St. Michael’s, Glenswilly host Milford, Dungloe travel to Ballyshannon to take on Aodh Ruadh and Naomh Conaill host Cloughaneely. Former

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Harps will need to be at their very best to beat Longford – Ollie Horgan

Finn Harps travel to Longford tonight to take on Longford Town in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Harps currently sit sixth in the league table, just one point behind tonight’s opponents, and 11 points behind table toppers UCD. Ollie Horgan joined Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport to look ahead to tonight’s game…

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GAA Preview: Donegal v Tyrone in Ulster U17 Quarter-Final

Donegal and Tyrone face off in Ballybofey in their Ulster U17 Championship Quarter-Final this evening, with throw-in at 7pm. Donegal manager Gary Duffy had the latest from the Donegal camp ahead of this evening’s clash…   Listen HERE to full commentary from the Ulster U17 Championship clash between Donegal and Tyrone LIVE from MacCumhaill Park

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PSNI investigating criminal damage at Strabane Cemetery

PSNI in Strabane are appealing for information following criminal damage to a number of ornaments at Strabane Cemetery. Police discovered a number of ornaments and statues had been smashed when they attended the scene this morning. The PSNI have condemned those responsible in a post to their social media, saying that “Causing damage to another’s

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Ulster Council release details of this summer Championship schedule

Ulster GAA today announced details of the forthcoming Championship schedule, ahead of next week’s formal launch. Whilst the dates of the senior fixtures have been known for some time, the Council confirmed that the EirGrid U-20 Football Championship, in accordance with GAA rules, will also be played over the summer months (the U-21 Championship was

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Golf writers pay visit to Donegal ahead of Irish Open

More than 34 million golfers across Britain and potential golf holidaymakers for Donegal and Ireland are set to read all about Donegal’s world-class golf, following a visit by leading British golf journalists. Fifteen golf writers – representing major media outlets like Sky Sports, the London Evening Standard, The Sun and the Scottish Daily Mail visited

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Investigations ongoing in Donegal after sheep found to contain sarcocystosis

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that investigations are ongoing after an inspection found sheep from a flock in Donegal to contain sarcocystosis, a disease that can be contracted by humans. In a statement issued by the Department they say, in recent weeks, during the course of a routine post mortem inspection sheep from a

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HSE announces plans to develop Donegal’s community hospitals

The HSE is to spend €4.2 million in delivering a number of new developments at Community Hospitals in County Donegal. These developments include, new nursing staff being appointed, beds being reopened and the commencement of upgrading works at a number of Community Hospitals within the County. HSE Statement in full: Since December 2017 a total

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Fianna Fail’s Niall Blaney unsuccessful in securing Seanad seat

Former Fianna Fail Donegal North East TD Niall Blaney has been unsuccessful in securing a seat in the Seanad. Elections were held today for two seats vacated by Labour’s Denis Landy and Sinn Féin’s Trevor Ó Clochartaigh. Former Ulster Farmers’ Union president Ian Marshall was elected to the Seanad along with former Fine Geal Kildare

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Vigil for toddler Alfie Evans in Letterkenny tonight

A vigil is taking place this evening in Letterkenny for terminally ill British boy Alfie Evans. The toddlers parents lost their court appeal on Wednesday against a ruling preventing them from going to Rome for treatment, following high-profile interventions in the case from Pope Francis and the Italian government Alfie who suffers from a rare

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Preview: “Longford have a lot of experience” – Ollie Horgan

If Finn Harps repeat the disappointing performance put on against Cabinteely last weekend manager Ollie Horgan says Finn Harps will get nothing from this Saturday night’s away League of Ireland First Division match against Longford Town (kick-off 7.30). Harps did get a win last Friday night against Cabinteely but it took an 84th minute Sam

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Tyrone GAA calls for increase in funding for rural counties

Tyrone GAA has called for an increase in funding for rural counties, claiming urban areas are been unfairly prioritised. A major document released tonight (Thurs) declared that the Association’s heartland lies in rural Ireland, and demanded a change in funding policy at GAA Headquarters. The county’s Five Year Plan, launched at Garvaghey, criticises the prioritising

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Blaney contesting both seats in today’s Seanad by-election

There are two Seanad by-elections taking place today. There are different elections for two seats vacated by Labour’s Denis Landy and Sinn Féin’s Trevor Ó Clochartaigh. Running for Landy’s seat, there is: Mary Newman who is sister of Fine Gael TD Kate O’Connell, Fianna Fáils Niall Blaney a former councillor at Donegal County Council, and

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Taoiseach calls for “real and solid” progress on border issue

The Taoiseach says Britain’s red lines are the only barrier to a close relationship between the EU and UK after Brexit. Leo Varadkar made the comments in a “Future of Europe” lecture in Brussels last night. He also said “real and solid” progress on the border issue must be made by June before negotiations can

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Shamrock Rovers are still a dangerous team: Derry Manager Kenny Shiels

Derry City welcome Shamrock Rovers to the Brandywell tonight as the Candystrips looked to maintain their unbeaten run at home in the Premier Division. Gavin Peers is suspended while Ronan Hale won’t be fit enough to feature for Derry. In their first meeting this season Rovers won 6-1 in Dublin but since then Derry have

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