The Joule Donegal International Rally takes place from the 15th-17th of June 2018, The Donegal Rally remains Irelands last remaining three day rally and is regarded as one of the best events on the motorsport calendar by competitors and spectators alike. The regulations and entry forms are available on www.donegalrally.ie and the closing date for […]
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Tyrone have received a major boost as they prepare to face Monaghan in the Ulster SFC on May 20. Tiernan McCann returned from injury and played a full club game for Killyclogher He had been out of action since damaging a kneecap in Tyrone’s NFL win over Kildare on February 11, but played the full
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People are being urged to make their views known on a number of proposed road developments in Donegal. Two weeks ago, a consultation took place on three sections of the TEN-T Network in Donegal, the Twin Towns by-pass, Letterkenny to Manorcunningham, and Manorcunningham to Lifford / Strabane / A5 Link. This week, a consultation takes
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Around half of the 206 women involved in an audit of the Cervical Check scheme were not told they may have had a delayed diagnosis. The Health Minister is considering a statutory inquiry, but the health watchdog HIQA has not yet been asked to investigate. Over 2000 women have contacted the HSE’s Cervical Check helpline,
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Two men who were wanted by the PSNI have been attacked in County Armagh over the weekend. A vigilante group set upon James White and Jason Lydiard, also known as Alexis Guesto, who were wanted for a number of offences by both the Gardai and the PSNI. Both had previously served time for child sex
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Derry City look to return to winning ways tonight when they travel to face Limerick in the Premier Division of the SSE Airtricity League. A draw at home with Shamrock Rovers last time out means Derry have drawn their last two games, while Limerick are coming off the back of a win over Bray and
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Police in Derry are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a man in the Clon Elagh area yesterday morning. A post mortem examination will be carried out to determine the cause of death.
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The EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator will visit Derry tomorrow as part of a two day visit to Ireland which begins today. Michel Barnier will attend a number of events on both sides of the border. The rhetoric on Brexit and the border stepped up a notch over the weekend. Michel Barnier the EU’s chief Brexit
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Pieta House is extending its premises in Letterkenny, almost a year after it opened. The Donegal News is reporting this morning that a lease has been signed to take more space at the Grand Central Building, where Pieta House has helped 312 people since opening in May of last year. The news comes less than
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Claire Foy is reportedly set to receive £200,000 (€226,880) in back pay to remedy the pay disparity between her and her The Crown co-star Matt Smith. It was revealed last month that the 33-year-old actress, who won a Golden Globe and two Screen Actors Guild awards for her portrayal of the young Queen Elizabeth II, was paid
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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
There is less than a week to go now to the 22nd North West 10k in Letterkenny. Register on-line now at www.northwest10k.com. To date the charity run and walk has raised over 750,000 euros for over 30 charities. The two benefiting charities this year are Breastcare North West and Diabetes Ireland. The first 1,500 entrants
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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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There were North West athletes taking part in events near and far this weekend, with Teresa Doherty recording a 34.26 time in the Cavan 10k, which gave her a third place finish. In France, Shane Irwin from Ramelton set a new PB over 200m, running it in 22.14 seconds, taking the win in that race.
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Division 1 Glenswilly 0-09 V 1-14 Milford Naomh Conaill 1-06 V 0-09 Cloughaneely Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 0-13 V 0-06 Dungloe Kilcar 1-08 V 0-10 St Eunan’s St Michael’s 0-15 V 1-17 Gaoth Dobhair Division 2 Four Masters 0-14 V 0-09 Naomh Muire Lower Rosses St Naul’s GAA Club 2-10 V 1-08 Malin Naomh Columba 1-10
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MacCumhaills had a 2-13 v 0-12 win over Glenfin today to keep them 2 points clear at the top of Division 2 of the All-County League. Tom Comack has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Castlefin Celtic are 2 points ahead of Kildrum Tigers at the top of the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division following their win at home to Cappry Rovers today, with Kildrum getting a draw away to Rathmullan Celtic. Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Castlefin Celtic 4 vs 1 Cappry Rovers Rathmullan Celtic 1 vs 1 Kildrum
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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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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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Cockhil Celtic are now 6 points clear at the top of the Ulster Senior League following a 1-0 win over Fanad United at Traigh-A-Loch. Gerry Gill scored the winner for Cockhill in the first-half to leave them 6 points ahead of Fanad with a game in hand on the second placed team. In the League
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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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Finn Harps had a 2-1 away win over Longford Town last night in their SSE Airtricity League First Division clash. Harps had taken the lead through a Mark Coyle goal on 6 minutes, but Dylan McGlade equalised for the home side in stoppage time at the end of the first half. Sam Todd scored the
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Finn Harps were 2-1 winners over Longford Town away in Longford on Saturday night through goals from Mark Coyle and Sam Todd. Deniese O’Flaherty has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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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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Aileach FC take on Cavan Town in the Ulster Junior Cup Final on Sunday evening at Dry Arch, Bonagee with kick-off at 5pm. The Inishowen side are looking to claim victory in their first ever Ulster Junior Cup Final. Aileach are still in the title race in the Jackie Crossan Premier Division in Inishowen, and
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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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Omagh lost out 26-20 to Belfast Harlequins today in the Promotion/Relegation Playoff as they were trying to gain promotion to Division 2B of the All Ireland League. Alex McDonald has the full-time report… After the match, Alex spoke with Omagh coach Phil Marshall…
Strand Rovers have claimed the Glencar In Saturday Division One following a dramatic ending to the season. The title had to be decided on the last day of the season as Strand Rovers and Glencar Celtic both sat on 39 points at the top of the table. A win or draw for both sides
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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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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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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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Derry City’s 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers on Friday night means they stay unbeaten at the Brandywell and have none gone nine games undefeated. Kenny Shiels chargers are fourth in the table, two behind Waterford United, five adrift of second placed Dundalk and eight off the pace of the leaders Cork City. Derry do have
A frustrating evening for Derry City – Kenny Shiels Read More »
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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Alfie Evans – the toddler at the centre of a High Court legal battle in the UK – has died. He had a degenerative brain condition and his life support was withdrawn on Monday at Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool. His parents had been fighting to take him to Italy for treatment. In posts on
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A new €5.5million PEACE IV Action Plan for Donegal is to be launched at a special event in the County House in Lifford on Monday. The plan has been prepared as part of the PEACE IV Programme and is to build on extensive work carried on on a cross-border basis over the past 20 years.
PEACE IV Action Plan to be launched in Donegal on Monday Read More »
Derry City played out a 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers on Friday night in the Premier Division and maintained their unbeaten record at the Brandywell… Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 27th April:
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 27th April Read More »
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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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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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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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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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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The Monday Night Sessions on Highland Radio have been buzzing with amazing the talent over the past few weeks! Check out the video below to see some snippets from Fast Thursday, Martin Orr and Kevin Carlin!
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A Donegal County Councillor is urging the Government not to forget about smaller villages when allocating a new tranche of funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Rural and Community Development Minister Michael Ring’s set aside 15 million euro for the scheme which will renovate up to 200 towns and villages across the
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There were eight people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. Four people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further four were waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded in Ireland today with 43 people waiting there. Nationally, there were
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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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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 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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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
Blaney contesting both seats in today’s Seanad by-election Read More »
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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