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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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Team Manager Peter O’Donnell on Ireland’s super European medal haul

The successful Irish boxing team which won six medals at the European Youth Championships in Italy returned home today. Ireland ended the tournament with a gold, three silvers and two bronze medals. The gold went to Bray light-flyweight Daina Moorehouse while County Tyrone’s Jude Gallagher was among the bronze medal winners. Ireland Team Manager was

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€26,000 allocated to DCC to target litter and graffiti

€26,000 has been allocated to Donegal County Council under the 2018 Anti-Litter and Anti-Graffiti Awareness Grant Scheme. The funding is part of a national investment of €884,000 announced today by Minister Denis Naughten. The Scheme provides funding to local authorities to conduct public awareness and education campaigns at a community level targeting litter, dog fouling

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Older Donegal women ‘leaving it too late’ to get cancer treatment

A leading breast surgeon at Letterkenny University Hospital says a lot of women in Donegal are delaying in presenting themselves to the hospital with breast care issues. The issue said to be prevalent, particularity with women in their 70s and 80s. In many cases, by the time they seek treatment, the only option available to

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JNLR figures show Highland Radio going from strength to strength

Highland Radio continues to have the highest market share of any local radio station in the country, according to the latest Joint National Listenership Research figures which have just been released. The station has seen an increase equivalent to 2,000 extra listeners each day. The figures have also revealed that 85,000 people on average listen

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Survey finds Donegal businesses continue to struggle

It’s been revealed that small businesses in Donegal are continuing to struggle despite reported improvements in the economy. Out of over 100 businesses that participated in a recent survey, only half said that their business has improved since the recession. Figures also show that over 80% of respondents said they were concerned with depopulation trends

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GAA Programme – 25/04/18

The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this weeks programme, Tom Comack was joined by Sean Clerkin Donegal U17 assistant football manager ahead of Saturday evening’s Ulster Championship meeting with Tyrone, in Ballybofey. Donegal Central Council representative Seamus O’Domhnaill, also joins Tom

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Irish financial sector could feel biggest benefits from Brexit

The Irish financial sector could feel some of the biggest benefits from Brexit. That’s according to the British Irish Chamber of Commerce, which is hosting its “Agenda 18” event in London today. It’ll bring together politicians, policy-makers and business leaders to discuss how the financial industries in both countries can work together. Director General of

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Staffing shortages in community hospitals highlighted in Dail

A Donegal Deputy has told the Dail that the country cannot do without the selfless contribution from nurses and midwives. Deputy Pearse Doherty was speaking during a debate on a Sinn Fein motion calling on the Government to examine the issue of nurses’ pay and the subject of recruitment. The motion comes after figures published

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Murphy hopes new movie doesn’t “induce paranoia”

Cillian Murphy has told RTÉ Entertainment how he hopes viewers don’t become paranoid about relationships after watching Mark O’Rowe’s new relationship drama, The Delinquent Season.The 41-year-old Cork man said O’Rowe’s directorial debut, which focuses on two 40-something Dublin couples and their marital woes, can be looked at from several viewpoints. Speaking at the movie’s premiere on Wednesday night, Murphy said: “I

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Maeve Higgins to star in Irish supernatural comedy

Maeve Higgins is starring in a new Irish supernatural comedy called Extra Ordinary with filming taking place in Tullamore, Kildare and Dublin. The comedian is joined by Jimmy’s Hall star Barry Ward, The Last Man on Earth‘s Will Forte and Trainwreck‘s Claudia O’Doherty in the cast. Mary McEvoy, Alison Spittle, Risteárd Cooper and Derry Girls‘ Siobhán McSweeney are also on board. Extra Ordinary is the feature debut

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Gold and Three Silver for Peter O’Donnell’s Irish fighters

Peter O’Donnell watched his young Ireland fighters battle in finals on Wednesday at the European Youth Championships in Italy. Bray light-flyweight Daina Moorehouse dominated her Russian opponent to claim  gold with a unanimous decision victory. It’s been an impressive tournament for Ireland and Raphoe man Peter who was manager to a side which  will take

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Carndonagh CS National Cup Winners: Martin Cavanagh and Kieran Farren Reaction

For the second time in three years Carndonagh Community School lifted the Dr. Tony O’Neill Cup today. The Inishowen side were crowned FAI Schools National Senior Cup winners with a 2-0 win over Athlone’s Colaiste Chairain at Home Farm in Dublin. Corey McBride and Conor O’Donnell scored the all important goals. Carndonagh Manager Martin Cavanagh

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Tánaiste acknowledges leadership shown in North West in face Brexit

Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney says the level of cross border cooperation in the North West is important, and must be sustained. Mr Coveney was keynote speaker at the Derry Chamber President’s annual lunch. Chamber President, Jennifer McKeever told Minister Coveney that the North West is a petri dish of post-Brexit possibilities. Donal

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