Around 700 women are expected to take part in Sunday’s Run Donegal 5k which will be staged through the Twin Towns. Proceeds from what will be the 13th staging of the high-profile event will go to the Donegal Hospice. This year’s race/walk will be held in memory of Lisa McGranaghan, the 43-year-old mother of two […]
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The splendid and scenic west Kerry region provides the backdrop to Sunday’s second round of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship, the Rose Hotel Circuit of Kerry Rally that has attracted a strong entry. Four former national champions are amongst the 130 plus entry list with Donegal’s Declan Boyle (Ford Fiesta WRC) first into action
Declan Boyle and Donagh Kelly to resume battle in Kerry on Sunday Read More »
The High Court has ordered an inquiry into the legality of the detention of a Chinese take-away owner who has lived and worked in Ireland for the past 16 years. According to the Independent, the application has been brought on behalf of Mr Yuntao Yu who had been living in Letterkenny and was detained
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Department of Agriculture officials are meeting with the main farmers co-ops later today to discuss the ongoing fodder crisis. Yesterday, Agriculture Minister Michael Creed announced a national review of fodder supplies. It follows months of wet weather, that have left animals in many areas low on feed. Minister Creed says the department may consider importing
Ongoing fodder crisis to be discussed in special meeting later Read More »
Questions are being asked surrounding criteria for the Local Improvement scheme. Figures show that the highest allocation to a single LIS last year was 58,700 in the Stranorlar district while the lowest was 3,080 in the Glenties area. However Cllr. Adrian Glackin is claiming that there some residents in Glenswilly were turned down for the
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The draw for the opening round of the FAI Senior Cup will take place this afternoon in Abbotstown Dublin. Ulster Senior League sides, Cockhill Celtic and Letterkenny Rovers, will find out their opposition when their names go into the hat. The last 16 of the FAI Intermaediate Cup and the last four in the Junior
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday 3rd April:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Tuesday 3rd April Read More »
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry says Brexit remains the dominant factor affecting new car registrations. Official statistics released today by the SIMI show that new car registrations are down almost 10% in Donegal last month compared to last years March figure. 1529 new car registrations were recorded during March 2018 compared to 1698
10% decrease in new car registrations in Donegal during March Read More »
Police have re-issued an appeal for information regarding a teenager who has been missing from the Omagh area for over two weeks. 15 year old John Crumlish was last seen in the Omagh area on St Patrick’s Day. The PSNI are appealing to anyone who may have any information on his current whereabouts or anything
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Donegal is the only county in Ireland to experience a drop in house prices during the first quarter of 2018. According to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report, the average house price in the county is now €139,000, 2% down on last years figure during the same period and 47% below peak levels. Nationally, house
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The Police Federation for Northern Ireland has said that petrol bomb attacks on the PSNI in the Creggan yesterday were attempts to maim or kill Officers. In a statement The Chairperson of the PFNI, Mark Lindsay described the violence directed at Officers as appalling and disgraceful. Approximately seven petrol bombs were thrown at police and
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Concern has been raised that an on-going delay in the CFRAMS report is delaying flood repair work at Burnfoot. The report which is being compiled by the OPW is assessing flood risk areas with a view of coming up with flood defence solutions. Donegal County Council say that the process is almost complete and it’s
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Cavan star Dara McVeety is in a race against time to be fit for the Breffni men’s Ulster championship opener against Donegal in Ballybofey on Sunday, May 13. McVeety really caught the eye for Mattie McGleenan’s side as they lost out to Roscommon in last Sunday’s NFL Division 2 clash in Croke Park, hitting
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A new one way traffic system has been proposed for one of Letterkenny’s busiest routes. The project includes changing the traffic flow in the town from St. Eunan’s Cathedral to St Colmcille National School, St. Eunan’s College and Scoil Mhuire gan Smal. The proposals have been on the table for some time however the project
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There are fears that a significant decline in Garda numbers in Donegal is having a direct impact in the increasing crime rates throughout the county. Garda numbers in the county have decreased by 21% over the last 8 years while recent figures from the Central Statistics Office show robberies, burglaries, drugs offences and violent assaults
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The trial of a man accused of the rape and murder of a Donegal woman in Goa, India is set to get underway this week. Danielle McLaughlin was killed while visiting India to learn to be a yoga teacher. She was found dead on March 14 2017 and a local man, Vikat Bhagat, with whom she
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Gardai are investigating after thousands of euro worth of vital equipment was stolen from the Sligo-Leitrim Mountain Rescue base. The local Civil Defence also lost equipment during the raid which happened over the bank holiday weekend. There’s outrage over the theft which happened at the crew’s facility in Sligo town on Friday night. Thieves broke
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Funding of almost 220 thousand euro has been announced for Harbour Improvements that will benefit over thirteen locations across Co. Donegal. The funding is part of a 2.2 million euro package to assist coastal Local Authorities around Ireland to undertake and complete development and repair projects on harbours. Donegal TD Joe McHugh has welcomed the
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has returned to social media after undergoing heart surgery, telling fans: “I’m back.” The 70-year-old Terminator actor and former California governor underwent a scheduled procedure to replace a valve on Thursday. On Monday he told his 4.43 million followers on Twitter: “It’s true: I’m back! Arnold ✔@Schwarzenegger It’s true: I’m back! I went to sleep expecting
“I’m back!” Schwarzenegger updates fans after heart op Read More »
Actors Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan have announced that they have “lovingly chosen” to separate after almost nine years of marriage. Magic Mike star Tatum broke the news to fans in a joint statement on social media on Monday night. “We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple,” Tatum and Dewan wrote. “We fell deeply
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Derry City were 2-1 winners over Finn Harps in their EA Sports Cup match today. Harps took the lead through Ciaran Coll, before an Aaron McEneff penalty and a goal from Rory Patterson gave Kenny Shiels’ side the win. Shiels spoke with Diarmaid Doherty after the win… Diarmaid Doherty also spoke with Harps’ boss Ollie
Ollie Horgan’s and Kenny Sheils reaction to Derry’s win over Harps in EA Sports Cup Read More »
Derry City had a 2-1 win over Finn Harps today in their EA Sports Cup clash. Diarmaid Doherty has the full-time report…
Derry City beat Finn Harps 2-1 in EA Sports Cup Read More »
PSNI are appealing for information following an incident in Derry this afternoon. Approximately seven petrol bombs were thrown at police as well as items of masonry, during an illegal dissident march in the Creggan area of the city. There was some damage to police vehicles. No arrests have yet been made and there are no
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Jason Quigley had a 6th round stoppage in Boston last night when he defeated Daniel Rosario of Puerto-Rico. It was the Ballybofey man’s first bout since his hand injury in March of last year when he defeated Glen Tapia. Quigley joined Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport to reflect on last night and to look ahead
Quigley reflects on Saturday’s stoppage and is looking forward to his next bout Read More »
St. Eunan’s had a 5 point win over Milford in their All-County League Division 1 clash today, in a game that finished 1-14 v 1-09. Ryan Ferry has the full-time report… After the match, St. Eunan’s player Conor Gibbons gave his thoughts to Ryan…
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Killybegs defeated Burt today in Division 3 of the All-Ireland League by 1-08 v 0-06 to record their second win from two games in the league. Tom Comack has the full-time report…
Killybegs 2 wins from 2 in Division 3 of All County League Read More »
Eymard Brennan is taking on a mammoth task starting on April 16th in Johannesburg, South Africa. He will travel by Mountain Bike to his finish point 900km away in Scottsburgh 12 days later. Brennan is making this incredible journey to raise funds for 2 worthy causes; Crumlin Children’s Hospital and to help the family of
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Division 1 Glenswilly 1-15 V 2-07 St Michael’s Milford 1-09 V 1-14 St Eunan’s Aodh Ruadh BS 1-12 V 0-16 Naomh Conaill Kilcar 1-11 V 0-08 Cloughaneely Dungloe 0-05 V 0-12 Gaoth Dobhair Division 2 Four Masters 1-08 V 0-06 Glenfin Naomh Muire LR 1-08 V 2-12 Bundoran Naomh Columba 3-10 V 1-09 St Naul’s
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Buncrana Credit Union Cup Culdaff FC 1 V 2 QPS Illies 1 V 3 Glengad Greencastle FC 4 V 1 Buncrana Strand Hotel First Division Rasheney 5 V 2 Gleneely Colts Buncrana Res 0 V 2 Moville Celtic Clonmany Res 2 V 2 Dunree United Redcastle Utd 3 V 0 Sea Rovers Inishowen Engineering Division
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City of Derry have just one win from 16 games in Division 2B of the All-Ireland League following a 15-8 loss to Sunday’s Well yesterday. There were wins for Coleraine, Strabane and Letterkenny in the Rugby Championship leagues, while Inishowen had a 30-20 win over Strabane in the regional rugby. Munster and the Scarlets qualified
Rugby Review: 1 win in 16 games for City of Derry Read More »
Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Drumoghill F.C. 1 v 6 Castlefin Celtic Rathmullan Celtic 3 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Cappry Rovers 6 v 2 Milford United Donegal Town 5 v 0 Lagan Harps Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Raphoe Town 0 v 1 St. Catherines Lifford Celtic 1 v 2 Bonagee United Keadue Rovers
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PSNI have finished their enquiries following the report of a suspect object late last night which resulted in the closure of the footbridge in Strabane. Police received a report that a device had been left close to the footbridge around 10.30pm yesterday evening. An extensive search of the area took place last night and this
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Armagh claimed the Division 3 title in Croke Park yesterday evening by beating Fermanagh on a scoreline of 1-16 v 0-17. It was a goal on 53 minutes from Andrew Murnin that sealed the win for Armagh, with the sides having been level at the break with 8 points apiece. The sides now look forward
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After a year out with a hand injury, Jason Quigley return to the ring on Saturday night in Boston beating Daniel Rosario with a sixth round stoppage. Jason, the NABF Middleweight Champion had his opponent on the deck twice at the Marina Bay Sportsplex extending his unbeation record to 14-0. Now under trainer Dominic Ingle,
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Cain Connolly is on the RCFC Committee and is a Coach at RCFC Academy. Originally from Derry he spent all his childhood holidays in Rathmullan with his family where he would meet his childhood sweetheart Tanya Gavaghan and would later marry her. In April 2013, he donated a kidney to his Dad, Michael, which was
Rathmullan Celtic FC host big weekend for Opt For Life Read More »
Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Keadue Rovers Res 4 v 1 Milford United Res Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Kildrum Tigers Res 0 v 4 Dunlewey Celtic Voodoo Venue Cup Quarter-Finals Glencar Celtic 2 v 1 Strand Rovers Donegal Town Reserves 2 v 1 Glenea United Reserves Fintown Harps AFC 6 v 0 Gweedore Celtic
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Dylan McMonagle and Paddy McShane, both of Letterkenny Boxing Club, won Irish National titles today at the National Stadium in Dublin. McMonagle, who fought in the Boys 4 39kg category, won his final bout 4-1 against Shane Stokes of Fr Horgan’s. Dylan had previously boxed in last year’s final and lost, so he worked
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The Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge took place today, with 1,300 people taking part in the event. There were people from all over the country and further afield taking place in the challenge. Greg Roberts won the event today in 54.28 and Gerard Gallagher was in second with a time of 54.32. Patsy McGonagle has all the
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Fanad United would have secured the Donegal Youth League title today for the second year in a row if they had avoided defeat, but it wasn’t to be as they lost out to Letterkenny Rovers by a goal to nil. That now means that Letterkenny can still win the league title, provided they win both
Donegal Youth League title still up for grabs as Letterkenny defeat Fanad Read More »
The Donegal Ladies lost by 5 points to Mayo in their Division 1 League encounter today in Swinford. The win for Mayo, coupled with them receiving 3 points during the week from their game with Kerry, moves them ahead of Donegal in the league table. Cormac O’Malley spoke with Donegal joint manager Damian Devaney following
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Mayo defeated Donegal by 5-14 v 4-12 in Swinford today in the Ladies National Football League Division 1 clash. Cormac O’Malley reports…
5 point loss for Donegal Ladies against Mayo in National Football League Read More »
City of Derry lost to Sunday’s Well by 15 points to 8 today in Division 2B of the All-Ireland League. Alex McDonald has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Derry City had a 2-1 win over St. Pat’s at the Brandywell Stadium last night in the Premier Division of the SSE Airtricity League. Aaron McEneff, who scored both of Derry’s goals, spoke with Martin Holmes… Derry manager Kenny Shiels gave his thoughts to the assembled media…
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Finn Harps has a 1-1 draw with Athlone Town last night in their SSE Airtricity League First Division clash last night in Athlone. Athlone took the lead on 55 minutes, though Harps were dominating the game. Michael O’Connor drew the sides back level on 78 minutes, which gave Harps a share of the spoils.
Harps paid the cost of missing chances – Ollie Horgan Read More »
Donegal County Council is being urged to recognise that the Retained Fire Service was the only front-line emergency services organisation that didn’t receive commemorative 1916 centenary medals. In its response, the local authority says that the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management has advised that it has no current plans to have medals issued
People are being reminded of the importance of having a Public Service Card when obtaining a driving licence or renewing an existing one. From April 9th, the NDLS say that presenting the card when applying for a licence will simplify the process, by replacing the requirement for certain documentation. It was thought that a Public
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Finn Harps scored late on through Michael O’Connor to gain a point on the road at Athlone Town on Friday night. Kevin Egan reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Derry City continued their winning formula at the Brandywell with a 2-1 victory over St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday night. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Cockhill Celtic 2 v 1 Finn Harps Reserves Swilly Rovers 0 v 5 Letterkenny Rovers
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Donegal All County League Results – Friday 30th March Division 1 Gaoth Dobhair 3-14 V 0-4 Milford St Eunan’s 0-12 V 0-7 Glenswilly Cloughaneely 3-15 V 1-8 Dungloe Naomh Conaill 0-9 V 1-8 Kilcar St Michael’s 2-14 V 1-10 Aodh Ruadh BS Division 2 MacCumhaill 3-9 V 1-9 Naomh Muire L R Bundoran 4-14 V
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