Ireland have a 10 point win over Wales yesterday. 37-27 was the final score at the Aviva Stadium, and Ireland now sit top of the 6 nations table. Scotland defeated Ireland’s closest competitors England 25-13 in the day’s other game. Alex McDonald spoke with Myles Gallagher about all things rugby from the weekend…
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It was a historic day for Donegal hurling as they defeated Down for the first time, 0-17 v 0-14. Donegal led by 5 points at half-time against the Division 2B leaders, and Mickey McCann’s men now have 4 points from 4 games. Tom Comack has the full-time report…
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Donegal have claimed their first points of the 2018 National Football League campaign today with a 1-15 v 3-07 win over Kildare in Ballyshannon. Kildare led by a single point at half-time, but the second half was a tight affair that saw the sides trade the lead all throughout. There was a point in
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As the country braces itself for a week of snow and ice, Met Eireann has issued a weather warning for the entire country. Winds sweeping across Siberia from the North Pole are expected to bring sub zero temperatures and biting winds. The Government’s National Emergency Co-ordination Group on severe weather will meet tomorrow morning. While
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Gardaí are not treating as suspicious the death of a 71 year old man whose body was discovered in Letterkenny on Thursday night. In a statement, following the post mortem examination yesterday, Gardaí have said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. The alarm was raised on Thursday evening when a car associated with
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The SSE Airtricity League First Division match between Drogheda United and Finn Harps has been rescheduled for Monday, March 26 at United Park. The game was originally due to take place on Friday, February 23 but was postponed after the referee deemed the lighting to be unsatisfactory. The new date has been agreed by both clubs and
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Rory Gallagher’s Fermanagh are now top of Division 3 following a 2 point win over Derry last night in Enniskillen. 1-16 v 3-08 was the final score in a game that Fermanagh take a 1-08 v 0-0 score lead after 15 minutes. 1-12 v 1-03 was the half-time score. Derry fought back in the second
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Tyrone lost out to Monaghan in Division 1 of the National Football League tonight on a scoreline of 0-15 v 0-14. Mickey Harte spoke to the media after tonight’s match…
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It took extra-time to separate Slaughtneil and Nemo Rangers in Croke Park this evening, but the Cork side were able to win by an 8 point margin in the end. 2-19 v 1-14 was the final score in the All-Ireland semi-final. Slaughtneil led by 3 points at the break, but Nemo Rangers came out strong
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Letterkenny Rovers will take on Home Farm of Dublin tomorrow in the FAI Intermediate Cup Quarter-Final. Rovers captain Darren McElwaine was in the squad that reached the final of this competition in 2016 when they lost out to the Crumlin United. McElwaine told Chris Ashmore that while they have that experience, his side aren’t looking
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Inishowen were 2-0 winners over the Defense Forces in Newbridge today in the Oscar Traynor Trophy. Diamraid O’Brien’s side scored both goals in the first half, John Gerard McLaughlin scored Inishowen’s first goal before Kieran McDaid added the second. They now go on to face Kilkenny in the Oscar Traynor Trophy Quarter-Final.
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Glencar Celtic 2 vs 1 Arranmore United Orchard FC 3 vs 0 Glenea United Cappry Rovers 1 vs 2 Keadue Rovers FC Milford United FC Reserves 1 vs 0 Donegal Town FC Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Killdrum Tigers 1 vs 2 St Catherines FC Lagan Harps FC 1 vs
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Finn Harps had a 2-0 win over Derry City Reserves in today’s Ulster Senior League clash. Michael Gallagher opened the scoring for Harps before recent signing Daniel Stolarczyk sealed the victory. Bonagee United and Swilly Rovers face off at 6pm in the day’s other Ulster Senior League game.
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Sligo Rovers defeated Derry City 2-1 last night in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash at the Showgrounds. Adam Morgan put the hosts ahead on 78′, and Ally Roy doubled their advantage on 82′. Ronan Curtis pulled a late goal back for Derry, but Sligo ran out worthy winners. After the match, Derry City
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37-27 was the full-time score at the Aviva Stadium, where Ireland defeated Wales in a thrilling encounter. There were times when both sides could’ve pushed on to win the game sooner, but Ireland were able to call on all of their experience and abilities to take the win. Alex McDonald has the full-time report for
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St. Eunan’s College ran out 2 point winners in the McLarnon Cup Semi-Final against Inishowen today in a game that finished 2-12 v 2-10. The Letterkenny school led by 7 points at half-time, but it was a nervy last few minutes as Inishowen mounted a comeback, scoring 4 points to Eunan’s 1 in the final
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Finn Harps fans were disappointed last night at the last-minute postponement of Harps’ game with Drogheda United. Fans had travelled from Donegal to Louth, and were informed 8 minutes after the scheduled kick-off time that the game was to called-off due to poor lighting conditions. Aidan Campbell, Commercial Manager for Finn Harps, joined Chris Ashmore
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Derry are 1 win from 2 far in Division 3 of the National Football League. They travel to Enniskillen tonight to face a Fermanagh side who have claimed all 6 points possible from their 3 games. It’s a crucial clash for Derry, and Sports Editor of the Co. Derry Post Michael McMullan spoke with Tom
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The Donegal Hurlers face Down tomorrow in their National Hurling League Division 2B clash. Down currently sit top of the table, with 3 wins from 3, while Donegal have 1 win in 3 games. Donegal hurling manager Mickey McCann spoke with Tom Comack on tomorrow’s game…
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The Donegal Ladies will look to build on their 36 point win over Westmeath last week in the National Football League when they take on Monaghan tomorrow. Monaghan sit a point behind Donegal on 1 win and two losses, but will look to jump into third with a win. Donegal joint manager Damian Devaney spoke
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Tyrone face a tough task tonight in Castleblaney when they face Monaghan. Mickey Harte has made 11 changes to the side that lost to Donegal in the McKenna Cup final last weekend. They will face a Monaghan outfit who defeated Kerry in their last outing. Alan Rodgers of the Ulster Herald gave his thoughts on
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Donegal and Kildare look to claim their first points of the National League Football Division 1 tomorrow in a crucial ‘4-pointer’ in Ballyshannon. Donegal have come to within touching distance of league points on a few occasions already, but they face a tough Kildare side who have put in some big performances. Peter Campbell ,
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Around 150 people are currently taking part in a demonstration in Letterkenny, protesting against overcrowding and cutback at Letterkenny University Hospital and the impact it’s having on patients. On Friday 16th February, 56 people were waiting to be admitted at the hospital – the highest figure since records began. The protest began at the gates
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Units of the Donegal Fire Brigade last night attended a fire at the Railway Tavern and Firebox Grill in Fahan. The extent of damage to the building is currenltly unknown as well as whether any one was injured in the blaze. The fire comes just days after the Inishowen restaurant was broken into, with a
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Having wrapped up the McKenna Cup last weekend, Donegal return to league action this Sunday against Kildare at Fr Tierney Park in Ballyshannon. Both sides are battling at the bottom of Division One and both go into the fourth round of games still looking for their first win. Donegal v Kildare will be LIVE on
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Concern has been raised over rural parts of Inishowen continuing to suffer without adequate broadband. There are on-going fears that Eirs decision to pull out of the National Broadband Plan bid will lead to further delays in the roll-out. Cllr. Martin McDermott says what is a basic necessity for local businesses is a rare luxury
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A protest is taking place today in Letterkenny, in a stand against hospital overcrowding. The Still Waiting Health Campaign has organised the protest which begins at 1 o’clock this afternoon and will make its way to Market Square where a number of speakers will address the crowd. National Coordinator of the Still Waiting Campaign Cyril
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Finn Harps’ first game of the First Division season which was due to take place tonight in Drogheda, but was postponed. Poor lighting was the reason given by the referee, and the fixture will be re-fixed in due course. The sides were warmed up and lined up in the tunnel when the referee made
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Tonight’s Airtricity League Division One game between Drogheda United and Finn Harps was called off eight minutes after the appointed start time. Referee John McLaughlin deemed that the light was not sufficient from the floodlights to allow the game to go ahead. Some of the bulbs in a number of the pylons were not
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 23rd February:
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Gardaí in Milford are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a 71-year-old man in a house at Garryharry, Letterkenny. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene late last night with the man pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. The alarm was first raised when a car
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John Kelly of Finn Valley AC has been named on the Irish team which is competing at the European Winter Throwing Cup, which will take place in Leiria, Portugal. Kelly, who set a new Donegal record, as well as a Personal Best at the National Indoor Championships last weekend, will look to improve again on
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Police in Strabane are appealing for information after a sum of money was taken from a vehicle in the Ballymagorry area last night. The incident is believed to have occurred sometime 7:45pm and 8:45pm last night. Sergeant Joni Beatty is appealing to anyone who has any information or who witnessed anything suspicious in the area to
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Loreto Community School, Milford won the Bank of Ireland FAI Schools Tom Ticher U17 Ulster Schools Final today after beating St. Eunan’s College, Letterkenny 2-0. Ronan Gallagher and Matthew McLaughlin were the scorers for Loreto in today’s final.
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The new Educate Together National School has officially been opened today in Letterkenny. The new 24 classroom building at Kiltoy will cater for over 200 students in the area. Education Minister Richard Bruton officiated the opening of the school and speaking earlier on the Nine til Noon Show he said the development of diversity within
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Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has been appointed Sinn Féin’s Deputy Leader in the Dáil. Mary Lou McDonald says Deputy Doherty will play an important role in advancing their work in Leinster House. She’s also appointed Jonathan O’Brien to the Public Accounts Committee to take her vacant spot. Deputy McDonald is expected to announce a further
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Met Eireann is warning that ‘exceptionally cold weather’ is on the way for Donegal and the rest of the country next week. Temperatures are set to drop to -3 over the weekend with a widespread sharp to severe frost also possible. Met Éireann say the unseasonably cold conditions can be attributed to a high pressure
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The Tyrone team to face Monaghan has been named, with Mickey Harte keeping 4 of the starting 15 that lost out to Donegal in the McKenna Cup Final. Colm Cavanagh retains his spot in midfield, while Niall Sludden comes back into the half-forward line. Conor Meyler returns to the starting 15 in the half-back lnie.
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The North West Strategic Growth Partnership has today officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding between education providers on both sides of the border. In partnership with the Higher and Further Education and Training Institutions of the North West City Region, this new agreement in education and training is vital for the development of the region.
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Mark English finished .05 of a second behind Spaniard Kevin Lopez in the 800m at the AIT International Meet, running a 1.47.48. This follows the Letterkenny athlete’s win at the National Indoor Championships last weekend. The second place finish was English’s last of the indoor season, as he now looks ahead to the summer and
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A leading Donegal property expert is warning that people buying homes in the county should beware of taking shortcuts. Garry Clarke, of Lanigan Clarke Solicitors in Letterkenny, said thorough checking by qualified professionals was essential for property buyers – especially in light of the blockwork damage reported in many homes in Donegal in recent years.
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It’s been claimed that political uncertainty in the North is threatening the future of Omagh’s Strule Shared Education Campus. It’s after the bidder withdrew from the project which has forced officials to suspend the procurement process. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says this is a critical development for the North West and a further delay
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Francie Donnelly and Goats Don’t Shave joined Paul McDevitt on the Monday Night Sessions last Monday night. Be sure to listen in to the Monday Night Sessions every Monday for the best in all new Irish music. Catch just a short snippet of the acts below, and visit the Highland Radio or Monday Night Sessions
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Johnny McDaid says the real reward working in the music industry is seeing your work connect in the world. The Derry born producer, singer-songwriter and member of Snow Patrol has been honoured by IMRO. He received an outstanding achievement award at the Radio Days Conference in Dublin last night. Johnny says it’s always special to
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The Education Minister has pledged that every option will be explored in a bid to progress plans for the three school campus in Buncrana. The plans been on the table now for over 10 years however, the Department of Education has not yet secured a site for the project. Minister Bruton is visiting Donegal today
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Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the report of a street robbery on Foyle Street in Derry on Wednesday. It was reported that at around 10am a man, aged in his 40’s, was in the car park adjacent to the Foyle Street bus depot when he was approached by two unknown males carrying a knife
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Rosapenna Golf Club will host a €40,000 36-Hole Qualifier for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open on the 30th of June and the 1st of July, ahead of the main tournament in Ballyliffin on July 5th to 8th. The field in the qualifier will comprise of PGA members, as well as a limited number of
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The Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton is visiting Letterkenny today to endorse a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Ulster University, North West Regional College and Donegal ETB. The new agreement is a commitment to establishing a strategic alliance between the education providers, with a view to increasing collaboration
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Donegal seek out a first win in the National Football League this Sunday when they play Kildare in Ballyshannon. Donegal will go into the game off the back of lifting the McKenna Cup last weekend and will hope to continue that winning formula on Sunday. It’s a crunch game for both sides as they have
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A play area and outdoor gym in Plumbridge is due to reopen this week after it was damaged during the floods of August 22nd. Derry City and Strabane District Council say repair works are continuing across the district with the hope that the majority of facilities will be able to reopen to the public in
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