A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Jimmy Loughlin in Sligo over the weekend. 31 year-old Richard McLoughlin, with an address at Citygate apartments, Connolly Street Sligo appeared before Donegal District Court this morning. Garda Thomas James Gallagher gave evidence to the court of arrest, charge and caution and said Mr. […]
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There were 16 people waiting on a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. According to the INMO, 9 patients were on trolleys in the hospitals Emergency Department with a further 7 waiting on wards or in overflow areas. There was a total of 638 people awaiting admission to hospitals across the country today with
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Two Donegal players have been named on the GAA’s Team of the Week following their performances on Sunday’S win over Kildare in Ballyshannon. Ryan McHugh kicked 1-2 and has been named in the half back line while Patrick McBrearty who scored 0-4 is named in the forward line. The two players are the only players
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Gardai are appealing for information over a burglary at the post office and shop in Lettermacaward in the early hours of this morning. Thieves entered the premises at approximately 2.25am and made off with a quantity of cash and cigarettes. It’s understood that two men were seen acting suspiciously in the area last night. Superintendent
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Gardai in Milford are investigating a report of an aggravated burglary in Kilmacrennan last night. It’s believed that approximately 9.10pm a man, armed with a knife, gained access to a property via the back door and made off with a sum of money. Three elderly residents who were at home at the time
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It’s been claimed that the issue of potholes in the Stranorlar Municipal District is at crisis level with motorists in the area said to be at breaking point. Many roads in the district have deteriorated since the beginning of the year due to a number of factors including prolonged bad weather. It’s understood that
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Serious concern has been raised following reports of stones being thrown at police in Derry whilst they were carrying out investigations into a road traffic crash at the weekend. A four year old child was knocked down in the Magowan are of Creggan yesterday afternoon and was rushed to a hospital in Belfast for
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The Chairperson of Donegal Action for Cancer Care is calling on the Government to show real commitment to Letterkenny University Hospital. A weekend demonstration in Letterkenny saw hundreds taking part in a protest against overcrowding and cutbacks. The protest began at the hospital and then proceeded to the Market Square. On Friday 16th February, 56 people were
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A man’s been charged in connection with the murder of a man in Sligo. He’s due to appear in court in Donegal later today. 20 year old local man, Jimmy Loughlin, was found dead at a house at Connolly Street in the town on Saturday afternoon. Post mortem results are not being released for operational
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The Tánaiste wants to ensure there’s no slippage around promises to avoid a hard border with Northern Ireland. Simon Coveney is meeting the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels later. Back in December the government said they had ‘cast iron’ guarantees that there will be no return to a hard border in Northern
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The Government’s National Emergency Co-ordination Group on severe weather are to meet this morning (10.30am) in advance of the anticipated severe weather conditions this week. Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Eoghan Murphy will be in attendance at the meeting following advice from the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management. On the agenda
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With just a few days to go to have your say on the Draft County Donegal Development Plan, people are being reminded to get their submissions in ahead of the deadline. A public consultation is currently underway on proposed material alterations to the Draft County Donegal Development Plan, which will operate until 2024. There are
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There have been calls for the people of Derry to support striking university lecturers. Lecturers at Magee are set to go on strike this week in response to plans by University bosses across the UK, including at Ulster University, to slash contributory pensions which workers have been paying into. Spokesperson for People Before Profit
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Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Maolíosa McHugh says the £7m Brandywell Regeneration Project marks a significant investment and commitment by Council to improve sports provision and the health and well-being of the City and District. The Mayor, speaking ahead of Derry City FC’s first home fixture against Dundalk at the weekend,
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Thursday 17 May is the date to mark in your calendar. It has been confirmed that legendary rockers the Rolling Stones will play in Dublin this year. Croke Park is the venue for Mick Jagger et al to hit the stage on Thursday 17 May. Tickets, however, will not go on sale until Friday 23
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Drag act Martin McGuinness has vowed to “make Jason proud” after the Ireland’s Got Talent judge sent him through to the live shows BY MISTAKE. The 51-year-old farmer is guaranteed a semi-final slot because comedian Jason Byrne accidentally hit the coveted golden buzzer with his foot. The gaffe occurred when he clambered onto the table
Donegal put their first league points of the year on the board today with a 1-15 v 3-07 win over Kildare in Ballyshannon. It was a tight affair that saw both sides look like they could get the win, but Donegal were able to overcome a stubborn Kildare outfit. Donegal manager Declan Bonner told Oisin
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The Donegal Hurlers now have 2 wins in this year’s National Hurling League Division 2B, after today’s 0-17 v 0-14 win over League leaders Down. Tom Comack spoke with a very happy Donegal manager Mickey McCann after the game…
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The Donegal Ladies have moved into second place in Division 1 of the Ladies National Football League today with a 1-07 v 1-04 win over Monaghan. Donegal joint-manager Maxi Curran gave his thoughts on the game to Alan Gunn… Alan Gunn also spoke with Captain Karen Guthrie after the win…
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Letterkenny Rovers have booked their place in the FAI Intermediate Cup Semi-Final with a 2-0 home win against Home Farm of Dublin today. Manager Eamonn McConigley is delighted for his players, and owes the win to the hard work earlier on in the season… Letterkenny’s Paul McVeigh spoke with Diarmaid Doherty…
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3-2 was the final score today in the Ulster Senior League top of the table clash between Cockhill Celtic and Fanad United. A Shaun McElwaine OG gave Cockhill the lead, before Jimmy Bradley doubled their advantage. Oisin McMenamin pulled a goal back for Fanad before Gerry Gill scored Cockhill’s third. Fanad’s Tony McNamee scored the
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4 Donegal men will travel to China to compete in the World Championships for the Irish team. Danny McGonigle joined Myles Gallagher with all the information on the tug of war World Championships…
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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. 144 golfers will take to the course, with 4 spots up for grabs in the Irish Open.
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Brett McGinty lost out to Michael Nevin of Portlaoise in the National Elite Boxing Championship final 4-1 last night at the National Stadium in Dublin. McGinty joined Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport and says he wasn’t happy with some of the decisions made, but will look ahead to the future…
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Glenea United 0 v 0 Cappry Rovers Lagan Harps 2 v 7 Castlefin Celtic Kildrum Tigers 0 v 0 Donegal Town Drumoghill F.C. 1 v 3 Rathmullan Celtic Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Bonagee United 2 v 0 Gweedore Celtic Erne Wanderers 1 v 2 Lifford Celtic Raphoe Town
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Strand Hotel First Division 2pm Dunree United 1 V 1 Buncrana Res Inishowen Engineering Division Two A Moville Res 2 V 4 Glengad Res Redcastle Res 2 V 3 Aileach Youths Cockhill Res 6 V 0 Culdaff Res Inishowen Engineering Division Two B Dunree Res 2 V 0 Illies Res Carrowmena FC 1 V 1
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Ulster Junior Cup Rd 2 Cavan Town 3 V 0 Carn FC Ulster Junior Shield Semi Finals – ET & Pens Rasheney FC 1 V 0 Moville Celtic Cranford United 1 V 1 Redcastle United – Cranford win 5-4 on penalties
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Three Donegal and Finn Valley AC athletes are included on the Irish masters team for the European Masters in Madrid. They are Brian O Domhnaill, Margaret Gallagher and Sinead McConnell. Patsy McGonagle had all the latest athletics news on Sunday Sport…
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2 goals was enough for Letterkenny Rovers today in their FAI Intermediate Cup Quarter-Final clash with Home Farm as they ran out 2-0 winners. Darren McElwaine scored both goals for the Letterkenny side. Diarmaid Doherty has the full-time report for Highland Radio…
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The Donegal Ladies are now in second place in Division 1 of the Ladies National Football League after their 1-07 v 1-04 win over Monaghan today. Alan Gunn has the full-time report for Highland Radio sport…
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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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