U2 have announced shows in Dublin and Belfast for October and November. The band will play Belfast’s SSE Arena on October 27 and Dublin’s 3Arena on November 5 and 6 as part of their eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour 2018. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 2, at 9am. 3Arena ✔@3arenadublin U2 :: eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE […]
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Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars were the big award winners at the 60th Grammy Awards, which took place in New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. Between them Lamar and Mars picked up 11 Grammys. Lamar won a total of five – best rap album, music video, rap song, rap performance and rap/sung performance, defeating fellow rapper
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Donegal lost out by a single point to Kerry in their National League Division 1 clash in Killarney. 2-18 v 3-14 was the final score in a close-fought battle. Oisin Kelly spoke with Donegal manager Declan Bonner after the game… Caolan Ward is looking ahead to playing Galway next week in Ballybofey…
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Donegal lost out to All-Ireland champions Dublin in their first game of the national league campaign. 2-05 v 0-07 was the final score in O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. Tom Comack has the full-time report…
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A single point separated Kerry and Donegal at the final whistle in Killarney, with the Kingdom winning by 2-18 v 3-14. Kerry were ahead at the break following a red card for Donegal’s Nathan Mullins, but the 14 man Donegal side controlled play in the early part of the second half. Both sides had a
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Tyrone lost to Galway in Tuam Stadium earlier today in Division 1 of the National Football League. The final score from St. Jarlath’s Stadium was 1-09 v 0-08. Francis Mooney has the full-time report…
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Fanad Utd 1 v 1 Bonagee Utd Fanad – Tony McNamee. Bonagee – Kevin Barr Derry City 5 v 0 Swilly Rvs Fionn McClure (2), Sean McBride (2), Adrian Delap Finn Harps 1 v 4 Letterkenny Rvs Finn Harps – Stephen Doherty. Letterkenny Rovers – Conor Tourish (2), Pajo Rafferty, Darren McElwaine
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It was a busy weekend on the athletics front, with two big days of action both in Ireland and further afield. Patsy McGonagle joined Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport to review the weekend’s rugby action…
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Ulster Junior Cup Buncrana Hearts 3 v 0 Bonagee United Cappry Rovers 1 v 0 Rathmullan Celtic Ulster Junior Shield Moville Celtic 5 V 0 Glengad Res Redcastle United 4 V 1 Aileach Res Curragh Athletic 1 V 2 Rasheney FC Cranford United 3 v 1 Glenea United Res
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Kildrum Tigers 3 v 0 Castlefin Celtic Kilmacrennan Celtic 5 v 0 Lagan Harps Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Dunkineely Celtic 3 v 1 St. Catherines Lifford Celtic v 1 2 Raphoe Town Gweedore Celtic 3 v 1 Erne Wanderers Ballybofey United 2 v 0 Keadue Rovers Donegal Physiotherapy
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Glengad United 6 V 2 Illies Celtic Culdaff FC 5 V 3Carn FC Strand Hotel First Division Cockhill Youths 3 V 2 Buncrana Res Clonmany Res 2 V 1 Sea Rovers Inishowen Engineering Division Two A Aileach Youths 1 V 4 Redcastle Res Moville Res 3 V 2 Culdaff Res Inishowen
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There was plenty of local rugby action taking place over the weekend, and with the 6 Nations kicking off next week, it is a busy time in the rugby world. Alex McDonald joined Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport to review all the weekend’s rugby action…
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It was a very one-sided affair in the meeting between Wicklow and Derry in Division 4 of the Ladies Gaelic National Football League. 2-20 v 0-05 was the final score in Roundwood. Derry host Fermanagh next Sunday in the second game of the league.
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Tyrone lost to Galway in Tuam stadium today by 1-09 v 0-08. After the game, Francis Mooney got the thoughts of Tyrone manager Mickey Harte… Tyrone will look to move on to their next game, which is a home game against Dublin next Saturday evening.
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Donegal lost out to Mayo in Ballina today, in Division 2B of the National Hurling League. 2-16 v 1-09 was the final score in Ballina, and it was a game that Mayo led by 10 points at half-time. After the game, Mark Higgins spoke with Donegal hurling manager Mickey McCann..
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Donegal lost their first NFL game of the year to All-Ireland champions Dublin earlier today on a scoreline of 2-05 v 0-07. Tom Comack spoke with Donegal joint manager Maxi Curran after the match…
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2-17 v 2-14 was the final score in Celtic Park today in National Football League Division 3 game between Derry and Westmeath, with the visitors taking the 2 points back to Leinster. Conor McKenna has the full-time report for Highland Radio…
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A car with significant frontal damage has been seized by Donegal Gardaí. The car was seized after it was found to have no insurance. The official Garda Twitter page posted about the seizure, likening the situation to an episode of Father Ted with the caption “God Ted look at that…..there’s a dent in the car”.
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The Tyrone Ladies had a 2 goal win over Waterford in the National Football League today. 4-11 v 2-11 was the final score, Maria Canavan, Naomh Hughes, Chloe McCaffrey and Neath Woods were the goalscorers for Tyrone. Their next game will take them to Sligo next Sunday.
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3-16 v 2-14 was the final score in the National Hurling League Division 3A clash between Tyrone and Warwickshire. There were 9 points between the sides at half-time, 3-11 v 2-05. Tyrone fought back in the second half, keeping Warwickshire to 5 points and scoring 9 points themselves, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the
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Derry fell to Down at Celtic Park in Derry in Division 2B of the National Hurling League. 2-17 v 1-14 was the final score there, in a game that Derry led until a Down goal on 22 minutes. From then on Down kept control, and were 1-09 v 0-08 up at the break. Derry take
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The Errigal Cycling Club has paid tribute to member Noel McDermott who tragically died on Friday. The married father-of-three was killed when he was involved in a collision with a car at 4pm while cycling outside Gortahork. The Errigal Cycling Cub said on Saturday ‘Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Afric,their children, his
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Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett, who won the Joule Donegal International Rally for the second year in a row in 2017, were named the Overall Winners at the Donegal Sports Star Awards in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny last night. Over 600 people were in attendance, with 180 people nominated in 43 different categories.
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Moy had a 2 point win over An Ghaeltacht of Kerry in the All-Ireland Club Intermediate Football Semi-Final, 1-05 v 0-06. Francis Mooney has the full-time report from Semple Stadium… After the game, Francis spoke to Moy joint manager Audi Kelly…
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It was the Waterford and Munster champions who were able to book their place in the All-Ireland Junior Hurling Final with a 4-12 v 0-13 over Donegal and Ulster champions Setanta. Setanta started the game well, and they were able to stick with the strong Munster side in the first quarter of the game.
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The Ulster Intermediate & Masters Cross Country took place in Belfast today, and it was a fantastic meet for Donegal Athletes. There were wins for Letterkenny AC and Finn Valley AC in the Masters, team and individual. Patsy McGonagle had all the information on Highland Saturday Sport…
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Tyrone kick off their National Football League campaign with a trip to Tuam to take on Galway. Mickey Harte’s side come into this facing a Galway team that won Division 2 last year, and will look to keep their place in the top tier of the league. Harte looked ahead to the clash with Tom
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Orchard F.C. 3 v 2 Milford United Reserves Donegal Town Reserves 2 v 3 Strand Rovers Glencar Celtic 6 v 1 Cappry Rovers Reserves Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Drumoghill F.C. Reserves 2 v 4 Kildrum Tigers Reserves Lagan Harps Reserves 1 v 2 Drumbar F.C. Raphoe Town Reserves 4
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The All-Ireland League Division 2C game today between Omagh and Thomond of Limerick ended in a 10-6 win for the Munster side. Alex McDonald has the full-time report…
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The Derry Hurlers take on Ulster rivals Down tomorrow in Division 2B of the National Hurling League. In the National Football League Division 3, the footballers will face Westmeath. Michael McMullan from the Derry Post joins Tom Comack to look at the Derry teams…
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Donegal take on Mayo in their first game in this year’s National Hurling League. It was a fantastic season last year, with Mickey McCann’s side claiming the Division 3A title. They will look to continue that success in Division 2B, but it will be a tough battle. Manager Mickey McCann spoke to Tom Comack
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Donegal will look to go one better in the Ladies National Football League this year. Last year, they lost out in the league final to Cork by a single point, having won Division 2 the previous year. Tomorrow, they face All-Ireland champions Dublin, who had a 12 point win over Mayo in the All-Ireland final.
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Kilmacrennan motor-cyclist Richard Kerr was awarded the Young Rider of the Year Award last night at the prestigious Cornmarket Motorcycle Awards in Belfast. Kerr finished 4th in the Motostar class in the British Super Bike Series. His team had a very successful test last weekend in Almeria, Spain, as Richard moves up to the hotly
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Concerns have been raised over the increasing number of potholes on local roads throughout the Omagh and Strabane District. A delegation met with the head of Transport NI’s western division during the week to discuss the budget crisis and the condition of the roads. Speaking after the meeting West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer acknowledged the
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A Midlands North West MEP says Ireland’s forestry strategy must be reassessed and redirected. Luke Ming Flanagan says for the first time ever, non-farmers and institutional investors are being given the same level of premium support as farmers. He claims there is a hidden agenda to promote the use of land in the West and
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Donegal County Council’s Road Design Office has recommended stalling further work on Logue’s Bridge on Glenfinn Road until a route for the Ballybofey-Stranorlar By-pass is agreed. Local Councillor Patrick McGowan says this is deeply disappointing news, it is further delays to infrastructure development in the Twin Towns and the completion of works on Logue’s Bridge
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Amber Barrett received the Soccer Award at the Donegal Sports Star Awards in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny tonight. The Milford woman, who plays for Peamount United, faced stiff competition in the soccer category, but was able to clinch the crown on the night. Barrett spoke with Myles Gallagher after receiving her award…
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Fahan woman Nora Stapleton was awarded the Donegal Sports Star Award for Rugby at the annual Donegal Sports Star Awards tonight. Stapleton, who played 50 times for Ireland, retired from international rugby in 2017. Myles Gallagher spoke to Nora at the awards ceremony…
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It was a fantastic evening in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny at the 42nd Annual Donegal Sports Star Awards. Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett claimed the Overall Sports Star of the Year award, as well as the Donegal Sports Star Award for Motor Sport. Kelly and Barrett won the Joule Donegal International Rally in
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Gardai are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Ards Beg, Gortahork at approximately 4pm on Friday afternoon. A male cyclist in his 40s was fatally injured when he was involved in a collision with a car. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to Letterkenny
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Below are the winners of the 42nd annual Donegal Sports Star Awards 2018, which is taking place in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny. This page will be updated regularly throughout the evening. Athletics Sommer Lecky, Finn Valley AC Basketball Ultan O’Grady , Donegal Town Basketball Club Boxing Labhaoise Clarke, Carndonagh A.B.C Camogie Leanne
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 26th January:
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The Magheroarty to Ardsbeg Road at Gortahork is currently closed due to serious road traffic collision. Gardai are advising motorists to avoid the area. Donegal County Council says local diversions are in place and HGVs should divert via R257 Gaoth Dobhair and N56. No further details are known.
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A new €1.8 million Wild Atlantic Way initiative has been launched. The ‘Wonders of the Wild Atlantic Way’ promotion has been specially designed to boost tourist numbers from Britain. A €1.35 million marketing campaign in Britain will be complemented by a Fáilte Ireland €500,000 programme to support businesses along the Wild Atlantic Way to position
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A member of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Refuse Collection Services suffered serious facial injuries after he was attacked by a dog while on duty. The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Bogside area of the City, the man was taken to hospital where he was treated for his injuries and has since been
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Michael McKernan will make his NFL debut in Tyrone’s NFL opener against Galway on Sunday. The Coalisland defender is the only newcomer in a strong Red Hand side that faces the newly promoted Tribesmen at Tuam. Attacker Connor McAliskey, who missed last season with a cruciate rupture, is back, and goes straight into the
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Over the course of the series, we bring you 9 unique programmes all based on Irish Children’s Literature. You will hear stories about Giants, Sunbeams, A Happy Prince and even a little boy called Tom who refuses to wear shoes. This Story is The Bee-Man of Orn and the programme features the pupils of Saint
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A former clerical officer at the Department of Social Protection in Letterkenny who received more than €20,000 in return for confidential information on social welfare recipient has been jailed today. Rory Lenihan, with an address at Ballaghderg in Letterkenny admitted twelve sample charges out of a total of forty one charges. Today, he was
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There were 24 people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 16 of them on Emergency Departmernt trolleys. That’s six down on yesterday’s figure of 30. Nationally, the INMO says there were 534 people awaiting admission at Irish hospitals this morning, the largest number, 52, at University Hospital Limerick.
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