Details are emerging of a hit and run incident in Omagh last week in which a shool pupil was injured. Police says it’s been reported that at 9 o’clock on Friday morning, a pupil sustained minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle when using a pedestrian crossing while walking to a school at Kevlin […]
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One of the senior political figures on last week’s cross border trade mission to Boston says there is not doubt that the initiative will lead to investment and jobs. Cllr Noel Jordan, the Leas-Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council was part of the group which included representatives of Donegal County and Derry City and Strabane District
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Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has ruled himself out of the process to replace Gerry Adams as Sinn Fein leader next year. Mary Lou McDonald looks set to become the next party president after a number of other contenders ruled themselves out of the race, including Stormont Leader Michelle O’Neill. Gerry Adams announced his intention to
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Gardaí in Sligo Town are refusing to enter their own station today. 101 officers based in the building say it’s overcrowded and unsafe. They say they won’t return until conditions improve. Garda Ray Wimms is a divisional representative for the force in the Sligo Leitrim division………..
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It’s reported this morning that 200 new jobs could be on the way to Donegal. Abbott Ireland is reported to be expanding its Diabetes Care facility at Lurganboy near Donegal Town. The investment would double the workforce to 400, according to the Sunday Times. The company describes the Donegal plant as a center of excellence
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Police in County Derry say a man has died in hospital following a road traffic collision on the Glenshane Road on Thursday last. The collision, involving a Transit van and a cyclist, occurred at around 8:30am near the turn off for Maghera. The cyclist, aged in his 20s, passed away in hospital at the weekend
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Police in Derry say a security alert in the Carnhill area is now over. A suspected pipe bomb has been deemed an elaborate hoax after further examinations, and cordons in the area have now been lifted. Local councillor Sandra Duffy says those responsible for the incident are “at war with the people of Derry” and
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Members of Dongal County Council are set to reject a proposed 5% increase in Commercial Rates when the authority meets this morning to consider it’s Budget for next year. In the Draft Revenue Budget being considered at today’s meeting, Council Chief Executive Seamus Neely says the council will spend almost €149 million next year. He
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Allegations of indecent sexual behaviour centred around comedian Al Porter could eventually cost him an estimated €500,000. The well-known comedian, radio and TV presenter resigned with immediate effect from his position on Today FM amid allegations surrounding his conduct. In a statement issued yesterday evening, Porter said he was “completely taken aback by reports in
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Australian guitarist and AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young has died aged 64 after a long battle with dementia. He died peacefully on Saturday with his family nearby, a statement said. Young will be remembered for his powerful rhythm guitar riffs that were instrumental in propelling the Sydney heavy rock group to stardom. Three Young brothers have
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LYIT lost out by 6 points to the Portlaoise Panthers in the National League Division one today, 88 v 82 was the final score at Bishop’s Field in Derry. It was a game that LYIT started very well, scoring 30 points in the opening quarter, 24 of those coming from beyond the arc. 30 v
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Donegal Junior League Fixtures Sunday 19th November 2017 Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Castlefin Celtic 2 v 3 Milford United Donegal Town 1 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Rathmullan Celtic 1 v 1 Glenea United Kildrum Tigers 3 v 2 Cappry Rovers Lagan Harps 2 v 2 Drumoghill F.C. Temple Domestic Appliances
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There were 3 speed detections reported by Letterkenny Traffic Corps over the weekend. The detections were made on the N13. The drivers were issued with 3 penalty points and an 80 euro fine.
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Letterkenny Traffic Corps have seized a vehicle with no insurance. The driver of the BMW 6 series was also found to have no valid licence. Court proceedings are to follow.
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Gaoth Dobhair retained their Donegal U21A Football Championship title with a 3-11 to 3-5 victory over Naomh Conaill today. Cian Mulligan starred at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny with a first half hat trick while Michael Carroll, and Daire O’Baoill put in big performances. After the game Tom Comack spoke with Manager Tom Beag Gillespie
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Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams told his party’s conference last night that a special meeting will be called next year to elect a successor. He announced his intention to step down, and told delegates he will not run for election to the Dáil again. Alan McBride, whose wife was killed in the IRA Shankill bomb
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Police are investigating what they have called a hate crime after it’s reported that a WWI memorial was damaged in The Fountain area of Derry yesterday. The report was received just before midday that the piece of artwork had been destroyed, it’s believed some time during Friday night. PSNI are appealing to anyone who may
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A Donegal County Councillor has called on the local authority to invest in and improve linkages between a number of locations within Letterkenny Town Centre following the development of the new Courthouse. Councillor Ciaran Brogan put forward a motion at a meeting of Letterkenny Municipal District calling for improvements to be made to lighting and
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The Ulster Senior League took the runners up spot at this weekend’s FAI Inter-League Tournament in Galway. The USL side finished out the competition in Galway with a 3-1 win over Munster at Mervue. In their earlier games they lost 2-1 to Leinster on Friday and beat Connacht 2-1 on Saturday. Despite not winner the
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Police in Strabane have urged homeowners to be vigilant against home-heating oil theft during the winter period. The warnings come after PSNI recieved a report of a number of males acting suspiciously in Sion Mills overnight, while oil was stolen from the tank of an elderly woman in the Castlederg area yesterday. Police have appealed
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Over five hundred and eighty turned out for today’s Remembrance 10k at the Finn Valley Centre. On a nice crisp November morning, the seen was set for a memorable occasion as walkers joggers and runners came together with their own personal reasons for being there. Letterkenny’s Danny Mooney was the first man home as
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Diversions are in place around the main street in Ballybofey. There is no access to the street, which has been closed off to facilitate a Christmas event in the town. While traffic is flowing, Gardaí report that the diversions will remain in place until 6pm this evening and motorists are being advised be aware of
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FAI Intermediate Inter-League Tournament Ulster Senior League 3 Munster Senior League 1 By Chris McNulty, USL PRO, at Mervue The Ulster Senior League secured a second-placed finish at the FAI Intermediate Inter-League Tournament in Galway thanks to an impressive win over Munster at Mervue. Tony McNamee, Conor Tourish and Oisin McMenamin netted as Anthony Gorman’s
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The CLG Dhún an nGall County Banquet 2017 took place in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny last night. Among the award winners were Donegal League and Championship double winners Kilcar players Patrick McBrearty, who was Donegal Player of the Year, and Mark McHugh, who received the Séamus McGéidigh award for Player of the Championship. Tom
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Inishowen Football League – Sun 19th November Jackie Crossan Premier Division Aileach 1 V 0 Greencastle Carn FC 3 V 0 QPS Clonmany 1 V 2 Glengad Illies 1 V 2 Buncrana Strand Hotel Division One Dunree 0 V 1 Aileach Youths Sea Rovers 0 V 1 Cockhill Youths Clonmany Res P V P
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In this week’s Rugby Review, Alex McDonald discusses Letterkenny’s win over Virginia in Ulster Championship 3 and Ireland’s performance against Fiji in the November series…
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The Scottish Indoor Rowing Championships were held in Motherwell yesterday. Danny Ryan won Gold in the 500m sprint and also won bronze in the 2km open age group in the men’s lightweight. John Doohan won silver in the 2k Heavyweight Race, and finished that with a Personal Best. Anthony and Shaun Doohan, John’s sons, won
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Naomh Colmcille will face Belnaeck in the Ulster Club Junior Football Championship final after a narrow 1 point win over Tyrone Junior champions Tattyreagh last night, 2-07 v 1-09. Naomh Colmcille manager Ryan McKinley spoke with Diarmaid Doherty following the win… Diarmaid Doherty also spoke with Tattyreagh manager Stephen McHugh last night…
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Naomh Colmcille are through to the Ulster Junior Football Final thanks to a one point winn over Tattyreagh. Naomh Colmcille 2-7 Tattyreagh 1-9 Diarmaid Doherty reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Ulster Senior League won their first game of this year’s FAI Intermediate Inter-League Tournament against Connacht FA with a 2-1 scoreline. Tony McNamee and Pajo Rafferty were the goalscorers in Ulster’s win, which they needed after losing 2-1 to Leinster in the first game of the tournament last night. McNamee spoke to Ulster Senior League
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It was a 5 point win for St. Naul’s in the final game of Division 3 today, beating Red Hughs 0-17 v 0-12. The teams were level at 6 points apiece at the break, but St. Naul’s took control of the second half, outscoring Red Hughs 0-11 v 0-06. St. Naul’s were already promoted,
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The British and Irish Cross-Country Masters took place in Derry today. 6 Donegal athletes took part today as part of the Irish teams. There were plenty of successes as well today for the Donegal and Irish athletes. Patsy McGonagle had all the information live on Saturday Sport…
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Ardara had a 17 point win over Naomh Muire in the Donegal Senior Championship Relegation Playoff final replay earlier today. 5-14 v 1-09 was the final score, and it means that Ardara will stay senior, while Naomh Muire will be playing intermediate football next season. CJ Molloy, who scored 2 goals for Ardara, spoke to
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Goals from Tony McNamee and Pajo Rafferty led Ulster Senior League to a 2-1 over Connacht FA in Eamonn Deacy Park. It was a much needed win for Anthony Gorman’s side following their loss to Leinster Senior League today. PRO of the Ulster Senior League Chris McNulty has the full-time report…
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Strand Rovers 6 v 0 Cappry Rovers Reserves Donegal Town Reserves 3 v 0 Milford United Reserves Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Drumkeen United Reserves 1 v 2 Dunlewey Celtic
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Letterkenny claimed a win over Cavan side Virginia in Rugby Championship 3 today in a game that finished 18 v 14. In the other game in Rugby Championship 3, Strabane overcame Donegal Town by 46 points to 8. Alex McDonald has the full-time report for Highland Radio…
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Brett McGinty of Oakleaf Boxing Club in Derry has moved into the final of the Ulster Elite Championships at Welterweight following a win over Nathan Watson of Saint’s Club, Belfast last night. McGinty commanded both the first and second rounds, and Watson’s corner threw in the towel while he was on his stool
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Ardara have beaten Naomh Muire to retain their Senior status for next season following a big win in today’s Donegal Senior Championship Relegation Playoff Final replay, in a game that finished 5-14 v 1-09. Naomh Muire will now drop down to Intermediate level for the upcoming season. Frank Craig has the full-time report for Highland
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Gaoth Dobhair and Naomh Conaill face off tomorrow in the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Under21 A Championship Final. Gaoth Dobhair were 14 point winners over Ardara in their semi-final, while Naomh Conaill overcame Glenfin with an 8 point margin. Gaoth Dobhair manager Tom Beag Gillespie spoke to Tom Comack on the Gaeltacht side’s prospects in tomorrow’s
Naomh Colmcille and Tattyreagh face off tonight in the Ulster Club Junior Football Championship Semi Final at Celtic Park, with throw-in at 6.30. Naomh Colmcille manager Ryan McKinley gave Tom Comack the latest from the Donegal Junior Champions camp ahead of tonight’s clash… Tom Comack also spoke to Tattyreagh manager Stephen McHugh to look ahead to
There is less than a week to go to the close of nominations for the 42nd Donegal Sports Star Awards. So time now to get nominations in for those teams and individuals who have enjoyed sporting success in 2017. The deadline for nominations is Friday the 24th of November. For more information on nominations go
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Ireland fought hard to overcome the 10 point lead that Australia had amassed in the first test, but a strong second-half showing from Australia was enough to see them out 116-103 winners in the series, with Australia running out 53-50 winners today. Conor McManus was named Ireland’s Player of the Series, and showed why
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Ulster Senior League fell to Leinster Senior League last night in the first game of the Intermediate Inter-League in Galway. 2-1 was the final score, with Ulster having gone 2 down inside 32 minutes, before Mark Moran halved the deficit. USL manager spoke to Ulster Senior League PRO Chris McNulty following the game… USL
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A new report into the effects of homelessness on children has highlighted issues such as damage to their physical and mental health and behavioural problems. The findings of Focus Ireland show a number of challenges including a lack of certainty and overcrowding for children in homeless accommodation. They were based on in-depth interviews with 25
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Government Chief Whip and Donegal Minister Joe McHugh has told a cross-border trans-Atlantic initiative in Boston that the Good Friday Agreement must be protected “in all its forms” during Brext discussions. Minister McHugh said “Let’s be clear. We will not agree to a hard border in whatever form – personnel, technology, video cameras or physical
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Gerry Adams will this evening outline a timetable for his departure as leader of Sinn Fein. Some 3,000 party members are attending the party’s conference, which began yesterday in Dublin. Motions on the party’s position on abortion will be debated this evening. Having led Sinn Fein for 34 years, Gerry Adams is expected to run
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Donegal has been well represented at the North West and West Regional Tidy Towns Awards presentation, with six areas of the county being awarded medals and two others receiving commendations. Presenting the awards last night, Minister Michael Ring announced a special grants package was being introduced to mark the fact that next year represents the
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Tomorrow is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, with a number of events taking place in Donegal. A special vigil mass will take place this evening at 6.15 in St. Patrick’s Church in Ballyshannon, while the day will also be marked at the Church of the Irish Martyrs in Letterkenny tomorrow morning at
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Ulster started their Intermediate Inter-League campaign off with a loss to Leinster tonight at Mervue, Galway in a game that finished 2-1. Goals from Glenn Walsh and Gary Seery left Leinster 2 ahead with 31 minutes gone. A Malachy McDermott came back off the bar with USL trying to get back into the game, but
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Main News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday November 17th
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