A security alert in the Drumragh Avenue area of Omagh has now ended. Police have confirmed that the device found at the scene was a viable pipe bomb type device which has been taken away for further forensic examination. The area was cordoned off for most of the day while Police dealt with the incident. […]
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Milford lost by a point to Down champions Rostrevor in the Ulster Club IFC semi-final today at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Rostrevor were 6 points up early on, but Milford brought it back to 3 points at the break. Both teams picked it up in the second-half but Rostrevor were able to hold on
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Moy will take part in the Ulster Club IFC Final following a 2-15 v 1-09 win over Newbridge today. The Moy side came back from being 3 points down at the break, and Sean Cavanagh said that his side knew they had to be direct and attack if they wanted to win. The Tyrone star
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It was the slimmest of margins between the sides in the Ulster Club IFC semi-final meeting of Donegal champions Milford and Down champions Rostrevor, in a game that finished 0-12 v 0-11. The first half saw Rostrevor take control and they led by 3 points at the break, 0-07 v 0-04. It was a tight
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Teresa Doherty of Finn Valley AC won the Donegal Senior Cross-Country title last weekend at her home club. This is the ninth time that Teresa has claimed this accolade. She joined Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport to discuss her fantastic achievement…
9 time Donegal Senior Cross-Country winner Teresa Doherty on her fantastic achievement Read More »
Moy have reached the Ulster Club IFC Final with a 2-15 v 1-09 win over Newbridge of Derry. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
Moy overcome Newbridge to reach Ulster Club IFC Final Read More »
Police in Derry are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision close to the junction of Strand Road and Pennyburn Roundabout on yesterday. Constable Mailey said : “It was reported that at around 9.50am at the junction of Strand Road and Pennyburn Roundabout a van was in collision with a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a
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The UK Brexit Secretary says he doesn’t recognise the two-week deadline Brussels has given the UK to agree a divorce settlement with the EU. David Davis has been speaking after the latest round of negotiations. He insists contingency plans are being worked on, so areas such as aviation and policing aren’t impacted when we leave
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The Ulster uneven ages and the Novice Cross-Country championships took place today in Stranorlar. Letterkenny claimed the men’s Novice Cross-Country team event. The Women’s Novice team event saw Milford win, beating Finn Valley by a single point at the end. Patsy McGonagle had all the details on Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Milford United 1 v 2 Kildrum Tigers Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Erne Wanderers 1 v 0 Ballybofey United Raphoe Town 1 v 1 Bonagee United Donegal Physiotherapy Division Two Cranford United 4 v 3 Curragh Athletic Copany Rovers 3 v 0 Gweedore United Letterbarrow Celtic 3 v 3
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Ireland had a record 4 try win over South Africa in the first game of their November Series, they defeated the Springboks 38 – 3. City of Derry suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Rainey yesterday in the All-Ireland League Division 2B, in a game that finished 40 v 5. In Division 2C,
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Clonmany 0 V 0 Carn FC Illies Celtic 2 V 1 QPS Buncrana 1 V 2 Culdaff FC Glengad 1 V 1 Aileach FC Strand Hotel Division One Cockhill Yth 1 V 0 Dunree Aileach Res 9 V 0 Clonmany Res Sea Rovers 2 V 2 Buncrana Res Gleneely Colt 0
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Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Under21 A Championship Semi Final Ardara 0-08 v 3-13 Gaoth Dobhair Naomh Conaill 4-12 v 2-09 Glenfin
Donegal GAA Results – Gweedore and Naomh Conaill to face off in U21 A Final Read More »
Greencastle F.C. 7 v 1 Lifford Celtic Cappry Rovers 3 v 1 Glenea United Kilmacrennan Celtic 0 v 2 Rathmullan Celtic Castlefin Celtic 2 v 1 Convoy Arsenal
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Police are continuing to work at the scene of a security alert in Omagh following the discovery of a suspicious object this morning. The Remembrance Sunday Parade has gone ahead, however access was not allowed to the Cenotaph, where wreaths were due to to be laid. Police advise that the security alert at Drumragh Avenue
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Last year’s champions Ulster finished second in this year’s tournament after finishing with a 2-2 draw with Leinster. Ulster started well on Friday when they defeated Connacht 3-0, but lost 4-0 to Munster on Saturday. Today’s 2-2 draw means that Leinster win the title following a win over Munster and draws with Ulster and Connacht.
Ulster finish second in FAI Schools Inter-Provincials Read More »
Slaughtneil have booked their place in yet another Ulster Club SFC Final following their 6 point win over Kilcar in a game that finished 2-17 v 0-17. Slaughtneil assistant manager John Joe Kearney spoke with Ryan Ferry after the game… Ryan Ferry also spoke to Slaughtneil defender Karl McKaigue to get his thoughts on making
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Kilcar were beaten by Slaughtneil in the Ulster Club SFC semi-final on a scoreline of 2-17 v 0-17. Kilcar manager Barry Doherty says that his side did not take their goal chances in the game. Ryan Ferry got the Kilcar manager’s thoughts after the game…
Kilcar manager Barry Doherty on his side’s Ulster Semi-Final loss to Slaughtneil Read More »
Slaughtneil have booked their place in the Ulster Club SFC Final with a win over Kilcar in Healy Park in Omagh, in a game that finished 2-17 v 0-17. Slaughtneil started the game better and took a 0-06 v 0-01 lead within 17 minutes of the first half. Slaughtneil would only score one more point
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Gardai say they are not treating the death of a 37 year old man who died suddenly in Carndonagh as suspicious. Emergency services were called to an incident at a house in Carndonagh shortly after 8 o’clock on Thursday night. The man was pronounced dead a short time later and his body was removed to
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The Donegal-Derry Vipers are recruiting players for next season. The American Football team have been around now for 4 years, and last year made it to the Bowl play-offs. They will hold tryouts tomorrow in Derry and next Sunday (19th September) at the Community Centre in Letterkenny. Register to tryout at ddvipers.com. Cathal Curran and
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Letterkenny IT beat Limerick Celtics 95-83 in the National League today at Bishop’s Field in Derry. LYIT came back from being 12 points down at half-time, 34-46. The Donegal side outscored Limerick 36-14 in the 3rd quarter. There were 11 points scored in the final minute and 42 seconds, 6 to LYIT and 5 for
12 point win for LYIT Basketball in National League Read More »
Ulster lost out by 4 goals to nil to Munster in their second game of this year’s FAI Schools Inter-Provincials. Munster scored all 4 goals in the first half, and there was no way back for Paul Browne’s side. Ulster finish off their tournament tomorrow with a game against Leinster.
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Arranmore United 0 v 3 Glencar Celtic Glenea United Reserves 0 v 2 Keadue Rovers Reserves Cappry Rovers Reserves 3 v 4 Orchard F.C. Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Drumoghill F.C. Reserves 3 v 2 Drumkeen United Reserves Lagan Harps Reserves 2 v 4 Raphoe Town Reserves Dunlewey Celtic 4
Donegal Junior League Results Saturday 11th November 2017 Read More »
City of Derry fell to a heavy defeat at the hands of Rainey in the All-Ireland League Division 2B today in a game that finished 40 v 5 in favour of Rainey. Alex McDonald had the full-time report on highland Radio, as well as a look ahead to Ireland’s game with South Africa…
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The FAI Intermediate Inter-League Tournament takes place next weekend in Galway. Ulster Senior League manager Anthony Gorman confirmed a 20-man squad for the tournament last week, which sees the USL take on Leinster Senior League in their first game on Friday evening. Gorman spoke to Diarmaid Doherty about the upcoming tournament… Ex Finn-Harps player and current
USL manager Anthony Gorman and Michael Funston on the upcoming Inter-League Read More »
Slaughtneil and Kilcar face off tonight in the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship Semi-Final, with the winners to face either Cavan Gaels or Derrygonnelly Harps in the final. Slaughtneil are coming off wins over Kilcoo and Omagh St. Enda’s, and the champions are looking to defend their crown, but face a tough task in Donegal
Milford will take on the Down champions, Rostrevor, in Armagh tomorrow in the Ulster Intermediate Football Championship Semi-Final. It was a win over Killeavy of Armagh that brought Milford into this semi-final meeting with Rostrevor, in a tight game that saw Milford win by a single point. Tom Comack spoke with Milford defender Gary Merritt
GAA Preview: Milford’s Gary Merritt on Ulster IFC Semi-Final Read More »
Richard Kerr finished 4th overall in the Motostar Class of the British Superbike Championship in his second season. It was the Kilmacrennan teenager’s best finish in the championship so far, and he looks to improve on that in his third season while moving onto the 600cc Supersport Championship. Kerr joined Kenny Harkin in studio on
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Ulster started their defense of their FAI Schools Inter-Provincial title last night when they defeated Connacht 3-0 in their first game. Corrie Lee Brogan, Ethan Coll and Stephen Doherty were the Ulster scorers. The other game last night saw Leinster defeat Munster 4-0. Today will see Ulster take on Munster at 3pm, before Leinster and Connacht
Ulster win first game at FAI Schools Inter-Provincials in Dublin Read More »
A postmortem will be carried out on the body of a 37 year old man who died suddenly in Carndonagh. Gardaí say the results will determine the course of their investigation. Emergency services were called to an incident at a house in Carndonagh shortly after 8 o’clock on Thursday night. The man was pronounced dead
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The Ulster JFC Semi Final between Naomh Colmcille and Tattyreagh scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. The news comes following the death of Naomh Colmcille Club President James Dowds. The game has been refixed for 6.30pm on Saturday 18th November at Celtic Park.
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Leo Varadkar says a new border with Northern Ireland is not an option. The Taoiseach addressed the challenge of Brexit in his keynote speech at the Fine Gael National Conference last night. The event continues in Cavan today – 4 miles from the border. He said our history with overcoming differences with the UK has
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A grant of almost €60,000 has been approved for the development of a helipad for Tory Island. Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands Joe McHugh has sanctioned a grant of €58,736 for Donegal County Council to allow works to be undertaken to relocate electricity
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The Letterkenny Business Awards 2017 took place last evening in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny, recognising the businesses which have excelled and displayed outstanding innovation and customer service over the past year. Among the winners was Mary T Sweeney, proprietor of Castle Grove Country House who was honoured with the Hall of Fame Award. Speaking
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Police in Derry have charged a 41 year old man following the seizure of drugs in Derry. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Branch seized an estimated £150,000 worth of cocaine after a car was stopped by police in the city last Thursday. The Class A drugs were seized after a Grey Volvo was stopped by
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BirdWatch Ireland says it is extremely concerned about the deaths of at least 15 migratory Whooper Swans in Co. Donegal. Their carcasses were discovered lying under electricity lines close to the village of Carrigans on Friday. An initial investigation suggests the swans had collided with the wires in flight and that the cause of the birds’ deaths
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Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his 30s in Carndonagh. Shortly after 8pm yesterday evening Gardaí were called to an incident at a house in Carndonagh. Emergency Services were at the scene providing treatment to a 37-year-old man. The man was pronounced dead a short time later and his
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A former GAA coach has been jailed for seven years for indecently assaulting two brothers between 1972 and 1975. Ronan McCormack from Cloonloo, Co. Sligo denied the charges but was found guilty following a trial earlier this year. The two brothers came forward in 2014 after hearing Ronan McCormack groomed and abused five young boys
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The Government’s handling of the Commonage Management Plans has been heavily criticised by Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue. The Fianna Fail Agriculture Spokesperson, challenged Minister Michael Creed on the delay of GLAS payments for farmers who have yet to submit their Commonage Management Plans. In an exchange in the Dail Deputy McConalogue said the 2 and
Government’s handling of Commonage Management Plans criticised Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport, Obituaries and Nuacht Friday 10th November
Main Evening News, Sport, Obituaries and Nuacht Friday 10th November Read More »
Businesses are being warned of a new scam which centres on the purchase of vouchers by phone using credit cards which later turn out to be problematic. Crime Prevention Sergeant Paul Wallace says gardai are still piecing together the details of how this apparent scam works, and is urging any business with knowledge or experience
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Kilcar take on reigning Ulster champions Slaughtneil in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship Semi-Final on Saturday evening. Michael Hegarty hopes that Kilcar can build on their impressive win over Scotstown, but knows they have a massive test ahead of them in Slaughtneil. Frank Craig got Hegarty’s thoughts on the upcoming Ulster Semi-Final…
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The number of patients awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital fell this morning to 23, with 10 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Yesterday, there were 37 patients awaiting admission, the second highest figure in the country. Nationally today, the INMO says there were 342 patients without in-patient beds, 37 of them, the highest
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Representatives from Letterkenny Institute of Technology will visit Philadelphia and Boston this coming week as part of a North West Trade and Investment Mission. In collaboration with Donegal County Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council and Údarás Na Gaeltachta representatives from the University of Ulster, LYIT and the North West Regional College will join
Representatives from LYIT travelling as part of delegation to America Read More »
Donegal Senior Team Manager Declan Bonner will add Nathan Mullins to the panel in the coming weeks. Mullins plays his club football with Dublin champions St Vincent’s and has featured for both the Donegal and Dublin u21’s in the past. He won the All Ireland in 2010 with Dublin and the following year linked up
Nathan Mullins to make move to Donegal Football Read More »
Serious concern has been raised over the safety of school children going to and from Ballyraine School in Letterkenny. It’s understood that some motorists have been breaking the red light at the crossing outside the school with fears that a child will be seriously injured if action isn’t taken. The Council is now being
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A Donegal County Councillor is calling for more flexibility in the Tenant Purchase Scheme. The scheme is up for review next month with Inishowen Cllr Martin McDermott that only 6 people in Donegal availed of it this year. He says while the scheme should easily allow tenants buy their own homes, there are too many
Councillor calls for more flexibility in Tenant Purchase Scheme Read More »
Kilcar are just one win away from reaching a first ever Ulster Senior Football Championship Final. If the Donegal champions are to progress they will have to beat Slaughtneil, the holders of the Ulster title and beaten All Ireland finalists in 2016. Kilcar were impressive is disposing of Scotstown in the quarter final but the
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The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council is calling for lighting to be installed at an anti-social hotspot in Letterkenny. The bandstand located at the top of the Market Square has been subject to gangs of youths congregating with reports of passers-by feeling intimidated and vulnerable. Cllr Gerry McMonagle believes that if lighting were installed the
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