Actress Priscilla Presley, known for The Naked Gun trilogy and the former wife of Elvis Presley, has left the Church of Scientology after almost 40 years in the secretive organisation. It’s understood that Priscilla joined Scientology shortly after the death of her former husband, and was recruited by John Travolta. Priscilla’s daughter, Lisa Marie, left […]
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He broke a lot of fans’ hearts by announcing that he was taking a year off to ‘find himself’ after the tour for his massive second album ‘Multiply’ wound down – but now Ed Sheeran has revealed the real reason behind taking a gap year at the peak of his fame. Of course, his ‘comeback’
It was an historic day for Kilcar winning the club’s first ever league and championship double with their 1-14 v 0-01 win over Dungloe. It was a slow first half that saw Kilcar lead by 3 at half time, 0-04 v 0-01, but the champions put the pressure on in the second half and scored
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Finn Harps are now relegated to the First Division following Sligo’s 3-0 win over Derry City last night. Harps needed Derry to win to keep their slim survival hopes alive, and would have needed all 6 points from the remaining 2 games. Former Harps Captain Kevin McHugh spoke to Oisin Kelly on Sunday Sport…
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The GAA and sporting communities in Donegal are in mourning this weekend following the death of Pat Shovelin. The Ardara GAA clubman who was goalkeeping coach with the 2012 Donegal All-Ireland winning team had battled a rare and aggressive form of cancer over the past 12 months. Oisin Kelly was joined on today’s Highland Sport
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Errigal Ciaran will face Coalisland in the Tyrone League Final following a 0-17 v 0-12 win over Ardboe. Francis Mooney has the full time report for Highland Radio sport…
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Kilcar have claimed their first ever league and championship double with a 1-14 v 0-01 win over Dungloe. Tom Comack has the full time report for Highland Sport…
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Slaughtneil have won another Ulster Senior Hurling Club Championship following a 2-21 v 1-12 win over Ballygalet from Down. It was a good day for Setanta, they reached the Ulster Junior Club Hurling Final with a 1-20 v 1-06 win over Antrim side Gort na Móna. Derry side Lavey lost out in the Ulster Intermediate
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The 9 counties Novice Championships took place in Derry yesterday at Rochesters Boxing Club Peter O’Donnell joined Oisin Kelly on Highland Sunday Sport with all the information on the Novice Championships in Derry…
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Despite the dreaded relegation news being confirmed, without kicking a ball following the Sligo Rovers win on Saturday night, Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan says his players will still be going all out to secure the three points against the rescheduled League of Ireland Premier Division game against Drogheda Utd tomorrow night in Ballybofey (kick-off
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Four Lanterns Ulster Senior League Fanad United 0 v 3 Derry City Reserves FAI Intermediate Cup, second round Cockhill Celtic 10 v 0 Swilly Rovers Letterkenny Rovers 4 v 0 Bonagee United
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division QPS 2-5 Buncrana Hearts Culdaff FC 1-6 Aileach FC Strand Hotel Division One Buncrana Res 1-0 Dunree United Clonmany Res 0-5 Redcastle United Aileach Res 1-1 Gleneely Colts Sea Rovers 1-2 Rasheney FC Cockhill Youth 1-4 Moville Celtic Inishowen Engineering Division Two 11am Moville Res 4-1 Illies Res Rasheney Res 1-1
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Convoy Arsenal 6 v 3 Cavan Town Lifford Celtic 3 v 0 Gweedore Celtic Illies Celtic 5 v 6 Cappry Rovers Castlefin Celtic 2 v 0 Drumkeen United Whitestrand United 0 v 3 Rathmullan Celtic Glenea United 5 v 3 Glengad F.C. Carndonagh F.C. 1 v 2 Kilmacrennan Celtic Greencastle F.C. 5 v 0 Milford
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AllSportStore.com Division 1 St Eunan’s 1-17 V 0-08 Four Masters St Michael’s 0-06 V 0-12 Glenswilly Gaoth Dobhair 2-09 V 4-12 Milford Naomh Conáil 1-10 V 6-16 Bundoran Dungloe 0-01 V 1-14 Kilcar AllSportStore.com Division 2 Cloughaneely 0-12 V 1-06 Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon Termon 2-15 V 2-08 Killybegs Glenfin 2-16 V 3-10 Buncrana Malin 1-11
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Kildrum Tigers 3 v 0 Drumoghill F.C. Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Dunkineely Celtic 0 v 2 Keadue Rovers Erne Wanderers 2 v 1 St. Catherines Donegal Physiotherapy Division Two Letterbarrow Celtic 8 v 1 Gweedore United Glenree United 2 v 0 Eany Celtic Cranford United 2 v 2
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There are calls for the Tanaiste to publish two Brexit related reports without further delay. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue has described the Government’s refusal to publish the reports as ‘irresponsible and unhelpful’. The reports look at the impact of cross-border trade and the likely impact Brexit would have on most exposed sectors. Deputy McConalogue says
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Concern has been raised over a decision to block work being carried out in West Donegal to protect against coastal erosion. Funding has been secured by Donegal County Council to carry out repair works at Braade, Carrickfinn, to build up the existing dunes as part of works to protect the area from further erosion. However,
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A warning has been issued to Churches across Donegal following a theft at St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. It is understood the incident occurred yesterday afternoon with those responsible making off with an unknown sum of money from a number of Shrine Boxes. This is the third time the Church has been targeted this year.
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Ulster clinched the FAI Youth Interprovincials which took place in Donegal this weekend with a 4-2 win over Connacht today. Ulster played well all weekend, and started the tournament off with a 2-2 draw with Munster, and the big win came yesterday when they beat the holders Leinster 3-2 at Maginn Park. Manager Daniel Nolan
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The latest Red C poll shows a dip in support for the Government. Fine Gael maintains a 4 point lead over Fianna Fail – with Leo Varadkar’s party on 29 per cent compared to Micheal Martin’s 25 per cent. But that’s down a point for both. Sinn Fein will also be disappointed – down 2
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Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Newmarket Street in Derry during the early hours of this morning, Sunday 22 October. Shortly after 2am police received a report of an altercation between a number of males on Newmarket Street. A male, aged in his 30’s, sustained serious injuries to his head after
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It was a game of tight margins at the Bishop Field Leisure Centre where LYIT Basketball lost out by a single field goal to Keane’s Supervalu Killorglin, 84 v 82. LYIT led at the end of the first quarter, but Killorglin brough it back to leave the scores level at half-time, 42 v 42. The
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Sligo Rovers sealed Finn Harps fate last night with a 3-0 win over Derry City at the Showgrounds. The Ballybofey side needed a Derry win to keep their chances of survival alive, but Sligo were too strong for the Candystripes. 3 clubs are being relegated this season to set up the new format with
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St. Naul’s ladies have lost to Latton from Monaghan in the Ulster Club Championship Semi-Final in a game that finished 4-12 v 1-09. Latton led by 7 points at the break, 2-05 v 0-04, and continued their dominance in the second half scoring 2-07, with St. Naul’s mounting a slight comeback scoring 1-05 in
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Ulster beat Leinster in the FAI Youth Inter-Provincials today at Maginn Park with a scoreline of 3 v 2. That follows on from their 2-2 draw with Munster, leaving them with a draw and a win from 2 games. Munster are also have a draw and a win from 2 games following their 5-3 win
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Finn Harps could be forced to play their last home game of the season away from Finn Park. Manager Ollie Horgan revealed this afternoon that the Donegal club is “looking at other options” for their match against Drogheda United should the notorious Finn Park pitch be unplayable. On Friday, their game against Drogheda fell foul
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Kilmacrennan’s Richard Kerr ended the 2017 season in style with a double victory on home soil at the Sunflower Trophy Races. Kerr led both races from start to finish and won by a margin of over 8 seconds in both races as former British champion Christian Elkin finished 2nd on both occasions. Fellow British
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Finn Harps have it all to do if they want to survive in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division coming into their last 2 games. Both games are must win, but it also depends on other results going their way. Last night’s game against Drogheda was postponed, and will be played on Monday evening instead
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Arranmore United 2 v 2 Orchard F.C. Glenea United Reserves 2 v 2 Strand Rovers Cappry Rovers Reserves 1 v 4 Castlefin Celtic Reserves Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Dunlewey Celtic 2 v 2 Drumoghill F.C. Reserves St. Catherines Reserves 2 v 1 Gweedore Celtic Reserves
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John Dunleavy is the captain of SSE Airtricity League champions Cork City, and has been capped underage for the Republic of Ireland. Dunleavy joined Cork in 2012 following spells at Wolves and Barnet in England, and a trial with MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps. Dunleavy suffered a knee injury against Limerick back in June which ruled
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Donegal Hurling champions Setanta will face Gort na Mona from Antrim in the Ulster Junior Hurling Championship Semi-Final tomorrow with a 2.30 throw-in at Celtic Park. Setanta made it through to the Semi-Final following a 6 point win over Bellela in the previous round. Tom Comack spoke with the Setanta captain Danny Cullen ahead of
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The Donegal All-County League is coming into it’s final games, and there are still some titles up for grabs. Kilcar are looking to seal a league and Chapionship double in their final league game against Dungloe, but St. Eunan’s are only a point behind the SFC Champions. Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon have clinched Division 2, and
‘Any Given Saturday’ is a new autobiography from ex-Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given. It is a book that is dominated by stories of his time with Newcastle United, and his thoughts on various occurrences at St. James’ Park. The former Irish stopper joined John Breslin to discuss his new book yesterday…
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People in the Finn Valley area are being warned to exercise caution following reports of bogus callers in the locality. The warning was issued after Gardai were alerted yesterday to a person calling to a house in the Lifford area, portraying themselves as Department of Health officials. Gardai are appealing to anyone who may know
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The first night in the FAI Youth Inter-Provincials saw Ulster and Munster drew 2-2 at Dry Arch Park, Bonagee. Ulster raced into an early lead with goals from Cade Cooke and Pat Loughrey with 10 minutes on the clock but Munster halved the deficit with a free kick on 19 minutes. The equaliser came in
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Parts of the country have been affected by flooding as Storm Brian makes landfall. In Limerick the River Shannon has overflowed with emergency crews being deployed while flooding in other areas of the south and west have also been reported. A status orange wind warning remains in place for many coastal areas with gusts of
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225 people were caught speeding yesterday during National Slow Down day. The most notable incident nationwide, was a vehicle doing 177km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N13 at Listillion in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Throughout the county a total of 5 motorists were detected travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. In Drumskellan, Muff, a
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Searches are continuing today of the River Foyle for a man who has been missing for over a week. It is believed that 46 year-old, Mark Gallagher entered the water on Friday last. The PSNI say Foyle Search & Rescue are coordinating searches while anyone who wishes to assist in the search are advised to
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€2.3 million has been allocated by the Department of Rural and Community Development for the renewed Seniors Alert Scheme, coming into effect from November 1st. Since 2015, 490 senior citizens in Donegal have received a personal alarm with more to qualify this year. Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh has welcomed the news, he says
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A woman has been seriously assaulted by a number of males in Derry during the early hours of this morning. Shortly before 5:25am police responded to a report of a disturbance in the Carnhill area of the city. A female, aged in her 20’s, sustained injuries to her head and face after she had been
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Two Dublin men have appeared at Derry Magistrates court charged with theft and possessing articles for use in fraud which police believe to have occurred on both sides of the border. 40 year old Nicholas Keane of Chapel Street and 22 year old Jamie Shannon, of Empress Place, both in Dublin, are jointly charged. Keane
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There are further calls for the Irish Government to include measures to minimise the impact of Brexit on communities on both sides of the border. Government Chief Whip and Minister Joe McHugh says the National Development Plan needs to be Brexit proof and build more bridges across the border. The draft National Planning Framework –
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Friday nights Finn Harps versus Drogheda United Premier Division draw to be played tonight has been postponed due to the weather. The FAI have refixed the game for this Monday 23rd October at Finn Park kicking off at 8pm.
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Nationally, over 110,000 vehicles have been checked by Gardai and Go Safe since national Slow Down Day began this morning at 7am. 172 vehicles were detected travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. In Donegal 5 motorists have been caught speeding with detections in the Lisfannon, Muff, Lifford, Tawnawully Mountains and Newtowncunningham areas.
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries, Friday October 20th
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A missing Donegal teenager has been found. The teenager was reported missing today after not being seen in over 24 hours. It is believed that she left for school yesterday morning to get the bus into Buncrana and then went to a friends house to collect some things however, she did not make it to
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The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has refused to meet with Prince Charles on his visit to the city today. The Prince is visiting the North West where he will meet with victims of Augusts flooding. In a statement issued by Mayor Maolíosa McHugh he says he believes the meeting is ‘premature
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As national Slow Down day continues, Gardai have released details of a number of detentions already made today in Donegal. A vehicle doing 119km/h was detected in a 100km/h zone on the N13 at Lisfannon, Bridge End. Another motorist was found traveling at 125 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the R238 at Drumskellan
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Pramerica has officially opened its new state-of-the-art campus. The new 130,000-square-foot premises located at Letterkenny Business & Technology Park has grown to become the largest employer in the northwest region with more than 1,500 people on staff. Vice President of Technology and Communications at Pramerica is Gerard Grant. Speaking earlier at the event he says the
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Leaders from the other 27 EU countries have agreed to begin talks among themselves ahead of the second phase of Brexit negotiations. But they insist there’s still not enough progress to officially enter the next stage. The European Commission president says he’s still working on the assumption a final Brexit agreement will be reached. Meanwhile,
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