Derry City centre half Darren Cole has signed a new contract with the club. The Scot has impressed since moving to the Candystripes in July. Cole will now remain with Kenny Shiels’ side for the 2018 season. The 25 year old told derrycityfc.net he is looking forward to another year back playing at the club […]
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Councillor John Sheamais O’Fearraigh has officially been named as a member of the board of Udarus na Gaealtachta following much drama surrounding his nomination. At the sitting of Donegal County Council last week Councillor O’Fearraigh won the vote by one. However, Fianna Fáil Councillors called for a recorded vote following the nomination and sought legal
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Intetrreg funding worth almost €15 million has been confirmed for the North West Greenways Project that will lead to the provision of 46.5km of new cross border greenways linking Derry and Donegal. The project has also successfully provided over €2m worth of cross border employment with eight new posts created between Derry City and Strabane
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The issue of delays in driving test appointments in Donegal has been raised in the Seanad. In Buncrana, provisional licence holders are reportedly waiting up to 22 weeks before being able to take their test. Councillor Nicholas Crossan has emphasised the importance of holding a drivers license for young people, particularly in rural areas like
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18 people were awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital today. According to the latest figures from the INMO, 5 patients were on trolleys in the hospitals Emergency Department with a further 13 waiting on wards or in overflow area. 416 people were waiting on a bed at hospital across the country today, with University Hospital
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Gardai are currently investigating an overnight break-in at McCullagh Jewellers in Letterkenny Shopping Centre. It is believed that access was gained to the premises at approximately 2am with Gardai alerted after the alarm system was activated. McCullagh Jewellers is the latest target in a string of break-ins across the county. Sergeant Paul Wallace says access
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The Lough Swilly Lifeboat has been tasked to assist in landing a fishing vessel at Greencastle pier after getting into difficulty off the coast of Malin. The alarm was raised between 10:30pm and 10:45pm last night after reports of a 15 metre fishing vessel with engine failure 10 miles north of Malin. The Portrush Lifeboat
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A construction company currently under investigation into compliance with fire safety in schools has been contracted to build a new school in Letterkenny. According to The Irish Examiner Western Building Systems is still being contracted by the Department of Education to build schools across Ireland despite a number of issues in respect to fire safety
Las Vegas police have confirmed one shooter is down following a shooting at a concert. A hospital in the city says at least two people are dead and 24 injured. An area on the city’s famous main strip has been sealed off – while flights in and out of McCarran Airport in Las Vegas have
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A quantity of drugs and a substantial amount of cash has been recovered from a property in Omagh. A search of the house was carried out in the town on Saturday. One male was arrested and is assisting police with enquiries. Later the same evening suspect Class B drugs were also recovered from three people
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Paul Dunne is a European Tour Champion for the first time. A stunning final round of 61 saw the Wicklow man finish the British Masters on 20 under par, three shots clear of nearest challenger Rory McIlroy. Dunne, who held a share of the lead heading into the final round of the 2015 Open, and
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Questions over the sale of two Donegal Garda stations have been raised following the publishing of an interim report into the re-opening of 6 Garda stations. The assistant commissioner with responsibility for the Northern region advised Gleann Cholm Cille and Churchill are the two Garda stations that should be considered for reopening. However, both premises
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A public meeting will be held this Thursday in Annagry to discuss the possibility of establishing a committee to develop a children’s play park in the area. Local Councillor, Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig says work has been carried over the past year in considering a site for the development in the hope funding can
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Errigal Ciaran will play St Enda’s Omagh in the 2017 Tyrone Senior Championship Final. They beat giant killers Pomeroy in Carrickmore 1-12 to 0-11 in Sunday’s semi final. Francis Mooney Reports for Highland Radio Sport… After the game Francis got reaction from Errugal wing back Mark Kavanagh…
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The of the A5 in the Irish Government’s key infrastructure ‘Ireland 2040’ plan has been welcomed in the North. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has prasied Leo Varadkar for his continued commitment to the A5. The first stage of the western transport corridor is due to commence within the coming months and when complete will
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The actress shared the personal news in a note on Twitter. “1 in 8 women get breast cancer,” Julia Louis-Dreyfus began a note to followers over social media. “Today, I’m the one.” The “Veep” and “Seinfeld” actress revealed her cancer diagnosis on Twitter Thursday in a signed message snapped on personal stationery. “Just when you thought …”
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Sir Ian McKellen can do no wrong. Fact. Last Thursday, the legendary actor shared a brilliant throwback picture of himself standing outside the Chichester Theatre in 1965. The photograph acted as a look back on the career McKellen has had since then, as he’s now taking to the stage as King Lear in a production at
A meeting of the Citizen’s Assembly on climate change in Dublin has heard that a notable increase in events such as the flash flooding that hit Donegal in August is expected. The 99 citizens as well as a panel of experts gathered at Malahide Castle today to discuss policy changes the government can implement to
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Setanta are through to the Ulster Junior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final following a 6 point win over Bellela, 1-18 v 2-09. Setanta manager Paul Campbell is happy to be through to the semi-final, but feels his side made hard work of it. Campbell spoke to Tom Comack following the victory…
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Swilly Rovers 0 v 7 Cockhill Celtic Cockhill Celtic started their title defense with a big 7 goal win over Swilly Rovers today. A hat-trick from Laurence Toland and one goal apiece from Ryan Varmian, Garvin Friel, Mark Coyle and Mark Moran. Diarmaid Doherty spoke to Laurence Toland following today’s win… Swilly Rovers Gerry Crossan
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Monaghan’s Sam Moffett has claimed a unique treble in rallying, winning Irish Tarmac Championship, National Championship and the Forestry Championship in 2017. He added the Irish Tarmac series to his haul by winning this weekend’s Cork 20 International Rally. Sam and his co-driver Karl Atkinson had nearly five minutes to spare over the chasing field
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The Donegal Even Ages and The Masters Cross-Country Championships took place at the Carndonagh GAA grounds today. Marina Campbell of Derry Track Club won the women’s event and Karl Doogan of Letterkenny AC won the men’s event in the Masters Cross-Country Championships. With regards to the teams, Finn Valley won the women’s event and Letterkenny AC
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Lagan Harps 2 v 2 Kildrum Tigers Castlefin Celtic 2 v 1 Glenea United Milford United 2 v 0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Bonagee United 4 v 2 Keadue Rovers Ballybofey United 6 v 1 Dunkineely Celtic Convoy Arsenal 5 v 0 Gweedore Celtic Donegal Physiotherapy
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The Donegal Boxing Board held their annual awards last night. 162 people came out to the Ballyliffin Hotel to celebrate the awards and the winners. Peter O’Donnell joined Oisin Kelly on Sunday Sport to reveal the awards and speak about the night…
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AllSportStore.com Division 1 St Michael’s 0-07 V 0-06 Bundoran Milford 0-10 V 1-14 Kilcar AllSportStore.com Division 2 Naomh Columba 1-08 V 2-09 Ardara Killybegs 2-05 V 3-10 Buncrana , Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 4-13 V 1-09 Malin Sean Mac Cumhaill 0-06 V 0-13 Glenfin
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division QPS 0 V 1 Glengad United Carn FC 2 V 2 Aileach FC Culdaff FC 4 V 0 Illies Celtic Greencastle FC 1 V 3 Buncrana Hearts Strand Hotel Division One Dunree United 3 V 3 Gleneely Colts Rasheney FC 2 V 3 Moville Celtic Cockhill Youths 3 V 2 Clonmany
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A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann forecast winds will reach speeds of 55 to 65 km/hr with gusts of 80 to 90 km/hr in coastal areas. The warning was issued this morning and is due to remain in place until 10am tomorrow.
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City of Derry lost out to Skerries in the All-Ireland League Division 2B yesterday with a scoreline of 38 V 25. Omagh are 2 wins from 3 following a 35 point win over Bective Rangers, 52 V 17. The Tyrone side have win 2 and drawn one so far in Division 2C of the All-Ireland
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House prices in Donegal have increased by 3% in the 3rd quarter of 2017 compared to the same period last year. According to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report, the average price of a house in the county is now €142,000, 25% above its lowest point. Nationally, house prices have risen by an average of
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Police in Derry have revisited the scene of an assault in which a 19 year old died. In the early hours of Sunday evening last an altercation took place between two males in the William Street area of the city. Jordan McConomy from Rossnagalligh, Derry died in hospital following the incident. An 18 year old
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Setanta have progressed to the Ulster Junior Club Hurling Semi-Final following their win over Bellela in Letterkenny today. It was a comprehensive victory for Setanta, 1-18 V 2-09. Tom Comack has the full time report for Highland Radio…
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Caitriona Jennings of Letterkenny AC won the East Donegal Half Marathon today with a time of 1:18:15. She was 24 seconds ahead of second placed Paddy Ryan of Milford AC. Paul Ward of Tir Chonaill AC was third, Kevin McGee of Letterkenny AC came in fourth and rounding off the Top 5 of the East
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The times, dates and venues for the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Championship Finals have been confirmed by the Donegal CCCC. Sunday the 8th of October, 2017. Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Intermediate Championship O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny. Baile Na nGalloglach V Naomh Naille @ 14:30 Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Intermediate B Championship O’Donnell
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The Donegal CCCC have upheld an objection from Milford with regards to the Intermediate B Semi-Final against Cloughaneely. This decision now means that Milford will take part in the Intermediate B Final against Glenfin. Milford’s objection was based on an illegal player of the Cloughaneely team who played in the semi-final. The Donegal CCCC released
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Richard Kerr had a mechanical fault today in Race 2 in the Motostar Class of the British SUperbike Championship at Assen. It was a disappointing end to the weekend after Kerr had closed the gap to third place to one point yesterday. Third placed Storm Stacy finished 6th today and stretched the gap between himself
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Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior Championship Naomh Conáil 1-13 V 1-12 Gaoth Dobhair Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Intermediate Championship Semi Final Replay St Naul’s 2-14 V 1-09 Fanad Gaels Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior B Championship St Eunan’s 1-12 V 0-06 Gaoth Dobhair AllSportStore.com AllSportStore.com Division 2 Termon 0-03 V 0-16 Cloughaneely
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Gaoth Dobhair lost out to Naomh Conaill by a single point in the Donegal SFC Semi-Final last night with a scoreline of 1-13 V 1-12. It was a game that Gaoth Dobhair controlled in the first half, but selector John Bosco Gallagher knows that they didn’t show up in the second half. Ryan Ferry got
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Naomh Conaill were 1 point winners over Gaoth Dobhair in the Donegal SFC Semi-Final in MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey last night. Gaoth Dobhair led by 6 at half-time, but Naomh Conaill were the stronger side in the second half. Ryan Ferry spoke to Naomh Conaill manager Martin Regan after the game… Eoghan McGettigan drew his
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Naomh Conaill will face Kilcar in the Donegal SFC Final following their 1 point victory against Gaoth Dobhair in Ballybofey tonight, 1-13 V 1-12. It was a 6 point game at half-time in favour of Gaoth Dobhair, and they led until the 23rd minute of the second half, where Eoghan McGettigan brought the sides level
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Omagh, St. Enda’s are through to the Tyrone SFC Final following a one point win over Trillick this afternoon. It was a back and forth game that saw Omagh go behind twice, but they were able to win it out in the end. Omagh captain Joe McMahon spoke to Francis Mooney after the win…
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Omagh St. Enda’s beat Trillick by a single point this evening to book their place in the Tyrone SFC Final. Francis Mooney was there for Highland Radio…
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Arranmore United 4 v 0 Cappry Rovers Reserves Glencar Celtic 8 v 0 Milford United Reserves Keadue Rovers Reserves 1 v 2 Donegal Town Reserves Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Lagan Harps Reserves 2 v 2 Fintown Harps AFC
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St. Naul’s will face Milford in the Donegal IFC Final after beating Fanad Gaels by 8 points in O’Donnell Park this afternoon. St. Naul’s started the game with the same form that saw them gain a draw from last week’s game following a spirited second half. St. Naul’s manager John McNulty spoke with Tom Comack
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St. Naul’s have beaten Fanad Gaels in the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Semi-Final Replay with a scoreline of 2-14 V 1-09. Last week’s game saw a tight affair that saw St. Naul’s having to fight for a draw. This week saw a tight start to the game, but 2 quick goals for St. Naul’s set
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Richard Kerr finished race one in Assen in 4th place after starting from 21st position on the grid. He had two big crashes, one in practice and a very fast crash on lap 4 of qualifying which left him near the back of the grid. It was a wet race and Richard carved his way
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City of Derry lost out to Skerries 38 V 25 in the All-Ireland League Division 2B today. Alex McDonald was there for Highland Radio… Omagh continued their run of their good form with their second win in 3 games, with the other game being a draw. They defeated Bective Rangers 52-17.
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Gardai say the 43 year-old woman from Lifford, who had earlier been reported missing, has been found safe. The alarm was raised when the women went missing on Friday afternoon. Gardai have thanked the public for their help in spreading the appeal
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The 2017 Donegal Harvest Stages Rally takes place next weekend (Saturday 7th October) based out of Marble Hill on the outskirts of Dunfanaghy. The Rally will see 9 stages in the Cresslough Dunfanagh Falcarragh and Gortahork area’s with 116 competitve stage kilometres. The entry is boasting 120 plus crews with defending champions Declan and Brian
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St. Naul’s will play Ballymartin from Down in the first round of the Ulster Ladies Intermediate football championship. St Naul’s manager Glen Campbell on the club’s first round game…
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Setanta will face Ballela, the Down Junior hurling champions in the Ulster Junior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final tomorrow in Letterkenny. Setanta won their first Donegal hurling title since 2008 with an 8 point win over St. Eunan’s. Setanta manager Paul Campbell spoke with Tom Comack to look ahead to their Ulster Quarter-Final clash…
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