Game of Thrones star Aidan Gillen will play controversial Irish comedian Dave Allen in a new BBC biopic. Gillen is best known as one of the most hated characters in Game of Thrones – Lord Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish – who was killed off in the last series. The one-off drama, Dave Allen at Peace, will be […]
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Gardai have confirmed that Donegal man, Jerry O’Donnell who was reported missing last week has been found safe and well. The alarm was raised when the 46 year old was reported to have been last seen on September 13th in the Churchill area of Donegal.
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A replay is needed to separate Fanad Gaels and St. Naul’s after their draw in the Donegal IFC Semi-Final today in O’Connell Park. It was a game that Fanad led at half-time but St. Naul’s came back in the second half to claim the draw. St. Naul’s manager John McNulty spoke to Tom Comack after
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Milford defeated Aogh Ruadh in the Donegal IFC Semi-Final today by a single point in O’Connell Park, 2-12 V 1-14. It was a game that saw both sides lead at different times, but Milford were able to keep their noses in front at the end. Milford manager Danny O’Donnell says it was a hard-fought victory…
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Police have renewed their appeal for information in connection to a collision on the Glenshane Road in which a woman died. The 48 year old pedestrian was killed when she was struck by a car on the Glenshane Road outside Derry in the early hours of Monday last. Inspector Gregory Smyth is appealing to anyone
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Milford have beaten Aodh Ruadh by a single point in their Intermediate Football Championship Semi-Final meeting in O’Donnell Park this afternoon. It was a 2 point game at half-time, with Milford 0-8 v 0-6 ahead. Aodh Ruadh took an early lead in the second half, but Milford came back and won out in the end by
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Fanad Gaels and St. Naul’s finished all square on 12 points each in the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Semi-Final at O’Donnell Park today. Fanad led by 6 at half-time, but St. Naul’s came back in the second half. Fanad looked like they had it won with 2 minuets to go, but a point from
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Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior Championship Relegation Naomh Muire Lower Rosses 1-13 V 1-14 Sean Mac Cumhaill Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Intermediate Championship Fanad Gaels 0-12 V 0-12 St Naul’s Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 1-14 V 2-12 Milford AllSportStore.com Division 1 Gaoth Dobhair 2-12 V 2-13 Glenswilly Four Masters 1-11 V 2-13 Dungloe
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Swilly Rovers came from being 2-0 down after 7 minutes against Fanad Utd to win the game 3-2 down in Traigh-A-Loch. Oisin McMenamin and Ronan Gallagher were the goalscorers for Fanad, but Kennedy Boachie and Darragh Morrison drew Swilly Rovers level. Michael McHugh scored the winner for Swilly Rovers. It was another 3-2 win when Bonagee
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Clubman Shirts League Cup Quarter Finals Moville Celtic 0 V 2 Glengad United Illies Celtic 4 V 2 Cockhill Youth Greencastle FC 1 V 2 Aileach FC Redcastle United 1 V 0 Buncrana Hearts Jackie Crossan Premier Division Carn FC
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Donegal Town 1 v 2 Castlefin Celtic Rathmullan Celtic 1 v 0 Milford United Kildrum Tigers 2 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Lagan Harps 0 v 4 Glenea United Drumoghill F.C. 2 v 3 Cappry Rovers Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Gweedore Celtic 1 v 1 Lifford Celtic Convoy Arsenal
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Brendan Boyce is back in action in China this weekend. Boyce did a 20k walk in 1.27.51 last night, and will be in action over the next few days with various races in a team event. This week kicks off another cross-country season, and Patsy McGonagle had all the information on Sunday Sport…
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The EU Commissioner for Taxation and Customs has said EU custom checks on Irish ports and airports may be necessary after Brexit. Pierre Moscovici says the EU doesn’t want to see a hard border return to Ireland but does need to protect its customs area. The Commissioner said it’s up to the UK to come
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Over €38,000 in funding has been announced for Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola, Donegal. The grant of €38, 760 approved today by Government Chief Whip, Minister Joe McHugh as part of the 20 Year Strategy for Irish Language 2010-2030, will be used to renovate the car park at Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola. Minister McHugh said he was pleased
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Tipperary are the All-Ireland Intermediate Football Champions after their 3 point win over Tyrone in Croke Park today, 1-13 v 1-10. Tyrone looked good in the early offing with an early goal, but Tyrone scored a goal before the half-time hooter to lead by 4 points at the break, 1-05 v 1-01. The sides were
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An 18 year old Derry man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 19 year old in the early hours of this morning. At approximately 2am Jordan McConomy from the Rossnagalliagh area of the city was in an altercation with an other male in the William Street area and died
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City of Derry bounced back from a 68 point loss in the first week of the All-Ireland League with a 32-17 win over Harlequins yesterday. Omagh drew with Munster side Midleton in their Division 2C game with a 29-29 scoreline. Ulster have kept their 100% win record in the Pro14 with their win over the
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Slaughtneil have won their fourth Derry Senior Football Championship in a row with a 10 point win over Ballinascreen, 4-12 V 1-11. Slaughtneil led by 7 at the break, 2-08 v 0-07, through goals from Chrissy McKaigue and Shane McGuigan. The second half saw Shane McGuigan score his second goal of the game, and Keelan Feeney
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The All-Ireland Junior Ladies Football Final between Derry and Fermanagh will have to be replayed following a draw in Croke Park earlier today. Derry were three points up heading into the final seconds, but Fermanagh won a penalty which was converted by Sharon Murphy. The sides will have to do it all again on the
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Pomeroy and Clonoe played out the second draw of the Tyrone SFC Quarter-Final stage last night in Edendork. The game finished with the sides on 13 points apiece, and they will have to do it all over again on Tuesday evening at 8pm. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio…
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A 19 year old man has died following an assault in Derry city centre. Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident on William Street at around 2.15 this morning. They say the victim was involved in an altercation with another man, but died a short time after arriving in hospital. Foyle MLA Mark H.Durkan said
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Kilcar will play in their second Donegal SFC Final in 2 years after their 15 point win over St. Michael’s in Ballybofey tonight. They will look to go one better than last year when they lost out to Glenswilly by a single point. Ryan McHugh was man of the match, scoring 2-03, both goals coming
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Kilcar have overcome St. Michael’s this evening to book their place in the Donegal Senior Football Championship Final with a scoreline of 2-16 v 0-07. Kilcar started the game well and 2 first half goals from Ryan McHugh left Kilcar 12 points up at half-time, 2-08 V 0-02. The second half was not as high-scoring,
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Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior Championship Semi Final Kilcar 2-16 V 0-07 St Michael’s Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Junior A Championship Semi Final Red Hughs 0-08 V 0-05 Convoy Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior B Championship St Michael’s 1-05 V 1-12 Naomh Conáil Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Intermediate B Championship
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Derry Junior Football Championship Semi-Finals: Na Cúnna 1-06 V 1-04 Glack Ogra 0-09 V 0-09 Doire Trasna – Replay details TBC Derry Intermediate Football Championship Final: Faughanvale 1-04 V 1-09 Newbridge
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Donegal Junior League Results Saturday 23rd September 2017 Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Milford United Reserves 2 v 1 Arranmore United Donegal Town Reserves 0 v 1 Glencar Celtic Castlefin Celtic Reserves 1 v 1 Orchard F.C. Cappry Rovers Reserves 2 v 4 Glenea United Reserves Strand Rovers 1 V 0 Keadue Rovers FC Old
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City of Derry came back from last week’s heavy defeat to Wanderers to defeat Harlequins today. City of Derry scored early on and only went behind once in a hugely improved display. Alex McDonald reports for Highland Radio…
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Glenswilly are the Donegal Senior C Champions following their win over St. Eunan’s in today’s final. It was a close encounter that ended in a one point win for Glenswilly. The final score was 3-04 v 2-06. Tom Comack spoke with Glenswilly manager Ciaran Gallagher after their win…
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The Tyrone Ladies face Tipperary in the All-Ireland Intermediate Football Final in Croke Park tomorrow. Tyrone are in their first All-Ireland appearance in 7 years, and last year’s Championship saw them fall at the Quarter-Final stage to Clare after winning the Ulster Championship. Tyrone PRO Paddy Hunter looks at Tyrone’s chances ahead the final…
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Slaughtneil face Ballinascreen in the Derry SFC Final tomorrow. Slaughtneil are going for their fourth title in a row, and Ballinascreen are looking for their first title since 1973. Slaughtneil manager John Joe Kearney joined Tom Comack to look ahead to tomorrow’s final… Liam Donnelly, the Ballinascreen manager knows that his side are going
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The Derry Ladies face Fermanagh on Sunday in the All-Ireland Junior Football Final in Croke Park. Both teams came away with 1 point wins in their respective semi-finals, with Derry beating Carlow and Fermanagh overcoming London. Derry Captain Cait Glass and player Catherine Fletcher joined Tom Comack to look ahead to tomorrow’s final…
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Tonight sees a huge semi-final meeting in the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure SFC when Kilcar meet St. Michael’s. Fanad take on St. Naul’s and Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon face Milford in the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Intermediate Football Championship Semi-Finals tomorrow. Burt manager Ronan McLaughlin looks ahead to the championship weekend with Tom Comack…
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Finn Harps lost out to a strong Shamrock Rovers side 4-1 in Tallaght last night. Harps boss Ollie Horgan says that his side need all their players back, and that they can still stay in the Premier Division for next season. Horgan says that his side have not given up, and that last night they
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Derry City went down 5-0 at home to Bray Wanderers last night in Buncrana. Derry were in control of the game until Bray scored their first inside 20 minutes. Derry manager Kenny Shiels said that the players didn’t play their best, but that they will be back… Bray manager Harry Kenny spoke to the assembled
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Declan Bonner is relishing the challange of being Donegal Senior Football Manager for a second time. It’s 20 years since the Na Rossa man first landed the role. Things have changed vastly since then but Declan feels he is in the right place to take it on again. He will finalise his management team in
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Shamrock Rovers beat Finn Harps 4-1 last night in their SSE Airtricity League clash in Tallaght. The win leave Rovers in third, 4 points ahead of Derry City. Rovers boss Stephen Bradley says there is a huge difference in his side from the first round of games…
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Oisin Merritt is part of the Irish squad that had the best ever finish at the Cerebal Palsy World Championships, after overcoming a horrific injury and returning to the game earlier this year. There was heartbreak in additional time for Ireland in Argentina as they went down 3-2 to the USA in the 5th/6th play-off. The
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Finn Harps Secretary John Campbell said his club was delighted to be able to support in a small way the people of Inishowen after the devastating consequences of last month’s floods in the peninsula. He also thanked Derry City Football Club and the Inishowen Football League for playing their part in the planning of the charity game. “I want to thank all who helped with the
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Coalisland and Trillick played out a draw in the Tyrone SFC Quarter-Final last night. The teams will face off again this coming Monday in Omagh. The time has yet to be confirmed. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio…
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A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Donegal. It is forecast that south to southeast winds will reach an average speed of 50 to 65 km/h particularly along exposed coastal areas. Met Eireann says wind speeds will be accompanied by gusts reaching Gale force 8. The warning is due to remain in place
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Donegal woman, Lauren McDonagh has been crowned Miss Ireland. Miss Donegal Lauren McDonagh emerged victorious in the beauty, poise and personality stakes against her fellow 28 Irish beauties to be crowned Miss Ireland 2017 in a star- studded ceremony in Dublin’s Crowne Plaza Hotel. The 18 year from Letterkenny is currently studying Health and Social
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The Charleton Tribunal has heard how a statement of complaint against Garda whistleblower Keith Harrison was withdrawn by his partner in 2014. Marisa Simms made the statement on January 11, 2014, withdrawing an earlier complaint which detailed allegations of “obsessive” and “irrational” behaviour by her partner. Inspector Goretti Sheridan told the tribunal yesterday that she
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Islanders are being encouraged to take part in an upcoming public consultation in a bid to ensure voting facilities are provided on more islands in Donegal. Residents on a number of islands in the county including Gola, Arranmore and Tory currently avail of voting booths during elections. However, Councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig is
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As confusion surrounding Donegals allocation under the Local Improvement Scheme continues, Minister Joe McHugh has moved to reaffirm that the figure of €884,000 announced by Government this week is correct. But Senator Padraig MacLochlainn says the council had made applications for 20 million euro and the funding announcement covers less than 5% of the requests.
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Plans are in motion to provide a breakwater at the existing pier at Magheraroarty. It’s understood that €2.5 million is to be sanctioned by Government for the project and would see the problem of silt build up at the pier resolved. Local Cllr Seamus O’Domhnaill has made numerous representations on the issue in the past.
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It was a bad night for Derry City at Maginn Park as they lost 5-0 to Bray Wanderers. The defeat also means the hopes of catching third have been dented. Martin Holmes reports from Buncrana for Highland Radio Sport…
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Finn Harps dropped into the bottom two of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday night losing 4-1 away to Shamrock Rovers. Aaron Gallagher reports from the Tallaght Stadium…
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As expected Declan Bonner has been ratified as the Donegal Senior Football Manager. The Na Rossa man has been given a three year term succeeding Rory Gallagher. Bonner was the selection committees choice after a series of interviews and his move into the senior role was rubber stamped at a special county committee meeting at
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A report into the facilities at Arranmore Fire Station has found that it ‘does not fulfil minimum functional requirements’. RTE has reported that the report commissioned by the Donegal Firefighters Associtaion highlighted a number of means by which the station did not meet minimum standards and was potentially putting fire fighters and the wider
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The British Prime Minister says she owes it to everyone on the island of Ireland to insure Brexit does not affect a hard won peace. Theresa May is giving a landmark and conciliatory speech on progressing Brexit negotiations and says the UK wants to thrive side by side with the EU. She is proposing to
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