Tobe Hooper, the horror director whose film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre terrified audiences with its brutal vision, has died aged 74. Hooper was b est known for the 1974 low-budget pioneering horror movie which depicted a family of cannibals featuring Leatherface and was made for less than 300,000 dollars. He went on to direct […]
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Bundoran will be in the draw on Monday evening for the quarter finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship. They dominated Sean MacCumhaills in their final group game taking a convincing 2-19 to 1-8 victory to seal the runners up spot. The result means the Twin Towns men will be involved in the relegation play
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Glenswilly lost their grip on the Dr Maguire Cup on Sunday evening as they bowed out of the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship. A 0-16 to 1-9 win in Towney sees Kilcar progress to the quarter finals as Grouop C winners. Pauric Byrne reports for Highland Radio Sport…. Speaking after the
Gaoth Dobhair took a comfortable 2-21 to 1-7 win over Ardara at Maghergallon on Sunday evening to ease their way into the quarter finals of the senior championship as Group C runners up while Ardara have to contend with the relegation play offs. Harry Walsh of the Donegal News filed this report for Highland Radio
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St Michael’s dismantled Malin 6-12 to 1-10 on Sunday evening to top Group A of the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship. The Cresslough Dunfanagh men go to the quarter finals while Malin’s championship comes to an end but they retain their senior status. Brendan McMonagle reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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For the second year in a row Dublin will take on Mayo in the All-Ireland football final. Dublin booked their place into yet another decider with a straight forward semi-final win over Tyrone today by 12 points. Jim Gavin’s side proved again why they’re heavy favourites to make it three straight All-Ireland titles, as they
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Tyrone are out of the All-Ireland football championship after a heavy defeat to reigning champions Dublin. Mickey Harte’s men went into the game pipped as the side that could give this strong Dublin side a game, however, Jim Gavin’s men had other ideas. A twelve point margin was the difference between the two sides, with
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Burt have progressed to the senior football championship knockout stages after a 0-11 – 0-06 win over Termon today. Burt, who were playing junior football four years ago and who won the Intermediate Championship last year haven’t been in the quarter-final of the senior competition in over 50 years. After the game, Tom Comack spoke
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Minister of State for Flood Relief, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has called for a dedicated agency for Emergency Situations, following this week’s flooding in Donegal. He says such a move would mean that help could be on the ground within hours – instead of leaving the responsibility for dealing with major catastrophes on the shoulders
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Killybegs have topped Group B of the Michael Murphy’s senior football championship with a win over Naomh Mhuire today. A low scoring encounter in Killybegs with just three points separating the sides at a final score of 0-12 – 0-09. After the game, Frank Craig spoke to Brenden Maguire on the victory..
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Dungloe have secured their place in the senior football championship for another year with a one point win over Four Masters today. Dungloe put in a strong performance early on, and survived a late scurry of scores from the home side to avoid the drop. Four Masters now enter the relegation play off next week.
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St Eunan’s came from behind today to top Group D and secure a place in the knockout stages of the Michael Murphy’s Senior football Championship. Naomh Conaill led by four points at halftime, but a strong second half performance from the Letterkenny men saw them drag the scoreboard back in their favour. Diarmuid Doherty spoke
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Former Highland Radio presenter Shaun Doherty was back on the airwaves today after departing from his iconic show last month. Shaun was a guest on the Marian Finucane Show one RTÉ Radio 1 this morning as part of a panel reviewing this week’s top stories. One of the main topics up for discussion on the
Shaun Doherty on national airwaves this morning! Read More »
The Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed says the government needs to invest in flood relief measures to combat flooding such as that seen in Inishowen this week. He has also blamed the devastation on climate change, insisting the government needs to play its part in tackling the effects of global temperature changes. The Defence
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Rasheney FC 2 – 0 Dunree United Aileach 5 – 2 Cockhill Youths QPS 0-2 Glengad United Clonmany 2-3 Buncrana Hearts Illies Celtic 3 – 0 Moville Celtic Redcastle United 3-2 Greencastle
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Cappry Rovers vs Letterbarrow Celtic Castlefin Celtic 3 vs 0 Killdrum Tigers Donegal Town FC 12 vs 0 Copany Rovers/Eany Drumkeen United 4 vs 3 Rathmullan Celtic Drumoghill FC 0 vs 2 Milford United FC Glenree United FC 0 vs 1 Glenea United Kilmacrennan Celtic 3 vs 0 Keadue Rovers FC Lifford Celtic FC 1
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Support for victims of the recent flood is continuing through the weekend. It’s understood that a number of families have been given support by staff from the Department of Social Protection while council staff are continuing to provide accommodation to those left homeless. In a statement Minister Joe McHugh said that some families have
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It was a tough day yesterday for Omagh Academical today who lost out the Belfast Harlequins by a score of 14-36. Omagh lined out with a depleted squad due and struggled against the strong Belfast team, who ran in three tries each side of the halftime whistle. In his rugby review this weekend, Alec looks
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Up to £270,000 has been paid out to date by Derry City and Strabane District Council to those affected by the floods last Tuesday. The Council has received over 560 requests for assistance under the Emergency Payment Scheme that has been made available by the Department for Communities to assist those worst affected by
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Midlands North West MEP Mairead McGuinness paid has been visiting Inishowen to witness the damaging impact of the recent flooding. The Vice President of the European Union says she hopes to co-ordinate with farming organisations on a cross-border basis after speaking with devastated farmers whose livestock was lost and crops destroyed. She says there is
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With the poor weather conditions across the Northwest over the weekend, there were some games called off. Of those that went ahead; Brigade defeated Eglington by two wickets and Bready overcame Donemana by 113 runs. Coleraine vs Drummond and Fox Lodge vs Ardmore were called off due to poor weather conditions. Eamon McLaughlin reviews all
In Group A of the Intermediate Championships, Fanad Gaels bounced back from their defeat to Naomh Columba last week, fending off a strong Naomh Brid comeback in the second half, to book their place in the knockout stage. Ryan Ferry spoke to Fanad manager Aidan McAteer after the game, who said he was happy with
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The eight teams through to the knockout stages of the Michael Murphy’s Intermediate football Championships were confirmed yesterday evening, following the final round of group games. In Group C, Glenfin topped the group after their victory over Buncrana yesterday. Despite the loss, Buncrana have also booked a spot in the last eight, along with St
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Donegal GAA Results – Saturday 26th August Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Intermediate Championship Group A Fanad Gaels 3-14 V 2-6 Naomh Bríd Cloughaneely 0-18 V 0-8 Naomh Columba Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Intermediate Championship Group B Carndonagh 0-8 V 6-14 Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon Naomh Ultan 0-14 V 3-13 Milford Michael Murphy Sports &
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Finn Harps bowed out of the FAI Senior Cup on Saturday evening at the Markets Field as Limerick won 1-0 and progressed to the quarter finals. The games goal came not long after the hour mark as Dave O’Connor stuck the ball in the net. If Harps were to get anything out of the tie,
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The time for nominations for the vacated Donegal managerial position is now up, and there are three confirmed nominees. Declan Bonner has been nominated by several clubs, Gary McDaid is another contender while Cathal Corey has also received a nomination. The full list of nominations will not be released until the middle of next week.
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The new season of Ulster Senior league football gets underway next week with the Donegal News League Cup. The league campaign will then kick-off on the 1st of October. Ahead of the new season, Chris Ashmore spoke to six of respective managers and Darren McElwaine, captain of Letterkenny Rovers, at the launch of the new
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After winning their seventh Leinster title on the trot, Dublin ran riot over Ulster men Monaghan to progress into the semi-final. Jim Gavin will be hoping for more of the same when they face Ulster champions Tyrone, in Croke Park on Sunday, but the Dublin boss does not see this as an easy game. Speaking
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It was a tough day for Omagh Academical today who lost out the Belfast Harlequins by a score of 14-36. Omagh lined out with a depleted squad due and struggled against the strong Belfast team, who ran in three tries each side of the halftime whistle. Our rugby correspondent Alec McDonald has the report from
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Ulster minor champions Derry will play Dublin this Sunday, in the second game of the triple header in Croke Park. The Oakleaf county have enjoyed provincial success in recent years, but have thus far failed to capitalise on an All-Ireland stage. Tom Comack spoke to All-Ireland winner Eamon Burns ahead of the game and about
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It’s a massive weekend for Tyrone GAA as they shape up to face All-Ireland champions Dublin, in the All-Ireland football semi-final. Mickey Harte is no stranger to big occasions having led Tyrone to three All-Ireland titles already, yet he even admits that his side will have their work cut out for them this weekend. The
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Cockhill Youths 6-1 Dunree United Aileach FC 3-1 Rasheney QPS 0-3 Buncrana Hearts Cran FC 2-1 Redcastle United Moville Celtic 4-3 Culdaff FC
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The final round of group games of the Michael Murphy’s Sports SFC take place around the county this weekend. Tom Comack speaks to former Naomh Conaill player and manager Martin Doherty to get his thoughts on the crucial games..
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Finn Harps boss Ollie Horgan said he is looking forward to a tough clash with Limerick this evening in Markets field. Harps are going into the game off the back of a disappointing loss to Cork City on Monday night, in Finn Park. Sitting in a relegation spot, and coming into the dying stages of
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The Irish Red Cross has confirmed that the Government have requested the Society to administer an emergency humanitarian support scheme to assist small businesses, community, voluntary and sporting bodies affected by the devastating floods in Donegal. The details of the scheme are not yet known but it is believed that the Government will make an
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Irish Water have advised that they are working to resolve incidents in Donegal arising from extreme weather of recent days The utility is working closely with Donegal County Council to address damage to water and wastewater infrastructure caused by the extreme rainfall of recent days. Over 70mm of rain fell in a 9 hour period
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Following the Taoiseach’s visit, disappointment has been expressed that no commitment has been made to community facilities in Inishowen to aid in repairing the damage caused by the torrential rain that devastated the North West. Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue says he has been seeking a commitment from Central Government to provide funding for community and
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has visited Donegal to see firsthand the destruction caused to homes and businesses during Tuesday night’s flood. He travelled to the Peninsula yesterday afternoon where he met with council officials and local residents and has confirmed that funding will be provided by Central Government. The Taoiseach says it is extraordinary that given the
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Derry City and Strabane District Council says it will continue to work in close partnership with all agencies on the clean-up from the flooding earlier this week. The Council is reminding people whose homes have been affected by the floods that they need to register their details with Derry City and Strabane District Council and
A Donegal County Councillor believes an extensive investigation on infrastructure in Inishowen will be required following this week’s devastating floods. Many bridges and roads were effectively washed away however a question mark remains over the safety risk remaining infrastructure may pose after taking a battering during the torrential rain. Cllr Martin McDermott says after Tuesday
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There are calls for the establishment of a barge service to cater to Donegal’s smaller islands. Cllr Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says there is real tourism potential on Inishbofin Gola and yet they are lacking in an adequate transportation service. He says there are people eager to develop smaller islands in the county and
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The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association is urging all farmers devastated by this week’s flooding to document all damage and losses they have suffered. Horrific details are emerging surrounding vast amounts of livestock being lost in the floods which ripped through Inishowen, while fields and fencing have also been destroyed. It is hoped that
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Tune into Lee Gooch’s Drivetime from 3.30pm Monday to Friday for ‘You’re Having A Laugh’. Below is the list of wrong answers. Congratulations to Eileen Rodgers from Kerrykeel who today identified Toby Maguire as the mystery celebrity in “Your Having a Laugh”. With 46 days on the counter, Eileen gets €460.00. Well Done.
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Finn Harps turn their attention to the FAI Senior Cup tomorrow evening when Ollie Horgan’s outfit take on Limerick F.C. in the second round of the competition at the Markets Field (kick-off 6.30). It’s going to be a difficult assignment for the visitors against a Limerick side who recorded an excellent 1-0 home league win
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The Tasoieach has arrived in Inishowen to visit areas devastated by this weeks flooding. Leo Varadkar flew to the peninsula via the army helicopter earlier this afternoon. He is expected to meet with residents whose homes and businesses have been destroyed while he is also due to meet with army personnel who were deployed to
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An inter-departmental meeting took place today to consider the actions taken and progress made in dealing with flooding in an area of Donegal. While there has been constant and ongoing contact between the Departments and agencies since the flooding occurred, today afforded an opportunity to meet formally to consider the response from government departments
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It’s been announced that the Red Cross will administer a flood relief scheme for small businesses affected by Tuesday’s flooding in County Donegal. Chief Whip Joe Mc Hugh has welcomed the announcement, describing it as a humanitarian support contribution towards the costs of returning business premises to their pre-flood condition including the replacement of flooring,
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Two status yellow weather warnings are in place for much of the country today. Met Eireann has forecast further heavy showers and long spells of rain today. Meteorologist Matthew Martin says Donegal and some parts of the country will experience poor weather throughout the afternoon, but the situation will improve……………….
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Heritage Week is coming to an end, with a number of events in Donegal over the weekend. One of them involves an exploration of the fact that before Raphoe became the diocesan centre for the church in Donegal, the see was based at Raymoghey near Manorcunningham, which was founded by St Patrick. Amateur historian Leonard
History of Raymoghey and Manorcunningham to be examined on field trip Read More »
North of the border, the Department for Infrastructure says flood response agencies including the PSNI, NI Fire & Rescue Service, DfI Rivers and Roads, Northern Ireland Water and Local Government are ready to respond to any further flooding in the North West. Given pre-existing saturation levels and ground conditions across some Western/North Western areas in
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