Irish Water are currently working to repair a burst water main in the Letterkenny area. Homes and businesses in the town have been affected today by supply disruptions. Irish Water have advised that Beechwood Park, Ard O’Donnell, Main Street and surrounding areas are the main areas affected. Work was due to be completed at 2pm […]
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Holders Donemana have been given a home draw against Coleraine in the quarter-finals of the Bank of Ireland NW Senior Cup. The Holm side are aiming for a record-equalling sixth successive cup win and face the Bannsiders in a repeat of last season’s final. Ardmore, who won the competition for the only time in 1994
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Justin McMahon has given Tyrone a major boost by coming through a club game at the weekend without adverse reaction to a quad muscle injury. The former All-Star full-back is in line to return to the starting line-up for the Ulster SFC semi-final against Donegal on Sunday week. But concerns remain over another experienced defender,
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Reigning Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Senior football champions Naomh Conaill bowed out of the 2017 competition after a 1-12 to 0-14 loss to Cill na Martra in Tourmakeady on Sunday evening writes Cóilín Duffy. In wet conditions Naomh Conaill set off on a trademark comeback having trailed by five points in the 30th minute, and
Naomh Conaill suffer semi final defeat in Mayo Read More »
Republic of Ireland recorded an impressive ‘3’ International Friendly victory against Uruguay ahead of Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Austria. Goals from Jonathan Walters, Cyrus Christie and substitute James McClean sealed the victory at the Aviva Stadium despite Jose Gimenez’s first-half equaliser. Martin O’Neill made eight changes from the 3-1 defeat against Mexico in New
Ireland beat Uruguay: Shane Duffy Reaction Read More »
The Ulster Council have confirmed the venues for this year’s championship semi finals. St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones will host Donegal v Tyrone on Sunday 18th June at 2pm. The Athletic Grounds in Armagh will host the second semi final on Sunday 24th June with Down meeting the winners of Cavan and Monday.
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Donegal All-County League Results 4th June 2017 Read More »
The SSE Airtricity League finished up the matches before the mid-season break on Friday evening. Cork City are runaway leaders at the break, 18 points ahead of last year’s champions Dundalk. Derry City are 21 points behind the leaders in third place, and Finn Harps are 2 points above the drop-zone in 8th place. Kevin
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Monaghan’s Sam Moffett in a Fiesta WRC has won the Circuit of Munster Rally, round four of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship. He finished 12.4 seconds ahead of the Ford Focus WRC of Donegal’s Donagh Kelly. Fermanagh’s Alastair Fisher in a Fiesta R5 was a minute and 39.4 seconds further behind in third. Declan
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Pressure has been put on Justice Minister, Frances Fitzgerald to establish an Independent Intelligence Service in the wake of the recent terror attacks in England. A former Donegal Garda Sergeant is calling on the Minister to establish a service to protect the island from both internal and international terrorist threats. Retired Garda Sergeant, Christy Galligan
The Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta Junior Final on Monday afternoon is the next stop for St. Naul’s in Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo. It took extra-time to separate St. Nauls and Kerry’s Lispole, in a game that finished with a 7 point win for the Mountcharles men, 2-19 v 2-12. St. Naul’s will face the winners of
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Two people are due to appear at Derry Magistrates Court tomorrow morning charged in connection with a stabbing incident in the city on Friday night. A man and woman both 32 were arrested following a report that a man in his 40s was stabbed a number of times to the back of the head at
Down recorded their first win over Armagh in the Ulster Championship in 25 years in Pairc Esler on Sunday afternoon. A scoreline of 0-15 v 2-07 was enough to see Down into the Ulster Championship Semi-Final where they will play the winners of the match between Monaghan v Cavan. Francis Mooney was reporting at Sunday’s game
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It’s been confirmed that Donegal County Council is actively pursuing a resolution to a significant flooding issue in West Donegal. There have been numerous calls to address reoccurring flooding on the carriageway and access routes between both Lunnaigh School and Pobal Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair with the problem at its worst in winter. It’s understood the
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Welsh boxer Sean McGoldrick, whose father is from Ballyshannon, will fight on June 10th 2017 in Belfast in his second professional bout. The Welshman won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2010, and then won bronze in the same competition four years later. He turned professional in December 2016, and won his first
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Ronan McLaughlin won the Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Northern Ireland on Sunday morning in Belfast. 4,631 ricers took part in the race that departed from Stormont Estate, and Stormont also provided the finish to the race. The race is a legacy of the Giro d’Italia following a part of that race taking place in Northern
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Letterkenny Cyclist Conor Halvey, who is a member of the Nicholas Roche Performance team, has won the 2017 Ras Dhun na nGall. Ras Dhun na nGall is a 3 day event that has been running since 1990. He is the race’s first ever overall winner from Donegal. He finished his winning ride on Sunday afternoon at
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The Northwest Cricket Union Premiership played through round 3 of their games on Saturday June 3rd. Coleraine, Fox Lodge, Donemana and Bready all won their games, which leaves things tight at the top between Coleraine and Donemana. Eamonn McLaughlin was on Sunday Sport with Myles Gallagher to review the day’s results… Coleraine 3 3
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Naomh Conaill won the Comortas Peile na Gaeltacha Intermediate Women’s Final on Saturday evening in Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo. The Glenties team defeated Galway’s Clonbur 3-10 v 1-14 to bring the title to Donegal, where they will defend it next year when the Comortas Peile national finals make their way to Downings. Coilin Duffy spoke to
Naomh Conaill women are Comortas Peile champions Read More »
The goals were the difference in Naomh Conaill’s win over Cloughaneely in the Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta Senior Men’s Quarter-Final according to Naomh Conaill manager Martin Regan. Naomh Conaill were 10 point winners in Saturday afternoon’s match, and will now take the next step in defending their title in the Semi-Final on Sunday evening.
Naomh Conaill take first step in defending Comortas Peile national title Read More »
With under two weeks to go to the Joule Donegal International Rally, the hype has kicked into gear following Friday night’s launch of the event. A bumper filled entry will tackle 20 stages over three days of testing roads in the county. The highly competitive modified class will see a host of the countries top
The 2017 running of the Joule Donegal International Rally takes place in two weeks time. The launch of the event took place on Friday night at the Council Offices in Letterkenny. The volume of entries has seen 30 plus on the reserve list for the main field only. It will be three days of action
Donegal International Rally Launch: COC Eamon McGee Read More »
Finn Harps’ manager Ollie Horgan was happy to walk away from Sligo with a point in Friday evening’s nil all draw. The draw leaves Finn Harps in 8th place in the SSE Airtricity League, just above the drop-zone at the break. TheNorth-West Derby, the mid-season break and more were discussed when Horgan joined Chris Ashmore
Mid-Season Review with Ollie Horgan Read More »
The 2017 Joule Donegal International Rally was launched on Friday night at the Council Offices in Letterkenny. The Rally takes place from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th June. Highland’s Oisin Kelly attended the launch and spoke with newly appointed joint Presidents of the Donegal Motor Club, Vincent Bonner and Seamus McGettigan
HighlandTV: Donegal International Rally Launch – Vincent Bonner & Seamus McGettigan Read More »
Former Armagh All-Ireland winning manager Joe Kernan looks forward to tomorrow’s Ulster SFC quarter –final meeting of Down and Armagh. Joe is also the current Ireland Compromise Rules manager who is currently scouting the country looking for players for next Autumn series in Ulster. The former All-Star tells Tom what he makes of the Ulster Championship
GAA Preview with Joe Kernan Read More »
Former Finn Harps player Declan McIntyre has left Sligo Rovers. The Showgrounds club confirmed that McIntyre has departed the club by mutual consent. McIntyre has been assistant manager for the last 18 months and recently acted as caretaker manager. He also had previous spells in playing and coaching roles with Rovers. In a statement, the
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Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta is taking place this Bank Holiday weekend in Tourmakeady, Co. Mayo. 6 Donegal teams entered the competition this year, and below are the results of the Donegal teams from Saturday’s action. Saturday – Junior Men Qualifier 10.30am St Naul’s 4-20 V 2-04 Móin Dearg Winners will play in quarter final later on
Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta Results – Saturday 4th June 2017 Read More »
The Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman was afforded a civic reception by Donegal Co. Council. It was a proud moment for the Killybegs man who is proud of his roots. However, the Everton defender is currently recovering from a broken leg and was asked about how the recovery is going. Former Finn Harps
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Donegal’s Mark English made his first competitive appearance of the season this weekend in the United States. The talented Letterkenny athlete ran an encouraging 1 min 46.06 in a high quality field to finish third in a competitive outing in Boston. English will be hoping to compete in the World Athletic Championships later this summer.
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There were records broken in Tullamore on Saturday at the All Ireland School Finals. Strabane Academy’s Sommer Leckey broke a 32 year old record at this meeting where she jumped 1.81 in the high-jump and then she came second in the long-jump. James Kelly from the Royal and Prior in Raphoe won the shotput
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Among the invited guests for the launch of the 2017 Donegal International Rally on Friday night in Letterkenny was Seamus Neely, Chief Executive of Donegal County Council and Chairman of Donegal Tourism. The Rally brings an estimated €25 million into the local economy and is seen as one of the premium events each year for
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Seamus Coleman sees being awarded the Freedom of Donegal as a huge honour, he said as he spoke at the award ceremony in Lifford last night. Coleman couldn’t give a date of when he’s hoping to return to action, he is just making sure that when he returns, he is fit and able. Speaking
Coleman sees Freedom of Donegal as ‘A Massive Honour’ Read More »
Galway Utd manager praised Derry City’s defending following his side’s loss in Maginn Park on Friday evening. The Galway manager feels that there could have been a lot more goals in the game from both sides, and that his side picked up after going 2-0 down early on. Keegan gave Martin Holmes his reaction after
Keegan praises Derry’s ‘fantastic last-ditch defending’ following loss in Maginn Park Read More »
Kenny Shiels was pleased with his sides performance in a 2-1 win over Galway Utd in Maginn Park on Friday night. Derry City are happy to be in third place heading into the mid-season break, and Shiels is very proud of his young team that boast 9 players from Derry in the starting 11. Martin
Shiels pleased with Candystripes’ result and performance Read More »
Police in Strabane have thanked the Northern Ireland Fire Service for their quick actions after a car ignited in the car park of a local supermarket. An electrical fault caused the car to catch fire in the car park of Asda. Store staff have also been praised for escorting members of the public from the
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Three people are being questioned by police following a stabbing in the Dungiven Road area of Derry last night. Two males, aged 31 and 32, and a 32 year old woman were detained following a report that a 47 year old man had been stabbed a number of times to the back of the head
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Thousands of motorists are expected to be on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend. The AA is warning drivers to be aware of driver fatigue. Barry Aldworth from the AA is urging drivers not to take any chances if they’re feeling tired:
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Leo Varadkar is today beginning discussions with party colleagues, as he prepares to take over from Enda Kenny as Taoiseach. The new Fine Gael leader is expected to contact Simon Coveney who he beat by a margin of 60-40 in yesterday’s count. He’s also due to reach out to Fianna Fail to reaffirm the “confidence
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council welcomes new Fine Gael leader Read More »
Seamus Coleman was last evening honoured with the Freedom of Donegal. At a civic reception hosted in Lifford by the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Terence Slowey and elected members of the council, the Killybegs man received the honour in recognition of his footballing achievements including the captaincy of the Republic of Ireland. Seamus
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Donegal County Council is urging community groups in disadvantaged urban and rural areas to apply for funding under the Communities Facilities Scheme. The Department of Housing, Planning Community and Local Government Scheme, which has a national allocation of €2 million for 2017, have granted Donegal Local Community Development Committee a fund of €64,500 from which
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Residents in Gamble Park in Castlederg are said to be left reeling following the removal of old street lighting to the rear of premises on the estate. According to Transport NI, a new street lighting scheme means that while old lights have been removed only some have been replaced. Local Councillor Ruairi Mc Hugh says
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Finn Harps sit 8th in the Premier Division standings heading into the mid-season break. The Ballybofey Blues played out a scoreless draw with Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds on Friday night. Collie O’Donnell has this full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Galway United were the unlucky visitors to Maginn Park on Friday night, as Derry City took the points in a two-one win. City began the game at pace and went into a deserved two goals lead within ten minutes. Ronan Curtis hit the first goal in the fifth minute. Josh Daniels had been fouled as
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Leo Varadkar has become the 11th leader of Fine Gael. He has been deemed elected the Fine Gael party leader – and Taoiseach elect – in the past few minutes – having secured 60 percent of the total votes.
Leo Varadkar has become the 11th leader of Fine Gael Read More »
Two Donegal shops have been shortlisted as the luckiest places to play the National Lottery. The list is based on data collected from National lottery games over the past three decades. O’Neills Newsagents in Bridgend, Lifford has been named as the second luckiest retailer, with 12 Jackpot winners totaling €4,993,195. McKenna’s Texaco in Muff
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An Inishowen Councillor has confirmed that the majority of the culprits involved in a spate of thefts and break-ins in Carndonagh have been apprehended. Cllr. Albert Doherty was speaking on the Shaun Doherty Show after yet another premises in the town was targeted with windows and doors of Five Keys Kitchen smashed in the early
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Protesters have gathered this afternoon at the Free Derry Museum in Derry’s Bogside. They say they’re angry at the inclusion of RUC and British Army dead, in a list of victims of the Troubles. Management say the video reel in the exhibition is purely a factual listing and not a commemoration. However the demonstrators don’t agree
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As the Triton Showers National Rally Championship reaches the halfway mark with the Rathkeale Hotel Circuit of Munster Rally on Sunday, the main question is who can stop the Moffett march to the national title for the Vard Memorial Trophy? There’s a fascinating entry for the nine-stage event that will be contested over a three-stage
Crews prep for Donegal International in Limerick this weekend Read More »
A Boil Water notice has been issued for the water supply in Fintown. Irish Water say following advice from the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Donegal County Council, have issued the notice on the Fintown Public Water Supply and Meenmore – Meenatinney group water scheme to protect consumers. It follows the detection of cryptosporidium in
Boil water notice issued after cryptosporidium is detected in Fintown Read More »
There were 13 patients awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, none of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That follows Wednesday, when there were 46 people awaiting in patient beds, the highest in the country. Yesterday, the figure was 21. Nationally, the INMO says there were 357 patients awaiting admission across the country this
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