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Letterkenny Rovers captain and man of the match reflect on Knockalla Caravans Cup win

Letterkenny Rovers captain Darren McElwaine, and man of the match Paul McVeigh, have paid tribute to all in the club for the hard work during the season. The Knockalla Cup Final win over Glengad United was some consolation for the the Cathedral Town club who had given the Ulster Senior League a real shot this season.

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Rovers land the Knockalla Caravans Cup – post match reaction from the managers

Letterkenny Rovers beat Glengad United 3-0 at Maginn Park to win the Knockalla Caravans Cup Final. Two goals in the space of three minutes from Brian McVeigh and Paul McVeigh in the third quarter put them on the path to victory and Steve Okakpo added the third in the 90th minute. Rovers boss Eamonn McCauley

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High staff turnover in Buncrana office blamed for delay in Maternity Benefit payments

The delay in Maternity Benefit payments has been attributed to a high staff turnover in the Department of Social Protections, Buncrana office. The office on McCarter’s Road deals with processing maternity claims. There are currently nearly 3000 claims waiting to be processed with 1,300 of those women already on maternity leave. In a statement, the

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85 year-old man threatened by intruders during aggravated burglary

Detectives in Derry are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 80s was threatened in his home by intruders wearing balaclavas. Detective Constable Richard Donnell said the aggravated burglary took place on Friday night last in the Coshquin area of the city between 10pm and 10:30pm. A man and woman both wearing balaclavas entered

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Cricket Review – Mixed day for NW sides in Irish Senior Cup 1st Rd

In the opening round of games in the Irish Senior Cup on Saturday, there was four north west sides who tasted victory, Brigade, Bready and Coleriane at home and the big one in Dublin as Donemana beat Clontarf. Highland’s Cricket Correspondent Eamonn McLaughlin joined Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport to recap the days action…  

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McCormick & Moynihan win Donegal Forest Rally – Report & Reaction

The latest round of the Valvoline National Forestry Championship seen the contenders make their way to Donegal on Saturday. Clerk of the Course Johnny Baird had laid out a challenge route for the competitors in the south of the county as the forestry roads through up some speculator action for the rally fans. It turned

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Gold for Ireland’s Katie George-Dunlevy in Para-cycling Road World Cup time trial

Ireland’s Katie George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal have won a gold in the B Tandem Time Trial event at the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup in Italy. London-based Dunlevy, whose father hails from Mountcharles, landed a gold and silver at the Paralympics in Rio in 2016, and is a regular visitor to Donegal. Dunlevy and

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We’re gutted but we must pick ourselves up – Harps’ midfielder Caolan McAleer

Finn Harps attacking midfielder Caolan McAleer is hoping that the Donegal club can end their goals drought soon. Harps have lost their last four games – and failed to score in any of them. Their latest defeat was a 3-0 set-back against Bray Wanderers. McAleer, who has been one of the stars for Harps this

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Great live music, chat and features on the latest Weekend Edition

Don’t forget, The Weekend Edition is broadcast live every Saturday morning between 10am and 12 noon bringing you the best in music, chat and features. If you want to comment or suggest an item you can email greghughes@highlandradio.com or connect on Facebook HERE or on Twitter @greghughes2 – Now.. on this weeks show… Louis Divers’

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HSE has cut off its networks from external use amid NHS cyber attack

The HSE has taken measures to protect its I.T. network amid a major cyber attack which is affecting up to 100 countries around the world. The “Wannacry” ransomware locks files and then demands payment to release them. Britain’s National Health Service, along with major companies in Spain, the US and Russia are coming under attack.

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Number of actions agreed on to address anti-social behaviour and under-age drinking in Derry

A Multi-Agency group have met at the Council offices in Derry to discuss on-going concerns and issues with anti-social behaviour caused by underage drinking across the City and District. In particular, local residents living in close proximity to St Columb’s Park have been concerned following reports of large numbers of young people gathering and consuming

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Business Watch scheme to be established following spate of break-ins in Carndonagh

It’s been confirmed that Carndonagh Gardai are currently in the process of setting up a Business Watch scheme for the town and surrounding area. The move follows a spate of break-ins in numerous premises there in recent months with Carolinas Hair and Make Up the latest target earlier this week. Local Councillor Albert Doherty has

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Water outages in Stranorlar calls for immediate action – Councillor McGowan

A Donegal County Councillor has called for action following significant water outages in Stranorlar. It’s understood that Irish Water notified customers yesterday morning that the utility was working to repair one burst however there have been reports of another burst occuring in the area last night. Dunwiley, Greenfields, Backleas, Balnaglack and surrounding areas are said

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Council urged to introduce traffic calming measures at Donegal schools

  There are renewed calls on Donegal County Council to urgently introduce road traffic calming measures in two notorious speeding blackspots in the Stranorlar Municipal District. There has been on-going concern that motorists are driving too fast outside Dooish National School on the R252 Ballybofey to Cloghan road, and at St Safan’s National School near

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Varadkar visits Maternity Benefit section of Social Protection in Buncrana

  Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar visited the Department’s Maternity Benefit processing section in Buncrana during a scheduled constituency visit to Donegal today. The Minister paid tribute to staff who are working hard to tackle the current temporary backlog in applications for Maternity Benefit payments. “It was a pleasure to meet the staff and

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New breakthrough in penalty points legislation to get underway in June

  New protocols closing the loophole which saw some people avoiding penalty points will be in place for the 1st of June. Replying to Dail questions from Deputy Tommy Broughan, the Justice Minister said the law to allow this happen passed through the Seanad yesterday, and the bill has gone to the President to be

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Irish Water suggest restrictions may be put in place due to historically low water levels

Irish Water has reiterated its request to consumers living in County Donegal to conserve and minimise water usage for the foreseeable future due to the unseasonably dry weather conditions resulting in historically low water levels for this time of year. Consumers connected from both the Lough Colm source which serves the Milford, Kerrykeel, Rathmullan, and

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Latest victim of Carndonagh crime spree had wondered if her business ‘would be next’

The owner of the latest businesses to be targeted by criminals in the Carndonagh says before the break in she often thought ‘will it be me next’. At around 5am yesterday morning Carolina’s Hair and Make Up was broken into and money stolen, gardai are investigating and appealing for witnesses. The shop is back open

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Business Watch programme to be established in Carndonagh

A councillor in Carndonagh says it’s vital that a Business Watch initiative is started in the town as quickly as possible. Cllr Albert Doherty was speaking after Carolina’s Hair Salon on Chapel Street was targeted by thieves at 5 o’clock yesterday morning.   Urging anyone with information to contact the gardai, Cllr Doherty said this

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Rory Gallagher and Donegal send a Thank You to New York GAA County Board and Donegal NY GAA Club

Donegal recently spent a number of days in New York on a break away for the team and a fund raising trip. Donegal Manager Rory Gallagher has thank all those involved stateside for such a big effort they put in to make the trip so successful. Highland’s Oisin Kelly spoke with the Donegal Manager this

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Bonner raises questions about some Irish Water works in Glenties area

A Councillor has questioned the quality and efficiency of some work being carried out by Irish Water in the Glenties Municipal District. Enda Bonner says much of the work seems to be taking longer than it should with holes being dug and left open for long periods and damage to property not being repaired. Councillor

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MICA issue raised in Dail again as key report remains unpublished

A Donegal Deputy says the on-going delay in the publication of the Expert Panel report on the mica block issue in completely unacceptable. Thousands of homeowners in the county are thought to be affected by the issue with their homes effectively crumbling around them. They are eagerly awaiting its publication to determine if there are

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Mc Gowan wants works on Twin Towns Main Street to be done next year

More upgrade works are planned for Ballybofey and Stranorlar’s Main Street. This week, preparatory investigation works are taking place in the area, with Donegal County Council looking at the need for the road to be relaid, and Irish Water looking at proposals for a new sewerage line and other services. Local Cllr Patrick McGowan says

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Barry Molloy returns for Bray game but Ollie Horgan will watch from the stands

In the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division tonight, Finn Harps host Bray Wanderers at Finn Park. Manager Ollie Horgan will watch the match from the stand tonight after receiving a one match suspension following his dismissal during the Bohemians game at Dalymount Park at the beginning of the month. Barry Molloy is back in the

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Jim Sheridan and Finn Harps pay tribute to Eunan ‘Busty’ Blake

Following the death yesterday of their former player and manager Eunan ‘Busty’ Blake, Finn Harps Football Club has conveyed its deepest sympathy to the family of a man who was rightly regarded as one of the best footballers ever to come out of Donegal. A club spokesperson said, “It was with deep sadness that Finn

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Census 2016 shows Donegal Town is the fastest growing town in the county

Latest CSO figures from Census 2016 show Donegal with a total population of 159,192, almost 73% of whom live in rural areas and just over 27% living in urban areas. Letterkenny, with a population of 19,274, is the largest town in the county. The fastest growing town in percentage terms between 2011 and 2016 was

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