Members of the Ulster Senior League executive were at FAI headquarters in Abbotstown on Tuesday to meet with senior FAI officials. The USL delegation met with the FAI CEO John Delaney and the FAI Director of Competitions Fran Gavin to discuss the development and the possible expansion of intermediate football in the Ulster and north-west […]
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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were probably already everyone’s favourite celebrity couple but they all but guaranteed it after this adorable message from Reynolds did the rounds on Instagram last night. Humans of New York captured a moment between the two stars at last night’s Met Gala and posted it on Instagram accompanied by the
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Paris Jackson is looking to make a splash in the movie world. The 19 year old daughter of Michael Jackson is set to star in a new film alongside David Oyelowo and Charlize Theron. The as yet untitled film is described as a comedy thriller and sees Oyelowo play a mild-mannered American businessman with a
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The Government says its approach to Brexit negotiations will focus on issues that are specific to us. A paper published this evening says we’ll concentrate on the Northern Ireland Peace Process, the common travel area and economic stability. The 68 page report also claims that over 400 meetings between Irish and EU officials have
With two weeks to go until their Ulster Senior Football Championship opener, Donegal’s players will be firstly looking to club Championship action this weekend. Paddy McBrearty is hoping his Kilcar side can get off to a flyer against Gaoth Dobhair, having reached their first Donegal final in 20 years last year. Paddy spoke to Coilin
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An artillery shell found in Letterkenny has been made safe by the army today. It was discovered in Manor View and a number of houses were evacuated while the bomb squad dealt with the device. The device has now been transferred to a military location for further examination and disposal. The army says historic munitions
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The Army Bomb Disposal team have arrived at Manor View Park in Letterkenny to investigate a device which may be an explosive shell. It’s understood that a family living in the estate brought the device home after finding it while walking in Knockalla yesterday. They since became concerned over the find and alerted Gardai this
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It’s emerged that flood defence works will not be carried out at four locations in Donegal, because an analysis has shown that the cost of the works would exceed the likely damage caused. The areas are Moville, where there are 50 properties at risk with a potential for damages of €710,000, Burnfoot, with 21 properties
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Denis O’Brien will have to pay an estimated € 1m in legal fees following his failed action over statements made in the Dáil about his banking affairs. The High Court decided there was an “insufficient degree of novelty” in the issues raised to warrant a departure from the ‘loser-pays’ rule. Denis O’Brien didn’t sue Deputies
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There were 22 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. The latest trolley watch reports reveals that there were 13 on trolleys while a further 9 waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded today with 37 waiting there. Nationally there were 406 people
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Army Bomb Disposal experts are en route to Manor View Park in Letterkenny to investigate a device which may be an unexploded shell in a house. It’s understood the item was found on a beach and brought to the house, where other residents became concerned and raised the alarm. Gardai are at the scene, which
Main construction work on the A6 Randalstown to Castledawson Dualling Scheme will begin in the next few weeks, according to the North’s Department of Infrastructure. Work will take place on the sections from Randalstown to Toome, and from Moyola to Castledawson Roundabout. The entire scheme is expected to be substantially complete in early 2021, with
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There are 15 Donegal properties included in Allsops May Online Auctions, ranging from retail and office units to private homes. The online catelogue has just been issued for the auction on May 17th and 18th. The Donegal properties include a complete apartment block in Stranorlar, 11 houses and two apartments at differing stages of completion
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Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty is calling on Inland fisheries Ireland to immediately withdraw its high court case against three Donegal fishermen concerning the long running dispute over fishing rights on the Gweebarra River. Deputy Doherty was speaking after a series of meetings between the three anglers and a Sinn Fein group including the party’s Fisheries
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Cloughaneely bridged a 19 year gap by winning their first Donegal Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta senior title on Monday. The competitions host club beat Glenfin 0-11 to 0-6 in the final. Speaking with Frank Craig of the Donegal Post, Cloughaneely Captain Kevin Mulhern said it is a nice feeling to win the title.
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Arranmore Island is to become a green energy island as part of a Government investment of over half a million euro. Minister Joe McHugh has announced that over €584,000 has been made available for projects across Donegal as part of a 5 year Sustainable Community Development Plan. The Arrnamore Island Energy Committee is spearheading the
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The Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital Action Group is seeking meetings with TDs and senior HSE officials to discuss the hospital’s future. A recent funding announcement stated that the Stranorlar facility would share an investment of €4 million with Ramelton Community Hospital. However, Fr John Joe Duffy, Chairman of the Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital group
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Caolan and Rhys Irwin from Kilmacrennan had yet another successful weekend on the bikes in Snetherton England taking a win and four podiums. Older brother Caolan took victory in the 600 elite class on Monday with a brilliant rider on his production stock bike. He also had a second place finish on Sunday while 15
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The Godfather’s often considered the greatest crime films ever made – and one of the greatest films ever made, full stop. In the space of 45 years, neither of those statements has really changed all that much – but what of the actors, Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, James Caan and Robert Duvall? What about Francis
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Ireland’s first European Badminton Championship medals are back on Irish soil, following Chloe Magee’s return to Dublin Airport this afternoon Raphoe native Chloe, along with her brother Sam created history on Saturday afternoon, picking up Bronze medals, following a medal playoff win over Polish duo Robert Mateusiak and Nadiezda Zieba in Denmark. The duo earlier
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Cloughaneely were crowned Donegal Gaeltachta senior champions on Bank Holiday Monday, their first title since 1998. Denis Boyle scored 0-5 in their 0-11 to 0-6 win over Glenfin at St Finnan’s Park in Falcarragh. In the junior final the host side would suffer a five point defeat to St.Naul’s who won the title for the
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Gardai in Buncrana have renewed their appeal for witnesses to the fatal road traffic collision that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning. Two teenagers, Nathan Farrell, 18 and Nathan Dixon-Gill, 17 died following the single vehicle collision on the Quigley’s Point to Moville Road. Three other males who were travelling in the same
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Reigning champions Leinster Lightning started the defence of their Hanley Energy Interprovincial Cup crown with a convincing 105-run win over the North West Warriors at the Hills on Monday. A beautiful setting and sizeable crowd provided the backdrop for John Anderson’s team as they comfortably held off Andy McBrine’s men; Lightning picking up where they
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The first ever National Patient Experience Survey is being rolled out today to try and improve services. Letterkenny University Hospital is participating in the survey. HIQA say collected data will be used to inform national and local health policy. All adults who are discharged from acute hospitals during May will be asked to complete the
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Detectives in Derry are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the early hours of this morning. Shortly before 1am police received a report that a 32 year old man was involved in an altercation with 2 males in an upstairs bar of Granny Annies in the city. The man is currently in hospital
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Gaeil Fhánada 0-5 v 2-12 Naomh Naille Cloich Cheann Fhaola 2-11 v 0-10 An Clochain Liath An Clochain Liath 1-09 v 3-08 Gleann Fhinne Cloich Cheann Fhaola v Ard A Ratha (5:30pm)
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The Wild Atlantic Adventure race is one of the most challenging adventure races in Ireland – and also boasts some of the most scenic routes. The event, which includes a 42.5k cycle, a 2k hike and a 1k kayak, takes place along the Wild Atlantic way – but, this year it also takes in a
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Donegal man Kevin Eves along with his co-driver William Lynch won the National Category at the 2017 Rally of the Lakes. Eves finished with a 46.5 second lead over his closest rival in second place, fellow county-man Declan Gallagher. In the International Category, the Donegal pairing of Joseph McGonigle and Ciaran Geaney finished in fourth
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The annual North-West 10k took place today, with record numbers participating in the race/fun run. The charity event, this year was held in aid of the Donegal Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre and the Family and Friends of Abbey Village in Kilmacrennan and the committee are anticipating a record amount of money to be
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Six local seafood companies in Donegal are to benefit from over €700,000 in funding announced as part of a national grants announcement of €1.3 million. Grants have been funded under the Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme and the Seafood Innovation and Business Planning Scheme. €721,188 in funding has been announced for the six seafood companies in Co
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Disappointment and concern has been raised after it has been revealed that Donegal County Council has taken charge of only 1 housing estate in the Stranorlar Municipal District. The Taking in Charge scheme was brought in in 2014. Through this the council would assume liability for ensuring works were completed on roads, sewerage, lights and
Cockhill Celtic defeated Derry City Reserves today, to be crowned league cup champions. Gavin Cullen’s side are currently one point of securing the league title, and a Jimmy Bradley goal secured the league cup for Cockhill – with a 1-0 win over Derry. After the game, Cullen spoke with Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier St Catherines FC 1 vs 1 Lagan Harps FC CT Ball Division 2 Drumkeen United 2 vs 1 Eany Celtic FC Voodoo Venue Cup Arranmore United 1 vs 0 Strand Rover
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It was a second place finish for Kilmacrennan brothers, Caolon and Rhys Irwin in Snetterton today. Caolon was racing in the super sport elite 600 and finishes ahead of 36 other riders, to finish in second place on the podium. His younger brother, Rhys battled it out in the 450RRV Aprilia category, and having finished
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The two teenagers who were killed in a fatal road traffic collision yesterday morning have been named locally as Nathan Dixon-Gill and Nathan Farrell. The single vehicle collision occurred on the Quigley’s Point to Moville Road in the early hours of yesterday morning. One male was pronounced dead at the scene and the second was
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It was the first day of the new North West cricket season and there was victories for the big three sides. Coleraine defeated Armore by nine wickets, Donermana beat Eglington by five wickets and Brigade ran out five wicket winners of Fox Lodge. The results have left the table shaping up like this after the
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In his rugby review this weekend, our rugby correspondent, Alec McDonald looks back at a historic day for Omagh Accies who were promoted to the AIL division 2c yesterday. Omagh took on Boyne in the round robin play-off final and came away as 29-9 winners to move up into the All Ireland league. We are
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The Finn Harps U17 side stretched their winning streak to 3 matches following a 3-0 victory over the Monaghan/Cavan Footballing Partnership yesterday afternoon. Goals from James Carolan, Ryan Cunningham and Jamie Brown sealed the victory for the young Harps side, and James Carolan saw an effort from the penalty spot come back off the bar
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The brother and sister pairing of Sam and Chloe Magee will be leaving the European Badminton Championships with their heads held high after claiming bronze medals. The pair fell to the strong Danish pairing of Joachim Fischer Nielsen and Christina Pedersen in 2 games with scores of 21-14 and 21-10. The pair held their
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Kevin Eves and William Lynch lead the charge in the national category of the Rally of the Lakes in Killarney at the end of day one. The results are below…
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Donegal hurling manager Ardal McDermott said that his side’s performance wasn’t good enough today, as they fell to a heavy defeat to Tyrone in the Nicky Rackard Cup. McDermott’s side were beaten by 16 points as Tyrone go through to the next round of the competition and Donegal go into a qualifier round. After the
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It was a disappointing end to the European badminton championship for the Magee siblings, missing out on silver, in Denmark. Chloe and Sam Magee secured at least a bronze medal yesterday, with a win over Polish pair Robert Mateusiak and Nadiezda Zieba in the quarter-finals. They took on favourites for the tournament – Joachim Fischer
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Tyrone and Derry have secured their place in the next round of the Nicky Rackard Cup with heavy wins over Donegal and Longford respectively. Tyrone took on Donegal in Carrickmore and came out comfortable winners over Ardal McDermott’s men – with a final score of 4-19 – 0-16. Derry faced Longford in Owenbeg and came
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Letterkenny man, Philip Deignan has been selected as part of Team Sky’s nine-man team, for the Giro D’Italia which starts next Friday. The 33-year-old, will join Mikel Landa, Geraint Thomas Kenny Elissonde, Michal Golas, Sebastian Henao, Vasil Kiryienka, Salvatore Puccio and Diego Rosa as part of the 100th addition of the race. The race starts
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Four Donegal Mountain Bike Clubs have come together to launch a cross county mountain bike challenge that will take participants across some of the most spectacular and challenging terrains Donegal has to offer. The “Summer Challenge” involves four popular all terrain, all weather, mountain bike trails: The Bogman trail in Golan Milford on Sunday May
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The build up for the Lifford – Strabane half marathon which takes place on the 14th of May and organisers are expecting record numbers taking part. The Half Marathon is a joint initiative between Lifford Strabane AC and Derry and Strabane District Council and is running into its fourth year. Capacity for the run has
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Preparations are in full swing for Comortas Peile Na Gaeltachta which gets underway this weekend, and is being hosted by Cloughaneely. Across the weekend, there’s clashes in the junior championship between St Naul’s and Fanad Gaels and Cloughaneely take on Dungloe. In intermediate, Milford face Glenties, while Glenfin and Dungloe face off in the senior
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Even though the AllSportStore.com Division 4 League for this year is still in it’s infancy, three teams are staking an early claim for the league title and promotion. Naomh Colmcille, Na Rossa and Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin are all square on 4 points each going into this weekend’s matches. Danny Kelly joins Tom Comack on
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It’s been a strong start to the All County league for St Naul’s this year, as they lead the charge for promotion from division three. With five games played, Naul’s have taken full points are sit two points ahead of Fanad Gaels on eight points and Naomh Mhuire on six. As the race heats up,
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