The 2017 Joule Donegal International Rally takes place from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th June and entry forms and regulations are now available via www.donegalrally.ie. The Joule Donegal International Rally is Ireland’s only three day event and attracts some of the best rally teams and crews from around the world. The entry fee for the […]
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Nominations are being sought to recognise all those who contributed to another memorable year of local sport after the Mayor launched the Derry and Strabane 2016/17 Sports Awards at the Guildhall on Monday night. The awards are being jointly organised by Derry City and Strabane District Council in conjunction with the District Sports Forum and
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There’s one game tonight in the Premier division as Derry host Limerick at Maginn Park Buncrana in a rearranged fixture. The original game, Derry’s first at Maginn back on March 3rd, was abandoned because of floodlight failure in the first half. They were due to meet again on March 21st but that was put back
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He recently celebrated his 70th birthday but Elton John shows no signs of slowing down, if his tour schedule is anything to go by. However, the music icon has been forced to cancel several gigs over the next month, after being hospitalised at the weekend for a “harmful and unusual bacterial infection”. As Rolling Stone
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Ah Barack Obama, you’d miss him. The former POTUS has kept himself relatively quiet since he handed over the reigns to Trump, but today he returned to the public eye at an event at the University of Chicago. Obama was there to discuss youth leadership and civic duty with the students, however, he couldn’t resist
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Gardai in Letterkenny have appealed for witnesses to come forward following an alleged assault of a teenage girl on Thursday night April 20th. It’s understood that the girl attended a disco in the town before the alleged incident took place. She was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treated to injuries she sustained to her
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The Society of the Irish Motor Industry in association with DoneDeal have issued their first Quarterly Motor Industry Review for 2017 which shows a drop in car sales in Donegal. The report highlights the challenging and uncertain year that the Industry has faced with new car sales (-8%) and commercial vehicle sales (LGV’s -11
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There were 17 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. 8 were on trolleys while a further 9 were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded this morning – 38 people waiting there. Nationally there were a total of 391
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The action group “Border Communities Against Brexit” will carry out a protest outside Government Buildings tomorrow morning, calling that the Irish Government seek special status for the North at the Brexit Council meeting which takes place next Saturday. Speaking ahead of the protest, group spokesperson Declan Fearon said Irish government must push to have Northern
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Dredging has begun this morning at Magheraroarty Pier, where representatives of the local fishing fleet say they are regularly affected by a build up of sand which can hamper them entering and leaving the port. The pier is also an important departure point for ferries and other boats serving Tory Island. Local councillor Michael Cholm
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It’s been confirmed that the Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital Action Group Committee is no longer affiliated to the Save Our Services campaign, which the Stranorlar gruop was instrumental in forming last year. The umbrella group formed after it emerged that plans for a new community hospital in Letterkenny was been seen as a replacement
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Large crowds will gather in Bundoran this morning for the funeral of the late Donegal County Councillor Sean McEniff. Cllr. Mc Eniff passed away on Friday in hospital after being ill for some time. The 81 year old had been Irelands longest serving Councillor and Fianna Fail Leader Micheal Martin described this record as a
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The Department of Agriculture is hosting a special information day for Donegal farmers tomorrow about registering online for the Basic Payment Scheme. While farmers can continue to apply using forms, they are being encouraged to go on line and next year it will be come obligatory. Department staff will be available to discuss matters between
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It’s been claimed that Irish Water has no plans to upgrade water infrastructure on the Inishowen peninsula. It follows a submission made by Local Councillor Jack Murray, who has been highlighting the frequency of bursts in the main water supply system serving South Inishowen in particular. Cllr Murray has since received confirmation from the utility
Irish Water refusing to tackle serious problems in South Inishowen – Murray Read More »
The future of wind farms in Ireland could be called into question this week. Seven families from Cork who had to leave their homes five years ago due to noise levels, will have damages and costs decided by the High Court (tomorrow Tuesday). Its the first action of its kind in this country and may
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He’s taken an extended career break in the not-too-distant past, but Ed Sheeran may do the same in the not-too-distant future too – and for longer than most fans would like. A ‘source’ has planted the idea of Sheeran going AWOL after he’s finished touring ‘Divide’ – which will take another couple of years at
The pair will be working together on Prince William’s Heads Together campaign. The video shows the two talking on Facetime with Prince William at home in Kensington Palace in the UK while Gaga speaks from the kitchen of her Hollywood home. They make plans to meet in October in a bid to tackle the stigma
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Police in Strabane are investigating a burglary which occurred at Riverside Service Station, Castlederg in the early hours of Saturday morning 22nd April. They are appealing to anyone who may have seen a dark coloured vehicle at the premises at approximately 05.00 am. A cash register was stolen as well as a substantial amount of
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In his athletics review, Patsy McGonagle looks back at a successful weekend for LYIT, who finished with broze medal in the senior ladies relay. He also looks back at Finn Valley’s battle with Raheny in the senior men’s. Plus, he rounds up the results from several road races which took place across the weekend in
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There is now less than one week to go to the Charity North West 10k Run and Walk in Letterkenny. The annual race takes place on the bank holiday weekend of 30 April and is in aid of the Donegal Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre and the Family and Friends of Abbey Village in
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Serious concern has been raised over suspected pollution running into Crana River in Buncrana. There are claims that the source of the contamination is coming from a stream which enters the river above the Caste Bridge. Local Councillor Nicholas Crossan has been contacted by members of the Buncrana Anglers Association who noticed a white
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Monaghan’s Sam Moffett in a Fiesta WRC has won the Monaghan Rally, round three of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship. Co-driven by Bandon’s Karl Atkinson, he finished 26.8 seconds ahead of the Ford Focus WRC of Donegal’s Donagh Kelly. Donegal driver, Declan Boyle in a Fiesta WRC was 15.5 seconds further behind in third.
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A strong performance saw Omagh past Clonmel in the All-Ireland league qualifier, by a score of 25-13, yesterday. Omagh took an early lead in the first half – getting their first converted try in the opening five minutes and withed a siege from Clonmel to see the game out. The win sends Omagh into the
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Charlie O Donnell Cup Semi Final Culdaff FC 2 v 0 Moville Celtic Illies Celtic 0 v 0 Aileach FC (Aileach 1-0 in extra-time) Premier Division Promotion /Relegation Play Off QPS 2 v 1 Clonmany Res Inishowen Engineering Division 2 A League Play Off – played Saturday Buncrana Reserves 3 v 1 Gleneely Colts
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Glengad Utd 2 v 2 Cockhill Celtic (Glengad 3-2 on penalties) Greencastle 1 v 4 Letterkenny Rvs
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When Shaun Stewart from Donegal & Lonan O’Farrell set out to take-on the ‘High Peaks Challenge’ – their aim was to just finish it – they ended it with a new record time. The pair took on the challenge of the 26 highest peaks on the island of Ireland looking to raise money for the
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Two people have been hospitalised following a serious two vehicle collision in County Tyrone this morning. Emergency services attended the crash on the Augher road in Clogher which involved a black Mercedes and a black Audi A4 in the early hours. Police say that one of the people was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
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Glenea United beat Rathmullen Celtic today, to secure the Donegal Junior league title. Glenea went into the game knowing that if they did not win, then Drumoghall could steal the title from beneath their nose with a win over Lagan Harps. The league leaders didn’t leave it up to chance and secured the title with
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Ulster Senior League Results – Sunday 23rd April Bonagee Utd v Finn Harps Res (Harps could not field – Bonagee given 3-0 walkover) Scorers:- Swilly Rvs 1 v 2 Fanad Utd Scorers:- Daniel O’Donnell (LK Rovers), Keelin McElwaine (Both Fanad goals)
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Donegal ladies manager Michael Naughton said that his team fully deserved to be in the league final, following their comfortable victory over Galway today. Naughton’s side led by just four points at halftime – but a strong second half display saw the ladies win by 16 points. After the game, Naughton said he was delighted
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Police in Derry are investigating an incident of criminal damage which is being treated as hate crime. The incident occurred at St Patricks Orange Hall, Main Street, Claudy on Friday last. Police say that graffiti was spray painted onto the side of the building sometime after 10:00 pm. Officers are appealing for information and
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Donegal ladies ran out comfortable winners over Galway to qualify for the league final, in Markievicz Park, Sligo, today. Michael Naughton’s side went into the game as favourites – having beaten Galway already this year – and topping the division one table. In the end it was comfortable victory for the ladies – who won
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Sligo Rovers interim boss Declan McIntyre said he was pleased with how his side performed in his short term in charge. McIntyre took charge after the sacking of Dave Robertson – and overseen two draws, one win and one loss. The draw against Derry would be McIntyre’s last game in charge with the announcement of
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Derr City boss said he was happy with the commitment shown by his players’ in their 1-1 draw with Sligo Rovers last night, but admitted they probably didn’t do enough to win the game. Kieran Sadlier volleyed Sligo ahead but their lead only lasted a matter of minutes when a Conor McDermott cross ricocheted off
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Donegal’s Donagh Kelly and Conor Foley won the Lark in the Park rally today, which has stages in Burt, Donegal and St Columb’s Park in Derry. Driving in their Ford Focus WRC, Kelly and Foley finished 47 seconds ahead of Joseph McGonigle in his Skoda Fabia. Kelly was using the rally to prepare for the
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The 2017 North West cricket season gets under way next weekend. Donemana will start as favourites on all fronts having won the Premiership title last year and their fifth in a row NW Senior Cup. The new boys to the top flight are Fox Lodge while Strabane will be looking to bounce straight back up
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A new era in women’s soccer in Donegal will dawn next Thursday night when the North West Women’s Super League gets underway. The North West Women’s Super League is a coming together of what had been the Donegal Women’s League and the Inishowen Ladies League. It is the first amalgamation between the Leagues and is
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o/a Entry Stage Overall 1st 2 – Donagh Kelly / Conor Foley Class 9 – Ford Focus WRC 1:35 2nd (+0:01) 26:04 (+0:00) 2nd 1 – Joseph McGonigle / Ciaran Geaney Class 9A – Škoda Fabia R5 1:34 1st (+0:00) 26:51 (+0:47) 3rd 9 – Kevin Gallagher / Gerard Callaghan Class 8 – Darrian
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A strong performance saw Omagh past Clonmel in the All-Ireland league qualifier, by a score of 25-13. Omagh took an early lead in the first half – getting their first converted try in the opening five minutes and withed a siege from Clonmel to see the game out. The win sends Omagh into the play-off
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Donegal Hurlers came out comfortable winners over Armagh in their Nicky Rackard Cup opener, earlier today. The hurlers started the game off slow and were punished for poor shooting with Armagh taking an early lead. Lee Henderson knocked over several frees to get Donegal back on track and another star performance from Davin Flynn was
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As the All-County league gets into full swing with its fourth round of fixtures Naomh Ádhamhnáin are top of the table – followed by Kilcar in second place. It’s been a slow start to the year for two of the division’s giants with Glenswilly and Gaoth Dobhair sitting bottom of the table. On our GAA
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The stage is set for Donegal ladies who take on Galway in the league semi-final tomorrow. The ladies go into the game full of confidence having topped the division one table in their first year back in the competition. Looking ahead to the game Donegal boss Michael Naughton said he believes that a league title
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Ulster Shield Glencar Celtic 2 vs 3 Glenea United Old Orchard Sat Reserve Division Milford United FC 2 vs 4 Donegal Town FC Reserves St Catherines FC 4 vs 1 Cappry Rovers
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A strong performance from Tyrone in the Ulster u-17 league cup final proved too much for Donegal as they ran out eight point winners. Tyrone were the stronger side throughout and their clinical nature in front of goal saw them put 15 points past Donegal. Not only were they strong going forward – but they
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A goal was the difference as Tyrone ran out three point winners over Derry in the Ulster minor league cup final. It was Derry who started the game the stronger and were in charge going into the break – but a strong second half display from Tyrone gave them the win. In a half where
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Derry and Tyrone kicked off their Nicky Rackard Cup campaigns with wins over Louth and Monaghan respectively. Tyrone ran out one point winners over Ulster rivals Monaghan by a score of 2-11 – 0-16. Derry’s victory was slightly more comfortable, putting 2-17 past Louth who could only manage 1-12.
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Oisin Gallen scored 1-06 of Donegal’s 1-11 as they ran out eight point victors over Armagh in the Ulster minor shield final. It was a slow start from Donegal, who struggled to compete with the physical nature of Armagh – but, a penalty from Gallen gave them a comfortable lead at the break. In
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Drogheda assistant manager John Gill said that if Finn Harps can get Paddy McCourt fully fit for the season, then will bring a touch of class for them. McCourt was Harps’ standout player in their 2-0 loss to Drogheda last night and after the game Gill was full of praise for the midfielder. Both sides
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Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan says that his side simply did not perform well enough in their 2-0 loss at home to Drogheda United. The visitors took the lead through Adam Wixted’s headed effort on 29 minutes before a Gavin Brennan goal killed the game off with the second on 79 minutes. Harps went into
“Injuries no excuse” – Ollie Horgan Read More »
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