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 […]
Windfarm campaigners monitoring outcome of Cork case in the High Court Read More »
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
Lady Gaga and Prince William collaborate on message promoting mental health awareness Read More »
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.
Second place for Donagh Kelly at Monaghan stages rally Read More »
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
Rugby Review: Play-off final looms for Omagh Read More »
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All-County League Results Read More »
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
Knockalla Cup Results Read More »
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
Shaun Stewart speaks of the challenges faced in High Peaks Challenge Read More »
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
Glenea United crowned Donegal Junior League Champions Read More »
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
Michael Naughton happy with team’s character after semi-final win Read More »
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
Declan McIntyre happy to work under new boss Read More »
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
“We didn’t do enough to win” – Kenny Shiels Read More »
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
NW Women’s Super League to get underway next week Read More »
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
Lark in the Park Rally Results – Victory of Kelly and Foley Read More »
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
Omagh see past Clonmel in round robin fixture Read More »
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
Donegal Hurlers kick-start Nicky Rackard Cup with a win Read More »
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
GAA Preview: A look ahead to the All-County league fixtures Read More »
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
Donegal Junior League Results Read More »
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
Tyrone beat Derry in Ulster minor league cup final Read More »
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.
Derry and Tyrone win in Nicky Rackard Cup Read More »
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
Oisin Gallen Penalty Gives Donegal Minors Shield win Read More »
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
Drogheda’s John Gill praises “class” McCourt Read More »
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 »
Gleneely N.S. 2017 Place Bib Name Gender AG Club ChipTime GunTime 1. 176 John Mc Elhill m MO Finn Valley AC 16:17,7 16:17,7 2. 132 Colin Mc Nulty m MO Finn Valley AC 16:54,2 16:54,2 3. 159 CIARAN MC SHERRY m MO ENNISKILLEN RUNNING CLUB 17:56,4 17:57,0 4. 218 Derek Callaghan m M40 Finn Valley
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The Citizens Assembly have voted by an overwhelming majority to recommend a referendum on the Eighth Amendment. However, there has been a huge disruption to proceedings after the village where the Assembly is being held experienced a power-outage. The first results of the Citizens Assembly came in just after midday today. Over 87% of members
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The funeral of 20 year old Dylan Crawford will take place on Monday morning in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. The remains of the Donegal man who was found dead last week in Manchester are expected to arrive home this evening. Dylan was found collapsed last Wednesday morning at the junction of Spear Street and Back
Funeral of Dylan Crawford to take place on Monday Read More »
Efforts to locate two missing crew of Rescue 116 will step up a gear this weekend. A significant dive operation will take place – with over 100 divers traveling to Mayo to aid in the operation. It’s over a month since the Coast Guard helicopter crashed on Blackrock Island. Captains Dara Fitzpatrick and Mark Duffy
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Two men have died in a fire in Sligo. Emergency services were called to the scene at Market street in the town at five o’clock this morning. Two men aged in their 60’s and 30’s and believed to be from the one family – were rushed to Sligo University Hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Two men have died following fire in Sligo Read More »
Tributes have been paid to Donegal County Councillor and Ireland’s longest serving Councillor, Sean McEniff, who passed away yesterday in hospital. The 81 year old had been ill for some time following injuries he sustained in an accident while holidaying in Spain last year. His funeral will take place in Bundoran on Monday at 12
Tributes paid to Donegal Councillor, Sean McEniff Read More »
Work is currently underway to create a better access route onto Leabgarrow beach on Arranmore Island. Concern had been raised locally that the pathway posed a safety concern for beach goers, particularly for elderly tourists and locals. The new route is expected to be completed in a few weeks. Local Councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla
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A shattering claim about drug-taking at a Donegal festival has been made at Ballyshannon District Court. Defence solicitor Gerry McGovern said “about 90 per cent” of people at the Sea Sessions festival in Bundoran were probably taking drugs. Father-of-three Jonathan O’Neill, 25, of Kilclare Drive, Tallaght, admitted possession of 24 ecstasy tablets at the Sea
Defence solicitor claims there was a high level of drug taking at Sea Sessions Read More »
A difficult week for Finn Harps ended in a disappointing defeat to Drogheda United at Finn Park on Friday night. Finn Harps . . 0 Drogheda United . . 2 The visitors were the better side in this Premier Division clash and deservedly led at half time through Adam Wixted’s headed effort on 29 minutes.
Drogheda take the points at Finn Park Read More »
It’s day 2 of the High Peaks FKT Challenge for Shaun Stewart from Donegal & Lonan O’Farrell from Galway. The pair are taking on the 26 highest peaks on the island of Ireland looking to set a new record in the process while raising money for the Crumlin Children’s Hospital and The Play Therapy Galway.
Shaun Stewart and Lonan O’Farrell working their way through the highest peaks in Ireland Read More »
Donegal County Councillor Sean McEniff has passed away. It’s understood that the 81 year old died in a Dublin hospital earlier this afternoon. Cllr McEniff had been ill for some time following injuries he sustained in an accident while holidaying in Spain last October. Having been transferred to Dublin from Spain he was later moved
Donegal County Councillor Sean McEniff dies in hospital Read More »
It’s emerged that the future of the Cleary House Supervised Residential Unit for vulnerable children in Letterkenny is still under review. It’s almost a year since a number of children were transferred from Cleary House to facilities elsewhere in the country with very little notice. At the time, Túsla blamed the closure on the loss
Cleary House still under review a year after vulnerable children were moved Read More »
Garda in Buncrana were called to an incident on Lisfannon Beach last night. A member of the public raised the alarm and reported a vehicle on the beach at around 9pm . Gardai and the Emergency services attended the scene and a woman, understood to be from Derry area was taken to Letterkenny University
Emergency services attend incident on Lisfannon beach in Buncrana Read More »
Two of Donegal’s most senior politicians are offering differing views on the future status of Community Hospitals in Donegal, with Minister Joe Mc Hugh standing by his claim that €4 million has been set aside for St Joseph’s Hospital in Stranorlar and Ramelton Community Hospital. That was echoed by the Save Our Services group last
Cope questions Mc Hugh’s announcement on community hospital funding Read More »
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