Union representatives at Bus Eireann are hopeful a resolution can be found at today’s talks. Members have been locked in discussions at the Work Place Relations Commission all weekend in a bid to solve the long running dispute over cost cutting measures at the company. Strike action at the bus network is now in its […]
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A man arrested at the weekend as part of the investigation into the murder of Andrew Allen in Buncrana five years ago remains in custody this morning. The man in his 50s was arrested in the county on Saturday, and is being held at Letterkenny Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against
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Ireland is the lowest investor in public capital infrastructure in the EU, despite having the fastest growing population. IBEC says the Irish government needs to be more ambitious if it’s to achieve the 2040 national planning framework. The business group is making their submission on the public consultation today and insists significant political planning and
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One of the largest search and rescue opeations took place on Saturday along the West Coast for the two missing crew members of Rescue 116. Ciarán Smith and Paul Ormsby have been missing after the helicopter crashed over three weeks ago off the Mayo coast. The search proved unsuccessful however, the Killybegs Coastguard assisted by
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Anger has been expressed following the vandalism of a Centenary display in the Racecourse Road area of Derry. It is believed that the cost of the damage will amount to £2000. Councillor Tony Hassan says he believes youths carried out the vandalism to the display which is part of the Shantallow Republican Monument. He’s been
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Inishowen’s Sliabh Sneacht and the surrounding hills of Drumfries where a buzz on Saturday as the welcome spring sun and fantastic summit scenery dazzled the 150 adventurers in the Shore 2 Summit Adventure Race The competitors gave their all from the starting horn to Run, Bike, Kayak and Trek around a really challenging course
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Letterkenny AC won team bronze in Sunday’s National 10k championships at the Phoenix Park, Dublin. The scoring runners were Danny Mooney, Eoghan McGinley, Darren McBrearty and Ivan Toner. Anthony Doherty and Aidan McKenna were also part of the travelling team. Raheny Shamrocks won the team event from Clonliffe Harriers. In the women’s master over 35
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Plans are well underway for this year’s Joule Donegal International Rally, which takes place from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th June. The three-day event attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the county and is estimated to be worth €25 million to the local economy. One of the biggest sporting events in Ireland, the Joule
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There is now less than three weeks to go to the Charity North West 10k Run and Walk in Letterkenny. The organizing committee is asking runners and walkers to register on-line now at www.northwest10k.com for the charity event, which takes place on Sunday the 30th of April. The two benefitting charities this year are the
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The word ‘legend’ is undoubtedly a term that gets bandied about a little too freely these days – but there is no question that Elton John is one of the small group of musical artists on the planet that is a bona fide legend. The star’s status has now been recognised by Record Store Day,
The star of Ghost in the Shell had some words to say about the First Daughter. Johansson has responded to Ivanka Trump’s CBS News interview with Gayle King earlier this week. Trump was herself responding to a SNL sketch in which Johansson impersonated Ivanka for a pointed faux perfume ad called ‘Complicit’ (“the fragrance for
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If Cockhill Celtic defeated Letterkenny Rovers they would have moved within a point of back – to – back Ulster Senior League titles, but football is unpredictable as Rovers manager Eamon McConigley explains after his team’s win. It was the Letterkenny side which came out on top to move within three points of the league
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Yvonne McMonagle said her sights are fully set on getting the better of Galway in the league semi-final, after topping the division one table. McMonagle was one of Donegal’s key players throughout the league and was in inspired form today as her side defeated Mayo. Scoring two goals in Donegal’s 4-13 – 2-11, McMonagle said
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Donegal Ladies finish on top of the division one table after their comprehensive win over Mayo, earlier today. Donegal went into the game – which was rescheduled earlier in the season due to a bereavement – knowing that if they won they would go ahead of Cork on points difference. Manager Michael Naughton said earlier
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The Inishowen league select are through to the Oscar Traynor Trophy final after a dramatic win over Limerick, in Maginn Park today. A tight encounter throughout went scoreless for the first 90 minutes and extra-time was needed to settle the game. Limerick dealt the first blow just minutes into the the first half of added
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Donegal under-21 manager Declan Bonner has urged fans to travel to the Ulster final, tomorrow. There was anger shown by both sets of fans at the choice of the Athletics grounds, Armagh as the venue. It was reported that Donegal had offered a coin toss to stage the final, but it is understood that Derry
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In our athletics review this weekend, our Athletics correspondent said that he fears that the 50k race will be removed from the Olympic games roster. With the build up already underway for Tokyo, Donegal Olympian Brendan Boyce was presented with a dilemma that his race may not be included. Boyce, who has represented Ireland in
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Unions and management at Bus Éireann are locked in talks at the Workplace Relations Commission. Despite hours of talks so far, both sides have failed to reach a deal over plans to implement cost cutting measures. Strike action at the company is now in its 17th day – which is affecting tens of thousands of
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AllSportStore.com Division 1 Fri, 07 Apr, Naomh Conáil 2-13 V 0-12 Milford, Sun, 09 Apr, Gaoth Dobhair V Bundoran PP Dungloe V St Michael’s , PP St Eunan’s 2-12 V 0-07 Glenswilly , Four Masters 0-05 V 2-07 Kilcar AllSportStore.com Division 2 Sun, 09 Apr, Malin 1-15 V 1-06 Sean Mac Cumhaill Buncrana V Ardara
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New Government measures designed to protect the Community Employment Scheme has been welcomed in Donegal. An additional 1,700 places have been announced for Donegal along with amendments to age limits. The entry age for CE Schemes has been reduced from 25 to 21 while those over 55 years of age will be allowed to remain
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A member of Donegal’s background staff has shed some light on the controversial choice to play the Ulster under-21 final in the Athletics Grounds in Armagh. Mick McGrath, who is in charge of logistics for the under-21 panel has revealed that there were many venues discussed before the decision on Armagh was made. McGrath told
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Drumoghill FC 3 vs 0 Convoy Arsenal FC Glenea United 2 vs 0 Killdrum Tigers Milford United FC 1 vs 2 Rathmullan Celtic CT Ball Division 2 Cranford FC 0 vs 3 Letterbarrow Celtic FC Dunkineely Celtic FC 0 vs 1 Ballybofey Un
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Police in Derry say they are concerned for the welfare of missing person Erin Stockman. The 12 years old was last seen near McDonalds, Strand Road around 6.30 pm on Saturday evening. She is 4’6”, long light brown hair wearing glasses, Black Hooded Top, Denim shorts, Black Vans shoes. If you have any information to
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Cockhill Celtic 1 v 2 Letterkenny Rovers Derry City Reserves 1 v 1 Bonagee United Finn Harps Reserves 2 v 0 Swilly Rovers
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Danny McGonagle has spent 40 years of his life taking part in tug-of-war competitions and organising them. In 2020, the world tug-of-war competition comes to Ireland much to the delight of McGonagle. He spoke to Myles Gallagher on his career in the sport and the upcoming competition.
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Gardaí investigating the murder of Andrew Allen in Buncrana have arrested a man in his early 50s. The man was arrested on Saturday 8th April 2017 in the County Donegal area. He is currently detained at Letterkenny Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 as amended. 24 year old
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Convoy AC 10k 2017 Place Bib Name Gender AG Club ChipTime GunTime 1. 234 Keith Shiels m SM Foyle Valley 32:49,0 32:49,0 2. 181 Dermot Mc Elchar m SM Finn Valley AC 33:30,2 33:30,2 3. 71 John Mc Elhill m M40 Finn Valley AC 34:12,5 34:12,5 4. 221 James McFadden m SM Finn Valley 34:20,5
Donegal hurling manager Ardal McDermott said that he was happy with his team’s ‘battling’ performance against a tough opponent. The hurlers came out heavy losers against Antrim early today, in the Ulster Championship semi-final, in Celtic Park. Despite the defeat, McDermott said he was proud of his team’s performance against a team who play at
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Donegal overcame an eight-point deficit to defeat Antrim, in the Ulster Minor league, in O’Donnell Park. Shaun-Paul Barrett’s side struggled in the first half taking 18 minutes to register their first score and they trailed by 2-04 – 1-01 at halftime. Goals from Oisin Gallen – who had a fine game for Donegal scoring 1-05
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Old Orchard Sat Reserve Division Cappry Rovers 6 vs 2 Erne Wanderers FC Donegal Town FC Reserves 0 vs 4 Castlefin Celtic Drumoghill FC Res 4 vs 1 Glenree United FC Glenea United Reserves 1 vs 2 Keadue Rovers FC St Catherines FC 2 vs 5 Milford Unit
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Inishowen League manager Dermot O’Brien is looking to surpass Limerick & district league, in the Oscar Traynor competition this weekend. The Inishowen side have made it to five semi-final’s in the competition and won the competition in 2015, something O’Brien is hoping to emulate again this year. With their consistency in the competition, O’Brien said
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Donegal hurler’s missed out on an Ulster Championship final following their defeat to Antrim, in Celtic Park, today. Ardal McDermott’s men started the game well and pushed Antrim hard for the opening 20 mins, but two goals in a row from Antrim gave them a strong advantage going into the second half. They took advantage
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City of Derry were well beaten in the All Ireland league division 2B today, losing out 48 – 13 to Armagh, in Judges Road. Going into the game, it was an important clash for Armagh who are currently fighting for the top spot in the division, while Derry sit mid-table. And, in the end they
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Callum’s Run 5k 2017 Place Bib Name Gender AG Club Time 1. 514 Keith Shiels m M40 Foyle Valley AC 16:32,4 2. 515 Ciara Toner f FO Springwell RC 18:56,6 3. 633 Adam Whoriskey m MJ Inishowen AC 20:08,5 4. 513 Evelyn Mc Ginley f F40 Inishowen AC 20:31,8 5. 543 Sarah Kelly f FJ
Callum’s Run 5k, Buncrana – Results Read More »
Donegal ladies manager Michael Naughton said that his side will be going into the final round of league fixtures looking for the win. The ladies face Mayo tomorrow, and a win would see them top the division one table in their first year back in the top flight. Naughton’s side moved into poll position for
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Derry under-21 manager Fergal McCusker said that they have been looking closely at Donegal ahead of their meeting in the Ulster Championship final, on Monday evening. McCusker said that going into the game, Donegal will be favourites after their run to the final but his team will put it up to them nonetheless. He told
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Donegal under-21 manager Declan Bonner is looking forward to rekindling the rivalry between Derry and Donegal when they meet in the Ulster Championship final, on Monday night. His side have had a difficult run to the final, overcoming Tyrone in a reply and defeating Cavan on Wednesday night. Derry will provide a different challenge for
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Cork City player Conor McCormack was happy to get the win over his old side Derry City, in the league of Ireland last night. McCormack, who has had stints and Shamrock Rovers, St Patrick’s Athletic was also part of Kenny Shiels’ set-up last season before making the switch to league leaders Cork. After the game.
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Cork City manager John Caulfield said that he was pleased with the way this season has panned out so far, following their win over Derry City last night. Caulfield’s side ran out 3-0 victors over a traveling Derry City side, in Turner’s Cross to keep their 100% record going. Striker Seanie Maguire has been on
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Derry City manager Kenny Shiels said that Cork City showed more desire and commitment than his side in their league of Ireland clash, in Turner’s Cross last night. Cork were comfortable winners thanks to goals from Garry Buckley, Karl Sheppard and Seanie Maguire. The result means Cork have a 100% record in the league this
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Michael Duffy was happy to come away with all three points when his Dundalk side traveled to Finn Park last night. With wholesale changes taking place at Dundalk at the start of the year, Duffy was added to the ranks by manager Stephen Kenny and has featured throughout this year. The former Derry City and
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Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny praised Ollie Horgan for improving his Harps squad from last year, but said their pitch must improve if they want to get the best out of their new signings. Kenny said that last year’s Harps squad would probably get relegated from the league this year, following his side’s 2-0 away win
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Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan said that he was disappointed with his side’s performance against Dundalk last night, but questioned some decisions made by officials. Harps fell to a 2-0 defeat to the league holders after two goals from David McMillan, in Ballybofey last night. During the goal, Finn Harps arguably could have been awarded
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ShopLK, Love Shopping Letterkenny, has reached another important and amazing milestone. Just 16 months after the launch of the ShopLK Gift Card, sales have hit €3million. Letterkenny Chamber created the ShopLK brand way back in 2004 and added the Vouchers in 2006. Since then sales have increased year on year as Letterkenny people got behind
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There was a huge turn out at a public meeting in Raphoe last night to discuss plans by Ulster Bank to close its branch in the town. The bank is closing its branches in Raphoe and Ardara this year and despite numerous representations, the bank insists it won’t reverse its decision. Margaret O’Doherty is a
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Talks between trade unions and management at Bus Éireann will resume at the Work Place Relations Commission today. Tens of thousands of commuters have been affected by the strike action for the past 16 days. Many areas have been left without any Bus service for over two weeks as the industrial action continues. Businesses in
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Search efforts to find the remaining missing crew members of Rescue 116 will resume this morning. The RNLI, Coastguard and Naval service will conduct a land and sea search from Donegal to Mayo. Search teams will also be looking for debris from the helicopter that crashed over three weeks ago off the coast of Mayo.
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A 14-year-old boy’s appeared in court in the north, charged with trying to buy a sub-machine gun and 100 rounds of ammunition. The teenager was arrested in Coleraine, Co Derry on Thursday. Ballymena Magistrates Court heard he may have planned to intimidate someone, after using the “dark web” to try to get the weapon. The
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There are calls from Donegal for the Irish government to ban US military planes landing in Shannon. Independent Councillor Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig reiterated his stance following yesterday’s US airstrikes on Syria. The West Donegal Councillor has labelled the strikes as ‘another chapter in US imperialism’. He says the Irish government has played it’s
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