27 year old Derry City Captain Ryan McBride was found dead at his home on Sunday, just 24 hours after playing in his side’s 4-0 win over Drogheda United. McBride made his debut in 2011 and was appointed club captain four years later, earning an FAI Cup winner’s medal along the way. This year he […]
There are further calls for the Gynacology Clinic at Dungloe Community Hospital to be reinstated. In 2014 both the Gynaecology and Ante-Natal clinics were suspended after consultant posts failed to be filled. Earlier this year the Ante-Natal clinic was restored. However Councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says following a number of protests and meetings
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Tributes are pouring in following the death of Derry City club captain Ryan McBride. Mr McBride died suddenly at his home in the city yesterday. The League of Ireland Players Union says they’re shocked to hear of Ryan’s passing and their thoughts are with his family. The 27 year old Derry native played as a
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Next Thursday night the 23rd March in California, Donegal’s Jason Quigley will fight for his first professional boxing title. He take’s on Glen Tapia for the vacant NABF Middleweight belt in the headline bout at the Fantasy Spring Resort, the Golden Boy Promotions card will also be aired live on ESPN in the states. Jason
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A man is believed to be in a serious condition, after a boat capsized off the Sligo coast this morning. 8 people were rescued, after the alarm was raised off Aughris Head near Enniscrone, and two men were taken to hospital. An RNLI lifeboat went to the scene and the Rescue 118 Coast Guard helicopter
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Jason Quigley goes for his first professional boxing belt next Thursday’s night in California when he takes of Gregg Tapia for the NABF Middleweight title. A win for Jason will see him move into the higher ranks of boxing and the bigger fights will be on the cards for the former European Amateur Gold
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Ballybofey are champions of the Donegal junior league division two after defeating Copany rovers 6-1. The twin towns team won 16 and drew 2 of their 18 league games so far and have won it with two games to spare. PRO Vinny Breen spoke to Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport on their successful season..
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Tomorrow marks the 40th anniversary of the disappearance of Mary Boyle. Mary was last seen on the afternoon of March 18th, 1977 in Cashelard, Co Donegal. A special protest has been organised by the ‘Justice for Mary Boyle’ group for tomorrow which will assemble at the Garda Ombudsman’s office in Dublin at 2pm. People from
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Donegal’s Donagh Kelly won the International section of the West Cork Rally Stages, in his Ford Focus, today. Kelly led throughout the day and finished the final stage with a time of 1:55:34.6, over 1.45.75 minutes ahead of second place Josh Moffet. Kevin Eves and William Lynch in the Toyato Corolla finished the stage in
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Donegal/Derry Vipers kicked-off their season of American Football today, losing out to the West Dublin Rhino’s by a score of 9-8. The Vipers conceded a touchdown in the third quarter, with the Rhino’s going for the two points after. In the fourth quarter, the Vipers brought the game to one point with a touchdown of
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As the Six Nations drew to a close, England were on course to make history with all three of their sides going for a Grand Slam. On Friday night, there was disappointment for Nora Stapleton and co with England running out comfortable victors. Likewise in u-20’s, despite pushing England close, Ireland didn’t have enough to
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Joe Duffy was in charge for the majority of his fight with Reza Madadi, which he ultimately won on a unanimous decision, in London last night. The Donegal native looked like he might have struggled to cope with Madadi’s wrestling but he quickly earned the upper hand on his feet and on the mat. Clean
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Derry find themselves in a dangerous position following their loss away to Galway, in division two of the National Football League, in Tuam today. With a poor start to the league, Derry went into the game in bad need of a win, but it was Galway that came away with the two points. The Oak
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Police in the North are appealing for witnesses following a burglary of commercial premises in the Main Street area of Eglinton. It is believed that sometime between 5pm on Friday last and 12pm yesterday afternoon entry was gained to the premises and a number of items stolen including a jump pack for a car, an
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There was success for Donegal drivers at the West Cork stages rally with Donagh Kelly winning the International stage and Kevin Eves winning the National. Kelly led throughout the day and finished the final stage with a time of 1:55:34.6, over 1.45.75 minutes ahead of second place Josh Moffet. Kevin Eves and William Lynch in
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8 people have been rescued after their boat overturned off the coast of County Sligo. One person has been taken to Hospital with serious injuries. The alarm was raised shortly after 11 o’clock this morning when the boat got into difficulty off Aughris Head Enniscrone. An RNLI lifeboat, which was conducting training in the area,
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Number of Games called off today Strand Hotel First Division Moville Celtic 10 v 0 QPS Cockhill Celtic 3 v 5 Rasheney FC Illies Celtic 5 v 1 Sea Rovers
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Saturday 18th March, 2017 Glencar Inn Saturday Division Arranmore United 1 vs 5 Glencar Celtic Fintown Harps AFC 0 vs 7 Strand Rovers FC Saturday Reserve Division Glenree United FC 1 vs 2 Cappry Rovers Keadue Rovers FC 2 vs 3 Castlefin Ce Sunday 19th March, 2017 Brian McCormick Sports Premier Drumoghill FC 1 vs
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Brendan Boyce came close to breaking the record for the fastest 20k in Lugano Switzerland this morning, recording a time of 1.25.3, finishing second, with his partner Alex Wright finishing in front of him. There was athletics throughout Donegal today with the Letterkenny 3k taking place – Danny Mooney came in first there. Elsewhere, Barry
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Donegal sit joint top of Division One in the National Football League with Dublin and Tyrone after Saturday nights over Tyrone in Ballybofey. Donegal were on the pace from early in the first half to run out comfortable winners by seven points. Once again Ciaran Thompson was to the fore for Donegal and Ryan McHugh
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Donegal ran out six point victors over neighbouring Tyrone, in very poor conditions at MacCumhaill Park, in the National Football League. Tyrone were going into the game as strong favourites – sitting top of the division one table- but it was the home side that came out the stronger in the first half. With some
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Derry City midfielder Barry McNamee said that he was happy to get a hat-trick today, but it was all about getting the win. Derry took the lead in the first half through Ronan Curtis but it was an 8 minute hat-trick from McNamee that secured the three points. After the game, the Ramelton native said
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Derry City manager Kenny Shiels was once again hailing Barry McNamee following Derry’s 4-0 victory over Drogheda, in Maginn Park. McNamee scored an 8 minute hat-trick to secure the win and after the game Shiels praised McNamee’s character and the influence he has on games. ‘The Poet Laurette’ as Shiels labelled him early this year
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Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan said that he would’ve taken a point at the start of the game, but, having taken the lead was disappointed not to take all three points. Sean Houston gave Harps the lead in the first half, but a second half goal from Rodrigo Tosi leveled the game. A win would’ve
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Derry City are four wins from four in the League of Ireland following their victory over Drogheda, in Maginn Park, today. Ronan Curtis put the Candystripes ahead on 41 minutes, sending them into halftime a goal to the good. The Derry men pushed on from here and doubled their lead on 75 minutes through Ramelton
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Derry’s Connor Coyle has retained his 100% professional record after a St Patrick’s Day win, over Daruma Almenarez, in Tampa. The light-middleweight defeated Almenarez – who was undefeated going into the fight – by a unanimous score of 4-0. Coyle, who is based in Florida, will now step up to a six round context the
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Finn Harps were held to a one all draw in Limerick, in the League of Ireland, today. A second half goal from Limerick was enough to disrupt a Finn Harps lead, earning a draw for the newly-promoted side. The game started slowly but it was Ollie Horgan’s men that drew the first blood through Sean
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Donegal’s Tyler Toland started as Ireland u-17’s recorded a 1-0 win over Hungary today. A single goal from Heather Payne on 13 minutes proved to be enough for Ireland to claim the win that they needed, but they were the more dominant of the two sides and that was a common thread throughout their qualifying
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Derry’s battle to stay in division two continues tomorrow when they travel to Salt Hill, to face Galway in the National Football League. The Oak Leaf men have been struggling in the competition so far and former Derry star Paddy Bradley is expecting the struggle to continue. With five key men missing, including Slaughtneil’s Brendan
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Donegal Ladies are back in action tomorrow, when they host Mayo, in the National Football League. Michael Naughton’s side got off to a good start but suffered back to back defeats from Kerry and Dublin. After a three week break, they have two upcoming home games, the first coming against Mayo tomorrow. Donegal vice-captain Treasa
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The highly anticipated clash between Tyrone and Donegal is bringing together the two best performing sides in the league, according to former Tyrone star John Lynch. Lynch has been impressed with Tyrone so far in the competition and told Tom Comack he expects to see them in the final of the league. However, he is
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Former Donegal midfielder Rory Kavanagh said that it was sink or swim for Donegal in division one this year, and the young players stepped up when needed. Donegal were pipped to be in a relegation battle at the start of the year, but since losing to Kerry early in the competition, Rory Gallagher’s men have
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England secured rugby union’s women’s Six Nations Grand Slam title last night, pipping Ireland to the trophy with a 34-7 win in Dublin. Donegal’s Nora Stapleton started in fly-half for the ladies and played a pivotal role throughout the tournament. In the end though, a strong England side were too strong for the ladies. Scotland
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Finn Harps Res 1 – 2 Cockhill Celtic Letterkenny Rovs 2 – 0 Swilly Rovers
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Finn harps have made one change in their line-up to face Limerick, at 2pm today. Paddy McCourt comes into the midfield in replacement of Jonny Bonner. Tune in to Highland Saturday Sport for live updates throughout the game..
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Captain Dara Fitzpatrick – who lost her life after Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 116 crashed – will be laid to rest today. The mother of one was leading her team as they supported a recovery mission off the coast of Mayo when the helicopter went down in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Search efforts for
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The Taoiseach returns home today amid more uncertainty over his future as leader of Fine Gael. Before travelling to the US Enda Kenny told his Parliamentary Party that he would deal with the leadership issue after the St Patrick’s Day trip. But speaking in New York overnight Mr Kenny said he can’t leave until a
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Funding has been announced to provide additional facilities at three Donegal schools. Minister Joe McHugh has welcomed the news which will benefit schools in Buncrana, Arranmore and Gaoth Dobhair. No details of the amount of funding are available yet however, the School Building Unit is due to issue details of the grant aid to the
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The body of Danielle McLaughlin is expected to begin its journey home to Ireland today. The young Buncrana woman was murdered while traveling in Goa in India this week. Post Mortem results confirmed that the 28 year old was murdered on a beach near the tourist resort of Goa. A 24 year old local man
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A Donegal County Councilor is calling on Transport Infrastructure Ireland to immediately release funding to improve the National Primary Road through the Twin Towns Ballybofey and Stranorlar. Cllr Gary Doherty says he has been inundated with complaints from motorists about the state of the road with people having to dodge numerous pot holes particularly on
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It’s hoped the remains of Danielle McLaughlin who was killed in India will be returned to Ireland within days. Danielle, originally from Buncrana, was murdered near the tourist resort of Goa earlier this week. A 24 year old local man has been charged in connection with her death. Over 40-thousand euro has been raised to
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A special event to raise funds for Ballaghderg Special Needs Pre-school in Letterkenny will take place tomorrow night in Boston. Anyone with a Donegal connection living in Boston is being urged to attend. Southill Childrens Fund which already raised $10,000 last year for Ballaghderg Pre-school is hosting this event to raise additional funds for the
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An Indian community group who were due to take part in this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade in Derry pulled out as a mark of respect following the murder of Buncrana woman Danielle McLaughlin in India. The group were due to bring aspects of the ‘Holi’ festival to the parade which is the same festival
Joe Duffy is back in UFC action this Saturday night in London. The Donegal man will take on Reza Madadi in a lightweight bout at The O2 Arena as part of UFC Fight Night. The defeat to Dustin Poirier last year was just Duffy’s second in a 17 fight MMA career. He has had just
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Conor Coyle returns to the professional ring on Friday night in Florida. The Derry light middleweight will look to extend his unbeaten record to 4-0 against Daruma Almenarz who is also unbeaten. The fight is part of the All Star Boxing Inc bill at the A La Carte Pavillion in Tampa. Since turning pro last
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There’s been a two vehicle crash just outside Strabane. Emergency services were called to the scene at the Prospect Corner on the Bellspark road shortly after 2pm this afternoon. It’s understood that nobody was seriously injured in the collision. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan says this is the third crash at that particular spot
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Donald Trump says he “loves Ireland” and he plans to visit Ireland soon. Enda Kenny says a visit will happen “during the course of Donald Trump’s presidency.” The comments came at the start of the Taoiseach’s bilateral meeting with the US President at the Oval Office.
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