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Strabane 5k Results

Place Name Team Chip Time Gun Time Bib Number Gender 1 Conor Bradley City of Derry Spartans 15:19 15:19 255 M 2 Mooney Danny Letterkenny AC 15:22 15:22 287 M 3 McGinley Eoghain Letterkenny AC 15:29 15:29 311 M 4 Breslin Pauric Letterkenny AC 15:39 15:39 303 M 5 Gerard Gallagher Finn Valley AC 16:52 […]

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Cancer survivor research project to be launched in Letterkenny

A new Donegal based research project is to investigate how cancer survivors can live healthier, happier lives following diagnosis. The project, funded by the Irish Cancer Society and supported by Relay for Life Donegal will be launched on Tuesday in Letterkenny. Researchers will be based at Letterkenny University Hospital and will look at ways in

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Dunedin Connolly’s lose out to Rock St Patrick’s

Dundedin Connolly’s, under the command of Donegal man- Cormac O’Gara, lost out to Tyrone’s Rock St Patrick’s in the All-Ireland junior semi-final, in the Athletic grounds today. The Edinburgh based club, won the British Championship and narrowly defeated Leinster Champions Rosenalli’s to reach the semi-final. But, the Tyrone side proved too strong for Connolly’s with

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Roads funding €16 million short of what is required – Deputy McConalogue

A Donegal Deputy has claimed that this year’s funding allocation to the county for the upkeep of regional and local roads is almost €16 million short of what is required. Earlier this week over 20 million euro was announced by Government to Donegal County Council for the maintenance of roads in 2017. Deputy Charlie McConalogue

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GAA Preview: Tyrone’s Pomeroy face in All-Ireland Intermediate Final

Tyrone club side Pomeroy Plunketts face St Colmcilles from Meath in the All-Ireland Intermediate semi-final, tomorrow. The Ulster Championship took place before Christmas and joint manager, Mark Harte said that it has been tough getting his side back in shape for this level of football. However, he accepts that the break has been an issue

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GAA Preview: Dunedin Connolly’s in All-Ireland Junior Semi-final

British Junior Champions, Dundedin Connolly’s,face the Rock of Tyrone, in the All-Ireland Junior semi-final, tomorrow. The Edinburgh based club, under the command of Donegal man, Cormac O’Gara, narrowly defeated Leinster Champions Rosenalli’s in the quarter-final. O’Gara caught up with Tom Comack to look ahead to an historic game in the club’s history…

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Donegal Sports Star awards- Results

Athletics Winner: Brendan Boyce, Letterkenny A.C. Badminton Winner: Chloe Magee, Raphoe Basketball Winner: Seán Mac Gettigan, North Star Boxing Winner: Brett McGinty, Oakleaf A.B.C. Camogie Winner: Rhianne McDermott, Burt Clay Pigeon shooting Winner: Joe O’Donnell, Carrigans & St. Johnston Gun Club Cue Sports Winner: Sean Devenney, North West Snooker Club, Letterkenny Darts Winner: John Flood,

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Bloody Sunday commemoration march taking place tomorrow

The annual Bloody Sunday commemoration march will take place in Derry tomorrow. Participants and bands will assemble from 2pm at Central Drive and proceed to Rossville Street, via Central Drive, Linsfort Drive, Iniscarn Road, Rathlin Drive, Southway, Lone Moor Road, Brandywell Avenue, Lecky Road, Westland Street, Laburnum Terrace, Creggan Street and William Street. Proceedings are due

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Listen back to live music, chat and features on the Weekend Edition

It was another busy Weekend Edition and you can listen back to Highlights below. If you would like something on the show or are a musician who would like to be a guest, you can contact the show at anytime by email: greghughes@highlandradio.com or on Twitter @greghughes2 or facebook @greghughesnews   The Donegal Rose 2016

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Man jailed for the manslaughter of a Garda in Donegal RTC appears in Derry on traffic offences

A man who was jailed for the manslaughter of a Garda in a road traffic collision in Donegal has been sentenced at Derry Magistrate’s Court for driving offences. Martin McDermott (31) of Meehan’s Terrace in Derry admitted driving without a licence or insurance on November 19 last. The court was told that a PSNI mobile

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Jason Quigley to fight for first professional title in March

Jason Quigley will fight for his first professional boxing title in March. Sheer Sports Management have confirmed the Donegal middleweight will take on Glen ‘Jersey Boy’ Tapia for the vacant NABF Middleweight Championship. The fight will be the headline bout on the Golden Boy Promotions Night at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in California on

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Update: Full Capacity Protocol implemented at Letterkenny University Hospital

    The Full Capacity Protocol has been implemented at Letterkenny University Hospital today with significant numbers continuing to await admission to its Emergency Department. It comes following the release of today’s INMO figures which revealed that there were 30 patients awaiting admission to the hospital this morning, eight of them on Emergency Department trolleys.

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GAA Preview: Sean ‘Nancy’ Gallagher looking forward to Watty Grahams challenge

Gaobh Dobhair u-21 manager, Sean Nancy Gallagher said that he is looking forward to taking on Derry’s Watty Grahams in the Ulster Club Championship semi-final. His side defeated St Mary’s of Antrim in the quarter-final last week- but, a new challenge awaits this weekend when they face Watty Grahams who are looking for their third

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30 patients awaiting admission at LUH this morning – INMO

There were 30 patients awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, eight of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s a fall of five on yesterday INMO figure. Nationally, there were 445 patients awaiting beds this morning, with Letterkenny’s overcrowding the fourth worst in the country, behind Limerick, Cork ande Galway.

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“The spirit of community policing is being lost” – Mac Lochlainn

It’s emerged that €235,000 was spent on refurbishing Clonmany Garda Station in 2010, and now the station is only open for a handful of hours each week. Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn says this reflects the 25% reduction in garda numbers in Inishowen, and highlights the need for more gardai to be deployed in Donegal. At

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Kennedy seeking assurances regarding Donegal routes from Bus Eireann

There are genuine fears that the current crisis at Bus Eireann could severely impact rural communities Donegal, according to a Killybegs based councillor. The future of the Expressway service at Bus Eireann remains uncertain due to the colossal losses the company suffered last year. Councillor Niamh Kennedy is calling on the Government to guarantee the

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