The Donegal Sports Star Awards committee have announced that John Campbell from Ballybofey will be inducted into this years Hall of Fame. The now 80-year-old is a ten-time winner of the Clay Pigeon category and was the Overall Winner in 1982. He has represented Ireland at European and World Championship level and was also a […]
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In celebration of 30 full seasons of the Ulster Senior League, which first came into being in the 1986/87 season, the League has appointed a selection panel which will chose the ‘ELEVEN30’ – the team of the 30 seasons of the USL. Although this is actually the 32nd season of the USL, two of those
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An early election is due to take place in Northern Ireland on the 2nd of March after the collapse of the government. It follows the break-up of the power-sharing government following a dispute between Sinn Fein and the DUP over a botched renewable energy scheme. Earlier, the DUP’s Arlene Foster was put forward for
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Martin Harley was back in the Wolverhampton winner’s enclosure this afternoon. The Donegal Jockey rode the winner in the 4.30 Betway Middle Handicap. He took the 7/2 shot ‘Hot Beat’ to victory for trainer David Simcock. In November of last year, Harley rode four winners at the Wolverhampton track while in recent weeks he has had
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Concern has been raised over the impact a hard border could have on the tourism industry in Donegal and the wider North West. This afternoon, members of the Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee are taking public evidence at the Guildhall in Derry, as it considers the future of the land border with Donegal. Chief
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Constraint payments to farmers in mountain and more severely handicapped areas. The association says the doubling of these payments, which replace the Disadvantaghed Areas Scheme, will require increasing the ANC budget, which they say can come from unspent Rural Development funds. The campaign, to be accompanied by a series of public meetings, is being launched
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Sinn Fein has formally declined to nominate a deputy first minister for Northern Ireland, following Martin McGuinness’ resignation. He stepped down last week, over a botched renewable energy scheme. It means the powersharing executive at Stormont will officially collapse at 5pm – triggering a snap election. The outgoing First Minister, Arlene Foster, says Sinn
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A Donegal Councillor is looking for more resources to tackle anti-social behaviour on council estates in the county. Cllr Patrick Mc Gowan says there are various mechanisms in place to deal with anti-social tenants, but they have no teeth, and appear to be largely ineffective. Speaking on the Shaun Doherty Show today, Cllr Mc
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Omagh born midfielder Caolan McAleer is the latest player to sign for Finn Harps ahead of the new League of Ireland Premier Division season. Manager Ollie Horgan agreed terms with the 23-year-old on Sunday evening and is pleased to add a player who spent four seasons in Scotland with clubs including Partick Thistle, Airdrieonians, East
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There were 31 patients awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, 12 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. Nationally, the INMO says there were 417 patients awaiting admission, 304 of them on trolleys in Emergency Departments. Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar had the highest number at 34, Letterkenny had the joint second highest number,
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The potential impact of Brexit on communities and businesses close to the border is the subject of an ongoing inquiry by the Westminister Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. This afternoon, members of the committee will take public evidence at the Guildhall in Derry, as it considers the future of the land border with Donegal. The Committee
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A Donegal man has become the 2017 Swedish Masters Indoor Bowling Champion. P.J. Gallagher, from Dungloe, who bowls with Burtonport & Ramelton Bowling Clubs, has now moved up to 8th place in the World Rankings. He claimed his maiden SMPT singles title to add to his World Cup title he won with Ireland earlier this season.
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A Greek player could be snapped up by Derry City. Antonio Rikkas has impressed in a couple of trials for Derry City of late. Derry were in the The Netherlands over the weekend for a pre-season game against RKSV Leonnids which they won 2-1. Rikka, who started his career with Olympique Marseilles, played in the
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The Killybegs Fisherman’s Organistion has raised concerns that a review of the Refrigerated Seawater sector proposed by Minister Michael Creed could cost the mackerel fleet in the North West up to €10 million. In response, the KFO has says it will oppose this review in the stongest possible terms, saying this has heightened anxiety and
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An election will be called in Northern Ireland this evening as Sinn Fein insist they will not nominate a replacement for Martin Mc Guinness as Deputy First Minister. He resigned after the DUP first minister, Arlene Foster, refused to stand aside while an investigation is carried out into a botched energy scheme that could cost
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Kilmacrennan Celtic v Milford United Castlefin Celtic 1 v 2 Kildrum Tigers Rathmullan Celtic 2 v 2 St. Catherines Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Gweedore Celtic 5 v 1 Glenree United Cappry Rovers 3 v 0 Erne Wanderers Donegal Town 5 v 1 Bonagee United Keadue Rovers 3 v
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Patsy McGonagle was named as the special guest for the upcoming Donegal Sports Star awards on Monday night in the Mount Errigal Hotel. The Finn Valley AC man has been Team Manager to the Irish Athletic teams at four Olympic games since Sydney in 2000 and was also involved in Athens in 2004. Having played
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A member of the Killybegs Coastguard was among members of the Irish Coastguard and RNLI representatives who were recognised on the RTE Late Late Show on Friday last. The evening highlighted how essential the Coastguard and RNLI services are across the country, battling adverse weather conditions to serve local communities. Shane McCrudden, Deputy Officer of
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Tyrone defeated Ulster University Jordanstown in the Dr McKenna Cup in Carrickmore today by a scoreline of 2-17 – 1-07. Despite a good performance, bouncing back from a loss to Cavan, Tyrone manager, Mickey Harte was disheartened by the side put out by Martin McHugh today. Harte believed that it was not a full strength
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Donegal Sinn Fein representatives meet Sunday evening ahead of crisis talks due to take place at Stormont tomorrow. Following Martin McGuinness’ decision to stand down as Deputy First Minister after the ‘cash for ash’ controversy, an election is imminent if no resolution is sought by the deadline of 5pm tomorrow evening. The meeting takes place
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Buncrana Boxing club are set to celebrate their 50 year anniversary at the end of January, in the new, multi-purpose, Sports Hall in Buncrana Youth & Community development. The club was launched in April of 1967, where a tournament was organised between the Buncrana club and Derry Boxing club in which John Fair took part.
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A jammed packed weekend of Rugby with good results for the Irish Provinces in the Champions Cup.. Leinster secured their place in the quarter-final with a strong 57-3 victory over Montpeiller while Munster came back from behind to beat Glasgow Warriors by 14-12. In the Ulster Rugby Championship division two, Coleraine won away to Limavady
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Donegal are out of the Dr McKenna Cup after a 2-14 to 1-06 defeat to Cavan today in Ballybofey; a scoreline which did not reflect the teams effort according to manager Declan Bonner. Bonner’s men started the game slower than their opponents but started to crawl back with points coming from Ciaran Gibbons and Jason
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Milford native, Hugo Duggan was inducted into the Donegal Athletic board’s Hall of Fame, in the Finn Valley centre, last night. Duggan, previously of MIlford AC, was best known for his exploits in long jump, for which he claimed seven national titles; but he was also a talented soccer player. Duggan spoke to Highland Sunday
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Letterkenny Rvs 1 v 3 Cockhill Celtic Finn Harps Res 1 v 3 Bonagee Utd Played at Dry Arch Park
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Dunree United 2 v 3 Greencastle FC Buncrana Hearts 1 v 6 Glengad United QPS 1 v 0 Aileach FC Clonmany Shamrocks 4 v 1 Carn FC Strand Hotel Division One Redcastle FC 2 v 1 Rasheney Hannon Greene Insurances Fr O Gara Cup Preliminary round draw Redcastle Res 0 v
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Culdaff F.C. 4 v 0 Glenea United Ballybofey United 0 v 2 Drumoghill F.C.
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Group C @ MacCumhaill Pk Ballybofey Donega 1-06 v 2-14 Cavan @ Carrickmore Tyrone 2-17 v 1-07 University Ulster Group A @Pairc Esler Down 0-15 v 0-14 Derry @Athletic Grounds Armagh 2-19 v 0-09 Queens Univ Group B @Brewster Park Fermanagh 2-13 v 0-13 St Mary’s @ Glenavy Antrim 0-09 v 2-10 Monaghan
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The Northern Secretary has urged politicians to avoid a divisive campaign, as they prepare for fresh elections in the North. James Brokenshire must call an election on Momday, unless the DUP and Sinn Féin can resolve their differences over the so-called ‘cash for ash’ controversy. He says he’s committed to maintaining the north’s power-sharing institutions.
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Place Name Team Bib No Chip Time Gun Time Gender 1 John Paul Williamson City of Derry Spartans 157 15:32 15:33 M 2 Gary Slevin City of Derry Spartans 158 15:55 15:55 M 3 Conor McDevitt Foyle Valley AC 61 17:25 17:26 M 4 Dave Slater Enniskillen RC 142 17:36 17:36 M 5 James Stevenson
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LYIT Donegal lost out to a strong Maree side yesterday by a score of 102-51 in the Men’s Divison One. This is the second meeting between the two sides with Maree coming up on top last November as well. The result means that Maree sit on top of the table on 27 points with LYIT
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Oisin Kelly and Brendan Devenney will be live from Donegal’s second Dr McKenna Cup clash with Cavan, Francis Mooney will be bringing you live updates from Tyrone’s game with Martin McHugh’s UUJ side and we will be providing updates of all the scores across the competition today.. In Soccer, we will be keeping you up
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Dungloe’s Matthew McCole progressed into the u-22 Nation Championships today with a 3-0 victory over Joseph Kelly of St Canice’s Derry. McCole’s semi-final at 64kg will take place next Saturday. Also competing this morning were Letterkenny’s Patrick McConigly who fought at 69kg and Noel Hegarty who competed in the novice quarter final at 81kg. However,
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division Arranmore United 1 v 0 Dunlewey Celtic (K.O. 1 p.m.) Glencar Celtic 4 v 0 Drumbar F.C. Strand Rovers 4 v 0 Fintown Harps AFC Saturday Reserve Division Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves v Erne Wanderers Reserves (Called off) Glenea United Reserves 2 v 2 Castlefin Celtic Reserves Cappry Rovers Reserves v Milford
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Declan Brennan, secretary of the Club Players Association said that their meeting in Donegal on Friday night was part of their attempt to mobalise the club players across Ireland and increase membership. The CPA’s main aim to is to tighten up the inter-county season so that club players can finish out their own season at
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Loreto Cadette Basketball team won both of their matches today in Kiltimagh, Mayo, to progress into the All-Ireland finals. The side, managed by Deirdre Mannering and Elaine Gallagher overcame St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh, Mayo and Skibbereen Community School, Cork. The next match is in the All Ireland finals which take place in Dublin.
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Coleraine overcame a tough Limavady side in the Ulster Rugby Championship Division two by a final score of 31-10. Limavady are in their first game back in the division while Coleraine are battling it out at the top of the table in search of promotion. Last night, Leinster secured their place in the Champions Cup
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Former Derry City and Finn Harps player, Brenden Bradley was honoured at the Soccer Writers Association awards, last night, in Dublin. Ireland’s top goalscorer, Robbie Keane, presented Bradley with the award on behalf of the Soccer Writers Association Of Ireland. Bradley is the the League of Ireland overall top goalscorer with 235 goals- with
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The issue surrounding a hike in rally insurance prices which threatened to wipe out the 2017 season has come to an end with Irish Motorsport clubs accepting the new insurance deal. Four events this month had already been postponed and doubts were growing around the Galway International Rally- but, with the new deal now accepted,
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Tyrone’s McKenna Cup clash with Ulster University Jordanstown has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Sunday at 2pm in Carrickmore, Ulster GAA have confirmed. The game was originally scheduled to be played on Saturday night, but was postponed due to a frozen pitch. BOI Dr McKenna Cup game between Tyrone and Ulster University will now take place
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Derry must use the Dr McKenna Cup as a platform to strengthen up defensively so that they can make a push in the league later in the year, according to former Derry player, Eamon Burns. Derry started the competition well, beating Armagh at home last weekend, and they now face an away fixture to Down.
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Declan Bonner has highlighted the difficulty of putting a team together for Donegal’s second Dr McKenna Cup fixture with Cavan. Bonner’s youthful side, made up of mostly under-21 and minor players lost out narrowly to Ulster University Jordanstown last week after a last gasp goal from Ryan McHugh. After the disappointing start, Bonner is hoping
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Coming up on today’s Saturday Sport, Tom Comack speaks to Decland Bonner ahead of Donegal’s second round McKenna Cup clash with a Cavan side fresh from their victory over Tyrone. Former Derry footballer, Eamon Burns discusses Derry’s chances away to Down and Tyrone GAA PRO Eunan Lindsay speaks to Tom ahead of Tyrone’s meeting with
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It was another bumper programme this week with live music, features and chat with Greg Hughes. If you want to contact Greg you can email greghughes@highlandradio.com , on Twitter @greghughes2 or on Facebook…. First up, Martin McGinley and Ted Ponsonby were in studio ahead of Letterkenny Trad Week which start this month and played us
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Three schools in Donegal have been highly commended at BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2017. The event held in the BT Arena at Dublin’s RDS last night recognises school’s engagement in STEM projects. STEM projects engage students in the critical subjects of science, technology, engineering and maths. The teacher award for Intel Educator of
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Donegal has been named as Ireland’s Hidden Gem. Voters in Independent.ie’s Reader Travel Awards said the county deserved to be better known, with Fanad Lighthouse, Gola Island and Ards Forest Park highlighted by readers as attractions most desired. This follows Donegal being named the ‘coolest’ place to visit in the National Geographic Traveller’s ‘Cool List’
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Police in the North are appealing for information regarding the theft of home heating oil from a number of properties in the Sion Mills area. It was reported that homes in the Churchside Court and Mashalls Row areas were targeted on Thursday night. Anyone with any details is asked to contact PSNI in Strabane on
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The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will take public evidence at The Guildhall, Derry on Monday for its inquiry into the future of the land border with Donegal. The aim of the session will be to gain an insight into the views of communities and businesses close to the border and how these should be addressed
The Infrastructure Minister in the North has announced an hourly train service between Derry and Belfast will be introduced in 2017. In addition, the Minister Hazzard has also announced two further initiatives to assess the viability of increased service provision on both the Derry to Belfast and Newry to Belfast routes. In a statement Minister
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A Councillor says stories of raw sewage running though housing estates in the St Johnston area will soon be a thing of the past. For years residents in estates, including Ard Na Meala and Churchview, in St Johnston have had to endure raw sewage on the streets. They have now been connected to the new
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