The Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup Semi-Final replay between Dundalk and Derry City has been confirmed. The fixture will take place on Tuesday, October 4th at Brandywell Stadium, with kick-off at 7.45pm. If the scores are level after 90 minutes of play, then extra-time shall be played. If the scores are still level, then a […]
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Richard Kerr had two top ten finishes in the Moto3 class on the penultimate weekend of the British Superbikes Championships in Holland. In Saturday’s Race 1 on the Assen circuit, Richard started 22nd on the grid and despite a red flag, he worked his way through the filed to finish 8th. The 16 year old
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs has admitted a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic can’t be ruled out as part of the BREXIT process. Charlie Flanagan says he’s discussed the issue with UK ministers and believes they have an ‘understanding’ that they don’t want a return to the border of the past.
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A protest is underway outside a meat factory in Lifford this morning following reports from farmers that they haven’t been paid for their supply. It has been claimed that Edenmore Meats owe some local farmers substantial amounts of money with others not receiving payments in almost two years. Farmers say they have made numerous
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Coalisland are through to the Tyrone SFC decider after a hard fought 0-15 to 0-8 win over Clonoe in their semi-final replay. They now meet Killyclogher in the final. Coalisland boss John McKeever said that they had a lot of work to do at half-time. They led 0-6 to 0-4 at that stage but then
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Europe were beaten 17-11 in the Ryder Cup last night and it was a disappointing outcome for the Darren Clarke captained team. Rory McIlroy is already looking ahead to the next event, in Paris, and is hopeful that Europe will be able to regain the famous trophy.
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Malin Head Coastguard coordinated a rescue operation yesterday afternoon after a diver got into difficulty off the coast of Fanad. It’s understood the diver developed compression sickness whilst diving in the waters where the wreck of the HMS Audacious is situated. The alarm was raised by another member of the team and he was
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Two men are due to appear before Letterkenny Court this morning charged in connection with a fire in an underground car park in Letterkenny in the early hours of Thursday morning. Owen McFadden (40) from Falcarragh appeared before a special court sitting of Sligo Court on Saturday morning. He has been charged on ten different
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A Fine Gael MEP says he doesn’t think it will be possible for the UK to negotiate their exit from the EU over a two year period. Yesterday, the British Prime Minister Theresa May announced that she will trigger Article 50 by the end of March next year. The Prime Minister says she hopes
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There has been growing opposition to a planned Oyster Farm at Cruit Island. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says he will challenge the Minister for the Marine’s decision to not require an Environmental Impact Statement as part of the plans submitted for consideration. Planning permission has been requested for an Oyster Farm at Cruit
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House prices are rising rapidly outside the capital according to the latest property reports. According to the latest report from Daft.ie, in Donegal, prices between July and September 2016 were 10% higher than a year previously, compared to a rise of 10% seen a year ago. The average house price is now €140,000, 23%
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A Donegal Deputy is calling on Local Improvement Schemes to be reintroduced as part of the 2017 budget. Throughout the county of Donegal many people depend on these roads to gain access to their homes as well as main primary roads. Previously these roads were grant aided by the Department and local residents made
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Kilcar will play Glenswilly for the Dr Maguire Cup in this years Donegal Senior Championship Final. The Towney club put in a stunning performance to dethrone champions Naomh Conaill on a 5-10 to 1-11 scoreline in Sunday’s semi final at MacCumhaill Park.. Their return to the final bridges a gap of 23 years since they
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Kilcar 5-10 Naomh Conaill 1-11 Kilcar have returned to the Donegal Senior Football Championship Final for the first time in 23 years thanks to an impressive 11 point win over defending champions Naomh Conaill in Ballybofey. The Glenties side raced into a 5 point lead early in the first half but goals from Michael Hegarty,
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Concerns have been raised that local residents at Cruit Island have not been consulted over the proposed plan to erect an Oyster Farm. Yesterday locals along with Cllr Micheál Colm Mac Giolla Easbuig, TD Thomas Pringle and Cllr Marie Therese Gallagher held talks at the bridge which connects Cruit Island with the mainland. Independent Cllr
Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn is seeking answers on reports of contamination to the water supply of St Conal’s Hospital Campus, Letterkenny Both Irish Water and HSE management have been contacted are staff at the campus received emails warning them not to drink from the water supply. Staff were also advised that boiling the water will
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The Letterkenny pairing of Brian Brogan and Damien McGettigan claimed their second National Victory of the year yesterday on the Cork 20 Rally. Having already clinched the West Cork Rally back in March, the pair clinched victory by over one minute from Tommy Doyle and Liam Moynihan in their Renault Clio. It was a hard
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Glenswilly manager Michael Canning said his team “just about” won the semi-final against Malin. He said it was “backs to the wall” stuff in the second half, but his players prevailed 0-09 to 0-07. Michael was talking with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack…
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Donegal Senior Football Championship semi-final result: Glenswilly 0-09 v 0-07 Malin The first of the Donegal Senior Football Championship semi-finals was won by Glenswilly and they are now 70 minutes away from winning the Dr Maguire Cup. They are in the county final for the fourth time in six years and will face the winners
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Donegal GAA results – Sunday, October 02: Donegal Senior Football Championship semi-finals: Malin 0-07 v 0-09 Glenswilly Naomh Conaill 5-10 v 1-11 CLG Chill Chartha Ulster Junior Hurling Championship quarter-final: Sean MacCumhaills (Donegal) 1-17 (20) v 1-13 (16) Na Magha (Derry) Senior B Championship semi-final: Naomh Conaill 0-9 v 3-9 St Eunan’s Senior B Championship semi-final:
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Soccer analyst Sean Connor said Derry City did well to come back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Dundalk in the FAI Cup. He also spoke about Finn Harps’ survival hopes, Ireland manager Martin O’Neill, and today’s 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Stoke City. Sean delivered his weekly soccer round-up on Sunday
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The Donegal Even Ages and Masters Cross Country was successfully held on Sunday at Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar. Fionnuala Diver of Letterkenny AC took first place in the ladies’ section, followed by local athlete Maria Campbell. Padraig McKinney, from Inishowen, won the Over 50s category. Finn Valley AC won the team event, ahead of
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Ulster Junior Hurling Championship quarter-final: Sean MacCumhaills 1-17 (20) v 1-13 (16) Na Magha Sean MacCumhaills of Ballybofey took on Na Magha of Derry in the Ulster JHC today and progressed to the semi-final. MacCumhaills manager Eamon McAuley said they are happy with the result and he hopes that it keeps going. At half-time in
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Tyrone GAA results – Sunday, October 2: Tyrone Senior Football Championship semi-final replay: Clonoe 0-08 v 0-15 Coalisland Tyrone Junior Football Championship Final: Rock 1-10 v 1-07 Tatteragh
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Ulster Senior League result: Bonagee United 2 v 2 Finn Harps Reserves Bonagee United manager Peter Moran said Finn Harps Reserves probably deserved a draw from today’s match in Letterkenny. Undefeated United took the lead thanks to Italian player Francisco Crisco, who scored to put the underdogs in the lead on the 11th minute from
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Letterkenny Rugby Club is in for a very difficult season after a very heavy defeat, according to Highland Radio’s rugby correspondent. The local side went down 75-0 to Ballymoney over the weekend. Rugby expert Alex McDonald said Letterkenny is a very young side which hasn’t “come to the party”. He delivered his appraisal during his
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Donegal Junior League results – Sunday, October 2: Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Kildrum Tigers 2 v 0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Milford United 0 v 1 Lagan Harps Castlefin Celtic 2 v 1 Glenea United Rathmullan Celtic 5 v 1 Convoy Arsenal Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Erne Wanderers 2 v 1 Glenree United
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Inishowen Football League results – Sunday, October 2: Jackie Crossan Premier Division Culdaff FC 1 v 4 QPS Glengad United 0 v 0 Greencastle FC Aileach FC 0 v 1 Clonmany Shamrocks Buncrana Hearts 1 v 0 Dunree United Strand Hotel Division One QPS Res 1 v 3 Rasheney FC Sea Rovers 2 v
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Ulster Senior League results – Sunday, October 2: Bonagee Utd 2 v 1 Finn Harps Res Cockhill Celtic 2 v 2 Letterkenny Rovers Swilly Rovers 1 v 1 Fanad Utd
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We have live coverage of the Donegal Senior Football Championship semi-finals between Glenswilly v Malin and N Conaill v Kilcar. There will be live updates from the Tyrone Championship semi-final replay between Clonoe and Coalisland. Sean MacCumhaills of Ballybofey take on Na Magha of Derry in the Ulster JHC. In soccer’s Ulster Senior League, Bonagee Utd
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Finn Harps assistant manager Paul Hegarty said the club’s players were left with a mountain to climb after conceding soft goals against Galway United. Harps lost 3-2 away to Galway on Saturday. He said the players were well under par in the first half, but rolled their sleeves up in the second half. They were
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Kilmacrennan’s Rhys Irwin wrapped up the 125/300 Irish Masters Championship at Mondello on Saturday. He rode his 125 Aprilia bike to victory to wrap up the title in superb fashion. Rhys also took three seconds of the lap record he set earlier in the season. In the coming weeks he can also win the British
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Finn Harps suffered their ninth straight defeat in the 3-2 lose to Galway United at Eamon Deacy Park on Saturday evening. The Ballybfoey blues went 3-0 down before mounting a comeback. Watching the action for Highland Radio Sport was John Mulligan…
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Saturday 1st October 2016 Glencar Inn Saturday Division Glencar Celtic L v L Dunlewey Celtic Fintown Harps AFC L v L Arranmore United Strand Rovers 1 v 3 Orchard F.C. Saturday Reserve Division Glenea United Reserves 2 v 2 Donegal Town Reserves Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves L v L St. Catherines Reserves Castlefin Celtic Reserves
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The 2016 Donegal Harvest Stages Rally will be based out of Killybegs on Saturday 8th October. Over 160 crews will tackle eight stages in the south of the county including runs through the villages of Kilcar and Glencolmcille. This years event is named by the Donegal Motor Club in honour of Martin Howley, a former club
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All Ireland League result: City of Derry 13 v 13 Thomond City of Derry drew with Thomond in today’s All Ireland League match at Judges Road, despite taking a lead into the second half. At half-time, Derry were leading on a score of 10 v 6. Thomond could have won the game with the last
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GAA Donegal Intermediate Championship semi-final result: Burt 1-08 (11) v Naomh Columba 0-07 (7) Burt are through to the Donegal Intermediate Championship Final. They beat Naomh Columba by four points to face Milford, who earlier beat Aodh Rua by four points. Burt and Milford will meet next Sunday at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. Highland Radio’s
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GAA Donegal Intermediate Championship semi-final result: Milford 2-10 (16) v Aodh Rua 0-12 (12) Milford has beaten Aodh Rua to reach this year’s Donegal Intermediate Championship Final. It is their first county intermediate championship showpiece since 1992. Ryan Ferry delivered this report for Saturday Sport… Milford’s Danny O’Donnell was delighted with the result…
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Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan takes his team to Galway today in a bid top end a slump that has seen them lose eight games in a row. Horgan revealed on Saturday Sport that some of his players are carrying knocks, some are fighting for match fitness, and some are not available. With seven league
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Tomorrow’s Donegal Senior Football Club Championship games of Glenswilly v Malin and Naomh Conaill v Kilcar are dominating the sporting weekend. St Eunan’s veteran John Haran and Frank Craig, sport editor with the Donegal Post, take an in-depth look into the two big games. They spoke with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack…
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Sean MacCumhaills of Ballybofey are all set to take on Na Magha of Derry in the Ulster JHC. Hurling manager Eamon MacAuley at Sean MacCumhaills has his players primed for the Donegal senior championship clash. He spoke with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack…
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Carndonagh’s ladies’ footballers are in Ulster Ladies’ IFC action and the club’s joint-manager Tiarnan Coyne said the club is really looking forward to it. Tiarnan, who is joint-manager with Brian Grant, said they only get one shot at it so they are going to give it their best shot against Shane O’Neill’s of Armagh. He
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Moville Ladies take on Antrim champions St Pauls in the first round Ulster Ladies SFC. Moville Ladies’ manager Jimmy Hegarty has taken a look ahead to the Donegal champions’ first round meeting. He was speaking with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack…
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Tattyreagh and Rock clash in the Tyrone JFC final clash and it is tipped to be a great contest tomorrow. Tyrone PRO Eunan Lindsay said ahead of the junior final that both teams are in form. He was speaking with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack…
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Fermanagh side Erne Gaels of Beleek take on Derrygonnelly Harps of Enniskillen in the Fermanagh SFC Final. Erne Gaels’ manager Maurice McLaughlin said it is a massive weekend for the club, which is tryign to reach the final for the first time in 35 years. He was speaking with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent about their last
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“A Night of Appreciation and Reunion for Fr. Michael Sweeney” was held last night to honour one of the most important figures ever in north-west soccer. Fr. Sweeney was a key driver in the formation of both the Donegal League and Ulster Senior League. He also presided over a number of highly successful Falcarragh schools soccer
Burt and Naomh Columba contest today’s Donegal Intermediate Championship semi-final in Glenswilly. Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack will have live updates and post-match reaction. There will be a full-time report and reaction from the Milford v Aodh Rua game. Our weekly GAA preview is dominated by the Donegal Senior Football Club Championship games of
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A motion was passed this week by Derry City and Strabane District Council calling for The Sun newspaper to be banned in local newsagents within the area. The motion was put forward by independent Councillor Paul Gallagher in a stand with the families of the Hillsborough tragedy. In reply to the Councillor’s motion being passed,
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Greg was back behind the mic for Saturday’s Weekend Edition, you can listen back to the highlights below: Donegal’s Tim Jackson recently returned from Syria having been invited by a French aid agency based in the capital, Damascus. SOS Chrétiens d’Orient help refugees re-build houses and distribute food aid. He spoke of his experience:
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The Catholic Bishop of Clogher Liam MacDaid has resigned due to ill health. Pope Francis says he’s accepted the resignation of the Bishop. The 71 year-old cleric, originally from Bundoran has held this position since 2010. The Diocese of Clogher includes the counties of Monaghan, Fermanagh and portions of Tyrone, Donegal, Louth and Cavan. A
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