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Milford reach first Intermediate final in 24 years

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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GAA preview: Donegal Senior Football Club Championship semi-finals

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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GAA preview: Carndonagh v Shane O’Neill’s in Ulster Ladies’ IFC action

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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GAA preview: Erne Gaels v Derrygonnelly Harps in the Fermanagh SFC Final

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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Eddie McGinley among those who pay tribute to Fr. Mick Sweeney after Night of Appreciation

“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

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Derry City and Strabane District Council pass motion to ban the sale of The Sun

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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Listen back to the best bits of Saturday’s ‘Weekend Edition’

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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Local businesses warned about more stringent border controls following Brexit

The Economics Editor of the Financial Times has warned local business people on both sides of the border that they will have to legislate for more stringent border controls in the wake of the UK’s exit from the EU. Chris Giles was speaking ahead of his visit to Derry to address the Derry City and

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Free hazardous waste collection beginning today

Donegal County Council is encouraging people to dispose of old medicines & other hazardous waste. Beginning today, there will be free collections across Donegal. Hazardous waste including Cleaning Agents, Waste Medicines, Batteries, Antifreeze, weed killers, Pesticides, Adhesives, Paint stripper/thinner, Aerosols, Waste Oil will all be accepted at the various collection points. All containers, bottles, etc,

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Green light for Local Authority Housing Construction Programme in Malin

It’s been confirmed that eight houses under Local Authority Housing Construction Programme in Donegal have been given the green light. The project, located at Radharc na Trá Bréige in Malin has been allocated a budget approval of over 1.2 million euro. Minister Joe McHugh says with constraints for one off housing in rural areas its

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Police in Derry concerned for welfare of missing 27-year-old Sean Faulkner

  Police in Derry and the family of 27-year-old Sean Faulkner say they are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare. He was living at Great James Street in the city. Originally from Antrim, Mr. Faulkner was last seen in Great James Street at 7 am yesterday morning. The PSNI say Sean was wearing blue jeans,

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Man charged in connection with Letterkenny fire at special court sitting

    A man has been remanded in custody in connection with a fire in an underground car park in Letterkenny yesterday. Paul McGinley from Gortahork has been charged with a number of offences. McGinley (30) from Glen Hola appeared before a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court this morning. He is one of two men who

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Hazzard pledges to redouble efforts to secure funds for Waterside Transport Hub

The North’s Infrastructure Minister has confirmed that his department is trying to secure agreement on the Waterside Transport Hub ahead of the British Chancellor’s statement in November. Cllr Martin Reilly says if approved, the hub will see increased activity on the Derry Belfast line, and a renewed focus on the need for a new railway

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Jobs boost on the cards as Gallagher’s secure major US/Canada contract

At least 70 new jobs are to be created at Gallagher’s bakery in Ardara over the next three years. The Donegal News is reporting this morning that the company, which employs 300 people, has secured a multi-million euro contract which will bring their gluten free breads to up to 10,000 outlets in America and Canada

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Council can take a lead role in tackling suicide deaths in Donegal – O’Domhnaill

A County Councillor says the local authority should take a lead role in tackling the number of deaths by suicide in Donegal. Official figures state that 26 people died by suicide last year but many experts feel the actual figure is much higher. Councillor Seamus O’Domhnaill wants the council to set up a forum to

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Mc Conalogue calls for extension to slurry spreading deadline

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has called on Minister Michael Creed to extend the October deadline for slurry spreading. The Donegal Deputy says this is crucial given the severe weather experienced over the past few months, which has severely curtailed spreading activity. Farmers have until the 15th of October to spread slurry, but

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Tickets still available for Fr Michael Sweeney’s Night of Appreciation

A big crowd is expected at the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny for this evening’s Night of Appreciation for Fr. Michael Sweeney The reunion event will celebrate Fr. Mick’s contribution to soccer in Donegal – and in particular his involvement with teams from PCC Falcarragh and of course, Fanad United. Tickets are still available from

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Letterkenny family make UK legal history in winning discrimination case

A Glencar family have made legal history in Britain having taken successful legal proceedings against a newsagent after being told to leave the premises due to the presence of an autistic Service Dog. Katy Tyrrell McCafferty was on holiday in London in April 2015 with her two sons, who both suffer from forms of autism,

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Deputy Gallagher says no permission has been given for controversial Oyster Farm

Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher says there are currently no plans to develop an Oyster Farm on the strand at Cruit Island. A public meeting is taking place tonight in the Viking House tonight (Thursday)at 8pm to discuss the proposed development of a 12.5 Hectare Oyster Farm on the Strand. However, Deputy Gallagher maintains there

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Two men arrested in connection with Letterkenny fire which destroyed 9 cars

Gardai investigating a fire in an underground car park in Letterkenny have arrested two men. The fire in Rosemount lane was discovered early this (Thursday) morning – significant damage was caused to nine cars before it was brought under control by the Fire Service. The two men were arrested this afternoon and taken to Letterkenny

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Planning permission granted for €5.2 million upgrade to Twin Towns waterworks

Planning permission has been granted for the the upgrade of the existing Ballybofey/Stranorlar wastewater plant. Irish Water says the decision paves the way for an estimated €5.2 million spend which will see the treatment capacity of the plant treble from 4,000 population equivalent to 12,200. The contract for construction will go to tender in November

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HIQA issue damning report on Letterkenny residential centre for people with disabilities

  Significant risk to patients has been found at a residential centre for people with disabilities in Letterkenny according to HIQA. The Health watchdog report has found major non-compliance at a designated centre operated by the Little Angels Association. HIQA describes the facility as a single residential community house, providing full time residential care to seven

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Garda Commissioner urged to maintain personnel in Letterkenny Drugs Unit

  Calls have been made on the Garda Commissioner to ensure that the Drugs Unit at Letterkenny Garda Station is not depleted in the future. It’s understood that at one stage, the Unit consisted of only one member, however, in recent times a number of new personnel have been assigned. Former Town Councillor and anti-drugs

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