A garda investigation has been launched following an overnight incident at a house in the Long Lane area of Letterkenny in which a man in his 40s was stabbed. Gardai have confimed the man’s injuries are not life threatening. Gardai in Letterkenny are urging anyone with information to come forward. Earlier, staff members were threatened […]
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The growth in Irish retail spending is slowing down in the wake of the Brexit vote, according to the latest figures from Retail Ireland. Although sales values grew by 2.8 per cent in the first half of the year compared to last year, the sector has started to lose this positive momentum. Retail Ireland says
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The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that the latest fire at the derelict Herdman’s Mill in Sion Mills was arson. The fire broke out shortly after 9 o’clock last night, and was brought under control by midnight by firefighters from Strabane, Derry, Castlederg and Newtownstewart fought the flames. There have been
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Derry City are in action tonight against Cork City at the Brandywell in the Airtricity League Premier Division. Having been ravaged by injuries, manager Kenny Shiels has brought in an experienced Spanish defender, Christian Castells, who has played in the second tier in Spain. The 31-year-old was in Ballybofey last Friday and watched City thrash
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A garda investigation has been launched following an overnight incident at a house in the Long Lane area of Letterkenny. Gardai say a person has been injured and is being treated in hospital, and the scene is being preserved pending a forensic examination. Gardai are not commenting on the nature of the incident, or the
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A retired Garda Detective Sergeant who appeared in the documentray “Mary Boyle – The Untold Story” has said that at no time during his investigation into the seven year old’s disappearance was he put under pressure. In a declaration from former Detective Sergeant Aidan Murray, he states that at no time during the investigation into
Donegal boxer Jason Quigley is confident he can record his 12th straight win in the ring in a few weeks’ time and has billed the bout as his “world title” fight. He will be the undercard of the world title fight between Saul Alvarez and Liam Smith in Arlington, Texas, next month. Unbeaten Irish middleweight
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The grueling Inishowen quadrathon ended on Sunday after four marathons in four days. Spokesman Harold McGuinness revealed the winners and discussed the four-day running festival, which ran from Thursday to today, that was staged in an anti-clockwise direction around Inishowen. There were four quadrathon courses on separate routes over 104.8 mile of coastal roads around
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Donegal League Brian McCormick Cup results: Friday 12th August, 2016 St Catherine’s FC 4 – 2 Dunkineely Celtic FC Saturday 13th August, 2016 Deele Harps FC 2 – 1 Convoy Arsenal FC Gweedore United 4 – 2 Cranford FC Sunday 14th August, 2016 Ballybofey United FC 7 – 1 Curragh Athletic FC
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Finn Harps have been warned that they need to start winning or they will get dragged into a relegation dogfight. Harps were hammered 5-0 at home to local rivals Derry City FC on Friday night, making it four defeats in a row. Highland Radio’s soccer analyst Sean Connor, who has managed at the top level
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The organisers of next weekend’s Donegal marathon are hoping for their biggest ever turnout. Race director Brendan McDaid and race ambassador Danny McDaid said today that there are representatives from several countries and are encouraging more local runners to take part. Participants can register for the marathon, which is now in its third year, on
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It has been confirmed that the body of missing Derry man, Stephen Martin has been found. PSNI Foyle have said that the search has now been called off are a body discovered in Sligo wa confirmed as Stephens. Stephen Martin, also known as Rainy Boy Sleep went missing, after he was last seen in Derry
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The GAA World Games were played in Croke Park over the weekend and were win by a team from the Middle East, which featured three players from Donegal. The Middle East GAA beat Abu Dhabi Na Fianna on a score of 1-12 (15) to 1-11 (15). James Carroll, from Gweedore, was their star player as
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The North West’s athletes at the Olympic Games in Rio have had a tough time, the latest of those being Letterkenny runner Mark English. Mark fell short in his 800m event just after midnight (Irish time) on Sunday. Team Ireland manager Patsy McGonigle said from Rio that Mark was not at his best due to
Olympics review: Mark English gave it best shot – but hampered by injury Read More »
Strabane’s chances of avoiding relegation from cricket’s North West top division were dented on Saturday when they lost to Eglinton. Highland Radio’s cricket correspondent Eamon McLaughlin said Strabane lost, despite another great performance from Mark Gillespie. At the other end, Eamon said a number of clubs still have a chance of winning the league. Ireland
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Donegal ladies’ team manager Micheal Naughton has praised his players for fighting until the final whistle in their quarter-final defeat by Dublin. The Dubs won the All Ireland Senior Football Championship tie on Saturday by three points: Dublin 1-13 (16) v 2-7 (13) Donegal. Micheal said Donegal made one mistake and Dublin took advantage of it to
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The Olympic Games in Rio have come to an end for Mark English at the semi final stage of the 800m. With the first two races run at a fast pace, Mark needed a new personal best and an Irish record to make the final. The Letterkenny man finished the third semi 5th in 1:45.93.
Mark English gives it everything but misses out on final Read More »
We will have live updates from Division One of the Donegal All County League as Gweedore host Ardara and Termon welcome St Eunan’s. Donegal ladies’ team manager Micheal Naughton gives his reaction to Donegal’s loss to Dublin in the All Ireland football quarter-final. Team Ireland’s Olympics manager Patsy McGonigle talks live from The Games in
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Dublin 1-13 Donegal 2-7 For the second weekend in a row Dublin disposed of Donegal in an All Ireland quarter-final, this time in the senior ladies championship. Michael Naughton’s side lost out by three points at Pearse Park in Longford but they ran the Leinster kingpins right to the end. Donegal lead by two points
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Everton manager Ronald Koeman has confirmed that Seamus Coleman will be out for several weeks with an ankle injury. Coleman was pictured today, wearing a protective boot on his left foot. It means he could miss Ireland’s opening World Cup qualifier against September on September 5 in Belgrade. Koeman confirmed that Coleman is facing a
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Finn Harps suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat in Friday’s north west derby to neighbours Derry City. Its four defeats on the the bounce for Harps and manager Ollie Horgan was very disappointed with how his side performed particularly in the final 20 minutes. Horgan knew it was going to be tough against a Derry side
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Derry manager Kenny Shiels said his players helped to secure victory over Finn Harps on Friday by getting got two early goals and having a fluency to their play. He said he is delighted for his team and for the club’s fans, saying the supporters have had a time recently, following the early season defeat
Derry manager Kenny Shiels says 5-0 drubbing of Harps was for the fans Read More »
Derry City player Barry McNamee says his team had their “homework done” before facing Finn Harps in Ballybofey on Friday. He believed the game ended early in the second half when Derry got their third goal to go 3-0 up in a 5-0 win. This was the first time Derry has beaten Harps in three
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Austrian winger Lukas Schubert was involved in the two incidents that led to penalties for Derry City in last night’s 5-0 defeat of Finn Harps at Finn Park. He also scored in the second half. The 27-year-old, whose career was in interrupted in 2013 after suffering from a heart problem, is really enjoying his time
Austrian plays key role for Derry in great win over Harps Read More »
Donegal ladies’ team manager Micheal Naughton believes his team can overcome Dublin if they show the right “hunger”. The sides face each other this evening in the TG4 All Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-final. He said the Dublin ladies’ team are a good side so his players must hold on to their self-belief. Micheal was
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Donegal jockey Martin Harley’s good form has continued with a double at Nottingham on Friday. His first win of the day was onboard the JJ Quinn trained Halawain, coming home at 13/2 to take the British Stallion Maiden Stakes. Harley then took the 4.50 Breeding Winners Fillies Handicap for trainer J Tate. It was a
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Police in Derry were attacked last night during a security alert. The PSNI was alerted to a suspect device last night in Butcher Gate which was later declared a hoax and has now been removed for further examination. A Police spokesperson said that during the clearance operation a number of fireworks and petrol bombs were
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Manufacturers of the R5 specification Mitsubishi, Mpart AB of Örebro in Sweden, are pleased to reveal a facelift update for the car. The main changes include new front and rear sections of the bodywork that are in keeping with the 2016 design for the standard production Mirage and Space Star models. In addition to the
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It has been revealed that the leakage of water in homes and businesses across Donegal was at 37% as of March of this year. Figures compiled by the National Metering Programme show that the national average was at 47%. It has been revealed that the leakage of water in homes and businesses across Donegal was
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The annual Apprentice Boys of Derry parade is taking place in Derry later today. Police are advising that traffic diversions and delays are likely from 10.30am. Traffic will not be allowed onto the parade route after 12pm and any cars parked on the parade route will not be able to move until the parade has
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Chloe Magee’s Olympic Games ended overnight in Rio, Brazil. The Raphoe Badminton player lost her second group game to German Karin Schnasse in straight sets 21-14, 21-19. After defeat in her opening game earlier in the week to the number two seed from China, Wang Yihan, it means Chloe makes her exit from the competition.
Chloe Magee suffers defeat and exits Rio Olympics Read More »
We hear from both Finn Harps and Derry City managers, following last night’s 5-0 drubbing of Harps by their local rivals. Donegal ladies’ team manager Micheal Naughton looks ahead to this evening’s TG4 All Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-final between Donegal and Dublin. The Olympics continue today and we will follow day eight at the
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Derry City have moved into second spot in the Airtricity League Premier Division after trouncing Finn Harps. In recent weeks City have created plenty of chances but have struggled to score. But on this occasion they came up trumps at Finn Park with a 5-0 win. Aaron McEneff scored with two first half penalties while
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Finn Harps 0 Derry City 5 Derry City emerged with the bragging rights from the north-west derby – thank largely to the tonic of two first half penalties from Aaron McEneff. Austrian Lukas Schubert was the playmaker in both incidents and he even got on the scoresheet at the end. On 18 minutes, Schubert
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Two Donegal athletes featured today at the Rio Olympics in Brazil. Sinead Jennings and her rowing partner Claire Lambe finished 6th in the final of the Women’s Lightweight Double Sculls and Mark English qualified for the semi final of the 800ms. Patsy McGonagle is manager to the Irish Athletics Team in Rio and gave his
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Sinead Jennings has no regrets after today’s final of rowing’s Olympic women’s double lightweight sculls in Rio. Letterkenny came to a standstill to cheer on the 39 year old and her partner Claire Lambe. The Irish boat finished 6th as The Netherlands, Canada and Chine took the medals. Sinead is proud to have reached the
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Letterkenny’s Sinead Jennings and her partner Claire Lambe finished 6th in this afternoon’s Lightweight Double Sculls Rowing Final in Rio. The Irish boat was never really in contention in the outside lane and finished in a time of 7 minutes 13.09 seconds, which was almost ten seconds behind gold medal winners, the Netherlands with Canada
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Mark English has qualified from his Heat in the 800 metres at the Olympic games in Rio. The Donegal man finished in third place in Heat 6 this afternoon in a time of 1 minute 46.40 seconds, which was enough to send him through to the next round. Canadian Brandon McBride won the heat
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Letterkenny’s Sinead Jennings faced defeat in this afternoons women’s lightweight double sculls decider in the Olympic final. The 39 year old along with her partner Claire Lambe came sixth in the race in Rio which just finished a short time ago. To get to an Olympic final was a huge achievement for Jennings who
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It’s being suggested that new rules for administering waiting lists for social housing will cut the number of potential tenants turning down homes. Under the changes those who are lower down the list can boost their chances by asking to live in less popular areas. The Housing Minister hopes the move will dramatically decrease the
New housing waiting list proposals may reduce refusals – Slowey Read More »
Donegal Senator Padraig Mac Lochlainn says its vital that measures being introduced to tackle hospital waiting lists do not support and promote privatisation at the expense of investment in the public health service. Latest figures received by Senator Mac Lochlainn show over 15,000 Donegal people on hospital waiting lists, almost 4,500 of whom have been
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Local man Sean McFadden is encouraging Letterkenny people to get behind Sinead Jennings in this afternoon’s Olympic Final in Rio. Sinead, who is competing under her married name Sinead Lynch, goes in the medal event of Rowing’s Women’s Lightweight Double Sculls with her partner Claire Lambe. Friends and family of Sinead will decorate her hometown
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Kerry teenager Chloe Palmer who went missing from her Kilgarvan home last week has been found safe and well. Yesterday, Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae told the Shaun Doherty Show that the teenager was possibly with someone else, and there was reason to believe she may have travelled to the Donegal area. Gardai have not
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It’s another big day for Donegal competitors at the Olympic Games in Rio. Letterkenny’s Sinead Jennings and Mark English will both see action later with Jennings involved in an Olympic final. Along with her partner Claire Lambe, the 39 year old will pilot the Irish boat in the women’s lightweight double sculls decider. The pair
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It’s being predicted that new rules for social housing waiting lists are predicted to cut the numbers of potential tenants turning down homes. Under the changes those who are lower down the list can boost their chances by asking to live in less popular areas. The Environment Minister hopes the move will dramatically decrease the
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The North West derby between Finn Harps and Derry City is the highlight of tonights SSE Airtricty League Premier Division action. After a recent run of disappointing results both Harps and Derry will be seeking improvements tonight. The Ballybofey blues have lost their last three games while Derry have managed just two points from their
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A Donegal County councillor has requested a meeting with the Minister for Transport Shane Ross calling for the restoration of the cliff rescue service in Bunbeg. The service was withdrawn by Government as it was thought there was little need for it due to the lack of call outs. In recent months, the remaining equipment
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A man who rang police pretending to be a kidnapper and demanding a ransom forgot to turn his phone off after the call Derry Magistrate’s Court has heard. 23 year old Conan Harkin, whose address was given as Maghaberry Prison was charged with improper use of communications network on June 6 last year. The court
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North East Inishowen was treated to a spectacle of endurance running on Thursday as over 300 runners got a taste of what’s in store for them over the remaining 3 days of the 4 Marathon & Half Marathon Inishowen Quadrathon event. Weather wasn’t in their favour and the talking point of the run was the
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