RIO OLYMPICS In Athletics, Tori Pena has missed-out on a place in the final of the women’s pole vault. She produced a best vault of 4metres and 30centimetres, but failed to clear 4.45m as she finished in 26th overall after today’s Qualifying Round. ==================================================== meanwhile Michael Conlan has suffered a shock defeat in Rio, The […]
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Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney has condemned the disturbances and security alert, which arose from a bonfire in the Bogside area of Derry last night. Several families had to be evacuated from their homes due to a security alert on Charlotte Street after the fire was lit on the Lecky Road. Mr Mc Cartney
A Donegal Senator has claimed that Letterkenny University Hospital received the lowest budget allocation of the top ten hospitals in the State last year. Figures obtained by Sinn Fein have also revealed that Letterkenny University Hospital is now the sixth largest hospital in the State with 23,262 inpatients last year. The national average funding
The producer of the documentary “Mary Boyle – The Untold Story” has stressed she stands over her work, and will not be retracting anything in the documentary. At the weekend, retired Detective Garda Sergeant Aidan Murray made a formal declaration to his solicitor saying that at no time during his investigation into the seven year
Mary Boyle documentary maker says she will not retract anything from the film Read More »
Derry City missed the chance to go within a point of Dundalk at the top of the SSE Airtricty League Premier Division on Monday night. The Candystrips drew 0-0 with third place Cork City at the Brandywell. The result also keeps Cork just a point behind Derry in the standings but Derry have played three
Reaction from Derry City’s 0-0 draw with Cork. Read More »
As students await CAO offers next week, the governnment says 6,000 places are available on higher level education courses to job seekers around the country, with places available on 14 courses at Letterkenny Instotute of Technology. The Springboard Plus programme is aimed at upskilling and reskilling people by offering courses which reflect the areas where vacancies
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A conference on the revival of the Irish Language is taking place in Derry this Friday. Conradh na Gaeilge is commemorating the Easter Rising by way of a series of seminars and debates and various renowned speakers will be taking part on the day. The conference is being held from 11am this Friday in
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With thousands of students in Donegal due to get their leaving cert results tomorrow, a Donegal County Councillor is urging them to celebrate responsibly. Alcohol Action Ireland, a national charity working to reduce alcohol harm, is encouraging parents to talk to their children about the risks associated with alcohol. Meanwhile students are also being reminded
Mc Gowan urges caution as plans are made for Leaving Cert celebrations Read More »
The Deputy Master of an Orange Hall in County Derry says he cannot understand why the hall has been damaged in an arson attack. The fire at Salterstown Orange Hall in Ballyronan near Magherafelt was reported early yesterday morning. The inside of the building was extensively damaged, with banners and musical instruments destroyed.
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Ireland’s only field eventer, Tori Pena, competes in the pole vault today in Rio. The American based Finn Valley athlete starts her qualifying at 1.45pm. Born in California, Tori’s connection to the north west comes in the form of her grandmother, who hails from Derry. It’s a second Olympics for Pena who also competed in
Tori Pena takes on the Olympics in Rio today Read More »
A scoreless draw was the result at the Brandywell on Monday night as Derry City and Cork City battled through a tough 90 minutes in the Airtricity League. Nathan Boyle and Aaron McEneff began the game with some probing runs down the Cork left. A draw seemed the likely outcome from the early stages of
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Boyd Rankin has been ruled out of Ireland’s fixtures for the remainder of the season after suffering a fracture of his left tibia. The Bready pace bowler suffered the injury training with Warwickshire ahead of their ongoing Championship clash with Surrey. Subsequent scans revealed the fracture which will rule him out of Ireland’s KPC Group
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Politicians in Northern Ireland are concerned that Michaela McCollum is being treated like a celebrity by the media since returning home from Peru. The 23-year-old convicted drug smuggler was photographed and filmed as she arrived into Dublin Airport from Lima on Saturday. She was released from prison on parole in March after serving less
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A man charged in connection with yesterdays aggravated burglary in the Checkout Store on Lower Main Street in Letterkenny has appeared in court in Longford. Twenty-one year old Darren Quigley from Carlow was remanded in custody with consent to bail of €500 in cash, surety to be approved by court and his own bond of €200
Masked youths are continuing to build an extensive bonfire on the Lecky road in the Bogside area of Derry City. The bonfire which is believed to be over 20 ft in height is blocking part of the road and police are advising motorists to use alternative routes. Bonfires are traditionally erected on the 15th August
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As Irish Water intensifies its campaign to tackle leaks in the water supply, the utility’s conversation specialist is urging people who believe they have leaks on their properties to make contact. Last week, Irish Water say up to the end of March this year, 1,955 leaks were found within customers’ private property in Donegal, 203
Owners of properties with water leakages in Donegal urged to take action Read More »
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
Man in court after meat cleaver is used in Letterkenny robbery Read More »
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
Audio Update – Another fire at the former Herdman’s site in Sion Mills Read More »
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
New Spanish defender could make debut for Derry City tonight Read More »
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
Jason Quigley expects opponent for Texas fight to be confirmed this week Read More »
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
Inishowen quadrathon won by Cork runner Denis Keane Read More »
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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
Soccer review: Finn Harps in relegation dogfight warning Read More »
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
Donegal marathon limbering and hoping for largest ever number of runners Read More »
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
Seamus Coleman feared to miss Ireland’s first World Cup match Read More »
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
Harps boss Horgan seeks improvement after Derry defeat Read More »
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
Derry City player Barry McNamee reveals they had a game plan to beat Harps Read More »
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
Donegal ladies’ team manager believes they can beat Dublin in All Ireland Read More »
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
Garry Jennings tests revised Mirage ahead of Ulster Rally Read More »
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
Shiels delighted as Derry City go second in table after win over Harps Read More »
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