Kerry star Colm Cooper’s participation in the All-Ireland quarter-finals is in doubt. The Kerryman reportedly suffered a dislocated collarbone in Sunday’s Kingdom’s Munster final win over Tipperary. The eight-time All-Star was replaced in the 20th minute by Michael Geaney. After the game Kerry manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice played down the injury. But the Gooch’s former Kerry team-mate Sean […]
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Serious concerns have been raised over the lack of facilities in Donegal which would provide a sanctuary for dogs. Yesterday it was revealed that 533 dogs were impounded in Donegal last year with 341 voluntarily left into the pound by their owner. Founding member of Donegal Pet Rescue Gary Cooney says while there is a
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A Donegal Deputy is calling for assurances that CAP funding will continue in light of political speculation over its future following the Brexit referendum. The funding secures the livelihoods of farmers across Europe, including 130,000 family farms in Ireland by ensuring a safe and secure supply of food. Deputy Charlie McConalogue, the Fianna Fail Agriculture Spokesperson,
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The recession has pushed 100,000 more people into poverty here according Social Justice Ireland. A new report being released by the group today has found three quarters of a million people in the Republic are now living below the poverty line. The report will be closely studied in Donegal, where average income levels are consistently
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There will be an all north west flavour to this years Ulster Finasl on Sunday 17th July. After the weekend’s senior semi finals, Donegal and Tyrone will contest the provincial showpiece while Donegal and Derry will open proceedings in the minor final. It’s a sixth Ulster final in a row for Donegal while Tyrone will
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It’s been revealed that a significant amount of dogs in Donegal ended up in the Letterkenny pound last year. Figures released by the Department of the Environment show that out of a total of 533 dogs that ended up in the Letterkenny Pound, 341 of these were left their by their owners, by their
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A Donegal Senator is urging the Goverment to make up for lost time and prioritise the three school campus in Buncrana. It was confirmed over the weekend that a site has been selected for the development, 11 years since the selection process began. Donegal Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn says he will asking the Education Minister,
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People in the Letterkenny and Milford areas are being urged to attend this afternoon’s briefing on proposed speed limit changes at the Public Services Centre in Letterkenny. Cllr Liam Blaney says there are some very important issues up for discussion, particularly around local schools, and it’s important that the council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland are
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It’s been confirmed that the Ulster final between Tyrone and Donegal will take place in Clones on July 17th. There had been suggestions the game could be moved to Croke park. Tyrone reached the final after beating Cavan in a replay and Sean Cavanagh says they’re not reading too much into either their draw with
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The Fire Service in Donegal was called to a blaze at the old Milford Bakery last night. The call was received at 10.23 last night. The fire was in one of two derelict buildings at the site, which has been disused for many years. Because of the unsafe nature of the building, the Milford fire
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A documentary which makes claims about what happened to Mary Boyle will be posted online this evening. Mary Boyle went missing at Cashelard, Ballyshannon in 1977 and has not been seen since. It’s assumed she was murdered, and her body buried in an unmarked grave that has never been found. Journalist Gemma O’Doherty, who has
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Randox, whose facility in Dungloe is one of West Donegal’s biggest employers, have passed a major milestone. Dr Peter Fitzgerald told a company sales conference today that since its inception in 1982, Randox has now surpassed £1 billion of total sales in medical diagnostic products. Dr. FitzGerald, who founded the company outside Crumlin in Co Antrim
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New figures published by the Department of the Environment show four out of five dog owners failed to pay on the spot fines last year. Only 858 of the 4,849 penalties handed out were paid in 2015. They were issued to those without a dog licence or who failed to clean up after their pets.
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In the Canada Badminton Open, Joshua and Sam Magee reached the semi-finals but were beaten 21-19, 21-11 by Adrian Liu and Toby Ng of Canada. In the mixed doubles, Sam and Chloe Magee were beaten in three sets in the quarter finals. In the women’s singles Chloe Magee lost in the second round to the
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The O’Neill’s Ulster Cup final will be all North West affair for the first time since 2008 following victories for Ardmore and Brigade in yesterday’s semi-finals. Ardmore knocked out Waringstown in the dreaded bowl-out scenario at The Bleachgreen.with home skipper Gary Neely, Decker Curry and Conor Brolly hitting the stumps in a 3-1 win. Brigade
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The countdown is on to the Ulster SFC Final in Clones on Sunday, July 17th. Donegal will face a Tyrone side that hammered Cavan 5-18 to 2-17 in a semi-final replay. Peter Harte (pictured) scored two goals in a three minute spell for Tyrone, but he says that if the Red Hand county concede 2-17
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Tyrone boss Mickey Harte is understandably happy to see his side through to the Ulster Senior Football Championship final in Clones on Sunday, July 17th, after their semi-final replay defeat of Cavan in Clones. However, while he was pleased to see his side hit the net so regularly in a 5-18 to 2-17 win he
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The Taoiseach says he’s developing the concept of an all-island forum following the decision by the UK to leave the European Union. Enda Kenny will discuss the idea with the North’s First Minister, Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Martin Mc Guinness at the North South Ministerial Council in Dublin castle today – it’s the
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Donegal County Council in collaboration with Derry City and Strabane District Council has announced the establishment of a new ecomonic development initiative in Massachusetts. This new New North West Economic Development Programme seeks to market the North West of Ireland as open for business and encourage new businesses to settle in the area and make
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Donegal’s Declan Boyle is celebrating after winning the ALMC Rally in Trim. Declan and his navigator Brian Boyle won on Sunday after finishing third in the Lurgan Park Rally on Saturday. Declan was in a Fiesta WRC to win the ALMC Rally in Trim, round five of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship. He finished
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Donegal Minister, Joe McHugh TD is speaking at the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly, in Dublin tomorrow where devolved assemblies from across the UK and Ireland will meet to discuss their concerns following Britain’s vote to leave the EU. There has been much debate and concern raised by politicians and members of the public since last
Ulster Championship quarter-final replay result: Tyrone 5-18 (30) v 2-17 (23) Cavan Tyrone all but booked their place in the Ulster Final when Peter Harte scored two quick goals and a point to go eight clear of Cavan just minutes before half-time. It had been a tight affair up until the 21st minute when Sean
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Under 19 League of Ireland Northern Division result: Finn Harps 1 – 0 St Patrick’s Athletic Finn Harps ace Declan Sharkey scored a wonder goal today, straight from the kick-off, to beat table toppers St Pat’s. Declan, from Falcarragh, revealed on Highland Radio today that he told his team-mate Sam Murphy to knock it straight
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A House Price Report issued by Daft.ie today shows that house prices in Donegal have rose by 12% in the past year. Ireland’s largest property website, has reported that the average house price is now just over €138,000, 22% above its lowest point. Dublin’s house prices remain stable but outside the capital, the average house
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The organisers of the Letterkenny AC international meet have revealed their happiness at the success of the event. Daragh McDaid of Letterkenny Athletics Club and his father Danny McDaid, a double Olympian, brought over 100 athletes – many of whom are going to the Olympics in Rio this summer – to the Danny McDaid track
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The high profile international mile race in Letterkenny has been won by European Indoor silver medallist Lee Emanuel. The Englishman, from Hastings, won the club’s Sub Four-Minute Mile Challenge Event in a time of 3.59.66. Lee is the current European Indoor silver medallist and took first place at the Danny McDaid track at the Aura Leisure
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Donegal player Frank McGlynn said that they responded very well to the two goals that were scored by Monaghan as they held on for a narrow victory. Frank started by saying that it was tough, as always, against Monaghan and said Donegal will now be going for another Ulster title. Donegal won 0-17 (17) v 2-10
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Donegal captain Michael Murphy said they beat Monaghan in Saturday’s Ulster Championship quarter-final because every single player did their very best. Holders Monaghan were beaten at the second time of asking in yesterday’s replay after the first match was drawn thanks to a dramatic injury time equaliser. Donegal won the replay in Cavan by a
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Donegal will contest a sixth Ulster Final in a row in two weeks time after beating the defending champions Monaghan 0-17 to 2-10 in a pulsating game in Cavan on Saturday evening. They will meet the winners of Sunday’s second Semi Final Replay between Tyrone and Cavan at Clones on Sunday 17th July. Donegal
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We hear from Donegal captain Michael Murphy and manager Rory Gallagher following Saturday night’s one-point victory over Monaghan in the Ulster Championship semi-final replay. Donegal face the winner of today’s other semi between Tyrone and Cavan and we will have live updates and reaction. Daragh McDaid reviews yesterday hugely successful Letterkenny AC International Meet and
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Donegal beat Monaghan 0-17 to 2-10 in Cavan to advance to another Ulster Senior Football Championship Final. Donegal raced into into an early three point lead and after 27 minutes led by 0-5 to 0-1. In an exciting conclusion to the half Monaghan got two goals through Shane Carey and Conor McManus, with a penalty,
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Garry Jennings has won his fourth Lurgan Park Rally in four years. He finished on Saturday afternoon as the winner ahead of Kenny McKinstry. Garry was 13 seconds faster in first place. Kenny was second and Declan Boyle was third. Garry spoke with Saturday Sport presenter Chris Ashmore and said he is delighted with the
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Donegal take on Monaghan in their Ulster Senior Football Semi-final replay tonight in Breffni Park. The teams played out a draw last weekend following late free’s from Monaghan captain Conor McManus. Michael Murphy scored three points in the game with two of them coming from open play. Despite missing several free’s in the game, Brenden
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Derry City manager Kenny Shiels reacted to his side’s 5-0 drubbing from Dundalk by claiming his players dominated for long periods. He said Derry were in control for the first 20 minutes of the first half and the first 10 minutes of the second half. He told Saturday Sport presenter Chris Ashmore that his players
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Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny said he could not have envisaged beating Derry 5-0 last night. The former Derry boss said he would have been thrilled with a 1-0 victory at the Brandywell. Derry were already losing 2-0 when Ryan McBride was sent off in the 29th minute. He told Saturday Sport presenter Chris Ashmore that it
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Ireland soccer star James McClean has thanked the country’s soccer fans for supporting the Boys In Green at Euro 2016 in France. Derry man James was in Letterkenny this afternoon and spoke with Saturday Sport presenter Chris Ashmore. He said Ireland’s green army are the “best fans in the world – without a doubt”…
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North West athletes performed well today at the National Junior and Under-23 athletics championships in Tullamore. John Kelly of Finn Valley AC won the u 23 shot. Christopher Doherty of Tirconnaill won the under-23 pole vault. Arlene Crossan of Finn Valley AC won the 400m junior national title.
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U21 All Ireland quarter-final, Andrew O’Neill Cup result: Donegal 2-10 (16) v 1-07 (10) Tyrone Donegal’s under-21 hurlers won their All Ireland quarter-final clash against Tyrone on Saturday afternoon. They now face Louth in the semi-final. Donegal’s match with Tyrone today was a repeat of last year’s final. The Andrew O’Neill tie at O’Donnell Park
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Letterkenny Athletics Club’s Dara McDaid has said this weekend’s high profile international sports meeting will not fall foul of the recent heavy rain. The club’s Sub Four-Minute Mile Challenge Event is being staged tonight at the Danny McDaid track at the Aura Leisure Centre from 7pm. The event is free to all spectators and it is a
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Legendary commentator Weeshie Fogarty claims Kerry will not underestimate the challenge from Tipperary. It’s over 20 years since Kerry and Tipperary have contested the Munster final. Weeshie of Radio Kerry believes Kerry will win tomorrow’s Munster final meeting in Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney. He was speaking with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack…
Former Tyrone All-Ireland winning minor manager Liam Donnelly believes whichever team learned the most from the drawn Tyrone and Cavan clash will win the replay. He was talking with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack about tomorrow’s replay meeting of Tyrone and Cavan in the second of the Ulster semi-finals. Liam tipped Tyrone will win in
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Dundalk’s former Derry City player Patrick McEleney said his old club were not in the game from the 20th minute onwards. Derry lost 5-0 at the Brandywell last night. Patrick, pictured above in his Derry days, said Dundalk’s second goal killed off any likely threat from Derry. He told Saturday Sport presenter Chris Ashmore that Derry
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A rally to protest against the rising cost of car insurance is underway in Dublin city centre today. Local groups met around the country this afternoon, and drove in convoy to Merrion Square in the city centre where a rally is taking place. This included Valarie McNulty who travelled with other locals from the Letterkenny
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The PSNI have asked people to be alert in the interest of public safety following a call early this morning reporting that a device was left at Strabane Courthouse. Searches were carried out by the police but nothing has been found. Further inquiries are being examined, anyone who finds anything suspicious is asked to contact
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There are calls for better regulation of the charity sector, after the CEO of Console resigned over allegations of financial irregularities at the organisation. Lawyers for Console confirmed in court yesterday that they’ve been unable to contact Paul Kelly and his wife Patricia – they’ve been given permission to serve injunctions via email, to prevent
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We look ahead with former Donegal star forward Brendan Devenney to this evening’s Ulster Senior Championship semi-final as Donegal take on Monaghan. Highland Radio Sport will provide live action with Oisin Kelly and Declan Bonner. Former Tyrone All Ireland winning minor manager Liam Donnelly discusses tomorrow’s other semi-final senior replay between Tyrone and Cavan. Legendary
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People are being urged to attend a meeting in Derry next week to discuss the EU referendum and the implications that Brexit will have on the North West. Both the Foyle and East Derry constituencies voted to remain in the EU with the majority of the North also voting to remain The meeting is taking
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Airtricity League champions Dundalk inflicted a heaviest ever home Premier Division defeat on ten man Derry City as they ran out 5-0 winners. Stephen Kenny’s side had the tonic of an opening goal from David McMillan in less than two minutes. And they stunned City again on 20 minutes as Dane Massey rose to head
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It has been confirmed that a site has been selected for the three school campus in Buncranna. It has been 11 years since the site selection process began which will incorporate schools Crana College, Gaelcholáiste Chineál Eoghain and Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha. It’s understood a number of sites were evaluated with one selected, however the
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Donegal and Monaghan have both named unchanged line-ups for their Ulster Senior Football Semi- final replay this Saturday. The teams met in Breffni park last Saturday, but Conor McManus’s late free’s forced a draw. Frank McGlynn was withdrawn towards the end of the game after taking some heavy knocks, but he is fit and
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