The European Parliament has heard the last thing Ireland needs is an EU border. Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson has told an emergency gathering in Brussels this morning that her party will defend the vote of the people of the North to remain IN the European Union. The Parliament has been debating the BREXIT vote […]
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland have confirmed that safety works are to be carried out on the N56 at Killut, between Falcarragh and Gortahork. Cllr John Shéamais Ó Fearraigh says he’s been told that new road markings, including a continuous white line from Bowan Bridge to the townland of Killult, are to be installed in the coming
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The North’s Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has announced a £10million investment to improve the condition of rural roads. Mr Hazzard said today the money will go to the areas of greatest need. The Western area, which includes most of Derry, Tyrone and Fermanagh has almost 8,000km of rural roads, and will receive £3.8million, the highest regional
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Shane Duffy is being linked with a number of Premier League clubs following his performance at Euro2016 with the Republic of Ireland. According to today’s Derry Journal, FA Cup Finalists Crystal Palace and West Brom are leading the chase for the 24 yerar old Derry centre half. It’s also rumoured that Scottish Champions Celtic are
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Seamus Coleman returned home to a hero’s welcome on Monday night. A large crowd gathered in the fishing town of Killybegs to welcome back their Ireland captained from the Euro2016 Championships. It was an important competition for Coleman who was given the armband for the victory over Italy and then the defeat to the French
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The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit the north coast today day as part of their two-day visit to Northern Ireland. They will visit the Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills and Portrush, before travelling by steam train to the newly re-opened Bellarena station on the Coleraine to Derry line.
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A Donegal Senator says a proper debate is now necessary on the potential for a United Ireland following the result of last week’s Brexit referendum. 56 per cent of voters in the North voted to remain the EU – leading to calls for a Border Poll. Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan says the two issues
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A man who caused a gas explosion resulting in damage to a house estimated at around £50,000 and left himself in intensive care has been jailed at Derry Crown Court. 42 year old Trevor McNeill of Ardnabrocky, Drumahoe admitted a charge of arson which occurred on October 14 2013. The court was told that around
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Donegal and Monaghan will meet again this Saturday in the Ulster Championship Semi Final back at Breffni Park in Cavan. Having been dropped to fourteen men when Martin McElhinney was sent off, Donegal scored the games only goal through Ordhan McNiallais but Monaghan scored two late points in injury time to force a second game.
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The Taoiseach says work has already begun to make sure the border with Northern Ireland stays open. Enda Kenny says it’s the goal of the governments in Dublin, Belfast and Westminster to make sure a hard border does not return. The European Commission said today that the future of the border would have to
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Highland’s Pio McCann congratulates winners Cliona Hagan, Jimmy Buckley, Mike Denver, Lisa McHugh and Nathan Carter at the weekends RTE Country Music Awards in association with The Irish Farmers Journal. Daniel O’Donnell was host on the night.
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Gardai are appealing for information following an overnight burglary in Drumkeen in which a variety of valuable gardening equipment was stolen. It’s believed the shed, located at the back of a premises on the Convoy Road was broken into in the early hours of this morning. Anyone with information or who may have seen
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A Dublin based Garda who harassed his Sergeant through emails and Facebook has been committed to the Central Mental Hospital. Donal Maguire, who’s from Bundoran in Co. Donegal, was found NOT guilty by reason of insanity earlier this month. Our Courts Correspondent Frank Greaney reports: The harassment began in February 2012 when Donal Maguire sent
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The European Commission has stated there is no way for Ireland to legally abolish its system of water charges. Authorities in Brussels say it is now clearly Ireland’s “established practice” to impose domestic water charges. In a reply to a written question from MEP Marian Harkin, it said Ireland made a clear commitment to implement
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The Ireland players and management have been reflecting today on the teams exit from Euro 2016 and our tournament overall. Two second half goals by the hosts gave France a 2-1 win in the round of 16 tie in Lyon on Sunday. The team return home this evening and there will also be a special
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The Republic of Ireland squad return home from EURO 2016 this evening. The Boys in Green exited the tournament after a 2-1 loss to hosts France in Lyon yesterday. After a very solid showing against Italy, Shane Duffy’s competition came to a disappointing end as he was sent off in the second half against the
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Donegal County Council has received a formal letter of offer for €400,000 to allow the second phase of works at Malin head go to tender. This will see the road widened, car parking improved and toilets provided, with work due to be finished by the end of this year. However, with the Star Wars Episode 8
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The Dail will sit later today to discuss the UK’s decision to leave the EU – and its implications for Ireland. It comes as a FG MEP has warned that any attempt by the EU to raise Ireland’s corporate tax rate will result in us leaving the union – as well. Brian Hayes says corporate
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There will be a homecoming for Seamus Coleman in Donegal later this evening. He will be greeted by great crowds when he returns to his native Donegal. The defender will be arriving at the Bay View Hotel in Killybegs at some time between 9.00 and 10.00 pm. Coleman, who plays for Everton, captained the Republic of
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The draw for Round 2B of the football qualifiers took place this morning. The losers of next Saturday’s Ulster Senior Football Championship Replay between Donegal and Monaghan will be at home to Longford. The other ties are: Limerick v. Cork Mayo v. Fermanagh Kildare v. Offaly The venues, times and dates will be confirmed
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Donegal County Council will today launch its Strategic Plan for Cultural Services. The “Cultúr” document, which covers the period from now to 2020, was drawn up following widespread public consultation. The launch will be performed by Cathaoirleach Cllr Terence Slowey, who says the protection and promotion of culture, language, arts, libraries and heritage in Donegal
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Beyonce had a winning night at the BET Awards in Los Angeles, while Samuel L Jackson was presented with a lifetime achievement award at the ceremony. Here is the full list of winners: Video of the Year — Beyonce, Formation Best Male R&B/Pop Artist — Bryson Tiller Best Female R&B/Pop Artist — Beyonce Best Male
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Donegal are set for a replay in the Ulster Championship semi-final next weekend, but manager Rory Gallagher suggested they should have held on for victory on Saturday. The O’Donnell County were seconds from glory when they conceded a free from Monaghan player Conor McManus in the seventh minute of injury time to tie the match at Donegal 1-11
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Ulster Hurling Senior Shield result: Donegal 5-13 (28) v 2-14 (20) Donegal’s hurlers made history on Sunday when they won the first ever senior Ulster Shield. They beat Monaghan by eight clear points. But they made the challenge more difficult from the start when they conceded two quick goals. However, they triumphed in the end
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The GAA has announced the details for Donegal’s replay against Monaghan in the Ulster Championship semi-final. It has been scheduled for next Saturday at 7pm in Kingspan Breffni Park, Cavan. The Ulster Senior Football Championship Semi Final replays will take place as follows: Saturday 2nd July: (7pm, ET if necessary) USFC Semi Final Replay: Donegal V Monaghan Sunday 3rd July: (4pm,
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Finn Valley AC athlete Sommer Lecky has become the first female athlete from Tyrone to win a senior national title in athletics. Castlederg girl Sommer (16), who goes to school in Strabane, was the clear winner in the high jump today at the National Track and Field Championship in Santry, Dublin. Highland Radio’s athletics correspondent
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Euro 2016 round of 16 result: France 2 – 1 Ireland Ireland’s players were outclassed by France in the second half of today’s match as the French won 2-1. That is the verdict of Highland Radio’s soccer correspondent Sean Connor. Ireland got a perfect start with a second minute penalty but Sean said France were
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AllSportStore.com Division 3 Friday, June 24 Naomh Colmcille 0-12 v 1-11 Urris Sunday, June 26 Naomh Ultan 1-08 v 0-09 Naomh Brid Naomh Colmcille 2-11 v 3-09 Downings AllSportStore.com Division 4 Friday, June 24 Naomh Padraig Muff 0-07 v 0-14 Na Rossa Sunday, June 26 Convoy 1-09 v 1-08 Moville Red Hughs
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The rugby series in South Africa ended in disappointment for Ireland but the matches were high-level affairs with some great performances across several close encounters for the fans. That was the verdict today of Highland Radio’s rugby correspondent Alex McDonald. He pointed out that each match was won by only six points. Ireland lost 19
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North West cricket was in action over the weekend and Highland Radio’s cricket correspondent Eamon McLaughlin has provided his weekly review on Sunday Sport. He began by explaining that Strabane’s game today was rained off and then he looked back at yesterday’s Premier League matches. Eamon provided Highland Radio’s feature cricket game between Donemana and
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Spokesperson of Co-operating for Cancer Care NorthWest, Noelle Duddy, has said that they have written to both Minister of Health, Michelle O’Neill, MLA and TD Simon Harris, Minister of Health for confirmation following Brexit. They want to reassure people in the North West that Britain leaving the EU will have no impact on the cross-border
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The new Lough Swilly lifeboat was officially named the ‘Derek Bullivant’ at a ceremony in Buncrana yesterday. Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station was the first in Ireland to receive the new styled Shannon lifeboat, which has a top speed of 25 knots and 250 nautical miles, with its modern design it can operate in some of
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Donegal captain Danny Cullen vows that the county’s hurlers will build on today’s success of winning the first ever Ulster Hurling Senior Shield. He had the trophy in his hands as he spoke with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack. Danny said it has been a tough year for Donegal’s tough year and revealed his
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Donegal minor player Kieran Gallagher has revealed his delight at reaching the Ulster Championship Final with teammates who he has grown up with. Kieran, who was a man of the match contender as Donegal beat Monaghan by a score of 3-15 (24) v 2-12 (18) on Saturday, was speaking with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom
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Donegal’s minors defeated Monaghan in their Ulster Championship semi-final on Saturday and manager Shaun Paul Barrett revealed how delighted they are to reach the final. They face Derry in three weeks’ time, following the 3-15 (24) v 2-12 (18) result. Shaun Paul said it is a magnificent achievement and discussed how his players got off
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Monaghan manager Malachy O’Rourke has said that he was happy to get a draw against Donegal in the Ulster Championship semi-final on Saturday. He explained that his players were losing, going into injury time, and said Monaghan had to be happy to get something out of the game in those circumstances. The replay has been
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Snooker youth players Sean Devenney and Ronan Whyte have helped Team Ireland to win the snooker Celtic Challenge 2016 in Wales. The team, including the boys (pictured) from the North West Snooker Club in Letterkenny, was made up of six U14 and six U16 players had six sessions to play 24 frames. Ireland won the
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We will keep a very close eye on Ireland’s crucial Euro 2016 showdown against hosts France to keep you up-to-date with all the scores. And we will speak afterwards about the result with Highland Radio’s soccer correspondent Sean Connor. We will hear from Donegal manager Rory Gallagher and Monaghan manager Malachy O’Rourke following yesterday’s dramatic
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Donegal County Council will today launch its Strategic Plan for Cultural Services. The “Cultúr” document, which covers the period from now to 2020, was drawn up following widespread public consultation. The launch will be performed by Cathaoirleach Cllr Terence Slowey, who says the protection and promotion of culture, language, arts, libraries and heritage in Donegal
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Donegal 1-11 Monaghan 0-14 Donegal and Monaghan will have to do it all again after they played out an exciting draw in their Ulster SFC semi-final in Cavan. The sides were level at 0-6 apiece at the break. Donegal lost Martin McElhinney through a black card but a goal from Odhran Mac Niallais gave them
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Ulster Minor Football Championship semi-final result: Donegal 3-15, Monaghan 2-12. Donegal beat Monaghan at Kingspan Breffni Park in Cavan to reach the final of the Ulster Minor Football Championship. Donegal were impressive in the first-half and led 2-7 to 0-5 at the break. Goals from Jason McGee and Eoghan McGettigan put Donegal into a strong
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Finn Harps boss Ollie Horgan was happy to see his side collect three points in their 2-0 win over Longford Town last night. The result lifts Harps to eighth spot and they are now 12 points clear of Longford who stay bottom. However, he admitted that at times Harps rode their luck and he also
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Derry City manager Kenny Shiels was pleased with his side’s 1-0 win over a battling Wexford Youths at the Brandywell last night. The result moves Derry into third spot. He feels that Derry are playing well but he was disappointed with the relatively small attendance at the game and also the atmosphere.
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Nathan Boyle bagged his sixth goal of the season as Derry City beat Wexford Youths 1-0 at the Brandywell. Speaking to Martin Holmes after the game he expressed satisfaction following what he described as an “up and down night.” He felt that the intensity was not there. He’s now looking forward to next week’s big
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Ireland striker Shane Long believes the win over Italy to reach the Last 16 at the European Championships can signal even greater achievements for the Boys In Green. The victory over Italy got Ireland got of the group stages at the Euros for the first time ever. Robbie Brady’s goal set up tomorrow’s historic knockout
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Donegal man Ronan Mc Laughlin has won the first ever staging of the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race. The gruelling 555-kilometre endurance event began yesterday at 10am and crossed over Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way coastline. Organisers expected the winner of the solo event to take 22 hours to complete the course. But Ronan finished in
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Irish athletes will have a great opportunity to test themselves against international opposition at next weekend’s Letterkenny AC International Meet. Letterkenny AC’s Dara McDaid spoke on Saturday Sport and said there will be competitors from across Ireland, America, Africa, Mexico, New Zealand, Greece, the UK and Poland and many more countries. He said there are
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Donegal athletes have once again done well at the National Track and Field Championships at Santry in Dublin. Highland Radio’s athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle revealed that Finn Valley AC’s Sommer Lecky did tremendously well. The Castlederg teenager beat a high jump record that had stood for 32 years by clearing 1.79 metres to mark her
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Following Britain’s vote to leave the EU, Údarás na Gaeltachta has issued a statement outlining the impact of Brexit on the Gaeltacht economy and tourism In a statement, Udaras na Gaeltachta says the UK market is the first step to export for many of their client companies based in the Gaeltacht area. Nearly 20% of
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We have live GAA action from 5pm as we begin our coverage of the double-header between Donegal and Monaghan in the Ulster Minor semi-final, followed by Donegal and Monaghan in the Ulster Senior semi-final. Our team of Oisin Kelly, Martin McHugh, and Declan Bonner will have all the action. We will preview all the top
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