Conor Orr was back in the winners enclosure on Sunday afternoon in Galway. The Donegal Jockey won on board 7/2 shot Theatre World for trainer Ross O’Sullivan. It is Orr’s second win in as many days.
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Naomh Conaill are through to the Donegal Senior Football Championship Final after they beat Kilcar 0-11 to 0-08 at O’Donnell Park. Charles McGuinness starred for the men from Glenties who will now play St Eunan’s in the decider in two weeks time. Diarmaid Doherty and Brendan Devenney have the full time report…
Naomh Conaill into Donegal SFC Final with victory over Kilcar Read More »
Slaughtneil won their ninth consecutive Derry Senior Hurling title on Sunday afternoon with a 1-17 to 2-09 win over Kevin Lynch Hurling Club. Brian Cassidy’s early goal helped the holders to a five point victory. Cormac O’Doherty was also impressive for Slaughtneil, notching over six points.
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Derry City’s push for a European place took a hit on Sunday afternoon as they went down 1-0 away to Drogheda. Killian Phillips header in the first half was the difference between the two sides. The Candystripes’ Joe Thomson told Kevin McLaughlin he thinks they didn’t get what they deserved…
Joe Thomson reacts to Derry’s narrow loss at Drogheda Read More »
Saturday Division One Arranmore United 1 v 0 Cappry Rovers Reserves Donegal Town Reserves 4 v 0 Kildrum Tigers Reserves Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves 3 v 1 Keadue Rovers Reserves Oldtown Celtic 5 v 1 Fintown Harps AFC Strand Rovers 4 v 1 Glencar Celtic Saturday Division Two Cranford United Reserves 4 v 2 Swilly Rovers
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Strand Hotel Division One Gleneely Colts 1 V 3 Culdaff FC Clonmany Res 1 V 5 Aileach Res QPS 0 V 3 Dunree United Redcastle Res 5 V 1 Glengad Res Division Two Clonmany Youth 0 V 3 Rasheney FC Dunree Res 3 V 3 Culdaff Res Illies Res 0 V 0 Moville Res Buncrana
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Glengad United 2 V 1 Greencastle FC Cockhill Youths 1 V 0 Clonmany Shamrocks Carn FC 1 V 5 Buncrana Hearts Castlefin Celtic 1 V 5 llies Celtic Donegal Town 2 V 3 Aileach FC Keadue Rovers 0 V 3 Kildrum Tigers Raphoe Town 2 V 1 Fanad United
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Donegal Senior Football Championship Semi Final Kilcar 0-08 V 0-11 Naomh Conaill St Michaels 0-05 V 0-10 St Eunan’s Donegal Senior Football Championship Relegation Four Masters 0-08 V 0-07 Termon Killybegs 1-11 V 1-10 Glenfin Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final Cloughaneely 2-11 V 0-11 Buncrana Dungloe 2-12 V 0-12 Naomh Columba Senior B Semi Final
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An Garda Síochana say that Gardaí as well as members of the Coast Guard have been carrying out a search operation for a missing woman in the Cashelard area near Ballyshannon this afternoon. Local reports suggest that the missing woman is in her mid thirties. There is no further information being made available regarding the
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It was another busy weekend in the athletics front with Donegal Athlete’s competing in the Ulster Underage Cross Country Championships. It was the first time the Championships were run in two years. Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle has the wrap…
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Reigning Ulster Senior Ladies champions Donaghmoyne kept their hopes of back to back titles alive after they beat Glenfin 2-22 to 1-05. The Monaghan side started the strongest and led 2-13 to 1-01 at half time. Donaghmoyne continued their strong performance in the second half to book their semi final spot.
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Gardaí from the Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit say they arrested a man on suspicion of drink driving, as they were carrying out mandatory intoxicant testing in the area of Donegal Town and Pettigo on Friday night. They say the driver tested positive for being under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested and
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The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland say the ticketing decision for nightclubs, late bars and other late night entertainment establishments shouldn’t have been thrown in at the “very last minute”. The MEAI say the requirement for people to buy tickets to get into nightclubs wasn’t discussed at Friday’s meeting between industry representatives and Government
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A Donegal doctor has said that it’s “vital” healthcare workers are given booster vaccine doses, as pressure is mounting on the National Immunisation Advisory Committee to approve the rollout of boosters for those in the healthcare sector. HSE boss Paul Reid has warned that 2,000 health workers could soon be out of work with the
“Vital” that healthcare workers get booster jobs – Donegal GP Read More »
The Department of Health has reported 1,725 new cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland today. As of the latest figures, 473 people are in hospitals with the virus here – that’s up 24 in just a day. 97 people are now being treated in ICU for the virus here, up 4 from yesterday.
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Finn Harps earned a 2-2 draw with Sligo Rovers in the North West Derby on Saturday night. Sligo led 2-0 after 56 minutes thanks to goals from Johnny Kenny and Niall Morahan. Harps who played the majority of the game after Kosovar Sadiki was sent off, pulled one back on 86 minutes with Sean Boyd
Watch: Ollie Horgan & Sean Boyd on Finn Harps North West Derby draw with Sligo Rovers Read More »
Finn Harps came from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 draw with Sligo Rovers at Finn Park. Harps had an uphill battle from five minutes in after defender Kosovar Sadiki was shown a red card. Johnny Kenny gave Sligo the lead on 46 minutes making up for the penalty miss in the first half. Niall
10 men Harps earn late draw with Sligo Rovers Read More »
St Eunan’s reached their first Donegal Senior Football Championship final in six years after they beat St Michael’s 0-10 to -0-5. A strong second half performance from the Letterkenny men saw them outscored St Michael’s six points to one to claim victory. After the game Oisin Kelly spoke with a happy St Eunan’s defender Caolan
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St Eunan’s booked their place in the Donegal Senior Football Championship Final after they beat St Michael’s 10 points to five at MacCumhaill Park. Niall O’Donnell was top scorer for The Letterkenny side knocking over three points. Oisin Kelly spoke with a delighted St Eunan’s manager Rory Kavanagh after the game.
Watch: Rory Kavanagh delighted with St Eunan’s Donegal SFC Semi Final win Read More »
St Eunan’s are into their first Donegal Senior Football Championship Final since 2015 after they beat St Michael’s 0-10 to 0-05. At halftime the sides were level on four points apiece but the men from The Bridge had Liam Paul Ferry sent off. The Letterkenny men then outscored St Michael’s by six points to one
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Dungloe advanced to the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Final after they beat Naomh Columba 2-12 to 0-12 in O’Donnell Park. Goals from Dylan Sweeney and Oisin Bonner was the difference between the sides in the six point win in. After the game Tom Comack spoke with Dungloe manager Dessie Gallagher.
Watch: Dessie Gallagher on Dungloe’s Donegal IFC Semi Final win Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle earned his second win in as many days after he was first past the post on board the 7/1 Dilawara in Leopardstown. Meanwhile Conor Orr claimed victory in Galway. The Donegal jockey won on board the 5/6 favourite Colonel Mustard for trainer Lorna Fowler. The win is number seven of the season
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Dungloe are through to the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Final after they beat Naomh Columba 2-12 to 0-12 in the Semi Final in O’Donnell Park. Dylan Sweeney and Oisin Bonner goals proved the difference between the two sides. Tom Comack and Martin McHugh report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Connor Coyle has been withdrawn from his bout in the Ulster Hall in Belfast on November 5 due to Doctors orders. The Derry man has a small fracture on his nose. Coyle said in a social media post on Friday night that he hopes to get another fight lined up soon.
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LYIT Donegal suffered a 82-62 defeat away to Drogheda Wolves in the National Basketball League. At halftime LYIT trailed 38-25 and couldn’t bridge the gap in the second half with the Wolves claiming a 20 point win. The defeat is a third in a row for LYIT having previously beaten by EJ Sligo All-Stars and
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Letterkenny Rugby Club remain top of the Ulster Rugby Championship Division 3 after they beat Monaghan 16-0 on Saturday afternoon. The win follows up from their narrow 6-3 victory over Virginia last weekend. Head Coach Paul O’Kane gave his thoughts at the end of the match.
Watch: Paul O’Kane reacts to Letterkenny Rugby Club’s win away in Monaghan Read More »
Dergview earned a 2-1 win away at second placed Newry City on Friday night in the NIFL Championship. Benny Ighieon gave the visitors the lead on four minutes before Cathal Farren put the Castlederg side two up. James Teelan pulled one back for Newry on the stroke of halftime but Dergview held on to claim
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Police say they are currently investigating reports of a suspicious object in Beraghvale in Derry. According to the PSNI an area of Beraghvale has been cordoned off as officers continue their enquiries and attempt to make the area safe to the public.
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The proposed changes to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship have both been defeated at the G-A-A’s Special Congress. Proposal B, which sought to introduce a league-based format to the Championship, got the support of 50 percent of delegates. Former President Sean Kelly argued in the hour long debate around the motion that voting against it
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Dylan Browne McMonagle was back in the winners enclosure on Friday evening in Dundalk. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the 11/1 shot Baronial Pride for trainer Joseph O’Brien finishing half a length ahead of 7/2 joint favourite Chavajod. The win is number 51 of the season for Browne McMonagle.
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The Department of Health has confirmed a further 2,427 cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland today. It’s the second highest daily total since late January. There are 449 patients hospitalised with the virus – a decrease of eight on yesterday. 93 patients are now in ICU with the virus – up three since
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Donegal’s Georgie Kelly’s goal sent Bohemians into the FAI Cup Final after they beat Waterford 1-0 in Dalymount Park. Kelly had missed a penalty earlier in the game but he was on hand to poke home Dawson Devoy’s cross on 88 minutes to set up an all Dublin final as St Pat’s claimed a 3-1
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The chief medical officer is urging people to be cautious over the bank holiday weekend, as the virus situation continues to worsen. It’s after 2,466 new Covid-19 cases were confirmed here yesterday – the highest figure in nine months. The five-day moving average has risen to 2,123 – that’s compared to 1,685 just a week
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The Taoiseach has said the alternative to new restrictions on the late night entertainment industry was to pause the re-opening of it altogether. Speaking this morning Micheál Martin said the only way to allow the nightclub sector re-open safely was to introduce mandatory ticketing, from next weekend. The proposal has been slammed widely by many
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Over 7,000 people have signed up for a Covid-19 vaccine in the past four days. The HSE says it’s a big increase on recent weeks, when there was an average of 800 to 1,000 new vaccinations carried out per day. Nearly 40 walk-in clinics are operating throughout the country over the bank holiday weekend, including
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People who are involved in a road incident in another EU country should enjoy better protection following the endorsement of new motor insurance rules. The European Parliament has approved an updated Motor insurance directive which will give drivers better insurance protection and fairer competitive practices across the EU. The legislation when implemented, will protect victims
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People will have to buy tickets to go to night-clubs and late-night venues, under new guidelines published this evening. Culture and Arts Minister Catherine Martin says regulations for this will be in place next week. It comes just hours before the sector opens tonight for the first time in nine months. Full capacity is allowed
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Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit, investigating violent dissident republican activity have arrested a 44 year old man in Derry this afternoon. He was arrested under Terrorism legislation and has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite where he is currently being questioned by counter terrorism detectives.
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The highest number of Covid-19 cases in nine months has been reported this evening. 2,466 people have tested positive, bringing the five-day moving average to 2,123. 457 Covid patients are in hospital – up nine from yesterday – with 90 in intensive care, up two. The Chief Medical Officer, Tony Holohan, is urging people to
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday October 22nd:
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The HSE has confirmed a Covid 19 outbreak is impacting on Day Services at James Connolly Memorial Hospital in Carndonagh. As a result, day services including services at Cashel Na Cor have ceased this afternoon as staff have been redeployed to deal with the Covid outbreak. No date has been given as to when services
‘Closure of Cashel Na Cor intolerable and unacceptable’ – Cllr Donaghey Read More »
1,355 new Coronavirus cases have been recorded in the North in the last 24 hours. There have been 7 additional Covid related deaths. 358 patients are in hospital with the disease in Northern Ireland, with 33 in ICU.
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Following confirmation that Donegal GAA will oppose proposed changes to the structure of the football championships at tomorrow’s special congress, the County Board has released the text of a letter sent to all clubs outlining the reasons for the decision – “Last evening, Thursday October 21st was the first opportunity for Coiste Bainistiochta to discuss
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Gardai say a car was detected travelling at almost two and half times the legal speed limit in Donegal. 419 speeding offences were detected during National ‘Slow Down’ Day. The 24-hour road safety campaign ended at seven this morning. Gardai and GoSafe carried out more than 192,000 speed checks over the period. One of the
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The HSE has confirmed a Covid 19 outbreak is impacting on services at James Connolly Memorial Hospital in Carndonagh. The HSE says the number of staff available for work at James Connolly Memorial Hospital has been reduced as a result of the Covid outbreak, and as a result, staff have been transferred from the Day
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Gardai are investigating a burglary at a jewellers in Donegal Town. The premises in the Main Street area was broken into at around 2:50am this morning. Gardai have confirmed that no arrests have yet been made but investigations are ongoing.
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Donegal delegates will be voting against Proposals A & B at tomorrow’s G-A-A Special Congress at Croke Park. The County Executive met on Thursday evening and have decided against both motions to change the structures of the football championship. In a letter to the clubs the Donegal Executive said “the committee fully recognise and accept
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Saolta is urging eligible people who haven’t yet been vaccinated in Donegal to avail of walk-in Covid 19 vaccination clinics in Letterkenny this weekend. The clinics, which are offering first and second Pfizer doses, will run on tomorrow, Sunday and Monday. Saolta Vaccination Manager Frank Harburn is hoping people will avail of the opportunity……. ***************************
Walk-In vaccinations available in Letterkenny this weekend Read More »
There are further calls on the Health Minister to visit Letterkenny University Hospital to see first hand the serious issues facing both management and staff. It comes as the hospital is yet again the most overcrowded in Ireland today with 49 people awaiting admission there this morning. Cllr Gerry McMonagle says there are genuine
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The head of the HSE says he’s quite nervous about how hospitals will cope in the coming months. Latest figures show 457 people are in hospital with covid and 88 in ICU. It comes as covid restrictions ease further today with the reopening of the nightlife sector and full capacity is now allowed at weddings
HSE chief worried at potential pressure on services Read More »
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