Donegal player Eoin McHugh was hesitant to describe today’s seven point over Fermanagh as “comfortable” and insisted that the players were just happy to leave Ballybofey with the win. Fermanagh were knocked out of the Ulster title and a deliberate early blitz, including two points and a goal, helped Donegal on their way as the […]
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Donegal’s double goal hero Odhran MacNiallais said he was delighted with his scores but stressed that today’s quarter-final win over Fermanagh was a team performance. Odhran’s goal brace sent Donegal into the Ulster Championship semi-final said the team are looking forward as a unit to the match against Monaghan in two weeks’ time. He was
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Donegal player Frank McGlynn was clear that the players’ victory today was set up thanks to their great start to this Ulster Championship quarter-final against Fermanagh with two points and a goal. Frank said that Fermanagh pinned Donegal back towards the end of the first half and that Neil McGee’s red card was a blow
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Highland Radio’s rugby correspondent Alex McDonald has said Ireland’s victory over South Africa was unexpected. Alex told Highland Radio’s Sunday Sport presenter Myles Gallagher: “Who would’ve thought it?” He said it was a tremendous defensive display on Saturday and a fantastic performance by Joe Schmidt’s men…
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Former League of Ireland manager Sean Connor believes Shane Long is pivotal for Ireland to help the Boys In Green qualify out of their group at Euro 2016. Martin O’Neill’s players kick off their tournament against Sweden tomorrow and Sean believes Long will be really important for Ireland’s chances and says it is a game
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Eglinton lost to North Down on Saturday and it was a disappointing performance, according to Highland Radio’s cricket correspondent Eamon McLaughlin. He said the club had expected a better performance after its two recent league wins. Another local side Donemana were swept aside by CSNI. Eamon talked about the unusual situation in the Bready v
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Two fires at a derelict factory in Sion Mills, are being treated as arson. The blazes on Friday and Saturday caused substantial damage at Herdman’s Mill. A PSNI spokesperson has confirmed the fires are being treated as arson, and is urging anyone with information to contact police in Strabane on 101. The spokesperson added this
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Lifford-Strabane Athletics Club has announced a great day of results from this weekend’s Ulster Outdoors competition at the Mary Peter’s Track in Belfast. In hammer throwing, Ross Henderson, Angel Durose, Ryan Stewart, Olivia Cuskelly, Conor breslin all got gold medals, while Jude McCrossan and Shane O’Donnell got silver medals, and there was a brilliant performance
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Ulster Championship quarter-final result: Donegal 2-12 (18) v 11 (11) Fermanagh Donegal’s senior footballers beat Fermanagh today as they bid to win their fourth Ulster championship in six years. Patrick McBrearty and Frank McGlynn got the first scores to set Rory Gallagher’s men on their way to the easy win in front of a home
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The organisers of the Joule Donegal International Rally are reminding fans that this year’s marquee event is just under a week away. A spokesman told Sunday Sport that the “final prep is continuing at a frantic pace” with this weekend being the start of the recce for all the crews. He said: “This is where
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We will have all the live action from this afternoon’s Ulster Senior Championship quarter-final as Donegal host Fermanagh. We will be live with Highland Radio’s head of sport Oisin Kelly and expert match commentator Declan Bonner. We will review the weekend’s cricket and rugby and we will talk with former League of Ireland manager Sean
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A new cross border “Cleaner Community Campaign” has been launched under the umbrella of the North West Regional Development Group. This campaign will see Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council working together with communities along the border to facilitate community clean-ups and local environmental initiatives. Donegal County Council says this is
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Garry Jennings and Donegal’s Rory Kennedy won the Mourne Rally today as they warm up for next weekend’s Donegal Rally. Jennings, from Fermanagh, and Kennedy, from Donegal, finished 2 minutes and 44.1 seconds ahead of their rivals in their Subaru Impreza WRC. They were being chased by Derek McGarrity and James O’Reilly, who finished
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The Irish masters team of Pete Donegan (North West Snooker Club) and Nigel Power lost this afternoons European Snooker Final to England in Lithuania. A very strong English team made up of Aiden Owens and former professional from 1992- 1996 Jamie Bodle dominated the decider winning 4-0. Ireland qualified for the final by beating Scotland
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After an absence of seven years, Eugene Donnelly will compete in next weekend’s Joule Donegal International Rally. The three time winner (2004, 2005, 2008) of the rally will drive a Mini WRC run by McGeehan Motorsport. The Maghera man feels the era of the wrc car is coming to an end and he wants to
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The Fermanagh Donegal partnership of Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy are gunning for another Joule Donegal International Rally win this year. In 2015 the crew raced their Subaru S12b to victory, finishing over a minute ahead of the rest of the field. It was Garry’s second outright win and Rory fourth, twenty years after
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Rory Gallagher will face his home county this Sunday as Donegal gear up to take on Fermanagh in the Ulster-Senior Football quarter final, in Ballybofey. After a disappointing end to the Allianz league campaign, Gallagher will be hoping his men can bounce back against Pete McGrath’s side. All-Star winner Neil Gallagher will sit out the
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President Micheael D. Higgins is in Letterkenny this afternoon to acknowledge the town’s victory in the 2015 National Tidy Towns Competition. Mr Higgins unveiled a plaque at the Plaza in front of An Grianan Theatre at a ceremony which drew a large crowd to the area. President Higgins is also carrying out a number of
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Ireland’s Under-20s have become the first Irish men’s side to ever beat New Zealand. It’s after they beat the reigning champions 33-24 in their second match of the World Championship in Manhcester this afternoon. Leinster duo Greg Jones and Max Deegan went over for Ireland while Ulster’s Adam McBurney also scored a try. Munsterman
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James Cullen will return to the stages of the Joule Donegal International Rally next weekend on the 25th anniversary of his maiden win. In 1991 James and co driver Ellen Morgan took their pink Ford Serria to victory and to mark the occasion a band of fans have been fundraising to get the two-time winner back on the roads
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Former Donegal player Brendan Devenney has warned that Fermanagh will be well drilled for Sunday’s clash with Donegal. But he said Donegal are at home and will be viewed as favourites, despite some suspect form of late, according to Brendan. He said Donegal were maybe lucky not to lose against Monaghan. However, he is tipping
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Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has been given a massive boost ahead of Monday’s Euro 2016 opener against Sweden. Jonathan Walters, who has been struggling with an Achilles injury, took full part in training today. Robbie Keane and James McCarthy also took part in the session. It means O’Neill will have a full squad available for
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Former Fermanagh manager Dominic Corrigan believes Fermanagh have a mountain to climb if they are to overcome Donegal in Sunday’s Ulster championship quarter-final. Dominic, who has two sons – Tomas and Ruairi – on the Fermanagh panel says the big factor is Donegal’s experience and championship pedigree. He believes Fermanagh’s task is even harder because
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Fermanagh take on Donegal this Sunday in the Ulster-Senior Football Quarter finals in MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey. Pete McGrath, who formerly won the All Ireland double with Down in the 90’s has made one change from the side that defeated Antrim in the preliminary round. Richard O’Callaghan replaces Ryan Lyons in the half forward line. It
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After 3pm, we’ll look ahead to tomorrow’s Ulster Senior Championship battle between Donegal and Fermanagh. We’ll hear from managers Rory Gallagher and Pete McGrath with a place against Monaghan in the semi-finals on offer for the winner. Plus former Donegal player Brendan Devenney and former Fermanagh manager Dominic Corrigan give their thoughts on Sunday’s clash.
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Letterkenny Institute of Technology and Donegal County Council made history this week when they become the first organisations of their kind in Ireland to formally sign a memorandum of understanding. The document, which covers the next five years, formalises the strong working relationship between both organisations, and recognises the very important responsibilities that both the
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Police and aviation experts are continuing their investigations following the discovery of wreckage from a microlight aircraft off the coast of Co. Antrim yesterday. The aircraft – an Ikarus C42 microlight- disappeared after leaving City of Derry Airport on Thursday evening, one of two microlights to take off from the airport on Thursday evening bound
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President Micheael D. Higgins will make his first official visit to Letterkenny today. The President is to attend a special ceremony at the Plaza at An Grianan Theatre where he will unveil a plaque to mark the towns success in last year’s National Tidy Towns Competition. The President and his wife Sabina are due to
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Former Donegal All-Star and regular Highland Radio GAA analyst Martin McHugh believes that Sunday’s Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-final clash will see both teams adopting a defensive approach. But, as he told Highland Radio’s Oisin Kelly, he still expects Donegal to have the extra edge and to progress to a semi-final meeting against Monaghan.
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The Donegal team for Sunday’s Ulster SFC quarter-final clash against Fermanagh has been named. It’s pretty much along the lines that many had predicted. With Neil Gallagher not available, Rory Kavanagh is partnered in the key centre-field sector by Killybegs’ Hugh McFadden. Fermanagh are expected to release details of their team later this evening. Sunday’s game
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Donegal’s Brett McGinty has bowed out of the European Youth Boxing Championships in Russia out at the quarter-final stage. He was beaten by Gurgen Madoyan of Armenia in the 69kg welterweight division. Earlier today, Terry McEntee and Oliver McCarthyguaranteed Ireland at last two bronze medals as they came through their quarter-finals.
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Debris has been found during a search for a missing aircraft off the coast of County Antrim. The aircraft went missing after leaving City of Derry Airport on Thursday morning. Two microlights left the airport at 11am heading for Scotland but one went missing with two people on board. Wreckage, including the tail fin, was
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Emergency services attended the scene of an incident at The Pramerica Roundabout in Letterkenny on Friday evening. There were traffic delays as they dealt with a vehicle which appeared to have mounted the roundabout. The fire service, ambulance and gardai responded to the incident. There are no reports of serious injury
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The Taoiseach says he won’t be able to stop border checks returning if the UK votes to leave the European Union. Enda Kenny was speaking as he announced plans to visit the UK next week, ahead of the referendum in two weeks’ time. Speaking to reporters this afternoon he said border checks would be out
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There’s still a doubt about whether or not Jonathan Walters will start for the Republic of Ireland in Monday’s opening group game against Sweden. The Stoke forward has a back injury. John Giles says if Walters doesn’t make it Derry man James McCLean would be the perfect man to replace him…
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The European Championships kick off tonight at 8 when hosts France take on Romania. Ireland’s adventure begins on Monday when we play Sweden in Paris. Martin O’Neill has given his players the day off today as they want to be fresh for the game. Shay Given is one of three goalkeepers and is involved in
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A major search operation for a microlight aircraft that went missing after leaving the City of Derry Airport has now resumed. It’s understood two microlights left Derry airport at approximately 11am yesterday morning heading for Scotland. One is now missing with two people on board. The alarm was raised at around 8: 30 last
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There are 7 Donegal properties going under the hammer at the latest Allsop auction. The auction is taking place on Thursday 30th June at the RDS Concert Hall, commencing at 9am with both residential and commerical properties in the county on offer on the day. Highlights on the day will include a mixed-use development
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President Micheael D. Higgins will make his first official visit to Letterkenny this weekend. The President is to attend a special ceremony at the Plaza at An Grianan Theatre where he will unveil a plaque to mark the towns success in last year’s National Tidy Towns Competition. He and his wife Sabina are due to
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A Donegal Senator has raised concerns over the Housing Ministers strategy of side-lining local authorities in a bid to tackle the housing crisis. Minister Simon Coveney wants to by-pass councils by sending projects straight to An Bord Pleanala for approval while also appointing project managers to oversee house-building projects from beginning to end. Senator
A search for a missing microlight aircraft off the Northern Ireland coast has been stood down temporarily because of heavy fog. The plane took off from Derry airport yesterday with two people on board, heading for Scotland. The alarm was raised at around 8: 30 last night and a major air and sea search
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A local building energy rating expert is raising concerns that building controls are insufficient and do not protect home buyers from high energy costs. Dean Spencer from BER in Donegal is claiming that with construction in the county on the increase, a proper system is still not in place to ensure the highest
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A man who floored another man in a drunken row in a pub has been jailed for four years. Mechanic Michael Lyons, 53-year-old father of two, of Currin, Glencolmcille, pleaded guilty at Donegal Circuit Court to intentionally assaulting James Anthony Byrne and causing him serious harm at Quiggs bar, Carrick, on October 12, 2013.
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A 22-year-old man has admitted robbery at a filling station, dangerous driving after it, and damage to another motor car. Gavin Harte, of Innismore Rd, Farnamullen, Lisbellaw, Enniskillen, pleaded guilty at Donegal Circuit Court to robbing €400 cash from Breslin’s Service Station, Donegal Rd, Corporation, Killybegs, last November 7. Mr. Harte also pleaded
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A major search operation is underway to try and locate a light aircraft that has been missing since yesterday after taking off from the City of Derry Airport. The microlight plane left Derry airport at approximately 11am yesterday morning and it’s understood it has two people on board. The plane was last seen near
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The Donegal team to play Fermanagh in this weekend’s Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final is expected to be named later this afternoon. It’s been ten years since the counties last meet in a championship encounter and back then Donegal prevailed in the last round of the qualifiers. 2012 All Ireland winner and All Star
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Eoin Donnelly says Fermanagh will meet the Donegal challenge head on in Sunday’s Ulster Championship Quarter Final in Ballybofey. Donnelly, who was man of the match in the Dr. McKenna Cup battle between the counties at the start of the year feels the Erne county will be ready to hit the ground running at
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Pete Donegan’s progress in the masters singles at the European Snooker Championships in Lithuania came to an end on Thursday when he was defeated 4-1 by the favourite for the event and former professional Darren Morgan of Wales. The first two frames were shared, and in the third frame Pete was on a break of
The assault trial involving reality television personalities Dawn Ward and Sinitta is due to resume today, after the pair were involved in an alleged altercation at a London restaurant. Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Dawn is accused of attacking her pop singer acquaintance – full name Sinitta Malone – during a heated discussion aimed at
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Mel Gibson is working on a follow-up to The Passion Of The Christ with Braveheart screenwriter Randall Wallace. The new film will be centred around the resurrection of Jesus, Randall told The Hollywood Reporter. “I always wanted to tell this story,” the Oscar nominated scriptwriter said. “The Passion is the beginning and there’s a lot
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