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Playground smoking ban pioneered in Donegal now implemented countrywide

  82 per cent of local authorities have banned smoking from children’s playgrounds, according to a new report. The Institute of Public Health has found that 26 of the country’s 31 city and county councils have introduced smoke free playgrounds. Donegal County Council was the first to do so in 2010. A new law, banning

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Kelly calls for more security at Herdmans site

There are calls for increased security and protection of the Herdsman’s Mill factory in Sion Mills following two suspected arson attacks at the weekend. The fires, on Friday and Saturday night, caused substantial damage to the historic building. It’s believed this is the fourth time the landmark has been targeted. It’s understood that historical documents

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Deputy McConalogue urges Government to tackle rising costs in motor insurance

  A Donegal Deputy is urging the Government to take action with the rising costs in motor insurance. Fianna Fail passed a motion in the Dail last week which included calls for the re-establishment of the Motor Insurance Advisory Board on a time limited basis and greater disclosure around policy renewal notifications. Donegal Deputy Charlie

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INHFA urges minister to address difficulties with fencing on designated lands

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association says many farmers who wish to fence their lands are facing the prospect of waiting for months and spending a fortune to get planning permission to do so. The group’s Donegal spokesperson says legislation passed in 2011 means farmers with designated land are now required to get planning

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Calls for speed limit reduction around Groarty Primary School in Derry

A campaign for a reduction in the speed limit outside an integrated school in Derry is being highlighted, with the North’s new Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazard hopeful of progress in the coming months. In the meantime, motorists on the Coshquin Road in Derry are being urged to slow down, particularly in the vicinity of Groarty Primary

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Mc Monagle says Letterkenny can succeed again in Tidy Towns competition

  The outgoing Mayor of the Letterkenny Municipal District says he believes the town can do well in the National Tidy Towns Competition for a second year. Cllr Gerry Mc Monagle was speaking following the visit of President Michael D.Higgins at the weekend for a celebratory event marking Letterkenny’s success last year, taking the national

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Donegal manager Rory Gallagher says there are no easy games in Ulster

Donegal manager Rory Gallagher was hugely satisfied to see a good performance today from the county’s senior footballers as they reached the Ulster Championship semi-final after beating Fermanagh in Ballybofey. But Rory said there is always room for improvement, even in the difficult arena of Ulster football. He told Highland Radio’s head of sport Oisin

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Eoin McHugh reveals early blitz against Fermanagh was part of the gameplan

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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Goal hero Odhran MacNiallais is setting his sights on Monaghan

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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Former League of Ireland manager Sean Connor says Ireland must not lose first match

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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Cricket review: Eglinton expected better while Strabane got back to winning

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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Safety warning at old Herdman’s Mill as PSNI probe arson attacks

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 collects medal haul in Belfast

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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Donegal ease past Fermanagh to reach Ulster Championship semi-final

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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On today’s Sunday Sport…

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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Cross border “Cleaner Community Campaign” launched

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 win the Mourne Rally

  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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North West’s Pete Donegan loses European Masters Snooker Final to England.

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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HighlandTV: Champions Garry Jennings & Rory Kennedy targeting another Donegal win

  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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HighlandTV: James Cullen returns to the Donegal Rally 25 years on from his first victory

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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Brendan Devenney warns Fermanagh will be ready but tips Donegal to win

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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Fermanagh have a mountain to climb, says former manager Dominic Corrigan

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 Manager Pete McGrath on the Erne County’s championship trip to Donegal

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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On today’s Saturday Sport…

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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Council and LYIT sign special cooperation agreement

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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Wreckage found as search continues for missing microlight passengers

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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Martin McHugh previews the Donegal – Fermanagh clash

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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McFadden in centre-field as Donegal team is named

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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