Brian and Declan Boyle still hold their lead in the Joule Donegal International Rally, following their first outing of the day in Carn Hill. Donagh Kelly, however, has suffered a puncture and has moved down the rankings. Oisin Kelly has the latest.. Chris Ashmore, who is at Service in Milford, gives a run down […]
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Group N leader Aidan Wray from Strabane in his Evo 10 has given his reaction on the rally to date as he went into service at the end of stage ten. Highland Radio also got the views of Patrick Boyle from Dungloe and Johnny Baird of Letterkenny.
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Going into service at Milford this was the reaction of former Donegal Co Council mayor and local politician Ciaran Brogan, from Letterkenny. Keen rally supporter Kevin Bradley also gave his views and we also caught up with legendary Scot Jimmy McCrae, who won the rally in 1980. This year he is in the historics.
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Pat Kirk from Strabane and PJ McDermott from Burt have given their reaction as they head into service in Milford at the end of stage ten. They spoke to Chris Ashmore.
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In the Joule Donegal International Rally, the action has reached the halfway point, and Declan and Brian Boyle continue to lead after the second running of Garygort. Donagh Kelly and Conor Foley are still in second position, with Sam Moffett and Karl Atkinson moving up to third position following a great run in Garygort.
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It is a hectic weekend for Derry GAA fans with three big games being played out over the weekend. Derry PRO Dermot McPeake claims it is really something to look forward to for the supporters. He has been speaking with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack…
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Tyrone manager Mickey Harte reports that only a few of his players are out of struggling ahead of tomorrow’s Ulster Championship semi-final against Cavan. Mickey is happy with his panel and the form of his players. Tyrone are unbeaten against Cavan this year, with wins over them in Omagh and Croke Park. Harte told Highland
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Donegal ladies’ football manager Micheal Naughton’s side takes on Cavan today in the Ulster Ladies’ Senior Championship. Micheal is adamant that his players will start the defence of their championship with victory. Donegal has beaten Cavan twice already and Micheal believes Cavan will be out to make it third time lucky. But he told Highland
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Following the second run of Knockalla Stage 9 in the Joule Donegal International Rally, Declan and Brian Boyle continue to lead the way. Donagh Kelly was fastest in the stage by 0.1 of a second, but the Leitir pair are still out in front. There is also a new leader in the National Event,
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We will follow all the live and exciting action from the Donegal International Rally on Day 2 of the famous motor race. Highland Radio’s Chris Ashmore and our head of sport Oisin Kelly will have regular roadside reports with all the latest information on the drivers, their teams, and their cars. We will be providing
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As the crews made their way into service Chris Ashmore got more reaction. Here he hears from Paul Doherty from Rathmullan, Christy Gallagher from Letterkenny and Simon Michael from Antrim.
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Chris Ashmore spoke to a number of competitors on their way to service at Milford, after Stage 8 in the Joule Donegal International Rally. He got the views of Paul Rowley from New York, Kilmacrennan’s Robbie Peoples and former winner and rally veteran James Cullen..
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Gardai in Letterkenny have confirmed that a total of 23 people were arrested last night and this morning in the town and surrounding area. Gardai say this is approximately the same number as the total arrests made for the entire weekend last year. The arrests relate to a variety of offences including road traffic and
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The Joule Donegal International Rally is well underway this weekend, with 8 stages taking place today Saturday. Oisin Kelly takes a look at the top drivers in each category, as well as getting reaction from drivers as they came in to regroup. He spoke with Declan Boyle, Declan Gallagher, Manus Kelly and Damien
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The Joule Donegal International Rally’s Day 2 stages are well underway, with the gap between Declan Boyle and Donagh Kelly closing after the first Garrygort stage. Oisin Kelly has the very latest…
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Day 2 of the Joule Donegal International Rally is underway, with Stage 7 in Knockalla finishing. Declan and Brian Boyle are still the leaders in the International Event, and have increased their lead over Donagh Kelly. In other news, leader of the National Event Brian Brogan’s rally has come to an end. Oisin Kelly
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Gardaí are expected to examine five sites in Sligo and Dublin in the investigation into the disappearance of Philip Cairns. It’s understood the properties were owned by the late sex offender Eamon Cooke. Cooke is now the chief suspect in Philip’s disappearance in 1986 after a woman came forward with new information to Gardaí.
The second day of action in the Joule Donegal International Rally gets underway this morning, with Declan and Brian Boyle leading the way in a Ford Fiesta WRC. With a preview of Day 2’s stages, here’s Oisin Kelly..
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A Derry Councillor has condemned those behind two pipe bombs being left in the Highmoor Road area of the city. The devices were found during an operation involving police and ATO on Thursday and one line of enquiry is that they are connected to violent dissident Republican terrorism. Cllr. Paul Flemming says this kind
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A Donegal Deputy is calling on the Minister for Housing Simon Coveney to suspend the introduction of the new bin charges. It has been claimed that waste companies are taking advantage of the new laws and that some are looking for a price increase of up to 200 per cent. Following a meeting last night
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A man in his 20’s remains in Garda custody this morning in connection with the murder of Strabane man Michael Barr. He was arrested yesterday morning and brought to the Bridewell Garda station in Dublin. Michael Barr, a dissident republican, was shot dead in the Sunset House in Summerhill, Dublin on the 25th of April,
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There is huge interest in the many local crews taking part in this year’s Joule Donegal International Rally. For some, it’s all about pushing hard to do as well as they can and to win their class. For others, it’s all about trying to get around and to compete this testing, demanding and spectacular event.
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Brian Brogan and Damien Mc Gettigan head the National event of the Joule Donegal Rally at the end of day one. Brian, Chairman of the Donegal Motorclub, driving an class 14 Escort has a 7.1 second lead over another Donegal crew, Damien Tourish and Domhaill McAleney in a class 13 Escort. The Toyota Starlet of
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Declan and Brian Boyle lead the Joule Donegal International Rally at the end of the first day of action. The Leitirmacaward crew head the field by 6.2 seconds from Donagh Kelly’s Ford Focus. Speaking with Chris Ashmore, Declan knows there’s along way to go but he is satisfied to be out in front…
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Donagh Kelly and Conor Foley will look to cut back Declan Boyle’s advantage on Saturday in the Joule Donegal International Rally. Their Ford Focus WRC trails the Boyle’s Fiesta by 6.2 seconds ahead of tomorrows opening stage over Knockalla. Donagh was content with how the first day had gone and will look to mount an
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Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett sit third overall at the end of day 1of the Joule Donegal International Rally. Driving the Subaru s12b for the first time in Donegal, the crew sit 13.6 seconds of the pace of second placed Donagh Kelly and 18.8 adrift of the leader Declan Boyle. Manus was very happy with
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It’s the end of day one at the Joule Donegal International Rally with Declan and Brian Boyle leading the event heading into day two. With a wrap up today’s stages, Oisin Kelly:
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It’s the end of stage five at the Joule Donegal International Rally and Declan and Brian Boyle have increased their lead even further. Chris Ashmore has more:
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Police in Derry have recovered two pipe bombs in the Highmoor Road area. The devices were found during an operation yesterday afternoon , involving police and ATO. Detectives say that one line of enquiry is that these devices are connected to violent dissident Republican terrorism. They are appealing to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity
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It’s the second run around Trentagh this afternoon with Declan and Brian Boyle fastest in this stage increasing their lead in this years Joule Donegal International Rally. With all the latest, Oisin Kelly:
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An inquiry has found that GSOC was ‘mistaken’ when it began a criminal investigation into the actions of Gardaí following the death of a woman in a road traffic accident in county Donegal last year. The inquiry found GSOC commenced, conducted and ‘to a very large extent’ completed a criminal investigation into the
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Declan Boyle leads the Joule Donegal International Rally after three stages. The big story in the opening loop was the withdrawal of last year’s winner Gary Jennings and Rory Kennedy. With a look at the standings Chris Ashmore:
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The Joule Donegal International Rally is well underway this afternoon. Heading into Stage Three it’s looking like Donagh Kelly and Conor Foley are taking the lead so far. Oisin Kelly has the latest:
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A judge at Derry Magistrate’s Court has ruled that the case against a man accused of murdering Paul McCauley who died last year after being left in a vegetative state following a sectarian attack can proceed. The legal team for Piper John McClements (25), previously known as Daryll Proctor, of the Fountain in
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Gardaí investigating the murder of Strabane native Michael Barr in Dublin on Monday April 25th have arrested a man in his late 20s. The man is being at the Bridewell Garda Station in Dublin under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007. Michael Barr was drinking in the Snset House pub in
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The leaders have come through the opening stage of the Joule Donegal International Rally. Declan Boyle in a Ford Fiesta WRC leads the rally as Gary Jennings hits trouble. With the latest, Oisin Kelly:
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A 33 year old man and a 34 year old woman are due before Derry Magistrates Court today charged with a number of drugs related offences. Both were arrested in the Devon & Cornwall area of England on Wednesday of this week and transported to Strand Road station in relation to alleged drugs supply offences
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A Derry City and Strabane District Councillor Patsy Kelly says he stands by his claim that people from Donegal are crossing the border to dump their rubbish at the new facility at Pennyburn in Derry. He claimed at a meeting this week that up to 40% of the cars using the facility have southern registrations,
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A garda who harassed a married female sergeant by sending her a Valentine’s Card, numerous emails and a friend request on Facebook has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. 40 year old Garda Donal Maguire, a married man with two children, had been warned by his superiors not to have any contact with
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The Joule Donegal International Rally starts today as over 150 crews set out on the challenge of taking on 22 stages across three days in the biggest rally on the motorsport calender.. After the drivers briefing in the An Grianan Theatre, the competitors will leave the start ramp on the Port Road at 12noon. With
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Finance Minister Michael Noonan has opened up a dispute with his German counterpart over what happens if Britain leaves the EU. The two finance ministers are at odds over whether the UK should still be given access to free trade with the other 27 states. The matter was discussed last night at a meeting of
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Cavan will face Tyrone in the Ulster Senior football Semi final this Sunday in Clones. Terry Hyland’s men are looking to reach their first Ulster Senior final in almost 20 years while Tyrone haven’t been there since 2010.. Following an impressive league campaign, Tyrone ran out comfortable winners in their quarter-final tie with Derry, a
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A Donegal member of the Garda Representative Association says rural Garda Stations are vital despite an Assistant Garda Commissioner stating otherwise. Yesterday, Assistamt Commissioner Michael O’Sullivan defended the closure of some stations, saying in some cases they don’t provide the best coverage despite them being a comfort for the public. The GRA’s representative for Donegal
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A Donegal Senator says the Seanad has the power to scrap the new “Pay by Weight” waste charging regieme. After some waste companies indicated standing charges could increase by as much as 200% in some cases, Sinn Féin is to move a motion in the Seanad next Wednesday seeking to prevent that from happening. The
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Pete Donegan playing in his first Donegal Snooker Championship won the title on Thursday night beating Anthony Bonnar in the final 4-0 at the North West Snooker Club in Letterkenny. In doing so he also became the oldest winner at 49 years of age. To make the final he beat Aidan Devenney 4-0 earlier in the
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The Derry team to play Louth at Owenbeg on Saturday in Round 1A of the All-Ireland SFC qualifiers has been named by Manager Damien Barton. In total there are seven changes from the side that lost to Tyrone in the Ulster Championship. Callum Mullan-Young will make his Ulster Senior Championship debut in goals for Derry.
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Tyrone manager Mickey Harte has named an unchanged team for Sunday’s Ulster semi-final against Cavan. Harte has kept faith with the same players that started the quarter-final win over Derry last time out. Fit-again Rory Brennan, Justin McMahon, Ronan McNabb and Conor Meyler all return to the panel, but have to settle for a place
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The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture between Longford Town and Finn Harps, which was originally scheduled for Saturday, June 25th, will now be played on Friday, June 24th, with kick-off at 8pm. The SSE Airtricity League First Division fixture between Shelbourne and Waterford United at Tolka Park on Friday, June 24th will now
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There’s a new addition to this year’s Donegal Marathon and it’s the inaugural Donegal Marathon Team Challenge Cup. The relay event is open to all businesses, charities, sports clubs, societies and community groups and anyone who can pull together a team of three or four to compete in the race. Runners of all levels will
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The Donegal International Rally is the title that’s missing from the cv of Donagh Kelly. He has won just about everything there is to win, including National and Tarmac Championships, but his home event is the one remaining box that needs ticked. Donagh and his navigator Conor Foley will compete this weekend”s rally in the
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