It has been claimed that the rate of bankruptcy cases in Donegal has increased dramatically since the change to the Irish bankruptcy regime in January. Official figures from the Insolvency Service of Ireland (ISI) show that there have been just 18 bankruptcies in the county in the last two years. However, Ryan Stewart, from Stewart […]
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A Donegal Deputy says the new Agriculture and Fisheries Minister must follow through on the issue of penalty points for fishermen. Outgoing Minister Simon Coveney announced he was referring a controversial Statutory Instrument to the Attorney General. The system as it currently stands allows penalty points be imposed on a fishing licence, even if the
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Negotiations on the shape of Northern Ireland’s new power-sharing government are expected to start later. Politicians will hammer out priorities for the next five years and establish which parties will take on ministerial portfolios. Parties will also have to decide whether or not to form an official opposition. In Foyle, Deputy First Minster Martin Mc
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Donegal’s Sinead Jennings and her partner Claire Lambe finished third in the B Final of the Women’s Lightweight double sculls at the European Championships in Germany. Effectively, this placed them ninth overall.
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Cockhill Celtic captured the Knockalla Caravans Cup after winning 3-0 against Glengad in the decider at Maginn Park. Malachy McDermott scored twice and Ronan Doherty got the other goal. This is yet another piece of silverware for Cockhill who last week retained their Ulster Senior League title.
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A final round 66 meant Rory McIlroy ended 2 off the lead at the Wells Fargo Championship. James Hahn won after a play -off with Roberto Castro. Hahn had missed his previous 8 cuts.
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Irish International John O’Shea has appealed to clubs in Donegal to get their entry in for the Aviva Club of the Year ahead of next Friday’s (13th May) deadline. Republic of Ireland International John O’Shea, said; “The Aviva Club of the Year is a no brainer for any football club in Ireland. If clubs in
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Sir Terry Wogan’s life will be celebrated in a special event at Westminster Abbey, the BBC has announced. The veteran broadcaster, known for his velvety voice on radio and television, died of cancer on January 31 aged 77. Limerick-born Sir Terry, one of the UK and Ireland’s most famous stars, was hailed as a “national
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Prince Harry spoke about his mother Diana, Princess of Wales, and the Invictus Games on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and viewers couldn’t get enough of him. In a pre-recorded interview with Susanna Reid before the Invictus Games, Harry said of his mother: “It’s a great shame that she’s not here … and that, yeah, you
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On his debut in a Subaru WRC, Donegal’s Manus Kelly, co-driven by Donal Barrett took a fine victory in the Seven Oaks Hotel Carlow Rally, the third round of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship. They finished 9.9 seconds ahead of the Ford Fiesta WRC of Clonmel’s Roy White and his Cork co-driver James O’Brien,
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Donegal boxer Jason Quigley has said the biggest win of his career was a massive step-up in class and has vowed to get even better because there “is room for improvement”. Jason (24), from Ballybofey, won a 100-90 victory over Mexican fighter James De La Rosa (28) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on
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Donegal claimed their second LIDL Ladies National Football League Division 2 title, following a comfortable 3-17 to 0-13 win over Westmeath in Parnell Park. Michael Naughton’s charges bounced back from last years final disappointment to take silverware, and with it a place in Division 1 in 2017. Naughton signed himself out of Letterkenny General
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The coach of Raphoe Hockey’s ladies’ team has said his players are the best in the North West and believes this will help attract new players in a key moment in the club’s history. Richard Tinney was speaking after it was recently confirmed that Raphoe Ladies will be playing Premier Division Hockey next season for
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Donegal walker has stepped up his preparations for the Rio Olympics by competing in the Race Walking World Cup in Italy. Regular 50k walker Brendan (29), from Milford, completed in the 20k and finished in a time of 85:30. His team manager Patsy McGonagle said this time is “in and around where he needs to be”
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Fearless Donegal boxer Jason Quigley maintained his unbeaten career record with a stunning win in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Jason (24), from Ballybofey, won a unanimous decision victory over experienced Mexican fighter James De La Rosa (28) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Middleweight fighter Jason has now won 11 out of 11
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The former strength and conditioning coach to Donegal’s 2012 All Ireland winners is urging the public to use the health benefits of freezing ice baths. Adam Speer, who operates his business out of Newmills in Letterkenny, believes in the cryotherapy ice spas for injury prevention and rehabilitation and promoted them when he was with the
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After two days of counting all of Northern Ireland’s fifth Assembly MLAs have been declared. Arlene Foster’s party defied predictions of losing seats to retain 38 MLAs. Elsewhere Sinn Fein won 28 seats, down one, Ulster Unionists no movement on 16 seats, the SDLP 12 – down two – and Alliance eight. Hundreds of
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Gardaí say a middle-aged woman from Enniskillen, reported missing last week, has been found safe and well. The alarm was raised when Geraldine Colgan disappeared with a 40-year-old man on the 2nd of May. Officers believed she was camping along the boarder to the six counties and they issued an appeal for information. Detectives
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Over 300 competitors took part in today’s Runcrana Half Marathon and Relay. The event by Inishowen Athletics Club started at 2pm on a flatter course and was a huge success, according to club spokesman Seamus McDaid. He said thy were very happy with how the day turned out, even though the temperatures increased significantly as
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Ulster Senior League Results Bonagee Utd. 0 v 2 Derry City Res. Fanad Utd. 2 v 4 Letterkenny Rvs
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Donegal League – Premier Division Sunday 8th May Kildrum Tigers 1 v 5 Castlefinn Celtic Rathmullan Celtic 2 v 0 Glenea Utd St Catherines 2 v 1 Milford Utd
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Inishowen League Results Sunday 8th May Buncrana Credit Union Cup Semi Finals Dunree United 1 v 3 Aileach FC QPS 4 v 3 Culdaff FC (after 90 min into E.T.) Inishowen Engineering Res Premier Division Sea Rovers 0 v 3 Aileach Res Gleneely Colts 4 v 3 Moville
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Carndonagh Community School won the Derryveagh Crystal Donegal School’s Golf Championship in Dunfanaghy. The Carndonagh schoolboys (pictured) won with a score of 170 points with a great score of Conor Mc Colgan of 41 pts. making the difference. It was a close encounter with Pobailscoil Ghaothdobhair in 2nd place on 167 pts, and St Eunan’s
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Division 3 Sunday 8th May Burt v Naomh Ultan Division 4 Na Rossa v Carndonagh Senior Division 1 Saturday 7th May Kilcar 1-16 v 0-5 Termon Naomh Conail 3-10 v 0-12 Ardara Glenswilly 3-3 v 1-7 Bundoran St Eunans 0-7 v 1-9 Gweedore
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LIDL Ladies’ National Football League Division 2 Final result: Donegal 3-17 v 0-13 Westmeath Donegal ladies’ manager Micheal Naughton praised his players after their Division Two Final victory and has tipped them to do well in Division One. Micheal was delighted as his players overcame a strong Westmeath team at Parnell Park on Saturday. He
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We will hear from Donegal ladies’ manager Micheal Naughton who has guided his players through a phenomenal season after they won the Division 2 title yesterday. We will speak with hero boxer Jason Quigley about the biggest win of his career in Las Vegas last night. Our athletics correspondent Patsy McGonigle will have all the latest
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Both the Killybegs Coastguard and Sligo 118 helicopter were called out to the Pilgrims Pass in Slieve League yesterday afternoon following reports of a man being injured. It’s understood the alarm was raised when the man who was driving a trial bike came off the bike and sustained a leg injury. The man
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Police in Northern Ireland are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 52-year-old Geraldine Colgan, who was reported missing from the Enniskillen area on May 2nd. She is described as 5ft tall, slim build with short black and grey spiky hair. She is believed to be in the company of 40 year old Christopher Southam
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Nicky Rackard Cup quarter-final result: Monaghan 3-14 (23) v Donegal 4-14 (26) Donegal have reached the quarter-final of the Nicky Rackard Cup after a nervy performance away to Monaghan. At half-time, they led by a single point: Monaghan 1-6 (9) v 1-7 (10) Donegal. Donegal extended their lead considerably in the second half and, 20
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League of Ireland, Premier Division result: Finn Harps 0 – 0 Bohemians Finn Harps manager praised his goalkeeper Ciaran Gallagher who earned a valuable point for his club when he pulled off a dramatic injury time penalty save on Friday night. It meant that Harps drew with Bohemians at home in Ballybofey after a drab
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Drumoghill FC were in full celebration mode on Friday night after being crowned Donegal League champions. They won their first title since 1995 by landing the Premier Division thanks to a 2-2 draw against Gweedore Celtic at The Moss. Drumoghill’s manager Michael Lynch and captain Chris Malseed spoke to Highland Radio immediately afterwards. Michael said
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ULSTER YOUTH CUP FINAL result: Blayney Rovers 0 v 2 Letterkenny Rovers David O’Donnell and Tarlaigh O’Boyle were the hero goalscorers for Letterkenny Rovers on Saturday. Their goals helped Rovers to victory in the Ulster Youth Cup Final to delight of their manager Anthony Gorman (pictured).
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Over 400 competitors are tipped to take part in the gruelling Wild Atlantic Adventure Race (WAAR) challenge next weekend. WAAR’s health and safety officer Charlie “The Yank Bank” Boyle told Saturday Sport that the 54 km endurance race is well on its way to recording its highest numbers. Some 260 competitors took part last year,
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Knockalla Cup Final preview: Cockhill Celtic v Glengad United – Sunday at 5pm The managers of this season’s Knockalla Caravans Senior Cup Final have outlined their injury concerns ahead of Sunday’s big showdown. The action between Cockhill Celtic and Glengad United kicks off at 5pm in Maginn Park, Buncrana, with extra time and penalties to
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Ulster Rugby U18 Cup Final result: Letterkenny 12 v 19 Armagh Letterkenny’s under-18s lost the Ulster Rugby U18 Cup Final today but several of them have been tipped for a bright future. Head coach Gordon Curley spoke to Saturday Sport directly after the loss at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. He was disappointed with the
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Inishowen Athletics Club’s Runcrana Half Marathon and Relay takes place tomorrow Sunday, with the race getting underway at 2pm. A new flatter course has been drawn out for this year’s race, with each marathon finisher getting a medal, and each relay team member getting a certificate. Seamus McDaid of Inishowen Athletics Club spoke with Chris
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Institute’s manager was annoyed that his players adopted a direct style of play as they tried to recover from a losing position against Ballinamallard United. Ballinamallard won 2-1 and now host the play-off second leg. But Institute manager Kevin Deery says the tie is not over and hopes his players can turn it around on
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Donegal ladies’ manager Micheal Naughton has played down the extent of his panel’s injuries ahead of today’s Division 2 Final against Westmeath. Top players are missing with footballers like Eilish Ward recovering from a broken nose. But Micheal preferred to look at the positives. A win would give them the Division Two title, as well
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On today’s Saturday Sport, Donegal’s hurlers take on Monaghan in the quarter-final of the Nicky Rackard Cup. Donegal ladies’ manager Micheal Naughton looks ahead to this afternoon’s Division 2 Final against Westmeath and ex-Derry player analyses the county club scene. The North West cricket season continues and our feature game, weather permitting, is Brigade v
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Counting has resumed in the Northern Ireland Assembly Election, with SDLP’s Daniel McCrossan the first over the line in the West Tyrone constituency. It’s thought the main parties could end up with the same number of Assembly members as before Thursday’s vote. So far the Democratic Unionist Party has 33 seats. Sinn Fein has 19.
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A 55-year-old man taunted by neighbouring children on a housing estate fired an air pistol to frighten a 12-year-old boy, a court has heard. David McCann pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of the gun. Ballyshannon District Court heard a statement from his 12-year-old neighbour that he was frightened when the gun was fired
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Three men arrested as result of the policing operation at the funeral of Michael Barr in Strabane on Thursday will appear at Omagh Magistrates Court later today. They are charged with wearing clothing or having article(s) as a member or supporter of a proscribed organisation. Twelve other men who had also
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Finn Harps 0 Bohemians 0 Harps picked up another valuable point following Friday night’s goalless draw with Bohemians. And they had goalkeeper Ciaran Gallagher to thank after he produced a wonderful save from Anto Murphy’s 94th minute penalty to keep Bohs at bay. Up until that dramatic conclusion, it had been a dour struggle with
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After last weekend’s defeat to Sligo Rovers , Derry City got back to winning ways in the SSE Airtricty Premier Division on Friday night, beating St Patrick’s Athletic 0-1 at Richmond Park. Ramelton’s Barry McNamee scored the games only goal and a cracker it was too. McNamee played a neat one two with Rory Patterson
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Drumoghill FC sealed the Donegal League Premier Division title on Friday evening with a 2-2 draw against Gweedore Celtic at The Moss. The goal which forced the draw and the point required to take the title was scored by Ray Quinn. Thomas Diver had twice given Gweedore the lead in the game while Philip Whyte
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The Taoiseach has announced a wide-ranging Cabinet reshuffle. It took longer than expected but this evening Enda Kenny led his new team – women first into the Dáil chamber. His new Tánaiste, Frances Fitzgerald who remains Minister for Justice. Heather Humphreys will head up a new Department of Regional Development and Rural Affairs Mary Mitchell
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Raphoe Ladies will be playing Premier Division Hockey next season. The club received confirmation today from Ulster Hockey that they have been moved up to the top flight for the first time in their history. After finishing second in Senior 1, Raphoe were due to play Portadown in a promotion relegation play off but with
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Enda Kenny has been re-elected Taoiseach. It follows a vote in the Dail this afternoon – which saw the Fine Gael leader secure the support of 59 deputies. He is the first Fine Gael Taoiseach to be returned to office. Speaking in the Dail this afternoon, Enda Kenny says he commits himself and the incoming
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The National Darkness into Light in support of Pieta House takes place tomorrow morning at 4.15 at nine different locations in the North West, seven of them in Donegal. There are walks in Letterkenny, Donegal Town, Maghery, Falcarragh, Buncrana, Tory Island, Arranmore Island, Derry and Belleek. The Belleek walk is unique, as it crosses the
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Outgoing Gaeltacht Minister Joe Mc Hugh has admitted that Donegal might have fared better under the draft agreement for a minority government had Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle been part of the process under which independents will enter into a Fine Gael led minority administration. Speaking on the Shaun Doherty Show this morning, Minister Mc Hugh
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