There were separate attacks on a Road Gritter and Community Wardens in the Top of the Hill area over the weekend. Councillor Christopher Jackson says there is anger in the area as a result of the attacks on what are essential services. He says the worry is that there may be repercussions………..
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Greencastl’s Roma McLaughlin has won the Continental Tyres Women’s National League Player of the Month award for January/February. The Peamount United midfielder has been in superb form of late – scoring in the recent win over Castlebar Celtic – in what is her debut season in the League. “I’ve been playing well, but my team-mates
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It’s emerged that Transport Infrastructure Ireland, formerly the NRA, will announce funding for road strengthening works in the coming days, with three major projects to be funded in the Glenties Municipal District. Cllr Seamus O’Domhnaill says he’s been told by sources in TII that money will be included for the re-surfacing of Dunfanaghy Main
Having had a man sent off in yesterday’s fractious encounter with Donegal – Kerry manager Eamon Fitzmaurice says if they have a discipline issue they’ll address it. Alan Fitzgerald was red carded in the first half of the victory for punching Neil Mc Gee after the defender twisted his fingers during a tangle between the
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15 jobs are to be created in Donegal this year by an energy company which is promising 90 jobs across Ireland over the next two years. Donegal firm, Connective Energy Holdings Limited is developing six new state of the art bio gas production facilities, with the first of six anaerobic digestion facilities at construction stage
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A Fianna Fail councillor in Inishowen is to meet with the National Ambulance Service later this month to discuss the need for a second ambulance to cover the peninsula on a 24/7 basis. Cllr Martin Mc Dermott says after he raised the issue last week, calls for the service to be extended have intensified, and
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A two over final round of 74 ended Rory Mc Ilroy’s chances of winning the World Championship event in Miami. The Ulster man was two off the lead on 10 under. Adam Scott took home the trophy finishing one shot above Bubba Watson on 12 under. Graeme McDowell was two over while Shane Lowry ended
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Ireland’s leading triathletes came to Letterkenny for a major national duathlon event at the weekend. In the national series standard distance, the race winner was previous lrish champion Paul Carroll from Olympian Triathlon club. He finished in one hour 50 minutes for the 10km run, 40km bike, and 5km run. Killian Heery finished second in
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A bomb has been found in Derry overnight. The viable explosive device was recovered during a security alert in the Gelvin Gardens area of the city at about five o’clock last evening. A number of residents were evacuated while security forces examined the scene – and the device was made safe a short time
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Irish Water has confirmed that a programme of works is being developed to improve water quality around the Convoy area. The company says it expects the project will proceed to construction early next year, in an effort to combat discoloration and contamination of the area’s water supply. Local Sinn Fein Cllr Liam Doherty says he’s
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Simon Cowell said he’s “absolutely sure” there will be solo offerings from the One Direction boys. Former member Zayn Malik found chart success with his first single Pillowtalk, but Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan have so far not confirmed whether they’ll be using their hiatus to emulate his number one. But
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Millie Mackintosh has said she will never do a “tell-all” about her relationship with Professor Green. News broke late last month that she was splitting from her rapper husband after almost three years of marriage. Speaking just before the split was announced, Millie said: “I’ve never done a tell-all about my relationship and I won’t.
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Donegal rally driver Gary Jennings has won the 2016 Mayo Stages Rally and revealed it was tough driving conditions as he claimed victory. Gary and Rory Kennedy won in their Subaru Impreza WRC in heavy rain by over a minute to claim the opening round of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship. They finished exactly
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Donegal manager Rory Gallagher revealed his disappointment after losing to Kerry on Sunday but refused to blame the home side’s rough tactics in Tralee. He said that he was disappointed to have lost Leo McCloone early in the game and disappointed to concede so many frees. Kerry won 1-13 (16) v Donegal 1-08 (11). Rory
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Donegal captain Michael Murphy has said Kerry won because of their experience and scoring at crucial stages of the match. Kerry won 1-13 (16) v Donegal 1-08 (11). Michael, who got Donegal’s only goal, said Donegal didn’t kick on in the second half and Kerry’s experience helped them to the win. He said that the
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Inishowen League manager Diarmaid O’Brien believes his 25-man squad is crucial to helping the Donegal select’s Oscar Traynor run. The Inishowen side beat Galway 1-2 on Saturday in the Oscar Traynor Cup quarter-final and face the Leinster Senior League at home in the semi-final. Diarmaid said his team overcame a physical Galway team by using
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Tyrone manager Mickey Harte believes the Red Hands’ win on Saturday over Derry will have “no bearing” when the two counties meet in the Ulster Championship in two months’ time. Tyrone won 2-15 to 0-12 against Derry but Mickey said he doesn’t need to be a “genius” to know that some of Tyrone’s shooting was
Mickey Harte says defeat of Derry has no bearing on Championship Read More »
The Sunday Times is reporting today that outgoing Agriculture and Marine Minister Simon Coveney continues to stand over the decision not to pay €245,000 in compensation to the Byrne family from Donegal under the Lost at Sea scheme despite an ombudsman’s recommendation that it be paid. The Skifjord sank in 1981, with the loss of
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Independent Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has said he will not be supporting any deal which would see Enda Kenny remain as Taoiseach. Deputy Pringle’s name was mentioned in the Sunday Independent today as one of a number of independents asked to attend a meeting last week at which ministries and other positions were reportedly on
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Ulster Senior League Derry City 2 v 1 Letterkenny Rovers Swilly Rovers 0 v 3 Cockhill Celtic
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The organisers of endurance event The Race have revealed that the winner of the gruelling 24-hour trek was so far ahead that he could have won in an even faster time. The Race winner Mariusz Olejniczak, who has lived in Ireland for 10 years and owns a gym in Kildare, crossed the finish line in a
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Sunday, March 6 Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Kildrum Tigers 2 v 1 Cappry Rovers Rathmullan Celtic 2 v 3 Milford United Glenea United 0 v 1 Drumoghill F.C. St. Catherines 2 v 3 Kilmacrennan Celtic Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. 2 v 4 Keadue Rovers Raphoe Town 5 v 2
Donegal Junior League results Read More »
Inishowen Football League Results Hannon Greene Insurances Fr O’Gara Cup Aileach Res 5 v 0 Greencastle Res Sea Rovers 2 v 1 Carrowmena FC Illies Res 3 v 3 Clonmany Res Aileach Youths 1 v 4 Carn FC Rasheney Res 2 v 2 Gleneely Res Gleneely won 5-4 on Penalties
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Allianz League, Division 1: Kerry 1-13 (16) v Donegal 1-08 (11) Donegal lost their first match of the season in a feisty encounter away to Kerry in Division 1 on Sunday afternoon. Donegal came into the match in excellent form, having won all four of their opening games. But that run came to an end
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Lidl Ladies’ National Football League, Division 2: Donegal 4-11 v 2-07 Clare Donegal’s ladies were on fire again on Sunday when they convincingly swept aside title rivals Clare. The top of the table clash at Fr Tierney Park in Ballyshannon ended with Domegal winning on a score of 4-11 to 2-07. The ladies raced in
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Allianz Hurling League, Division 2B: Meath 2-35 v 0-09 Donegal There was an overwhelming defeat for Donegal’s senior men’s hurlers on Sunday when they were beaten 2-35 to 0-09 away to Meath. The Royal County were relentless as they fired over the points. The half-time score in Trim was 1-19 to 0-04. Donegal vice-captain Joe
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Derry assistant manager Brian McGuckin has vowed that the county will do their best “to turn them over” when they play Tyrone in the Ulster Championship. The counties are due to meet on May 22 in the provincial tie and McGuckin said Derry have improvements to make like being more calm on the ball. He
Derry’s Brian McGuckin wants to turn over Tyrone in Championship Read More »
On today’s Sunday Sport, Donegal are in action in the National Football League as they travel to Kerry in Division 1. Follow all the live action on Highland Radio with our team Oisin Kelly and Brendan Devenney. Also in GAA football this afternoon, Donegal’s ladies look to continue their perfect winning start to the season
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Allianz League, Division 2: Tyrone 2-15 v Derry 0-12 Tyrone have full points from four games and are charging towards promotion following their nine points win over neighbours Derry at Healy Park. Their win over Derry means they are the only county in Division 2 without a loss and now have a four point lead
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Oscar Traynor Cup quarter-final: Galway 1 – 2 Inishowen League The Inishowen League will continue the defence of their Oscar Traynor Cup title in the semi-finals after a great victory on Saturday. They beat Galway in the quarter-finals at Eamon Deasy Park and now face the Leinster Senior League. The Inishowen side were 0-2 up
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The first competitors in the exhausting 24-hour endurance event The Race are expected to complete the 250km-course on Sunday morning around 9am. Co-organiser Sean McCrudden told Saturday Sport that – after a tough day of hailstones – the athletes face dropping temperatures overnight as they run a full 26-mile marathon through the night. Sean said Polish
Polish athlete leading 250km endurance event The Race into the night Read More »
Donegal make the trip to Austin Stack Park, Tralee to take on Kerry in Division One of the Allianz Football League. Following on from their win over Mayo last weekend, Donegal will be hoping to continue their winning streak when they face the Kingdom. Donegal Manager Rory Gallagher has been speaking to Tom Comack, where he told
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Donegal are set to host Clare in Division Two of the Lidl Ladies National Football League, with the game being played in Ballyshannon at 2pm. Karen Guthrie, Donegal midfielder, looks ahead to the game with Tom Comack.
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Finn Harps’ Packie Mailey said the club beat Derry City because they took their chances and Derry didn’t. Harps kicked off the new season on Friday with all three points against local rivals Derry. Packie told Highland Radio Sport that goals win games and Harps have to take their goal chances in their return to
Finn Harps’ Packie Mailey warns you cannot miss chances in Premier Division Read More »
Finn Harps have been told that they can become Premier Division regulars if they avoid relegation this season. That is the verdict of experienced League of Ireland manager Sean Connor after Harps started the new season with a 2-1 home win over Derry City. Sean claimed Harps, who are back in the top flight after
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The Donegal Boxing Board has announced a prestigious tournament against American boxers. Board president Peter O’Donnell of Raphoe ABC told Highland Radio Sport that the tournament was confirmed on Friday when Donegal County Council agreed to be sponsors. He revealed that 11 boxers will travel from Boston for the fights which will be at the
Prestigious boxing tournament against American fighters announced for Donegal Read More »
Results on Saturday, 5 March Old Orchard Saturday Division Arranmore United 3 v 0 Fintown Harps (K.O. 1p.m.) Drumbar F.C. 0 v 2 Mulroy Celtic Drumkeen United 3
Donegal Junior Football League results Read More »
The Donegal Motor Club will host an Autocross loose surface event next weekend in Burnfoot. Autocross has been growing in popularity in Ireland and it’s a form of motorsport that the club want to build on in the coming years. Clerk of the Course Damian Gallagher and Club Chairman Brian Brogan spoke with Oisin
Donegal Motor Club looking to build Autocross in the county Read More »
All Ireland League, Division 2B: City of Derry 8 – 11 Sunday’s Well (Cork) City of Derry lost their fourth match in a row and conceded ground to title rivals Sunday’s Well of Cork. The match was billed a Division 2B title showdown, with league leaders Derry seven points ahead of second-placed The Well as
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There was a strong Donegal showing in the SSE Airtricity 10-mile Road Race at Ebrington Square in Derry. Some 309 runners, male and female, finished on Saturday and the ladies’ section was won by Donegal runner Natasha Adams. Natasha, who runs for Letterkenny AC and lives in Strabane, finished first with a finish time of 57:51.
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Kerry host Donegal in the tie of the round meeting in Division One of the Allianz Football League, at Austin Stack Park. Legendary Radio Kerry commentator Weeshie Fogarty gives his take on the upcoming game.
Weeshie Fogarty previews eagerly anticipated Donegal and Kerry clash Read More »
Derry make the short trip to Healy Park to take on Tyrone in Division Two of the Allianz League. This is the fourth time the pair have met this season, with anticipation building up to their Ulster Championship clash on May 22nd. Former Derry star forward Conleth Gilligan previews the game.
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Tyrone take on Derry in Division Two of the Allianz League tonight Saturday at Healy Park. Tom Comack has been speaking to Tyrone All-Ireland winning goalkeeper Pascal McConnell ahead of the eagerly anticipated game.
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Donegal make the trip to Meath for their clash with the Royal County, in Division 2B of the Allianz Hurling League. Despite a number of absent players due to injuries, Donegal vice Captain Joe Boyle is confident ahead of the game, as he has been telling Tom Comack.
Pressure is on for Donegal in Allianz Hurling League Read More »
Disappointed Derry City player Barry McNamee believes his side bossed Harps at stages and should have won on Friday. The teams met in the Premier Division to kick off the new campaign and Harps won 2-1 with a stoppage time goal from Derry not enough. Barry, who is from Donegal and is the brother of Finn
Derry City player Barry McNamee says team folded after goal Read More »
Tony McNamee has said his Finn Harps teammates who missed out against Derry will all have a role to play this season. Harps beat Derry City FC 2-1 in Ballybofey on Friday night in the first match of the new campaign. Teenage striker BJ Banda, whose playoff goal put Harps back in the top flight, was
Finn Harps’ Tony McNamee says Premier Division is a squad game Read More »
On today’s Saturday Sport, we begin by looking ahead to this weekend’s GAA football and hurling action. In football, Donegal are away to Kerry and there is a table of the table clash between Tyrone and Derry. We hear from Donegal manager Rory Gallagher, Tyrone’s All Ireland winner Pascal McConnell, Donegal ladies’ team midfielder Karen
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Gardai are appealing for witnesses following an incident of criminal damage to a property in the Ballyare area of Ramelton. The incident occured in early hours of yesterday morning at approx 4.30. Anyone who was in the area at the time have been asked to contact Milford Garda Station on 074 9153114.
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32 Donegal drinking and wastewater schemes planned for the next five years are at risk if Irish Water is abolished. The Irish Independent is reporting today that nationally, almost 340 planned schemes are in the balance after obtaining details of the company’s €3.5bn capital investment plan for 2017-2021 which still requires the green light
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Kenny Shiels started life in the Premier Division with Derry City on the wrong side of the result at Finn Park on Friday night. The Candystrips lost 2-1 to their neigbours Finn Harps in front of a massive crowd on a heavy pitch in Ballybofey. Despite having the bulk of the possession Derry couldn’t capitalise
Derry Manager Kenny Shiels has no argument with Harps result Read More »
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