Concern has been expressed in Strabane after the Housing Executive anounced it is limited the opening hours of its office in the town. SDLP Strabane Councillor Patsy Kelly says he was told last week that as a result of staff shortages, the Strabane branch will now close each day at 1pm. Cllr Kelly says this […]
Kelly critical of restriction of opening hours at NIHE Strabane office Read More »
There was a top five finish for Graeme McDowell in the Honda Classic in Florida. A final round of 69 left the former US Open winner on four under par, and five shots adrift of the eventual winner, Adam Scott. Padraig Harrington was four over.
Top five finish for McDowell in Honda Classic Read More »
Police in Derry are treating a weekend attack on a house in the Fountain area as sectarian. Police are also investigating a petrol bomb attack on a car at Harty Court on Saturday night. The car sustained damage to the bonnet when the petrol bomb struck it shortly after 8 o’clock on Saturday night. Fire
Police investigating two weekend attacks in the city Read More »
Representatives of Donegal Action for Cancer Care travel to Brussels tomorrow as part of a 38 person delegation making a presentation to the European Parliament. The DACC group will be presenting the parliament with a copy of a map showing what they argue is the unequal and unfair distribution of services in Ireland, with all
DACC takes the case for more cancer services to Europe Read More »
The five TDs to represent Donegal in the 32nd Dail will be Charlie Mc Conalogue (FF), Pearse Doherty (SF), Pat The Cope Gallagher (FF), Joe mc Hugh (FG) and Thomas Pringle (Ind). It’s been clear since last night that the gap between Thomas Pringle and Sinn Fein’s Padraig Mac Lochlainn would be small, and
Nailbiting count concludes as Pringle takes fifth Donegal seat Read More »
Mc Hugh surplus of 251 currently being distributed. Pringle now 26 ahead of Mac Lochlainn.
Update – Mc Hugh surplus being distributed as gap now 26 votes Read More »
There were jubilant scenes at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny this evening when Deputy Joe Mc Hugh and former Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher were returned to the Dail. Joe Mc Hugh spoke to Greg Hughes after his election……… Pat the Cope Gallagher is looking forward to returning to Leinster House…….
Cope and Mc Hugh both delighted to be returning to Dail Eireann Read More »
Two more TDs have been elected to the Dail on the 11th count. Fianna Fail’s Pat the Cope Gallagher returns to the Dail after a break, while Joe Mc Hugh is reelected for a second time.
Update – Pat the Cope Gallagher and Joe Mc Hugh elected on the 11th count Read More »
Mac Lochlainn now ahead by 652 after distribution of Dessie Shiels’ votes, Tim Jackson now eliminated, his 5864 votes are now being distributed.
Update – Mac Lochlainn now 652 ahead of Pringle after 10th count Read More »
The 10th count is continuing at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny, with Padraig Mac Lochlainn now 787 votes ahead of Thomas Pringle following the distribution of Pearse Doherty’s surplus. The votes of Dessie Shiels are now being distributed, and members of the Pringle campaign tam had told us last night they did not want
Pringle not conceding defeat as Mac Lochlainn pulls 787 votes ahead Read More »
Mac Lochlainn now ahead by 787, but Pringle not conceding!
Update – Mac Lochlainn now 787 ahead of Pringle as Shiels’ votes are distributed Read More »
Donegal manager Rory Gallagher hailed Mayo as one of the top teams in the country after beating them on Sunday. Mayo were the better team in the first half and led at half-time but Donegal won on a score of 1-14 (17) v Mayo 1-12 (15). Rory said the it was a massive test from Mayo, claimed
Rory Gallagher hails his players’ hunger after beating Mayo Read More »
NFL Division 1, Donegal 1-14 (17) v 1-12 (15) Mayo A pulsating game ended with Donegal beating Mayo in Ballybofey in Division 1 on Sunday afternoon. The action was live on Highland Radio with our team Oisin Kelly and Declan Bonner and 11,000 fans watched at MacCumhaill Park as Donegal won by two points. With only table-toppers
Donegal win dramatic match against Mayo Read More »
Letterkenny Rovers are into the semi-final of the FAI Intermediate Cup. They won 2-1 at home against Dublin side Killester on Sunday afternoon. Eamon McConigley’s team led 1-0 at half-time thanks to a Christy Connaghan goal. Rovers secured the quarter-final win with a 77-minute penalty from Darren McElwaine. Killester got a goal back on 82
Letterkenny Rovers overcome Dublin’s Killester to make cup semis Read More »
Girls’ Final: Lagan Harps’ Ladies 0 v 1 Castlebar Celtic Lagan Harps’ Ladies were unlucky in the All Ireland U18 Girls’ Final when they lost 1-0 to Castlebar Celtic at McSharry Park in Sligo. Lagan Harps got off to the worst possible start, conceding after 11 minutes from a goal by Megan Diver, and that
Lagan Harps’ Ladies unlucky in the All Ireland Final Read More »
Ladies’ National Football League Division 2 , Meath 3-08 v 3-17 Donegal Donegal ladies made it four wins from four as they continued their blistering start to the season. Donegal manager Michael Naughton took his on form team to Trim for the Division 2 match against Meath. Meath’s opening day win over Sligo was followed by
Donegal’s lady footballers continue winning start Read More »
Donegal athletes recorded good results in the latest stages of the National Indoor Championships over the weekend. Highland Radio’s Patsy McGonagle revealed on Sunday Sport that there were terrific results for Letterkenny runner Mark English and Letterkenny race walker Brendan Boyce at Ahtlone IT. There were also also notable performances by triple jumper Conal McMahon, who
Donegal athletes make poidum at National Indoor Championships Read More »
Pearse Doherty has been returned to Dail Eireann following the distribution of his party colleague Gary Doherty’s votes. When Gary Doherty’s 4,456 votes were distributed, 3,410 of them went to Pearse Doherty, bringing him comfortably over the quota with a surplus of 2,382 which is now being distributed………
Update – Pearse Doherty elected to Dail Eireann Read More »
Inishowen Football League results, Sunday 28th February Jackie Crossan Premier Division Greencastle FC 5 v 2 Moville Celtic Strand Hotel First Division Carrowmena FC 0 v 1 Cockhill Youths Dunree United 6 v
Inishowen Football League results Read More »
Donegal Junior League results, Sunday 28th February Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Cappry Rovers 0 v 7 Kilmacrennan Celtic Rathmullan Celtic OFF Milford United Castlefin Celtic 1 v 0
Donegal Junior League results Read More »
The counting of votes cast in the Donegal constituency has resumed at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny, with the eighth count now underway, distributing the votes of SF candidate Gary Doherty. The pattern of his transfers will be vital, with the party hoping a substantial number of his votes will go to Padraig Mac
Seventh count underway after extensive recheck, but full recount still possible Read More »
NFL Division 2, Derry 2-12 v 1-18 Galway Derry lost their match of the league season when Galway came to Celtic Park on Sunday and won by three points. Only Derry and Tyrone had full points from their opening two fixtures, and before Sunday’s games, Derry were ahead on scores and top of Division 2. But
Derry lose and concede top spot in Division 2 Read More »
NFL Division 2, Laois 0-14 v 1-14 Tyrone Tyrone’s footballers travelled to Portlaoise to take on Laois in Division of the National Football League on Sunday afternoon. Tyrone already had two wins from two after beating Cavan and Galway and they registered another with a good away win today, with a goal separating the sides. Mark
Tyrone win away to Laois Read More »
Ulster Senior League, Sunday 28th February Derry City 4 v 0 Fanad Utd Swilly Rovers 3 v 6 Bonagee Utd Ulster Junior Cup, Sunday 28th February Kildrum Tigers 3 v 2
Ulster League, Junior Cup and Ulster Shield results Read More »
Following the recheck of the votes of Gary Doherty, Pearse Doherty and Dessie Shiels, a recount of Gary Doherty and Dessie Shiels’ votes has been requested by Sinn Fein. The recheck had been sought last night after Gary Doherty was eliminated with just seven votes between himself and Dessie Shiels. A short time ago, Cllr
Recount of Gary Doherty and Dessie Shiels’ votes begins at Donegal count Read More »
A recount looks more likely in Donegal as reports suggest a small number of discrepancies may have been found in the recheck of Pearse Doherty (SF), Gary Doherty (SF) and Dessie Shiels (Ind). Meanwhile, outgoing Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn, who is in danger of losing his seat in Donegal says whatever happens, he will accept
Recount looks more likely as Mac Lochlainn says he’ll accept the will of the people Read More »
On today’s Sunday Sport, the National Football League resumes and we will have live action as Donegal host Mayo in Ballybofey. Oisin Kelly and Declan Bonner will provide the commentary of the Division 1 match from MacCumhaill Park. Also in GAA men’s football this afternoon, Tyrone travel to Laois and Derry are at home to
The Sunday Sport show Read More »
The counting of votes cast in the Donegal constituency has resumed this morning with a recheck of the votes of Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty and Gary Doherty, as well as Independent Dessie Shiels. Charlie Mc Conalogue remains the only deputy elected to the 32nd Dail in Donegal so far. Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty and Fianna Fail’s
Donegal count resumes with a recheck of three candidates Read More »
Sinn Fein’s Gary Doherty has confirmed that the party has sought and been granted a recheck of votes after the sixth count, which saw him eliminated with just seven votes less than Independent Dessie Shiels. It’s an indication of the seriousness of the battle for the final seat between Independent Thomas Pringle and Sinn Fein’s
Update – SF ask for recheck, count adjourned until 10am Read More »
Former Donegal Mayor John Campbell says he believes Thomas Pringle can still be elected as the battle intensifies for the final seat…..
All to play for for Thomas Pringle – Campbell Read More »
The big discussion for the past number of hours has been whether or not Padraig Mac Lochlainn can overtake Thomas Pringle. The distribution of Gary Doherty’s votes and Pearse Doherty’s surplus after that will be crucial.
Update – Count enters crucial period as Gary Doherty is eliminated Read More »
As Padraig Mac Lochlainn waits to see if he will be returned to Dail Eireann, his party colleague Deputy Pearse Doherty says he believes a strong transfer within the party will see him through. It looks as though the last count will see a battle between Deputy Mac Lochlainn and Deputy Thomas Pringle for the
Pearse Doherty believes Padraig Mac Lochlainn can hang on to take last seat Read More »
Niamh Kennedy eliminated, her 2057 votes now being distributed as the sixth count gets underway.
Update – Sixth count underway after Niamh Kennedy is eliminated Read More »
The fifth count is now underway after the elimination of Frank Mc Brearty with 1,981 votes.
Update – Mc Brearty eliminated as fifth count gets underway in Donegal Read More »
Four candidates have now been eliminated in the Donegal constituency. After the election of Charlie Mc Conalogue, Cordelia Nic Fhearraigh was eliminated. Deputy Mc Conalogue’s surplus of 315 votes was subsequently distributed, after which three candidates were eliminated – Paula Flanagan, Michael Mooney and Ian Mc Garvey. Their combined vote of 1839 votes are currently
Update – Four candidates elected as Donegal constituency reaches 4th count Read More »
Charlie Mc Conalogue has been elected to the 32nd Dail, with 12,533 votes, 315 over the quota. Speaking after his election, her spoke to Greg Hughes………
Charlie Mc Conalogue elected to Dail on first count Read More »
Fianna Fail’s Pat The Cope Gallagher says he will consider any working arrangement when the new Dail meets next month. Mr Gallagher, a former TD and MEP looks certain to be returned to the Dail, sitting comfortably in third place according to the tallies. He spoke to Greg Hughes at the count centre……….
“I will work with anybody” – Cope on coalition prospect Read More »
The start of the new SSE Airtricty League Premier Division season is just under a week away. Top of the bill next Friday night in Ballybofey is the north west derby clash of Finn Harps and Derry City, a game which will be broadcast LIVE on Highland Radio. In the final part of our League
The Finn Harps / Derry City Premier Division Preview – Part3 Read More »
Finn Harps and Derry City kick start the new Premier Division season next Friday night at Finn Park. In part two of our league preview, Diarmaid Doherty gets the thoughts of Declan Boyle, Felix Healy and Sean Connor on the the players that have come in ahead of the new campaign…
The Finn Harps / Derry City Premier Division Preview – Part2 Read More »
The new SSE Airtricty League season is just around the corner. The action starts next Friday night with Highland’s feature game, the north west derby in Ballybofey . Harps are to the top flight after a seven year absence and there no bigger tie to mark your return than against your neighbours Derry City.
The Finn Harps / Derry City Premier Division Preview – Part1 Read More »
“The Race” returns to Donegal next weekend the 5th/6th March. The ultimate 24 hour endurance event see the competitors tackle 250km of the rugged landscape of North West Donegal, consisting of road and mountain running, cycling and Kayaking. Sean McFadden was last year’s winner and the third installment in 2016 has seen another record entry.
David Burns on “The Race 2016” Read More »
Finn Harps 1 Drogheda United 0 Finn Harps took victory over Drogheda in their final friendly before the beginning of the new league season. Ryan Curran scored the only goal of the game. This was Harps’ final friendly before taking on Derry City at Finn Park on 4th March.
Ryan Curran goal secures win for Finn Harps in final friendly Read More »
As the counting of votes continues at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny continues this evening, a first count declaration is expected sometime before 7.30 tonight, although some observers say it could be later. The quota is likely to be just over 12,000. This is the final tally –
Election 2016 – First count result in Donegal expected later this evening Read More »
Outgoing Junior Minister Joe Mc Hugh has confirmed he wasn’t convinced by the “keep the recovery going” message pushed by Fine Gael. Speaking to Greg Hughes at the Donegal Count Centre in Aura, Letterkenny, Deputy Mc Hugh said although he’s now tipped to take the fourth seat, he’s taking nothing for granted………..
Mc Hugh wasn’t convinced about “Keep the recovery going” message Read More »
Donegal will take on Mayo in Division One of the Allianz League at MacCumhaill Park tomorrow Sunday. Ahead of the game, Tom Comack has been speaking to Donegal Manager Rory Gallagher.
Rory Gallagher looks ahead to Mayo meeting Read More »
Following on from wins against Cavan and Galway, Tyrone travel to Laois on Sunday in hope of a win in Division Two of the Allianz League. Alan Rodgers of the Ulster Herald weighs up Tyrone’s chances in the game, as he has been telling Tom Comack.
Tyrone hoping for third win out of three in Allianz League Read More »
Eamon McConigley’s Letterkenny Rovers take on Killester United tomorrow in the Quarter Final of the FAI Intermediate Cup. He spoke with Kenny Harkin on Saturday Sport, where he told of his teams preparations for the game.
Letterkenny Rovers hoping for place in Intermediate Cup semi-final Read More »
Sinn Fein’s Padraig Mac Lochlainn could be in danger of losing his seat in Donegal, with the final tally showing him at 5675 votes, 8% of the total poll. It follows the decision of the party to adopt a three candidate strategy with a comprehensive vote management strategy implemented. However. Cllr Gary Doherty, who currently
SF’s Padraig Mac Lochlainn could be in difficulty as Donegal count continues Read More »
The Donegal Ladies, following three wins, take on Meath on Sunday in the Second Division of the NFL. Donegal Manager Michael Naughton spoke to Tom Comack ahead of the game.
Donegal Ladies prepare for clash with Meath Read More »
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