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Donegal Junior League results

Brian Mc Cormick Premier Division Glenea United  2      v          1 Rathmullan Celtic Kilmacrennan Celtic 0 v 0 Milford United   Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Lifford Celtic    1          v 3       Lagan Harps Kerrykeel ’71 FC 5     v 7      Gweedore United   CT Ball Division Two Letterbarrow Celtic 1   v 1      Eany Celtic Whitestrand United 0    […]

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Inishowen Football League results

Jackie Crossan Premier Division     Culdaff FC       2          v          1          Moville Celtic Illies Celtic      1          v          6          Greencastle FC   Hannon Greene Fr O Gara Cup Preliminary Round Glengad Res     1          v          1          Redcastle Utd (Glengad won 5-6 on penalties) Aileach Youths   1        v          0          Carrowmena Res Sea Rovers       5          v          0          Cockhill Colts Moville Res     

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Donegal’s hurlers lose narrowly on opening day

National Hurling League  Division 2B  result: Mayo 1-14 (17) v Donegal 1-13 (16) Donegal’s hurlers began their National Hurling League campaign with a narrow loss against Mayo. New manager Ardal McDermott spoke immediately afterwards to Sunday Sport about his disappointment at the Division 2B defeat in Castlebar. McDermott’s players led 5-3 in the first half,

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SOS Committee say over 2,000 people attended Community Hospitals rally

The Save Our Services committee is estimating that over 2,000 people took party in yesterday’s rally in the Twin Towns to protest at the proposed removal of core services from three Community Hospitals in Donegal. The includes representatives of the action commitees formed in the wake of the threats to  Ramelton Community Nursing Unit, Lifford Hospital and

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Disappointment for Donegal girls as Ireland lose to France

Two Donegal rugby players were in the Ireland’s ladies’ squad as they lost to France in the Six Nations Women’s tournament on Saturday evening. Larissa Muldoon, who is from Cappry and plays for Skewen in Wales, started and Fahan woman Nora Stapleton (pictured), who plays for Leinster’s Old Belvedere, was on the bench. But France

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Paul Durcan reaches All Ireland club final

Donegal’s 2012 All Ireland winning goalkeeper Paul Durcan is set to play in the All Ireland Football Club Championship Final. Durcan’s Dublin side Ballyboden St Enda’s, who are the Leinster champions, beat Clonmel Commercials of Tipperary by five points but needed extra time to do it in Portlaoise on Saturday evening. Munster champions Clonmel, who are managed

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Mixed results for Donegal interest in the Ulster Post Primary Schools Championships

Donegal interest in the  recorded mixed results on Friday night. Donegal’s Abbey Vocational School beat Cavan’s Bailieboro Community School, but Glenties Community School lost to Fermanagh Schools and Colaiste Ailigh of Letterkenny lost against St Mary’s College of Limavady. Elsewhere, in the Danske Bank MacRory Cup, it was a good win for Derry side St

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Delivery of Social Housing units in Donegal fell 40% below target last year

  The delivery of Social Authority Housing units in Donegal for 2015 was 40% below target in 2015. Sinn fein have revealed that out of the Governments own target to deliver 65 housing units to the county, only 37 were delivered as of November last year. Currently there are 2,560 applicants on the local authority’s

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United rally over future of Donegal Community Hospitals takes place today

A united rally takes place later today in Stranorlar in protest over the future of St Joseph’s Hospital in Stranorlar, Lifford Hospital or the Ramelton Community Nursing Unit. The protest gets underway at 1.30 this afternoon at St Joseph’s hospital in Stranorlar and a shuttle bus will be available from Jacksons Hotel, the Finn Valley

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Election Candidates urged to be mindful of where they erect posters

  Concern has been raised in relation to where Election campaigners are erecting their posters with claims that some are creating serious safety hazards in Donegal. There have been reports of posters being erected on signposts, blocking important signs for motorists. In one case at the Kilross junction between Letterkenny and Stranorlar some posters are

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Pringle’s team questions why West Donegal was left out of Fianna Fail leaders visit

Independent Thomas Pringle’s campaign team is questioning why Fianna Fail have left West Donegal off party leader Micheal Martins Election tour. As part of his visit to the county today Deputy Martin is canvassing in Buncrana, Letterkenny, Milford and Ramelton with Charlie McConalogue and Lifford and Stranorlar with Pat the Cope Gallagher. Cllr. Micheál Cholm

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Sixteen Candidates in Donegal to contest the General Election following two late additions

  Sixteen is the final number of Candidates to contest the General Election here in Donegal following two late additions.  Yesterday was the final date to submit nominations for the Election which saw Independent Candidate and anti-water charges activist Michael Mooney and Fis Nua’s Cordeila Nic Fhearraigh adding their names to the ticket. The deadline

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Judge warns he might refuse to return Derry man to trail charged with fighting against ISIS

  A judge has given a warning that he might refuse to return for trial a Derry man charged in connection with travelling to Syria to fight against ISIS if there are any further delays. Eamonn Bradley (27) of Benview Estate in Coshquin was to face a preliminary enquiry at Derry Magistrate’s Court on charges

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Donegal Election Candiadate outlines agenda for Fianna Fail leaders visit to the county

  Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin is continuing his nationwide General Election tour today and is visiting the new Donegal constituency. Deputy Martin will canvass in Buncrana, Letterkenny, Milford and Ramelton with Charlie McConalogue and Lifford and Stranorlar with Pat the Cope Gallagher. Fianna Fail Election Candidate Charlie McConalogue says it’s hoped with the help

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Derry name team for Hurling League opener against Antrim

The Derry team to play Antrim on Sunday at Celtic Park (2pm) is as follows: 1. Darrell McDermott (Banagher) 2. Eugene McGuckin (Swatragh) 3. Conor McSorley (Ballinascreen) 4. Seán McCullagh (Banagher) (Capt) 5. Darragh McCloskey (Banagher) 6. Paddy Kelly (Kevin Lynchs) 7. Dermot O’Neill (Lavey) 8. Oisín McCloskey (Banagher) 9. Tiarnán McCloskey (Banagher) 10. Jonathan

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Downton Abbey star Brendan Coyle given ban for drink driving

Downton Abbey actor Brendan Coyle has been banned from the road after admitting drink driving. Coyle, 53, appeared at King’s Lynn Magistrates’ Court near his home in Heacham, Norfolk, on Thursday. He pleaded guilty to drink driving after being caught on New Year’s Day, the court heard. Norfolk Police confirmed Coyle, who appeared in court

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Liam Neeson says he was ‘joking’ when he said he was dating someone ‘incredibly famous’

Liam Neeson has seriously back-peddled, after telling the world he was dating an “incredibly famous”. In an interview last weekend the Taken star had teased a new relationship with a seemingly very-well known lady, and soon multiple news sites linked the actor to famous women including Twilight star Kristen Stewart which Liam quickly denied. He

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Gardai investigate reports of man posing as ESB worker making house calls in Donegal

  Residents in Donegal are advised to be vigilant following claims that a man posing as an ESB worker and driving what appears to be an ESB vehicle is calling to homes in the county in a bid to carry out burglaries. The van has been spotted in the Castlfin area lately but other sightings around Donegal have

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Fianna Fail leader to visit Donegal tomorrow as part of Election tour

  Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin is continuing his nationwide General Election tour and will visit the new Donegal constituency  tomorrow.  It’s believed Deputy Martin will canvass in Buncrana, Letterkenny, Milford and Ramelton with Charlie McConalogue and Lifford and Stranorlar with Pat the Cope Gallagher.

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Extra funding to be provided for disabled facilities at Derry’s Brooke Park

Additional disabled facilities are to be provided in Derry’s Brooke Park when it reopens later this year after a substantial renovation. At a committee meeting last evening, members agreed to provide a wheelchair adaptable swing, and look at what other facilities can be provided. Cllr Mickey Cooper says it’s to be welcomed that after discussions

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