The Letterkenny to Lifford Road has been closed half a mile on the Letterkenny side of Rossgeir following a crash this morning. We understand a number of cars have gone off the road following an oil spill, and at least one person has been seriously injured. Emergency services are at the scene, and Donegal County […]
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There’s been a house fire in the Bomany area of Letterkenny. The Fire Service says substantial damage was caused to the single story house. No injuries have been reported. We’ll have more details later.
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The 2016 General Election will see Donegal move from being two three seater constituencies to one five seater. Part of the south of the county, including Balyshannon and Bundoran has been moved into the Sligo/Leitrim constituency. Deputy Dinny Mc Ginley is retiring and will not be returning to the Dail, the other five sitting TDs
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Derry City start their pre-season campaign with two games tonight at two different venues. The Billy Kee Memorial Cup is up for grabs at the Riverside Stadium as Derry battle with Irish League Championship side Institute. Manager Kenny Shiels will attend the game in Drumahoe and is expected to line out a strong starting X1
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Ian Mc Gregor has been confirmed as Head Coach of the North West Warriors. The Brigade man takes over the job from Bobby Rao. McGregor has worked with the Warriors previously, taking temporary charge towards the end of last season. Despite having been in the role last August, McGregor still had to go through the
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Clonmany Festival has won the Best Medium Sized Festival category in the 2015 Irish Festival Awards. It beat off competition from other events across the country catering for between 5,000 and 30,000 people. The Stendhal Festival outside Limavady took the Best Small Festival award for the third year running. The overall winner was Electric Picnic.
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With the new League of Ireland Premier Division just under a month away, Finn Harps FC will hold a public meeting at the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny this evening. As anticipation builds ahead of Harps first premier campaign in 7 years, club personnel and management will give a progress report to those attending on how preparations
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Rents continue to rise in Donegal with a 4.1% increase in the final quarter of last year. The latest Daft.ie report shows the average advertised rent in the county is now €517, up 6% from their lowest point in 2013. Nationally rents rose by an average of 9.0% during 2015. Ronan Lyons, economist at Trinity
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The North’s Justice Minister David Ford has said he intends closing the courthouse in Strabane. Mr Ford made the announcement in the Assembly yesterday. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan challenged the minister on the decision, saying his dogged determination to close Strabane Courthouse flies in the face of the needs of local people and the
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Junior Health Minister Kathleen Lynch has been urged to meet with hospital campaigners in Donegal to discuss the future the Ramelton Nursing Unit, Lifford Hospital and St Joseph’s Community Hospital. Yesterday it was agreed that those against the transfer of long term beds from the three hospitals would unite to oppose any reduction in services
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The Letterkenny Institute of Technology will look to keep their recent good form on track this afternoon when they play DIT in the Colleges and Universities Umbro Cup Quarter Final at the Port Road Campus. DIT, who play in the premier league which is a division higher than Letterkenny, will be favourites but the LYIT
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Hugh Jackman is being treated for skin cancer again. The ‘Wolverine’ star, who has already had three surgeries on his nose since being diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma in 2013, shared a picture of himself on Instagram with a bandage, indicating that he has had treatment again. He added a message saying: “An example of
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Oscar nominee Sylvester Stallone has revealed he offered to boycott this year’s ceremony because his co-star and director were not among the nominees. Sly is nominated for best supporting actor for reprising his role of Rocky Balboa in Creed, but star Michael B. Jordan and writer-director Ryan Coogler were notably absent from the nominees list.
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Donegal, Derry and Tyrone fill the top spots in Division One and Two of the National Football League. All three north west counties have taken two wins in their opening two matches ahead of the early season break. In Division One, After yesterday’s dominate victory over Cork, Donegal share the lead with Monaghan and Dublin
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The Moville road just outside Carndonagh has now been reopened following a two car collison at 10 o’clock this morning. It’s believed the person who was taken to hospital sustained no life threatening injuries.
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Councillor Dessie Sheils has topped a weekend poll run on the Highland Radio website which asked the question, it the election were today – who would get your first preference. Over one thousand people took part in the poll which ran from Friday until Monday morning. The Independent General Election candidate topped the poll with
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One person has been seriously injured in a two car collision outside Carndonagh. The crash happened close to the football pitches on the Moville Road before 10 o’cloc this morning. The road remains closed and local diversions are in place.
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Donegal County Council is inviting the public to call in and have a say on what they think should be included in the Local Area Plan for seven towns in Donegal. The Council is currently preparing Local Area Plans for the Twin Towns, Ballyshannon, Bridgend, Carndonagh, Donegal Town, Dungloe and Killybegs, and is anxious to
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It’s been claimed that Donegal County Council water staff who are now contracted to Irish Water wwre on the verge of strike action, but that action was averted at the last minute folllowing discussions between the council’s Chief Executive and the unions involved. We understand the key issue was fears among the staff that once
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Diversions are in place following a collision on the outskirts on Carndonagh. It happened shortly before 10 o’clock close to the football pitches on the Moville Road. thje road is currently closed, and emergency services are at the scene. No further details are available.
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Raphoe’s Chloe Magee has won yet another Irish Women’s Senior Singles title after winning her final in the Carlton Irish Championships in Dublin as she defeated Sara Boyle in the decider. Remarkably, this was her tenth singles title. Joshua Magee and Sam Magee won the Mixed Doubles Final as they overcame Nhat Nguyen and Paul
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Three north west players have been included in the Ireland team for next month’s ICC World Twenty20 in India. Donemana’s Andy McBrine, Eglinton’s Stuart Thompson and Bready’s Craig Young have been named in an experienced 15 man squad. Former Bready man Boyd Rankin is also included, as is Captain William Porterfield, who is one
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Tyrone manager Mickey Harte was pleased to get the two points in the end but there were aspects of his side’s play that did not please him as Galway pushed them hard in the second half of their Allianz National Football League Division Two clash in Salthill on Sunday. Tyrone won 1-11 to 1-9. This
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An action committee founded to fight for the retention of services at St Joseph’s Hospital in Stranorlar has outlined a three point plan of action. The Save Our St Joseph’s committee fears the proposed transfer of of long term beds will lead to further reductions of service, and the eventual closure of the hospital. The
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A Donegal councillor says parents’ associations in schools across Donegal should be demanding better safety measures outside all national schools in the county. The issue was raised following a collision outside Magherabeg National School last week, despite it being highlighted as an accident black spot for some time. It’s feared many schools in rural Donegal could see
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The numbers signing on the Live Register in Donegal at the end of January were almost down 11% on the same period last year. Latest CSO figures show there were 16,224 people on the register in the county at the end of January, down 1,970 from the same time last year. There were falls in
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A new study funded by the Environmental Protection Agency finds that while EU limits were not breached, significant air pollution was detected in Letterkenny and three other towns between 2010 and 2011. According to the Irish Independent, the report, ‘Assessing the Impact of Domestic Solid Fuel Burning on Ambient Air Quality in Ireland’, found that
In a busy weekend for athletics some of the highlights of the Ulster Age Group Indoor Championships in Magherafelt were:- High Jump Joseph Gillespie Finn Valley, Irish best at his age group. Under 18 Boys Relay boys Lifford A.C. Oisin Kelly, Cranford A.C. Pat Loughrey, Inishowen A.C won the 1500 meters Under 17 in 4
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Overnight leaders Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy were confirmed as the winners of the Galway International Rally today. They led after nine stages today and after the remaining six stages this afternoon, they finished ahead of runners up Keith Cronin and Mickey Galvin. It was a great day for Letterkenny man Rory. Gerry Murphy watched
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It was a third successive fight win for Derry boxer Tyrone McCullagh in Belfast on Saturday night. His opponent Antons Zacests lasted only 104 seconds against the Derry southpaw super bantamweight in the Europa Hotel. McCullagh told Highland Radio Sport that he expected a tougher challenge but put down Zacests with a left hook to
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It was a great result for Glengad United this afternoon as they overcame Aungier Celtic in the FAI Junior Cup. Inishowen side Glengad went a goal down, but fought back for a half-time score of 1-2. They went down to 10 men in the second half but they battled on and ran out 1-2 winners.
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Donegal 4-11 V 1-03 Laois Donegal’s ladies’ football team scored an impressive four goals as they swept aside Laois in the Ladies’ National Football League. They won the Division 2 match in Moville on a score of Donegal 4-11 v 1-03 Laois. Ladies’ manager Micheal Naughton told Highland Radio Sport that the goals gave the
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Ireland began the Six Nations at home against Wales and a draw was the end result, despite leading at half-time. Joe Schmidt’s men had some players missing, but were boosted by Jonny Sexton’s good form with two early penalties. He helped Ireland to a half-time score at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin of Ireland
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Bonagee Utd. 4 v 1 Fanad Utd. Cockhill Celtic OFF Swilly Rovers Derry City Res. OFF Letterkenny Rovers
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Brian Mc Cormick Premier Division Cappry Rovers 3 v 2 Castlefin Celtic Gweedore Celtic 1 v 1 Glenea United Milford United OFF Kildrum Tigers St. Catherines OFF Kilmacrennan Celtic Drumoghill F.C. 2 v 1 Rathmullan Celtic Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Keadue Rovers OFF Cranford United Gweedore United 1 v 2 Bonagee
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FAI Junior Cup Aungier Celtic 1 V 2 Glengad Utd Jackie Crossan Premier Division Greencastle 0 V 2 Culdaff Aileach 1 V 3 Buncrana Moville 3 V 2 Illies QPS OFF V OFF Clonmany Strand Hotel First Division 2pm Carrowmena OFF V OFF Redcastle Rasheney 3 V 2 Carn Cockhill Youth
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Donegal’s senior football manager Rory Gallagher wanted two wins from the first two matches of the new National Football League Division 1 season. His players beat Cork today and Down last weekend. He told Highland Radio Sport’s Head of Sport, Oisin Kelly, that he is delighted to have beaten Cork because they are quality opposition.
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Crime levels in the Finn Valley area have increased dramatically over the last 6 years according to figures obtained by Sinn Fein. The level of burglary and theft increased by more than 50 per cent in Ballybofey in 2014 compared with two years previous, while reports of theft had risen by 82 per cent in
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Tyrone won against Galway in the league yesterday despite a late fight back from the Tribesmen. It was a battle of two counties in form after they both opened their National Football League Division 2 campaigns last weekend with victories. Mickey Harte’s Tyrone side was in command at half-time this afternoon, with the scores at
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Donegal won again to underline their perfect start of the new season with a convincing win over Cork. The score was Donegal 02-14 (20) to Cork 01-07 (10). The match against Cork was expected to be a testing challenge for Donegal after last weekend’s easy win over Down. But the half-time score at Fr Tierney
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A 24 year old man who was arrested following a creeper burglary and a two vehicle rtc has been returned to prison having had his licence revoked. The RTC occurred on the Caw roundabout in Derry on Friday afternoon last after a police pursuit of the stolen vehicle. It is not believed that
Coming up on today’s Highland Radio Sunday Sport show, we have live commentary with Oisin Kelly and Brendan Devenney as Donegal face Cork in Ballyshannon. Donegal and Cork both had big victories last weekend in their opening National Football League Division 1 fixtures. Also in GAA football, Galway and Tyrone are unbeaten in Division 2
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The opening round of the Clonakilty Blackpudding Irish Tarmac Rally Championship sees Garry Jennings and Rory Kennedy in a Subaru Impreza WRC lead the Corrib Oil Galway International Rally after the first day which was marked by some notable retirements. They currently hold a lead of over two minutes from Keith Cronin & Mikey Galvin
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National Football League Division Two Result. Cavan 1-11 v 1-12 Derry
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Finn Harps fans have been urged to back the club through what could be the Ballybofey side’s toughest challenge of the decade. The appeal was made on Highland Radio Sport as the Harps gear up for launch their first top flight season in seven years. They face Derry at Finn Park for derby day on
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Former Finn Harps and Derry City player Mark was 33 years old when he passed away on Wednesday after a lengthy battle with an aggressive brain tumour. Inish Times Sports Editor Johnny Craig said on Highland Radio’s Saturday Sport show that Mark was a true legend. He said the word is overused, but it would
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Donegal soccer star Seamus Coleman headed home from a corner to put his side 2-0 up in a 3-0 win away to Stoke. And he celebrated in style to welcome the birth of his beautiful baby girl Lilly, after his wife Rachel gave birth during the night. It’s the childhood sweethearts’ first child together, following
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City of Derry – 7, Dungannon – 9 Table toppers City of Derry will be disappointed following their defeat to second from bottom team Dungannon in Division 2B of the All Ireland League. This defeat keeps City of Derry 7 points ahead of Highfield, with only 4 games left for play. Highland Sport’s Rugby correspondent
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It was a bad day at the Galway International Rally for two high profile Donegal drivers. Declan Boyle and Brian Boyle crashed during Stage 5 while Declan Gallagher and Ryan Moore crashed out at Stage 6, but no serious injuries were reported. Garry Jennings and navigator Rory Kennedy are now the overnight leaders with six stages
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Old Orchard Saturday Division Mulroy Celtic – v – Arranmore United Strand Rovers 2 v 2 Orchard F.C. Glencar Inn Saturday Reserve Division Erne Wanderers Reserves 1 v 5 Curragh Athletic Reserves St. Catherines Reserves 0 v 1 Drumoghill F.C. Reserves Milford United Reserves – v – Glenea United Reserves Keadue Rovers Reserves – v
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