One of Ireland’s greatest ever Olympians will be the special guest of honour at the 40th Donegal Sports Star Awards at the end of this month. Ronnie Delany won a gold medal in the 1500 metres at the Melbourne Olympics in 1956. He won numerous titles and was one of Ireland’s finest ever athletes . […]
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Donegal have to beat Fermanagh on Wednesday night to be in with a shout of progressing to the semi finals of the Dr McKenna Cup. The defeat at the hands of St Mary’s means Donegal have to win at Brewster Park by five points or more and Down beat St Mary’s. Elsewhere Tyrone remained on
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Detectives continue to appeal for information following an assault that occurred in Pitchers Restaurant in the Alder Road area of Derry A man, aged in his 30s, was assaulted by another man. He was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries where his condition is currently described as critical. Andrew McLaughlin, of Northland Road
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With Finn Harps pre-season training starting tonight, Manager Ollie Horgan has been boosted by another of last seasons heroes re-signing for the Premier Division season. Hot on the heels of Keith Cowan staying at Finn Park, Packie Mailey has given his commitment for another year with the Ballybofey side. In two spells with the club
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Donegal’s Declan Gallagher is changing wheels for the Irish Tarmac Championship opener in Galway at the start of February. The modified National and Tarmac champion will swap his Toyota Starlet for a Subaru Impreza S8 supplied by Garry Jennings. The car was the 2002 Prodrive Subaru that Tommy Makinen drove and it won the Circuit
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The Government has approved 4.135 million euro in funding for Killybegs Harbour. The money will be used for repairs to some smaller piers in the harbour and other safety, maintenance and new development works. The allocation has been welcomed by Minister Joe McHugh who says it’s a boost for fishermen using the harbour
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Alastair Fisher will return to the Irish Tarmac scene for the coming season confirming his commitment to the Championship in 2016. The Fermanagh driver will have Gordon Noble on the notes and will campaign a Ford Fiesta R5 run by Dom Buckley Motorsport. It was 2010 when Alastair last competed on the full series and
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Derry City will have a new stadium in time for the start of the 2017 season. Derry City Council have released the programme of works for the Brandywell redevelopment but the club will have to make alternative arrangements for fixtures in the last three months of the 2016 season. It’s understood Derry has written to
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Northern Ireland has a new First Minister. Arlene Foster, who had been serving as Finance Minister, took the top position after Peter Robinson confirmed his resignation from the post. Last month, Ms Foster replaced Mr Robinson as Democratic Unionist Party leader. Ms Foster, an MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA has already served twice
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It is reported that Fine Gael is to add a woman to the ticket in Donegal to contest the upcoming General Election. The move is to ensure the party meets its gender quotas nationally. Fine Gael has agreed to add four female candidates to its general election tickets in Clare, Cork North Central and Donegal.
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Gardai in north Donegal have seized a vehicle and drugs in a traffic stop. Buncrana Traffic Corps stopped the van last night using Automative Number Plate Recognition. It was found to have no tax or insurance and was seized. Cannabis herb was found in the vehicle.
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Commercial vacancy rates in Donegal have increased, from 13.8% in 2014 to 14.2% 2015 Commercial vacancy rates in Donegal have increased slightly, from 13.8% in 2014 to 14.2% last year. That’s according to new research published by GeoDirectory today. Overall, the national figure is marginally down, with 12.6% of commercial premises unoccupied. The data was
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Two truck drivers have been killed in a crash in County Monaghan, with unconfirmed reports that one of them is from Donegal. Gardai say two trucks collided on the N2 between Carrickmacross and Castleblayney at around 6 o’clock this morning, and both male drivers were fatally injured. No ages or further details are available. This
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Two new signings will be unveiled at the Brandywell today. Spanish midfielder Christian Delgado and Danish defender Niclas Vemmelund have been signed by new boss Kenny Shields. These are the sixth and seventh signings for City. Meanwhile, Stephen Dooley has left Derry and signed for Cork City. The Portstewart man joined in June 2014 and
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An agreement has been reached between the HSE and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation on Emergency Department overcrowding. It follows 19 hours of talks at the Workplace Relations Commission. The deal includes a number of provisions to deal with trolley numbers and overcrowding – and both sides will return to the WRC in a
INMO consider calling off ED strike action after deal is reached with HSE Read More »
Fianna Fail Election Candidate Pat the Cope Gallagher has called on the Government to seek EU support to put in place a comprehensive flood defence strategy for Donegal and further afield. In Donegal alone, the OPW recently identified 28 specific risk areas for flooding. Mr. Gallagher has identified various funding options for the Government to
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Malin Head Coastguard says the rescue of eight kayakers from Kinnego Bay yesterday afternoon was a good operation. After receiving reports of two kayakers in the water and two others en route to help them, the Greencastle coastguard boat responded along with the Portrush lifeboat and the Coastguard helicopter. Four other members of the same
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It’s been claimed the staffing levels at St Joseph’s Community Hospital in Stranorlar have fallen significantly in the last number of years. According to Sinn Fein, figures obtained by the party from the HSE show a reduction from 140 staff in 2005 to 98 last year, with 25 permanent and temporary positions alone having been
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Finn Harps have confirmed that Keith Cowan will remain with the Ballybofey side for next seasons Premier Division campaign. Cowan becomes Ollie Horgan’s thirteenth signing and he’s the eleventh player from last year’s promotion winning side to put pen to paper for 2016. Manager Ollie Horgan told Finnharps.com, “Keith was part of a defensive unit
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Dr McKenna Cup Group A Derry 4-6 Tyrone 1-16 Tyrone came from 9 points down after 23 minutes to defeat Derry by a point at Owenbeg. Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte spoke to the Media after the game ……
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FAI Junior Cup Rathmullan Celtic 0 v 3 Regional Utd Castlebar Celtic 3 v 4 Glengad Utd (aet) Ulster Junior Cup 1.30pm Aileach 3 v 0 Monaghan Town
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Letterkenny Rovers 6 Duboyne 5 after Extra time and Penalties A dramatic penalty shoot out was required to decide this FAI Intermediate Cup 3rd round replay. After David O’Neill’s penalty was saved by Letterkenny Goalkeeper Rory Kelly, Paul “Shanks” Boyle converted the last penalty to put Letterkenny Rovers into the 4th round of the Intermediate
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Donegal 0-8 St Marys 2-6 An experimental Donegal team struggled to breakdown a resolute and defence packed St. Marys College in O’Donnell Park. A Jack Grogan goal for the students early in the match meant Donegal were playing catch up and it was Donegal 0-5 St Marys 1-2 at half time. Despite the presence of
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Clonmany Shamrocks 3 v 0 Illies Celtic Culdaff FC 4 v 2 Buncrana Hearts QPS 3 v 0 Greencastle Strand Hotel First Division Carn FC 2 v 0 Carrowmena FC Dunree United 1 v 0 Redcastle United Rasheney FC 1 v 0 Cockhill Celtic Youths
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Premier Division Kildrum Tigers 0 v 3 Glenea United Kilmacrennan Celtic 2 v 2 Castlefin Celtic Drumoghill F.C. 2 v 0 Cappry Rovers St. Catherines 2 v 2 Gweedore Celtic Division One Cranford United 1 v 8 Lagan Harps Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. 1 v 5 Raphoe Town Lifford Celtic
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Cockhill Celtic 7 v 0 Swilly Rovers
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Dr McKenna Cup Group A @ Owenbeg Derry 4-06 v 1-16 Tyrone Dr McKenna Cup Group B @O’Donnell Park Letterkenny Donegal 0-8 v 2-6 St.Mary’s @Pairc Esler Down 0-7 v 0-14 Fermangh Dr McKenna Cup Group C @Clones Monaghan 2-9 v 0-16 Armagh Saturday @ Breffini Pk Cavan 3-14
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Detectives are investigating an assault in Pitchers Restaurant in the Alder Road area of Derry during the early hours of this morning, Sunday 10 January. It was reported that a man, aged in his 30’s, was assaulted by another man. He has been taken to hospital for treatment for a head injury. A 34 year
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Donegal Manager Rory Gallagher has made one change to the starting side for Sunday’s clash with St. Mary’s in the Dr.McKenna Cup. Red Hugh’s Stephen McMenamin will make his senior inter county debut in the half back line at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. Kilcar’s Stephen McBrearty is the player making way. Donegal team to
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A heart warming video of a Donegal man paying a surprise visit to his sister in Dubai has gone viral. Donegal woman Leah Bourke has been living and working in Dubai for a number of years, but was unable to return home to Donegal for Christmas. Her brother Evan however was determined to see his sister
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Two Lough Swilly Lifeboats and the Rescue 118 helicopter were launched on Saturday Night following claims of a flare sighting in the lough. The operation continued through Saturday evening but was called off around midnight when nothing was found. The flare sighting was either a hoax or a miss-sighting. The search was coordinated by the Malin
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It was a case of mixed fortunes for north-west clubs in the IFA Cup this afternoon. Institute were beaten 3-2 after extra-time by “non-league” Sport & Leisure Swifts. And there was no joy either for Oxford United Stars of Derry, who lost 3-2 to Crumlin Star. Coleraine, are through, but only after a remarkable fight
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Letterkenny Rovers face Dunboyne on Sunday in the replay for a place in the next round of the FAI Intermediate Cup. The sides drew 0-0 in the first game played before Christmas at IT Blanchardstown. Eamon McConigley, manager of Letterkenny Rovers, spoke with Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport, where he looked ahead to Sunday’s big
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The Donegal Sports Star committee has released the list of nominees for the 2015 Awards function, which takes place in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday 29th January. It’s going to be a very special night for the organization, which will be marking its 40th anniversary with some very special guests being lined up
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Derry take on Tyrone this weekend at Owenbeg in the Dr McKenna Cup. Both teams will be hoping for a win, following respective defeats over Antrim and Queens University last weekend. Tom Comack caught up with former Tyrone star defender Noel McGinn ahead of the game.
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The Dr McKenna Cup action continues this weekend, with a number of games set for play. Following their win over Down last weekend, Donegal take on St. Mary’s at the O’ Donnell Park in Letterkenny. Frank Craig, Sports Editor of the Donegal Post, looks at Donegal’s chances as well as looking forward to the rest
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Donegal were narrowly defeated by Fermanagh in the U21 North West Tournament, played at Ballyshannon. The final score was Donegal 1-6, Fermanagh 2-4. At half time, Donegal led 3 points to Fermanagh’s 2 points, with Cian Mulligan getting the goal for Donegal in the second half. In their opening game, Donegal beat Sligo and Fermanagh
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Making a Murderer is the Netflix documentary that has taken the world by storm – Steven Avery’s defense lawyer is Jerome Buting, since the programme was released he has given two interviews, one to fox news and the other to the Weekend Edition – we talk of developments in the Avery case at the end
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After the disappointment of losing the 2014 decide,r Kilcar overcame St Eunan’s by two points to take the Donegal U21A Championship title on Friday night. Eoin McHugh and Stephen McBrearty played key roles in the victory, Highland’s GAA corresspondent Tom Comack spoke to both after the game…
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Donegal County Council has rejected the proposed demolition of the iconic Ritz Cinema in Ballybofey under the grounds of “its architectural and social value”. An application lodged in October by the local Butt Hall Committee to have the landmark demolished was met with heavy criticism, sparking an online petition which has since gained over
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Kilcar lifted the Donegal u21a Championships title on Friday night beating St. Eunan’s 0-13 to 1-8 in the final at MacCumhaill Park. They led 0-7 to 0-5 at the break and then 0-11 0-6 in the second half, but the Letterkenny side brought it back to a point with under ten minutes to go, a
Kilcar Manager John Mc Nulty: “We were magnificent” Read More »
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery of a shop in the Irish Green Street area of Limavady yesterday morning. Shortly before 8am it was reported that a masked male entered the premises and threatened staff intimating he was carrying a firearm. The member of staff raised the alarm and the man
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The Donegal Bay Group B Waste Water project contract has been signed, paving the way for improved wastewater treatment for certain towns in Donegal but there is concern over the privatisation of the proposed work. The towns which will benefit from the schemes are Killybegs, Bundoran, Glencolmcille and Convoy and it has been claimed
The issue of flooding in east Donegal will be discussed at a multi agency meeting in Dublin next week. Minister Joe McHugh has called hte meeting in response to flooding in areas including Castlefin, Ballybofey and Lifford. Among those attending will be the Council CEO, representatives from the Office of Public Works, The
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Derry Manager Damien Barton and Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte have named their starting side’s for Sunday’s Dr. McKenna Cup battle at Owenbeg (Throw In 2pm). Derry 1. Thomas Mallon (An Lúb) 2. Ryan Ferris (Machaire Fíolta) 3. Dermot McBride (Baile na Scrine) 4. Oisin Duffy (Forghleann) 5. Danny Heavron (Machaire Fíolta) 6. Chrissy McKaigue
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Donegal U21a Championship Final Result Played at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey. Kilcar 0-13 St.Eunan’s 1-8
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Carndonagh Community School is through to the final of the Ulster Schools Senior Boys Cup competition. They advance to the final following a great 5-2 success over Bailieborough Community School.
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Republic of Ireland senior international team captain Robbie Keane has spoken of his pride at completing his UEFA “A” Licence via the Football Association of Ireland’s Coach Education programme. Keane completed the required course work and coaching hours over the past three years under the guidance of the FAI Coach Education tutors. The FAI facilitated
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Gardai in Donegal are trying to trace the owner of a vehicle after the person who was driving it fled when stopped. The car was pulled over in Buncrana by Gardai but when its young driver was asked to produce his documents, he fled on foot. The car was seized. Gardai are encouraging its owner
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There were 994 people on the Live Register in Donegal Town at the end of last month, an 18% fall on December 2014. Inishowen had a fall of 16.5%, with 2,960 signing on, while there were 1,170 on the register in Dunfanaghy, a fall of 11.6%. There were 860 people signing on in Killybegs, a
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