Sligo Rovers have confirmed that manager Micky Adams will be leaving the club at the end of his contract and has decided to return home to England for family reasons. Adams helped to steer Rovers to safety in the Premier Division this season – taking 15 points from his 11 games in charge. The club […]
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‘Its great to be back in the swing of things’ the reaction from Sarah Collins. Having missed the early part of the year through injury, The Finn Valley ac athlete stormed to victory at the Big East Championships in Mason, Ohio, USA over the weekend. Running an aggressive race, she went clear at 2k and
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The 40th Donegal Sports Star Awards will be launched this evening in Letterkenny. A host of former winners will gather at the Mount Errigal Hotel as the committee announced details of the nominations, which close on Friday 27th November. The awards ceremony will be held in January 2016. Chairman Neil Martin says it’s an
Donegal Sport Star Awards nominations launched tonight Read More »
Crossmaglen Rangers management have denied an accusation of biting against one of their players. The alleged incident occurred during yesterdays Ulster club football championship clash with Cargin in Armagh. Cargin boss John Brennan said while he didn’t see what happened his players say it did and the player who was allegedly bitten has a mark.
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It’s been claimed there are further delays for the planned Radiology Department at Letterkenny General Hospital. Work on the new Radiology Department was due to start in the New Year but according information received by Friends of Letterkenny General Hospital; work will not begin until mid-next year at least with no specific state date
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Finn Harps take on Limerick FC this evening at the Market’s Field in the first-leg of the SSE Airtricity League Promotion/Relegation play-off. Limerick escaped automatic relegation on the final day of games in the Premier Division and go into the game with a spring in their step. Harps, having accounted for UCD in the second
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Concerns have been raised once again in relation to the halting site in Lisfannon in Buncranna. The site was closed down earlier in the summer due to health and safety issues but a question mark remains as to whether it will re-open or not. It has also been claimed that an alternative site to
Calls for halting site in Buncranna to be closed permanently Read More »
Donegal’s senior football team manager Rory Gallagher has issued a statement in response to comments made by former team All-Ireland winning Donegal manager Jim McGuinness following the publication this week of his book “Until Victory Always.” Gallagher stated: “I have received many requests for my reaction to the description given by Jim Mc Guinness in
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183 offers of social housing were rejected in Donegal last year according to new figures published today. The details are compiled in a national report on 30 of the country’s local authorities. People rejected housing offers on a number of grounds, including barking dogs in the area and in one case the applicant being on
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Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has confirmed he is endorsing the Right2Change policies. Pringle, along with 5 other TDs, Mick Wallace, Clare Daly, Joan Collins, Seamus healy and Tommy Broughan are supporting the Right2Change movement. Sinn Fein are also strongly endorsing the movement. Deputy Pringle says he made the decision on the basis that
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Milford have won the Donegal ACL Division 3 title. They secured the silverware after defeating Letterkenny Gaels 1-7 to 1-3. Cathal McGettigan’s four points were key as was Darragh Black’s contribution of 1-1. In 17 league outings, Milford have won 14, drawn one and only lost twice.
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France’s Victor Dubuisson won the Turkish Airlines Open for the second time as he carded a final round 66 to finish 22 under par. Rory McIlroy, who began the fourth round a shot off the lead after three consecutive 67s, finished a disappointing sixth. The world number three could only manage a final round of
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Calls have been made to provide more manpower in Donegal County Council to carry out vital work in Donegal within the council. The call comes following a recent road works carried in the west of the county by private contractors. Work was initially carried out by council staff but it was then outsourced to
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Gardai are continuing their investigations today following a burglary in St. Johnston over the weekend. Matt’s takeaway in St. Johnston was broken into on Saturday night and the contents of the till were stolen. The thieves gained access to the premises by smashing a window at the front of the property. Extensive damage was
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Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook will not be joining Ricky Gervais in his David Brent movie. The ‘Hobbit’ actor has confirmed he and the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star will not be reprising their roles as prankster Tim and nerdy Gareth from ‘The Office’ in the upcoming film ‘Life on the Road’. He said: “I
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The average awards night can be a stressful affair if you’re a Hollywood A-lister. You worry about what to wear, if you might bump into any exes, not to mention practising your acceptance speech and your “generous loser” face in case you get caught on camera. So it must have been a relief for the
See which stars glittered at the Hollywood Film Awards Read More »
Termon have been crowned as the Donegal All-County League Division Two title winners following a 2-11 to 2-5 success over St. Naul’s. Although Stephen Griffin opened the scoring for St. Naul’s, Termon then took control and goals from Aidan Sweeney and Christy Conaghan put them into a 2-4 to 0-1 lead. St. Naul’s cause was
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Trillick of Tyrone progress to the next round of the Ulster Senior Club Championship after a one point win over Naomh Conaill. The final score was Trillick 2-09 to Naomh Conaill’s 1-11. Naomh Conaill were reduced to 14 men in the first half with Anthony Thompson being sent off, but their great performance in the
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Bundoran were the winners in the Ulster Intermediate Club Championship quarter final, defeating Clann Eireann at Fr Tierney Park after extra time. At the end of normal time, the score was 0-9 to 1-6, but Bundoran outscored their opponents to win 0-14 to 1-9 in the end. Meanwhile, Naomh Ultan were heavily defeated in the
Two point win for Bundoran over Clann Eireann of Armagh Read More »
ULSTER JUNIOR CUP – Sun 1st Nov Aileach FC 5 vs 0 Keadue Rovers FC Bonagee United 1 vs 2 Greencastle FC Castlefin Celtic 1 vs 2 Lagan Harps FC Clones Town 3 vs 2 Kilmacrennan Cel Clonmany Shamrock 2 vs 0 Drumoghill FC Dunree United 1 vs 3 Erne Wanderers FC Glaslough 5 vs
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In the Ulster Senior League, Cockill Celtic were held to a 1-1 draw against Letterkenny Rovers. Darren McIlwaine scored a penalty for Rovers on the 33rd minute, and Brendan McLaughlin equalised the game on the 41st minute. This means that Cockill are 3 points clear at the top of the table. In the other game
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A 34-year-old man has been charged with drugs offences following a police search in Derry. The man was arrested yesterday morning and £5,000 worth of suspected Class A drugs seized in the Galliagh area of the city. The search was carried out by the District Support Team based at Strand Road police station. Officers also
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Gardai have launched an investigation following an overnight burglary in St. Johnston. Matt’s takeaway in St. Johnston was broken into last night and the contents of the till were stolen. The thieves gained access to the premises by smashing a window at the front of the property. Extensive damage was also carried out to
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The 46th Annual Donegal Cross Country Championships took place in Ballybofey on Sunday, with Finn Valley athletes winning both team events. Senior Women: Teresa Doherty – Finn Valley AC Caitriona Devine – Finn Valley AC Donna Evans – Finn Valley AC Team: Finn Valley AC Inishowen AC Lifford AC Senior Men: Pauric McKinney – Inishowen
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Ireland’s Craig Breen has been demoted from first place at the Rallye International du Valais after it was found that his team had used too many tyres. Breen finished first and it had appeared as though the Waterford man had won his fourth Championship of the year. But it emerged following a report that Breen
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Paul Hegarty has turned down the chance to manage Derry City on a permanent basis, it has been reported. Hegarty took over from Peter Hutton as City flirted with relegation. An immediate pick up in results saw Derry climbing the table to safety. Many observers felt he would be in line for the job for
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Former Donegal All-Ireland winning manager Jim McGuinness has been speaking about his book “Until Victory Always – A Memoir”. The book was launched in the Highlands Hotel in Glenties on Thursday night, and on Friday he appeared on the Late Late Show. On Saturday Sport he spoke to Chris Ashmore about the book and “his
Jim McGuinness talks about his fascinating memoirs Read More »
Derry City boss Paul Hegarty watched his side lose 4-2 in their final Premier League game of the season against Longford Town. He was disappointed with the display but now the attention switches to next season. He believes Derry City should not find themselves battling to avoid relegation. He took over from Peter Hutton and
Hegarty tight-lipped on future as Derry boss Read More »
All-Ireland champions Termon have been beaten by Donaghmoyne in the Ulster Ladies Senior Club Football Championship Final in Killyclogher. The Monaghan ladies led by 0-9 to 0-4 at the break. Termon rallied briefly after the interval but Donaghmoyne then took control again and emerged as deserved victors.
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Finn Harps midfielder Josh Mailey scored a great winner as the Donegal club beat UCD 2-1 to ensure that the Donegal club progressed to the Promotion/Relegation play-off. He paid tribute to UCD but also to his own team-mates as they came from behind to win. He is fully aware that Limerick will be a very
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Finn Harps are through to the SSE Airtricity League Promotion/Relegation play-off following their 3-1 aggregate success over UCD in the First Division second versus third play-off. Harps came from behind to win 2-1 against UCD at Finn Park last night. The now face Limerick, with the first game at the Market’s Field on Monday, and
Horgan delighted with the result – but warns Limerick will be a massive challange Read More »
Naomh Conaill will fly the flag for Donegal in the AIB Ulster Club Senior Football Championship and in the quarter final they take on Trillick of Tyrone on Sunday. Naomh Conaill boss Martin Regan knows that his side will have to produce the goods to advance, but the preparations have certaintly been good, as he
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In the AIB Ulster Club Senior Football Championship quarter final, Tyrone side Trillick take on Naomh Conaill in MacCumhaill Park on Sunday. Trillick Clubman Liam Donnelly has been looking ahead to the action with Tom Comack.
Trillick looking forward to first Ulster Championship quarter final clash in years Read More »
Bundoran face Clann Eireann from Armagh in the Ulster Intermediate Football Championship in Ft Tierney Park tomorrow Sunday. Tom Comack looks ahead to the game with Bundoran manager Brian Gavigan.
Bundoran hopeful of Ulster Intermediate Championship clash win Read More »
The Ulster Junior Football Club Championship Quarter Finals take place on Sunday, with Naomh Ultan taking on St. Aiden’s Templeport from Cavan. Tom Comack spoke with Naomh Ultan Assistant Manager Joe Kennedy, who is looking forward to Naomh Ultan’s second time to play in the Ulster Championship.
Preview of Naomh Ultan’s Ulster Quarter Final clash Read More »
The PSNI has issued vital traffic and travel information for tonight’s Halloween festivities in Derry. Members of the public are being advised to expect some disruption to travel this evening, as thousands descend on the city centre from across the North West. A huge turnout is expected tonight for the Rise of the River
Traffic and travel information for those attending Derry Halloween festivities Read More »
A man who had been missing from the St Johnston area since Thursday has been found alive and well. Gardai have thanked all those involved in the search.
Missing St. Johnston man found safe and well Read More »
The county’s Road Safety Officer says reduced speed limits for housing estates are long over due and are a step in the right direction. Six estates in each of the five Municipal Districts have been designated for a pilot programme, which will see new 30 kph speed limits put in place. But The AA
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Highland Radios fundraising event ‘Beat the Banker’ was a huge success last night in the Mount Errigal Hotel, raising over €20,000 for charity. The two charities set to benefit from the money raised are the Donegal Down Syndrome Association and ‘Ray of Sunshine Foundation’. The aim is to raise €25,000 by the end of
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Derry City ended a forgettable season with a 4-2 defeat at Longford Town. Longford went ahead when they were awarded a penalty by referee Robert Hennessey, just before the break, which was scored by David O’Sullivan. Longford then surged ahead. Mark Rossiter scored from 35 yards, and then Gary Shaw beat Ryan McBride to a
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Finn Harps 2 UCD 1 (Harps win 3-1 on aggregate) Finn Harps are now two steps away from a possible return to the Premier Division of Irish soccer following their second leg win over UCD in the First Division play-off before a crowd of over 2,000 at Finn Park. Harps had the better of a
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Termon, the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Club champions, are in the Ulster Final this Saturday when they take on great rivals Donaghmoyne in the decider in Killyclogher. Throw-in is 2.00 pm. Defender Grainne McDaid is out through injury but she points out that Termon have a strong squad and they will be doing everything they
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The countdown is on to Finn Harps’ big game against UCD tonight. Harps are 1-0 up from the first-leg of the play-off to decide who will face the second from bottom Premier Division side in the promotion/relegation play-off. Harps defender Packie Mailey says that games between the sides have been close this season, and he’s
Harps v UCD: Mailey expecting a close game. Live coverage on Highland. Read More »
Australia’s tactics have been leaked ahead of tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand. A copy of a tactics sheet held by scrum coach Mario Ledesma has been photographed this week at training. It appears to show how the Wallabies plan to deal with the threat of New Zealand’s strike-runners, Kieran Read, Nehe Milner-Skudder
Rugby World Cup countdown: Aussie tactics are leaked Read More »
Rory McIlroy is four shots off the lead on 10-under after his second round at the Turkish Airlines Open. The world number three carded a second consecutive round of 67 to hold a share of 6th place. Graeme McDowell is 9-under, while Shane Lowry sits on 6-under heading into the weekend. Jaco Van Zyl still
McIlroy four shots off the lead in Turkish Open Read More »
A purse has been snatched from a woman in the Waterside area of Derry. The woman was walking at Nelson Drive at about 11.30am on Thursday (29th) when a male on a black BMX approached from behind and snatched her handbag. The cream shoulder bag contained money and a mobile phone. The thief was last
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Motorists are being asked to err on the side of caution this Halloween particularly driving through housing estates with children out trick or treating. Parents and guardians taking children trick or treating are also being advised to avail of pedestrian lights where possible. Brian O’Donnell is the Donegal Road Safety Officer – he says tragedy
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A ruling on whether to grant planning permission for a controversial €200 million wind farm the Finn Valley area will not be going ahead today. Cork based company Planree Limited is proposing to build the Carrickaduff wind farm with up to 49 turbines but there has been considerable local opposition A decision was expected
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Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs, Joe McHugh, has announced funding of €45,000 for repair works to be carried out on “Bóthar an Chomharchumainn” on Arranmore Island. A 550-metre stretch of road will be covered with bitmac as well as 30 metres opposite the playground. It’s hoped the improvements will be beneficial both
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