Police at Waterside are appealing for information about an assault on two youths at the weekend. The youths, who are aged 16 and 17, were walking to the Cityside via Ebrington Square with a group of friends after the fireworks display soon after midnight on Saturday. Two males in prison costumes walked past nudging one […]
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Limerick hold the advantage going in to the second leg of their promotion relegation play-off with Finn Harps on Friday evening in Ballybofey. Shaun Kelly ‘s goal at the Markets Field last night giving them a 1-0 win in the first leg. Nathan Boyle will not be available for Harps after coming off with a
Horgan: “We played better and we’re still in the tie” Read More »
A Donegal County Councillor has claimed he has written to management eight times, requesting a draft Municipal District Budgetary plan but has not received a satisfactory resonse. A Budget meeting is planned for this Friday, however according to Councillor Dessie Sheils, legislation states that Councillors are to receive a draft budget a week before
Donegal Garda Representative Member Brendan O’Connor says although he welcomes additional resources to An Garda Siochana, Donegal is unlikely to benefit much from it. “Operation Thor” was launched yesterday which will target six known gangs and around 200 offenders believed to be behind a spate of robberies around the country. €5 million in funding
Donegal unlikely to benefit from added Garda resources – O’Connor Read More »
Photo(by Declan Kerr):- Neil Martin, Danea Herron & Danny Mc Daid, The official launch of the 2015 Donegal Sports Star Awards nominations took place on Monday evening in the Mount Errigal Hotel, supported by the presence of a number of past winners and representatives from sponsors Donegal County Council. The special guest for the formal
Danea Herron and past winners launch Donegal Sports Star nominations Read More »
Gardai are investigating an overnight armed robbery in Letterkenny. It happened in the filling station, Circular Road, Glencar shortly before 10 o ‘clock last night. Two men with their faces covered entered the premises, one carrying a firearm. They threatened staff, took possession of the till and a large amount of cash was taken. It’s believed
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The Mulroy Woods Hotel in Milford will this Friday host an international conference on the subject of Farming in Peripheral Areas. The conference will be addressed by both Irish and international speakers and aims to explore the challenges faced by farmers in peripheral areas. It’ll be hosted by Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands
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A 34-year-old Derry man has appeared in court accused with possessing drugs with a street value of £5,000 with intent to supply. Darren Deeney of Lenamore Park in the city appeared before Derry Magistrates Court charged with possession of cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply, possession of criminal property and obstruction. The
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Derry City Football Club has advertised its vacant manager’s position on the club’s official website. After Paul Hegarty chose not to take up a permanent role last weekend, the Brandywell club have moved forward in seeking to recruit a new man at the helm. The ideal candidate must have a current UEFA Pro-Licence or must
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Saoirse Ronan has described her new film, Brooklyn, as “the story of my people”. The Irish actress, whose leading role sees her play a young Irishwoman in New York, said her own move to London made her feel like “an open wound emotionally”. Saoirse, 21, said the move to the capital resulted in a feeling
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It’s actually happening, Star Trek is coming back to TV! The show originally appeared on CBS a long, long (long!) time ago in 1966, and will be celebrating its incredible 50th anniversary next year in 2016. And while we’ll be getting another major big screen outing that year, starring the likes of Chris Pine and
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[testimonial title=”TESTIMONIAL_TITLE”] Finn Harps trail Limerick 1-0 in the battle for a place in the SSE Airtricty Premier Division next season. Donegal’s Shaun Kelly scored the goal which gave the full timers a slender lead heading to Ballybofey for the second leg on Friday. Harps Manager Ollie Horgan was proud of his players efforts but
Ollie Horgan proud of Harps players efforts in Limerick Read More »
It’s advantage Limerick in the Promotion Relegation Play Off after Monday nights 1-0 win over Finn Harps at Market’s Field. It was a Donegal man who scored the games only goal on 35 minutes. After alot of early pressure from the home side Shaun Kelly from Killybegs struck a stunning rocket from the edge of the
Donegal man Shaun Kelly gives Limerick a 1-0 Play Off lead over Finn Harps Read More »
Jim McGuinness says he followed protocol when changing his backroom team in late 2013. Donegal’s senior football team manager Rory Gallagher who was assistant to the Glenties man for the first three years of his term issued a statement on Sunday in response to comments made by McGuinness following the publication this week of his
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Finn Harps are just two games away from a possible return to the top flight of Irish football, but with a mounting injury list and a two-legged play-off against one of the form sides in the Premier Division, it’s going to take a huge effort for Harps to make a return to the Premier
Declan Boyle says an improved Harps performance will get a good result in Limerick Read More »
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
Sarah Collins back on form stateside Read More »
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
Rory Gallagher issues statement about Jim McGuinness’s book Read More »
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.
Milford win All-County League Division 3 Title Read More »
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
No Turkish delight as McIlroy slips up Read More »
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
Donegal County Council must carry out work internally – Mac Giolla Easbuig Read More »
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
Update: Owner of Matt’s takeaway makes appeal following weekend burglary Read More »
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
One point win for Trillick against Naomh Conaill in Championship quarter final Read More »
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
Share of points at Leckview Park Read More »
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
Gardai launch investigation following overnight burglary in St. Johnston Read More »
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
Breen stripped of Rally win in Switzerland Read More »
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
Hegarty not to take Derry City job Read More »
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.
Termon lose out to Donaghamoyne in Ulster Ladies Final Read More »
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
Mailey upbeat after victory over UCD Read More »
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
Regan confident ahead of Naomh Conaill’s quarter final fixture Read More »
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 »
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