Derry has been named as the runner-up in the Irish Foodie Towns, narrowly losing out to The Burren in County Clare. The Restaurant Association of Ireland has confirmed that Derry secured the highest number of online public votes, and is certainly a big contender for next year’s competition. Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Tourism […]
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Sean O’Brien will discover his fate this afternoon, as he faces an independent disciplinary hearing in London. The Ireland flanker will be hoping to avoid suspension, having been filmed striking French lock Pascal Papé during the win in Cardiff. O’Brien could miss this Sunday’s quarter final with Argentina, while a two-week ban would mean missing
Disciplinary hearing today for Sean O’Brien Read More »
Phil Collins is set to bring out an autobiography because he feels the time is finally “right”. The 64-year-old musician rose to fame as the drummer and lead singer for the rock band Genesis. Collins went on to success as a solo artist, with hits including In The Air Tonight and Against All Odds. Phil
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Tom Bleasby has withdrawn from the The X Factor. Despite securing a place as a finalist in judge Nick Grimshaw’s boys category, the 19-year-old will not be seen at Judges’ Houses stage of the ITV singing competition. In a statement, The X Factor said: “We can confirm that Tom Bleasby has chosen to withdraw from
X Factor 2015: Tom Bleasby quits the show for ‘personal reasons’ Read More »
Coming up on this weeks programme: Worried about leaving your teenagers at home alone? There’s a smartphone for that apparently! Greg talks to Suzanne Harrington, Writer & Columnist who tells us how she deals with her teenagers while working away involving “remote parenting” using digital media as a help. Greg is joined in Studio by
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The price of the average three-bed semi detached house in Donegal has increased by almost 5% to €82,500 in the last three months according to a recent study. The Real Estate Alliance Average House Price Survey concentrates on the sale price of Ireland’s typical stock home, the three-bed semi, giving an up-to-date picture of
House prices up by almost 5% in Donegal according to new survey Read More »
The N15 Donegal/ Sligo road remains closed between Tullaghan and Magharacar roundabout in Bundoran following a road traffic crash yesterday. One person was a serious condition in Sligo Regional Hospital this morning, it’s believed they have since stabilised. Two vehicles are believed to have been involved in the incident. Local diversions are in place
Road remains closed today following yesterday’s crash near Bundoran Read More »
Gardai in Donegal are warning the public to be more vigilant following an aggravated burglary in County Longford. Three men broke into a house and held a number of people at knifepoint in the early hours of yesterday morning. There have also been reports that criminals are posing as undercover Gardai in rural
Gardai advise people in Donegal to be on alert following aggravated burglary in Midlands Read More »
Aidan Callaghan has been confirmed as the winner of Triathlon Ireland’s Super Series. The Letterkenny 24/7 member was informed over the weekend that he had accumulated the required amount of points to take Ireland’s premier triathlon competition which featured the country’s top 60 athletes racing head to head throughout the year. Among the six events,
Aidan Callaghan – Triathlon Ireland Super Series Champion Read More »
Naomh Colmcille will contest a first ever Donegal Intermediate Championship Final on Sunday 25th October. The Newtowncunningham based club will take on Bundoran after beating Fanad Gael’s in Sunday’s semi final 3-11 to 1-6 in Letterkenny. Tom Comack spoke with Naomh Colmcille Manager Francie Martin after the game…
Francie Martin on Naomh Colmcille reaching first ever Intermediate Final Read More »
Ireland have received massive blow ahead of next Sundays quarter final against Argentina. Back row Peter O’Mahony has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a knee ligament injury. Paul O’Connell and Johnny Sexton are also on the injured list and will undergo scans today. Neither man has been ruled out of
Peter O’Mahony ruled out of World Cup Read More »
The Republic of Ireland must overcome a play off if they are to reach the 2016 European Championships in France. Ireland couldn’t replicate the performance against Germany in last nights 2-1 defeat to Poland in Warsaw. The defeat means O’Neill’s side will enter the play-offs next month rather than qualifying automatically. We’ll find out our
Coleman – We’re disappointed but we’ll regroup for play offs Read More »
Sinn Féin Councillor Gary Doherty has today confirmed that he intends to put his name forward to seek party approval to contest the forthcoming general election. Cllr Doherty’s decision means that, if successfully added to the party ticket, he will be Sinn Féin’s third candidate to contest the election for the newly formed constituency
Councillor Gary Doherty confirms Intention to contest General Election Read More »
Trillick are celebrating after winning the Tyrone Senior Football Championship. Their manager Nigel Seaney was understandably delighted after the 1-9 to 0-11 victory over Killyclogher. After the game he spoke with Francis Mooney and gave his post match reaction following a match that saw the sides level on six occasions.
Trillick boss full of praise after famous victory Read More »
An investigation is underway into a fire at the old Herdmans Mill in Sion Mills. Over 60 fire fighters and 9 appliances spent hours at the scene yesterday afternoon, some remaining there until late last night to keep the blaze under control. The cause of the fire is not yet known but police in
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The 49 year old man who died following a fatal road traffic collision in Omagh has been named locally as Paul Mills from Omagh. Investigations are continuing today following the head-on collision on the Dromore Road in Omagh. The male driver of the Yaris was taken to hospital but died from his injuries. The
Omagh crash victim named Read More »
We may find out more about Ireland captain Paul O’Connell’s injury today. The Munster second row was taken off during yesterdays heroic 24-9 win over France in Cardiff. The victory means they’ll face Argentina in the Millennium Stadium next Sunday at 1 in the quarter finals. Here’s Coach Joe Schmidt on the injuries to
Ireland injury update expected today Read More »
Naomh Colmcille are through to their first ever Donegal Intermediate Championship decider after they beat Fanad Gaels 3-11 to 1-6 in their semi-final replay. At half-time, Naomh Colmcille led by 1-6 to 0-4 with Eddie Gillespie getting the vital goal. Despite Fanad’s best efforts they were unable to keep pace with Naomh Colmcille who finished
Naomh Colmcille into Donegal Intermediate Final Read More »
Trillick have won the Tyrone Senior Football Championship Final by beating Killyclogher 1-9 to 0-11 in the decider at Healy Park in Omagh. Over 8,000 turned up for a real thriller which could have gone either way. Lee Brennan was the hero for Trillick with a goal after just 13 seconds as they made a
Trillick win thrilling Tyrone SFC Final Read More »
Northern Ireland completed their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a draw that has left them topping their group. They conceded a late equaliser away to Finland but they still finish in first place, having already qualified following their 3-1 win over Greece during the week. Defender Craig Cathcart put Northern Ireland ahead on 31 minutes
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Emergency services are continuing to combat a blaze at the old Herdmans Mill in Sion Mills. It’s believed over 60 fire fighters and 9 appliances attended the scene earlier today, it’s believed some remain there this evening. The fire service were called shortly before 4 o’clock this afternoon and fire fighters spent the last number
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Mark Mc Paul of Finn Valley AC won the Donegal Cross Country Novice event at Finn Valley AC in Stranorlar, ahead of team-mate Dermot McElchar and Daniel Hannigan of Letterkenny AC in third. In the women’s event, Nakita Burke of Letterkenny AC took the honours with Stacey Dolan of Finn Valley AC in second and
Donegal Novice and uneven age cross-country championships Read More »
Ireland produced an incredible performance to beat France 24-9 as they topped Pool D in the Rugby World Cup and in doing so booked their place in the quarter-finals where they will take on Argentina. Ireland lost Jonathan Sexton through injury when the sides were level at 6-6 during the first half, but Ian Madigan
Ireland through to Rugby World Cup quarter-finals Read More »
Premier Division Castlefin Celtic 1 v 0 Cappry Rovers Glenea United 0 v 3 Gweedore Celtic Kilmacrennan Celtic 1 v 1 St. Catherines Rathmullan Celtic 2 v 1 Drumoghill F.C. Division One Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. 1 v 0 Bonagee United Keadue Rovers 4 v 4 Convoy Arsenal Lifford Celtic
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A 49 year old man has died following a car accident on the Dromore Road in Omagh. The head-on collision involved a Toyota Yaris and a Saab Vector and was first reported last night at 10pm. The man, who was driving the Yaris, was taken to hospital but died from his injuries. The driver
Man in his 40s dies in head-on collision in Omagh overnight Read More »
The N15 Donegal/ Sligo road is closed between Tullaghan and Magharacar roundabout in Bundoran following a road traffic crash. Two vehicles are believed to have been involved in the incident. The extent of injuries is not yet known at this point. Local diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area
Road traffic crash in Bundoran Read More »
Donegal’s representatives in the Ulster Intermediate Hurling Club Championships are out. Burt put on a brave show against Kickham Creggans in their semi-final clash in Owenbeg. At the break they trailed by just one point, 1-9 to 1-8. But Kickham Creggans finished strongly to win 2-20 to 1-15.
Burt’s Ulster club championship dream ends Read More »
Clubman Shirts League Cup Semi Finals QPS 0 v 1 Glengad United Clonmany shamrocks 2 v 1 Moville celtic Jackie Crossan Premier Division Buncrana Hearts 1 v 2 Illies Celtic Aileach FC 2 v 3 Greencastle FC Strand Hotel First Division Carrowmena FC 0 v 4 Cockhill Celtic Dunree United
Inishowen League Results Read More »
The strategic policy committee on housing and corporate is reviewing the level of grants of the various housing adaptation grant schemes. They have confirmed the review under its policies with regard to the allocation of housing adaptation grants for people with a disability and for elderly people. The review comes, following concerns that successful
Naomh Ultan won the Donegal Junior A title after a one point win over Red Hughs in the final replay at MacCumhaill Park. Alistair Rodgers gave Naomh Ultan a great boost with an early goal and they led 1-3 to 1-0 at the break with Pauric McMenamin on target for the Killygordon side. Aaron Byrne
Naomh Ultan win Junior A title – post match reaction Read More »
The Donegal uneven ages and novice cross country championships were held at Finn Valley AC – with a great turnout in super conditions. Highland Radio’s Athletics correspondent outline the major winners of both team and individual events on Sunday Sport
Donegal Uneven ages and novice cross country championships Read More »
The Donegal Travellers Project are opening a book of condolences tomorrow following the tragic deaths of ten people at a halting site in Carrickmines yesterday. The victims of the fire include a mother, father, and five children – one of which was a six-month-old baby girl. The book will be located at The
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Former Manchester United player Andrei Kanchelskis is looking for a job in Ireland – and has been linked with Derry City. The Irish Mirror is claiming that the ex-Russia international has put his name forward to replace Peter Hutton as permanent boss with the Premier Division club. Journalist Paul O’Hehir has claimed that the 46-year-old
Kanchelskis linked with Derry City job! Read More »
Ulster Senior League Bonagee Utd. 3 v 0 Fanad Utd. Cockhill Celtic 1 v 0 Swilly Rovers Derry City Res. 3 v 1 Letterkenny Rvs
Ulster Senior League Results Read More »
The all Donegal crew of Declan and Brian Boyle drove their Ford Fiesta WRC to victory in Saturday’s Harvest Stages Rally. The Leitirmacaward men took the lead on Stage four in Buncrana and were never troubled in the remaining five stages to win by a healthy 1 min 35 sec. Declan was happy to end
Declan Boyle delighted with second Harvest Rally win Read More »
Saturday’s Donegal Harvest Stages Rally based out of Burt seen the Boyle partnership of Declan and Brian take a comfortable victory in their Ford Fiesta WRC. In association with Campsie Karting Derry, Oisin Kelly has a run down on the results…
Donegal Harvest Rally Final Results Report Read More »
Declan and Brian Boyle have won the Donegal Harvest Stages Rally 2015. They had the lead since Stage 4, and improved on their time as the day went on. Gary Kiernan, from Cavan, finished in second place in an Escort. Wesley Patterson and Letterkenny’s Johnny Baird took third place overall. Oisin Kelly reports on the
Back-to-back Donegal Harvest Rally titles for Declan and Brian Boyle Read More »
Derry City beat Bray Wanderers by three goals to one at the Brandywell on Friday night to help move them away from the lower end of the league table. Mark Timlin scored after four minutes when his 25 yard shot beat Bray keeper Peter Cherrie. Dean Jarvis headed the second goal in the tenth minute
Hegarty delighted to get vital points for Derry City Read More »
Finn Harps had to come from behind to force a 1-1 draw away to Athlone Town on Friday night in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. Matthew Crossan was the goalscorer ten mintues before the break. Manager Ollie Horgan spoke to Kenny Harkin on Saturday Sport, where he reflected on the game, as well as
Finn Harps draw with Athlone – Horgan reaction Read More »
With only one stage to go, the Donegal Harvest stages rally is heating up. Oisin Kelly has the very latest, including a major drop out:
Donegal Harvest Rally – Penultimate Stage Update Read More »
Tyrone’s SFC final meeting of Trillick and Killyclogher takes place tomorrow in Omagh. Ahead of the action, Tom Comack has been speaking to Liam Donnelly, the last man to captain Trillick to a Tyrone SFC trophy, and former Tyrone and Killyclogher stalwart Noel McGinn.
Trillick and Killyclogher to face off in Tyrone SFC final Read More »
The Donegal Harvest stages rally takes place today in the Buncranna, Fahan and Burt areas. Over 130 crews will tackle 9 stages through the course of the day. With the latest Oisin Kelly:
Donegal Harvest Stages Rally – Update Special Stage 7 Read More »
Burt’s first round Ulster Intermediate hurling championship clash with Antrim’s Intermediate champions Creggan Kickhams takes place tomorrow in Owenbeg. Tom Comack got the thoughts of Burt’s coach Tom Hennessey ahead of the game.
Preview of Burt’s opening Ulster Intermediate Hurling game Read More »
The Donegal Harvest stages rally takes place today in the Buncranna, Fahan and Burt areas. Over 130 crews will tackle 9 stages through the course of the day. With the latest Oisin Kelly:
Donegal Harvest Stages Rally – Update 3pm Read More »
The Donegal Harvest stages rally takes place today in the Buncranna, Fahan and Burt areas. Over 130 crews will tackle 9 stages through the course of the day. With the latest Oisin Kelly:
Donegal Harvest stages rally update 12 noon Read More »
A viable explosive device has been made safe at a Derry hotel that had been due to host a PSNI recruitment event. The device was recovered within the grounds of the Waterfoot Hotel during an alert which began yesterday morning. The PSNI says recruitment events are taking place today in Belfast and Omagh, after
Viable explosive device made safe in Derry Read More »
A Scottish nurse who is being treated for a late complication of ebola is in a “serious condition” in hospital. Pauline Cafferkey who has family roots in Rannyhual near Kincasslagh, was flown from Glasgow to an isolation unit at the Royal Free Hospital in London in the early hours of yesterday morning. The 39 year-old
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Donegal Deputy Charlie McConalogue says small farmers will suffer because of the Government’s failure to deliver a tangible GLAS scheme for farming families. Applications for the second phase of the programme opened this month, but a number of changes mean that farmers will not be able to claim anywhere near the €5,000 maximum
Small farmers will suffer over GLAS scheme – McConalogue Read More »
A Derry man who reported his mobile phone being stolen and was charged with drug offences after police recovered the phone and discovered messages relating to the supply of drugs on it has been jailed. Gerald Patrick Lavey (30) of Ballymagowan Avenue in Derry admitted eight charges of being concerned in making an
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Finn Harps had to come from behind to force a 1-1 draw away to Athlone Town on Friday night in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. With Damien McNulty sidelined due to a shoulder injury and Tony McNamee, Kevin McHugh, Wilfried Tagbo and Ciaran Coll all suspended, Harps manager Ollie Horgan made four changes from
UCD to play Finn Harps in Promotion Play Off Read More »
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