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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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 »
Martin Harley was back in the winners enclosure on Friday evening with two victories at Wolverhampton. The Trentagh jockey has been in fantastic form in recent weeks and continued that with his first win of the evening onboard 7/2 shot Devon Drum. The second win was on Shiela’s Treat, who romped home around 20/1
Double at Wolverhampton for Martin Harley Read More »
Rob Elliot has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the UEFA 2016 European Championship qualifying game against Poland in Warsaw on Sunday, October 11. The Newcastle United goalkeeper comes in as a replacement for Shay Given, who suffered a knee injury in the 1-0 victory over Germany and will report back
Shay Given goes back to Stoke for knee injury assessment Read More »
Chloe Magee lost to Line Kjaersfeldt in today’s women singles quarter final at the Dutch Open. The Raphoe girl won the first set 22 -20 against her Danish opponent, who is five places above her in the world rankings. Kjaersfeldt won the second set 21-17 and then took the third and final set which went
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Police are in attendance at security alerts in Belfast, Omagh and Derry. Strule Arts Centre in Omagh, the Waterfoot Hotel in Derry and Belfast Metropolitan College have been evacuated. The three venues were due to host the PSNI 2015 recruitment information sessions but the event in Derry had already been postponed as it clashed with
Security alert in Derry leaves wedding guests in the lurch Read More »
Jared Payne and Simon Zebo are the notable absentees from the Ireland side that faces France in Cardiff on Sunday. Payne misses out through a combination of his foot injury and the form of Keith Earls who will partner Robbie Henshaw in the centre. Rob Kearney does return at full-back, and there’s no place in
Kearney’s back for Ireland but Payne and Zebo are absent Read More »
Police are currently in attendance at security alerts in Belfast, Omagh and Derry. Strule Arts Centre in Omagh, the Waterfoot Hotel in Derry and Belfast Metropolitan College are currently being evacuated. There are no further details at this time. The three venues were due to host the PSNI 2015 recruitment information sessions.
Security alerts at PSNI recruitment information venues in Derry and Tyrone Read More »
Aire Stait Joe McHugh ar chuairt ag Coiste Forbartha Chnoc Fola, réamhamharc ar chomórtas iománaíochta Corn Cholmcille ag CLG Gaoth Dobhair le Daithí Roberts, curtha i lathair ag Colm Feiritéar.
Ruaille Buaille le Colm Feireater 08/10/15 Read More »
The manager at Letterkenny General Hospital has promised improvements and better procedures and protocols following a report from HIQA into hygiene at the hospital which was published yesterday. HIQA carried out an unannounced inspection in June and discovered poor hygiene standards on the Medical 2 and Orthopeadic Wards. There was dust in many places, and
Audio Special – LGH Manager addresses findings of damning HIQA report Read More »
Ireland can reach the European Championships next summer if they beat Poland in Warsaw this Sunday night, a 2-all draw would do and we could even draw 1-all and still go through if Germany were to lose to Georgia. Lets look back on Thursday’s historic 1-0 win over the World champions with the help of
Look back at Thursday’s victory over the World Champions Read More »
After last nights historic win over World champions Germany the focus now switches to our final qualifier against Poland in Warsaw on Sunday night. A win or a 2-all draw will earn us automatic qualification for Euro 2016 but at the very least we’re guaranteed a play-off spot. Shay Given is a doubt for the
Focus turns to Poland but Shay Given is a serious doubt Read More »
Both Finn Harps and Derry City return to action in the SSE Airtriticity League this evening. In the Premier Division, Derry host Bray Wanderers as they continue their push towards safety. Paul Hegarty will be without centre-back duo Ryan McBride and Aaron Barry, as the pair miss out through suspension. Goalkeeper Gerard Doherty and midfielder
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A senior European Commission official is in Derry today as part of a Europe wide consultation on border obstacles. Deputy-Director General Nicholas Martyn says as the EU marks 25 years of INTERREG, it’s important to explore the obstacles that prevent greater cross-border co-operation. He says EU funding has had a major impact in terms of
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The BBC is reporting today that a Scottish nurse who contracted Ebola last Christmas has been readmitted to hospital. Pauline Cafferkey, who has family roots in Rannyhual near Kincasslagh, has been flown to London via RAF Northolt, where she was transferred to a waiting ambulance under maximum precautions for infection control. It is understood she
Scottish nurse with Donegal connections being treated for “ebola complications” Read More »
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