A Derry man charged with weapons and explosives training in Syria has had his bail varied to allow him to avail of computers in a course he is doing. 26 year old Eamonn Bradley of Melmore Gardens in Derry is charged with taking part in weapons training and explosives on dates between January 4 and […]
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There’s been a strong increase in house prices in Donegal according to the latest report from daft.ie. Prices were 10% higher than a year previously, compared to a fall of 2% seen a year ago. The average house price is now €127,000, 12% above its lowest point. Nationally, prices rose by 3-point-9 per cent over
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16 year old Jordan Boyce will play Tony O’Shea in the BDO World Championship qualifiers in Hull England today. The Newtowncunningham teenager is taken on an opponent who is a three time finalist at Lakeside. The qualifiers will be run this week with just four advancing to the Championships in January. Four other Donegal players
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Northern Ireland winger Niall McGinn is aware that Greece can play with freedom in Thursday’s crucial Euro 2016 qualifier in Belfast. Victory for Northern Ireland and they’ll reach the tournament, Michael O’Neill’s side only need two points from their final two games. Co Tyrone man McGinn says the pressure’s off Greece – who can’t qualify…
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A Donegal Councillor says more community hospital beds need to be opened in Donegal, with a need for a new facility in Letterkenny. Cllr Ian Mc Garvey says he raised this during a conversation with Health Minister Leo Varadkar in Donegal last week. He also pressed the minister on the pressures being felt by many
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On Sunday past, Letterkenny Rugby Club had a visit from two New Zealanders to watch the Ire v Italy game at the Club House. Sam Gallaher is a great grand niece of of the great late, Dave Gallaher. Sam and her partner Steve McPherson had traveled from New Zealand to England to see the All
All Black, Dave Gallaher’s niece visits Letterkenny Rugby Club’s Dave Gallaher Park. Read More »
Tom Cruise reportedly footed the bill for his daughter’s wedding. Isabella Cruise, 22, tied the knot with British IT consultant Max Parker in a secret ceremony at London’s Dorchester Hotel on September 18, and neither Tom, nor Bella’s mother – Nicole Kidman – were present. However, according to TMZ, no parents from either side attended
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The 30-year-old make-up artist was found dead of an apparent suicide at her rented home in Sherman Oaks, California, on September 28 and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has confirmed that her body will be released to her husband. An official told The Hollywood Reporter: “She had a husband, we have a husband
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Postal services could be restored as early as tomorrow (Tuesday), after it was announced that industrial action by workers has been suspended. The Communications Workers Union says it’s suspending its strike, with a new round of talks with employer IO Systems to begin tomorrow. The dispute between the two groups has seen the postal service
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Ireland manager Martin O’Neill isn’t ruling Seamus Coleman out of Euro 2016 qualifier with Germany just yet. The full-back has missed Everton’s recent matches with a hamstring injury. He spent today working with the Irish medical staff to try and recover in time for Thursday match. Fellow defender Cyrus Christie also skipped training today with
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At the Rugby World Cup, it’s was largely positive news from the Ireland camp earlier today ahead of Sunday’s Pool D decider against France in Cardiff. David McIntyre reports…
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Slaughtneil scored a unique treble on Sunday at Celtic Park. The club won the Derry Senior Championship beating Coleraine to lift the John Mc Laughlin Cup for the third time, and back to back titles for the defending county champions. Add the senior hurling and camogie titles, and Slaughtneil have achieved a treble which no
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The sister of Mary Boyle who disappeared in 1977 will meet with a number of Dail Deputies tomorrow to discuss developments in the case in recent weeks and months. Ann Doherty visited Pearse Street Garda Station last week and gave a statement to gardai in which she claimed to know the identity of the alleged
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A Donegal born scientist is among those who’ve been awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for 2015. Massachusetts based Doctor William C. Campbell, a native of Ramelton, and two colleagues from Japan and China have been honoured for their work helping doctors fighting malaria and illnesses linked to roundworm. It’s the first Nobel prize announced
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Donegal’s Joseph Mc Gonigle and Ciaran Geaney are the latest Donegal crew to take honours in this years Irish Tarmac Championship. The Muff Falcarragh partnership finished 5th in their Skoda at the weekend’s Cork 20 International Rally which was the final round of the series. The result sees McGonigle take 2nd in the overall driver’s
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Failte Ireland says the visit to Donegal of a group of 20 UK travel and holiday specialists over the past two days has the potential to pay dividends in the years to come. The 20 inbound buyers arrived in Donegal yesterday, and walked part of the Wild Atlantic Way around Horn Head, before overnighting in
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A former Assistant Chief Constable of the PSNI has said today he believes Robert Howard killed Arlene Arkinson in 1994. Howard, who had been serving a life sentence for the rape and murder of a girl in South London, died in prison in Durham, England. He was acquitted of the murder of Arlene Arkinson, but
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The Community for a Clean Estuary group in Moville is questioning why, six years after flagging its intention to apply for a discharge licence for a waste water treatment plant at Carnagarve, no such application has yet been made. The campaign has also pointed out that the notice appeared in the Donegal News, which is
Edendork will move up to the Tyrone Senior Championship next year after winning Sunday’s Intermediate Final beating Urney 2-12 to 1-12. It’s a first title in 30 years for the St Malachy’s club who last tasted success in 1985. After more than 20 years playing with Edendork it’s a first championship medal for Brian McGuckin.
McGuckin ends 20 year Edendork career with winners medal Read More »
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt days they need to improve for their meeting with France in Cardiff next Sunday. A first half Keith Earls try and 3 Johnny Sexton penalties saw Ireland guarantee a spot in the quarter finals with a 16-9 win over Italy at the Olympic stadium in London yesterday. Defeat next week to
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Seamus Coleman is a doubt for Ireland’s games with Germany and Poland.. The Killybegs man didn’t feature for Everton in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool. Coleman has been struggling with a hamstring injury he picked up in the game against Chelsea three weeks ago. Ireland Manager Martin O’Neill has named him in his squad for
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A group of 20 travel and holiday specialists are in Donegal this morning ahead of the second workshop in a series of six Fáilte Ireland Autumn Sales events. The inbound buyers will be hearing pitches and presentations from a number of local tourism businesses. The group was brought on a guided walk along the Wild
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Convicted child killer Robert Howard – who was acquitted of the murder of Castlederg teenager Arlene Arkinson – has died in Frankland Prison in Durham, England. The 71-year-old had been serving a life sentence for the rape and murder of south London teenager Hannah Williams. He died on Friday. His death is being investigated by
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Has Brooklyn Beckham got a rebellious streak? The son of Victoria and David Beckham stars in The Vamps’ video for new single Wake Up – climbing on the roof and setting off a flare, before pulling off some impressive stunts. The video features the band strolling through a neighbourhood in suburban America, calling for everyone
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Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice could be reunited on screen for a TV revival of BBC sitcom Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em. The two stars, who played disaster-prone Frank Spencer and his patient wife Betty, are said to have been in talks for a comedy comeback, reported the Daily Mirror. Michele, 67, dropped the hint
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Fanad Gaels and Naomh Colmcille will have to replay their Donegal Intermediate Championship semi final after it ended 2-7 apiece at the O’Donnell Park on Sunday evening. As the game entered injury time Naomh Colmcille lead by two points but Fanad hit two late scores from Seamie ‘Cosha’ Friel and Mark Sweeney to tie up
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Jockey Martin Harley took a group one victory in France on Sunday. The Donegal man was onboard Goldream as he lunged late to land the Qatar Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp. The Robert Conwell trained horse came home at 15/2. It’s the second group one win this year for Harley and Goldream, they won together
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Fianna Fail veteran Pat the Cope Gallagher is returning to the hustings, after topping the poll at the party’s selection convention for the new Donegal constituency. He and sitting TD Charlie Mc Conalogue will contest the election, with the possibility of a third candidate being added by party headquarters later. Pat the Cope topped the
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Donegal’s Declan Gallagher and Ryan Moore sealed the modified section of the Irish Tarmac Championship in Cork on Sunday. Their Toyota Starlet won the two wheel drive category by nearly two minutes from Eugene Meegan in a BMW. The crew can score a unique double by taking the National Championship at the end of October.
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The Ulster Senior League are heading home tonight having lost their grip on the Michael Ward Interprovincial Trophy. Ulster lost all three of their games in Dublin, 2-0 against Leinser, 3-2 to Connacht and 2-1 at the hands of the new winners Munster. Ulster Manager Donal O’Brien spoke with Oisin Kelly on Sunday Sport…
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Slaughneil beat Eoghan Rua Coleraine 1-7 v 0-8 in Sunday’s Derry Senior Championship Final at Celtic Park. Leading 0-4 0-3 at half time Slaughtneil had the big score of the game in the second half as Shay McGuigan fisted the ball into the back of the net. It’s a third senior title for Slaughtneill who
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Termon senior ladies progressed to the Ulster Club Championship semi final with a comfortable 3-15 to 1-8 win over St Paul’s of Antrim at the Burn Road. Geraldine McLaughlin and Maureen O’Donnell starred for the All Ireland Champions scoring 1-6 and 1-4 respectively. Tom Comack speaks to Termon Manager Francie Friel after the match…
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As expected, Fianna Fail veteran Pat the Cope Gallagher is returning to the hustings, after topping the poll at the party’s selection convention for the new Donegal constituency. He and sitting TD Charlie Mc Conalogue will contest the election, with the possibility of a third candidate being added by party headquarters later. Cllr Seamus O’Domhnaill,
Cope will join Mc Conalogue on the FF ticket in Donegal Read More »
Donegal League – Sunday 4th October Premier Division Milford United 1 v 1 Glenea United Gweedore Celtic 2 v 1 Castlefin Celtic Cappry Rovers 0 v 0 Rathmullan Celtic Drumoghill FC 2 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic St. Catherines FC 1 v 1 Kildrum Tigers Division One Cranford United
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The funeral has taken place of Brian Friel, one of Ireland’s greatest playwrights. He was laid to rest in Glenties this afternoon after a private funeral service. He died at his home in Greencastle on Friday morning, at the age of 86. Liam Neeson paid tribute to the writer, describing him as Ireland’s Chekhov and
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There’s a strong turnout at the Fianna Fail selection convention in Letterkenny this afternoon. Voting has concluded, and the delegates’ ballots are now being verified and counted, with two candidates set to be selected. It’s expected that former Junior Minister and MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher will be selected, along with sitting TD Charlie McConologue.
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The cross country season started today with the Donegal Even Ages and Masters in Carndonagh. Patsy Mc Gonagle has a run down on the results…
Kieran Doherty & Fionnuala Diver take cross country master titles Read More »
Donagh Kelly wrapped up the Irish Tarmac Championship series with victory in the Cork 20 International Rally. Kelly who won the championship title in the previous round brought his Ford Focus WRC home 1:45.9 ahead of the Keith Cronin’ss Citroen. Conor Foley called the notes this weekend for the Frosses man. Speaking with Oisin Kelly
Donagh Kelly takes Focus WRC to Cork International win. Read More »
Inishowen Football League 4th October Jackie Crossan Premier Division Buncrana Hearts 2 v 0 Aileach FC QPS 0 v 4 Glengad United Illies Celtic 2 v 3 Moville Celtic Culdaff FC 0 v 0 Greencastle FC Strand Hotel First Division Dunree United 6 v 1 Carrowmena FC Cockhill Celtic Youths 3
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Ulster lose to Leinster in final Interpro game. The Ulster Senior League ended their Interprovincial Campaign this morning with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Leinster in Dublin. It’s been a difficult tournament for the defending Michael Ward Cup holders who lost all three of their games. They went down 2-1 to the newly
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Derry fighter Tyrone Mc Cullagh is looking to pave his way through the professional ranks and has already targeted a belt at either British or European level. Tyrone hopes to be back in the ring for his second pro fight at the end of November. At amateur level he won Irish titles and a European
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A pipe bomb attack in the Waterside area of Derry is being treated by police as a sectarian hate crime. The device exploded on the windowsill of a house in Lincoln Court at 10 past 10 last night, smashing the window. A woman in her 20s who lives in the house was unhurt. Army bomb
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The Labour party says its members should be proud to have Mairia Cahill amongst their ranks. Ms Cahill’s been nominated to contest the Seanad by-election for the seat vacated by Jimmy Harte – who has suffered serious health issues since falling in Dublin in 2013. In a letter to parliamentary party members leader Joan Burton
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Mairia Cahill is set to become a member of the Seanad. It’s been confirmed that she’s joined Labour – who are putting her forward in a by-election to take place next month. The Seanad has a vacant seat following the recent retirement, due to ill health, of Labour’s Jimmy Harte. Under government convention, the party
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Greenlough were crowned Derry Intermediate champions on Saturday evening beating Craigbane 2-17 to 0-9 in the final at Owenbeg. Goals from Niall Loughlin help Greenlough to a seven points lead at the break and they went on to dominate the rest of the game. The Derry Senior title will be decided on Sunday as Slaughtneil
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Killybegs retained their senior championship status on Saturday evening beating Cloughaneely 3-12 to 0-11 at The Banks. David Conwell, Paul Cunningham and Eoghan Ban Gallagher scored the goal’s for the fishermen while county player Hugh McFadden was in top form playing an influential role. The 2014 champions Cloughaneely drop back to intermediate football next
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A late point from Jamie Brennan was enough for Bundoran to beat Aodh Rua in the Intermediate Championship semi-final, played in MacCumhaill Park. The final score was Bundoran 1-11 to Aodh Rua’s 2-7. They now advance to the Intermediate final, and will play the winners of Fanad Gaels and Naomh Colmchille, who meet on
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The Ulster Senior League’s hopes of retaining the Michael Ward Inter-provincial Cup ended on Saturday losing 3-2 to Connacht in Ballbriggan, Dublin. It was their second defeat in the tournament having lost to Munster on Friday night. Ulster lead 2-0 early in the game with goals from Chris Mc Laughlin and Lawerence Toland. Connacht pulled
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In Rugby, City of Derry managed a win over Armagh in All-Ireland League Divison 2B. The final score was City of Derry 35 to Armagh’s 17. City of Derry have won all 4 of their opening games in the League.
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Ardara’s campaign came to an end today in the Ulster Ladies Intermediate Club Championship quarter finals, with a defeat to St John Boscos’ of Newry Down The final score was Ardara 0-11 to St John Bosco’s 5-4. After the game, Tom Comack got the views of Ardara’s assistant manager John Joe McLaughlin.
Goals kill off Ardara in the Ladies Intermediate Quarter finals Read More »
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