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,
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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…
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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
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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.
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The Donegal Harvest Rally takes place next Saturday 10th October, based in Burt. The rally is the latest latest round in the Sligo Palette Border Round Championship and the DMC Club Championship There has been a record level entry for this event, with over 50 cars on the reserve list. Declan Boyle, the defending champion,
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Termon’s senior ladies start their Ulster Championship on Sunday against St Paul’s of Antrim at the Burn Road (throw in 2pm). The 2014 All Ireland winners are hopeful on another successful run in the province this year. Oisin Kelly has been speaking with Termon’s Maureen O’Donnell and Manager Francie Friel.
Friel and O’Donnell hopeful on another successful Ulster campaign Read More »
The Derry Senior Championship Football Final will be played at Celtic Park on Sunday. Sluaghtneil seek back to back titles, as opponent Eoghan Rua Coleriane chase what would be only a second ever crown. Former Derry star Paddy Bradley has been looking ahead to the game with Tom Comack.
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MacCumhaills will be representing Donegal in this years Ulster Junior Hurling Championship. On Sunday they play Monaghan’s Truagh in Castleblaney. MacCumhaill’s All Star Jamsie Donnelly has been telling Tom Comack they want to make up for the county final defeat this weekend by taking victory in Monaghan.
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Playwright Brian Friel will be laid to rest tomorrow. The Tyrone born author died in his Inishowen home yesterday morning at the age of 86. Known the world over for his work Friel is survived by his wife Anne and their five children. Last night, he was honoured with the traditional posthumous standing ovation at
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Coming up on this weekend programme: Margo Flemming, like many parents, watched her children struggle with heavy schoolbags but has come up with a solution. Derry is nominated as one of the best Halloween destinations, Karen McClarnon joins Greg to discuss why and how you can vote for them. Nella joins Greg to discuss a
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Health Minister Leo Varadkar says he believes there should be more cross border cooperation in the West Ulster area. Addressing medical and administration staff at Letterkenny General Hospital during his two day visit to Donegal, Minister Varadkar said it makes very little sense for Donegal patients to travel to Dublin and Galway for services when
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The funeral will take place tomorrow of a Donegal man who died after suffering an adverse reaction after he was stung by a wasp. Fergus McGill of Milltown, Convoy was stung in the town at around midday yesterday, and shortly afterwards, went in to a local bar where he complained of feeling unwell before he
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A Donegal Deputy has accused the Government of failing to meet a commitment on dermatology services at Letterkenny General Hospital. It has been claimed that despite assurances that dermatology services would resume at the hospital at the beginning of September, this hasn’t happened and patients are still waiting for these clinics to be restored. Deputy
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The Mayo county board are on the look-out for a new manager of their senior footballers after Noel Connelly and Pat Holmes stepped down as joint managers. The pair have quit their roles, just one year into their three year term following reports of unrest within the senior squad. Mayo’s championship season ended with a
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The Ulster Senior League lost their opening game in the Michael Ward Interprovincial Cup in Dublin on Friday night going down to Munster 2-1. Donal O’Brien’s side hit the front at Jackson Park on 14 minutes through Letterkenny Rovers Paul Mc Veigh and lead at the break. Munster scored twice in the latter half to
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The twin sister of Mary Boyle who went missing in 1977 has given a statement to gardai in which she claims to know the identity of her alleged killer. Ann Doherty visited Pearse Street Garda Station last evening along with the country singer Margo O’Donnell who also made a statement to gardai alleging the identy
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Keith Earls and Robbie Henshaw have been paired in the Ireland midfield for Sunday’s meeting with Italy at the Olympic stadium. Tommy Bowe and Dave Kearney are on the wings with Simon Zebo at full back and Sexton and Murray in the half backs. Jack Mc Grath gets the nod ahead of Cian Healy in
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Cllr. Seamus Ó Domhnaill has confirmed that he will not contest the Fianna Fail Convention and will be backing Councillor James Pat McDaid. The convention is to be held in the Clanree Hotel this Sunday. In a statement, he said he decided not to run on a various grounds, one reason being the change
Brian Friel, one of Ireland’s greatest playwrights, has died at the age of 86. He passed away this morning. Brian Friel was born in Omagh, in 1929 but moved to Donegal in 1967 after becoming a teacher. He was educated in St Columb’s College, Derry as was poet Seamus Heaney and politician John
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Donegal player, Darach O’Connor is facing up to nine months on the sidelines after it was confirmed he has suffered a cruciate injury According to this morning’s Dongal News, the Buncranan clubman will go for surgery on the injury in the next couple of weeks but he faces a real battle to make it back
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The Health Minister Leo Varadkar is visiting Arranmore Island this morning. Minister Varadkar will meet with a number of HSE officials and health groups there. He will also visit the local school and lighthouse there. There has been criticism surrounding the Ministers schedule, in particular, that he won’t be visiting Dungloe District Hospital. There
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Cllr. Seamus Ó Domhnaill has confirmed that he will not have his name on the ballot paper at the Fianna Faíl convention due to be held in the Clanree Hotel this Sunday. In a statement, Cllr Ó Domhnaill “ at this time I wish to concentrate on serving the local community of the
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Gardai in Letterkenny are continuing their investigations into a report that a girl was approached in the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park. The incident is said to have taken place at approximately 8.30 on Wednesday morning. The teenage girl was walking through the park when it’s believed she was approached from behind. She managed to
Health Minister Leo Varadkar has confirmed that Letterkenny General Hospital is 10% over budget once again, but acknowledged that the demand and workload at the hospital has also increased. Minister Varadkar made his comments in an address to staff at the hospital, after he opened new catering and laboratory facilities last evening. Speaking
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New figures show that 77% of drivers in Donegal who are summonsed to court over penalty points offences are escaping conviction. The figures were compiled by the Courts Service for the Department of Justice. From January 2013 to March of this year, over three thousand drivers in Donegal who were summonsed to court
The Ulster Senior League and the Ulster Schools squads head to Dublin today to take part in their respective interprovincial tournaments. The Ulster Senior League, managed by Donal O’Brien, are aiming to win the Michael Ward trophy at Intermediate level for the third year in a row. They kick off their tournament in Dublin this
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