The Derry Senior Championship Semi Final’s are taking shape with three of the four spots filled. On Monday night at Owenbeg, 2013 winners Ballinderry beat Lavey 1-13 to 1-5, thanks many to a 1-9 contribution from Conlieth Gilligan. At Celtic Park, Bellaghy reached the last four for the first time since 2009 with a 0-10 […]
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Drink driving cases could be thrown out of District Courts from today, after a High Court ruling. It was decided yesterday that a statement printed from a machine at a Garda station in cases of suspected drink driving is invalid if it’s only in English. Department of Transport officials have been consulting with legal officials
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Photo – Sean Rowe. Donegal’s Ciara Doogan finished in 28th place in Monday’s Junior Women’s Individual Time Trail at the UCI World Road Championships in Richmond, USA. Doogan who was Ireland’s sole representative in the race, finished the 15k course in 23:18 minutes. The TT was won by Amercian Chloe Dygert in 20:18. The UCD
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The National Ambulance Service Representative Association says it is concerned at the increasing number of reported ambulance breakdowns throughout the country. In the most recent incident,the rear wheels of an ambulance transporting four staff and a patient on life support from Donegal to Galway fell off The ambulance has 412,000 kilometers on the clock. NASRA
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New figures show Donegal politicians miss almost a third of votes in the Dail. Figures compiled for the Irish edition of the Times show that the TDs in Donegal South West missed votes 34.7% of the time while the vote absenteeism rate in Donegal North East as 30.7%. The Donegal TD least present for votes
Donegal TDs’ voting record shows 30% of votes are being missed Read More »
Ireland’s women’s side lost their opening Euro 2017 qualifier on Monday night at Tallaght. Donegal’s Ciara Grant didn’t feature in the 2-0 defeat to Finland . Ireland’s next Group 2 game will be away to Portugal on October 27th. Manager Sue Ronan expressed her frustration to Setanta Sports…
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Eamonn Fitzmaurice is to stay on as Kerry football manager. Yesterday’s All Ireland final defeat to Dublin marked the end of his three-year spell in charge of the Kingdom. But Kerry Chairman Patrick O’Sullivan told the crowd at the team’s homecoming that Fitzmaurice and his backroom team will stay on for a further year. Meanwhile,
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If you were watching X Factor this weekend, you would have seen Anton Banaghan – the 21-year-old from Tipperary who wowed the crowd with his rendition of George Ezra’s ‘Budapest’. He told 2fm “Bootcamp was amazing, it was a great experience, it was different, I didn’t know what to make of it, there was loads
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Viewers of Coronation Street’s highly anticipated live episode will be able to go behind the scenes as it is happening through an online stream. The hour-long live episode, celebrating 60 years of ITV, will be accompanied by a second screen experience, whereby for the first time in the show’s 55 year history the audience have
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Dublin will parade the Sam Maguire Cup on O’Connell Street this evening as the capital laps up it’s latest All Ireland party. Sunday’s 0-12 0-9 victory over Kerry gave the dubs a 25th title, three of which have come in the last five years. Highland’s GAA Correspondent Martin Mc Hugh says Dublin were deserving winners..
The Mc Hugh View: Dublin can retain Sam but it will be difficult Read More »
Daniel O’Donnell has thanked fans who have sent money over from Donegal to family in England so they can vote for him on Strictly Come Dancing. Daniel will perform live for the first time on the hugely popular programme either this Friday or Saturday. The bookies have shortened the odds on the Donegal crooner winning
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nominations have been received for the post of Tyrone Minor football manager. The county executive is expected to proceed this week with moves to appoint a successor to Mickey Donnelly, who has stepped down after five years in the job. It’s still unclear whether Mattie Lennon is to stay on as Senior Hurling manager. In
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Police in Derry are currently investigating a report of an assault on a woman. On Sunday evening, 20th, a woman in her 40s was walking at Spencer Road when a car with three men on board stopped beside her. Detective Inspector Conor McStravick said one of the males got out of the car and assaulted
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A new survey has confirmed that Donegal is one of the counties with the lowest record in electing woman to the Dail. Since 1918 only 95 women have been elected to the Dail and just two of those from Donegal namely Cecila Keaveney and Mary Coughlan. The figures were compiled by ‘Women in Politics’. Director
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The Public Water Forum will be a watchdog that both bites and barks. That’s according to Tom Collins, who’s leading the independent group which is now looking for members. 12 of them will represent organisations in areas like the environment and disability, and another 20 successful applicants will be domestic consumers. Tom Collins has also
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Ireland’s women’s team face Finland tonight as they start their Euro qualification campaign. Kick off is at 7.30 in Tallaght stadium. Spain, who were at the recent World Cup in Canada, Portugal and Montenegro, are the other teams in the group. Donegal’s Ciara Grant says there’s a confidence within the squad to do well
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The broadcaster and hotel manager Noel Cunningham has said he’ll confirm in two days time whether or not he will be a candidate in the next general election. There has been speculation linking Mr Cunningham to Renua, after he delivered a paper on the decline of rural Ireland at the party’s recent conference. Speaking to
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A campaign is intensifying to have Derry named “The Foodie Town of Ireland. The city has been shortlisted in the prestigious national industry competition which is organised by the Restaurants of Ireland, with an online public vote underway to determine the winner. Voting closes in two weeks, and Derry and Strabane District Council is now
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Donegal County Council is meeting in private session today to discuss the Local Property Tax, and whether or not it should be increased for Donegal householders. Under legislation, local authorities have the scope to either increase or decrease the Local Property Tax by 15%, based on its own financial needs and its ability to absorb
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Wicklow has elected the most female candidates in Ireland to date. Women For Election has compiled a table, which highlights the low level of women in the Dail. Three counties, Cavan, Laois and Louth have never elected a woman, Donegal has elected two ; Mary Coughlan and Cecilia Keavney. Speaking to Greg Hughes on today’s
Women for Election highlight low number of women TDs over 97 years Read More »
Jason Day has replaced Rory McIlroy as golf’s world number one after winning the BMW Championship in style in Chicago. The Australian, 27, finished with a birdie as he carded a two-under 69 to triumph on 22 under par, to leave him six strokes clear of the field. Daniel Berger of the United States was
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Donegal teenager Ciara Doogan is in the United States to take part in the UCI World Cycling Championships in Richmond. She will take part in the 15km junior individual time trial. She is Ireland’s sole representative in the junior event.
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Two men, aged 33 and 34, were arrested over the weekend in connection with the discovery of five cannabis factories across the North. The arrests happened in Newry and Portadown, with the men being questioned about cannabis factories discovered over the past year in Carrickmore, Millisle, Magherafelt, Cookstown and Portadown. Police say this is part
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Donegal’s Roma McLaughlin and the Republic of Ireland Women’s Under 19s ended their UEFA European Championship First Phase qualifiers in Slovenia with a narrow 2-1 loss to Russia on Sunday. After being awarded a 3-0 victory over Slovenia (following a UEFA ruling that they had fielded an ineligible player) and beating Bulgaria 6-0, Dave Connell’s
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Northern Ireland’s former first minister Peter Robinson is expected to be discharged from hospital tonight. The Democratic Unionist Party leader was admitted after suffering a reaction to prescribed medication. A party colleague says he thinks Mr Robinson will be fit to go to cross party talks tomorrow, aimed at saving the power-sharing institutions at Stormont.
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Dublin are All Ireland champions after seeing off Kerry in Croke Park, with a final score of 0-12 to 0-9. The Dubs were by far the better side in the 70 minutes, but Kerry began to improve in the second half with the introduction of Darren O’Sullivan and Ciaran Donaghey. This marks Dublin’s 25th All
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The Annual Donegal Boxing Awards took place in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town on Saturday night. A total number of 27 trophies were given out on the night, including 12 all Ireland Champions. Peter O’Donnell, the PRO of Donegal Boxing, spoke to Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport, where he looked back on the night, as
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John Joe McGee, hailing from Buncrana, recently was named the Irish Senior Champion in Draughts at the age of 77. As well as this, he also won the Northern Ireland Open in Draughts. He spoke to Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport, where he reflected on his recent wins.
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Inishowen League Results Clubman Shirts League Cup Quarter Finals Illies Celtic 2 v 3 Moville Celtic Aileach FC 1 v 2 QPS Culdaff FC 1 v 3 Clonmany Shamrocks Glengad United 2 v 0 Buncrana Hearts Strand Hotel First Division Redcastle United 3 v 1 Carrowmena FC Carn FC 3 v 1 Rasheney FC Dunree
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Following a decision not to scale back NoWDOC services in Carndonagh and Derrybeg, the man who oversaw the consultations between the HSE, GPs and Caredoc says the decision was firmly based on the outcome of the live test which took place over the summer. Former County Manager Michael Mc Loone chaired the discussions, which led
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Donegal League Results Premier Division Cappry Rovers 1 v 4 Gweedore Celtic Castlefin Celtic 3 v 1 Milford United Glenea United 1 v 1 St. Catherines Rathmullan Celtic P v P Kilmacrennan Celtic Division One Bonagee United 4 v 4 Keadue Rovers Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. P v P Cranford United Donegal Town 1 v 3
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Bonagee United thrashed Swilly Rovers 6-1 in the first round of the FAI Intermediate Cup at Dry Arch Park. Aidy McLaughlin put them ahead after three minutes while Darryl Brown and Christopher Moran both scored before the break. Ryan McFadden made it 4-0 on 70 minutes and although veteran Michael McHugh pulled one back for
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The Catholic Primate of All Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin has called on parishes to embrace refugees and migrants to Ireland with open arms. In a homily in Knock today, he said the plight of refugees was one of 7 sorrows of the modern world. He also named human trafficking, abortion, addiction and euthanasia as so-called
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Finn Harps have kept their promotion hopes alive following a 1-0 win over Cobh Ramblers in St. Colman’s Park. A Tony McNamee goal on 50 minutes proved to be crucial in a game described as being ‘unpretty’. Manager Ollie Horgan and Tony McNamee spoke to Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport, where they told him that
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Finn Harps beat Cobh Ramblers 1-0 at St. Colman’s Park to go five points clear of third placed UCD in the Airtricity League First Division. A Tony McNamee goal on 50 minutes proved to be decisive. Harps are now seven points behind title favourites Wexford Youths with just three games to play. Ollie Horgan’s side
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St. Eunan’s were the winners in the Donegal Minor Football Championship Final at MacCumhaill Park, defeating Naomh Conaill 3-6 to 0-12. It was a game of two halves to say the least, with a score of 3-4 to 0-4 at half time in favour of the Letterkenny club. Naomh Conaill came back in the second
St. Eunan’s see off Naomh Conaill to win Division One Minor title Read More »
Milford were the winners of the Donegal Minor Football Division 2 Final, played today at MacCumhaill Park. The final score was 2-7 to Kilcar’s 1-9. Conor Gormley came on to score the winning point, which was the last kick of the game. Tom Comack got the reaction afterwards from Captain Kieran Sheridan and Manager Aodh
Gormley’s last minute point wins Milford Minor Division 2 title Read More »
Ireland got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start as they ran out 50 points to 7 winners over Canada, with Joe Schmidt’s side scoring seven tries. Ian Henderson, Sean O’Brien, Jonathon Sexton and Dave Kearney put Ireland in a commanding position in the first half. Sean Cronin, Rob Kearney and Jared Payne
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The first ever Sport 4 Life Conference and Expo will held in Donegal on the 12th and 13th of November. The event is being organised by the Donegal County Council in association with Triathlon Ireland, Athletics Ireland, the HSE, Finn Valley Centre and BASICC. Olympic, European and Commonwealth champion Alistair Brownlee, who is recognised as
Triathlon Ireland’s Michael Black looks ahead to Sport 4 Life Read More »
Derry Senior Hurling Final Result Slaughtneil 5-25 v 1-5 Swatragh
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Former Derry and Bellaghy star defender Danny Quinn looks ahead to the quarter final action in the Derry SFC which begins tonight with Kilrea versus Eoghan Rua, Coleraine, in Owenbeg The action also sees Bellaghy go head to head with An Loup, and Balinderry face Lavey, both on Monday night. As well as this, Champions
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St Johnston’s Brett Mc Ginty returned home to a hero’s welcome earlier this week after winning silver at the recent Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa. It was the second medal at a major tournament for the Oakleaf fighter, adding to the European Schoolboys bronze he won in 2012. The 2016 World and European Youths have
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In the First Division of the League of Ireland tonight, Finn Harps willl look to extend their advantage over UCD to five points with three games to play and gain a stronger grip on a play off spot. Wexford Youth beat the students on Friday night 2-1 to edge a step closer to the title.
Horgan says stretched Harps squad face tough task in Cobh Read More »
The Kingdom return to Croke Park on Sunday looking to repeat last years double All Ireland victories. Kerry beat Donegal in both deciders in 2014 and play Tipperay (minor) and Dublin (senior) in this years finals looking to take a unique back to back. Tom Comack has been talking to legendary Radio Kerry commentator Weeshie
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In the All Ireland Minor Football Final, Tipperary will play Kerry tomorrow. Tipperary have a strong Donegal influence in their camp. The Royal County are managed by former Finn Harps boss Charlie McGeever, while Michael McGeehan is part of the backroom team. Charlie says his side have progressed since their provincial final defeat to the
McGeever feels Tipperary have progressed ahead of All Ireland Final Read More »
The 2015 All Ireland Football Final takes place tomorrow in Croke Park. There is a great history between the two counties of Dublin and Kerry, with Dublin having the edge, having won the last two Championship meetings. Oisin Langan has been looking ahead to the game with Kerry manager Eamon Fitzmaurice, where he told him
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The Cookstown born comedian Jimmy Cricket has been named a Papal Knight by Pope Francis, the highest honour that can be awarded by the Roman Catholic Church. The 69 year old entertainer, whose real name is James Joseph Mulgrew, is based in the Salford diocese in Manchester. In a tweet, he said he was overjoyed
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People Before Profit is calling on the Government to declare a National Emergency in relation to the housing crisis. There are 130 thousand households on the waiting list for local authority houses. It’s reported today, the Government is considering building housing on NAMA controlled land. However, People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett, is calling
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On Saturday’s Weekend Edition.. RTE weather forecaster Evelyn Cusack will be in Letterkenny with a new stage show which helps us gain a better insight into the natural forces at play with our weather – she chats the Greg. Beards are all the rage and now they are getting their own study, Dr Alan Withy
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Police are appealing for information after a pipe bomb was been found during a security alert in Strabane. It was discovered in the back garden of a house at Innisfree Gardens last evening. Army bomb experts examined the device and it has been taken for tests. The area was evacuated for a time, but the
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