Crunch talks between the Irish and British governments take place at Stormont later in a bid to resolve the political deadlock. The discussions will focus on the status of the IRA and it’s alleged links to the murder of Kevin McGuigan in Belfast last month. The father of nine’s killing has led to a political […]
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A man who set a website from his Carnhill home that could have cost film and TV producers as much as £120 million will be sentenced today. At an earlier hearing 30 year-old Paul Mahoney of 372 Carnhill in Derry admitted four charges of concealing criminal property, conspiracy to defraud and acquiring criminal property in
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Donegal County Council is inviting land owners in Letterkenny Town to consider selling their property to the local authority for the development of Social Housing. The council is interested in both green and brown field sites. The council says the sites should ideally be located within the control limits of Letterkenny Town, within walking distance
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St. Johnston’s Brett McGinty has guaranteed himself at least a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa. The 16 year old who is fighting for Northern Ireland, had an unanimous decision win over New Zealander Ryan Scaife earlier today. Brett will fight Australian Jack Gipp in Wednesday’s 69kg semi final.
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Northern Ireland still await their first qualification for the European Championship. But Kyle Lafferty’s injury time equaliser in last night’s 1-1 draw with Hungary means a win over Greece in Belfast next month will be enough to take them to Euro 2016. Manager Michael O’Neill says there’s plenty of football to be played yet
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Derry’s Jason Smyth cemented his status as the world’s fastest para-athlete on Monday evening. The world record holder from Eglinton won the 100m in Rio at an event to mark one year to the Paralympic games in 2016. Symth won in 10.73 seconds in a race involving sprinters from all disability classes.
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Coronation Street star Sean Ward has said taking part in the soap’s live episode is “very scary”. The 26-year-old actor, who plays Weatherfield bad boy Callum Logan, revealed how he is going to cope with the hour-long instalment – by pretending it is just another recorded take. “There are lots of rumours floating about, which
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Singer-songwriter Sam Smith has recorded the theme song for the hotly anticipated new Bond movie Spectre. The track, called Writing on the Wall, will be released on September 25. The movie will be released in Ireland and the UK on October 26 and in the US on November 6. Confirming the long-standing rumour this morning,
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The North West Cricket Union confirmed the Premier League title play off between Brigade and Coleraine will go ahead as planned on Sunday 13th September. Brigade want the game brought forward to Saturday as a number of their players are due to go on holiday’s on Sunday. The union said today the game will
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The Derry County board are facing a championship fixture dilemma as the latest round of qualifiers has been held up by the replay of Slaughtneil and Magherfelt. That game will be played this coming Thursday night, with the draw for the final round of qualifiers to be made after the game. Those ties will be played
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Police at Strand Road are appealing for information about a series of burglaries in the Waterside area of Derry. The incidents took place over the weekend. Two houses at Ivy Mead were entered between 10am on Saturday and 8pm yesterday. Money was stolen from one of the houses. Meanwhile, money was stolen from
It’s been claimed that Sinn Fein looks set for a major U-turn on its opposition to water charges this week according to a Fine Gael MEP. It is claimed that a European Parliament report, authored by a Sinn Fein MEP, suggests the party is clearly calling for the application of water charges. The claims
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Daniel O’Donnell joined Shaun this morning for an update on his Strictly Come Dancing stint. The Kincasslagh native told Shaun this morning he’s befriended fellow contestant, Peter Andre. Daniel has been paired with Strictly professional Kristina Rihanoff who has previously dated two of her former dance partners. However Daniel said Majella needn’t worry as it
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A vigil is taking place tomorrow night in Letterkenny in a bid to further highlight the ongoing migrant crisis. It’s part of a series of vigils organised by Sinn Fein that are taking place across the country over the coming days. The vigil begins at 6 o’clock at the Market Square in Letterkenny. Councillor
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Gardai have confirmed that a man has died in a road traffic collision on the main Letterkenny – Falcarragh road in Termon. The 25 year old driver was pronounced dead at the scene while the passenger of the car has been taken to Letterkenny General Hospital. The passenger’s injuries are believed to be
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Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill says Seamus Coleman will take the place of goal-scoring Cyrus Christie at right back tonight, provided he’s fully fit. The Everton full-back sat out the win over Gibraltar with a tight hamstring. Georgia are the visitors to the Aviva, and a side brimming with confidence following their 1-0 win
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The highlight’s from the weekend’s gaelic games action in the north west was the latest round of fixtures in the Derry Senior Football Championship. Bellagh, Lavey, Kilrea and Ballinascreen have all reached the quarter finals. The draw for the final qualifying round will take place on Thursday evening, with the four winners also going through
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The victorious Kilkenny hurling team are due to return to the Marble City at around 6 o’clock this evening. With them will be a familiar companion in the form of the Liam McCarthy Cup. The Cats’ secured a 36th All Ireland title with a four-point win over Galway at Croke Park. Yesterday was an eleventh
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Claudia Kennedy has announced her decision to put herself forward for the Fianna Fail Selection Convention for the new County Donegal 5 seater constituency. It brings to six the number in contest for the Fianna Fail Election Nominations. The Fianna Fail Convention is due to take place on October 4th in Letterkenny with an estimated
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Northern Ireland can clinch a place at Euro 2016 tonight. A home win over Hungary at Windsor Park will be enough. Manager Michael O’Neill tells Sky Sports News his players can deal with what’ll be a passionate night in Belfast…
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Gardai are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the main Letterkenny – Falcarragh road in Termon The one vehicle collision happened at around 7 o’clock this morning. The condition of the driver is not yet known but Gardai are describing it as serious at this stage. The road is
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Farmers from all over Europe are converging in Brussels today to call for a new intervention programme to combat low prices and falling farm incomes. Midlands North West MEP Marian Harkin is welcoming the protest, saying that for too long, the European Commission and national governments have been washing their hands of the crisis in
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A Letterkenny company has announced it is moving into a new premises as part of a major expansion expansion. Optibelt Eurethene Belting, known locally as A&M Belting makes timing belts for gear boxes, ATM machines and other power transmission operations. A&M Belting is part of the German based Arntz-Optibelt company. It started operations in Letterkenny
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For most people, going through passport control at airports is a stressful experience, and the last thing they want to do at a time like that is take a phone call. Imagine how much more stressful it must be when the call is from a radio station wanting to do an interview! However, when Sinead
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Swatragh 2-06 v 1-08 Newbridge Lavey 4-07 v 2-08 The Loup Banagher 0-11 v 2-04 Glen Kilrea 1-10 v 0-12 Dungiven Magherfelt 0-19 v 1-16 Slaughtneil AET Ballinderry 3-13 v 1-10 Glenullin Earlier today Caihir O’Kane, Editor Derry Post, reviewed Saturdays action and looked forward to the action
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Finn Harps remain second in the League of Ireland First Division standings after Saturday’s draw with Waterford Utd in Ballybofey. The only top four side to win were leaders Wexford Youths who beat Athlone Town 4-2 and go four points clear. Harps did have a Damian Mc Nulty goal ruled offside which was a questionable
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Division 1 Dungloe 0-08 v 1-09 St Michael’s Gweedore v Four Masters (postponed) Kilcar 1-12 v 1-13 N. Conail Division 2 Cloughaneely 1-06 v 0-08 Killybegs Glenfin 0-08 v 1-10 Bundoran MacCumhaills
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Milford United v Gweedore Celtic Cappry Rovers 0 v 1 St Catherines Castlefin Celtic 3 v 1 Drumoghill F.C. Glenea United v Kilmacrennan Celtic Rathmullan Celtic 3 v 1 Kildrum Tigers Watson Hire Division One Cranford United 5 v 2 Keadue
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A gang of masked men have attacked a 36-year-old man with a hammer and a baseball bat during an aggravated burglary in County Tyrone. The incident happened at the man’s home on the Tullyaran Road outside Dungannon, shortly after 1:30 this morning. The man was brought to hospital for treatment for injuries to his arms,
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Inishowen Football League Fix 6th September Jackie Crossan Premier Division Greencastle FC 1 v 8 Glengad United Buncrana Hearts 3 v 0 Culdaff FC Moville Celtic 0 v 9 Clonmany Shamrocks Aileach FC 0 v 1 QPS
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Kilkenny won their 11th All Ireland title under Manager Brian Cody with a powerful 2nd half performance against Galway at Croke Park. Galway led 0-14 to 1-8 at Half Time but faded in the 2nd half and just scored a total of 1-04
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BoyleSports has confirmed a Donegal punter won over €12,000 last evening on lucky 15 bet on the last four races at Dunstall Park in Wolverhmpton. The lucky customer, who wishes to remain anonymous, paid a total of €7.50, with the four races taking placer at 7.30, 8 o’clock, 8.30 and 9 o’clock. The bet paid
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Update – A 41 year old man arrested yesterday by Detectives from Serious Crime Branch investigating a series of offences committed at the wake and subsequent funeral of Peggy O’Hara has been released unconditionally. Police investigating the firing of shots during Peggy O’Hara’s wake in Derry on July 15th have again appealed for information, and
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Bottom of the First Division Waterford Utd, headed home from Ballybofey on Saturday night with a hard fought point, holding Finn Harps scoreless. United have been struggling on the personnel front this season and traveled to Donegal with only fourteen players. Waterford Manager Roddy Collins was delighted to pick up a point but was also
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Derry City lost for the seventh time at the Brandywell on Saturday night, going down 2-0 to fellow relegation battlers Drogheda Utd. Six points now separate the bottom six in the Premier Division with Derry in the thick of it, 3rd from bottom three points behind basement side Limerick. After the game on Saturday evening,
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Mike Clohessy takes Waterside Half Marathon… Mens 1st Mike Clohessy, Raheeny 65.08 Womens Catherine Whoriskey, Spartans Men Team Foyle Valley Ladies Team City of Derry Inishowen
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Finn Harps 0 Waterford Utd 0 On a frustrating night for Harps, they had to be content with a point after Waterford held firm at Finn Park. And with UCD and Shelbourne also only drawing their games, Wexford Youths have stretched their lead at the top to 4 points following their win over Cobh. Harps
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Mark English ran a new Irish 600m record finishing second in 1:15.71 at the Flame Games in Amsterdam. The UCD athlete was well placed throughout the rarely run distance and was narrowly behind Kenya’s Alfred Kipketer who won in 1:15.60. English (UCD) improved on his personal best of 1:16.14 which he set when finishing second in
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Derry City’s relegation worries continued on Saturday night losing 2-0 to Drogheda United at the Brandywell. Against the run of play Drogheda took the lead just before half time, Adam Whelan broke down the right, his cross was met by Sean Thornton who headed passed Derry keeper Gerard Doherty. Derry pushed hard for an equaliser
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Dublin are through to the All Ireland Football final. Second half goals from Philly McMahon, Bernard Brogan and sub Kevin McManamon saw Jim Gavin’s side beat Mayo 3-15 to 1-14. Dublin will meet Kerry for the thirteenth time in an All Ireland final on Sunday fortnight. With five points from play, Dublin forward Paddy
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Sinead Jennings became the 4th person from Donegal to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games on Saturday. Jennings and her partner Claire Lambe finished third in this mornings B final of the lightweight women’s double skulls at the World Rowing Championships in France, which secured her place in the Olympics. Highland’s Athletics correspondent Patsy
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Derry footballing legend, Eddie Davis passed away last week at the age of 96. In the 1930’s Eddie played for several cross channel clubs and then scouted for some of the big sides in England and Scotland. After a spell with Cork he went to play for Wolves and Southend United before returning to Derry
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Kieran Murray returned home to a hero’s welcome this week in Ramelton. The Donegal runner won two gold’s and a bronze medal at the recent World Transplant Games in Argentina. Having only taken up running at the start of last year, It’s been a remarkable eighteen months for Kieran who has won a total
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On this week’s programme: We chat to 70 year-old Pam Norris who is cycling the Wild Atlantic Atlantic way to raise money for the Baby Hearts charity – she’s now on her Donegal leg. Motivation Weight Management are holding free diabetic screening and body composition analysis next week, we’ll here how you can avail of
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Letterkenny’s Sinead Jennings has qualified for next year’s Olympic Games. Jennings and her partner Claire Lambe finished third in this mornings B final of the lightweight women’s double skulls at the World Rowing Championships in France. The Irish pair are Rio bound having secured the required top five finish in today’s race, which was won
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The Republic of Ireland squad will hold a closed training session today, as preparations begin for Monday’s Euro qualifier with Georgia. Martin O’Neill’s squad went third in Group D with a 4-nil win over Gibraltar in Faro. Monday’s opponents did Ireland a favour by beating Scotland in Tblisi, but Shay Given knows that will make
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Diarmuid Connolly has been cleared to play in this evening’s All Ireland football semi final replay at Croke Park. The Dublin forward had his one match ban overturned by the Disputes Resolution Authority in the small hours of this morning. Their judgement cited a “lack of fair procedure” at an early stage of the GAA’s
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Donegal Gardai will join Police Officers across Europe in conducting seatbelt checks throughout the week of 7 to 13 September. The action is part of a Europe-wide operation co-ordinated by TISPOL, the European Traffic Police Network, which takes place throughout next week. The head of the Garda Traffic Corps in Donegal, Inspector Michael Harrison says
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Police in Derry are seeking to trace and identify two men in relation to a robbery that occurred at around 2.34am on Sunday 23 August on the Derry walls at Bank Place leading to Foyle Street. The alleged victim of the suspected robbery was Conall Kerrigan who later found dead near by. Conall Kerrigan died
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The HSE’s Donegal Smoking Cessation Service says that people in Donegal are 10 times more likely to quit smoking with the help of the free HSE face to face service. At present, the service is operating free clinics in Buncrana, Carndonagh, Carrigart, Donegal Town, Dungloe, Falcarragh, Killybegs, Letterkenny, Lifford and Stranorlar. Urging people to consider
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