Senior Division 1 Kilcar 0-14 V 1-11 St Michael’s Glenswilly 1-15 V 1-6 Gweedore St Eunan’s 1-14 V 2-9 Noamh Conaill Malin 0-13 V 1-14 Four Masters Ardara 0-8 V 1-10 Dungloe Senior Division 2 Cloughaneely 0-9 V 2-6 Naomh Muire Glenfin 0-8 V 2-8 Killybegs MacCumhaills 2-10 V 0-19 Termon N Columba 0-16 V […]
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Following the death of Paul McCauley Police have commenced a murder investigation. The following statement has been issued in response to Paul’s tragic death: Senior Investigating Officer DCI Michael Harvey said: “On behalf of the entire police family, I want to extend our deepest sympathies to the McCauley family following Paul’s death. They have conducted
Murder investigation launched as Derry man dies 9 years after sectarian attack Read More »
There were no goals and few chances for the crowd at the Aviva this afternoon as the Republic of Ireland and England drew nil-all in an international friendly. Attention now moves to next Saturday’s Euro qualifier against Scotland for Martin O’Neill’s team. Speaking to Setanta Sports after the game, John O’Shea said he was pleased
Ireland and England play out scoreless draw Read More »
The draws were made for the quarter-finals of the Irish Senior and National Cups today live on Highland Sunday Sport from Bready. Cricket Ireland President Dr Murray Power drew the home teams with NW Warriors Coach Bobby Rao selecting the away sides. The draw was overseen by Tournament Director Simon Dyke of Cricket Ireland. 2013
Irish Senior Cup Quarter Final Draw Read More »
A café in Cardonagh has been robbed and ransacked. The premises, Café Donagh/Patisserie de Pascal is situated on the Diamond in the town. The incident occurred at approximately 2 o’clock this afternoon. A young male entered the premises demanding the contents of the till be handed over. He then threatened the proprietor with a
Café in Cardonagh robbed and ransacked Read More »
Derry were beaten 1-20 to 0-12 by Kerry in Saturday’s Christy Ring Cup Hurling Final at Croke Park. It was a disappointing evening for Derry who managed just three scores from play. Ruairi Convery scored five frees and Patrick Henry hit a further four, Shane Nolan top scored for Kerry with 1-8. It was third
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Twenty-six people have been rescued from the River Foyle after a boat capsized this afternoon. It happened on the river between Magheramason and Carrigans. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, the PSNI and the Irish coastguard were among those involved in the rescue. The ambulance service said all 26 people have been taken to Altnagelvin Hospital
Twenty-six people rescued from River Foyle near Carrigans after boat capsizes Read More »
A week out from Donegal’s eagerly awaited Ulster quarter-final clash with Armagh, in the Athletic Grounds, Donegal manager Rory Gallagher has been telling Tom Comack how preparations have been going…
Preparations going according to plan for Donegal ahead of Armagh Read More »
Finn Harps lost their unbeaten run in the First Division of the League of Ireland on Friday night losing 1-0 to Athlone Town. Harps will look to bounce back next Friday when they play Wexford Youths in Ballybofey. Harps Manager Ollie Horgan spoke with Chris Ashmore on today’s Saturday Sport…
Horgan says Harps are fully focused on Wexford Read More »
The Foyle Cup is just over a month away. Hundreds of young players from all over Ireland, the UK and further afield will participate in 380 games to be played in Derry and the surrounding area’s. On Saturday Sport, Chris Ashmore looked ahead to the event with Foyle Cup Chairman Michael Hutton…
Countdown is on for 2015 Foyle Cup Read More »
Letterkenny’s Danny Mooney won gold at Saturday’s Ulster Senior Track and Field Championships in Belfast. Competing in difficult conditions at the Mary Peter’s Track, Mooney ran 3mins 59sec to win the 1500ms. Elsewhere Mark Hoy of Finn Valley retained his 800m title, Karl Griffin of UCD finished 2nd in the 400m, Will Kennedy Finn Valley
Mooney & Hoy win Ulster Gold in Belfast Read More »
The Joule Donegal International Rally is just around the corner. The Donegal Motor Club are encouraging those who can help over the weekend particularly on the marshaling front to contact the Club. Details are on the website www.donegalrally.ie Clerk of the Course is Eamon Mc Gee and he spoke with Oisin Kelly ahead of the
Donegal Motor Club asking for help during International Rally Read More »
Derry will look to progress in the Ulster Senior Championship for the first time in four years by beaten Down on Sunday. Derry manager Brian McIver, talks to Oisin Kelly about clash with the Mourne County in Celtic Park…. Captain Mark Lynch says there is a drive among the squad to rise to the occasion
Brian Mc Iver and Mark Lynch hoping Derry will have a long Championship summer Read More »
Derry County Board Chairman Brian Smith is confident that the Oak Leaf county can have a run in the Ulster Championship this summer. On Sunday Derry meet Down in the quarter final at Celtic Park. Brian spoke with Oisin Kelly on Saturday Sport…
Chairman has full confidence in Derry beating Down Read More »
Omagh proved to be too strong for Carrickmore in the Tyrone Senior Football Championship clash in Pomeroy last night. In a repeat of last year’s final, Omagh were in command from early on and helped by six points from Ronan O’Neill were never really troubled. The dismissal of Martin Penrose for Carrickmore in the second
Omagh too strong for Carrickmore in Tyrone championship Read More »
Derry City were beaten at home on Friday night by St. Patrick’s Athletic by three goals to nil. Despite starting brightly, City fell behind in the 26th minute when Aaron Greene hit a low shot from the left edge of the box that beat the keeper’s dive. Before that, Philip Lowry found space on the
Heavy home defeat for Derry against St. Pat’s as poor home form continues Read More »
Coming up on the Weekend Edition We discuss Locked-in syndrome – a disorder that can lead to complete paralysis of all voluntary muscles except the eyes – Dr Damien Coyle, from Letterkenny, describes his pioneering work in the area. The Earagail Arts Festival needs volunteers, Orlaith Gilcreest let’s us know how you can get involved.
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Detectives are appealing for witnesses following an arson attack on a flat in the Bayview Terrace area of Derry last night. Shortly after 10.30pm it was reported that a flat in the area was on fire. Police and NIFRS attended and the fire was extinguished. Extensive damage was caused to the interior of the
Appeal for information following arson attack in Derry Read More »
A Derry man who was left in a vegetative state after a sectarian attack in the city nine years ago has died. Paul McCauley was attacked by a gang while attending a barbecue in the Waterside area in July 2006. Mr. Mc Cauley, a civil servant, was 30 at the time of the attack.
Derry man dies nine years after sectarian attack Read More »
The HSE has claimed it never sanctioned a cut in the NowDoc services in Donegal but the TD who made the claims doesn’t not believe that is the case. There was public outrage at the revelations from Deputy Thomas Pringle that from June 15th there would be no NowDoc service from the Derrybeg and
Pringle welcomes commitment cuts in NowDoc will not be implemented but still has doubts Read More »
Donegal Town Rugby Football Club are proud to have been selected as one the hosts for the visit of the Rugby World Cup to Ireland which sees Webb Ellis Cup visiting Donegal Town on as part of Rugby World Cup 2015 Trophy Tour. On Tuesday 16th June Rugby’s greatest prize, the Webb Ellis Cup,
Rugby World Cup to visit Donegal Town Read More »
Police in Derry have launched an appeal after a man was attacked in the Guildhall Square area of the city last night. It’s understood a large group of youths were involved in the incident. The attack happened at approximately 9.30 last night. One male was arrested at the scene. Police are keen to speak
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Foyle Search and Rescue stood down an operation yesterday evening after reports that a man had entered the Foyle. Two boats were launched and carried out a full search of the area. The PSNI also tasked air support for the search. Nothing was found and teams were stood down by PSNI.
Foyle Search and Rescue stand down search operation Read More »
The HSE has released a statement on the future of services at the Cleary Centre in Donegal Town ahead of a public protest today. The protest is being held over uncertainty surrounding the long term future of the HSE managed facility which provides services and training for adults with disabilities. The HSE says however
Protest at Cleary Centre Donegal Town taking place today Read More »
Finn Harps lost for the first time in the league this season on Friday evening. The Donegal side lost away to Athlone 1-0 as midfielder Marco Chindea scored the only goal of the game in the 68th minute. Harps remain seven points clear at the top of the First Division as second placed Wexford Youths
Harps suffer first league defeat Read More »
The Down team to play Derry this Sunday in the quarter final of the Ulster Championship has been named. Jim Mc Corry’s team shows two changes from the side that played in the League final with Ryan Boyle coming in for Gerard Collins and Peter Fitzpatrick in for Peter Turley. Mark Poland is also fit
Down make changes for Derry tie Read More »
A man charged with 50 counts of sexual offences against two young girls will stand trial next month at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The 51-year-old man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was sent forward from the District Court last year in relation to the offences which are alleged to have happened on dates
Trial of man on Donegal sexual offence charges to go ahead next month Read More »
The two cousins killed in this week’s fatal crash on the A5 Victoria Road near Newbuildings will be buried in separate funeral services at the weekend. Police are warning of traffic delays on both days in and around Donemana, and the families of both men are appealing for privacy. The funeral service for Aaron McDonald
Cousins killed in A5 crash to be buried at the weekend Read More »
It’s the story that’s making the headlines on the front and back pages of most of the nationals this morning. FAI chief executive John Delaney has insisted that the 5m euro payment made by FIFA to the association represented very good business. Last night the FAI issued another statement on the matter. They say the
FIFA Vice President Jim Boyce calls for investigation into FAI payment Read More »
Solicitors representing many of those bereaved and injured on Bloody Sunday are questioning the commitment of the PSNI’s Legacy Investigtation Team to the investigation into the events of the day. In a letter to Detective Chief Inspector Ian Harrison, Madden and Finucane say there is a crisis in confidence concerning the profound delay in bringing
Solicitors question PSNI’s commitment to Bloody Sunday Investigation Read More »
Good news for Derry ahead of Sunday’s Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter final with Down Fergal Doherty has been passed fit and has been included in the Derry midfield for the Cetlic Park tie. Brendan Rogers and Chrissy McKaigue are also included in what look’s a strong and experienced Derry line up Eoin Bradley is
Fergal Doherty fit to start at Celtic Park Read More »
There has been another spate of car crime this week in the Oakbridge area of Derry. In the early hours of yesterday moring three cars and a van were entered at Oakridge Park and ransacked. Two youths in hooded tops were seen in the area and police are keen to hear from anyone who can
Concern at car crime in Oakbridge area of Derry Read More »
A teenager who moved to Letterkenny 7 years ago has been outlining the details of what she described as an horrific act of racism. Lina was walking with friends in Letterkenny this week when a man called her an effing black ‘B’ telling her to go back to her own country. She further claims the
Teenage girl outlines details of Letterkenny racist attack Read More »
Former New Zealand rugby international Jerry Collins has died in a car crash in southern France. It’s reported Collins died along with his wife, when a bus crashed into their car. Collins was one of the New Zeland party that visited Donegal in 2005. The 34 year was joined by former captain and cousin Tana
Jerry Collins killed in car crash Read More »
The HSE will today be asked to clarify the future of the NowDoc service in County Donegal. It is after Deputy Thomas Pringle revealed that from June 15th there will be no NowDoc service from the Derrybeg and Carndonagh centres from midnight to 9am Monday to Thursday. The GPs and Caredoc, the company that runs
HSE to be asked for clarity on NoWDOC plans Read More »
The Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission says much of the commentary around the death of Sergeant Michael Galvin has been misleading, inaccurate and inflammatory. The comment comes in a statement issued following Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald’s announcement of a Judicial Inquiry into the death at Ballyshannon Garda Station last week. The CEO of the Association of
AGSI welcome judicial inquiry into death of Sgt Michael Galvin Read More »
Karen Gillan and Natascha McElhone are on the judging panel for this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). The Doctor Who star and Californication actress have been confirmed as guest jurors at the 69th festival from June 17 to 28, which will also welcome Spaced’s Jessica Hynes and actor Dennis Lawson. Festival organisers previously announced
Karen Gillan named as guest juror for Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2015 Read More »
A host of stars have paid tribute to Steve Martin as he received the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award. Mel Brooks presented Steve with the award at a private ceremony at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. Jack Black opened the evening with a most earnest rendition of I’m Picking Out A Thermos for You from Steve’s
Steve Martin gets American Film Institute honour Read More »
The Minister for Justice is to establish a judicial inquiry into the death of Sgt Michael Galvin. The Donegal Garda took his own life at Ballyshannon Garda Station in Donegal last Thursday – he had been the subject of a GSOC investigation. He was reportedly unaware that he had been cleared in relation to the
Minister for Justice announces judicial inquiry into the death of Sgt Michael Galvin Read More »
A 15 Minute Programme presented by Chris Ashmore every Thursday at 7.05pm highlighting all that’s happening in the farming community.
Highland’s Farming News – Thursday 4th June Read More »
Latest figures show almost 4 family homes are being repossessed or surrendered in Ireland each day. The figures from the Central Bank show that 351 homes were repossessed or surrendered in the first quarter of 2015. Highlighting the issue, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty also expressed concern that the banks are relying more on split mortgages
Donegal Deputy slams Government over level of home repossessions Read More »
Derry City have a number of players missing for tomorrow night’s home clash with St Patrick’s Athletic. Duo Mark Timlin and Seanan Clucas are suspended, while both Ryan McBride and Stephen Dooley remain on the treatment table; Philip Lowry, who missed last weekend’s FAI Cup win at Edenderry Town is struggling with a shin injury.
Injury woes continue for Derry City Read More »
John Delaney’s confirmed that FIFA made a payment to the FAI following the Thierry Henry handball fiasco. The FAI Chief’s admitted ‘expletives’ were used when he discussed the matter with Sepp Blatter following the world cup play-off with France and the FAI’s belief that it had a legal case against FIFA. However in an interview
FAI did get FIFA payment following Thierry Henry handball controversy Read More »
It is claimed that the HSE has approved a reduction in the Nowdoc service in County Donegal. Deputy Thomas Pringle says he has seen a rota which shows that from June 15th there will be no NowDoc service from the Derrybeg and Carndonagh centres from midnight to 9am Monday to Thursday. The GPs and Caredoc,
Overnight NowDoc services will be cut in Derrybeg and Carndonagh – Pringle Read More »
Kevin McHugh is set to play his 400th game in the blue and white of Finn Harps on Friday evening as he and his team-mates makes the trip to Athlone Town. In doing so, 35 year old McHugh will become just the second player to reach the 400 mark for the club – only Jonathan
Kevin McHugh set for 400th Harps appearance Read More »
Property website daft.ie has today listed the Ostan Gweedore Hotel in Gweedore for sale with an asking price of six hundred thousand euro. The hotel, which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, is located 2km North West of Bunbeg Village Centre. The sellers says the building is in need of refurbishment thoughout. The property is described as
Landmark Gweedore Hotel on the market for 600 thousand euro Read More »
Three vehicles have been destroyed in a fire at Letterkenny’s General Hospital’s carpark. It is thought the fire broke out in a van parked to the south of the carpark before spreading to two adjoining cars. Emergency services arrived on the scene quickly to bring the blaze under control. No one was injured in the
Vehicles destroyed in Letterkenny General car park fire Read More »
The GAA/GPA Opel player of the month for May shortlists have been unveiled. Donegal’s Martin Mc Elhinney, Conor McManus of Monaghan and Steven O’Brien from Tipperary are the football nominees. McElhinney’s nomination comes after his man of the match performance against Tyrone in the Ulster Championship opener. Limericks Cian Lynch , Galways Cyril Donnellan and
McElhinney included on Player of the Month shortlist Read More »
It’s just over week to Donegal’s clash with Armagh in the last of the Ulster Championship Quarters Finals. Donegal Manager Rory Gallagher has just about a full compliment of players available to him. Apart from Darach O’Connor, the rest have come through slight knocks and sickness including Martin Mc Elhinney. Rory is pleased with how
Full hand available for Donegal ahead visit to Armagh Read More »
The Garda Representative Association says it’s ‘dismayed’ that GSOC is regarded as an appropriate agency to investigate the death of Sergeant Michael Galvin. Srgt Galvin took his own life at Ballyshannon Garda Station in Donegal last Thursday. He had been under investigation by the Garda Ombudsman, and was reportedly not aware he had been cleared
GRA joins calls for independent probe into circumstances of Galvin death Read More »
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