The Football Association of Ireland have welcomed the news that FIFA President Sepp Blatter has decided to step down. FAI CEO, John Delaney said, “This is good news for world football and not before time. These are changes that we had called for and had hoped would come. We believe there is now an opportunity […]
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Daniel and Majella O’Donnell have launched their own TV series on UTV Ireland – Daniel and Majella’s B&B Road Trip. The show is a six-part series and does exactly what is says on the tin, follows the Donegal couple around Ireland while only staying in Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Filming is due to start on
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Bono showed off his generous side over the weekend when he left a $150 tip on top of a $20 bill for a L.A waitress. After U2’s gig at LA’s Forum venue Saturday night, the band popped to Canter’s Deli in West Hollywood for a bite to eat. There he was served on by a
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter is to quit amid a corruption scandal engulfing the footballing body. The 79-year-old Swiss official, FIFA president for 17 years and only re-elected on Friday, says a special congress will be called to elect a successor. His words have been translated
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The family of Sergeant Michael Galvin, who died last week by suicide, says they’ve no confidence in the Garda Ombudsman. The father of three did not know he had been cleared of any wrongdoing by GSOC. The ombudsman was investigating the death of Sheena Stewart, who was struck by a taxi in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
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The AGSI has been heavily critical of the Garda Ombudsman’s level of communication with members of the Gardai. Garda Sergeant Michael Galvin took his own life at Ballyshannon Garda Station in Donegal last Thursday- he was not aware he had been cleared of any wrong-doing in the investigation into a fatal road traffic incident in
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An independent review is to be launched into two of GSOC’s investigations, following the death of a garda sergeant who was the subject of a probe. Sergeant Michael Galvin took his own life at Ballyshannon Garda Station in Donegal last Thursday. According to the Irish Independent, Srgt Galvin was not aware he had been
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A high court judge has said it is clear it is not entitled to restrain fair reporting of Dail utterances. Mr Justice Donald Binchy said it was never his intention that an order preventing publication of Denis O’Brien’s banking arrangements with IBRC would be construed in that light. He will later decide whether his judgement
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UTV Ireland has announced a new travel show starring Daniel and Majella O’Donnell. The new six-part series called ‘Daniel and Majella’s B&B Road Trip’ will see the couple travel around Ireland – staying only in Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Filming is due to start on the programme in early July.
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A contract has been signed to complete Phase II of the Belfast-Derry railway line. The announcement was made at Stormont this morning by Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy. The works include a passing loop on the line between Derry and Coleraine, which should pave the way for an hourly service between Derry and Belfast. Welcoming
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The HSE Smoking Cessation Service in Donegal is running an information day at Letterkenny Shopping Centre tomorrow to mark the fact that Sunday last was World No Tobacco Day. It follows the implementation of the Smoke Free Campus policy at 11 community hospitals and nursing units across Donegal yesterday. Smoking Cessation Officer Fiona Boyle says
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In what’s been described as a unique cross border initiative, Crimestoppers has launched an appeal for information in relation to a murder outside Buncrana over three years ago. 24 year old Andrew Allen was shot dead at his home in Links View Park, Lisfannon, on February 9th, 2012. Mr Allen was killed after gunmen fired shots
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First Division leaders Finn Harps will refocus on their league campaign this weekend after Monday night’s exit from the FAI Senior Cup at the hands of Longford United. The Ballybofey side dominated Longford over 120 minutes in the replay tie but couldn’t put the ball in the net. The visitors progressed to the third round
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The death last week of Garda Sergeant Michael Galvin is to be discussed at a special meeting of the AGSI executive. Yesterday, it emerged that a GSOC probe into a previous incident involving Sergeant Galvin had cleared him of any wrongdoing some days earlier, but he had not been informed of that decision. The Association
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Serious concerns have been raised regarding unfinished estates in Donegal. At last weeks council meeting, a report entailing a revised arrangement for taking charge of housing developments was introduced to councillors. While adopting the report, some councillors expressed dissatisfaction saying it was too little too late. Seven estates in Stranorlar alone are affected, 22 in
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Tyrone will not contest an eight-week ban handed down to assistant manager Gavin Devlin, but they are to appeal the €5,000 fine imposed as a result of a half-time fracas during last month’s Ulster Championship clash with Donegal. Devlin will be excluded from the sideline for side for the All-Ireland Qualifier opener on June 27,
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Maria McCambridge won Monday’s Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin with a personal best time. Maria, a former resident of Letterkenny took victory with an impressive time of 34 minutes and 03 seconds. It was a case of fourth time lucky for Maria after she finished second twice and third once in the last five years.
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Aileen Reid climbed to 6th in the world rankings following a stunning 4th place finish in the London World Triathlon Series. USA claimed a second consecutive clean sweep of the podium with the dominant Gwen Jorgenson notching up a 10th World Series win. Derry native, Reid emerged from the 750 metre swim in 17th position
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Cricket Ireland have announced their squads for the ICC World T20 Qualifying tournament and the three match T20 International series against Scotland which takes place at Bready later this month. Five North West men – William Porterfield, Andrew McBrine, Stuart Thompson, Craig Young and Graeme McCarter are all part of both the World T20 Qualifier
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If any poor Corrie fans were hoping for a quiet week after last week’s flaming hot drama, they were do be disappointed. Because not only was there some difficult news for Michael, there was another death on the street following the fire that killed Kal. Everyone loves getting mail, so Michael must have been delighted
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As the voting commenced and the public decided who to crown the Britain’s Got Talent winner 2015, ITV was faced with filling the difficult minutes between the end of the acts and the announcement of the victor. And for some reason, somebody at BGT HQ decided it was a good idea to stick Irish American
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Finn Harps bowed out of the FAI Senior Cup on Monday night losing 4-3 on penalties to Longford Town at Finn Park. In difficult conditions the tie finished 0-0 after normal and extra time. The dreaded spot kicks were required to separate the sides and it was the visitors who held their nerve to progress.
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Gardai are continuing their investigations following an incident between two males in Clonmany in the early hours of this morning. One male sustained a fall and head injury. The man was unconscious at the scene and was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital for treatment. He was in intensive care but his injuries are now
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The body of a man has been recovered from the water near Killybegs Harbour. There were initial reports of a missing fisherman in the area. Killybegs Coast Guard were tasked by Malin Head Coast Guard earlier this afternoon to carry out a search. After some time, Killybegs Coast Guard recovered a body from the
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The Donegal minors stayed on course in the defence of their Ulster Championship title on Sunday evening. Declan Bonner’s side beat Armagh by 13 points to take their place in the semi finals against the winners of the Derry and Down, Speaking with Chris McNulty, the Donegal Manager was pleased to get the result at
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Three arrests were made for drugs possession in Derry over the weekend. The three men, aged 28, 21 and one juvenile have been reported to the Public Prosecution Service. The searches were carried out in properties in Gobnascale, Spencer Road and Foyle Springs area of the city and suspected drugs were found. It is thought
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Police were alerted by the fire service to a shed on fire in Leafair Gardens of Derry at around 7am this morning. At this time, the fire is being treated as deliberate and enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the incident are ongoing. Speaking to Highland Radio News, local councillor Brian Tierney says
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Monday’s finals of the All Ireland Comortas Peile Na Gaeltachta in Ardara were called off due to the stormy wet conditions that have battered the north west today. There was huge disappointment for Downings, Oil Arainn, Noamh Conaill and defending champions Kilcar who were to contest the junior and senior deciders. Officials made the call
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Termon ladies have won a sixth senior title in a row at the All Ireland Finals of the Comortas Peile Na Gaeltachta in Ardara. In the final they beat Glenfin 3-11 to 2-5. Downings beat Clan Na Gael in their men’s junior semi final 1-12 to 0-5 to makes Monday’s final where they will
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Declan Bonner’s Donegal minors have progressed to the semi final of the provincial championship courtesy of a 2-14 to 0-7 win over Armagh at the Athletic Grounds. The games goals came in the second half from Daire and Naoise O’Baoill as Donegal ran out convincing victors. In the semi final Donegal will play the
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The closing ceremony of this years Donegal Relay for Life has just ended. The event, which took place in the L.Y.I.T. saw thousands of people taking part over the duration of the weekend, amidst the bad weather. Around three thousand people turned out for this evening’s closing ceremony, led by singer Daniel O’Donnell. Chairman of
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Donegal’s Donagh Kelly and Derty’s Kevin Flanagan in their Ford Focus WRC have won the Circuit of Munster Rally, round four of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship. The crew finished one minute and 59.4 seconds ahead of the Subaru of Alan Ring with Roy White in an MG ZR a further 54 seconds behind
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Donal O’Brien’s Cockhill Celtic notched up yet another memorable win as they beat Leinster Senior League side St. Mochta’s 3-0 in their Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup second round clash at the Charlie O’Donnell Sportsgrounds. There was little between the sides in a first half of few chances. Glen Crowe had the best chance for
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Concerns have been raised following figures published under the Common Agricultural Scheme regarding payment to farmers. Figures released show that farmers in Donegal received over 85 million euro in payments last year. Over the past few days, the Department of Agriculture began publishing figures for every county. Farmers paid above €1,250 have their names published.
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Ollie Horgan will take charge of Finn Harps for the 50th time on Monday evening as his side meets Longford Town in the Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup replay at Finn Park. The two clubs fought out a 1-1 draw at the City Calling Stadium on Friday evening resulting in Monday night’s replay. The
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Derry City advanced to the third round of the Irish Mail FAI Cup after they overcame “non-league” Edenderry Town 3-0 at Paddy Maloney Park. Josh Daniels had a penalty saved by Edenderry goalkeeper Eddie O’Donnell in the first half before Mark Timlin put the candystripes ahead. Oran Farrell did get the ball in the net
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Denmark’s Soren Kjeldsen has won the Irish Open at Royal County Down after a play-off victory against Bernd Wiesberger and Eddie Pepperell. Denis Kirwan has the details…
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Fermanagh will play Monaghan in the Semi Final of the Ulster Championship. The Erne men beat Antrim 1-13 to 0-8 at Brewster Park in Sunday’s Quarter Final. Antrim were reduced to 14 men after a red card for Sean McVeigh was given a red card in the first half. Fermanagh’s goal was scored by Sean
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Donegal All County League Results Division 1 Gweedore 1-8 v 0-9 St Eunan’s St Michael’s 1-8 v 0-7 Four Masters Dungloe 0-4 v 0-6 Glenswilly Division 2 Cloughanelly 2-9 1-9 Termon Bundoran 1-8 v 1-10 St Naul’s Killybegs 0-7 v 0-8 N Muire Glenfin 2-13 v 0-5 Fanad Gaels N Columba 1-11 v 2-6
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Donegal athletes have starred at Saturday’s All Ireland School Finals in Tullamore. Among the outstanding performances were Arlene Crossan who won the Long Jump and Janine Boyle who qualified for the European Youth Olympics later in the summer. Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy Mc Gonagle has the details…..
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The 25th running of Rás Donegal takes place next weekend, from the 5th to the 7th of June. The event is being run by the Four Masters Cycling Club. There will be 4 stages over 3 days based out of Ardara. Oisin Kelly looked ahead to the event with race director John Curran on Saturday
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Donegal Minors look to continue their defence of the Ulster Minor Football title against Armagh on Sunday evening. The semi-final clash takes place in Armagh’s Athletic Grounds. Donegal manager, Declan Bonner, tells Tom Comack that Donegal are expecting to a tough challenge.
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Cockhill Celtic host St Mochta’s in the second round of the FAI Senior Cup on Sunday at the Charlie O’Donnell Sports Ground. Both sides know each other very well but Mochta’s have the upper hand winning the previous two meetings. Cockhill’s plans have been hampered by a few injuries but Cockhill Manager Donal O’Brien says
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Finn Harps forced a replay with Longford Town last night in the FAI Senior Cup. Harps played most of the 1-1 game with ten men after Damien McNulty was red carded after just 19 minutes. Their only goal came from Gareth Harkin. The two sides face each other again in Finn Park this coming Bank
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The Ulster Senior Football Championship continues on Sunday as Fermanagh face Antrim in the quarter finals at Brewster Park. Former Fermanagh manager Dom Corrigan has been sharing his thoughts on the game with Highland’s Tom Comack.
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It was another busy Weekend Edition with Greg Hughes! On this week’s show we have two live musical guests in studio – outstanding Belfast Singer/Songwriter Owen Denvir who will perform live as will Ryan McMullan. We look at the history of Ballymacool House in Letterekenny and it’s connections with The Beatles. We hear from a
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The amount of passengers using Donegal Airport increased by 5% last year. In 2014, over 35 thousand passed through Carrickfin. Although passenger numbers using the airport on a daily basis are still below 100, those figures expected to grow again in 2015. Donegal Deputy Dinny McGinley says it’s good news:
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According to a report commissioned by Údarás na Gaeltachta, Irish is dying out in Gaeltacht areas. The study was conducted using census figures for 2006 and 2011, it says that use of the Irish language in Gaeltacht regions is confined to the classroom, and is declining in communities. The research concludes that of the
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Ten man Finn Harps held out at the City Calling Stadium to force an FAI Senior Cup replay after a 1-1 draw with Premier Division Longford Town. The Ballybofey club played 70 minutes of the tie with ten men, Damian McNulty was shown a straight red card for a challenge on Kaleem Simon, which infuriated
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A Donegal Priest has said that suicide often goes unrecorded in Ireland. Tragically, there were 459 suicides registered in 2014 or 10 per 100,000 of the population in the country. In Co Donegal there were 15 suicides recorded, 8 men and 7 women. Bruckless based priest, Fr James Sweeney said the recorded figures nationally are
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