An anesthetist who was convicted last month of assaulting police after a Christmas night out has had her appeal against conviction and sentence adjourned at today’s sitting of Derry Crown Court. Dr Eireann Kerr, 32 from Marlborough Park South in Belfast, was convicted of committing the four offences inside Derry’s Strand Road Police Headquarters following […]
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Cancer levels in Donegal have been identified as “significantly low” over a 19 year period between 1994 and 2012. Figures published by the National Cancer Registry show an average annual reported rate of 580 cases a year, against an expected rate of 607 compared to the national average. A recent study by the National
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19 year old Fellan Mc Guigan of Finn Valley ac has qualified for the European Junior Championships in Sweden. At a meet in London on Monday, the Donegal hammer thrower passed the required mark with a 66.32 metre reading in Tooting Bec. He has just returned from a period of training in Portugal with Icelandic
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Sky have added Jim McGuinness and JJ Delaney to their panel of pundits for their upcoming Championship coverage. McGuinness, who led Donegal to All Ireland glory in 2012, joins Peter Canavan as a football expert. The Irish Examiner have also signed him up for the summer. The Glenties man has been in the Celtic’s backroom
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A plan has been unveiled to transform a former High School in Castlederg into a new mixed use business park. St Eugene’s High School on the Killeter Road closed its doors for good during the summer of 2013. But the five acre site has since been purchased by a local businessman who plans to covert
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38 new housing projects are to begin in Donegal with a total investment of € 5,800,000 as part of the first phase of the Government’s Social Housing Strategy. 8 Units are to be constructed in Ardara, 24 units in Drumrooske, Donegal Town and 8 units in Newtowncunningham. Nationally, 312 million euro is being spent building
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It’s claimed the protracted negotiations between the telecom providers and COMREG have stalled the roll out of the service high speed broadband to customers in Donegal’s town centres. Deputy Charlie McConologue says the introduction of eFibre in Donegal has been completely mismanaged. He says a delay in COMREG approving changes to the service in town
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A doctor found guilty of assaulting PSNI officers while under the influence of a date rape drug will today appeal her convictions. Dr Eireann Kerr’s bid to clear her name will be heard in Derry Courthouse. Dr Kerr was last month convicted of a series of offences committed after she attended a Christmas party with
Strabane Doctor to appeal ‘rape drug assault’ in Derry Read More »
Gardai are investigating after a burglary at post office in Glenswilly the early hours of this morning. McFadden’s shop and post office in Breenagh was broken into just after 3am. Garda forensics are currently at the scene and the area is cordoned off. It’s the third burglary at the post office in the past number
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Irish footballers Seamus Coleman and James McClean are among those who have donated to former Derry City striker Mark Farren’s fundraising drive for cancer treatment. Farren’s family have made a public appeal for funds to allow the 33-year-old undergo medical treatment that will give him a chance of surviving serious illness. Former Derry City and
Two improvised explosive devices have been found close to an Army base in Derry. The improvised explosive devices were left in two duffle-type bags placed near the fence of the facility in a residential area in Rockport Park. The PSNI said an examination of CCTV footage indicated that the bombs “partially initiated” at about 11.35pm
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Oldham Athletic have appointed former Derry City player Darren Kelly as their new manager. The 35-year-old holds a Uefa Pro Licence and will officially become boss on June 1, It will be his first managerial role for Kelly who also held a position as an academy coach at Sunderland
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The world’s top two players have been paired together for the opening two rounds of the Players Championship this week. Rory McIlroy and Jordan Speith have been grouped with Jason Day at Sawgrass in Florida. The Ulsterman will enter the Players of the back of victory at the WGC Matchplay Championship in San Francisco. Padraig
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A man has been accused of stealing Elton John’s heart-shaped glasses from a US museum display. Matthew Colvin, 26, of Cordova, Tennessee, is charged with theft of property over $1,000 from the Rock ’n’ Soul Museum in Beale Street, Memphis. The glasses were reported stolen on April 21 from the museum, which said Colvin visited
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As if it was not enough to be topping the charts with their first album in more than a decade, Blur have received another boost – a plaudit from an unlikely source. Liam Gallagher, former lead singer with Oasis, Blur’s big rivals 20 years ago, has paid tribute to Blur’s track Lonesome Street. Oasis and
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There have been calls on road-users throughout Ireland to join the international community in support of the third UN Global Road Safety Week which begins today. #SaveKidsLives is the theme for the week as figures reveal that 47 children aged 14 and under have died on roads North and South in the past five years.
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Noamh Conaill won the Comortas Peile Na Gaeltachta title on Monday afternoon in Ardara. They beat Gweedore in the senior final 0-21 to 1-6. Downings won the Junior title beating Downings 1-11 to 0-12
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A Donegal Right2Water activist says he sees no evidence of a split in the anti water charges campaign. Philip Mc fadden says there will be tactical voting in the next general election to maximise the anti-austerity vote, irrespective of what party or affiliation the candidates have. He was speaking after attending a weekend conference in
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Calls have been made for volunteers in Donegal to take part in Ireland’s largest coastal clean up. Clean Coasts week 2015 is taking place from May 8th to May 17th and everyone is invited to get involved in protecting a beach in their area. There are a lot of clean ups already scheduled
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Homes in the Waterside area of Derry have been evacuated this afternoon because of a security alert. Police said two suspicious objects have been located in the Rockport Park area. A PSNI spokesman said houses in the Rockport Park and Caw Park area have been evacuated as part of the response to the incident. A
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Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness Derry home has been targeted by paint bombers. the Deputy First Minister said those responsible for the attack on his house would not deflect him from efforts to “build a peaceful and prosperous future”. Mr McGuinness said his grandchildren were in the property at the time of the incident last night. The
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Sean Cavanagh gave Tyrone supporters a huge boost on Sunday night by declaring himself fit for the big Ulster Championship clash with Donegal on May 17. Cavanagh recently went through an operation on a knee problem, and spent some time walking with the aid of crutches. But he returned to action with his club at
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Donagh Kelly & Conor Foley in a Focus WRC took victory in the Cartell.ie International Rally of the Lakes when they had 50 seconds to spare over the Impreza WRC of Robert Barrable & Damien Connolly after two days and sixteen stages around Killarney and the Beara Peninsula. Kelly led from start to finish
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Activists from Right2Water Donegal have attended a weekend conference in Dublin aimed at bringing various campaign groups and unions together in a bid to tap into the extent of the campaign against water charges. The Right2Water group published a list of seven policy principles at the meeting, and has opened a consultation process ahead of
Right2Water seeking views on possible policies ahead of another national meeting Read More »
The Bishop of Raphoe Dr Philip Boyce has issued a Pastoral Letter ahead of the Marraige Referendum, stating that a commitment to human rights and equality is not incompatible with recognising difference. In the letter, he says he will be voting no. The Catholic Primate of All Ireland says he’s been surprised by some of
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North West 10K Top Results for 2015 Senior Male 1/ Owen McGinley, Rathfarnham AC 33.07 2/ Ivan Toner, Letterkenny AC 33.42 3/ Danny Mooney, Letterkenny AC 33.56 Senior Women 1/ Natasha Adams, Letterkenny AC 35.21 2/ Fionnuala Diver, Letterkenny AC 38.29 3/ Catherine Whoriskey, City of Derry AC 38.43
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Eamonn O’Kane, the Banagher fighter, successfully defended his IBF Inter-Continental Title against unbeaten Englishman, Lewis Taylor at the Lavey Community Centre last night, winning on points after 12 gruelling rounds. O’Kane now moves up to number 3 on the IBF rankings and a possible tilt at a world title fight Eamonn speaks to Myles
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Ulster Senior League Results for Sunday 3rd May Bonagee United 3 v 3 Cockhill Celtic Derry City Res. 2 v 1 Letterkenny Rovers
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A man arrested following a serious assault in Limavady early this morning has been released pending further enquiries. At around 1.30 this morning, a 27 year old man was assaulted on Catherine Street. He is currently in hospital receiving treatment for a serious head injury. A 36 year old man arrested following the incident has been
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An 18-year-old man wanted in connection with rape, theft and assault allegations in England was arrested in County Antrim last evening Ryan Humpage, who was described as dangerous, was wanted by police in Lancashire after he was charged with the rape of a 13-year-old girl. He was detained by police at Shane’s Castle on Saturday
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Derry City were held scoreless with Longford Town at the City Calling Stadium on Saturday night. The draw was the fourth of the season for both sides and it keeps Longford in 6th and Derry 7th. Longford will be the happier of the two having played 70 minutes with 10 men after Conor Powell was
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The Inishowen League are back in the Oscar Traynor Trophy Final after Saturday’s 1-0 win over Clare at Maginn Park in Buncrana. The goal which sends the north west side to a second decider in three years was a free kick about two yards outside the box from Stephen Mc Laughlin. Dermot O’Brien’s side will
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Tyrone 1-11 Tipperary 0-13 Tyrone won their first All Ireland U21 title in fourteen years beating Tipperary in the Final at Parnell Park in Dublin on Saturday evening. Played in very wet conditions and having trailed from the start, Tyrone took the lead for the first time in the game in the 47th minute
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The family of former Derry City player Mark Farren have appealed to football supporters in the northwest for help in raising vital funds that could save his life. Mark has been fighting a life-threatening condition for the past six years and he is now seeking medical advice from an elite cancer centre in Germany where
Kevin McHugh speaks to Highland Sport about fundraising for Mark Farren Read More »
A new Donegal Senior 100m women’s record was set today. Janine Boyle, Finn Valley, set the record this afternoon in Greystones. She ran a 12.12 in wet conditions.
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Tyrone progress in the Nicky Rackard Cup after they defeated Donegal this afternoon in Letterkenny. The defending champions were happy to get their 2015 campaign underway with a win. Tom Comack spoke to Tyrone Manager, Mattie Lennon after their victory.
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The Donegal hurlers suffered defeat to Tyrone today in the Nicky Rackard Cup. The final score in Letterkenny read 1-12 to 0- 11. Donegal now turn to their ‘backdoor’ game next weekend. After the game, Tom Comack got the thoughts of Donegal Manager, Ray Durack.
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Finn Harps and Cabinteely finished level last night each with a goal to their name. Harps thought they were in the clear until Cabinteely hit the back of the net five minutes into injury time. Their lead at the top of the table has now been reduced to three points. Manager of Finn Harps, Ollie
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It’s emerged this afternoon that McColgan’s Foods are to create 43 new jobs in Strabane. A building project is underway at the firms Melmount Road site, with the company confirming today that over 40 jobs will be created as a result. SDLP candidate Daniel Mc Crossan says Mc Colgan’s has been a part of Strabane
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We kick off the programme chatting to Sarah Keogh a dietician with the new Toddlebox website which helps parents ensure toddlers have a healthy and balanced diet. Killybegs duo ‘Little Hours’ have signed a huge record deal with Sony – we get their reaction and hear a live performance. Plans are underway for ‘Feel Good
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Hundreds of Donegal teachers are to take part in a lunchtime protest next Thursday in opposition to proposals for Junior Cycle Reform. Teachers maintain the changes will will undermine standards, equity and fairness. The protest is being organised by second-level teacher unions the ASTI and the TUI. Neill Curran is the Donegal representative for the
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A Donegal judge has spoken of his fear of the prospect of people dying from a single blow. Judge Kevin Kilrane, when sentencing an inter-county hurler, recalled that a young man in Co. Leitrim was assaulted with a single blow and he fell to the ground and was killed. The Judge added: “This is the
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The Donegal Representative of the Irish Postmasters Union says the threat to the post office network in Donegal remains as strong as ever. Breid Gallagher was speaking ahead of the annual conference of the IPU which gets underway in Kilkenny this weekend. Amongst the motions on the agenda will be a proposal that the Union
Ahead of the Under 21 All Ireland football final tonight between Tyrone and Tipperary, Highland Radio Sport got the neutral view of Martin McHugh. McHugh feels that Tyrone will have too much craft and football both on and off the field for the Munster men..
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Tyrone take on Tipperary this evening in the Under 21 All-Ireland football final. The Red-Hand county’s last U21 final win was in 2003, while Tipperary are battling to secure the title for the first time. Captain of the Tyrone men, Kieran McGeary, looks ahead to this evening’s final in Parnell Park with Dave McIntyre.
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Tyrone and Tipperary will do battle tonight in the All-Ireland Under 21 football final. Michael McGeehin from Donegal is a coach/mentor for Tipperary, and he has been talking to Tom Comack about their campaign so far and how they hope to lift a first ever All-Ireland U-21 football title.
Donegal man hoping his adopted Tipperary can win first U21 All Ireland Read More »
It’s a big weekend for Ardara GAA who are hosting Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta over the next few days. Ardara chairman Stephen McCahill, tells Tom Comack about this weekend’s finals and the brand new clubrooms which are being used for the first time this weekend.
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The Inishowen League play Clare in the Semi Final of the Oscar Traynor Trophy on Saturday evening at Maginn Park, Buncrana. Having beat the holders the AUL from Dublin in the previous round, Inishowen will go into this tie with confidence, but they’re facing a Clare outfit that are looking to make up for the
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Would you like the opportunity to study and play soccer in the USA? Pass4Soccer are holding an Information and Assessment day on Saturday 16th May for male and female students. The event will take place in the Letterkenny Institute of Technology Sports Facility. Oisin Kelly has been speaking to Stephen Murray about the event….
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The family of former Derry City player Mark Farren have ask football supporters in the northwest for help in raising vital funds that would help save his life. Some of Mark’s former team mates are coming together to support the family in raising €30,000 for treatment in Germany. The Farren family released a statement
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