The race for the All Co. League Senior Division One title has been opened up with Gweedore’s 0-12 to 1-6 defeat of St. Michael’s. The Dunfanaghy side went into the game with a 100% record but they are now joined at the summit on 12 points by Kilcar who overcame Glenswilly 0-10 to 1-5. St. […]
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Cockhill Celtic are the champions of the Four Lanterns Ulster League – again. The Donal O’Brien managed side weren’t in action today, but results elsewhere went their way and they can’t be caught. Derry City Reserves, who went into play still in with a chance of the title, lost 2-0 to Bonagee United. Meanwhile, Swilly
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Wesley Patterson and Johnny Baird won the Carlow Stages Rally in their Ford Escort MKII. They finished just 0.1 second ahead of Steve Wood and Keith Moriarty in their Subaru Imprezza S10. Declan Gallagher and Ryan Moore were third in their Ford Escort MK II, some 8.2 seconds adrift. It was a great performance by
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Met Eireann is warning gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour could hit Donegal during the night and into tomorrow. They are also predicting strong gale force winds in exposed areas. The yellow wind warning is in place for the North West until 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. Forecaster with Met Eireann Deridre Lowe has
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Emergency services attended the scene of a fire in the Waterfoot Hotel Derry. The fire broke out earlier this afternoon. It’s believed the fire broke out in the laundry room of the hotel through a tumble dryer appliance. Fire fighters managed to contain the fire to that area of the hotel. No injuries have
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Rory Gallagher goes into next weekend’s Ulster Senior Football Championship clash against Tyrone with the Donegal side expected to emerge victorious. The Donegal boss feels that it was a good league campaign for his side but when it comes to the championship Tyrone have everything to gain and little to lose. Ahead of the big
Ulster Championship preview – Donegal boss gives his thoughts Read More »
Donegal were beaten 4-18 to 4-6 by Armagh in the Tesco Homegrown Ladies National Football League Division Two Final in Parnell Park, Dublin. Donegal began well with Yvonne McMonagle getting an early goal, but Armagh bounced back and in the end were convincing winners. It’s been a great season for Donegal and they will have
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Donegal bounced back from their defeat against Tyrone as they beat Longford comprehensively on a scoreline of 4-21 to 1-9 at Pearse Park in the Nicky Rackard Cup. Boosted by two Ronan McDermott goals early on Donegal raced into a 2-11 to 0-6 lead. Sean McVeigh’s second half goal put the tie beyond Longford and
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Inishowen Athletic Club is to host a unique Sub 4 minute mile attempt in Buncrana on Sunday 7th June where International athletes will attempt to record the first ever under 4 minute road mile in the North West of Ireland. Chris Ashmore speaks to Inishowen AC PRO Seamus McDaid who is organising the race. He
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Finn Harps have extended their unbeaten run to ten games in the First Division this season and continue to top the table after the 3-2 win over Waterford. But Harps, who let a 2-0 lead slip, had to depend on a late Ruairi Keating goal to bag all three points. On other days Harps could
Horgan pleased – but Harps got the breaks too Read More »
The countdown is on to next weekend’s Ulster Senior Football Championship clash between great rivals Donegal and Tyrone at MacCumhaill Park. Donegal captain Michael Murphy is no strange to contests against the neighbours and while Tyrone have had their problems of late he certainly will not be taking anything for granted. He spoke to Tom
Countdown to the big one – Michael Murphy give his views Read More »
Both the players and management of Derry City felt that they had let down the fans after Friday night’s 2-0 home defeat by Galway United. Derry boss Peter Hutton knows that his team can do better. Meanwhile, striker Cillian Morrison felt that all the players knew that they did not do enough on the field
Not good enough – the reaction from the Derry camp Read More »
On Saturday’s Weekend Edition!! Caitlin McBride of the Irish Independent has details of a new survey which shows that Irish women spend 200 euro, on average, on clothes per month! Deele College took top prize at a recent Dragon’s Den style challenge in Letterkenny, team member Shaun Murphy joins us with the details. Donegal is
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Having made her senior international debut back in November 2012 against USA in Portland, Oregon, Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team midfielder Ciara Grant is looking forward to facing the Americans once again when the sides meet tomorrow at the Avaya Stadium in San Jose (20:06, Live on Setanta Sports). Grant, from Letterkenny. was second
Donegal midfielder in Irish ladies’ soccer panel to face USA Read More »
It’s estimated that over 3,800 walkers and runners participated in the Darkness into Light charity walks at three venues in Donegal this morning with nearly 2,000 taking part in Letterkenny. The 5k fundraising event got underway at quarter past four this morning at over 80 venues across the country. Over 100,000 people took part
Two thousand people take part in Darkness into Light in Letterkenny Read More »
Prince Charles is to make an emotional trip to the west of Ireland to where his great uncle was murdered by the IRA. Lord Mountbatten was killed in 1979 when a bomb exploded on his boat at Mullaghmore in County Sligo. Prince Charles will spend 4 days in Ireland, but he will not be
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Derry City 0, Galway United 2 Goals from Padraic Cunningham and Jake Keegan gave Galway United an unexpected away win over a spluttering Derry City. Cunningham pounced on a mistake from goalkeeper Gerard Doherty to put the visitors ahead on 23 minutes against the run of play. And the visitors doubled their tally just four
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Finn Harps 3 Waterford United 2 A late goal from Ruairi Keating ensured victory for Ollie Horgan’s in-form side as they overcame bottom of the table Waterford United in a five goal thriller at Finn Park. Harps got off to a dream start with a wonderful strike from Michael Funston inside the first 20
Keating’s late winner extends Harps’ unbeaten run to ten Read More »
Derry City boss Peter Hutton is hoping that his side can take full points against Galway at the Brandywell this evening (kick-off 7.45). City lie in mid-table and are some eight points adrift of fifth-placed Bohemians so this is the sort of game that they need to win. Galway have endured mixed fortunes since being
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Basement club Waterford United are the visitors to Finn Park tonight, as Finn Harps aim to increase their unbeaten league start to the season to ten games. While Friday’s visitors Waterford have had a miserable start to the season, Horgan insists they will be difficult opponents for his charges on Friday. “We were fortunate to
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A Donegal County Cllr is calling on 30% of new social houses to be built in rural areas. It was announced last week that 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. Overall 507 new
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A Gweedore based Catholic priest says he will be voting Yes in the forthcoming same-sex marriage referendum. Fr Brian O Fearraigh says he has made the decision as he sees the referendum as giving statutory recognition and protection to the relationships of people regardless of their sex. His views are at odds to that of
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A 23-year-old man and 17-year-old youth arrested following damage to cars in Derry on Tuesday have been released on bail pending further enquiries. The two cars which were damaged belong to Sinn Fein councillors Collie Kelly and Sandra Duffy, with the party linking the incidents to a number of other attacks on the homes and
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Junior Minister Joe Mc Hugh has said continued support for cross border projects and initiatives is crucial for the economic development of Donegal and surrounding counties. Mr Mc Hugh made his comments this morning at the 7th Annual Laurentic Conference and Commemoration, which is underway at Letterkenny Institute of Technology. Today, the event is exploring
‘Cross border cooperation is vital’ Mc Hugh tells Laurentic conference Read More »
A Donegal Deputy has said a suggestion by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan that some people are “allergic to work” is insulting and offensive to those seeking jobs in the county. Speaking at a Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce lunch on Wednesday, Mr Noonan said that “we all know there will be people who will never
Noonan comments reflect an “out of touch” government – Doherty Read More »
There were more than 5,500 people waiting more than a year for an outpatient appointment at Letterkenny General Hospital in the last year. The statistics released by the HSE show there has been a 329% increase in waiting list figures over the past year. And in just two months, the figures have increased by more
Mc Conalogue calls for action as LGH waiting lists rise by 329% Read More »
British Prime Minister David Cameron looks set for re-election, with his Conservative Party on the brink of a majority in the House of Commons. It’s been a devastating night for Labour under Ed Miliband and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’ s Liberal Democrats – with both looking likely to resign. The SNP meanwhile has won
Letterkenny’s Dale Gorman has signed a one year professional contract at English League Two side, Stevenage. Gorman – who has been capped at underage level with Northern Ireland – enjoyed an impressive season playing with Stevenage’s youth team.
Gorman signs pro contact at Stevenage Read More »
Rory Mc Ilroy is 2 shy of the lead going into day 2 of the Players Championship in Sawgrass. The World number one is 3 under after a 69 while Hideki Matsuyama , David Hearn, Charley Hoffman and Kevin Na share the lead on 5 under. Padraig Harrington will start his day 1 under
McIlroy 2 off the lead at Players Championship Read More »
Derry City remain in the hunt for Ulster Senior League honours. The Candystrips beat Swilly Rovers 4-0 in Ramelton on Wednesday night. Ryan Doherty helped himself to a hat trick while Ronan Curtis bagged the other. If Derry win their remaining three games they will win the league. A draw in their next game
Title fight still alive as Derry beat Swilly Read More »
Lindsay Lohan has only completed a tiny fraction of her remaining community service while on probation for a reckless driving case and will face “consequences” if she doesn’t finish later this month, a Los Angeles judge has warned. Judge Mark Young said he was concerned Li-Lo had managed to work fewer than 10 hours of
Nigel Lythgoe has warned Simon Cowell to “calm down” because he fears the music mogul could suffer a heart attack. The 65-year-old TV executive, dubbed Nasty Nigel for his role as a ruthless judge on Popstars, suffered a heart attack in Los Angeles in 2003. He now wears a pacemaker and has a defibrillator, according
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The run in to the Ulster Championship opener between Donegal and Tyrone has gathered pace this week. Ahead of Sunday week’s north west derby, Donegal are spending the next few days in Enniskillen at a training camp setting out their plan to progress to the quarter finals. Both counties know each other very well
Murphy says Championship build up easing hurt of All Ireland Final defeat Read More »
A 15 Minute Programme presented by Chris Ashmore every Thursday at 7.05pm highlighting all that’s happening in the farming community.
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Derry will start the second series of games in this season’s campaign with a home tie against Galway united on Friday evening. The Candystripes started their campaign off with a two-one win away to the Tribesman, two goals from Sean Houston and Ryan Curran seeing Derry come from behind to grab all three points.
Derry look to repeat opening night victory over Galway Read More »
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in Derry on suspicion of supplying drugs. He was detained in the city centre yesterday by members of the Foyle City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team following a report from a member of the public. The boy has since been released and is to be reported to the Public Prosecution
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A man is suspected of sexually assaulting at least two women after arranging to meet them on a dating website. It’s understood that the man posted a fake profile of himself that showed him to be around 20 years younger than he is. The latest incident involving the middle-aged suspected sex offender happened at an
Basement club Waterford United are the visitors to Finn Park on Friday night, as Finn Harps aim to increase their unbeaten league start to the season to ten games. Harps suffered a set-back last Friday night against Cabinteely as John McKeown’s goal six minutes into stoppage time denied them victory and cut the gap
Harps welcome Waterford Utd to Finn Park Read More »
There has been another stand-off between residents and Irish Water contractors in West Donegal today. Earlier this morning there was a stand-off in Burtonport, while there is a stand-off in Cotteen, Gweedore this afternoon. It’s understood there has been up to 20 people involved. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig, says they’ve reached an agreement
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A consultation process has been opened on how best to organise education in Gaeltacht Areas, with a new discussion document published this week. Junior Gaeltacht Minister Joe Mc Hugh says the proposals are intended to strengthen Irish-medium education in the Gaeltacht as part of the 20-Year Strategy for Irish. He says children raised through Irish
Government launches discussion document on education in Gaeltacht Schools Read More »
The Steering Committee of the Donegal Marathon have just announced that they will be adopting a bi-lingual approach to this year’s event, and into the future. Committee Chairman Dessie Larkin says this reflects the large Gaeltacht areas of the county, from where many of the participants will come. A new bi-lingual logo has been adopted,
Donegal Marathon to go bi-lingual in 2015 Read More »
Sligo/Limerick based band MOXIE popped in to the Highland studios this morning to have a chat with John Breslin. They are inspiring audiences with their new palette of 21st century Irish music. The band includes Cillian Doheny (tenor banjo/steel string guitar), Jos Kelly (button accordion/keyboard), Darren Roche (button accordion), Ted Kelly (tenor banjo) and Paddy
MOXIE live session on Highland Breakfast Read More »
Police in Foyle are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing 17 year old Sean Connell. Sean was last seen at his home in the Jefferson Court area of L/Derry on Monday, 4 May. Sean is described as being approximately 5’8″ tall, of slim build with dark brown short hair and blue eyes. Police
Police appeal for help in finding missing 17 year-old in Derry Read More »
A Donegal TD says initiatives to provide free GP care to people over 70 and under six may lead to a reduction in the overall quality of care if there are not enough doctors in the county to cope with the extra demand. Deputy Thomas Pringle says there’s been a steady decline in the number
Action needed as Donegal GP numbers continue to fall – Pringle Read More »
Thousands of Donegal teachers are taking part in a lunchtime protest today in opposition to proposals for Junior Cycle Reform. Teachers maintain the changes will will undermine standards, equity and fairness. The protesta are being organised by second-level teacher unions the ASTI and the TUI. Neill Curran is the Donegal representative for the ASTI –
Education Minister urges unions to return to talks as teachers protest reform Read More »
The Donegal team head off on their pre championship training camp today. The country’s media was in the county last night at the press evening hosted in Donegal Town. The Championship starts on Sunday week the 17th in Ballybofey with Tyrone the first hurdle for Rory Gallagher’s side. The Donegal manager says preparations have gone
Gallagher happy with Championship preparations Read More »
Donegal man Joseph Duffy will face Ivan ‘Batman’ Jorge in a lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Glasgow, Scotland on the 18th July. Duffy made an impressive UFC debut with a first round TKO of Jake Lindsey back in March. His next opponent Jorge, has a record of 26 wins and 4 loses with
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Donegal could be set to become a national centre of renewable energy after a US company confirmed this week it is establishing an Irish base at the Co-Lab at Letterkenny Institute of Technology. ORPC, the Ocean Renewable Power Company will work with the college and Donegal County Council, with the council’s CEO Seamus Neely saying
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A Northwest MEP has slammed the Governments inaction on the Gweedore Sewerage scheme. The €13m Gweedore Sewerage Scheme was approved by the then Environment Minister, Phil Hogan, in November 2013. But although the scheme has been approved and millions of euro have been spent so far, not one pipe has been laid yet. MEP Matt
Carthy raises Gweedore Sewerage Scheme delay in Europe Read More »
Cockhill Celtic took another step towards retaining their Ulster Senior League title on Wednesday night. Aidan O’Donnell scored seven minutes from time to force a 2-2 draw with Letterkenny Rovers at Leckview. The games opening goal was an og in favour of Letterkenny, Mattie Henry levelled the tie in the 54th minute while just eight
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