A 54-year-old woman originally from Co Donegal who had been missing in the wake of a huge earthquake in Nepal has been located alive. Jackie Bushe, who it’s understood has been teaching in Nepal for a number of years, hadn’t been in contact with her family since April 22nd. However Highland Radio News has learned […]
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A man in his 20s has died in a house fire in Derry. The fire broke out at a property in De Burgh Square at around 11am this morning. Residents in the area were alerted to the blaze when they spotted smoke coming from the property. The man was found in a living room of
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Kris Meeke is today savouring his first win on the World Rally Championship. The Co Tyrone man along with his co driver Paul Nagle drove their Citroen to victory in the weekend’s Rally Argentina finishing 18 seconds ahead of the field and his team mate Mats Ostberg Kris spends a lot time in Donegal and
Rory Kennedy says Kris Meeke’s WRC win is huge for Irish rallying Read More »
The community in Ramelton is calling for action to remove a semi-submerged mussel dredger which has been moored at the pier there for some time. The condition of the vessl ‘Rival’ has been deteriorating after new Department of the Marine rendered it unseaworthy, and the owners could not receive further finance from AIB Bank to
Campaign intensifies to remove semi-submerged boat in Ramelton Read More »
A 54-year-old woman, originally from Co Donegal, is one of 8 Irish tourists who has been reported to the Red Cross as missing in Nepal. Jackie Bushe, who it’s understood has been teaching in Nepal for a number of years, hasn’t been in contact with her family since April 22nd. The number of people now
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The Chair of the Stormont Health Committee says the DUP’s JimWells has clearly been under increased pressure as a result of his wife’s serious illness and his decision to step down as Stormont Health Minister was the right thing to do. However, Foyle MLA Maeve Mc Laughlin adds that his position as Health Minister was clearly
New NI Health Minister must leave religious beliefs at the door – SF Read More »
Clonmany Shamrocks Ulster Junior Cup Final adventure ended in disappointment as they lost 1-0 to Cootehill Harps in the decider in Gortakeegan. The game was scoreless at the end of normal time. But the Cavan side bagged what proved to be the winner in extra time to lift the trophy for the first time.
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A Donegal woman who lost her father in a fishing tragedy when she was just six weeks old is urging people to support to Mayday, the RNLI’s national fundraising campaign. The campaign which begins this Friday and will run over the course of the weekend. Speaking to Highland Radio News, Eimear McDaid, whose father died off
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DUP sources have confirmed to the BBC that Jim Wells has resigned as Northern Ireland health minister. This morning’s Belfast Telegraph is reporting that Mr Wells has left the post to care for his wife. It is believed the Police Service of Northern Ireland is trying to establish if an offence has been committed after
Wells resigns as Stormont Health Minister to look after sick wife Read More »
A native of Urris who now works as a University Professor in England has challenged Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan and other government representatives to go over Mamore gap in both directions in a 52 seater coach which is twenty years old. Jimmy Donaghy, Proffessor of Industrial Relations at the University of Warwick wrote to the
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An exciting Monaghan Rally, round three of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship, was won by local duo of Josh Moffett/Jason McKenna (Ford Fiesta WRC). They finished 5.1 seconds in front of the similar car of top seeds and fellow locals Sam Moffett/James O’Reilly. Championship leaders Donagh Kelly/Kevin Flanagan (Ford Focus WRC) were third –
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Fast & Furious 7 has overtaken Frozen to become the fifth highest grossing film of all time. The action thriller has now taken around $1.32 billion worldwide. The latest in the Furious franchise spent its fourth weekend at the top of the US box office, and continues to draw in audiences around the world. Only
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Coronation Street legend Anne Kirkbride is up for a British Soap Award nearly four months after her death. The 60-year-old actress, who became a household favourite as Deidre Barlow, died in January. She had starred in the ITV soap for 44 years but had been away from the screen since last September following her diagnosis
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Sinn Fein has increased its support by five points to 22 per cent in the latest Red C opinion poll. Support for the party dropped to five points to 17 per cent in the last poll conducted by the Sunday Business Post. The Government parties Fine Gael and Labour both dropped two points in today’s
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In a wide ranging interview with Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport he expresses his disappointment with Aston Villa’s 3-2 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday and his desire to play in the Premier Division on a regular basis……
Shay Given hopes to play for Ireland against England and Scotland in June Read More »
Strabane Lifford Half Marathon Results : 1. Stephen Duncan, Omagh Harriers 1.08.58 2. Liam Felly, North Leitrim, 1.09.55 3. Paul Barbour, Omagh Harriers, 1.09.59 1. Claire McGuigan, Lifford AC, 1.25.11 2. Denise Ward, Foyle Valley, 1.32.12 3. Margaret Kelly, 24/7 Triathlon Club, Letterkenny, 1.32.55 5K 1. Keith Sheils, 16.04 2. Shea Carlin, Lifford AC, 17.55
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Raphoe Hockey Club will be playing Ulster Premier League Hockey next year. Donegal’s only hockey side secured the move up with a 6-2 win over North Down at the Royal and Prior School Grounds on Saturday. Kit Regan and George Patterson scored two each with the other goals coming from Johnny Long and Alan Meehan.
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A large number of people turned out in Letterkenny yesterday for a protest against Irish Water. The ‘bin the bills’ demonstration took place yesterday afternoon. The protest was organised by Cant Pay Wont Pay. It’s believed people turned out in their hundreds to take part in the latest installment. Spokesperson for Can’t pat Won’t Pay,
‘Bin the Bills’ demonstration in Letterkenny deemed a success Read More »
Donegal 3-10 Westmeath 1-4 Donegal ladies had a convincing victory over Westmeath in Clones on Sunday winning by 3-10 to Westmeath’s 1-4. Donegal, despite an Amber Barrett goal on 90 seconds, had a great difficulty breaking down the Westmeath defence in the first half as the midlanders packed their defence. Donegal led 2-1 to 0-3
Donegal Senior Ladies reach Division 2 Final Read More »
Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle have won their first ever round of the World Rally Championship. The Tyrone Kerry partnership brought their Citrron DS3 home 18 .1 seconds ahead of the field to win Rally Argentina. The crew started today’s final leg with a lead of more than half a minute, However, despite a
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International volunteers and charities are on their way to Nepal following yesterday’s earthquake which has left more than 2-thousand people dead. 17 people have also been killed following a 6.7-magnitude aftershock which triggered more avalanches on Mount Everest. 50 Irish citizens are understood to have been caught up in the incident. Officials in Nepal
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Senior Division 1 Results Four Masters 1-7 v 1-6 Gweedore St Michaels 2-13 v 1-11 Dungloe Malin 2-6 v 3-12 Ardara St Eunans 1-5 v 2-8 Glenswilly Naomh Conail 2-5 v 1-10 Kilcar
Donegal All County League Results Read More »
Premier Division Glengad United 0 v 0 Quigleys Point Swift Play off Glengad United v Aileach fc in two weeks time.
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Donegal News League Cup Semi Finals Derry City Reserves 0 v 3 Bonagee United
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Kris Meeke holds a 38 second advantage going into Sunday’s final day of Rally Argentina. The County Tyrone driver seen his overnight 1 minute and 8 second lead reduced to just 32 seconds after problems on the opening two tests on Saturday. The Citreon man regrouped to maintain that advantage and the increase it by
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Ulster Senior League Champions Cockhill Celtic are through to the second round of the FAI Senior Cup, beating Casement Celtic 1-0 at the Charlie O’Donnell Ground on Saturday evening. Cockhill pressed the Cork side from the start but had to wait until the 75th minute for the game’s only goal. Finn Harps backroom team
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Derry City lost 3-2 to St Patrick’s Athletic in Saturday’s League of Ireland u19 Champions Final at Maginn Park. Georgie Kelly gave Derry the lead on nine minutes but Pats hit the next three goals from Rory Feely and two from Jamie Mc Grath. Kelly scored his second to set up a grandstand finish five
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Donagh Kelly and Conor Foley in a Ford Focus WRC won Saturday’s Lark in the Park Rally. With work continuing in the park in Derry, rallying was based on the single stage at Burt in Donegal. Kelly and Foley beat the bogie time on all three runs but on the time sheets they finished three
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The Donegal Minors successfully retained their Ulster Minor League title beating Derry 2-14 to 1-11 in Saturday’s Final at Healy Park, Omagh. Michael Carroll and Niall O’ Donnell scored the goals for Donegal as the county minors take a third title in twelve months – that’s two league titles and an Ulster Minor Championship
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Donegal’s Ruaidhri McGee finished in a tie for second at the Challenge De Madrid on the European Challenge Tour in Spain on Saturday. The Rosapenna man hit a final round 71 to finish on a 17 under total 271 along side Portugal’s Ricardo Gouveina. Three back nine bogies and a double bogey at the
Second place tie for McGee in Spain Read More »
A drastic change in weather is predicted for Donegal over the coming days. Hail, sleet and possibly snow could hit the North West by Monday. Forecaster with Met Eireann Owen Sherlock has the details:
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Finn Harps extended there unbeaten run to eight games on Friday Night with a 1-0 win over Shelbourne in Ballybofey. A Kevin Mc Hugh penalty keepS Harps five points clear at the top of the First Division. Speaking with Dairmaid Doherty, Manager Ollie Horgan said he’ll take the win but Shels will be disappointed……
Ollie will take the points but feels Shels will be disappointed Read More »
Barry goes over the papers for this Saturday morning. Newspapers are sponsored by Kelly’s Centra, Mountain Top, L’kenny. Bridget McGeehan-Molloy talks to Barry in relation to her son Noah. Bridget found out that Noah had suffered a pre-natal stroke, which an MRI scan confirmed at 11 months. After that he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy
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Derry City let a one nil lead turn into a two one defeat at the Brandywell on Friday night when they faced Bohemians. Philip Lowry scored in the eighth minute, meeting Patrick Mc Eleney’s cross with a low shot from the edge of the box that left the keeper rooted to the spot. Kealen Dillon
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The North West 10k takes place on the Sunday of the May Bank Holiday weekend. With so many people now running and walking in the region, a record number is expected for the event. Oisin Kelly has been looking forward to the 10k with Race Director, Brendan McDaid.
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The border area is the worst affected by Garda cuts as numbers have fallen by 22 per cent. In Donegal, the staffing numbers have dropped from 473 to 396, a decline of 16 per cent in the past five years. According to a report published in today’s Irish Independent, Cavan and Monnaghan has been worst
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A large turnout is expected in Letterkenny today for a protest against Irish Water. The ‘bin the bills’ demostration gets underway at 2 o clock. The protest is organised by Cant Pay Wont Pay. In the past it has been suggested that there are two much tensions and splits amongst the water charges campaign in
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Former Fermanagh player and manager Dom Corrigan, tells Tom Comack that he feels the Erne County are good enough to beat Armagh and win the Division Three Allianz National League title this evening in Croke Park.
Corrigan feels Fermanagh good enough for Croke Park win Read More »
Ulster Senior League Champions Cockhill Celtic play Casement Celtic from Cork in the first round of the FAI Senior Cup on Satutrday evening at Charlie O’Donnell Park (KO 5PM). A victory will put the Inishowen team into the next stage where they could meet one of the big sides in League of Ireland Football. Cockhill
O’Brien wants Cockhill to make home advantage count Read More »
Former Donegal star, James McHugh, looks ahead with Tom Comack to the weekend action in Divisions One and Two in the Donegal All-County Football League.
James McHugh looks at this weekend’s Donegal All County League Games Read More »
Co Tyrone’s Kris Meeke leads after day 2 of the latest round of the World Rally Championship – Rally Argentina. Meeke and his co driver Paul Nagle lead Mats Ostberg by 1min 08.04sec after six stages. Jarri Matti Latvala is third in his Volkswagen 1min 23.5sec down on the Dungannin man. The Citreon crew
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Finn Harps remain five points clear at the top of the First Division of the SSE Airtricity League. In front of the nine hundred plus support, the Ballybofey side beat Shelbourne 1-0 on Friday night to take their sixth win in eight games and a seventh clean sheet. The games only goal came was a
Finn Harps win again in Ballbofey but it’s a fourth defeat for Derry City Read More »
Ulster cemented a top-four spot in the Guinness PRO12 after beating Leinster at Ravenhill on a Friday Night. Tries from Iain Henderson and Craig Gilroy ensured victory for the Northern province who ran out 26-10 winners. Neil Doak’s side will now be playing to secure a home semi-final in the coming weeks, while a last-four
Ulster beat Leinster to secure top four place Read More »
After 3 rounds of the Challenge de Madrid on the European challenge tour, Gweedore’s Ruaidhri McGee shares the lead with Spain’s Nacho Elvira , both are on 16 under par with just Saturday’s final round to play.
Donegal golfer joint leader after 3 rounds on Challenge tour Read More »
Donegal County Council says there may be opportunities for artists to take up short term leases at the Donegal Craft Village outside Donegal Town in the coming months. The council says for the past 30 years, the village has been a hub for creativity, serving both the local and tourist markets. The council says It
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The head of the country’s biggest nursing union says the overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny General Hospital this year had nothing to do with the flood of 2013. Neither, he says, is there a major problem with delayed discharges. INMO General Secretary Liam Doran says the core problem at Letterkenny General is that there are not
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There are calls for a large turnout at the latest protest against Irish Water in Letterkenny, which gets underway at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon under the banner “Bin the Bills”. The event, which is being organsied by Can’t Pay Won’t Pay is being supported by Donegal Right2Water. Francis Mc Cafferty of Can’t Pay Won’t Pay
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It’s being claimed that small businesses in Donegal could benefit substantially if a Fianna Fáil Bill on tendering procurement passes into law. The draft legislation is aimed at supporting SMEs by improving their chances of securing public contracts has passed through second stage in the Seanad. Dublin Senator Darragh O’Brien secured support from all sides of
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The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has announced plans to transform an area in Galliagh, Derry into community allotment gardens for residents. Work is to begin on the area between Glencaw Park and Leafair Gardens this coming Monday. Last week, the area saw up to 40 youths taking part in anti-social behaviour, leaving residents distressed and
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Sawyer Sweeten, who played one of the twin sons in Everybody Loves Raymond, has tragically committed suicide. Tributes have flooded in on Twitter for the 19-year-old actor after his family confirmed he “took his own life”. The US media has reported that Sawyer shot himself on the front porch of the family home in Texas.
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