Donegal Senior Football Championship St Nauls 1-11 V 0-11 Termon Four Masters 0-10 v 1-21 Aodh Rua BS MacCumhaills 2-06 v 1-11 St Michael’s Intermediate Football Championship Group 1 Fanad Gaels 1-12 V 1-16 Cloughaneely Naomh Columba 3-12 V 0-11 Buncrana Intermediate Football Championship Group 2 Naomh Brid 1-16 V 2-9 Naomh Ultan Senior B […]
Donegal GAA Results 18-19/09/2021 Read More »
Gerard Gallagher of Finn Valley AC claimed the Donegal 5k on Sunday afternoon. Gallagher finished just three seconds ahead of Eoin Hughes of Letterkenny AC and John Paul Williamson finished in second. The Finn Valley AC women’s team claimed the team title with Jennifer Elvin, Teresa Doherty, Natash Kelly and Catriona Devine all taking part.
Gerard Gallagher wins Donegal 5k Read More »
Jackie Crossan Premier Division Glengad United 0 V 1 Aileach FC Moville Celtic 1 V 4 Cockhill Youth Carn FC 3 V 4 Clonmany Shamrocks Buncrana Hearts 1 V 3 Greencastle FC Strand Hotel Division One Dunree United 1 V 2 Aileach Res QPS 5 V 2 Glengad Res Culdaff FC 4 V 3 Redcastle
Inishowen Football League Results 19/09/2021 Read More »
Derry’s Callum Devine and Brian Hoy have won the Cork International Rally finishing 20.3 seconds ahead of Meirion Evans and Jonathan Jackson with Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes finishing in third. You can see the top 17 below.
Callum Devine wins Cork 20 International Rally Read More »
Finn Harps played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Dundalk in the FAI Cup on Friday night. A Sean Boyd brace in the final 10 minutes earned Harps the replay. Elsewhere in the cup Bohs beat Maynooth University 4-0, St Pat’s won 3-0 at home to Wexford whilst Waterford beat UCD 3-2. Former Finn Harps
FAI Cup Review: Harps battle back to earn replay with Dundalk Read More »
1,224 Covid-19 cases have been reported this afternoon by the Department of Health. There are now 278 people in hospitals with the virus here, up 17 on yesterday’s number. There are now 63 Covid patients in intensive care units, down three. The latest HSE data also shows that as of yesterday evening, 20 patients with
1,224 Covid-19 cases in ROI today, 20 Covid patients in LUH Read More »
The Ryder Cup has grown into one of the biggest sporting events in the world and Padraig Harrington takes his European team to Whistling Straits this week to take on an American side packed with the highest ranked players in the world. Denis Kirwan caught up with the Ryder Cup captain earlier this week to
Padraig Harrington on upcoming Ryder Cup Read More »
Ireland beat Italy 15-points-to-7 in their must-win Women’s Rugby World Cup qualifier in Parma on Sunday afternoon. Beibhinn Parsons and Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe scored the tries for Adam Griggs’ side with Stacey Flood kicking the conversion as well as a penalty. Ballybofey’s Laura Feely started the must-win game for Ireland. As things stand Ireland still
Laura Feely starts as Ireland beat Italy in Women’s Rugby World Cup qualifier in Parma Read More »
The Tanaiste says tomorrow is a ‘big day’ for thousands of businesses, as the country enters a new phase of easing Covid-19 restrictions. Thousands of workers are set to return to offices for the first time in 18 months, initially on staggered basis to allow for social distancing. Rules around group activities will ease, with
Thousands of workers set to return to offices tomorrow as restrictions ease Read More »
Patrick O’Brien and Stephen O’Reilly claimed victory at the Bushwhacker Rally on Saturday evening. The pair finished 7.8 seconds ahead of Cathan McCourt and Liam Moynihan with Vivian Hammill and Andrew Grennan in third. You can see the top 20 below.
Patrick O’Brien wins Bushwhacker Rally Read More »
Naomh Conaill began their 2021 Donegal Senior Football Championship campaign with a 11 points to eight win over Glenfin. At half time the sides were level at six points a piece before the men from Glenties finished the game stronger to earn victory. Frank Craig of the Donegal News has the full time report… After
FT Report & Reaction as Naomh Conaill earn victory over Glenfin Read More »
Two goals in the final five minutes game Institute a 2-1 win over Ards on Saturday evening. Ross Arthurs had the visitors ahead on 29 minutes before Jack Millar pulled Stute level on 90 minutes. Benny McLaughlin then fired in a winner on 95 minutes as the home side claimed all three points. Elsewhere Dergview
Institute leave it late to claim victory over Ards Read More »
Letterkenny Rugby Club made it back to back wins in the Rugby Championship 3 on Saturday evening with a 35-3 win over Civil Service. Letterkenny ran in five tries and secured a bonus point in the process. Elsewhere today Inishowen Rugby Club beat Letterkenny Development 32-12 in a friendly.
Letterkenny Rugby Club run in five tries in win over Civil Service Read More »
Ballybofey native Laura Feely has been named to start for Ireland in their Women’s Rugby World Cup qualifier against Italy tomorrow. head-coach Adam Griggs has made three other changes to the team as Sam Monaghan, Edel McMahon and Eve Higgins have been brought into the side for the must-win encounter in Parma. Higgins comes into
Laura Feely named in Ireland 15 for crunch World Cup qualifier against Italy Read More »
The Minister for Further and Higher Education has announced that pop-up vaccination centres are to open on college campuses later this month, and that institutions with vaccination centres already on their campuses will also be part of the college vaccination initiative – including LYIT. Minister Simon Harris says the programme is aimed at getting even
LYIT to be part of new College vaccination initiative Read More »
A union representing 14,000 school staff says the best way to ensure they stay open is to tread carefully when it comes to easing covid restrictions. NPHET has indicated rules around close contacts could be eased in schools before the end of this month. However Forsa, which represents special needs assistants, secretaries and caretakers, is
Forsa call for caution regarding easing of school close contact restrictions Read More »
A Letterkenny Councillor has called on Donegal County Council to ensure that partnerships with residents groups and tidy towns committees in Letterkenny are maintained. Councillor Gerry McMonagle says such groups are an integral part of maintaining cleanliness in and around the town and their work should be supported. It’s claimed that rubbish and grass collected
Cllr calls on Council to maintain relationships with local residents groups, tidy towns Read More »
As Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease, Donegal County Council say that their Public Service Centres, as well as the County House in Lifford will reopen to the public with effect from this coming Monday, the 20th of September. The Council’s Motor Tax Office will also be open for services that are currently not available online
Council Public Service Centres, County House and Motor Tax Office to reopen Monday Read More »
Finn Harps snatched a last gasp equaliser against Dundalk in the FAI Cup on Friday night to earn a replay. The game finished 3-3 with Sean Boyd netting two late goals to ensure the sides do it all again next week at Oriel Park. After the game Diarmaid spoke with double goal scorer Sean Boyd.
Watch Harps Reaction: Sean Boyd & David Webster Read More »
Finn Harps came from 3-1 down to earn a 3-3 draw with Dundalk in the FAI Cup at Finn Park on Friday night. Tunde Owolabi had Harps 1-0 after 25 minutes before goals from Sean Murray and two from Patrick Hoban had Dundalk in the driving seat. Sean Boyd then netted on 84 minutes to
Watch: Paul Hegarty extremely proud of Harps draw with Dundalk in FAI Cup Read More »
A late Sean Boyd brace earned ten men Finn Harps a replay as their game with Dundalk finished in a 3-3 draw in the FAI Cup. Tunde Owolabi had Harps ahead on 25 minutes before Patrick Hoban fired the Lillywhites level from the penalty spot just three minute later after Jordan Mustoe was adjudged to
Late Sean Boyd double earns Harps replay against Dundalk in FAI Cup Read More »
Organisers of The Race 2021 have announced that this years event has been cancelled. In a statement made on social media, the organisers said: “Following our previous post, we’d like to take the chance to offer a bit more information regarding the cancellation of The Race this year. We were devastated to have to do
The Race 2021 Cancelled Read More »
News, Sport, Nuacht as Gaeilge and Obituaries on Friday, September 17th…
News, Sport, Nuacht as Gaeilge and Obituaries on Friday, September 17th Read More »
1,392 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported this evening in the Republic of Ireland. The five-day moving average of cases here now stands at 1,311 – which is 170 fewer than two weeks ago. 288 Covid patients are now in hospital with the virus, two fewer than yesterday, but the ICU figure is now
1,392 ROI Covid-19 cases, 1,239 in North Read More »
The Saolta Hospital Group say that additional visiting restrictions are being put in place at Letterkenny University Hospital, due to an outbreak of Covid-19. Hospital management say that visitors are only to come to the hospital if absolutely necessary, and that visiting restrictions will be in place on wards where there has been an outbreak
Visiting restrictions added at LUH as hospital manages Covid outbreak Read More »
The Donegal family representatives on the Defective Blocks Working Group have unveiled their final position paper, maintaining their calls for 100% redress, and providing the “three pillars” they will base their final negotiations with Government representatives on. It’s understood that the presentation of that position paper to Government officials is ongoing currently, and is set
Donegal Mica reps present final position paper Read More »
The Minister for Rural and Community Development was in Donegal today to officially open the new DigiHub at The BASE Enterprise Centre in Stranorlar. Minister Heather Humphreys also visited the old Ritz Cinema in the area, the site of The SEED Project and attended the WiFi4EU Launch at the Balor Theatre in Ballybofey. The new
Minister Humphreys visits Stranorlar to open new DigiHub Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital remains one of the most overcrowded in the country today. Cork University Hospital is the most overcrowded hospital with 44 patients waiting on a bed followed by Letterkenny University Hospital. According to the INMO’s Trolley Watch report, 39 admitted patients are awaiting a bed at the hospital, 5 people are waiting in
LUH still one of the must overcrowded hospitals in the country Read More »
Finn Harps are back in Extra.ie FAI Cup action this weekend as they host current holders Dundalk FC on Friday night. Kick-off at Finn Park is 8pm. The sides have met three times this season, with both teams managing one win apiece as well as a draw at Finn Park last May. Harps defeated local
Mustoe, Seymore & Boyd doubts for Cup quarter final Read More »
Patisiran is to due to be made available to amyloidosis patients in Ireland in the coming weeks. Donegal Action for Cancer Care has received confirmation from the office of the HSE’s Chief Clinical Officer, Dr Colm Henry that the drug should be available in hospitals from October 1st. Patisiran was approved by the HSE in
Patisiran to be available to amyloidosis patients in October Read More »
Investigations are continuing following the death of a man in his 80s in a crash in the Quigely’s Point, Muff area yesterday evening. The man, the sole occupant of his vehicle was fatally injured in the two car collision at around 5:30pm at Greenbank. The driver and passenger in the other car, both men, aged
Gardai continue to appeal for information following Quigely’s Point crash Read More »
President Michael D Higgins says he won’t attend a church service to commemorate the centenary of Northern Ireland and partition because it is political in nature. The memorial is to take place in Armagh next month with the UK’s Queen to be in attendance – with accusations that the decision not to go is a
President says he won’t attend NI centenary event due to its political nature Read More »
The green light has been given to proceed to construction of a new classroom at St Columb’s NS, Moville. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that construction can begin under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme of a new mainstream classroom and an assisted user toilet. Minister McConalogue says; “this is fantastic news for the Moville
St Columb’s NS, Moville gets green light for construction of new classroom Read More »
The incidence rate of Covid-19 in Donegal has dropped in all local electoral areas except the Lifford Stranorlar LEA where it has increased only slightly. According to figures up to Monday, the rate of infection has almost halved in North Inishowen compared to the previous 14 days, to 731 cases per 100,000 people with 124
Covid incidence rate down significantly in most areas of Donegal Read More »
One of Ireland’s largest teachers unions says it is too soon to change the rules for children who are close contacts of a confirmed Covid 19 case. Yesterday NPHET indicated the current requirement for children to be tested and to restrict their movements may cease at the end of this month. At present over 10,000
Too soon to change rules for students deemed close contacts – INTO Read More »
Church leaders are backing calls for 100% redress for mica families. Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland bishops, and a leading Presbyterian clergyman visited affected homes and say they are gravely concerned at the families’ plight. They have set out three guarantees they believe homeowners need, they are; 100% redress, a 40-year, state-backed guarantee and,
Church leaders back calls for 100% redress for Mica and pyrite homes Read More »
Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has called for further protections for the marine environment to be introduced, as a part of a new bill regarding marine planning. The Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021, will provide for new plans, including the building of offshore wind farms. Deputy Pringle called on the Government in the Dail to adopt
Donegal Deputy calls for further marine environment protections Read More »
Today is a crucial day for Mica campaigners as members of the Defective Blocks Working Group are set to present their final position paper to Government. It’s understood that the final position paper includes demands for 100% redress as well as intensive research from those on the working group representing affected families. PRO of the
Crucial day as Mica campaigners submit final position paper Read More »
Two men have been charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. She was shot dead during riots in Derry’s Creggan area in April 2019. The two men – aged 21 and 33 – have been charged possession of a gun and bullets, intent to danger life, riot, as well as possession of petrol bombs
Two men charged with murder of Lyra McKee Read More »
Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Greenbank, Quigley’s Point, Muff on Thursday at approximately 5.30p.m. The collision involved two vehicles and occurred on the R238 (between Muff and Quigley’s Point). The male driver aged in his 80s, the sole occupant of his vehicle was fatally injured during the collision. His
Man in his 80s dies in Quigley’s Point RTC Read More »
On The Score this week, Oisin Kelly is joined by former Finn Harps Captain Keith Cowan on the Ballybofey sides big cup quarter final with Dundalk. Peter Campbell of the Donegal Democrat and Michael McMullan of the County Derry Post talk senior championship action in the north west while Killian Duffy of On The Pacenote
Watch / Listen: The Score – 16/09/21 Read More »
NPHET has given the go-ahead for restrictions to ease on Monday, including the phased return to workplaces. Today they also considered guidelines for close contacts, which currently require them to restrict their movements for up to 14 days. NPHET’s set to relax these rules by the end of this month for children, and by
Donegal GP agrees with relaxation of close contact rules for children Read More »
News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries on Thursday, September 16th…
News, Sport, Farming News and Obituaries on Thursday, September 16th Read More »
Gardaí are advising motorists to avoid the Muff to Quigley’s Point road, which is currently closed after what is believed to be a serious accident. Diversions are now being put in place, and Gardaí are asking the public to avoid the Muff to Quigley’s Point road this evening. No further updates are available regarding the
Gardaí advise public to avoid Muff to Quigley’s Point road following “serious” accident Read More »
1,413 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been announced in the Republic of Ireland this evening. There are now 290 people in hospitals being treated for the virus, 67 of which are now in ICU. The five-day moving average of cases now stands at 1,395 – down almost 100 on two weeks ago. The latest
1,413 new ROI Covid-19 cases this evening, Donegal incidence continues to drop Read More »
It’s full throttle this weekend with two rallying events that north west crews will look to do well in. The gravel forest roads in County Tyrone will host the Omagh based Bushwacker Rally on Saturday and then the Cork 20 returns as a single day event on Sunday with Donegal men Donagh Kelly and Declan
Watch: Killian Duffy on double rally weekend Read More »
It’s back to the FAI Cup on Friday for Finn Harps. The Ballybfoey side host Dundalk in the quarter final of the competition. Finn Harps v Dundalk in the FAI Cup is LIVE on Highland Friday 7.50pm with Diarmaid Doherty and Declan Boyle in association with B&S Credit Union Main Street, Ballybofey. See bandscu.ie. Former
Watch: Massive cup opportunity for Harps – Keith Cowan Read More »
The British military has been asked to send up to 100 armed forces medics to help deal with the number of Covid-19 patients in Northern Ireland. It’s understood they’re wanted to support Belfast City and Ulster Hospitals throughout October. A defence source says the request’s being looking at, and a decision is expected next week.
Request made for 100 British Army medics to assist with NI Covid patients Read More »
The Derry Club Championship continues this weekend with the second round of group games. The big match is on Saturday afternoon as the holders Slaughtneil take on Lavey. Lavey surprisingly lost their round one tie at the hands of Swatragh. GAA Correspondent with the County Derry Post Michael Mullan told Oisin Kelly, Slaughtneil is a
Watch: Michael McMullan talks Derry Senior Championship Read More »
The head of the HSE has defended a loss of tens of millions of euro on ventilator orders that never arrived. Last year the health service ordered 81 million euro worth of ventilators from 10 suppliers it hadn’t dealt with before. Less than 500 ventilators arrived from that assignment and most have since been sent
HSE’s Paul Reid defends spending millions on ventilators that never arrived Read More »
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