Slaughtneil retained their Ulster Senior Hurling Club Championship title on Sunday, beating Ballygalget from County Down 2-21 to 1-12 at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. The Derry champions have contested four finals since 2013, and despite losing the first two, it’s now back to back provincial titles for Slaughtneil. Captain Chrissy McKaigue says it’s another …
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The council has been urged to send a cross party delegation to Government to put forward a case in a bid to secure funding for flood-hit sporting, community and tourist facilities in Inishowen. Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, Councillor Jack Murray says initial funding was promised however, two months on no action has …
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A toddler has been hospitalised after a canister of bath foam branded with the name of popular children’s television show “Paw Patrol” exploded while he was being bathed. The three year old is said to be in a critical condition, having sustained injuries both externally and internally, and is understood to be in an induced …
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There were 25 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO. 6 people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 19 were waiting on wards. University Hospital LImerick was the most overcrowded this morning with 61 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 434 people …
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It’s been claimed that the lack of a political solution at Stormont is the stumbling block in awarding emergency funding to protect the agricultural sector in the North. While August’s flooding caused significant devastation to the farming communities in Derry and Tyrone, the Permanent Secretary was unable to initiate an emergency fund due to …
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Gardai in Letterkenny are continuing to appeal for information after numerous reports of bogus callers in the Finn Valley area. It’s understood that an individual impersonating a Department of Health official has been calling to homes and probing residents. People are being asked to remain on high alert and report any such instances to Gardai. …
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs says the “first big win” of the Brexit negotiations will be the retention of the Common Travel Area between Britain and Ireland. Simon Coveney has expressed confidence that any deal done between Britain and the EU will allow for continued free movement between the two islands. The comments come …
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It’s been revealed that over the last eight years, €1.6M collectively has been stripped from the annual HSE budget at Seaview House in Mountcharles. It follows confirmation from the HSE that the facility is only operating on a three night basis due to staff shortages. The facility provides respite for children and adults with …
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Ireland has been found to have failed to provide adequate housing conditions on local authority estates. The Landmark ruling by the European Committee of Social Rights has been published today. The complaint was brought by the International Federation for Human Rights against Ireland on behalf of the Tenants Collective Action. It’s estimated close to …
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The SDLP has called an urgent meeting with the PSNI in Derry following a serious assault in the city during the early hours of yesterday morning. A man in his 30’s sustained serious injuries to his head after he was assaulted by a number of men on Newmarket Street. SDLP Councillor John Boyle says …
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Minister Kevin Boxer Moran is due to visit Donegal today. This is the Minister’s second trip to the county after he previously visited Inishowen following the unprecedented flooding in August. During his two day visit the Minister with special responsibility for the OPW and Flood Relief will meet with deputations in the Finn Valley and …
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Actress Priscilla Presley, known for The Naked Gun trilogy and the former wife of Elvis Presley, has left the Church of Scientology after almost 40 years in the secretive organisation. It’s understood that Priscilla joined Scientology shortly after the death of her former husband, and was recruited by John Travolta. Priscilla’s daughter, Lisa Marie, left …
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He broke a lot of fans’ hearts by announcing that he was taking a year off to ‘find himself’ after the tour for his massive second album ‘Multiply’ wound down – but now Ed Sheeran has revealed the real reason behind taking a gap year at the peak of his fame. Of course, his ‘comeback’ …
It was an historic day for Kilcar winning the club’s first ever league and championship double with their 1-14 v 0-01 win over Dungloe. It was a slow first half that saw Kilcar lead by 3 at half time, 0-04 v 0-01, but the champions put the pressure on in the second half and scored …
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Finn Harps are now relegated to the First Division following Sligo’s 3-0 win over Derry City last night. Harps needed Derry to win to keep their slim survival hopes alive, and would have needed all 6 points from the remaining 2 games. Former Harps Captain Kevin McHugh spoke to Oisin Kelly on Sunday Sport…
The GAA and sporting communities in Donegal are in mourning this weekend following the death of Pat Shovelin. The Ardara GAA clubman who was goalkeeping coach with the 2012 Donegal All-Ireland winning team had battled a rare and aggressive form of cancer over the past 12 months. Oisin Kelly was joined on today’s Highland Sport …
Errigal Ciaran will face Coalisland in the Tyrone League Final following a 0-17 v 0-12 win over Ardboe. Francis Mooney has the full time report for Highland Radio sport…
Kilcar have claimed their first ever league and championship double with a 1-14 v 0-01 win over Dungloe. Tom Comack has the full time report for Highland Sport…
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