Category: Old Donegal

Naomh Conaill Captain Ciaran Thompson lifts the Dr Maguire Cup

The latest twist in the 2020 Donegal Senior Championship will see Naomh Conaill keep the title of winners but have been fined €5000.

Naomh Conaill won the delayed final on penalties in August last year but Kilcar appealed the result, stating the Glenties side had used too many substitutes.

This was upheld by the Donegal CCC but the matter was send back to the county following an Ulster ruling that there was an infringement on the video evidence used in the process.

The reformed appeals committee in Donegal have now fined Naomh Conaill and both clubs can again appeal the latest decision.

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One of Highland Radio’s original directors has passed away.

Mary Mac Intyre was the wife of Capt. Kevin Mac Intyre, one of the founders of Highland Radio, and the man who suggested the name when an initial licence application was being considered.

Sadly, he never got to see his vision realised, passing away before the station opened in March 1990.

Mary subsequently took his place on the board, serving for a number of years and helping to oversee the birth and growth in popularity of Highland Radio.

Mary was the mother of Ken, Ann Marie, Aidan and Pearse, and was a former Lady Captain and Lady President in Dunfanaghy Golf Club.

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Goalkeeper Gavin Mulreany has signed for Finn Harps ahead of the Airtricity League Premier Division season kicking off.

The Inver local had been on trial with the Ballybofey club in the close season having featured against Galway United and Sligo Rovers in preseason friendlies.

Mulreany, who signed from Donegal Town FC, also plays between the sticks for St Naul’s GAA in Mount Charles.

“Best of luck to Gavin Mulreany who has signed with Finn Harps for the forthcoming season from everyone at DTFC,” read a post from Donegal Town FC on Facebook. Donegal Town football club sit second currently in the Donegal junior league, and they are three points behind the league leaders Kilmacrennan.

Mark Anthony McGinley played the bulk of last season for manager Ollie Horgan, although former Derry City goalkeeper Gerrard Doherty finished out the season in which Finn Harps maintained premier division football in Donegal for another year.

Mulreany is one of nine new signings at Harps and joins, Filip Mihaljević , Erol Erdal Aikan, Yoyo Magdy, Bastién Hery, Jose Carrillo, Regan Donelan, Rob Slevin and Conor Tourish in pulling on the Harps Jersey.

Also, this week, Finn Harps have confirmed the incoming Board of Directors and the structure for the coming year. Ian Harkin, creator of Donegal-based Arklu Ltd who created the internationally successful Lottie Dolls, will serve as Chairperson of the board. Vice Chair will be filled by Ivan Harvey.

Long-serving Chairman Sean Quinn has taken the decision to step down from the board after many years of dedicated service.

Kathy Taaffe is returning as club secretary, Lorna McHugh is to continue as club Finance Officer and Aidan Campbell is once again appointed Commercial and Marketing Officer.

Aidan McNelis has the role of Engagement Officer and James Rodgers returns as Youth Development Officer. Incoming Director and current Media Officer Ethan Lee will act as the club Communications Officer.

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Significant progress has been made on a €12 million project to upgrade the Water Treatment Plant in Lettermacaward.

Irish Water has confirmed that the construction contract for the work has been signed.

The €12 million upgrade project aims to support economic, social development and tourism in the Lettermacaward area while reducing the risk of supply interruptions and ensuring compliance with EU Drinking Water Regulations as well as providing a safer, more reliable water supply for homes and businesses.

Works on the project are expected to commence in the coming months and will take around two years to complete.

John McElwaine, Asset Delivery Regional Lead with Irish Water, says the project will involve an upgrade to the existing water treatment plant at the Lettermacaward site as well as increasing water storage on site.

The construction of a new water main from Derkmore Lough to the water treatment plant is also said to be another important element of this project.

Improvements to the network are also being undertaken with the construction of two network booster pumping stations which will serve the Portnoo, Rosbeg, Drimlaghdrid, Derrydruel and Maghery areas.

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A Donegal father has today, spoke of his son’s role in raising the alarm after he fell off a cliff.

10 year old Owen Cunningham from Kilcar sought help after his father Seamus sustained injuries when he fell off a cliff on November 16th last year while working on farm fencing.

Emergency services arrived on the scene and Seamus, was treated for his injuries by NAS staff including a paramedic and Advanced Paramedic from Killybegs Ambulance Station, before being airlifted from the scene by the Coast Guard R118 helicopter.

Those who attended the incident were impressed with Owen’s calm and brave response and wanted to acknowledge this.

Yesterday he was commended for bravery by the HSE’s National Ambulance Service and received a certificate of bravery.

Owen, his father Seamus and Declan Murrin, Advanced Paramedic for Killybegs with the National Ambulance Service spoke with Greg Hughes on today’s Nine til Noon Show:

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The BBC is reporting this morning that Northern Ireland’s First Minister Paul Givan intends to announce his resignation later today, as part of the DUP’s protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol.

That would see Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill also lose her position.

Meanwhile, the British Government says it’s not intervening over the suspension of some post-Brexit checks at ports in Northern Ireland.

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has ordered officials to halt the process – although it’s not clear if those orders are being followed.

Lorries are still being received at a checking facility in Belfast Port this morning.

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The move to suspend checks on goods arriving into Northern Ireland ports from Britain could be another escalation of efforts by the DUP against the Northern Ireland protocol.

That’s according to Donegal Senator Niall Blaney who is a member of the Good Friday Agreement Committee and Fianna Fail spokesperson on Northern Ireland.

The suspension of checks came into effect overnight, following an order by the North’s Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots – although it’s not clear if those orders are being followed.

Lorries are still being received at a checking facility in Belfast Port this morning.

Senator Blaney says he can’t understand the decision taken as the protocol appears to be working well for the benefit of everyone:

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Parents in Donegal are being encouraged to get their applications for school transport in early.

It’s for the school year starting this coming September with the deadline for applications April 29th.

It applies to new applicants only that are seeking primary or post primary school transport for 2022/23.

Cllr Paul Canning says there can be issues each year so its important to apply in good time:

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Photo Geraldine Diver / Donegal GAA

Ciaran Thompson will not feature for Donegal in this Sunday’s National Football Legaue game with Kildare at McCumahill Park but is expected to be back for the Kerry trip in two weeks time.

The Naomh Conaill Captain picked up a strain injury in the opening minutes of last Sunday’s draw with Mayo and he will not be risked this weekend.

St Eunan’s Caolan Ward also went off in that game and is seen as a major doubt for the tie against the Lilywhites as both sides look for a first win of the campaign.

The duo have been on the treatment table this week along with Hugh McFadden, Jamie Brennan, Oisin Gallen and Stephen McMenamin.

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In the Sigerson Cup on Wednesday night, three Donegal players helped DCU to victory and book a place in the semi final of the competition.

Dungloe’s Mark Curran started at corner back and scored while St Eunan’s Shane O’Donnell and Killybegs Seamus Og Byrne were substitutes in the 2-12 to 2-11 win over University Ulster.

Derry’s Niall Loughren scored 1-2 for Jordanstown while Dara Canavan got the onther goal for UU.

Fellow Tyrone men Michael McKieran, Liam Nugent and Michael Gallagher also chipped in with points.

DCU came from behind at half time to take the victory and join MTU Kerry, NUIG and University Limerick in the last four.

Limerick also won on Wednesday beating Queens 2-12 to 0-13.

The favourites remained on course for the final with the help of David Clifford’s 2-4.

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