Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices Thursday January 27th:
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Darragh Kelly will make his MMA professional debut next month on the Bellator bill at the 3Arena in Dublin.
The Moville man will take on Englishman Junior Morgan on February 25 in their re-arranged bout which was called off in November, the night before the fight.
Kelly who trains under John Kavanagh was the number one ranked lightweight and featherweight in Europe before he turned pro.
Oisin Kelly has been speaking with Darragh about his debut and where he wants his career to go:
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Youth Rugby is thriving in Letterkenny with the U18s playing in the Ulster Club League final this weekend.
Letterkenny travel to Ballymoney on Saturday to compete against the host who they have met and beaten twice already this season in the regional league rounds.
The 27 strong squad has matured over the season as they clearly relish the expansive style of rugby that is being coached at the club.
The side is made up of players from Letterkenny and surrounding areas including Milford, Trentagh, Fanad, Falcarragh, Glenties, Newtown and Strabane.
Under coach Kevin Arnold, they train twice weekly and are all fighting for their positions in the 1VX for the Saturday game.
Letterkenny met an experienced Carrickfergus in the Semi-final at home in Dave Gallaher Park .
Try’s came from Cillian Boyle, David Henry and Ultan Mc Guinness and Ewan Douglas with two conversions and a penalty helped them to a 27-7 win.
Men of the Match went to two Milford men Ewan Douglas for his powerful attack runs and Ryan Orsi for consistently dominating the lineout and some huge defence.
Forwards
David Illie
Jack Gibbons
Jayden Friel
Cathair McCrory
Conal Boyle
Ryan Orsi
Conor Mangan
Johnnie McGonagle
Finn Duffy
Jynaid Rayes (Captain)
Connor Gibson
Daithi Doherty
Isaac McIlwaine
Archie Stewart
Matthew Murray
Backs
Cian Arenhold
Dylan Coyle
David Henry
Tiernan McFadden
Cuan BrophyÂ
Matthew Gibson
Cillian Boyle
Callum Orsi
Ewan Douglas
Cian O Hagan
Ruan McClintock
Ulan MacGuinness
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Buncrana Roads Policing Unit arrested two drivers yesterday on suspicion of drug driving. Both drivers failed the oral fluid preliminary drug test, testing positive for cannabis.
Gardai say that initially, one of the drivers had been stopped as they had not been wearing their seatbelt and it then transpired that they may not have been insured to drive.
Their vehicle was detained.
Pic from Donegal Garda Siochana Facebook page
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Cllr. Brendan Byrne.
Talks between representatives from the Irish Fishing Industry and the Russian Ambassador have been described as “extremely positive”.
The two sides met this morning so that fishermen could raise their concerns over the impact Russian Navy drills may have on their sector, when they get underway next week.
A “buffer zone” is being considered, so both trawlers and military boats can co-exist.
CEO of the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association, former Donegal councillor Brendan Byrne, says progress was made…………
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The National League for 2022 kicks off this weekend with Donegal playing Mayo in Sligo on Sunday, Tyrone face Monaghan and Derry host Down.
Oisin Kelly has been looking ahead to the action with Highland Match Analyst Brendan Kilcoyne and GAA Writer with the Irish News Cahair O’Kane:
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Britain’s Foreign Secretary is visiting Belfast today to discuss the operation of the Brexit protocol.
Liz Truss says she will hear from communities and businesses affected by it.
She’s tweeted that she remains determined to negotiate a solution with the EU.
Ms Truss says the focus must be on protecting the Good Friday Agreement and fixing the protocol.
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The V Spa, set within the Villa Rose Hotel has this week been named as one of Ireland’s Top 10 Spas in The Irish Independent Reader Travel Awards.
The Independent asked readers to submit nominations in a number of categories including Ireland’s favourite spa. Entries were open to all readers in Ireland and overseas. After entries closed, the top nominees were tallied and an expert judging panel adjudicated on the readers’ shortlist.
Speaking to Highland Radio, Leona McGee, Marketing Manager said “The V Spa has long been recognised as one of the North West’s leading spas, therefore, to get the recognition as one of the best in the country is something extremely special for the entire team. Our spa therapists are known for their high level of advanced training and are extremely dedicated in everything they do”.
2022 is set to be a year of innovation and advancement within the V Spa with several exciting therapies being added to the treatment menu. The official opening of their Medi Spa is set for the spring as well as the inclusion of Touch Therapy Treatments including Cancer Care Reflexology.
The V Spa thermal suite houses a crystal steam room, tropical showers, the razul mud chamber, foot spa & hydrotherapy pool together with 7 treatment rooms and a relaxation suite. They offer an impressive range of spa treatments from holistic to maternity to deep tissue and sports massage.
The team at the V Spa and indeed the Villa Rose Hotel are delighted to receive this accolade and thanked their followers and guests for voting them as one of the top spas in the country.
To find out more about booking a relaxing spa day in one of Ireland’s Top 10 Spas visit www.villarose.ie/v-spa
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Croatian Filip Mihaljević has become the eighth new signing at Finn Harps ahead of the 2022 League of Ireland Premier Division campaign.
The 29 year old forward came through Dinamo Zagreb’s academy and was capped at underage level for Croatia. He spent last season at Visakha FC in Cambodia, netting 13 times in 15 appearances. He has also played in Croatia, Bulgaria and Italy.
He joins the likes Erol Erdal Aikan, Yoyo Magdy, Bastién Hery, Jose Carrillo and Regan Donelan as the new faces around Finn Park.
Filip told FinnHarps.ie: “I’m delighted to sign with Finn Harps. I’ve settled well and the lads in the squad have been great. I’m excited for the season ahead and to meet the supporters very soon.”
Ollie Horgan told club media: “Filip has done well since he’s come in. He’s experienced and has scored goals wherever he’s played. It might take him some time to settle in and adjust to the intensity of the league here but I’m confident he’ll be a good player for us.”
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The Letterkenny Institute of Technology will play NUIG in the quarter finals of the Sigerson Cup next week.
Maxi Curran’s side progressed to the last eight by beating UCD in Convoy and will face the students from the west next Tuesday in Dangan, Galway with the throw in to be confirmed.
Also on Tuesday, University Limerick will meet Queens in Dublin while on Wednesday DCU play University Ulster and MTU Kerry will be up against Maynooth.
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