Category: Old Donegal

Cockhill Celtic

Cockhill Celtic closed the gap to Ulster Senior League leaders Bonagee United to one point after they beat them 3-0 on Sunday afternoon.

Christy McLaughlin opened the scoring for the hosts on 10 minutes before Jason Breslin doubled the lead on the stroke of halftime.

Corey McBride then sealed the win on 56 minutes adding his sides third who now sit just a point one point behind Bonagee with two games in hand.

Chris Ashmore reports for Highland Radio Sport…

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More than 400,000 doses of booster vaccines held by family doctors are due to go out of date over the next fortnight.

The Sunday Times reports that there’s been a fall in the expected demand for Covid 19 boosters likely because of high infection rates recently.

HSE guidelines state that a person must wait 90 days after their positive test result before they can get the third dose.

The shots can be stored for up to 6 months in high grade freezers, but once distributed to providers they must be used within 28 days.

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The Minister for Justice says society has come together to say gender based violence is not acceptable.

Helen McEntee was speaking in the wake of Ashling Murphy’s death, she was killed while out jogging on Wednesday.

The schoolteacher and musician’s death has sparked a murder investigation, and also an outpouring of grief from the public with thousands attending vigils over the weekend.

Helen McEntee says a new Government strategy to deal with gender based violence will likely be published in March.

The Justice Minister says this must be a watershed moment, and society must put an end to gender based violence once and for all:

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Letterkenny Rugby Club suffered a 28-8 away  defeat to Lisburn in the Towns Cup.

It was a tough game for Letterkenny travelling to face a side from a Division above them.

Meanwhile in the All Ireland League Division 2c, Omagh claimed a big derby win over City of Derry.

It finished 44-3 in favour of the  side from Tyrone.

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The Department of Health has confirmed a further 14,962 Covid-19 cases in the Republic of Ireland today.

10,753 new cases of Covid 19 were confirmed via PCR tests, with 4,209 positive antigen tests logged online.

Meanwhile 965 Covid positive patients are being treated in hospitals – a slight increase on yesterday, with 88 confirmed cases in ICU.

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A 3k walk/run is set to be held in Letterkenny today, in honour of 23 year old teacher Ashling Murphy, who was killed in Tullamore, County Offaly in shocking circumstances earlier this week.

The walk/run will begin at the Letterkenny Community Centre, with all those wishing to participate being asked to arrive at 3:30pm, with the walk officially beginning at 4pm.

A minute’s silence in honour of Ashling will also be held before the event.

Families and people of all ages are being invited to take part in the event.

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A new study on house prices claims that the pandemic has led to a higher demand for larger homes outside Dublin.

The Sunday Times Property Price Guide predicts an average increase of 7.6 percent for counties outside of the capital over the coming year – including a 10 percent rise in house prices for County Donegal.

Primary researcher with The Sunday Times, Patrick O’Donoghue, says people are now looking for larger family homes, with more space available for work and relaxation as a result of the pandemic:

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Gardaí say they will continue to investigate “all the circumstances” following the death of a man in Buncrana.

The man, named locally as John Kelly, was found in a laneway behind a row of houses at Knockalla Drive in Buncrana. According to Gardaí, the man’s remains were discovered at approximately 7:10pm on Friday evening.

A post-mortem examination has been carried out by the state pathologist, but Gardaí say the results of that examination are not currently being released for operational reasons.

Anyone who was in the area of Knockalla Drive and its surrounding area from between 6:30pm and 8pm on Friday evening, or may have any information relating to the incident, are being asked to come forward and speak to investigating Gardaí at Buncrana Garda station.

Buncrana Garda Station number: 074 932 0540 

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Derry set up a Semi Final against Donegal in the Dr McKenna Cup after they beat Fermanagh 0-17 to 1-10 on Saturday evening.

Matthew Downey was top scorer for the Oakleaf County with seven points, six of those coming from frees.

After the game, Rory Gallagher spoke with Derry GAA…

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Institute came from behind to claim victory over Ballyclare on Saturday afternoon.

Liam Hassin gave Ballyclare the lead on 14 minutes before Benny McLaughlin and new signing Mark McFadden scored in the final 12 minutes of the game to give Stute the victory.

Elsewhere in the league Dergview were held to a 1-1 draw at home with Loughgall, Benny Igiehon opened the scoring for the hosts on 36 minutes before Nathan Ferris earned a share of the spoils for Loughall on 66 minutes.

 

 

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