Category: Old Donegal

Sligo Rover sign striker Jordan Hamilton

Sligo Rovers have signed Canadian striker Jordan Hamilton.

The 25-year-old has joined subject to work permit and international clearance.

Hamilton was a member of Toronto FC’s historic 2017 treble-winning team and also won three Canadian Championship trophies and has scored 11 goals in 54 MLS regular season games. In 2020 he joined Columbus Crew where he was again part of an MLS Cup winning-squad and was last with Indy Eleven in the USL as he scored five goals in 18 matches.

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Seamus Coleman nets opener as Everton earn first league victory under Frank Lampard

Seamus Coleman opened the scoring for Everton on Saturday afternoon as they beat Leeds 3-0 at Goodison Park in the Premier League.

Michael Keane then doubled the Toffees lead before victory was secured by Anthony Gordon.

It is Everton’s first league win under Frank Lampard.

Shane Pinnington has the full time report…


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Donegal Junior League Results 12/02/2022

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One
Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves 0 v 3 Kildrum Tigers Reserves

Arranmore United 0 v 4 Fintown Harps AFC

Donegal Town Reserves 1 v 2 Cappry Rovers Reserves

Milford United Reserves 3 v 2 Keadue Rovers Reserves

Oldtown Celtic 5 v 2 Glencar Celtic

Strand Rovers 1 v 3 Glenea United Reserves

Old Orchard Saturday Division Two
Castlefin Celtic Reserves 1 v 2 St. Catherines Reserves

Cranford United Reserves 2 v 2 Gweedore Celtic Reserves

Drumbar F.C. 7 v 1 Swilly Rovers Reserves

Drumoghill F.C. Reserves 0 v 2 Dunlewey Celtic

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All systems go for 2022 Donegal Half Marathon

Pictured at the launch of the 2022 Donegal Half Marathon which takes place on Sunday, August 28th, in Letterkenny. Back row, from left, Brendan McDaid, race director, Eamon Bonner, Donegal Volunteer Centre, Eunan Kelly, Donegal Half Marathon Committee Treasurer, Danny McDaid, Donegal Half Marathon Ambassador, Anthony Kernan, owner of the Kernan’s Retail Group who are the main sponsors of the event, and Myles Sweeney, Donegal Sports Partnership Coordinator and Donegal Half Marathon Committee Chairperson.
Front row, from left, Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh, Mayor of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Monica McGranaghan, winner of the women’s 2021 Donegal Half Marathon title, Mary Larkin, Donegal Half Marathon Committee, and Mark McPaul overall winner of the 2021 Donegal Half Marathon.
The 2022 Donegal Half Marathon will take place in Letterkenny on Sunday, August 28th, in Letterkenny.
Details of the event, which has been held annually since 2014, were announced at the launch at The Bistro at Letterkenny’s Retail Park on Friday evening.
In his address, Myles Sweeney, Donegal Sports Partnership Coordinator, and Donegal Half Marathon Committee Chairperson, said he was hopeful of a big entry for the end-of-summer race.
“We are looking forward to hosting a good event and welcoming people from near and far over the last weekend in August,” he said.
“It’s great to have last year’s winners, Mark McPaul and Monica McGranaghan, here with us for this evening’s launch as well. We want to make the event as inclusive as possible and we would like to encourage more women to take part.
“Once again we have Kernan’s on board as our main sponsor and what a brand to have. We’ve built up a great relationship with Anthony, Cathal and Damian. Kernan’s is a successful Donegal brand and it fits well with the organisation of this event,” he added.
For the second successive year, the Donegal Half Marathon is teaming up with Fáilte Ireland to promote another iconic landmark along the Wild Atlantic Way.
“This year, we have elected Sliabh Liag as the iconic point to highlight and the centrepiece of this year’s Donegal Half Marathon medal will have an image of Sliabh Liag. This gives us an opportunity to promote the Wild Atlantic Way and all that stands for here nationally as well – promoting tourism and inward investment. We are always trying to broaden things out and make it a Donegal event, and the link with the Wild Atlantic Way is another way of trying to achieve,” Mr Sweeney said.
Wishing the 2022 Donegal Half Marathon every success, Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh, Mayor of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, said it was great to see the event back last year, having been forced to go the virtual route in 2020 because of the pandemic.
“I was lucky enough to have had the honour to start last year’s Donegal Half Marathon. It’s a great event, brings great crack to the town and works so well. Congratulations to Monica and Mark on their success last year,” he commented.
“Mary Larkin is a great addition to the Donegal Half Marathon Committee. I remember back in the day, Dessie standing at the council and proposing this event. It has turned out to become a great event and works so well.
“I’d like to mention Eamonn Bonner and John Curran from the Donegal Volunteer Centre and the work that they do, and acknowledge the sponsorship from Kernan’s. Danny McDaid is a great ambassador for the Donegal Half Marathon and is someone who has been synonymous with athletics in Donegal and is such a keen supporter,” he added.
“I’d like to acknowledge the efforts of Letterkenny​ Athletic Club and we have so much evidence of that with local coach Teresa McDaid managing the Olympic team and so on. Donegal County Council is very happy to be involved with the Donegal Half Marathon.”
Speaking on behalf of the Kernan Group, Anthony Kernan said he was delighted to be on board with the event.
“Thanks for the opportunity to be part of the Donegal Half Marathon again this year. It’s an event that is a good fit for our group and I wish everyone the best of luck,” Mr Kernan added.
This year’s Donegal Half Marathon will have the usual starting time of 9.20 am, with Aura Leisure Centre being the event’s headquarters.
To register for the 2022 Donegal Half Marathon, follow the link below:

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Economist’s claim: Little Government can do to lower energy costs

A leading economist claims the government was limited in the actions it could take to curb rising energy prices.

Last week’s announcement included a doubling of the energy credit due next month to 200 euro, and a fuel allowance lump sum of 125 euro.

However opposition parties criticised the measures as not going far enough.

Economist Colm McCarthy says there was little Ministers could do when Ireland doesn’t control global energy prices:


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Report – Ireland’s 10 biggest landlords own 17,000 properties

It’s been revealed that Ireland’s 10 biggest landlords own almost 17,000 houses and apartments between them.

That’s according to the Irish Independent which estimates these properties are worth about eight billion euro in total.

The vast bulk of these properties are in Dublin, with many also in Cork and Galway.

The Independent’s report comes as the Government has faced mounting pressure and criticism over the housing crisis and the recent spike in the cost of living.

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Roisin Flanagan sets new Ulster record

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Roisin Flanagan set a new Ulster indoor record overnight.

The Finn Valley AC athlete ran 15 minutes 36.05 seconds to finish seventh in the 5000 metres indoor event held in Boston.

Flanagan’s time also makes her the fourth in the all time Irish list.

Her twin sister, Eilish, was also in action in Boston and finished in second in a separate race over the same distance and finished in a time of 15 minutes 45.69 seconds.

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Government should have done more to address cost of living – Sinn Fein

A Sinn Fein TD claims the Government plan to tackle the rising cost of living has come ‘far too little and too late’.

Steps announced on Thursday include a 20 per cent cut in transport fares from April and the energy credit is to increase to 200 euro.

But Louise O’Reilly says a number of other options should have been considered by government:


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Housing situation in Donegal not sustainable – Pringle

The Dail has heard that many Donegal people are finding it increasingly difficult to be able to buy or rent a home.

It was revealed this week that Donegal recorded the highest rise in rents in the country in the latest Daft.ie report.

The large scale of Mica affected homes in the county is also adding to the current crisis.

Speaking in the Dail to the Tanaiste, Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle says it’s not acceptable nor sustainable going forward:


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Responding, Leo Varadkar says the Government may have to consider new policies to address the issue:

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