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The latest athletics news with Patsy McGonagle

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2024/07/21

Patsy McGonagle joined Highland Radio Sunday Sport this evening to give us the latest athletics news in the north-west…The post The latest athletics news with Patsy McGonagle appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Power outage affects 65 customers in Convoy

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2024/07/21

65 homes and businesses have lost power in Convoy this evening. A fault caused the outage at around 3:20pm today. It’s hoped to be resolved by 6:15pm this evening. The post Power outage affects 65 customers in Convoy appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Athletics: National U18 record and European bronze...

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2024/07/21

Derry Track athlete Conor Kelly won a bronze medal in the 400M final in the European U18 Athletics Championships in Slovakia yesterday evening. He ran a time of 46.97 seconds which is a new national U18 record. Kelly was happy with his performance but says he had aimed for an even better result… The post Athletics: National U18 record and European bronze for Conor Kelly appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Irish pharmacists call on Government for increased...

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2024/07/21

The Irish Pharmacy Union is calling on the Government to address what it describes as “chronic” underfunding of the sector in the next Budget. HSE investment in pharmacies services is currently locked at 2009 levels, a statistic the IPU warns is no longer viable. IPU President Tom Murray says the Government must increase funding to … Irish pharmacists call on Government for increased funding Read More » The post Irish pharmacists call on Government for increased funding

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Olympics Countdown: Donegal’s John Kelly coaching...

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2024/07/21

John Kelly is another of the Donegal contingent who is heading to France for the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The Finn Valley Shot Putter who is based in Sweden will be in a coaching capacity with Markus Thomsen. The Norwegian is a former European U20 Champion and expects to make a Shot Putt final … Olympics Countdown: Donegal’s John Kelly coaching Norwegian Shot Putter in Paris Read More » The post Olympics Countdown: Donegal’s John Kelly coaching Norwegian Shot Putter in

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Barcelona set to raise tourist tax for stop-over...

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2024/07/21

Barcelona is set to ‘substantially’ raise its tourist tax for stop-over cruise passengers visiting the city for less than 12 hours It comes as anti-tourism protests have taken place across parts of Spain in recent weeks . The city’s mayor announced the move weeks after protestors sprayed tourists with water pistols, and taped up the … Barcelona set to raise tourist tax for stop-over cruise passengers Read More » The post Barcelona set to raise tourist tax for stop-over

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Olympics Countdown: Ireland Athletics Team Manager...

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2024/07/21

Teresa McDaid left for Paris this week ahead of the Olympic Games in the French capital. The Letterkenny native will be overseeing an Irish Athletics team at an Olympic Games for a second time after the Tokyo Games that ran under Covid restrictions in 2020. Teresa has been involved with Ireland in all major championships … Olympics Countdown: Ireland Athletics Team Manager Teresa McDaid Read More » The post Olympics Countdown: Ireland Athletics Team Manager Teresa McDaid appeared first

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Joe Biden being urged to drop out of US Presidential...

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2024/07/21

A rapidly growing number of politicians from Joe Biden’s party are calling on him to drop out of the US Presidential race. Yesterday 12 more Democrats in Congress asked him to step aside bringing the number up to 35. The US President’s refusing to back down despite trailing in the polls – and having Covid. The post Joe Biden being urged to drop out of US Presidential race appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Nitazene tablets handed over in Mountjoy Prison...

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2024/07/21

Hundreds of suspected Nitazene tablets have been voluntarily handed over by inmates in Mountjoy Prison following a fatal overdose linked to the drug. The Irish Prison Service confirmed the death of an inmate in the Dublin prison was being linked to the lethal drug. They’ve since launched an urgent information campaign which has led to … Nitazene tablets handed over in Mountjoy Prison following fatal overdose Read More » The post Nitazene tablets handed over in Mountjoy Prison

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Taoiseach outlines hopes to keep increasing income...

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2024/07/21

The Government has consistently made progress on increasing income tax bands. The Taoiseach Simon Harris hopes it can do that again in Budget 2025. He says issues around the USC are also “terribly important” along with inheritance tax. Taoiseach Simon Harris doesn’t want people to lose out for working more. The post Taoiseach outlines hopes to keep increasing income tax bands appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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All-County League Division 2 – results and...

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2024/07/13

Four Masters and Buncrana finished as the top two sides in the Marley Coaches Division 2 of the All-County Football League, and so are promoted as well as facing each other in the league final. Termon go into a promotion/relegation play-off with Aodh Ruadh, Ballyshannon, who finished third bottom in the Brian McCormick Sports Division …All-County League Division 2 – results and implications on final day Read More » The post All-County League Division 2 – results and

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North West Cricket round-up: St. Johnston lose to...

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2024/07/13

St. Johnston, the only Donegal club in the North-West Premier League, were beaten by three wickets in their clash against near neighbours Strabane in Section Two. St. Johnston were 180/7 in their innings while in reply, Strabane reached 182/7. Elsewhere, Fox Lodge (205/6) beat Ballyspallen (204/4) by four wickets. Glendermott (146) beat Bonds Glen (116) … North West Cricket round-up: St. Johnston lose to Strabane Read More » The post North West Cricket round-up: St. Johnston lose to

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Olympics countdown: Rachael Darragh and Daniel Magee...

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2024/07/13

Donegal’s Rachael Darragh will represent Ireland at this year’s 2024 Olympics having finished the Olympic qualification in position 34 with the top 38 booking their place for Paris. Dublin’s Nhat Nguyen has qualified for his second Olympics, being ranked 19 out of 38. Once again the Raphoe connection is to the forefront. Rachael is a … Olympics countdown: Rachael Darragh and Daniel Magee look forward to badminton in Paris Read More » The post Olympics countdown:

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Biggest Donegal entry ever as Foyle Cup gets underway...

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2024/07/13

Preparations are well under way for this year’s Foyle Cup tournament, with almost 600 teams expected to take part. Once again there will be teams from all over the world taking part. And there will be a big representation from Donegal. Philip Devlin, secretary of the organising committee, joined Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport to … Biggest Donegal entry ever as Foyle Cup gets underway next week Read More » The post Biggest Donegal entry ever as Foyle Cup gets underway next week

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Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair will meet in Division...

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2024/07/13

Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair will meet in the Brian McCormick Sports Division One Final in what will be a repeat of last year’s championship decider. They share top spot following the final series of games in the All-County League today. Naomh Conaill beat Malin by 0-12 to 1-5 in their concluding fixture to move … Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair will meet in Division 1 final Read More » The post Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair will meet in Division 1 final appeared first on

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Donegal Senior and junior hurling championship results

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2024/07/13

There were big wins for both Setanta and Burt in the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship. Setanta were too strong for St. Eunan’s as they ran out winners by 3-20 to 0-15 while Burt overcame MacCumhaill’s by 2-27 to 1-7. In the Junior Championship, round four, Letterkenny Gaels defeated Burt 3-16 to -17 while St. Eunan’s … Donegal Senior and junior hurling championship results Read More » The post Donegal Senior and junior hurling championship results appeared first on

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Firefighters tackling large blaze in Newry

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2024/07/13

Firefighters are tackling a large blaze in Newry in Northern Ireland. The fire started in a building in the Greenbank Industrial Estate and spread quickly across a number of buildings. A number of fire service vehicles are at the scene, along with several water tankers. The post Firefighters tackling large blaze in Newry appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Burst water main to cause supply disruptions in Bocan...

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2024/07/13

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Bocan, Culdaff and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 7pm this evening. We recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return. The post Burst water main to cause supply disruptions in Bocan and Culdaff appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Mark McHugh gives his verdict ahead of semi-final...

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2024/07/13

Donegal clash with Galway for the eighth time in Championship football when they meet in the All-Ireland Semi-Final this Sunday in Croke Park. Padraic Joyce’s team are unbeaten in Championship football this season while Jim McGuinness’s outfit captured the Ulster title. Ahead of that game All-Ireland winner with Donegal Mark McHugh joined AIB to preview … Mark McHugh gives his verdict ahead of semi-final against Galway Read More » The post Mark McHugh gives his verdict ahead of

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Disruptions due to burst water main in Meencargagh...

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2024/07/13

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Meencargagh, Ballybofey and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 5pm this evening. Uisce Eireann recommend that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return. The post Disruptions due to burst water main in Meencargagh and Ballybofey appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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