They come from Glenties man, they’re All-Ireland champions, man!

GLENTIES has another all-Ireland title to celebrate – this time in soccer.

Scoil Mhuire Glenties today became All Ireland Champions in the Girls Primary School Competition at the Aviva Stadium.

Playing Cregmore Galway , Miltown Malbay Clare & Stonepark Longford, the 5-a-side side went on to win the tournament.

The team players are Bronnagh Gallagher , Shana Quinn , Niamh O Donnell , Amy Boyle Carr , Danielle Mc Devitt , Sophie Connaughton , Niamh Agnew & Orlaigh McGuinness.

The team are on their way back to Glenties tonight for celebrations and a homecoming.

The day was made complete when Danielle McDevitt was named Player of The Tournament.

She’s definitely one for the future!

Danielle – Player of the Tournament

MS Ireland

MS Ireland is holding a tea/coffee day in Drumkeen Parish Hall, Drumkeen, for World MS Day, on Wednesday 29th May from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm. All proceeds from this event will go towards providing support and services to people affected with Multiple Sclerosis and their families in Donegal. Please come along & support this worthy cause.

Finn Harps FC

Finn Harps host Neven Maguire and community Chef Brian Mc Dermott in Jackson’s Hotel on Tuesday 28th May at 8pm sharp. Adm €20 Tickets Finn Park office, 074 9130070, Grainne @ 0866034270, Jackson’s Hotel, Gallagher’s Butchers, Link 2 Letterkenny and Wards Music shop Donegal Town.

School Fun Day

There will be a short family fun walk departing from St Patricks School, Drumkeen, on Sunday 9th June at 2pm, followed by fun activities and a cake sale. Tea and coffee provided. Bring your family and friends along and join the fun. Fancy dress optional. Sponsor cards available from the school or make a donation on the day. Proceeds to St Patricks N.S. Drumkeen.

Graveyard Mass

The graveyard mass will take place on Sun 16th June at 3pm.

Drumkeen Youth Club

Youth Club this Fri 31st May 7.30-9.30 pm Leaders this week John Guthrie, Sandra Kennedy.

Charity Skydive

Pauric Duffy will be doing a charity skydive on the August bank holiday weekend in aid of four charity’s. SNAP- Special Needs Accessible Park. MS Donegal. Little Angels School, Letterkenny & Temple Street Children’s Hospital. All donations greatly appreciated. Pauric can be contacted on 0877702622

Tyrconnel Martyrs Flute Band

Practice every Tuesday in the hall @ 7.00pm. All new members welcome. We’ll teach you to play the flute or drum and have some fun!!

Charlie Daly & H-Block Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann Drumkeen

Lotto Results 22nd May 08, 16, 17, 22. No jackpot 1 winner €100 Brian Kerrigan, Mountcharles. Next weeks jackpot €1,100. Go raibh maith agat.

Drumkeen Community 4th Annual Car Wash

Thanks to everyone who contacted us with their ideas on where the proceeds of the car wash could go to. As there are all worthy causes, the committee will make a decision this week.

St. Mary’s GAA

Bingo Continues in Hall on Tues at 8.30 Lotto results for 14-05-13. 1 matched 3 KE,KY,DY,MN Annie Shaw @Bingo. Next’s weeks jackpot €3450 Lotto’s available from any committee member all proceeds from lotto’s go to the daily running of the club e.g. Buses ,washing of Jerseys ,pitch up keep etc. Anyone wishing to help selling Lotto’s Contact Mairead on 0872140060

Adult Cardio Céili Class

Adult Cardio Céili Class every Wed in Kee’s Hotel Stranorlar at 7pm. Contact Louise on 085 7229575 for details.

Parish Hall

Anyone wishing to book the hall should contact Charlie Quinn on 91/34010 or 087 7728608

Drumkeen Notes

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Finn Valley Councillor Patrick McGowan said pressure must be put on Government to extend the Fodder Transport Scheme for the North-West where growth is much slower than rest of the country.

“Farmers in Donegal and the North-West continue to struggle with the fodder crisis, which is still causing huge distress,” he said.

He added Minister Coveney needs to visit Donegal and see for himself and to extend the fodder transport scheme for a further two weeks at least, which should be reviewed on a weekly basis after that.

“Under the exceptional circumstances being experienced by farmers, the Minister needs to come up with a package of aid for farmers, unfortunately there is more unsettled weather forecast for next week.

“We need to see more direction and leadership from the Minister on this.

“The fodder crisis is not over and there now needs to be more forward planning for next year because there will be long term consequences following this present crises and there is every chance we could have a similar crisis in 2014,” said Cllr Mc Gowan.

DONEGAL’S hurlers are through to another All-Ireland Final after a fine win over Monaghan at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny today.

They will play Roscommon in the final at Croke Park in two weeks’ time after the Rossies overcame Tyrone in the other semi-final on Saturday.

Lee Henderson was Donegal’s hero as they claimed a 5-12 to 2-9 win over their fellow Ulstermen.

The Sean MacCumhaills clubman came back from injury and hit 2-03 after coming on in the second half. And it was a game-changer,

Monaghan had led by 2-05 to 1-05 at half-time.

But Donegal worked hard and with Henderson in top form, they overtook Monaghan with a combination of fine scoring up front and some good defensive work, limiting Monaghan to just four points in the second half.

Roscommon beat Tyrone 3-28 to 0-14 at Athleague.

ROSSES AC runner Noel Diver was first home in Saturday night’s Annagry 5k – and there was one stand-out performance among the women.

Letterkenny AC’s Fionnuala Diver was first home – and finished fourth overall.

All the results are below:

1 Noel Diver 00:17:31 SM Rosses A.C.

2 Eamonn O’Donnell 00:17:47 SM Rosses A.C.

3 Kevin McGee 00:17:55 M40+ Rosses A.C.

4 Fionnuala Diver 00:18:26 SW Letterkenny A C

5 Edward Harkin 00:18:52 SM Rosses A.C.

6 Seimi Ferry 00:19:09 M40+ Individual

7 John Wallace 00:19:24 SM Individual

8 Denis Forker 00:19:31 SM Rosses A.C.

9 Martin McFadden 00:19:54 SM Individual

10 Seamus Rodgers 00:19:55 M40+ Letterkenny A C

11 Eugene McCafferty 00:20:02 SM Rosses A.C.

12 Brendan McGarigall 00:20:04 M40+ Individual

13 Darragh Boyle 00:20:16 SM Individual

14 Paul McGee 00:20:19 SM Rosses A.C.

15 Liam Mac Giolla Bhride 00:20:21 SM Individual

16 Conor Day 00:20:22 M40+ Individual

17 Alan Rodgers 00:20:53 SM Individual

18 Michael McElroy 00:21:07 SM Rosses A.C.

19 Noreen McGee 00:21:14 SW Rosses A.C.

20 Aiden Rodgers 00:21:18 SM Rosses A.C.

21 Deidre Diver 00:21:28 SW Rosses A.C.

22 Noel Boyd 00:21:47 SM Rosses A.C.

23 Owen Coyle 00:21:53 M40+ Rosses A.C.

24 Colm Ferriter 00:22:15 SM Rosses A.C.

25 Sinead Boyle 00:22:23 SW Rosses A.C.

26 John Ferry 00:22:33 M40+ Individual

27 Michael Rodgers 00:22:38 M40+ Individual

28 Neil Griffin 00:22:42 M40+ Rosses A.C.

29 Elise Gillesoie 00:22:49 SW Rosses A.C.

30 Ita Gallagher 00:22:50 W40+ Rosses A.C.

31 Ryan Wilson 00:23:21 JM (U18) Rosses A.C.

32 Kathleen Rodgers 00:23:22 W40+ Individual

33 Padraig Gallagher 00:23:28 SM Individual

34 Nicola Maguire 00:23:32 SW Individual

35 Gavin Boyle 00:23:40 SM Rosses A.C.

36 Aidan Kelly 00:24:01 SM Individual

37 Kathleen Griffin 00:24:19 M40+ Individual

38 Maurice McBride 00:24:32 M40+ Individual

39 O.J. Friel 00:24:32 SM Individual

40 Angela Trimble 00:24:50 W40+ Individual

41 Erin McBride 00:25:52 JW (U18) Individual

42 Maureen Doherty 00:26:16 SW Individual

43 Kyle Wilson 00:26:34 JM (U18) Rosses A.C.

44 Sharon Wilson 00:26:35 SW Rosses A.C.

45 Edward Wilson 00:26:39 SM Rosses A.C.

46 Liam Bury 00:26:40 SM Rosses A.C.

47 Lorraine Boyle 00:26:47 SW Individual

48 Patrica O’Donnell 00:27:03 SW Individual

49 Leona O’Donnell 00:27:03 SW Individual

50 Paddy Robinson 00:27:59 SM Individual

51 Michelle Duffy 00:28:46 SW Individual

52 Sheila O’Donnell 00:28:57 SW Rosses A.C.

53 Eugene O’Donnell 00:29:11 SM Rosses A.C.

54 Greata Boyle 00:31:52 SW Individual

55 Roseann Gallagher 00:32:48 SW Rosses A.C.

56 Mary Murtagh 00:37:23 SW Individual

57 Kit Rodgers 00:37:23 W40+ Rosses A.C.

58 Brid Sweeney 00:38:55 SW Individual

59 Treasa Greene 00:38:55 SW Individual

60 Colm O’Donnell 00:39:12 JM (U18) Individual

61 Lorna O’Donnell 00:39:13 W40+ Individual

62 Cora Boyle 00:41:22 SW Individual

63 Leanne Boyle 00:41:22 SW Individual

64 Kathleen Mc Gettigan 00:41:55 SW Individual

65 Maim Haughey 00:41:57 SW Individual

66 Diane Robinson 00:45:51 SW Rosses A.C.

67 Amanda Boyle 00:45:51 SW Individual

68 Ann Hanlon 00:47:59 SW Individual

69 Mable Boyle 00:47:59 SW Individual

70 Breda Rodgers 00:49:00 SW Individual

Rovers v United at Leckview

4 Lanterns USL Results & Reports 26.05.13

RESULTS: Kildrum Tigers 6 0 Fanad Utd

Bonagee Utd. 2 4 Derry City Res.

Cockhill Celtic 2 1 Swilly Rovers

Letterkenny Rovers 0 1 Drumkeen Utd.

Drumkeen Top Table After Last Gasp Winner

Letterkenny Rovers 0

Drumkeen Utd. 1

Drumkeen United maintained their winning start to the season with a last gasp goal to grab all three points against Letterkenny Rovers.

With the game deep in injury time in the 94th minute, an in-swinging corner was flicked on by Eunan Kelly before taking a deflection off a Rovers defender and into the net to secure a dramatic win.

The home side were left to rue their missed chances in what was a hard fought encounter at Leckview Park. Drumkeen came into the game in excellent form having opened their season with back to back wins while Rovers – without a game in two weeks due to their postponed fixture against Bonagee United last week – had started their league campaign with a victory at home to Finn Harps.

Both sides looked at near full strength and the best chance of the first half fell the way of Rovers striker Davitt Walsh who latched onto a precise through pass from Aaron Scanlon only to blaze his effort over the crossbar. The visitors applied pressure from a few set piece situations but the Rovers rearguard held firm.

In the second half, Drumkeen tried their luck from long range with Richie Moore and Mark Marley both missing the target while at the other end substitute Steve Okapu steered a close range effort wide.

In the final minute, the visitors forced two corners and from the second the home defence was found wanting as Kelly’s faint effort did enough to beat Shane O’Gara and seal the win.

LETTERKENNY ROVERS – Shane O’Gara, Dale Gorman, Dan O’Donnell, Kieran Gorman, Jonathan Minnock, Chris Malseed, Kevin McGrath, Glen Gallagher, Davitt Walsh, Darren McElwaine, Aaron Scanlon. Subs – Oisin Grant for Gorman on 28 mins, Steve Okapu for Walsh on 79 mins, Keith Malseed for McElwaine on 80 mins.

DRUMKEEN UNITED – Paul McCauley, Ryan Gildea, Benny Bonner, Seamie Friel, Chris Kyle, Gavin Reilly, David Craig, Philip Whyte, Eunan Kelly, Richard Moore, Mark Marley. Subs – Jamie Gallagher for Bonner on 20 mins, Ryan McCullagh for Craig on 69 mins.

REFEREE – Mr. Con McLaughlin

Cockhill Keep Up The Pressure

Cockhill Celtic 2

Swilly Rovers 1

Played in perfect conditions at the Charlie O’Donnell Sports Grounds on Friday night, Cockhill claimed a vital come-from-behind win against a gallant and well organised Swilly team.

Cockhill started the brighter with Derek Doherty especially prominent on the right hand side. However they couldn’t convert this possession into clear chances with Doherty’s crosses being well defended or cut out by Swilly keeper Gareth Wade. Swilly settled and looked dangerous on the counter attack, their first chance coming on 17mins when Kyle Black’s volley from the edge of the box went straight at Gavin Cullen. Swilly took the lead on 19mins when good interplay on the right hand side released Ronan Curtis. His cross finding the unmarked Michael McHugh who headed home at the back post. Cockhill equalised on 23mins when a headed back pass was intercepted by James Bradley who held off a defender before slotting low past Wade from 8 yards. The remainder of the half was an even affair. Swilly almost regained the lead on 25mins when Laurence Toland’s corner found McHugh, whose near post header clipped the bar on its way over. On 29mins, Derek Doherty’s cross found Garbhan Friel, but he was unable to direct his header on target. On 35mins, Friel blocked down a clearance and broke through but Wade made a fine smothering save to deny him. The last chance of the half fell to Swilly. Declan Curtis’ free kick was parried by Cullen. From the resultant corner, Cullen’s punch was volleyed goal wards by Ronan Curtis but he was denied by a brilliant low save from Cullen.

The second half began in a similar vein with Cockhill pressing with Swilly dangerous on the counter. Cockhill were reduced to shots from distance, the most notable of which was Liam O’Donnell’s deflected effort forcing a fine low save from Wade. Swilly had 2 chances to regain the lead mid-half. On 70mins, Michael McHugh’s cross found Declan Curtis. His effort beat Cullen but Conor Keddy was on hand with a fantastic goal-line clearance. On 74mins, a long ball found McHugh in the clear but his attempted lob was straight at Cullen. Swilly were made to rue these missed opportunities on 75mins when Wade misjudged a James Bradley free kick. William O’Connor’s anticipation allowed him to head back across goal for Aidan O’Donnell to bundle home from close range. Swilly’s task was made harder when they were reduced to 10 men on 78mins, when defender Laurence Toland was red-carded for foul and abusive language. Cockhill continued to press for a third goal but efforts from Gerard McLaughlin and Aidan O’Donnell failed to find the target. Swilly, to their credit, competed to the end but any long balls were capably dealt with by Cullen.

Champions Get Win

Bonagee Utd. 2

Derry City Res. 4

Bonagee United

Three goals in the final ten minutes from the reigning champions, Derry City, ensured they left Bonagee with all three points and inflicted defeat on a home side that have conceded late goals in their first two league outings this season. Bonagee got off to the best possible start when they scored as early as the 6th minute. An Anthony Appiah corner was not fully dealt with by Derry City, and Darren Ashmore was on hand to bundle the ball home from six yards through a swarm of people. Derry equalised in the 19th minute, when a corner was swung to the back post to Paul Ramsey, and he somehow managed to head the ball back into the danger area where George Kelly smashed the ball to the roof of the net to make the score one apiece. The home side regained their lead on the stroke of half time, when defender Glenn Rainey sidefooted home at the second attempt following a good cross from Appiah. The visitors began the second forty five well but were finding a resolute Bonagee defence difficult to break through. They managed to draw level in the 80th minute, a goal they certainly were worthy of. The excellent Josh Treacy raced into the area and his pull back was slotted home by Conor Harkin. City were definitely in the ascendency at this point of the game and they managed to score their third with two minutes to go. Treacy again was the provider, this time his cross was powered home by Raymond Foy. The fourth was scored in the 94th minute by substitute Kyle Curran after a mix-up in the Bonagee defence.

Bonagee: Smyth, Rainey, Doran, Frankowski, O’Loan, Appiah, Russell, Lynagh, Ashmore, McLaughlin & McGee

Derry City: Houghton, O’Brien, Curran, Barrett, Barr, Foy, McElhinney, Ramsey, Kelly, Harkin, Treacy

Fixtures

Thursday, May 31st at 7:30pm

4 Lanterns USL

Swilly Rovers v Fanad Utd. Ref. T. McAree

Sunday, June 2nd at 2pm

4 Lanterns USL

Finn Harps Res v Cockhill Celtic Ref. P. Coll

Kildrum Tigers v Letterkenny Rovers Ref. C. McLaughlin

Wednesday, June 5th at 7:30pm

Donegal News League Cup Group A

Bonagee Utd. v Finn Harps Res. Ref. V. McLoughlin

Thursday, June 6th at 7:30pm

4 Lanterns USL

Drumkeen Utd. v Derry City Res. Ref. P. Duddy

Send your match reports from any sport to info@donegaldaily.com

An Tearmann 1-12

Dungloe 0-12

Termon held on to win a close fought encounter against Dungloe at The Burn Road on Friday evening. In perfect football conditions, both teams served up an exciting encounter with plenty of talking points. Fielding without several of their regulars Termon will be happy to have got the result which moves them into joint second in the table along with Glenfin. Dungloe will be disappointed with the result, but in reality they can have little complaint with the final score.

Some patient build up in the forwards allowed Ollie Doherty to fire over the bar for Termons first score, before Corey Gallagher equalized from a free. Good work from Paddy McDaid gave Daire McDaid the chance to add another point for Termon. A 45 that dropped into the small square gave Kevin McDaid the opportunity to punish the loose handling, which he duly did by firing to the net to open up a 4 point lead after 15 minutes. A 30 yard score from play from Adrian Hanlon followed before 2 more points from Daire McDaid, including a great score from a 45, pushed the Termon lead out to 5 points. Pointed frees from the in-form Corey Gallagher, either side of an Adrian Hanlon point, left the score reading 1-4 to 0-5 in favour of the Termon men when Don Langan blew for the interval.

Termon sprang from the traps in the second half with scores from Paddy McDaid and an Ollie Doherty free giving them an ideal start. An off the ball incident in which Daire McDaid sustained facial injuries meant a pause in proceedings while Don Langan regained control and flashed a yellow card at Adrian Hanlon. Points from Mark Clerkin, Adrian Sweeney and Noel McBride brought it back to a 1 point game halfway through the second half. The game was in the melting pot at this stage with all to play for, when the men in Maroon dug deepest with Jamie Gallagher making a storming run through the middle to set up Paddy McDaid for a fisted point.

Another great run through the middle, this time from Anthony McGrenra, spread panic through the Dungloe defence causing them to concede a free, which was duly converted by the Daire McDaid. A free at the other end from Adrian Sweeney kept the scoreboard ticking over for Dungloe.

Termon began to get to grips in the middle of the field and started winning some primary possession. This allowed patient build up play before Daire McDaid kicked over from an acute angle. A long range free from Ollie Doherty extended the lead and when Daire McDaid added another point, it left Termon leading 1-11 to 9 points. Dungloe began pushing hard for a goal, but the Termon defence held strong and refused to buckle under the pressure. Adrian Sweeney and Ollie Doherty traded frees before a David McCarron point and another Adrian Sweeney free concluded the scoring.

Best for Termon were Daire McDaid, Paddy McDaid and the defensive unit as a whole. Dungloe were best served by Raymond Sweeney,Adrian Sweeney and Corey Gallagher.

Termon: Mark Gallagher; Joe O’Donnell, Kevin McGettigan, Jimmy McElwaine; Jamie Gallagher, Anthony McGrenra, Barry Nelis; Ollie Doherty, Bernard Alcorn; Kevin McDaid, Pauric Hilferty, Daniel Connaghan; Steve McElwaine, Paddy McDaid, Daire McDaid. Subs: Trevor Alcorn for Daniel Connaghan, Daireann Gibson for Barry Nelis, Joe English for Pauric Hilferty.

Dungloe: Ciaran Sharkey; Doalty Boyle, Conor Carr, Mark Sweeney; Gerald Walsh, Sean Sharkey, Basil Malone; Raymond Sweeney, Noel McBride; Mark Clerkin, Corey Gallagher, David McCarron; Adrian Sweeney, Conor Greene, Adrian Hanlon.

Gardai and the emergency services are at the scene of a serious road crash in south Donegal.

It is understood the crash outside Dunkineely involved a car and a van.

There are fears that one person may have died as a result of the accident.

The accident happened in the townland of Brenter – about a mile outside of Dunkineely.

Locals have reported that the Garda Technical team are at the scene and are carrying out a full investigation.

It is not known how the accident was caused at this stage.

One local said “It’s a right mess down there. Nobody knows what happened but it looks like there are just two vehicles involved.

“We have heard that one person has died and another was airlifted to hospital but that could be just speculation.”

We will bring you more as this story develops.

The talk is over. The preparation is complete. And it’s only their first championship game of the year.

It may feel like something approaching a certain Sunday in September but for Donegal their test against Tyrone today may well define their defence of their All-Ireland title today.

More than 17,000 fans, the majority of which will be wearing the green and gold of Tir Conaill, will pack into MacCumhaill Park this afternoon for the Ulster Championship quarter final (throw-in 4pm).

Jim McGuinness is exuding a quiet confidence and has named the same starting fifteen players which busted out of the blocks against Mayo in last September’s All-Ireland final.

Bu he knows there is no better tactician in the game than Tyrone boss Mickey Harte.

He knows too that Donegal are no longer the underestimated surprise package they may have been to many teams last season.

McGuinness and company have locked themselves away behind-closed-doors as the try to hone yet another formula to help them hold onto Sam Maguire.

He knows himself that an over physicality and any cheap frees will be punished by the lethal boot of goalkeeper come free-taker Niall Morgan.

And that’s before we mention the potency of veteran Stephen O’Neill and Sean Cavanagh.

If Tyrone are looking to these household names, then Donegal will be hoping that the likes of Colm McFadden, Michael Murphy and Patrick McBrearty will continue the form they are showing for their clubs.

All will be revealed at 4pm this afternoon as Donegal holds its breath and dreams of another long summer of championship football.

It was the moment which signified their intention to remember a loved one lost through cancer.

The touching moment when a candle of remembrance and of hope lit up the Donegal landscape.

Hundreds if not thousands of such beacons of hope sat proudly on the football pitch at the Letterkenny Institute of Technology last night.

As the daylight faded on the opening day of the Relay for Life, people gathered in unity to show their determination to continue to fight this dreaded disease.

Arm-in-arm they marched around the pitch to show the fight if far from over.

They will continue to walk the walk until this evening by which time the second Donegal Relay for Life will have become another huge success.

Take a bow because one day all of you who participated today will say that you helped in your own small way to conquer cancer.

UPDATED: Gardaí in Ballyshannon have confirmed that a man has died and one person been injured in a road traffic accident.

They say they are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Brenter (N56), Dunkineely at approximately 10.45pm last night.

“A van and a car were in collision at the above location resulting in the death of the 30 year old male driver of the van,” said a garda spokesman.

“The 21 year old male driver of the car was injured.

“The deceased was removed to Letterkenny General Hospital where a post mortem examination will take place today.

“The road is currently closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and diversions are in place.”

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Ballyshannon Garda Station on 071-9858530, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

Gardai are also investigating a car crash outside Stranorlar yesterday afternoon; the road was closed for a time whilst gardai helped clear the road.

Northwest Garden Rose, Leeanne Sweeney from Killygordon with Mayor of Donegal, Cllr. Frank McBrearty at the gates of the magnificent White House Peace Garden now open for preliminary viewing by visitors to the Northwest Garden Show.

Day one of the Northwest Garden Show saw increased numbers coming through the gates at CPI Complex Castlefinn.

The Show was officially opened to visitors by Sorcha McElchair, Northwest Garden Rose Leeanne Sweeney, Mayor of Donegal Cllr. Frank McBrearty.

With day two kicking off this morning at 11.00am organisers say they are hoping for swift numbers on what is traditionally the busiest day of the Show.

Trash N Fashion Winners with founder Karen Murphy, Karen Murphy School of Speech and Drama.
Fionnuala Gillen, wearing Warrior Princess, (second runner up) from Deela College in Raphoe; Claire McGirr, wearing Media Tech (runner up) from St. Columbas’ College in Stranorlar and winner Eimear McLaughlin from Carndonagh Community School wearing Automaton.

The White House Peace Garden proved extremely popular with one visitor describing it as “an attraction that will be home to many launches, media events, international tourists and even premieres.”

The White House Peace Garden, despite note being complete, showcased the vision of the CPI Committee to create a legacy garden and space, which would draw regular visitors all year round.

Event Director Michael Carlin says they are impressed with the response to the preliminary viewings. “We really wanted to get feedback from visitors on the White House Garden. While it’s not fully complete you get a real sense of the magic of this place.”

‘Automaton’ from Carndonagh scooped the Trash n’ Fashion title.

Conceptualised by Aoife and Éimear McLaughlin the transition year students from Carndonagh Community School created an outfit that would sit very well alongside the a Formula 1 event.

“All of the components which make up this outfit actually came from Éimear’s garage – nuts, bolts, circuit boards, batteries, seat belts, ropes, old mobile phones and even a shower hose,” says Aoife from Malin Head.

Éimear from Malin, says their passion for design and fashion and a newfound love for trash inspired them to get involved. The girls walk away with a cheque for €1,000 for their school; goodie bags and the Trash n Fashion trophy designed by Urney Creations.

In second place was ‘Media Tech’ created by TY students from St. Columba’s College in Stranorlar and modeled by Claire McGirr.

In third place was Fionnuala Gillen a TY student at Deele College in Raphoe with ‘Princess Warrior’.

elia Diver from Letterkenny has the best seat in house! Sam Maguire made an appearance at yesterday

Founder of Trash n’ Fashion Karen Murphy of Karen Murphy School of Speech, Drama and Communications says she was impressed with the standard of creations this year.

“They just keep getting better and better and to see the confidence and the showcase nurtures their creativity and passion for design. Most notably they get a better understanding for and appreciation of recycling and how you can turn garbage into glam.”

Garden Designer Tim Austen arrives at the Northwest Garden Show today to showcase his garden designs specifically commissioned for Castlefinn.

Meanwhile the results of the various garden challenges will also be announced later this afternoon.

With 130 exhibitors, a kids zone, artisan food marquee, Live Cooking Theatre with Brian McDermott, great food stalls and eateries, entertainment and talks, there is something for everyone at Day two of the Northwest Garden Show.

Gates Open at 11am and the show ends at 6pm.

Some of the fine food on display in the Artisan Food Marquee

BREAKING NEWS: A man has died in a housefire in West Donegal overnight.

The blaze broke out at the house at Derryconnor in Gortahork in the early hours of this morning.

An elderly man in his 80s perished in the blaze.

It is understood he was the only occupant of the house.

The fire services rushed to man’s house but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A full investigation has been launched into the cause of the blaze.

We will bring you further news as we get it from this breaking story.

Karl Lacey and Mark McHugh have both been left out of the starting line up for the Ulster SFC Quarter final clash with Tyrone in Ballybofey.

Lacey has not played competitively all season following surgery in December, while McHugh has been struggling to shake off an ongoing problem with his hamstring and misses out.

Both players were key in Donegal’s success last year and them missing today’s clash is a massive blow for Jim McGuinness and Donegal.

Declan Walsh replaces Karl Lacey while David Walsh comes in for Mark McHugh.

Donegal (Ulster SFC v Tyrone): Paul Durcan; Paddy McGrath, Neil McGee, Eamon McGee; Anthony Thompson, Declan Walsh, Frank McGlynn; Neil Gallagher, Rory Kavanagh; David Walsh, Leo McLoone, Ryan Bradley; Patrick McBrearty, Michael Murphy, Colm McFadden.

Donegal lead Tyrone by two points at half time in their Ulster SFC quarter final in Ballybofey.  

In a tense and tight encounter a goal from Colm McFadden has been the difference between the sides.

A long ball inside from Michael Murphy was flicked on by Patrick McBrearty and McFadden was on hand to dispatch the ball into the back of the net.

Conditions have been difficult following heavy rain throughout the first half and as a result players on both sides have made numerous handling errors.  

Mark McHugh who wasn’t named in the starting 15 due to injury has come on in the place of Frank McGlynn who was withdrawn after suffering a recurrence of a hamstring strain.

Donegal have delivered a message of intent to the rest of the country following a truly impressive and clinical performance against Tyrone winning by six points on a scoreline of Donegal 2-10 Tyrone 0-10. 

Goals from Colm McFadden and Ross Wherity proved to be the crucial scores that now sees Donegal advance to the semi finals of the Ulster SFC.

Leading by two points at half time Donegal were slow out of the blocks in the 2nd half and Tyrone leveled the game early on in the half.

However, Tyrone were guilty of kicking a massive number of wides and there lack of composure in front of the posts proved fatal.

Donegal on the other hand were much more economical and composed and showed why they are All Ireland champions.    

With the score locked at 1-06 -0-09 Ross Wherity struck what proved to be the crushing blow to Tyrone following wonderful play from the hugely impressive Patrick McBrearty.

Donegal then added further scores from Michael Murphy, Rory Kavanagh and McBrearty and lead by 7 points with ten minutes remaining as they cruised to victory.

Tyrone had Joe McMahon dismissed near the end of the match after he picked up a second caution following a foul on Michael Murphy.

On the Sunday Game panelist Joe Brolly described Donegal as a machine.

“I thought the game was effectively over at half time to be honest, something extraordinary needed to happen in order for Tyrone to get back into it.”

“They are a machine and they know how to win football matches, they are going to take some stopping again, they suck the life out of teams and to be honest on the managerial match ups it was a non contest.”

“Jim McGuinness has proved yet again what a fantastic manager he is and Mickey Harte or Tyrone had no answers to derailing the machine that is Donegal.”

The fallen turbine near Maas

A wind turbine that came crashing down during heavy winds eight weeks ago has been taken away to be scrapped.

Two cranes and several lorries spent two days on the windfarm at Loughderryduff, near Mass, Portnoo, as the 245-ft turbine was broken down before being transported to Derry.

A spokesman for the developers, North West Wind Ltd, confirmed that the fallen turbine had been removed to Derry.

“The whole site has been cleared. “Workers spent most of Wednesday and Thursday on site cutting the turbine into smaller units,” John Gilllespie said.

The turbine, which has a lifespan of around 25 years, fell just four years after being erected in the eight-unit development.

An investigation into why the wind turbine fell is still being carried out.

Locals say they fear other turbines could fall.

Frank McBrearty

The RTE Radio One John Murray Show will be broadcasting live from Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey on Friday morning from 9 to 10am as part of the SAM Sport Aiding Mental Health Conference.

Said Mayor Frank McBrearty: “I am delighted that RTÉ is supporting the National Conference on Sport Aiding Mental-Health (SAM) by broadcasting the very popular John Murray Show live from Jacksons Hotel, just before the beginning of the conference.

“This show has more than 500,000 listeners nationwide and this is a great vote of confidence by RTÉ both for the conference and for what we are trying to do in terms of promoting positive mental health and highlighting the services and supports that are available.”

Miriam O’Callaghan who has been presenting the John Murray Show for the last number of weeks will also be presenting the SAM Conference which looks set to be an inspirational day and a must for anyone with an interest in sport and mental health.

Speakers on the day will include Jim McGuinness, Dr. Tony Bates, Minister Kathleen Lynch and a number of inspiring and motivating individuals who have experienced mental health issues and who want to share their stories so that they can give others hope and encourage anyone who is experiencing mental health problems to seek help and to know that recovery is a reality.

With over 300 attendees already confirmed, this conference is gearing up to be a day not to be missed. There are still places available so book your place by emailing samconference2013@donegalcoco.ie or call 074 91 53900.