There was defeat yesterday for St Bridget’s, Clonmany boxer Kyle McMonagle-Kearney in the National Junior Cadet Championships.

McMonagle-Kearney was beaten by Dubliner Ian Austin.

In a 43kgs quarter-final, Austin, from the Monkstown, took the unanimous decision from the judges at ringside.

Next Friday, two more Donegal punchers will be in quarter-final action.

Illies Golden Gloves’ Carleigh Irvine faces Ardnaree’s Sophia Elstrone at 46kgs.

And in a 48kgs quarter-final, Raphoe ABC man Aaron McDaid takes on Monkstown fighter Padraig Stapleton.

There has been a drop in the number of deaths on Irish roads over the last 10 years, according to the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

Ireland’s first road safety strategy was introduced in 1998 and during the same year, 458 deaths occurred on Irish roads, compared to 146 in 2018 – a 68% reduction.

The number is the lowest annual figure for road deaths since records began in 1959.

In 2018, there was a 4 per cent drop in road fatalities showing a continued improvement in Ireland’s road safety performance.

An Garda Síochána said the 149 people lost their lives as a result of 142 fatal crashes, compared to 156 lives lost in 141 fatal crashes in 2017.

The RSA’s international conference in Dublin will be the precursor to the development of the next Government Road Safety Strategy that will run from 2021 until 2030.

However, RSA chief executive, Moyagh Murdock, said a small number of people continue to break the law and do not care about getting caught.

“Reducing fatalities on our roads is not getting any easier,” she said.

“As we take steps to develop the new strategy we need to consider all the factors at play in the coming years such as emerging technologies and new killer behaviours.”

An appeal has been lauched in Buncrana for public assistance in finding a missing wedding ring of huge sentimental value.

The wedding ring was lost in Buncrana yesterday (Saturday).

The ring can be seen pictured above.

Anyone who may have found the ring is being urged to contact Trisha McManus on Facebook

A man who repeatedly punched his wife in the head outside a Letterkenny nightclub has been fined €250.

Charlie Ward of The Garden, Ballymacool, in Letterkenny, pleaded guilty to charges before Judge Paul Kelly having been arrested at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny for public order offences on March 17.

Gardai saw the accused shouting in the face of a woman outside Voodoo Nightclub and then punching her in the head a number of times.

The female refused to speak to gardai but gardai proceeded to arrest the defendant for causing a breach of the peace and being intoxicated in a public place.

Solicitor for the defendant, Mr Patsy Gallagher, told the court that on the date of the offence his client had been drinking with his wife and they both had “a lot of alcohol taken”.

He added that they had been experiencing a number of personal difficulties which have since been resolved.

Mr Gallagher also told the court that the defendant’s wife is currently pregnant and the 26-year-old is soon to be a father.

Judge Kelly imposed a fine of €250.

Thieves broke into the home of an elderly woman and stole her sister’s jewellery – just days after she had buried her.

The callous robbers broke into the home of Beattie Doherty in the village of Convoy on Friday morning.

Mrs Doherty had gone on a short break after the ordeal of losing her beloved sister just a couple of weeks ago.

As well as ransacking the house, the thieves also took money which she had received for her birthday.

Family, friends and neighbours of Mrs Doherty, who has lived in the village for more than 50 years, are outraged by the burglary.

Relatives of the victim have left messages on social media offering a reward for the return the personal items stolen in the raid.

They include Mrs Doherty’s late sister’s Tiffany jewellery.

One family member wrote on Facebook “We are feeling so disheartened & disgusted that this has even happened.”

Another family member said Mrs Doherty is a kind neighbour who has always tried to help people.

Gardai have confirmed they are carrying out a full investigation into the burglary.

Dozens of people have left messages of support on social media in support of the Doherty family.

Some have even offered their own reward for information as to who was responsible for the despicable act.

EÓIN MCGEEHIN’S hat-trick paved the way for St Eunan’s to sweep past Gaoth Dobhair at drizzling O’Donnell Park this afternoon.

St Eunan’s 3-14 Gaoth Dobhair 2-9

By Chris McNulty at O’Donnell Park

The 19-year-old palmed in a pair of goals after bagging the game’s first goal to set St Eunan’s on their way.

Richard Thornton’s St Eunan’s – a much-changed unit in recent years – were full value for the win on a day when all bar one of their scores came from play.

The coup de grâce arrived when McGeehin secured the match ball when he palmed in after a quick-fire exchange with Rory Carr on the edge of the square eight minutes into the second half.

Gaoth Dobhair won last week’s meeting of the teams in Magheragallon by 1-13 to 1-9, but St Eunan’s turned the tables on their old foes here to go joint third with the defending champions.

McGeehin found himself in a little pocket of space in the 13th minute and the corner-forward made no mistake.

With little to aim at, McGeehin managed to find the bottom corner, between ‘keeper Christopher Sweeney and the post.

St Eunan’s had an 11-point lead by the 17th minute as McGeehin struck again.

A tidy move by the hosts concluded with Carr offloading for McGeehin, who kept his cool to tuck home goal number two.

McGeehin’s three-pointer had put St Eunan’s six in front after a whirlwind start by the hosts that drew points from the boots of Rory Carr, Conor O’Donnell and Jamie Doherty.

Former Donegal star Eamon McGee almost pulled a goal back for Gaoth Dobhair. McGee surged from deep and saw a delicious effort fly past home ‘keeper Conor Harley, but crashed back from the post.

Both sides were shorn their county senior players with St Eunan’s down Shaun Patton, Eamonn Doherty, Niall O’Donnell and Caolan Ward. Gaoth Dobhair were without the services of Neil McGee, Daire Ó Baoill, Micheál Carroll, Odhrán McFadden-Ferry.

Between the 10th and 22nd minutes, St Eunan’s posted 2-7, with Conor Gibbons, Sean McGettigan and a classy James Kelly point opening up a 14-point margin.

Gaoth Dobhair were stung into life and managed to half the deficit by the time Mark Dorrian called for the ball at half-time.

Eamonn Collum drilled to the top corner for a 26th minute goal, but when McGeehin palmed in for his third it was curtains.

Dan McBride took receipt of a quick free to slam in a second Gaoth Dobhair goal 13 minutes from the end, but the damage had already been inflicted.

St Eunan’s finished with 14 men after Conor Gibbons was given a second booking in added time.

St Eunan’s: Conor Harley; Sean Halvey, Conor Morrison, Conor Moore; Brian McIntyre (0-3), Rory Kavanagh, Darragh Mulgrew; Conor O’Donnell (0-3), Sean McGettigan (0-1); Jordan O’Dowd, James Kelly (0-2), Conor Gibbons (0-1); Jamie Doherty (0-1), Rory Carr (0-3, 1f), Eóin McGeehin (3-0). Subs: Oran Winston for Carr (52), Michael Miller for Kavanagh (53), Dylan Doogan for Miller (59).

Gaoth Dobhair: Christopher Sweeney; James Ó Baoill, Christopher McFadden, Seaghan Ferry; Niall Friel (0-1), Eamon McGee, Conor McCafferty; Odhrán Mac Niallais (0-1f), Dan McBride (1-0); Naoise Ó Baoill, Ethan Harkin (0-1), Cian Mulligan; Gavin McBride (0-4, 3f), Kevin Cassidy (0-1), Eamonn Collum (1-1). Subs: Conor Boyle and Ryan Kelly for McCafferty and for G.McBride (half-time), Shaun Doherty for D.McBride (53)

Referee: Mark Dorrian (Gaeil Fhánada),

A superb point from a sideline free from Mark McHugh in injury time maintained Kilcar’s 100 per cent start to the league season.

Kilcar 0-15 St Michaels 1-11

In fact, the hosts trailed by a point in added time with Mark Sweeney levelling the match a minute before McHugh’s winner.

St Micheal’s scored the only goal of the match on six minutes when a long ball in found Edward O’Reilly who finished to the net.

The visitors also had two other goal chances with one coming off the post and the other flying inches wide the half time score was 0-7 to 1-4.

Weather conditions did not help either side all match.

With St Michaels leading by three points with eight minutes left Conor Doherty had a great goal chance but his shot hit the bar and went over. That was the best goal chance of the second half.

Both teams exchanged points and just when it looked like a draw would be the fair result up stepped McHugh with the winner for the second one-point win in a week for Cill Chartha against St Michaels.

Kilcar: Eamonn McGinley;  Barry McGinley, Conor McShane, Stephen Shovlin;  Andrew McClean (0-1), Michael Hegarty, Brian O’Donnell (0-1); Mark McHugh (0-6), Aodhán McGinley (0-1);  Paddy McShane (0-1), Mark Sweeney (0-4), Barry Shovlin; Darragh O’Donnell, Mathew McClean, Oran Doogan. Subs: Conor Doherty (0-1) for Oran Doogan (half-time), Pauric McShane for Aodhán McGinley (45)

St Michaels: Oisin Cannon; Liam Paul Ferry (0-1), Christopher McElhinney, Jamie Hunter; Michael Cannon (0-1), Michael Gallagher, Oisin Langan; Michael McGinley (0-1), Christy Toye (0-2); Andrew Kelly (0-1), Odhran McFadden (0-1), Daniel McLaughlin (0-1); Colm McFadden (0-2), Martin McElhinney, Edward O’Reilly (1-1).

DAIRE MCDAID kicked nine points as Termon – who played with 14 men for the whole second half – proved too strong for Four Masters.

Termon 2-13 Four Masters 2-9

Termon got the dream start when an attempt for a point from Ricky Gallagher fell short but the alert Caolan McDaid was on hand to touch it to the net.

A free from Daire McDaid was followed up by a right footed point from the same player.

Termon added to this with a superb point from Enda McCormick off the outside of his right boot.

The visitors took over for ten minutes and notched their first two scores of the day from play by Conor McDaid and Oisin Reid.

A fine Christy Conaghan score from play and another from Daire stretched the Termon lead and they were 1-5 to 0-7 ahead at half-time.

Termon played for the second half with 14 men after Enda McCormick was sent off late in the first half.

Daire McDaid took his tally to six as Termon reeled away and Dan Connaghan, a hang-time substitute, fired in a second Termon goal to continue their dominance.

Daire McDaid and Aidan Sweeney added points to open up an eight-point lead for the home side.

When John Boyle’s free dropped into the Termon net, the visitors had faint hope, but time was ticking.

In added time, after Daire McDaid and Nathan McElwaine clipped points to steady the nerves of the hosts, Jamie Crawford got a second Four Masters goal.

Termon: Michael Boyle; Caolan Gallagher, Barry Gallagher, Sean O’Donnell; Ryan McFadden, Nathan McElwaine (0-1), Shane Doherty; Aiden Sweeney, Kevin McDaid (0-1); Steve McElwaine, Christy Connaghan (0-1), Ricky Gallagher; Caolan McDaid (1-0), Daire McDaid (0-9), Enda McCormick (0-1). Subs used: Daniel Conaghan (1-0), Steve McDaid, Anthony Grant.

Four Masters: Thomas McCann; Dylan Kennedy, Kevin Breslin, Cathal Canavan; Aaron McCrea, John Boyle (1-0), Sean O’Kennedy; Kevin McBrearty, Patrick Reid; Emmett Doogan, Matthew McKenna, Oisin Reid (0-1); Barry Dunnion, David Quinn (0-6), Conor McDaid (0-2). Subs used: Jamie Crawford (1-0), Conor Rooney, Stephen Graham, Patrick Reid.

KILMACRENNAN’S RICHARD Kerr is up to fifth place in the Dickies Supersport Championship in the British Superbike Championship (BSB).

Kerr, riding the Campbell Motorsport triumph, qualified in 11th position for round 5 of the series at Brands Hatch this weekend.

A damp first race on Saturday seen Kerr running with the leading group and finished in 7th position and only four seconds off the winner, Alastair Seeley – the man who holds the record for race wins at the Northwest 200.

Richard also posted the 7th quickest lap of the race, only one second off the quickest set by Seeley.

Richard lined up on the third row of the grid for race two on Sunday and soon become involved in a great battle with several other riders for the top six as a group of four broke away at the front.

The race was eventually won by Jack Kennedy and Seeley finished in the runner up spot.

Richard was pipped for 6th on the last lap by Gearlink Kawasaki’s Ben Wilson after a fantastic battle seen them change positions throughout the closing stages.

Richard now moves up to his highest position in the championship in 5th in his second year in the class.

The Kerr team move on to Scotland in two weeks’ time and the tight and twisty Knockhill circuit.

Dungloe got back to winning ways defeating Aodh Ruadh in Rosses Park on Sunday.

Dungloe 2-15 Aodh Ruadh 3-7

It was end-to-end football and the home side were determined to get revenge after suffering defeat in Ballyshannon last week.

Dungloe stamped their mark on the game from the throw in when Cory Gallagher was fouled as he headed for the Aodh Ruadh goals and Adam Neely duly converted the free.

Both sides hit wides before Conor Greene and Cory Gallagher hit points to put the home side 3 points up with five minutes gone but Aodh Ruadh got on the attack and their next attack was finished to the back of the Dungloe net by Shane McGrath.

On 9 minutes Aodh Ruadh were gifted anther goal when keeper Rodgers was adjudged to have committed a foul and Phillip Patton converted the penalty.

David McCarron pointed for Dungloe and Conor Greene hit a volley to the back of the net to put the home side in front on 11 minutes.

Aodh Ruadh’s Oisin Rooney levelled matters on 14 minutes and put the visitors in front pointing on 17 minutes.

Cory Gallagher pointed for Dungloe but Darren Drummond put his side one up again as the clock ticked down.

Conor Greene pointed and again a Philip Patton free put Aodh Ruadh ahead before Adam Neely goaled after getting on to the end of a long ball in from a free.

Neely pointed in injury time to leave the half time score Dungloe 2-7 Aodh Ruadh 2-4.

The home side started the second half as they finished the first.  Two Conor Greene points put five between the sides with 4 minutes gone.

Again, Aodh Ruadh pounced on a mix up in the Dungloe goals and Shane McGrath goaled reducing the margin to two points.

Cian Dolan pointed on 37 minutes to reduced the margin to one.

The home side stepped up a gear and points from Cory Gallagher, Adam Neely (2) and Conor Greene stretched the home side’s lead with 14 minutes to go.

As the rain got heavier both sides had wides and stray passes from the home side were punished by Aodh Ruadh.

A Philip Patton free kept the visitors hopes alive but Conor O’Donnell hit a point for Dungloe on 58 minutes.

Aodh Ruadh’s Boyle was dismissed on a second yellow for a foul on a Dungloe back as they cleared out the ball.

Patton pointed for the home side again on 60 minutes but Adam Neely ensured the points were staying in Dungloe when he pointed in injury time

Dungloe: Danny Rodgers, Jack Scally, Jason McBride, Matt Ward, Conor O’Donnell (0-1), Mark Curran, Barry Curran, Noel McBride, Cory Gallagher (0-3), Christy Greene, Gerard Walsh, David McCarron (0-1), Adam Neely (1-5, 1f), Conor Greene(1-5), Daniel Ward. Subs: Shaun Wallace for McBride, Luke Neely for Christy Greene.

Aodh Ruadh: Peter Boyle, Callum O’Halloran, Colm Kelly, Michael Ward, Michael McKenna, Darren Drummond (0-1), Johnny Gethins, Cian Dolan (0-1), Eamon McGrath, Nathan Boyle, Niall Murray, Philip Patton (1-3, 2f), Shane McGrath (2-0) Oisin Rooney (0-2), Diaraid McInerney. Subs: Daniel Warnock for Ward, Patrick Gillespie for McInerney

Referee: Liam McConigley (Downings).

Cloughaneely   2-07   V    2-12    Bundoran                                                              This was a key game for both teams in their efforts to move out of the lower places in the Division table and an impressive second-half performance by Bundoran was enough to give them a deserved victory and two important league points. Having led by two at half-time Cloughaneely were outscored by 1-04 to 0-01 in the opening fifteen minutes of the second-half and never really recovered , scoring only three second-half points and also allowing their frustration to boil over as they finished the game with thirteen players.                                                                            Johnny Boyle gave Bundoran an early lead but Paul Sweeney had Cloughaneely level quickly and then did well to set up Mark Harley for an opening goal in the 4th minute.  Alan Gallagher came forward for another Bundoran point in the 5th minute and then the visitors were awarded a somewhat controversial a minute later.                                                                                                                                                         A flowing move put Dara Hoey through on goal , his initial shot was well saved by Sean McClafferty and a goal line scramble then ensued which resulted in the visitors umpire raising the green flag but the home umpire disagreeing that the ball had crossed the line , referee Seamus McGonagle awarded the goal . Cillian Gallagher kicked an excellent point in the 13th minute to leave it level at 1-02 apiece.                                                                                                                              Bundoran then hit three points in a row , Cian McEniff converted two and Michael McEniff got one in between those two.                                                        But Cloughaneely hit back , Sean McGarvey kicked two frees and in between Paul Sweeney drilled low past Conor Carthy after McGarvey had done well to keep possession under pressure near the visitors goal area. The home side almost had a third goal but Ciaran McGeady’s effort was blocked to leave the half-time score 2-04 to 1-05 in favour of Cloughaneely.                                             Bundoran introduced Gary Clancy for the second-half and he made an impact right away. Cian McEniff had pointed a free to leave one between them and then Clancy won possession inside before setting McEniff up to shot to the net and Bundoran led by two 2-06 to 2-04.                                                                                          Charlie Collins reports from Falcarragh.                                                               Alan Russell and Clancy quickly added points , Cillian Gallagher replied with a fine effort but Tommy Hourihane clipped one over from an acute angle to leave four between them.   Sean McGarvey replied with two good frees , but Russell and Tommy Govorov both scored from play to restore that four point lead.          Tempers became somewhat frayed and Referee McGonagle had his hands full trying to maintain order, after a number of flare-ups Cloughaneely lost both Kevin Mulhearn and Michael Fitzgerald to second yellow cards to finish with 13 players . Gary Clancy kicked the game’s final point in the 60th minute and the Referee , perhaps wisely ended the game at that.                                                         With the other three teams in the bottom five all losing this could prove a very important victory for Niall Dunne’s men at the end of the season.                              Cloughaneely  ; Sean McClafferty , Ciaran McFadden , Kevin Mulhearn , Noel Sweeney , Finn McGinley ,  Ciaran McGeady , Mark Harley , Micheal Fitzgerald , Aidan Doohan , Paul Sweeney , Cian McFadden , Cillian Gallagher , Sean McGarvey , Sean Maguire .                                                                                            SUBS :  Michael McHugh for McGeady ( 56mins),                                              BUNDORAN ; Conor Carthy , Matthew Duffy , Paul Murphy , Alan Gallagher ( 0-01 ) , Oisín Walsh ,  Diarmuid McCaughey , Johnny Boyle 0-01 ), Michael McEniff ( 0-01 ), Niall Carr ,  Shane McGowan ,  Dara Hoey ( 1-00 ),  Alan Russell ( 0-02 ), Tommy Govorov ( 0-01 ) , Cian McEniff ( 1-03 2/f’s ) Tommy Hourihane ( 0-01f ).                              SUBS : Gary Clancy ( 0-01) for Carr ( h/t ), Mattie Ward for Walsh (48mins).                         REFEREE ; Seamus McGonagle.

RATHMULLAN JOCKEY Oisin Orr took Dermot Weld’s Broad Street to victory at Gowran Park today.

Orr guided the 6/4 favourite to glory in the 5.30pm race.

Broad Street was pushed along and challenged just over a furlong from home.

Inside the final furlong, Orr took Broad Street into the lead and held on to stave off Wargrave, under the direction of Chris Hayes, by half a length.

The win was Orr’s latest for Weld and his 25th overall in 2019.

Motorists in Donegal Town have been urged to plan ahead as a popular road route is set to close to facilitate a pipe installation.

The Abbey Mill Road is set to close on Monday, June 17, for four weeks until Friday 12th July 2019.

The council has said there will be no access on the road during this period.

There will be diversions will be in place for vehicles along the LP2415 (Abbey Island) and R231 (Rossnowlagh Road and Bishop Street).

An edgy fashion showcase took over the old Woolen Mills of Convoy on Saturday 8th June to celebrate new and established designers of Donegal. 

The DEFINE Donegal fashion showcase was organised by Local Enterprise Donegal, the Creative Coast initiative and LYIT to shine a spotlight on the fashion and textile artists and creative entrepreneurs of the county.

Sixteen collections were unveiled on the runway, representing a mix of traditional, diverse and progressive designers. The event also saw current LYIT Fashion with Promotion student Helen Murray being crowned the McElhinneys Student Designer of the Year.

Sharon Maxwell, LYIT and Dana McMahon, McElhinneys at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Michael Tunney and Liam Porter at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Chairperson at Council of Irish Fashion Designers and Define Donegal MC Eddie Shanahan with model Katie wearing Margaret Gillespie ‘Timeless’ Collection

Couture, contemporary, retro and activewear looks were featured in DEFINE, alongside one-of-a-kind handmade accessories and crafts.

It was clear to see that Donegal’s landscape and coastline are as influential as ever for inspiring many creations.

April Murphy – Studio Donegal at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Hannah McGuiness Jewellery at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Weaver & Wilde at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

The setting of DEFINE at Convoy Woollen Mills was perfectly apt for paying homage to Donegal’s past industries. The edgy surroundings of the former mill contrasted well with the new productions on show.

Collections from established designers included: Bernie Murphy, Hannah McGuiness, April Murphy for Studio Donegal, Joan Carey, Una Rodden, Weaver & Wilde, Margaret Gillespie, Eimear Bradley, Valerie Taylor and Michelle McCarroll.

Bernie Murphy at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Bernie Murphy photographing her collection at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Hannah McGuiness Jewellery at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

April Murphy – Studio Donegal at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Joan Carey at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Una Rodden couture at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Una Rodden couture at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Margaret Gillespie at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Margaret Gillespie at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Valerie Taylor Handbags at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Valerie Taylor Handbags at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Eimear Bradley at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Eimear Bradley at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Michelle McCarroll at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

The new LYIT Fashion with Promotion degree has played a big role in cultivating the new crop of designers in Donegal. DEFINE Donegal showcased collections from six current students: Aoife Nolan, Niamh Quigley, Leah Love, Chloe Murtagh, Helen Murray and Amy Devlin.

Helen Murray was announced as the 2019 winner of the McElhinney’s Fashion Design Award.

Helen created a collection of bright and boldly coloured Irish linen pieces inspired by her hometown of Termon. Helen designed her womenswear garments with sustainability in mind at every part of the process.

Helen Murray wins McElhinneys Student Designer Award at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Dana McMahon, buyer at McElhinneys, said choosing the winner was a difficult task, but Helen’s work had the whole package.

“We had to be true to what we believe in. What we believe in is offering a story to the customer, a product that they want to buy, something that is complete, well-finished and sustainable,” Dana said.

Dana McMahon with McElhinneys Student Design Winner Helen Murray at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

John Andy Bonner, Sharon Maxwell, Dana McMahon, Helen Murray, Nollaig Crombie and Crona Connolly at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

The DEFINE Donegal showcase was followed by a ‘Meet the Designers’ exhibition for buyers to connect with all the creative entrepreneurs.

See more photos from the event below:

at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Designers Hannah McGuinness and Michelle McCarroll at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Joanne Roden and Frances Spears at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Una Roden at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Gabrielle Dooher and Phyllis Neale at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Ellie Brady, Paschal Nwankwo and Aine Maxwell at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

LYIT students Siobhán Howe, Eimear Bradley, Chloe Murtagh, Amy Devlin and graduate Niamh Porter at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Valerie Taylor at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Eimear Bradley exhibition at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Joan Carey at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

Helen Murray wins McElhinneys Student Designer Award at Define Donegal in Convoy Woollen Mills

The Donegal Mountain Rescue Team (DMRT) have been dispatched to a callout on Sunday evening. 

At 6pm this evening, the DMRT responded to the call on Muckish Mountain.

There have been no further updates on the search.

We will bring you the latest as we get it…

Glenswilly completed the league double over Milford with a narrow victory at Pairc Naomh Columba on Sunday.

Glenswilly 2-11 Milford 0-11

A six-point difference proved to be crucial at the end with Joe Gibbons and Eamonn Ward doing the damage in the first half with their emphatic finishing.

But despite the thrilling performance from the two Glenswilly men, the two sides went in level at the break 2-3 to 0-9.

After the break, the home side took complete control, limiting Milford to only the two points, scoring a further nine points to the victory.

Glenswilly: Gerard McGrenra; Shane McDaid, Eamonn Ward, Paddy Diver; Ruairi Crawford, Mark McAteer (0-1), Paddy Diver; Caoimhinn Marley (0-3), Stephen O’Donnell (0-1); Joe Gibbons (1-1), Ciaran Bonner (0-1), Oisin Crawford; Patrick Boyle, Brian Farrelly, Keelan McFadden.

Subs: Donnacha Gallagher (0-3) for P Boyle, Jason McGeehin  (0-1) for R Crawford, Christopher McMonagle for B Farrelly (black card).

Milford: Caolan McGettigan; Peter Curran, Conor McNulty, Brandon Toye; Anthony Fisher, James Doyle, TJ Evesson; Luke Barrett (0-2), Rory O’Donnell; Gary Merritt (0-2), Christopher Barrett (0-3), Patrick Ferry; Kyle Black, Darragh Black (0-1), Cathal McGettigan (0-3).

Subs: Pauric Curley for P Ferry, Lorcan Friel for R O’Donnell, Cormac Friel for C Barrett black card.

Referee: Enda McFeely

Fianna Fáil councillor Paul Canning has been elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach for Municipal District of Inishowen. 

Cllr Canning topped the poll in south Inishowen during last month’s election with 1,720 votes.

He will work closely with party colleague, Martin McDermott, who was elected as Cathaoirleach of the peninsula on Monday. 

On what was a very wet and cold day Cranford AC had seven athletes travel to the Mary Peters Track in Belfast to compete in the Northern Ireland and Ulster Track and Field Championship.

Teresa Mullen got the day off to a great start winning the long Jump U15 with a new PB of 5.09m and claiming the Ulster title.

Teresa now goes on to compete in the Nationals in July.

Jessica Cullen was up next and, in her first Ulster competition, she gained vital experience competing at this level. Cullen competed in the long jump getting placed 7th overall and ran a very good 200m.

Nazara McFadden took part in the 100m with a strong run but just missed out on the final.

Orla Neely took to the field next with a great day for Orla getting a PB in both the Shot Put and the Javelin, coming 4th in the Javelin Orla now qualifies for the Nationals in Tullamore in July.

Clodagh Neely also had a very good day winning a silver medal in the Javelin U14 throwing over 15m – this her first Ulsters in this event and now qualifies for the Nationals in July. Clodagh also had a good run in the 800m.

Eoin Friel was up next in the 800m, Eoin had a good strong run but carrying an ankle injury found it tougher than it should have been. Hopefully, we’ll see him back in form soon.

Last up for Cranford was Oisin Kelly who was running in the 800m U16.

Oisin coming off the back off his 1500m win last week was looking for the double and he did not disappoint with a great race.

Oisin took to the front and settled in well with five of them breaking away from the rest of the field, with 300m to go Oisin made his sprint for home and there was no stopping him crossing the line first and Being crowned Ulster Champion twice in two weeks – what a great result for this young athlete.

Oran McMenamin also ran last weekend at the Ulsters in the 1500m and had a fine performance coming home in 7th place.

Well done to all our athletes who done so well, thanks to our coaches and all the parents who helped out on the day.

Charlie McConalogue has said it is a ‘disgrace’ that the Minister for Housing and the Government have failed to produce a report on the review of the Tenant’s Purchase Scheme, over two years after they confirmed the review was complete. 

Deputy McConalogue made his comments after the latest Dáil response he received from the Minister for Housing in which the Minister stated the report would be published “shortly”.

He said: “This consistent response from the Minister is a disgrace and is an insult to those who are hopeful that the review might bring about some changes to the scheme to allow them to buy out their home.

“The Tenant Purchase Scheme was reintroduced by the Government in 2016 and gives local authority tenant’s the opportunity to buy their home from the council.

“However, on its reintroduction, it was quickly found that a number of people were barred from entering the scheme due to its rigid criteria.

“In the majority of cases, they were refused due to the fact their only source of income was social welfare,” he added.

“However, often the applicants were old age pensioners who very much want to own the house they have made their home.

They were barred from the scheme despite the fact they had amassed lifelong savings to support the purchase of their home or indeed, had demonstrated that they had the support of family members to help assist them with the purchase.

“The Minister is failing to grasp how many people are anxiously waiting on the publication of this report. By all accounts, judging from the Parliamentary Question responses I have received, this report is ready for publication but is instead gathering dust on the Minister’s desk.

“The Minister must publish this report immediately and afford local authority tenant’s in these situations the opportunity to make their home their own.”

LETTERKENNY BOXING coach Rory McShane heads to Germany tomorrow with an Ulster High Performance squad.

The Ulster selection will take part in the prestigious Black Forest Cup, which gets underway on Wednesday.

McShane is among the Ulster coaches for the trip.

“It’s my first time to go and I’m really looking forward to it,” McShane said.

“Ulster have competed at this tournament before. For me it’s a nice honour to get to go.

“It’s nice for a coach to get the chance to go away and see how teams and boxers prepare for these sort of tournaments.

“It’s great to be in touch with these kinds of trips.”

The Ulster coaching staff is led by Damien Kennedy from Toome, who was at the Commonwealth Games as a coach.

Tiarnan Mayes from Two Castles in Newtownstewart and East Down’s Oisin Mulholland are among the leading punchers on the Ulster squad.

McShane said: “It’s great to get to share experiences with guys who have been at the high level.

“The Ulster squad has been training in Jordanstown and there’s a lot of mileage involved, but it’s a great experience.

“It’s nice to touch base with men who have been where you’re trying to go yourself.”