NA Dunaibh GAA Club is celebrating tonight after finally securing much-needed funding.

The Downings club has been given grant aid totalling €43,020.

“Deputy Joe McHugh and myself have been working closely with Minister Dinny McGinley over the past while and I am delighted the funding has now been secured Downings GAA Club,” said Cllr Noel McBride.

The money will give the clubs preparations for the National Gaelteacht Finals a huge boost, which will take place in Downings in June 2018.

Added McBride: “The club has big development plans in place and Deputy McHugh and I are confident that further funding can be secured. The National Gaelteacht Finals will be a massive visitor attraction to the parish of Mevagh and indeed beyond. All credit has to go to the Downings GAA Club for securing the finals.”

24/7 Triathlon Club man Gavin Crawford was first home in the Black and Amber 5-mile race this evening.

The joint St Eunan’s/Letterkenny AC event saw more than 100 people taking part.

All the results are below:

Black & Amber 5 Miler 2014 

  Place Race No. Time FirstName Surname Category Club

1 249 27.12 Gavin Crawford SM 24/7 Triathlon

2 265 27.15 Paul Ward M40 Tír Chonaill A C

3 252 27.58 Barry Meehan SM Letterkenny A C

4 239 27.59 Natashs Adams SW Lifford A C

5 301 28.16 Pauric Breslin SM Letterkenny A C

6 267 28.29 Brian Crossan SM Letterkenny A C

7 404 28.51 Keith Downey M40 Skerries

8 259 28.56 Raymond Birch SM Letterkenny A C

9 410 29.19 Kevin McGee M40 Rosses A.C.

10 258 29.26 Aidan McKenna M40 Letterkenny A C

11 310 29.26 Paul Murray SM Finn Valley A C

12 305 29.32 John Conlon SM Letterkenny A C

13 243 30.02 Padraig Friel SM Letterkenny A C

14 242 30.16 Niall Barry SM Letterkenny A C

15 312 30.18 Michael Logue M40 Rosses A.C.

16 254 30.34 John McCallion SM Individual

17 276 30.35 Eamonn O’Donnell SM Rosses A.C.

18 274 30.44 Brian Ferry SM Letterkenny A C

19 253 30.53 Darren Price SM Letterkenny A C

20 244 30.56 Ciaran O’Donnell M40 Letterkenny A C

21 275 31.38 Paul McGettigan SM Milford A C

22 261 32.02 Ronan O’Driscoll SM Individual

23 266 32.08 Mark Cassidy SM Individual

24 313 32.13 Paul Gildea SM Individual

25 304 32.24 Colly O’Donnell M40 Letterkenny A C

26 231 32.28 Kieran Mc Monagle SM UnitedHealthGroup

27 260 32.35 Seamus Nallen SM 24/7 Triathlon

28 282 32.37 Paul McGee SM Rosses A.C.

29 337 32.37 Dennis Bonner M40 Rosses A.C.

30 272 32.40 Tim Flanagan M40 Milford A C

31 412 32.55 Noel Lynch M40 Letterkenny A C

32 311 32.57 Anthony McDaid SM Individual

33 251 32.58 Terry McFadden SM Milford A C

34 324 33.05 Emer Magee W40 Rosses A.C.

35 257 33.06 Maria Boyle SW Letterkenny A C

36 285 33.08 Cathal Morrisson M40 Individual

37 317 33.15 P J Friel M50 Individual

38 255 33.15 Barry Mackey M50 Individual

39 234 33.28 Adrian Gill SM UnitedHealthGroup

40 280 33.31 Kevin Toner M60 Letterkenny A C

41 323 34.04 Barry McCauley SM Individual

42 326 34.18 Patrick Trimble M40 Individual

43 329 34.20 Declan Waters SM Individual

44 250 34.31 Lisa Dalton SW 24/7 Triathlon

45 283 34.36 Sharon Black W40 Letterkenny A C

46 256 34.49 Serena McDaid SW Letterkenny A C

47 245 35.03 Oliver Duffy SM Individual

48 270 35.12 Peter McKenna M40 Glaslough

49 334 35.24 Brian Boyce SM 24/7 Triathlon

50 331 35.25 Stephen Byrne SM Individual

51 271 35.30 Seamus Ferry M40 Milford A C

52 330 35.36 Seosamh MacCeallabhus M40 Individual

53 241 35.40 Joseph Casey M45 Individual

54 409 35.41 Jack O’Doherty SM Individual

55 237 35.44 Gavin Harris M35 24/7 Triathlon

56 248 35.46 Tommy Hill M40 24/7 Triathlon

57 277 35.48 Elise Gillespie W40 Rosses A.C.

58 318 35.50 Gabriel McCrossan M50 Letterkenny A C

59 284 35.56 Johnny Scanlon SM Individual

60 262 35.58 Emma McGee SW Letterkenny A C

61 273 36.00 Collette McElwaine SW Individual

62 303 36.05 Richard Raymond M50 Letterkenny A C

63 286 36.09 Gerard McConnell SM Individual

64 240 36.35 Damien McGlynn SM Letterkenny A C

65 320 36.38 Shane Keaveney SM Individual

66 413 36.54 John Lynch M40 Individual

67 307 36.55 Noel McCormick M40 Individual

68 287 36.58 Louis Bradley M60 Individual

69 279 37.00 Paddy McAuley SM Individual

70 325 37.01 Cormac Nolan M40 Individual

71 316 37.02 Phelim Lynch SM Individual

72 411 37.04 Neil Barrett SM Individual

73 263 37.07 Catherine McKinley SW Letterkenny A C

74 306 37.48 Stephen Robinson SM Individual

75 288 38.13 Rosaleen Doherty SW Individual

76 268 38.15 Rachael Crossan SW Individual

77 336 38.24 Kevin Boylan SM Individual

78 333 38.30 Eugene Duffy SM Individual

79 321 38.46 Damien Daly SM Individual

80 402 38.46 Eugene McGinley M40 Individual

81 302 38.52 Barry Creagh M40 Individual

82 264 39.19 Ann Robinson SW Letterkenny A C

83 269 39.30 Pauline Sweeney SW Individual

84 328 40.07 Diane Stewart SW Individual

85 235 40.18 Grace O’ Donnell SW UnitedHealthGroup

86 229 40.44 Suzanne Mc Closkey SW UnitedHealthGroup

87 401 40.50 Sean O’Donnell M50 Letterkenny A C

88 319 40.50 Brian Doherty M40 Individual

89 322 41.39 Ruth McCrudden W40 Letterkenny A C

90 232 42.04 Ian Crawford SM UnitedHealthGroup

91 308 42.07 John Doherty SM Letterkenny A C

92 309 42.07 Sean McFadden SM Letterkenny A C

93 278 42.25 Desiree Cascurn SW Individual

94 403 42.31 Eileen Morning W40 Individual

95 238 45.16 Amanda McGrath SW Individual

96 236 47.46 Sean Douglas M35 Individual

97 281 50.33 Carla Redmond SW Individual

98 405 51.14 Malachy Canning M40 Individual

99 406 52.21 Julia Canning W40 Individual

100 335 52.55 Jimmy Gildea M60 Letterkenny A C

101 247 54.20 Triona Daly Walker Individual

102 332 66.50 Caoimhe Lagan SW Individual

103 407 66.50 Celina Gallagher SW Individual

104 408 67.15 Joseph Gallagher M60 Individual

105 246 67.15 Pauric Daly Walker Individual

Total Runners: 105

Fine Gael local election Candidate Grace Boyle has welcomed the news that Deputy Joe McHugh, TD, has raised the issue of the ongoing challenges in the beef sector with Minister Simon Coveney.

These challenges are seriously affecting farmers in the Milford-Letterkenny electoral area and Donegal in general, she said 

While Deputy McHugh welcomed and acknowledged the very good work that Minister Coveney did during the CAP negotiations, in securing €12.5 billion up to 2020, he explained that things have since moved on and there are real and genuine concerns in the farming sector that need to be addressed.

In their meeting, Deputy McHugh outlined the massive decline in the suckler herd. They also discussed the bull beef crisis and the market place in it’s current form. While the Minister cannot involve himself directly in the market, there is a perception amongst farmers that processors are influencing prices too heavily. Adding to this issue is the absence of the Northern buyer at our marts and not being able to take animals across the border to finish, both impacting negatively on the market.

Deputy McHugh said that, “while it’s important to acknowledge that the price of beef is up 30% on three years ago, it is still down substantially on last year’s prices and with increases in costs, this is adding further pressure on the farmers”.

The Minister called a meeting today with the various farming organisations, including the processors, in an effort to engage with all parties relevant to this issue and discuss a way forward. According to Grace Boyle, “Engagement of this type is absolutely necessary so that the interested parties can voice their concerns to the Minister and engage positively with him to try to find a solution. I welcome this news and will follow up the matter with Deputy McHugh again soon”.

Donegal Town lad Gerard Byrne dazzled BBC Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman with a dazzling display of Irish dancing.

The Under 15 World champion danced alongside Julia O’Rourke from New York and made it all look so easy!

Simply click to watch.

DONEGAL’S World-beating Irish dancer Gerard Byrne has been given a hero’s welcome home in Donegal tonight – after returning home with his SECOND world title in three years.

Family, friends and supporters packed into The Diamond to greet the dancer from McNeilis Cunningham Boyle School of Dance.

“I’m over the moon at winning back my world title and I still can’t believe it,” said the Abbey Vocational School student.

“I want to thank to my dance teachers Claire Mc Nelis, Isobel Cunningham, Déirdre O’ Reilly and Eilis. I couldn’t of done it without them,” he said.

Friends from the local soccer club and Four Masters GAA club joined the crowds along with hundreds of others.

Gerard’s fame after his victory in London has caught the imagination of the people of Britain.

He was one of two world dancing champions to give an exhibition of the art form on the BBC2 show Newsnight.

Presenter Jeremy Paxman introduced Gerard and Julia O’Rourke from New York at the end of his TV show last night when they performed a hard-shoe reel.

The World Irish Dancing Championships are taking place in London this week for the first time in its 44-year history.

And it’s one week young Gerard will never forget.

Maith thú.

You can watch Gerard on Newsnight here:

Independent local election candidate, John O’Donnell is calling on Donegal County Council to seek immediate funding to upgrade Bunlin Bridge in Milford.  

Independent candidate John O’Donnell has urged the council to seek funding to upgrade Bunlin Bridge in Milford.

Having inspected the site earlier this week, O’Donnell told Donegal Daily, “Sections of the bridge are crumbling and both parapets have been significantly damaged by vehicle impacts, with a section of one parapet missing completely.

O’Donnell added, “In its current state, the bridge is a safety hazard. While the road on either side was widened, the bridge itself remains too narrow for two cars to meet head on.

“This is unacceptable for a bridge that carries traffic volumes in the region of approximately 2,500 vehicles per day.

O’Donnell concluded, “I want to see a new bridge built, but in the interim, I’m requesting additional safety measures be implemented as there is still evidence that the parapets are being hit by vehicles.

Donegal’s newest local election candidate, Charlie McClafferty from Churchill has said that Donegal is indeed different, “Up here we export our young People.”

His comments have added impact this week amid fears of job losses at the 40,000 acre Glenveagh National Park due to a review that could see services outsourced to the private sector.

A former stalwart of Fine Gael, Charlie McClafferty has become the 21st candidate to run in the Letterkenny electoral area and he’s assembled an impressive group of campaigners to support him.

Senator Ronan Mullan will be among the guests a big get together evening for the campaign at McClafferty’s Lounge on Friday May 9th at 9.00pm.

His decision to run as an Independent candidate will not come as a shock to Fine Gael since they’ve already been accused of shafting him at their selection convention earlier this year.

It was almost inevitable that Charlie McClafferty would enter the race because of his political background with his late grandfather being regarded as the rock on which the modern day FG party was founded in Glendowan and Glenswilly to replace Cumann na nGaedhal.

Charlie, a 40 year old father of two young children speaks with a powerful passion and vision about what is needed here in the very heart of Donegal.

McClafferty says his decision to run was made some months ago and he’s got no apologies to make for trying to promote his native parish of Termon and Glendowan.

As a young family man with two children he says that far too many young people have emigrated and there are not enough opportunities being created for those left behind to enable them to plan with any certainty that they can remain at home in Churchill and the Glen.

He said that FF destroyed people’s hopes and dreams and now FG is taxing everyone out of existence and the revelations about water charges will leave people with bills they have no way of paying in the present economic climate.

His campaign will lean heavily on local issues and what he might be able to do as a businessman, a ratepayer and a taxpayer.

He said that from the county’s 8,014 farmers too many are paid too little under the new CAP and that along with the potential for jobs in farming and tourism need much more focus and funding if rural Ireland is to have a future.

He has now set out his agenda to tackle Donegal’s emigration cycle and this is having an incalculable impact on our mental health, family welfare, crime and society. And he adds there is a knock on effect for struggling small business and jobs across Letterkenny, small towns and rural Donegal.

LYIT Gaisce Society Wins National Award

The Annual Board of Irish Society (BICS) awards took place in the Titanic Quarter, Belfast recently and it was a national awards ceremony which recognises student volunteering and engagement activity in the third level sector throughout Ireland.

Letterkenny Institute of Technology was represented by two societies on the night, the LGBT Society and the Gaisce Society.

The LGBT Society competed in the category of ‘Most Improved Society’ in a small college and the Gaisce Society competed in the ‘Best Society in a Civic and Charity Field’.

Both societies faced strong competition in their respective categories, from colleges such as Galway Mayo Institute, Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Tallaght.

Unfortunately, the LGBT Society were narrowly beaten by Cork Institute of Technology’s Music Society, in their category but the LGBT Society President, Ian Smyth commended CIT on their win, and outlined the LGBT Society’s plans to continue their work with the Donegal Youth Service and to come back to the BICS Awards 2015 with a renewed energy.

The LYIT Gaisce Society was awarded the title of ‘Best Society in a Civic and Charity Field’ for their work in Thailand, volunteering in the ‘Garden of Eden Project’.

The ‘Garden of Eden Project’, Thailand is a community consisting of HIV/Aids sufferers, who have been marginalised by their home communities and live together in an area outside Bangkok and rely on volunteer support from groups, such as the LYIT Gaisce Society.

Gaisce Society members have assisted this community by carrying out improvement projects to the orphanage, by building a shed to shelter the cattle at night and building a fish farm to assist in giving this community financial independence .

The judges assessing the Gaisce Society’s application and portfolio, were astounded by the efforts by this group, and paid particular reference to the alumni who had also contributed over the years to this volunteer effort.

The Gaisce Society was represented on the night by;

• Catriona Kelly, Treasurer

• Conor Boyd, President

• Isobel Keenan, Secretary

• Riadh Egan, LYIT Most Outstanding Club Member 2014

This national award recognises the work of alumni and current students over the past 7 years and it highlights the truly fantastic efforts in the area of volunteering, currently taking place in the third level sector.

DONEGAL Daily Weekend Weather Report, in association with The Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, Tel 07491 22700.

Outlook – Lovely weekend ahead for Donegal.

FRIDAY … The day is starting very cold, with a grass frost in most inland areas as temperatures fell overnight to 1C or 2C. But it’s all uphill from there with a lovely sunny day across Donegal, with temperatures expected to rise to 14C or 15C by the afternoon in just light breezes.

SATURDAY …More sunshine again for Donegal on Saturday; however there will be a bit more cloud around, but a gorgeous day nonetheless. Temperatures again reaching towards 14C and 15C by Saturday afternoon. Cloud will clear overnight on Saturday so temperatures will drop to around 5C

SUNDAY: Sunday will see a return to Friday’s weather with bright sunshine once again. Another glorious sunny day but a stronger breeze will keep temperatures around 12C.

Next week: Monday is looking like more of the same. Sunshine and cloud and mainly dry.

ENJOY…wonderful food from Donegal’s only Josper Grill, making mouth-watering meals for you and your family. To book a table at Dexter’s call The Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, Tel 07491 22700.

An absolutely amazing weekend is in store at Voodoo Venue Letterkenny, with a packed line-up of entertainment over the weekend to help you celebrate the Easter holidays in style. 

On Saturday Voodoo Venue present the very talented ‘Pointuis Pilot’ from Strabane with DJ PK in the lounge. 

In Club Voodoo it’s DJ FLIP, Vintage is open from 9pm through Voodoo Lounge.

All tables are booked for Saturday however we are Open this Easter Sunday.

To book please email philipvoodoovenue@gmail.com

Easter Sunday Voodoo Venue present Eastenders Hunk Jamie Lomas (AKA Jake Stone) who will be making a special appearance with DJ Ronan Lennon in Voodoo Club.

In Voodoo lounge it’s Red Alert live on stage at 11pm.

Happy Easter from all the staff at Voodoo Venue Letterkenny.

The only place to be this Easter.

Great day for the Outdoors today across Donegal. Picture by Annemarie McGowan

DONEGAL is set to bask in glorious sunny weather over the Easter weekend, forecasters have said.

It’s going to start off with a great day today with temperatures soaring this afternoon.

RTE had been predicting rain for Donegal all week.

But last night the Met Eireann forecasters completely revised the forecast, giving wall-to-wall sunshine for Good Friday after a frosty start.

There will be more sunshine on Saturday AND Sunday.

And while temperatures might hit 15C today, it will be a couple of degrees cooler by Easter Sunday afternoon.

The dry weather is good news for businesses too across Donegal, particularly for retailers and those in the tourism industry.

Hotels are reporting bookings up on last year.

There may be a slight blip around Tuesday with the possibility of some light rain, before thing settle down and temperatures rise again later in the week.

You can read the full DD weekend weather report here:

http://www.donegaldaily.com/2014/04/18/sunny-gorgeous-the-dd-easter-weekend-weather-report-with-the-mount-errigal-hotel/

A total of 56 local authority homes which have been left vacant across Donegal are to be brought back to life.

Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh

A total of €358,000 has been granted to give the houses a facelift and to allow them to be allocated to families across the county.

The allocation is part of a €15million investment announced by Minister for Housing Jan O’Sullivan.

A total of 952 homes across the country are to be renovated as a result of the programme.

Local Letterkenny councillor Jimmy Kavanagh said the scheme will provide a boost to many housing estates and also put a roof over the heads of 56 Donegal families.

“This scheme will go some way to easing the pressure on social housing in the country.

“In addition unused units can very quickly become magnets for anti social behaviour and boarded up houses, are unsightly and can bring down the look of an entire housing development.

“This investment will therefore not only provide additional social housing, but will also enhance the appearance of neighbourhoods and enhance the quality of life of the residents of housing estates,” he said.

KeyedIn Solutions are a multi-national SaaS (Software as a Service) organisation operating in the UK, Ireland, USA and Sweden.  

They develop web and mobile software applications with over 50,000 users worldwide and are currently looking for a number of graduate/junior to mid-level C# .NET developers to join the mobile development team, based in Letterkenny.

You will be working as part of a team developing native apps for the Android and iOS platform, which utilises Xamarin for development in C#.

The team’s task is to build a scalable cross platform mobile application using cutting edge technologies and best practice.

You will be part of the core development team so if you are passionate about technology, committed to doing amazing work while having fun then we would like to hear from you!

Commercial experience in mobile app development is preferred however we will consider .NET/Java developers who can demonstrate solid Java/C#/VB.Net experience.

Skills and experience

Candidates for this role should:

Have 0-2+ years of commercial programming experience using Microsoft .NET technologies, preferably C#. Candidates with similar Java experience wishing to expand their skill sets will also be considered.

Have experience with XML / SOAP / REST Web Services

Have a firm understanding of OOP

Have a Bachelors/Masters degree in technology or related discipline

The following would be an advantage but are not essential skills to have:

• Xamarin

• Native android or iOS development experience.

•ASP.NET MVC

Package

Basic Salary: €25-50,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits: Pension, Private Health, 25 days holiday

Website: www.keyedin.com

Interested candidates can email their CV and cover letter to Gary Pope: gpope@keyedin.com

Shay Given has urged anyone thinking about registering a team for Relay for Life Donegal 2014 to “make the commitment today”.

Shay shows his support for Relay for Life

The former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper said being a member of any team can be a memorable and rewarding experience.

But he added “Being a Relay for Life Donegal team member takes memorable and rewarding to a whole new/different level”.

The Lifford man said people he knows who have participated at the events over the past two years who have told him about their fulfillment at taking part.

Shay said “Surely to experience this first hand must be truly incredible?”

Astonishingly, according to the successful goalkeeper, “20 people each week are diagnosed with cancer; that’s why the Relay for Life Donegal committee believes there are 1000 reasons to Relay”.

Shay asks everyone reading this article to consider their reasons to Relay.

“If you feel you have at least one reason to Relay, then contact Nicola Mc Bride or any committee member in order to get registered today. With so many people being diagnosed with cancer in Donegal, it is essential to have funding in place that will ensure delivery of key services when required”.

Last year Relay for Life Donegal raised a staggering €320,728 for research.

In addition, €328,225 was spent by The Irish Cancer Society on cancer services in Donegal.

Without assistance The Irish Cancer Society would find it impossible to provide vital services; such as care to drive, nursing services, financial aid, helpline calls, counselling, survivors supporting survivors, youth programmes, cancer support centres, booklets and leaflets, etc.

Shay highlights that “all proceeds raised from Relay for Life Donegal 2014, will be spent on providing vital cancer services in Donegal” and urges the public to “please call Nicola on 086 8880399 or email nicolamcbride@ymail.com, email relayforlifedonegalapplications@yahoo.com, or contact any committee member”.

VISITORS to the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny have been getting used to the newest member of staff – a monkey named Benny!

The cuddly new addition to the award-winning team has been drafted in to make sure the kids are fully entertained over Easter.

“We had him especially designed and trademarked,” said the hotel’s Carolynne Harrison.

“He flew in from London on Monday and has been flat out ever since buying Easter eggs for the children who are staying with us over the holidays.

“Apparently he can dance too – we’re really looking forward to seeing that.”

Finn Harps bring the curtain down on the first quarter of the 2014 campaign when they make their shortest away trip of the First Division season on Saturday as the face First Division title favourites Longford Town at the City Calling Stadium (kick-off 7.45pm).

Longford come into the game on the back of a shock defeat against Shamrock Rovers ‘B’ last weekend, but Harps boss Ollie Horgan still knows they will prove a formidable opponent on Saturday.

“Longford have the best panel of players in our Division,” said Horgan of his fortcoming opponents. “The fact that they lost last day out makes no difference other than we might suffer a backlash from them.

“They have serious players all over the field and on the bench too,” he said. “Stephen Rice, Pat Sullivan and Pat Flynn all won the league with Shamrock Rovers just a couple years ago. David O’Sullivan, Gary Shaw and Don Cowen amongst others give them power and pace up front. They also have Kevin O’Connor and Sean Russell who they have signed from Premier Division teams.”

Last Friday, Harps had to fight back for a 1-1 in a game that turned on the sending off of defender Keith Cowan in the first half.

“We played well during the first half on Friday night until sending off,” said Horgan. “But, the whole game changed after that. I felt we were in control of game up to that point and had a decent goal disallowed but in the end were fortunate to get a result at all.

“Keith raised a ‘finger’ to Danny Furlong who fell rather dramatically to the ground, so according to the letter of the law he was sent off. However, neither player came out of incident with much credit.”

Harps have conceded four goals in their six First Division games this season, with only one of them coming from open play. Horgan has preached all season about defending from set-pieces and is probably a bit disappointed that the majority of goals conceded have come from set plays.

“We conceded against Galway from a throw in that should have been cleared, a direct free kick and penalty in Shelbourne but Wexford’s goal should have been dealt with. Killian Cantwell got a free header near the back post initially and ball travelled good distance to other side of goal and overall it was poor defending on our part.

Harps have had some success against Saturday opponents in Longford in recent times. Prior to last season’s 3-1 defeat, Harps had won on each of their previous three visits to the midlands.

Josh Mailey and Keith Cowan are both suspended for Saturday’s game, meaning that Caoimhin Bonner is in line for his first start of the season. Kevin McHugh, who has only played in the opening game of the season, remains out with a hamstring complaint.

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TEAM NEWS

Suspended: Josh Mailey, Keith Cowan.

Doubtful: None.

Injured: Kevin McHugh (hamstring).

Form Guide (last six league games)

Finn Harps: D-W-W-D-L-D (9 pts)

Longford Town: W-W-L-W-D-L (10 pts)

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Last six away games v Longford Town

03-Jun-11 Longford Town 0-0 Finn Harps (FAI Cup)

09-Jul-11 Longford Town 3-2 Finn Harps (First Division)

14-Apr-12 Longford Town 1-3 Finn Harps (First Division)

11-Aug-12 Longford Town 0-1 Finn Harps (First Division)

11-May-13 Longford Town 2-3 Finn Harps (First Division)

07-Sep-13 Longford Town 3-1 Finn Harps (First Division)

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Finn Harps Goalscorers 2014

Pat McCann – 3

Ruairi Keating – 3 (1 in League Cup)

Keith Cowan – 1

James Doherty – 1

Michael Funston – 1

Paul McVeigh – 1

Carel Tiofack – 1

Sean McCarron – 1 (in League Cup)

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Finn Harps Results 2014 (Finn Harps scorers in brackets)

11-Apr-2014 – Lg – Finn Harps 1-1 Wexford Youths (Keating)

04-Apr-2014 – Lg – Shelbourne 2-0 Finn Harps

29-Mar-2014 – Lg – Finn Harps 1-1 Galway FC (McVeigh)

21-Mar-2014 – Lg – Finn Harps 5-0 Cobh Ramblers (Doherty, Tiofack, McCann 2, Keating)

16-Mar-2014 – Lg – Shamrock Rovers B 0-3 Finn Harps (Cowan, Funston, McCann)

10-Mar-2014 – LC – Finn Harps 3-2 Cockhill Celtic (McCarron, O’Donnell o.g., Keating)

07-Mar-2014 – Lg – Finn Harps 0-0 Waterford United

A charity event, a 5k fun run in Buncrana will take place this Saturday the 19th of April.  

Registration starts at 5.30, and the race starts at 6.30.

All participants will be leaving from Coyle’s hardware store.

All donations raised will go to St James’s hospital Dublin.

There will be spot prizes on the day.

To celebrate 40 years since the founding of the club Letterkenny Rugby Club would like to invite all past & current members as well as anyone with an interest in Rugby to come down to Dave Gallagher Park on Saturday 12th April for what will be a fantastic showcase of local & provincial rugby.  

Starting at 9.30am the Mini’s will be showing what the future holds for Irish Rugby.

At 11am the youth teams will be playing their traveling counterparts from Coleraine.

At 12.30pm will see the 2nd XV take on a team of Letterkenny Veterans.

It will be a tough task for the young 2ND XV side against the wealth of experience and freshly replaced hips of the Golden Oldies.

2.30pm will be the main event.

The Ulster Juniors side will be taking on the best of Donegal Rugby.

A select team from around Donegal will throw everything against this Ulster side in what is sure to be a dazzling display of top quality Rugby.

Food & drink will be served throughout the day and there’ll be many a recollection of past glories.

Do you know an outstanding young person between the age of 18-40 who you think deserves recognition for their achievements?   

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Donegal are looking for nominations for outstanding young people to identify those in the community, who have done something remarkable.

The awards ceremony will take place on the 6th of May at 7.30pm in Voodoo Vintage.

Voodoo Vintage are official sponsors of the Outstanding Young Person Awards in Donegal.

Jason Black Owner of Voodoo Vintage has been an avid supporter of JCI in Donegal.

Jason also sponsors JCI Donegal monthly meetings, which are held in the Greenroom free of charge every month.

Jason told Donegal Daily, “I think JCI Donegal and the Outstanding Young Person Awards are great initiatives for Donegal.

“I am delighted to be able to help them out in any way possible.

“I feel that businesses need to recognise young entrepreneurs in the work place as they hold the keys to our community’s future.

“There are so many young people out there who are doing great things these awards allow them to be recognised for that.

“This is a night for outstanding young people in Donegal to celebrate their achievements with family and friends.

Winners will receive a personalised award.

These awards will be sponsored by local businesses.

Closing date for nominations is the 28th of April.

JCI Donegal have received a large variety of nominations already and are still looking for more.

After the local awards, the Donegal winners may go on to be recognised nationally and possibly internationally for their achievements.

Every year, Junior Chamber International selects 10 outstanding young people under 40 to be recognised for living the JCI Mission in extraordinary ways.

JCI feel, that highlighting the accomplishments of these young active citizens in a variety of fields will inspire others to be better and realise their full potential as active citizens.

There are several categories under which young people can be nominated.

Each nominee must be entered in one, and only one, of the ten categories below.

• Business, economic, and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment

• Political, legal, and/or governmental affairs

• Academic leadership and/or accomplishment

• Cultural achievement

• Moral and/or environmental leadership

• Contribution to children, world peace, and/or human rights

• Humanitarian and/or voluntary leadership

• Scientific and/or technological development

• Personal improvement and/or accomplishment

• Medical innovation

Emma Boylan JCI President told Donegal Daily, ”This is a fantastic opportunity for Donegal to show the wealth of young people that we have in the County, not only locally, but hopefully to a national and international audience.

“I am overwhelmed by the quality of nominations that we have seen already and feel honoured that we have the chance to recognise these young people through the Outstanding Young Person Awards.

The competition is free to enter.

JCI Donegal would urge people to get their nominations before the closing date on the 28th April.

Nominations for ‘The Outstanding Young Person Award’ can be sent via email tojcidonegal@gmail.com.

Give the name of the young person and a short description of why you feel they deserve the award. All nominees should be over 18.

Check out JCI Donegal on Facebook and Twitter for more information or call JCI Donegal President Emma Boylan on+353863303986.

RECORD crowds are expected on Saturday for this year’s Ballyliffin 10-mile coastal challenge – Ireland’s most spectacular race.

More than 500 people have already registered to take part. Online registration closed earlier.

However many more people are expected to sign up when registration begins at 10.30am at the Ballyliffin Hotel tomorrow (registration closes at 1.30pm).

The race, run and/or walk starts at 2pm….finishing on the golden sands above.

With sunny skies and temperatures touching 16C tomorrow, it promises to be the most spectacular race yet.