Archive for March 2011

Inishowen GAA notes

March 30, 2011 Donegal News & Sport No comments

Buncrana

Our condolences to our president Denis Bonner and his family on the recent passing of his brother. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. May his soul be at the right hand of God.
Our condolences also to the Barron family on the recent passing of their father Pat. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.  
Membership fees must be paid to Croke Park before the end of March, which is Thursday of this week. Players at all age groups, from under sixes to adults, are not entitled to play or train with clubs unless they have paid their membership as they will not be covered under our insurance scheme. If you have not filled in a membership form yet, please see your manager or any member of the Senior Executive Board or Bord na nÓg before Thursday.  For further details contact buncrana.pro@gmail.com or phone/text 087 929 3134.
Buncrana minors play Red Hugh’s at home in the Northern Board Minor League tomorrow, Friday 1 April at the earlier time of 6.45pm.   Read more

Ballintra has a big heart!

March 30, 2011 Donegal News & Sport No comments

Presenting a cheque for €3,500 to David Muldoon of the Irish Heart Foundation are (left to right) Kathleen & Brian Curristan and Maisie Corrigan.

The Irish Heart Foundation would like to thank all those involved in the recent fundraising dance in St Brigid’s Community Centre, Ballintra where €3,500 was donated to the Foundation to support the fight against heart disease and stroke.

The dance was organised by Brian Curristan as a thank you for all the support he received during his time in hospital. The night drew in a massive crowd of almost 600 people. Read more

Fire Service at ‘full stretch’ as wild fires grip Fermanagh – Flanagan

March 29, 2011 Fermanagh News & Sport 2 comments

Sinn Féin Assembly Candidate for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Phil Flanagan has paid tribute to the Fire Service who he says were at ‘full stretch’ over the weekend dealing with wild fires across Fermanagh.

He said: “Over the weekend, there were a number of wild fires in various parts of the county, including in the Belleek/Garrison area and on Brougher Mountain between Trillick and Tempo. The Fire Service were at full stretch as a result of these fires but they reacted very promptly to each of them and dealt with them in a very professional manner, thereby reducing their impact.”

“Those who deliberately started these fires in the name of recreation need to take a good look at themselves; their actions could have cost lives, killed livestock or damaged property. Unfortunately, these wild gorse fires are a serious problem in Fermanagh every time there is a prolonged period of dry weather. I would urge people to be more responsible, starting wild fires is not a game and without the prompt response of the fire service, who knows what might have happened.”

“I would like to pay tribute to all those in the Fire Service who gave up their time over the weekend to tackle these fires. We are indebted to them.”

GAA/GPA Statement on Fermanagh GAA problems

March 29, 2011 Fermanagh News & Sport No comments

The GAA and GPA have confirmed that a further meeting of the Fermanagh GAA Management Committee will be held tomorrow evening, Wednesday March 30 to address relevant matters concerning the county’s senior football team.

Again, and in accordance with agreed protocols, no further comment will be made by any party until after this meeting.

Explosive device found in Co Leitrim field

March 29, 2011 Irish News & Sport, Leitrim News & Sport No comments

Gardai in Carrick-on-Shannon are investigating the discovery of an explosive device in a field at Kildorragh, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim at approximately 4pm yesterday 28th March 2011.
The scene was preserved by Gardai and the services of the EOD were requested .   The examination by the EOD was completed at 12.30pm on the 29th March 2011 and the device removed by Army for examination.
From initial examination it would appear that the device was in location for a considerable period of time.
Scene still preserved and investigations are on-going.

Supervalu jobs for Leitrim in major expansion

March 28, 2011 Leitrim News & Sport No comments
SuperValu has announced today that it will add 400 new jobs this year, including an unspecified number for Manorhamiltin in County Leitrim – one of two new shops to be opened this year.

It forms part of the supermarket chain two new openings and the extension of another 34 stores. The investment programme is said to be worth in excess of €25m.

The new stores will be located at Mountmellick, Co. Laois and Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim.
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Tom Conaghan new Mayor of Donegal Town

March 28, 2011 Donegal News & Sport No comments

Tom Conaghan is the new Honorary Mayor of Donegal Town

The new honorary Mayor of Donegal Town is Tom Conaghan. narrowly defeated for the last seat in the last county council elections by  Cllr Sean McEniff, he says that he wants to develop additional amenities in Donegal Town.

 

The former All-Ireland under 21 winning manager was elected following the election count in the St. John Bosco centre in Donegal Town on Friday night. He defeated outgoing Mayor Paul Keeney and Patricia Callaghan, the other two candidates in the field.

Mayor Conaghan fills a necessary void for the people of the town, as they do not have any county council representative on Donegal County Council and while it is the largest town in south Donegal, both its southern neighbours Bundoran and Ballyshannon have local elected councils.

Indeed, the contest was fought like a political campaign with posters cropping up around the town. Behind it all is the stark reality that the town has no official political representative on Donegal County Council.

New Minister meets Donegal hoteliers

March 28, 2011 Irish News & Sport No comments

Joan Burton T.D., newly appointed Minister for Social Protection (second from right) with Rosemary Tate and Pauline Scrimgeour, both of Whites Hotel Group, based in Ballyshannon, and Vanessa Markey, Tourism Ireland; on the Tourism Ireland stand at BoBI (Best of Britain & Ireland), which took place recently at the NEC in Birmingham. 

BoBI is an important annual B2B event which attracts influential British coach and group tour operators.
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Donegal GAA weekend results

March 28, 2011 Donegal News & Sport No comments

Sunday, 27th  March 2011

Brian Mc Cormack Division 1

Gaoth Dobhair (1-14)  (0-12) Ardara                         

Glenswilly (0-13) (1-10) Dungloe            

Naomh Conaill (1-16) (1-11) Cloughaneely              

Brian mc Cormack Division 1Reserve

Gaoth Dobhair (2-8) (3-7) Ardara                     

Glenswilly (5-9) ((0-7) Dungloe               

Naomh Conaill (0-13 ) (0 – 10) Cloughaneely     Read more

Donegal soccer Junior league reports

March 27, 2011 Irish News & Sport No comments

Saturday 26th March 2011   

Brian McCormick Sports & Leisure Premier League :  

 Glenea 1    Gweedore Celtic  4

Gweedore came out on top of this Gaeltacht derby. Gweedore took the lead on 10 minutes when Tomas Diver took advantage of a defensive mix up and slotted the ball home. Glenea almost equalized on 25 minutes, but Brian Cuffe saw his volley come back off the bar and to rub salt into the wound Gweedore went straight up the field and Diamaid O’ Sullivan fired home to double their lead. Glenea pulled a goal back on 35 minutes when Ciaran McFadden headed home a Kevin McFadden free-kick. Glenea were denied an equalizer on the stroke of halftime when Kevin Friel cleared Ryan Carlin’s effort off the line. Gweedore extended their lead on 65 minutes when Eugene McBride was on hand to slot home after another defensive mix up. Read more

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