Busanna Feda O Donaill Jun BFC:
Naomh Padraig Leifear 0-10, Naomh Ultan 2-7 ;
St Eunans 1-14, Convoy 1-10 ;
Brian McCormack Sports Division One:
Four Masters 1-9, Cloughaneely 0-8 ;
Naomh Conaill 1-14, Glenswilly 2-7 ; Read more
Archive for October 2011
Donegal GAA results
Michael D Higgins the new President, but Donegal sees different
Michael D Higgins the President elect of Ireland
Michael D Higgins, is the new President elect of Ireland.
The 2011 Irish Presidential election was one that had not been experienced before in terms of the number of candidates, the diversity of the CV’s of the candidates, the way the campaign was conducted and the general mud slinging that was fired from every direction and stuck on so many of the candidates that it was thrown at.
In no particular order David Norris, Mary Davis, Martin McGuinness and Sean Gallagher all suffered in one way or another. Dana even suggested that her campaign car may have been the victim of sabotage.
Emails were circulated of Michael D with a photo of the other candidates, with Higgins depicted as a diminutive leprechaun, comparatively, which in one way summed up the depths that anti Higgins campaigners had to stoop, to get at him. And despite talk of a dodgy knee, it was the former sociology lecturer at NUI Galway, who was the last man standing.
One of the best headlines in one of the papers, this morning after the results was – “Michael D-Day”.
Compared to the national story, it was Sean Gallagher who topped the poll in Donegal south west, while Martin McGuiness topped the poll in Donegal north east and came second in Donegal south west. Michael D topped the poll in Sligo North Leitrim.
International Rules: Ireland take Australia in Oz
Ireland have followed in the footsteps of their rugby players by taking the laurels in the first International Rules Test in Melbourne.
They won on a score of 80 points to 39. The game is a compromise set of rules between Gaelic football in the northern hemisphere and Australian Rules football in the southern hemisphere.
Donegal’s scoring sensation (when he is allowed to play in his natural full forward position) Michael Murphy netted Ireland’s first goal and it will be a tough encounter for the Australians to come back in the second test.
It gives a rare opportunity for players from both codes to represent their country.
SPOTLIGHT ON LOUGH ESKE CASTLE AND DONEGAL IN SAN FRANCISCO
Tourism operators from around the island of Ireland – including Lough Eske Castle – travelled to the US recently to participate in Tourism Ireland’s ‘Flavors of Ireland’ sales blitzes which took place in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
The busy schedule of B2B events included trade and consumer promotions, interactive presentations to travel agents as well as media networking, providing an excellent opportunity for the participants to showcase their product to the hundreds of key decision-makers they met in the two cities. Read more
Drug and alcohol use within the Traveller Community
The Lakeside Centre in Ballyshannon recently hosted a unique event attended by Traveller organisations from across the region including Donegal, Omagh, Strabane, Sligo, Leitrim and Derry.
This ground-breaking, cross border seminar entitled ‘Times, They are a Changing,’ was organised to discuss the changing patterns of drug and alcohol use among the Traveller Community and to highlight the supports required. Read more
Time to brighten up!
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group is asking everyone to support their new campaign ‘Be Safe Be Seen’ by wearing bright coloured or hi-viz clothing when walking or cycling this winter. More than two thirds of fatal pedestrian collisions happen during the hours of darkness. Although pedestrians can hear a car coming and see its lights, the driver may not see the pedestrian and certainly won’t hear them.
Supporting the campaign, Mayor Noel McBride said: “With darker mornings and evenings there is an increased risk to all road users. Read more
CALLS FOR ALL-ISLAND FORENSIC SCIENCE SERVICE
SDLP
SDLP Policing Spokesperson Conall McDevitt is calling on the Assembly for an all-island Forensic Science Service to tackle the huge delays in the organisation.
Speaking ahead of an Assembly motion on the issue on Monday, the South Belfast MLA said: Read more
Serious RTA at Navan
Gardaí in Navan, Co. Meath are investigating a single vehicle serious injury road traffic collision that occurred at Greenan, Drumconrath, Navan at 23.30 hrs yesterday evening, Saturday 22nd October, 2011.
The male drivers (26 years) car collided with a tree and was removed to hospital with serious injuries.
All Stars announced
All-Ireland champions Dublin lead the way in this year’s football All-Stars with six awards including three first time recipients – Kevin Nolan, Michael Darragh Macauley and Paul Flynn.
Goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton receives his fourth award while Alan and Bernard Brogan are awarded their third and second respectively.
Beaten All-Ireland finalists Kerry receive four including what is Colm Cooper’s seventh.
Donegal’s strong season is acknowledged with three awards – all in defence – as Neil McGee, Kevin Cassidy and Karl Lacey are all honoured.
The final positions go to Kildare’s Michael Foley and Andy Moran of Mayo.
The individual player of the year awards were voted on by GPA members after the compilation of a short list from the scheme’s Steering Committee, which is made up of GAA journalists.
Sligo Rovers fans treat – FAI Cup final for a tenner
The Football Association of Ireland today (October 17) announced that ticket prices for the 2011 FAI Ford Cup Final will be set at €5 for children and €10 for adults.
The game will take place at 3.30pm on Sunday, November 6, at Aviva Stadium and prices have been kept at the same affordable level as last year’s memorable first FAI Ford Cup Final in the new venue. The FAI Ford Cup semi-final replay, St Patrick’s Athletic v Shelbourne, will take place this evening, the winner of which will progress to face holders Sligo Rovers in the final. Tickets will be initially be made available through both finalists and arrangement will be announced by the clubs later this week. Closer to the date of the final, Ticketmaster will also be selling an allocation of tickets for neutral supporters.
