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An ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of Donegal stolen goods recove red by Gardai
An ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of stolen goods including a full-fitted kitchen has been found by Gardai in Letterkenny . Thousands of euro worth stolen electrical equipment of including tumble dryers, washing machines, 16 mobile phones, flat-screen televisions was recovered.
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The goods were found when a truck to remove Gardai searched a the stolen house in the goods. Meadowbank area of the town “There was a considerable during an operation involving amount of property armed gardaí from recovered the Rewhich included gional Support Unit, washing local demachines and even tectives and uniformed a fitted gardaí. kitchen. Two local youths have been “We did have to hire questioned and a a truck file is being because of the volume prepared for the of goods Director of recovered,” he said. Public Prosecutions . He advised all homeowners There have been 28 burglato be vigilant and lock ries in the Letterkenny all doors area and windows and install burover the past month. glar alarms, security The items also included lights or cameras if possible. an assortment of power tools. Crime Liaison officer The thieves used Sgt tools to Paul Wallace has now remove the fully-fitted arranged kitchen a meeting with local from an unoccupied residents house. to discuss the burglaries Supt Vincent O’Brien and to possibly return revealed how Gardai any stolen had to hire property.
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Smyths daleside feeds reach their peak! THE staff of Smyths Daleside Feeds in Lifford reached their peak last weekend when they climbed the 2,185 ft of Muckish Mountain in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation. The climb is an annual event in the Smyth’s calendar and having climbed Mt. Errigal the previous year in aid of the Donegal Hospice, the top of Muckish (Pig’s Back) was their destination this year. Smyth’s along with the staff of their parent company, Donegal Creameries Plc., are hopeful that their climb will raise in excess of €5,000 for the Irish Heart Foundation. Mr. Ray Winters, general manager of
Smyths Daleside Feeds says he was delighted the climb was so successful. “Every year we climb either Muckish or Errigal to raise money for charity and this year we were delighted to climb Muckish Mountain in support of the Irish Heart Foundation. “Given the fact that a staggering 27 people every day suffer a stroke in Ireland and with 90% of their funding coming from public donations we believe that the Irish Heart Foundation is a very deserving charity and one that we were delighted to support”. Smyths Daleside Feeds operates one of
the most modern mills in Ireland and they have a heritage of making superior animal feeds since 1865. However on Friday night no amount of bull nuts or lamb pellets could speed their progress over the bog and up the side of the mountain. The overwhelming feeling of all the participants was one of great satisfaction having reached the top but most conceded and it was clearly visible in the purple faces, that it was a tough slog in getting their!
Five-year-old Donegal chef lands job at TV3! THE little chef has become an internet sensation and a bit of a media star - and now five-year-old Donegal chef Ciaran Crawford has landed a summer job...on TV3! The producers of ‘This Morning’ were so impressed by Ciaran’s culinary skills, they are planning to give him a weekly slot of his own. Said proud dad Martin: “I was called by a producer at TV3 this week asking if we would
like to be featured weekly for the next few weeks and of course we said ‘Yes’. “Ciaran is very excited. The whole of Lifford and the county is getting right behind this chef of the future.” The Littlechef’s latest video - on making BBQ spare ribs has already been aired. You can watch his video by clicking above. On Donegal Daily.com
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The Blank of Ireland - This way out. Coming to a town near you soon! As part of the Buncrana Musical Festival’s music culture and arts programme. A special talk on how to resolve personal debt by Darrell O Deagadh author of the best selling book called “BLANK of Ireland” will take place in O’Flaherty’s downstairs bar on next Wed. 20th July at 7pm. As part of the initiative to teach people how to dispel debt from being a worrying threat, a bus was purchased called “The Freedom Bus” and it will be in Buncrana all day on the 20th and in Letterkenny on the 22nd. People can board the bus for advice or they can set up a private consultation by phoning the dedicated number on 086 24 11 888. Everything is free there is no charge, but donations will be accepted to cover running costs like diesel etc. See “The Buncrana Music Festival” programme for more details. Here are some of the questions which will be raised and explained at the talk. “Do you believe that banks are sound financial institutions who give their customers fair and honest advice? Do you believe that the banks have your best interests at heart when they lend you money? If you think yes to those two questions then ask yourself: - “DID! the bank fully disclose to you how they used your signature to make more money after you signed? DID you know that your signature is valuable to the bank and actually created the money that was then loaned back to you with added interest! You actually created the money NOT the bank!!! DID you know that the bank did not put up or risk any of its assets as equal consideration to you when you signed.... you took all the risk! They brought nothing to the table!!!DID you know that banks sell on your mortgage to other financial institutions; DID you know that a debt sold on is a debt paid? Do you still think you lawfully owe any money? Would you like to learn how to lawfully challenge all banks and credit companies on these issues? Arm yourself with knowledge NOW! These and more questions will be answered very soon when the “Freedom Bus” comes to a town near you this summer? DONT!!! Miss the Bus!!! Come on board! discover the real truth about debt and loans. There is a growing freedom movement in Ireland that started a few years back called Tir Na Saor, It started with a simple website and grew from strength to strength when it was realised that people could lawfully challenge all corporate debt and legislative regulations and free themselves from their legal fictional entity (the strawman). The website developed more and more and eventually an internet radio station was set up by an original member of Tir na Saor Vincent Byrne. TNS Radio was born. This site started to interview many people at the forefront of the freedom/freeman movement, it wasn’t until, VIN discovered a sovereign gentleman called Harry O Reilly that the TNS Radio site discovered other methods of self protection other than the freeman methods, Harry taught that simply realising one’s sovereignty was all it took. Then after further input and influence by a gentleman called MR.T Vin realised that the appropriate use of language was a vitally important thing to master when facing
corporate officers trying to get people under their jurisdiction n order to extract revenue from them. These corporate officers (like tv licence inspectors, receivers, solicitors, judges, councils, banks, etc) enacted their statutes/regulations by getting people to unwittingly contract by unknowingly answering to their name (corporation). People need to arm themselves with this knowledge. This knowledge is not widely know and must be put out there. This knowledge is free and is embraced and endorsed by TNS RADIO on a daily basis. Please tune in Google: - “TNSRADIO” Armed with all this knowledge a gentleman called Darrell O Deagadh decided to challenge the Bank of Ireland about an alleged mortgage debt. Darrell gleaned as much info as he could from both Tir na Saor sites and set about writing letters to the bank asking them for 3 documents (namely an original contract, if one exists) so that he could settle the matter. They could not supply any documents, ever wondered why? Darrell then decided to write a book which he called The “BLANK” of Ireland. In the book Darrell outlines the methods that he used and how he lawfully and legally constructed his letters so that other people in the same position could use the letters as templates to also challenge the banks. The book has become a best seller and has led to Darrell now touring the country giving lectures and workshops on the methods he used in his book. Download and read for free........ Google: - “Blank of Ireland” Kieran Mc Guigan a business man from Monaghan read Darrell’s book and studied the various sites before trying some of the methods himself. Kieran decided that this important information needed to be brought to a much wider audience and so Kieran came up with the brilliant idea to purchase a bus and put it on the road as soon as possible. This he done and the bus is now ready to roll. Kieran decorated the bus with as much info about fraudulent alleged debt as he could. The message on the bus is clear “Write Off Your Debt”......”The Truth Will Set You Free!” “Learn why you don’t need to pay!” “Fraud Revealed on Mortgages” and many more banner type sayings to unambiguously get the message out there loud and clear. There are many suicide cases in Ireland today directly related to worrying debt. “This bus tour is about educating people about how they can dispel any worrying debts, save their business, save their lives, save their families and prosper once again from their labour. Most people do not realise that the real power lies within themselves, people are generally brainwashed through fear that they will be taken to court or have their house repossessed if they question or stand up. Fear is used to manipulate people into coughing up their hard earned cash. PLEASE REALISE THIS: - “You cannot be lawfully taken to court”; a “summons” to court is only an invitation to attend to resolve an alleged dispute. NO one has any legal or lawful authority to repossess your home. WAKE UP! STAND UP! EDUCATE YOURSELF! AND STOP PAYING. Set yourself free! Learn how! Get on board the Freedom Bus!
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Fears allayed over health of Bishop Hegarty THE former Bishop of Raphoe, Dr Seamus Hegarty, has responded to rumours about his health. A spokesman for the Dr Hegarty, who is now the Bishop of Derry, said the 70 year old has been to seek medical treatment but is in good form. Fr Michael Canny, a spokesperson for Bishop Hegarty (71), who is from Kilcar, admitted he was not as sharp as he used to be. “The Bishop is conscious that he’s not as young as he used to be. He’s also very aware that his memory is not as sharp or as acute as it was in the past. “He has been with the doctor and has discussed this with
him and nothing has been diagnosed and he’s not receiving any treatment.” Fr Canny also denied a diocesan ‘committee’ had been set up to deal with decision-making because of concerns surrounding Bishop Hegarty’s health. “The only committee that’s been set up recently is the St Columb’s Diocesan Trust which is to oversee how the diocese complies with new charity legislation and this is the same as what’s happening in other dioceses and in churches generally,” he said. There’s been little sign in recent times of the Bishop cutting down on his workload.
Over one recent weekend, he attended a function in Moville on the Friday night, drove to an all-day congress in Knock which began on Saturday at 8am, attended an inter-church blessing on the peace bridge on Sunday at 9am, said Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral in Derry at 11am, took part in a Eucharistic procession at 3pm and led the Cemetery Sunday event at 6pm. Bishop Hegarty, a native of Kilcar in south-west Donegal, was appointed as Bishop of Derry in 1994. He was previously Bishop of Raphoe and will celebrate thirty years as a bishop next year.
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Orangemen want to play part in civic society, leader tells Donegal parade THE leader or the Orange Order today praised the Queen’s visit - saying it had helped build relationships on the island and helped Orange members in the Republic to be par of society. Thousands of members of the Orange Order were in Co Donegal today for their annual July gathering at Rossnowlagh. Lodges from counties Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim and Monaghan, as well as visiting Orangemen from the Six Counties, were among those taking part in the event. Grand Master of Grand Orange Lodge in January Edward Stevenson spoke about the British Queen’s recent visit to this State. “I seem to be spending quite a bit of my time in the Irish Republic - and I am thoroughly enjoying it,” he said. “Only a few weeks ago, along with other senior Orangemen, I attended the official visit of her Majesty the Queen to Dublin. “The visit was a triumph for everyone involved and in particular the people who live here in the Irish Republic and regard themselves as coming from the British culture. “Thanks to the tremendous and dignified welcome given to her Majesty the Queen, British people can hold their heads high in this community and be proud of their beliefs and their culture. “And that is what we are doing here today.
“We are in the Irish Republic but we are celebrating our British culture and identity. And we are a threat to no-one. In fact the people here want to play their part in the civic society of this country.”
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Clonmany road tragedy: File sent to the DPP GARDAI have confirmed that a file has now been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions after the investigation was completed into last year’s horror road crash in Clonmany which left eight people dead. It is a year since Ireland’s worst road traffic accident. Seven of the eight young men in a Passat died along with a pensioner driving home from an evening at bingo. The friends who died were James McEleney (23), of Minaduff, Clonmany; Eamon McDaid (22), of Ballymagan, Buncrana and Damien McLaughlin (21), of Umricam, Buncrana.Mark McLaughlin (21) of Ballinahone, Fahan; Paul Doherty (19), of Ardagh, Ballyliffin; Ciaran Sweeney (19), of Ballyliffin; PJ McLaughlin (21), of Rockstown, Burnfoot. Hughie Friel, who was 66, who was driving home to Dunaff, Urris, from the bingo in Buncrana in his Toyota car, was also killed. Gardai have now completed interviews with the sole survivor of the tradegy, though the force is refusing to make further comment. “A full garda investigation file was forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions at the end of June and we are awaiting his directions on the matter,” said Supt Kevin English.
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Road safety chief warns of constant dangers a year on from Inishowen tragedy Front Row Left to Right: Mary McCallion, Andy Dowds, Paul Downey and Rosemary Gallagher. Back Row Left to Right: Gerard Callaghan, Joe McColgan, Kathleen Grant and Thomas Downey.
Model Helicopter Display to lift off at Family Fun Day in Burt on Sunday 31st July
THE Burt Local Residents Group have announced details of their Family Activity Day, to be held at the local GAA grounds at Moness on Sunday 31st July commencing at 2.00 pm. The highlight of the event will be the launch of Ireland’s biggest Model Helicopter, which is a quarter of a full scale Jet Ranger Helicopter and there will also be lots of model aircraft on display. There is a huge following
throughout Northern Ireland for model aircraft displays and already there has been considerable interest for the first such event in the Inishowen area of Donegal. The local residents group have been in existence since early 2010 working quietly behind the scenes on a number of local initiatives but this will be their first major outdoor event and it’s all systems go as their big day draws near. Commercial and private stall sites are available at a reasonable cost, further details available from Kathleen Grant tel: 086 3931426. The programme of events for the family fun day will include the usual sporting events associated with a family sports day, such as Children’s Races, Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Penalty Kick Competition, Bin the Ball, Tug Of War, Horse Shoe Throwing, Nappy Hanging, Picture Quiz, Crazy Golf, Children’s Fancy Dress and much more. There will also be live music throughout the afternoon with teas and hot food available.
DONEGAL’S Road Safety Officer has pleaded with people to play their part in helping to cut the number of deaths and injuries on the county’s roads. Eamon Browne’s plea comes on the first anniversary of the country’s worst ever single road accident which claimed the lives of eight men in Inishowen exactly a year ago. Mr Browne said that although a huge amount of work has been done to improve road safety since that horrific smash outside Clonmany, more can be done. And he said that each and every motorist and passenger must do their part to make Donegal’s roads a safer place. “Attitudes to road safety in Donegal are changing but we still have a long way to go. “The bottom line is that it is up to each and everyone one of us to make sure our roads are safer places when we get behind the wheel. “There has been a huge amount of work put into changing these attitudes and educating out young drivers since last year’s crash in Inishowen but we still have
a long way to go,” he said. Inishowen TD Padraig MacLochlainn said he still fears one moment of madness could spark yet another tragic accident. “Things are improving but we all know that it only takes one incident to send us back to where we were this time last year. “I am appealing to all drivers, but especially to younger drivers to slow down and think about their driving,” he said. The families of the eight men killed in last year’s crash have decided not to hold one memorial service to remember their loved ones. Instead the families of Eamon McDaid, 21, of Ballymagan, Buncrana, PJ McLaughlin, 21, of Burnfoot, Ciaran Sweeney, 19, of Ballyliffin, James McEleney, 23, of Clonmany, Mark McLaughlin, 21, of Fahan, Paul Doherty, 19 of Ballyliffin, Damien McLaughlin, 21, of Buncrana and Hughie Friel, 66, of Urris will all hold their own private ceremonies.
Principal warns of road fatality if new bus rules come in A school principal has warned that one of his pupils will be killed if the new school transport system is introduced. Principal of Glenswilly National School in Co Donegal, Liam McGowan, has already told parents to ignore any invoices they get from bus companies for the new school term. Under new guidelines children living less than two miles from the school will now have to pay €200 to get a bus compared to the current fee of €50. Parents who cannot afford the
extra payment will now be forced to drive their children to school each morning or make them walk. Mr McGowan said there will now be a huge volume of cars pulling up outside the school and a fatal accident is inevitable. “Children will have to walk to school which is out the question or be brought by car. “There is already a large volume of cars and buses pulling up outside what is a very busy road. This is going to add a huge number of cars to traffic. “There is no doubt in my mind
that down the line a fatality will happen around the school,” he warned. The school opened 38 years ago after five local schools were amalgamated. Principal McGowan said the only reason the schools were brought together was because of a pledge by the Government to provide free transport for children. The parents committee from the school are to meet with Junior Education Minister Ciaran Cannon next week to voice their fears.
Disappearance of Donegal’s basking sharks is major discovery says scientist DONEGAL’S magnificent basking sharks have disappeared. Experts believe a cooling of temperatures in waters off the coast has led to a lack of the huge creature’s main supply of food – plankton. However members of the Inishowen-based basking shark study group say they are not concerned. In fact, the group says the sharks’ absense since the beginning of the summer is a major scientific breakthrough. The group, led by shark expert Emmett Johnston, say the unusual lack of shark sightings proves there is a dramatic change in temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean. “We’ve had a lot of ups and downs this year; we had really dense aggregations of sharks in April a whole month earlier than usual, then pretty much no large groupings throughout
May and June. “And now we are seeing jellyfish species and Sunfish in Inishowen waters 4-6 weeks before any previous records. “We have always advocated the basking shark as a fantastic indicator species for monitoring global climate and ocean change and this year we have proven it,” he said. Although initially disappointed with the lack of shark activity the scientists quickly understood that the strange goings on offered a perfect comparison to previous ‘normal’ year’s records. Emmett went on to say “Having a good hunch or theory is one thing but being able to robustly prove it to the scientific world is another. “Obviously we hoped for hundreds of sharks but in hindsight we should have actually been wishing for what we got this year, which was
little or no activity, because that has provided us with a robust set of figures to prove what marine biologist’s have been discussing for the last 50 years”. Researcher Donal Griffen from Queen’s University in Belfast said the findings are fascinating. “It sounds complicated but if you can imagine a cross section of the ocean like a sandwich of layers, each layer has a different density and different temperature. “Normally we get a higher temperature at the surface than the underlying main body of water but this year the surface of the ocean has been cooler than normal but the Atlantic as a whole has been warmer and it’s this difference that has given rise to the 4- 6 week difference in animal’s movements”. The team believe the ongoing studies on the basking shark are vital to discovering and
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Hospital campaigners demand meeting with minister as fears grow over LGH HOSPITAL campaigners are set to turn up the heat on TDs - and have demanded a meeting with Health Minister Dr James Reilly. Donegal Action for Cancer Care are calling on our Donegal Oireachtas Members to now publicly state what they are prepared to do to protect services at Letterkenny General Hospital. It is a fortnight since DACC highlighted their concerns regarding the possible downgrading of the hospital by the constant chipping away at services and budget shortfalls. Campaigner Betty Holmes said: “We were accused by some at the time of scare mongering, but since that we have had the General Manager at the hospital admit this situation - and also Prof John Crown agree with DACC - that cancer services are not secure when other services are impacted on. “DACC believe that an audit of A& E is currently underway at LGH giving cause for fears that the unit will have it’s opening hours reduced. “Politician’s can tell us they are fighting for the hospital but we now need them to tell us publicly what actually they doing and more importantly what they are prepared to do. “It is vital that those who were elected by the people of Donegal to do a job, now tell us what they will do to protect the hospital. We now need real actions.” DACC have requested an overdue urgent meeting with Dr James O’ Reilly & Mr Cathal Magee and are asking that that meeting be in Donegal where interested parties can attend. DACC has set out its concerns as follows: * We are not prepared to have the serious and indeed critical situation left as it is. * We are not prepared to have our hospital left with the “crumbs from the table”. * We are not prepared to
have Letterkenny General Hospital punished for it’s high performance. * We will not allow Donegal patients to suffer for Government’s failures. * We will not let the Government & HSE downgrade our destroy our hospital services. THE following is the letter sent to Dr Reilly: Re: meeting request in Dublin or Donegal re impact of budget shortfalls at LGH Dear Minister O’ Reilly, We DACC are calling on you to meet please with us DACC, Donegal Oireacthtas Members & other interested parties as a matter of urgency to clarify how you will address budget the impact of budget shortfalls at Letterkenny General Hospital. * We are not prepared to have the serious and indeed critical situation left as it is. * We are not prepared to have our hospital left with the “crumbs from the table”. * We are prepared to have Letterkenny General Hospital punished for it’s high performance. * We will not allow Donegal patients to suffer for Governments failures. * We will not let you & the Government downgrade our destroy our hospital services. We are prepared to go to Dublin at relatively short notice such is this meetings importance but it should really happen in Donegal. We are not again prepared to just receive an acknowledgement letter stating that our letter will “brought to the Ministers attention” We expect an immediate reply with a date for this overdue meeting. As the situation at Letterkenny General Hospital does not appear to be a priority on the National agenda, we in DACC now have to look at how we the people can address this. Hard signed copy will be in Monday’s post.
The cheque presentation to the value of £500 is from Don’t Bin Cash In and presented to The Friends of Altnagelvin Hospital. Mary Doherty representing Don’t Bin Cash In and Karen Love Chairperson of The Friends of Altnagelvin Hospital. Friends Of Altnagelvin is one of the nominated charities of Don’t Bin Cash In.
Letterkenny man suffers serious head injuries after freak fall from bike A Letterkenny man has received serious head injuries after falling off his bike in a freak accident. The incident happened in the Glencar area of the town at around 7.30pm last night. The man, who is in his 20s, was found by a passer-by having fallen from his bike. The exact details of what happened are still unclear. The man’s bicycle could still be seen at the scene of the incident last night. Gardai rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area. It had initially been thought the man had been the vic-
tim of a hit-and-run. The man was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital but then rushed to Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital where he is being treated for a head injury. A Garda spokesman confirmed the incident was not a hit-and-run. “It appears that the man fell off his bike. We are not looking for anyone in relation to the matter and we do not believe it was a hit-and-run. “The man has since been transferred to Beaumont Hospital where he is being treated,” he said.
Irish dance teacher named in Donegal sex abuse case
A Letterkenny woman who was sexually abused over seven years by her Irish dancing teacher has won the right to have her abuser named. Earlier this week, Dana Doherty was awarded €400,000 after the court found she had been sexually abused by dance teacher Michael Quigley of Barnhill Park, Letterkenny, Co Donegal. Mr Quigley had tried to prevent the publication of his name pending an appeal. However, Mr Justice Sean Ryan said there was no reason to withhold publication of his name if the victim did not want her identity protected. A short stay was granted this morn-
ing while Mr Quigley applied to the Supreme Court on the publication issue. That application to the Supreme Court was unsuccessful. His lawyers had argued that his name should not be published before the outcome of a Supreme Court appeal as irreparable damage would be done to Mr Quigley and his family. The court was told there was nothing to prevent Mr Quigley being named in a previous criminal trial in which the jury failed to agree on a verdict. Mr Justice Ryan said he had found Ms Doherty’s evidence to be credible and cogent. He found that Mr Quigley had abused her over a number of years and had also interfered with two other witnesses who gave evidence against him in the case. However, he agreed to place a stay on the compensation order pending an appeal to the Supreme Court on what Mr Quigley’s lawyers said was an important legal point regarding delay in taking the case. However, an immediate partial payment of €50,000 should be made, he said. Counsel for Mr Quigley had earlier told the court he was a retired man of no means and no money.
Lawyers for Ms Doherty said the reason for this was because he had transferred two houses into the sole name of his wife in recent years. Ms Doherty, who is now 41, had taken a civil action against her former dance teacher over the abuse, which happened between 1982 and 1989 when she was between 12 and 19 years old. He denied all the allegations and his lawyers argued that she should be prevented from taking the action because of the delay in bringing proceedings. However, Mr Justice Ryan found she should not be prevented from taking the action. He ruled she had suffered a severe psychological injury as a result of the abuse, which had affected her ability to take the case. The court had heard that she is suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder. It is believed to be the first time this issue has ever been fought and decided in court. In making the award, the judge said it was difficult to overstate the profound and lasting effects of prolonged sexual abuse on a person whose childhood was blighted by this conduct.
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An ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of Donegal stolen goods recovered by Gardai An ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of stolen goods including a full-fitted kitchen has been found by Gardai in Letterkenny. Thousands of euro worth of stolen electrical equipment including tumble dryers, washing machines, 16 mobile phones, flat-screen televisions was recovered. The goods were found when Gardai searched a house in the Meadowbank area of the town during an operation involving armed gardaí from the Regional Support Unit, local detectives and uniformed gardaí. Two local youths have been questioned and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. There have been 28 burglaries in the Letterkenny area over the past month. The items also included an assortment of power tools. The thieves used tools to remove the fully-fitted kitchen from an unoccupied house. Supt Vincent O’Brien revealed how Gardai had to hire
a truck to remove the stolen goods. “There was a considerable amount of property recovered which included washing machines and even a fitted kitchen. “We did have to hire a truck because of the volume of goods recovered,” he said. He advised all homeowners to be vigilant and lock all doors and windows and install burglar alarms, security lights or cameras if possible. Crime Liaison officer Sgt Paul Wallace has now arranged a meeting with local residents to discuss the burglaries and to possibly return any stolen property.
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Doors Ensure the doorframes and doors are solid. Your external doors should be at least 4.4cm thick. Make sure all door locks meet Irish Standard (Doors of Enhanced Security). All external doors (including those that open onto the garden) must have five-lever mortise deadlocks (check for the Kitemark). These aren’t cheap, but are worth it – and your insurance company will expect you to have them fitted. When fitting window or door locks, use the strongest screws you can, not necessarily the ones that are supplied. Keep the keys out of sight, so a burglar can’t find them. Look at fitting door security bolts to all external doors, and to rooms with expensive equipment such as an office, dark room or hobby room. These are thick steel or brass bolts, fitted at the top and bottom of the door (or window) to secure it more strongly to the frame. There’s little point making your doors and windows burglar-proof if you then leave them wide open. Most criminals gain entry this way, so make sure you shut them when you are out of the room. Fit a security chain or a door
guard (a fixed steel or brass bar). Make sure you that you keep this on when you are inside the home. This prevents an opportunistic burglar nipping in and taking things fast when you are upstairs or in the garden. A peephole or viewer allows you to see who is outside your door. You can add one to an existing door (use a specialist if you have a PVC-U door). Keep the chain or door guard on when you open the door and check the credentials of any callers who claim to be from utility companies or official organisations. Ask for their ID before you allow them in. Check the card for dates and information – if you are suspicious, ring the company (look up the number from the phonebook, don’t rely on the card) to make sure they are who they say they are. Outside Put down gravel around the outside of the property – it makes a lot of noise when people walk on it and burglars like to be quiet. Security light Fit outside lights that come on when someone passes Fit outside lights that come on when someone passes, especially against easy entry points, such as front doors. They need to be out of reach of any thieves as far as possible, so fit them over 2m high. Put up trellis around fencing so that it is harder for anyone to clamber over – especially if you grow thorny climbing roses. Fit strong padlocks to all outside areas such as sheds, and even bars across the windows so that burglars can’t get in. Inside Use timers on your lighting, to give the impression that every room is occupied. There are sophisticated timers that vary when they switch on according to the amount of daylight and switch on and off intermittently. There are even ones that allow you to phone in when you are out and switch the lights on. Choose TVs, radios and other appliances that have the facility to switch themselves on and off at times you would normally be home. Create a pattern with your appliances and timer switches. For example, the TV goes off at night when the light and radio go on upstairs. Keep any important documents or valuables in a safe that is secured to the property in some way – otherwise a burglar will just run off with it to open at his leisure. You can also use products that are disguised as books or tins of spaghetti and so on. Property mark all your belongings, especially your valuables, so they can be traced if they are stolen. Your options include pens with ink that shows up under ultraviolet light or smart water. It takes minutes to do. Marking can cost from €50 upwards but is free in some areas, depending on local initiatives – ask your gardai station. Make sure that you balance security against the need to escape from a fire. If no-one can get in, how will you get out? Work out a plan.
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Shades of summer Awesome accessories can make your outfit sizzle this spring.
Not only do rose-tinted glasses make everything look better – they’re an instant way to make yourself look a million dollars too. That’s our excuse for stocking up on several pairs of shades this season anyway, and we’re sticking to it. Truth is, something as simple as an awesome pair of aviators can really ramp up your fashion factor this spring. Same goes for other well-sourced accessories such as hats and bags. All cheap and cheerful ways to spruce up your style for summer. Follow our top tips on this season’s must-have bits and bobs and you’ll be busting some cool fashion moves without breaking the bank. SHADES: It’s all about the statement sunglasses this summer. Go retro 1950s at Urban Outfitters, classic 1970s aviator at New Look, or cool classic black frames at Therapy in House of Fraser. Really, though, it’s the extravagant eyewear that will be turning heads – get some golden glamour at River Island, or go for Lady Gaga style shades for full impact (It’s Vintage Darling). HATS: Headgear is having a Stevie Nicks moment, as floppy 1970s straw hats are the hottest thing you can put on your head this summer. You’ll be spoilt for choice – but Accessorize and Boohoo.com have particularly good examples. If you’re not feeling the floppy hat, try a trilby – A|Wear and Dunnes have the upper crust look on a shoestring budget. BAGS: A sweet piece of arm candy never fails to liven up your look. Seventies-style handbags are hot property (J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams), as are all things denim (Fiorelli at House of Fraser). Fab florals will see you through any special summer occasion (Beyond Retro, Internacionale). But the must-have bag beloved of model types this season – the slouchy leather rucksack. Bag yours at Matalan or Dune. Now you’re all kitted up you can’t go wrong.
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ARBI - “The Invisible Condition” “In Donegal alone up to 147 patients may have an ARBI within this group. The number of ARBI sufferers is expected to increase as a result of population trends and changing patterns of alcohol consumption.” DETAILS of a ground-breaking study on Alcohol Related Brain Injury (ARBI) - known as “the invisible condition” – have just been published by the North West Alcohol Forum Ltd. This is the first study of its kind in Ireland into ARBI, a term used to describe the physical impairment to the brain sustained as a direct result of alcohol consumption. In the period 2005-2009 the survey found that 104 Donegal residents were admitted to hospital with ARBI. The total for the HSE North West region, covering Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon was 163. Research suggests that ARBI also accounts for 10% of the dementia population and for 12.5% of dementias of people under-65. This suggests that in Donegal alone up to 147 patients may have an ARBI within this
group. The number of ARBI sufferers is expected to increase as a result of population trends and changing patterns of alcohol consumption. There is also evidence that the condition is under-diagnosed in Ireland. The report outlines a summary of the work undertaken to identify the incidences of ARBI in the HSE West (Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim) and Western Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland (Limavady, Derry, Strabane, Omagh & Fermanagh). Explaining the motivation for undertaking this research, Eamon O’Kane, Director of NWAF, said: “We felt that the lack of accurate research was impairing the diagnosis of ABRI within the North West/Cross Border region and as
such the entire country. We embarked on a comprehensive study that set out to identify the number of people suffering from ARBI within a specific geographic area on the North West cross border axis. Our report outlines how best to respond and highlights best practice actions and recommendations that would greatly improve the care of patients with ARBI in this country. These are based on the research’s investigation into this complex condition in Australia, Scotland, Wales and England.” ARBI is often described as the invisible condition because of its complexity in terms of diagnosis. The condition is associated with non-traumatic brain injury brought about by factors leading to a degeneration of physical and mental well-being. This is distinguished from injury brought about by physical trauma, known as acquired brain injury (ABI). Given appropriate care half of those with an ARBI can make a complete or significant recovery, whilst a quarter will make no recovery at all. Often, people with ARBI may be placed in inappropriate care or accommodation settings. Improved outcomes depend on the individual having access to services including cognitive assessment especially neurophysiologists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation services and general psychiatrists and primary care. Despite the lack of a formal care pathway for people with ARBI, work has been initiated in the HSE (Donegal) to develop a discharge pathway for patients with ARBI. Mr. O’Kane continued: “Most patients do not have access to these multi-disciplinary teams, and for this very reason, creating and
implementing a plan of action is imperative for proper recognition of, and treatment for, ARBI within our health and social care system.” The study found that ARBI can also be associated with poor nutrition as well as a range of physical and mental health problems, and there is evidence of a concentration of ARBI in areas of high socio-economic deprivation. In addition, people with ARBI are often socially isolated, many having incurred social, financial, occupational, physical and forensic difficulties as a consequence of years of problematic drinking. There is no single cause of ARBI, which usually results from a combination of factors. These include toxic effects of alcohol on brain cells, vitamin and nutritional deficiencies, head injuries and disturbances to the blood supply to the brain. “Heavy drinkers are not likely to know that they could be developing an ARBI condition due to lack of insight and awareness,” Mr. O’Kane explained. “Those heavy drinkers are not likely to turn up in the health system until they become sick, by which time cognitive decline is likely to already have begun.” North West Alcohol Forum commenced this study in an effort to raise public awareness on the hidden implications of the damage excessive alcohol use can have on the brain. ARBI is a complex condition that may be present with a number of other conditions such as depression and anxiety and a person at the acute end of the ARBI spectrum will require very different care and treatment from a person diagnosed at an earlier stage of the condition.
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RUNNING has become an increasingly popular pastime in the North West over the past five years. The proliferation of competitive and fun runs that are held here are testament to its rise in popularity. People recognize the freedom and enjoyment there is to be had while simply running, for no end or purpose other than to complete the set distance. The feeling we enjoyed as children can be revisited when we take off, but only once we have gained the necessary fitness level to achieve the distance that we set out for. The first thing that we will require for this pastime is a good pair of running shoes. Sports science has advanced so far now that there is a pair of runners available to suit everyone. There are even substantial sized shops that cater for running shoes alone and will make a pair if a suitable pair cannot be bought. This tells you how important that the shoes are. A good pair of running shoes need to be comfortable and well supported. They are going to be responsible for the impact of your body weight coming down heavily on your joints, so their suitability are crucial. It is estimated that when we jog on the road approximately four times our body weight comes down on the
joints at each step. That is a substantial pay load so it is crucial that it is well supported. Asics, Reebok and Adidas are the leading brands in this department, and although they may be expensive, it is a good investment. The rest of your outfit is irrelevant unless you are fashion conscious, but I recommend that you spend on the shoes. So, now we have the shoes, what next? Well we have to decide how far we are going to run. When you set out for your first run, remember that you have to get back! If you feel you can run two mile then run one mile away from your starting point and then a mile back. You would not believe how many people run as far as they can and are too tired to make the return journey!! A good idea when starting to run is to have a goal. Choose a distance that you would like to complete. The options in terms of the fun runs in the local area range from 5 kilos, 5 miles, 10 kilos, 10 miles, half marathons and marathons. If you are a novice runner it is wise to start running in the smaller distances and eventually building the distances up. So, aim to complete a local 5k race and take it from there. The Inishowen Athletics Club are promoting a range of races throughout the peninsula and you can find out the informa-
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Airs on Thursday, July 14 2011 Annoyed with his small payout from Rob, James starts looking closer to home for his next scam. Getting the Barlows out of the house, he meets with a surveyor.
Airs on Wednesday, July 14 2011 In the café, Jerry lays into Aaron and Carl is forced to intervene and hold Jerry back when he tries to go for Aaron. Chas is devastated to see that Aaron doesn’t even try to defend himself when Jerry insists that his statement will see him go to prison. As Jerry is bundled out by Bob and Carl, Hazel and Aaron are left reeling with guilt. Bob’sannoyedwithChasforpressuringHazeltopayfor an expensive lawyer for Aaron, but Chas explains that she contacted his barrister and discovered he has no experience in this area. Carl hears Chas tells Bob that she needs £70,000 to pay for a decent lawyer and asks Scarlett for the money to pay for it. Later, Chas reels when Carl arrives telling her that he has the money... Meanwhile, Cain’s dismissive of Holly when she says hello in the pub, but when he realises Charity is watching,heflirtatiouslyofferstoshowHollyacarifshe’sinterested in buying. Cain’s irritated by Holly but turns on the charm when he sees a concerned Moira looking over. Coming over, Moira embarrasses Holly by telling Cain that she doesn’t need and can’t afford a car. Cain’s encouraged by her disapproval and casts a smile in Moira’s direction when Holly agrees to go for a test drive with him.
Airs on Thursday, July 14 2011 Despite her nerves, Liberty’s performance at T4 on the Beach is a total hit but the celebrations are brought to an early end when Theresa gets a call from home - Jacqui’s gone missing.
Christian is preparing for the visit from the social worker and is determined to make sure that everything is perfect after the fiasco earlier in the week. In the café, he chats to Yusef about the adoption and reveals that he’s planning to get a bigger flat and also get Zainab on side over the idea. Putting a scheme into action, Christian lures Zainab to the flat under the pretence that Syed is ill. When Zainab turns up and discovers that Christian has lied, she tries to leave - but she’s startled when he locks the door and won’t let her go. The pair start to argue as Christian brands Zainab a hypocrite, while Zainab insists that gay adoption is wrong. However, when Christian tells Zainab that she needs to let Syed be his own person, she’s left pondering her next move. Later, Christian’s thrilled when Yusef offers to give him a deposit for the flat, and he later reports back to Syed that everything is sorted out - including Zainab, who’s now on board with the adoption idea. However, Syed leaves Christian stunned by admitting that he’s changed his mind and doesn’t want to be a father…
James’s nerves are shredded, especially when Steve calls round to drop off Amy. What is James up to and how much has Amy overheard? Meanwhile, Frank’s been a tower of strength since the death of Carla’s mum and after he helps her go through her things, she suggests a meal at the Bistro to say thanks. Will it turn into something more? Elsewhere, Audrey is starting to fall head over heels for Marc; Hayley arranges time off work so she can care for Hope; and Becky reveals she’s going an a date with a new man.
Rhys alerts the McQueens to Jacqui’s disappearance and as they begin to search for her, they make a terrifying discovery… Meanwhile, Lee tries to win Amy back, but is it too little too late?
TOTO’s Bobby Kimball to headline Buncrana Music and Arts Festival Mundy, The 4 of Us and Mick Flannery also on bill MUSIC legends Bobby Kimball of Grammy Award winning American rock band Toto and Irish legend Mundy are on their way to Inishowen after being revealed as two of the top acts performing at this year’s Buncrana Music and Arts Festival. The eagerly-awaited line-up for the event, which takes place from July 21 to July 24, has created quite a buzz around the peninsula and the county. As well as its headliner Bobby Kimball, the other popular acts on the bill include The Stunning, The 4 of Us, Mick Flannery, The Knights of Leon, Shadowplay, Furlo, Mars Field, TKO, Rattle and Hum, Mark Black, Mojo Go Go, Balkan Alien Sound, DJs Justiy and Rebel Sound, with even more to be announced. As one of the 1980s most distinctive and recognisable voices and having only performed once in Ireland before, Bobby Kimball, the lead singer of Toto, is sure to be a huge attraction. His powerful voice and extraordinary range led to the huge hits “Africa,” “Rosanna” and the iconic “Hold the
Line” that saw the band haul six Grammys in one year. Joining him on stage, in an intriguing mix of the old and the new, will be Shadowplay, a talented multi-instrumental group currently making waves in the music world and fast becoming recognised as the country’s most creative and distinctive bands. Platinum selling “Mundy” needs no introduction to local audiences, having enjoyed huge success with his songs “July,” “Galway Girl,” “To You I Bestow,” “Mexico” and much, much more. His live performances and shows draw massive audiences and his fifth studio album “Shuffle” was released just last month to wide critical acclaim. Mick Flannery has been described as “a singing and song writing force to be reckoned with” and his albums “White Lies” and “Evening Train’” both went platinum. The award-winning The Stunning gained recognition within Ireland with singles such as “Brewing Up a
Storm,” “Romeo’s on Fire” and “Everything that Rise.” Founding members Joe and Steve Walls later formed The Walls. All of the acts announced for Buncrana Music and Arts Festival are recognised as “must-see” performances, with many attracting huge crowds in previous shows in the peninsula and beyond. Also back by popular demand is the massive fireworks display closing the festival on the Sunday night. With only €5 entry each night (Under 12s free), it really is a festival for everyone. Last year’s event was a huge success, attracting thousands to the town and peninsula. Like last year, as well as live music, there will also be a jam-packed events taking place right throughout the four days. Visit www. buncranamusicfestival.com or find us on facebook for more information.
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7 Tweaks to Make Your Computer Faster THE speed of the computer you use can have a great deal of impact on how fast your internet is, both negatively and positively. If you need to enjoy faster broadband internet access, aside going with the right ISP it is important that you also have an active and properly optimized computer. This article will be giving you a list of some basic, but important changes you should make that will have a significant impact on your computer and internet speed. 1. Reduce Desktop Icons: A lot of computers are cluttered and this will not help as it will make the computers slower. Just compare your computer to when you just bought it and you will notice a great difference in speed and effectiveness. If you know you can’t be formatting your hard drive every time it is important to do your best to reduce the number of icons on your desktop to the barest minimum. 2. Uninstall Unnecessary Applications: How many applications do you have installed on your computer? 50? 100? 200? How many do you use on a regular basis? It probably would be less than 20. Just take a look at this and you will see how much you have been losing in terms of speed, effectiveness and productivity by having all those applications on your computer. Every application you install has a great deal of impact on your computer and it also uses memory and space which means there will be less resources for your main applications. Take a look at your computer now, remove every unnecessary applications and you will notice an increase both in computer and internet speed. 3. Take Care of Outdated Software: It is one thing to have your computer system cluttered with unnecessary applications and it is another thing to have your computer filled with outdated software. The downside of a system with many unnecessary applications is waste of memory space but the downside of a system with many outdated software is insecurity and the possibility of being hacked. You will be doing a great deal to protect your computer by ensuring you keep all your software applications updated. 4. Use a Robust and Latest Antivirus: Just like sickness is to man, virus is the worst enemy of a computer. You won’t be able to get the best from your computer if you’re just using any kind of antivirus that pleases you and it is also important to be updating your antivirus regularly if you’re using the right one because viruses are always developing and a 2005 antivirus won’t be able to prevent your system against a 2011 virus.make your computer faster. 5. Always Shut down your Computer Properly: Aside from your system being infected by a virus another thing that can have a major effect on your computer is if your system files become corrupt. There are several things that can cause your system files to corrupt but the most common of them all is you not shutting down your computer properly. Always ensure you shut down your computer using the options available in your operating system, it will save you a great deal of time and money on the long run. 6. Have the Latest Hardware: Just like your computer software, having outdated hardware can also make your system vulnerable. If you really want to get the best from your computer you need to ensure you’re always doing your best to make sure you purchase and use the latest hardware components produced by your computer manufacturer. 7. Organize Your Downloads: This is another important thing for internet users, especially for those who download a lot on the internet. Don’t just download applications to your desktop or to any section of your computer you feel like. Always organize your downloads by making sure you create a special folder for any of your internet downloads. In fact you should organize your files on your computer on a regular basis and try to stick to that.
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Now days everyone has a digital camera and has photos stored on their computer that they want to share with family and friends around the world. We used to be limited in how we share files, however now there are so many options available. Here are some ways you can share pictures and photos with other computers. Email – In the old days of dialup internet connections, sending a picture through email was not a good idea. To download the email would take forever. Now that broadband and fast internet connections are common, sending a picture or photo through email is easy and downloads quickly. There are limits on how many you can send in one email. This limit depends on your email host. Save them to Disc – If you have hundreds of photos to share with another computer it is easy to save them to a cd or DVD disc to send in the snail mail. If you want to use a DVD, make sure the computer you want to share with has a drive that will read a DVD.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Written & Directed by: J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves
Runtime: 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.)
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Miriam Margolyes, Jim Broadbent, John Hurt, Bonnie Wright, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, David Thewlis, Gary Oldman, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Ciarán Hinds, Nick Moran, Michael Gambon, Helen McCrory, Maggie Smith, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Mark Williams, Tom Felton
Movie Synopsis: The end begins as Harry, Ron, and Hermione go back to Hogwarts to find and destroy Voldemorts final horcruxes, but when Voldemort finds out about their mission, the biggest battle begins and life as they know it will never be the same again.
Save them to USB Flash drive – USB flash drives are the most useful device to have. You can put your files, photo’s or anything on it and then physically take it anywhere you like. When you want to share what is on the USB flash drive, simply plug it in to the computer. What is a USB flash drive? Windows Live Messenger Sharing folder – This is a great way to share pictures over the internet. Not only is the Windows Live messenger free, but if you create a sharing folder the exchange of pictures is almost instant. Across a network - If you have a home network you can easily share a picture by placing the photo in the folder you are sharing. Other people on your network can access this and save to their computer. Put it on the internet – If you have a webpage or a blog you can put a picture on that site for anyone to save to their computer. If they go to your webpage and right click on the image, choose to save picture as…the picture will be saved on their computer.
Break My Fall
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Beginners
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Starring: Rutger Hauer, Gregory Smith, Robb Wells, Brian Downey, Molly Dunsworth, Official Site: www.hobowithashotgun.com
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, Mélanie Laurent, Goran Visnjic... Genre:Official Site: www.beginnersmovie.com
Starring: Kat Redstone, Sophie Anderson, Kai Brandon Ly, Collin Clay Chace... Official Site: www.breakmyfall.co.uk
Notes: * You wouldn’t even bother to print a picture to share as you can send it to the other person to print on their end. * You can also become a member of a photo sharing site like www.flickr.com This way you can store your pictures on the internet for free and share with your friends at the same time.
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Buttoned Cowl Cowl worked from end to end in a texture pattern. Cowl worked from end to end in a texture pattern.
STITCH GLOSSARY MB Make bobble as foll: (K1, yo, k1, yo, k1) into same st, turn, p5, turn, k5, pass sts one at a time over last st made. COWL With size 7 (4.5mm) needles, cast on 40 sts. Work in k2, p2 rib for 9 rows. Next row (WS) Work in rib for 8 sts, dec 3 sts evenly over next 24 sts, work last 8 sts in rib—37 sts.
SIZES One size fits most. KNITTED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 7 x 31≤”/18 x 80cm GAUGE 21 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm over chart pat using size 7 (4.5mm) needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
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MATERIALS • 3 1≥oz/50g balls (each approx 95yd/85m) of Be Sweet Bambino (cotton/bamboo) in #834 denim • One pair size 7 (4.5m) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE • 4 buttons
Beg chart pat Row 1 (RS) Work in rib pat for 8 sts, work row 1 of chart, work in rib for 8 sts. Cont to work chart in pats until 14 rows of chart have been worked. Rep chart rows 13 and 14 five times more. These 24 rows establish pattern. When pattern has been completed 5 times, rep rows 1-12 once more. Next row (RS) Work in rib pat for 8 sts, inc 3 sts evenly over next 21 sts, work last 8 sts in rib—40 sts. Next (buttonhole) row (RS) [K2, p2] twice, *k2tog, yo, p2, k2, p2; rep from * 3 times more. Work in k2, p2 rib for 5 more rows. Bind off. FINISHING Sew buttons onto ribbing at cast-on end of scarf opposite the buttonholes.
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Fuel gang using ‘cat litter’ to wash green diesel destined for Donegal motorists THREE men were arrested after the discovery of a multi-million euro oil laundering operation in Castlefin. The arrests follow a lengthy undercover operation outside the border village by a gang using cat litter to wash the dodgy diesel. Customs officers supported by Gardai raided a plant and seized more than 12,000 litres of illegal fuel. A number of vehicles including a van and a car were also seized by officers. All three men arrested, who have addresses in Northern Ireland, were taken to Letterkenny Garda station for questioning. Customs officers say the plant had the capacity to produce more than three million litres of fuel each year with an estimated loss to the exchequer of €1.3 million. Officers revealed the gang was using cat litter to ‘wash’ the green diesel and make it appear as regular diesel so it could be sold to garages and on to unsuspecting motorists. A chemical in the cat litter took away the green colour from the original fuel as it was being ‘washed’ in several 8ft high containers which were found on site. Sean Kelleher, Revenue Customs Enforcement Manager for the border region, told
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Donegaldaily.com the oil was destined for the local market. “It was not going to travel down south. It was going to travel locally and be used within a 20 to 30 mile radius of where it was being washed,” he said. He estimated that green diesel is being bought for 80c a litre and when washed was being passed on to garages for up to €1.40 a litre. “That is a lot of profit and you can see the attraction. If people are aware or suspicious that there are such plants in their localtity, they should contact us immediately,” he said. This is the sixth such oil laundering facility uncovered in the State since the beginning of the year compared to just four last year. “This shows that the market is there for this product and it shows the length people are going to in order to cash in,” added Mr Kelleher. Mr Kelleher also warned that such diesel will cause damage to cars if used on a continuous basis. “This washed diesel does not contain lubricants and over time it can cause all sorts of harm to engines which is another reason why it is dangerous,” he said.
UP to 30 jobs could be created in Donegal after a Government announcement included a new green travel plan for the county. A total of €4M will be spent across the country - creating 330 jobs nationally - after the announcement by Public Transport minister Alan Kelly. The local plan includes the upgrading of footpaths, cycle paths and traffic calming measures in various Donegal locations including Gaoth Dobhair, Buncrana, Ballybofey, Fintown, Glencolmcille, Letterkenny, Milford, Donegal Town, Muff and Ramelton. Minister Kelly said: “These jobs would not be here without a change of Government. “Hopefully this will get people off the dole, improve our transport and tourism potential and result in money being spent in our regional high streets. It is not a full solution but will provide some help to our non-urban areas.” He added: “Job creation is a key priority. In the transport area, a key priority is to deliver a sustainable travel future. Today’s funding package delivers on these priorities in local communities right around the country.” The €4m allocation is in addition to €10m worth of jobs intensive sustainable travel projects which have already been announced for the Greater Dublin Area and the regional cities.
Donegal building firm collapses with debts of €30 million A Donegal building firm that paid a €100 deposit for a €19 million land deal at the peak of the boom has collapsed into receivership. Bank of Scotland (Ireland) has installed Tom Kavanagh of insolvency firm Kavanagh Fennell as receiver to McGinley Construction. It is understood that the firm has debts of around €30 million, with the bulk of the money owed to banks. Trade creditors are also owed a seven-figure sum by the firm. McGinley Construction is based in Lifford and initially focused on house building across Donegal. It later moved into the Dublin market and built apartments in the East Wall Road area and in Killiney in south Dublin. In 2008,the firm was sued by two businessmen who said they had a contract to sell McGinley Construction land at Ravensdale Road in Dublin for €19 million. McGinley Construction had paid a €100 deposit but had not paid the balance by the agreed date of May 31, 2008. At the time, Mr Justice Peter Kelly said it was ‘‘extraordinary’’ that a €19 million land deal was based on a €100 deposit. PLANNING PERMISSION McGinley Construction said it had been refused planning permission for a development of apartments and shops on the site, which led to difficulties completing the agreement. Last year, the owner of McGinley Construction, Hugh McGinley, was found to be in contempt of a High Court injunction that
Dublin City Council had obtained, prohibiting the use of a car park at a McGinley apartment development at East Road. The Dublin Fire Brigade expressed fears the car park posed ‘‘a serious and immediate risk to the lives’’ of people living in the apartments. McGinley was warned that he faced being jailed for up to six months and having the assets of his company seized if there were further breaches of the car park injunction . According to its latest accounts, McGinley Construction made an after-tax loss of more than €222,000 in 2007, but its directors said the result was ‘‘satisfactory’’. Despite the loss, the firm paid a dividend of €175,000, on top of a €137,500 dividend the previous year. However, the firm warned it was ‘‘uncertain’’ about the continued support of its banks. Signing off the 2007 accounts in March 2009, the directors said they had not reached agreement with the banks on future funding. They said the firm would not be able to trade without bank support and would not be able to source funding from another financial institution. In 2007, the firm also featured on the Revenue Commissioners’ tax defaulters list, when it paid a settlement of almost €532,000 after under declaring Vat. The settlement arose after a Revenue audit.
Donegal-based media writer speaks of ‘breaktaking’ end to News of the World
A Donegal-based former tabloid editor has described the publication of the last edition of the News of the World today as ‘breathtaking’. Roy Greenslade is a former editor of the Daily Mirror and commentator for the British newspaper The Guardian. And writing for that newspaper, Greenslade says he believes today’s demise of the tabloid with
the loss of more than 200 jobs was a “breathtaking, but entirely proportionate, response to the crisis that was engulfing the paper and Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation.” The journalist insisted Murdoch had to do something because of the shocking revelations surrounding the hacking into telephones of innocent people, including the phone of murdered English teenager Milly Dowler. However he believes a new Sunday paper will emerge. “With Wapping staff having been told they will move to a seven day operation, does it mean the king will live on in a different guise? “Will we be getting a Sun on Sunday? (The Sunday Sun title already exists in Newcastle, and Murdoch once tried to obtain it
30 years ago). If so, will it mean a clear-out of the current News of the World editorial?” He added: “This should not draw a line under the whole scandal. To close one title and open another cannot stop the inquiries into what happened, and who did what and to whom and why. “The Screws has been screwed. Indeed, it screwed itself. But now, to continue the analogy, it’s time to nail the truth.” More than 30 journalists in the Dublin office of the newspaper lost their jobs last night. Its former Irish editor Alex Marunchak is among a dozen suspects who will be questioned by police in England about phone and computer hacking. The Irish edition of the tabloid sold more than 3,000 copies in Donegal every week.
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How do you handle your cups? How you ever stopped to think how many times in your milking career you will put clusters on cows? And how many times you’ll take them off? Well, if you’re milking 90 cows, twice a day, with an average lactation length of 280 days, you’ll put those clusters on over 50,000 times a year. And then you’ll take them off 50,000 times a year (unless of course she kicks it off first!). Over a lifetime of milking that repetitive action adds up. After 40 years, you’ll have put on over 2 million clusters.......and taken them off over 2 million times too!
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eagasc researchers are looking at a new starter culture for Cheddar cheese manufacturing. “Cheese ripening consists of a complex series of chemical and biochemical reactions that contribute to texture and flavour development. Many of these reactions are a result of bacterial activity during ripening. The bacterial flora of most varieties is complex, consisting of added starter strains, as well as an endogenous secondary flora, referred to as the non-starter lactic acid bacteria (NSLAB),” explains Dr John Hannon. The Teagasc Food Research Centre at Moorepark has built an international reputation in cheese research covering safety, flavour and efficiency and supports the Irish cheese industry from the artisan producer to large companies. For example, in a recent issue of TResearch, Teagasc’s scientific magazine, Dr Hannon and Dr Tom Beresford describe the use of a new starter culture - Streptococcus thermophilus. “Currently, Cheddar cheese starters are composed of several defined, well characterised Lactococcus lactis strains chosen for their acid-producing ability and high bacteriophage insensitivity (a bacteriophage is a virus that attacks bacteria). This has resulted in the use of an increasingly
small number of lactococcal strains, which are expected to perform reliably within strict manufacturing schedules to produce consistent quality product,” says Dr Hannon. “However, the destructive potential of lactococcal phage, which reduces the rate of acid production, is detrimental in modern processing plants. Phage susceptibility can frequently emerge after extended use of cultures, leading to disruption of manufacturing schedules and reduction in product quality. The capacity of strains to impact on cheese flavour/aroma is derived from their ability to degrade proteins (proteolysis), carbohydrates (glycolysis) and lipids (lipolysis). However, differences in the presence and expression of genes involved in these biochemical pathways exist between bacterial strains and should be key criteria for consideration in strain selection”. The Teagasc researchers have been looking at S. thermophilus from a biodiversity and also from a flavour point of view. “The key findings that S. thermophilus has the potential to impact on cheese flavour and quality is of very significant importance to commercial cheese manufacturers and culture supply companies. S. thermophilus, while not a traditional component of the starter system for Cheddar cheese manufacture, has
achieved widespread application due to a number of favourable technological properties. The data generated in this project clearly demonstrates the potential of these strains to impact on cheese quality. The fact that a wide biodiversity of strains was demonstrated indicates that with correct strain selection it should be possible to identify strains that will suit the commercial objectives of different companies”, says Dr Hannon. Researchers at the Teagasc Food Research Centre at Moorepark are hosting ‘The Eight Cheese Symposium Moorepark 2011’ this September, where industry and academia will come together to share experiences on the latest developments and applications of cheese research. The international conference will cover Flavour Development, Cheese Diversification, Health and Nutrition/ Fat and Salt Reduction, and, Cheese: From Quality to Concepts. “Research to capitalise on the increased opportunities for cheese manufacture resulting from an increased milk pool (40% by 2020 according to the Food Harvest 2020 report) must begin now. Advances in diversification, nutrition, reduced fat/ salt, flavour and quality will help industry to ensure that it gains a considerable share of the increased market opportunity”, said Dr Hannon.
Cluster handling is given very little attention, considering the important role is has to play in milking efficiency, mastitis prevention, milker welfare and cow comfort. Air entering the cups can lead to vacuum fluctuations, and air impacts at the teat ends. This contributes to teat-end damage, and can drive potentially bug-laden milk up the teat canal, leading to new cases of mastitis. Too many milkers suffer repetitive strain injuries (RSI) such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, from years of putting on and taking off clusters incorrectly. Stop and think about how you cup cows.
Air entering the cup can cause vacuum fluctuations and create air impacts at the teat end
How do you handle your cups? Tips Tip 1 Putting on clusters: • Alternate hands for both sides of a herringbone to avoid RSI and muscle/tendon over-use • Holding the cluster in one hand, and applying all the cups in a “round-the-circle” fashion is an efficient and milker-friendly way of cupping cows. Tip 2 When clusters are on: • Use a teat plug when milking 3 teaters-don’t just twist the redundant cluster. • Don’t put weights on clusters (machine stripping) - it can lead to overmilking and allow air to enter the cups. • Check cluster alignment - it should sit squarely under the udder. Tip 3 Taking off clusters - Be patient - don’t yank them off! 1. Use the button or kink the tube to break the vacuum 2. Wait! 1-2 secs 3. Gently rotate the cluster 30-60˚ 4. Clusters should then slide freely off the teats If clusters are hard to remove, or are not releasing correctly, make sure that buttons on the claws are working correctly. Check air admission holes regularly.
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A very entertaining game in Malin on Saturday evening saw the home side come from four points behind midway through the first half to claim a two point victory, Dungloe having both Raymond Sweeney and manager Declan Bonner sent off in their first visit to Connolly Park. Despite playing into the breeze Dungloe led by 4 points to no score after 15 minutes, Malin guilty of a number of wides in the early stages, six in all in the first half while the visitors were much more economical, Adrian Hanlon(0-2), Owen Redmond and Benny McGarvey all on the score-sheet in the opening quarter, the visitors missing only one effort in the opening half hour. The home side eventually got off the mark after 17 minutes, Anthony Kelly recording the first of 5 frees and they had the opportunity to get back on terms with 3 minutes remaining in the half, Paul McLaughlin impeded by Jamie Sweeney off the ball in the large rectangle, referee Hugo Wallace having no hesitation in awarding the penalty and sending off Dungloe manager Declan Bonner for foul and abusive language regarding the same incident. Matthew Byrne, who scored two goals from the penalty spot in the game in Dungloe, stepped up to take the kick but his shot rose over the bar, the delay in taking the penalty due to Bonner’s sending off possibly affecting his concentration, as it was, Dungloe led by 0-04 to 0-02 at the break. Charlie Byrne and Sean Sharkey traded scores early in the second half before Malin hit the front for the first time with 7 minutes gone, Steven McLaughlin, who gave the Dungloe defence a torrid time throughout the game, breaking along the end line leaving a number of Dungloe defenders trailing in his wake before setting up the simplest of scoring chances for Paul McLaughlin to palm the ball into an empty net. Dungloe were further hampered a minute later when Raymond Sweeney received a straight red card for elbowing Gary Farren in the face before Paddy Kelly put Malin two in front with 12 minutes gone in the second half. The visitors responded well to their setbacks and scores from Adrian Sweeney(free) and Cory Gallagher had them back on terms midway through the half before Malin pulled away, Anthony Kelly(4 frees) and Dan McDaid putting Malin in the driving seat with 5 remaining. Dungloe continued to compete and were rewarded when Cory Gallagher broke from deep and exchanged passes with Adrian Hanlon before driving the ball in to the roof of the Malin net to ensure a nervous last few minutes for the home support but Malin held firm, Adrian Sweeney failing to hit the target with two late long range frees before referee Wallace blew time on what might yet prove a very important Malin win. MALIN; Declan Lafferty, Darren Doherty, Damian Harkin, Danny Greene, Ciaran McColgan, Conor Farren, Charlie Byrne(0-1), Paddy Kelly(0-1), Anthony Kelly(0-5, all frees), Paul McLaughlin(1-0), Matthew Byrne(0-1,pen), Kevin McColgan, Steven McLaughlin, Daniel McDaid(0-1), Gary Farren sub used Brendan McLaughlin. DUNGLOE; Ciaran Sweeney, Mark Sweeney, Jamie Sweeney, Doalty Boyle, Cory Gallagher(1-01), Raymond Sweeney, Declan O’Donnell, Sean Sharkey(0-1), Noel McBride, Benny McGarvey(0-1, free), Adrian Sweeney(0-1), Conor Green, Adrian Hanlon(0-2,1 free), Mark McPaul, Owen Redmond(0-1) subs used Gerard Walsh, Cathal Brennan.
St Eunans Under 8 Hurlers that attended the Letterkenny Gaels Blitz Sunday 10th July
Club Notes (continued on P36) MALIN GAA Congratulations to the Senior side on an excellent win over Dungloe in Malin on Saturday evening, no more than they deserve, especially the younger lads like Ciaran McColgan and Steven McLaughlin, who was superb on Saturday evening, these lads are coming into senior football at the top level and competing admirably, playing against the top clubs can only improve players while the more experienced lads did a fantastic job also. Two weeks ago Malin shipped 2-18 against the same opposition, holding them to 1-07 this weekend was the big difference. Good to see big names such as Adrian Hanlon and Adrian Sweeney playing in Malin for the first time although Raymond Sweeney let himself down badly with his elbow on Gary Farren while Dungloe manager Declan Bonner really let himself down on Saturday evening, a former Donegal manager who regularly pontificates in a weekly newspaper column about discipline and behaviour getting sent of for foul and abusive language towards a referee, I wouldn’t be huge on Biblical quotations but :let he who is without sin: springs to mind. The reserve side had no game this weekend, Dungloe unable to field a reserve side, apparently Oxygen was a more attractive proposition than McCleans!! The ladies came from 6 points behind at half time in a league game against Convoy last Wednesday to finish up with a draw, Malin 2-06, Convoy 1-09, so well done to them, especially given the fact that they had 6 regulars missing for various reasons. Best of luck to the U-14s and everyone from the club who are heading over to Leeds with them for the Leeds Irish Festival from the 15th /18th July, the U-14 side are playing in a tournament on Saturday, again, good luck to them and hopefully everyone enjoys the weekend and make sure not to lose Finbarr!! The club hosted a girls U-12 blitz on Saturday, 2nd July with Malin, Carndonagh, Urris and Buncrana in attendance. Thanks to everyone involved, coaches, parents and anyone who provided sandwiches and/or home baking. Special thanks to Emer Lafferty, Catherine Smyth and Christopher McLaughlin(Barney) who refereed on the day and a very special thanks to the organizers of the blitz Denise McCarron and Linda McColgan. The club are hosting a Ceili in St Pats Hall, Malin, on Friday 15th July from 10-00 till 1-00 am. A great nights craic for only €5 with a light supper included, music by the Cottage
Ceili Band. Anyone willing to help out is asked to contact Grace on 0868047199. Best wishes to Jim McGuinness and the Donegal Senior side in the Ulster Final against Derry this weekend, great to see the County back competing in Ulster Finals and hopefully we can go the extra distance required to bring back the Anglo Celt this year. The Malin Cul camp takes place this incoming week, 18th/ 22nd July from 10-00 until 2-30 each day. All applications should be in at this stage but any latecomers should contact Maria 087 7763679 as soon as possible. Training for U-10 girls has now finished until September as has Sunday morning training for U-6 boys. Malin GAA club have a club phone which sends texts about club fixtures for adult and underage teams as well as club events and notices. If anyone would like their name added to texting list please contact the club phone on 0868668531. Under age training times have changed to the following, U-8 Thursdays at 6pm, U-10 Fridays at 6pm. There was no winner of this weeks lotto jackpot. The sequence drawn was 1,6,5,4,2,3,7. Malin RNLI was the €50 prize winner. Next weekends jackpot is €600 and we thank the local community for its continued support.
MOVILLE GAA Moville GAA would like the Donegal Men’s team luck in the Ulster final against Derry. The under 16’s had two good victories during the week. First up was a game against Lifford at home in the Northern Board quarter final on Monday night. Moville fielded a strong team and started the game well and taking the game to their opponents and it wasn’t long before Moville hit the first goal of the game through the impressive full forward Peter Burke. Further out the field the midfield pairing of Shane Skelly and Ciaran Moore were always on top and supplying the forwards with ample ball to punish the Lifford defence. Moville went on to score 3 further goals from Peter Burke and some fine points from Burke, Ciaran Diver, Michael Gillespie, Conor Doherty and Moore to build up a commanding half time lead. The 2nd half was a much tighter affair but disciplined defending from Killian Dougal, Declan Logue and Caolan Mullarkey (the highlight of which was a superb goal line clearance from Mullarkey as he was tracking back to cover another Lifford attack) kept the Lifford scores to a minimum. In the end Moville ran out comfortable win-
ners on a scoreline of 5-13 to 0-9. The boys will now play Convoy in the semi final on Monday (11th). On Thursday night the lads played Muff in an Inishowen B quarter final in what proved to be a tighter affair. Muff had already beaten Moville convincingly in the league section however the Moville lads were determined from the first whistle that there would be no repeat of this and so it proved. Moville started brightly with some fine points from Burke and Diver before a fine goal from Jude Harkin settled the team down. Burke added a penalty to give Moville breathing space at half time and a lead of 6 points. The second half was a nip and tuck affair however with Tony and Sean McClenaghan in commanding form at the back and some fine fielding from Conor Doherty the Muff team never managed to reduce Moville’s half time lead. The lads now go on to play the losers of Urris and Buncrana in the semi final. The Moville Senior Ladies buoyed out of the championship this weekend against Glenfin in Convoy in what ws a closely contested game right up until the final whistle. The Senior Men were at home to Na Rossa, In what was a hard hitting well contested Game Moville ran out 9 points winners with some good flowing football from both teams it was an excellent exhibition of flowing football. Na Rossa started the brighter when the Na Rossa attack dropped the ball on the edge of the Moville Square and the Moville full back and half back line broke quickly and played the ball to Malachy McDermott who showed composure on the edge of the square to lay the ball inside to the on rushing Shaun Doherty to pass the ball into the back of the net to mark his senior debut with a goal. Na Rossa hit back with a score from a free from outside the 30 metre line. When Moville where awarded a free outside the Na Rossa 45 a quick one two by Seamus Hegarty and Sean O’Hare gave O’Hare the necessary space to play the ball over the bar from just outside 30. When Wing back Stephen Kearney broke forward and played the ball inside to Seamus Hegarty who quickly moved the ball onto Sean O’Hare to again score. Na Rossa pulled the score closer with 2 frees. With half time approaching Moville added two more scores when Wing Back Eunan Hegarty broke forward to find Sean O’Hare to score again, the final score of the half came from Moville Midfielder Seamus Hegarty who broke forward to slot the ball over the bar. With Moville leading by 6 points at half time Na Rossa came out to the blocks quicker in the second half scoring 2 quick points but this
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Brothers John and James Kelly from St Johnstone national winners at Tullamore last weekend.
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Brothers strike gold and break records at nationals IT was a case of the Kelly and Mc Guigan family lighting up the world on the double at Irish underage champs.for Finn Valley ac  in Tullamore over the weekend . Lets take it calmly one family at a time . John and James Kelly from St johnstone hit the target Saturday John threw a pb javelin to swamp the opposition in the javelin hitting 49.06 a pb of course by a few metres and come 3pm younger brother James couldnt wait to get into the circle and punched out a 11.56m to win set an Irish champ. record for this shot putt age division and he was still smiling many hours later .The first of the McGuigan clan went into action Saturday Dalton 2k steeple returns a 6.20 to win yes a champ record and a facile victory which will give him much needed confidence for the race programme ahead .Brother number 2 Fellan hit 70.74m in the under 16 hammer yes a new champ . record that had stood since 1992 to McDonald ,Windsor at 67m odd and really a 70m plus performance with a 4kg hammer is significant while his entire series of throws was up there so that was gold number 4 . Keeping the strong family theme Dempsey the older of the Mc Guigan lads at 19 was named by Athletics Ireland on the Irish junior team for the European juniors in Tallinn ,Estonia next week in the hammer having acheived the Q mark 66m some weeks ago with the 5 kg ball . Moving to silver Blaithnaid Pattton accompanied by Dad Brendan just lost out on countback in her high jump clearing 1.61 a seasonal best but faults at 1.45m meant the colour of the medal was going to be silver . Silver for Mark Bonner in the steeple the Stranorlar lad who like Blaithnaid is a pupil of St Columbas went out way too fast but gathered himself to hold the 2 nd spot . Next weeekend Shaun Woods from Convoy is in Cardiff competing for the Irish schools team as is fellow Royal and Prior student John Kelly referred to earlier so Sunday he Shaun that is toed the line in under 17 400m holding on to collect silver. Jade Leeper the dedicated Ballybofey girl who continues to improve got the discus out to a respectable 28.04 good enough for an encouraging silver national medal . . Over the 2 days there was bronze for Aaron Mc Glynn a 1.30 clearance in the high which represents a 7 cm improvement for the Glenfinn schoolboy, Sommer Lecky to the delight of her parents and grandparents from Castlederg got her first ever national medal in the long at 4-34 but wait for it 1 cm seperated gold ,silver and bronze not good for the nerves . Finally the first medal on Sunday went down Castlefin way to Naoimh Mc Granaghan 3rd in javelin 24m plus and there is every reason to believe that in the years to come this same young girl will return and win many more medals .Medal total 11 and add in 6 further top 6 spots to Karen Kelly 1-40m in high her best ever , Sasha Byrne long jump 4.70m. , Shane Thompson in throws ,and the list goes on and on . Add in powerful performances and record marks from Mark English 48.02 in the 400m a Donegal senior record at such a young age ideal preparation for European junior champs., Karl Griffin, Tirconnaill,  erasing a record in the 800m as he returned 1.52 odd at his ease in impresssive style moving ahead with 30m to go and also from Donegal Town Kate Mc Gowan a hurdles champ. best it adds up to what was a special 2 days for Finn Valley and Donegal athletes in general . Just to note that Sinead Mc Laughlin recently medaled in the British Masters in Birmingham silver in both long 4.49m and high 1.40m and simply needs to push on from here into Irish Masters next month .
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Club Notes (continued from P34) spurred the Moville team into life and they hit back with 8 successive scores from a Sean O’Hare free, two from Oran McDermott, one from Cathal Cavanagh, and four in a row from Danny Murphy. With the Score standing at Moville 1-14 to Na Rossa 0-06. Na Rossa worked hard to close down the Moville lead with 3 Scores but again it was Moville who finished the brighter with a great solo run from Danny Murphy who made space to get his shot away and slot over for the last score, leving the final score Moville 1-15 to Na Rossa 0-09 There was no Jackpot Winner of the GAA lotto this week (4th July). The Winning Numbers were 2, 3, 13, 16 and the €50 Euro Winner was Kay Skelly. Next Week’s Jackpot €1000 The Moville GAA Cul Camp will take please on 18th to 22ndt July, Please contact a committee Member, or any of the coaches for further information. The Club now has Donegal Tops available for sale please contact a Club officer if you wish to purchase one. Club membership is now overdue anyone who has not paid their membership is ask to do so ASAP and should be paid to treasurer Bridget Harkin. There is also a full range of merchandise available from the club anyone interested in purchasing merchandise is asked to contact Bridget Harkin or any member of the club.
NAOMH COLMCILLE GAA The seniors beat Urris on Sunday afternoon by 2-12 to 1-05. Match report and photos at www.naomhcolmcille.com The reserves lost out despite a great second half performance. Sports day this year will be on Sunday July 24th at 3:00PM at Páirc
Cholmcille. There will be Bingo, Tug o’ War, Wife carrying competition, Spud picking competition and loads of other Sporting and Novelty games as well as Bouncy Castles and Light refreshments. Naomh Colmcille GAA Club are hosting a Vhi Cul Camp from the 18th to the 22nd of july for all children aged 6 to 13 years. Camp starts at 10 am to 2.30 pm please bring packed lunch and dress for the weather!! (tuck shop provided). All children will receive a full football kit and bag cost is €65 for the first child and €50 for each child thereafter. A week of fun games and craic with qualified coaches. Everyone welcome. Please gather up outstanding Tesco and Sainsbury’s vouchers and give them to Adrian Marsh (087 2873076) or any other coach or committee member.
NAOMH PÁDRAIG GAA The numbers drawn in last weeks lotto draw were 6, 1, 7, 5, 3, 4 and 2. There was no jackpot winner however €100 runner-up prize went to Mary McColgan, Ture. Next weeks jackpot will be €600. The Seniors continued their recent winning streak by defeating Red Hugh’s at Ture at the weekend. The visitors played with the breeze at their backs and opened the scoring with a free. However Naomh Pádraig responded perfectly with a Mark Duffy point, which was quickly followed up by 2 goals in succession. The first came from Barry Hegarty who beat the full back to a high ball and turned and finished to the net. The second from Gerard McColgan was slightly more fortuitous as an effort at a point dropped over keeper and into net. The visitors then added their first from play before Gerard McColgan hit his first point of the game. Red Hugh’s then dominated the proceedings as they also hit 2 goals in succession and went on to
add 4 points in a row. Naomh Pádraig restored their lead when a Barry Hegarty effort at a point fell short and ball was fisted to net by Eunan Keaveney. Points were then added by Laurence Lynch, Dermot Keaveney, Eunan Keaveney and Barry Hegarty to leave it Naomh Pádraig 3-06 Red Hugh’s 2-06 at the break. Mark Duffy opened the scoring again before Gerard McColgan hit 2 frees. Red Hugh’s responded with 2 frees of their own however a Mickey McColgan goal all but sealed victory for Naomh Pádraig. Red Hugh’s dominated possession for rest of game and did add on a further goal and a point but Dermot Keaveney responded with 2 points to give Naomh Pádraig victory on scoreline of 4-11 to 3-09. Team and Scorers: Gerald Harkin, Gary McKinney, Enda McColgan, Brendan McColgan, Laurence Lynch (0-01), Martin Duffy, Damian Laird, Charlie Molloy, Eunan Keaveney (1-01), Dermot Keaveney (0-03), Barry Hegarty (1-01), Gerard McColgan (1-03), Anthony McColgan, Mark Duffy (0-02), Michael Crowley. Subs Used Mickey McColgan (1-00), John McLaughlin, Paul Duffy, Mark Wallace. The U16’s finished their Inishowen campaign with a defeat away to Moville in Shield Quarter-Final. An understrength side lost by 5-12 to 2-06. Next up for lads is a Championship Shield Semi-Final on Monday 18th against winners of St Michael and Robert Emmett’s. The U12’s play their last game before finals weekend on Tuesday evening when they host Moville at Ture. Thanks to everyone that contributed to a successful VHI Cúl Camp last week and to 86 children that attended.
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Results Peter McFadden Breenagh Under 10 Go Games League Section 2 Red Hughs 0.12 0.04 Convoy Glenfin 0.14 0.11 St Eunans B Crawford Trophies Lifford Under 14 Division One Cloughaneely 0.04 5.14 Convoy Fanad Gaels 2.07 1.08 Burt Glenfin 2.07 2.12 Gaoth Dobhair McCumhaills 0.01 3.20 St Eunans St Eunans 3.18 0.04 Fanad Gaels Crawfords Trophies U-14 Div 2 Section 1 N Colmcille 6.04 1.08 R Emmets Urris 4.09 7.10 Malin Buncrana 5.13 0.09 Carndonagh Crawfords Trophies U14 Div 2 Section 2 Glenswilly 3.12 3.13 St Michaels G.Dobhair B 0.06 3.08 Milford Termon 5.06 4.16 Glenswilly Downings Bay Hotel U-16 Championship Div 1 McCumhaills 2.09 0.13 St Eunans Cloughaneely 0.09 3.13 Buncrana
There were ten winners of the Lotto draw last week. The winners were Ossie Gallagher, Charles Donaghy, Sean Maguire, Terence McDaid, Adrian Duffy, John Kelly (Dromore), Stephen Doherty, Mark McMenamin, Donal Callaghan and David Pearson and they receive €10 each. The numbers drawn were 6,1,7,3,5,4,2. Next weeks jackpot is €740. The Lotto sellers in the coming weeks are: 16th July - Cathal Doherty, 23rd July - Tony Gallagher, 30th July - Paddy Kelly and 6th August - Barry Bradley. The winner of the 100+ Club draw last week was Aidan Hannigan and he receives €100. Your continued support for the 100+ Club and the Lotto are greatly appreciated. Seniors & Reserves The senior team played Muff away on Saturday evening and just lost out narrowly in a very lively and entertaining encounter. Muff started well and led by 7 points early on but the Red Hughs battled back with the full forward line in lethal form and lead by four points at one stage but Muff responded and lead at half time 3-6 to 2-6. The second half was frustrating for Red Hughs and they battled hard but just couldn’t get back on level terms with the home side. A disappointing result but there were plenty of good performances throughout the team and they are still in a good position in the league with plenty of games left to play. Final score Red Hughs 3-9 Muff 4-11. Team: T. McCormick, K. Callaghan, PJ Gallagher, G. Kelly, A. Bradley, K. Melaugh, K. Gallen, E. Browne, D. Browne, M. Bonner, C. Bradley, G. Gallagher, C. Melaugh, R. Gallen, K. Kelly, N. McMenamin, A. Mongan, C. Scanlon. Training for the senior, reserve and minor teams continues on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7.30 and it is essential that all players from these teams attend with so many big games ahead in the coming weeks.
Fixtures Downings Bay Hotel U-16 Championship Div 2 Red Hughs 0.07 2.07 Gaoth Dobhair Fanad Gaels 0.15 3.13 Naomh Colmcille LK Gaels 5.11 4.07 Downings Downings Bay Hotel U-16 Championship Div 3 Moville 5.12 0.09 N. Padraig Lifford Convoy 1.10 2.04 St Michaels Glenfin 3.11 2.06 St Eunans B Kelly Furniture Minor League Div 1 McCumhaills 1.12 0.12 Cloughaneely Convoy 1.18 0.10 Malin
Tuesday 12th July 7.30 pm Crawfords Trophies Lifford U-14 Div 2 Section 2 Milford v Termon Wednesday 13th July 7.30 pm Crawford Trophies Lifford Under 14 Division One Convoy v Gaoth Dobhair PJ Scanlon St Eunans v Burt Kevin Doherty Glenfin v Cloughaneely Gareth Devenney Fanad Gaels v McCumhaills James McGinley Crawfords Trophies U-14 Div 2 Section 1 Carndonagh v Robert Emmets Paul McLaughlin Red Hughs v Malin Joe O Donnell N Colmcille v Buncrana Michael Mlhern Urris v N Padraig Paddy McGonagle Crawfords Trophies U-14 Div 2 Section 2 St Michaels v Milford Conal McGrenera
Ladies The senior ladies had no game last weekend. Training continues at the pitch on Wednesday at 8.00 and Friday at 7.30pm. Minor Board U10 teams played Convoy at home on Saturday morning and they won and performed great in their games. They are due to make the long trip to Carndonagh next Saturday morning the 16th July. The U14 boys are due to play Malin at home this Wednesday the 13th July at 7.30pm. The U16 team exited the championship at the semi final stage last Monday evening after a narrow defeat to a strong Gweedore side. Final score: Red Hughs 0-7 Gweedore 2-7. This team has done the club proud with their performances all year and they should be proud of their efforts. Well done to all players and management. The U18 team have qualified for the Northern division semi final with this due to take place on Monday the 11th July at home to Fanad Gaels at 7.30pm. Best of luck to the boys. Summer Camps This years VHI GAA Cúl Camp will take place from the 18th July to the 22nd July. Registration will take place this Friday the 15th July from 7.00 to 8.30pm at the clubhouse. The summer camp will cost €65 / child with discounted prices available for multiple children from the same family. Club Meeting The next club meeting will take place next Tuesday the 19th of July at 9.30pm in the clubhouse. All club members should attend. Ulster Final Tickets Best of luck to the Donegal senior team in the Ulster final against Derry on Sunday next. Ordered match tickets will be available for collection at the clubhouse on Thursday evening (14th) from 8.30pm onwards. Any queries contact Kathy Kelly on (087) 7647168 or (074) 9149586.
Downings v LK Gaels Paul McGovern Gaoth Dobhair B v Glenswilly HughMcGarvey Termon v St Eunans B Seamus Bradley Friday 15th July 7.30 pm Downings Bay Hotel U-16 Championship Div 3 N Padraig Lifford v Glenswilly Crawfords Trophies U-14 Div 2 Section 2 St Eunans B v LK Gaels Saturday 16th July 12.00 Peter McFadden Breenagh Under 10 Go Games Section One Cloughaneely v Milford Termon v St Eunans A Lk Gaels v Glenswilly Downings v Fanad Gaels St Michaels v Gaoth Dobhair Peter McFadden Breenagh Under 10 Go Games Section Two Naomh Colmcille v McCumhaills Convoy v N Padraig Lifford Buncrana v St Eunans B Glenfin v Robert Emmets Monday 18th July 7.30 pm Kelly Furniture Minor League Div 2 Section 1 St Michaels v Glenfin Downings Bay Hotel U-16 Championship Div 2 LK Gaels v Naomh Colmcille
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Crawfords Trophies Lifford U14 Division Two Section One Team Played Won Lost Drawn Points Malin 6 6 0 0 12 Red Hughs 6 6 0 0 12 Buncrana 6 4 2 0 8 Carndonagh 6 3 3 0 6 Urris 6 2 4 0 4 N,Colmcille Newtown 6 2 4 0 4 Robert Emmets 6 1 5 0 2 Naomh Padraig Lifford 6 0 6 0 0 Crawfords Trophies Lifford U14 Division Two Section Two Team Played Won Lost Drawn Points St Michaels 5 5 0 0 10 Milford 5 4 1 0 8 St Eunans B 5 4 1 0 8 Glenswilly 6 3 3 0 6 Termon 5 2 3 0 4 Gaoth Dobhair B 5 2 3 0 4 Letterkenny Gaels 5 1 4 0 2 Downings 6 0 6 0 0 Kelly’s Furniture Division One Team Played Convoy 6 Cloughaneely 6 St Eunans A 6 Sean MacCumhaills 6 Malin 6 Gaoth Dobhair 6 Milford 6
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Kelly’s Furniture Minor Division Two Section One Team Played Won Lost Drawn Red Hughs 6 6 0 0 Glenfin 6 4 1 1 Naomh Padraig Lifford 6 4 2 0 Carndonagh 6 2 4 0 Robert Emmets 6 2 4 0 N.Colmcille Newtown 6 1 4 1 Buncrana 6 1 5 0 St Michaels 0 0 0 0 Gaeil Fhanada 0 0 0 0
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Kelly’s Furniture Minor Division Two Section Two Team Played Won Lost Drawn St Michaels 5 4 0 1 Gaeil Fhanada 5 3 0 2 Termon 5 3 1 1 Letterkenny Gaels 5 2 3 0 Glenswilly 5 1 4 0 Downings 5 0 5 0
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ELL known GAA presenter and TV personality Jerome Quinn, who now operates his own media company will visit Inishowen next week to compile a specially commissioned DVD on gaelic games in the peninsula. Spending four days visiting all seven clubs in the area while also capturing some of the magnificent scenery of the Inishowen 100. With over 20 years experience of award winning TV and Radio presentations, the popular Tyrone media personality who now concentrates on producing home videos and dvds for clubs, schools and various sporting organisations was more than happy to accept an invitation from CLG Bord Inis Eogahin to visit Donegal. Jerome in fact started out as a radio presenter in Derry almost thirty years ago and played football for Killea FC during his time in the city. The GAA in Inishowen has gone from strength to strength over the last number of years with all clubs extending and improving facilities on and off the pitch and they now boast some of the best facilities in the county and indeed Ulster. Major new initiatives have been launched including primary schools coaching by two full time coaches, which delivers quality coaching to over 4,000 children in 30 plus schools on a weekly basis and in 2010 the post primary schools in the area in association with the local clubs and CLG Bord Inis Eoghain amalgamated their expertise and resources to create Colaisti Inis Eoghain bringing together over 60 pupils to compete in Ulster Colleges Football Competitions as part of a three year plan. A provisional schedule has been set out to maximise time spent at individual clubs where Jerome hopes to capture some action of underage and senior coaching, perhaps even games which may be taking place and of course interview some of the characters and personalities involved in the clubs. The cameras will visit Muff on Wednesday evening to record their successful underage structures, which have seen hurling introduced recently. Then on to Burt where
the focus will be on the dual club’s successes in underage football and county hurling as he meets local members of the management and players from the victorious Lory Meagher Cup and Under 21 Shield winning squads. On Thursday it’s off to Straid and the Urris club who have won a number of underage titles over the past couple of years, and then on to Buncrana where, depending on the result of the Ulster final between Donegal and Derry, perhaps Ryan Bradley could be available with the Anglo Celt Cup, as well as members of the Buncrana U14 hurling team who had such a great year, winning league and championship as well as a successful run at the All Ireland Feile na nGael. Friday will include a visit to the Carrick field in Moville where ladies football and culture will be the main focus of attention and then on to Connolly Park in Malin for a visit to Inishowen’s only senior club with probably the best facilities in the county. The possibility of a surprise visit to the two local VHI Cul Camps in Moville and Malin on their finals day on Friday has not been ruled out either. On Saturday Jerome will be in attendance at Carndonagh to capture all the action and fun from the Go Games U12 Finals day involving up to 200 kids from eight clubs. He will also spend some time focussing on the home club and their super facilities and conduct some final interviews for what promises to be a fascinating production and a great keepsake for all GAA followers in the peninsula. CLG Bord Inis Eoghain see this initiative as another great step at promoting underage football in the area and will be hoping for a good turnout of parents and club members at the Go Games finals on the Saturday morning in Carndonagh. The visits to the clubs will take place in the evening but may be subject to change, depending on fixtures etc. Bord Inis Eoghain extends thanks to The Strand Hotel in Ballylifin and The Malin Hotel for their help in facilitating the visit.
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How Donegal jockey landed job with football legend! DONEGAL jockey Martin Harley has linked up with soccer star turned trainer Mick Channon! The 21-year-old is flying high in the British apprentice charts thanks to a new link-up with trainer Channon - a legend of 70s football and a former England star. As a 17-year-old former pony racer, Harley made the best possible start to his career with a first season total of seven. Then, in 2008, he rode a winner for legendary gambler Barney Curley, the Ulster Oaks at Down Royal on Angel’s Story for his boss Jim Bolger and ended with three magnifi cent victories for his trainer brother Shaun on the patched up nine- year-old Muskatsturm. But as he told me: “I was doing good in Ireland, but I had a few bad injuries. “I broke two vertebrae in my back and that took me out for nearly a season and the year after I broke a bone on the top of my foot and was out for eight weeks. “Trying to get back into the game after that was hard,” he sighs, “but Mr Bolger was very good to me and I learned a lot there.” Racing was in the family. His father John bought the ponies for him to ride, his brother Sean trains six horses and his uncle Paul was a former jockey. “It was my uncle who really got me into the game and he encouraged me to apply for the job with Mr Bolger.” The Bolger way would not suit most young men. He hates his staff to smoke or drink and
instils a work ethic that would do credit to a boot camp. But it’s produced top notch professionals such as champion trainer Aidan O’Brien, record breaking jump jockey A P McCoy and recent Irish Derby hero Seamie Heffernan. “I had to write him a letter to ask if it would be all right to see him,” Harley smiles. “But he got back to me saying he would be happy to take me on.” “My father never took a drink and never smoked and I was always trying to follow in his footsteps. So it was easy for me from the word go! “Everything has to be neat and clean and when you go racing you learnt to dress well and it all comes naturally. “It’s hard work – and I put in plenty of overtime - but if you’re second or third there and there’s a horse available in a Group One, you ride it. “I’ve ridden in a few Classics and Group races. They were all outsiders, but you learn a lot.” Uncle Paul’s influence also helped Harley to secure the job with former England footballer Channon. “He spoke to Kieran Fallon and Kieran put in a good word for me,” says Harley proudly. “I’ve been in England for five months now and Mr Channon has been very good to me. “I also ride out for Alan McCabe once a week and he’s been a big help too.”
LONGFORD Town came out deserved winners in this entertaining clash at Flancare Park against third from bottom Finn Harps. Two goals from Mark Salmon and a great individual strike from Don Cowan were enough to see the midlanders over the line with Keith Cowan and Kevin McHugh scoring for the visitors. In near perfect conditions Harps got off to the perfect start in their search for an elusive win in Flancare Park. After only three minutes Keith Cowan had the ball in the hosts net. Mark Forker whipped in an excellent cross from the right in the first attack that Cowan rose highest to meet giving Paul Hunt no chance. However from here it was all Longford as the midlanders piled the pressure on their visitors. Don Cowan almost got an immediate equaliser when he drove into the box from the sideline, the powerful forwards shot was palmed away by Ciaran Gallagher in the Harps goal. Craig Walsh was impressive in midfield in the first half and twice in three minutes he tested Gallagher with stinging drives from the edge of the area, but twice Gallagher go across to meet the efforts with strong hands to turn them around the posts. Salmon partnered Walsh in midfield for the hosts and he too got in on the attacking play. When Cowan burst onto a long ball down the right the host midfield flooded forward to support. Cowan turned his man and pulled back in the direction of Walsh, the midfielder cleverly stepped over the ball allowing it to fall for Salmon. Salmons first time shot came crashing off the bar with Gallagher rooted to the ground. As the first half wound down the Harps began to gain a much needed foothold in the game as the hosts had run them ragged for 35 minutes in search of the equaliser. Forker tried his luck from range but shot high and over as the first half came to a close with them still leading by Cowan’s early header. With the halftime rest behind them Longford came out in the second half reinvigorated and instantly set about their business of finding the equaliser. Cowan and Walsh both shot over with long range efforts, the latter going particularly close to Gallagher’s goal frame. Cowan should have levelled the scores in the 52nd minute when he rounded two defenders but couldn’t find the net with only Gallagher to beat. It was looking increasingly like one of those nights and Cowan nearly made them pay when his volley crashed off the bar following Hunts punched clearance from a cross. Soon however the home sides superiority told.
When Lee Roach picked up a ricochet in an offside position he turned back inside, and despite seemingly overrunning the ball he was felled in the area by Ciaran Coll who was scampering back. Salmon stepped up to the spot kick and expertly sent Gallagher the other way from 12yards. The sides were now level and all the momentum was with the home side and Cowan would soon have them in the lead at the beginning of a frantic ten minute period. The forward showed great athleticism on 72 minutes to beat two men down the left wing and cut in on his right before unleashing an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net to the elation of the sparse home crowd. The lead was short lived however and three minutes later in form striker Kevin McHugh displayed striking ability on par with his midlands counterpart. When the ball broke to the forward 30yards out McHugh shot first time into the top corner leaving Hunt grasping at air in disbelief and the sides were level again. Despite the excellence of McHugh’s finish, it was against the run of play and Longford soon had the lead for the second and final time. Salmon picked up a loose ball on the edge of the area and after showing nimble feet to dance inside two defenders the midfielder rounded the advancing Gallagher to finish to an open net amid delirious team celebrations. As the game wound down Longford were happy to press the visitors into their own half and Harps found it hard to manufacture a further opportunity at goal. There was still time for Salmon to put a further impression on proceedings when in the final moments his late challenge got him awarded a second yellow, his first came way of dissent, and he got his marching orders to somewhat taint an impressive attacking performance. Longford Town: Paul Hunt; Des Hope, Graham Dowling, Chris Deans, Gary Cronin; Cathal Brady, Jacques Morley(Alan McGreal 62), Mark Salmon, Craig Walsh (Thomas Hyland 76); Don Cowan, Lee Roche (Austin Skelly 57). Subs Not Used: Stephen Conlon, Paddy Collins, Daniel Reilly Bookings: Mark Salmon (2) Sent Off: Mark Salmon Finn Harps: Ciaran Gallagher; Aaron O’Hagan, Paddy McLaughlin (Martin Redmond 57), Keith Cowan, Ciaran Coll; Stephen O’Donnell, Aaron McElwee, Mark Forker, Thomas Bonner; Kevin McHugh, Blaine Curtis (Gareth Harkin 76). Subs Not Used: Christopher Patton, Gary Merritt, Oisin McMenamin, Peter Hutton. Bookings: Stephen O’Donnell Attendance: 300 approx. Referee: Rob Rogers
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ULSTER FINAL 2011 Donegal favourites to win the Anglo Celt Cup for the first time since 1992
WHAT a weekend ahead for GAA supporters heading to St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones for the highly anticipated Ulster final (throw in 4pm), between Donegal and Derry. It has been 19 years since a Donegal Captain got his hands on the Anglo Celt Cup and if Donegal produce the football that they played so far in the championship for the full 70 minutes on Sunday, Michael Murphy will have no hesitation lifting the Cup on Sunday. Donegal have a few injuries Leo McLoone, Rory Kavanagh, Kevin Rafferty and Anthony Thompson are all carrying injuries but Manager Jimmy McGuinness is hopeful that his first team players will be fit by Sunday to face Derry especially his Midfield pairing of Rory Kavanagh and club colleague Kevin Rafferty. Kavanagh is hoping to shake off an ankle injury and Rafferty has a groin problem. With the news of Derry’s prolific scoring machine Eoin Bradley been ruled out for up to six months with a cruciate knee problem on Monday night Donegal should be relishing the chance to face a Derry side that has lost one there best players this season. Donegal enter Sunday’s Ulster Final as slight favourites, after narrowly knocking Tyrone out in the semi-final, easily overcoming a very young Cavan team in Kingspan Breffni Park in the Quarter final and Antrim in the preliminary round in Ballybofey. Donegal have a more experience team with five members of the 2006 Ulster final team that lost to Armagh in Croke park playing on Sunday, Karl Lacey, Neil McGee, Rory Kavanagh, Kevin Rafferty and Colm McFadden and to date have all played really well in this year championship. Derry’s only survivor from there last outing in an Ulster Final is Enda Muldoon and this could be a big factor on the day with alot of inexperienced and young players in the squad. Jimmy McGuinness has been able to get the best out of his player this season with big performances from his key players during the championship and even though Michael Murphy is playing mostly out around the half forward line, you have the likes of Colm McFadden inside who has been in blistering form to date. Where it will be won or lost Midfield will be the key Battle for the outcome of who wins on Sunday, Derry will bring Enda Muldoon out as a third midfielder and it will be interesting to see which Donegal player will follow him out. Donegal’s midfield is very fit and full of running and it will be whether the Derry midfield pairing of Joe Diver and Michael Friel play as well as they did against Armagh and stop them from playing their usual game will have a big influence on the day. Get it weekly wishes The Donegal team best wishes for the final and hopefully next weeks paper will have pictures of the 2011 Ulster Champions Donegal.
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Donegal hit by new injury scares DONEGAL have been hit with a series of injuries in advance of next Sunday’s Ulster senior football final clash with Derry. Donegal manager Jim McGuinness was still getting over the injury to Leo McLoone when he learned that Rory Kavanagh, Kevin Rafferty and Anthony Thompson are all carrying knocks. McLoone underwent an operation for a fractured eye socket in Altnagelvin Hospital this week and will be out of action for some weeks. He was injured in the chaos that took place after a victory by Glenswilly over Leo’s club Naomh Conaill in the Donegal Championship last Sunday, sparking an angry response from Jim who felt the games should have been postponed until after the Clones final
clash. Kavanagh suffered an ankle injury when he came on as a sub for his club side St Eunan’s while Rafferty has a groin strain and Thompson also picked up leg injuries while helping their clubs. McGuinness will have to wait to see if the trio will recover in time for next weekend’s Ulster showpiece clash. Donegal County Board officers have been fighting off criticism from McGuinness and others over the decision to go ahead with the county championship. * Naomh Conaill are unable to field a Reserve side this evening against St Eunan’s and so the Reserve match that was set for 6pm this evening in Glenties has been called off. The Senior game goes ahead as scheduled.
Donegal given boost as Eoin Bradley ruled out of Ulster SFC final DONEGAL have been handed a boost ahead of Sunday’s Ulster Final after Derry’s Eoin Bradley was ruled out of action. The forward suffered a knee injury in training on Sunday, while the fear is he may have suffered cruciate ligament damage. The Glenullin man will miss the Ulster SFC final on Sunday, although if Derry’s worst fears are realised he will miss the rest of the season at least. He is having a scan today to discover the extent of the damage. His brother Paddy Bradley, who himself is out with a cruciate injury, said Eoin suffered the injury in training. ‘He still has to go for a scan but there’s something seriously wrong with it and he’s 90% certain it’s gone. ‘It was the usual thing. He was going for a ball in the training game and was turning when the defender came in and made some contact.’ Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has not reported any injury worries apart from Naomh Conaill man Leo McLoone who was injured in a club game.
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