Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award View comments Redemption is sweet for Ginebra, Scottie Thompson Steam emission over Taal’s main crater ‘steady’ for past 24 hours OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ’a duplicitous move’ – Lacson Scottie Thompson also worthy of Finals MVP, thinks Cone Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew MOST READ Milan Melindo. FILE PHOTOMilan Melindo must take calculated risks in order to break down Ryoichi Taguchi in their junior flyweight title unification fight on New Year’s Eve  in Tokyo.Giving up four inches in height and two inches in reach, Melindo, the International Boxing Federation titlist, needs to close the distance and bring the fight to the Japanese World Boxing Association champion to land his power punches.ADVERTISEMENT LATEST STORIES Though he was still 2.6 pounds overweight when he arrived in the chilly capital city of nearly 10 million people on Tuesday, Melindo easily made weight Saturday, coming in at 107.3 pounds, even lighter than Taguchi, who tipped the scales at 107.5.As expected, the 31-year-old Taguchi has been installed the hometown favorite over Melindo, 29, who relishes the underdog tag.Aware of Taguchi’s stamina, Melindo has prepared to go the full route, sparring for as long as 16 rounds sometimes.After all, the Japanese isn’t an explosive hitter (26-2-2, 12 knockouts), just like the pride of Cagayan de Oro (37-2, 13 knockouts).But if the opportunity arises, Melindo is ready to detonate bombs, similar to those that ravaged Yaegashi, in order to give Filipinos a joyous welcome to 2018.ADVERTISEMENT Brian Heruela arrival bolsters Phoenix backcourt, defense OSG plea to revoke ABS-CBN franchise ’a duplicitous move’ – Lacson Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Jiro Manio arrested for stabbing man in Marikina Meralco ‘never the same’ after Almazan injury in PBA Finals Crack Filipino cast faces tough international field in PH Am Open Golf That won’t be easy though as Taguchi intends to pepper his cut-prone face with jabs before unleashing the vaunted left hook to the body that has carried the Japanese past six title defenses.Melindo, however, is unfazed. He’s trained long and hard and sparred with the best fighters, including IBF flyweight king Donnie Nietes and prime prospect KC Cataraja, of the ALA boxing stable, to be in optimum form for the 12-rounder set at Ota-City General Gymnasium.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkEven head trainer Edito Villamor is amazed by the dedication and effort Melindo poured out in training camp in Cebu, resulting to a marked improvement in his overall fighting technique, especially in counter-punching.According to Melindo, who built his reputation in Japan with a one-round demolition of former champion Akira Yaegashi last Sept. 16, he was driven by his goal to unify the 108-pound division’s four world-recognized crowns—IBF, WBA, World Boxing Council and World Boxing Organization. read more

Employees attached to bauxite mining company Bosai Minerals Group (Guyana) Incorporated in Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) downed tools on Wednesday over disagreements relating to a proposed salary increase.Over 60 employees, mainly operators attached to the East Montgomery Mines location, wEmployees of Bosai in Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) protesting at the company’s headquarters on Wednesdayalked for miles where they joined others at the north gate of the company in peaceful protest.According to the disgruntled employees, the action stemmed from a proposal made by the company to pay a salary increase ranging from six to 6.5 per cent. Based on the offer, employees noted that they would be paid a six per cent increase if they agree to this amount for one year, or a 6.5 per cent increase if they agree to it for a period of two years. This, the employees are contending, is totally unacceptable. Assembling at the company’s main location in Linden, the protesting employees mainly chanted, “Six per cent can’t work!” with some holding up placards sharing their disagreements.The employees contended that while they are willing to accept any increase above 6.5 per cent, a nine per cent or above increase would be most welcomed.An employee, Cecile Boston of the Mines Department, said the proposal is unacceptable as he pointed out that employees are hoping for a reasonable resolution to the situation. He said employees are asking that Bosai’s management reconsider what is being offered.“This is unacceptable, because we don’t know what next year will bring…so we shouldn’t bargain for next year. The bargaining is supposed to start from 6.5 per cent… over the past three to four years we have been getting 6.5 per cent, so how now we must accept six per cent?”The employee pointed out that, “the work getting harder and harder every day. It’s a great infringement upon us…we are in the mining sector, the operations section which is number one of Bosai and without us, Bosai don’t have a business…we need some changes and we’re talking positive changes”.The employees noted that while they all work a 12 hour shift for six days, they are paid varying rates. Nevertheless, the stated that the proposed increase will be insufficient.“When you calculate your money for your six days period…the money cannot suffice, it’s not enough. And it’s a bauxite company that is one of the main outstanding minerals that has Guyana surviving…We’re family-oriented people with children, responsibilities, with bills and this money cannot do anything for us. Cost of living getting higher every day. Every year they’re setting a new (work) target and the target is being met…by the same people that they are treating like this. We can’t accept that…today is the end of the road. We have to do something. We’re not here to create any issues…we just need them to understand that we’re the feet for the table and if you’re not taking care of the feet, the table can’t stand,” Boston stressed.He noted that tensions increased as a meeting which was planned earlier on Wednesday between management, the workers union and employees had been cancelled.Another employee, Clint Duke, who has been working with the company for over seven years, said the workers feel disrespected with the proposal as they had been expecting a better offer.“Instead of trying to make things better to me, they’re making things worse, because every day cost of living going up…I think that’s really unfair … I think they can do better for workers”.Meanwhile, Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) Divisional Chairman Whitney Graham noted that for the past four years, employees have been receiving a 6.5 per cent increase, while the company has been setting annual targets which are achieved.He said this year’s proposal seems to be holding employees at ransom and they are prepared to continue the protest until their demands are met.“Every year we’re supposed to have negotiations…but they (company) wanted it for two years because, the end result they would gain… that would mean, automatically, next year, no retro would be paid so it would be in their favour. So it is like a ransom now for us not to go with the one year (proposal) but the two years, but the workers don’t want no two years (negotiation),”, he told this publication.“Basically, we’re at negotiations right now…management make a proposal to the workers which they do not approve of and they’re not prepared to accept the workers’ demands, so as a result, the workers decide to take strike action against the company,” he continued.Back in 2016, the employees had also protested an across the board increase of 4.5 per cent which was at the negotiations stage, as they aimed for a nine per cent increase. read more

Jarrett Rivers wheels away in celebration after netting the winner against Hartlepool 1 Blyth Spartans’ FA Cup fairytale continued as a last-gasp Jarrett Rivers strike booked their place in the third round.Jonathan Franks gave the League Two side a first half lead as he nodded into an empty net after Neil Austin had picked him out from the left.But Spartans equalised spectacularly midway through the second half as Stephen Turnbull curled a beauty of a free-kick into the top corner.And, just as the clock ticked around to 90 minutes, the travelling Green Army were sent into a frenzy as youngster Rivers collected the ball outside the box and burst into the area before firing past the diving Scott Flinders to send the seventh tiered side into the hat for the third round for the first time since 2008. read more

1 Tottenham’s stadium plans on display for fans Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Tottenham’s new stadium will eventually see them compete financially and provide the “biggest challenge” to the club.The Gunners already have their own state-of-the-art facilities with the Emirates Stadium, and north London rivals Spurs are also set for a new 61,000-seater home in the coming years.Tottenham will move just a stone’s throw from their current White Hart Lane ground and are planning to relocate for the start of the 2018/19 season.Arsenal spent several years being hampered by tight purse-strings as they repaid their stadium costs, but have been able to take advantage of increased revenue in the past couple of seasons – bringing in the likes of club-record signing Mesut Ozil, Chile forward Alexis Sanchez and goalkeeper Petr Cech.Spurs may also require some time to start benefiting from a new home, which is proposed to be the biggest in London and will host NFL games over a ten-year period.But, ahead of Sunday’s meeting between the two at the Emirates, Arsenal boss Wenger believes the move will see Tottenham match his side.“It is the biggest challenge we face. It will be purely down to the technical quality of work,” Wenger said when asked about Spurs becoming more of a financial threat.“On a financial level, we always had level power because when we had 37,000, 38,000 seats [at Highbury] we were level.“After we moved into the new stadium we had less financial resources than them because we had to pay our debts back. That was always the case.“Now, maybe in the last two or three years we are in a stronger financial situation but that will not last because they build a new stadium as well.” read more

A MAN found drunk inside a car after a road crash called Gardaí who arrived at the scene to help him “useless f***ing w****** and f***ing homos” a court has heard. Darren O Loughlin, from 606 Liscooley Villas, Castlefin, was later arrested by the officers who arrived at the scene of the incident at 2.35am on December 2, 2013 at Corcullion, Castlefin.Inspector Goretti Sheridan told Letterkenny District Court officers were given the abuse when Gardaí asked him if he was ok. Instead of welcoming the help, 42-year-old O Loughlin – who has 34 previous convictions –  had made the comments to officers.He was slurring his words at the time due to drink.O Loughlin faced charges of  using threatening and abusive behaviour and intoxication in a public place.Defence solicitor Patsy Gallagher asked Judge Paul Kelly not to impose a custodial sentence.He said his client had been using prescription medication, illegal drugs and drink at the time.However Judge Kelly remarked: “He was here (in court) in March last year on similar charges which I dealt with by way of community service; it seems that has not done him much good; he is back again in trouble eight months later.”Mr Gallagher insisted that O Loughlin had been making “good progress” in dealing with his addictions and asked for a probation report before sentencing.Judge Kelly ordered a report to be produced again before the same court on July 21st next.MAN FOUND DRUNK IN SMASHED CAR CALLED GARDAÍ ‘HOMOS’ was last modified: May 20th, 2014 by John2Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:castlefincourtDarren O LoughlinJudge Paul KellyLetterkenny District CourtPatsy Gallaghersolicitor read more

GAEIL FHANADA NOTESGaeil Fhánada Seniors & Reserves play their last game of the league this Sunday afternoon v Naomh Mhuire at home in Portsalon.Reserves at 1.30p.m. Referee Ciara Foy and Seniors at 3.00p.m. Referee Ciaran Molloy. Gaeil Fhánada 3:11 v Realt na Mara, Bundoran 0:14Bundoran made the long trek to Portsalon to take on Fanad Gaels last Saturday evening and left empty handed. Both Seami Friel’s contributed handsomely to Fanad’s final tally, amassing 3-7 between them in what was an impressive victory for the hosts. Bundoran already have a promotion playoff wrapped up while Fanad are looking to consolidate a top 4 finish. Fanad started brightly, Marty McAteer scoring the first point of the game after being set up by Jonny Friel. Seami Nanny Friel extended the lead from a placed ball after he was fouled by James Keaney. Bundoran struck back, Tommy Hourihane and the pacy Christy Keaney htiing the target. Seami Coshia Friel opened his account from the tightest of angles, and Patrick McConigley swung over a beauty with his left foot after a crossfield pass from Michael Sweeney. Shane McGowan and Michael McEniff for Bundoran were driving at Fanad throughout the day, but Cathal Martin, in the sweeper role, cut out a lot of threatening ball. Keaney and Hourihane hit the target again to tie up the scores for the second time, only for Fanad to respond with two Seami Nanny Friel scores, one a free and the other a fisted effort after a lung bursting run. A moment of controversy followed, a long ball by McConigley was gathered by Coshia Friel, who seemed to be fouled as he was through on goal, but Martin Coll waved play on. Fanad showed great character however, and in what was an almost identical move as the previous one, they struck goal. Michael Sweeney fielded and launched a high ball to Coshia Friel. Friel gathered and tucked the ball away,just on the stroke of half time to give Fanad a 5 point cushion. HT: Fanad 1-6 – 0-4 Bundoran Fanad started brightest in the second half, Seami Nanny Friel hit 2 points to make it a 7 point game. Bundoran hit back however, Adam Coyne and 2 beauties from the returning Gary Clancy were the catalyst. Couple that with some fine scores from Michael McEniff and Christy Keaney(2) made it a one point game, with Bundoran well on top. Fanad, to their credit, hit back, Marty McAteer with a fine point Seami Nanny Friel with a fantastic solo effort goal to put 5 between the sides. Bundoran hit the next 3 scores, Hourihane from long range, Keaney with a free and another Coyne point from play. With the game finely balanced, Ryan McGonigle came into his own and some inspirational fielding pushed Fanad on. Seami Coshia pointed from distance to make it a 3 point game. Bundoran then broke for a goal chance only for Mark McConigley to pull off a sensational stop. This proved the turning point, Fanad broke and Coshia hit a goal, squeezing the ball under the Bundoran keeper to put 6 points in it. Mark Friel got a lovely point before David Studdard finished the scoring with a point for the Seasiders. A fine win by Fanad who consolidate their place in Division 2 with this win. Jonny Nanny Friel covered every inch of grass while Ryan McGonigle was equally impressive. The scoring prowess of the Friel’s won it in the end. Best for Bundoran were Shane McGowan and Christy Keaney.Gaeil Fhánada : Mark McConigley, Ronan McAteer, Patrick McConigley 0:01, Frankie Sweeney, Ryan McGonigle, Jimmy Coyle, Mark Sparkie Friel 0:01, Brendan Callaghan, Michael Sweeney, Aidan McAteer, Seami Nanny Friel 1:05, Johnny Nanny Friel, Marty McAteer 0:02, Seimi Coshia Friel 2:02 and Cathal Martin. Subs Oisin Blaney, Kevin McElwaine for Brendan Callaghan, Oisin Shiels for Marty McAteer, Shaun Coyle, Jerry Diver Friel, Paul Dougie Coyle. Minor Girls TrainingTraining for the above team will be on Wednesday at 7pm in Portsalon. Bring gum shields and €2. Please pass this info on to all players.Gaeil Fhánada U6s host our neighbour’s Termon next friday the 12th @ 6.30pm in Portsalon. These boys and girls are the future of the club, should be a good evening’s fun. Our u8 team have a blitz in Termon next Sat the 13th @ 11am, teams taking part, TERMON, GAEIL FHÁNADA, GWEEDORE AND CLOUGHANEELY. Could all the boys and girls be at the pitch @ 10.30am.No U8 training on Friday due to the blitz on Saturday.U10 training as usual on Friday evening at 6pm sharp in Portsalon. The U10s have a few blitz’s in the next month. U13s have a game away to Termon this Wednesday the 10th @ 6.30pm. Martin will be in touch via text re: bus pick up times. U16s play Convoy away on Monday evening the 8th in the first round of the Div 1 Championship. Best of luck to all the teams repesenting the club over the next week. Any further info contact martin @ 91 63472.Tickets are on sale for County Team Fund Draw, some great prizes including All Ireland Final tickets. Tickets are €5 each or 3 for €10. Gaeil Fhánada CLG would like to congratulate Fr. Liam Boyle on his ordination to the priesthood, God bless you Fr. Liam.Gaeil Fhánada 100 Club DrawLast call for Gaeil Fhánada Club tickets – draw which will take place at end of September. Anyone interested please contact any committee member.Date for your diary 18th October 2014 A night with a difference, Crazy Vegas Fun Casino Night, sounds flash but it’s really just a great night’s craic for all the family, more details later..GAA NEWS: GAEIL FHANADA OVERCOME BUNDORAN IN LEAGUE was last modified: September 9th, 2014 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:Gaeil Fhanada notes read more

Senator Jimmy Harte says he is delighted with the result in today’s Senate referendum. Senator HarteAnd the Letterkenny politician used the occasion to attack Fine Gael and Sinn Fein for their stance towards the Senate.“I’m personally delighted that the people have endorsed the Senate despite the erroneous campaign that certain people pushed. “It could be the most expensive after dinner speech in history when Enda Kenny announced his intentions in 2009. In addition to that Sinn Fein brought the dessert to the meal and are now refusing to part their part of the bill.“Suddenly they are trying to distance themselves from the result which is no surprise.“The result is only democratic if we reform the senate and I look forward to that happening,” he said.Although the Labour party campaigned for the abolition of the Senate, the party stance was left to to each individual politician to make up their own mind. Senator Harte said he has always publicly called for the retention of the Senate.He didn’t criticise his own party leader who campaigned with Sinn Fein and Fine Gael. SINN FEIN HAVE GOT THEIR JUST DESSERTS AFTER SENATE VICTORY – HARTE was last modified: October 5th, 2013 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:Fine GaelSenator Jimmy HarteSinn Fein read more

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said ‘sorry’ to the family of Garda Gary McLoughlin over the decision to place his killer in an Open Prison – just eight months into a 7-year sentence for manslaughter.Speaking in America tonight, Mr Kenny said he had the deepest sympathy for Gda McLoughlin’s parents Noel and Una and the wider family circle over how Martin McDermott from Raphoe ended up in Loughan House in Co Cavan – just 45 minutes from the Fernagh in Leitrim where Gary grew up.Mr Kenny was forthright in his view of the decision of the Irish Prison Service to move McDermott – a serial high risk offender – to an open prison designed for low-risk offenders. “This should not have happened,” he said.“And we will find out exactly in what circumstances and in what way this was actually authorised for this individual to be transferred to an open prison at Loughan House,” he said.Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has ordered an investigation into how the convicted garda killer was sent to, and then escaped from, the jail.McDermott, 26, killed Gda McLoughlin in December 2009 by driving his car into the officer’s patrol vehicle. He escaped from prison yesterday and was arrested in Derry today at 11am for causing criminal damage. He was detained at the home of his girlfriend in Shantallow.Earlier the Garda Representative Association had called on the minister to investigate the events.In a statement, GRA President Damien McCarthy said: “We are asking the minister to examine who made the decision to transfer this newly convicted prisoner to a low security prison – and how does this act as a deterrent to others?”He said the law dictates that that juries should not “get entranced because the victim was a garda. We contend our laws are out of balance and tipped to favour criminal behaviour”.He added: “As gardaí, we demand legislation that protects us in the course of our duty. “We believe we have the support of all law-abiding citizens. Gardaí are expected to maintain high standards; we ask that society protects and supports us equally. This is not too much to ask.”TAOISEACH SAYS ‘SORRY’ TO GARDA McLOUGHLIN’S FAMILY OVER PRISON ESCAPE was last modified: March 17th, 2012 by BrendaShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:Garda Gary McLoughlinTAOISEACH SAYS ‘SORRY’ TO GARDA McLOUGHLIN’S FAMILY OVER PRISON ESCAPE read more

LOCAL NOTESLifford Clonleigh RCFREE ELECTRICAL & BATTERY RECYCLING:Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre Saturday 18th August (10a.m-4p.m)All household items with a plug or battery acceptedWe will not accept any items in to the R.C before this date. SUMMER CLOSING:The Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre will be closed from Friday 17th August until Monday 3rd September. If you have any queries during this time, please feel free to telephone 07491 41773 and leave a message or visit us on Facebook or our website www.liffordclonleighrc.wordpress.com CLASSES/COURSES:Classes that are recommencing in September are as follows:Computers – Recommencing Tuesday 11th Sep @ 10.30a.mI.T Class – Recommencing Tuesday 11th Sep @ 7p.m Computers – Learning for Living will recommence on Wednesday 12th Sep @ 2p.m.Crafts – Recommencing Wednesday 12th Sep @ 8p.mJust for Me – Recommencing Thursday 13th Sep @ 11a.mCreative Writing – Recommencing Wednesday 19th Sep @ 2p.m. We will keep everyone updated with any new training programmes which will be starting shortly. LOCAL NEWS: LIFFORD/CLONLEIGH RESOURCE CENTRE NOTES was last modified: August 8th, 2012 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:LIfford notes read more

Donegal has snubbed a nationwide bid by RTE presenter Joe Duffy for tomorrow’s Fiver Friday.Every year the LiveLine radio show programme launches the bargain day to help to boost businesses.But out of the hundreds of small businesses taking part across Ireland just THREE are from Co Donegal. A dog grooming centre in Letterkenny is offering €5 deals to customers this Friday.And two businesses in Moville have stepped forward with offers – an injury clinic is offering treatments for a fiver and a pottery company is offering personalised hand-made mugs for the same price.Said Joe Duffy: “The idea behind Fiver Friday is to help out all those small business and retailers across Ireland, for people to go along and spend an extra fiver and give the economy a boost.”Donegal Daily is giving all those small businesses a last minute chance to boost their business. All you have to do is enter your offer into the comment box below and we’ll put it on the site to get Fiver Friday going in Donegal.The offers so far are below:* All Breeds Dog Grooming Centre, Letterkenny celebrating 10 years in business. Three special deals – the first 10 callers on 30th November to quote ‘Joe Duffy / Fiver Friday’ will get their dog groomed for €5 (normally €35 – €55) / introduce a friend and you and your friend get €5 off your dog’s first grooming / doggy manicure €5 every Friday Tel: 074 912 5459* at Inis Injury Clinic, Moville you pay just €5 for a 45-minute sports injury treatment or a 30-minute massage on Friday 30 November Contact Gerard 086 317 6516* hand-thrown stoneware and personalised pottery at Moville Pottery. On Fiver Friday all personalised mugs will be sold for €5 plus 20% discounts on other ranges of crafts and jewellery www.movillepottery.com REVEALED: JUST THREE COMPANIES SUPPORTING JOE DUFFY’S FIVER FRIDAY (BUT IT’S NOT TOO LATE) was last modified: November 30th, 2012 by BrendaShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:donegalfiver fridayJoe DuffyREVEALED: JUST THREE COMPANIES SUPPORTING JOE DUFFY’S FIVER FRIDAY (BUT IT’S NOT TOO LATE)RTE read more