Figures released by the CSO today show a year-on-year increase in the number of cars registered for the first time in Donegal. During 2025, 6,251 cars were registered for the first time, an increase of 8.8% on the year prior. In 2024, 5,745 cars were registered for the first time. Nationally, there was a 36% […]
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A record number of solar panels were installed on homes in Co. Donegal in 2025, according to new data published by SEAI. In total, 792 households in Donegal installed solar panels with Solar PV Scheme grants last year, a 18% increase on the year before. There were also 881 SEAI grants for home solar were
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The line-up for the 2026 Dr. McKenna Cup Semi-Finals has been confirmed this evening after all group stage matches have been completed. It will be: Derry v Donegal Monaghan v Tyrone Both matches will be played on Wednesday evening, January 14th, at 7:30pm.
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Glenullin were beaten 0-12 to 0-06 by An Ghaeltacht in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Final at Croke Park. The Derry side’s managaer, Michael O’Kane, was “heartbroken” at full time and says his team’s performance was “under par”. O’Kane spoke to Michael McMullan shorty after the final whistle today…
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Glenullin have been beaten 0-12 to 0-06 by An Ghaeltacht of Kerry in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Final at Croke Park. Having trailed 0-09 to 0-01 at the break, it was an uphill battle for the Derry side in the second period. Michael McMullan was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
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Malachy O’Rourke is happy to have another game in the Dr. McKenna Cup after they progressed to the last four with a 0-18 to 1-11 win over Down in Pomeroy. The Tyrone boss spoke to Francis Mooney at full time after booking their spot in the semi-finals this coming Wednesday evening…
Killybegs man Hugh McFadden captained Donegal to a 1-15 to 0-07 win over Antrim in this afternoon’s Dr. McKenna Cup clash in Toomebridge. After the game, McFadden spoke to Highland’s Pauric Hilferty and said the group are delighted to get the 2026 campaign started after “a long winter”…
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Donegal started with seven senior intercounty debutants in today’s Dr. McKenna Cup match in Cargin. The young team, which included even more first-timers off the bench, managed to progress to the competition’s semi-final stage thanks to a 1-15 to 0-07 win over Antrim. After the game, Donegal manager Jim McGuinness spoke to Highland Radio’s Pauric
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Tyrone have beaten Down 0-18 to 1-11 in this afternoon’s Dr. McKenna Cup game at Pomeroy. Francis Mooney has the full time report for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
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A Donegal side, which saw a host of players make senior inter-county debuts, overcame Antrim on a score-line of 1-15 to 0-07 in this afternoon’s Dr. McKenna Cup clash at Toomebridge. A second-half goal from debutant Eoin McGeehin was the stand-out score in blustery conditions in Cargin. Pauric Hilferty and Brendan Kilcoyne were live at
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Clogher were beaten 1-16 to 0-13 by Ballymacelligot of Kerry in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Junior Club Football Final at Croke Park. The Tyrone side led by two points at half time but a storming second period from the Munster Junior Champions paved the way for a comfortable six-point victory in the end. Michael McMullan was
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Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 10/01/26 Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Donegal Town 0-2 St Catherines FC Res Drumbar FC 4-1 Kildrum Tigers Erne Wanderers FC 2-4 Strand Rovers Glencar Celtic 1-0 Oldtown Celtic (match abandoned) Kilmacrennan Celtic 1-1 Letterkenny Rovers Old Orchard Saturday D2 Bonagee United P-P Arranmore United Copany Rovers P-P
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Donegal Underage League have been beaten 4-1 by Cork Youth League in this afternoon’s FAI Youth Inter League Cup Semi-Final at the National Training Centre this afternoon. Eamon McConigley’s were 1-0 up at the break thanks to an effort from Cormac Dunleavy on 33 minutes. However, Cork re-grouped and were ahead by the hour-mark through
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Donegal have named their team to face Antrim in tomorrow’s Dr. McKenna Cup clash in Toomebridge. Jim McGuinness’ side sees a host of new names included in both the starting line-up and in the substitutes. The full squad for tomorrow’s game, which will be broadcast live on Highland Radio from 1:30pm, is listed below: 1.
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Two Donegal teams travelled to Dubai this weekend to complete in Donegal Dubai’s Tir Chonaill Ladies Gulf Games. St Eunan’s and Glenfin’s Senior Ladies Teams made up three of the teams competing in the 8-team tournament this morning. After a brilliant tournament, organised by Letterkenny men Conor Gibbons and Sean McFadden, it was Glenfin who
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Abbey Vocational School have progressed to the semi-final stage of the MacRory Cup after a 1-13 to 1-07 win over St. Mary’s of Magherafelt yesterday. 1-05 from Thomas Lenihan was a massive contribution for the Donegal school on a cold afternoon in Convoy. Abbey will now face either St. Patrick’s Academy or Our Lady’s Castleblayney
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Jude Gallagher has progressed to the semi-final stages of the National Elite Championships after a victory over Martin McDonagh at the National Stadium last night. The Two Castles fighter was a unanimous 5-0 winner over his opponent from Avona in Dublin in their 60kg quarter-final.
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Tyrone’s Dr. McKenna Cup Round 3 fixture against Down will now be played on Sunday at 2:15pm. The game had originally been scheduled for 1:30pm on Sunday, but will still be played at Pomeroy. Tyrone overcame Armagh in the competition opener last week so a win would see them progress to the semi-final stages.
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Two Dr. McKenna Cup matches have had their results changed due to the fielding of ineligible players. In a statement on social media, Ulster GAA say: “Following a meeting of Ulster CCC, reported breaches of Pre Season 3rd Level Policy & Regulations were reviewed, and the following decisions taken in relation to the fielding of
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Darren McGinley has been named as the new manager of Glenswilly. On a statement on social media this afternoon, the club said: “CLG Ghleann tSúilí has ratified the appointment of Darren McGinley as Senior Men’s Team Manager for the 2026 season, following a meeting of the Executive Committee. We wish Darren, his incoming backroom team
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Mikey Place has left Finn Harps for NIFL Premiership side Carrick Rangers. The 27-year-old made 26 appearances in 2025 and scored one goal. Place will be eligible to make his Carrick Rangers debut this weekend against Queen’s University in the Irish Cup. On joining Carrick Rangers, Place commented, “I’m really excited to be joining the
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The Donegal Hurlers defeated Tyrone to reach the semi-final of the Conor McGurk Cup last night. An entertaining game finished 3-13 apiece and it was Mickey McCann’s side who prevailed 4-3 on penalties in Convoy. Donegal will now face Ulster University in the last 4 on Sunday in Jordanstown. The footballers start their 2026 season
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The Donegal Sports Star Awards celebrated the winners of the inaugural awards in 1976, as well as the 40th anniversary of the 1985 winners, at the launch of the 2025 awards in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Wednesday night. The winners from 1985 were remembered on the 40th anniversary of their successes as has been
Glenullin are aiming to become the second Derry club to ever win the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football title this weekend. The Ulster Intermediate Champions will be the fourth Oak Leaf team to contest the decider in Croke Park, with Eoghan Rua, Steelstown and Ballinderry all making appearances in the past. It was Steelstown in 2022
Tyrone’s Clogher Éire Óg are out for a first ever AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Junior Club Football title this Sunday when they take on Ballymac of Kerry in Croke Park. Clogher’s Ciaran Bogue has speaking to Oisin Langan ahead of the big game at GAA Headquarters…
The Ulster Council have confirmed that Donegal’s Ulster Senior Championship Quarter-Final against Down will take place at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny on Sunday 26th of April. Sean MacCumhaill Park is currently being redeveloped and won’t be ready for the Ulster Championship. Donegal will play three Allianz National League Division 1 fixtures at home, two will
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Shelbourne have confirmed that Mark Coyle has completed a permanent transfer to Coleraine FC for an undisclosed fee. In a statement on their website, the club thanked the Burt native for his contribution during his time at Tolka Park. The 28-year-old made 132 appearances during his four memorable years with the Reds, scoring six goals.
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On Business Matters this week Chris’s Ashmore’s guest is Dr. Siobhan Murray, the founder of Blue Poppy Dentistry and Orthodontics. A native of Omagh and a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, she opened her first practice in Donegal Town in 2010. Then in 2019 a second practice was opened on the Pearse Road in Letterkenny.
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Derry defeated Antrim on a score-line of 2-16 to 0-07 in last night’s Dr. McKenna Cup clash at Owenbeg. The Oak Leafers led by just two points at the break but second-half goals from Paul Cassidy and debutant Ruairi O’Mianain paved the way for a comfortable win. Having had their first game against Donegal called-off
Ciaran Meenagh says “it’s good to be back” as Derry defeat Antrim in Dr. McKenna Cup Read More »
Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr will be the guest of honour and guest speaker at the 2025 Donegal Sports Star of the Year Awards, it has been revealed. The popular Dubliner will be coming to Donegal for the presentation night in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, on Friday, January 30th. The announcement
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Dr McKenna Cup Results – Wednesday 7th January Derry 2-16 v 0-7 Antrim Fermanagh 1-12 v 1-10 Cavan Armagh 3-10 v 0-10 Down
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Two Donegal teams will travel to Dubai this weekend to complete in Donegal Dubai’s Tir Chonaill Ladies Gulf Games. St Eunan’s and Glenfin’s Senior Ladies Teams will make up three of the teams competing in the 8-team tournament on Saturday. The event is organised by two Letterkenny men – Conor Gibbons, who is Donegal Dubai
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Bonagee United have confirmed Ricky Fernandez will remain as the club’s Head of Academy in 2026. The appointment of Ricky, a former lead coach of the Southampton Under-15s, is key within the revamped underage structure at Bonagee United FC. The club say the retention of Ricky as Head of Academy comes at an exciting time
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RSA driving testers have voted in favour of going on strike. Members of the Fórsa Trade Union say their employer has failed to make sure testers are covered by the State Claims Agency while working. If the strike goes ahead, it could mean test wait times increase. Driving Instructor Brenda Bolger says testers have to
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Gardaí in Donegal have seized a vehicle after a dangerous driving incident in the Quigley’s Point area of Buncrana. The incident occurred on Saturday night last, when members of the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit attempted to stop a car that was being driven dangerously. The driver failed to comply, prompting Gardaí to deploy a stinger
Gardaí deploy stinger device and seize car in Quigley’s Point Read More »
Stephen McCahill will be laid to rest on Saturday morning, five days after he was killed in his home in Ardara. The businessman will be buried following Funeral Mass at 12 noon in the Church of the Holy Family. His family say his legacy will live on through his tireless work to support communities in
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A new Superintendent has been appointed to Letterkenny Garda Station. The position had remained vacant for almost two years following the promotion of Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan. Superintendent Siobhán Mollohan will now take on the role, with responsibility for the Donegal North Community Engagement Functional Area within the Donegal Garda Division. Chairperson of the Donegal
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The Coast Guard says 2025 was one of its most demanding years on record. New figures show almost 3,000 incidents were responded to nationwide amid extreme weather conditions. The Coast Guard responded to 2,793 incidents in 2025, up from 2,554 the previous year. Rescues were coordinated from centres in Dublin, Malin Head and Valentia, with
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Buncrana Fire Service attended the scene of a collision at Links View Estate in Ludden on the 20th of December. Upon returning to base, it was discovered that a yellow strobe light and two signs used at the scene were missing. The larger sign was red and white and read “Fire Brigade Incident Ahead,” while
The people of Buncrana have entered their 6th day of a water boil notice. Cllr Joy Beard says despite asking, she has received no indication of when it may end. Uisce Eireann say an issue at Slavery Water Treatment Plant led to discolouration. The local councillor says again, that communication with the utility must improve
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A black Peugeot 5008 was stolen from Knocknamona Park in Letterkenny on Tuesday, December 23rd. The vehicle, registered ’11 KE 7800’, was taken sometime between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information about the stolen car or its whereabouts to contact their local Garda station.
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A red Honda Jazz was stolen from Meetinghouse Street in Donegal Town between 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 3 p.m. on New Year’s Day. The car is has the registration number ’11 DL 6681′. Gardaí are asking anyone with information regarding this theft or the location of the vehicle to contact their local
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Gardaí are investigating reports of dangerous driving in the Lunniagh area of Derrybeg on Christmas Day. The incident occurred between 9:00pm and 10:00pm. Authorities are appealing for any dashcam or mobile phone footage. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí in Bunbeg.
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34% of women feel uncomfortable with their financial situation, but 85% lack confidence to change it. AIB research released for Nollaig na mBán found a lack of confidence is holding women back when it comes to their financial independence. AIB’s Ciara Ryan says women of all ages need to ask questions and plan for the
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Tributes have been flooding social media following the killing of former Donegal Person of the Year, Stephen McCahill. Mr McCahill was pronounced dead at his home outside Ardara following what Gardaí are describing as a domestic assault. A man in his 30s has been arrested. Among those paying tribute is Donegal Deputy Pat “the Cope”
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A public meeting is being held in regards to dwindling numbers in a rural school in South Donegal. Concerns have been raised in relation to Fintra National School and the declining number of students enrolling. A meeting is being held on Monday the 12th, in the school building at 7pm. The school is one of
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City of Derry Airport has cancelled some flights today as a result of icy conditions. A number of other routes are facing delays. The runway is currently closed for snow and ice clearance as intermittent showers and freezing conditions continued throughout this morning. The following has been changed: Loganair LM651 to London Heathrow – currently
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There was a 61% increase in workplace fatalities in 2025 compared to 2024. 58 people died in work-related incidents in Ireland last year, according to Health and Safety Authority figures published today, 6 of them in Donegal. The county, tied with Dublin and Cork recorded the highest number across Ireland. The agriculture sector accounted for
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