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Enda McGinley says “we know the challenge that lies ahead” as Errigal Ciaran set to face Karl Lacey’s Kilcoo in Ulster decider

St. Eunan’s’ conquerors Errigal Ciaran will face Karl Lacey’s Kilcoo side in the Ulster Senior Club Football Final after a narrow 0-14 to 1-10 victory over Clann Eireann this afternoon. The Tyrone Champions edged a close contest as Ruari Canavan, son of GAA legend Peter Canavan, hit a late, late winner at Pairc Esler in …

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Ruairi Canavan stars as Errigal Ciaran progress to Ulster decider

Errigal Ciaran defeated Clann Eireann 0-14 to 1-10 in this afternoon’s Ulster Club Championship Semi Final in Newry. Ruari Canavan, who kicked 0-9 of his side’s total, hit the winner for the Tyrone Champions deep into injury time. Errigal Ciaran will now face Karl Lacey’s Kilcoo in the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship Final. With …

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Dungloe into Ulster Minor Ladies Final after victory over Magherfelt – Tony Boyle reaction

Dungloe Minor Ladies have progressed to the Ulster Club Final as they defeated Magherafelt 2-20 to 3-09 in this afternoon’s semi final in Magherfelt. The Donegal side will now face Carryduff in the Ulster Minor Ladies Final. Daire Bonnar of the Donegal News has the full time report for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…   After …

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Neil Gallagher “very proud” as Glenswilly edge Gaoth Dobhair in U21 Semi Final

Glenswilly have beaten Gaoth Dobhair 1-09 to 0-11 in this afternoon’s Donegal U21A Football Semi-Final in Milford. Neil Gallagher’s youngsters will now play Four Masters in the decider as they dispatched of Naomh Conaill on a score-line of 3-12 to 0-05 in the other semi final. Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News was in Milford …

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Jim McGuinness: “Murphy will add a lot of value to the culture of the group”

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness was the guest speaker at last night’s Donegal Association Dinner Dance in London. Highland’s David James was also at the event – he caught up with the Glenties native to get his thoughts on Michael Murphy returning to the county panel for 2025. “He will add a lot of value to …

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Reaction: Craigbane Manager Kevin Moore on Disappointing Ulster Defeat

“The mistakes we made today, you wouldn’t see in an U12 game,” said Craigbane manager Kevin Moore after their defeat in the Ulster Junior Final. The Derry team were kept in the match right up until the final whistle, when they netted a superb goal in the last seconds of the additional three minutes to …

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Reaction: Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin Manager and Players on Historic Ulster Success

Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin were triumphant over Derry’s Craigbane in the Ulster Junior Final. 3-7 to 1-12 was the final score of the game. Muff’s goals came from Donegal Senior player Caolan McColgan, Drew McKinney and Kevin Lynch . Highland Radio’s Brendan Devenney spoke with Manager Daniel McCauley and players Caolan McColgan and Johnny Toye …

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Reaction: Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin Chairman Joe McLaughlin on their Ulster Victory

Chairman Joe McLaughlin said “This is a super day for the club, the parish, for Inishowen and for Donegal,” following their victory in the Ulster Junior final. Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin defeated Derry’s Craigbane with a score line of 3-7 to 1-12. The Muff side now progress to the All-Ireland quarter final where they will …

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Business Matters, Ep 220 – Letterkenny Chamber awards, plus Wild Atlantic Camp seasonal initiatives

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore reflects on the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards nights and also takes a look at Wild Atlantic Camp glamping and its Christmas initiatives. The Chamber Business Awards were held in the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny, and once again the gala presentation night was a big success. Toni Forrester, Chief …

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FAI Amateur Player of the Year Garbhan Friel joins Highland Radio Sunday Sport

Cockhill Celtic’s Garbhan Friel picked up the FAI Amateur Player of the Year award at an awards ceremory in Dublin this week. The prolific goal-scorer was instrumental in the Inishowen side’s journey to FAI Junior Cup success back in May and picked up the Player Of The Match award in the final against Gorey Rangers. …

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Patsy McGonigle reacts to Ann Marie McGlynn’s “unbelievably courageous performance” in National Cross Country Championships

Highland Radio’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle has hailed Ann Marie McGlynn’s victory in today’s National Cross Country Championships as “unbelievably courageous” and says it’s a performance he’ll remember for a long, long time. McGlynn, who defended the Women’s National Marathon Championship at the Dublin Marathon three weeks ago, won the Women’s National Cross Country Race …

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Ulster Shield & Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 17/11/24

Ulster Shield (1.30pm kick offs) Carn Youths 5-3 Drumoghill Cockhill Celtic 2-3 Strand Rovers Culdaff FC 7-0 Gweedore United Res Deele Harps 4-2 Redcastle FC Illies Celtic 3-2 Whitestrand United (AET) QPS Youths P-P Arranmore United Quigley Point Swifts 3-0 Bonagee United Kildrum Res 2-1 Rashenny Donegal Town 3-2 Carrowmena (AET) Gleneely Colts 2-2 Newtowne …

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Anne Marie McGlynn wins Senior Women’s National Cross Country Title

Annmarie McGlynn has won the Senior Women’s National Cross Country Title today in Irvinestown at the National Championships. Just three weeks ago, the Letterkenny AC athlete was crowned the Women’s National Marathon Champion in Dublin. Today’s win means she is the first person to ever win both races in the same year. She will now …

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Horse-racing: Donegal jockeys continue to impress on a global scale

It has been yet another fantastic week for Donegal jockeys across the world. Dylan Browne McMonagle has returned down under and it didn’t take him long to find his way into the winner’s enclosure. The Letterkenny youngster finished first on board “Snitzanova” for trainer Ciaron Maher in yesterday’s 5:05 race in Newcastle, Australia. In what …

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“One more game” – Johnny Toye and Daniel McCauley on Muff’s Ulster Semi Final win

Johnny Toye says “words can’t really describe it” as Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin have sailed into the Ulster Junior Championship Final. The Donegal side will now play Craigbane in the Ulster decider next weekend. After the game, Toye gave his thoughts to Highland’s Oisin Kelly…   Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin manager Daniel McCauley also spoke …

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“I’m speechless and that’s not like me!” – Barney Curran, Sinead McBride & Shannon McGroddy react as Downings claim Ulster glory

Downings Ladies are Ulster Junior Champions after a 1-07 to 1-06 win over Warrenpoint of County Down at Kildress this afternoon. Maureen O’Donnell caught up with an elated Downings manager Barney Curran who said he was “speechless”…   Captain Sinead McBride and Player Of The Match Shannon McGroddy were also over the moon with the …

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Ulster Shield & Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 15/11/24

Ulster Shield (1.30pm kick offs) Fanad United 0-3 Oldtown Celtic Glencar Celtic 2-1 Cockhill Celtic Gweedore Celtic Res 4-2 Erne Wanderers Kildrum Tigers 2-1 Rasheney Letterkenny Rovers 7-1 Ballybofey United Donegal Town vs Carrowmena Sat Division One Ramelton Mariners 5-2 Swilly Rovers Sat Division Two Dunlewey Celtic 2-3 Glenea United Reserves Kilmacrennan Celtic 1-1 Fintown …

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Downings Ladies clinch Ulster Junior Title with extra-time win over Warrenpoint

Downings Ladies have beaten Warrenpoint of County Down by a single point after extra time in this afternoon’s Ulster Junior Championship Final in Tyrone. A second half goal from Denise Doherty put the Donegal side four points to the good but Warrenpoint fought back to force extra time. Downings managed to find the only score …

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Business Matters, Ep 219 – Wind Energy potential, Ballyliffin hotel in line for award, and Inishowen Innovation

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the wind energy sector, and especially off-shore developments. He’s been speaking with Dave Linehan, Head of Policy and Research at Wind Energy Ireland. He has also been speaking with Ron Kerrigan General Manager of the Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel about a major €1 …

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Clann Eireann into Ulster Senior Club Football Championship semi final

Clann Eireann of Armagh will play Tyrone’s Errigal Ciaran in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship semi final after they beat Newbridge of Derry 0-14 to 0-12 on Sunday afternoon. In a close encounter the Armagh champions lead 0-08 to 0-06 at the break. The sides then were level five different times in the second …

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