Athlone Town are the latest team to hand Finn Harps a LOI First Division defeat after their clash finished 1-0 to the visitors in Ballybofey tonight. Peter Grogan netted the all-important goal 7 minutes after half-time to secure the win. Harps Interim Manager Patrick McEleney spoke to Highland’s Diarmaid Doherty at full time and was […]
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Four Masters defeated St. Eunan’s 2-12 to 1-06 in the Donegal Minor Division 1 Final in Ardara this evening. Pauric Hilferty and Brendan Kilcoyne were live on Streamsport and gave their thoughts at full time…
Finn Harps have been beaten 1-0 by Athlone Town in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. A Peter Grogan effort from close range on 52 minutes was enough to give the away side all three points. It’s now eight league defeats in a row for Finn Harps as they head
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The United Rugby Championship gets back underway on Friday, 25th of September. Ulster face Edinburgh on the opening night in Belfast and will be optimistic heading into the new campaign. Having been beaten in last season’s Challenge Cup Final by Montpellier, the Ulstermen will be aiming to get back into the URC’s top eight this
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It’s emerged co-driver Aaron Johnston will miss next weekend’s Rally Chile in the WRC. The Omagh native, who is usually on the notes for Takamoto Katsuta, has been ruled out due to a collarbone injury picked up during last Sunday’s Rally del Paraguay. Johnston will be replaced by Cavan co-pilot James Fulton for Rally Chile.
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The reigning World Champion tandem pairing of Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly will be bidding to defend their road race and time-trial World Championship titles this weekend. They are part of a 12 strong Irish team taking part in the 2026 UCI Para Cycling Road World Championships in Alabama. London based Dunlevy – who has
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Finn Harps are at home to Athlone Town in the SSE Airtricity League First Division on Friday night. Patrick McEleney’s side are coming off the back of a frantic 5-4 defeat to UCD last weekend and will be enthused by a much-improved performance going forward. Defensively, however, Harps have now conceded 18 goals in their
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This week on The Score… Former Harps captain Joe Boyle joins us for our weekly League of Ireland chat to look ahead to the games for Finn Harps in the First Division and Derry City in the FAI Cup. Harps Chairman Ian Harkin tells us about the appointment of Darren Murray as the clubs academy
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The annual Danny Gormley Memorial Hill Climb will take place at Knockalla this coming Saturday & Sunday, the 5th and 6th of September. The-two day event, which serves as Rounds 3 and 4 of the Donegal Commercials Club Championship, honours the memory and passion of the late Danny Gormley. This year, competitors aged 14-17 in
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Cranford FC are celebrating their 50th Anniversary this Saturday, 5th of September. Among the festivities planned, there will be plenty of sports activities for young and old – including a children’s sports day and an over-40s 6-aside tournament. Later, the celebrations continue with a BBQ from 7:30pm followed by live music into the night. Highland’s
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Dylan Browne-McMonagle has spoken publicly for the first time since his fall while on-board “Mosel” last Tuesday at Bellewstown. The Letterkenny jockey was unseated just over a furlong out in a mile-maiden at the Meath venue as the horse suffered a fatal leg injury in the process. 23-year-old Browne-McMonagle spoke to the Racing Post this
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Finn Harps have announced the appointment of Darren Murray as the Club’s Academy Director. The club have stated on their website: Darren brings exceptional credentials to the role. He is a UEFA Pro licence coach with 18 years’ experience as a Development Officer with the Football Association of Ireland, where he educated over 1,000 coaches
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The iconic tarmac of Knockalla Hill will once again echo with the roar of engines as the Donegal Motor Club hosts the annual Danny Gormley Memorial Hill Climb on Saturday, 5th, and Sunday, 6th September 2026. A firm favourite on the Irish motorsport calendar, the annual two-day event honours the memory and passion of the late Danny Gormley. Competitors from across the
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Strabane Councillor Paul Boggs is set to join the Stormont Assembly on Monday. The Sinn Féin representative will replace West Tyrone MLA Malíosa McHugh, who is retiring from the Assembly. Cllr Boggs is expected to be formally co-opted within the next 48 hours, as the Electoral Commission process continues. He says it’s an honour to
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A Donegal driver was caught travelling at almost double the speed limit during a national Garda road safety operation yesterday. More than 1,000 drivers were detected speeding as part of National Slow Down Day, with Gardaí, along with GoSafe mobile and static safety cameras, monitoring motorists across the country. Among those caught was a vehicle
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Applications are being sought for a new member of the Derry Diocesan Education Committee in the North. The Department of Education has launched a public appointments competition, which will see one person appointed to the Derry committee. The committee is one of five Diocesan Education Committees across Northern Ireland receiving new appointments. Education Minister Paul
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Two Donegal schools are among those set to benefit from an expansion of the Education Therapy Service through the National Council for Special Education. St Bernadette Special School and Little Angels Special School will now have access to direct, in-school therapeutic supports. Therapist assignments will take place over the coming weeks, with supports expected to
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A teenager’s appeared in court in the North, charged with the murder of a 61-year-old man and attempted murder of his wife and daughter. The man was found dead in Dungannon in County Tyrone on Saturday, while the eight-year-old girl was severely injured, and her mother sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The 16-year-old boy, who can’t be
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Letterkenny University Hospital was the third most overcrowded hospital in Ireland last month, with 730 patients admitted without an available bed. University Hospital Limerick recorded the highest figure at 1,784, followed by Cork University Hospital at 830. The figures have been released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. It was the worst August on
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Rosses Community School in Dungloe has become the latest school to join the STEM Passport for Inclusion programme this month. Transition year students will receive mentoring from STEM professionals, access accredited learning opportunities and take part in practical career development activities. The STEM Passport for Inclusion aims to help students from under-served backgrounds to pursue
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Gardaí are investigating the theft of a black ‘Ninebot’ e-scooter from the carpark at Letterkenny Shopping Centre on Sunday. A man had stolen the locked e-scooter at 6:18am before heading in the direction of the Station Roundabout, then the Port Road, Main Street and on towards Lower Main Street. He was wearing a
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Gardaí are appealing for information regarding instances of criminal damage which occurred at the Church Of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Bundoran. Damage was caused to the Church’s railings and graffiti was sprayed on the stone work between August 1st and August 8th. Gardaí have also urged the public to contact them if
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A rule that few people will have been aware of led to a cricket match in the North West Cricket Union Premier League being awarded to one side following a printer issue! Ballyspallen were playing Eglinton on Saturday when rain halted play. Eglinton had been bowled out for 159 in 48.1 overs and the hosts
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Champions Shamrock Rovers came from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Derry City in the League of Ireland Premier Division this evening. They trailed 3-1 at half-time at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Ellis Chapman with two of the goals and Michael Duffy with the other for the home side. They were cancelled out by second
Shamrock Rovers came from 3-1 down to earn a 3-3 draw against Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Derry were 3-1 ahead at the break through first-half goals from Ellis Chapman (2) and Michael Duffy. Second-half goals from Graham Burke & Dylan Watts rescued a point for the league-leaders. Martin Holmes has
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Donegal native Danny McGonigle has been announced as the new President of Tug of War Ireland. A legend of Tug Of War here in the county since the 1970s, McGonigle has been appointed to the role in recognition of a lifetime of service to the sport. Danny is synonymous with the sport in Clonmany and
The 2026 Donegal Half-Marathon was held in Letterkenny this morning and Finn Valley’s Diarmait Keogh and Nuala Bose were the first man and woman home respectively. Elsewhere, local athlete Lauren Callaghan was in long-jump action in Germany. With the details, here’s Highland Radio Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle…
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Donegal Junior League – Brian McCormick Cup Round 1 Results – Sun 30th August Ballybofey United 2-1 Cappry Rovers Bonagee United 3-2 Rathmullan Celtic Cranford FC 1-0 Dunfanaghy Youths Deele Harps 3-4 Convoy Arsenal Donegal Town 1-2 St Catherines FC Drumkeen United V Curragh Athletic Glenea United 3-0 Gweedore Celtic Keadue Rovers V Kilmacrennan Celtic
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Cockhill Celtic had to settle for a 1-1 draw in their opening FAI National League game away to Mervue United in Galway yesterday afternoon. Cockhill broke the deadlock on 47 minutes when Tiernan Ruddy slotted home low past the Mervue ‘keeper. Just as it looked as if Cockhill would mark their first game at senior
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Letterkenny Rovers were beaten 4-1 by Salthill Devon in yesterday’s FAI National League Round 1 clash in Galway. Having taken the lead through Adam McCaffrey on 9 minutes, Salthill hit back and it was 1-1 at the break. The home side took the lead on 70 minutes and, after Zach Gorman missed a penalty to
North-West Cricket Premier League Results – Saturday 29/08/26 Section 1 Results Bready vs Coleraine: Bready won by 3 wickets. Coleraine set a target of 132 runs all out. Bready successfully chased it down, finishing on 110/7 in 35.2 overs after a rain-adjusted or interrupted target. Fox Lodge vs Donemana: Donemana won by 17 runs (DLS
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Donegal Senior Ladies Championship: Naomh Conaill 3-05 – 2-15 Naomh Muire Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 3-08 – 4-12 Moville Glenfin 3-14 – 0-05 St. Eunan’s Donegal Intermediate Ladies Championship: Naomh Columba 5-16 – 1-08 Downings Ardara 4-19 – 1-06 Buncrana Gaoth Dobhair 1-10 – 3-06 Killybegs
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Setanta defeated Sean MacCumhaills 2-20 to 1-09 in yesterday evening’s Donegal Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final in Ballybofey. Having led -11 to 0-04 at the break, Mark Marley’s team had control of the game from the outset. Marley spoke to Ryan Ferry of The Donegal News after the game and said the focus now turns to
St. Eunan’s put in a brilliant performance to defeat Burt 5-16 to 1-17 in yesterday evening’s Donegal Senior Hurling Semi-Final. Earlier in the day, Setanta had booked their place in the final with a 2-20 to 1-09 victory over Sean MacCumhaills. St. Eunan’s manager Chris McAuley spoke to Ryan Ferry, Sports Editor at The Donegal
Alan Leonard’s injury time strike snatched a point for Home Farm DCU in yesterday evening’s FAI National League Round 1 clash against Bonagee United at Dry Arch Park. It was an agonising finish for Bonagee, who were 2-1 up and heading for a famous win. Second-half goals from Aidan Brennan and Ryan Rainey had turned
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The 2026 Donegal Senior Hurling Final will be a repeat of last year’ decider between Setanta and St. Eunan’s. Reigning champions Setanta booked their spot in the final thanks to a 2-20 to 1-09 win over Sean MacCumhaills. Last year’s beaten finalists St Eunan’s defeated Burt 5-16 to 1-17. With a full wrap of how
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Finn Valley AC’s Diarmait Keogh won the Donegal Half Marathon title this morning in Letterkenny in a time of 1:11:49, with his club mate Oisin Toye second in 1:13:17 and Letterkenny AC’s Donal Farren third in 1:13:34. The senior women’s title went to Finn Valley’s Nuala Bose in 1:22:24, from Bernie Boyle of Rosses AC
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Bonagee United drew 2-2 with Home Farm DCU of Dublin in this evening’s FAI National League Round 1 clash at Dry Arch Park. Second-half goals from Aidan Brennan and Ryan Rainey had the home side 2-1 up in injury time but a late equaliser saw Home Farm spoil the party in Bonagee’s first ever game
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Donegal Junior League – Voodoo Cup Round 1 Results – Sat 29th August: Castlefin Celtic 3-2 Raphoe Town Copany Rovers 3-2 Cappry Rovers Donegal Town 3-2 Fintown Harps AFC Drumkeen United 7-8 Convoy Arsenal Drumoghill 0-2 Ballybofey United Glencar Celtic 3-0 Ramelton Mariners Glenea United 3-2 Dunlewey Celtic Kildrum Tigers 3-0 Lagan Harps Kilmacrennan Celtic
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Finn Harps have been beaten 5-4 by UCD in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Belfield this evening. The students took the lead on the 20-minute mark through Charles Akinrintayo but two goals in four minutes had Harps ahead at half-time with Seanie Bradley and Oran Brogan both finding the net before the interval.
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Gabriel Bannigan says the “goalposts have moved” after announcing his decision to step down as manager of the Monaghan footballers. He departs after two years at the helm, saying conditions were not right for him to continue. The Farneymen reached the Ulster Senior Football final this year, where they lost in extra-time to Armagh.
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Advice is being offered to parents of neurodivergent children and teachers as schools reopen over the next week. Aoife Nic Sheáin is a neurodivergent coach and special education teacher based in Donegal. She focuses heavily on helping parents support neurodivergent children, including those who are autistic, have ADHD, or a Persistent Drive for Autonomy (PDA)
A historic weekend lies ahead for football in the North-West. Finn Harps are away to UCD in the First Division tomorrow evening (Friday), while Derry City have to wait until Sunday when they host champions Shamrock Rovers. Harps are bottom of the standings and have been on a seven-game losing streak since beating Wexford 1-0
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This week on The Score… It’s a football special ahead of the commencement of the FAI National League. We hear from the Letterkenny Rovers, Bonagee United and Cockhill Celtic camps ahead of a historic weekend for all three clubs. Plus, Anthony Gorman will look ahead to Finn Harps’ LOI clash with UCD tomorrow night and
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Gavin Cullen has been at the helm at Cockhill Celtic since June of 2016. In his tenure, the club have solidified themselves as the top club in Inishowen and have been one of the most successful junior/intermediate teams in Ireland over the past decade. This weekend sees the dawning of a new era for Cullen
With Cockhill Celtic, Letterkenny Rovers and Bonagee United all kicking off their FAI National League campaigns this weekend, Bonagee are the only side that will get to play in front of a home crowd in Round 1. Declan Lynch’s side welcome the challenge of Dublin’s Home Farm FC – a League Of Ireland club until
On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore looks at a sustainable fashion accessories business, and also how City of Derry airport is seeing passenger numbers soaring. First up, he talks with Buncrana woman Orla O’Hagan about her business Orla Vera Accessories, a boutique brand specialising in hand-crafted products, notably handbags, made from real leather and
Letterkenny Rovers travel to Galway to face Salthill Devon in Round 1 of the FAI National League this coming Saturday. Stephen McConnell’s side have enjoyed a plethora of success at junior level in Donegal in recent years and the Rovers manager is relishing the chance to step up and compete in the new LOI third
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