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Business Matters – EP 289: Dermot Doherty of Print Supplies in Frosses

In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore pays a visit to the office of Print Supplies in Frosses to interview its founder and owner Dermot Doherty. Managing printing for your business or organisation shouldn’t be overly time consuming, or even frustrating, and it doesn’t need to be complicated.  Print Supplies provides solutions that save you […]

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Donegal U20 manager Gary Boyle reflects on coming through “physical battle” against Monaghan

An early Kevin Muldoon goal paved the way for Donegal’s four-point victory over Monaghan in the Ulster U20 Football Championship in Castleblayney this evening. It was a low-scoring affair played in wintery conditions but Gary Boyle’s side once again showed fierce grit and determination to come out on the right side of the 1-09 to

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Ireland to face Czechia with “calm heads and control” says Coleman

It’s all systems go in the Republic of Ireland camp in advance of one of the biggest matches in over two decades. There’s been a green takeover of Prague ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup play-off semi-final meeting against Czechia. Tomorrow’s hosts play their first match under Miroslav Koubek, who was only appointed in December but

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Gweedore man Mike Naulty plays key role in Northwest Vipers’ first win of the season

The Northwest Vipers secured their first win of the 2026 campaign with an impressive 21–0 victory over the County Antrim Stags at Newforge Sports Complex, Belfast at the weekend. In their first away game of the season, the Vipers delivered a composed and physical performance on both sides of the ball. A dominant defensive display

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Roarty included in Donegal team named to face Monaghan in Ulster U20 Championship

Donegal have named their team to face Monaghan in the Ulster U20 Football Championship in Castleblayney this evening. Captain Finnbarr Roarty is in line to start at number 5 for Gary Boyle’s side, who defeated Fermanagh in last Wednesday’s opener. Roarty, Padraig MacGiolla Bhride and Kevin Muldoon were all part of the senior squad who

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Coleman recalls memories of Euro 2016 ahead of Czech clash

Killybegs man Séamus Coleman believes Ireland have the chance to make “something special happen” in their FIFA World Cup play-off push. The Irish team are training in the Fortuna Arena this morning – the venue for their massive playoff semi-final against Czechia tomorrow night. Coleman is one of two players in the squad who played

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Finn Harps launch ‘Name the Park’ initiative for final LOI game at Finn Park

Finn Harps have launched a stadium naming initiative called “Name the Park” that will give one entrant the right to choose the new name of Finn Park for its final chapter as a League of Ireland venue. Recognised as one of Ireland’s most iconic football grounds, Finn Park has been at the heart of football

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Five from North-West on Irish team for World Youth Fly Fishing Championships in Ballybofey

  Five young local fishermen will have the eyes of the angling world on them this summer when the Trout Angler Federation of Ireland (TAFI) bring the prestigious World Youth Fly Fishing Championships to the waters of Donegal and Tyrone. The 23rd FIPS Mouche Youth Championships will be based in Ballybofey from July 1th-23rd. The

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We will need to improve to give Kerry a game in Croke Park – Jim McGuinness

Donegal will play Kerry in next weekend’s National Football League Division 1 Final at Croke Park in a repeat of last July’s All-Ireland Final. Donegal’s 3-20 to 3-16 win over Monaghan booked their spot in the final, while Kerry’s draw in Armagh meant they would finish 2nd in the standings ahead of Mayo due to

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Donegal defeat Monaghan to reach Division 1 Final- Post-Match Reaction with Pauric Hilferty & Brendan Kilcoyne

Donegal have beaten Monaghan 3-20 to 3-16 in Division 1 of the National Football League at St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones this afternoon. Donegal led 2-11 to 3-07 at the break after an entertaining first-half saw Shea Malone and Jamie Brennan hit the net for Jim McGuinness’ side. As the sides were all square heading

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“At this stage we are glad to stay in the division” – Tyrone Manager Malachy O’Rourke

Tyrone will play Division 2 football once again next year after losing 0-22 to 0-19 to Cork at Healy Park this afternoon. Red Hand boss told the media after today’s game the performances throughout the league season were “up and down” but that maintaining their status in the second tier became the top priority in

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Derry boss Ciaran Meenagh says there are positives to take from league campaign

Derry ended their National Football League Division 2 campaign with a 1-20 to 0-19 win over Cavan at Celtic Park this afternoon. Oakleaf boss Ciaran Meenagh spoke to the assembled media and, although Derry didn’t make it back to Division 1 or reach a league final, there are lots of positives to take forward into

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 22/03/26

Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division St Catherines FC 1-1 Glenea United   Temple Domestic Appliance Division 1 Ballybofey United 2-2 Kerrykeel 71 Castlefin Celtic 4-1 Swilly Rovers Gweedore United 5-1 Convoy Arsenal Milford United 1-3 Cappry Rovers Rathmullan Celtic 4-1 Gweedore Celtic   Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division 2 Cranford FC 3-1 Deele Harps

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Omagh’s Aaron Johnston reflects on maiden World Rally Championship win in Kenya

Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston won their first ever World Rally Championship event last Sunday after coming out on top in Safari Rally Kenya. It was both parties’ first win in the WRC, with Japanese driver Katsuta tasting victory at the 94th time of asking. Katsuta’s co-driver Aaron Johnston, who hails from Omagh, spoke to

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Munster win FAI Inter-Provincial Tournament after disappointing weekend for Ulster

Munster have won the FAI Inter-Provincial Tournament being held in Donegal this weekend after a 2-2 draw with Leinster today was enough to finish top of the group after three games played. Ulster, meanwhile, have finished bottom of the standings thanks to a 2-0 defeat to Connacht this morning. A first win of this year’s

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Donegal Hurlers power into league final with massive win over in-form Roscommon team

  Donegal have progressed to the National Hurling League Division 3 Final after a 3-20 to 0-19 win over Roscommon at Dr. Hyde Park this afternoon. Two first-half goals from Richie Ryan and one from Josh Cronolly-McGee gave Mickey McCann’s team the platform to go on and get the win they needed. Donegal have also

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“We performed very well” – Donegal Hurling Manager Mickey McCann on big win over Roscommon

The Donegal Hurlers have produced a stunning performance at Dr. Hyde Park to reach next weekend’s National Hurling League Division 3 Final. Mickey McCann’s side knew they needed to beat Roscommon who sat top of the table and were unbeaten before today. A brilliant first-half saw Donegal race into a 3-10 to 0-12 lead at

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“It was a disappointing result” – Tony McNamee on Finn Harps’ defeat to Kerry

Finn Harps huffed and puffed but failed to get an equaliser in Tralee against Kerry in the SSE Airtricity League First Division yesterday evening. Kerry went ahead on 25 minutes when Cian Murphy poked home from close range and, as Harps pushed very hard for a leveller late on, the home side held on to

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Mark English bows out at semi-final stage at World Indoors

Mark English finished fourth in his 800M Semi-Final at the World Indoor Championships in Poland this afternoon. The result means the Finn Valley man will not compete in tomorrow evening’s final in Torun. Highland’s Mark Gallagher spoke to Patsy McGonagle shortly after the race – Patsy said English will be disappointed with the run…  

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Highland Radio LIVE from Philadelphia – Donegal Diaspora Initiative Business Forum

Highland Radio broadcast live from Philadelphia at the inaugural Donegal Diaspora Initiative’s Business Forum this evening. The initiative, which runs all weekend and incorporates a mix of business, sport and culture, is intended to celebrate transatlantic enterprise and connect Donegal people that live in other parts of the world. Here’s the full hour of Highland’s

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Buncrana’s Children’s Charity launches Volunteer Panel

  Buncrana’s Children’s Charity has launched a new Volunteer Panel, with the community invited to get involved during the charity’s 10th anniversary year. The charity is calling on people from across Inishowen to help local families by joining the panel, with the initiative offering a way for people to help the charity without the need

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English breezes into 800m semi-final at World Indoor Championships

Mark English has just cruised into the semi-finals of the Men’s 800 Metres at the World Indoor Championships in Poland. The Finn Valley athlete won his heat this afternoon to book his place in tomorrow afternoon’s semi-final which will be run at 12:08pm Irish time. Here’s Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle with more details…

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Business Matters, Ep 288 – Upbeat jobs outlook in Gaeltacht, motoring trends and a new social enterprise initiative

In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore begins with some interesting thoughts from Tomás Ó Síocháin, the CEO of Údarás na Gaeltachta, who firmly believers that Gaeltacht areas could find themselves having to manage in influx of people. Next up there’s up update on new car registrations in Donegal. And then Chris speaks with Brendan Mulry, a

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Ryan Ferry talks all things GAA ahead of big weekend for Donegal intercounty teams

It’s a big weekend for our intercounty Donegal teams with the senior men, the senior hurlers and the senior ladies teams all in action. The men’s footballers travel to Clones to face Monaghan on Sunday knowing that a win will seal their spot in the National Football League Division 1 Final at Croke Park. The

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Gary Duffy looking forward to leading Ulster into “festival of football” at FAI Inter-Provincial Tournament this weekend

The annual FAI Inter-Provincial Tournament will be held across Donegal this weekend. On Friday, Ulster get their campaign underway with a clash against Munster in Ballyare from 7pm, while Leinster meet Connacht at the dry Arch at the same time. Saturday sees Ulster play Leinster at the home of Buncrana Hearts at 1pm as Connacht

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Team Ireland Manager Teresa McDaid looks ahead to World Indoor Championships in Poland

This weekend sees one of the biggest global events on the athletics calendar take place in Poland. Five-time European medallist Mark English and Dundalk native Kate O’Connor, who won Ireland’s first medal at this event since 2006 last year, will headline Team Ireland for the World Indoor Championships in Torun. Finn Valley’s English has been

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