Sunday 03rd March, 2024 Jackie Crossan Premier Division Greencastle FC 4 V 0 Carn FC Buncrana Hearts 2 V 3 Clonmany Donegal Signs Challenge Cup Aileach FC 4 V 4 Redcastle United 3 V 4 on penalties Ulster Junior Shield Quarter Final Culdaff 4 V 3 Dunree United Strand Hotel Division One Aileach Res 4 […]
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Sunday 03rd March, 2024 Brian McCormick Premier Gweedore Celtic 1 vs 2 Fanad United TDA Repairs D1 Bonagee United 1 vs 1 Donegal Town Glenea United 1 vs 0 Convoy Arsenal Lagan Harps 1 vs 4 Letterkenny Rovers Cappry Rovers 6 vs 0 Letterbarrow Celtic Donegal Physiotherapy D2 Drumoghill 3 vs 3 Ballybofey United
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Cockhill Celtic are through to the FAI Junior Cup Semi final after defeating Tipperary side, Clonmel Celtic. The Donegal side won on a 2-0 score line. Goals came from Jack Mullan and Luke Rudden Last season, Cockhill Celtic were runners up in the Intermediate Cup. Barry Ryan reports for Highland Radio with the full time
Linfield have defeated Institute in the quarter final of the Irish Cup at the Brandywell. The game finished on a 3-1 score line. Ethan McGee scored Linfield’s goal in the first half while Matthew Fitzpatrick and Kirk Millar added to the score sheet in the second half. Meanwhile, Shane McGinty netted Institute’s goal in
Linfield progress to the Irish Cup Semi-Final over Institute Read More »
Last season’s top two in the Airtricity Premier Division table go head-to-head on Monday evening as Derry City head to Tallaght to take on Shamrock Rovers. The hosts have had a few extra days to prepare, coming into the game on the back of their postponed fixture against Drogheda on Friday night. Ruaidhri Higgins will
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Derry’s unbeaten run in the Allianz National League came to an end when they were defeated by Dublin at Celtic Park. The game finished on a score line of 1-16 to 1-11. Conor McClusky netted Derry’s goal. Michael McMullan spoke with Mickey Harte after the game…
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Derry’s 100 per cent start to Division 1 of the Allianz Football League is over. They were no match for Dublin who’ve come away from Celtic Park with a 1-16 to 1-11 win this evening. Michael McMullan reports for Highland Radio Sport:
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At the first day of the Underage Ulster Indoor Championships, the Rosses Athletic Club had huge success. Oisin Gillespie took gold in the long jump, while Katie O’Donnell and Caoimhe McMonagle were triumphant in different age groups of the shotput and Eva Logue came out on top with the high jump. Finn Valley’s Roisin Flanagan
Saturday 02nd March, 2024 Brian McCormick Premier Kildrum Tigers 4 vs 0 Rathmullan Celtic Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Fintown Harps AFC 2 vs 3 Oldtown Celtic Strand Rovers 2 vs 2 St Catherines FC Reserves Old Orchard Saturday D2 Gweedore Celtic 0 vs 3 Drumoghill Res Ramelton Mariners 2 vs 0 Swilly Rovers Finn Travel
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The All-Ireland club cup competition has drawn its first round of the Irish Senior Cup and National Cup which will be held on 18 May 2024. Ardmore, last year’s Premier Winner, has been drawn against North Down. IRISH SENIOR CUP – FIRST ROUND Leinster Bye (2023 winner) Waringstown Bye (2023 finalist) Railway Union v Cliftonville
Finn Valley AC’s Roisin Flanagan will be representing Ireland in the 3,000 metres final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Glasgow today. The 26-year-old will be in action at 8.15 pm. Flanagan is based in Colorado, and recently set a new Irish record in a 2 miles event as she clocked 9:36.70 when competing
Finn Valley athlete in final at World Indoor Athletics Championships tonight Read More »
Danny Mullen’s late goal gave Derry City the victory over St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday night in the Premier Division of the SSE Airtricity League. It finished Derry City 2 St Pat’s 1 – Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport:
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Danny Mullen was the hero for Derry City on Friday night as he scored late in injury time to give the home side a 2-1 win over St Patrick’s Athletic. It looked like Patrick Hoban was the man who earned Derry a draw after Ruairi Keating had the Dublin side in front at The Brandywell
Mullen the hero for Derry City – Danny Mullen & Ruaidhri Higgins Reaction Read More »
Finn Harps have taken seven points from a possible nine in their opening games of the season. The first home win and a second in three fixtures came on Friday night with a 2-0 victory over Athlone Town. Stephen Doherty had Harps 1-0 up on 17 minutes while Success Edagon scored for the third game
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Finn Harps picked up a first home win of the season on Friday night beating Athlone Town 2-0. Diarmaid Doherty and Anthony Gorman were on duty at Finn Park for Highland Radio Sport:
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The last remaining side from the county in the FAI Junior Cup is Cockhill Celtic. The beaten Intermediate Cup finalists from last season are seen as one of the favourites to winner the competition this year. To make the semi final, the Inishowen side will have to overcome Clonmel Celtic this Sunday afternoon. Clonmel beat
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The big games keep coming for the north west sides in the Allianz National Football League this weekend. Division One leaders Derry host Dublin at Celtic Park while Tyrone are off to the Kingdom to face Kerry. In Division Two Donegal will look to maintain their push at the top against Louth in Ballyshannon. Highland’s
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The 3,463 Donegal farmers in Tranche 1 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme who have yet to receive their advance payments will be allocated a total of €16,685,000 over the coming days. Those involved with ACRES General will be allocated €4,000 and those with the ACRES Co-operation Project will receive €5,000. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue
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Two Donegal monuments account for five across Ireland which have been included in the Heritage Council’s Adopt a Monument Scheme 2024. An early medieval church and cross that overlook Lough Foyle near Moville and a nineteenth century summerhouse on the shore of
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A young girl from Maghery living with a rare skin condition says she feels proud to have her voice heard on Rare Disease Day. Lucy Gallagher has Harlequin ichthyosis and is a member of the new All-Ireland Children and Young Adults Research Advisory Group for Rare Diseases. Research shows 1 in 17 people live with
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The High Court in Belfast has ruled the UK Government has broken the law over a controversial policy giving immunity from some crimes during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. A judge says it breaches the European Convention on Human Rights – something also argued by the Irish Government. A legal challenge was brought by groups
High Court rules UK Troubles Legacy act breaks the law Read More »
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore pays a visit to the Medical Skin Clinic in Donegal Town. When Malaysian woman Farah Mydin came to Ireland first, little did she think that she would end up living in Donegal and running her own business. Back in 2008, she qualified as a doctor from Trinity College
Cllr. Gerry McMonagle expressed his frustrations when two questions he submitted in November remained unanswered at today’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West. The questions related to concerns raised by the parents of children with additional needs surrounding the lack of staff in Child Disability Network Teams in Donegal. Cllr. McMonagle said not having
Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise
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Planning for the Burnfoot Flood Relief scheme is expected to be submitted this summer. Work is currently underway by RPS to develop planning drawings and to identify lands for stage 2 of the scheme. To date, a climate change adaptation plan and a buildability, operations and maintenance plan has been developed resulting in minor alterations
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Efforts are being made to promote monastic sites in Inishowen with a view towards driving tourism to the area. Go Visit Inishowen says Christian sites in the peninsula are being under sold. A presentation delivered by Go Visit Inishowen at today’s meeting of the Inishowen highlighted how other parts of the country are benefitting from
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Finn Valley Athletic Club’s Arlene Crossan has clocked a new indoor 400 metre PB of 55.92 seconds at the Connacht Indoor Championships in Athlone. Dermot Brennan from Finn Valley Athletic Club won the Men’s 1500 metre with a time of 4:18.13 minutes. Roisin Flanagan, also from Finn Valley Athletic Club has been added to
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Donegal have taken one point away from the Athletic ground following a draw with Armagh. The game ended on a score line of 1-9 to 12 points. Armagh’s Andrew Murnin netted the side’s goal. Donegal’s manager Jim McGuinness now turns his attentions to Louth for Donegal’s next Allianz National League match. McGuinness spoke with Oisin
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Both Donegal and Armagh remain unbeaten in Division Two of the Allianz National League, following their draw at the Athletic Grounds. 1-9 to 12 points was the final score at the end of the match. Donegal kept Armagh scoreless for the first twelve minutes of play. Both Patrick McBrearty and Oisin Gallen kicked four points
Donegal draw with Armagh in Allianz National League Read More »
Brian McCormick Premier Rathmullan Celtic 3 V 0 Gweedore Celtic Castlefin Celtic 1 V 1 Fanad United TDA Repairs Division 1 Cappry Rovers 4 V 0 Lagan Harps Donegal Physiotherapy Division 2 Ballybofey United 3 V 2 Lifford Celtic Dunkineely Celtic 2 V 3 Raphoe Town Kerrykeel 71 1 V 0 Whitestrand United
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Ballybofey United are the champions of the Division Two Donegal Junior league following victory over local rivals Lifford Celtic. Lifford Celtic were up by a goal at half time but a strong second half performance saw the Ballybofey side push in front. Mark Griffin scored the winning goal for Ballybofey United. The match finished with
Ulster Junior Cup Semi Final Cockhill Celtic 0 V 0 Buncrana Hearts – Win 4.2 pens AET Jackie Crossan Premier Division Illies Celtic 2 V 2 Glengad United Aileach FC 2 V 1 Carn FC Greencastle FC 2 V 0 Moville Celtic Hannon Greene Ins Fr O’ Gara Cup Culdaff Res 2 V 1
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Derry came away from Pearse Stadium in Salthill with two points on the board after defeating Galway. Derry were always in the lead as they held a two point advantage at half time. They pushed on and extended this victory to a five point lead when the final whistle blew. The game finished on a
Brendan Rogers on Derry’s victory over Galway Read More »
Derry defeated Galway in Division One of the Allianz National League. 3-10 to 1-11 was the final score of the game. Derry’s three goals came from Shane McGuigan, Eoin McEvoy and Paul Cassidy. This is the Oak Leaf Side’s fourth win from four so far in their league campaign. Michael McMullan for Highland Radio has
Derry pick up their first win over Galway since 2010 in the Allianz National League Read More »
Scoil Mhuire Buncrana is through to the All-Ireland Schools D Final following victory over St. Cuan’s College from Galway. The final score of the game was 2-10 to 2-07. Highland Radio’s Ciaran Cannon spoke with Scoil Mhuire Buncrana’s Manager, Kevin Campbell, after their victory…
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Tyrone had success over Mayo in Omagh’s Healy Park in Division One of the Allianz National League. Tyrone finished with a four point lead despite being three points down at half time. The game ended on a score of 1-15 to 1-11 with goals coming from Darragh Canavan and Cillian O’Connor. Darren McCurry displayed a
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Tyrone claimed the two points on offer from Healy Park in the Allianz National League Division One game over Mayo. At half time, Tyrone trailed by three points but a superb second half performance saw them clinch the victory. The final score of the game was 1-15 to 1-11 in favour of Tyrone. Canavan netted
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Oisin Orr and Spirit Dancer were back in the winners enclosure on Saturday in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The Donegal Jockey rode brilliantly to take the 2 million dollar Howden Neom Turf Cup. It’s another major win for Orr on-board the Sir Alex Ferguson owned, Richard Fahy trained horse. In November of 2023, Oisin rode Spirit
Another major money win for Oisin Orr and Spirit Dancer Read More »
Donegal boss Jim McGuinness has made one change to his starting side ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Armagh at the Athletic Grounds. The top of the table clash will be LIVE on Highland with Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh from the 3pm throw in. St Eunans Shane O’Donnell returns having missed the win over Fermanagh.
Donegal name team for Armagh clash Read More »
Tyrone picked up a second win of their Division One campaign beating Mayo at Healy Park. Francis Mooney reports on their 1-15 to 1-11 win in Omagh.
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Former Milford United man Gary Merritt was on the scoresheet as in-from Strabane Athletic got through to the semi-finals of the McReynold’s Cup after a fine 2-1 away win over Belfast Celtic. For the second week in a row, they came from behind to win. Once again the Raymond Foy managed side showed great mentality
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In the Allianz National League Division 2B, Donegal finished with a draw in Healy Park against Tyrone. The game finished on a score line of 1-17 to 20 points. Donegal’s Gerard Gilmore scored 9 points. Manager Michael McCann spoke with Francis Mooney after the game… Tyrone came back from one point behind at half time
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Finn Harps have announced the addition of Gary Wallace to the club’s backroom team. Wallace has worked with the Northern Ireland International setup, at both underage and senior levels. “I’m delighted to be part of the coaching staff at Finn Harps. I have worked with the manager and Eamon in the past and am delighted
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In the Irish League Championship, Institute defeated Newington on a score line of 2 -0. Michael Harris, the former Finn Harps player, put ‘Stute ahead on 20 minutes. The second goal came from Mikhail Kennedy in the 89th minute. Institute sit on fourth spot of the table. Meanwhile, struggling Dergview got a morale boosting win
Former Harps man on target in Institute win – victory also for Dergview Read More »
Donegal hurlers drew withTyrone at Healy Park in round three of the Allianz National League Division 2B. The score at half time was 12 points to 11 points in favour of Donegal. Mickey Mc Cann’s side held onto to that one point lead until the dying minutes of stoppage time when Aidy Kelly hit the
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Scoil Mhuire Buncrana are through to the All-Ireland Senior Schools D Football Final after a fine 2-10 to 2-7 victory over St Cuan’s of Caslteblakney in Galway at Shamrock Park in Roslea. The Inishowen side had to work hard to book their passage into the final and a well contested semi-final. Dylan Mulholland scored 0-6
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A young Donegal driver came third in the Junior Mini Challenge held at Mondello Park. Jayden McBrearty from Killybegs had a very successful day and was placed third of 21 participants. His prize for being third is free testing for the season at the Kildare motor racing circuit. The winner, TJ Taffe, gets the use
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Mona McSharry became the second woman ever to swim a 100-metre breaststroke in under 56 seconds last night. The Sligo native was competing for Tennessee University in an intervarsity medley relay in Alabama. The athlete formerly attended Coláiste Cholmcille in Ballyshannon. McSharry came 5th in the 100-metre breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in
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Finn Harps have taken four points from their opening two games of the SSE Airtricity First Division campaign. For the second tie in a row, Success Edagon scored for Harps and his goal in the 1-1 draw against Cork City was his first in front of the Finn Park faithful. Cork got the equaliser through
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