Day 1 of the Knockalla Hill Climb has ended. The event is a Count Round of The ALEKTO Irish Hillclimb Championship. Winners will receive the Danny Gormely and John Lenister Memorial trophies as top prizes. On Saturday sport Chris Ashmore spoke with PRO Bernard Gallagher, for a recap on day 1 of the event…
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Kilcar remain unbeaten in this years Donegal Senior Football Championship, after defeating St Nuals at home to make it three wins out of three. It ended Kilcar 1-18 St Nauls 1-10. Patrick McBrearty scored 5 points this evening. St Nauls have failed to register a win so far in this years championship. Peter Campbell reports
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Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Fintown Harps AFC 0 vs 3 Donegal Town More Keadue Rovers 4 vs 0 Glenea United More Oldtown Celtic 5 vs 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves More St Catherines FC Reserves 3 vs 2 Glencar Celtic More Strand Rovers 1 vs 1 Kildrum Tigers More Old Orchard Saturday D2 Ballybofey
Donegal Junior League Results 02/09/23 Read More »
Donegal Masters lost to London Masters today in the Masters All Ireland Shield Semi Final and it was played in Errigal Ciaran GAA Club, Omagh. Full time Donegal Masters 2-07 London Masters 2-11. On Saturday sport with Chris Ashmore, manager Mark Cannon was disappointed with the defeat..
Curtain comes down on Donegal Masters season – reaction from manager Mark Cannon Read More »
Donegal jockey Oisin Orr, notched up his first win of the month on Saturday afternoon in Sandown. He was first past the post on board the 13/2 shot Maywake, for trainer Richard Fahey. Today’s win marks his 51st of the season in England for the Ramelton native.
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Letterkenny is set for more roadworks. Drivers are advised that the De Valera Road in Letterkenny will be closed for a number of days next week. The route will close from 7pm to 7am between September 4th and 8th to facilitate essential road resurfacing works. One lane on the De Valera Road will be closed
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Derry City got back to winning ways in the League of Ireland Premier Division on Friday night at Oriel Park beating Dundalk 3-0 to move into second in the table. Will Patching and Ben Doherty had Derry 2-0 a couple of minutes either side of half-time. Derry’s third came the penalty spot on 77 minutes
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Finn Harps picked up their first point in four games in the League of Ireland First Division at Ferrycarrig Park against Wexford on Friday evening. It took a late equaliser in the 95th minute from Jamie Watson to get a share of the spoils. At the time, Harps were playing with ten men, Ryan Rainey
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Gardai in Donegal are reminding road users to be mindful when travelling, particularly on country roads as hedge cutting season gets underway today. A visible increase in large machinery is expected along roadsides over the coming weeks with people now permitted to cut their hedges between September 1st and March 1st. Gardai are urging motorists
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The number of new electric car registrations has dramatically increased in Donegal. According to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, 281 electric vehicles have been registered in the county so far this year, that’s up 48% compared to last year. The total number of new cars registered in Donegal between January and August is
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Donegal’s Dylan Browne McMonagle had a 49/1 double at the latest racing league meet in Newcastle yesterday. First, racing for Ireland, he rode the 8/1 Nordic Passage to victory over six furlongs and then was on board the 9/2 Alligator Alley over five furlongs. Oisin Orr, who is racing for the North, was also in
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As the lifeguard season comes to an end, Bundoran RNLI has issued a warning to swimmers. They are urging them to be extra careful of the consistent rip current on the Great Northern side of Bundoran beach and to instead consider using the Thrupeeny pool or the West end Nun’s pool if no lifeguards are
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The Road Safety Authority is calling for increased penalty points for dangerous driving after it was revealed that the death toll on Irish roads is up 45% on the same period in 2019. The call comes as three year old girl in Portlaoise became the second toddler to die on the nation’s roads in less
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The Doochary Development Group is warning that CCTV is in operation in the village in some private and public areas. It comes after what they say is the latest in a series of thefts of fruit trees from private land occurred this week. The group says the culprit was caught on camera and the footage
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Pressure’s mounting on the PSNI’s Chief Constable to stand down. It comes after the high court in Belfast ruled yesterday that two officers were unlawfully disciplined in 2021 – after an arrest made at a Troubles commemoration event. The judge ruled the officers were disciplined to remove any threat of Sinn Féin abandoning its support
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The couple who died along with their three year old grandson in a car crash in Tipperary last night have been named locally. Tom O’Reilly, his wife Bridget and grandson Tom died when the car they were in hit a wall in Windmill Knockbulloge outside Cashel shortly after 9pm last night. The other two passengers,
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Dairy farmers in Donegal have suffered a large drop in milk revenue this year. The ICMSA has warned that a €2 billion loss for dairy farmers in turn has reduced spending in rural communities and will subsequently have a very serious impact not only on the dairy farmers themselves but on the wider rural economy
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Letterkenny’s Tesco store is to undergo a major refurbishment and refit. It’s part of an €80 million nationwide investment plan. The company plans to open eight new Express stores across the country, rollout significant upgrade projects at 50 stores, and carry out maintenance works across the store network.
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Donegal Senior Football Championship Rd 2 Cloughaneely 3-07 v 0-07 Milford Ardara 2-12 v 2-11 Glenfin Dungloe 2-06 v 2-09 Four Masters Naomh Conaill 0-09 v 0-09 St Eunan’s Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Rd 2 Fanad Gaels 0-10 v 0-04 Naomh Brid Bundoran 0-09 v 0-08 Naomh Columba Buncrana 0-10 v 1-07 Malin Naomh Muire
Donegal Championship Results – Sun 27th August Read More »
Clubman Shirts League Cockhill Celtic 8 Moville Celtic 0 Aileach FC 1 Greencastle FC 4 Glengad United 1 Clonmany S 3 COD Cup Culdaff FC 2 Buncrana Res 2 Rashenny FC 3 Clonmany Res 1 QPS 1 Aileach Res 2 Dunree United 5 Greencastle Yths 0 Carn Res 0 Redcastle United 4
Inishowen Football League Results 27/08/2023 Read More »
The Donegal Intermediate Football Championship resumed with Buncrana welcoming Malin to The Scarvey in what was an Inishowen derby. The match ended in a draw, Buncrana 0-10 Malin 1-07. Buncrana coincided three points in a row towards full time and after the match Buncrana manger Gary Duffy said “we weren’t clinical enough at the
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Naomh Conaill went into half time five points down but fought back to draw nine points each against St. Eunan’s, in front of a home crowd at the Davy Brennan Memorial Park in the second round of the Donegal Senior Football Championship. Naomh Conaill were seven points down at a stage, manager Martin Regan said
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It ended in a draw between Naomh Conaill and St. Eunan’s in the second round of the Donegal Senior Football Championship at the Davy Brennan Memorial Park. After the full time whistle it finished Naomh Conaill 0-09 St. Eunan’s 0-09. St. Eunan’s captain and man of the match Niall O’Donnell said “we could have
“We could have definitely won that game” – Niall O’Donnell Read More »
After the Naomh Conaill and St. Eunan’s match, the draw for round three of the Donegal Senior Football Championship was held today at the Davy Brennan Memorial Park. Here’s Oisin Kelly live at the draw reporting for Highland Radio Sport… Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Club Championship Round 3 draw. Four Master v St Michael’s
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Naomh Conaill and St. Eunan’s played out a draw in the second round of the Donegal Senior Football Championship at the Davy Brennan Memorial Park. Full time score was Naomh Conaill 0-09 St. Eunan’s 0-09. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne after the final whistle…
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Malin travelled down to play Buncrana today in Donegal Intermediate Football Championship at The Scarvey. The Inishowen derby ended all square after the full time whistle, Buncrana 0-10 Malin 1-07. After the match Brendan Devenney got reaction from Malin manager Michael Byrne and he said “the bench really helped us”…
“The bench really helped us” – Malin manager Michael Byrne Read More »
Buncrana and Malin played out a draw in the second round of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship at The Scarvey on Sunday evening. It ended Buncrana 0-10 Malin 1-07. Brendan Devenney reports for Highland Radio Sport at the full time whistle..
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Donegal Ladies Club Championship Senior Moville 7-18 Buncrana 2-03 St. Eunan’s 0-06 Termon 2-09 Glenfin 4-09 St. Naul’s 0-06 Naomh Conaill v Aodh Ruadh BAS – Evening Throw-in Intermediate Killybegs 0-07 Naomh Muire InaR 0-06 Fanad Gaels 6-17 Milford 1-02 Ardara 3-20 St. Mary’s Convoy 0-06 Gaoth Dobhair 3-10 Carndonagh 1-04 Junior A: An Clochán
Donegal Ladies Club Championship Results 27/08/2023 Read More »
In the Donegal Senior Football Championship, Cloughaneely got their first win today beating Milford at home. The final score was Cloughneely 3-07 Milford 0-08. After the match Ryan Ferry got the reaction of Cloughaneely wing forward Conor Coyle and he said ” we had to put in a big performance”…
” We had to put in a big performance” – Cloughaneely wing forward Conor Coyle Read More »
Cloughaneely got their first win in the Donegal Senior Football Championship today after defeating Milford at home. At full time it ended Cloughneely 3-07 Milford 0-07. Ryan Ferry was at the game for Highland Radio Sport…
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This years Donegal Half Marathon was won by Ethiopian, Yared Derese. He finished in a time of 1 hour 7 minutes and 22 seconds, a course record. Chris Ashmore was at today’s event for Highland Radio and got the reaction of the winners, but first he spoke with Yared Derese after the race.. Rosses AC
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Ethiopian Yared Derese smashed the course record as he won the Donegal Half Marathon in 1 hour 7 minutes and 22 seconds this morning. Running for the Carrick Aces club in Monaghan, he crossed the line more than six minutes ahead of second placed Shane O’Donnell (1:13.38) with Philip McHugh of Letterkenny AC (1:15.28) in
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Ireland will contest the 4×400 metres Women’s relay final at the World Championships in Budapest tonight. Donegal’s Kelly McGrory, Sharlene Mawdsley, Roisin Harrison and Sophie Becker will represent the Irish when that gets underway at 8.59pm. They booked their place in the final as a fastest non automatic qualifier, finishing 4th on their heat
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Donegal Senior Football Championship Rd 2 Aodh Rua BS 2-8 V 0-9 Gaoth Dobhair St Nauls 1-11 v 0-16 Glenswilly St Michael’s 0-11 v 2-9 Kilcar Sean McCumhaills 1-12 v 0-12 Killybegs Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Rd 2 Termon 2-8 v 1-3 Downings Letterkenny Gaels 1-7 v 0-10 Red Hughs Junior Championship Rd 2 Naomh
Donegal Championship Results – Sat 26th August Read More »
Natasha Adams (Letterkenny AC) won the 2023 national half marathon title in a course record time at the Bord Na Mona Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon on Saturday. There was also success in the over 50 team event with Inishowen AC’s men’s team coming out on top to take the honours. The points winning Inishowen team
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NWCU Longs Supervalu Premier League Glendermott 1st XI 208 (34.3/36) St Johnston 1st XI 104 (25.3/36) Glendermott 1st XI won by 106 runs Ballyspallen 1st XI 156/7 (33) Burndennett 1st XI 167/6 (33) Ballyspallen 1st XI won by 2 runs Eglinton 1st XI 169/2 (35) Bready 1st XI 116 (28/35) Eglinton 1st XI won by
North West Cricket Results 26/08/2023 Read More »
Goodie bags prepared for tomorrows event The Donegal Half Marathon was first held in 2014 and is one of the most popular races in the North West with the next event on 27 August 2023. The start line is at the beginning of the Conwal straight. There will be a flat four miles in and around
Preview of the Donegal Half Marathon with race director Brendan McDaid Read More »
The north west sides returned to action in the NIFL Championship this weekend. Institute ended their two game losing streak with a win at home against Ballyclare 1-0. Shaun Leppard scored the only goal for The Sky Blues on the 64th minute and shortly after had a man sent off after former Derry City player,
Institute win at home but Dergview lose out Read More »
Letterkenny Rugby Club kicked off their season today, in group 1 of the Junior Shield, with a home win against Coleraine. At full time it ended Letterkenny 20 Coleraine 10. Next up for the Donegal side, they’re away to play Instonians 2, on the 4th of September.
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In the League of Ireland last night, Derry City returned to action and played out a 2-2 draw away to Bohemians. The match kicked off 45 minutes late due to a problem with the lights at Dalymount Park. Ruaidhrí Higgins side went behind early in the match but hit back with two goals from Michael
“I think it was an absolutely brilliant game of football” – Ruaidhrí Higgins Read More »
Finn Harps lost their third league game in a row, losing 1-0 at home to Longford Town on Friday night in Finn Park. Harps came into the game off the back of a 5-0 win in the FAI Cup against Skerries Town. Longford Town scored early in the first half through Cristian Magerusan, and things
“We seemed to be too far off it” – Darren Murphy Read More »
Derry City returned to action in the League of Ireland and played out a 2-2 draw against Bohemians on Friday night in Dalymount Park. The match had a delayed start due to problems with the lights at the stadium, kicking off 45 minutes late. Bohs took an early lead through James Clarke, then The Candystripes
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Finn Harps have suffered a 1-0 defeat to Longford Town in Finn Park on Friday night. Tonight’s result is their third defeat in a row in the league. Diarmaid Doherty reports from Finn Park for Highland Radio Sport:
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Mark English ran a season’s best in the 800m semi final at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary on Thursday evening. The Finn Valley man finished seventh in 1:45.14 but unfortunately it was not good enough to make the final. Highland’s Athletic Correspondent Patsy McGonagle says Mark did everything right in the race but it
Season’s best for Mark English in Hungary Read More »
The Environmental Protection Agency has called for urgent measures to reduce the level of packaging waste in Ireland. Householders generated 1.2m tonnes in 2021, but overall recycling rates have fallen since then. During 2020 Irish people recycled 62% of eligible materials, but that fell to 58% a year later. The European Union has set a
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The employment rate is at its highest level since records began at 74.2%. CSO figures, for the second quarter of the year, show the number of people in employment was 2,643,000. Just under 560,000 people work part-time.
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The Windyhall Road in Letterkenny will be blocked today for a period of time to facilitate essential road maintenance works. Access to the route is currently prohibited between the Long Lane and the Kilmacrennan Road until 5pm this evening. Motorists are advised that diversions will be in place and will be accessible only for access.
Windyhall Road closed today to facilitate essential works Read More »
Stephen McGarry will be recommended as manager of the Tyrone Senior Hurling team. Stephen was a member of Michael McShane’s coaching team over the last three seasons, playing a key role in achieving promotion to Allianz League Division 2B and winning the Nickey Rackard Cup in 2022. The decision of the Management Committee will be
McGarry to step up and fill Tyrone senior hurling position Read More »
Raymond Galligan has been recommended as the next Cavan senior football manager, along with a star-studded backroom team. The 36-year old goalkeeper was Mickey Graham’s captain in recent seasons, and still hasn’t retired. Galligan will be assisted by two-time All Ireland winning Meath manager Eamon Murray, three-time All Ireland winner with Tyrone Stephen O’Neill, and
Galligan to take charge in Cavan Read More »
Indian Super League side FC Goa have completed their foreign quota of signings for the ongoing season after having secured the services of Donegal man Carl McHugh. The 30-year-old has put pen-to-paper on a two-year contract. McHugh is a two-time winner of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) and brings with him a wealth of
McHugh joins his third ISL club, signing for FC Goa Read More »
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