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 in sustainability. Coimisiún na Meán stated; ‘”Ours to Protect”, is a unique and exciting audio project – a collaboration of local […]
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Fr Shaun Doherty sat down with Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon Show to reflect on his journey through the years to becoming a priest. In their conversation they travel back to Fr. Doherty’s roots in Stoke-on-Trent, his broadcasting career and his feelings on becoming ordained. While speaking, Fr Doherty expressed his gratitude
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Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred at Beechwood Road in Letterkenny Town between 6:30pm on Monday, June 26th 1:30pm the following afternoon. A car was parked at that location sustained damage to the driver’s window, driver’s door and the steering column. If anybody observed suspicious activity in that are
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Gardaí have again appealed for information relation to an alleged assault in the Sliabh Liag area. A body was recovered from the water yesterday morning. Garda Shaun Sweeney made the following appeal:
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Gardaí are investigating a burglary that occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning, last week. The burglary took place in the Business Park, Carndonagh at approximately 3.55am. A brick was used to smash the side door of the building and a quantity of confectionary was stolen. Gardaí appeal to anyone who may have been
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Gardaí in Letterkenny are investigating a theft which occurred between midnight and 1am on Wednesday morning the 28th of June. The theft took place on the Neil T Blaney road where a number of tools were reported stolen. The stolen items included a Belle orange wacker plate, a yellow rock breaker and a Stihl orange/white
Gardaí investigate theft of a number of tools in Letterkenny area Read More »
Finn Harps have added another new face to their growing squad with the signing of BJ Banda. The Letterkenny native signs from NIFL Premiership Champions Larne FC. Banda wrote his name into Harps folklore on that fateful night in 2015, netting the famous winner against Limerick FC to send Harps into the Premier Division. He
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Athletics Ireland has selected a team of 32 athletes to compete at the 2023 European U23 Championships in Finland from 13th to 16th July. And on the team will be Finn Valley AC’s Sean McGinley who will compete in the 3,000 metres Steeplechase. At the weekend he was second in the national under-23 men’s steeplechase.
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Letterkenny Community Centre in conjunction with the Brewery Bar and the Letterkenny Celtic No. 1 Supporters Club, is hosting an 11-a-aside Community Soccer Festival. The first of the quarter-finals is on Tuesday with Glencar Celtic facing Swilly Rovers Reserves at 8pm The other quarter finals see Swilly Rovers against Finn Harps veterans on Wednesday at
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Kilmacrennan’s Rhys Irwin had the weekend that dreams are made of when he got the golden ticket to debut as a Wild card in the Supersport race at Round 6 of World Superbikes. Racing at Donington Park, Irwin finished 15th in Race 2 to finish in the points for the first time on his
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Donegal athletes had a number of notable successes at the 123.ie National Junior and Under-23 Championships in Tullamore on Sunday. European Under-18 silver medallist Fintan Dewhirst of Tir Chonaill AC took gold in the Under-20 400m hurdles. Letterkenny AC’s Ryan Canning won the under-23 400m hurdles gold. Finn Valley AC’s Amy Greene won the Junior
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Sam Jeffrey Cup Semi Finals St Johnston 1st XI155/5 (38.2) Coleraine 1st XI141/8 (30.3/31) Coleraine 1st XI won by 2 wickets (DLS method) Ballyspallen 1st XI195/6 (37) Bready 1st XI178/1 (21.4/25) Bready 1st XI won by 9 wickets (DLS method) North West Senior Cup Semi Finals Fox Lodge 1st XI128 (27.4/36) Newbuildings 1st XI128/2
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Dublin are through to the All-Ireland football semi-finals. Colm Basquel scored both goals in a comprehensive 2-17 to 11 points win over Mayo at Croke Park. Dessie Farrell’s side produced a strong second half display, having led by 1-6 to eight points at half-time. Aisling O’Reilly reports from Croke Park..
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The Oak Leaf County are into the Semi Finals of the All Ireland Senior Football Championship. Derry defeated Cork 1-12 to 1-08 in Croke Park. After the match Meenagh spoke about his “relief” after today’s win…
“Relief” for Derry Manager Ciaran Meenagh after win Read More »
Derry win against Cork in Croke Park has booked their spot in the final 4. It finished Derry 1-12 Cork 1-08. Michael McMullan has the full time report…
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Division 1 Noamh Conaill 1-09 V Aodh Ruadh BS 0-07 St Michael’s 0-05 V Bundoran 1-05 Division 2 Ardara 0-09 V Noamh Columba 3-07 Naomh Brid 0-02 V Naomh Muire 4-12 Fanad Gaels 0-07 V Buncrana 1-11 Division 3 Convoy 1-10 V Na Rossa 0-13
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The Donegal/Derry Vipers Seniors just completed their season but focus now turns to the youth. Six of current youth team are training with Ireland. Earlier today, the first training session for the Vipers youth team took place with a very good turn out. Players from both Donegal and Derry were in attendance with male and
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Donegal’s Ciara Grant is one of the most experienced players in the Republic of Ireland squad which is preparing for the Women’s World Cup in Australia later this month. The Letterkenny native, who plays here club football with Hearts, has been speaking about what it means to be heading to the tournament, her career, the
There was no joy for Donegal’s Josh Magee and Clare’s Moya Ryan in the Badminton quarter-finals at the European Games. They were beaten by their Dutch opponents number two seeds Robin Tabeling and Serena Piek 21-8, 21-6. Last night, Magee and his teammate Paul Reynolds were beaten in the quarter finals against the Danish opposition
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Derry City face Damian Duff’s improving Shelbourne at Tolka Park tonight in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. City are second in the table, but have a number of key players still out through injury. Kevin McLaughlin spoke with the City manager Ruairdhri Higgins about the Shels game, injuries and the prospect of new players
Higgins knows improved Shelbourne will be a touch ask Read More »
The Donegal GAA are now inviting expressions of interest from potential candidates, interested in becoming the next Dún na nGall GAA Senior Football Team Manager. The closing date for expressions is 5.00pm on Friday the 21st of July, 2023. Expressions of interest should be sent by email only to secretary.donegal@gaa.ie. Enquiries beyond the deadline may
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Donegal’s Seamus Coleman will extend his long-serving Everton playing career into a 15th season. The Blues captain has signed a new one-year contract that will keep him at Goodison Park until the end of June 2024. The right-back, who joined Everton from Sligo Rovers in January 2009 for £60,000, has made 409 appearances for the
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Finn Harp’s Statement The club is delighted to announce the signings of Dan Stokoe, Max Hutchison and Jamie Watson. The trio join the club until the end of the 2024 season after impressing in training over the past few weeks. Hutchison, a midfielder by trade, joins having spent last season with NIFL Premiership champions Larne
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Raphoe Badminton player Joshua Magee and his teammate Paul Reynolds are through to quarter finals of the men’s doubles, finishing second in group B at the European Games. Today the pair will compete in the quarter finals against the Danish opposition of Anders Rasmussen and Kim Astrup in Krakow, Poland. The winning pair are
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Donegal Motor Club members did not take much time off after the busy Donegal International Rally. First stop last weekend was Round 3 of the The Rallysport Summer Series in Pallas Karting, Tynagh, Co Galway on Sunday. Again there was a massive Donegal interest in the Mini Cup with a Donegal lock out at the
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The Dail has been told it’s vital that Health Minister Stephen Donnelly becomes directly involved in the campaign for proper endocrinology services at Letterkenny University Hospital. Deputy Thomas Pringle told TDs that six years after the then Health Minister Simon Harris announced a second endocrinologist for the hospital, not only has that appointment never been
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New boardwalk, beach wheelchair and Age Friendly mobility walker launched at Magherawarden’s Blue Flag beach in Portsalon. The former Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Liam Blaney at the official launch says the project will make a remarkable contribution towards facilitating equal enjoyment of the area’s magnificent beaches. He says the development of the boardwalk
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There’s been a notable rise in the theft of Japanese imported vehicles within the Letterkenny District. That’s according to Gardai who are appealing for information after a silver Honda Jazz was found abandoned in the College Park area of Letterkenny in the early hours of Sunday morning. Upon investigation, it was established that there was
Notable rise in theft of Japanese imported vehicles in Letterkenny – Gardai Read More »
A car has been stolen overnight from the McMahon Villas area of Letterkenny. The white Nissan March, registration number ‘162 D 28892’ was taken between 1am and 5am this morning. Gardai say the vehicle has yet to be located and they are appealing for information.
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Gardai are appealing for information in connection with a criminal damage incident at a GAA Club in Milford. Entry was gained to the club on Moyle Road between 10pm on Monday night last and just before 11am the following morning. Those responsible proceeded to cover the kitchen area with various substances such as coffee, milk
Investigation ongoing into criminal damage incident at GAA Club in Milford Read More »
Gardai say there has been a worrying upsurge in burglaries in Donegal. A number of houses have been broken into in the county over the past week. Last night, a vulnerable resident disturbed an intruder in Letterkenny while properties in Carndonagh and Killybegs, including a derelict building were also targeted. Nothing was stolen from any
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Gardai have confirmed that they are investigating an alleged assault at Slieve League. A major multi-agency operation was launched yesterday in the area and a house sealed off in Killybegs. A man aged in his 30s and a woman in her 20s, have been arrested in connection with the incident which occurred between Saturday and
Two people arrested as Gardai continue to investigate assault at Slieve League Read More »
The price of a three bed semi-detached property in Donegal is up 3.3%. That’s according to the latest report from the Real Estate Alliance. It’s latest report revealed that the cost of a three bed semi-detached home in the county is €155,000. Areas that attract holiday home buyers have also noted an increase in UK
Three bed semi-detached property in Donegal increases 3.3% Read More »
Detectives in Derry have issued a renewed appeal for information relating to a masked robbery in the city last month. At around 9:30am on Thursday, May 25th, a masked man entered a bookmakers on Church Brae and confronted a staff member with what is believed to have been a firearm. The suspect, who was wearing
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Gardai and the Rescue 118 helicopter are currently involved in an ongoing operation in the Slieve League area. The Irish Coastguard have confirmed to Highland Radio News that they are assisting gardai, but would give no further details. Gardai have confirmed there is no access to Sliabh League this morning, but again would make no
BREAKING: Operation ongoing at Slieve League Read More »
Tyrone’s reward for beating Donegal on Saturday evening is a trip to Croke Park next weekend to face All-Ireland champions Kerry. The quarter-final draw was made this morning and has produced some cracking ties. The full-draw is: Kerry v. Tyrone Armagh v. Monaghan Derry v. Cork Dublin v. Mayo. All four ties will be played
Derry are through to the All Ireland Minor Football Championship final after they beat Dublin 3-11 to 1-08. They will now take on Monaghan – who beat Kerry in their semi-final. Speaking after the game to Michael McMullan, Derry minor manager Damian McErlain felt that this victory shows again that the structures in place
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Derry will play Monaghan in the All Ireland Minor Football Championship final after they beat Dublin 3-11 to 1-08. Goals from James Sargent, Luke Grant and Cahir Spiers helped sealed the victory for the Ulster champions The Oakleaf county had to play the whole second half with 14 players after having their goalkeeper Jack McCloy
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Bonagee United Ladies are into the FAI Amateur Cup Final after they claimed an extra time win over Killester-Donnycarney on Sunday afternoon. The game finished 2-1 at Dry Arch Park. Killester-Donnycarney took the lead on 34 minutes with Naomi Flynn scoring before Ciana Brogan levelled the game and ensured the game would go to extra
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Division 1 Kilcar 2-16 V 0-13 Sean Mac Cumhaill Cloughaneely 0-8 V 4-02 St Michael’s Gaoth Dobhair 0-11 V 2-07 Naomh Conaill Bundoran 2-10 V 0-09 Glenfin Downings 0-17 V 4-08 Killybegs Division 2 Ardara 2-10 V 3-06 Naomh Brid Buncrana 1-12 V 0-13 Termon Naomh Muire LR 3-10 v 4-06 Naomh Columba Glenswilly
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Martin Harley claimed five wins in Rockhampton on Sunday morning. The first victory was on board the Natalie McCall trained Gold Revolution in the opening race of the day, Rudimentary was the Donegal jockey’s second winner in what was the next race. Call Me Marilyn brought Harley’s total to three victories for the day before
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Jason Quigley suffered a defeat on points to Edgar Berlanga in Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. It was the first time in his career the Donegal boxer went the distance in a bout. All three judges scored the fight in favour of Berlanga, 116 to 108 (x2) 118 to 106. Kevin Byrne of the
Jason Quigley suffers loss to Edgar Berlanga on judges scorecards Read More »
Earlier this year, Lifford Greyhound Stadium reopened. Part of the consortium and the driving force behind the project is Harry Findlay, who is particularly well known in horse racing and greyhound circles. The joint owner of Denman who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2008, Findlay is hugely passionate about sport and is one of
Harry Findlay on his hopes and plans for Lifford Greyhound Stadium Read More »
Derry City have announced the signing of Paul McMullan. McMullan played 35 time last season for Dundee United who won the Championship in Scotland. The 27 year old racked up six goals and 12 assists on his way to being named in the Championship Team of the Year for 22/23. Kevin McLaughlin caught up with
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Senior Hurling Championship St Eunan’s 2-23 V 2-6 Sean Mac Cumhaill Carndonagh 1-9 V 2-19 Burt Dungloe 2-7 v 1-15 Buncrana Junior Hurling Championship Burt 2-11 V 1-7 Letterkenny Gaels
Donegal GAA Hurling Championship Results 24/06/2023 Read More »
Finn Harps have announced the signings of two towering defenders, Scott Wara and Matty Makinson. The pair have signed after training with the club in recent weeks and will be available for selection from July 1st. 6’ 3” Wara is a product of the Stoke City academy and most recently played with non-league side Leek
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Donegal’s Amber Barrett almost certainly booked her World Cup ticket last night. She scored twice in the second half as the Republic of Ireland beat Zambia by 3-goals to 2 in a friendly at Tallaght Stadium. Claire O’Riordan headed her first international goal for Ireland’s second. Manager Vera Pauw is due to name her final
Double for Barrett as three Donegal players feature in ROI win Read More »
A man has been arrested in Limavady following the seizure of suspected Class B Drugs with an estimated street value of £12,000. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch conducted searches yesterday and in the early hours of this morning. The arrest of the man aged in his forties is on
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