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David Kelly reflects on maiden Irish Tarmac Championship win in Circuit of Ireland Rally

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David Kelly clinched his first ever Irish Tarmac Championship win at the Circuit Of Ireland Rally last Saturday afternoon. It was a dramatic conclusion as the Donegal native held off the challenge of championship leader Josh Moffett by just half-a-second to claim victory in his Skoda Fabia Rally 2. Three-in-a-row Donegal International Rally winner Callum […]

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Business Matters, Ep 291 – New Letterkenny Chamber President Karoline Sweeney of Castle Grove House

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On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with Karoline Sweeney, Managing Partner of Castle Grove Country House Hotel, just outside Letterkenny, who recently became the President of Letterkenny Chamber. They talk about her role as Chamber President and her main objectives for the year ahead, plus her thoughts on the tourism and

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“We have work to do” – Tyrone U20 Manager Paul Devlin on defeat to Armagh

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Tyrone were beaten 1-24 to 2-15 by Armagh in last night’s Ulster U20 Football Championship clash at the Box-IT Athletic Grounds. The result means last year’ All-Ireland U20 Champions Tyrone will now face a tricky tie away to Derry at the quarter-final stage. Red Hand boss Paul Devlin was left ruing some missed goal chances

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Over €90,000 allocated to Donegal Town Methodist Church under Historic Structures Fund

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Over €93,000 has been allocated to the Donegal Town Methodist Church under the Historic Structures Fund for 2026. The investment will allow the critical stabilisation of the church’s gable walls, structural repairs to internal cracking, the safeguarding of the bellcote, and the repair of its historic stained‑glass window. The announcement was made by Housing Minister

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Garda one of two due before Dublin District Court charged in connection with organised crime investigation

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A Garda is one of two people due before court today, charged in connection with an investigation into organised crime. The guard, who is in his forties and has been suspended from duty, was arrested along with a man in his sixties. They’re due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice this morning. The

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Third day of fuel prices protest announced for tomorrow

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A third day of protest over fuel prices has been announced for tomorrow. The ‘People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices Protest’ group has said on its social media page that it has already notified Gardai of Thursday’s nationwide action. It’s announced gathering points at various locations including Donegal, Athlone, Cork, Portaise, Sligo, Portunma, Cork, Dublin,

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Man due in Derry Court on 15 charges following investigation into fraud and forgery

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A man is due to appear in court in Derry today, charged with 15 offences, following an investigation by Strabane and Derg officers into fraud and forgery. The 27-year-old’s charges include three counts of fraud by false representation, two counts of possession of articles for use in fraud and three counts of fraud by failing

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Sinn Féin Deputy to introduce Victims of Sexual Violence Civil Protection Order Bill in the Dáil

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Sinn Féin Deputy Matt Carthy says victims of sexual violence are constantly living in fear of their abusers. He will introduce the Victims of Sexual Violence Civil Protection Order Bill in the Dáil. The legislation would allow the judge to impose a protection order during conviction, thus preventing the perpetrator from being in the vicinity

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Derry City and Sligo Rovers play out stalemate at The Showgrounds

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Derry City drew 0-0 with Sligo Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at The Showgrounds this evening. In other top flight results, Dundalk earned a 2-0 win over league-leaders St. Patrick’s Athletic, Shamrock Rovers beat Shelbourne 3-2 in the Ringsend derby, Galway United came from 2-0 down to beat Drogheda United 3-2 and

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Declan Boyle previews Monday’s League Of Ireland fixtures

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Finn Harps secured an impressive 0-0 draw against unbeaten league-leaders Cork City at Finn Park on Friday and now face another tricky game on Easter Monday. Kevin McHugh’s team travel to Wicklow to take on second-placed Bray Wanderers and could break into the top four depending on how other results go. In the Premier Division,

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LISTEN BACK: Felix Healy speaks to Ciaran Cannon Highland Radio Saturday Sport

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Ex-Derry City and Finn Harps player and manager Felix Healy joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Saturday Sport this afternoon. Healy spoke about Derry City’s poor start to the League Of Ireland season, his time playing for and managing Finn Harps and his journey to playing in the World Cup for Northern Ireland…

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Around 1000 people brave tough conditions to complete Ballyliffen Coastal Challenge – Patsy McGonagle reports

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Approximately 1000 people took part in the 7 and 10 mile races at the annual Ballyliffen Coastal Challenge this afternoon. It was a Finn Valley one-two as John Joe Doherty came home fastest, with Diarmait Keogh coming in second. With all the details, here’s Patsy McGonagle…

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David Kelly comes out on top after dramatic finish at Circuit Of Ireland Rally

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Donegal’s David Kelly has won the Circuit of Ireland Rally to take his first ever Irish Tarmac Championship win. Kelly, alongside Shane Buckley in a Skoda Fabia Rally 2, finished just 0.5 seconds ahead of second-placed Josh Moffet and Andy Hayes after a dramatic finish in Dungannon. Kelly had gone into the final stage with

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“Any day you make a final is a good day” – Derry U20 Hurling Manager Ryan O’Neill on reaching Richie McElligot Cup Final

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Derry stormed into the Richie McElligot Cup Final after a 1-19 to 1-05 win over Donegal at Owenbeg this afternoon. Derry will now face Roscommon in the final. The Oakleafers are no strangers to success at this level and won the All-Ireland B Competition back in 2023. Speaking to Ryan Ferry after today’s win, Derry

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“We battled very hard” – Donegal U20 Hurling Manager Aidy Gaffey

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A tough first half for Donegal saw Derry race into a 1-13 to no score lead at half time in today’s Richie McElligot U20 Hurling All-Ireland B Semi-Final at Owenbeg. Aidy Gaffey’s side battled hard in atrocious conditions in the second period and it ended 1-19 to 1-05. Gaffey spoke to Ryan Ferry after the

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Hurling: Slow start costs Donegal u20s in Richie McElligot Cup Semi-Final

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Donegal have been beaten 1-19 to 1-05 by Derry in the Richie McElligot Cup All-Ireland B Semi-Final this afternoon. Aidy Gaffey’s side were 1-13 to 0-00 down at the break in difficult conditions at Owenbeg. Ryan Ferry, Sports Editor at The Donegal News, was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…

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Tir Conaill Gap’s Gerard Curran returns home after completing Cape Epic

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Gerard Curran has recently returned home after completing what many regard to be the “Tour de France” of mountain biking in South Africa. “Cape Epic” is a gruelling eight-day event through the suburbs of Cape Town and Ardara resident Curran, alongside his teammate Justin Doherty, finished in a time of 52 hours, 12 minutes and

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“If I didn’t think I could turn it around I would walk away” – Tiernan Lynch

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Derry City have fallen to eighth spot in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after a 2-1 defeat to Galway United at Eamon Deacy Park last night. It’s now four defeats in their first nine games of the season and Candy Stripes boss Tiernan Lynch admits “confidence is low” in the camp. Lynch spoke to

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“We were well-prepared for the challenge” – Kevin McHugh on draw with Cork City

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It finished scoreless between Finn Harps and Cork City in the SSE Airtricity League First Division in Ballybofey tonight. It’s a good point for Harps as Cork came to town unbeaten and flying high at the summit of the division. After the game, Finn Harps manager Kevin McHugh said his team were well prepared for

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Finn Harps’ Rowan McGroarty named Player Of The Match in Ireland’s win over Scotland

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Ireland have beaten Scotland 2-1 in the FAI Schools Schools Centenary Shield in Athlone this afternoon. Finn Harps youngsters Declan Patton and Rowan McGroarty both started, with the latter receiving the Player Of The Match for his solid performance at the back. Ireland were 1-0 down after just 9 minutes but got back on level

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Business Matters – Ep 290: A social entrepreneur in Gweedore, using wasted energy more productively, plus construction sector challenges

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On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been finding out about Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, how millions of euro’s worth of energy is being wasted each year – but this could change – and also the challenges facing the construction industry due to increased oil and gas prices. Up first, Chris has been speaking with

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Donegal U20’s book Ulster semi final spot with victory in Derry

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A late score from Shane Callaghan secured Donegal victory in their final Ulster U20 Football Championship group game in Derry. The 1-12 to 1-11 win at Celtic Park has also sealed a home semi final for Donegal in three weeks time. Max Campbell followed up his excellent display at Croke Park by scoring the Donegal

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“We’ve a bit of catching up to do” – Kerry boss Jack O’Connor

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Kerry Manager Jack O’Connor says Kerry have “a lot of catching up to do” after today’s thirteen-point defeat to Donegal at Croke Park. Although O’Connor claimed his side had difficulty recovering from last week’s clash with Armagh and had “a difficult week” with injuries, he also acknowledged that Donegal were the better team today. The

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It was a very different first 20 minutes to last summer – Jim McGuinness on Donegal’s win over Kerry

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A free-scoring Donegal ran into a 0-13 to 1-02 lead at half-time in today’s National Football League Division 1 Final against Kerry at Croke Park. Three goals in quick succession at the beginning of the second period put Donegal into an unassailable lead but the real damage was done in the opening period. It ended

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“There was fire in the belly – “Player reaction as Donegal claim first Division 1 title since 2007

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Donegal claimed their first Division 1 League title in 19 years as they defeated Kerry 3-20 to 2-10 at Croke Park this afternoon. Jim McGuinness’ side led 0-13 to 1-02 at the break and second-half goals from Conor O’Donnell, Michael Murphy and Caolan McGonagle sent Donegal on their way to a resounding victory. Oisin Kelly

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