Killybegs native Seamus Coleman has been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming World Cup Play-Offs. Ireland play Czechia in Prague next Thursday and, should they win that game, they would then face the winners of Denmark’s semi against Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium the following Tuesday for a chance of making […]
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A late Kalvin McLaughlin score gave Donegal’s U20 footballers an opening round win in the Ulster U20 Football Championship in Buncrana this evening. Gary Boyle’s team were forced to work extremely hard for the victory against a good Fermanagh team who burst out of the blocks and raced into an eight point lead without reply.
Donegal got their Ulster U20 Championship campaign up and running with a one-point win over Fermanagh in Buncrana this evening. The away side led 1-05 to 0-00 early on after a slow start from Donegal. However, Donegal then found some rhythm and only trailed by two points at the break thanks to first-half goals from
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Derry have beaten Monaghan 0-14 to 1-08 in Round 1 of the Ulster U20 Championship in Castleblayney this evening. Michael McMullan spoke to Derry manager Damien McErlain after the game and he said he was “delighted to get the win” after a difficult battle with The Farney County…
Derry U20s start Ulster campaign with win over Monaghan – Damien McErlain reaction Read More »
A drama series set in a small town somewhere in the heart of Donegal, where we meet various people who live in Ballyglissane and learn about their lives, their problems, and their secrets. This Season new people arrive in town.There’s a woman who says she’s going to invest big money in Ballyglissane,but is she telling
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There was a full fixture schedule in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division in Monday night. It finished 0-0 in the game between Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United. The North Dublin derby between Shelbourne and Bohemians also finished scoreless. Second placed St. Patrick’s Athletic and Derry City could not be separated as they played out
Derry City draw at St Pats Read More »
A Donegal athlete was part of the 4×200 metres mixed relay team that set a new world record at the National Indoor Arena in Athlone. Tir Chonaill AC’s Shane Toolan (second from left) helped the Irish O65 mixed relay team to set a new age group world record at the National Master Indoor Championships. Toolan
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It was a successful weekend for local athletes across the North-West. The National Masters Indoor Championships took place in Athlone where Caitriona Devine and Damien Crawford earned gold medals. Here’s Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle speaking to Mark Gallagher on Sunday Sport today about those wins… Patsy then re-joined us on Sunday Sport to
Great weekend for local athletes – Patsy McGonagle reports Read More »
The death has taken place of one of the founding members of Raphoe Boxing Club – Coach Tommy Stewart. Tommy is a former President of Donegal Boxing Board & also coached at International level with the Northern Ireland and Ireland boxing teams. The Strabane native also travelled overseas with Raphoe Boxing Club and was a
Legendary boxing coach Tommy Stewart passes away Read More »
Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes have won the West Cork Rally after an enthralling final day’s action. The pair, driving a Yaris Rally 2, finished 9.9 seconds ahead of the Skoda Fabia of Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan. Eddie Doherty and Tom Murphy, who spent a lot of the rally ahead of Devine and O’Sullivan,
Rallying: Moffett pips Devine in West Cork Read More »
Jim McGuinness had “no complaints” as he saw his Donegal team suffer their first defeat of their National Football League Division 1 campaign. Roscommon stormed into an eleven-point lead at half-time in atrocious conditions at Dr. Hyde Park. It finished 2-20 to 0-20 in the midlands. After the game, McGuinness spoke to the assembled media,
“We didn’t do enough to win the game” – Jim McGuinness Read More »
Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Keadue Rovers 0-4 Bonagee United (Sat) St Catherines FC 0-2 Letterkenny Rovers Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Gweedore Celtic vs Cappry Rovers Gweedore United 2-2 Ballybofey United Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre D2 Cranford FC vs Whitestrand United Lifford Celtic vs Dunfanaghy Youths
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Donegal have been beaten 2-20 to 0-20 by Roscommon in the National Football League Division 1 at Dr. Hyde Park this afternoon. The Rossies led 1-13 to 0-05 at half-time and, even though Donegal brought it back to just a one-point deficit in the second-half, the home side finished strongly and ran out six-point winners.
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Meath defeated Tyrone 3-24 to 2-22 in the National Football League Division 2 at Croke Park last night. Meath Manager Robbie Brennan was happy with the performance when he spoke to the media after the win…
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Three young Donegal boxers claimed National Junior titles in Dublin this weekend. Ellis O’Donnell is the National Junior 1 57kg Champion. The Dungloe boxer was a unanimous decision winner in her final over Tipperary’s Bernadette Delaney at the National Stadium yesterday afternoon. There were walkover wins for Roisin Hegarty of Twin Towns BC and Andrii
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Japanese driver Takamoto Katsuta & his co-driver Aaron Johnston, who hails from Omagh, have won Safari Rally Kenya in the World Rally Championship in their GR Yaris Rally 1. It’s the duo’s first overall win in the World Rally Championship as they finished 27.4 seconds ahead of Adrian Fourmaux & Alexandre Coria in 2nd spot.
Katsuta & Johnston claim maiden WRC win at Rally Kenya Read More »
Unbeaten Donegal will face Roscommon in Division 1 of the National Football League Division 1 this afternoon at Dr. Hyde Park. Jim McGuinness has made one change to the team that lined out against Galway a fortnight ago, with Finbarr Roarty replacing Eoin McGeehin in the starting fifteen. Michael Murphy and Peadar Mogan have once
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Derry’s promotion hopes took a big dent in Ardee yesterday as they were beaten 1-19 to 0-18 by Louth in Division 2 of the National Football League. Ciaran Meenagh’s side are fourth in the standings heading into their final fixture against Cavan next weekend. After the game, Meenagh told Michael McMullan it was a “disappointing
Derry boss Ciaran Meenagh on “disappointing day at the office” Read More »
Tyrone have been beaten 3-24 to 2-22 by Meath in the National Football League Division 2 at Croke Park this evening. Francis Mooney has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Institute have been beaten 1-0 by Queen’s University in the NIFL Championship this afternoon. Limavady, meanwhile, kept their title push alive by claiming a 4-1 victory at Newington.
NIFL Champ: Defeat for Institute but Limavady win away to Newington Read More »
Ireland have won the Triple Crown and kept their Six Nations Championship hopes alive thanks to a 42-21 win over Scotland at The Aviva Stadium this afternoon. Alex McDonald was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
Ireland claim Triple Crown and keep Six Nations dream alive with win over Scots Read More »
Louth defeated Derry 1-19 to 0-18 in the National Football League Division 2 in Ardee this afternoon. Michael McMullan of The Gaelic Life has the full time report…
Louth defeat Derry in Division 2 of National Football League Read More »
There was success for a number of local athletes at the National Indoor U20/U23 Championships in Athlone today. Patsy McGonagle has all the details…
Success for local athletes at National Indoor U20/U23 Championships Read More »
Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Glencar Celtic 5-3 Oldtown Celtic St Catherines FC Res vs Letterkenny Rovers Strand Rovers 1-2Drumbar FC Old Orchard Saturday D2 Bonagee United vs Arranmore United Copany Rovers 5-2 Swilly Rovers Finn Travel Saturday D3 Cappry Rovers 4-3 Milford United Gweedore United vs Lagan Harps
Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 14/03/26 Read More »
Tonight’s 2-1 defeat to Shelbourne at The Ryan McBride Brandywell means Derry City have now been beaten three times in their first six games of the new SSE Airtricity League Premier Division campaign. Henry Rylah got on the scoresheet tonight and told Martin Holmes after “it isn’t good enough”… Derry City Manager Tiernan Lynch
“It’s not good enough” – Henry Rylah & Tiernan Lynch on Derry’s defeat to Shelbourne Read More »
Conor Tourish netted his second fantastic goal of the season deep into injury time to earn Finn Harps a 2-2 draw against Treaty United in Ballybofey this evening. Harps were 2-0 down at half time but Gavin McAteer pulled one back with 12 minutes remaining and, after Temi Ajibola missed a penalty on 87 minutes,
The players deserve great credit for getting back in the game – Tommy Canning Read More »
Derry City have been beaten 2-1 by Shelbourne in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at The Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Shelbourne were 1-0 up after just 8 minutes through Jack Henry-Francis only for Henry Rylah to equalise just two minutes later. Daniel Kelly got what turned out to be the winner on 34
Derry City’s early season woes continue with defeat at home to Shels Read More »
Finn Harps came from being 2-0 down to snatch a draw at the death against Treaty United in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. The Limerick side were 2-0 up after just 18 minutes thanks to a brace from Jason Oyenuga. It remained that way until half time and it
Tourish nets equaliser in injury time for Finn Harps Read More »
Runners considering taking part in the 2026 Strabane Lifford Half Marathon are being urged to act now to seal their place after race organisers Derry City and Strabane District Council revealed there are less than 500 places remaining for the event on Sunday May 17th. The 11th edition of the cross border event was formally
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Milford United kept their promotion hopes alive in the Temple Domestic Appliances Division 1 last week with a 1-0 win over table-toppers Kerrykeel. There’s a lot going on at the club between the senior team, underage and girls teams. Chris Ashmore has been out and about this week and caught up with Milford United Chairman
Local Soccer Spotlight: Milford United & Moville Celtic making progress Read More »
It’s another big weekend of action in the SSE Airtricity League. In the First Division, Finn Harps are up against bottom side Treaty United tomorrow evening at Finn Park after taking five points from their opening four games. It’s a double weekend of fixtures in the Premier Division. Derry City are at home to Shelbourne
Talking Soccer with Keith Cowan – League Of Ireland Preview Read More »
The Michael Murphy Sports St. Patrick’s Day 3K Run will take place this coming Tuesday the 17th of March. Proceeds from the event will go to aquiring sportshall equipment for Scoil Mhuire gan Smal. Race Organiser Sean McFadden has been speaking to Highland’s Oisin Kelly to look ahead to the race…
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In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore talks with Mairtin Kelly, originally from Galway, but who now lives just outside Letterkenny, and who many listeners will know from his days at Kelly’s Centra and Diner at the Mountain Top in the town. He bought the store back in 2011, and developed it into a thriving
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow warning for snow and ice in Donegal and ten other counties. Showers may fall as sleet or snow with some accumulations possible, mainly on high ground. These showers could make travelling conditions difficult and result in poor visibility. The warning comes into effect at 9pm Thursday and expires
Snow ice warning issued for Donegal Read More »
Donegal man Luke Witherow is part of the Irish men’s hockey team that have booked their place at the World Cup Finals. Last night Ireland came from behind to beat France 2-1 in the final of the qualifier tournament held in Chile. Convoy native Witherow – who played club hockey with Raphoe before joining one
Donegal man helps Irish hockey team to reach World Cup Finals Read More »
It was a big weekend for local boxers at the National Stadium in Dublin. Dungloe’s Eilish O’Donnell fought her way into the National Junior 1 57kg Final thanks to a win over Ellis Bell McCarthy. Fellow Dungloe boxer Alesha Mullis Boyle also progressed to the national finals – Boyle defeated Kaysie Joyce of Clonmel in
Three Donegal boxers through to national finals Read More »
Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Glenea United 0-0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Temple Domestic Appliance Division 1 Cappry Rovers 0-1 Ballybofey United Gweedore Celtic 2-1 Gweedore United Kerrykeel 71 0-1 Milford United Rathmullan Celtic 1-0 Castlefin Celtic Swilly Rovers 3-4 Convoy Arsenal Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division 2 Curragh Athletic 0-1 Whitestrand United
Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 08/03/26 Read More »
FAI Junior Cup – First Round Results Cockhill Celtic 1-0 Fanad United Illies Celtic 6-0 Fintown Harps AFC Keadue Rovers 3-0 Aileach FC Kildrum Tigers 2-0 Buncrana Harps Redcastle FC 3-0 Erne Wanderers FC St Catherines FC 0-2 Bonagee United Blayney Rangers 0-4 Carn FC Glengad United 0-1 Clonmany Shamrocks
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Sinsear/Senior Rd 1 Ghleann Fhinne 4-12 – 2-17 Gleann tSuile Sinsear/Senior Prelim Rd Ard an Ratha 1-15 – 1-07 Naomh Muire LR Soisear/Junior Rd 1 An Clochan Liath v Naomh Columba
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Caolan McFadden of Loreto Milford won the Irish Schools Cross Country Senior Boys title in Belfast yesterday. It was a Donegal 1-2 with Odhran McBrearty of St Columba’s seven seconds behind. Patsy McGonagle joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Saturday Sport today to reflect on the good performances from both of those youngsters and lots
Donegal suffered their first defeat in the National Hurling League Division 3 in Letterkenny this afternoon. Having trailed 0-11 to 0-06 at the break, Mickey McCann’s side never really threatened Wicklow and it was the Garden County who ran out worth 0-21 to 0-14 winners at O’Donnell Park. Donegal will face Roscommon in two weeks
“The best team won on the day” – Mickey McCann Read More »
Donegal have been beaten 0-21 to 0-14 by Wicklow Division 3 of the National Hurling League at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. A win for Mickey McCann’s side would have seen them earn promotion to Division 2 and book a spot in the league final but it wasn’t to be. Donegal will now face Roscommon in
Wicklow inflict first league defeat on Donegal Hurlers Read More »
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