Derry champions Glen will face Kilmacud Crokes of Dublin in the semi-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship following their 0-13 to 0-11 Ulster Final win over Scotstown of Monaghan in Armagh. Their semi-final pairing is a repeat of last year’s final. It’s back to back provincial titles for the Maghera club. Afterward Sunday’s […]
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Finn Harps have announced the signings of Conor Tourish and Success Edogun for the 2024 season. Tourish returns to the club from Letterkenny Rovers. The defender was a huge fan favourite during his previous stint at Finn Park and was voted the 2022 Player of the Season. Harps boss Darren Murphy told finnharps.ie: “Conor’s obviously
Tourish returns to Harps, who also sign Edogan from Treaty Utd Read More »
It was a case of mixed fortunes for Donegal boxers at the finals of the Ulster Nine County championships at the Corpus Christi Boxing Club in Belfast. Conan Kearney (St Bridget’s) was crowned Boy 4 66 kilo champion after a convincing points win over Belfast’s Brandon Sweeney. Raphoe’s heavy handed Jack Mc Elroy turned in
Mixed fortunes for Donegal boxers at Nine County Championships Read More »
There is plenty of competitiveness in the three Saturday divisions of the Donegal Junior League, according to Donegal Junior League secretary Nigel Ferry. With the league taking a Christmas break, he spoke with Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport about the big games in Division One plus Drumbar’s important win in Division Two and the battle
Plenty of competitiveness in all three Saturday League Divisions – Nigel Ferry Read More »
Buncrana are through to the Donegal Under-21B Football Final after a comprehensive 1-15 to 0-5 win over Cloughaneely in their semi-final played in difficult conditions in Lifford. The Inishowen side will now take on Dungloe in the decider. Dungloe won their semi-final on Friday night as they got the better of Naomh Padraig of Muff
Buncrana to face Dungloe in Donegal U21B Final Read More »
Letterkenny had an important victory over Ards in their Ulster Championship 2 game at Dave Gallaher Park on Saturday afternoon. In heavy, wet and windy conditions, the Letterkenny side ran in four tries as they emerged victorious on a 30 – 12 scoreline. Elsewhere, Omagh Academicals were well beaten 27-5 at home by second placed
Rugby: Big home win for Letterkenny in Championship 2 Read More »
Institute’s recent run of good form came to an abrupt halt in difficult weather conditions as they were beaten 3-1 at home by Annagh United. Stephen Murray put the visitors ahead in the first half and Jack Evans doubled the advantage just after the break. Murray got a third before Institute got a late consolation
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Glencar Inn Saturday League Division One leaders Oldtown Celtic’s 100% record ended as they played out an exciting 2-2 draw with great rivals and second placed Glencar Celtic in the match of the day in the Donegal Junior League. Oldtown are 12 points clear at the top and remain unbeaten. And it was also a
Leaders Oldtown Celtic held by Glencar Celtic – plus all the Saturday League results Read More »
Dungloe booked their place in the Donegal Under-21 B Chamionship Final as they overcame Naomh Padraig, Muff, by a single point, 2-10 to 2-9, in an exciting conclusion to their semi-final at the Donegal GAA Centre of Excellence in Convoy on Friday evening. The Inishowen side got off to a great start and raced into
Dungloe strike late to clinch place in U21 B Final Read More »
Donegal County Council has today launched the ‘Revival at Letterkenny Courthouse’ project. The long awaited venture will see the creation of a tourist attraction at the former Courthouse in Letterkenny town centre. The ‘Revival at Letterkenny Courthouse’ project is being funded by the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund and hopes to increase visitor numbers to
‘Revival at Letterkenny Courthouse’ launched Read More »
Donegal referee Siobhan Coyle of Fanad has been appointed to officiate at the Ladies All Ireland Intermediate Club Football Championship Final between Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins of Leitrim and Glanmire of Cork at Croke Park on Saturday, December 16th. Siobhán has been refereeing since 2011. She graduated from the LGFA’s Referee Academy to join the national
Fanad Gael’s Siobhan Coyle to referee LGFA Club Final at Croke Park Read More »
The 2024 Donegal Harvest Rally will have Letterkenny as its base, it was decided last night following a meeting of the Donegal Motor club. The Orchard Inn, Letterkenny will be the host venue. Club members also selected Letterkenny’s John Crumlish as Clerk of the Course for the event. This year’s event, which was won
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The Tyrone county board has confirmed that the Minor Football Championship will not be completed this year as a controversy drags on. The competition has been at a standstill since last September due to a dispute which has seen a protracted appeals process over a quarter-final tie between Dromore and Trillick. All five clubs
Tyrone GAA confirm 2023 minor championship won’t go ahead Read More »
On this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Kilcar man, Barry Doherty, who is Chief Executive Officer of Dunkineely-based C&B Agri Enterprise Limited. The firm uses seaweed and fish extracts to manufacture a natural, sustainable product known as a bio-stimulant which can be used on crops to boost growth and quality. He describes
Business Matters: Ep 173, Barry Doherty – C&B Agri Enterprise Limited Read More »
A further 25 Donegal primary schools have been approved for the Hot School Meals Programme. Nationally the move with benefit 150,000 more children across 900 schools from April next year. Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphries made the announcement today – saying its her goal to roll out the programme in every primary level school
Hot lunches for 25 more Donegal primary schools next year Read More »
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
Ours to Protect – Christmas & How to Green your Wardrobe – 08/12/2023 Read More »
Donegal athletes were in action today at the National Novice and Uneven Age Cross Country Championships in Navan, Co. Meath. Caolan McFadden (Cranford AC) won another national title, taking gold in the boys U17 race. Finn Valley AC saw success in the team events as the U15 girls won silver and the U17 boys took
Caolan McFadden wins gold in Navan Read More »
Slaughtneil of Derry failed to retain the Ulster Senior Club Hurling Championship today, losing to Cushendall of Antrim in Páirc Esler, Co. Down. Full time: Slaughtneil 2-10, Cushendall 0-20. The Derry club were behind 1-06 to 0-10 at halftime. It’s Cushendall’s 12th Ulster title, and they will now face O’Loughlin Gaels next in the All Irelands.
Reaction: Slaughtneil fails to retain Ulster title Read More »
The rally season ended in Kerry yesterday at the Killarney Historic Cars Rally. Donegal’s Donagh Kelly and co-driver Rory Kennedy in a BMW M3 were 0:03.7 seconds behind the winners of the Historic Category, Jonathan Greer and navigator Kirsty Riddick in their Ford Sierra. In the modified section, two of the top three places were
Report: Donegal drivers in action at Killarney Historic Cars Rally Read More »
Jackie Crossan Premier Division Clonmany Shamrocks 2 Illies Celtic 0 Ulster Junior Cup ET & Pens Buncrana Hearts 2 Bonagee United 1 Moville Celtic 1 Glengad United 2 Greencastle FC 0 Cockhill Celtic 3 Carn FC 1 Aileach FC 0 Strand Hotel First Division Culdaff FC 6 Clonmany Res 1 Dunree United 3 Redcastle
Inishowen Football League Results 03/12/2023 Read More »
Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Milford United 0 v 4 Rathmullan Celtic St. Catherines 5 v 2 Kildrum Tigers Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Cappry Rovers 2 v 1 Glenea United Lagan Harps 2 v 0 Letterbarrow Celtic Donegal Physiotherapy and Performance Centre Division Two Curragh Athletic 3 v 8 Ballybofey United Deele Harps
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Setanta defeated Éire Óg of Tyrone at Owenbeg on Saturday afternoon to win the Ulster Intermediate Hurling Club Championship for the first time in their history. Full time: Setanta 1-16, Éire Óg 2-11. It’s a historic day for the Donegal GAA, as it’s the first time an Ulster intermediate hurling title has been won
Reaction: History makers Setanta Read More »
Setanta has won the Ulster Intermediate Hurling Club Championship for the first time in their history, defeating Éire Óg of Tyrone in Owenbeg on Saturday afternoon. Full time: Setanta 1-16, Éire Óg 2-11. Setanta is the first club in Donegal to win an Ulster hurling intermediate title. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Mickey McCann from the
Setanta crowned Ulster champions Read More »
Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Donegal Town 5 vs 3 Fintown Harps AFC Glencar Celtic 2 vs 1 St Catherines FC Reserves Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves 0 vs 3 Oldtown Celtic Old Orchard Saturday D2 Drumoghill Res 1 vs 2 Dunlewey Celtic Gweedore Celtic 2 vs 1 Milford United Ramelton Mariners 3 vs 1 Copany Rovers
Donegal Junior League Results 02/12/23 Read More »
U21 A Football Championship Quarter Finals Glenswilly 0-11 v 0-07 Aodh Ruadh Four Masters 2-04 v 1-10 Termon U21 B Quarter Finals Dungloe 1-10 v 1-09 Glenfin Carndonagh 0-06 v 1-08 Cloughaneely Naomh Columba 1-04 v 4-14 Buncrana U21 C Semi Finals St Michaels 3-10 v 3-09 Letterkenny Gaels
Donegal Under-21 Football Championship Results 2/12/2023 Read More »
Ulster Championship 1 City of Derry 29 (4) V 19 (3) C.I.Y.M.S Ulster Championship 2 Ards 36 v 22 Letterkenny
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Player of the match & former Harps player Sean McCarron: who scored a brace. Institute missed the chance to go top last night in the championship as they were held to a 2-2 draw away to Dergview. The Sky Blues fought back from two goals and a man down to claim a point. Niall McGinley
Institute fight back to draw at Dergview Read More »
St. Eunan’s has announced that Barry Meehan will be in charge of the men’s senior team for the upcoming season. This is Barry’s second time in charge of the Black and Amber; notably, in 2018, he took the Letterkenny club to the quarterfinals of the Donegal SFC. He takes over from Rory Kavanagh, who departed
Barry Meehan appointed as new St Eunan’s manager Read More »
This week on The Score, Oisin Kelly speaks with Richard Kerr on the awarding of the British Superstock Championship title, We hear from Kevin McHugh following the confirmation that he’ll be part of the Harps coaching staff next season, Donegal Jockey Oisin Orr tells us what’s next after his successful win in Bahrain with Alex Ferguson and
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Andrew Gillespie A number of Donegal darts players have qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland in an upcoming international tournament. Adrian Devine, Gerard McGlynn, Ciaran McGeady, and Andrew Gillespie qualified over the past year for The Islands International. The tournament will take place over the weekend of Friday, January 26th, at the Empress Hotel
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Sean Dunnion has dropped out of the race for Donegal GAA Chairperson, leaving Mary Coughlan the only remaining candidate for the role. This leaves Mary in pole position to become the first female chair of Donegal GAA. He follows Cieran Kelly, who withdrew on Wednesday evening. The vote is taking place in Jackson’s Hotel,
Mary Coughlan in pole position for Donegal chair as Sean Dunnion withdraws Read More »
St. Naul’s clubman, Cieran Kelly, won’t be putting his name forward for the role of Donegal GAA Chairperson at next month’s County Convention. Mary Coughlan and Sean Dunnion are the only candidates that remain in contention for the position, with the vote taking place in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey, on December 13th. The former Donegal
Cieran Kelly pulls out of race for GAA chair Read More »
On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by Johnny Patterson, who set up and runs the award winning Johnny’s Ranch Gourmet Street Kitchen providing the very Best of Local produce from Farm to Fork & Sea. Along with his sister Martina they have developed a great business that has got hugely positive feedback.
Business Matters Ep 172 Johnny Patterson Read More »
Donegal’s Richard Kerr will be the Pirelli National Superstock Champion for 2023. The Kilmacrennan rider had finished runner up behind Dan Linfoot in the championship but following an investigation into the final two rounds at Brands Hatch, a MCRCB Tribunal have disqualified Linfoot due to a breach of class technical regulations on his Honda bike.
Richard Kerr awarded championship title Read More »
Goalscorer Jamie McDaid Buncrana reach the fifth round of the FAI Junior Cup after coming back from a goal down on the 51st minute of the second half to win 3-1 away to Mullingar Athletic. Goals from Jamie McDaid, Shaunie Bradley, and Kieran McDaid helped seal the win. Manager Gary Duffy said it was a
FAI Junior Cup reaction: Buncrana Hearts push on – “Good result” – manager Gary Duffy Read More »
It took a win on penalties for Letterkenny Rovers to advance to the fifth round of the FAI Junior Cup, as they defeated North End United of Wexford. FT: North End United 0 Letterkenny Rovers 0, Rovers won 5-3 in penalties after extra time. Here’s Director of Football at Letterkenny Rovers, Anthony Gorman, speaking with
FAI Junior Cup reaction: Letterkenny Rovers advance after shootout Read More »
Jackie Crossan Premier Division Moville Celtic 2 Greencastle FC 2 Aileach FC 2 Glengad United 1 Carn FC 0 Clonmany Shamrocks 1 FAI Junior Cup ET & Pens Mullingar Athletic 1 Buncrana Hearts 3 Arlington AFC 0 Cockhill Celtic 3 FAI Junior Cup Arlington AFC 0 Cockhill Celtic 3 Ulster Junior Shield ET
Inishowen Football League Results 26/11/2023 Read More »
Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Keadue Rovers 0 v 5 Fanad United Kilmacrennan Celtic 2 v 2 Swilly Rovers Milford United 2 v 0 Castlefin Celtic Rathmullan Celtic 4 v 3 Kildrum Tigers Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Cranford United 1 v 0 Lagan Harps Donegal Town 1 v 3 Bonagee United Donegal Physiotherapy
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Glen manager Malachy O’Rourke Ulster Champions Glen reached the summit for the second time in two years after beating Donegal Champions Noamh Conaill in Healy Park, Omgah, on Saturday night. A last-minute point by the Derry side from Emmet Bradley was the difference in the match. Full-time Glen 0-10, Naomh Conaill 1-06. Here’s manager
Reaction: Glen reach back-to-back Ulster final’s Read More »
Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Arranmore United 2 vs 0 Kildrum Tigers Keadue Rovers 3 vs 1 St Catherines FC Reserves Ulster Shield Ramelton Mariners 1 vs 3 Cockhill Celtic
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Institute are second on goal difference in the Irish League Championship following their 1-0 success over Ballinamallard United. Former Harps player Sean McCarron got the only score of the game. Meanwhile, struggling Dergview were beaten by bottom club Knockbreda 2-0. It was Knockbreda’s first win of the league campaign and came at the 17th attempt.
Victory for Institute – but Dergview lose to bottom side Knockbreda Read More »
Darragh Coyle Finn Harps have announced that Max Johnston and Darragh Coyle have signed senior deals ahead of the 2024 season. Both players have risen through the ranks of Harps Academy before making their senior debuts last season. Boss Darren Murphy told finnharps.ie; “It’s brilliant for the club to have these boys signed for the
Finn Harps Academy duo sign senior contracts Read More »
Finn Harps attendances in the 2023 season was down 11% compared to last year. In 2022, crowds averaged 1293; this year, it was 1149. The Ballybofey side were relegated in the 2022 season to the First Division. Derry City has seen an increase in people through the gate at the Brandywell, 3339 on average, up
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Former Donegal International Rally winner Sam Moffett, the managing director and founder of Moffett Automated Storage Ltd – which is based in Monaghan – has won two hugely prestigious business awards. He was named as Ernest and Young Entrepreneur of the Year for 2023 at the annual awards ceremony held in Powerscourt Hotel in Wicklow
Former Donegal Rally winner wins prestigious business awards Read More »
This week on The Score, It’s a big weekend for three clubs from the county in the FAI Junior Cup. Buncrana Hearts, Cockhill Celtic and Letterkenny Rovers all have away ties as the competition enters the national stage this Sunday. It’s also a big weekend in the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship with Naomh Conaill
The Score: 23/11/23 – FAI Junior Cup & Ulster Club Read More »
Donegal Champions Naomh Conaill are back in action this weekend as they face Glen Watty Grahams in the semi-finals of the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship at Healy Park on Saturday, with live coverage here on Highland from the 5:30pm throw-in. Ulster Champions Glen will be looking to make it to back-to-back finals, while
“It won’t be easy” – Naomh Conaill Manager Martin Regan Read More »
Derry City have announced that midfielder Sadou Diallo has signed a new contract with the club and will remain at Brandywell until 2025. Sadou joined the club in July 2022 from Forest Green Rovers and has become an important part of the club’s plans. The 24 year old played a big part in the
Diallo signs two-year deal with Derry City Read More »
Donegal’s Erin McLaughlin and Tyler Toland have been included in the Republic of Ireland Women’s squad for next month’s Nations League games against Hungary and Northern Ireland. Interim manager Eileen Gleeson has named a squad of 26, with Amber Barrett missing out. Recently Amber, who plays for St. Liege in Belgium, scored first in what
Erin McLaughin & Tyler Toland in Ireland squad Read More »
The nominations for the various positions on the Donegal County Board have been released. With Fergus McGee stepping down, a new chairperson will be in place for 2024 with St Naul’s Cieran Kelly and Mary Coughlan along with Four Masters Sean Dunnion set to battle for the top seat. Alan Boyd moves away from
Nominations released for Donegal GAA positions Read More »
On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by Hugh Bonner, managing director of publishing and event management company Mara Media which is based in Annagry. Mara Media dates back to 2005 when Hugh – who has a very strong background in the fishing industry – bought the already established publication called The Skipper.
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