Emerald Airlines pilots have announced an escalation of industrial action as of tomorrow. The company operates regional flights on behlaf of Aer Lingus including between Donegal and Dublin. The ongoing industrial action is in response to the airline’s failure to engage with IALPA to form a collective labour agreement for pilots. Pilots have been engaged […]
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Mona McSharry has booked her place at the Paris Olympics. The Sligo swimmer – who has been a member of the Marlins Swim club in Ballyshannon for many years – won her 100-metres Breaststroke heat at the World Championships in Japan overnight. McSharry’s new Irish record time of 1-minute 5.55 seconds was enough to seal
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Donegal’s Luke Witherow was among the substitutes as Ireland closed the first day of the European Hockey Championships II in Abbotstown with a big 9-0 win over the Czech Republic. Ireland are hoping to secure a spot in a qualification tournament for next years Olympics due to take place in January in either Valencia in
Hockey: Witherow part of Irish squad that thump Czech Republic Read More »
Tadhg Ryan made his debut in goals for holders Derry City in Sunday’s FAI Cup first round 3-0 defeat of Division One side Athlone Town. He was well pleased with the way things went, as he told Martin Holmes. Martin also got the thoughts of the influential and hugely experienced Patrick McEleney who spoke about
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Derry City boss Ruairdhri Higgins believes his side are in a good place with a strong squad as they prepare now for more European action later this week following their FAI Cup first round win over Athlone Town at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Sunday. City beat the Division One side 3-0, with Brandon
“We got there in the end” – Higgins reflects on FAI Cup win Read More »
Kilmacrennan’s Rhys Irwin notched up his second win of the season in the British Superbikes at Brands Hatch. Irwin is now only six points off the championship leader heading into round seven at Thruxton in 2 weeks time, and has everything to race for. Rhys took an early lead riding a brave race to hold
Superbikes: Impressive performances from Irwin and Kerr Read More »
The Inishowen over 50s made it four gold wins from four this year after taking top spot at the National 10 Mile in Phoenix Park, Dublin on Sunday. Pauric McKinney got gold in the over 55s while Martin McLucas won silver. Martin Kerr took the silver medal in the over 70s.
Big win for Inishowen over 50s at National 10 Mile Read More »
Rhys Irwin 4th consecutive podium finish ended with a win, he was competing at the British Supersport Championship on Sunday afternoon. This now leaves the Kilmacrennan man 16 points shy of the lead in the championship with a grid of over 30 bikes.
Rhys Irwin – “Best year of my life” after win at BSB Read More »
Division 1 Malin 0-09 v 0-12 St Eunan’s Division 2 Letterkenny Gaels 0-04 v 1-17 Dungloe Four Masters 1-16 v 4-06 Noamh Columba Glenswilly 0-08 v 0-12 Buncrana Naomh Brid 2-04 v 2-08 Burt Noomh Muire LR 0-10 v 3-13 Termon Fanad Gaels 1-09 v 0-14 Red Hughs Letterkeny Gaels and Naomh Brid are relegated,
All County League Results 22nd & 23rd July 2023 Read More »
Donegal athletes were competing this weekend at the National Juveniles in Tullamore, Co Offlay. Oisin Gillespie of Na Rosses AC won the u15 Boys High Jump with a jump of 1.68m and Stephen Slevin from Finn Valley AC got the bronze in the high jump. It was Silver for Hannah Murray of Finn Valley AC
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Donegal Masters are into the Shield Final after beating Antrim Masters 0-14 to 0-05 in MacCumhaill Park on Saturday afternoon. The final score line didn’t reflect the full game as coming into the second half it was 5 points to 3 in Donegal’s favour. In the second half the home side pulled away towards
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Ulster Senior League champions Cockhill Celtic found SSE Airtricity League First Division side Bray Wanderers just too hot to handle as they were soundly beaten 3-1 in their Sports Direct FAI Cup first round tie at the Charlie O’Donnell Sports Grounds in Buncrana. Although Cockhill started on a positive note, Bray enjoyed a purple patch
FAI Cup: Early goals proves costly as Cockhill Celtic lose to Bray Read More »
Finn Harps are through to the next round of the FAI Senior Cup after beating Leinster Senior League side Kilbarrack United 1-0. Harps winning goal came on the 23 minute from Max Hutchinson. Speaking to Oisin Kelly, Finn Harps player Keith Cowan commented on how junior league sides “will put it up to you”
Keith Cowan on Harps FAI Cup win – “Those are tricky encounters” Read More »
Derry City have knocked HB Torshavn out of the Europa Conference League Qualifiers, winning 1-0 in The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Thursday night. This now sets up a home clash with current Finnish top of the table side KuPS. next Thursday. After the match Candystripes captain Cameron McJannet said it was “Brilliant to
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Donegal Jockey Luke McAteer had a 21/1 double on Thursday evening at Leopardstown. His first win came on Special Wan, winning at 10/3 for trainer Patrick Foley and that was followed by a victory on the James Bolger trained 4/1 shot Teorie. It brings McAteer’s win total to 14 for the year.
21/1 double for Luke McAteer at Leopardstown Read More »
A new Tusla premises has been officially opened in Buncrana within the new Primary Care Centre in the town. The launch was attended by Dr. Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children who commended the environment of the building. Office spaces for staff will be provided, as well as meeting, interview and conference room facilities and state
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The All-Ireland Ladies Minor C Football Championship semi-final takes places this Wednesday evening between Donegal and Leitrim. The venue is Lisnaskea Emmett’s ground in Linsnaskea, Co. Fermanagh, with a 7.30 pm throw-in. The other semi-final sees Westmeath taking on Waterford.
Donegal Minor Ladies in All-Ireland semi-final this evening Read More »
Replays are back in the Tyrone Championships following a decision by the CCC to end its finish-on-the-day protocol, but only after the first round. Extra-time and penalties have been deployed for the last three seasons. The Red Hand series maintains its traditional straight knock-out format, one of just a few counties in Ireland to do
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Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett says that Australia are “world class”. The Irish face the Aussies in their opening game of the Women’s World Cup in Sydney on Thursday. The game starts at 11.00 am Irish time. Meanwhile, influential midfielder Denise O’Sullivan will start tomorrow. The influential player injured her calf in last week’s
Ireland’s opponents in first game are “world class” – Amber Barrett 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 – Thomas Elllis, Donegal Bees 18/07/23 Read More »
The Minister for Disabilities, Anne Rabbitte will officially open the Community Inclusion Dungloe Hub today. The facility provides a HSE-run Day Service for school leavers and young adults with intellectual disabilities in the Rosses, Dungloe and surrounding areas. It aims to help adults build independence, set personal goals and support them to live their
Official opening of Community Inclusion Dungloe Hub in Donegal today Read More »
A nine year old boy from Dublin was placed into a care setting the North West on 48 hours notice. It’s one of the of the examples given in the latest Child Law Project report. Judge Dermot Simms wrote to Ministers and State bodies to draw attention to the placement of children in unsuitable accommodation.
Child Law Project shows concern for lack of services Read More »
Division 1 Gaoth Dobhair 1-09 v 1-10 St Eunan’s Downings 1-04 v 3-12 Aodh Ruadh BS Malin 0-09 v 1-06 Sean Mac Cumhaill Kilcar 0-14 v 1-06 Glenfin Cloughaneely 4-10 v 1-06 Killybegs Coughaneely and Killybegs are relegated to division 2 meanwhile Glenfin will either play Buncrana or Dungloe in the relegation-promotion play off.
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Declan Ferry has won this years New Mills 10k. The Rosses AC runner came in on a time of 32 minutes and 54 seconds. Marc Wallace of Letterkenny A.C. MO came second with a time of 33 minutes and Matthew McLaughlin of Foyle Valley A.C. came third in a time of 33:11.
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Derry have been knocked out of this years All Ireland Senior Football Championship by Kerry in Croke Park on Sunday afternoon. It ended Derry 1-15 Kerry 1-17. Kerry will now meet Dublin in this years final. Here’s Michael McMullan at the full time whistle… After the match Michael McMullan spoke to Derry Manager Ciarán
FT Report & Reaction: Derry out of the All Ireland Championship Read More »
Dublin has knocked Donegal out of the All Ireland Senior Ladies Championship at the quarter final stage. It ended Donegal 0-06 Dublin 3-12 in MacCumhail Park on Sunday afternoon. After the match Brendan Devenney chatted to Donegal Ladies Manager Maxi Curran.. Brendan also got reaction from Donegal player Emer Gallagher…
“We just came up short”- Maxi Curran Read More »
Donegal Ladies are out of this years All-Ireland Senior Ladies’ Football Championship after defeat at the hands of Dublin in MacCumhail Park on Sunday afternoon. It ended Donegal 0-06 Dublin 3-12. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Maureen O’Donnell after the full time whistle…
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The New Mills 10k is on this Sunday, July 16th at 10.30 am, with the race based at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. It is the first of three big races based in Letterkenny over the next six weeks, the others being the Danny McDaid 15k on Sunday, July 30th, and the Donegal Half
Countdown to the the New Mills 10k, Danny McDaid 15k and Donegal Half Marathon Read More »
It was been a mixed bag for Donegal athletes at the international schools event in Grangemount, Scotland. Among the best performances came from Lifford Strabane AC’s Caoimhe Gallen, Caolan McFadden, Ashling McArdle, and Elsa Moore. On Saturday Sport, Highland Radio’s Patsy McGonagle spoke with Chris Ashmore about the Morton Games – where Sommer Lecky’s return
Athletics round-up – a mixed bag for Donegal athletes Read More »
A record breaking 588 teams will take place in this year’s Foyle Cup, which runs from Monday, July 17th to Saturday, July 23rd. Although centred in Derry, the competition will also see games in Donegal and Tyrone. There are 16 different age categories, including six in the ladies section – which has seen a 100%
588 teams set for record-breaking Foyle Cup that extends into Donegal and Tyrone Read More »
The Ireland Women’s National Team’s game against Colombia behind closed doors was ended after 20 minutes of play. According to the FAI the game, which was held in Meakin Park, Brisbane, became overly physical and it was decided, following consultation with the match officials, to end the game. A statement added: “The Ireland team then
One of the biggest events in the Irish athletics calendar takes place this evening, as the Morton Games returns at the new look Mortan Stadium in Santry. The Men’s 800m looks set to be one of the races of the night as European bronze medallist Mark English of Finn Valley A.C. returns to the meet.
Donegal athletes compete at Morton Games Read More »
The first ever ‘All-Island Strategic Rail Review’ will be published by the end of the month. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says he expects to bring a memo to Cabinet on the matter in two weeks time. It’ll outline the recommended and assessed rail-lines which could be re-opened across the whole island of Ireland, including in
All-Island Strategic Rail Review to be published by end of month Read More »
A charity representing older people says the State Pension should increase by a minimum of €27.50, to prevent a further increase in poverty rates. Launching its pre-budget submission this morning, Alone says a recent survey shows more than half of people are finding it difficult to pay their bills. The charity says heating and energy
State Pension should increase by minimum of €27.50 – ALONE Read More »
A man has been rearrested today in connection with an alleged assault at Sliabh Liag. A major search operation was launched following the incident over two weeks ago. Gardai have confirmed that a man in his 30s has been rearrested today as investigations into the alleged incident continue. He is currently being detained under Section
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Failte Ireland is to commission independent research looking at the scale of price increases for hotel rooms around major events. The Tourism Minister revealed the research is to be undertaken in response to allegations of price-gouging within in the sector. It’s after a number of hotels in Dublin put up their prices on the weekend
The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage are meeting to discuss the Defective Block Scheme regulations and review of I.S. 465 with stakeholders. The meeting is being split into two sessions, with the current session hearing from the Expert Group, the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland, Engineers Ireland, the Mica Action Group
Engineers Ireland tell Oireachtas Committee Defective Blocks scheme must be flexible Read More »
€4 million has been confirmed under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund to tackle vacancy and dereliction in Donegal, with the bulk of the funding going towards projects in Letterkenny. The money will be used to bring vacant properties back into use. Under the programme, the council will acquire vacant or derelict properties which are
€4 million in Urban Regeneration funding confirmed for Donegal Read More »
Rhys Irwin is riding high on the crest of a wave with no less than four consecutive podium finishes including a win in the premier class at British Superbikes and points in his first ever World Superbikes Championship in the last 3 weeks. This Supersportt class has seen a surge in talent this past 3
Motorsport: Rhys Irwin secures another podium finish as great form continues Read More »
Donegal won 4 gold medals and 2 silver medals at the Wallace Box Cup in Scotland with several clubs from the county being represented. Caoimhin Connolly (Twin Towns), Shaun Doohan (Dunfanaghy), Conan Kearney (St Bridget’s) and Kieran Cunningham (Carndonagh) got gold while there were silver medals for Taylor Parke (Raphoe) and Paddy Mc Shane (Letterkenny).
Gold and silver medals for Donegal boxers in Scotland Read More »
Division 1 St Eunan’s 0-12 v 1-9 Noamh Conaill Glenfin 0-13 V 0-15 Downings Sean Mac Cumhaill 1-17 V 1-11 Cloughaneely Killybegs 1-08 V 2-09 Kilcar Aodh Ruadh BS 0-10 V 0-10 Bundoran Division 2 Dungloe 0-11 V 0-10 Four Masters Burt 2-08 V 0-09 Letterkenny Gaels Naomh Columba 2-13 V 0-08 Fanad
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Derry are the All Ireland Football Minor champions of 2023. The Oak Leaf county defeated Monaghan 1-13 to 9 points at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. It’s Derry sixth title in this age group and a first since 2020. After the match Michael McMullan spoke to Derry Minor Manager Damian McErlain..
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Martin Harley had three wins at Rockhampton, Oisin Orr was successful at Haydock on Ramazan. Brandon Wilkie came first in Carlisle on Shallow Hal, Luke McAteer won at Naas racing on Slaney Tide. Dylan Browne McMonagle was in action at Bellewstown winning on Warnie.
Seven wins for Donegal jockeys over the weekend Read More »
B.J. Banda and Stephen Doherty both returned to Finn Harps and played in Harps 0-0 draw against Bray Wanderers on Friday night. Both players spoke to Diarmaid Doherty after the match. Banda felt it was a “long time coming” after returning to Harps.. Doherty was happy with the clean sheet and defending of Harps
Banda and Doherty upbeat after returning to Harps Read More »
NWCU Longs Supervalu Premier League Bready 1st XI242/9 Ballyspallen 1st XI86 Bready 1st XI won by 156 runs Burndennett 1st XI119 Eglinton 1st XI123/5 Eglinton 1st XI won by 5 wickets Donemana 1st XI137 Killyclooney 1st XI139/6 Killyclooney 1st XI won by 4 wickets Strabane 1st XI143 Ardmore 1st XI144/5 Ardmore 1st XI won by
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Catherine McDevitt of Letterkenny AC won both the 200 metres and 400 metres at the Scottish Masters Championships. Elsewhere, there was success for Lifford-Strabane’s Ashling McArdle in the javelin at the National Juvenile Track and Field Championships in Tullamore, and Caolan McFadden of Cranford AC was first in the 800m. Speaking on Saturday
Athletics – Catherine McDevitt, Ashling McArdle and Caolan McFadden all impress Read More »
Senior Hurling Championship Carndonagh 0-14 V 5-12 Setanta Dungloe 0-04 V 1-23 St Eunan’s Burt 3-15 V 1-07 Buncrana Junior Hurling Championship Burt 2-09 V 0-13 St Eunan’s Thursday 6th July Four Masters 1-07 V 2-13 Setanta
Donegal GAA Hurling Championship Results 07/07/2023 Read More »
Derry City have defeated Sligo Rovers 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday night. Martin Holmes has the full time report… Leaders Shamrock Rovers dropped two points tonight after drawing 0-0 against Drogheda and second place St Patricks Athletic also missed out on all 3 points after it ended 1-1 vs Cork
FT Report & Reaction: Derry City 2 Sligo Rovers 1 Read More »
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