The GAA will elect a new President tonight. The contest will see the first three-horse race since 2014, with Donegal’s Niall Erskine, Jarlath Burns (Armagh), and Pat Teehan (Offaly) seeking to succeed Larry McCarthy next February. Killybegs man Erskine was officially backed by his the Donegal Co Board last September. The chairman of the World […]
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Keith Cowan who is expected to make his Harps return on Friday night Football returns to Finn Park this Friday night as Finn Harps host Galway United in their SSE Airtricity League of Ireland First Division season opener. Kick-off at Finn Park is 8pm we’ll have regular updates here on Highland Radio. The fixture is
Clean bill of health for Harps ahead of Galway visit Read More »
Finn Harps kick off their new season with a home game against Galway United on Friday night, and ahead of that game the club has announced another new signing. Striker Cian Lynch has joined the Donegal side on a two year deal. The Dubliner came through the ranks at Cabinteely FC where he made his
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As Finn Harps kick-off the new season against Galway United, a huge amount of work has been going on behind the scenes at the Donegal club. As a fan-owned club, there is a big emphasis on voluntary work and fundraising initiatives. Trevor Gordon, 500 club coordinator, has been delighted with the effort put in and
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A draft plan to tackle homelessness in Donegal has been presented to members of the Council’s Housing and Corporate Policy Committee. The cost of living, rent increases, a shortage of private rentals and an epidemic of notices of termination for HAP tenants was found to be contributing to homelessness. The cost to the Department of
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UCD beat University of Limerick 3-2 to win the Collingwood Cup on Wednesday, the biggest competition in third level soccer. Donegal’s Jack Keaney was captain of the UCD side that also included Michael Gallagher. It was a 49th title for UCD in a game that saw all five goals come after the break.
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Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle rode the 2/1 favourite Vee Dancer to victory in Dundalk on Wednesday afternoon. He had just three-quarters of a length to spare ahead of Mephisto as the won the Winter Series Leading Trainer and Jockey Championship Handicap over two miles for trainer Ronan McNally. Dundalk has been a fairly good
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Fr. Colm O Doherty form the Clonleigh parish has issued a Facebook post to his parishioners after discovering fake emails in his name. The emails which look to be sent in Fr O’Doherty’s name are requests for gift cards. He urges recipients to not open the emails or respond as they are a scam. The
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Cannabis is the most common drug causing people to seek addiction treatment in Donegal. The figure doubled from 2007-2011 to that of 2017-2021, where 330 cases presented. Adolescent Addiction Psychiatrist Dr Bobby Smyth says the casual attitude towards the drug worries him as a doctor.
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The European Commission is predicting the Irish economy will grow by 4.9% this year. It’s also forecasting the rate of inflation will moderate to 4.4% in 2023, from an average of 8.1% last year. In a statement, the Commission says despite the announcement of job cuts in the tech sector, there is no visible negative
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A late goal from Eoin Murphy see’s Buncrana Hearts into the last eight of the FAI Junior Cup. After battling through a difficult second half , which could have gone either way, Murphy says ‘the boys dug deep and never gave them an inch’ Chris Ashmore caught up with goal scorer Eoin Murphy after the
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Buncrana Hearts secured a 2-1 win against Salthill Devon in the FAI Junior Cup. Manager Gary Duffy said his side showed great character and battled well in the second half, with a late goal from Eoin Murphy winning the game for the Donegal side. The team now begin preparations for their quarter final game. Chris
‘The second half was more a battle than a game’ says Buncrana Hearts manager, Gary Duffy Read More »
Buncrana Hearts advanced to the last eight of the FAI Junior Cup after they beat Salthill Devon 2-1 at Castle Park. Eoin Murphy got the winner with a great shot that went in off the post as the game entered stoppage time. Earlier, Aaron McDaid put the Inishowen side ahead in the very first minute
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Shaun Stewart finished 36th overall in a world class field in the one of the worlds most difficult Multi Sport World Championship in New Zealand at the weekend. Stewart finished in a time of 13 hours 52 minutes and five seconds in the event that includes a 3 kilometre run, a 55 kilometre cycle, a
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Sunday 12th February, 2023 Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Bonagee United 2 vs 3 Rathmullan Celtic Cappry Rovers 1 vs 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Castlefin Celtic 0 vs 2 Kildrum Tigers Fanad United 2 vs 1 Keadue Rovers Glenea United 1 vs 1 St Catherines FC TEMPLE DOMESTIC APPLIANCE D1 Convoy Arsenal 2 vs 2 Kerrykeel
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Derry City got their hands on the first piece of silverware for the League of Ireland season, claiming the President’s Cup at The Ryan McBride, Brandywell on Friday night. Goals from Will Patching and Michael Duffy saw Ruaidhri Higgin’s side claim a 2-0 victory. After the game, Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins gave his thoughts to
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Finn Harps have announced the the loan signings of Daniel Okwute and Ellis Farrar from Stockport County FC for the 2023 season. Striker Okwute came through the underage ranks at Kerry FC and was the top scorer in last season’s U19s Mens National League before signing for Stockport County in September. Farrar, a centre half by
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Donegal bred horse Pacino Amiro once again carried Bertram Allen to Victory last night in Wellington Florida. The pair claimed the first place ribbon in the international ranking class at the 5* show yesterday. The 11 year old horse was bred by convoy based Simon Scott, and has already taken Allen to the Tokyo Olympics.
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The traditional curtain raiser ahead of the new SSE Airtricity League season is with us this evening as the President’s Cup Final takes place between last season’s Premier Division winners Shamrock Rovers and the FAI Cup winners Derry City. The game is at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium with a 7.45 pm start. Derry assistant
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Finn Harps’ Aaron McLaughlin came off the bench to make his debut for the Republic of Ireland under-17 side who had a 1-0 win over Hungary in Spain on Thursday afternoon. It was the first of two friendly games between the countries as Head Coach Colin O’Brien steps up preparation for next month’s U17 EURO
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Residents in the Donegal Town and Ballybofey areas are being urged to have their say on the proposed Barnesmore Gap Greenway project. In its initial concept stage, the consultation will inform the public and invite feedback on potential issues or opportunities which the design should consider. Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District, Councillor Patrick
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Donegal suffered their first of the National Football League campaign for 2023, losing out by eight points to Tyrone. 0-16 to 0-08 was how it finished in Healy Park. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh have the full time report…
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It was a successful night in Boston for Mark English and Roisin Flanagan at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. English set a season best of one minute 46.57 seconds when finishing third in the 800 metres. Meanwhile, Roisin Flanagan set a new personal best of eight minutes 53.50 seconds in the 3000m. In that
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Donegal got off to a winning start in their Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B campaign as they defeated north-west neighbours Sligo by 1-16 to 0-15 at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. Ruairi Campbell was credited with the Donegal goal as they led by 1-9 to 0-8 at the break. Assisted by Declan Coulter, who knocked
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Number one seeds Josh Moffett (pictured) and Andy Hayes, in a Hyundai I20 R5, lead the Galway International Rally at the end of day one. They held an unofficial lead of 7.8 seconds ahead of Cathan McCourt and Liam Moynihan in a Citroen C3 Rally 2, with Sam Moffett and Keith Moriarty a further 11.5
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Donegal suffered their third successive defeat in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division One as they made the long trip to Tralee and ended up losing by 2-10 to 1-11 against Kerry. The home side led by 0-8 to 1-3 at the break. Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh was the star for Kerry who now go
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Jodie McFadden of Loreto, Milford and Termon, Ulitah Boyle of Rosses Community School and Dungloe and Crana College and Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin’s Ava Walsh all claimed Ulster Post Primary School All-Star Awards on Friday night. The trio were named in the 30 player panel at the event held at Kelly’s Inn. Ulitah Boyle and
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In darts, the countdown is on to the INDO Inter-Counties Championships which take place in Trim, Co. Meath, later this month. After the success of various participants from the county at the recent West Coast Challenge, hopes are high that Donegal players can be in the running for titles. On Saturday Sport, Donegal Darts Organisation
Exciting times for Donegal darts ahead of intercounty championships Read More »
Institute are out of the Irish FA Cup. They were beaten 1-0 at home by fellow Championship side Ballyclare. Coleraine lost 3-2 away to Cliftonville while in the big game of the sixth round Larne beat Linfield on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Meanwhile, in the NIFL Championship, Dergview picked up a point in a
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Dublin side Kilmacud Crokes have taken their case to the GAA’s Central Appeals Committee. Earlier this week, the CCCC ordered a replay of their All Ireland Club Football final with Derry and Ulster champions Glen. The Central Appeals Committee say they will hear Crokes’ appeal in the coming days. Kilmacud Crokes won the January 22nd
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Donegal earned a one point victory over All Ireland champions, Kerry in MacCumhaill Park in their National Football League opener. 0-13 to 1-09 was how it finished in favour of Paddy Carr’s side with league debutant Caolan McColgan firing over three points in the win. Along with his three points, McColgan also won Man of
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Donegal claimed their first victory of the National Football League campaign on Sunday afternoon, beating All Ireland Champions Kerry 0-13 to 1-09. Dara Moynihan’s first half goal had the Kingdom 1-06 to 0-06 up at the break before Paddy Carr’s men rattled off four points straight after the break to lead by one. The game
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Patrick McBrearty fired over a late point in added time to give Donegal the victory over All Ireland champions Kerry in their National Football League opener. At the break, Paddy Carr’s side trailed 1-06 to 0-06 with Dara Moynihan scoring the goal for the Kingdom. Caolan McColgan was Man of the Match for Donegal, scoring
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Disappointing start to the National League for Tyrone following a loss to Roscommon. The Tyrone side struggled to get going in the first half, trailing by 3 points at half time. A second half goal from Kieran McGeary saw the red hands lead for the first time, however this wasn’t enough against a stronger Roscommon
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Mark English of Finn Valley AC has been named as the overall winner of the 2022 Donegal Sports Star Awards. The highlight of his 2022 competitions was winning a bronze medal in the 800 metres at the 2022 European Athletics Championships in Munich. He was tenth in the World Championships over the same distance
Tyrone suffered a 12 point defeat to Derry in the McKenna Cup final in the Athletic Grounds on Saturday night. 3-11 to 1-05 was how it finished in favour of the reigning Ulster Champions. Darren McCurry’s goal had Tyrone level half way into the second half but three goals in the final 15 minutes saw
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Derry got their hands on the McKenna Cup for the first time since 2011 after they beat Tyrone 3-11 to 1-05 in the final on Saturday night. Second half goals from Oisin McWilliams, Shane McGuigan and Niall O’Donnell helped Rory Gallagher’s men to the trophy. After the game Derry manager Rory Gallagher spoke with Michael
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Derry won the McKenna Cup on Saturday evening thanks to a 3-11 to 1-05 victory over Tyrone. Shane McGuigan, Oisin McWilliams and Niall O’Donnell netted goals for the Oakleaf county with Darren Curry raising the green flag for Tyrone. It is Derry’s first time lifting the McKenna Cup since 2011. Michael McMullan has the full
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Illies Celtic 1-1 Clonmany Shamrocks Moville Celtic 2-2 Glengad United Aileach FC 1-2 Buncrana Hearts Greencastle FC 4-2 Cockhill Youths Strand Hotel Division One Buncrana Res 1-1 Dunree United Carn FC 3-1 Clonmany Res Kryan Cantwell 2 QPS 1-1 Redcastle United Inish Engineering Division Two A Rashenny FC 1-1 Illies Res
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Tyrone will play either Derry or Down in the McKenna Cup final after they claimed a five point victory over Cavan in Kingspan Brefni Park. 0-15 to 0-10 was how it finished with Darragh Canavan firing over four points. After the game, Tyrone joint manager Brian Dooher spoke with the media…
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Donegal will take on Galway in the FAI Youth League Interleague semi-final on Sunday at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. (Kick-off 2pm). Whoever wins will take on Cork in the final after they defeated Mayo 3-0 in the other semi-final. Having qualified for the last four as best runners-up in their group, manager Eamon McConigley
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These are exciting times for people involved in darts in Donegal, with the West Coast Challenge being hosted in Jackson’s Hotel from January 20th-22nd. Following what will be an eagerly awaited event, attention will then switch to the All-Irelands in February. On Saturday Sport, Donegal Co Darts PRO David Harron and Donegal manager and joint
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Donegal’s Sean McGinley notched up an impressive victory at the National Indoor Junior and Under-23 Championships at the National Indoor Arena. The Finn Valley athlete powered his way to victory in the 1,500 metres at under-23 level ahead of Colin Smith (Mullingar Harriers) and Patrick Noonan (Craughwell). Meanwhile, Finn O’Neill of Lifford Strabane AC was
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Gaoth Dobhair clinched their seventh Donegal under-21 championship title as they eventually overcame Termon in a thrilling decider that went to extra-time at O’Donnell Park. Termon led by a point, 1-4 to 1-3 at the break and when Stefan McFadden scored a second Gaoth Dobhair penalty after 31 minutes of the second half, they led
Dáire Ó Fearraigh on Gaoth Dobhair’s Donegal U21 Championship final victory Read More »
Bottom of the table Dergview recorded a fine 4-0 away win over Ballyclare Comrades to move within a point of second from bottom Knockbreda, and with a game in hand. Two goals from Graham Crown helped them to victory. Elsewhere in the NIFL Championship, Institute suffered their 11th defeat of the season as they were
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Donegal suffered a 2-07 to 0-15 loss to Monaghan in their final McKenna Cup game of the season. Goals in either half from Joel Bradley Walsh and Luke McGlynn helped keep Donegal in touch but the Farney county proved just too strong as they ran out two point winners. Next up for Donegal is the
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