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Derry reach All Ireland Minor Final with win over Kerry

Derry have reached the All Ireland Minor Football Final with a 1 point win over Kerry in Mullingar this afternoon. 1-13 to 1-12 was how it finished in favour of the young Oakleaf men. With a full time report, here’s Michael McMullan…   Michael spoke to an elated Derry manager Damien McErlain after the game…

Kilmacrennan Superbike Racer Rhys Irwin joins Highland Radio Saturday Sport

Kilmacrennan Superbike Racer Rhys Irwin is currently mid-season in the British Superbikes Championship. Irwin has recently made the switch from Suzuki to Kawasaki. After racing in Round 4 of the British Superbikes Championship in Scotland last weekend, he had a free week this week and is spending time back home. He called into Highland Radio …

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Derry City sign ex-Manchester City academy player Davenport

Derry City have confirmed the signing of Jacob Davenport in a statement on their social media platforms this afternoon. The statement reads: “Derry City FC can confirm that midfielder Jacob Davenport has joined the club on a permanent deal ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. The highly- rated 25-year old is a product of …

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Mid-way point in Day 2 of Donegal Rally – Service reaction from Matt Edwards, Cathan McCourt and Terence Diver

They’ve reached the mid-point in Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally. Matt Edwards, Callum Devine and Cathan McCourt make up the top 3. At service in Kiltoy after the first 4 stages, Chris Ashmore caught up with two of the front-runners Matt Edwards and Cathan McCourt… Chris also caught up with Donegal International Rally …

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David Kelly flies through Garrygort once again – Edwards still leads Donegal International Rally

David Kelly has flown through Garrygort in the quickest time for the second time today. Matt Edwards and David Moynihan still lead, Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are in second spot, while Cathal McCourt and Brian Hoy make up the rest of the top three. Kevin Gallagher leads the modified section, while his namesake Declan …

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Donegal Rally: Callum Devine fastest through Knockalla in Stage 9, but Edwards still leads

Callum Devine has gone through the second stage at Knockalla fastest, but still trails Matt Edwards at the top of the leaderboard in the Donegal International Rally. The time difference is now 13.9 seconds between the top two, while Cathal McCourt makes up the rest of the top 3. Kevin Gallagher still leads the modified …

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Rally Reaction: David Kelly, Callum Devine, Meirion Evans, Kevin Gallagher and David Moynihan speak to Chris Ashmore at service in Kiltoy

Chris Ashmore was in service as the drivers came back to Kiltoy after the first two stages of today’s Donegal International Rally… David Kelly, fastest through Garrygort…   Callum Devine, second placed overall in the rally so far…   Meirion Evans, happy with his morning’s work…   Kevin Gallagher, leading the modified section of the …

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Donegal Rally: Good runs for Edwards, Devine and Evans in front of huge crowds at Knockalla

Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally is up and running as the first stage at Knockalla got underway this morning. Huge crowds have attended the iconic stage, and the big-hitters of the rally have not disappointed. Matt Edwards extended his lead by half a second from Callum Devine in second, Cathal McCourt is still …

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Rally: Edwards, Devine, Kevin Gallagher, Declan Gallagher, Ryan McHugh and Conor Curley on day 2

It’s day two of the  in the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally with eight demanding stages stages – Knockalla, Garrygort, High Glen and Lough Keel – which are all done twice. In total the crews face 106 kilometres over the stages and almost 329 kilometres overall on what will be a physically and mentally demanding …

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Gallagher leads modified section after Day 1 of Donegal International Rally

Kevin Gallagher has gotten off to a good start in the Donegal International Rally. The Donegal man currently leads the way in the modified category. Chris Ashmore caught up with Kevin after Stage 6… Chris also caught up with Joe McMonagle after the day’s racing… Kyle McBride from Carndonagh had a superb first day. He …

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Donegal International Rally: Edwards and Cronin battle it out as Kevin Gallagher leads modified section

Matt Edwards and Keith Cronin are the top two after three stages of the Donegal International Rally – Edwards leads Cronin by just 2.1 seconds after 39 kilometres of racing action. Kevin Gallagher is the modified section leader after the third stage in his Darrian. With a full round up after Stage 3 in Coolcross, …

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“Moville Mauler” Darragh Kelly makes walk to Bellator cage once again

Darragh Kelly takes to the Bellator cage once again tomorrow night (Saturday) as he fights Mathias Poiron of France in Dublin’s 3Arena. Moville native Kelly is 5-0 in his career and is a well-rounded mixed martial artist. Two of his pro-career wins have come via submission as he secured a guillotine choke in his first …

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Derry City potentially facing a tough tie against Copenhagen

Derry City and Shelbourne face very difficult opponents if they win their first round ties in the Europa Conference League qualifiers. Copenhagen await the Candy Stripes in the second round if they progress, while Shels were paired with Zurich. St Patrick’s Athletic were paired with FC Vaduz of Liechtenstein. Sparta Prague await Shamrock Rovers in …

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Kennedy flies the Irish flag at the R&A Amateur Golf Championship at Ballyliffin Golf Club

22 year-old Max Kennedy has played his way into tomorrow’s last 32 of the R&A Amateur Golf Championship in Ballyliffin. The 74th ranked amateur in the world had a comprehensive win over Oscar Couillea of France. The Royal Dublin Golf Club player closed out his match at the 16th hole to claim a 3 & …

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“Remarkable achievement” for Mark English to qualify for his third Olympic Games – Patsy McGonagle reports

Letterkenny man Mark English has qualified for this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris after breaking his own Irish 800m record in Spain last night (Tuesday). On the Nine-Til-Noon show this morning, Highland’s Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle summed up English’s achievement of qualifying for his third Olympic Games and says Ireland is riding the crest of …

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Business Matters, Ep 198 – Therapie Clinic comes to Donegal, plus: Savvy Spender app can save you money

In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore looks at a €1m investment in Letterkenny by Ireland’s biggest medical aesthetic clinic, and also a new shopping app that will save people money. First up, one of Europe’s leading medical aesthetic clinics is opening in Co Donegal, and creating in the region of 20 new jobs. Thérapie …

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New DNA Museum plans to be previewed at Foyle Maritime Festival

Plans to showcase the much anticipated Derry on the North Atlantic Museum will be displayed at the Foyle Maritime Festival at the end of this month. It’s believed construction will begin on the Ebrington Square site early next year, with a view to be open to the public in 2026. DNA Museum Project Manager, Margaret …

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Mark English secures Olympics place with National Record in Finland

Mark English has qualified for next month’s Olympic Games in France. The Finn Valley man set a new national 800m record in Finland on Tuesday evening  to secure his place in Paris. His time  at the Continental Tour Gold event in Turku was 1 minute 44.69 seconds and was good enough to surpass the qualifying …

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Crossan presents Assembly Speaker with a petition calling for an increase in Carers’ Allowance

The Stormont Assembly has been told that almost half of Northern Ireland’s family carers are living below the poverty line at a time when they are saving the economy millions. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan told the Assembly that Carers’ Allowance is totally inadequate, and it’s vital that a Carers’ Recognition Payment be paid immediately. …

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GAA: Preliminary quarter-final draw – Tyrone face Roscommon, Derry go to Mayo

The draw for the preliminary quarter-finals of the All Ireland SFC has been made this morning. Tyrone will face Roscommon at Healy Park, while Derry must travel to Castlebar to take on Mayo. Louth will host Cork while Galway will be at home to Monaghan. The games are scheduled for next weekend. Dates, times and …

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Golf: Ballyliffin set to host R&A Amateur Open this week

Ballyliffin Golf Club is hosting the Amateur Open Championship for the first time this week. Pre-qualifying took place on Friday, while practice is currently ongoing at the venue in preparation for the first tee-offs on Monday. 288 players will contest stroke and match play competitions from Monday to Saturday, with spectator admission to the event …

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Athletics round-up with Patsy McGonagle

Patsy McGonagle joined Sunday Sport this evening to talk all things athletics. Following a hugely successful week of European Championship action for Team Ireland, Patsy gave us the low-down on what’s been happening at local level this weekend including news of a new Donegal record…

Mickey Harte reacts to Derry’s win over Westmeath: “It’s a great result for us”…

Derry defeated Westmeath on a scoreline of 2-07 to 0-09 in Saturday evening’s All Ireland Senior Football Championship clash at Pairc Esler. It was the Oakleaf men’s first win of their All-Ireland campaign and the result means they will be in Monday morning’s draw for the preliminary quarter finals which will take place next weekend. …

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Donegal progress to All Ireland Quarter-Final after 24-point hammering of Clare – Martin McHugh full time reaction

Donegal have progressed to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals as they defeated Clare on a score-line of 2-23 to 0-05 in Castlebar this afternoon. An early Ryan McHugh goal set the tone for what was a one-sided affair as Donegal led by 1-11 to 0-01 at half time. Another goal at the beginning …

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