Donegal were comfortable winners over Clare in their final group stage game in Castlebar this afternoon. Goals in either half from Ryan McHugh and Oisin Gallen along with a plethora of fine points from the likes of Paddy McBrearty, Ciaran Thompson, and Conor O’Donnell set Donegal on their way to an easy victory. The game …
Jim McGuinness: “It’s been a very good season for us so far” Read More »
Rally fever is taking over the North-West in anticipation of next weekend’s Donegal International Rally. Highland’s Chris Ashmore was joined in studio by Damien Gallagher, James Cullen, Rory Kennedy and Gary Jennings on Saturday Sport this evening…
Donegal are into the last 8 of the All Ireland Senior Football Championship after their 2-23 to 0-05 win over Clare at McHale Park in Castlebar. Jim McGuinness’ men needed a favour from Tyrone to top the group, and that is exactly how it panned out. Tyrone defeated Cork by 4 points in Tullamore which …
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Rhys Irwin has announced he has signed for Gearlink Kawasaki and Team Green UK for the remainder of the season in British Superbikes. Following an emotional decision to leave his beloved Astro Suzuki Team last week Rhys begins a new chapter with the Gearlink Team Green Kawasaki, which is a factory race team. “I have …
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Darren Murphy saw his Finn Harps side a goal down and a man down at half time in tonight’s SSE Airtricity League First Division fixture with UCD in Ballybofey. Murphy has highlighted a tactical switch at half time that he thinks helped his team back into the game and ultimately claim a point. “What I …
Darren Murphy: “It’s a good point considering how long we played with 10 men” Read More »
Derry City scored deep into injury time to snatch a 2-1 win in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash with Bohemians at Dalymount Park this evening. The contest looked to be heading for a draw after lingering at 1-1 for most of the game. Daniel Grant put the home side one up after 15 …
Finn Harps fought back from being a man down and a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw against UCD in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. Darren Murphy’s men found themselves facing an uphill battle after going down to 10 men following a straight red card for Sean O’Donnell …
This week on The Score, Diarmaid Doherty and Declan Boyle will be talking League of Ireland football live from Finn Park, Ballybofey, Brendan Kilcoyne joins us to preview Donegal’s clash with Clare in the All Ireland Championship and Ballyliffin Golf Club will host the R&A Amateur Open next week, we speak with Ballyliffin Manager John …
The death has taken place of one of the most popular men in Donegal Football, Dessie Kelly. He past away on Thursday afternoon aged 79. An honorary life member of the Football Association of Ireland, Dessie was chairman of Letterkenny Rovers for over two decades. Having joined Rovers in the early 60’s, he played and …
Sadness among Donegal football family as Dessie Kelly passes away Read More »
Donegal Jockey Oisin Orr took a 31/1 treble on Tuesday evening at Wetherby. Along with trainer Richard Fahy, he won on 9/4 shot Yes I’m Mali and Lesley’s Boy at 5/4 while in between those, he was also victorious on the Lucinda Russell trained John L Sullivan who won at 10/3. At the same track …
GAA President Jarlath Burns says it’s unlikely Casement Park will host matches at Euro 2028. The west Belfast stadium – which is home to Antrim GAA – has been dormant since 2013. Casement is due to host five matches at the Euros, but plans to redevelop the ground have been delayed over funding. And Burns …
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This week on the DL Debate – Brendan Devenney looks ahead to big games coming up this weekend for Donegal Derry and Tyrone with Peter Canavan and Michael McMullan. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
Ardara’s driver Declan Gallagher and his Killarney-based co-driver, John McCarthy had a convincing victory in the Garda Síochána Motor Club Mini-Stages Rally. The Toyota Starlet crew were fastest on four of the event’s six stages, finishing 42.4 seconds ahead of Jason Black and Karl Egan, who were also in a Starlet. A number of drivers …
Saturday 8th of June 2024: Division 1 Downings 1-7 V 0-10 St. Eunan’s Letterkenny Aodh Rua 3-7 V 0-7 Glenswilly Bundoran 0-3 V 1-11 Kilcar Division 2 Fanad Gaels 1-13 V 0-14 Ardara Termon 1-12 V 0-10 Killybegs Division 3 Naomh Ultan 1-7 V 2-9 St. Mary’s Convoy Sunday 9th of June 2024: Division …
Tír Chonaill AC’s Kelly McGrory has set a new personal best and new Donegal record at the European Athletics Championships in Rome. With a time of 57.10 seconds, she finished in seventh place in the 400m hurdles. Her previous personal best was 57.22 seconds from 2022. Lifford/Strabane AC athlete Caoimhe Gallen threw a new …
Donegal ladies drew with Kerry in the first game of the All-Ireland series. The final score was 1-6 to 0-9. Donegal picked up one point from their day at MacCumhaill park in Ballybofey. “It’s a funny one a draw, you kinda want to push on and win but we’ll take it there now with the …
Donegal drew with Kerry in the first match of the All-Ireland Group stage at MacCumhaill Park. 1-06 to 0-9 was the final score line. “We would have to be happy with a draw overall,” said Donegal manager, John McNulty. Daire Bonner spoke with John McNulty after the game…
Donegal Ladies have drawn with Kerry and take one point in the first game of the All-Ireland group stage. The game ended on a score line of 1-6 to 0-9. The low scoring match took place at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. Caoimhe Keon netted Donegal’s goal in the first half. Evelyn McGinley received the Player …
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Donegal’s young boxers had a successful weekend at the National Junior Cadet Championship at the National Stadium in Dublin. Eddie McBride from Dunfanaghy Boxing Club is through to the National Junior Cadet Final after defeating Brooklynn O’Brien from Cashen Vale Boxing Club, on a score of 0/5 in the 52kg division. Illies Golden …
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Donegal have been beaten 3-12 to 1-13 by Kildare in the Tier 2 All Ireland Minor Semi Final in Clones this afternoon. Barry Ward’s men started brightly but were hit by 2 quick-fire Kildare goals around the 10-minute mark. Kildare held the lead at 2-05 to 0-07 at half time. Donegal rallied well in the …
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Derry have beaten Dublin 0-18 to 2-10 in the All Ireland Minor Championship Semi Final at Breffni Park this afternoon. Derry were the better team throughout the contest but a goal in each half for the Dubs kept them within touching distance. Ultimately, it was the Oakleaf youngsters who ran out worthy 2-point winners, with …
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Barry Ward was proud of the grit his team showed in today’s All Ireland Minor Tier 2 Semi Final clash against Kildare in Clones. Two first half goals for the Lilywhites effectively did the damage as they ran out 3-12 to 1-13 winners. After the game, Ward said he was “proud of the lads the …
There was disappointment for Donegal’s U14 girls as they were defeated 4-05 to 2-06 by Offaly in this afternoon’s Silver Cup Final at Carrigallen. Three second half goals from Offaly did the damage after only leading by a single point at half time. Offaly went in 1-03 to 1-02 to the good at the interval …
Goals galore as Donegal U14 girls are beaten in Silver Final Read More »
Finn Harps have been beaten 2-0 by Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at St Colman’s Park this evening. A first-half effort from Liam Kervick gave the Cork side control of the contest after 31 minutes. David Bosnjak added the confirmation goal as he struck in the 93rd minute to seal the …
Derry City have beaten Galway United 2-0 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. After going in at the break scoreless, it took a Will Patching strike on 65 minutes to break the deadlock. Pat Hoban added the insurance 4 minutes from time to give Ruaidhri Higgins’ …
Finn Harps manager Darren Murphy says he doesn’t know how his side didn’t score as they were beaten 2-0 away to Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division tonight. Liam Kervick opened the scoring for Cobh on the half-hour mark and, even though Harps pressed for an equaliser for the majority of the …
Harps boss Murphy: “There was very little in the game” Read More »
It’s two wins in a row for Ruaidhri Higgins’ Derry City side as they overcame Galway 2-0 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Derry seem to have struck a bit of good form as a short break in the season approaches – The Candy Stripes have taken …
Donegal Ladies manager John McNulty is relishing the challenge of taking on the Division 1 League and All-Ireland finalists Kerry in Ballybofey this weekend. McNulty saw his team put in a spirited performance against Armagh in the Ulster Final, and is hoping his side can build on that performance against the Kingdom. On Sunday, it’s …
John McNulty:” It’s a big day when you take Kerry to Ballybofey” Read More »
Joe Boyle joined Oisin Kelly on The Score Programme on Thursday night to talk all-things-soccer. Among this week’s topics were the Republic Of Ireland’s managerial situation, the FAI Senior Cup Second Round Draw and Friday’s League Of Ireland fixtures for Finn Harps and Derry City…
Brandon Wilkie is the latest Donegal jockey making his mark in the sport of horse-racing. Wilkie took a brilliant 31/1 double at Hamilton last weekend as he won on “Mr Irrelevant” and “Fiver Friday”, and in his third race that day he finished second on board “Real Terms”. Those performances led to him taking home …
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The European Championships have gotten underway today in Rome. There was disappointment for Donegal’s Mark English as he finished 5th in his 800-metre heat in a time of 1:46.73, which means he won’t progress to the semi final. Ciara Mageean and Sarah Healy are both through to the final of the 1500 metres. 2022 silver …
The Stormont Assembly has been told it’s vital that all parties condemn the hateful online reaction to the nomination and election this week of Lilian Seenoi-Barr as Mayor of Derry. Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin, who previously sat on the SDLP benches of Derry City and Strabane District Council with the new mayor, says the …
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This week on The Score, Joe Boyle preview’s the League of Ireland games for Finn Harps and Derry City, Donegal senior ladies manager John McNulty joins us to look ahead to the All Ireland series, Patsy McGonagle talks European Athletics for Mark English and Kelly McGrory, and we speak with the latest jockey from the …
The much-anticipated second round draw for the FAI Senior Cup took place earlier this afternoon. FAI Junior Cup Champions Cockhill Celtic have been handed a tricky away tie against two-time FAI Senior Cup winners Waterford. Finn Harps also have been drawn away from home as they will travel to play First Division leaders Cork City, …
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Institute FC have appointed Stephen Parkhouse to the board as the clubs new Sporting Director. After retirement, the former stute player spent time in various coaching and leadership roles and with the Manchester United Foundation. In his role as Sporting Director, Stephen will be tasked with driving the strategic vision of the club, focusing on …
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The World Rally Championship could yet be coming returning to Ireland. Motorsport Ireland’s bid to host a round has been renewed and will be assessed by the Irish Government in the coming months. A proposal to host on a three-year deal from 2025, rotating between Waterford, Kerry and Limerick, didn’t materialise after lack of funding …
Met Eireann says last month was the warmest May on record. Temperatures were on average – more than 2.5 degrees above the long-term average. Weather stations in Malin Head and Finner also recorded higher than normal temperatures. Temperatures last month were on average just above 13 degrees Celsius – the second time on record they …
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Europe’s highest court has ruled in favour of Supermac’s in a legal battle with McDonald’s. The European Court of Justice issued its decision today in a dispute over trademarks. Founder of Supermac’s Pat Mc Donagh is delighted with today’s ruling:
4,787 students in Donegal have begun their State exams today. Both leaving cert and junior cycle students turned over English Paper 1 at 9.30am this morning. 1,961 pupils in Donegal have begun their Leaving Cert exams with 216 undertaking Leaving Cert Applied. Meanwhile, 2,610 children have started their Junior Cert exams.
In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore interviews musician Zara Montgomery who recently established a one stop shop for all your wedding music. Her new band Snapshot Live was set up to cater for weddings and also corporate events. For weddings rather than having a number of different people to contact, she can provide …
Three Donegal players have been named on the GAA.ie’s Hurling Team of the Week. The county lifted a fourth Nickey Rackard title last Sunday at Croke Park with Stephen Gillespie, Sean McVeigh and Ruairi Campbell all playing significant roles in the victory over Mayo. The Donegal trio have been included on this weeks selection. Derry’s …
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The GAA has announced the neutral venues for the final round of fixtures in the group stage of the All Ireland Senior Football Championship. On Saturday 15th June, Donegal will play Clare in McHale Park in Castlebar at 3pm and at the same time Cork can top their group with a win over Tyrone. Just …
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 …
The future of the Supervised Residential Unit in Carndonagh has been secured. It’s been confirmed that a substantial programme of improvements is to be implemented to bring the unit up to HIQA standards, and ensure support services are in place. Cllr Martin McDermott says it’s very important that the HSE has made this announcement on …
It has been a productive few days for three Donegal Jockey’s. On Monday at Wetherby in England, Oisin Orr took four winners with trainer Richard Fahy in a 336/1 four fold. He won on Eartha at 10/3, Eminent Jewel at 8/1, the 8/11 favourite Glistening nights and Batal Dandy at 4/1. That’s now 27 wins …
Big few days for Donegal Jockey’s – Orr, Wilkie & Browne McMonagle Read More »
Derry City assistant manager Paul Hegarty believes that their performance was “an added bonus” as they defeated Waterford 3-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Waterford came to the north-west on the back of a good run so this was a good result for City after a disappointing display against Dundalk. Martin Holmes spoke with …
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Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher has expressed his support for club captain Patrick McEleney who left the field with a suspected broken arm during the 3-0 defeat of Waterford at the Ryan McBride Stadium. Maher spoke to Martin Holmes after the match about the injury, the victory and this coming Friday’s game against Galway United.
In our Active Donegal series, we look at how sport is feeding into communities of the county and how physical activity is being encouraged. In Programme 3, we focus on the benefits of equine and liquid therapy. We hear from equine therapy experts Jennie Peoples, Lisa Moore, Mary Devine and Katie Coyle, liquid therapy specialist …
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Derry City moved to within two points of leaders Shelbourne in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division – albeit with a game more played – following their 3-0 dismissal of Waterford FC at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. City sowed the seeds for victory in the first half with goals from Michael Duffy, Mark Connolly …
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It’s been a Bank Holiday weekend for Kilcar to remember. They are the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Football Gaeltacht Champions. In the senior final, in Cork, they defeated Leitir Mor of Galway on a scoreline of 0-2o to 1-8. Following the game, Highland Radio’s Ciaran Cannon spoke with Kilcar manager Michael Hegarty.
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