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Kelly’s Funeral Directors sees new ownership after 63 years

This spring marks a momentous time in Inishowen as after 63 years of serving the community; Pat Kelly, along with his wife Bernie retire from their career as the local funeral directors. Kelly’s Funeral Directors has been purchased by local man Blaine McCarron who is delighted to acquire the business and assures the community it …

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Derry driver charged to court for driving under the influence

A man was arrested in Derry city yesterday morning following reports of dangerous driving. Police later found the vehicle off the Strand Road area, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol in breath and possession of a Class C controlled drug. He has been charged and will appear before Londonderry …

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Senator Blaney defends his Northwest efforts following Sinn Fein comments

Senator Niall Blaney has clapped back at MEP Chris McManus, who said he was unsurprised that Fianna Fail was forgetting the border counties and Connacht. Both are contesting for the European Elections, for which polling day is drawing nearer. Blaney says all throughtout his political career, he has fought for the Northwest on a number …

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McMonagle the hero as Letterkenny Rovers win epic Brian McCormack Cup Final

Letterkenny Rovers are Brian McCormack Cup Champions as they defeated Keadue Rovers in Ballyare this afternoon. Lee McMonagle had the Letterkenny men 1-0 to the good at half time as he slotted home on 35 minutes from an Aidy Delap cross. Paul Boyle equalised 10 minutes after the break until Matthew Smith received his marching …

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Cockhill complete quadruple with victory over Buncrana Hearts in Donegal Signs Cup Final

Cockhill Celtic won their fourth trophy of an extraordinary season as they overcame Buncrana Hearts after extra time at Maginn Park this afternoon. A first half goal from captain Peter Doherty had Gavin Cullen’s side 1-0 up at the break. Aaron McDaid levelled matters for Buncrana in the second half as the game entered extra …

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Lee McMonagle and Stephen McConnell react to “mad game of football” as Letterkenny claim Brian McCormack Cup

Letterkenny Rovers claimed the Brian McCormack Cup as they defeated Keadue Rovers 4-3 in today’s final at Ballyare. A 90th minute effort from Lee McMonagle to complete his hat-trick was enough to eventually overcome 10-man Keadue in a rip-roaring contest this afternoon. Keadue had entered the last few minutes 3-2 up, but a goal on …

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Gavin Cullen: “Delighted to get another cup in the bag” as Cockhill win Donegal Signs Cup

Cockhill Celtic needed extra time to overcome Buncrana Hearts in today’s Donegal Signs Final at Maginn Park. Peter Doherty scored in the first half as Gavin Cullen’s men led 1-0 at half time. Cockhill were pegged back in the second period by an Aaron McDaid strike for Hearts. Luke Rudden then popped up with two …

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Damien McErlain says his side “showed good maturity” as Derry win Ulster Minor title

Damien McErlain has led Derry to their second Ulster Minor Championship in a row as they overcame Armagh on a score-line of 11 to 0-07. Five points each from Eamon Young and Ger Dillon sent Derry on their way to the title. After the game at Healy Park, winning manager Damien McErlain spoke to Michael …

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Weekly athletics round up with Patsy McGonagle

Kelly McGrory and Mark English have both been in action in Brussels this weekend, while there’s disappointment for Brendan Boyce as he has confirmed he will be unable to make the Olympic Games due to injury. With all the latest, here’s Highland Radio’s athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle…

Donegal ease past Tyrone in Ballybofey – Match wrap-up with Martin McHugh and Brendan Devenney

Donegal have beaten Tyrone by 21 points to 14 in the first round of the All Ireland Championship at MacCumhaill Park this evening. Jim McGuinness’ side only led by a single point at half time and would have been disappointed not to have gone in at the break with a more commanding lead as they …

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Rachael Darragh sets her sights on the Olympic Games in Paris

Raphoe badminton player Rachael Darragh has qualified to represent Ireland at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. Rachael is the niece of Chloe and Sam Magee who have also represented Ireland on the biggest stages, including the Olympics. The Raphoe native spoke to Highland Radio’s Mark Gallagher to look ahead to her Olympics debut in …

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Michael Murphy: “Donegal will take huge confidence from being Ulster Champions”

Donegal will face Tyrone in their opening game of the All Ireland Championship tomorrow evening in Ballybofey. On route to winning the Ulster title, Donegal dispatched of this weekend’s opponents and Jim McGuinness will no doubt be wary of a Tyrone backlash. All-Ireland winning captain Michael Murphy thinks Donegal will take huge confidence from being …

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McBrearty named to start in tomorrow’s clash with Tyrone

Jim McGuinness has named his team to face Tyrone in tomorrow’s All Ireland Championship round-robin tie with Tyrone in Ballybofey. Donegal captain Patrick McBrearty has been named to start and is expected to replace Eoghan Ban Gallagher in the starting line-up. McBrearty was originally named to start in the Ulster Final against Armagh only to …

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Business Matters, Ep 195: Larissa Feeney, President of Donegal Women in Business Network, plus a preview of the Highland Radio Customer Service Awards

In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Larissa Feeney, President of the Donegal Women In Business Network which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. She is also the founder and CEO of the award winning Accountant Online business which has seen rapid growth in recent years and which has just been …

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Rilion Gracie success for local competitors at European Masters

There was European success for a number of Rilion Gracie Ireland competitors who took home five medals from the International European Masters event held in Barcelona over the weekend. Four of the competitors train in Letterkenny under head coach Brian Coyle and one out of Donegal Town under coach Bryan Gorman. Igors Dedovs won gold …

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Three arrested in four hour window on suspicion of drink driving in Derry city

Three people were arrested on suspicion of drink driving in the space of four hours in Derry city last night. Two of those remained in custody this morning, while the third has been charged to appear in court next month. Sergeant Montgomery says the message of the PSNI is clear, driving under the influence significantly …

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Orange thunderstorm warning in place in Donegal

A thunderstorm warning in place in Donegal has been upgraded to status orange. It takes effect at 3 o’clock and will cease at 9 o’clock tonight. The public are told of slow moving thunderstorms with very heavy downpours and potentially large hail. Possible impacts include flash flooding, very difficult travelling conditions with poor visibility and …

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Concerns raised over number of children going to bed hungry in Ireland

A total of 260,773 children experienced enforced deprivation in the State last year, according to research carried out by the Children’s Rights Alliance. The figure increased by 18.8% compared to 2022, with more than one in five children here experiencing deprivation last year. The Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance, Tanya Ward says many …

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John McNulty “couldn’t be more proud” of his Donegal Ladies side despite defeat to Armagh

It took extra time to separate the Donegal and Armagh in the Ulster Ladies Final at St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones this afternoon. A spirited and courageous performance from Donegal was epitomised by their ability to get back into the game having been 4 points down heading into the dying seconds of normal time. A …

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Katy Heron on Ulster Final defeat: “It’s heart-breaking to leave it behind”

Katy Heron says being huge underdogs was motivation for the Donegal Ladies today as they took on a highly-fancied Armagh side in today’s Ulster Ladies Final in Clones. The game finished 0-17 to 1-13 after extra time and Heron, who is in her 15th season, says the team felt disrespected heading into the contest but …

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Paul Devlin “delighted for the people of Tyrone” as his side defeat Kerry to claim All-Ireland U20 title

Paul Devlin has led Tyrone to U20 All-Ireland glory as they defeated Kerry 1-2o to 1-14 in Portlaoise this afternoon. Joey Clarke hit the net for the Red Hand county after 13 minutes to put day-light between the teams. Kerry never really recovered as they trailed 1-08 to 0-07 at half time. A converted penalty …

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Kevin Gallagher takes win in modified section of Carlow Stages Rally

Donegal driver Kevin Gallagher and co-driver Ryan Moore have won the modified section of the Carlow Stages Rally. The pair took the win in their Darrian T90 GTR, while there were also good performances from other Donegal drivers Declan and Michael Boyle. Declan, who is the father of Michael, finished 4th overall as Michael finished …

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Barry Ward reacts as Donegal Minors beaten in Ulster Semi Final

Donegal have been beaten 2-08 to 1-07 by Armagh in the Ulster Minor Football Championship Semi Final in Ballyshannon this afternoon. Colm O Dochartaigh’s goal mid-way through the second half gave Barry Ward’s side hope as they finished well but ultimately fell short. Armagh will now play Derry in the Ulster Final next week as …

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Derry defeat Tyrone to set up Ulster Minor Final clash with Armagh

Derry have reached the Ulster Minor Football Championship Final as they defeated Tyrone on a score-line of 2-14 to 1-10 at Owenbeg this afternoon. Dylan Rocks and Caoimhin Hargan struck goals in either half as Damien McErlain’s youngsters ran out fairly comfortable 7-point winners. Derry will now play Armagh in the Ulster Minor Final as …

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