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Reaction: Delight for Naomh Muire after Gaeltacht Final success

Naomh Muire, Lower Rosses are celebrating this evening after lifting an All-Ireland Junior Gaeltacht Championship title. Great celebrations followed their win at the championships held over the weekend in Cork. Afterwards Highland Radio’s Ciaran Cannon got the reaction from N. Mhuire selector Owenie McGarvey after they defeated their Kerry opponents.

Kilcar and N. Muire are All-Ireland Gaeltacht champions, but defeat for Termon ladies

Kilcar have won the All-Ireland Gaeltacht Senior Football Championship. The Donegal side triumphed in the decider against Leitir Mor of Galway on a scoreline of 0-2o to 1-8. However, the Termon ladies though lost against their Galway opposition, Ballyclare, in the senior ladies final. Naomh Muire Lr. Rosses beat their Kerry opponents in their final. …

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Donegal win the Nicky Rackard Cup: Reaction from Danny Cullen and Josh Cronolly McGee

Donegal hurlers were successful over a strong Mayo side to claim their fourth Nicky Rackard Cup. Josh Cronolly McGee netted two goals to inevitably confirm Donegal’s victory, after coming on as a substitute. The final in Croke Park finished on a score line of 3-17 to 0-22. This is the sixth All-Ireland final that Danny …

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Callum Devine and John Rowan take top spot at the Limerick Circuit of the Munster Stages Rally

At the Limerick Circuit of the Munster Stages Rally, Callum Devine and John Rowan took the front spot early on and held on it, finishing with a time of 46:39.7 in their Volkswagon Polo GTI R5. Donegal’s Michael Boyle finished at third in a Volkswagon Polo with Dermot McCafferty, 33.1 seconds behind Devine and Rowan. …

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Derry suffer heavy defeat to Armagh in Group One of the All-Ireland series

Armagh put in an impressive performance to earn them a landslide victory over Derry. The game ended with a 3-17 to 0-15 score line. Conor Turbitt, Ross McQuillan and Rían O’Neill netted Armagh’s goals. This is Derry’s second defeat of the group stages after losing out to Galway while Armagh have made it two from …

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Derry suffer more disappointment in another Christy Ring Final as they lose out to Kildare

Derry have now suffered back-to-back defeats in the Christy Ring All-Ireland Final after losing out on this year’s title to a stronger Kildare team. The game finished on a score line of 4-21 to 1-22. Cormac O’Doherty scored 1-11 for the Oakleaf County. Kildare will now progress to the Joe McDonagh Championship for the 2025 …

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Reaction: Brian Dooher on Tyrone’s victory over Clare in the All-Ireland Group stages

At Healy Park in Omagh, Tyrone were successful over Clare in Group Three of the All-Ireland series. The game ended with a score of 3-15 to 0-10. “If we didn’t come out on top today, we were gone,” said Brian Dooher, joint manager of Tyrone. “It’s all up for grabs,” he added. Dooher and the …

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Donegal Secondary Schools have huge success at the Irish Schools Final

Donegal Secondary schools such as Loreto Milford, Loreto Letterkenny, Deele College, The Royal and Prior, St. Columba’s and The Abbey Vocational school all had success at the Irish School’s Final at the Tullamore Harriers Stadium. At the Irish Panel Selection for the European Championships in Rome, Kelly McGrory featured on the 4×4 team and Mark …

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Tyrone defeat Clare in Group Three of the Round Robin All-Ireland Series

Tyrone came out on top at their home ground against Clare. This is Tyrone’s first victory in the All-Ireland group stage following their loss to Donegal last weekend. The game finished on a score line of 3-15 to 0-10. The Red Hand side’s Niall Devlin netted two of their three goals from corner back. Francis …

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Reaction: Retired Donegal Player John Gildea on Donegal’s defeat to Cork

Donegal were defeated by Cork on Saturday at Páirc Uí Rinn. The game finished on a score line of 3-9 to 0-16 in The Rebels’ favour. This marked Donegal’s first defeat of this year’s championship. Retired Donegal intercounty player John Gildea spoke with Highland Radio’s Pauric Hilferty on The Sunday Sport Show. “Maybe people underestimated …

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Goals do the damage as Donegal are beaten by Cork – Martin McHugh full time reaction

Donegal have been beaten 3-9 to 0-16 by Cork in their All Ireland Championship Round 2 clash at Pairc Ui Rinn this afternoon. A first half goal from Mattie Taylor kept Cork in touching distance at half time as Donegal led by 9 points to 1-4 at the break. Two goals in quick succession at …

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Donegal Minors progress to All Ireland ‘B’ Semi Final with win over Sligo

The Donegal Minors defeated Sligo on a score-line of 1-14 to 0-7 at Markievicz Park this afternoon to progress to the All Ireland ‘B’ Semi Final. Donegal started well and went in at the break 0-9 to 0-2 ahead after three points from Tomas Carr and two points each from Cathal O’Gallachoir and Conor McCahill. …

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Darren Murphy reflects on “important” win for Harps at half-way point in season

Finn Harps have leap-frogged Wexford into 4th spot after defeating them by a goal to nil in tonight’s SSE Airtricity League First Division clash at Finn Park. Sean O’Donnell volleyed home the winner after just 17 minutes. It’s a win that leaves Darren Murphy’s side in good stead at the half-way point of the season, …

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Derry fail to capitalise on slip-up from Shels as Dundalk hold on for a point

Derry City have drawn 0-0 with bottom-side Dundalk in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Oriel Park this evening. It’s now three disappointing results in a row for Ruaidhri Higgins’ men as they were beaten by Shamrock Rovers two weeks ago, then they followed up with more dropped points at home to Sligo last …

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Revealed: The confirmed full official entry list for the 2024 Donegal International Rally

The full official entry list for this year’s Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally has been released following the launch of details of this year’s event at Diver’s Hyundai garage in Letterkenny on Thursday evening. The three day event runs from June 21-23 and is the fifth round of the Irish Tarmac Championship. Last year’s winners, …

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Record popularity – Donegal International Rally has more than 70 crews on reserve list!

This year’s Donegal hugely anticipated Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally will be the first major rallying event this year in Ireland to be fully subscribed, according to the Chair of Donegal Motor Club Brian Brogan. Indeed, the reserve list stands at more than 70 crews – reflecting the fact that the Donegal event is the …

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Ruaidhri Higgins: “We have to try our best to get back to winning ways”

Derry City head to Dundalk tomorrow night to begin yet another busy seven days for Ruaidhri Higgins’ team. There was little hiding the City boss’s disappointment at letting two points slip at home to Sligo Rovers last weekend, and he has been quick to point out just how difficult a task it will be at …

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Business Matters, Ep 196: Micro Finance Ireland loans, Food Coast Donegal events, and third level degrees at Donegal ETB

In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Philip O’Kennedy, Business Advisor with the Local Enterprise Office in Ireland about how Micro Finance Ireland can help businesses. He also talks with Maura Toner, Food Coast Donegal Executive, about a number of great events over the coming months in Donegal  that are open to …

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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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