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The players deserve great credit for getting back in the game – Tommy Canning

Conor Tourish netted his second fantastic goal of the season deep into injury time to earn Finn Harps a 2-2 draw against Treaty United in Ballybofey this evening. Harps were 2-0 down at half time but Gavin McAteer pulled one back with 12 minutes remaining and, after Temi Ajibola missed a penalty on 87 minutes, […]

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Derry City’s early season woes continue with defeat at home to Shels

Derry City have been beaten 2-1 by Shelbourne in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at The Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Shelbourne were 1-0 up after just 8 minutes through Jack Henry-Francis only for Henry Rylah to equalise just two minutes later. Daniel Kelly got what turned out to be the winner on 34

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Strabane Lifford Half Marathon promises runners an unforgettable race day experience

Runners considering taking part in the 2026 Strabane Lifford Half Marathon are being urged to act now to seal their place after race organisers Derry City and Strabane District Council revealed there are less than 500 places remaining for the event on Sunday May 17th. The 11th edition of the cross border event was formally

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Local Soccer Spotlight: Milford United & Moville Celtic making progress

Milford United kept their promotion hopes alive in the Temple Domestic Appliances Division 1 last week with a 1-0 win over table-toppers Kerrykeel. There’s a lot going on at the club between the senior team, underage and girls teams. Chris Ashmore has been out and about this week and caught up with Milford United Chairman

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Business Matters, Ep 287 – Mairtin Kelly’s new departure in a consultancy and advisory role

In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore talks with Mairtin Kelly, originally from Galway, but who now lives just outside Letterkenny, and who many listeners will know from his days at Kelly’s Centra and Diner at the Mountain Top in the town. He bought the store back in 2011, and developed it into a thriving

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 08/03/26

  Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Glenea United 0-0 Kilmacrennan Celtic   Temple Domestic Appliance Division 1 Cappry Rovers 0-1 Ballybofey United Gweedore Celtic 2-1 Gweedore United Kerrykeel 71 0-1 Milford United Rathmullan Celtic 1-0 Castlefin Celtic Swilly Rovers 3-4 Convoy Arsenal   Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division 2 Curragh Athletic 0-1 Whitestrand United

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Caolan McFadden takes Senior Boys title in Irish Schools Cross Country Championships – All the latest with Patsy McGonagle

Caolan McFadden of Loreto Milford won the Irish Schools Cross Country Senior Boys title in Belfast yesterday. It was a Donegal 1-2 with Odhran McBrearty of St Columba’s seven seconds behind. Patsy McGonagle joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Saturday Sport today to reflect on the good performances from both of those youngsters and lots

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“There are a lot of learnings to take from the game” – Limavady Head Coach Peter Wilson on draw against City of Derry

Limavady will have to wait at least another two weeks to be crowned champions of Ulster Championship 2. Peter Wilson’s title-chasers were held to a 23-23 draw by City of Derry at St. George’s Park this afternoon. After the game, Wilson told Alex McDonald he learned a lot from today’s game and that his team

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“We’re starting to click” – Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley

Shamrock Rovers were 1-0 winners over Derry City in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division in Tallaght last night. It’s the Champions’ first win since their opening day victory over St. Pat’s and it came courtesy of a Dylan Watts penalty with 10 minutes remaining. Rovers manager Stephen Bradley says his team are starting to

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Delight for local man Luke Witherow as Ireland qualify for FIH Hockey World Cup

The Ireland Men’s Hockey Team have secured qualification to the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, ending an eight-year wait to return to hockey’s largest stage. The side, which includes Convoy’s Luke Witherow, secured an emphatic 4-0 win over rivals Wales last night to win their qualifying semi-final and book a spot at the World Cup

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“We reacted really well to going behind” – Kevin McHugh on draw against Wexford

Finn Harps were unfortunate not to take all three points from tonight’s SSE Airtricity League First Division clash with Wexford in Ballybofey. Daniel de Lacerda equalised for Harps on 64 minutes after the Leinster side had started well and gone ahead on 8 minutes through Jake Doyle. Kevin McHugh’s side pressed for a winner but

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Donegal Deputy slams ‘Political Theatre’ over fuel prices

A Donegal deputy has slammed the “political theatre” surrounding a meeting between Enterprise Minister Peter Burke and fuel company representatives today. Industry representatives say they will cooperate with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission investigation into fuel pricing. Today, the average price for 500 litres of home heating oil stands at €785, up from €502

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Donegal Cancer Flights & Services call for resolution by Monday

Donegal Cancer Flights and Services say they want a resolution by Monday to concerns over the midday Airlink flight from Donegal to Dublin. The service is widely used by patients travelling for essential medical appointments. Following discussions with the Department of Transport, the group says officials have confirmed there are no new legal barriers to

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President Connolly’s Donegal visit to include four towns

President Catherine Connolly will spend two days in Donegal next week. The President will visit Killybegs, Lifford, Letterkenny and Ardara over the course of Tuesday and Wednesday. The President will start her visit in Killybegs on Tuesday morning, where she will open the Atlantic InnoBlue Communities International Creative Jam. The event will bring together people

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Sinn Féin calls for legal protection for fadas in names

Sinn Féin is calling for legal protections to ensure people’s names are correctly spelt with fadas. The party wants to introduce new rules to make sure fadas appear in people’s names and addresses. The accent, which can feature on vowels in the Irish language, changes the meaning and pronunciation of words. East Donegal Cllr Dakota

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Business Matters – Ep 286: Get a better return on your savings, advice from finance expert Dan Malone

On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore speaks with finance expert Dan Malone about how savers should shop around to get better interest rates, and finds out more about the recently launched savings comparison website, honest.ie Ireland is a nation of savers, but many people are getting paltry interest rates on their deposits. Dan explains

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Children shouldn’t have to attend crumbling childcare buildings – Senator Flynn

In the Seanad Chamber, renewed calls have been made for a scheme to be established for non-residential buildings affected by defective concrete. Eileen Flynn says her daughter attends one such crèche. The County Donegal senator says there are over 25 childcare facilities in the county caught up in the crisis, with no means of support

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Irish fishing groups condemn EU–Norway fisheries agreement

Ireland’s fishing industry has reacted with anger to a new EU–Norway fisheries deal. The Irish Fish Producers’ Organisation and the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation say the agreement heavily favours Norway. Norway will gain access to blue whiting worth about €21.5 million in waters off Ireland’s west coast. In return, the EU receives Atlanto-Scandian herring worth around

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Investigation underway into rising fuel and heating oil prices

The Enterprise Minister says he will be seeking answers as to why the cost of fuel and home heating oil has increased so sharply in recent days. Peter Burke says the hikes do not match what is happening in international markets. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is investigating reports of rising fuel costs and

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