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Barrett hobbles off as Ireland are beaten by France in first EURO ’25 Qualifier

Ireland went down 1-0 to France in Metz last night as Marie Antoinette Katoto tapped home an early 7th minute winner after some sloppy Irish defending. Ireland rarely threatened, though they did at least make the home fans a little nervous with a rally in the last five minutes that saw Caitlin Hayes glance a …

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Donegal begin Ulster Minor campaign with win over Fermanagh

Donegal have beaten Fermanagh 3-13 to 1-04 in this afternoon’s Electric Ireland Ulster Minor Championship first round fixture in Donagh. Paddy Ward hit 2-1 and Conor McCahill notched 1-5 as Barry Ward’s youngsters ran out comfortable winners in rough conditions in Fermanagh. In the other game in Section A, Donegal’s next opponents Tyrone overcame Down …

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Danny Mullan says Derry City are only focused on themselves

Danny Mullen says Derry City aren’t concerned about other results in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. The midfielder scored City’s third goal as they ran out comfortable 4-1 winners against Dundalk last night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. It was a night where the Candy Stripes closed the gap on league leaders Shelbourne as …

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Ruaidhri Higgins “delighted with the night’s work” as Derry beat Dundalk

Derry City defeated Dundalk by 4 goals to 1 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division this evening. City boss Ruaidhri Higgins has seen improvement in his side since last Friday’s disappointing loss at home to Galway, as his side took a point from Tolka Park on Monday and built on that to put in …

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Buncrana native William O’Connor ready to take his UCD side to Finn Park

Ex-Finn Harps assistant manager William O’Connor will be in the opposite dug-out on Friday evening at Finn Park as he takes his UCD side to Ballybofey in search of 3 points in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. The Buncrana man is happy with how his team have started the season and, even after a …

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Ruaidhri Higgins looks ahead to tomorrow’s clash with Dundalk

Derry City will welcome Dundalk to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium tomorrow evening (Friday) in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. City are currently one of three teams sitting on 12 points behind run-away leaders Shelbourne. Boss Ruaidhri Higgins was happy with his team’s ability to bounce back from last Friday’s disappointing loss to Galway …

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Tomorrow is the last day for submissions on new County Development Plan

Tomorrow is the closing date for submissions on the new County Development Plan, after a number of alterations were made to the original draft. The document also includes area plans for a number of towns in the county. In February, Donegal County Council published a number of Proposed Material Alterations to the Draft County Donegal …

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Funeral of Una, Ciara and Saoirse Bowden told how words do not cover last Tuesday’s events

The funeral mass of Una, Ciara and Saoirse Bowden has heard how words do not cover the events of last Tuesday when a crash claimed the lives of the Donegal woman and her daughters. Funeral mass for the three is ongoing at St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe. Jerseys were brought to the altar to recognise Una …

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Business Matters, Ep 189: Irish Food Awards, broadband survey findings, and business support clinics

In this episode of Business Matters with Chris Ashmore we’ll hear about Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards, which is the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland.  Numerous Donegal firms have been successful in the past and many will enter again this year. Chris has been speaking with Fallon …

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GAA – Thompson and McEvoy nominated for Player of the Week; Team of the Week revealed

Donegal’s Ciarán Thompson, Derry’s Eoin McEvoy, and  Westmeath’s Sam McCartan are this week’s nominees for GAA.ie Footballer of the Week. On his 100th senior appearance for Donegal, team captain Ciarán Thompson produced a man of the match display in Sunday’s Allianz Football League Division 2 Final success against Armagh. He scored four points, three of …

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Darren Murphy reacts to Harps’ home win over Bray

Finn Harps are now just 1 point off top spot in the SSE Airtricity League First Division after a 2-0 win over Bray Wanderers at Finn Park this evening. David Cawley and Tony McNamee got the goals for the Ballybofey side. After the game, Highland Radio’s Diarmuid Doherty caught up with Harps’ boss Darren Murphy…

Mickey Harte reflects on “strange day” as Derry pip Dublin to Division 1 title

  Derry and Dublin needed penalties to decide the Allianz National Football League Division 1 Champions this evening in Croke Park. The game finished 2-21 to 3-18 after extra time and it was Derry who emerged victorious after goalkeeper Odhran Lynch saved 2 spot-kicks. Derry manager Mickey Harte was happy to get over the line …

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Oisin Gallen and Ciaran Thompson react to Donegal’s victory over Armagh in Croke Park

Donegal’s Oisin Gallen and Ciaran Thompson kicked 4 points each today as Donegal defeated Armagh in the Allianz National Football League Division 2 Final at Croke Park. Oisin Gallen spoke to Highland Radio’s Brendan Devenney at full time and acknowledged how important it is to have a big squad…   Highland Radio’s Oisin Kelly caught …

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Donegal bow out of Oscar Traynor Cup

The Donegal Junior League Oscar Traynor side have been defeated 3-2 by Waterford & District League in Athlone this afternoon. After the game was poised at 1-1 at half time, Donegal took the lead on 48 minutes but were pegged back by a determined Waterford side. Darren Kelly has the full time report from Athlone…

Reaction: McGuinness “delighted to get the result” and praises team’s character

Jim McGuinness has led Donegal to the Allianz National Football League Division 2 title today in Croke Park. His side overcame Armagh 0-15 to 0-14. After the game, the Glenties man praised his young side for having the character to go and win the match after a late rally from the Orchard men. He spoke …

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Rugby: City of Derry lose out to Dromore in Ulster Junior Cup Final

City of Derry were defeated by Dromore in yesterday’s Ulster Junior Cup Final at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. The match finished 30-17 and, even though Dromore finished with 13 men, Derry couldn’t find a way back into the game after going behind early on. Dromore started brightly and stormed into a 15-point lead inside …

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Tyrone manager McGarry “immensely proud” despite defeat in hurling final

Tyrone were beaten 1-14 to 1-8 by Derry in the National Hurling League Division 2B Final yesterday evening (Saturday). In what was a dogged affair, the sides were level with 10 minutes to play but it was Derry who prevailed to claim the league title. Tyrone manager Stephen McGarry spoke to the press after the …

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Derry claim Division 2B hurling title with victory over Tyrone

Derry defeated Tyrone on a score-line of 1-14 to 1-08 in the National Hurling League Division 2B Final yesterday evening (Saturday). The Oakleaf county were heavy favourites heading into the contest but didn’t have it all their own way, as the sides entered the final 10 minutes level. Eventually, it was Derry who pushed on …

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Richard Kerr sets his sights on MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 Championship

Kilmacrennan rider Richard Kerr and his team at AMD Motorsport are setting their sights on the MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 Championship that begins in Alabama in May. Kerr will continue to be a Honda-supported rider at the championship and says he wants to “let the racing do the talking” when he crosses the Atlantic. The 23 …

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Donegal Pool Championships to take place next weekend

The Donegal Pool Championships will take place next weekend in the Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny. The event will take place from April 5th-7th. Tina Reaney, secretary of the Donegal Pool Association, joined Highland Radio Saturday Sport today and described it as “the highlight of the year”. Professional pool player Shaun Sharkey was also in the …

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Penalty heart-break for Institute as Limavady win North-West Senior Cup

Limavady United have beaten Institute on penalties in this afternoon’s North-West Senior Cup Final at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. ‘Stute went in a goal to the good at half time but Limavady struck twice in the 2nd half and looked like they were on their way to a 2-1 victory. BJ Banda’s late equaliser made …

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Finn Valley’s John Joe Doherty takes victory in Ballyliffin International Coastal Challenge 10 mile race

John Joe Doherty has won the 10 mile race at the Ballyliffin International Coastal Challenge this afternoon. The Finn Valley A.C. athlete finished 20 seconds ahead of City Of Derry’s Kyle Doherty, while Johnny Canning of Foyle Valley came in third. In the women’s section, City of Derry’s Ciara Toner won the race while Emma …

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Reaction: Darren Murphy delighted with “complete performance”

Finn Harps have gone into 2nd place in the SSE Airtricity League First Division tonight after a 1-0 win on the road against Treaty United. Manager Darren Murphy has praised his side’s organisation and discipline after a late Tony McNamee effort took all 3 points from Market Field in Limerick this evening. Murphy described the …

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BREAKING: Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as DUP leader amid sexual offence charges

Jeffrey Donaldson has stepped down as leader of the DUP. It’s after the PSNI charged a man with historical sexual offences. Police in the north have said a 61-year-old man has been charged with historical sex offences. A woman, who is 57, will be in the dock alongside him and is facing counts of aiding …

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Frank McGlynn looking forward to National Football League finals

2012 All-Ireland winner Frank McGlynn is looking forward to an “open and entertaining” game as Donegal take on Armagh in the Allianz National Football League Division 2 Final on Sunday. Meanwhile, Derry take on Dublin in the Division 1 Final and McGlynn says Derry are hitting their stride at the right time. The Glenfin man …

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Anthony Gorman looks ahead to this weekend’s League Of Ireland fixtures

Anthony Gorman, former Finn Harps captain and manager, spoke to Highland Radio’s Chris Ashmore on The Score this evening to discuss this weekend’s League Of Ireland fixtures. Finn Harps travel to Treaty United tomorrow evening (Friday) and then host Bray Wanderers on Easter Monday. Meanwhile, Derry City welcome Galway United to the Brandywell tomorrow evening …

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Oscar Traynor Preview: Donegal aiming to make first final since the early 90’s

Donegal will take on Waterford in the Oscar Traynor Interleague Cup Semi Final on Sunday afternoon in Athlone. It has been 41 years since Donegal have won the competition and there is a sense of optimism that this could be the year the wait for silverware comes to an end. Manager John Francis Doogan insists …

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Donegal boxers to take centre stage in national championships

5 Donegal boxers will be in action in the semi-final stages of the National Boy/Girl 4 Championships taking place in the National Stadium tomorrow afternoon (Friday). Dunfanaghy will be represented by Carys McFadden, Alisha Boyle and Shauna Doohan, while Molly Lafferty will represent Twintowns. Raphoe’s “Blonde Bomber” Taylor Parke will also be competing at the …

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