A toddler from St Johnston may have to be transferred to a hospital in the UK in the coming days as he continues to fight for his life. Daibhín Curran has been diagnosed with myocarditis and cardiomyopathy, along with rhinovirus and parvovirus infections. He is currently receiving the highest level of life support available in […]
Donegal toddler on highest level of life support may need transfer to UK Read More »
Research by DoneDeal shows searches for second-hand electric vehicles in Donegal are down 22%, despite a national rise of 17%. The data looked at the year on year figures for January. Searches for petrol cars in Donegal increased by 8%, while diesel searches fell by 4%.
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Two Midlands–North West MEPs were described as “traitors” in a comment made in the Dáil Chamber, which has since been withdrawn. Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy requested that Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins withdraw remarks he made about MEPs Luke “Ming” Flanagan and Maria Walsh, among others. The comments followed a vote in the European Parliament
Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne have set the 7th fastest time over today’s shakedown ahead of this week’s Rally Monte Carlo in the World Rally Championship. Bruckless native Byrne, who is on the notes for Enniskillen’s Armstrong, will be the first Donegal man to compete across a full 14-round season in the WRC. The pair
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The average house price in Donegal has increased in the 12 months to November. The F93 eircode area of Lifford, is ranked as having the third-lowest average house price in Ireland at €188,989, an annual increase of 6%. The Donegal eircode region of F94 recorded an average house price of €221,816, a rise of 4%,
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The young Donegal man who was left in a coma following an attack in his home has spoken out for the first time, one year on. Charles Dooher and his father were seriously injured at their home on Conneyburrow Road in Lifford by a group of masked men on 20th January, 2025, exactly one year
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Members of Donegal County Council have received a letter from the Irish Road Haulage Association, urging them to put forward a motion of no confidence in the RSA. The letter has been sent to local authorities across Ireland. It follows Kerry County Council’s decision to back such a motion. 185 people died on the roads
IRHA urges Donegal County Council to vote no confidence in RSA Read More »
The Mercosur trade deal will be referred to the European Court of Justice. The majority of MEPs voted for the move in the European Parliament today. Farmers say the deal leaves Ireland at risk to hormone treated beef from South America. But Fergal O’Brien, Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence at IBEC, says the deal
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A man has been sentenced to three years in prison at Derry Crown Court for preventing the lawful burial of his elderly father, who died at the family home in the Culmore Road area of Derry in July last year. Fifty-six-year-old John Garrett O’Sullivan pleaded guilty to the charges. The court heard his father, Noel
Derry burial case leaves family profoundly distressed Read More »
Patients across the west and northwest may be affected by delays at the Rapid Access Prostate Clinic in Galway, according to concerns raised by Donegal GPs. Cllr Declan Meehan, Regional Health Forum member, says referrals from Donegal are not being completed within the recommended 20-day timeframe. The clinic serves Donegal, Mayo, Leitrim, Sligo and Galway.
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Mental health support services should be embedded in school settings, according to Jigsaw. New research by the ESRI shows significant strides in educational policy on the frontline of young people’s mental health and wellness. However, the report also calls for policy to clearly separate universal wellbeing initiatives from complex mental health needs. Campaigns Officer with
ESRI research highlights need for clearer mental health supports in education Read More »
A bus fire has been brought under control on the N15 in Lurgybrack, Letterkenny. Gardaí assisted the fire services at 12:15pm this afternoon. No injuries have been reported and the road has since reopened.
No injuries after bus fire in Lurgybrack Read More »
A letter has been written to Housing Minister James Browne by a panel of almost 30 DCB homeowners waiting to receive their results from the Defective Concrete Appeals Panel. They say that many families have been waiting for two years after appealing the downgrading of their home remediation by the Department of Housing. The families
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Gardaí are re-issuing an appeal for information after an e-scooter was stolen from Manorview Park, Letterkenny, in broad daylight on Sunday, the 11th of January. At approximately 3:50pm, two males in their mid to late teens approached the rear of a property in the estate. One of the youths, who was wearing a black jumper
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Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage after a car was keyed in the car park of Collins Hall in Stranorlar. The damage, which affected the driver’s side and bonnet of the vehicle, is believed to have occurred between 12 noon last Saturday and 9.30am yesterday morning. Gardaí are now appealing to anyone who
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A case of dangerous driving, which saw a parked car damaged in Buncrana, is being investigated. The incident occurred in the early hours of last Saturday morning. Garda Gráinne Doherty spoke on the Greg Hughes Show to make the following appeal for information:
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A secondary school in Donegal has urged parents to be vigilant after a student became seriously ill in a vaping-related incident. It is understood that the student is now doing well, and that steps are being taken to ensure such an incident does not happen again. An email was issued to parents in relation to
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Donegal’s Dylan Browne McMonagle was in the winner’s enclosure at the Sha Tin track in Hong Kong where he saddled the 42/10 shot Flow Water Flow to win a three year old handicap over a mile.
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Donegal are the West Coast Challenge Champions, beating host Limerick in the final, having had wins over Galway and Clare earlier in the tournament. The groups started with Donegal playing Galway, where they won 11-2. Game 2 was a clean sweep victory of 13-0 of Clare 2 and only dropping 4 legs in the whole
Darts: Donegal win the West Coast Challenge Read More »
It’s been a massive week for Derry City FC. After signing Patrick McClean from Sligo Rovers on Thursday, the arrival of his brother James sent shockwaves through the League Of Ireland and beyond. The McClean brothers have come home to the Ryan McBride Brandywell after going their separate ways. Patrick had successful spells at Waterford,
McClean will come with a high level of fitness and a lot to prove – Martin Holmes Read More »
Just 18 days into the new year, Mark English has already set TWO new national indoor records. On Wednesday, he set a new Irish 600m Indoor record at the National Indoor Arena when he came home in a time of 1:15.80, bettering his previous best of 1:16.64 set in 2024. English has been at it
Patsy McGonigle joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Sunday Sport this afternoon to look at what’s been happening for local athletes this weekend. Patsy started by acknowledging Mark English, who set a new Irish 600m Indoor record during the week…
The latest athletics news with Patsy McGonigle Read More »
It was another step in the right direction for Finn Harps as a lot of new faces were in the fold for their pre-season friendly against Galway United at Finn Park. The game ended 32 but it was a very fruitful outing for Kevin McHugh’s side who found themselves in limbo when Derry City pulled
Finn Harps were beaten 3-2 in a pre-season friendly against Galway United at Finn Park this afternoon. Diarmaid Doherty was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
Another good run out for Finn Harps ends in narrow defeat to Galway United Read More »
Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Bonagee United 0-1 Kildrum Tigers Donegal Town 3-0 Glenea United Keadue Rovers 1-1 Fanad United Letterkenny Rovers 1-0 St Catherines FC Temple Domestic Appliance Division 1 Castlefin Celtic 4-1 Ballybofey United Milford United 2-2 Convoy Arsenal Rathmullan Celtic 2-1 Swilly Rovers Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division 2
Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 18/01/26 Read More »
Bonagee United now find themselves five points adrift of last year’s champions Letterkenny Rovers at the summit of the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division. A 1-0 home defeat to Kildrum Tigers combined with Letterkenny Rovers’ narrow 1-0 win over St. Catherine’s has left Mickey Funston’s side with a lot to do to claim league honours.
“We didn’t react well to conceding the goal” – Mickey Funston Read More »
Ronan McKinley’s first half strike was enough to hand Kildrum Tigers all three points against Bonagee United in this afternoon’s Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division clash at Dry Arch Park. The match-winner spoke to Chris Ashmore at full time and was “delighted” with the team’s performance…
Goalscorer McKinley “delighted with the performance” as Kildrum beat Bonagee Read More »
Kildrum Tigers have beaten Bonagee United 1-0 in the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division at Dry Arch Park this afternoon. A Ronan McKinley goal at the mid-way point in the first half was enough for the St. Johnston side to clinch all three points and inflict a damaging defeat on Bonagee in terms of the
Bonagee’s title hopes dented with defeat at home to Kildrum Read More »
Derry City yesterday announced the signing of James McClean, who re-joins his hometown club from Wrexham on a multi–year deal. The 36 year old returns to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium nearly 15 years after leaving to join Sunderland. Arguably one of the most successful exports from the League of Ireland, the player has made
“I can’t wait to get started” – James McClean is a Candy Stripe once again Read More »
Tyrone’s Jude Gallagher is the 6okg National Elite Champion after defeating Galway’s Adam Hession at the National Stadium last night. The Two Castles boxer, who represented Ireland at the Paris Olympics in 2024, was a 3-2 split decision winner in the final. He had beaten Dublin’s Martin McDonagh and Gavin Ryan of Meath in the
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Donegal won three games in six days to clinch this year’s Dr. McKenna Cup. A victory over Antrim last Sunday was followed by a Wednesday night win over Derry and Jim McGuinness’ side then ended a good week with a 2-17 to 0-10 cup-winning performance against Monaghan at Healy Park last night. Speaking to the
McGuinness says “we got what we wanted” out of Dr. McKenna Cup Read More »
Shea Malone hit 2-1 for Donegal in their 2-17 to 0-10 win over Monaghan in this evening’s Dr. McKenna Cup Final at Healy Park. The Naomh Conaill man has impressed in his first three games at senior intercounty level. Malone told Highland’s Pauric Hilferty afterwards it is “a big step up” but that he is
Shea Malone & Neil McGee on Donegal’s win over Monaghan Read More »
Donegal have beaten Monaghan at Healy Park to win the 2026 Dr. McKenna Cup this evening. Two goals from Naomh Conaill’s Shea Malone were important scores in an impressive display from Jim McGuinness’ side. It finished 2-17 to 0-10 in Omagh. Pauric Hilferty and Brendan Kilcoyne were live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
It was a mixed day for the north-west clubs involved in the Ulster Rugby Championships. In Championship 2, Letterkenny and City of Derry were both on the losing end – Adam Bratton’s Letterkenny were beaten 26-15 in Carrickfergus, while City Of Derry went down 19-10 at home to Larne. There was a postivity result for
Rugby: Mixed day for North-West clubs in Ulster Championships Read More »
Ulster Shield Keadue Rovers 1-2 Lagan Harps Letterkenny Rovers 0-1 Bonagee United Strand Rovers 3-0 Erne Wanderers FC Glencar Inn Saturday Division 1 Kildrum Tigers 2-0 Glencar Celtic Kilmacrennan Celtic 1-1 Drumbar FC Old Orchard Saturday Division 2 Arranmore United 4-2 Swilly Rovers Glenea United Reserves 0-2 Fintown Harps Ramelton Mariners 2-3 Copany
Donegal Junior League & Ulster Shield Results – Saturday 17/01/26 Read More »
NIFL Championship Result 17/01/26 Institute 2-1 Dundela Ballinamallard 0-1 Limavady (Friday)
NIFL Championship: Wins for Institute and Limavady Read More »
Derry left it late but eventually got the better of Donegal in Ulster Hurling’s Conor McGurk Cup Final at Celtic Park this afternoon. A late goal helped Johnny McGarvey’s side clinch the win in dramatic circumstances as they trailed by two points in the latter stages but came out 1-14 to 0-16 winners. McGarvey spoke
Derry manager Johnny McGarvey reacts to dramatic win over Donegal in Conor McGurk Cup Read More »
Donegal will feel like they let the Conor McGurk Cup slip out of their grasp this afternoon after a late, late goal handed Derry the title at Celtic Park. Mickey McCann’s side led 0-16 to 0-14 in the dying embers of the game but Christy McNaughton drove a 20-metre free low and hard to hit
Mickey McCann happy with performance despite “smash and grab” from Derry Read More »
Derry clinched the Conor McGurk Cup thanks to a last-gasp goal against Donegal at Celtic Park this afternoon. Mickey McCann’s side led by two points entering the closing stages but a Christy McNaughton strike handed the Oak Leaf County the title. It finished 1-14 to 0-16 and Michael McMullan was live at full time for
Late drama at Celtic Park hands Derry Conor McGurk Cup Read More »
Ulster led 26-19 against Stade Francais at half time in this afternoon’s Challenge Cup Pool 3 Round 4 clash at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast. A storming first-half had the home side in control, but the visitors roared back into the contest to make it a grand stand last period of play during which Ulster
Rugby: Ulster hold off Stade Francais fightback to earn valuable win Read More »
Derry City are reportedly finalising a deal to bring Republic of Ireland international James McClean back to the Brandywell. The winger is set to sign a multi-year contract with the Candystripes, with English Championship side Wrexham agreeing to terminate his contract. McClean left Derry in 2011 to join Premier League side Sunderland for £350,000.
James McClean looks set to join Derry City Read More »
2012 All-Ireland winner Mark McHugh has claimed his first piece of silverware as manager of the Westmeath Senior Footballers. A stoppage-time two-pointer from Luke Loughlin helped The Lake County clinch the O’Byrne Cup last night. McHugh’s side beat Kildare by 1-18 to 1-16 in Newbridge to claim their fifth title.
McHugh leads Westmeath to O’Byrne Cup win Read More »
The line-up of the Boxing Ireland Elite Championship finals has been completed following yesterday evening’s semi-finals. Jude Gallagher has progressed to the National Elite Final after a unanimous decision win over Meath native Gavin Ryan at the National Stadium last night. The Two Castles fighter, who competed at the Paris Olympics for Ireland last year,
Boxing: Jude Gallagher powers into National Elite Final Read More »
Donegal’s senior hurlers were due to play Derry in the Conor McGurk Cup Final at The Dub in Belfast at 1pm this afternoon. The game, however, has been changed until a slightly later throw-in time of 2pm and the venue has changed to Celtic Park in Derry due to an unplayable pitch at Queen’s University.
Conor McGurk Final between Donegal & Derry changed to Celtic Park Read More »
Finn Harps will play Galway United in a pre-season friendly on Sunday. Kevin McHugh’s side will go up against John Caulfield’s Premier Division outfit at Finn Park at 2pm. Originally, Harps had been scheduled to play Derry City tomorrow but the fixture fell through yesterday.
Finn Harps to play Galway United on Sunday Read More »
Derry City have announced the re-signing of former player Patrick McClean on a 2-year deal. McClean, a product of the club’s academy, made his debut over a decade ago when he appeared as a sub in a 1-0 win over Shamrock Rovers in September 2015. He made 15 appearances for the Candy Stripes across the
McClean returns to Derry City ahead of 2026 campaign Read More »
New Westmeath boss Mark McHugh will aim to land some pre-season silverware this evening. The Lake County, managed by Kilcar native and 2012 All-Ireland winner McHugh, make the trip to Newbridge to face Kildare in the final of football’s O’Byrne Cup. McHugh was involved in former manager Dermott McCabe’s backroom team last year and has
McHugh aiming for first title as Westmeath manager Read More »
Republic of Ireland international Amber Barrett has joined French club Racing Club Strasbourg from Standard Liege in Belgium. The Milford native spent two and a half seasons with Standard Liege and in a social media post expressed her sincere thanks to all involved at the club, noting that she had arrived their low in confidence
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Finn Harps’ pre-season friendly against rivals Derry City, which was scheduled for tomorrow, has been called off. Finn Harps manager Kevin McHugh has expressed his disappointment and told club media that the game was requested by Derry and Harps accommodated changes at their end, so to have it cancelled at short notice was, as he
McHugh says cancelling of Derry game is “extremely disappointing” Read More »
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