Tyrone featherweight Jude Gallagher’s Olympic dream is still very much alive after he progressed into the next round at the Olympic Qualifiers in Italy on Monday. He had too much for his Algerian opponent Hichem Maouche, winning on a unanimous decision. Gallagher, of Two Castles BC in Newtownstewart, is up again on Friday against India’s …
Shelbourne sit top of the SEE Airtricity Premier Division table after they beat Galway United 1-0 at Tolka Park thanks to a John Martin goal in the 15th minute. Elsewhere Derry are second after their 2-2 draw with champions Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium. Danny Mullen looked to have given Derry the points on 86 …
In the Mayo Stages Rally, Donegal competitors took the top three spots in the junior category. Inishowen’s Kyle McDaid was with Conor Lappin from Cavan, Creeslough’s Jason Wilkinson had Ciaran McGinley alongside him and Mountcharles Jordan Jervis has James McBrearty as co-driver. All were in Honda Civics. Sam Moffett and James O’Reilly won the main …
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Finn Valley AC’s Roisin Flanagan set a new personal best in the 3000 metre final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow. Flanagan ran in a time of 8:53.02. Overall, she finished fifteenth in the final. At the second day of the Underage ulster Indoor Championships, Donegal had huge success with over forty winning …
Donegal ladies lost out to three points on the table after their defeat to Tyrone. This is Donegal’s fifth game of the Lidl National League in Division Two. The game finished on a score of 3-11 to 1-12. Captain Niamh McLaughlin spoke to Maureen O’Donnell after the game and felt “disappointed” over her side’s loss …
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Donegal ladies were defeated by neighbours Tyrone in the fifth round of Division Two’s Lidl National League. 3-11 to 1-12 was the final score of the game in Tyrone’s favour. This win now sees Tyrone sit at second position on the league table. Donegal’s goal came from captain Niamh McLaughlin. Highland Radio’s Maureen O’Donnell …
Donegal ladies suffer defeat to Tyrone in the Lidl National League Read More »
Donegal defeated Louth in Ballyshannon on a score line of 1-17 to 14 points. Donegal were up at half time by two points and pushed that out to a six point victory when the final whistle blew. Patrick McBrearty kicked eight points while Oisin Gallen scored four points. Brendan Devenney caught up with manager Jim …
Donegal were successful over Louth in the fifth round of Division Two’s Allianz National League. At half time, Donegal were two points up and as the game unravelled, their score line increased. The game finished on a score of 1-17 to 14 points. Donegal’s big hitters included captain Patrick McBrearty who scored eight points and …
Donegal maintain unbeaten record in the Allianz National League Read More »
Kerry came out on top against Tyrone in the fifth round of the Allianz National League Division One. 18 points to 1-11 was the final score of the game. Ciaran Daly netted the goal for Tyrone while Kerry’s David Clifford scored eight out of their eighteen points. Tyrone now fear relegation from Division One. Francis Mooney …
Tyrone defeated by Kerry in the Allianz National League Read More »
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Cockhill Celtic are through to the FAI Junior Cup Semi final after defeating Tipperary side, Clonmel Celtic. The Donegal side won on a 2-0 score line. Goals came from Jack Mullan and Luke Rudden Last season, Cockhill Celtic were runners up in the Intermediate Cup. Barry Ryan reports for Highland Radio with the full time …
Linfield have defeated Institute in the quarter final of the Irish Cup at the Brandywell. The game finished on a 3-1 score line. Ethan McGee scored Linfield’s goal in the first half while Matthew Fitzpatrick and Kirk Millar added to the score sheet in the second half. Meanwhile, Shane McGinty netted Institute’s goal in …
Linfield progress to the Irish Cup Semi-Final over Institute Read More »
Last season’s top two in the Airtricity Premier Division table go head-to-head on Monday evening as Derry City head to Tallaght to take on Shamrock Rovers. The hosts have had a few extra days to prepare, coming into the game on the back of their postponed fixture against Drogheda on Friday night. Ruaidhri Higgins will …
Derry’s unbeaten run in the Allianz National League came to an end when they were defeated by Dublin at Celtic Park. The game finished on a score line of 1-16 to 1-11. Conor McClusky netted Derry’s goal. Michael McMullan spoke with Mickey Harte after the game…
Derry’s 100 per cent start to Division 1 of the Allianz Football League is over. They were no match for Dublin who’ve come away from Celtic Park with a 1-16 to 1-11 win this evening. Michael McMullan reports for Highland Radio Sport:
At the first day of the Underage Ulster Indoor Championships, the Rosses Athletic Club had huge success. Oisin Gillespie took gold in the long jump, while Katie O’Donnell and Caoimhe McMonagle were triumphant in different age groups of the shotput and Eva Logue came out on top with the high jump. Finn Valley’s Roisin Flanagan …
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The All-Ireland club cup competition has drawn its first round of the Irish Senior Cup and National Cup which will be held on 18 May 2024. Ardmore, last year’s Premier Winner, has been drawn against North Down. IRISH SENIOR CUP – FIRST ROUND Leinster Bye (2023 winner) Waringstown Bye (2023 finalist) Railway Union v Cliftonville …
Finn Valley AC’s Roisin Flanagan will be representing Ireland in the 3,000 metres final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Glasgow today. The 26-year-old will be in action at 8.15 pm. Flanagan is based in Colorado, and recently set a new Irish record in a 2 miles event as she clocked 9:36.70 when competing …
Finn Valley athlete in final at World Indoor Athletics Championships tonight Read More »
Danny Mullen’s late goal gave Derry City the victory over St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday night in the Premier Division of the SSE Airtricity League. It finished Derry City 2 St Pat’s 1 – Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport:
Danny Mullen was the hero for Derry City on Friday night as he scored late in injury time to give the home side a 2-1 win over St Patrick’s Athletic. It looked like Patrick Hoban was the man who earned Derry a draw after Ruairi Keating had the Dublin side in front at The Brandywell …
Mullen the hero for Derry City – Danny Mullen & Ruaidhri Higgins Reaction Read More »
Finn Harps have taken seven points from a possible nine in their opening games of the season. The first home win and a second in three fixtures came on Friday night with a 2-0 victory over Athlone Town. Stephen Doherty had Harps 1-0 up on 17 minutes while Success Edagon scored for the third game …
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Finn Harps picked up a first home win of the season on Friday night beating Athlone Town 2-0. Diarmaid Doherty and Anthony Gorman were on duty at Finn Park for Highland Radio Sport:
The last remaining side from the county in the FAI Junior Cup is Cockhill Celtic. The beaten Intermediate Cup finalists from last season are seen as one of the favourites to winner the competition this year. To make the semi final, the Inishowen side will have to overcome Clonmel Celtic this Sunday afternoon. Clonmel beat …
The big games keep coming for the north west sides in the Allianz National Football League this weekend. Division One leaders Derry host Dublin at Celtic Park while Tyrone are off to the Kingdom to face Kerry. In Division Two Donegal will look to maintain their push at the top against Louth in Ballyshannon. Highland’s …
The 3,463 Donegal farmers in Tranche 1 of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme who have yet to receive their advance payments will be allocated a total of €16,685,000 over the coming days. Those involved with ACRES General will be allocated €4,000 and those with the ACRES Co-operation Project will receive €5,000. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue …
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Two Donegal monuments account for five across Ireland which have been included in the Heritage Council’s Adopt a Monument Scheme 2024. An early medieval church and cross that overlook Lough Foyle near Moville and a nineteenth century summerhouse on the shore of …
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A young girl from Maghery living with a rare skin condition says she feels proud to have her voice heard on Rare Disease Day. Lucy Gallagher has Harlequin ichthyosis and is a member of the new All-Ireland Children and Young Adults Research Advisory Group for Rare Diseases. Research shows 1 in 17 people live with …
Young Maghery girl uses her voice on Rare Disease Day Read More »
The High Court in Belfast has ruled the UK Government has broken the law over a controversial policy giving immunity from some crimes during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. A judge says it breaches the European Convention on Human Rights – something also argued by the Irish Government. A legal challenge was brought by groups …
High Court rules UK Troubles Legacy act breaks the law Read More »
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore pays a visit to the Medical Skin Clinic in Donegal Town. When Malaysian woman Farah Mydin came to Ireland first, little did she think that she would end up living in Donegal and running her own business. Back in 2008, she qualified as a doctor from Trinity College …
Cllr. Gerry McMonagle expressed his frustrations when two questions he submitted in November remained unanswered at today’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum West. The questions related to concerns raised by the parents of children with additional needs surrounding the lack of staff in Child Disability Network Teams in Donegal. Cllr. McMonagle said not having …
Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise …
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Planning for the Burnfoot Flood Relief scheme is expected to be submitted this summer. Work is currently underway by RPS to develop planning drawings and to identify lands for stage 2 of the scheme. To date, a climate change adaptation plan and a buildability, operations and maintenance plan has been developed resulting in minor alterations …
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Efforts are being made to promote monastic sites in Inishowen with a view towards driving tourism to the area. Go Visit Inishowen says Christian sites in the peninsula are being under sold. A presentation delivered by Go Visit Inishowen at today’s meeting of the Inishowen highlighted how other parts of the country are benefitting from …
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Finn Valley Athletic Club’s Arlene Crossan has clocked a new indoor 400 metre PB of 55.92 seconds at the Connacht Indoor Championships in Athlone. Dermot Brennan from Finn Valley Athletic Club won the Men’s 1500 metre with a time of 4:18.13 minutes. Roisin Flanagan, also from Finn Valley Athletic Club has been added to …
Finn Valley’s Arlene Crossan has set a new PB at the Connacht Indoor Championships Read More »
Donegal have taken one point away from the Athletic ground following a draw with Armagh. The game ended on a score line of 1-9 to 12 points. Armagh’s Andrew Murnin netted the side’s goal. Donegal’s manager Jim McGuinness now turns his attentions to Louth for Donegal’s next Allianz National League match. McGuinness spoke with Oisin …
Reaction: Jim McGuinness & Ryan McHugh on Donegal’s draw with Armagh Read More »
Both Donegal and Armagh remain unbeaten in Division Two of the Allianz National League, following their draw at the Athletic Grounds. 1-9 to 12 points was the final score at the end of the match. Donegal kept Armagh scoreless for the first twelve minutes of play. Both Patrick McBrearty and Oisin Gallen kicked four points …
Donegal draw with Armagh in Allianz National League Read More »
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Ballybofey United are the champions of the Division Two Donegal Junior league following victory over local rivals Lifford Celtic. Lifford Celtic were up by a goal at half time but a strong second half performance saw the Ballybofey side push in front. Mark Griffin scored the winning goal for Ballybofey United. The match finished with …
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Derry came away from Pearse Stadium in Salthill with two points on the board after defeating Galway. Derry were always in the lead as they held a two point advantage at half time. They pushed on and extended this victory to a five point lead when the final whistle blew. The game finished on a …
Derry defeated Galway in Division One of the Allianz National League. 3-10 to 1-11 was the final score of the game. Derry’s three goals came from Shane McGuigan, Eoin McEvoy and Paul Cassidy. This is the Oak Leaf Side’s fourth win from four so far in their league campaign. Michael McMullan for Highland Radio has …
Derry pick up their first win over Galway since 2010 in the Allianz National League Read More »
Scoil Mhuire Buncrana is through to the All-Ireland Schools D Final following victory over St. Cuan’s College from Galway. The final score of the game was 2-10 to 2-07. Highland Radio’s Ciaran Cannon spoke with Scoil Mhuire Buncrana’s Manager, Kevin Campbell, after their victory…
Tyrone had success over Mayo in Omagh’s Healy Park in Division One of the Allianz National League. Tyrone finished with a four point lead despite being three points down at half time. The game ended on a score of 1-15 to 1-11 with goals coming from Darragh Canavan and Cillian O’Connor. Darren McCurry displayed a …
Gaelic Football: Tyrone and Mayo Managers Reaction Read More »
Tyrone claimed the two points on offer from Healy Park in the Allianz National League Division One game over Mayo. At half time, Tyrone trailed by three points but a superb second half performance saw them clinch the victory. The final score of the game was 1-15 to 1-11 in favour of Tyrone. Canavan netted …
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Oisin Orr and Spirit Dancer were back in the winners enclosure on Saturday in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The Donegal Jockey rode brilliantly to take the 2 million dollar Howden Neom Turf Cup. It’s another major win for Orr on-board the Sir Alex Ferguson owned, Richard Fahy trained horse. In November of 2023, Oisin rode Spirit …
Another major money win for Oisin Orr and Spirit Dancer Read More »
Donegal boss Jim McGuinness has made one change to his starting side ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Armagh at the Athletic Grounds. The top of the table clash will be LIVE on Highland with Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh from the 3pm throw in. St Eunans Shane O’Donnell returns having missed the win over Fermanagh. …
Tyrone picked up a second win of their Division One campaign beating Mayo at Healy Park. Francis Mooney reports on their 1-15 to 1-11 win in Omagh.
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