Slaughtneil have made it thirteen Derry Senior Hurling titles in a row after they beat Kevin Lynch Hurling Club by 20 points in the decider on Sunday afternoon. 3-24 to 1-10 was how it ended in Owenbeg. Slaughtneil manager Paul McCormack spoke with Michael McMullan after the game…
Carrickmore are the Tyrone Senior Hurling Champions after a three-point win over Dungannon at Healy Park this afternoon. The Eire Og side defeated their Eoghan Rua counterparts on a score-line of 2-15 to 0-18 thanks to a goal deep into injury time. Francis Mooney spoke to Carrickmore boss Adrian Slane after the full time whistle
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It took a late, late header from Michael Duffy to clinch all three points for Derry City against Sligo Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division this evening. After the game, Candy Stripes boss Tiernan Lynch said it was a gutsy performance and hailed Duffy’s contribution to the team… In the other Premier
It was the penultimate round of the 2025 Irish tarmac season with the Cork 20 Rally finishing taking place this weekend. Donegal’s Michael Boyle has won the rally along with Dermot McCafferty in their Skoda Fabia. Behind them, Michael’s father Declan was in second spot along with Patrick Walsh also in a Skoda Fabia, 9
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Michael Duffy’s last gasp header secured all three points for Derry City in their clash with Sligo Rovers. 1-0 was how it finished at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Martin Holmes has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Brian McCormick Premier Division Bonagee United 3 vs 0 Letterkenny Rovers Donegal Town 3 vs 1 St Catherines FC Keadue Rovers 1 vs 2 Kilmacrennan Celtic TDA Appliacne D1 Ballybofey United 1 vs 3 Castlefin Celtic Cappry Rovers 4 vs 0 Gweedore Celtic Convoy Arsenal 0 vs 2 Milford United Kerrykeel 71 4 vs 1
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Carn FC 1 Buncrana Hearts 1 Aileach FC 1 Clonmany Shamrocks 2 Illies Celtic 2 Culdaff FC 0 Redcastle United 2 Cockhill Celtic 5 HML Plant Hire First Division Buncrana Res 2 Dunree United 2 Cockhill Res 2 Carn Youths 2 Sea Rovers 3 Glengad United 3 Aileach Res 2 Cockhill
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Letterkenny Rovers tasted defeat in a domestic competition for the first time in over a year after they were beaten 3-0 away to Bonagee United in the Premier Division on Sunday afternoon. Two first half goals from Shay Maloney and a second half strike from Bonagee captain Dan O’Donnell sealed the three points for the
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Bonagee United handed Letterkenny Rovers their first domestic defeat in over a year after they ran out 3-0 winners at Dry Arch Park. The hosts started well and led after just one minute through Shay Maloney and by the break they were two to the the good with Maloney netting his second. Bonagee captain Dan
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This weekend saw the Donegal Novice & Uneven Ages Cross Country Championship take place at The Rosses. Patsy McGonigle joined Highland Radio Sunday Sport this afternoon to tell us the latest…
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Bonagee United were 3-0 winners over rivals Letterkenny Rovers on Sunday afternoon in Dry Arch Park. Two goals from Shay Maloney and a goal from Dan O’Donnell sealed the three for the hosts. Despite the win, Bonagee boss Michael Funston knows there are more challenging tests ahead…
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Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne have Won Rally Croatia in the European Rally Championship – that results means they have finished 2nd in the overall European Rally Championship. It’s a huge achievement for Enniskillen driver Armstrong and Bruckless native Shane Byrne on the notes. Norwegian Mads Osteberg was alongside Irish co-pilot Lorcan Moore – they
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2-04 from captain Yvonne Bonner propelled Glenfin to Donegal LGFA glory against Termon this afternoon. The experienced sharp-shooter was in flying form as her side claimed their first championship win since 2021 with a dominant performance over two-in-a-row champs Termon. Bonner spoke to Diarmaid Doherty after the game and said she was just delighted to
Glenfin have won the Donegal Senior Ladies Football Championship after a 2-08 to 0-05 win over last year’s winners Termon at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. It’s Glenfin’s first time to claim the title since 2021. Diarmaid Doherty and Maureen O’Donnell were live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
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Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Donegal Town 2-0 Letterkenny Rovers Kilmacrennan Celtic 4-1 Glencar Celtic Strand Rovers 4-0 Oldtown Celtic Old Orchard Saturday D2 Copany Rovers 0-1 Fintown Harps AFC Fanad United 3-2 Swilly Rovers Glenea United Reserves 3-1 Keadue Rovers Gweedore Celtic 0-4 Bonagee United Finn Travel Saturday D3 Dunlewey Celtic vs Drumkeen
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Rhys Irwin has extended his lead at the top of the Supersport section of the British Superbike Championship. The Kilmacrennan native won today’s first race at Oulton Park and now has an 18-point lead at the top of the standings ahead of Ben Currie in 2nd. He set the fastest lap-time on the way to
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Tonight’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash between Derry City and Sligo Rovers has been postponed due to the worsening weather conditions. The League Of Ireland released a statement this morning, saying: “Due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Amy and with an amber warning for high winds in place in Derry and an
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There’s been a major boost announced today in relation to greyhound racing at Lifford Stadium. BoyleSports have announced that it will be the sponsor for the 2025 Lifford Oaks, which will be run over three weeks with the overall winner bagging the €10,000 first prize. This year’s event marks a historic milestone as it is
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In our spotlight on the Donegal Junior League this week, Chris Ashmore has been getting an update on what’s going on at two clubs who meet each other in a derby clash in the Temple Domestic Appliances Division 1. Swilly Rovers host Rathmullan Celtic at Swilly Park on Sunday at 1.00pm. Chris has been speaking
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There’s a massive north-west derby in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday night as Sligo Rovers make the trip to play Derry City at The Ryan McBride Brandywell. Sligo won the previous clash between the two sides 2-0 at The Showgrounds back in July and have since gone on a good run to
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Naomh Columba and Malin will go head-to-head in the 2025 Donegal Intermediate Football Final on Sunday at O’Donnell Park. Both of these clubs have suffered defeat in recent finals and will be aiming to right the wrongs of the past. For Naomh Columba, they head into their third final in four years. The Glencolumbkille side
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This week on The Score, we look ahead to the Donegal Intermediate Football Final with Malin Manager Paul Gallagher and Naomh Columba boss Brendan Doherty while Tony Boyle gives us the neutral view on the meeting of Glenfin and Termon in the Donegal Senior Ladies Final. Former Finn Harps Captain Declan Boyle joins us for
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This Saturday Termon and Glenfin will once again go head to head for Donna Dunnion Boyle Memorial Cup and be crowned Donegal LGFA Senior Championship winners for 2025. This will be the fifth meeting between the sides in the last six finals. Termon are the defending champions, that win last year gave them three titles
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Derry City welcome north-west rivals Sligo Rovers to The Ryan McBride Brandywell tomorrow night. The previous fixture between these two sides ended in a 2-0 home win for Sligo back in July – a result that was very frustrating for Derry’s management and fans at the time. Since then, Sligo have gone on a good
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Dylan Browne McMonagle has had a double win at Bellewstown this afternoon. The Letterkenny jockey was on board “Synners Kid” for trainer JP O’Brien in the 1:35pm race earlier – that horse went to post at 2/1. Then, in the 3:10 race, Browne McMonagle rode “Shavasi” to victory as the 6/5 favourite for the same
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ERNACT, the European digital transformation network co-founded by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, has won the prestigious Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic NPA Award for Delivering Change, recognising its leadership in advancing green and digital innovation across Europe’s northern regions. The award was presented at the NPA’s 25th Anniversary Conference
Republic of Ireland Head Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson has named a 24-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 26 qualifiers against Portugal and Armenia. Killybegs man Séamus Coleman returns to the squad for the first time since September 2024, providing a significant boost in the absence of fellow right-back Matt Doherty, who is ruled out
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A local councillor says there needs to be clarity in relation to the €6.8 million plans for Ramelton. Last week, ACS Civils Dromore was awarded the tenders, with works to commence shortly. However, Cllr Pauric McGarvey says locals have concerns, as to date there has not been clarity over the details encompassed in the works.
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Around 70,000 children missed crucial child development checks over the past five years. 4,876 of those were in the CHO1 area – which encompasses Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan. The area has a 74% check rate, the second highest in Ireland. The assessment checks a child is growing properly and reaching crucial milestones. Mum
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Donegal has been upgraded to a status orange wind warning tomorrow. As of now, the county is under a yellow warning for rain until 8 o’clock this evening. A yellow wind warning commences at 12 noon tomorrow, which will turn orange at two o’clock tomorrow afternoon. The orange warning will return to a status yellow
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Social media’s being used to scam people out of hundreds of thousands of euro as hi-tech thieves find new ways to defraud people. AIB’s warning if something sounds too good, it probably is and it’s advising customers to ‘wait a sec and double check’ before parting with their money. It says fraudsters are targeting victims
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There have been warnings of flash flooding in Donegal with the arrival of Storm Amy. The European Flood Awareness System issued the warning regarding the Glen, Eany, Eske, Owenea, Owentocker, Gweebarra, Crolly & Reelin river systems. Today’s warning will cease at 8pm. The new nationwide warning will take effect tomorrow. Additionally, a small craft warning
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In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with the owner and founder of Purple Velvet, a bespoke bakery based in Glenmaquin, just outside Letterkenny. During Covid, Diane Nesbitt found herself with time on her hands and decided to try selling some home-made cup cakes. The response was hugely positive. That was the beginning of
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22-year-old Donegal man Kyle McBride has received the first nomination for the 2025 Billy Coleman Award for Young Rally Driver of the Year Award, for the opening period of January to May. McBride, from Clonmany, Inishowen has been contesting the Irish and UK Stallantis Rally Cup and the Junior British Rally Championship this season in
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Two more undefeated prospects have been added to the Rumble In The Hills, Rising Stars pro-boxing card in Letterkenny. Jim Donovan (1-0) and Tiana Schroeder (4-0, 1KO) will take to the canvas at the Aura Leisure Complex on October 18. The show, promoted by Donegal’s former world middleweight challenger Jason Quigley of Sheer Sports Management,
The Irish fishing industry is bracing for a tough year ahead as it has emerged that massive quota reductions are being recommended for 2026. The mackerel quota is set to reduce by 70%, equating to approximately €66 million in revenue. While, quotas for blue whiting look to be cut by 41%. This follows scientific advice
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Letterkenny University Hospital paid over €88,500 on debt collection fees from the year 2013 until 2022. The information was released to Aontú leader Peadar Toibín. The money was spent in a bid to chase up unpaid patient fees. Over the course of the 10 years, 2018 was the most expensive year at €17,857 while only
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NAPA Auto Parts Irish Tarmac Rally Championship The 2025 NAPA Auto Parts Irish Tarmac Rally Championship season reaches its conclusion this weekend on the Cork 20 Rally, where multiple title battles will be settled across 15 top-quality County Cork stages. The fight for championship runner-up honours provides the headline act, with father and son duo
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Fresh from making his 200th appearance for Derry City, Michael Duffy says he’s delighted to have signed a new 3-year deal with the club. The City winger played his 200th game for his hometown club as City drew at Drogheda United on Friday night. He’s been telling Lawrence Moore that he’s looking forward to maintaining
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It has emerged that there are currently no plans to reopen Glenveagh Castle on a seven-day-a-week basis. This was revealed in a parliamentary answer given to Deputy Pearse Doherty. As it stands, the castle is closed every Monday and Friday, with staff shortages cited as the reason. Local Cllr John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh is now
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Oisin Orr recorded a victory at Hamilton Park on Monday, winning on board Eat Pray Run in the 1.50 race for JP O’Brien. Meanwhile at Down Royal, Dylan Browne McMonagle also teamed up with O’Brien and won Monday’s final race on board Glenroyal – winning at 15/8. It means McMonagle continues to lead Colin Keane
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Donegal and Armagh County Boards have both been hit with heavy fines following the brawl that marred the end of this year’s Ulster Senior Championship final in Clones. The GAA’s Central Hearings Committee has confirmed fines of €7,500 for both county boards. The committee had initially proposed the punishments for ‘disruptive conduct by players’ back
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Letterkenny University Hospital has been ranked the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland this morning. 40 admitted patients are waiting for beds. If these 16 are in the emergency department, while 24 are in wards elsewhere. University Hospital Limerick remains the most overcrowded at 133 patients without a bed.
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A white Fiat Doblo van has been stolen from a forest road at Meentycat Wind Farm in Meenbog, Ballybofey. The van, with the registration 08 D 47839, had been left off the road. When the owner returned to collect it, he realised it had been stolen. The theft is believed to have occurred between 7am
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An investigation has been launched after an abandoned mobile home was set on fire in Altaskin, St Johnston, on Friday evening. Gardaí received the report at around 8:30pm and attended the scene with the fire service. No injuries were reported. Gardaí are now asking those with information or dashcam footage from 7:30pm to get in
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Gardaí are investigating two incidents believed to be linked in Buncrana. On Wednesday morning last, between 7am and 8am, a farm shed was entered after the locks were cut on the shed door and the outer gate. Tools were stolen. Meanwhile, criminal damage occurred at another nearby farm in the same area. Gardaí are particularly
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Donegal County Council has backed a motion for a comprehensive audit of all local quarries, proposed by Cllr Joy Beard. The audit would be conducted by the National Building Control & Market Surveillance Office, in collaboration with the Geological Survey of Ireland. This move is in response to research confirming pyrrhotite and framboidal pyrite as
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Former Ireland Goalkeeper, Shay Given, has had planning permission rejected for a €4 million state-of-the-art padel centre of excellence on lands within the grounds of The Club Hotel at Goffs, Co Kildare. The Irish Independent reports that land was zoned for equine-related developments. Padel is an enclosed centre racquet sport, similar to tennis and squash,
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The first Presidential debate of the campaign saw a heavy focus on the conflict in Gaza. Independent Catherine Connolly and Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin clashed over the importance of retaining the triple lock on overseas deployments. While Heather Humphreys came under pressure over delays in passing the Occupied Territories Bill. Connolly clashed with Gavin again
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A file on the Creeslough explosion has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. This day week will mark the third anniversary of the tragedy. 10 people were killed in the fatal blast on October 7th, 2022. Throughout the course of the investigation to date, six men and one woman have been arrested. Announcing
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