Convoy man Luke Witherow was on the Irish team that lost 4-2 to Spain in their latest International Hockey Federation game in India. The two sides had played in the recent Olympic Qualifiers tournament in Valencia where Spain had beaten Ireland in the semi-finals. Witherow plays his club hockey for Banbridge.
€36.22 million has been allocated to improve and maintain Donegal roads. The funding will go towards road repair, bridge rehabilitation, road safety measures, community engagement, drainage improvements, and climate change adaptation. The largest allocation in the county, €1.5m has been earmarked for works at Fintra Bridge, €25,000 has been announced for works on the N15 …
Over €36m announced to improve and maintain roads in Donegal Read More »
The Ballyshannon Community Hospital could open next week. The INMO has confirmed that proposals have been issued to enhance clinical governance and staffing levels in the facility in line with what members were seeking. The €37.6 million facility was to have opened this week, but hasn’t done so because the INMO and SIPTU claimed planned …
Ballyshannon Community Hospital could open next week Read More »
The Ceann Comhairle has been forced to intervene once again as Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty accused the Tanaiste of being dishonest. Deputy Doherty called for greater transparency and accountability as it emerged a senior RTE executive was handed a €450,000 exit package. Last night a Sinn Fein motion calling for the TV licence fee to …
Ceann Comhairle intervenes as Deputy Doherty accuses Tanaiste of being dishonest Read More »
Gardai in Donegal are warning of yet another scam doing the rounds. Fraudsters have been issuing text messages claiming a Garda fixed charge fine has been issued and to avoid a penalty, the recipient is instructed to use the link and file number contained in the text to pay the fine. Gardai are reminding people …
The Chief Executive of the HSE has described last year’s spending on agency staff and overtime as “out of control.” The Health Service has published its National Service Plan 2024 which lists cost saving, improved access to emergency care, and more disability supports as major priorities. Officials plan to reduce the use of agency staff …
2023 spend on agency staff and overtime “out of control” – HSE CEO Read More »
Government is being lobbied to do more to support small, micro and medium sized businesses. The Rural Independents Group have been debating a motion in the Dail today, highlighting how many businesses across the country are grappling with the increased VAT rate and rise in minimum wage. South Donegal Deputy Marian Harkin relayed to Minister …
Government urged to do more for small businesses Read More »
In this episode, Chris Ashmore talks with Sean Quinn, Head of Sales at Highland Radio, about the recent, hugely successful, Highland Radio Hospitality Awards night that was held in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey. He also has an in-depth interview with Dearbhla Kelly, Enterprise Engagement Officer with the Donegal Education and Training Board. She outlines the large …
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 …
Ours to Protect – Nature Hero Awards & Biodiversity 13/02/2024 Read More »
The 27th annual North West 10k was officially launched on Monday evening by the 2023 women’s winner Noeleen Scanlon. The three benefitting charities were also announced – and they are Kilmacrennan, Termon, Gartan, Churchill and Trentagh Community First Responders, Cara House and Letterkenny Community Childcare Centre. The 10k takes place on the Bank Holiday weekend …
NW10k Launch: Busy time ahead for all involved – Neil Martin Read More »
A South Donegal Road is currently closed as a result of a lorry currently blocking it. The Glencoagh to Letterbarra Road (L1815-3 ) is blocked near the junction with the Altadoo Road. All traffic is requested to divert via Frosses or Ballydevitt Road. The road is expected to remain closed for a number of hours …
South Donegal Road closed due to lorry blocking it Read More »
Over £700,000 has been lost to romance fraud in the North in the last 10 months. The PSNI is raising awareness of what it describes as ‘this cruel and very personal ‘ fraud by criminals ahead of Valentine’s Day. Police believe it is under reported because people feel embarrassed.
Buncrana Hearts bowed out of the FAI Junior Cup after they were beaten 3-0 by Peake Villa. Peake Villa’s goals came from Michael Quinlan, Stephan Carroll and Dale Loughnane. Barry Ryan has the full time report…
Cockhill Celtic are into the quarter final after 4-0 win over Maree/Oranmore. Luke Rudden netted a brace before Peter Doherty and Jack Mullan sealed the victory for Gavin Cullen’s side. After the game, Chris Ashmore spoke with Luke Rudden… Chris also got the thoughts of Jack Mullan…
Abbey Vocational School sealed their first ever MacLarnon Cup after they beat Our Lady and St Patrick’s College Knock from Belfast 2-10 to 0-08 in Armagh. Conor McCahill and Kevin Muldoon both raised green flags for the Donegal Town school. Ryan Ferry has the full time report…
Two goals in the dying minutes of the game saw Clonmel Celtic come from 1-0 down to beat Letterkenny Rovers 2-1. Zach Gorman gave Rovers the lead in the second half before two quickfire goals from the hosts coming from Kian O’Sullivan and Jamie Ahearn saw them advance. Levi Whelan reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Cockhill Celtic are into the quarter finals off the FAI Junior Cup thanks to a 4-0 victory over Maree Oranmore of Galway. A Luke Rudden brace had the hosts in front before Peter Doherty headed in their third. Substitute Jack Mullan then sealed the victory. Chris Ashmore reports from the Charlie O’Donnell Sportsgrounds…
Ireland maintained their push for successive rugby union Six Nations Grand Slams with a 36-nil bonus-point win over Italy. Dan Sheehan scored two tries, with Jack Crowley, Jack Conan, James Lowe and Calvin Nash also crossing the line in Dublin. It’s now two wins out of two for the defending champions. Alex McDonald reports for …
Ireland ease to victory over Italy in the Six Nations Read More »
Letterkenny Rovers were defeated by Clonmel Celtic in Tipperary in The FAI Junior Cup Last 16. They lost out by one goal with a score line of 2-1. Zach Gorman netted Letterkenny Rovers’ goal. Levi Whelan caught up with manager Stephen Mc Connell…
Tyrone picked up their first win in this seasons National Hurling League Division 2b thanks to a nine point win over Roscommon. It finished 0-20 to 0-11 in favour of the Red Hands. At half time, Tyrone held a 0-12 to 0-06 lead.
It was a successful day for Donegal boxers on Sunday afternoon. Molly Lafftery and Brian Anderson (Twin Towns), Rocco McDaid and Kyrin Kelly (Carndonagh), David Tennyson (Derryveagh), Rian Patton (Raphoe) and Luke Kelly (Dunfanaghy) all earned themselves victories. The event took place at the Oakleaf Boxing Club.
There was more success on Sunday for Inishowen competitors at the World Indoor Tug of War Championships in Sweden. In the men’s senior 640KG, the Irish team claimed silver with men from Clonmany B and Cockhill on the Irish Panel. The event was won by The Netherlands with Italy finishing third.
Finn Valley Athletic Club’s Lauren Callaghan and Oisin Kelly of Cranford Athletics Club represented DCU at the Irish University Athletic Association Indoor Championship in Dublin. Callaghan won gold in the long jump with a height of 5.98 metres while Kelly came first in the 800 metre race. Carol Lafferty set a new record for the …
Brian McCormick Premier Fanad United 2 vs 0 St Catherines FC Keadue Rovers 3 vs 1 Milford United Kildrum Tigers 2 vs 1 Castlefin Celtic TDA Repairs D1 Convoy Arsenal 0 vs 3 Cappry Rovers Donegal Town 2 vs 0 Glenea United Letterbarrow Celtic 1 vs 1 Cranford FC Donegal Physiotherapy D2 Deele Harps 1 …
Jackie Crossan Premier Division Carn FC 2 Glengad United 1 Greencastle FC 3 Clonmany Shamrocks 2 Strand Hotel Division One Greencastle Youths 2 Clonmany Res 3 Buncrana Res 0 Aileach Res 4 Rashenny FC 1 Cockhill Youths 0 QPS 3 Carn Res 2 Redcastle United 4 Culdaff FC 2 Inishowen Engineering Division Two Aileach Youths …
More medals are heading back to Inishowen following the latest success by an Irish team at the World Indoor Tug of War Championships in Sweden. On Saturday afternoon, the men’s senior Irish team – which was made up a members of several clubs, including Cockhill, Carndonagh and Clonmany – took bronze in the 600kg category. …
Inishowen pullers help Ireland to another bronze at World Indoor Championships Read More »
City of Derry chalked up a fine 41-12 win over Ballymoney as they advanced to the semi-finals of the Ulster Junior Cup. Elsewhere, Omagh were beaten 17-10 by Bruff in the AIL Division 2c. Donegal Town had a 37-19 victory over Ballymoney in Provincial North. In the Ulster Junior Shield, Omagh seconds lost 61-5 against …
Institute were held to a scoreless draw away to Ballinamallard in their NIFL Championship clash, and in doing so lost top spot in the league. They are now one point behind a rampant Dundela who thumped second from bottom Dergview 5-1. It was another bad day at the office for the Tyrone side whose score …
Institute lose top spot as they draw – Dergview suffer heavy defeat Read More »
Donegal’s Luke Witherow got some game time as a substitute for Ireland as they played the Netherlands, who are the number one ranked hockey team in the world, in their first ever FIH Pro League game in Bhubaneswar, India on Saturday. Ireland defended well in the opening stages but in the end were beaten 5-1. …
Donegal hockey player gets game time against world’s number one side Read More »
Donegal League results round-up. Saturday 10th February, 2024 Brian McCormick Premier Kilmacrennan Celtic 3 vs 0 Gweedore Celtic Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Keadue Rovers 4 vs 2 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves Arranmore United 1 vs 6 Strand Rovers Glencar Celtic 3 vs 2 Kildrum Tigers Oldtown Celtic 6 vs 0 Donegal Town St Catherines FC Reserves …
Finn Harps rounded off their pre-season fixtures with a 2-1 defeat of neighbours Sligo Rovers at Finn Park. Patrick Ferry scored twice for the Donegal side as they came from behind following an early strike for Rovers from Wilson Waweru. After the game, Daire Bonner spoke with Finn Harps manager Darren Murphy (pictured above with …
Murphy looks ahead to new season after pre-season win over Sligo Rovers Read More »
Donegal manager Mickey McCann(pictured above) always knew that Derry would be a stiff test for his side in their Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B game in Letterkenny. The fact that Donegal were missing a few key players was also a factor as they were beaten 2-22 to 0-19. Speaking to Ryan Ferry, McCann was …
Reaction: Mickey McCann and Johnny McGarvey’s verdict as Derry beat Donegal Read More »
Shamrock Rovers will once again be the favourites to win the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title for 2024. The new season gets underway next weekend and Derry City, runners-up last season, will be hoping to mount a big challenge. Derry open their account with a match against a Drogheda United side who have posed …
New season preview: Higgins reckons three or four in battle for the title Read More »
Former Finn Harps star Mark Coyle will captain Shelbourne in the Premier Division this coming season. The talented midfielder is really looking forward to the new campaign, and the prospect of playing European football as well. Speaking to Oisin Langan at the media event to mark the start of the new season, he outlined his …
Shels’ captain Mark Coyle buzzing about new season and European football Read More »
Derry won the big north-west derby in the Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B to cement their status as favourites to win the division and gain promotion as they overcame Donegal at O’Donnell Park. Donegal began well and Derry were guilty of ten wides in the first half. At the break it was Donegal 0-12, …
Derry hurlers too strong for understrength Donegal Read More »
Five Donegal players have been the recipients of Ulster Post Primary Schools All-Star awards. They are Katie Dowds and Abigail Temple Asokuh of St. Columba’s College, Rhiana McColgan, Crana College, Ulitah Boyle, Pobalscoil na Rosann and Aisling O’Neill of Carndonagh Community School. The awards banquet was held at Kelly’s Inn, Ballygawley. Meanwhile, in Dublin, Aine …
Awards for Donegal ladies footballers – and coach of the year Read More »
Donegal’s Dylan Browne McMonagle was riding in Australia earlier today in the €2 million Inglis Millennium 1100m race at the Randwick track. He finished seventh of 15 on board the 9-1 shot Odinson for trainer Ciaron Maher – and that position was still worth more than £10,000 sterling in prizemoney The winner Was the 9/5 …
Browne-McMonagle seventh in race of the day in Australia Read More »
Ireland got a bronze medal at the World Indoor Tug of War Championships in Sweden this morning. The Irish team had men from Cockhill and Clonmany B on the rope in the senior 680kg competition. Already this week, Inishowen pullers have won a number of medals. The Clonmany women have won gold and silver and …
More medal glory for Inishowen pullers at World Tug of War Championships Read More »
The Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District Cllr Liam Doherty has confirmed he will not be standing in the local elections in June. The Convoy based Sinn Fein councillor said it has been an honour to represent the district since he was first elected in 2014, but he believes this is the right time …
Cllr Liam Doherty will not seek re-election to Donegal County Council Read More »
In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore takes a close look at the latest new car sales registrations in Donegal and reveals what the most popular brand, make and colour were in the county for the key month of January, which traditionally sees more sales than any other month. Meanwhile, his special guest this …
Business Matters, Ep 181 – New car sales, plus Hanna Van der Walt, Bloem Coffee Shop Read More »
Mark English set a new Irish indoor record on Sunday. The Finn Valley AC athlete won the men’s 600m at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Brighton, Boston USA. He lowered the national mark clocking 1:16.64. The four time European medalist is preparing for the National Indoors in two weeks time where he will …
Donegal claimed their second victory in as many games in Division 2 of the National Football League with a narrow one point win away to Cavan. 0-13 to 0-12 was how it finished with Oisin Gallen scoring six points for Jim McGuinness’ side with the last of those sealing the victory. Donegal manager Jim McGuinness …
Jim McGuinness “delighted” with Donegal’s win away to Cavan Read More »
Donegal made it back to back wins in Division 2 of the National Football League after a 0-13 to 0-12 victory over Cavan in Kingspan Breffni Park. Oisin Gallen was the star of the show for Donegal scoring six of their points. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh report for Highland Radio Sport…
Keith Cronin and Mikie Galvin in their Ford Fiesta claimed victory in the Galway International Rally. The pair finished 38.1 seconds ahead of Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in their Volkswagen Polo with Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes. Donegal duo Ryan McHugh and Declan Boyle in a Ford Fiesta Rally 4 claimed victory in the …
Keith Cronin & Mikie Galvin win Galway International Rally Read More »
Donegal claimed a 2-23 to 0-13 victory over Wicklow in their opening National Hurling League Division 2B game. Goals from Gerard Gilmore and Luke White helped Mickey McCann’s side to the 16 point win. Donegal manager Mickey McCann spoke with Brendan Lawrence…
Donegal Ladies made it two wins from three in the Ladies National Football League after they beat Westmeath 1-09 to 1-03 in O’Donnell Park. Susanne White’s goal late in the game helped seal the victory for John McNulty’s side. After the game, Nicole Gordan spoke with Maureen O’Donnell…
Donegal Ladies got their first home league victory in the Ladies National Football League on Sunday afternoon thanks to a 1-09 to 1-03 win over Westmeath. Susanne White’s late goal helped John McNulty’s side to the two points. Donegal’s Niamh McLaughlin told Maureen O’Donnell she is “delighted to get the win”…
Donegal started life in this seasons National Hurling League with a big victory away to Wicklow. 2-23 to 0-13 was how it ended with Gerard Gilmore scoring 1-07 for Mickey McCann’s side. Brendan Lawrence reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Buncrana Hearts will have to make the long trip to Tipperary to take on Peake Villa in the last 16 of the FAI Junior Cup. On Saturday afternoon, Peake Villa won their fifth round clash by beating a fancied Crumlin United 2-1 in Dublin. Last year, Buncrana exited the competition at the quarter-final stage at …
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