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Watch & Listen: Building up to the All-Ireland Final with Highland Radio

It has been a busy two weeks at the Mountain Top in Letterkenny as Highland Radio have been building up to Donegal’s fourth ever All-Ireland Senior Football Final. As always, Highland will broadcast live match commentary of the game against Kerry on Sunday afternoon with Oisin Kelly, Brendan Kilcoyne, Tony Boyle and Brendan Devenney. To

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Lynch and Reynolds have “kissed and made up” ahead of Derry’s clash with Bohemians

Third-placed Derry City will face second-placed Bohemians in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell tomorrow night. It’s a fixture where tempers flared between Derry boss Tiernan Lynch and his counterpart Alan Reynolds in the last meeting of the two clubs at the Brandywell, as both managers saw red after just

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Costly spin on final stage ends Kelly’s hopes of Sligo Stages Rally victory

Donegal Town’s David Kelly, with co-driver Shane Buckley, was on track for victory in the FAAC/Sligo Park Hotel Sligo Stages Rally  in their VW Polo but a spin on the final stage put pay to their hopes. Kilkenny’s Eddie Doherty claimed victory in the event and finished 10.9 seconds clear of Donegal’s Declan Boyle and

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“The team that finishes top should be champions – Termon deserved it” – Barry Dunnion

Four Masters went down 3-12 to 0-13 against Termon in last night’s Donegal All County League Division 1 Final in Letterkenny. In the league phase, Termon finished top with Four Masters coming behind them in second spot. Na Ceithre Maistri boss Barry Dunnion told Oisin Kelly afterwards that Termon were the best team and deserved

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McDaid hails “resolve and character” as Termon banish demons of All-Ireland Gaeltacht Final to take Division 1 title

Termon were crowned Donegal All-County League Division 1 Champions after a 3-12 to 0-13 win over Four Masters in last night’s league decider at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. Caolan McDaid’s team raced into an early 2-04 to 0-01 lead after 15 minutes and were 2-06 to 0-07 ahead at the break. However, the Donegal Town

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Watch: All-Ireland Final Preview with Peadar Mogan

The role of the corner-back has changed drastically in gaelic football over the past number of years and Donegal’s Peadar Mogan is the epitome of the modern-day attacking defender. Defensively, the St. Naul’s clubman has the tenacity, skill and scavenger-like hunger to create turnovers much like some of the quintessential backs of the past. Going

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Watch: All-Ireland Final Preview with Patrick McBrearty

With seven Ulster titles and an All-Ireland medal in his back-pocket, Patrick McBrearty is the most decorated player to ever don the green and gold of Donegal. The Kilcar man’s contribution to his county’s success over the past 14 years is incalculable, but perhaps this season’s input has been the most impressive of all. McBrearty,

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Dessie McNamara reflects on Donegal U16 Girls All-Ireland success

Donegal’s U16 Girls team were crowned All-Ireland C Champions after a 6-22 to 4-05 victory over Leitrim on Tuesday evening. The side, who are managed by Dessie McNamara and Paul Gillespie, found themselves behind early in the game but managed to dig deep and eventually run out comfortable winners. McNamara, one half of the management

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Derry City snap up defender who featured 45 times for English Championship side

Derry City have confirmed the signing of 25 year old defender Brandon Fleming, following his release from Hull City. The Hull native spent last season on loan with Doncaster Rovers and Forest Green Rovers making over 30 appearances between the two clubs. Fleming featured 45 times for his parent club Hull City, including a lengthy

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Matthew McCole says “it’s always been a goal” to represent Ireland at World Boxing Championships

After Dungloe boxer Matthew McCole won the National Elite title in Dublin last month, he knew a potential call-up to represent Team Ireland at the World Boxing Championships in September was on the cards. This week, it was confirmed that the Illies Golden Gloves fighter will be heading over to Liverpool as part of the

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Jim McGuinness aware of the threat Kerry and Clifford possess ahead of All-Ireland Final

Jim McGuinness is well aware of the attacking threat Kerry possess ahead of next Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC Final at Croke Park. Seanie O’Shea, Paudie Clifford and David Clifford have all been in flying form for The Kingdom in recent games, with the latter racking up a tally of 1-09 in last Saturday’s semi-final against Tyrone.

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Business Matters, Ep 253 – Seamus McLaughlin on Kia’s top spot – and trends in the motor trade

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Seamus McLaughlin, the Managing Director of iMotors in Drumkeen and Malin about new car sales figures for the first half of 2025. There has been a surge in sales of electric vehicles and they exam some of the reasons why, and also discuss the popularity of

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Star-studded panel announced for Highland Radio’s “Road To Croker – Big Match Countdown” show at Clanree Hotel

Highland Radio’s Head of Sport Oisin Kelly has released details of the expert panel of guests who will be on Highland Radio’s “Big Match Countdown” at the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny on Monday 21st July. The expert panel includes former Donegal stars Anthony Molloy, Martin McHugh, Eamon McGee, Tony Boyle, Frank McGlynn, Ryan Bradley, John

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McGuinness reports a clean bill of health in squad as training resumes ahead of All-Ireland SFC Final

Donegal senior football team manager Jim McGuinness is reporting a clean bill of health in his squad as the countdown continues to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final with Kerry on Sunday, July 27th. McGuinness was speaking last night as Donegal held their pre-final press night to provide an update. Significantly, he confirmed that the

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Tyler Toland signs deal with English Women’s Super League 2 side

Irish international midfielder Tyler Toland has joined English Barclays Women’s Super League side Durham FC. The 23-year-old Donegal native joins the club having captained Blackburn Rovers for the last two seasons and brings with her a wealth of experience despite her young age. Toland began her senior career with Sion Swifts, but her potential was

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Donegal boxer on Team Ireland for World Boxing Championships in Liverpool

The Team Ireland team to contest IABA’s inaugural World Boxing event, the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, from September 4th to 14th, has been named – and includes Olympians, World and European medalists. There is one Donegal boxer involved, Matthew McCole (above in red) of Illies Golden Glove BC who will compete at 70kg.  The 17

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McBrearty reflects on how Donegal “massively underachieved” for a decade

Indeed, he feels that they “massively underachieved” after 2014 when they last reached the All-Ireland decider. His comments came following the hugely impressive win over Meath in this year’s SFC semi-final at Croke Park. McBrearty came on as a substitute for Michael Murphy in the second half, and scored three fine points.  

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Michael Murphy says it’s time to “put the heads together again” as Donegal get ready to face Kerry in All-Ireland Final

Michael Murphy put in another superb performance for Donegal in this afternoon’s win over Meath at Croke Park. The Glenswilly man is one of only three players in the current squad that played in the 2014 All-Ireland Final against Kerry, along with Patrick McBrearty and Ryan McHugh. Murphy spoke to the assembled media after today’s

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“These are the days you dream of” – Player reaction from Donegal’s win over Meath

Donegal will play Kerry in this year’s All-Ireland Senior Football Final after a resounding 3-26 to 0-15 win over Meath at Croke Park today. Oisin Gallen, Ciaran Moore and Conor O’Donnell hit second-half goals as Jim McGuinness’ side powered to a 20-point victory to book their place in the decider. After the game, Caolan McColgan

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Jim McGuinness says “it was a long road back” as Donegal progress to All-Ireland Final

Jim McGuinness has led Donegal to a fourth ever All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final and a first since 2014. Donegal were 20-point winners over Meath at Croke Park this afternoon and will play Kerry in the decider in two weeks. Kerry were the opponents eleven years ago when McGuinness saw his team beaten by the

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Donegal blow Meath away to reach first All-Ireland Final since 2014 – Post-Match Reaction with Oisin Kelly, Brendan Kilcoyne & Michael McMullan

Donegal have beaten Meath 3-26 to 0-15 in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi-Final at Croke Park this afternoon. Jim McGuinness’ side led 0-13 to 0-08 at the break and second-half goals from Oisin Gallen, Ciaran Moore and Conor O’Donnell aided in putting the Royals to the sword. Donegal will face Kerry in the All-Ireland

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Jack O’Connor “delighted” to reach another All-Ireland Final

Jack O’Connor has steered Kerry to a ninth All-Ireland SFC Final of his reign in charge after a six-point win over Tyrone yesterday evening. The Kingdom will now face the winners of Donegal and Meath’s clash this afternoon. O’Connor spoke to the assembled media after the game and said he’s looking forward to the build

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“No Irish athlete has ever done it at that age” – Patsy McGonigle reflects on Conor Kelly’s record-breaking run in Dublin

It took Conor Kelly just 45.85 seconds to circumnavigate the track at the Morton Games in Dublin on Friday evening. The time is a new National U20 record in the 400m event which is a stunning achievement for 17-year old the Finn Valley AC youngster. Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle joined Ciaran Cannon this afternoon

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Malachy O’Rourke says curtailing Kerry’s forward players is “a tricky balancing act” after defeat in All-Ireland Semi-Final

Tyrone have bowed out of this year’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at the semi-final stage after a 1-20 to 0-17 loss to Kerry in Croke Park yesterday evening. The electric David Clifford was a thorn in the Red Hand County’s side throughout the match and ended with a personal tally of 1-08. After the game,

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