Conor Kelly set a new National U20 400M record at the Morton Games yesterday evening. The Finn Valley youngster ran home in a time of 45.85 seconds to finish 4th in the race which was won by Elian Larregina from Argentina. Kelly’s previous best was 46.09. After yesterday’s race, he told Athletics Ireland running a […]
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Finn Harps unbeaten run came to an end on Friday night as they lost for the first time in six games, going down 3-1 to UCD in Dublin. Conor Tourish scored Harps goal while there were debuts for Oran Brogan and Idir Zerrouk, and new keeper Lorenzo Puaia was also in the squad as back
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Finn Harps lost 3-1 to UCD on Friday evening in the SSE Airtricity League. Emmett Ryan reports from Dublin for Highland Radio Sport:
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Two Donegal jockeys were in the winners enclosure on Thursday afternoon and evening. Oisin Orr had 32/1 double in Carlisle as he won on Jaminez for Lucinda Russell and then obliged again on board Comanche Warrior with just half a length to spare for Richard Fahey. Luke McAteer was on the 6/1 Slieve Binnian who
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Derry City FC have confirmed that Pat Hoban has left the club and joined NIFL Premiership side Glentoran on a permanent contract. The 33-year old arrived at the Brandywell at the start of last season and finished the year as the club’s top goalscorer with 15 goals in 37 appearances. A hamstring injury limited his
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A Donegal Deputy has hit out as, 20 months on, €3 million announced for Donegal under the Children’s Disability Services Grant scheme has still yet to be paid out. The funding was announced with great fanfare in Letterkenny in October 2023, and it led to Denise McGahern expressing how she felt her son was used
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The Grand Secretary of the Orange Order says he disapproves of effigies of migrants in a boat – placed on top of a loyalist bonfire in Tyrone. Most bonfires will be lit on the 11th of July – as part of events leading up to the Twelfth. But some, including the one in Moygashel are
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There’s widespread condemnation after racist graffiti appeared overnight in Strabane. ‘Immigrants out’ was painted in red on the gable wall of a house in the Ballycolman area where a mother and her two children live. The Strabane Ethnic Community Association says such actions are not only despicable but also inhumane. The group’s Project Manager, Kamini
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Status yellow high temperature warnings have been issued from Met Eireann for the next two days. There’s an alert for Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon and Tipperary from midday tomorrow – which will run until 6am on Saturday. That will then be replaced with a similar warning for the entire country which will be in place
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A number of Finn Valley athletes were in action at the 71st Cork City Sports event on Wednesday evening. In a very fast men’s 3,000m, Oisin O’Gailin set a time of 7.59.00 – and in doing so he became the first Donegal athlete to post a sub-8 3000m outdoors. The race was won by Britain’s
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Derry GAA have confirmed Paddy Tally has stepped down from his position as senior football manager following the conclusion of the 2025 inter-county season. The Oak League County failed to win a game in 2025, and they were relegated to Division Two of the League. The Tyrone native took over ahead of this season, following
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Donegal GAA have been short changed in their order for match tickets ahead Sunday’s All Ireland semi final against Meath. Members who ordered their tickets through their club in the county are not guaranteed tickets for the game however you could have bought tickets through Ticketmaster that included prime locations at Croke Park. Chairperson of
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In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore finds out more about a tourism initiative which is helping a lot of businesses in the Mulroy Bay area – essentially an area north of Letterkenny taking in the likes of Cranford, Downings, Milford, Carrigart, Kerrykeel and Fanad. He’s been talking with Paddy Logue, chair of the Mulroy
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The Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Club Championship draws have certainly thrown up some interesting encounters in the opening rounds. For the second year running, defending champions St Eunans will host Kilcar in Letterkenny in round one. The meeting of Glenswilly and neighbours Naomh Conaill along with the derby of Four Masters and St
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Waterworld in Bundoran is due to reopen next week, following major renovation works. The facility closed a number of months ago to facilitate the works which include enhanced shower and toilet facilities as well as a new reception area and enhanced pool facilities. The opening on Monday, will be officiated by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County
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£64,000 worth of drugs have been seized in Derry today. The seizure, includes suspected Class A, B and C drugs. Police are appealing to anyone who has any information about suspected drugs activity to contact them on 101.
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Mary Lou McDonald hasn’t ruled out running for President. The Sinn Féin leader says her party is considering all options, including backing a left unity candidate. Deputy McDonald was asked whether she’s ruling her name out of the contest:
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A Preceptorship Awards Ceremony was recently held at Letterkenny University Hospital, in collaboration with the Nurse Practice Development Unit. The event celebrated the dedication and professionalism of hospital based and community-based preceptors who have made outstanding contributions to the education of BSc (Hons) Undergraduate Nursing Students from Atlantic Technological University during their clinical placements. Aligned with
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Young Donegal driver Jayden McBrearty had two notable races at Mondello Park over the weekend. He was second in his two races, and at the midpoint in the ICCR Mini Championship, he now finds himself in contention for championship honours in the highly competitive championship.
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It’s been another busy weekend in the world of athletics. With the latest, here’s our athletics correspondent Patsy McGonigle…
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The Donegal Masters had a convincing 5-15 to 3-08 win over Monaghan in the All-Ireland Masters Championship in Muff yesterday afternoon. Manager Eddie Crawford joined Ciaran Cannon on Sunday Sport this evening to talk about how the year has been going so far…
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Rhys Irwin has moved to the top of the Supersport Category in the British Superbikes Championship after an incredible weekend’s racing at Knockhill. After his win in the sprint race yesterday, the Kilmacrennan racer crossed the line in fourth in this afternoon’s race in Scotland. The Supersport Category of this year’s championships is bursting with
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Three-time All-Ireland winner and Tyrone legend Ryan “Ricey” McMenamin was in a reminiscent mood when he joined Ciaran Cannon for a chat on Highland Radio Sunday Sport this evening. As well as speaking about the latest on Tyrone’s All-Ireland chances and the current club-scene in Tyrone, McMenamin recalled memories of a 2011 Ulster SFC Semi-Final
Division 1 Downings 1-11 – 1-12 Gaoth Dobhair (Sat) Termon 4-16 – 0-09 Buncrana St. Michaels 0-21 – 2-10 Naomh Conaill Division 2 St Naul’s 0-10 – 3-12 Fanad Gaels Ardara 0-12 – 0-13 Dungloe Milford 2-12 – 1-17 Bundoran Naomh Pádraig Muff 1-08 – 4-12 Cloughaneely Division 3 Red Hughs 1-05 –
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Gerard Donnelly has led Tyrone to their first All-Ireland Minor Football title since 2010 after a stunning 1-16 to 1-15 victory over Kerry in Newbridge this afternoon. Kerry led by a point heading into injury time only for Peter Colton to level matters as the clock ticked into the red. Just when it seemed the
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Tyrone are All-Ireland Minor Football Champions after a dramatic 1-16 to 1-15 win over Kerry in Newbridge this afternoon. It took a late, late injury time winner from the boot of Diarmuid Martin to fire The Red Hand youngsters to glory after Peter Colton had levelled the scores moments earlier. Remarkably, match-winner Martin was named
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David Tennyson and Caoimhin Connolly have both progressed to the semi-finals of the National U19 Boxing Championships. Connolly, who fights out of Twin Towns BC, was a 5-0 winner over Anthony Cash of Kildare in their 50kg Quarter-Final yesterday. Derryveagh’s Tennyson was also a 5-0 winner over Yegor Anisimov of St. Mary’s in their 65kg
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It’s been a fantastic day for local athletes at the National U20/U23 Championships in Tullamore. Not least for Letterkenny AC Athlete Erin Friel, who won u20 400m gold this evening. With more on that story and more, here’s Highland Radio’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle…
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Rhys Irwin has taken a win in the Supersport Section in Round 4 of the British Superbike Championships at Knockhill this afternoon. The Kilmacrennan rider won the sprint-race by over a second ahead of reigning champion Jack Kennedy to move within 7 points of the championship lead. Irwin, who rides for Gearlink Bike Performance 15,
Donegal face a battle with Leitrim in a bid to save their place in the All Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship for next season. James Daly’s side were beaten 0-15 to 0-05 in a blustery Stewartstown this afternoon. After today’s game, Daly told Paddy Hunter the result was “on the management team” but was left
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Donegal’s Senior Ladies team have been beaten 0-15 to 0-05 by Armagh in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship Relegation Qualifier in Stewartstown. Leitrim’s defeat to Mayo in the other qualifier means they will face Donegal to decide who will remain in the senior championship for next year. Paddy Hunter was live at full
Finn Harps have announced the signings of Kieran Cooney and Idir Zerrouk. St. Kitts and Nevis international Cooney has impressed on trial in recent weeks. Cooney began his career with RC Warwick before joining the Notts County Academy in 2022. The full back went on to sign his first professional contract in 2024 and made
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Liam Boyce got three as Derry City put Waterford to the sword in their SSE Airtricity League clash at the Ryan McBride Brandywell tonight. Boyce netted a first-half brace and struck again before the hour-mark to complete his hat-trick. The Candy Stripes were comfortable 7-2 winners thanks to other goals from Sadou Diallo, Mark Connolly,
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Finn Harps and Longford Town shared the points after playing out a scoreless draw at Finn Park this evening. It was a game both teams will feel they could have won, but in the end both will be content not to have lost. After the game, Harps boss Kevin McHugh spoke to Diarmuid Doherty and
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Derry City have hammered Waterford 7-2 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at The Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Two goals from Liam Boyce and one each from Sadou Diallo and Mark Connolly had The Candy Stripes 4-0 up and cruising at the break. Padraig Amond pulled one back for Waterford just after the
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Finn Harps have played out a 0-0 draw with Longford Town in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. Diarmuid Doherty was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport… In other First Division games, leaders Dundalk won 4-0 away to Kerry, Cobh beat Athlone Town 2-1, Bray were 1-0
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After 28 years of the North-West 10K Charity Run & Walk, it was announced on Monday evening that the event has now raised over €1 million for charity since it first launched in 1997. Just under €984,000 had been raised over the previous 27 years – the €34,800 raised from the 2025 event brought the
Shane O’Donnell has been nominated for the PwC Ireland GAA/PGA Footballer of the Month award for June. Donegal played four times in June, with games against Cavan, Mayo, Louth and Monaghan, and O’Donnell played a huge role in making it a clean sweep of victories. To top off a great month, O’Donnell was named Man
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Four young competitors from Donegal, Tyrone and Derry will take part in the 22nd FIPS Mouche World Youth Fly Fishing Championships at Idaho Falls later this month. Zack Barnett of Lifford, Lewis Harte-Porter from Strabane, Jacob Griffin of Sion Mills and Henry Suiter from Magherafelt will all represent Ireland at the event, which is set
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Finn Harps and Derry City are both on a fantastic run of results in the SSE Airtricity League. In the First Division, Harps have won their last two games and are climbing their way back into promotion play-off contention. Kevin McHugh’s side are at home to Longford Town this evening. In the Premier Division, Derry
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On The Score programme this evening, we look ahead to this weekend’s League Of Ireland fixtures for Finn Harps and Derry City with former Harps captain Declan Boyle. Plus, we hear from Gavin Carlin and Anthony Black, two Donegal coaches who are a long way from home and will be bringing underage teams back to
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Letterkenny native Anthony Black is a former player with Letterkenny Rugby Club. Nowadays, he lives in Calgary in western Canada where he is heavily involved in coaching with his local rugby club. In August, Calgary Irish Rugby Club’s under-18 girls team will be coming to the north-west and will be based in Donegal for a
Killygordon man Gavin Carlin runs a soccer academy in Florida called “Good Lad Soccer” and he’ll be bringing over two teams in a party of 144 to the Foyle Cup in Derry which gets underway later this month. The talented goalkeeper was capped at under-17 level for the Republic of Ireland, but injuries effectively ended
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Derry City are on the hunt for four wins on the bounce as they welcome Waterford to the Ryan McBride Brandywell in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division tomorrow evening. Wins over Shelbourne, St. Patrick’s Athletic and Drogheda United have propelled Tiernan Lynch’s side up to second in the table after an inconsistent first-half of
Finn Harps have announced the signing of Oran Brogan subject to international clearance. The Letterkenny man, who last played with Loughgall FC in the NIFL Premiership, arrives at Finn Park until the end of the 2027 season. Brogan has also spent time with Dergview FC and Institute FC. The 22 year-old, who can play in
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Tyrone attacker Joel Kerr is to miss this weekend’s All-Ireland Minor Football Final after taking up a professional contact with Premier League club West Ham this week. The London club’s academy has denied the exciting Red Hand star permission to face Kerry in Sunday’s decider at Newbridge due to his contractual agreement. Having signed from
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Derry City have announced the signing of Alex Bannon on a year-long loan from Burton Albion. The 21-year-old Scot started his career with Queens Park and made over 50 appearances before signing for Burton last June. After a dozen appearances for Albion, he spent time on loan at Airdrieonians where he was vital in their
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On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore speaks with Charlie Boyle, the CEO of Customer Service Excellence Ireland, which is based in the GTEIC Innovation Hub in Gweedore. Since the company was founded in 2014, the west Donegal man has seen his company develop, building up clients not just in Ireland but also overseas, and
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