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 …
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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 …
Inishowen had a fine 17-13 win over Limavady seconds in their Forster Cup game. City of Derry’s thirds were well beaten, 61 -19, by a powerful Ballyclare side in their Ulster Championship 1 clash. After the game Alex McDonald spoke with assistant Derry coach Chris Cooper to get his thoughts on the game. Elsewhere, Strabane …
Great win for Inishowen – plus reaction on defeat for City of Derry Read More »
Institute are through to the quarter-finals of the Irish FA Cup after they edged out Ards 1-0. Ards caused a major shock in the last round as they defeated cup holders Crusaders. But a Mikhail Kennedy goal proved to be enough for ‘Stute at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium as they booked their place in …
Heavy league defeat for Dergview but ‘Stute win in the Irish Cup Read More »
Last year’s Donegal International Rally winner and Irish Tarmac Champion Callum Devine is pushing hard to secure victory in the Galway International Rally following Saturday’s eight stages. The Derry driver, with co-driver Noel O’Sullivan, are 15.6 seconds adrift of Keith Cronin and Mikie Galvin with six stages to go on Sunday. A number of Donegal …
Devine second after Day One of Galway International Rally Read More »
New Liverpool star Conor Bradley is in mourning following the death of his father. The Belfast Telegraph is reporting the sad news just days after the Tyrone 20-year-old scored his first goal as he starred in Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Chelsea in the English Premier League. Bradley, who is originally from Aghyaran in west Tyrone, …
Liverpool star Conor Bradley in mourning following death of his father Read More »
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Terry Leyden, one of the leading administrators in Donegal soccer for many decades. A native of Sligo, he lived in Drumkeen and was particularly well known in soccer circles and especially for his work with the Donegal Junior League. He was the league disciplinary secretary …
Donegal League secretary pays tribute to the late Terry Leyden Read More »
The first-ever University Fitness Games, organised by Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Donegal, proved to be a resounding success, drawing in nearly 110 participants who competed across various categories, showcasing their fitness and determination. The event, a unique initiative within the academic sector, aimed to engage individuals who are avid gym-goers and do not necessarily …
Winners revealed: Inaugural University Fitness Games at ATU Donegal Read More »
The death has occurred of one of Tyrone GAA’s most influential administrators of the last 50 years, Brendan Harkin. A former county chairman, he was one of only two people to have served two terms in the position. He was also a former county secretary, PRO and hurling officer, and represented Tyrone at provincial and …
Tributes paid following death of well-known Tyrone GAA administrator Read More »
All Donegal Junior League games have been postponed this weekend as a mark of respect following the death of Terry Leyden, who has been a long serving administrator with the league. Sunday’s Oscar Traynor Cup second leg tie between the Donegal Junior League and the Inishowen Junior League – which was scheduled for Ballyare on …
Donegal Junior League and Oscar Traynor Cup games called off as mark of respect Read More »
The British Government is to publish details of a deal to restore power-sharing at Stormont this afternoon. Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Chris Heaton Harris will deliver a statement to MPs shortly. It comes after the DUP says it secured changes to post-Brexit trade arrangements. Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill says she’s ready to take on …
Michelle O’Neil ready to take on First Minister role Read More »
In this edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Adam Graham of the Recharge Recovery Room which is based in the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. Adam, who has an extensive background in the fitness sector, set up the business last April and it is going from strength to strength. It specialises in ice-baths …
Business Matters, Ep 180: Adam Graham – Recharge Recovery Room Read More »
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 – Ireland’s Climate Change Assessment Report – 30/01/24 Read More »
A Midland Northwest MEP wants assurances that a roll out of ATMs within Bank of Ireland won’t replace staff members. Improvement works will be carried out at branches across the country, including in Falcarragh, along with the Bank’s largest single investment in ATMs in the last decade. It comes as the government prepares to update …
Midland Northwest MEP calls for staff assurances amid BOI ATM announcement Read More »
Homes and businesses in Upper Slavery, Buncrana and surrounding areas have been issued a water outage notice as repairs to a burst to a burst water main are ongoing. Works are scheduled to take place until 1pm this afternoon. It is recommended that an allowance of 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time is made …
Tyrone survived a first half red card to beat Roscommon by 17 points to 1-11 in Omagh on Sunday afternoon. At half time The Red Hands led 0-10 to 1-06 and held on in the second half to collect their first two points in this seasons National Football League Division 1. Tyrone joint manager Brian …
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