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 […]
Entries for the 2025 Donegal Half Marathon, which will take place in Letterkenny on Sunday, August 24th, have exceeded the 1000 mark. Speaking about the event, Race Director Brendan McDaid said entries are still coming in at a steady rate. “We did notice earlier in the year that there was a bigger entry than normal
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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
The Donegal under-16 girls teams won the Ladies All-Ireland U-16C final as they produced a great performance to overcome Leitrim in a high scoring affair in a match played in Tempo in Fermanagh on Tuesday evening. It finished Donegal 6-22, Leitrim 4-5. Leitrim actually led early on as they raced into a 1-3 to no
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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
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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Dylan Browne-McMonagle was in the winners circle three times in Killarney yesterday evening. Firstly, in the 6:45 race, the Letterkenny jockey was on board Evening Blossom for trainer JP O’Brien which went to post at 9/2. He then rode the 6/4 favourite “Defiantly” to victory in the 7:45 outing for the same trainer. To cap
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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
Donegal boxer on Team Ireland for World Boxing Championships in Liverpool Read More »
The Triton Showers Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship moves to Sligo this weekend for Round 5 — the FAAC Simply Automatic / Sligo Park Hotel Stages Rally. Eddie Doherty and Tom Murphy (Skoda Fabia R5) lead the field away at number one. Doherty, who led the series before Raven’s Rock, will aim to regain ground
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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.
McBrearty reflects on how Donegal “massively underachieved” for a decade Read More »
2012 All-Ireland winner and current selector Colm McFadden says “it’s great to be back in the final” after Donegal’s 3-26 to 0-15 win over Meath in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Semi-Final. After losing at the semi-final stage last year against Galway, Donegal have gone one step further in 2025 and will take on Kerry in the
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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
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
“These are the days you dream of” – Player reaction from Donegal’s win over Meath Read More »
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
Jim McGuinness says “it was a long road back” as Donegal progress to All-Ireland Final Read More »
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
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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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
Division 1 Gaoth Dobhair 3-13 – 1-09 Four Masters Sean Mac Cumhaill 1-14 – 2-15 Buncrana Naomh Conaill 3-08 – 2-15 St Eunan’s Malin 1-20 – 0-11 St Michael’s Kilcar 1-21 – 3-11 Downings Division 2 Naomh Muire,LR 4-13 – 0-18 Naomh Columba Killybegs 0-15 – 2-10 Carndonagh St Naul’s 0-09 – 2-21 N
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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,
Kerry have advanced to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final after a comfortable 1-20 to 0-17 win over Tyrone in this evening’s last-four clash at Croke Park. The Kingdom will now face the winners of tomorrow’s other semi-final between Donegal and Meath in the decider in two weeks time. Paddy Hunter has the full time
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With one third of the season in the books, Rhys Irwin finds himself sitting in top spot in the Supersport Section of the 2025 British Superbike Championship. The Kilmacrennan superbike racer is coming off the back of a fantastic weekend at Knockhill in Scotland where he won the sprint race on Saturday and followed up
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Donegal Ladies manager James Daly was full of praise for his young side after they retained their senior status with a six-point win over Leitrim in their relegation play-off in Sligo this afternoon. Daly’s side held off a resurgent Leitrim to run out comfortable winners as goalkeeper Claire Friel pulled off a vital penalty save
“We’re very very proud of the girls” – James Daly Read More »
Donegal have secured their place in the All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship for 2026 after a 2-15 to 1-12 win over Leitrim in Tubbercurry this afternoon. Having led 2-07 to 1-05 at the break thanks to goals from Suzanne White and Jodie McFadden, James Daly’s side held off a spirited second-half from Leitrim to retain
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UCD defeated Finn Harps 3-1 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division yesterday evening. Conor Tourish equalised for Harps after Sean Brennan had put the home side 1-0 up after 16 minutes. Kevin McHugh’s side were hit with a blow just before the half time whistle as Mikey McCullagh put UCD 2-1 up and Mikey
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
32/1 double for Oisin Orr in Carlisle while Luke McAteer wins at Leopardstown Read More »
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
Derry City’s Pat Hoban join’s Glentoran Read More »
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
20 months on, Donegal groups are still awaiting €3m Children’s Disability Services Grant Read More »
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
O’Gailin sets new Donegal 3,000m record at Cork City Sports Read More »
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
Donegal GAA clubs face ticket shortage ahead of Sunday’s semi final Read More »
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
Business Matters, Ep 252 – The Mulroy Drive initiative with Paddy Logue Read More »
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
Big ties drawn in Donegal Club Championship Read More »
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.
Impressive racing at Mondello for Jayden McBrearty Read More »
It’s been another busy weekend in the world of athletics. With the latest, here’s our athletics correspondent Patsy McGonigle…
The latest athletics news with Patsy McGonigle Read More »
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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