Institute lost ground in the chase for the NIFL Championship title as they were held scoreless away to Annagh. With leaders Dundela overcoming bottom club Knockbreda 1-0, Institute are now two points adrift of the summit. Elsewhere, struggling Dergview were beaten 3-1 at home by Ballyclare. In the Crawford Cup first round, Strabane Athletic beat …
Institute lose ground after scoreless draw, defeat for Dergview Read More »
Donegal are the Conor McGurk Cup champions again. They defeated Down in the decider by 2-25 to 0-22 at the Dub in Belfast to give manager Mickey McCann something extra to celebrate on his birthday. Donegal were in command at the break as they led by 2-15 to 0-10. But Down rallied in the third …
Hurling: Conor McGurk Cup success for Mickey McCann on his birthday Read More »
Finn Harps will play their first home pre-season game in 13 years when they face arch-rivals Derry City at Finn Park on Sunday. Kick-off is 2.00 pm. In recent times, Harps have been reluctant to play home friendlies before the start of the season due to concerns over bad weather impacting negatively on the pitch …
Murphy looks ahead to new season – and first home friendly in 13 years! Read More »
Donegal jockey Martin Harley registered his biggest win in Australia earlier today. He was on board the Robert Heathcote-trained Abounding which won the $3m dollar Magi Millions 3 Year-0ld Guineas on the Gold Coast. The race was actually delayed by an hour after another horse got himself cast in the gates at the start and …
Harley lands major winner in $3m dollar Magic Millions 3 Year-old Guineas Read More »
Welsh driver Matt Edwards (pictured) will attempt an assault on the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship this year. Edwards was a runner-up in last year’s Donegal International Rally and also has two Ulster Rally wins to his name. He has teamed up with C&M Motorsport to start the asphalt campaign. The Welsh driver has impressed on …
Donegal Rally runner-up Edwards to contest Irish Tarmac Championship Read More »
Finn Harps have announced that Shane McMonagle has re-signed for the 2024 season. The defender first joined the club at the beginning of the 2023 campaign, making 15 appearances before moving to neighbouring Dergview FC during the summer. The 23 year-old made 16 appearances for the NIFL Championship side before returning to Finn Park this …
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Lifford man Eugene Gallen who set up Bon Appetit in June 2021. The company produces a range of cooked ready meals and has seen considerable growth in a short space of time. Bon Appetit manufactures and supplies in bulk to retailers such as Supervalu, Spar and …
Business Matters: Ep 177, Eugene Gallen – Bon Appetit 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 …
A meeting of the Glenties Municipal District was adjourned this morning as a mark of respect to the late Cllr Noreen McGarvey who died during Christmas week. The meeting will reconvene next month. It had been expected that this morning’s meeting would heart tributes to Cllr McGarvey before being adjourned, but Cathaoirleach Cllr Michael McClafferty …
Donegal have been hit hard by the Ulster Council for playing 17 year old Finbarr Roarty in the win over Armagh in the Dr McKenna Cup. The Naomh Conaill corner back was under age at the time of the game last Wednesday and only turned 18 the day after the 16 point victory. The provincial …
Donegal’s punishment for playing 17 year old Finbarr Roarty in the win over Armagh in the Dr McKenna Cup is expected to be known today. The Naomh Conaill corner back was under age at the time of the game last Wednesday and only turned 18 the day after the 16 point victory. The Ulster Council …
Ulster Council decision due today on Donegal player eligibility Read More »
Derry’s Glen are into this year’s All-Ireland club final for a second year in a row as they got the better of last year’s champions Kilmacud Crokes in a foggy Páirc Esler on Sunday evening. It ended: Glen 1-14, Kilmacud Crokes 2-10. Glen came out on top as the match ended in dramatic style. …
“We needed a really big performance” – Malachy O’Rourke Read More »
Ulster champions Glen have reached back-to-back All Ireland Club finals after beating last year’s winners Kilmacud Crokes in Páirc Esler on Sunday evening. Full time: Glen 1-14, Kilmacud Crokes 2-10. The match ended in dramatic fashion. With minutes and Glen up by a point, Conor Glass forced a turnover and chipped the ball into Ethan …
Glen reach All-Ireland club final after dramatic win over Kilmacud Crokes Read More »
Tyrone started their Dr. McKenna Cup campaign with a defeat against Donegal in Healy Park, Omagh, on Sunday afternoon. Full time: Donegal 0–15, Tyrone 1–10. Tyrone went into the break leading by three points, but Donegal came out on top in the second half. Here’s Tyrone manager Brian Dooher after the match speaking with Francis …
Brian Dooher “disappointed” Tyrone didn’t “push on” to beat Donegal in Dr McKenna Cup Read More »
Donegal made it two wins from two in the Dr. McKenna Cup after beating Tyrone in Healy Park, Omagh, on Sunday afternoon. Full time: Donegal 0–15 Tyrone 1–10. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh after the final whistle.
Holders Derry fought back from being down three points down at half time to beat Down in the Dr McKenna Cup last night at Celtic Park. Full time: Derry 0-13 Down 0-10. It’s Derry’s second win in a row so far in this season’s come after they defeated Cavan earlier this week. They now …
Mickey Harte reflects on Derry’s win over Down in Dr. McKenna Cup Read More »
Eoghan Ban Gallagher is set for his first appearance of the year in Sunday’s Dr McKenna Cup clash with Tyrone in Omagh. The Killybegs man is one of six changes to the starting line up from the win over Armagh with Caolan McGonagle, Peader Mogan, Shane O’Donnell, Oisin Gallen and Jamie Brennan also in. Tyrone …
Holders Donegal started their Conor McGurk Cup campaign with a win over Derry at the GAA Centre of Excellence in Convoy on Saturday afternoon. Full time: Donegal 4-25 Derry 1-08. Here’s Ryan Ferry with the full time report: Ryan spoke with Donegal goal keeper Luke White on the win after the match:
Derry and Ulster champions Glen take on Dublin’s Kilmacud Crokes in the All-Ireland Club semi-final tomorrow afternoon at Páirc Esler, Newry. It will be a repeat of last year’s final, which was surrounded by controversy as Kilmacud had 16 players defend their goal at a stage in the match. Chris Ashmore spoke with Michael …
GAA Preview: Glen vs Kilmacud Crokes with Michael McMullan Read More »
City of Derry are through to the next round of the Ulster Junior Cup after a draw with Cooke RFC helped towards their progression from the group stage. Full time: City of Derry 25 Cooke RFC 25. Here’s Alex McDonald with the match report: He also got the thoughts of City of Derry coach Richard …
FT Report & Reaction: City of Derry advance in Ulster Junior Cup Read More »
Finn Harps have announced the loan signing of attacker Chris Lotefa from Bohemian FC. Lotefa arrived at Bohs from St. Kevin’s as a schoolboy and has risen right the way through the academy ranks from U13 to U19s. He made his senior debut at Finn Park in September 2022 before signing his first professional deal …
Finn Harps sign Chris Lotefa on loan from Bohemians Read More »
Donegal hurling has announced their squad to take on Derry in the quarter-final of the Conor McGurk Cup at the Donegal GAA Centre on Saturday at 1.30 pm. St Eunan’s Sean McVeigh is back after taking a year out in 2023 and Declan Coulter is on the panel despite stating before Christmas he was …
Everton captain Seamus Coleman made a little bit of history last night as his side played out a scoreless draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the third round of the FA Cup. The Killybegs man has now featured in 14 different FA Cup campaigns, and has equalled Jack Taylor’s record (set between 1896-1910) …
North West side Dergview have added three Donegal players to their squad with the January transfer window in full swing. The NIFL Championship club has announced the addition of Damien Duffy, Ronan McKinley, and Gabriel Aduaka to their roster. Midfielder Duffy moves from Finn Harps after making 12 appearances and scoring one goal in the …
Three Donegal players make the switch to Dergview Read More »
As Derry kicked off their Dr. McKenna Cup defence at Kingspan Breffni in Section B, they defeated a determined Cavan team by a margin of two points, 0-15 to 1-10. The result was overseen by new manager Mickey Harte. Derry led by 0–7 to 0–4 at the break. Seven minutes into the second half, …
“This is the best place to blood new players”- Mickey Harte on Dr. McKenna Cup Read More »
Donegal, Derry and Monaghan were the winners on the opening evening of the Bank of Ireland 2024 Dr. McKenna Cup competition. Donegal cruised to a 3-16 to 1-6 victory over Armagh in their Section A Round 1 opener. A crowd of around 4,000 flocked to MacCumhaill Park to see Jim McGuinness’ first competitive game …
Dr McKenna Cup round-up: Wins for Donegal, Derry and Monaghan Read More »
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness felt their Dr. McKenna Cup opener against an understrength Armagh side was a “really good” workout for his side. In his first competitive game in charge since his return, McGuinness saw his side win by 3-16 to 1-6 at MacCumhaill Park in their Section A fixture. He spoke with Oisin …
GAA: McGuinness and McBrearty reaction following Dr. McKenna Cup win Read More »
Donegal cruised past an understrength and youthful Armagh side in Jim McGuinness’s first competitive game back as Donegal manager. They were much too strong for what was essentially an Armagh under-20 side and ran out winners by 3-16 (25) to 1-6 (9). McGuinness used the occasion to give senior competitive debuts to a number of …
Reaction: Martin McHugh’s verdict on Donegal’s win over weak Armagh side Read More »
A crowd of around 4,000 flocked to MacCumhaill Park to see Jim McGuinness’ first competitive game in charge since taking over the Donegal senior managerial reins for a second time, but their Dr. McKenna Cup Section A Round 1 game against Armagh was a rather one-sided affair as they ran out victors on a final …
Easy win for Donegal in Dr. McKenna Cup opener against understrength Armagh Read More »
European Movement Ireland is urging people to ensure they’re registered for a number of votes this year. Its CEO Noelle O’Connell says people have a responsibility to participate in the democratic process. We’ll be going to the polls for two referendums in March, as well as the European and local elections in June. Noelle is …
Public urged to ensure they’re registered for 2024 votes Read More »
On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Toni Forrester, Chief Executive Officer of Letterkenny Chamber. Founded in 1965, the chamber will celebrate its 60th anniversary next year and plays a significant role in fostering business development and promoting opportunities to create a thriving business environment. The chamber has grown considerably and now has …
Business Matters: Ep 176, Toni Forrester – Letterkenny Chamber Read More »
Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness will hand out five senior debuts in Wednesday’s Dr McKenna Cup clash with Armagh in Ballybofey. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh will have full match commentary on Highland from the 7.30pm start in Ballybofey in association with Highland Motors Letterkenny. Naomh Conaill duo Finbarr Roarty and Kevin McGettigan will be in …
Five Donegal debuts in McKenna Cup opener with Armagh Read More »
Last year saw a rise of 28% in new electric car registrations in Donegal. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry have released their official new vehicle registrations statistics for 2023. There was a marginal increase in new car registrations in the county with a total of 2573 – 305 of those reported to be …
Four Masters won the Ulster Minor Football Tournament on New Year’s Day at the St Paul’s club in Belfast. The Donegal champions beat Cavan Gaels 1-10 to 2-4 in the competition decider and are the first Donegal side to do so since Aodh Ruadh in 1992. Michael McMullan reports for Highland Radio Sport: Having lost …
Ulster success for Four Masters: Report & Reaction Read More »
Declan Bonner has left Na Rossa to take up the manager role at Fermanagh club Erne Gaels. The former Donegal manager will be in charge for the next 12 months. Declan will be joined by former Donegal player Paul Brennan as his assistant. Earlier this year the Na Rossa clubman led his side to …
Institute and Dergview played out a 0-0 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The result keeps Institute in second place, three points off leaders Dundela, who have two games in hand. Dergview remain in 11th after today’s point, seven points off 10th place Ards. Both north-west clubs are in Irish Cup …
Gary McDaid has returned to club management with his native Glenswilly. The St Eunans College PE teacher previously lead the Glen men to championship success in 2011 and 2013 while he coached Glenswilly in 2016 when they lifted the Dr Maguire Cup for a third time. Gary is expected to put a backroom team together …
Diane McGlynn (née Toner) has been named on the first ever Irish International Rules Masters squad that will play Australia in two tests. The matches will be played on the 9th and 16th of March at Mullagh GAA Club, Galway, and Denn GFC, Cavan. Former Donegal LGFA player Maria Devenney will be part of …
Diane McGlynn included in Irish squad to face Australia Read More »
On this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Adrian Boyle, the founder of artisan bakery Blistered Bread in Letterkenny. The Creeslough native spend many years in Australia before returning to Ireland a couple of years ago with his wife Niamh. Blistered Bread is a family sourdough bakery that specialises in making handcraft breads …
Business Matters: Ep 175, Adrian Boyle – Blistered Bread Read More »
Sligo Rovers have announced the re-signing of Donegal’s Emma Doherty for the 2024 season. The Buncrana native joined Rovers ahead of our inaugural season in the Women’s National League in 2022 and has since made 51 appearances and is the club’s leading goal-scorer, having scored 24 times for the Bit o’Red. The ATU Sligo scholarship …
Finn Harps have announced the signing of David Cawley for the 2024 season. The veteran midfielder signs from neighbouring Sligo Rovers where he was club captain. Cawley has over 300 Premier Division appearances to his name across spells with the Bit O’ Red, St. Patrick’s Athletic and Galway United. The Mayo man brings …
The new proposals going to cabinet today have been described as “not necessary”. Under the plans, most speed limits would be reduced by 20 kilometres an hour. So far this year, 178 people have died on the roads – 23 more than last year. Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae thinks reducing limits would do …
New proposals to reduce speed limits described as ‘not necessary’ Read More »
Institutional abuse campaigner Jon McCourt has been conferred with the Freedom of Derry and Strabane. Mr McCourt is one of the most high profile and leading campaigners for victims of historical institutional abuse in Ireland and is the founder and chairman of Survivors North West who represent victims of historic abuse at children’s homes and …
Jon McCourt conferred with freedom of Derry and Strabane Read More »
On this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Ryan Allen, Founding Director of Irish Gap Year. The Bundoran based company has been running award-winning Gap Year Programmes in Ireland and indeed in Europe for a number of years, and currently employs 13 people in Donegal. Recently, it won the Export Award at the …
Business Matters: Ep 175, Ryan Allen – Irish Gap Year Read More »
A glass door of a house was smashed in Castlefinn on Saturday evening last. The incident happened in Emmet park shortly after 8:40p.m. The glass door of a house was smashed. Gardaí are appealing to anybody who travelled in the area of Emmet Park or Castlefinn between 8pm and 9pm and who had a dash …
An incident of criminal damage in Letterkenny is being investigated that seen a car damaged. At 7:30pm on Tuesday last on Main Street a boy and two girls walked past a car. It appears that the boy deliberately caused a large scrape to the passenger side. The three were walking in the direction of Upper …
The Chair of Donegal County Council’s Planning Committee says he doubts whether the new County Development Plan can be agreed before the local elections in June. Following the end of the first public consultation in October, a report from Chief Executive John McLaughlin outlining a number of proposed alterations is being circulated to all councillors. …
OPR submissions could delay decision on new County Development Plan – Canning Read More »
The Transport for Ireland Network has unveiled a bus new route for south Donegal under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan Route 292 will operate up to six daily return services Monday to Thursday and eight daily return services Friday to Sunday from January 4th. The route is believed to have stops in Ballyshannon, Rossnowlagh, …
Four Masters overcame Faughs of Monaghan to reach this year’s Ulster Minor Club final. Full time in Belfast: Four Masters 6-14, Faughs 1-01. A 28-point victory in the end sees the Blue and White reach their second Ulster Minor Club final in a row. Four Masters will now face either Cavan Gaels or Mayobridge GAC …
Reaction: Four Masters reach Ulster Minor Club final Read More »
Jim McGuinness’s first match in charge since returning as Donegal manager ended in a six-point victory over Roscommon. Full time: Donegal 2-12, Roscommon 2-6. Donegal led by 0-9 to 0-2 at halftime. A share of today’s matchday earnings were donated to the North-West Hospice. Here’s Jim McGuiness speaking with Brendan Devenney after the match, where …
“A lot of positives” from win over Roscommon – McGuinness Read More »
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