Derry came from behind to defeat Donegal 2-09 to 0-12 in the Ulster Minor League at Owenbeg this afternoon. The Oakleaf youngsters failed to register a point in the first-half but did hit the net for an early goal as Karl Lacey’s side led 0-09 to 1-00 at half-time. Derry edged themselves back into the […]
Late goal completes Derry Minors’ comeback against Donegal Read More »
Dylan Browne-McMonagle has returned home to Donegal after suffering an injury in Hong Kong, with some reports suggesting the Letterkenny jockey has suffered a fracture in his back. Browne-McMonagle has had several winners since the turn of the year at the Sha Tin and Happy Valley racecourses in the Asian metropolis. It’s a disappointing end
Back injury forces Dylan Browne-McMonagle to return home from Hong Kong Read More »
There has been another slight increase in the number of homeless people both regionally and nationally in the latest Government homelessness report. Figures from the Department of Housing show 165 adults in the North West were homeless at the end of February, an increase of seven on January’s figure of 158. Of those, 45
Homelessness increases once again in February Read More »
A recent survey of SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service found that 78% of respondents have a lack of confidence in the HSE’s ability to address welfare and health and safety concerns highlighted by staff. As part of a survey of more than 850 members, the majority of respondents indicated that they did not
SIPTU Survey finds National Ambulance Service unsatisfied with HSE Read More »
Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman was gutted after his side’s dream of reaching the World Cup Finals came to an end in dramatic circumstances in Prague. The Irish lost 4-3 to Czechia on penalties in Prague, after the game finished 2-2 following extra time. Ireland were three minutes away from going through in the regulation
“We should never have let them back into the game” – Coleman gutted after Czechia defeat Read More »
Kerry Manager Jack O’Connor says the aim at the start of the year was the avoid the drop to Division 2 of the National Football League. As it turns out, Kerry have had a solid campaign, being beaten just once, and have a Division 1 League Final to look forward to this coming Sunday. That
It’s an important weekend for the Donegal hurlers who will contest the Division 3 League Final after clinching promotion with a brilliant win over Roscommon last week. Mickey McCann’s side travel to Aughrim to face Wicklow in Saturday’s decider but will be without key men Gerard Gilmore and Conor Gartland for the fixture. Here’s the
Mickey McCann relishing challenge of facing Wicklow in Aughrim Read More »
The Republic of Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup have been ended by Czechia. Finn Azaz and Alan Browne had penalties saved as they lost 4-3 in a shoot-out in their Play-Off semi-final in Prague. The teams had been locked at 2-all after 90 and 120 minutes. Ireland went 2-nil up through a
World Cup dream for Ireland ends in Prague Read More »
Kerrykeel 71 will play in the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division next season. Hughie Walsh’s side have clinched promotion to the top flight for the first time in their 55 year history and are going toe-to-toe with Cappry Rovers for the Temple Domestic Appliance Division 2 title. Kerrykeel have two games left and are three
“It’s been a long time coming” – Hughie Walsh on leading Kerrykeel to top tier Read More »
This week on The Score… Gavin Cullen joins us to talk all things soccer in a big week for Irish football and, in local soccer, we’ll hear from Kerrykeel manager __ after they sealed promotion to the Donegal League Premier Division. In GAA, we get the thoughts of Donegal captain Michael Langan ahead of Sunday’s
The Score – 26/03/26 Read More »
It’s another busy week on the soccer front! The big game of the week is Ireland’s clash with Czechia in Prague this evening – if Ireland win it would set up a mouth-watering “winner takes all” clash against either Denmark or North Macedonia in Dublin next Tuesday. Two wins would send Ireland to their first
Donegal will face All-Ireland Champions Kerry in the National Football League Division 1 Final on Sunday afternoon at Croke Park. The previous meeting of these two behemoths at GAA HQ was, of course, last July’s All-Ireland Final where a traumatic afternoon for Donegal supporters ended in a 1-26 to 0-19 defeat. A league win over
“We’re going to Croke Park to win the game” – Michael Langan Read More »
Josh Cullen started and Gavin McAteer came off the bench for Ireland’s U19 side against Poland in the U19 Euro Qualifiers on Wednesday. Newcastle United midfielder Rory Finneran got on the scoresheet as the game finished in a 1-1 draw. John Cotter’s side could have snatched all three points but for a missed penalty in
Cullen starts as McAteer makes appearance for Ireland U19s against Poland Read More »
The whole country will “be at a stand-still” tonight as Ireland play Czechia in Prague from 7:45pm. A win in the Czech capital would set up a mammoth occasion in Dublin on Tuesday against either Denmark or North Macedonia where a win would send Ireland to their first FIFA World Cup since 2002. Although it’s
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore pays a visit to the office of Print Supplies in Frosses to interview its founder and owner Dermot Doherty. Managing printing for your business or organisation shouldn’t be overly time consuming, or even frustrating, and it doesn’t need to be complicated. Print Supplies provides solutions that save you
Business Matters – EP 289: Dermot Doherty of Print Supplies in Frosses Read More »
Cavan produced a stunning performance to defeat Ulster and All-Ireland Champions Tyrone in the Ulster U20 Football Championship at Breffni Park this evening. The home side led by just a point at the interval and Tyrone just couldn’t edge their way back into the game in the second half. It finished 1-14 to 0-15 to
Cavan produce shock against All-Ireland U20 Champions Tyrone Read More »
An early Kevin Muldoon goal paved the way for Donegal’s four-point victory over Monaghan in the Ulster U20 Football Championship in Castleblayney this evening. It was a low-scoring affair played in wintery conditions but Gary Boyle’s side once again showed fierce grit and determination to come out on the right side of the 1-09 to
Donegal have beaten Monaghan 1-09 to 0-08 in the Ulster U20 Championship in Castleblayney this evening. An early Kevin Muldoon goal for the visitors was a big score in a low-scoring contest as Donegal led 1-03 to 0-04 at the break. Donegal are now two wins from two with Gary Boyle’s side defeating Fermanagh in
Back-to-back wins for Donegal U20s Read More »
A drama series set in a small town somewhere in the heart of Donegal, where we meet various people who live in Ballyglissane and learn about their lives, their problems, and their secrets. This Season new people arrive in town.There’s a woman who says she’s going to invest big money in Ballyglissane,but is she telling
Ballyglissane Season 2 Episode 2 Read More »
It’s all systems go in the Republic of Ireland camp in advance of one of the biggest matches in over two decades. There’s been a green takeover of Prague ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup play-off semi-final meeting against Czechia. Tomorrow’s hosts play their first match under Miroslav Koubek, who was only appointed in December but
Ireland to face Czechia with “calm heads and control” says Coleman Read More »
In a change up to the PFL Belfast fight card next month, Darragh Kelly will now fight Jay Jay Wilson in the main event. The Moville Mauler was originally scheduled to face Sergio Cossio and Paul Hughes was in line to fight Wilson in the headliner. However, an injury to Belfast native Hughes has given
Darragh Kelly steps into main event slot at PFL Belfast Read More »
The Northwest Vipers secured their first win of the 2026 campaign with an impressive 21–0 victory over the County Antrim Stags at Newforge Sports Complex, Belfast at the weekend. In their first away game of the season, the Vipers delivered a composed and physical performance on both sides of the ball. A dominant defensive display
Gweedore man Mike Naulty plays key role in Northwest Vipers’ first win of the season Read More »
Donegal have named their team to face Monaghan in the Ulster U20 Football Championship in Castleblayney this evening. Captain Finnbarr Roarty is in line to start at number 5 for Gary Boyle’s side, who defeated Fermanagh in last Wednesday’s opener. Roarty, Padraig MacGiolla Bhride and Kevin Muldoon were all part of the senior squad who
Roarty included in Donegal team named to face Monaghan in Ulster U20 Championship Read More »
Donegal native Jack Mawditt has signed his first professional contract with Bolton Wanderers. The 18-year-old Letterkenny youngster played for Swilly Rovers at a young age and spent time at Finn Harps and Blackburn Rovers Academies. Mawditt was offered a two-year scholarship by Bolton when he was at u16 level and has now been offered a
Jack Mawditt signs first professional contract at Bolton Read More »
Killybegs man Séamus Coleman believes Ireland have the chance to make “something special happen” in their FIFA World Cup play-off push. The Irish team are training in the Fortuna Arena this morning – the venue for their massive playoff semi-final against Czechia tomorrow night. Coleman is one of two players in the squad who played
Coleman recalls memories of Euro 2016 ahead of Czech clash Read More »
Finn Harps have launched a stadium naming initiative called “Name the Park” that will give one entrant the right to choose the new name of Finn Park for its final chapter as a League of Ireland venue. Recognised as one of Ireland’s most iconic football grounds, Finn Park has been at the heart of football
Finn Harps launch ‘Name the Park’ initiative for final LOI game at Finn Park Read More »
Five young local fishermen will have the eyes of the angling world on them this summer when the Trout Angler Federation of Ireland (TAFI) bring the prestigious World Youth Fly Fishing Championships to the waters of Donegal and Tyrone. The 23rd FIPS Mouche Youth Championships will be based in Ballybofey from July 1th-23rd. The
This week on the DL Debate Brendan Devenney was live in Philadelphia for the Donegal Diaspora Initiative where he was joined by former all Ireland Winner Christy Toye and current Donegal Masters player Brian McLaughlin as well as various guests taking part in the event. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister
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Donegal and Kerry will meet in the National Football League Division 1 final in a repeat of last season’s All Ireland final. It was confirmed today that the game will have a 4 pm throw-in at Croke Park (above) next Sunday and it will be preceded by Meath and Cork in the Division 2 Final
National League Final details confirmed for Donegal footballers and hurlers Read More »
Donegal will play Kerry in next weekend’s National Football League Division 1 Final at Croke Park in a repeat of last July’s All-Ireland Final. Donegal’s 3-20 to 3-16 win over Monaghan booked their spot in the final, while Kerry’s draw in Armagh meant they would finish 2nd in the standings ahead of Mayo due to
We will need to improve to give Kerry a game in Croke Park – Jim McGuinness Read More »
Donegal have beaten Monaghan 3-20 to 3-16 in Division 1 of the National Football League at St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones this afternoon. Donegal led 2-11 to 3-07 at the break after an entertaining first-half saw Shea Malone and Jamie Brennan hit the net for Jim McGuinness’ side. As the sides were all square heading
Tyrone will play Division 2 football once again next year after losing 0-22 to 0-19 to Cork at Healy Park this afternoon. Red Hand boss told the media after today’s game the performances throughout the league season were “up and down” but that maintaining their status in the second tier became the top priority in
“At this stage we are glad to stay in the division” – Tyrone Manager Malachy O’Rourke Read More »
Derry ended their National Football League Division 2 campaign with a 1-20 to 0-19 win over Cavan at Celtic Park this afternoon. Oakleaf boss Ciaran Meenagh spoke to the assembled media and, although Derry didn’t make it back to Division 1 or reach a league final, there are lots of positives to take forward into
Derry boss Ciaran Meenagh says there are positives to take from league campaign Read More »
Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division St Catherines FC 1-1 Glenea United Temple Domestic Appliance Division 1 Ballybofey United 2-2 Kerrykeel 71 Castlefin Celtic 4-1 Swilly Rovers Gweedore United 5-1 Convoy Arsenal Milford United 1-3 Cappry Rovers Rathmullan Celtic 4-1 Gweedore Celtic Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division 2 Cranford FC 3-1 Deele Harps
Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 22/03/26 Read More »
Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston won their first ever World Rally Championship event last Sunday after coming out on top in Safari Rally Kenya. It was both parties’ first win in the WRC, with Japanese driver Katsuta tasting victory at the 94th time of asking. Katsuta’s co-driver Aaron Johnston, who hails from Omagh, spoke to
Omagh’s Aaron Johnston reflects on maiden World Rally Championship win in Kenya Read More »
Donegal have been beaten by a single point against Tipperary a low-scoring affair in Clonmel this afternoon. It finished 0-07 to 0-06 in the Ladies National Football League Division 2 encounter. The Premier County led 0-04 to 0-03 at the break and kept the scoreboard ticking over in the second period to claim an important
Narrow defeat for Donegal Ladies in Clonmel Read More »
Derry have beaten Cavan 2-20 to 0-19 in Division 2 of the National Football League at Find Insurance Celtic Park this afternoon. Michael McMullan has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
Four-point win for Derry over Cavan Read More »
Cork have sealed their spot in Division 1 of the National Football League next year after this afternoon’s 0-22 to 0-19 Division 2 win over Tyrone in Omagh. Next week’s Division 2 league final will be contested between Meath and Cork, with both sides gaining promotion to the top tier for 2027. Francis Mooney has
Cork defeat Tyrone to gain promotion to Division 1 Read More »
Munster have won the FAI Inter-Provincial Tournament being held in Donegal this weekend after a 2-2 draw with Leinster today was enough to finish top of the group after three games played. Ulster, meanwhile, have finished bottom of the standings thanks to a 2-0 defeat to Connacht this morning. A first win of this year’s
Munster win FAI Inter-Provincial Tournament after disappointing weekend for Ulster Read More »
Donegal have made six changes to their starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash against Monaghan. Caolan McColgan, Mark Curran, Sean Martin, Paul O’Hare, Shane O’Donnell and Shea Malone all come into the side for the game in Clones. Michael Langan and Shane O’Donnell have been named as joint captains. Here’s the full squad to face
Donegal name six changes in team to face Monaghan Read More »
Ulster Championship 1 Lurgan 38-38 Omagh Ulster Championship 2 Ards v City of Derry Letterkenny v Monaghan (Monaghan conceded game) Ulster Championship 3 Belfast High School Former Pupils 30-29 Strabane Coleriane v Cavan
Ulster Rugby Championship Results – 21/03/26 Read More »
Institute defeated Loughgall 3-1 in the NIFL Championship last night at Lakeview Park. First-half goals from Benny McLaughlin and Shea McGinley had ‘Stute 2-1 ahead at the break. Padraig Lynch then added a third to secure all three points. Limavady have moved back to the top of the league of goal difference after a 4-1
Wins for both Institute and Limavady in NIFL Championship Read More »
Highland Radio broadcast live from Philadelphia once again this afternoon as the Charlie McElwee Cup was taking place at Glen Hills School. Here’s the full show which was aired between 4-5pm on Saturday Sport…
Highland Radio LIVE from Philadelphia Part 2 – Charlie McElwee Cup Broadcast Read More »
Glencar Inn Saturday Division 1 Donegal Town 1-2 Kildrum Tigers Drumbar FC 3-4 Erne Wanderers FC Letterkenny Rovers 3-0 Oldtown Celtic St Catherines FC Res 1-0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Strand Rovers 2-0 Glencar Celtic Old Orchard Saturday Division 2 Copany Rovers vs Fanad United Fintown Harps AFC 5-1 Arranmore United Glenea United Reserves vs Gweedore
Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 21/03/26 Read More »
Ulster’s second defeat in two days means they will go into tomorrow’s final fixture with no chance of winning the FAI Inter-Provincial Tournament. Last night, Gary Duffy’s side were beaten 1-0 by Munster in Ballyare in their tournament opener. This afternoon, at the home of Buncrana Hearts, Ulster suffered another defeat as they went down
Two defeats in two games for Ulster Read More »
Donegal have progressed to the National Hurling League Division 3 Final after a 3-20 to 0-19 win over Roscommon at Dr. Hyde Park this afternoon. Two first-half goals from Richie Ryan and one from Josh Cronolly-McGee gave Mickey McCann’s team the platform to go on and get the win they needed. Donegal have also
Donegal Hurlers power into league final with massive win over in-form Roscommon team Read More »
The Donegal Hurlers have produced a stunning performance at Dr. Hyde Park to reach next weekend’s National Hurling League Division 3 Final. Mickey McCann’s side knew they needed to beat Roscommon who sat top of the table and were unbeaten before today. A brilliant first-half saw Donegal race into a 3-10 to 0-12 lead at
Finn Harps huffed and puffed but failed to get an equaliser in Tralee against Kerry in the SSE Airtricity League First Division yesterday evening. Kerry went ahead on 25 minutes when Cian Murphy poked home from close range and, as Harps pushed very hard for a leveller late on, the home side held on to
“It was a disappointing result” – Tony McNamee on Finn Harps’ defeat to Kerry Read More »
Mark English finished fourth in his 800M Semi-Final at the World Indoor Championships in Poland this afternoon. The result means the Finn Valley man will not compete in tomorrow evening’s final in Torun. Highland’s Mark Gallagher spoke to Patsy McGonagle shortly after the race – Patsy said English will be disappointed with the run…
Mark English bows out at semi-final stage at World Indoors Read More »
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