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Leaders Oldtown Celtic held by Glencar Celtic – plus all the Saturday League results

Glencar Inn Saturday League Division One leaders Oldtown Celtic’s 100% record ended as they played out an exciting 2-2 draw with great rivals and second placed Glencar Celtic in the match of the day in the Donegal Junior League. Oldtown are 12 points clear at the top and remain unbeaten. And it was also a …

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‘Revival at Letterkenny Courthouse’ launched

Donegal County Council has today launched the ‘Revival at Letterkenny Courthouse’ project. The long awaited venture will see the creation of a tourist attraction at the former Courthouse in Letterkenny town centre. The ‘Revival at Letterkenny Courthouse’ project is being funded by the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund and hopes to increase visitor numbers to …

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Fanad Gael’s Siobhan Coyle to referee LGFA Club Final at Croke Park

Donegal referee Siobhan Coyle of Fanad has been appointed to officiate at the Ladies All Ireland Intermediate Club Football Championship Final between Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins of Leitrim and Glanmire of Cork at Croke Park on Saturday, December 16th. Siobhán has been refereeing since 2011. She graduated from the LGFA’s Referee Academy to join the national …

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Orchard Inn in Letterkenny to be headquarters for 2024 Donegal Harvest Rally

  The 2024 Donegal Harvest Rally will have Letterkenny as its base, it was decided last night following a meeting of the Donegal Motor club. The Orchard Inn, Letterkenny will be the host venue. Club members also selected Letterkenny’s John Crumlish as Clerk of the Course for the event. This year’s event, which was won …

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Business Matters: Ep 173, Barry Doherty – C&B Agri Enterprise Limited

On this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Kilcar man, Barry Doherty, who is Chief Executive Officer of Dunkineely-based C&B Agri Enterprise Limited. The firm uses seaweed and fish extracts to manufacture a natural, sustainable product known as a bio-stimulant which can be used on crops to boost growth and quality. He describes …

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Hot lunches for 25 more Donegal primary schools next year

A further 25 Donegal primary schools have been approved for the Hot School Meals Programme. Nationally the move with benefit 150,000 more children across 900 schools from April next year. Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphries made the announcement today – saying its her goal to roll out the programme in every primary level school …

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Ours to Protect – Christmas & How to Green your Wardrobe – 08/12/2023

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 …

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Reaction: Slaughtneil fails to retain Ulster title

Slaughtneil of Derry failed to retain the Ulster Senior Club Hurling Championship today, losing to Cushendall of Antrim in Páirc Esler, Co. Down. Full time: Slaughtneil 2-10, Cushendall 0-20. The Derry club were behind 1-06 to 0-10 at halftime. It’s Cushendall’s 12th Ulster title, and they will now face O’Loughlin Gaels next in the All Irelands. …

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Report: Donegal drivers in action at Killarney Historic Cars Rally

The rally season ended in Kerry yesterday at the Killarney Historic Cars Rally. Donegal’s Donagh Kelly and co-driver Rory Kennedy in a BMW M3 were 0:03.7 seconds behind the winners of the Historic Category, Jonathan Greer and navigator Kirsty Riddick in their Ford Sierra. In the modified section, two of the top three places were …

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Mary Coughlan in pole position for Donegal chair as Sean Dunnion withdraws

  Sean Dunnion has dropped out of the race for Donegal GAA Chairperson, leaving Mary Coughlan the only remaining candidate for the role. This leaves Mary in pole position to become the first female chair of Donegal GAA. He follows Cieran Kelly, who withdrew on Wednesday evening. The vote is taking place in Jackson’s Hotel, …

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Business Matters Ep 172 Johnny Patterson

On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by Johnny Patterson, who set up and runs the award winning Johnny’s Ranch Gourmet Street Kitchen providing the very Best of Local produce from Farm to Fork & Sea. Along with his sister Martina they have developed a great business that has got hugely positive feedback. …

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FAI Junior Cup reaction: Buncrana Hearts push on – “Good result” – manager Gary Duffy

Goalscorer Jamie McDaid  Buncrana reach the fifth round of the FAI Junior Cup after coming back from a goal down on the 51st minute of the second half to win 3-1 away to Mullingar Athletic. Goals from Jamie McDaid, Shaunie Bradley, and Kieran McDaid helped seal the win. Manager Gary Duffy said it was a …

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FAI Junior Cup reaction: Letterkenny Rovers advance after shootout

It took a win on penalties for Letterkenny Rovers to advance to the fifth round of the FAI Junior Cup, as they defeated North End United of Wexford. FT: North End United 0 Letterkenny Rovers 0, Rovers won 5-3 in penalties after extra time. Here’s Director of Football at Letterkenny Rovers, Anthony Gorman, speaking with …

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Reaction: Glen reach back-to-back Ulster final’s

  Glen manager Malachy O’Rourke Ulster Champions Glen reached the summit for the second time in two years after beating Donegal Champions Noamh Conaill in Healy Park, Omgah, on Saturday night. A last-minute point by the Derry side from Emmet Bradley was the difference in the match. Full-time Glen 0-10, Naomh Conaill 1-06. Here’s manager …

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Victory for Institute – but Dergview lose to bottom side Knockbreda

Institute are second on goal difference in the Irish League Championship following their 1-0 success over Ballinamallard United. Former Harps player Sean McCarron got the only score of the game. Meanwhile, struggling Dergview were beaten by bottom club Knockbreda 2-0. It was Knockbreda’s first win of the league campaign and came at the 17th attempt. …

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Former Donegal Rally winner wins prestigious business awards

Former Donegal International Rally winner Sam Moffett, the managing director and founder of Moffett Automated Storage Ltd – which is based in Monaghan – has won two hugely prestigious business awards. He was named as Ernest and Young Entrepreneur of the Year for 2023 at the annual awards ceremony held in Powerscourt Hotel in Wicklow …

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The Score: 23/11/23 – FAI Junior Cup & Ulster Club

This week on The Score, It’s a big weekend for three clubs from the county in the FAI Junior Cup. Buncrana Hearts,  Cockhill Celtic and Letterkenny Rovers all have away ties as the competition enters the national stage this Sunday.  It’s also a big weekend in the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship with Naomh Conaill …

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“It won’t be easy” – Naomh Conaill Manager Martin Regan

  Donegal Champions Naomh Conaill are back in action this weekend as they face Glen Watty Grahams in the semi-finals of the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship at Healy Park on Saturday, with live coverage here on Highland from the 5:30pm throw-in. Ulster Champions Glen will be looking to make it to back-to-back finals, while …

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Business Matters Ep 171 – Hugh Bonner

On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by Hugh Bonner, managing director of publishing and event management company Mara Media which is based in Annagry. Mara Media dates back to 2005 when Hugh – who has a very strong background in the fishing industry – bought the already established publication called The Skipper. …

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