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Callum Devine wins the Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally

Callum Devine and his co driver Noel O’Sullivan Donegal International Rally winner Callum Devine and his co-driver Noel O’Sullivan has won this year’s Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally. Devine final time was 33:12.9, in a VW Polo GTI R5. Eamonn Kelly and co-driver Conor Mohan also in a VW Polo GTI R5, finished just behind …

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Reaction: Callum Devine is victorious at the Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally

  Donegal International Rally winner Callum Devine and his co-driver Noel O’Sullivan were victorious at this year’s Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally. Devine won it in a VW Polo GTI R5, 11.6 seconds ahead of Eamonn Kelly and co-driver Conor Mohan, also in a VW Polo GTI R5. While in third, Desi Henry and co-driver …

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Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally reaction: Declan Gallagher wins Modified Section

Declan Gallagher (left) co driver Gavin Doherty (right) Today at the Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally, Declan Gallagher and co driver Gavin Doherty in a Toyota Starlet RWD finished sixth overall but won the Modified Section, 14.9 seconds ahead of Mark Alcorn and co driver Domhnall McAlaney in a Ford Escort Mk2. Kevin Gallagher and …

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Success for Donegal athletes running for Ireland at British and Irish Masters Cross Country

Teresa Doherty Seven Donegal athletes were competing for Ireland at today’s British and Irish Masters Cross Country in Tollcross Park, Glasgow. Teresa Doherty from Finn Valley won the International Cross Country title, Teresa led the way for individual gold in 21:01 to take Ireland W45 to team gold. With more on today’s event here’s our …

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Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally reaction: Ronan Dorrian takes junior honours by winning Class 16

Ronan Dorrian with co driver Jason Tease Letterkenny’s Ronan Dorrian with co-driver Jason Tease, took today’s junior honours by winning Class 16 at the Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally. In a Honda Civic, Ronan and Jason ended the day 43rd overall, with a time of 39:28.9. Ahead of second place Kyle McDaid and co-driver Liam …

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FT Report & Reaction: St Eunan’s reach Ulster Junior Final after penalties

  St Eunan’s are through to the Ulster Junior Hurling Club Championship final after beating Swatragh of Derry in Eoghan Ruadh, Dungannon on Saturday evening. Full time 5-4 after penalties. At the end of normal time the sides were level, 0-17 to 0-17 and after full time of extra time the sides were level 21 …

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Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally reaction: PRO Kevin Glendining on today’s event

This year’s Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally comes to close with Callum Devine coming out on top, Devine time of 33:12.9 was enough to seal the victory, driving a VW Polo GTI R5. Eammon Kelly finished in second with a time of 33:24.5, also in a VW Polo GTI R5. While Desi Henry finished third, …

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Ulster IFC Preview: Downings in Cavan – Kevin Gallagher

Downings find themselves back on the Ulster trail this weekend. The newly crowned Donegal Champions will open proceedings at Breffni Park on Sunday, playing Cavan’s Ballyhaise in the last eight of the Ulster Intermediate Championship. Downings tasted success at Intermediate level last month for the first time in 30 years when the beat Malin in …

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Ulster SFC Preview: Noamh Conaill captain Ultan Doherty ahead of clash with Gowna

    Donegal Champions Naomh Conaill start, what they hope will be a lengthy journey in Ulster on Sunday. The men from Glenties/Fintown clash with Cavan Champions Gowna at Breffni Park in the quarter final of the provincial senior competition. A semi final place against Glen or Cargin is up for grabs in the next …

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John Francis Doogan on becoming new Donegal League Oscar Traynor Manager

New Donegal League Oscar Traynor Manager John Francis Doogan says the loss of intermediate football is Donegal’s gain as he sets his plans out on building a squad. Final details of this year’s competition have not yet been decided however it is expected that the Donegal Junior League will be in a three-team Group with …

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Preview: Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally with PRO Kevin Glendinning

The Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally takes place this weekend. The event on Saturday will be based around the Cloughaneely area and the entry list makes for impressive reading. Donegal International Rally winner Callum Devine, Declan Boyle, Eamonn Kelly, Michael Boyle and Desi Henry are the top five seeds. The top ten entries are made …

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Bill to ban sale of vapes to children coming before Dail today

A Bill which would ban the selling of vaping products to children is to go before the Dáil this evening. Experts have warned of the urgent need for legislation around vapes, citing long-term health risks, particularly in those under the age of 18. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says there’s a specific chain of events after …

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Letterkenny Rotary Club launches Annual School Bikes Africa Appeal

Letterkenny Rotary Club has launched it’s annual school bikes Africa appeal in conjunction with Donegal County Council and Bryson Recycling. The campaign involves the refurbishment of old bikes donated by members of the public prior to being shipped to The Gambia. Donations are sought of the following types of suitable bicycles; strong sturdy bikes that …

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Business Matters Ep 169 – Karen Murphy

On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by Karen Murphy of Karen Murphy Speech, Drama and Communications. Her business dates back to 2006 and since then has grown considerably. Karen runs her own school and also teaches students privately on an individual and small group basis. She also teaches adults, and communications related …

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Reaction: Rovers boss Stephen McConnell looking forward to draw

Rovers boss Stephen McConnell Letterkenny Rovers booked their spot in the next round of the FAI Junior Cup, overcoming Aileach FC in Burnfoot on Sunday. Three teams from Donegal are into the next round: Buncrana Hearts after their 5-0 win over Greencastle and Cockhill Celtic after they defeated Kilmacrennan Celtic by four goals to nil. …

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FT Report & Reaction: Setanta into Ulster semi-final

Setanta are into the semi finals of the Ulster Hurling Intermediate Club Championship after beating Ballinascreen of Derry at Owenbeg on Saturday evening. Full time, Ballinascreen 1-10, Setanta 3-13. Setanta led by 1-08 to 0-08 at half-time. Here’s Ryan Ferry with the full time report: Setanta selector Gary McGettigan after the match:  

Flurry of red cards as Na Rossa lose Ulster tie

Na Rossa are out of the Ulster Junior Championship at the first hurdle as Fermanagh’s Lisnaskea defeated the Donegal Junior Champions at the quarterfinal stage in O’Donnell Park on Saturday afternoon. Full-time Na Rossa 2-05, Lisnaskea 1-09. Five Na Rossa members were sent off: players Denis O’Donnell, Christian Bonner and Sean McMonigle, along with manager …

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Report: Ulster Novice & Uneven Age Cross Country Championships

  The Ulster Novice & Uneven Age CC took place today at Finn Valley AC headquarters in Stranorlar. Finn Valley AC’s Sean McGinley took Gold in the Men’s Cross Country, while Amy Greene (Finn Valley AC’s) is the new Ulster Novice Cross Country champion. With more on today’s event here’s our athletic correspondent Patsy McGonigle as …

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Donegal jockey has three rides at prestigious Breeders’ Cup meeting in California

Donegal’s Dylan Browne McMonagle will have three rides this weekend at the prestigious Breeders’ Cup meeting at Santa Anita just outside Los Angeles. Today (Friday), he is on Mountain Bear in the Prevagen Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf Grade One race for two year old colts and geldings. Tomorrow, the 20-year-old will be on Lumiere Rock …

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GAA Preview: Na Rossa in Ulster with manager Declan Bonner

For the first time in 24 years, Na Rossa find themselves in Ulster competition this weekend. On Saturday, the Donegal Junior Champions face Fermanagh’s Lisnaskea in the quarter final of the provincial campaign at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny, with live coverage here on Highland from the 2:45pm throw-in. Na Rossa manager is Declan Bonner, and …

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