Farmers in Donegal are being told to exercise maximum vigilance following confirmation of a suspected case of avian influenza on a commercial poultry premises near Omagh. The Irish Farmers Association is instructing all poultry producers, both commercial operations and backyard keepers, to tighten biosecurity measures. As it stands, control zones do not extend into the […]
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Fanad Lighthouse reported robust tourism figures for the last year, welcoming 65,704 visitors, including 1,330 overnight guests and conducting over 22,500 guided tours. The site offers a diverse experience, encompassing guided tours, a virtual reality/audio experience, and talks on lightkeepers’ lives and maritime history. New amenities include a café and a craft gift shop dedicated
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The lucky Lotto player who won €241,123 in Donegal bough their ticket in Burtonport. They matched 5 numbers along with 1 lucky star in last nights EuroMillions Jackpot draw. The numbers were as follows: 24, 39, 42, 43, 48, and the Lucky Stars were 5 and 8. The winner is advised to sign the back
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A convicted child sex offender from Co. Donegal, who has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a Probation Order made by the court earlier this year following his conviction, has had an arrest warrant issued at Derry Crown Court. The three year order was made against Patrick Joseph Kelly, 37, from Drumcavany
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Donegal’s Sean Patton scored his first goal for Reading since his move to the English League 1 side. He was the hero of the night, netting a dramatic late winner as Reading edged past MK Dons in their final group stage fixture of the Vertu Motors Trophy. Reading wrapped up their group campaign in winning
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A number of sides from the north west were involved in first round action of the Northern Ireland League Cup on Tuesday and it turned out to be a huge night for Strabane Athletic. On their debut in the competition, the Tyrone side beat Loughgall 3-2 at Lakeview Park after extra-time. Strabane led at the
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Tiernan Bradley has joined the unbeaten cast that will take to the stage at Rumble In The Hills, Rising Stars in Letterkenny. The Brighton-based Omagh light-welterweight (10-0-1, 5KOs) will feature alongside his brother Callum at the Aura Leisure Complex on October 18. Bradley’s inclusion brings to NINE the number of unbeaten professionals on the star-studded
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The government is committing a further €1 billion in funding for the Shared Island initiative for the next 10 years. This investment is geared toward enhancing all-island cooperation and infrastructure, with several projects set to deliver progress in 2026. Included is the commencement of a new Dublin-Derry airlink next year. This service will enable regular
Dublin-Derry Airlink confirmed for 2026 Read More »
Following the impact of Storm Amy across the county, Donegal County Council say roads are now cleared from fallen trees. As a result, all affected roads are now open again to traffic.
Roads now cleared of fallen trees following Storm Amy Read More »
Core welfare rates are to rise by 10 euro per week, but there’s no income tax package in Budget 2026. Ministers Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers have delivered their Budget speeches over the past two hours. There is no widespread income tax package beyond a small adjustment to the USC to account for a 65c
Budget 2026 does nothing for the average household – Pearse Doherty Read More »
General: The total Budget for 2026 is set at €9.4 billion. This is primarily divided into €8.1 billion for public spending and a tax package of €1.3 billion. The initial tax package was reduced by €150 million to ensure targeted financial supports are provided specifically for the most vulnerable in society. Current and Future Funds:
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Confirmation last evening from Donegal GAA that Karl Lacey will be in charge of the county’s minor footballers next season. The 2012 All Ireland winner takes over from Barry Ward who was in charge of the minors for two seasons. Lacey who leads up Donegal’s Academy, had been in charge of Donegal’s U-16 team this
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Not too many games on this week as it’s the International break. But there’s action on Tuesday evening in the Irish League’s League Cup competition. It’s the first round tonight– so several non-league teams involved – among them Strabane Athletic who travel to play Loughgall. Dergview have a home tie against Premier Division Larne, Limavady
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In the lead up to next weekend’s Donegal senior and junior championship finals, Oisin Kelly broadcast this weeks DL Debate LIVE from the Highland Motors Showroom where he was joined by members of the Gaoth Dobhair, Naomh Conaill, Letterkenny Gaels and Carndonagh clubs. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
DL Debate – Championship Finals Special – 06/10/25 Read More »
An urgent safety alert has been issued for circulation pumps used in some home heating systems. The consumer watchdog says there’s a risk of electrocution associated with certain models of Tucson pumps that were manufactured between 2017 and 2024. Around 114,000 are believed to be in use here, while a full list of serial numbers
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Derry City left it late to seal all three points in their North West clash with Sligo Rovers in the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Michael Duffy’s late header in the closing seconds of the game ensured a 1-0 win as the Candystripes ended the game with all three points. After the game, goalscorer Michael Duffy told
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Naomh Columba have won the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship after they beat Malin 3-14 to 2-09 in O’Donnell Park. At the break Naomh Columba led 1-09 to 0-04 with Padraig Byrne raising the green flag. Phillip Doherty netted just three minutes into the second half before Aaron Doherty’s penalty ensured the victory for Naomh Columba.
Slaughtneil have made it thirteen Derry Senior Hurling titles in a row after they beat Kevin Lynch Hurling Club by 20 points in the decider on Sunday afternoon. 3-24 to 1-10 was how it ended in Owenbeg. Slaughtneil manager Paul McCormack spoke with Michael McMullan after the game…
Carrickmore are the Tyrone Senior Hurling Champions after a three-point win over Dungannon at Healy Park this afternoon. The Eire Og side defeated their Eoghan Rua counterparts on a score-line of 2-15 to 0-18 thanks to a goal deep into injury time. Francis Mooney spoke to Carrickmore boss Adrian Slane after the full time whistle
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It took a late, late header from Michael Duffy to clinch all three points for Derry City against Sligo Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division this evening. After the game, Candy Stripes boss Tiernan Lynch said it was a gutsy performance and hailed Duffy’s contribution to the team… In the other Premier
It was the penultimate round of the 2025 Irish tarmac season with the Cork 20 Rally finishing taking place this weekend. Donegal’s Michael Boyle has won the rally along with Dermot McCafferty in their Skoda Fabia. Behind them, Michael’s father Declan was in second spot along with Patrick Walsh also in a Skoda Fabia, 9
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Michael Duffy’s last gasp header secured all three points for Derry City in their clash with Sligo Rovers. 1-0 was how it finished at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Martin Holmes has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Brian McCormick Premier Division Bonagee United 3 vs 0 Letterkenny Rovers Donegal Town 3 vs 1 St Catherines FC Keadue Rovers 1 vs 2 Kilmacrennan Celtic TDA Appliacne D1 Ballybofey United 1 vs 3 Castlefin Celtic Cappry Rovers 4 vs 0 Gweedore Celtic Convoy Arsenal 0 vs 2 Milford United Kerrykeel 71 4 vs 1
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Carn FC 1 Buncrana Hearts 1 Aileach FC 1 Clonmany Shamrocks 2 Illies Celtic 2 Culdaff FC 0 Redcastle United 2 Cockhill Celtic 5 HML Plant Hire First Division Buncrana Res 2 Dunree United 2 Cockhill Res 2 Carn Youths 2 Sea Rovers 3 Glengad United 3 Aileach Res 2 Cockhill
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Letterkenny Rovers tasted defeat in a domestic competition for the first time in over a year after they were beaten 3-0 away to Bonagee United in the Premier Division on Sunday afternoon. Two first half goals from Shay Maloney and a second half strike from Bonagee captain Dan O’Donnell sealed the three points for the
Stephen McConnell reflects on Letterkenny Rovers defeat away to Bonagee United Read More »
Bonagee United handed Letterkenny Rovers their first domestic defeat in over a year after they ran out 3-0 winners at Dry Arch Park. The hosts started well and led after just one minute through Shay Maloney and by the break they were two to the the good with Maloney netting his second. Bonagee captain Dan
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This weekend saw the Donegal Novice & Uneven Ages Cross Country Championship take place at The Rosses. Patsy McGonigle joined Highland Radio Sunday Sport this afternoon to tell us the latest…
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Bonagee United were 3-0 winners over rivals Letterkenny Rovers on Sunday afternoon in Dry Arch Park. Two goals from Shay Maloney and a goal from Dan O’Donnell sealed the three for the hosts. Despite the win, Bonagee boss Michael Funston knows there are more challenging tests ahead…
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Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne have Won Rally Croatia in the European Rally Championship – that results means they have finished 2nd in the overall European Rally Championship. It’s a huge achievement for Enniskillen driver Armstrong and Bruckless native Shane Byrne on the notes. Norwegian Mads Osteberg was alongside Irish co-pilot Lorcan Moore – they
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2-04 from captain Yvonne Bonner propelled Glenfin to Donegal LGFA glory against Termon this afternoon. The experienced sharp-shooter was in flying form as her side claimed their first championship win since 2021 with a dominant performance over two-in-a-row champs Termon. Bonner spoke to Diarmaid Doherty after the game and said she was just delighted to
Glenfin have won the Donegal Senior Ladies Football Championship after a 2-08 to 0-05 win over last year’s winners Termon at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. It’s Glenfin’s first time to claim the title since 2021. Diarmaid Doherty and Maureen O’Donnell were live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
Glenfin topple Termon to claim Donegal Senior Championship Read More »
Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Donegal Town 2-0 Letterkenny Rovers Kilmacrennan Celtic 4-1 Glencar Celtic Strand Rovers 4-0 Oldtown Celtic Old Orchard Saturday D2 Copany Rovers 0-1 Fintown Harps AFC Fanad United 3-2 Swilly Rovers Glenea United Reserves 3-1 Keadue Rovers Gweedore Celtic 0-4 Bonagee United Finn Travel Saturday D3 Dunlewey Celtic vs Drumkeen
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Rhys Irwin has extended his lead at the top of the Supersport section of the British Superbike Championship. The Kilmacrennan native won today’s first race at Oulton Park and now has an 18-point lead at the top of the standings ahead of Ben Currie in 2nd. He set the fastest lap-time on the way to
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Tonight’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash between Derry City and Sligo Rovers has been postponed due to the worsening weather conditions. The League Of Ireland released a statement this morning, saying: “Due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Amy and with an amber warning for high winds in place in Derry and an
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There’s been a major boost announced today in relation to greyhound racing at Lifford Stadium. BoyleSports have announced that it will be the sponsor for the 2025 Lifford Oaks, which will be run over three weeks with the overall winner bagging the €10,000 first prize. This year’s event marks a historic milestone as it is
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In our spotlight on the Donegal Junior League this week, Chris Ashmore has been getting an update on what’s going on at two clubs who meet each other in a derby clash in the Temple Domestic Appliances Division 1. Swilly Rovers host Rathmullan Celtic at Swilly Park on Sunday at 1.00pm. Chris has been speaking
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There’s a massive north-west derby in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday night as Sligo Rovers make the trip to play Derry City at The Ryan McBride Brandywell. Sligo won the previous clash between the two sides 2-0 at The Showgrounds back in July and have since gone on a good run to
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Naomh Columba and Malin will go head-to-head in the 2025 Donegal Intermediate Football Final on Sunday at O’Donnell Park. Both of these clubs have suffered defeat in recent finals and will be aiming to right the wrongs of the past. For Naomh Columba, they head into their third final in four years. The Glencolumbkille side
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This week on The Score, we look ahead to the Donegal Intermediate Football Final with Malin Manager Paul Gallagher and Naomh Columba boss Brendan Doherty while Tony Boyle gives us the neutral view on the meeting of Glenfin and Termon in the Donegal Senior Ladies Final. Former Finn Harps Captain Declan Boyle joins us for
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This Saturday Termon and Glenfin will once again go head to head for Donna Dunnion Boyle Memorial Cup and be crowned Donegal LGFA Senior Championship winners for 2025. This will be the fifth meeting between the sides in the last six finals. Termon are the defending champions, that win last year gave them three titles
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Derry City welcome north-west rivals Sligo Rovers to The Ryan McBride Brandywell tomorrow night. The previous fixture between these two sides ended in a 2-0 home win for Sligo back in July – a result that was very frustrating for Derry’s management and fans at the time. Since then, Sligo have gone on a good
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Dylan Browne McMonagle has had a double win at Bellewstown this afternoon. The Letterkenny jockey was on board “Synners Kid” for trainer JP O’Brien in the 1:35pm race earlier – that horse went to post at 2/1. Then, in the 3:10 race, Browne McMonagle rode “Shavasi” to victory as the 6/5 favourite for the same
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ERNACT, the European digital transformation network co-founded by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, has won the prestigious Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic NPA Award for Delivering Change, recognising its leadership in advancing green and digital innovation across Europe’s northern regions. The award was presented at the NPA’s 25th Anniversary Conference
Republic of Ireland Head Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson has named a 24-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 26 qualifiers against Portugal and Armenia. Killybegs man Séamus Coleman returns to the squad for the first time since September 2024, providing a significant boost in the absence of fellow right-back Matt Doherty, who is ruled out
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A local councillor says there needs to be clarity in relation to the €6.8 million plans for Ramelton. Last week, ACS Civils Dromore was awarded the tenders, with works to commence shortly. However, Cllr Pauric McGarvey says locals have concerns, as to date there has not been clarity over the details encompassed in the works.
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Around 70,000 children missed crucial child development checks over the past five years. 4,876 of those were in the CHO1 area – which encompasses Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan. The area has a 74% check rate, the second highest in Ireland. The assessment checks a child is growing properly and reaching crucial milestones. Mum
Staffing issues leave thousands of children without vital development checks Read More »
Donegal has been upgraded to a status orange wind warning tomorrow. As of now, the county is under a yellow warning for rain until 8 o’clock this evening. A yellow wind warning commences at 12 noon tomorrow, which will turn orange at two o’clock tomorrow afternoon. The orange warning will return to a status yellow
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Social media’s being used to scam people out of hundreds of thousands of euro as hi-tech thieves find new ways to defraud people. AIB’s warning if something sounds too good, it probably is and it’s advising customers to ‘wait a sec and double check’ before parting with their money. It says fraudsters are targeting victims
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There have been warnings of flash flooding in Donegal with the arrival of Storm Amy. The European Flood Awareness System issued the warning regarding the Glen, Eany, Eske, Owenea, Owentocker, Gweebarra, Crolly & Reelin river systems. Today’s warning will cease at 8pm. The new nationwide warning will take effect tomorrow. Additionally, a small craft warning
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In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with the owner and founder of Purple Velvet, a bespoke bakery based in Glenmaquin, just outside Letterkenny. During Covid, Diane Nesbitt found herself with time on her hands and decided to try selling some home-made cup cakes. The response was hugely positive. That was the beginning of
Business Matters, Ep 264 – Diane Nesbitt, founder of bespoke bakery Purple Velvet Read More »
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