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GAA Preview: Ryan Ferry looks ahead to the weekend’s action

Following on from the drama of last weekend’s Ulster Final win for Donegal, it is another busy weekend of GAA action here in the county. The Donegal Minor footballers will contest an Ulster Semi-Final on Saturday evening against Cavan in Breffni Park. The county’s senior hurlers will finish their Christy Ring Cup campaign on Saturday […]

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Business Matters, EP 244: Inishowen Boating – trips including Ireland’s most northerly island, Inishtrahull

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore looks at Inishowen Boating which runs charter boats for sightseeing and angling excursions off the coastline of the Inishowen peninsula. Given the spectacular scenery it is little wonder that there are many rave reviews of some of the trips and many a memory to treasure has been created.

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Over 200 people presented at LUH ED over past 24 hours

Over 200 people have presented at Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department over the past 24 hours. All available beds in the hospital are in use, and as a result of pressures on the site and lack of bed capacity, some elective procedures have been postponed. The HSE says the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital

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Paul Devlin reflects on Tyrone U20’s victory over Kerry in All Ireland semi final

Tyrone will play in the All Ireland U20’s final for the second year in a row after they beat Kerry by 6 points in Portlaoise. 2-14 to 0-14 was how it finished. First half goals from Eoin McElholm and Noah Grimes proved to be the vital scores. Paul Devlin spoke with Francis Mooney after the

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Conor Kelly helps Irish 4X400m mixed team reach World Relay Finals

Donegal’s Conor Kelly helped Ireland’s 4×400 metres relay team reach their final at the World Relay Championship on Saturday afternoon. That team consisted of Sharlene Mawdsley, Rhasidat Adeleke and Cillin Greene as well as Conor Kelly and they finished in second. The Irish team then decided to use Mawdsley and Adeleke in the women’s 4×400

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“Absolutely delighted”- Patrick McBrearty reacts to Donegal’s Ulster SFC final win over Armagh

Donegal claimed their 12th Ulster Senior Football title with a one point victory over Armagh after Extra Time in Clones on Saturday afternoon. 2-23 to 0-28 was how it finished with Niall O’Donnell’s point winning it for Jim McGuinness’ men. The win now means that Patrick McBrearty is Donegal’s most decorated player ever, winning seven

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Relive the closing moments of an epic Ulster Senior Football Championship Final

It will go down in history as one of the great Ulster Senior Football Championship Finals, as ultimately Donegal prevailed as they defeated All-Ireland champions Armagh by 2-23 to 0-28 after extra-time in St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones. Listen here as Highland Radio’s Head of Sport Oisin Kelly describes the final nail-biting moments in the

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Murphy praises the “hunger and desire” shown by team as they win a 12th Anglo-Celt Cup

Donegal legend Michael Murphy won his sixth Ulster Senior Football Championship title as he helped his side to an enthralling 2-23 to 0-28 victory over All-Ireland champions Armagh in a game that went to extra-time in Clones. Oisin Kelly spoke to Murphy afterwards as he reflected on the match and what it means to so

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Ciaran Moore’s goal was vital – big match thoughts from Gaelic Life’s Michael McMullan

There were numerous key moments in what was a thrilling Ulster SFC decider between Donegal and Armagh in Clones. Gaelic Life journalist Michael McMullan gave his thoughts on Donegal’s win when the spoke with Highland Radio’s match commentator Oisin Kelly shortly after the final whistle as Jim McGuinness’ side triumphed on a final scoreline of

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NWCU Senior Cup – St. Johnston well beaten by Strabane – plus all the results

The North West Cricket Union Senior Cup took centre stage on Saturday – and there were some emphatic wins. St. Johnston could only make 91 runs and in reply Strabane ran up 97/3 to win by seven wickets. Glendermott (124) also had a seven wicket win over Newbuildings (126/3) as did Ardmore (156/3) who responded

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Ulster SFC success – the verdict from Brendan Kilcoyne and Tony Boyle

“It was just pulsating the whole way through” – that was how Highland Radio match analyst Brendan Kilcoyne described Donegal’s victory over Armagh in a pulsating Ulster SFC decider in Clones that went to extra time before Jim McGuinness’ side came out on top, 2-23 to 0-28. Oisin Kelly got his immediate post-match reaction, and

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Ulster Final: Listen – the last 30 seconds as they were heard around the world on Highland Radio

Donegal retained their Ulster SFC title in sensational circumstances with a 2-23 to 0-28 win over All-Ireland champions Armagh in a game that went to extra-time in Clones. The final 30 seconds was – like most of the game – nail-biting stuff. And this is what it sounded like as the Highland commentary team of

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Donegal win Ulster SFC in thriller that goes to extra-time

Donegal have won the 2025 Ulster Senior Football Championship after a thrilling victory over All-Ireland champions Armagh at St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones in a game that went to extra time. If finished: Donegal 2-23 , Armagh 0-28 Niall O’Donnell grabbed what proved to be the winning point at the end of a memorable encounter

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Extra-time drama as Clonmany Shamrocks beat Cockhill Celtic in Donegal Signs Cup Final

Clonmany Shamrocks completed a remarkable cup double as they defeated Cockhill Celtic 2-1 after extra-time in the Donegal Signs Cup final at Maginn Park, Buncrana. Last weekend, Clonmany lifted the Clubman Shirts League Cup as they defeated the same opposition, Cockhill Celtic, 1-0. On this occasion, it was Cockhill who took the lead with a

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“It was tough to take but we have to learn from it” – Donegal ladies manager James Daly

Donegal ladies manager James Daly was proud of his players despite being well beaten 3-9 to 0-7 by their Armagh counterparts in the Ulster Ladies SFC decider in Clones. Armagh are a hugely experienced team while Donegal are going through a transitionary period. Nevertheless, this final should stand to the Donegal team and he is

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Kildrum Tigers roar into Voodoo Cup Final – plus Saturday League results

Kildrum Tigers booked their place in the final of this season’s Voodoo Venue Cup Final after a comprehensive 5-0 win over Gweedore Celtic in their semi-final at Diamond Park, Ballyare. Among the scorers were Matty Crossan, Michael Lynch, and Josh Martin. They will now face Erne Wanderers in the decider next week. Elsewhere, in the

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Donegal’s hopes of a Christy Ring Cup final are ended by London – McCann gives his post-match thoughts

Donegal’s outside chances of qualifying for the Christy Ring Cup Final came to an end at O’Donnell Park as they were comprehensively beaten by a physically stronger and impressive London side, 2-19 to 1-15. Mickey McCann’s charge went into this game knowing that they had to secure a win to keep alive their hopes of

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“We have to learn how to win” – Tony McNamee & Kevin McHugh on Harps’ defeat to Athlone Town

It was a frustrating night in Ballybofey as Finn Harps suffered a third defeat in a row after a 2-0 loss to Athlone Town. With the side creating good chances and conceding soft goals recently, captain Tony McNamee says the team “have to learn how to win”. The Ramelton native spoke to Diarmuid Doherty at

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Holt header makes it three wins in seven days for Derry City – plus reaction from Tiernan Lynch

Derry City have defeated Cork City 2-1 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Turner’s Cross this evening. The Candy Stripes were 1-0 up at the interval thanks to a Liam Boyce header on 25 minutes after the Cork goalkeeper found himself in no-man’s-land. The Leesiders found an equaliser just after the hour-mark through

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Ulster Final Preview: Tony Boyle looks ahead to “brilliant occasion” for Donegal GAA

Donegal will face All-Ireland Champions Armagh in the Ulster Senior Football Final on Saturday evening at 5:25pm in Clones. Before that, the Orchard County will also be the opposition for the Donegal in the senior ladies’ provincial decider at 3pm. In what is a huge weekend for gaelic football in Donegal, Tony Boyle hopes the

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“Talking Soccer” with Keith Cowan – League Of Ireland Preview

There’s another full round of fixtures in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity Leagues tomorrow night (Friday). In the First Division, Finn Harps will look to return to winning ways after two recent defeats against Cobh Ramblers and Treaty United when they welcome bottom-side Athlone Town to Finn Park. Kevin McHugh’s side are in danger

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Temple-Asokuh says “the mood is positive” as Donegal Ladies bid for Ulster glory

For a county with a proud gaelic footballing heritage, occasions don’t get much bigger than this Saturday afternoon in Clones. The senior men’s team will bid to retain their Anglo-Celt crown at 5:25pm – but preceding that, at 3pm, it will be the turn of the Donegal Senior Ladies to aim for Ulster glory. Having

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“It’s massive for the people of Donegal” – Gavin Mulreany

Donegal goalkeeper Gavin Mulreany fully understands the magnitude of winning an Ulster Senior Football Championship with his county. The St. Naul’s shot-stopper is well aware how important gaelic football is in the county and says this Saturday’s provincial decider against Armagh is “massive for the people of Donegal”. Mulreany spoke to Michael McMullan at a

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Business Matters, Ep 243: Big Donegal interest in Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards – plus retrofitting your home

Entries for Blas na hÉireann 2025, the Irish Food Awards are open. Blas na hÉireann is the largest blind-tasted food awards on the island of Ireland, designed to recognise and celebrate the very best Irish food and drink.  Donegal food producers have achieved consistent success at the awards which are in their 18th year. Through

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Athletics: Finn Valley’s O’Gailin & Boyce set to represent Ireland

Two Finn Valley AC athletes have been selected in Irish squads for upcoming European competitions. Oisin O’Gailin will represent his country in the European 10000m Cup to be held in France on the 24th of May. O’Gailin recently clocked his latest Donegal record in the United States, setting a 5k road best of 14:02. Meanwhile,

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Donegal Gaeltacht Championship Semi-Finals: The story so far with Daire Bonner

It’s semi-final day in the Donegal Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta being hosted by Ardara. In the early game, Fanad Gaels were defeated by Naomh Conaill in the first of the junior semi-finals on a score-line of 1-17 t0 1-13. The opponents for Naomh Conaill in tomorrow’s junior final will be St. Nauls as they overcame

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“We’ve worked so hard all year” – Aaron Porter & Marty Doherty react to Clonmany’s win over Cockhill

Clonmany Shamrocks defeated Cockhill Celtic 1-0 in the Clubman Shirts Cup Final at Maginn Park this afternoon. Aaron Porter was the hero for Clonmany as he popped up to net the winner 14 minutes from time. The two sides will meet once again in the Donegal Signs Cup Final next weekend. After the game, the

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