Donegal’s Jamie Meehan and Odhran Doogan have both finished inside the top three in general classification at the 2025 Ras Tailteann. Gortahork youngster Doogan finished third overall, while Mountcharles native Meehan was ahead of him in second after all five stages had concluded this afternoon. Doogan won the points classification category and also claimed the […]
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Finn Valley AC athletes Mark English, Oisin O’Gailin, Conor Kelly, Roisin Flanagan and Letterkenny AC Athlete Erin Friel all had fantastic weekends racing around the world. With more on a record-breaking weekend for our local athletes, here’s Patsy McGonagle…
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It was a weekend of mixed fortunes across the North-West Cricket Premier League, with the rain playing a major role in disrupting fixtures. Despite the weather, a few matches did manage to reach a conclusion. In Section One, Ardmore and Strabane were among the sides who managed to get some play in. Ardmore were bowled
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Mark English won the men’s 800m at Track Fest in Los Angeles last night. The Finn Valley AC man clocked 1:44.75 for an excellent outdoor season opener and was delighted with how strong he was in the final part of the race. Here he is speaking to “Sound Running” on Facebook after the race: https://www.facebook.com/reel/9892584554191500
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Although Hugh McFadden was understandably disappointed with last night’s defeat to Tyrone in the first round of the All Ireland Series, the Killybegs man says the focus is now firmly on the “must-win” game next Sunday against Cavan in Breffni Park. Cavan will come into the game full of confidence after defeating Mayo in their
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Jim McGuinness called a spade a spade after Donegal’s three-point defeat to Tyrone in the first round of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship this evening. The Glenties native says his side just didn’t show up and were sloppy on the ball in the 2-17 to 0-20 defeat. Speaking to Highland’s Oisin Kelly, McGuinness said “that’s
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Neil McGee says Donegal just weren’t at full tilt in tonight’s defeat against Tyrone in Ballybofey. The 2012 All-Ireland winner and current Donegal selector hopes next Sunday’s huge clash with Cavan at Breffni Park will bring the best out of the team after tonight’s somewhat sloppy performance. “There’s no feeling sorry for ourselves” McGee told
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Tyrone defeated Ulster Champions Donegal by three points in their opener game of the All Ireland series at MacCumhaill Park this evening. Speaking to Francis Mooney at full time, Red Hand boss Malachy O’Rourke said it was always going to take a gritty performance to get anything from tonight’s game…
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Tyrone have beaten Donegal 2-17 to 0-20 at MacCumhaill Park this evening. Two first-half goals from Seanie O’Donnell gave Donegal an uphill battle as they trailed 2-07 to 0-11 at the break. After the home side clawed back to edge in front heading into the final 10 minutes, a late rally from the Red Hand
Paddy Tally was left frustrated at missed chances as his Derry side lost 2-21 to 2-17 to All-Ireland Champions Armagh this evening. The Oakleaf County were 13 points down at one stage but fought back to get themselves right back in the game. After the game, Derry boss Tally told Michael McMullan “we created enough
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Armagh ran out 2-21 to 2-17 winners over Derry in their Group 4 contest in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship this evening. Michael McMullan reports from the Box-IT Athletic Grounds…
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It’s been another busy weekend on the athletics front. The big news of the day is Erin Friel’s fantastic 400m performance in Belgium. With more, here’s Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle…
It’s been a good weekend so far for Donegal jockeys. Patrick McGettigan was in the winners circle at The Curragh in the 17:45 race yesterday evening. The young Ballyare jockey rode “Brigid’s Cloak” to victory as a 6/1 shot for trainer John Patrick Murtagh. Elsewhere at The Curragh yesterday, Luke McAteer handed Letterkenny man Paul
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Odhran Doogan will enter the final day of the 2025 Ras Tailteann in third position as today’s fourth stage has concluded in Co. Laois. Gortahork youngster Doogan had held the leader’s yellow jersey heading into today’s stage. Fellow Donegal rider Jamie Meehan is in second spot after some fantastic racing this afternoon. With more, here’s
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Donegal have beaten Derry in the All Ireland Minor Tier 2 Championship Quarter Final at Celtic Park this afternoon. The game finished 0-12 to 0-08. With the full time report, here’s Ryan Ferry… After the game, Ryan spoke to Donegal Minor Manager Barry Ward who said it was a good day’s work for his
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Matthew McCole had his hand raised in the Elite International Boxing “Battle On The Erne” in Enniskillen yesterday evening. In the “Ireland v Austria” event, the Dungloe boxer stopped his opponent in the second round of their bout at Erne Boxing Club. It was McCole’s first time representing Ireland.
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Shamrock Rovers came from behind to defeat Derry City 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. After the game, Tiernan Lynch was “distraught” at the way his side conceded the two goals… Danny Mullen got Derry’s goal tonight. He spoke to Martin Holmes after the game and said it was “nice to get
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Derry City have been beaten 2-1 by league-leaders Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Danny Mullen had the hosts 1-0 up on 65 minutes but Alex Noonan found the equaliser for Rovers six minutes later. Aaron McEneff then won it for the away side as
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William O’Connor was happy with the character his UCD side showed to come away from Finn Park with a win in this evening’s SSE Airtricity League First Division clash. A Michael Raggett penalty in injury time gave the Inishowen man’s team a valuable 2-1 victory. O’Connor spoke to Diarmuid Doherty after the game…
After Adam McDaid had scored his first senior goal to make it 1-1 on 89 minutes, it looked as though the shares would be spoiled between Finn Harps and UCD in the SSE Airtricity League First Division in Ballybofey tonight. It wasn’t to be, however, as Mikie Plaice was adjudged to have fouled in the
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A Michael Raggett penalty deep, deep into injury time meant Finn Harps went down 2-1 at home to UCD in the SSE Airtricity League First Division this evening. A Conor Behan strike on 38 minutes looked like it was going to be enough to give UCD all three points as the game entered the final
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A man has been arrested in connection with the Creeslough explosion. 10 people were killed in the blast on October 7th 2022. A man aged in his 60s has been arrested this morning for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act as part of ongoing investigations into the Creeslough explosion. The
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Former Derry City and Finn Harps manager Peter Hutton has taken over the reins at championship side Institute. In a short statement confirming the news, the club said that additional details outlining Hutton’s support staff will be announced in due course. Hutton takes over from Kevin Deery after his departure by mutual consent. ‘Stute finished
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Donegal and Tyrone’s All Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign will roar into action this Saturday evening at MacCumhaill Park. The two sides could hardly have had more contrasting preparations for this weekend’s Group 1 fixture. Donegal are riding high after retaining their Ulster crown two weeks ago, coming out on top in a dramatic showdown
Tiernan Lynch says the home support have played a huge part in Derry City’s recent impressive home form. The Candy Stripes face league-leaders Shamrock Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell tonight aiming to make it four home wins in a row in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. A home win would leave Derry just
The Ryan McBride Brandywell will host the big game of the weekend in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. The top two in the league meet as leaders Shamrock Rovers make the trip north to face second-placed Derry City on Friday night. The Candy Stripes are coming into the game in good form and have
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On The Score this week, Former Finn Harps Captain Declan Boyle looks ahead to Friday’s League of Ireland action for Finn Harps and Derry City while Brendan Kilcoyne previews Donegal against Tyrone and Armagh versus Derry in the All Ireland Championship. Plus, Sean McFadden and Odhran Doogan join us to discuss the first two days
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Institute have begun the process of looking for a new manager as the club have confirmed they have parted ways with Kevin Deery by mutual consent. Deery lead ‘Stute to a promotion play-off in 2023 but they could only manage 7th this year. He has already been linked with a coaching role at Coleraine under
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Rosses Community School is celebrating after winning the FAI Schools First Year “B” National Cup. They defeated St. Jarlath’s College of Tuam 2-1 at a sun-kissed Showgrounds in Sligo. This replicates their success in 2022. A cavalcade will take place through Dungloe at around 6pm. Great credit goes to the girls and all involved.
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On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the Wild Atlantic Way and, in particular, how it has been such a success here in Donegal. Launched in 2014, the Wild Atlantic Way is a 2,500 km driving route that passes through nine counties and three provinces. Along the route, there are more
A meeting of Inishowen Municipal District has been adjourned as a mark of respect for the two teenage boys who died after getting into difficulty in Lough Swilly 10 days ago. Members took the opportunity to pay their respects to 16-year-old Emmanuel Familola and 18-year-old Matt Sibanda. A minute of silence was held before the
Letterkenny Rovers completed their season with the third trophy of the year after a 2-1 extra time win over Castlefin Celtic in Diamond Park in Ballyare. First half goals from BJ Banda and Jude Patton saw the sides level at the break. Neither side managed to score a winner in the 45 minutes so extra
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Rhys Irwin had a successful weekend at the BSB Supersport in Stapleford. The Donegal rider finished in third on Saturday afternoon’s race and in Sunday’s race he came from fourth in the closing stages to finish the race in second place. The points this weekend leaves Irwin in third place in the overall championship. Snetterton
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Nathan Plumb was the hero for Letterkenny Rovers as they completed the treble on Sunday afternoon in the Brian McCormick Cup final. Rovers led the game after 28 minutes when BJ Banda fired them ahead but that lead only lasted 10 minutes with Castlefin Celtic’s Jude Patton bringing them level. Neither side managed a winner
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Castlefin Celtic suffered a 2-1 defeat to Letterkenny Rovers in the Brian McCormick Cup final on Sunday afternoon in Ballyare. Rovers took the lead on 28 minutes through BJ Banda before Jude Patton levelled the tie just 10 minutes later. In a close encounter Joel Gorman had the chance to fire his side 2-1 up
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Fanad United exited the FAI Senior Cup on Sunday afternoon after they were beaten 2-1 by Leicester Celtic. Kevin Maguire put the hosts ahead after 30 minutes before he doubled their lead 29 minutes later. Paddy Carr pulled one back for Fanad on 80 minutes but they couldn’t get back on level terms as they
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Letterkenny Rovers completed the treble on Sunday afternoon thanks to a 2-1 extra time win over Castlefin Celtic in the Brian McCormick Cup final. BJ Banda had Rovers ahead in the first half before Jude Patton levelled for Castlefin. In the second half Joel Gorman had his penalty saved by Kevin McColgan in the Castlefin
Erin Friel ran the anchor leg as she helped Ireland Under 20’s qualify for the European Championships in the 4 x 400 metre relay. The Championships will take place in Finland later in the year. Elsewhere today Arlene Crossan set a new Finn Valley AC record in the 400 metre hurdles. Crossan’s time of 59.3
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Stephen McAuley of Letterkenny AC and Ann-Marie McGlynn of Strabane AC were victorious on Sunday’s Lifford Strabane Half Marathon. McAuley was the first male home in a time of 1 hour 10 minutes and 18 seconds finishing just 10 seconds ahead of Kyle Doherty with Eoin Mullan finishing a further three seconds behind. McGlynn finished
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Division 1 (Football) Naomh Conaill 4-21 V 2-13 Kilcar Sean Mac Cumhaill 0-19 V 2-11 Malin Termon 2-15V 0-15 St Michael’s Buncrana 1-14 V 1-15 Downings Glenswilly 0-18 V 2-14 Glenfin St Eunan’s 0-15 V 0-10 Four Masters Division 2 (Football) Fanad Gaels 1-10 V 0-13 Carndonagh St Naul’s 1-13 V 2-12 Milford Dungloe 5-07
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Division 2 (Football) Aodh Ruadh BS 3-18 V 2-11 Naomh Columba Division 3 (Football) Robert Emmets 1-07 V 1-10 Pettigo Naomh Pádraig Lifford 2-15 V 2-10 Na Rossa Moville 0-15 V 4-13 Naomh Bríd Burt 4-21 V 0-06 Naomh Colmcille Letterkenny Gaels 0-11 V 1-10 Red Hughs
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Seamus Coleman’s last ever game at Goodison Park before Everton move to their new stadium ended after just 18 minutes on Sunday afternoon. The Killybegs man appeared to pickup an injury and signalled the bench that he was unable to continue and was replaced by Ashley Young. After leaving the field the Donegal man went
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The Donegal minors bowed out of the Ulster Minor Championship at the semi final stage on Saturday evening at Breffni Park. They lost to hosts Cavan 1-17 to 0-15. Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News reports for Highland Radio Sport:
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Finn Harps played out a scoreless draw with Longford Town on Saturday evening in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. Deniese O’Flaherty reports for Highland Radio Sport from Bishopsgate:
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Kildrum Tigers are Voodoo Cup Champions after a 4-0 win over Erne Wanderers at Ballyare this afternoon. An early goal from Michael Lynch gave the St. Johnston side the upper hand and Lynch added a second on the hour-mark to give them some breathing space. Further strikes from Joshua Martin and Jonny Robb put the
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Derry have progressed to the Christy Ring Cup Final after a 2-30 to 1-13 win over Wicklow at Celtic Park this afternoon. Cormac O’Doherty was top-scorer for the Oakleaf county as he hit 1-07 of his side’s total. Derry will now play London in the decider after they defeated Tyrone 4-20 to 1-13 earlier. Experienced
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Donegal ended their Christy Ring Cup campaign with an impressive 0-28 to 3-14 win over Meath in Trim this afternoon. Having led 0-18 to 1-09 at the break, Mickey McCann’s side continued to knock over scores in the second period and ran out worthy winners. It is just Donegal’s second ever win at this level,
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The 10th edition of the Strabane/Lifford Half Marathon is taking place tomorrow morning (Sunday). Over 1500 people are set to take to the streets to complete the 13.1 mile race, with national marathon champion Anne Marie McGlynn the big name that will lead the pack. Jacqueline Whoriskey is the Festival and Events Manager of the
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Fanad United are back in the FAI Senior Cup for the first time in 13 years as they get set to face Leicester Celtic in Rathfarnham tomorrow afternoon. It will be the Triagh-A-Loch outfit’s first game in the competition since playing Monaghan United in 2012. Fanad manager Arthur Lynch spoke to Highland’s Mark Gallagher to
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