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Business Matters – Ep 271: Ballybofey & Stranorlar Business Chamber on the up – plus Awaken Angels and investing in women-led firms
In this week’s programme Chris Ashmore speaks with Shane Deery, the recently appointed Business Office Manager with Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber, and also Mary McKenna MBE, who is chair and co-founder of Awaken Angels, which invests in women-led enterprises. First up, Chris went to the Twin Towns to find out more about the local business chamber,
10-year-old Jayden McElhinney set for Silverstone Awards
Young Donegal driver Jayden McElhinney is heading for Silverstone this weekend to pick up his award for finishing third overall in the British Kart Racing Championships. The 10-year-old Manorcunningham native competed against with some of the most talented young drivers in the UK and Ireland, including the younger brother of F1 star George Russell and
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Funding announced for cross-border fire service management
Almost €6 million in Shared Island Funding has been announced to support cross-border fire service management. Part of this funding will go toward Urban Search and Rescue training at the NI Fire and Rescue Service, Learning and Development Centre in Cooktown, Tyrone. It aims to enhance cross-border emergency preparedness, response capabilities, resilience and crisis management.
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Nominations confirmed for Donegal GAA Convention
The positions of Donegal GAA Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer will all remain uncontested at the 2025 Donegal GAA Convention which will take place next month. The confirmed nominations are as follows: Chairperson: Mary Coughlan Secretary: Mary Kelly Treasurer: Grace Boyle Vice Chairperson: David McLoone Frankie Doherty Assistant Secretary: Darren Collins Michelle McKenna Sharon McGinty Assistant
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Nomination deadline fast-approaching for Donegal Sports Star Awards
The Donegal Sports Star committee wishes to issue a reminder that next Friday, 28th November, is the deadline for submitting nominations for the 2025 Donegal Sports Star Awards. Nominations should be emailed to info@donegalsportsstarawards.ie. Please include a brief summary of achievements along with photos and any video footage. It has been another brilliant year across the
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Irish MEP opposes new development in EU-Mercosur agreements
Midlands-North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has criticised the decision by the European Parliament to refuse tabling a motion to request the opinion from the Court of Justice relating to the EU-Mercosur agreements. Mr. Mullooly has called the move a political blockage dressed up as procedure. He says that if the deal is to progress through Parliament
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Ireland U17’s exit World Cup on difficult day for Irish sides
It proved to be a harsh day for three underage Republic of Ireland sides on Tuesday. The under-17s suffered a disappointing end to their World Cup campaign in Qatar. Colin O’Brien’s side were beaten 3-1 by Switzerland in their last-16 clash in Doha – Dundalk defender Vinny Leonard was the scorer of their goal. The
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PSNI seeking out information of black BMW linked to damage caused to Derry home
Detectives in Derry are looking to piece together the movements of a black BMW, observed in the Clon Dara area of Galliagh last night. It is part of an investigation into a home that was damaged. A man was seen leaving in a car matching the description. It’s understood there were a number of men
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Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe to resign today
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is set to resign from the Cabinet today. Donohoe told colleagues this morning he has been offered a position at the World Bank which he intends to accept. Donohoe is the longest continuously serving Cabinet Minister in this Government and has been linked to financial positions on the world stage for
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Empty car found on roof in Ballybofey field
An investigation has been launched after a car was found upside down in a field in Ballybofey without a driver or passengers. Gardaí attended the scene on Glenfin Road shortly before 10:50pm on Sunday night. An appeal has now been made for dashcam footage between 10:30pm and 11pm for the stretch of road.
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Buncrana home window broken in daylight attack
A house in Millfield Heights in Buncrana had it’s front window damaged on Wednesday last between 3.30pm and 5.20pm, in daylight hours. Upon closer inspection, it emerged that a number of small holes were made, and gardaí say it resembles what would be caused by pellets. They are now asking residents in the area to
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Parked car window smashed in Letterkenny
The driver’s side and rear window of a car were smashed at St. Eunan’s Court in Letterkenny. The damage was caused around 9 o’clock on Saturday night. The gardaí are appealing for dashcam footage of the area and for those who have information to come forward.
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Sleet forecast for Donegal tonight
We’re being told to wrap up well over the next few days. A major cold snap is on the way between now and Friday. In Donegal there we may see sleet as early as tonight tonight with temperature lows forecast as -1 degrees. Kenneth Conlon, founder of the Donegal Weather Channel says the east of
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28 new EV charging points to be installed across Derry and Strabane
There will be 28 new charging points for electric vehicles in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area. It has emerged today that Weev, an EV infrastructure company, will supply, connect, and operate the stations, of which there will be 250 across Northern Ireland. Derry City and Strabane District Council has been a leading
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Police in Derry taking proactive measures to stamp out uninsured drivers
Four vehicles were seized on the Strand Road in Derry for being uninsured over the weekend. It has led to police reminding the public that they will continue to take proactive measures to remove such drivers from the road. Those who drive without proper insurance documentation will be stopped, the vehicle will be seized, and
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Kernans Renew Sponsorship For 2026
Finn Harps have announced the renewal of its sponsorship agreement with Kernans ahead of the 2026 First Division campaign. The well-known “K” Logo representing the retail group will once again appear on the front of the soon to be launched home and away jerseys. The Kernan group have been steadfast long term supporters of the
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DL Debate – 17/11/25
This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by Burt’s Conor Gartland, Setanta Chairman Simon McMenamin and Gaelic Life’s Michael McMullan as they take a look at all the GAA news stories and reviews of Ulster Club Championship ties from the weekend. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s
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Sligo Rovers sign much travelled Donegal player
Sligo Rovers have announced that Carl McHugh has signed a two-year deal with the club. The Leitirmacaward native has played with Reading, Bradford City, Dundalk, Plymouth Argyle, Motherwell and more recently with Goa FC in the Indian Super League where he won two titles and an Indian Super Cup. The 32-year-old said that it is
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James McClean says Ireland players are inspiring the next generation
After yesterday’s win over Hungary, the Republic of Ireland will now turn attention to Thursday’s World Cup play-offs draw. Ireland will be in either Pot Two or Pot Three, depending on how the other qualifying groups play out over the coming days. The play-offs will take place in March, with Ireland needing to win two
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39 patients without a bed in LUH this morning
39 people have been left waiting for a bed in Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, the 4th highest number in the State. 18 of those are in the Emergency Department, while the remaining 21 are in wards elsewhere. According to the figures published by the INMO this morning, between Letterkenny and Sligo University hospital, there
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Anger is ‘palpable’ over water outages in Inishowen – Cllr Murray
The anger felt over water supply issues in Inishowen is palpable. Local Cllr Jack Murray says many families entered day three of no water today, and that it simply isn’t good enough. It is expected that the issue will be fixed this afternoon, with Uisce Eireann saying that crews are on the ground to see
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Two men arrested in Derry on drug charges
Police in Derry made two drug related arrests on Saturday. Both men were detected around the Ringfort Road area. The man was arrested on suspicion of possession and supply of a Class B controlled drug, as well as driving a motor vehicle without insurance or a licence. Two mobile phones and a quantity of suspected
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Shoppers warned to be cautious this Black Friday
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is urging shoppers to slow down before making Black Friday purchases, after new research showed high levels of buyer regret. The survey found that nearly three-quarters of consumers have made unplanned purchases during sales — and almost 60 percent later regretted buying the item. It says the pressure of
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Gritters take to Donegal roads this morning
Donegal County Council is calling on drivers to assume no road is ice-free as the gritters get to work this morning. All winter-maintenance designated routes are being treated. Gritting got underway at 6 o’clock this morning on the following routes: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South
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Bradley goal key for Slaughtneil to progress into Ulster Club Hurling Final
Slaughtneil defeated Portaferry of Down 1-23 to 1-18 in the Ulster Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final in Armagh this afternoon. A Gerard Bradley goal late in the second half proved to be a decisive score as the Derry Champions progressed to play St John’s of Antrim in the final in a fortnight’s time. After the
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Slaughtneil book place in Ulster Senior Club Hurling Final
Slaughtneil will play Naomh Eoin of Antrim in this year’s Ulster Senior Club Hurling Championship Final in two weeks time. The Derry club overcame Portaferry on a score-line of 1-23 to 1-18 in today’s semi-final to book their spot in the decider. Last night, Naomh Eoin St John’s of Antrim were 3-20 to 0-12 point
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Donegal Junior League Results – Sun 16/11/25
Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Glenea United 1-1 Bonagee United Letterkenny Rovers 5-2 Fanad United St Catherines FC 1-1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Ballybofey United vs Cappry Rovers Castlefin Celtic 2-2 Rathmullan Celtic Convoy Arsenal 3-5 Swilly Rovers Gweedore United 0-3 Gweedore Celtic Milford United 2-2 Kerrykeel 71 Donegal Physiotheraphy Division
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The latest athletics news with Patsy McGonigle
Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle spoke to Ciaran Cannon on Sunday Sport this afternoon to talk about the Masters International Cross Country event in Leeds with seven Donegal athletes involved. We also hear about the Remembrance Run at Finn Valley this morning and have a look ahead to next weekend’s National Senior Cross Country Championships…
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Declan Coulter reflects on Setanta’s defeat to Naomh Eoin – “They had more quality up front”
In what was their first ever crack at the Ulster Senior Club Hurling Championship, Donegal Champions Setanta were beaten 3-20 to 0-12 by Naomh Eoin of Antrim in the semi-final at Owenbeg this evening. An 11-week gap between the county final and today’s game didn’t help, but Setanta player Declan Coulter says the better team
Naomh Eoin defeat Setanta in Ulster Senior Club Championship
Naomh Eoin St John’s of Antrim have beaten Setanta by 3-20 to 0-12 in the Ulster Senior Club Hurling Semi-Final this evening. St John’s will now face the winners of tomorrow’s clash between Slaughtneil and Portaferry in the provincial decider. Michael McMullan was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
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Clogher progress to Ulster Club Football Final with extra-time win over St. Pat’s
Clogher are into the Ulster Junior Club Football Final after a 1-24 to 3-13 extra-time win over St. Pat’s of Fermanagh this afternoon. The game finished level at 1-16 to 3-10 after normal time and it was the Tyrone Champions who kicked on in extra time to claim the five-point win. After the game, Francis
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Rugby: Ulster Championship Results – Sat 15/11/25
Ulster Championship 2: Grosvenor 24-27 Letterkenny City Of Derry 27-20 Lisburn Academy 36-28 Limavady Gordon West Cup: Cavan 3-18 Strabane PSNI v Coleraine
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NIFL Championship: ‘Stute move into top six with win over Annagh
Institute have moved into sixth spot in the NIFL Championship thanks to a 1-0 win over top-of-the-table Annagh at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this afternoon. 2nd placed Limavady missed the chance to go top ahead of Annagh as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Loughgall. Elsewhere, H&W Welders were 4-1 winners at Ards,
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Donegal Junior League Results – Sat 15/11/25
Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Erne Wanderers FC 2-2 Drumbar FC Glencar Celtic 0-2 Strand Rovers Kildrum Tigers 4-0 Donegal Town Kilmacrennan Celtic 3-2 St Catherines FC Oldtown Celtic 1-1 Letterkenny Rovers Old Orchard Saturday D2 Arranmore United 0-4 Fintown Harps AFC Bonagee United 0-0 Ramelton Mariners Fanad United 0-1 Copany Rovers Gweedore Celtic 3-0
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Donegal U21 Football Championship – Quarter-Final Results
Donegal U21 Football Championship Quarter-Final Results Glenswilly 1-17 – 1-12 Gaoth Dobhair Naomh Conaill 0-16 – 1-10 St. Eunan’s Termon 3-19 – 4-14 Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon Four Masters 4-19 – 1-11 Sean MacCumhaills
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Enda McDermott says Conor Gartland was “on a different level” as Burt claim Ulster glory
Burt manager Enda McDermott was full of praise for Conor Gartland after his side defeated Lavey by a single point after extra time to claim their second ever Ulster Junior Club Hurling title. Gartland was Man Of The Match today and his manager says he “covered every blade of grass” as Burt nicked the win
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Rugby: City Of Derry defeat Lisburn to keep good run of form going
City Of Derry have continued their recent good form as they earned a bonus-point win over Lisburn this afternoon. It finished 27-20. Alex McDonald has the full time report for Highland Radio Saturday Sport… After the game, Alex spoke to City Of Derry Head Coach Neil Beddow who was happy to have won four
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Burt come out on top after extra time in thrilling Ulster Junior Club Hurling Final
Burt have beaten Lavey of Derry by 0-20 to 1-16 after extra time in the Ulster Junior Club Hurling Championship Final at Celtic Park this afternoon. Lavey led by a point as the game entered the latter stages of extra time but points from Liam Og McKinney and Fiachra Gill handed the Donegal club their
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Mid-Donegal Bowling League – Week 5 Results
Mid-Donegal Bowling League – Week 5 Results Ramelton Pres 1 St Johnston BC 11 Donughmore 2 Ballylennon 10 Manor 8 Resource 4 Raphoe Ballindrait BC 8 Ramelton 4 St Eunans A 3 St Eunans B 9
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MacRory Cup: Abbey get the better of Southwest in Donegal derby
Abbey Vocational School defeated Southwest Donegal on a score-line of 1-13 to 2-09 in Round 2 of the MacRory Cup last night. It’s two wins from two in the group phase for Abbey, who are managed by Pauric O’Donnell. Pauric spoke to Highland’s Brendan Devenney at full time and was delighted to get win number
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Cllr supports new government fund to buy second-hand homes
The creation of a €100 million fund to purchase second-hand properties has been supported by a Donegal councillor. The fund is to be established next year and is aimed to help families who have been living in emergency accommodation for a prolonged period. Cllr Patrick McGowan welcomed the action from government on today’s Nine til’
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194 new Gardaí recruits sworn in following recruitment drive
194 Gardaí and 17 Garda reserves were attested as sworn in members of An Garda Síochána today. This new intake sees the number of sworn Gardaí rise to 14,481. 21 Gardaí and 5 Garda reserves will be allocated to the North Western Region which includes Donegal. The members were recruited as part of the 2024
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Foyle MLA criticises leadership of MP Colum Eastwood
Foyle MLA Gary Middleton has criticised the constituency’s MP Colum Eastwood in the Stormont Assembly. Last month, the former-SDLP leader was in court on charges of attending an illegal pro-Palestine march, but they were dropped after he accepted a formal reprimand. Mr Middleton described that this is an example of two-tier justice in the North,
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High-speed broadband network expanded in Donegal
National Broadband Ireland says that high-speed connection is now available to a further 1,582 premises in Donegal under the National Broadband Plan. Works have been completed in the areas of Ardara, Dawros, Glengesh and Glenties. This follows connection being made available on the Inishowen peninsula, Fintown and, Ballyshannon. NBI have also said that they expect
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Redevelopment work delayed at Buncrana community hospital
The redevelopment of Buncrana Community Hospital has now been pushed back until early next year, the works were due to begin in June. The HSE have said the construction period is expected to last around 18 months. Services that are usually carried out in Buncrana are now being delivered at Carndonagh Community Hospital and Nazareth
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United and Celtic ready to go head-to-head in feisty Gweedore derby
The stand-out game of the weekend in the Donegal Junior League is the meeting of rivals Gweedore United and Gweedore Celtic at Carrickboyle. It’s been some years since the Gaoth Dobhair clubs met in a league meeting, but Gweedore Celtic’s relegation from the Brian McCormick Premier Division to the TDA D1 this season has set
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Donegal forgotten again as Deputy highlights dangers on N13
Lives have been lost because roads are not being upgraded in Donegal. That was the blunt message from Donegal Deputy Charles Ward as he spoke in the Dáil during a motion on the rising costs of motoring. He referenced the N13, which runs through Drumkeen where he is based, and in particular, highlighted difficulties for
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Burt manager Enda McDermott not phased by six-day turnaround for Ulster Junior Final – “We have a clean bill of health”
The hurlers of Burt will aim to win their second ever Ulster Junior Club title when they come up against Lavey in this Saturday afternoon’s provincial final. The Donegal club overcame Con Magees of Antrim in the semi-final on Sunday last, which means they have a quick six-day turnaround to prepare for the challenge of