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Donegal Ladies manager James Daly looks ahead to All-Ireland Championship clash with Galway: “We got a lot out of the Ulster Final”

This Saturday, the Donegal Senior Ladies team will return to action for the first time since being beaten by Armagh in the Ulster Final at St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones last month. Galway are the visitors to Lifford this Saturday afternoon and are one of the in-form teams in the country. The Westerners won all

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Derry boss Tiernan Lynch: “There are players in the squad that probably want to move on”

Derry City will return from the mid-season break with a home fixture against Galway United tomorrow evening (Friday). The Candy Stripes were beaten by Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians in the two games leading into the break so boss Tiernan Lynch will have had a lot to stew over in the past fortnight. Looking ahead to

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Muldoon and Carr named on U20 Team Of The Year as McElholm swoops top award

Donegal U20 stars Kevin Muldoon and Seanan Carr have been named on the Dalata Hotel Group Under 20 Football Team of the Year. All-Ireland winners Tyrone have six players on the team as Conan McGarvey, Joey Clarke, Caolan Donnelly, Callum Daly, Eoin McElholm and Ruairi McCullagh all made the cut. Centre-half forward McElholm put in

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British government allocate €59 million for redevelopment of Casement Park

Around €59 million has been allocated from the British government to the redevelopment of Casement Park in County Antrim. The move comes as part of the UK chancellor’s Spending Review which allocates money to public services for the next three years. Last year, the British government pulled out of funding the project in time for

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Barrett, Toland and Patten named in Irish squad to face top-ranked USA

Milford’s Amber Barrett, Tyler Toland of St. Johnston and Anna Patten, who’s grandfather is from Falcarragh, have all been included in the latest Republic Of Ireland Women’s squad. Head Coach Carla Ward has selected a 23-player squad for two upcoming International Friendlies against the United States. Ireland will take on the World No.1 for the

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Business Matters, Ep 248 – The wedding photography business with Jay Doherty Photography

In Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with award winning photographer Jay Doherty of Jay Doherty Photography about the wedding photography business, how it has evolved, what people are looking for, and planning for the big event. Although a native of Derry, he calls Donegal his home and he has covered weddings

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McLaughlin’s challenging cycling fundraiser for food allergy research

Donegal cyclist Ronan McLaughlin is set to circumnavigate Ireland by bike, solo and unsupported, in a bid to raise money for food allergy research. The 38-year-old Muff man – who has a string of cycling honours and endurance records – is taking on this challenge for his six-year-old daughter, who lives with multiple severe food

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Cycling: Club Rothaiochta Chu Uladh set to hold “Wild Errigal Challenge”

Club Rothaiochta Chu Uladh are hosting the “Wild Errigal Challenge” on the 5th of July. The cycling club based in Cloghan, which was formed in 2023, is heavily focused on making cycling available for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Last year, the club ran an “Errigal Challenge” which consisted of a 110km cycle following

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Gerard Donnelly says “subs had a big impact” as Tyrone Minors defeat Cork

Gerard Donnelly praised the performance of his substitutions in today’s 1-21 to 1-12 win over Cork in the All-Ireland Minor Quarter Final. Tyrone finished strongly to run out comfortable 9-point winners and, after the game, Donnelly told Francis Mooney the subs had a “big impact” on the game…

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McCole on claiming Irish Elite title: “I didn’t think it would ever happen”

High-level sport has a tendency to produce it’s fair share of redemption stories and Thursday night in Belfast was Matthew McCole’s. The Illies Golden Gloves boxer was 0-4 against Eugene McKeever heading into the Elite 70kg Final at the Girdwood Community Hub. McKeever had beaten McCole’s IGG teammate Cahir Gormley in his semi-final earlier in

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Delight for Matthew McCole as he wins National Elite boxing title

Donegal’s Matthew McCole lifted the Irish Elite light-middleweight 70kg title in Belfast last night. The 26-year-old, who competes with the Illies Golden Gloves boxing club, secured victory over Eugene McKeever of Holy Family Drogheda  following a split 4-1 decision at the Girdwood Community Hub. For the Dungloe man, it was a particularly pleasing win as

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FAI Cup Second-Round Draw: Home draw for Finn Harps but Derry City will make a long trip south

Finn Harps will host UCD in the second-round of the FAI Cup while 2024 beaten finalists Derry City will make the trip to Limerick to face Treaty United. Following the draw which took place this afternoon, there are no all-Premier Division ties as holders Drogheda United start their FAI Cup defence at home to Crumlin

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Athletics: Friel and McBrearty to represent Ireland this weekend

Erin Friel and Odhran McBrearty have been selected as part of an Irish squad heading to Germany for the U18 International Competition this weekend. Letterkenny AC’s Friel will run in the 400m event after clocking a hugely impressive 54.28 in Brussels last week. Also flying the flag for Donegal is Finn Valley AC’s Odhran McBrearty

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Business Matters, Ep 247: New Highland Radio CEO Sean Quinn about his new role and challenges ahead

In Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with the recently appointed new CEO of Highland Radio, Sean Quinn. Sean has been the station’s Sales and Marketing Manager since 2019, and takes over from Fionnuala Rabbitt, who will remain with the station as Financial Controller. Sean, who lives in Kilmacrennan, has been speaking about the

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McGuinness on emphatic win over Cavan: “We found the rhythm we were looking for”

Donegal bounced back from last week’s defeat to Tyrone with a 19-point win over Cavan at Kingspan Breffni Park today. Goals from Finnbarr Roarty, Conor O’Donnell and Caolan McColgan conbined with a flurry of different point-scorers gave Jim McGuinness’ side an emphatic 3-26 to 1-13 victory. After the game, McGuinness spoke to Highland Radio’s Oisin

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Donegal hit 2-14 in second half to breeze past Cavan – Post-Match Reaction from Oisin Kelly, Brendan Devenney & Brendan Kilcoyne

Donegal have beaten Cavan 3-26 to 1-13 in Group 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at Kingspan Breffni Park this afternoon. Finnbarr Roarty hit the net for Jim McGuinness’ side in a fiery first half to lead 1-12 to 1-05 at the break. A blistering second period saw Donegal hit 2-14 with the goals

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DL Debate LIVE from Kingspan Breffni Park – 01/06/25

This week’s DL Debate comes LIVE from Kingspan Breffni Park after Donegal’s 3-26 to 1-13 victory over Cavan in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship this afternoon. Brendan Devenney is joined by Brendan Kilcoyne, Damien O’Donoghue, Donegal selector Colm McFadden and Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News…  

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Patsy McGonagle wraps up the weekend’s athletics action including Mark English’s new national record

It’s been another busy weekend on the athletics front. Finn Valley AC Athlete Mark English’s new national record in the 800m in Poland on Friday night was among the highlights. English is back in action tomorrow evening. With more, here’s Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle…  

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Johnny McGarvey on Derry’s defeat in Christy Ring Final: – “Totally devastated”

Derry suffered a 1-27 to 1-24 defeat to London in yesterday evening’s Christy Ring Cup Final at Croke Park. It is Derry’s third Christy Ring Cup Final loss in the past three years as the wait goes on for their first title at this level. After the game, Michael McMullan spoke to Derry boss Johnny

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Successful day for Donegal clubs at All-Ireland Gaeltacht Championships

It has been a fantastic day for the Donegal clubs competing at the All-Ireland Gaeltacht Championships in Meath. Termon have progressed to the semi-final of the senior men’s competition after a 1-18 to 1-05 win over An Gaeltacht from Kerry. Earlier, St. Naul’s made it through to the junior semi-final with a 3-24 to 3-13

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Donegal International Rally Launch night interviews – Eamon McGee, Callum Devine, James Cullen, Rory Kennedy, Michael Boyle, Aaron McLaughlin and Kevin Eves

The 2025 Donegal International Rally was officially launched last night in Letterkenny. Highland’s Oisin Kelly was MC at the event and spoke to a number of people involved in this year’s rally, which will take place from the 20th-22nd of June. Firstly, here’s Clerk of the Course Eamon McGee…   Defending Donegal International Rally Champion

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