Naomh Conaill went into half time five points down but fought back to draw nine points each against St. Eunan’s, in front of a home crowd at the Davy Brennan Memorial Park in the second round of the Donegal Senior Football Championship. Naomh Conaill were seven points down at a stage, manager Martin Regan said …
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It ended in a draw between Naomh Conaill and St. Eunan’s in the second round of the Donegal Senior Football Championship at the Davy Brennan Memorial Park. After the full time whistle it finished Naomh Conaill 0-09 St. Eunan’s 0-09. St. Eunan’s captain and man of the match Niall O’Donnell said “we could have …
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After the Naomh Conaill and St. Eunan’s match, the draw for round three of the Donegal Senior Football Championship was held today at the Davy Brennan Memorial Park. Here’s Oisin Kelly live at the draw reporting for Highland Radio Sport… Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Club Championship Round 3 draw. Four Master v St Michael’s …
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Naomh Conaill and St. Eunan’s played out a draw in the second round of the Donegal Senior Football Championship at the Davy Brennan Memorial Park. Full time score was Naomh Conaill 0-09 St. Eunan’s 0-09. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne after the final whistle…
Malin travelled down to play Buncrana today in Donegal Intermediate Football Championship at The Scarvey. The Inishowen derby ended all square after the full time whistle, Buncrana 0-10 Malin 1-07. After the match Brendan Devenney got reaction from Malin manager Michael Byrne and he said “the bench really helped us”…
Buncrana and Malin played out a draw in the second round of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship at The Scarvey on Sunday evening. It ended Buncrana 0-10 Malin 1-07. Brendan Devenney reports for Highland Radio Sport at the full time whistle..
Donegal Ladies Club Championship Senior Moville 7-18 Buncrana 2-03 St. Eunan’s 0-06 Termon 2-09 Glenfin 4-09 St. Naul’s 0-06 Naomh Conaill v Aodh Ruadh BAS – Evening Throw-in Intermediate Killybegs 0-07 Naomh Muire InaR 0-06 Fanad Gaels 6-17 Milford 1-02 Ardara 3-20 St. Mary’s Convoy 0-06 Gaoth Dobhair 3-10 Carndonagh 1-04 Junior A: An Clochán …
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In the Donegal Senior Football Championship, Cloughaneely got their first win today beating Milford at home. The final score was Cloughneely 3-07 Milford 0-08. After the match Ryan Ferry got the reaction of Cloughaneely wing forward Conor Coyle and he said ” we had to put in a big performance”…
Cloughaneely got their first win in the Donegal Senior Football Championship today after defeating Milford at home. At full time it ended Cloughneely 3-07 Milford 0-07. Ryan Ferry was at the game for Highland Radio Sport…
This years Donegal Half Marathon was won by Ethiopian, Yared Derese. He finished in a time of 1 hour 7 minutes and 22 seconds, a course record. Chris Ashmore was at today’s event for Highland Radio and got the reaction of the winners, but first he spoke with Yared Derese after the race.. Rosses AC …
Ethiopian Yared Derese smashed the course record as he won the Donegal Half Marathon in 1 hour 7 minutes and 22 seconds this morning. Running for the Carrick Aces club in Monaghan, he crossed the line more than six minutes ahead of second placed Shane O’Donnell (1:13.38) with Philip McHugh of Letterkenny AC (1:15.28) in …
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Ireland will contest the 4×400 metres Women’s relay final at the World Championships in Budapest tonight. Donegal’s Kelly McGrory, Sharlene Mawdsley, Roisin Harrison and Sophie Becker will represent the Irish when that gets underway at 8.59pm. They booked their place in the final as a fastest non automatic qualifier, finishing 4th on their heat …
Donegal Senior Football Championship Rd 2 Aodh Rua BS 2-8 V 0-9 Gaoth Dobhair St Nauls 1-11 v 0-16 Glenswilly St Michael’s 0-11 v 2-9 Kilcar Sean McCumhaills 1-12 v 0-12 Killybegs Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Rd 2 Termon 2-8 v 1-3 Downings Letterkenny Gaels 1-7 v 0-10 Red Hughs Junior Championship Rd 2 Naomh …
Natasha Adams (Letterkenny AC) won the 2023 national half marathon title in a course record time at the Bord Na Mona Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon on Saturday. There was also success in the over 50 team event with Inishowen AC’s men’s team coming out on top to take the honours. The points winning Inishowen team …
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NWCU Longs Supervalu Premier League Glendermott 1st XI 208 (34.3/36) St Johnston 1st XI 104 (25.3/36) Glendermott 1st XI won by 106 runs Ballyspallen 1st XI 156/7 (33) Burndennett 1st XI 167/6 (33) Ballyspallen 1st XI won by 2 runs Eglinton 1st XI 169/2 (35) Bready 1st XI 116 (28/35) Eglinton 1st XI won by …
Goodie bags prepared for tomorrows event The Donegal Half Marathon was first held in 2014 and is one of the most popular races in the North West with the next event on 27 August 2023. The start line is at the beginning of the Conwal straight. There will be a flat four miles in and around …
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The north west sides returned to action in the NIFL Championship this weekend. Institute ended their two game losing streak with a win at home against Ballyclare 1-0. Shaun Leppard scored the only goal for The Sky Blues on the 64th minute and shortly after had a man sent off after former Derry City player, …
Letterkenny Rugby Club kicked off their season today, in group 1 of the Junior Shield, with a home win against Coleraine. At full time it ended Letterkenny 20 Coleraine 10. Next up for the Donegal side, they’re away to play Instonians 2, on the 4th of September.
In the League of Ireland last night, Derry City returned to action and played out a 2-2 draw away to Bohemians. The match kicked off 45 minutes late due to a problem with the lights at Dalymount Park. Ruaidhrí Higgins side went behind early in the match but hit back with two goals from Michael …
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Finn Harps lost their third league game in a row, losing 1-0 at home to Longford Town on Friday night in Finn Park. Harps came into the game off the back of a 5-0 win in the FAI Cup against Skerries Town. Longford Town scored early in the first half through Cristian Magerusan, and things …
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Derry City returned to action in the League of Ireland and played out a 2-2 draw against Bohemians on Friday night in Dalymount Park. The match had a delayed start due to problems with the lights at the stadium, kicking off 45 minutes late. Bohs took an early lead through James Clarke, then The Candystripes …
Finn Harps have suffered a 1-0 defeat to Longford Town in Finn Park on Friday night. Tonight’s result is their third defeat in a row in the league. Diarmaid Doherty reports from Finn Park for Highland Radio Sport:
Mark English ran a season’s best in the 800m semi final at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary on Thursday evening. The Finn Valley man finished seventh in 1:45.14 but unfortunately it was not good enough to make the final. Highland’s Athletic Correspondent Patsy McGonagle says Mark did everything right in the race but it …
The Environmental Protection Agency has called for urgent measures to reduce the level of packaging waste in Ireland. Householders generated 1.2m tonnes in 2021, but overall recycling rates have fallen since then. During 2020 Irish people recycled 62% of eligible materials, but that fell to 58% a year later. The European Union has set a …
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The employment rate is at its highest level since records began at 74.2%. CSO figures, for the second quarter of the year, show the number of people in employment was 2,643,000. Just under 560,000 people work part-time.
The Windyhall Road in Letterkenny will be blocked today for a period of time to facilitate essential road maintenance works. Access to the route is currently prohibited between the Long Lane and the Kilmacrennan Road until 5pm this evening. Motorists are advised that diversions will be in place and will be accessible only for access.
Stephen McGarry will be recommended as manager of the Tyrone Senior Hurling team. Stephen was a member of Michael McShane’s coaching team over the last three seasons, playing a key role in achieving promotion to Allianz League Division 2B and winning the Nickey Rackard Cup in 2022. The decision of the Management Committee will be …
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Raymond Galligan has been recommended as the next Cavan senior football manager, along with a star-studded backroom team. The 36-year old goalkeeper was Mickey Graham’s captain in recent seasons, and still hasn’t retired. Galligan will be assisted by two-time All Ireland winning Meath manager Eamon Murray, three-time All Ireland winner with Tyrone Stephen O’Neill, and …
Indian Super League side FC Goa have completed their foreign quota of signings for the ongoing season after having secured the services of Donegal man Carl McHugh. The 30-year-old has put pen-to-paper on a two-year contract. McHugh is a two-time winner of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) and brings with him a wealth of …
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Final preparations are continuing ahead of Sunday’s Donegal Half Marathon in Letterkenny which is expected to attract close to 500 entries. The 400 entry mark was exceeded on Tuesday morning, and race director, Brendan McDaid, is expecting more people to sign up for what will be the tenth staging of the event “We have over …
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Finn Harps have been drawn at home in the quarter finals of the FAI Cup and will play St Patrick’s Athletic in the last eight of the competition. The Ballybofey side eased through the previous round against Skerries FC while Pats disposed of the holders Derry City on penalties last Sunday at the Brandywell. Elsewhere …
The new season in the Donegal Junior League swings into action shortly – and last night at the Diamond Park in Ballyare, club members, managers and league officials gathered for the launch of the new league campaign. Daire Bonner of the Donegal News reports: The Donegal League’s Nigel Ferry said there’s plenty to look forward …
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The return of Jim McGuinness as Donegal senior football manager has been welcomed across the county today.. After much speculation in recent weeks, The Glenties man was confirmed as the new manager by Donegal GAA on Monday evening. He takes over on a three year term with the option of a fourth and with …
Reaction on Jim’s return – Eamon McGee, Anthony Molloy, Fergus McGee, Brendan Kilcoyne Read More »
Ciara Mageean bids for a medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest tonight. The Down native lines up for the final of the women’s 15-hundred metres at half-eight Irish time. Before that, Mark English and John Fitzsimons are both in action in the 800-metres heats at 6.30pm Irish time. English was only 0.2 seconds …
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Four members of Gaoth Dobhair’s Cumann na gCurach travelled to Warrenpoint in County Down last weekend to compete in Carlingford Lough Currach Club’s 18th annual International Championships. Fíona Nic Fhionnlaoich and Ó Domhnaill brothers Ronán, Simon and Michael secured an impressive eight podium finishes. The event this year saw crews from Ireland, England and the …
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FAI Cup holders Derry City were knocked out of the competition by St Patrick Athletic in penalties on Sunday evening. Earlier in the week The Candystripes European dream also ended in penalties. Manager Ruaidhrí Higgins said it was a “extremely tough one to take” after the match..
Last year’s FAI Cup winners Derry City have been knocked out of the competition by St Patrick Athletics, losing on penalties after extra time. Martin Holmes reports from the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium..
Ghaoth Dobhair began their campaign in this year’s Donegal Senior Football Championship with a home victory over MacCumhaills. The full time score was Ghaoth Dobhair 1-16 MacCumhails 0-11. Speaking to Oisin Kelly after the match Ghaoth Dobhair manager, Ronan Mac Niallais said his players came out in the second half and “brought the intensity” and …
Gaoth Dobhair started the Donegal Senior Football Championship with a win against MacCumhaills in Áras Mhic Eiteagáin. At full time it ended Gaoth Dobhair 1-16 MacCumhails 0-11. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne after the final whistle…
Ardara were beaten by Glenswilly in their first game of this year’s the Donegal Senior Football Championship. It ended Glenswilly 2-15 Ardara 0-10 in Naomh Columba. After the match Brendan Devenney spoke with Ardara manager, Damien Devenney and he was disappointed with the defeat..
Glenswilly have defeated Ardara in their first game of this year’s Donegal Senior Championship. It ended Glenswilly 2-15 Ardara 0-10 in Naomh Columba. After the match Brendan Devenney got the reaction of Glenswilly boss Pauric Bonner and he was “delighted” with the win…
Shane McGrath scored three points to help Aodh Ruadh overcome Four Masters in the first round of the Donegal Senior Football Championship. After the final whistle it ended Four Masters 0-03 Aodh Ruadh 0-07. Peter Campbell spoke with Shane McGrath after the match and he said “conditions were tough”..
Four Masters suffered a home defeat against Aodh Ruadh in their opening match in the Donegal Senior Football Championship. It ended Four Masters 0-03 Aodh Ruadh 0-07. After the match Peter Campbell got the reaction of Four Masters Manager Kevin Sinclair and he said “we’re disappointed we didn’t win “…
Glenswilly started their Senior Championship campaign with a home win over Ardara in Naomh Columba. At full time it ended Glenswilly 2-15 Ardara 0-10. Brendan Devenney reports for Highland Radio Sport..
Aodh Ruadh started their Donegal Senior Football Championship campaign with a win against Four Masters in Pairc Tir Conaill. It ended Four Masters 0-03 Aodh Ruadh 0-07. Peter Campbell reports for Highland Radio Sport..
Donegal Ladies Club Championship Intermediate Fanad Gaels 2-11 v 1-12 Killybegs Milford 0-02 v 9-14 Naomh Murire Carndonagh 6-18 v 1-02 St Mary’s Convoy Junior B Fixtures St Michael’s 4-06 v 4-08 Letterkenny Gaels Kilcar 2-11 V 1-01 Aodh Ruadh Sean Mac Cumhail 6-26 v 1-03 Termon 2
In the Irish League Championship, Dergview fought back to win 3-2 away to H&W Welders. The visitors scored first through former Finn Harps player Gareth Harkin, two goals then came from the home side later in the opening half. In the second half Dergview scored twice through Keith Cowan and Padraig Lynch to win the …
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Callum Devine and co driver Noel O’Sulllivan have won the Irish Tarmac Championship. The pair finished second overall in the Ulster Rally and had to end the day fourth or better to clinch the championship. Devine and O’Sullivan took wins earlier in the year in the Circuit of Ireland, Rally of the Lakes, Cork 20 …
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