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 …
Dylan Browne McMonagle continued his fine form with a win at The Curragh today. He came in 10/1 shot Atlantic Coast for trainer Joseph Patrick O’Brein . Today’s wins brings his tally to 41 for the season in Ireland.
Finn Harps are through to the quarter finals of the FAI Cup after defeating Skerries 5-0 in Finn Park on Friday night. Harps went into the game off the back of two successive losses in the league. Diarmaid Doherty spoke with Harps boss Dave Rogers after the match and he said “I challenged the players”, …
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Finn Harps ease into the FAI Cup quarter-finals after winning 5-0 against Skerries Town in Finn Park on Friday night. Diarmaid Doherty reports from Finn Park for Highland Radio Sport:
The first game of this year’s Donegal Senior Football Championship ended in a home victory for Glenfin against St Michael’s. It ended Glenfin 1-05 St Michael’s 0-05. At half time Glenfin were leading 0-04 to 0-02 , in the second half Jack Long scored a vital goal for the home side to put them 1-05 …
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Donegal Jockey Oisin Orr took a 85/1 treble at Thirsk in North Yorkshire today, with trainer Richard Fahey. His first win of the day came on 9/4 shot Sailthisshipalone, the double followed on Silent Move at 6/5. Oisin hit the treble in his second last booked race on 11/1 shot Kittykarma. Friday’s success at Thirsk …
It was a case of so near and yet so far for Derry City as they exited the Europa Conference League against Tobol of Kazakstan in a penalty shoot-out at Tallaght Stadium. Afterwards, City boss Ruairdhri Higgins said it was “devastating” for all involved, but they must now switch attention to prepare for another big …
There’s a strong likelihood that a new course record will be set for the Donegal Half Marathon following confirmation that Yared Derese will be taking the starter’s gun on Sunday, August 27th in Letterkenny. Derese, who runs with Carrick Aces AC, won last year’s national half marathon title at Fairyhouse in 1:05:29, with Paul of …
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Bruckless Man misses out on win in ALMC by a mere 2 seconds!! Bruckless navigator Shane Byrne was on board with Kilrea driver Desi Henry for the first time on Sunday in a last minute entry. This is the first time that Shane sat with Desi and the crew provided one of the main stories …
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Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle had another double on Tuesday evening. Following his brace at The Curragh on Sunday, McMonagle had a 49/1 double on the all weather track at Dundalk. The first was on 10/1 shot Longhorn for trainer Ross O’Sullivan, the second came on French Company at 7/2 for trainer Jimmy Coogan. Tuesday’s …
Kilmacrennan’s Richard Kerr kept the pressure on title leader Dan Linfoot in the National Superstock 1000 Championship after securing a podium double at Thruxton in Hampshire. Kerr was second in Saturday’s opening race and the AMD Motorsport Honda rider was second again on Sunday. Kerr is now just 11 points behind championship leader Linfoot. Earlier …
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in a VW Polo GTI R5 won the ALMC Stages Rally in Cavan, with just 2 seconds to spare over Desi Henry and Shay Byrne in a Citroen C3 Rally 2. Josh Moffett and Keith Moriarty were third while Donegal’s Kevin Gallagher with co-driver Ryan Moore were fifth overall and …
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Mona McSharry – a member of the Marlins Swim club in Ballyshannon – won the 200 metres breaststroke at the European Under 23 championships in Dublin yesterday. It was her third gold medal of the week. Earlier in the championships, she won the 50m and 100m breaststroke finals. A native of Grange in north Sligo, …
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It was a busy Sunday for North West sides with no fewer than six rearranged Long’s SuperValu league matches played. Bready remain top of the table on 207 points, six ahead of Brigade with Ardmore third on 192. Brigade won the battle of the top two with an impressive 73-run success over leaders Bready. With …
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Donegal athletes were in action this weekend at the National Masters in Tullamore Co Offaly. Adam Gillespie from Rosses AC won the Long Jump and High Jump in his age category, Nicole O’Donnell (Rosses AC) came first in the 100m and 200m. Kevin Duffy (Rosses AC) was victorious in the Javelin and second in the …
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Dylan Brown McMonagle had a 32/1 double at the Curragh in Kildare today. He came in earlier on 11/5 shot, Nevassa Island for trainer M.D. O’Callaghan. Later in the day he followed that win up with winning on 9/1 Lady Lunette, trained by R.P. Cody. Today’s wins brings his tally to 38 for …
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Finn Harps women’s19s played out a 1-1 draw against Dundalk in Finn park on Saturday evening. It was a historic first for the club as it was the first LOI Underage Women’s game to take place at Finn Park. The away side took the lead three minutes before the break through a 25 yard strike from …
St Eunan’s defeated Burt to win the Donegal Junior Hurling Championship in O’Donnell Park on Saturday evening. It ended St Eunan’s 2-13 Burt 2-08. After the match Brendan Devenney spoke with the winning manager Euan O’Donnell and he said “we decided to put a marker down” on what the team had to do ahead of …
Goals win games – that was very much the case at the O’Donnell Park on Saturday evening as Setanta hit St Eunan’s for four in their 4-13 to 0-14 victory, one which gave the men from the cross the Donegal senior hurling title. Gerard Gilmore, Declan Coulter and Ruairi Campbell with two, were the goal …
Setanta Champions again – Kevin Campbell, Gary McGettigan & Stephen McBride Reaction Read More »
Setanta retained the Munster Cup on Saturday evening beating St. Eunan’s 4-13 to 0-14 in the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship Final. Oisin Kelly, Mickey McCann and Eugene Organ were on duty at The O’Donnell Park for Highland Radio Sport:
Donegal will be looking to win the Nicky Rackard Cup in 2024 – that’s the view of Mickey McCann, who guided them to the final as manager this year. In the coming weeks, it will become clear if he will continue on as manager, and on Saturday Sport, he spoke about the desire to get …
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