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FAI Cup: Early goals proves costly as Cockhill Celtic lose to Bray

Ulster Senior League champions Cockhill Celtic found SSE Airtricity League First Division side Bray Wanderers just too hot to handle as they were soundly beaten 3-1 in their Sports Direct FAI Cup first round tie at the Charlie O’Donnell Sports Grounds in Buncrana. Although Cockhill started on a positive note, Bray enjoyed a purple patch …

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Keith Cowan on Harps FAI Cup win – “Those are tricky encounters”

  Finn Harps are through to the next round of the FAI Senior Cup after beating Leinster Senior League side Kilbarrack United 1-0. Harps winning goal came on the 23 minute from Max Hutchinson. Speaking to Oisin Kelly, Finn Harps player Keith Cowan commented on how junior league sides “will put it up to you” …

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Cameron McJannet – “Brilliant to get it over the line”

  Derry City have knocked HB Torshavn out of the Europa Conference League Qualifiers, winning 1-0 in The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Thursday night. This now sets up a home clash with current Finnish top of the table side KuPS. next Thursday. After the match Candystripes captain Cameron McJannet said it was “Brilliant to …

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21/1 double for Luke McAteer at Leopardstown

Donegal Jockey Luke McAteer had a 21/1 double on Thursday evening at Leopardstown. His first win came on Special Wan, winning at 10/3 for trainer Patrick Foley and that was followed by a victory on the James Bolger trained 4/1 shot Teorie. It brings McAteer’s win total to 14 for the year.

Ireland’s opponents in first game are “world class” – Amber Barrett

Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett  says that Australia are “world class”. The Irish face the Aussies in  their opening game of the Women’s World Cup in Sydney on Thursday. The game starts at 11.00 am Irish time. Meanwhile, influential midfielder Denise O’Sullivan will start tomorrow. The influential player injured her calf in last week’s …

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Ours To Protect – Thomas Elllis, Donegal Bees 18/07/23

Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise …

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Official opening of Community Inclusion Dungloe Hub in Donegal today

  The Minister for Disabilities, Anne Rabbitte will officially open the Community Inclusion Dungloe Hub today. The facility provides a HSE-run Day Service for school leavers and young adults with intellectual disabilities in the Rosses, Dungloe and surrounding areas. It aims to help adults build independence, set personal goals and support them to live their …

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Declan Ferry wins New Mills 10k

Declan Ferry has won this years New Mills 10k. The Rosses AC runner came in on a time of 32 minutes and 54 seconds. Marc Wallace of Letterkenny A.C. MO came second with a time of 33 minutes and Matthew McLaughlin of Foyle Valley A.C. came third in a time of 33:11.  

FT Report & Reaction: Derry out of the All Ireland Championship

  Derry have been knocked out of this years All Ireland Senior Football Championship by Kerry in Croke Park on Sunday afternoon. It ended Derry 1-15 Kerry 1-17. Kerry will now meet Dublin in this years final. Here’s Michael McMullan at the full time whistle… After the match Michael McMullan spoke to Derry Manager Ciarán …

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“We just came up short”- Maxi Curran

Dublin has knocked Donegal out of the All Ireland Senior Ladies Championship at the quarter final stage. It ended Donegal 0-06 Dublin 3-12 in MacCumhail Park on Sunday afternoon. After the match Brendan Devenney chatted to Donegal Ladies Manager Maxi Curran.. Brendan also got reaction from Donegal player Emer Gallagher…

Donegal Ladies out of All Ireland Championship

  Donegal Ladies are out of this years All-Ireland Senior Ladies’ Football Championship after defeat at the hands of Dublin in MacCumhail Park on Sunday afternoon. It ended Donegal 0-06 Dublin 3-12. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Maureen O’Donnell after the full time whistle…  

Athletics round-up – a mixed bag for Donegal athletes

It was been a mixed bag for Donegal athletes at the international schools event in Grangemount, Scotland. Among the best performances came from Lifford Strabane AC’s Caoimhe Gallen, Caolan McFadden, Ashling McArdle, and Elsa Moore. On Saturday Sport, Highland Radio’s Patsy McGonagle spoke with Chris Ashmore about the Morton Games – where Sommer Lecky’s return …

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588 teams set for record-breaking Foyle Cup that extends into Donegal and Tyrone

A record breaking 588 teams will take place in this year’s Foyle Cup, which runs from Monday, July 17th to Saturday, July 23rd. Although centred in Derry, the competition will also see games in Donegal and Tyrone. There are 16 different age categories, including six in the ladies section – which has seen a 100% …

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Soccer: Irish women’s team’s game lasts just 20 minutes after it became “overly physical”

The Ireland Women’s National Team’s game against Colombia behind closed doors was ended after 20 minutes of play. According to the FAI the game, which was held in Meakin Park, Brisbane, became overly physical and it was decided, following consultation with the match officials, to end the game. A statement added: “The Ireland team then …

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All-Island Strategic Rail Review to be published by end of month

The first ever ‘All-Island Strategic Rail Review’ will be published by the end of the month. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says he expects to bring a memo to Cabinet on the matter in two weeks time. It’ll outline the recommended and assessed rail-lines which could be re-opened across the whole island of Ireland, including in …

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State Pension should increase by minimum of €27.50 – ALONE

A charity representing older people says the State Pension should increase by a minimum of €27.50, to prevent a further increase in poverty rates. Launching its pre-budget submission this morning, Alone says a recent survey shows more than half of people are finding it difficult to pay their bills. The charity says heating and energy …

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Man rearrested in connection with Sliabh Liag incident

A man has been rearrested today in connection with an alleged assault at Sliabh Liag. A major search operation was launched following the incident over two weeks ago. Gardai have confirmed that a man in his 30s has been rearrested today as investigations into the alleged incident continue. He is currently being detained under Section …

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Failte Ireland to commission independent research into hotel price increases for major events

Failte Ireland is to commission independent research looking at the scale of price increases for hotel rooms around major events. The Tourism Minister revealed the research is to be undertaken in response to allegations of price-gouging within in the sector. It’s after a number of hotels in Dublin put up their prices on the weekend …

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Engineers Ireland tell Oireachtas Committee Defective Blocks scheme must be flexible

The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage are meeting to discuss the Defective Block Scheme regulations and review of I.S. 465 with stakeholders. The meeting is being split into two sessions, with the current session hearing from the Expert Group, the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland, Engineers Ireland, the Mica Action Group …

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€4 million in Urban Regeneration funding confirmed for Donegal

€4 million has been confirmed under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund to tackle vacancy and dereliction in Donegal, with the bulk of the funding going towards projects in Letterkenny. The money will be used to bring vacant properties back into use. Under the programme, the council will acquire vacant or derelict properties which are …

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Gold and silver medals for Donegal boxers in Scotland

Donegal won 4 gold medals and 2 silver medals at the Wallace Box Cup in Scotland with several clubs from the county being represented. Caoimhin Connolly (Twin Towns), Shaun Doohan (Dunfanaghy),  Conan Kearney (St Bridget’s) and Kieran Cunningham (Carndonagh)  got gold while there were silver medals for Taylor Parke (Raphoe) and Paddy Mc Shane (Letterkenny).

Derry win 6th All Ireland Football Minor Championship

Derry are the All Ireland Football Minor champions of 2023. The Oak Leaf county defeated Monaghan 1-13 to 9 points at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. It’s Derry sixth title in this age group and a first since 2020. After the match Michael McMullan spoke to Derry Minor Manager Damian McErlain..    

Seven wins for Donegal jockeys over the weekend

Martin Harley had three wins at Rockhampton, Oisin Orr was successful at Haydock on Ramazan. Brandon Wilkie came first in Carlisle on Shallow Hal, Luke McAteer won at Naas racing on Slaney Tide. Dylan Browne McMonagle was in action at Bellewstown winning on Warnie.

Athletics – Catherine McDevitt, Ashling McArdle and Caolan McFadden all impress

    Catherine McDevitt of Letterkenny AC won both the 200 metres and 400 metres at the Scottish Masters Championships. Elsewhere, there was success for Lifford-Strabane’s Ashling McArdle in the javelin at the National Juvenile Track and Field Championships in Tullamore, and Caolan McFadden of Cranford AC was first in the 800m. Speaking on Saturday …

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Donegal player selected for Irish Women’s Under-20 rugby squad

Donegal’s Laoise McGonagle has been selected for the Ireland Women’s Under-20 squad ahead of this month’s landmark trip to Rome to play against Italy and Scotland in a series of training matches. Following a screening camp at the IRFU High Performance Centre, head coach Neill Alcorn has selected a group of 26 players to travel …

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Donegal players on the bench as Ireland lose to France in front of record crowd

The Republic of Ireland women’s team were beaten 3-0 by France in front of a record crowd of 7,633 for a women’s game at Tallaght Stadium on Thursday night in their final game before departing for the World Cup in Australia. Donegal’s Ciara Grant and Amber Barrett were both unused substitutes. Skipper Katie McCabe was …

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