This Saturday night will produce another proud moment for Raphoe Boxing Club. Middleweight Cathal McLaughlin and featherweight Danny Duffy will both make the walk to the ring at the JB Promotions Show at the Devenish Complex in Belfast. McLaughlin defeated Martin Shaw on his professional debut back in 2023, with the referee scoring it 40-36 […]
Boxing: Duffy and McLaughlin set for the bright lights once again Read More »
It’s a double weekend of fixtures in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League with games being played tomorrow (Friday) and also on Monday evening. Finn Harps are in the midlands to face Athlone Town in their first game, followed by a tricky home fixture against unbeaten league-leaders Dundalk on Monday. Kevin McHugh’s side picked
Talking Soccer with Keith Cowan – League Of Ireland Preview Read More »
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane says recent acts of violence will not distract from the very positive work that is going on to build bridges between communities in the city. Cllr Ruairí McHugh was speaking after visiting a hostel for homeless men in St Columb’s Wells, and sheltered accommodation for older people
Rioting will not derail vital community work in Derry – Mayor Read More »
There will be rolling road closures in place throughout the county over the weekend, with a comprehensive list on the Donegal County Council website. David McElwaine is a Senior Executive Engineer on the council’s road section……………… As well as a comprehensive Garda operation in Donegal, the PSNI will be mounting a road safety campaign along the Donegal
Rolling road closures to be implemented over rally weekend Read More »
The Irish government has a goal of providing a hot meal in every school for every child in the country by 2030 at the latest. When the school meals programme began in 2019 it was initially for a pilot number of disadvantaged schools known as DEIS schools. It has gradually expanded over the years, and
Business Matters, Ep 249 – Richie Nangle of Fresh Today on the school meals business Read More »
Donegal have been handed a home draw against Louth in the preliminary quarter-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship next weekend. The GAA’s CCCC will meet at lunchtime today and will have the times and dates for the fixtures announced this evening. All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals draw: Donegal v Louth Down v Galway Dublin v
GAA: Donegal get favourable home draw in All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals Read More »
Tyrone progressed to the All-Ireland Quarter-Finals with a 0-31 to 0-18 win over Ulster neighbours Cavan in Enniskillen today. Speaking to Francis Mooney after the game, Red Hand boss Malachy O’Rourke said they were expecting a tough contest and that it was “always going to be tricky”…
It was always going to be a tricky game – Malachy O’Rourke Read More »
Donegal came through yet another gruelling test in this year’s All-Ireland Series with a 0-19 to 1-15 win over Mayo in Roscommon this afternoon. A Ciaran Moore point at the death won the game and knocked Mayo out of the championship, while Donegal will play again next weekend in a preliminary quarter final. It has
Michael Murphy: “We’ve been tested and battle-hardened” Read More »
Donegal will have a home tie in the preliminary quarter-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship next weekend. Jim McGuinness’ side’s one-point win over Mayo this afternoon was enough to finish second in the group behind Tyrone. Although happy with the result, the Donegal manager aired his frustrations at the venue of today’s game after
McGuinness says the venue for today’s clash with Mayo was “unfair” Read More »
Tyrone have topped Group 1 of the All-Ireland Series after a 0-31 to 0-18 win over Cavan in Enniskillen this afternoon. The Red Hand County finished ahead of Donegal at the top of the table due to the head-to-head rule and go straight through to an All-Ireland Quarter-Final in a fortnight’s time. Cavan, meanwhile, have
Tyrone beat Cavan to book spot in All-Ireland Quarter Finals Read More »
Ciaran Moore was the match-winner at Dr. Hyde Park this afternoon as he fired over a late winner to give Donegal a 0-19 to 1-15 victory over Mayo in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. The result means Donegal will have a home preliminary quarter-final against either Cork, Galway or Louth next weekend. Tyrone topped the
“I don’t have any family in Mayo, so I should be safe enough!” – Ciaran Moore Read More »
Donegal have beaten Mayo 0-19 to 1-15 in Group 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at Dr. Hyde Park this afternoon. As Mayo equalised with 15 seconds left on the clock, it looked like it would be Donegal and Mayo who would progress to the preliminary quarter-finals next weekend. However, Ciaran Moore had other
Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne have taken a podium place at Rally Poland in the ERC. Fermanagh driver Armstrong is alongside Donegal man Shane Byrne as the duo finished 3rd overall in their Ford Fiesta MK 2. It’s the first time Armstrong has taken a gravel-podium in his career. Latvia’s Martins Sesks won the rally
ERC: Podium for Armstrong and Byrne in Poland Read More »
Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle joined Sunday Sport this afternoon to bring us all the latest news involving athletes from the North-West…
The latest athletics news with Patsy McGonagle Read More »
Paddy Tally was proud of his players for once again showing heart despite bowing out of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at the hands of Dublin in Newry this evening. Dublin won the game 0-22 to 0-2o and Galway’s narrow win over All-Ireland Champions Armagh meant the Oakleafers would finish bottom of Group 4. Tally
Paddy Tally “proud of the effort” as Derry exit All-Ireland Championship Read More »
Derry’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign has come to an end following a 0-22 to 0-20 defeat to Dublin in Newry this evening. The Oakleafers fate was ultimately sealed thanks to Galway’s 2-22 to 0-27 win over Armagh in the group’s other game – The Tribesmen came from 8 points down at half time to
Derry are out of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Read More »
Division 1 Glenfin 1-15 – 0-18 Gaoth Dobhair St Eunan’s 0-15 – 2-09 Termon Four Masters 1-11 – 0-09 Glenswilly Malin 0-10 – 1-19 Kilcar Downings 1-12 – 1-16 Sean Mac Cumhaill Division 2 Naomh Columba 1-15 – 1-10 Cloughaneely Aodh Ruadh BS V Fanad Gaels Killybegs V St Naul’s Bundoran 3-13 – 1-20
Donegal All-County Football League Results – 14/06/25 Read More »
The 2025 Donegal International Rally will take place next weekend as rally fever grips the county once again. To look ahead to the action, Highland’s Chris Ashmore was joined in studio by four-time International winner Rory Kennedy, 2017 National winner Damien Gallagher and David Kelly, who came third overall last year…
Donegal International Rally Preview with Rory Kennedy, Damien Gallagher & David Kelly Read More »
The Donegal Senior Ladies were beaten in their opening game of the All Ireland Series against Galway in Lifford this afternoon. A Mia Bennett goal in the second half was the highlight for James Daly’s side, as they lost out on a score-line of 1-11 to 1-02. After the game, Donegal boss Daly said people
James Daly reflects on Donegal Ladies’ defeat to Galway Read More »
The Donegal Ladies were beaten 1-11 to 1-02 by Galway in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Senior Ladies Championship clash in Lifford. Maureen O’Donnell has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
Donegal Ladies beaten by Galway in Lifford Read More »
“Frustrating” was the word Tiernan Lynch used to describe tonight’s 1-1 draw with Galway United at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. The Derry boss saw his side concede what he said was a “dubious” first-half penalty as the Candy Stripes had to settle for a point. Lynch spoke to the assembled media after the game…
Lynch frustrated with “dubious” penalty decision Read More »
Derry City drew 1-1 with Galway United in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at The Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. The Candy Stripes found themselves a goal down on 10 minutes when David Hurley converted from the spot. Kevin Holt then equalised 8 minutes later and, after the sides went in level at the
Spoils are shared between Derry and Galway at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Read More »
Finn Harps manager Kevin McHugh was left frustrated after conceding after just five minutes against Wexford at Finn Park this evening. It’s something that has been a consistent problem this season and McHugh says it gave his team and “uphill battle” tonight. Gradi Lomboto equalised on 72 minutes to earn the Ballybofey side a point.
Conceding so early gave us an uphill battle – Kevin McHugh Read More »
Finn Harps and Wexford played out a 1-1 draw in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. Conceding early goals has been a thorn in the side of Harps all season and tonight was no different as the away side took the lead after just five minutes through Calum Flynn. It
Harps come from behind to earn point at home to Wexford Read More »
Dylan Browne-McMonagle has had another fantastic evening’s racing at Fairyhouse as he found himself in the winners circle three times within a couple of hours. Firstly, in the 6:15pm race, the Letterkenny jockey was on board “I Bid You Ajou” which rode to victory at 7/2 for trainer Mark Fahey. Browne-McMonagle’s second win of the
63/1 treble for Browne-McMonagle at Fairyhouse Read More »
Mayo have named their team to face Donegal in Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship clash at Hyde Park. There are two changes to the starting fifteen that played Tyrone in Round 2 two weeks ago. Dylan Thornton of Ballina Stephenites and Jordan Flynn of Crossmolina Deel Rovers replace Sean Morahan and Bob Tuohy. Mayo have
Mayo make two changes in team to face Donegal Read More »
Tyrone will play Cavan in their final group-phase game of the All-Ireland Series on Sunday afternoon. Malachy O’Rourke has named an unchanged starting fifteen from the one who lined out in the defeat to Mayo two weeks ago. See the full squad below:
Tyrone name unchanged starting fifteen for Cavan clash Read More »
The investment of €4 million in the Women in Sport Programme for 2025 will support sporting organisations in putting initiatives in place to increase girls’ and women’s participation in sport across Donegal, Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue, has said. Minister McConalogue said the investment reinforces the government’s commitment to eliminating
Funding to increase girls’ and women’s participation in sport Read More »
In-form Mark English clocked the second-fastest time of his career in a very competitive race at the Oslo Diamond League as he finished seventh in the men’s 800m. Clocked a time time of 1:44.33 in a race won by Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi in 1:42.78. Earlier this week, English broke his own national record for the
In-form English posts his second fastest time ever in Oslo Read More »
Finn Harps and Derry City both return to action tonight after the mid-season break in the SSE Airtricity Leagues. In the First Division, Kevin McHugh will be hoping his Finn Harps side can put their recent woes behind them and start fresh with a home-fixture against Wexford. The Ballybofey side are winless in seven and
Talking Soccer with Anthony Gorman – League Of Ireland Preview Read More »
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
The wet weather has put an end to any chance of play on Day 1 of Ireland’s T20 Series with the West Indies at Bready Cricket Club. The match was abandoned before any play could take place due to the consistent rain and stormy conditions. It’s a disappointing end to what was meant to be
Rain ends any chance of play between Ireland and West Indies in Bready Read More »
Michael Murphy has been named the PwC GAA/Gaelic Players Association Football Player of the Month award for May. The Glenswilly man was in flying form against Armagh in the Ulster Final, kicking three points and putting in a Man Of The Match performance. Then at the end of the month, although Donegal ultimately suffered defeat
Michael Murphy named GAA Player Of The Month Read More »
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
Derry boss Tiernan Lynch: “There are players in the squad that probably want to move on” Read More »
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
Muldoon and Carr named on U20 Team Of The Year as McElholm swoops top award Read More »
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
British government allocate €59 million for redevelopment of Casement Park Read More »
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
Barrett, Toland and Patten named in Irish squad to face top-ranked USA Read More »
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
Business Matters, Ep 248 – The wedding photography business with Jay Doherty Photography Read More »
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh, is looking forward to welcoming the West Indies International Cricket Team to the Council area this week for their three-game Twenty20 series with Ireland at Bready Cricket Club. The games are taking place on June 12th, 14th and 15th at the Magheramason club and Mayor McHugh
Bready Cricket Club set to host Ireland v West Indies Read More »
Organisers of the 2025 Donegal Half Marathon, which takes place on Sunday August 24th in association with Kernan’s, are expecting one of the biggest ever entries for the annual event. Over the last number of years, there has been a gradual increase in the numbers taking part, with almost 600 entering in 2024. With ten
Record entry expected for 2025 Donegal Half Marathon Read More »
15 police officers in the North have been injured after rioting erupted on the streets of Ballymena in County Antrim last night. Homes were set on fire – and businesses were also targeted in attacks – which police are treating as racist hate crimes. Police are now stepping up patrols in the town to prevent
15 police officers injured during rioting in Ballymena Read More »
A security alert is ongoing in Strabane following the discovery of a suspicious device. The discovery was made in the Evish Square area shortly after 9am this morning. A number of homes have been evacuated as a result. Police say the main area impacted is at the junction of Mount Carmel Heights with Newtownkennedy Street,
Security alert ongoing in Strabane Read More »
Mark English’s sensational form continued on Monday in the Netherlands as the Finn Valley AC set yet another new Irish 800m record. English won the race setting the new mark of 1:43.92 at the FBK Games in Hengelo, taking 0.42 of a second of his previous record. The Letterkenny native beat France’s Yanis Meziane to
Another 800 record for Mark English Read More »
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
McLaughlin’s challenging cycling fundraiser for food allergy research Read More »
Division 1 Gaoth Dobhair 0-10 – 0-08 Malin Sean Mac Cumhaill 0-17 – 1-14 St Michael’s Naomh Conaill 2-12 – 2-08 Glenfin Termon 2-15 – 2-15 Four Masters Division 2 Convoy 1-6 – 8-14 Ardara Naomh Muire, LR 0-16 – 0-13 Killybegs Cloughaneely 0-15 – 1-14 Carndonagh Naomh Pádraig Muff 0-16 – 0-16 Naomh
Donegal All-County Football League Results – 08/06/25 Read More »
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
Cycling: Club Rothaiochta Chu Uladh set to hold “Wild Errigal Challenge” Read More »
Letterkenny AC’s Erin Friel and Finn Valley’s Odhran McBrearty have been competing for Ireland at u18 level in Germany this weekend. Arlene Crossan has also been in action, to tell us more on those stories and get all the latest here’s our athletics correspondent Patsy McGonigle…
All the latest athletics news with Patsy McGonagle Read More »
Highland Radio
Pine Hill, Letterkenny,
Co. Donegal, Ireland
