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Colm McFadden: “New rules are going to make for an interesting start”

The Donegal Senior Football team’s 2025 campaign gets underway this weekend away to Kerry in the Allianz National League Division 1. Having won Division 2 and gained promotion last year, Jim McGuinness’ side face a baptism of fire in Division 1 as they make the trip to the Kingdom followed by a home fixture against

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James Daly: Donegal Ladies job is “one of the best in the country”

The Donegal Senior Ladies Football team will get their season up and running this weekend as they make the trip to play Clare in the National League Division 2 at Doonbeg. Sunday afternoon’s clash will mark the first competitive game in charge for new manager James Daly. Daly has been speaking to Highland’s Oisin Kelly

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Donegal Hurlers away to Meath in first league fixture – Mickey McCann looks ahead to 2025 campaign

After a successful 2024 season, Donegal’s Senior Hurling team are back in action this Saturday as they take on Meath in the National Hurling League Division 2. It’s going to be a step up in quality this year for Micky McCann’s side, who earned promotion to the Christy Ring Cup after winning the Nickey Rackard

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Deputy Pearse Doherty takes aim at Deputy Michael Lowry

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty took the opportunity when nominating Mary Lou McDonald for the role of Taoiseach, took aim at Deputy Michael Lowry. Deputy Lowry was a central figure in Government formation talks, negotiating on behalf of the Regional Independents. He was forced to resign as minister and became an Independent TD following the Moriarty

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Calls to address growing crisis at Altnagelvin Emergency Department

There have been calls for government to address the escalating crisis at Altnagelvin Emergency Department. SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says a recent visit to the ED with his son over Christmas highlighted the toll that is taken on patients, families, and overburdened staff who are struggling to cope with unrelenting demand. The Foyle MLA

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Court hears how accused was ‘covered in blood’ as Sliabh Liag murder trial continues

A witness in the trial of a woman accused of murdering a man in Donegal has told the jury her clothes were covered in blood when he met her that night. Nikita Burns, of Carrick, Co Donegal is on trial for the murder of Robert Wilkin; alongside her co-accused, Alan Vial of Drumanoo, Killybegs. On

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Business Matters – EP 228: I Am Self aromatherapy – plus STEM subjects showcase

In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks to Inishowen-based Edelle Harrigan Edgar of I Am Self Care. Her award winning aromatherapy business has made great strides since she started it in 2001, and she is hoping to expand in the years ahead. In the second part of the programme, Chris finds out more about

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Southwest Donegal beat MacRory Cup holders Omagh CBS to book place in all Donegal semi-final

GAELIC GAMES Donegal will have a team in the the MacRory Cup Final – the top Ulster secondary schools Gaelic football competition –  for the first time since 1961. That’s because yesterday evening Southwest Donegal defeated the defending champions Omagh CBS by 2-7 to 1-7 in Healy Park in Omagh. A late goal from Patrick

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Enda McGinley: “We’re still in shock at what happened in the first half”

Errigal Ciaran’s dream day turned into a nightmare in the first half of this afternoon’s All Ireland Senior Club Football Final in Croke Park. The Tyrone Champions found themselves 13 points in arrears at the interval against Dublin Champions Cuala. Enda McGinley’s side rallied in the second period and closed the gap to 3 points,

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FAI Junior Cup: Cockhill’s hunt for two-in-a-row ends in defeat against Avenue United

Defending champions Cockhill Celtic were beaten 2-0 by Avenue United of County Clare in this afternoon’s FAI Junior Cup 5th Round clash in Ennis. A goal in each half did the damage as Ronan Kerin and Elias Kunz’s efforts for the home side were enough to knock Cockhill out of the competition. After the game,

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Donegal Sports Star Awards “Hall Of Fame” inductee Patsy McGonagle joins Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Sunday Sport

This year’s Donegal Sports Star Awards “Hall Of Fame” inductee Patsy McGonagle joined Ciaran Cannon in studio on Highland Radio Sunday Sport this evening. McGonagle, a legend of Irish athletics, will be honoured at the Donegal Sports Star Awards which will take place on Friday 31st of January at the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny…

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Letterkenny Rovers bow out of FAI Junior Cup at the hands of Mervue United

Letterkenny Rovers have been beaten 3-1 by Mervue United in the 5th Round of the FAI Junior Cup at Leck View this evening. BJ Banda put Stephen McConnell’s men in front early in the first half, but a fantastic response from the impressive Galway side had them 2-1 in front at the break. Jason Molloy

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Rovers knocked out of FAI Junior Cup – Stephen McConnell & Chris Malseed react

There was disappointment for Letterkenny Rovers as they were knocked out of the FAI Junior Cup at the 5th Round Stage by Mervue United at Leck View this evening. It finished 3-1 in favour of the Galway side. After the game, Highland’s Chris Ashmore spoke to Letterkenny Rovers manager Stephen McConnell who said “the better

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Allister Ferguson reacts to Letterkenny’s defeat to Ards in Ulster Championship 2

Allister Ferguson’ Letterkenny side lost out 38-19 to Ards in today’s Ulster Championship 2 clash at the Dave Gallaher Grounds. Fergus says his side were right in the game until the end and that the result perhaps flattered their opponents. He spoke to Highland Radio’s Rugby Correspondent Alex McDonald at full time…    

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Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 18/01/25

Ulster Shield: Donegal Town 1-2 Sea Rovers (AET) Glencar Celtic 0-6 Letterkenny Rovers Kildrum Tigers 2-0 Gleneely Colts     Saturday Division 1: Arranmore United 0-0 Drumbar Keadue Rovers 0-4 St Catherines Res   Saturday Division 2: Dunlewey Celtic 0-0 Castlefin Celtic Glenea United Reserves 2-2 Fintown Harps Kilmacrennan Celtic 3-6 Erne Wanderers   Saturday

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Errigal Ciaran go in search of Tyrone’s first ever All Ireland Senior Club title – Big match preview with Michael McMullan & Rory McCroary

Errigal Ciaran will look to win their first ever All Ireland Senior Club title tomorrow as they take on Dublin Champions Cuala at Croke Park. No Tyrone club has ever won an All Ireland Senior Club Football title, so it is a huge day for the club and county. Michael McMullan of the Gaelic Life

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Community groups in disadvantaged areas urged to apply to Local Enhancement Programme for funding

Community groups in Donegal in disadvantaged areas are being urged to apply from funding under the Local Enhancement Programme. Grants of between €500 and €10,000 are available. Donegal County Council and the Donegal Local Community Development Committee are inviting applications from community groups in disadvantaged areas for funding for running costs and/or Capital expenditure. Small

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Public meeting to discuss violence against women and girls taking place in Derry

A public meeting to discuss violence against women and girls is being held in Derry on Monday. It’s one of 10 key actions endorsed at a Special meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council last year in response to a spate of attacks. Local women’s groups are working with the council to proactively establish

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Section 39 workers to vote on possible strike action

SIPTU members in some community services will vote on possible strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay. The union represents 5,000 Section 39 workers, which covers services such as disability and home care supports. SIPTU is calling on the Government to honour a pay agreement reached at the Workplace Relations Commission in October 2023.

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Gavin Cullen says “Avenue will be a completely different kettle of fish” as his Cockhill side prepare for another long trip south in FAI Junior Cup

Cockhill Celtic are on the road once again this weekend in the 5th Round of the FAI Junior Cup. After defeating Tipperary’s Rearcross 7-0 in the previous round, the defending champions face another long trip south as they travel to face Avenue United of County Clare. The Inishowen side’s manager Gavin Cullen is expecting a

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Business Matters – EP 227: Atlantic Travel in Letterkenny, plus the continued growth of Calculate Clothing

In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore talks to Emma McHugh, Managing Director of Atlantic Travel in Letterkenny about the changing nature of the travel agent business, and the advantages of using a travel agency. They also discuss the importance of travel insurance, and how despite all the online options many, people are going back to

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Mullooley seeks clarification on how EU defines a ‘fair income’ for farmers

A Midlands Northwest MEP has raised critical questions about the recommendations outlined in the draft of a report to be sent to the EuropeanCommission ahead of its 2026 agricultural budget. Speaking at this week’s Agricultural Committee meeting in Brussels, Ciaran Mullooly noted the commitment to a ‘fair income’ for farmers, and a focus on promoting

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All roads lead to Croke Park as Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin make history by reaching All Ireland Junior Club Final

Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin have made history by overcoming Kilmurray of Cork in this afternoon’s nail-biting All Ireland Junior Club Semi Final at Parnell Park. A late, late 45 from Kevin Lynch sent the game to extra time and it took a penalty from the same player in the second half of the added period

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Donegal defeat Inishowen on penalties after thrilling Oscar Traynor Cup tie

The Donegal Junior League have progressed through to the All Ireland stages of this year’s Oscar Traynor Trophy as they overcame Inishowen in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at Ballyare this afternoon. Having drawn the first leg 2-2, today’s second leg also finished 2-2 after normal time. With the scores level at 4-4 on aggregate after

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Daniel McCauley, Dermot Keaveney, Oran McCauley and Caolan McColgan react to Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin’s historic win

Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin defeated Kilmurray of Cork 3-1 on penalties in this afternoon’s All Ireland Junior Club Semi Final at Parnell Park. The result means the Muff side are the first club from the county to reach an All Ireland Junior Final. After the game, manager Daniel McCauley spoke to Highland’s Brendan Devenney and

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Eamon Sheridan and Adrian Delap on Donegal’s Oscar Traynor win over Inishowen

Shane O’Gara was the hero for Donegal as he saved two penalties in the shoot-out to help his side defeat Inishowen at Ballyare this afternoon. As the first leg finished 2-2 before Christmas, today’s game was always going to be a closely fought contest. Inishowen took the lead just before half time through a Luke

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Irish athletics legend David Gillick joins Highland Radio Sunday Sport

David Gillick will be the special guest at the 49th Donegal Sports Star Awards which will take place on Friday the 31st of January at the Mount Errigal Hotel. Gillick, who competed for Ireland at the Olympics and in several other major events, joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Sunday Sport this afternoon…  

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“That’s football” – Inishowen manager Diarmuid O’Brien disappointed after defeat to Donegal

Inishowen manager Diarmuid O’Brien was left ruing the lotteries that are penalty shoot-outs as he saw his side bow out of the Oscar Traynor Trophy at the hands of Donegal this afternoon. The tie finished 4-4 on aggregate after a rip-roaring two legs of action. O’Brien gave his thoughts to Highland’s Chris Ashmore after the

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