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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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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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
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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A 100% Redress Councillor says the safety of those living in defective homes must be prioritised during the impending red weather warning. Since her election last summer, Cllr Joy Beard has repeatedly called for provisions to be instated, saying people living in crumbling homes or mobile homes are fearing for their lives. She says a
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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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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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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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Gardaí are currently at the scene of an incident in Lifford. The incident occurred at 10am this morning on the Conneyburrow Road. No further details are known at this time.
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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
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,
Enda McGinley: “We’re still in shock at what happened in the first half” Read More »
Despite a spirited second-half comeback from Errigal Ciaran at Croke Park, Cuala from Dublin have been crowned All Ireland Senior Club Football Champions for the first time in their history. Having trailed by 13 points at half time, the Ulstermen fought back and cut the deficit to just 3 points heading into injury time but
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Fanad United’s FAI Junior Cup journey continues as Arthur Lynch’s side defeated Harding FC of Dublin 3-0 in this afternoon’s Round 5 clash at Triagh-A-Loch. A first half strike from Paddy Carr and second half efforts from Eoin Logue and Martin McElhinney gave Fanad the win, which now means they are the only Donegal club
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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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Paddy Carr says going deep in the FAI Junior Cup has been a priority since the start of the season for Fanad United, who progressed to the last 16 of the competition with a 3-0 home win over Harding of Dublin today. Scorer of the first goal today, Carr spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore at
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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…
FAI Junior Cup: Fanad United 3-0 Harding Avenue United 2-0 Cockhill Celtic Ulster Shield: Cranford FC
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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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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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Daniel Cunningham played a part in the ROI Schools victory over Australia this afternoon. Daniel featured for the Irish side that recorded a 3-1 win. The youngster joined Finn Harps at U14 level and was part of the side that won the LOI Cup in his debut season. He has progressed through the age groups
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Institute have drawn 2-2 with Ballyclare in the NIFL Championship at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this afternoon. Having gone 1-0 to the good after just 3 minutes thanks to an effort from Brandon Diau, ‘Stute found themselves 2-1 down at the interval. It took a Padraig Lynch strike 10 minutes from time salvage a point
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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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Letterkenny were beaten 38-19 by Ards in the Ulster Championship 2 at the Dave Gallaher Grounds this afternoon. The Donegal side raced into a 14-point lead in the first quarter thanks to tries from Daf Green and Jordan Mealiff but were pegged back and went in at the interval 19-14 in arrears. Having equalised through
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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 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
Twin Towns Boxing Club have a new National Champion as Caoimhin Connolly defeated Kurt Kinsella to claim the National U18 48kg title this afternoon. The bout, which took place at the National Stadium in Dublin, ended in a 4-1 split decision win for the young Donegal man, who beat Portlaoise’s Rico McInerney via a unanimous
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The Donegal Sports Star Committee has announced that athletics stalwart Patsy McGonagle will be inducted into the Hall of Fame when the Awards take place in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday week the 31st of January. McGonagle will be the 49th inductee into the Donegal Sports Star Awards Hall of Fame. The Finn Valley
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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
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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Police in Derry are treating an early morning car fire as arson. The vehicle was completely destroyed by the blaze which broke out at around 6:55am in the Campion Court area. No injuries were reported, however, Police say the owner of the vehicle has been left shocked and distressed. Anyone who saw any suspicious activity
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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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Bird flu has been confirmed in a wild goose in County Tyrone. The bird was found near Black Lough in Dungannon. It’s the first positive case in a wild bird in Northern Ireland since September 2023.
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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
The Sigerson Cup came to an end for ATU Donegal last night as the lost out heavily on the road at Maynooth University The game finished 5-20 to 0-5 in favour of the hosts and the result also relegates ATU out of Sigerson and into the Trench Cup for next season. UCD, Ulster University, TUS
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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
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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Uisce Eireann say repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Castlefinn, Stranamuck, Cloughfin, Tamnacrum, Corcullion, Ballylast and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm this afternoon.
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The North’s Agriculture Minister has said an ambitious climate action plan will be needed to ensure targets are met. Minister Andrew Muir told Foyle MLSA Sinead McLaughlin that the targets can be met, but everyone will have to work together to ensure the plan succeeds. He acknowledged it’s not going to be easy………
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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
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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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
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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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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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
Abbey Vocational are through to the MacRory Cup Semi Finals after defeating St. Coleman’s of Newry in today’s quarter final clash in Convoy. The Donegal Town students led by 0-04 to 0-00 at the interval. St. Coleman’s came back into the contest but a Conor McCahill goal gave Abbey the boost they needed to go
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After come through yesterday’s thrilling All Ireland Senior Club Semi Final against Dr. Crokes, Tyrone’s Errigal Ciaran will face Dublin champions Cuala in next weekend’s All Ireland Senior Club Final at Croke Park. Cuala dispatched of Sligo’s Coolera Strandhill in the 2nd semi final yesterday evening on a score-line of 0-14 to 0-09. The Dublin
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