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Banda’s brace sinks Peake Villa – Reaction from BJ Banda & Stephen McConnell

BJ Banda scored twice as Letterkenny Rovers defeated Peake Villa of Tipperary 3-0 in the FAI Junior Cup at Leck View this afternoon. A first half goal from Lee McMonagle put Rovers in control and Banda’s brace afforded Rovers a comfortable end to the game to safely move through to Round 5. After the game, […]

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Athletics: McGinley takes national title at Novice & Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships

Finn Valley athlete Sean McGinley claimed the Men’s National Novice title at the National Novice & Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships in Tramore today. Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle has more… Meanwhile, McGinley gave his thoughts afterwards…

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 1/12/24

Sunday 1st December, 2024 Brian McCormick Premier Gweedore Celtic 1-1 Keadue Rovers TDA Appliance D1 Cappry Rovers 1-4 Ballybofey United Glenea United 1-4 Gweedore United Lagan Harps 8-0 Cranford FC Lifford Celtic vs Donegal Town Milford United 6-0 Castlefin Celtic Donegal Physiotheraphy Divsion Two Curragh Athletic 1-5 Drumoghill Deele Harps 2-5 Convoy Arsenal Dunkineely Celtic

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Donagh Kelly and Rory Kennedy Take Top Spot at Killarney Historic Rally

Donegal had success at the Killarney Historic Rally with Donagh Kelly and Rory Kennedy winning the overall competition. The pair drove their BMW M3 and finished with a total time of 1:02:06.4 after eight stages. Fellow Donegal men,  John O’Donnell and Paddy Robinson took third position in another BMW M3, 44.2 seconds adrift.   In

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FAI Junior Cup Preview with Gavin Cullen, Declan Lynch, Stephen McConnell & Arthur Lynch

The FAI Junior Cup is taking centre stage in local soccer this weekend and there are four Donegal clubs involved in Round 4 of the national competition. Defending champions Cockhill Celtic will travel to Tipperary to face Rearcross FC, Aileach have a home fixture against Blackforge of Dublin, Letterkenny Rovers host Tipperary’s Peake Villa at

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Darren Murphy says “the people of Donegal have been magnificent” as he signs new deal at Finn Harps

Darren Murphy has praised the Finn Harps community and the people of Donegal as the Portadown man penned a new three-year deal at Finn Harps this week. Having gone through a rough period after the passing of his father, Murphy has thanked the club and the people of Donegal for their support through a tough

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Police issue specific appeal for information on sexual assault of woman in Derry

Police in Derry have issued a specific appeal for witnesses as part of an investigation into a report of a sexual assault on a woman earlier this month. Police say the attack has been really distressing for the victim. It’s the latest in a number of attacks on women in the city in recent weeks.

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Harps’ Kevin Jordan called up for colleges international duty

Finn Harps’ Kevin Jordan who has been selected to represent Ireland on this year’s Ireland College and Universities Football League International Squad. Kevin was selected following a trial process last week in Dublin and now will be part of an 18-player squad that travels to France take on the France Universities side in two weeks’

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General Election 2024: Thoughts of the young people of Donegal

Almost 60,000 18 year olds across Ireland will vote for the first time in an Irish General Election, begging the question, what is important to them? A number of students at Loreto Community School in Milford attended an in-school pre-election debate with seven candidates. Highland Radio News spoke with a number of the students after

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Buncrana community “disgusted” following damage of popular mosaic

People in Buncrana has been left “disgusted” after significant damage was caused to a mosaic in the town. The installation at Amazing Grace Viewing Point at the Fishing Greens was discovered yesterday, with a large part of it falling off. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Jack Murray says it is unclear whether the damage

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Driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving in Letterkenny

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving in Letterkenny. Gardaí from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit had been conducting a multi agency checkpoint yesterday, when the motorist tested positive for cannabis. It was also established that they did not have a driving licence or insurance. Gardaí have warned road users to not

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RSA urges parents to not buy e-scooters, scramblers or quad bikes for Christmas

The Road Safety Authority is urging parents not to buy e-scooters, scramblers or quad bikes for their children for Christmas. The age requirement of 16 to legally use an e-scooter was introduced under legislation this year. Four e-scooter riders have been killed and 117 have been seriously injured on Irish roads between the 1st of

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Third victim of fatal Liscooley crash to be laid to rest on Friday

The third victim of a fatal crash in Liscooley on Friday last is to be laid to rest on Friday. Samuel Hunter, from Lifford who was in his 70s was hospitalised following the two car collision after suffering serious injuries. His funeral service will take place in Ballindrait Presbyterian Church. Meanwhile, Gordy Galbraith who was

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Business Matters, Ep 221: Tinney’s Toys continued expansion – plus organic wool pillow company Woolow

In this week’s edition, Chris Ashmore speaks with Liam Tinney, the owner of Tinney’s Toys, a Donegal firm that has enjoyed considerable success since it was established in 2013 and which has seen massive growth having really pushed its online presence. Chris paid a visit to the premises in Drumnahoe on the outskirts of Letterkenny

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‘Hear My Voice’ Self-Advocacy event taking place in Donegal today

A Self-Advocacy event is taking place in Donegal today. The ‘Hear My Voice’ event is bringing together a diverse group of participants, including Self Advocates, individuals accessing disability services, key workers, disability services staff, representatives from other support services, and senior management. The event at Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey will also hear the key outcomes of

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McGlynn and Greene on Irish team for European Cross Country Championships

Athletics Ireland has named a 36-strong team for the SPAR European Cross Country Championships in Antalya, Türkiye, on Sunday, December 8, and it includes Letterkenny AC’s Ann Marie McGlynn and Finn Valley AC’s Amy Greene. Speaking at the announcement, Athletics Ireland National Endurance Co-Ordinator, Mark Kenneally said: “On the back of last year’s success in

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Enda McGinley says “we know the challenge that lies ahead” as Errigal Ciaran set to face Karl Lacey’s Kilcoo in Ulster decider

St. Eunan’s’ conquerors Errigal Ciaran will face Karl Lacey’s Kilcoo side in the Ulster Senior Club Football Final after a narrow 0-14 to 1-10 victory over Clann Eireann this afternoon. The Tyrone Champions edged a close contest as Ruari Canavan, son of GAA legend Peter Canavan, hit a late, late winner at Pairc Esler in

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Ruairi Canavan stars as Errigal Ciaran progress to Ulster decider

Errigal Ciaran defeated Clann Eireann 0-14 to 1-10 in this afternoon’s Ulster Club Championship Semi Final in Newry. Ruari Canavan, who kicked 0-9 of his side’s total, hit the winner for the Tyrone Champions deep into injury time. Errigal Ciaran will now face Karl Lacey’s Kilcoo in the Ulster Senior Football Club Championship Final. With

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Dungloe into Ulster Minor Ladies Final after victory over Magherfelt – Tony Boyle reaction

Dungloe Minor Ladies have progressed to the Ulster Club Final as they defeated Magherafelt 2-20 to 3-09 in this afternoon’s semi final in Magherfelt. The Donegal side will now face Carryduff in the Ulster Minor Ladies Final. Daire Bonnar of the Donegal News has the full time report for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…   After

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Neil Gallagher “very proud” as Glenswilly edge Gaoth Dobhair in U21 Semi Final

Glenswilly have beaten Gaoth Dobhair 1-09 to 0-11 in this afternoon’s Donegal U21A Football Semi-Final in Milford. Neil Gallagher’s youngsters will now play Four Masters in the decider as they dispatched of Naomh Conaill on a score-line of 3-12 to 0-05 in the other semi final. Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News was in Milford

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Jim McGuinness: “Murphy will add a lot of value to the culture of the group”

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness was the guest speaker at last night’s Donegal Association Dinner Dance in London. Highland’s David James was also at the event – he caught up with the Glenties native to get his thoughts on Michael Murphy returning to the county panel for 2025. “He will add a lot of value to

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Reaction: Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin Manager and Players on Historic Ulster Success

Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin were triumphant over Derry’s Craigbane in the Ulster Junior Final. 3-7 to 1-12 was the final score of the game. Muff’s goals came from Donegal Senior player Caolan McColgan, Drew McKinney and Kevin Lynch . Highland Radio’s Brendan Devenney spoke with Manager Daniel McCauley and players Caolan McColgan and Johnny Toye

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