Shamrock Rovers came from behind to defeat Derry City 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. After the game, Tiernan Lynch was “distraught” at the way his side conceded the two goals… Danny Mullen got Derry’s goal tonight. He spoke to Martin Holmes after the game and said it was “nice to get […]
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Derry City have been beaten 2-1 by league-leaders Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Danny Mullen had the hosts 1-0 up on 65 minutes but Alex Noonan found the equaliser for Rovers six minutes later. Aaron McEneff then won it for the away side as
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William O’Connor was happy with the character his UCD side showed to come away from Finn Park with a win in this evening’s SSE Airtricity League First Division clash. A Michael Raggett penalty in injury time gave the Inishowen man’s team a valuable 2-1 victory. O’Connor spoke to Diarmuid Doherty after the game…
After Adam McDaid had scored his first senior goal to make it 1-1 on 89 minutes, it looked as though the shares would be spoiled between Finn Harps and UCD in the SSE Airtricity League First Division in Ballybofey tonight. It wasn’t to be, however, as Mikie Plaice was adjudged to have fouled in the
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A Michael Raggett penalty deep, deep into injury time meant Finn Harps went down 2-1 at home to UCD in the SSE Airtricity League First Division this evening. A Conor Behan strike on 38 minutes looked like it was going to be enough to give UCD all three points as the game entered the final
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A man has been arrested in connection with the Creeslough explosion. 10 people were killed in the blast on October 7th 2022. A man aged in his 60s has been arrested this morning for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act as part of ongoing investigations into the Creeslough explosion. The
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Former Derry City and Finn Harps manager Peter Hutton has taken over the reins at championship side Institute. In a short statement confirming the news, the club said that additional details outlining Hutton’s support staff will be announced in due course. Hutton takes over from Kevin Deery after his departure by mutual consent. ‘Stute finished
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Donegal and Tyrone’s All Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign will roar into action this Saturday evening at MacCumhaill Park. The two sides could hardly have had more contrasting preparations for this weekend’s Group 1 fixture. Donegal are riding high after retaining their Ulster crown two weeks ago, coming out on top in a dramatic showdown
Tiernan Lynch says the home support have played a huge part in Derry City’s recent impressive home form. The Candy Stripes face league-leaders Shamrock Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell tonight aiming to make it four home wins in a row in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. A home win would leave Derry just
The Ryan McBride Brandywell will host the big game of the weekend in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. The top two in the league meet as leaders Shamrock Rovers make the trip north to face second-placed Derry City on Friday night. The Candy Stripes are coming into the game in good form and have
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On The Score this week, Former Finn Harps Captain Declan Boyle looks ahead to Friday’s League of Ireland action for Finn Harps and Derry City while Brendan Kilcoyne previews Donegal against Tyrone and Armagh versus Derry in the All Ireland Championship. Plus, Sean McFadden and Odhran Doogan join us to discuss the first two days
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Institute have begun the process of looking for a new manager as the club have confirmed they have parted ways with Kevin Deery by mutual consent. Deery lead ‘Stute to a promotion play-off in 2023 but they could only manage 7th this year. He has already been linked with a coaching role at Coleraine under
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Rosses Community School is celebrating after winning the FAI Schools First Year “B” National Cup. They defeated St. Jarlath’s College of Tuam 2-1 at a sun-kissed Showgrounds in Sligo. This replicates their success in 2022. A cavalcade will take place through Dungloe at around 6pm. Great credit goes to the girls and all involved.
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On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the Wild Atlantic Way and, in particular, how it has been such a success here in Donegal. Launched in 2014, the Wild Atlantic Way is a 2,500 km driving route that passes through nine counties and three provinces. Along the route, there are more
A meeting of Inishowen Municipal District has been adjourned as a mark of respect for the two teenage boys who died after getting into difficulty in Lough Swilly 10 days ago. Members took the opportunity to pay their respects to 16-year-old Emmanuel Familola and 18-year-old Matt Sibanda. A minute of silence was held before the
Letterkenny Rovers completed their season with the third trophy of the year after a 2-1 extra time win over Castlefin Celtic in Diamond Park in Ballyare. First half goals from BJ Banda and Jude Patton saw the sides level at the break. Neither side managed to score a winner in the 45 minutes so extra
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Rhys Irwin had a successful weekend at the BSB Supersport in Stapleford. The Donegal rider finished in third on Saturday afternoon’s race and in Sunday’s race he came from fourth in the closing stages to finish the race in second place. The points this weekend leaves Irwin in third place in the overall championship. Snetterton
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Nathan Plumb was the hero for Letterkenny Rovers as they completed the treble on Sunday afternoon in the Brian McCormick Cup final. Rovers led the game after 28 minutes when BJ Banda fired them ahead but that lead only lasted 10 minutes with Castlefin Celtic’s Jude Patton bringing them level. Neither side managed a winner
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Castlefin Celtic suffered a 2-1 defeat to Letterkenny Rovers in the Brian McCormick Cup final on Sunday afternoon in Ballyare. Rovers took the lead on 28 minutes through BJ Banda before Jude Patton levelled the tie just 10 minutes later. In a close encounter Joel Gorman had the chance to fire his side 2-1 up
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Fanad United exited the FAI Senior Cup on Sunday afternoon after they were beaten 2-1 by Leicester Celtic. Kevin Maguire put the hosts ahead after 30 minutes before he doubled their lead 29 minutes later. Paddy Carr pulled one back for Fanad on 80 minutes but they couldn’t get back on level terms as they
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Letterkenny Rovers completed the treble on Sunday afternoon thanks to a 2-1 extra time win over Castlefin Celtic in the Brian McCormick Cup final. BJ Banda had Rovers ahead in the first half before Jude Patton levelled for Castlefin. In the second half Joel Gorman had his penalty saved by Kevin McColgan in the Castlefin
Erin Friel ran the anchor leg as she helped Ireland Under 20’s qualify for the European Championships in the 4 x 400 metre relay. The Championships will take place in Finland later in the year. Elsewhere today Arlene Crossan set a new Finn Valley AC record in the 400 metre hurdles. Crossan’s time of 59.3
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Stephen McAuley of Letterkenny AC and Ann-Marie McGlynn of Strabane AC were victorious on Sunday’s Lifford Strabane Half Marathon. McAuley was the first male home in a time of 1 hour 10 minutes and 18 seconds finishing just 10 seconds ahead of Kyle Doherty with Eoin Mullan finishing a further three seconds behind. McGlynn finished
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Division 1 (Football) Naomh Conaill 4-21 V 2-13 Kilcar Sean Mac Cumhaill 0-19 V 2-11 Malin Termon 2-15V 0-15 St Michael’s Buncrana 1-14 V 1-15 Downings Glenswilly 0-18 V 2-14 Glenfin St Eunan’s 0-15 V 0-10 Four Masters Division 2 (Football) Fanad Gaels 1-10 V 0-13 Carndonagh St Naul’s 1-13 V 2-12 Milford Dungloe 5-07
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Division 2 (Football) Aodh Ruadh BS 3-18 V 2-11 Naomh Columba Division 3 (Football) Robert Emmets 1-07 V 1-10 Pettigo Naomh Pádraig Lifford 2-15 V 2-10 Na Rossa Moville 0-15 V 4-13 Naomh Bríd Burt 4-21 V 0-06 Naomh Colmcille Letterkenny Gaels 0-11 V 1-10 Red Hughs
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Seamus Coleman’s last ever game at Goodison Park before Everton move to their new stadium ended after just 18 minutes on Sunday afternoon. The Killybegs man appeared to pickup an injury and signalled the bench that he was unable to continue and was replaced by Ashley Young. After leaving the field the Donegal man went
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The Donegal minors bowed out of the Ulster Minor Championship at the semi final stage on Saturday evening at Breffni Park. They lost to hosts Cavan 1-17 to 0-15. Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News reports for Highland Radio Sport:
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Finn Harps played out a scoreless draw with Longford Town on Saturday evening in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. Deniese O’Flaherty reports for Highland Radio Sport from Bishopsgate:
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Kildrum Tigers are Voodoo Cup Champions after a 4-0 win over Erne Wanderers at Ballyare this afternoon. An early goal from Michael Lynch gave the St. Johnston side the upper hand and Lynch added a second on the hour-mark to give them some breathing space. Further strikes from Joshua Martin and Jonny Robb put the
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Derry have progressed to the Christy Ring Cup Final after a 2-30 to 1-13 win over Wicklow at Celtic Park this afternoon. Cormac O’Doherty was top-scorer for the Oakleaf county as he hit 1-07 of his side’s total. Derry will now play London in the decider after they defeated Tyrone 4-20 to 1-13 earlier. Experienced
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Donegal ended their Christy Ring Cup campaign with an impressive 0-28 to 3-14 win over Meath in Trim this afternoon. Having led 0-18 to 1-09 at the break, Mickey McCann’s side continued to knock over scores in the second period and ran out worthy winners. It is just Donegal’s second ever win at this level,
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The 10th edition of the Strabane/Lifford Half Marathon is taking place tomorrow morning (Sunday). Over 1500 people are set to take to the streets to complete the 13.1 mile race, with national marathon champion Anne Marie McGlynn the big name that will lead the pack. Jacqueline Whoriskey is the Festival and Events Manager of the
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Fanad United are back in the FAI Senior Cup for the first time in 13 years as they get set to face Leicester Celtic in Rathfarnham tomorrow afternoon. It will be the Triagh-A-Loch outfit’s first game in the competition since playing Monaghan United in 2012. Fanad manager Arthur Lynch spoke to Highland’s Mark Gallagher to
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Shamrock Rovers remain top of the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division. Rory Gaffney, Michael Noonan and Graham Burke were all on the scoresheet as the Hoops came from a goal down to beat Waterford 3-1 at the RSC on Friday night. Derry City are two points off the top – Dominic Thomas scored at the
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Derry City are looking to make it four wins on the bounce as they travel to face Drogheda United at Sullivan & Lambe Park this evening. The Candy Stripes have had some impressive wins in their previous outings, defeating Shelbourne, St. Patrick’s Athletic and Cork City in their last three games to move level on
Following on from the drama of last weekend’s Ulster Final win for Donegal, it is another busy weekend of GAA action here in the county. The Donegal Minor footballers will contest an Ulster Semi-Final on Saturday evening against Cavan in Breffni Park. The county’s senior hurlers will finish their Christy Ring Cup campaign on Saturday
GAA Preview: Ryan Ferry looks ahead to the weekend’s action Read More »
The wait is OVER! Ours To Protect is BACK, and this time… the KIDS ARE IN CHARGE! Highland Radio and Coimisiún na Meán are joining forces once again for series two of Ours To Protect! We’re diving deep into the future of our planet, and the brilliant young minds of Donegal will be leading the
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On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore looks at Inishowen Boating which runs charter boats for sightseeing and angling excursions off the coastline of the Inishowen peninsula. Given the spectacular scenery it is little wonder that there are many rave reviews of some of the trips and many a memory to treasure has been created.
Donegal’s opening All Ireland Championship Group One game has been confirmed for Saturday 24th May in Ballybofey. The Ulster champions welcome Tyrone in the first round to MacCumhaill Park for a 7pm throw in. The two sides also met at the same stage last year with Donegal winning their home fixture by seven points. Among
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Over 200 people have presented at Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department over the past 24 hours. All available beds in the hospital are in use, and as a result of pressures on the site and lack of bed capacity, some elective procedures have been postponed. The HSE says the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital
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Tyrone will play in their second Under 20’s All Ireland final in as many seasons after they beat Kerry 2-14 to 0-14 on Sunday afternoon. Eoin McElholm and Noah Grimes scored goals in the first half which proved to be the difference between the sides in the end The defending champions will face either Mayo
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The North West Horse Racing season got underway on Sunday afternoon in Carndonagh. Cian McNally recorded four wins on the day. The racing continues in Carndonagh in two weeks time with the start time at 1:30pm. Collie O’Donnell has the details of today’s racing…
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Tyrone will play in the All Ireland U20’s final for the second year in a row after they beat Kerry by 6 points in Portlaoise. 2-14 to 0-14 was how it finished. First half goals from Eoin McElholm and Noah Grimes proved to be the vital scores. Paul Devlin spoke with Francis Mooney after the
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Donegal’s Conor Kelly helped Ireland’s 4×400 metres relay team reach their final at the World Relay Championship on Saturday afternoon. That team consisted of Sharlene Mawdsley, Rhasidat Adeleke and Cillin Greene as well as Conor Kelly and they finished in second. The Irish team then decided to use Mawdsley and Adeleke in the women’s 4×400
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Donegal claimed their 12th Ulster Senior Football title with a one point victory over Armagh after Extra Time in Clones on Saturday afternoon. 2-23 to 0-28 was how it finished with Niall O’Donnell’s point winning it for Jim McGuinness’ men. The win now means that Patrick McBrearty is Donegal’s most decorated player ever, winning seven
Tyrone are through to the All Ireland Under 20 final after a 2-14 to 0-14 victory over Kerry in Portlaoise. First half goals from Eoin McElholm and Noah Grimes helped the Red Hands advance to the decider. They will either face Mayo or Louth in that final. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
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HML Division One League Play Off Cockhill Youths 0 V 2 QPS *The result means QPS will now play Premier Division football next season
Inishowen Football League Results 11/05/2025 Read More »
Brian McCormick Cup Semi Finals Donegal Town 2 v 3 Castlefin Celtic Letterkenny Rvs 3 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Premier Division Promotion/Relegation Play off Gweedore Celtic 0 v 4 Lagan Harps
Donegal Junior League Results 11/05/2025 Read More »
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