In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore talks with Mairtin Kelly, originally from Galway, but who now lives just outside Letterkenny, and who many listeners will know from his days at Kelly’s Centra and Diner at the Mountain Top in the town. He bought the store back in 2011, and developed it into a thriving […]
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow warning for snow and ice in Donegal and ten other counties. Showers may fall as sleet or snow with some accumulations possible, mainly on high ground. These showers could make travelling conditions difficult and result in poor visibility. The warning comes into effect at 9pm Thursday and expires
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Donegal man Luke Witherow is part of the Irish men’s hockey team that have booked their place at the World Cup Finals. Last night Ireland came from behind to beat France 2-1 in the final of the qualifier tournament held in Chile. Convoy native Witherow – who played club hockey with Raphoe before joining one
Donegal man helps Irish hockey team to reach World Cup Finals Read More »
It was a big weekend for local boxers at the National Stadium in Dublin. Dungloe’s Eilish O’Donnell fought her way into the National Junior 1 57kg Final thanks to a win over Ellis Bell McCarthy. Fellow Dungloe boxer Alesha Mullis Boyle also progressed to the national finals – Boyle defeated Kaysie Joyce of Clonmel in
Three Donegal boxers through to national finals Read More »
Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Glenea United 0-0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Temple Domestic Appliance Division 1 Cappry Rovers 0-1 Ballybofey United Gweedore Celtic 2-1 Gweedore United Kerrykeel 71 0-1 Milford United Rathmullan Celtic 1-0 Castlefin Celtic Swilly Rovers 3-4 Convoy Arsenal Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division 2 Curragh Athletic 0-1 Whitestrand United
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FAI Junior Cup – First Round Results Cockhill Celtic 1-0 Fanad United Illies Celtic 6-0 Fintown Harps AFC Keadue Rovers 3-0 Aileach FC Kildrum Tigers 2-0 Buncrana Harps Redcastle FC 3-0 Erne Wanderers FC St Catherines FC 0-2 Bonagee United Blayney Rangers 0-4 Carn FC Glengad United 0-1 Clonmany Shamrocks
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Sinsear/Senior Rd 1 Ghleann Fhinne 4-12 – 2-17 Gleann tSuile Sinsear/Senior Prelim Rd Ard an Ratha 1-15 – 1-07 Naomh Muire LR Soisear/Junior Rd 1 An Clochan Liath v Naomh Columba
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Caolan McFadden of Loreto Milford won the Irish Schools Cross Country Senior Boys title in Belfast yesterday. It was a Donegal 1-2 with Odhran McBrearty of St Columba’s seven seconds behind. Patsy McGonagle joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Saturday Sport today to reflect on the good performances from both of those youngsters and lots
Donegal suffered their first defeat in the National Hurling League Division 3 in Letterkenny this afternoon. Having trailed 0-11 to 0-06 at the break, Mickey McCann’s side never really threatened Wicklow and it was the Garden County who ran out worth 0-21 to 0-14 winners at O’Donnell Park. Donegal will face Roscommon in two weeks
“The best team won on the day” – Mickey McCann Read More »
Donegal have been beaten 0-21 to 0-14 by Wicklow Division 3 of the National Hurling League at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. A win for Mickey McCann’s side would have seen them earn promotion to Division 2 and book a spot in the league final but it wasn’t to be. Donegal will now face Roscommon in
Wicklow inflict first league defeat on Donegal Hurlers Read More »
Kyle McHugh had a winner at Chelmsford yesterday evening. The Ballybofey jockey was on board “Mio Amico” for trainer Michael Keady in the 19:30 Racing Welfare Handicap. The horse went to post at 3/1.
Horse-Racing: Winner for McHugh in Chelmsford Read More »
Ulster Championship 1 Omagh 50-19 Dromore Ulster Championship 2 City of Derry 23-23 Limavady Larne 33-22 Letterkenny
Ulster Rugby Championship Results – Saturday 07/03/26 Read More »
Institute have beaten Warrenpoint 2-1 in the NIFL Championship this afternoon. It was scoreless at half-time and ‘Stute were behind just after the break thanks to a Michael Leddy effort for the visitors. Peter Hutton’s side re-grouped as goals from Evan Tweed and Benny McLaughlin gave the away side all three points in the NIFL
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Sinsear / Senior Rd 1 Gaoth Dobhair 5-15 – 0-12 Na Dunaibh An Tearmainn 1-17 – 1-10 Naomh Micheal Naomh Columba 2-04 – 4-13 Naomh Conaill Sóisear / Junior Prelim Rd Naomh Muire LR 3-11 – 4-16 Baile Na nGallóglach (Fri 6th March)
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Rory Kennedy and Donagh Kelly took part in the Costa Brava Rally this afternoon. The Donegal duo finished 10th overall and 3rd in their class in their BMW M3.
Kennedy & Kelly 3rd in their class in Spain Read More »
Limavady will have to wait at least another two weeks to be crowned champions of Ulster Championship 2. Peter Wilson’s title-chasers were held to a 23-23 draw by City of Derry at St. George’s Park this afternoon. After the game, Wilson told Alex McDonald he learned a lot from today’s game and that his team
Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Glencar Celtic 2-3 Drumbar FC Kildrum Tigers 3-1 St Catherines FC Res Kilmacrennan Celtic 1-2 Strand Rovers Oldtown Celtic 2-6 Donegal Town Old Orchard Saturday D2 Arranmore United 1-0 Copany Rovers Bonagee United 0-2 Keadue Rovers Gweedore Celtic 0-2 Ramelton Mariners Finn Travel Saturday D3 Cappry Rovers 4-2
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City of Derry and title-chasers Limavady have finished level at 23 points each at St. George’s Park this afternoon. Alex McDonald has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
Ulster Championship 2: City of Derry and Limavady play out entertaining draw Read More »
Shamrock Rovers were 1-0 winners over Derry City in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division in Tallaght last night. It’s the Champions’ first win since their opening day victory over St. Pat’s and it came courtesy of a Dylan Watts penalty with 10 minutes remaining. Rovers manager Stephen Bradley says his team are starting to
“We’re starting to click” – Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley Read More »
Derry City suffered their second defeat of the season at the hands of Champions Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght last night. A Dylan Watts penalty on 81 minutes was the difference between the sides. After the game, Derry boss Tiernan Lynch told Stephen Doyle it was a frustrating evening…
Tiernan Lynch on “frustrating evening” for Derry City Read More »
The Ireland Men’s Hockey Team have secured qualification to the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, ending an eight-year wait to return to hockey’s largest stage. The side, which includes Convoy’s Luke Witherow, secured an emphatic 4-0 win over rivals Wales last night to win their qualifying semi-final and book a spot at the World Cup
Delight for local man Luke Witherow as Ireland qualify for FIH Hockey World Cup Read More »
Finn Harps were unfortunate not to take all three points from tonight’s SSE Airtricity League First Division clash with Wexford in Ballybofey. Daniel de Lacerda equalised for Harps on 64 minutes after the Leinster side had started well and gone ahead on 8 minutes through Jake Doyle. Kevin McHugh’s side pressed for a winner but
“We reacted really well to going behind” – Kevin McHugh on draw against Wexford Read More »
Champions Shamrock Rovers have beaten Derry City 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division in Tallaght this evening. Dylan Watts converted a penalty on 81 minutes after Adam Brennan was fouled by Conor Barr in the box. In other top-flight games, leaders Bohemians won 1-0 away to Waterford, Shelbourne were beaten 3-2 by St.
Defeat for Derry City in Tallaght Read More »
Finn Harps came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Wexford in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. The away side started brightly and opened the scoring after just seven minutes thanks to Jake Doyle’s back-post header. It remained that way until just after the hour-mark when Daniel de
Harps and Wexford finish all square at Finn Park Read More »
A Donegal deputy has slammed the “political theatre” surrounding a meeting between Enterprise Minister Peter Burke and fuel company representatives today. Industry representatives say they will cooperate with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission investigation into fuel pricing. Today, the average price for 500 litres of home heating oil stands at €785, up from €502
Donegal Deputy slams ‘Political Theatre’ over fuel prices Read More »
Donegal Cancer Flights and Services say they want a resolution by Monday to concerns over the midday Airlink flight from Donegal to Dublin. The service is widely used by patients travelling for essential medical appointments. Following discussions with the Department of Transport, the group says officials have confirmed there are no new legal barriers to
Donegal Cancer Flights & Services call for resolution by Monday Read More »
President Catherine Connolly will spend two days in Donegal next week. The President will visit Killybegs, Lifford, Letterkenny and Ardara over the course of Tuesday and Wednesday. The President will start her visit in Killybegs on Tuesday morning, where she will open the Atlantic InnoBlue Communities International Creative Jam. The event will bring together people
President Connolly’s Donegal visit to include four towns Read More »
Sinn Féin is calling for legal protections to ensure people’s names are correctly spelt with fadas. The party wants to introduce new rules to make sure fadas appear in people’s names and addresses. The accent, which can feature on vowels in the Irish language, changes the meaning and pronunciation of words. East Donegal Cllr Dakota
Sinn Féin calls for legal protection for fadas in names Read More »
On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore speaks with finance expert Dan Malone about how savers should shop around to get better interest rates, and finds out more about the recently launched savings comparison website, honest.ie Ireland is a nation of savers, but many people are getting paltry interest rates on their deposits. Dan explains
There’s a big weekend ahead in the FAI Junior Cup. In the tie of the first round, newly crowned Inishowen Premier Division Champions, and former winners of the competition, Cockhill Celtic are at home to Fanad United. Elsewhere, Illies Celtic host Fintown Harps, Keadue Rovers go head-to-head with Aileach, Kildrum Tigers face Buncrana Hearts, St.
Big weekend ahead in FAI Junior Cup Read More »
Finn Harps and Derry City are back in action in the SSE Airtricity League on Friday night. In the First Division, Harps welcome the challenge of Wexford to Finn Park. Kevin McHugh’s side will head into the game with confidence after a home-win against UCD was followed up with a good draw away to Cobh
Talking Soccer with Joe Boyle – League Of Ireland Preview Read More »
After last week’s 3-20 to 1-10 win over Louth in Darver, Donegal have now won all four games so far in their National Hurling League Division 3 campaign. A win against Wicklow this Sunday would see Mickey McCann’s side guarantee themselves a spot in the league final at the end of the month and promotion
Donegal Hurlers on cusp of reaching league final and gaining promotion Read More »
This week on The Score… We speak to Joe Boyle about Friday night’s fixtures for Finn Harps and Derry City in the League Of Ireland, we look ahead to this weekend’s action in the FAI Junior Cup for Carndonagh and Erne Wanderers and we hear from Donegal hurling manager Mickey McCann. Plus, David Kelly reflects
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In the Seanad Chamber, renewed calls have been made for a scheme to be established for non-residential buildings affected by defective concrete. Eileen Flynn says her daughter attends one such crèche. The County Donegal senator says there are over 25 childcare facilities in the county caught up in the crisis, with no means of support
Children shouldn’t have to attend crumbling childcare buildings – Senator Flynn Read More »
David Kelly won the Mayo Stages Rally last week after a nail-biting battle with Eddie Doherty in their Skoda Fabia Rally 2s. The Donegal driver ended up just one-tenth of a second ahead of Doherty to claim his first national title win. Kelly has finished on the podium in the last two Donegal International Rallies
David Kelly reflects on Mayo Stages Rally win Read More »
Ireland’s fishing industry has reacted with anger to a new EU–Norway fisheries deal. The Irish Fish Producers’ Organisation and the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation say the agreement heavily favours Norway. Norway will gain access to blue whiting worth about €21.5 million in waters off Ireland’s west coast. In return, the EU receives Atlanto-Scandian herring worth around
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The Enterprise Minister says he will be seeking answers as to why the cost of fuel and home heating oil has increased so sharply in recent days. Peter Burke says the hikes do not match what is happening in international markets. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is investigating reports of rising fuel costs and
Investigation underway into rising fuel and heating oil prices Read More »
Six drivers in Lifford were caught using their phones while driving yesterday. Each was issued a fine of €120 and three penalty points. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit was on patrol in the town and issued several fixed-charge penalty notices for other offences.
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A man was arrested in Derry last night after police seized a quantity of suspected drugs from a car. The vehicle was stopped on Racecourse Road at around 10:30 p.m. after the PSNI were alerted to the manner in which it was being driven on Buncrana Road. Officers then suspected the odour of cannabis coming
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A man and a woman in their 30s were arrested last night following suspicious activity in Castlederg. Police received a report shortly before 10 p.m. about an unusual vehicle near a farm shop on Drumquin Road. Officers were dispatched and located the vehicle on Ballynaloan Road, Crew Bridge. Several suspected stolen items were recovered. A
Man and woman (30s) arrested on suspicion of theft in Castlederg Read More »
Friends of the Earth Letterkenny is one of 28 groups nationwide that have signed an open letter to the Minister for Climate and Energy regarding data centres in Ireland. The civil society organisations, communities, and trade unions are urging Minister Darragh O’Brien to halt what they call a “big tech power grab.” They warn that
The National Council for Special Education is apologising over the recent SNA allocation review. Last month, the government paused plans to review and reallocate SNAs for next year, after concerns were raised. The Oireachtas Education and Youth Committee is questioning the NCSE this morning over its handling of the controversy. Its CEO, John Kearney says
NCSE apologises over controversial SNA allocation review Read More »
A suspected case of avian flu has been detected at a commercial poultry premises near Omagh. The Department of Agriculture has implemented disease-control measures in the North to limit further spread. Members of the public are being encouraged to report dead waterfowl, gulls, or five or more dead wild birds of other species found in
Suspected case of avian flu detected near Omagh Read More »
Cllr. Declan Meehan has criticised a decision not to approve a consultant dermatologist post at Letterkenny University Hospital. The National Clinical Lead for Dermatology, Professor Anne Marie Tobin, refused to sanction the role, saying a standalone consultant position in Letterkenny would be inappropriate, despite this being the case in Sligo University Hospital. Cllr. Meehan says
LUH needs skin in the game when it comes to dermatology Read More »
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