North West Premier League – Saturday July 25th: In Section 1, Strabane edged Coleraine by five wickets after bowling them out for 91, reaching 92/5 in reply. Fox Lodge defeated Newbuildings by 17 runs on the DLS method, while Donemana recorded the biggest win of the day, beating St Johnston by 153 runs after posting 276/6. […]
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Termon have been crowned Donegal Division 1 Ladies Champions after a 2-14 to 1-07 win over last year’s champions Glenfin in Lifford this afternoon. Goals in each half from the evergreen Geraldine McLaughlin paved the way for a comfortable victory in the end, with McLaughlin ending her day with 2-10. These two rivals will meet
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The O’Neills Foyle Cup Finals are taking place this weekend. Among them, the U19 Boys Final took place at Ardmore last night where it was Dergview FC who came out on top against Carndonagh FC. It finished 1-1 with Dergview winning 4-2 on penalties. In the U17 Boys Final, Maximum Performance Academy defeated Altrincham 4-1.
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Donegal native Joseph Gillepsie has leaped to triple-jump GOLD at the National Senior Track & Field Championships in Santry this afternoon. With the details, here’s Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle speaking with Ciaran Cannon on Saturday Sport…
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It’s Day 1 of the National Senior Track & Field Championships being held at Morton Stadium this weekend. The big story of the day is that Finn Valley AC’s Leah O’Gara secured a bronze medal in the 5km walk, setting a new Donegal & Ulster record in the process. With more on Leah’s achievements and
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Dylan Browne-McMonagle rode two winners in Cork yesterday evening. Firstly, in the 7:43 outing, the Letterkenny jockey took 1/20 favourite “Alphonsus Liguori” across the line first for trainer JP O’Brien. Then, he had a brilliant win on 22/1 outsider “Amethyst Stone” for Paul W Flynn in the 8:18 handicap. A double on both horses would
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Finn Harps remain bottom of the SSE Airtricity League First Division after a 2-1 defeat away to Kerry in Tralee last night. Max Hutchinson came within a whisker of securing a point for Finn Harps only for Kerry keeper Matt Connor to save his injury-time diving header. After a dominant start for the hosts, Kerry
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Finn Harps have been beaten 2-1 by Kerry in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Mounthawk Park this evening. The home side were 2-0 up after half an hour thanks to goals from Sean McGrath and Cian Bargary. Harps ended the half better and pulled one back on 36 minutes through a towering header
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After last week’s 1-0 defeat at home to Bray Wanderers in the FAI Cup, Finn Harps are back in SSE Airtricity First Division action tomorrow night (Friday). Kevin McHugh’s side travel south to face Kerry at Mounthawk Park and currently sit bottom of the league standings. With Derry City in action in Europe tonight, there’s
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This week on The Score… We cross over live to soccer writer Kevin McLaughlin who is in Croatia for Derry City’s European tie. Gavin Cullen joins us for our weekly League of Ireland chat as Finn Harps head for Kerry in the First Division tomorrow night. And, we hear from Donegal man Darragh McGee who
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In this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore pays a trip to Convoy to find out all about the Ulster Mead Company. Widely regarded as the world’s oldest alcoholic drink, mead is sometimes called “honey wine” and is made by fermenting pure honey with water, sometimes infused with fruits, spices, herbs, or parts of plants to create
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Dylan Browne-McMonagle was in the winners enclosure this afternoon at Leopardstown. The Letterkenny jockey was on board “Green Dreamer” for JP O’Brien. That horse went to post at 5/1.
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Drivers are being advised to avoid the Lifford Road roundabout area in Strabane following a road traffic collision. Police and emergency services are currently dealing with the incident close to the junction, with traffic in the area described as busy. Motorists travelling towards Lifford are being advised to use the Derry Road as an alternative
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Donegal man Darragh McGee has just published a book that gives an informative, thought-provoking and indeed worrying insight into the world of online gambling. The book, “Imitation Games – How Gambling Highjacked Sport”, highlights, in particular, the relationship between football and gambling companies, the growing exposure of children and young people to betting, the shift
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Connor Coyle will fight American Mark Beuke on a stacked Zuffa Boxing card at the 3Arena in Dublin on August 8th. The Derry native will be part of the main card which is headlined by the IBF World Middleweight title fight between Irishman Aaron McKenna and Italian Etinosa Oliha. Undefeated Irish boxer Callum Walsh is
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The National Senior Track & Field Championships with be held in Santry this weekend. A lot of the big hitters in Irish athletics will compete at Morton Stadium across Saturday & Sunday with a host of local athletes from the North-West bidding for national titles. Highland’s Mark Gallagher spoke to Patsy McGonagle to preview the
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Almost €10 million in Government funding has been announced for projects promoting peace and reconciliation across Northern Ireland, with several organisations in the North West among those to benefit. Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee has confirmed funding for 154 organisations through the Department’s Reconciliation Fund. Among the largest allocations in the region, The Playhouse in
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Burnley FC have announced the signing of Tyler Toland ahead of the upcoming Barclays Women’s Super League 2 season. The St Johnston midfielder has agreed a two-year contract, with the club holding a one-year extension option. Speaking of the news, the Donegal native said: “I’m buzzing to be here, and I can’t wait to get
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Derry City lost to CSKA Sofia in their Europa League qualifier in Thursday evening. Ellis Chapman’s goal put the Candystripes 1-nil up at the Brandywell but they conceded twice, losing 2-1 on the night and 5-3 in the tie. Derry City boss Tieran Lynch had mixed emotions on how the game concluded: The game was
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Derry City’s participation in the Europa League came to an end at the first qualifying round stage as CSKA Sofia won the second leg 2-1 on the night at The Brandywell and 5-3 on aggregate. Crowd trouble also held up the game in the second half as the referee took the players off the pitch.
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On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking to a number of people about a couple of businesses that are in their infancy. First up, he speaks with Elaine Fitzgerald, an interior designer, and Martha Hume, an Occupational Therapist about their new business, Eyra Collective. They specialise in accessible home redesign. Changing needs
This Saturday will be the biggest day in the short history of the Northwest Vipers. The Northwest’s only American Football team will line out against the South Dublin Panthers in the Harp Bowl Final at Dubarry Park in Athlone. Having been formed 11 years ago, the Vipers have gone from strength to strength and are
The beaked whale that died after being spotted in Lough Swilly has been removed from Rathmullan Beach. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group successfully recovered the animal yesterday evening and it has now been taken to Sligo, where an examination will be carried out to determine the circumstances surrounding its death. Cathaoirleach of Donegal County
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An unannounced HIQA inspection at a Donegal respite centre for people with disabilities has found all five standards assessed were non-compliant. The inspection took place at Fernhill Respite House in March, when three residents were using the service. It was a follow-up to an inspection last November, which identified areas for improvement, including governance, staff
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Derry Magistrate’s Court heard today that a Preliminary Enquiry due in the case of a former priest facing sex charges could not go ahead due to issues with the paperwork. 59-year-old Edward Gallagher of Orchard Park in Lifford had been charged with one count of attempted sexual communication with a child on dates between April
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A new bishop has been appointed to lead the Diocese of Derry. Bishop Michael Router has been named as the successor to outgoing Bishop Donal McKeown. Pope Leo XIV has nominated Bishop Router, who will move from his current role as Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh to take up the position in Derry. Bishop McKeown will
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Two men wanted in Belgium over drug trafficking offences have been arrested in County Tyrone. A 36-year-old man was detained in the Omagh area, while a 39-year-old man was arrested in Castlederg on Wednesday. Both men are wanted to serve four-year prison sentences for drug trafficking offences linked to incidents in West Flanders, Belgium, in
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Sinn Féin Cllr Gerry McMonagle is the new chair of Donegal County Council’s Defective Blocks Committee, after defeating outgoing chair, Cllr Thomas Sean Devine of the 100% Redress Party in a vote. Former Chair Cllr Martin McDermott said his understanding was that the chair would rotate between the parties, but Cllr Devine said that Cllr
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Today marks 20 years since the attack that left Derry man Paul McCauley with life-changing and ultimately life ending injuries, and his father says he is still waiting for answers. Paul was 29 when he was seriously assaulted at a barbecue on Chapel Road in Derry in 2006. He died in 2015 after spending years
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A Cork mother Is calling for laws to regulate the filming of tragedies, over a year since she lost her son to a drowning incident. Elizabeth Hyde’s son Luke died after getting into difficulty swimming in the River lee in April last year. Crowds gathered around the river the time of the incident and videos
A long-awaited science laboratory upgrade at Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on Arranmore Island has moved a step closer. Donegal TD Pat the Cope Gallagher has welcomed confirmation that the school’s Climate Action and Science Laboratory refurbishment project has passed its final compliance stage. The Minister for Education and Youth has confirmed that the final checks have
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Two people have been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Dunlewey. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene near Muine Mór at around 5.55pm yesterday evening. One man in his 30s was taken to hospital with injuries understood to be non-life-threatening at the time. A second man, also aged in his 30s, was
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The father of Leona Harper, who died in the Creeslough tragedy, says a public inquiry could help prevent further loss of life while the criminal investigation continues. Hugh Harper was speaking on this morning’s Greg Hughes Show following confirmation that the affected families will meet with the Taoiseach at the end of the month. In
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It’s been confirmed Jurassic Park star Sam Neill died from pneumonia. The Peaky Blinders actor passed away in Sydney on Monday at the age of 78. His agent says that, prior to his death, the Omagh-born actor filmed four projects, all of which will be released in the coming months.
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Some of Ireland’s rising athletic stars will will head to the United States next month for the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon. Athletics Ireland has named a 24 strong squad which includes Tir Chonaill AC’s Ethan Dewhirst, who will compete in the 400m hurdles, and Letterkenny AC’s Erin Friel, who is set to
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore finds out all about new sightseeing boat tours on Lough Swilly, plus a look at a recently launched website that promotes Letterkenny and what it has to offer. First up, Chris has been speaking to Derry native Conor Cummings about his new business venture, Swilly Boat Tours. He runs
Georgie Kelly has been plying his trade at Carlisle United since 2024 and is raring to go heading into another new National League season. Kelly is coming off the back of a free-scoring season for Carlisle – netting 13 times in their attempts to get promoted into League 2 which fell just short. The Donegal
St Michael’s got the result they needed against Gaoth Dobhair this afternoon to secure a promotion/relegation play-off spot with the aim of retaining their Donegal All-County League Division 1 status for next year. A 2-16 to 0-21 win over Gaoth Dobhair means the Magheragallon outfit will be playing in Division 2 next year. Ryan Ferry
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Donegal GAA All County League Division 1 Sat, 11 Jul CLG Chill Chartha 1-20 – 2-09 Gleann Fhinne Sun, 12 July St Eunan’s 0-15 – 1-10 Aodh Ruadh BS Sean Mac Cumhaill 0-10 – 1-15 Four Masters St Michael’s 2-16 – 0-21 Gaoth Dobhair An Tearmainn 1-18 – 2-05 Gleann tSúilí Naomh Muire LR
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Gaoth Dobhair have been beaten 2-16 to 0-21 by St Michael’s in the Donegal All-County League Division 1 in Dunfanaghy this afternoon. The result means Gaoth Dobhair have been relegated to Division 2. Ryan Ferry was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
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Finn Valley’s Lauren Callaghan set a new Ulster long-jump record in Belgium last night. With the details on that story and lots more, here’s our Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle…
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It was a busy day of cricket in the North-West Premier League yesterday. In Section 1, Bready cruised to a 184-run victory over Strabane after posting 246 before bowling Strabane out for just 62. Fox Lodge defeated Brigade by seven wickets, chasing down 138 with three wickets down. Newbuildings were convincing 157-run winners over St
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Dylan Browne-McMonagle was in flying form in Limerick yesterday. The Letterkenny jockey kicked off a successful evening with a win on board 1/8 favourite “Al Haarith” in the 7pm outing. At 7:30pm, he rode “Nellcote” across the line first at 5/2. Finally, to cap off a brilliant night’s work, Dylan took the 6/4 “Themis” to
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Derry City have announced the signing of Darragh Burns on a permanent deal from Grimsby Town. The 23 year-old winger knows the League of Ireland well having had spells at both Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic. He has also represented both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland at underage International level and has
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Oisin Orr has been in the winners’ enclosure at York this afternoon. The Donegal jockey was on board “Big Cigar” for trainers Richard & Peter Fahey in the 2:02 race. That horse went to post at 5/2.
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It’s been another busy weekend for local athletes. There was a super performance at the Morton Games from Odhran McBrearty and, at the National Juvenile Championships in Tullamore – Katie-Louise McMonagle won a national long jump title. Here’s Patsy McGonagle with the details on those stories and lots more…
The Donegal U20 Ladies were beaten 3-11 to 1-09 by Galway in today’s All-Ireland U20 Ladies Final in Sligo. Caitlin Fletcher’s second-half goal gave Donegal a glimmer of hope but three first-half goals did the damage as the westerners went in 3-04 to 0-04 ahead at the interval. Despite the defeat, joint-manager Dessie McNamara says
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Donegal have been beaten 3-11 to 1-09 by Galway in the inaugural All-Ireland U20 Ladies Final in Tubbercurry this afternoon. A dominant first-half saw the westerners hold a 3-04 to 0-04 lead at half-time. Donegal never gave up and a Caitlin Fletcher goal gave the Ulster Champions hope in the second-half but Galway ran out
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