On this week’s episode of The Score, we hear from the Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin club who are preparing for Saturday’s Ulster Cub Final against Craigbane – we’ve been speaking with Captain Dermot Keaveney and Chairman Joe McLaughlin. In soccer, we’ll be getting the thoughts of Gary Ferry about Derry City’s new manager, Tiernan Lynch, […]
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Donegal’s Amber Barrett, Tyler Toland and Anna Patten, who has family connections in the county, have all been named in Eileen Gleeson’s squad for the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2025 Playoff against Wales. Experienced defender Louise Quinn has been ruled out with a hip injury, while manager Eileen Gleeson is also without the services of
Barrett, Toland and Patten all named in Ireland squad Read More »
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore reflects on the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards nights and also takes a look at Wild Atlantic Camp glamping and its Christmas initiatives. The Chamber Business Awards were held in the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny, and once again the gala presentation night was a big success. Toni Forrester, Chief
Derry City have confirmed Tiernan Lynch as the club’s new manager on a three-year contract. The 44-year old has steered Larne to back-to-back NIFL Premiership titles with the Inver Park side also currently competing in the League phase of the UEFA Conference League. The Brandywell club has acted quickly following the departure of Ruaidhri Higgins
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200 new jobs are being created in Donegal. Abbott has announced its intention to expand its site in Donegal. As part of a €440 million, Abbott today, officially opened its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kilkenny. The huge investment also includes a significant expansion of the company’s Donegal site, where a further 200 jobs are being
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The draw has been made for the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Under-21 A and B championship semi-finals. The U21A Semi Finals pairings are: Four Masters v Naomh Conaill in Ballyshannon on Sunday, 24th November at 12 noon. Ghaoth Dobhair will face Glenswilly in Milford on Sunday, 24th November at 12 noon. In the U21B Semi
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Cockhill Celtic’s Garbhan Friel picked up the FAI Amateur Player of the Year award at an awards ceremory in Dublin this week. The prolific goal-scorer was instrumental in the Inishowen side’s journey to FAI Junior Cup success back in May and picked up the Player Of The Match award in the final against Gorey Rangers.
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Highland Radio’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle has hailed Ann Marie McGlynn’s victory in today’s National Cross Country Championships as “unbelievably courageous” and says it’s a performance he’ll remember for a long, long time. McGlynn, who defended the Women’s National Marathon Championship at the Dublin Marathon three weeks ago, won the Women’s National Cross Country Race
Under 21 A Quarter Finals Gaoth Dobhair 1-9 – 0-6 Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon Gleann tSúilí 0-12 – 1-6 CLG An Tearmainn CLG Bun Cranncha 1-5 – 2-7 Naomh Conaill Four Masters 3-10 – 0-6 Sean Mac Cumhaill Under 21 B Quarter Finals Gleann Fhinne 1-10 – 2-8 Burt Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin 2-7 –
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Ulster Shield (1.30pm kick offs) Carn Youths 5-3 Drumoghill Cockhill Celtic 2-3 Strand Rovers Culdaff FC 7-0 Gweedore United Res Deele Harps 4-2 Redcastle FC Illies Celtic 3-2 Whitestrand United (AET) QPS Youths P-P Arranmore United Quigley Point Swifts 3-0 Bonagee United Kildrum Res 2-1 Rashenny Donegal Town 3-2 Carrowmena (AET) Gleneely Colts 2-2 Newtowne
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Annmarie McGlynn has won the Senior Women’s National Cross Country Title today in Irvinestown at the National Championships. Just three weeks ago, the Letterkenny AC athlete was crowned the Women’s National Marathon Champion in Dublin. Today’s win means she is the first person to ever win both races in the same year. She will now
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Arthur Lynch says his side “didn’t deserve to win the game” as Bonagee United defeated his Fanad United team 1-0 in Letterkenny this afternoon. It is the first time Fanad have dropped points in this season’s Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division. After the game, Lynch spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore…
Fanad manager Lynch: “We didn’t deserve to win the game” Read More »
Bonagee United have put an end to Fanad United’s 100% record in the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division. Jamie Harris scored the game’s only goal for the Letterkenny side. After the game, Highland’s Chris Ashmore caught up with winning manager Packie Mailey… Goal-scorer Jamie Harris says Bonagee thoroughly deserved the victory…
Packie Mailey says “it’s a good three points for us” as Bonagee beat Fanad Read More »
Bonagee United have beaten Fanad United 1-0 in this afternoon’s big clash in the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division at Dry Arch Park. Jamie Harris got the only goal of the game on 17 minutes for the home side. Chris Ashmore was there for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
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It has been yet another fantastic week for Donegal jockeys across the world. Dylan Browne McMonagle has returned down under and it didn’t take him long to find his way into the winner’s enclosure. The Letterkenny youngster finished first on board “Snitzanova” for trainer Ciaron Maher in yesterday’s 5:05 race in Newcastle, Australia. In what
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Johnny Toye says “words can’t really describe it” as Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin have sailed into the Ulster Junior Championship Final. The Donegal side will now play Craigbane in the Ulster decider next weekend. After the game, Toye gave his thoughts to Highland’s Oisin Kelly… Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin manager Daniel McCauley also spoke
“One more game” – Johnny Toye and Daniel McCauley on Muff’s Ulster Semi Final win Read More »
Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin Muff have beaten Collegeland of Armagh 1-11 to 0-04 in the Ulster Junior Championship Semi Final at Healy Park in Omagh this evening. With the full time report, here’s Highland’s Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne…
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Letterkenny have beaten Academy 35-22 in the Ulster Championship 2 this afternoon. A first half try from Mark Miller helped Letterkenny into a narrow 17-15 lead at the break. Further tries in the second period from Miller, Lee McLaughlin, Rory McGinty and Andy Millar along with some fine kicking from the tee by Daf Green
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Institute have been beaten 4-2 by Ards in the NIFL Championship at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this afternoon. Stephen Doherty and Evan Tweed got on the score sheet for the home side but Ards struck twice in the last ten minutes to secure the three points. The result leaves Institute in 9th position. In other
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Downings Ladies are Ulster Junior Champions after a 1-07 to 1-06 win over Warrenpoint of County Down at Kildress this afternoon. Maureen O’Donnell caught up with an elated Downings manager Barney Curran who said he was “speechless”… Captain Sinead McBride and Player Of The Match Shannon McGroddy were also over the moon with the
Ulster Shield (1.30pm kick offs) Fanad United 0-3 Oldtown Celtic Glencar Celtic 2-1 Cockhill Celtic Gweedore Celtic Res 4-2 Erne Wanderers Kildrum Tigers 2-1 Rasheney Letterkenny Rovers 7-1 Ballybofey United Donegal Town vs Carrowmena Sat Division One Ramelton Mariners 5-2 Swilly Rovers Sat Division Two Dunlewey Celtic 2-3 Glenea United Reserves Kilmacrennan Celtic 1-1 Fintown
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Downings Ladies have beaten Warrenpoint of County Down by a single point after extra time in this afternoon’s Ulster Junior Championship Final in Tyrone. A second half goal from Denise Doherty put the Donegal side four points to the good but Warrenpoint fought back to force extra time. Downings managed to find the only score
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Ruaidhri Higgins and Derry City have parted ways after a disappointing end to the 2024 season. In a statement released on social media, the club said: “Derry City Football Club wish to announce that we have released manager Ruaidhrí Higgins from the remainder of his contract by mutual consent”. The Candy Stripes finished fourth
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Paddy Tally has been appointed Derry senior football manager on a three-year term. His appointment was ratified by club delegates at last night’s county board meeting in Owenbeg. He will be joined in his backroom team by Paul McIver, Kevin McGuckin and Paul McFlynn. Derry are the last county to appoint a senior football boss
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Cockhill Celtic’s Garbhan Friel has won the Amateur Player of the Year award at 34th Football Association of Ireland Awards. Friel was instrumental in aiding his side to their FAI Junior cup title for the first time in the club’s history and was Man of the Match in the final win over Gorey Rangers back
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This week on The Score, we look ahead to the National Cross Country Championships at Senior, U20 and underage level. There’s a host of Donegal athletes making their way to Enniskillen for the event on Sunday and Patsy McGonagle has been previewing the day’s events. In our local soccer segment, we hear from the Bonagee
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On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the wind energy sector, and especially off-shore developments. He’s been speaking with Dave Linehan, Head of Policy and Research at Wind Energy Ireland. He has also been speaking with Ron Kerrigan General Manager of the Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel about a major €1
Drogheda United upset the odds to win the FAI Cup final. They beat Derry City 2-0 with goals in either half from Andrew Quinn and Douglas James Taylor. That win for Drogs is their first cup win since 2005 and sends them into Europe next season. They now prepare for the League of Ireland Promotion
Mark Connolly and Shane McEleney reflect on Derry’s FAI Cup final defeat Read More »
Newbridge suffered a two point defeat to Clann Eireann of Armagh on Sunday afternoon. 0-14 to 0-12 was how it finished in what was a close encounter with the sides level five times in the second half alone. The defeat spells an end to Newbridge campaign for this year. Michael McMullan spoke with Newbrigde boss
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Errigal Ciaran will play Clann Eireann of Armagh in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship semi final thanks to a nine point win over Cargin in Belfast on Sunday afternoon. 0-17 to 0-09 was how it finished. Errigal Ciaran boss Enda McGinley told the media he is delighted with his sides victory…
Enda McGinley “delighted” with Errigal Ciaran’s victory over Cargin Read More »
Clann Eireann of Armagh will play Tyrone’s Errigal Ciaran in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship semi final after they beat Newbridge of Derry 0-14 to 0-12 on Sunday afternoon. In a close encounter the Armagh champions lead 0-08 to 0-06 at the break. The sides then were level five different times in the second
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Lagan Harps proved to be too strong for Donegal Town in the Temple Domestic Appliance Division One on Sunday afternoon. Dylan Doogan gave Lagan the lead before the half an hour mark before doubling their lead just 12 minutes later. Ronan McHugh pulled one back for Donegal Town on the stroke of half time but
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Drogheda United are the winners of the FAI Cup for 2024 after they beat Derry City 2-0 at the Aviva Stadium. Andrew Quinn opened the scoring for Drogs on 37 minutes before a second half penalty from Douglas James Taylor sealed the victory. It is the first time Drogheda have won the FAI Cup since
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St Eunan’s, Ardara and Glenfin Under 23 LGFA teams claimed victories in their finals on Sunday afternoon. The first final of the three in Lifford saw Glenfin prove too strong for Four Masters as they ran out 3-11 to 2-03 winners. Ardara claimed the Gold Championship with a 1-14 to 1-6 victory over Carndonagh. Meanwhile,
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Errigal Ciaran will play in the Ulster Club Senior Football semi final after they overcame Antrim champions Cargin 0-17 to 0-09 in Belfast. At half time the Tyrone champions led 0-10 to 0-04 and fired over seven more scores as they eased into the final four. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
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Danny Mooney claimed victory in Sunday’s Remembrance Run at the Finn Valley in a time of 31 minutes and 34 seconds. Noleen Scanlan also of Letterkenny AC won the Ladies 10km. Patsy McGonagle has the wrap of the weekends action…
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Illies Celtic 1 Clonmany Shamrocks 4 Buncrana Hearts 7 Redcastle United 0 Greencastle FC 0 Aileach FC 7 Cockhill Celtic 3 Carn FC 0 Division One Aileach Res 1 QPS 3 Carn Youth 5 Rashenny FC 3 Buncrana Res 1 Gleneely Colts 2 Glengad United 2 Moville Celtic 1 Cockhill Youths
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Fanad United 1 vs 0 Keadue Rovers Gweedore Celtic 0 vs 5 Kildrum Tigers Rathmullan Celtic 0 vs 2 Swilly Rovers St Catherines FC 0 vs 3 Letterkenny Rovers Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Castlefin Celtic 3 vs 1 Gweedore United Glenea United 3 vs 2 Ballybofey United Lagan Harps
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Institute lost 3-1 away to second-placed H&W Welders in this afternoon’s NIFL Championship clash. Having trailed 1-0 at half time, two goals in as many minutes for the home side put the game out of reach of Institute around the hour-mark. At 3-0, it was always going to be an uphill battle and, although Mikhail
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Drumbar 3-0 Ramelton Mariners Glencar Celtic 5-1 Keadue Rovers Kildrum Tigers 3-0 Arranmore United Strand Rovers 1-1 Donegal Town Swilly Rovers 0-4 St Catherine’s Reserves Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Cappry Rovers 3-1 Dunlewey Celtic Fintown Harps 2-2 Gweedore Celtic Glenea United Reserves 2-4 Kilmacrennan Celtic Letterkenny Rovers 5-1
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Inishowen went down fighting in today’s Ulster Rugby Championship 3 clash with Virginia. The final score of 64-29 is somewhat deceiving as Inishowen showed their class in moments, producing five terrific tries overall. After the game, Alec McDonald caught up with Inishowen Head Coach Allan Pienaar who praised his young team but says they still
Inishowen’s Allan Pienaar: We showed exactly what we can do” Read More »
Tyrone side Derrylaughan advanced to the semi-finals of the AIB Ulster Football Intermediate Club Championship after one of the most remarkable games ever in the competition. Derrylaughan, who beat Termon in their previous preliminary round outing, defeated Antrim champions All Saints 5-4 on penalties after their game in Cargin had ended all square, 6-12 (30)
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Inishowen have been beaten 64-29 by Virginia in this afternoon’s Ulster Championship 3 clash. A Dermott McGonigle hat-trick helped Inishowen claim a try bonus point in what was a fantastic game of rugby. Having trailed 33-0 early on, the Donegal side went over for two tries before half time to leave it 33-10 at the
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Rory Kavanagh is back in club management. The 2012 All Ireland winner with Donegal will take over last season’s All Ireland Club Champions Glen from Derry. Kavanagh led St. Eunan’s to Donegal Senior Championship glory in 2021. Glen, meanwhile, were beaten in this year’s Derry Senior Club Championship Final by Newbridge.
Rory Kavanagh to take over 2023 All Ireland Club Champions Glen Read More »
It has been confirmed that the Health Centre in Dunfanaghy has been closed since October 25, which is two weeks ago today, due to IT issues. Patients requiring GP treatment now must travel to Creeslough until the new primary care centre becomes operational. Local Councillor Michael McClafferty says he thinks there is something more at
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The sharpest fall in the numbers signing on was seen in Killybegs with 395 people on the register, a decrease of 29%. There were 27% fewer people recorded in Dungloe, with 804 signing on. The figure for Ballyshannon sat at 853, down 22% on the year previous. Letterkenny seen a fall of 13% to 2,167.
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For 40 years, Derry City have produced a Match Day programme called “CityView” for every competitive home game. 10 years ago, new editor Andrew Cassidy came in and introduced the popular A-Z segment which has become a prominent feature of any CityView edition. Now, Andrew has published a new book called “City View – 30
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There’s a big, big game in the Inish Grass Shield this weekend with the top two sides from the Inishowen Engineering Division Two facing each other. Sea Rovers, the league leaders, will be meeting second placed Carrowmena in Gortnamullin on Sunday at 11am. Chris Ashmore has been speaking with the respective managers, Glen Watson of
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The Inishowen Football League has been allocated €460,000 through the Community Sports Facilities Fund appeals process. The funding will go towards the redevelopment of Maginn Park in Buncrana. The Inishowen Football League had been initially allocated €184,000. After lodging an appeal through the Department of Tourism and Sport, that was increased by €276,000 to €460,000.
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