Eamonn Kelly and Conor Mohan won the Junior Category of the iconic Rally Finland in the World Rally Championship last Sunday. It was a fantastic result for the Frosses native, who took three stage wins on his way to the biggest victory of his career so far. Speaking to Highland’s Oisin Kelly this week, Kelly […]
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The winners of the 222km and 333km routes of the Donegal Ultra 555 Race have been confirmed after a fantastic morning/afternoon’s racing around the roads of the county. Ryan Hunter was first home in the 222km event, while Darren McGlinchey took victory in the 333km event. The 555km event is still taking place with Rory
Donegal Ultra Cycling Race: Hunter wins 222, McGlinchey wins 333, Devlin leads 555… Read More »
Finn Valley’s Conor Kelly will bid for European U20 glory when he takes to the track in the Men’s 400M Final at 6:25pm this evening. Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle joined Ciaran Cannon on Saturday Sport to look ahead to the race and says it would be a monumental achievement for Kelly to take home
The FAI have this week tracked back on their decision to align all soccer leagues at all levels across the country to a summer schedule. Instead, each league in the Republic of Ireland will now have the choice of when they run their competitions. Donegal Junior League Secretary Nigel Ferry spoke to Highland’s Ciaran Cannon
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Ollie Horgan has stepped away from his role as Galway United’s assistant manager ‘for the foreseeable future’. The former Finn Harps boss had been apart of John Caulfield’s management team since 2023. The club have thanked Horgan for his ‘instrumental contribution’ to their return to the Premier Division. Caulfield says he’s ‘delighted’ that ex St.
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Finn Harps picked up three points on the road this evening as a Kieran Cooney header was enough to pick up three points from Mounthawk Park against Kerry. Cooney nodded home from a Gavin McAteer corner just before the hour-mark and Harps held on for the win despite some pressure late on. After the game,
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Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch says his side didn’t create enough chances against Cork City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. The Candy Stripes were held to a 0-0 draw by the league’s bottom side and Lynch said his team “didn’t hurt” Cork enough going forward. He spoke to the assembled media after the
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Derry City were held to a scoreless draw by Cork City in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. The result means Derry are now 10 points off league-leaders Shamrock Rovers and they were booed by large sections of the home crowd after tonight’s game. Martin Holmes reported live
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Finn Harps have beaten Kerry 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Mounthawk Park this evening. A Kieran Cooney effort just before the hour-mark gave the visitors the win to propel them three points clear of the hosts in the table. Cooney got his head on the end of a Gavin McAteer corner
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Donegal’s Dylan Browne McMonagle had two winners on favourites at Leopardstown yesterday evening, both for trainer Joseph Patrick O’Brien. Firstly, he was on board the 7/4 Cadogan in a maiden race over a mile and a furlong as he took over the lead in the final stages. Then he had a 6/5 winner on Sons
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The 10th edition of the Donegal Ultra 555 Cycling Race is almost upon us with over 100 participants set to hit the roads of the county on Saturday morning. With routes of 222km, 333km and 555km, the race takes endurance cyclists around the rugged coastline of Donegal for a gruelling test of physical and mental
All-Ireland Champions Tyrone have seven players in the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Football Team of the Year. Runners-up Kerry have six in the selection, with a player each from Mayo and Roscommon rounding off the team. Peter Colton of Fintona Pearses, whose late penalty helped the Red Hand County win last month’s decider, has
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On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with Donegal artist Jacinta Callaghan. From a young age she was interested in art. She was also interested in hairdressing and at just 16 she left Donegal to go to Dublin to train with Peter Mark. After further training in Jon Paul’s in Derry, she came
Business Matters, Ep 256 – artist Jacinta Callaghan Read More »
Finn Harps were 2-0 up against Bray Wanderers but were pegged back and forced to take just a point from their SSE Airtricity League First Division meeting at Finn Park this evening. Tony McNamee finished beautifully on 10 minutes to give Harps the advantage which was doubled through an own-goal on 53. Max Murphy pulled
“It’s a tough one to take” – Kevin McHugh Read More »
Bray Wanderers scored deep, deep into injury time to snatch a 2-2 draw against Finn Harps in the SSE Airtricity League at Finn Park this evening. Captain Tony McNamee had the home side 1-0 up at the break as he produced a deft lob over the oncoming ‘keeper on 10 minutes after getting on the
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Mark English took a tenth 800 metre national senior title on Sunday evening at Santry. The Finn Valley AC athlete crossed the line in a time of 1:48.76 with Cillian McPhillips second and Andrew Thompson third. English has never been beaten by an Irish athlete at national level in his career. Highland’s Patsy McGonagle has
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Dylan Browne-McMonagle won the feature race on Day 7 of the Galway Races. The Letterkenny jockey was on board “Princess Child” for trainer JP O’Brien in the 4pm Ahonoora Handicap which went to post at 5/1. With details on how the race went and a wrap of the day’s racing, here’s Denis Kirwan…
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Tyrone are Ladies All-Ireland Intermediate Champions after a 2-16 to 1-13 win over Laois at Croke Park this afternoon. The Red Hand pushed on in the second period after leading 1-07 to 1-05 at the break. Saoirse Gormley was “Player Of The Match” and spoke to Scarlett Herron after the win…
LGFA: Tyrone are All-Ireland Intermediate Champions Read More »
The 2025 Donegal Ultra 555 Cycling Race will take place next Saturday the 9th of August. Race organisers Sean McFadden and Michael Black called up to Highland Radio this evening to preview the event with Ciaran Cannon…
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Finn Valley AC’s Lauren Callaghan has claimed national glory as she won the long jump at the National Senior Track & Field Championships in Santry this afternoon. With more on that story, here’s our Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle…
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There is brilliant news coming out of Rally Finland in the World Rally Championship this afternoon. Donegal’s Eamonn Kelly has won the WRC Junior Section of the rally as he finished 8.3 seconds ahead of Australian Taylor Gill in 2nd spot. It’s a fantastic result for the Frosses native as he claimed three stage wins
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Saturday August 9th: Senior Football Championship Round 1 Gaoth Dobhair v Gleann Fhinne @ 17:00 Na Cealla Beaga v An Tearmainn @ 17:00 Gleann tSúilí v Naomh Conaill @ 19:30 Na Dúnaibh v An Clochán Liath @ 19:30 Intermediate Football Championship Round 1 Na Rossa v Naomh Muire, Íochtar Na Rosann @ 17:00 Naomh Columba
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There were mixed fortunes for Donegal boxers in the USA at the finals of the “World of Havoc” competition that took place yesterday in Orlando, Florida. In the 66kg female final, Dungloe’s Alesha Mullis-Boyle locked horns with the highly-fancied Summer Jackson. This was a ding-dong battle with the Donegal fighter taking a deserved points win
Boxing: “World Of Havoc” win for Alesha-Mullis Boyle in Florida Read More »
Burt were beaten 1-22 to 2-12 by Setanta in the second of yesterday’s Donegal Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals at O’Donnell Park. The reigning champions never really got out of the blocks and manager Enda McDermott says the better team won. McDermott had “no complaints” about the result of the game but brought up the issue
Frosses native Eamonn Kelly now leads the Junior WRC Category of Rally Finland and is having a fantastic rally alongside Conor Mohan in their Ford Fiesta Rally 3. Kelly and Mohan set the fastest times out of all Junior competitors through Stages 14 and 17 in today’s action and are set to be in pole
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Luke McAteer has had an impressive win on Day 6 of the Galway Races. The Rathmullan jockey was on “Blue Moon Boy” for trainer Andrew Kinirons in the 5pm Bathshack Maiden. The horse went to post at 22/1. The victory keeps McAteer’s good form going after his 40/1 winner on “Tropical Island” on Thursday.
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Setanta are through to the Donegal Senior Hurling Final after a 1-22 to 2-12 win over last year’ champions Burt at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. After the game, Setanta boss Mark Marley said he was “over the moon” to reach the final once again. Here he is speaking to Highland’s Chris Ashmore… Setanta will
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Setanta will play St. Eunan’s in the 2025 Donegal Senior Hurling Final after today’s semi-finals at O’Donnell Park. After St. Eunan’s overcame Sean MacCumhaills in the first last-four clash this afternoon, Setanta then defeated defending champions Burt by 1-22 to 2-12 in the second. Chris Ashmore was live at full time as Setanta de-throned Burt…
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Sean MacCumhaills were beaten by a strong St. Eunan’s side in the first of today’s Donegal Senior Hurling Semi-Finals at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. Despite the heavy defeat, Sean MacCumhaills hurling is on the up and their minor side claimed county glory last week. Senior captain Conor Griffin told Highland’s Chris Ashmore at full time
“We will be back” – Sean MacCumhaills captain Conor Griffin Read More »
Mark English has eased his way into tomorrow’s Men’s 800M Final at the National Senior Track & Field Championships in Santry. Highland’s Ciaran Cannon spoke to Patsy McGonigle to get more on that story plus some news of medals for local athletes…
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Donemana are North West Senior Cup Champions for the 24th time after claiming a 203-run win over last year’s winners Newbuildings at Beechgrove. On Day 1 yesterday, it was Donemana who came out on top after they set 250 for 9. Defending champions Newbuildings could only manage 224 before they were bowled out in their
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Finn Harps played well in large parts but fell to a 2-1 defeat to Wexford in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Ferrycarrig Park last night. The Ballybofey side hit the front just before half-time and deservedly led at the break but the home side struck twice in the second period to earn the
Mona McSharry has confirmed her intentions to continue her international swimming career. There had been doubts about the Olympic bronze medallist’s future after she took a five-month break from the pool following the Paris Games. The Sligo native, who trains at Marlin’s Swim Club in Ballyshannon, says she feels ‘re-fueled’ and that this week’s World
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Cathal O’Brien hit 13 points for St. Eunan’s as they defeated Sean MacCumhaills in this afternoon’s Donegal Senior Hurling Semi-Final at O’Donnell Park. The Letterkenny side ran out comfortable 4-25 to 2-07 winners with Peter Kelly (2), Conor Parke and Cian Randals netting the goals. After the game, top-scorer O’Brien told Highland’s Chris Ashmore it
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St. Eunan’s have progressed to the Donegal Senior Hurling Final after a 4-25 t0 2-07 win over Sean MacCumhaills at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. The Letterkenny outfit were 1-15 to 1-06 ahead at the break with Peter Kelly hitting the net towards the end of the half to put them well in control. It was
Patrick McGettigan had a big win at the Galway Races yesterday evening. The Ballyare jockey rode “Steps In The Sand” to victory for trainer Patrick Magee. The horse went to post as a 22/1 shot so it was a fantastic result for the youngster who also had an impressive win last Saturday at Gowran Park.
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Finn Harps have been beaten 2-1 by Wexford in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Ferrycarrig Park this evening. Harps struck first and were 1-0 up on 42 minutes. Gradi Lomboto showed great feet in the middle of the pitch to break free and play a through-ball to Idir Zerrouk. Zerrouk beat the last defender
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Eamon McGee has been named as part of the new management set-up with the Sligo senior footballers this week along with Eamonn O’Hara, Dessie Sloyan and Con O’Meara. The 2012 All-Ireland winner will be involved as a coach and selector with the Yeats County, who are looking to bolster their ambitions in the coming years.
Eamon McGee looking forward to new coaching role: “There’s good potential in Sligo” Read More »
Finn Harps have announced the signing of attacker Ibrahima Pokou Bangoura. The Frenchman signs for the remainder of the 2025 season following a successful trial period. The 22 year-old most recently lined out for Sable FC, having previously played with RCS La Chappelle and SO Cholet B. Harps boss Kevin McHugh told club media: “Ibrahima
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It’s a busy weekend of fixtures in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League. Finn Harps have two games across the bank holiday weekend in the First Division. Firstly, on Friday night, Kevin McHugh’s side travel to the south-east to face Wexford and will be aiming to continue to build on the positive momentum that
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Sean MacCumahill’s lifted the Donegal Minor Hurling title at the Donegal GAA Centre in Convoy as they defeated Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon by 1-20 to 12 points. MacCumhaill’s were in command from early on and ran out deserving winners. Rory Doherty got the only goal of the game while the top scorer for the winning side
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There was plenty of success for Donegal jockeys yesterday. In Galway, Luke McAteer (pictured above) had a winner on the 40/1 Tropical Island for trainer Richard Fahey in the Arthur Guinness Irish EBF Corrib Fillies Stake over seven furlongs. Dylan Browne McMonagle was in the winners enclosure twice, first on board the 5/4 favourite Which
McAteer lands 40/1 winner in Galway on a good day for Donegal jockeys Read More »
This weekend will see the National Senior Track & Field Championships take place in Santry. As always, the north-west has a plethora of medal hopefuls heading to the event. Highland’s Mark Gallagher spoke to Patsy McGonigle this week to go through the local athletes who will be gunning for national success…
National Track & Field Championships: Patsy McGonigle talks local medal hopefuls Read More »
On The Score programme this week, we talk all things gaelic football with 2012 All-Ireland winner Eamon McGee. MeGee gives his thoughts on Donegal’s defeat to Kerry in the All-Ireland Final, the upcoming Donegal club championship and on being appointed as part of the Sligo backroom team this week. Also in this episode, Keith Cowan
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The Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Club Championships will start, as planned, on the weekend of the 9th and 10th August. Following Donegal’s run to the All-Ireland Final there had been speculation about deferring the start of the championship, but that hasn’t materialised. Over a nine week period, there will be just two free weekends –which
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The number of drug searches carried out in Donegal were down 13% last year. New figures from the Minister for Justice show 404 drug searches were carried out in the county in 2024, down from 468 the previous year. Across the country, 40% less drug searches were conducted. The reduction is being linked to a
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Derry City FC have confirmed the signing of defender Jamie Stott from Morecambe. The 27-year old has joined The Candy Stripes on an 18-month deal offering a new option as a left-sided centre-back. Stott was voted Players’ Player of the Season at Morecambe last season and has had spells at Oldham Athletic, Stockport and Halifax
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Donegal County Council says the Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme remains a priority for them, along with the OPW. Planning documentation, the Council says, is expected to be submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála in the third quarter of this year. The local authority has also confirmed that its Flood Relief Scheme Unit is fully staffed with
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The Taoiseach is describing the Lebanese handling of Private Sean Rooney’s murder as very unsatisfactory. Micheál Martin believes some of those who received sentences for being involved in the killing got away too leniently. Five men were given a combination of short prison sentences and small fines – while one man was sentenced to death
Lebanese handling of Private Sean Rooney’s murder ‘very unsatisfactory’ – Taoiseach Read More »
Three new programmes for young people and those from diverse backgrounds have been launched in Donegal with support from the PEACEPLUS Programme. One aims to educate young drivers about road safety in Donegal, Derry, and Tyrone while another is designed to support youth mental health and wellbeing and the third project focuses on transforming relationships
Three new programmes announced for Donegal with support from PEACEPLUS Read More »
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