Author name: highlandsport

Donegal community groups benefit from Local Authority Waters Programme

Over €106,000 worth of grants have been awarded to community groups in Donegal involved in water quality management. The Local Authority Waters Programme, working on behalf of local authorities across Ireland aims to protect and restore good water quality in river catchments. Those benefitting in Donegal are the Deele Community Anglers, Drumhome Living Rivers Conservation […]

Donegal community groups benefit from Local Authority Waters Programme Read More »

Call for homeless shelter to be developed in Inishowen

There’s calls for a homeless shelter to be developed in Inishowen. It’s in response to the growing need for emergency accommodation. Councillor Joy Beard says she has been contacted by people in distress who are struggling to secure accommodation particularly during weekends as the local housing office operates Monday to Friday only and homeless shelters

Call for homeless shelter to be developed in Inishowen Read More »

Business Matters, Ep 239 – Mark Gallagher on his youtube revenue earning ‘Something To Remember’

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Termon’s Mark Gallagher, who along with his partner Asya have a youtube channel called Something To Remember. They both have a passion for travel and began to make videos of places that they were visiting. Having set up the youtube channel, they reached the threshold to

Business Matters, Ep 239 – Mark Gallagher on his youtube revenue earning ‘Something To Remember’ Read More »

Donegal run out 10-point winners over Derry – Post-Match Reaction with Oisin Kelly, Brendan Devenney, Brendan Kilcoyne & Michael McMullan

Donegal have beaten Derry 1-25 to 1-15 in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round at MacCumhaill Park this afternoon. A Daire O’Baoil goal for Donegal was the big score of the first half after Dan Higgins had raised a green flag for Derry moments earlier. After leading 1-12 to 1-05 at the break, Jim

Donegal run out 10-point winners over Derry – Post-Match Reaction with Oisin Kelly, Brendan Devenney, Brendan Kilcoyne & Michael McMullan Read More »

Letterkenny Rovers crowned Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Champions

Letterkenny Rovers have been crowned Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Champions after a 2-1 win over Rathmullan at the Flagpole Field this afternoon. A goal in each half from David O’Donnell and BJ Banda gave Stephen McConnell’s side the win they needed to clinch the title, with JD Alawiye pulling one back for Rathmullan late

Letterkenny Rovers crowned Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Champions Read More »

Jim McGuinness and Shane O’Donnell on Donegal’s win over Derry

Jim McGuinness said he would have taken any kind of win in today’s Ulster Senior Football Championship opener against Derry at MacCumhaill Park. As it turned out, his Donegal side were 1-25 to 1-15 winners and have set up a date with NFL Division 2 Champions Monaghan in an Ulster Quarter-Final in two weeks time.

Jim McGuinness and Shane O’Donnell on Donegal’s win over Derry Read More »

BJ Banda, Aidy Delap & Anthony Gorman react as Letterkenny Rovers win Premier Division title

Letterkenny Rovers’ 2-1 away win over Rathmullan Celtic handed them the Brian McCormack Sports Premier Division title this afternoon. A goal in each half from David O’Donnell and BJ Banda sealed the win for Letterkenny. After the game, goal-scorer Banda spoke to Diarmuid Doherty…   Aidy Delap, who is back playing for Rovers after spending

BJ Banda, Aidy Delap & Anthony Gorman react as Letterkenny Rovers win Premier Division title Read More »

“It’s hard to beat days like this” – Daire O’Baoil

Daire O’Baoil earned the Man Of The Match award for his performance in Donegal’s 1-25 to 1-15 victory over Derry in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round in Ballybofey today. O’Baoil kicked two 2-pointers and scored a fantastic goal during a pivotal period in the first half and was superb throughout the contest. After

“It’s hard to beat days like this” – Daire O’Baoil Read More »

Kerrykeel 71 hold on to snatch title away from Convoy – Hughie Walsh says “it’s a great day for the wee club”

Kerrykeel 71 have won the Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division 2 league title after a nail-biting end to the season at Rab’s Park this afternoon. Coming into the contest, Hughie Walsh’s side knew they had to defeat title-rivals Convoy Arsenal to claim glory as a draw or a win for the visitors would have

Kerrykeel 71 hold on to snatch title away from Convoy – Hughie Walsh says “it’s a great day for the wee club” Read More »

Paddy Tally says Patton’s quality had huge impact on the game

Paddy Tally was full of praise for Shaun Patton after today’s Ulster Senior Football Championship clash in Ballybofey. The Derry manager saw his side go down 1-25 to 1-15 and was particularly impressed with the quality of the Donegal goalkeeper. Patton saved a first-half penalty and, in Tally’s opinion, his pin-point kick-outs paved the way

Paddy Tally says Patton’s quality had huge impact on the game Read More »

Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 06/04/25

Brian McCormack Sports Premier Division  Fanad United 2-0 Bonagee United (Friday) Gweedore Celtic 1-1 St Catherines (Friday) Kildrum Tigers 1-1 Keadue Rovers Kilmacrennan Celtic 7-1 Swilly Rovers Rathmullan Celtic 1-2 Letterkenny Rovers *Letterkenny Rovers are Brian McCormack Sports Premier Division Champions   Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Ballybofey United 0-1 Cappry Rovers Castlefin Celtic 3-1

Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 06/04/25 Read More »

NIFL Championship: Institute are beaten by Ballinamallard in relegation group

Institute were beaten 2-0 by Ballinamallard in the NIFL Championship Relegation Group this afternoon. Goals from Danny Parker and Joshua McIlwaine gave the home side a valuable three points in the battle for safety. ‘Stute’s first game after the promotion/relegation split finished in a 3-3 draw with Newington on Tuesday.

NIFL Championship: Institute are beaten by Ballinamallard in relegation group Read More »

Donegal set to take on Derry in Ulster Senior Football Championship – Preview with Brendan Kilcoyne

It’s a huge occasion at MacCumhaill Park tomorrow afternoon as Donegal welcome neighbours Derry in the Preliminary Round of the Ulster Senior Football Championship. Donegal are highly fancied heading into the contest after contrasting league campaigns for both sides. To look ahead to the action, former county selector and Donegal SFC winner with St. Eunan’s

Donegal set to take on Derry in Ulster Senior Football Championship – Preview with Brendan Kilcoyne Read More »

Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 05/04/25

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Arranmore United 0-1 Keadue Rovers Oldtown Celtic 6-0 Glencar Celtic Ramelton Mariners vs Donegal Town St Catherines Res 4-0 Strand Rovers Swilly Rovers vs Kildrum Tigers   Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Cappry Rovers 3-0 Fintown Harps AFC Castlefin Celtic 2-2 Kilmacrennan Celtic Drumoghill Res 3-3 Glenea United Res Erne

Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 05/04/25 Read More »

Barry Ward: “It was a great game and I’m very proud of the lads

Donegal Minor manager Barry Ward was proud of his players after their efforts in the Ulster Minor Football League Final against Tyrone in Maghera this afternoon. Having trailed 0-09 to 0-06 at half time, Ward’s youngsters just couldn’t claw back the deficit in the second period and the Red Hand County ran out 1-15 to

Barry Ward: “It was a great game and I’m very proud of the lads Read More »

Kevin McHugh & Tony McNamee: “Never seen a goalkeeping performance like it at Finn Park”

Kevin McHugh’s first game as permanent manager of Finn Harps ended in a 1-1 draw with Longford Town in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. Harry Halwax was in superb form between the sticks for the away side and pulled off several impressive saves to deny Harps throughout the game.

Kevin McHugh & Tony McNamee: “Never seen a goalkeeping performance like it at Finn Park” Read More »

“Talking Soccer” with Keith Cowan – League of Ireland preview

Finn Harps and Derry City are both in League Of Ireland action tonight. Kevin McHugh takes charge of Finn Harps for the first time since his appointment as permanent boss – the Ballybofey side prepare for the challenge of Longford Town in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. In the Premier Division, Derry City will

“Talking Soccer” with Keith Cowan – League of Ireland preview Read More »

Donegal and Derry announce teams for Ulster Championship opener

Donegal and Derry have announced their teams for the Ulster Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round clash at MacCumhaill Park on Sunday afternoon. For Donegal, Shaun Patton starts between the sticks while Finnbarr Roarty, Brendan McCole and Ciaran Moore make up the full back line. It’s an Ulster Championship debut for Roarty. Ryan McHugh, Caolan McGonagle

Donegal and Derry announce teams for Ulster Championship opener Read More »

Convoy and Kerrykeel go head-to-head for league title – Johnny Doherty & Hughie Walsh look ahead

It’s winner-takes-all at Rab’s Park on Sunday afternoon. Convoy Arsenal make the trip to Kerrykeel knowing that a win or a draw will be enough to win the Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division 2 title. A win for the home side, however, will hand them league glory instead. The two teams have been neck-and-neck

Convoy and Kerrykeel go head-to-head for league title – Johnny Doherty & Hughie Walsh look ahead Read More »

Concerns raised over salmon stock levels in Donegal

Concerns have been raised over low numbers of salmon in Donegal. At today’s Donegal County Council’s Fisheries Committee meeting both Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Loughs Agency highlighted the dwindling of stocks over the years. Inland Fisheries Ireland say fishing, changes in food availability, climatic influences and pollution are forcing salmon stocks to leave the

Concerns raised over salmon stock levels in Donegal Read More »

Business Matters, Ep 238: Jimmy Stafford on banking, Letterkenny Chamber – and his favourite song

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Jimmy Stafford, Bank of Ireland Area Operations and Risk Manager, about the changing face of banking, fraud, legislation about cash and ATMs, and his own career. A native of Cobh in Co. Cork, Jimmy outlines how he came to be in Donegal and his love for

Business Matters, Ep 238: Jimmy Stafford on banking, Letterkenny Chamber – and his favourite song Read More »

I.S. 465 draft amendment released for public consultation

The draft amendment to I.S. 465 has been released for public consultation. The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) published the long-awaited proposed changes yesterday. This follows widespread concerns that the existing standard for determining remediation actions for homes affected by defective concrete was not adequately aligned with scientific evidence. The draft amendment proposes a

I.S. 465 draft amendment released for public consultation Read More »

Robb at the double as Kildrum knock 9-man Cockhill out of Ulster Cup

Kildrum Tigers have beaten Cockhill Celtic 2-1 in the Ulster Junior Cup Semi-Final in St. Johnston this afternoon. Johnny Robb put the home team 1-0 up from the penalty spot after just 9 minutes and that is how it remained until mid-way through the second half. Adam Duffy equalised for the Inishowen side on the

Robb at the double as Kildrum knock 9-man Cockhill out of Ulster Cup Read More »

“The determination in this team is different class” – Johnny Robb

Johnny Robb scored twice as Kildrum Tigers knocked Inishowen king-pins Cockhill Celtic out of the Ulster Junior Cup at the semi-final stage in St. Johnston this afternoon. Robb slotted home a first half penalty and grabbed the winner on 86 minutes after Adam Duffy had put Cockhill level on the hour-mark. Robb spoke to Highland’s

“The determination in this team is different class” – Johnny Robb Read More »

Termon defeat Sean MacCumhaills – Daire McDaid “delighted to get the first win”

Daire McDaid helped Termon make it a winning start to life back in Division 1 of the Donegal All County League this afternoon. The experienced sharp-shooter spoke to Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News after his side’s 2-20 to 1-17 win over Sean MacCumhaills at the Burn Road. “We’re delighted to get the first win”

Termon defeat Sean MacCumhaills – Daire McDaid “delighted to get the first win” Read More »

Defeat for Donegal Ladies against Cork – Bernard McGeehan reflects on league campaign

Donegal were beaten 1-08 to 0-08 by Cork in their final game of the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 2 in Ballyshannon this afternoon. James Daly’s side had already secured safety in the division thanks to wins over Monaghan and Tipperary, while draws against Roscommon, Clare and Westmeath also helped the overall points tally.

Defeat for Donegal Ladies against Cork – Bernard McGeehan reflects on league campaign Read More »

Derry manager Paddy Tally: “Donegal are the top team in Ulster”

Paddy Tally will lead Derry into the Lion’s Den of MacCumhaill Park next Sunday, April 6th, for a Preliminary Round Ulster Championship clash with old foes Donegal. Derry were relegated from Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League and failed to win a game throughout the campaign, while the story could hardly be more

Derry manager Paddy Tally: “Donegal are the top team in Ulster” Read More »

Termon man McElwaine looking forward to playing for London in Connacht Championship

London are getting ready to face Roscommon in the opening game of the Connacht Senior Football Championship next weekend. With the Ruislip side plying their trade in Division 4 of the NFL and Roscommon just promoted to Division 1, it’s fair to say London are big underdogs heading into next Saturday’s clash. Coming off the

Termon man McElwaine looking forward to playing for London in Connacht Championship Read More »

Athletics: Latest from the National Indoor Juvenile Championships with Patsy McGonigle

Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle joined Ciaran Cannon on Sunday Sport this afternoon. Patsy filled us in on the latest regarding the National Indoor Juvenile Championships, where there was a particularly impressive performance from Letterkenny’s Erin Friel as she set a new Donegal Senior Record…

Athletics: Latest from the National Indoor Juvenile Championships with Patsy McGonigle Read More »