Institute have beaten Dundela 3-1 in the NIFL Championship this afternoon. Goals from Connor Quigley, Padraig Lynch and Evan Tweed were enough to give the away side a valuable win. ‘Stute now sit in 8th spot in the division. In other games this afternoon, runaway league-leaders Bangor defeated Armagh 3-0, Ballinamallard were 2-0 home winners […]
NIFL Championship: Institute pick up three points against Dundela Read More »
John Cunningham, a Glencolmcille man living in Madrid, is the GAA Central Council delegate for Europe. John was at this weekend’s GAA Congress in Donegal Town and talked to Highland’s Chris Ashmore about the rise in popularity of GAA being played abroad, specifically in Europe…
John Cunningham on life as GAA Central Council Delegate for Europe Read More »
Sean Dunnion was “absolutely delighted” with how the GAA Congress went this weekend in Donegal Town. This was the first time GAA Congress had been held in the county since 1988. Dunnion, the outgoing Donegal Central Council Delegate, spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore at the event…
Sommer Lecky is once again the National Senior Indoor High-Jump Champion after claiming the win in the National Senior Indoor Championships today. With more, here’s Highland Radio’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle…
City of Derry have been beaten 25-9 by Grovener in today’s Ulster Championship 1 clash. The result leaves Derry rock-bottom of the division with four games to play. Alec McDonald was there for Highland Radio Saturday Sport… Alec spoke to City Of Derry coach Eugene Murnane after the final whistle this afternoon. Murnane was
Rugby: City of Derry staring down the barrel of relegation after defeat to Grovener Read More »
The All-Ireland Football Championship is set for a major overhaul in 2026. Delegates at Congress in Donegal Town have heavily backed a motion to scrap the round-robin group format in favour of a backdoor system. 16 teams will compete for the Sam Maguire, the eight provincial finalists, the next best seven teams based on final
GAA President Jarlath Burns was in attendance at the GAA Congress in Donegal Town this afternoon. The Armagh native was delighted with how the weekend went. Burns spoke to Chris Ashmore at the Abbey Hotel this afternoon…
GAA President Jarlath Burns reflects on successful GAA Congress Read More »
Fergus McGee says this weekend’s GAA Congress was “an excellent advertisement for the whole county” as some big decisions were made at the Abbey Hotel this morning. The Donegal Central Council Delegate says “common sense prevailed throughout”, as several important motions were decided upon. Most notably, the round-robin format in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
Fergus McGee says “common sense prevailed throughout” at GAA Congress Read More »
Michael Naughton spoke on inclusivity in the GAA and gave his reaction to changes in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship structure for 2026, with the ending of the round-robin format. The LGFA President also gave his thoughts on the withdrawal of a motion that would have led to the ending of penalties deciding provincial finals.
LGFA President Michael Naughton: “It was great to have the GAA Congress in Donegal” Read More »
The GAA Congress is currently taking place in the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town. The morning session is in the books and it has been decided that there will be a change to the “round-robin” system for the GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship from 2026. With more, here’s Highland’s Chris Ashmore… Another important matter
GAA Congress: All Ireland Championship “Round-Robin” format to change in 2026 Read More »
Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan says his side deserved their victory against St. Patrick’s Athletic in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division last night. The Westerners were 2-0 up after 25 minutes thanks to a brace from Patrick Hickey. Stephen Kenny’s team pulled one back on the half-hour mark but couldn’t find an equaliser
Ollie Horgan on Galway’s win over St. Pat’s: “I thought we created the better chances” Read More »
Derry City got their first win of the new SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season with a 1-0 home victory over Bohemians this evening. Michael Duffy got the game’s only goal on 10 minutes. The match-winner spoke to Martin Holmes at full time… Derry’s Carl Winchester says the crowd were “unbelievable” during tonight’s game…
Michael Duffy, Carl Winchester & Andy Mitchell react to Derry City’s win over Bohs Read More »
Finn Harps can consider themselves unlucky not to have picked up at least a point in their first home game of the SSE Airtricity League First Division season this evening. Darren Murphy’s side were beaten by a goal-to-nil against highly fancied Dundalk at Finn Park, with the winner coming after just two minutes. Harps pushed
Harps coach Tommy Canning: “There are green shoots of positivity” Read More »
Derry City have beaten Bohemians 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. A Michael Duffy free-kick after 10 minutes gave the Candy Stripes their first win of the season, having been beaten by champions Shelbourne in last week’s opening fixture. In other Premier Division games, Galway United
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Finn Harps have been beaten 1-0 by Dundalk in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. A stunning Sean Keogh free-kick after just 2 minutes was enough to give the away side all three points. In other results, Treaty United had a 5-0 away win over Athlone Town and Cobh drew
The only two remaining unbeaten teams in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 will collide this coming Sunday at Pearse Stadium. Donegal have won three games from three and have beaten the last three All Ireland winners in Dublin, Kerry and Armagh to start 2025 in excellent form. Galway had been flying up until
Donegal set to go head-to-head with Galway at Pearse Stadium – Ryan Bradley Preview Read More »
Michael Murphy returned to the pitch in a Donegal jersey for the first time in two years on Sunday against Armagh at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. To say the Glenswilly man’s comeback was eventful would be an understatement – Murphy kicked three points, made a majestic one-handed catch from a kick-out and brushed off a
Michael Murphy on Donegal’s blistering start to 2025: “It’s very early days yet” Read More »
The Donegal League will face the Mayo League in the Oscar Traynor Trophy Quarter Final this weekend in Ballyare. Having come out on the right side of a penalty shoot-out after a titanic two-legged tussle with Inishowen in the previous round, Donegal manager Eamonn Sheridan is preparing for another huge battle this Sunday. Mayo were
A special meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council is taking place today to discuss properties being used as bail hostels. Concerns have repeatedly been raised over the unsuitability of the locations of the approved premises for people coming through the justice system, particularly in rural areas. Representatives from the Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Planning rules around modular and cabin-style homes in back gardens could be eased. The government says it could provide an alternative housing option for younger people who want to stay in their own community, and later for parents wishing to downsize. Currently planning permission is needed for structures that aren’t directly attached to homes. But
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The Health Minister is hoping the new National Children’s Hospital will see its first patients in March of next year. There are ongoing concerns about the opening date for the new facility, which has changed 14 times. The Labour Party believes it could be as far out as 2027, but Jennifer Carroll MacNeill doesn’t agree:
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The Government should listen to the people and ban greyhound racing. That’s according to Greyhound Action Ireland which is welcoming moves in Wales to get rid of the sport in the near future. Welsh leaders are working to end the practice there following a government consultation period and a petition that attracted 35 thousand signatures.
In this week’s edition, Chris Ashmore looks at the subject of 3D construction printing, and also the forthcoming Local Enterprise Week. Recently Ireland’s first 3D printed homes came on stream for Louth County Council in Dundalk. The families are the first residents to live in 3D concrete homes in Ireland and the UK. Two Donegal
Business Matters, Ep 232: 3D Construction Printing, plus Local Enterprise Week Read More »
The groups for the upcoming 2025 Ulster Under-20 Football Championship have been confirmed. Donegal will be in Group A alongside Tyrone, Antrim, Down and Fermanagh. Group B will consist of Armagh, Cavan, Monaghan and Derry. The competition commences on Wednesday 19th March, with fixtures to be confirmed later this week.
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Donegal sit top of the Allianz National Football League Division 1 after a 0-21 to 1-10 victory over All Ireland Champions Armagh in Ballybofey this evening. The result means Jim McGuinness’ side are the only team with a 100% record in the league after three games. A positive day was made even better as Michael
Fanad United have defeated Tramore FC of Waterford on penalties in the FAI Junior Cup Round of 16 clash at Triagh-A-Loch this afternoon. The Donegal side’s goalkeeper Mark McConigley saved a penalty in the second half of normal time to ensure the game ended scoreless after 90 minutes. After neither side managed to find the
McConigley the hero as Fanad United progress to FAI Junior Cup Quarter-Final Read More »
Donegal continued their flying start to 2025 with an 8-point win over reigning All-Ireland Champions Armagh this afternoon in Ballybofey. Among several positives from today’s outing was the return of Michael Murphy – Donegal’s All Ireland winning captain from 2012 that has come out of retirement to re-join the camp. Murphy immediately effected the game
Jim McGuinness: “There’s not much I can say about Michael that hasn’t been said before” Read More »
Fanad United are into the last 8 of the FAI Junior Cup as goalkeeper Mark McConigley saved two penalties in the shoot-out against Waterford’s Tramore this afternoon. Having already saved one penalty in normal time, there is no doubt McConigley was the hero of the hour at Triagh-A-Loch. After the game, the Fanad ‘keeper told
Patrick McBrearty kicked 0-6 for Donegal as Jim McGuinness’ side defeated Armagh 0-21 to 1-10 at MacCumhaill Park this evening. The result means Donegal have beaten the last three All-Ireland Champions in the first three games of this year’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 and sit pretty at the summit ahead of Galway. After
Tramore’s 800km round-trip from Waterford to Fanad was unsuccessful as they bowed out of the FAI Junior Cup at the hands of Arthur Lynch’s side in Triagh-A-Loch this afternoon. After the game, Tramore manager Lee Quilty told Chris Ashmore “it’s a long trip back home”…
Tramore manager Lee Quilty says “it’s a long trip back home” after defeat to Fanad Read More »
Mayo have beaten Tyrone 0-12 to 0-10 in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 in Castlebar this afternoon. With the full time report for Highland Radio, here’s Francis Mooney…
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Tyrone manager Malachy O’Rourke says he knew it was “always going to be a tough league campaign” as his side suffered their second defeat on the trot at the hands of Mayo in Castlebar this afternoon. The Red Hand County defeated Derry on the opening day, but have since been beaten by Armagh and Mayo
Malcahy O’Rourke: “We always knew it was going to be a tough league campaign” Read More »
Mayo defeated Tyrone 0-12 to 0-10 in today’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 encounter at MacHale Park. After the game, Mayo manager Kevin McStay spoke to the assembled media and said he was “very pleased”…
Kevin McStay “very pleased” as Mayo defeat Tyrone in NFL Division 1 Read More »
Donegal driver Eamonn Kelly had a good weekend at Rally Sweden in the World Rally Championship. Kelly and co-driver Conor Mohan finished in 3rd position in the Junior WRC Category driving their Ford Fiesta Rally 3. Australian Taylor Gill won that category, with Swede Mille Johanson in second. Welshman Elfyn Evans won the overall rally
WRC: Kelly and McErlain in action at Rally Sweden Read More »
Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Gweedore Celtic 0-2 Letterkenny Rovers Kilmacrennan Celtic 3-3 Keadue Rovers Rathmullan Celtic 0-4
Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 16/02/25 Read More »
Our athletics correspondent Patsy McGonigle joined Highland Radio Sunday Sport this afternoon to discuss the latest happenings in the world of athletics here in the north west, including news of another good weekend from Finn Valley’s Mark English…
Latest athletics news with Patsy McGonigle Read More »
The North West Basketball team claimed a dramatic win in the National League this weekend. The Donegal-based outfit defeated Mater Private of Malahide 82-80 at the ATU Donegal campus. Coach John Grant joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Sunday Sport to discuss the win… Team North West’s next game is at home against Kerry’s Killarney
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Derry came back from being 9 points down at half time to snatch a draw against last year’s beaten All Ireland Finalists Galway this evening. After losing their opening two games in the National Football League Division 1, Derry welcomed an unbeaten Galway side to Celtic Park. After the game, Derry’s Ciaran McFaul said he
Derry’s Ciaran McFaul: “We knew we could get back into it” Read More »
Derry and Galway have drawn 0-16 to 1-13 in this evening’s National Football League Division 1 clash at Celtic Park. The Oakleaf County trailed by 1-10 to 0-04 at half time, but fought back in the second period to earn their first point of the campaign. Michael McMullan of the Gaelic Life was there for
Resurgent second half earns Derry a point against Galway Read More »
Institute have drawn 1-1 with Newry City in the NIFL Championship at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this afternoon. The Derry side took the lead on 57 minutes through Brandon Diau but Ryan McNickle equalised late on for the away side to snatch a point. The result means ‘Stute are still 9th in the division. In
NIFL Championship: Late equaliser denies ‘Stute all three points Read More »
Letterkenny Rugby Club produced a stunning comeback in the last 20 minutes of today’s Ulster Championship 2 clash with Coleraine. Having trailed 29-10 with just 20 minutes left, three converted tries gave them a sensational victory at the Dave Gallaher Grounds. After the game, Alec McDonald caught up with Letterkenny Assistant Coach Adam Bratton who
Finn Harps were defeated 2-0 by Kerry FC in last night’s League Of Ireland First Division opener in Tralee. Harps manager Darren Murphy joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Saturday Sport this evening to give his thoughts on the performance and how things are looking overall for the Ballybofey side…
Finn Harps manager Darren Murphy joins Highland Radio Saturday Sport Read More »
Letterkenny produced a stunning comeback to defeat Coleraine in Ulster Championship 2 at the Dave Gallaher Grounds this afternoon. Having trailed 29-10 after an hour’s action, the Donegal side turned the game on it’s head to run out 31-29 winners. Alec McDonald was there for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
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Fanad United’s FAI Junior Cup journey continues tomorrow as they welcome Waterford’s Tramore to Triagh-A-Loch in a last-16 tie. Having dispatched of sides from Roscommon and Dublin the two previous rounds, Arthur Lynch’s side are no stranger to welcoming clubs from down the country to Fanad. Tramore, however, may pose a bigger threat to the
Arthur Lynch looks ahead to Fanad United’s clash with Tramore in FAI Junior Cup Read More »
Kerry FC opened their third campaign in the League of Ireland First Division with a 2-nil home win against Finn Harps last night. The Mounthawk Park faithful enjoyed seeing the Kingdom take the lead in the 24th minute after newcomer Joe Adams finished to the net after getting on the end of Nathan Gleeson’s cross.
Kerry boss McCarthy reacts to win over Finn Harps Read More »
Connor Coyle was in action at Madison Square Garden last night. The Derry boxer was fighting Vito Meinicki for the IBF USBA, WBC USA, and WBO International middleweight belts but had to settle for a draw. One judge had Meinicki winning the fight 96-94, but the other two judges called it 95-95 and a majority
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Damien Duff was delighted with his Shelbourne side’s opening day win over Derry City in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division last night. Having led 3-1 at the break, Duff told Nathan Murphy the result was “absolutely deserved”…
Damien Duff: “It could have been an awful lot more” Read More »
Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch was left “disappointed” with his side’s performance in their 3-1 defeat to Shelbourne in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division opener at Tolka Park last night. Sean Boyd scored twice and Evan Caffrey also got on the scoresheet for the hosts in the first half to lead 3-1 at the
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