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Derrylaughan had shipped 1-04 before they opened their account against Termon in last night’s Ulster Intermediate Club Championship tie at Healy Park. Seven unanswered points from Kevin Niblock’s side drew them level at half time and they pushed on to win by three points. Niblock said his players “stuck with the task” after the poor

Errigal Ciaran fought back from the brink of defeat to pip St. Eunan’s at the end of an entertaining Ulster Senior Club Championship tie at Healy Park in Omagh last night. The Tyrone side were 0-10 to 0-09 in arrears heading into injury time but three consecutive points edged them over the line. After the

It’s been a good day for Donegal athletes at the Ulster Novice and Uneven Age Group Cross Country Championship. With the latest, here’s Highland Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle…

Barney Curran has led Downings Ladies into the Ulster Junior Ladies Final after their 2-06 to 1-08 win over Coleraine this afternoon. After the game, Curran gave his thoughts to Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell and said he was over the moon for his players…

Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin are Ulster Junior Club Semi- Finalists after their 0-13 to 0-08 victory over St. Comghalls in today’s quarter final at the O’Donnell Park. After the game, Highland’s Chris Ashmore got the thoughts of manager Daniel McCauley…   Chris also spoke to Jonathon Toye, who scored 5 points this afternoon…  

Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin Muff have beaten St Comgalls on a score-line of 0-12 to 0-08 at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon to progress to the Ulster Junior Club Championship Semi-Final  . With the full time report, here’s Highland’s Chris Ashmore…

Downings Ladies have progressed to the Ulster Junior Ladies Club Championship Final with a 2-06 to 1-08 win over Coleraine this afternoon. For the second week in succession, two goals from Denise Doherty were the catalyst for the Na Dunaibh ladies to progress. With the full time report for Highland Radio, here’s Maureen O’Donnell…

Buncrana have been beaten by Down Champions Bellala on a score-line of 2-13 to 0-10 in the Ulster Junior Hurling Club Championship at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. Chris Ashmore is in Letterkenny for Highland Radio Saturday Sport…   After the game, Chris caught up with Buncrana manager Tommy O’Neill…

Derry City have finished 4th in this season’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after their 1-0 defeat to Shelbourne at the Ryan McBride Brandywell last night. Damien Duff’s side scored with 5 minutes of normal time to clinch their first top-flight title in 18 years. The Candy Stripes had been in contention for league honours

Donegal’s Peadar Mogan and Oisin Gallen have been presented with their PWC GAA All Star Awards at the RDS in Dublin this evening. Galway midfielder Paul Conroy has become the oldest outfield player to be named Footballer of the Year at the All-Stars, with Shane O’Donnell of Clare named as the Hurler of the Year.

Termon Ladies have beaten St. McCartan’s of Tyrone in this afternoon’s Ulster Senior Ladies Championship Quarter Final at the Burn Road. The Donegal County Champions started well and a first half goal from Evelyn McGinley put the home side fully in control. Having led by 10 points at half time, Termon cruised to a comfortable

Newbridge have beaten All Ireland Club Champions Glen in the Derry SFC Final at Celtic Park this afternoon. It finished 1-12 to 2-08 after an exhilarating contest. Newbridge have ended a 35-year wait for a Derry Senior title, putting an end to Glen’s quest for a fourth county title in a row in the process.

Termon have progressed to the Ulster Senior Ladies Football Championship Semi Final after their 1-11 to 0-05 win over St. McCartan’s of Tyrone at the Burn Road this afternoon. Evelyn McGinley’s first half goal helped Termon sail into a 10-point half time lead. Termon were aided by the evergreen Geraldine McLaughlin as she hit 0-08

Newbridge are Derry Senior Football Champions after their 1-12 to 2-08 victory over Glen in today’s decider at Celtic Park. After the game, Michael McMullan caught up with Newbridge’s Conor McGrogan who says it is “a dream come true”…   Today’s Derry Intermediate Final between Faughanvale and Ballinderry finished level after extra time and a

Letterkenny AC’s Ann Marie McGlynn has won the Women’s Irish National Marathon title for a second year in a row after a stunning run in this morning’s Dublin Marathon. Highland Radio’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle joined Ciaran Cannon on Sunday Sport and called it a “marvellous performance”…

Slaughtneil have beaten Banagher 0-16 to 0-04 in this afternoon’s Derry Senior Hurling Final at Owenbeg. Slaughtneil raced into a three-point lead early in the first half and never looked back – they led 0-08 to 0-02 at half time. It was more of the same in the second period as the reigning champions ran

Derry City’s defeat to St. Patrick’s Athletic last night means their long wait for a third League Of Ireland Premier Division title will continue. Shelbourne’s win over Drogheda means it’s now a two-horse-race between Shels and Shamrock Rovers for the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title. Rovers play Dundalk tomorrow and a win at Oriel

Errigal Ciaran avenged last year’s disappointment as they overcame reigning Champions Trillick in last night’s Tyrone Senior Football Championship Final. Trillick, who defeated Errigal Ciaran in the 2023 decider, were beaten 0-12 to 1-08 at Healy Park in Omagh. After the game, victorious manager Enda McGinley spoke to Francis Mooney about the pressures that come

Burt are the Donegal Under-21 hurling champions after they edged out St. Eunan’s by 0-18 to 2-9 in a well contested decider played at the Donegal GAA Centre in Convoy. After a close first half, the sides went in level with the scoreline reading Burt 0-9, St. Eunan’s 1-6. The Letterkenny side led briefly in

Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon won the Donegal U21 Shield Final as they defeated Setanta by 0-15 to 2-4 in the decider at the Donegal GAA Centre in Convoy. The Ernesiders led by 0-8 to 1-2 at the break. Inspired by man of the match Danny Breen (picture), Aodh Ruadh fended off the Setanta challenge to see

Errigal Ciaran defeated the defending champions Trillick in a pulsating Tyrone Senior Football Championship Final under the Healy Park floodlights, coming out on top by 0-12 to 1-8. There was precious little between the sides in the first half, at the end of which Errigal Ciaran led by seven points to six. Errigal Ciaran raced