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Successful LGFA Congress held in Letterkenny – Michael Naughton, Trina Murray & Michelle McKenna give their thoughts on the event

The Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny hosted a very successful LGFA National Congress this weekend. After hosting the GAA Congress a fortnight ago, it was another big coup for the county to host the LGFA’s version of the event. Once again, some big names in the world of gaelic games attended this event such as GAA

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Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 08/03/25

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Drumbar FC 4-2 Arranmore United Glencar Celtic 5-2 Donegal Town Kildrum Tigers 3-2 Keadue Rovers Oldtown Celtic 3-1 St Catherines FC Reserves Swilly Rovers 0-6 Ramelton Mariners   Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Cappry Rovers 0-5 Kilmacrennan Celtic Drumoghill Res 3-0 Dunlewey Celtic Fintown Harps AFC 3-5 Erne Wanderers FC

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NIFL Championship: Institute hold leaders Bangor to scoreless draw

Institute drew 0-0 with league-leaders Bangor in today’s NIFL Championship clash at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. After Ards’ 2-0 win over Annagh, ‘Stute now sit three points outside the Promotion Group in 7th spot. In other NIFL Championship games this afternoon, Ballinamallard and Newry drew 1-1, Dundela beat Armagh 4-2 and Newington had a 3-1

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Fanad United set to face 9-time winners in FAI Junior Cup Quarter-Final – Arthur Lynch looks ahead to crunch tie with Fairview

Fanad United will play 9-time FAI Junior Cup winners Fairview Rangers at the quarter-final stage of the national competition this coming Sunday. The Limerick side will make the trip to Triagh-A-Loch aiming to end Arthur Lynch’s side’s fantastic cup run. In a tough route to the last 8, Fanad have beaten Carndonagh, Keadue Rovers, Fintown

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Tiernan Lynch: “There’s work to be done in the final third”

A second-half Michael Duffy penalty earned Derry City a 1-1 draw against Galway United at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. The Candy Stripes have had a turbulent start to the season – they’ve won just once in five SSE Airtricity League Premier Division matches and have scored just once from open play. After tonight’s

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Eamon Curry reflects on “strong and encouraging” performance as Harps draw with UCD

Finn Harps Assistant Manager Eamon Curry was happy with the response the side showed in the second half against UCD in the SSE Airtricity League in Dublin tonight. Having gone in 1-0 down at the break and second-best in the first half, Harps fought back and equalised through Gavin Hodgins. The Ballybofey side almost won

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Jim McGuinness speaks about Murphy & McBrearty’s influence on Donegal set up

Jim McGuinness joined Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine-Til-Noon show which broadcast live from the Mount Errigal Hotel as part of Local Enterprise Week. The Donegal manager spoke about the expectations he has for his team heading into the latter stages of the National Football League Division 1 campaign and also gave an insight into

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Donal Sharkey says “it’s an honour” for Donegal to host LGFA National Congress

The LGFA Annual National Congress will take place at the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny this weekend. After hosting the GAA Congress a fortnight ago, it’s another big coup for the county to host the LGFA’s version of the event. Once again, some big names in the world of gaelic games will be in attendance such

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Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair manager Padraig McGinley on winning third national title in a row

On Wednesday afternoon, Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair defeated Colan Phiarsaigh of Cork to win the FAI Schools Junior U17 ‘B’ Boys National Cup for the third year in a row. After finding the net in the first half, Brian MacPhaidin thought he had done enough to give Ghaoth Dobhair the title in normal time, but a

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Derry City’s Carl Winchester to serve two-match suspension after red card is upheld

An Independent Appeal Committee of the FAI has rejected Derry City’s appeal for “wrongful dismissal” following Carl Winchester’s red card in the Candy Stripes’ SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match against St. Patrick’s Athletic on Monday. In accordance with the FAI Disciplinary Regulations, Carl Winchester will serve a two-match suspension. Derry City lost the game

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Over 1,400 people on waiting list for audiology treatment in Donegal

Over 1,400 people in Donegal are on a waiting list for audiology treatment. Ireland’s national charity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, Chime is calling on the Government to progress a National Hearing Care Plan. Danielle McLoughlin, Chime’s Director of Advocacy says in Donegal, the proportion of the population awaiting an appointment is high.

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Business Matters, Ep 234 – Highland Hospitality Awards a great success, plus the role of the Agri-Food Regulator

In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore is joined in studio by Sean Quinn, Head of Sales at Highland Radio, who reflects on the hugely successful Highland Radio Hospitality Awards which were held last weekend. In part two, he finds out about what the Agri-food Regulator’s role is and how it is of relevance to businesses

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Unions representing Section 39 workers meeting for talks at WRC

Unions representing community and voluntary sector workers are meeting for talks at the Workplace Relations Commission. Section 39 organisations, which are privately owned agencies that carry out services on behalf of the State, are looking for pay parity. Healthcare workers from this sector have already voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action. Damian Ginley of

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Donegal men’s team win INDO Inter-County Darts title – ladies reach final but lose out

Donegal’s men’s team have won the Irish National Darts Organisation Inter County Championships again. In the final in Killarney yesterday evening they overcame Cork by 7 sets to 2 with Jordan Boyce winning the final match, prompting great celebrations afterwards. The Donegal team was: John Flood, Cartha Boyle, John Gallagher, Gerard McGlynn, Charlie Grant, Stephen

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Donegal come from behind to defeat Derry in Ballyshannon – Oisin Kelly, Brendan Devenney & Michael McMullan post-match reaction

Donegal have come from behind to beat Derry 1-22 to 1-19 in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 in Ballyshannon this afternoon. Oisin Kelly, Brendan Devenney and Michael McMullan were live at full time for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…

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Jim McGuinness says his side were “very tired today” as concerns over player welfare continue

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness says his side were “very tired” in their victory over Derry in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 clash in Ballyshannon this afternoon. The home team came from behind to out-score Derry 1-07 to no score in the final period to run out 1-22 to 1-19 winners. Although happy with

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Stephen McConnell says “we’re where we want to be” as Rovers hit top spot in Premier Division

Letterkenny Rovers have gone top of the Brian McCormack Sports Premier Division after a 3-0 win over 10-man Bonagee United at Leck View this afternoon. The result means Rovers now lead the division by one point and also have two games-in-hand over second-placed Bonagee. After the game, Letterkenny manager Stephen McConnell told Highland’s Chris Ashmore

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O’Rourke “pleased” with Tyrone’s performance in Galway

Tyrone were denied a win in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 by a late, late Shane Walsh 2-pointer against Galway in Tuam this afternoon. The game finished level at 1-18 a piece. Afterwards, Malachy O’Rourke told the assembled media he was “pleased” with Tyrone’s performance…   Galway manager Padraig Joyce also spoke to

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Derry manager Paddy Tally: “Donegal are notoriously hard to beat at home”

Derry are staring at relegation from the Allianz National Football League Division 1 after a 3-point defeat to Donegal in Ballyshannon this afternoon. The Oakleaf County are still without a win in the league and are rock-bottom with just two games to play. After the game, manager Paddy Tally told Michael McMullan “it was always

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LGFA: Donegal U16 girls draw with Armagh in Ulster Championship

Donegal’s U16 Girls team have drawn 0-11 to 0-08 in the Ulster Championship at MacCumhaill Park this afternoon. It’s two draws in two games for the girls at the beginning of their provincial campaign. Next up is a fixture against a strong Cavan side. After the game, Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell got the thoughts of Donegal’s

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