Tomorrow, Sunday, is a busy day in GAA here in Donegal as the county men’s footballers and hurlers are both in action, as are the senior ladies. At 1:45pm, the senior footballers will take on Derry in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 in Ballyshannon. At 2pm, the senior hurlers will look to continue […]
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Dylan Browne McMonagle upset the odds in Dubai this afternoon with a win on board “Fort Payne” for trainer Nicolas Caullery. Remarkably, the Letterkenny jockey went to post in the 2:50pm race as a 33/1 shot, but managed to ride to victory by one length after leading for the last 110 yards.
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Arranmore United 4-1 Swilly Rovers Donegal Town 1-3 Kildrum Tigers Keadue Rovers 0-1 Drumbar FC Ramelton Mariners 1-4 Oldtown Celtic Strand Rovers 3-0 Glencar Celtic Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Castlefin Celtic 1-5 Erne Wanderers FC Drumoghill Res 0-1 Cappry Rovers Glenea United Reserves P-P Dunlewey Celtic Letterkenny Rovers
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Institute have beaten Ballinamallard 1-0 in the NIFL Championship at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this afternoon. A first half effort from Evan Tweed was enough to give the home side all three points and leave them just one point off the top half of the table. In other NIFL Championship games this afternoon, Annagh had
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Arlene Crossan has clocked a new Donegal indoor 200m record this afternoon. A week after setting a new Donegal indoor 400m record, the Finn Valley AC athlete has now lowered the 200m mark by running 24.44 seconds at the Leinster Indoor Championships in Dublin. Crossan, who is coached by Shauna Carlin, is set to fly
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Derry City have been beaten for the second time in three games at the beginning of the 2025 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season after going down 2-1 to Waterford at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. First half goals from Kyle White and Kacper Radkowski had the visitors 2-0 up at the break and
Darren Murphy was left ruing missed opportunities as his Finn Harps side were beaten 3-1 by Treaty United in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. The Ballybofey side had their fair share of chances in Limerick this evening, but ultimately fell to their third successive defeat. After the game, Murphy spoke to Michael Cooke and
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Derry City have been beaten 2-1 by Waterford in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Two first half goals from the visitors had them 2-0 up at the break. A Patrick Hoban penalty just after the hour-mark gave The Candy Stripes hope but Waterford held on to take
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Finn Harps have been beaten 3-1 by Treaty United in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Market’s Field this evening. Darren Murphy’s side trailed 1-0 at the break but equalised through Dara McGuinness just after half time. A 76th minute penalty from Lee Devitt and an insurance strike from David Tarmey 5 minutes from
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It’s Game Week 3 in the SSE Airtricity League and both Finn Harps and Derry City are back in action tomorrow night (Friday). In the First Division, Harps face a tricky tie away to Treaty United, where Darren Murphy’s side will aim to pick up their first points of the season. The Limerick side are
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There was success for Colaiste Ailigh in the Ulster Schools GAA Ward Cup Final earlier today. The Letterkenny school were crowned champions after a 2-7 to 1-8 win over St Mogue’s of Bawnboy. Two first half goals did the damage as Colaiste Ailigh led 2-02 to 0-05 at the interval and out-pointed their opponents in
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St. Eunan’s College have been beaten in the FAI Schools Dr. Tony O’Neill Senior National Cup Semi Final for Large Schools. The Letterkenny School lost out to Blackrock College at Oriel Park in Dundalk this afternoon. After the sides finished 0-0 after extra time, it was the Dublin side who prevailed 4-1 on penalties.
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Finn Valley AC’s Noreen Bonner was part of the Irish team that clocked a new World Masters W65 record in Dublin yesterday. The 4 x 400m relay team, which also included Mary Browne, Mary Jennings and Nuala Reilly, clocked 6:40.91 at the Track & Field Live Meet in the National Indoor Arena. The time is
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On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore looks at a Donegal Women in Business Network event to coincide with International Women’s Day, a two day Further Education and Training Fair, and also a new book, The Business Owner’s Guide To Choosing And Using A Solicitor. First up, he talks with Maria Rushe of Rushe Fitness
The Donegal League were left to rue their chances as they bowed out of the Oscar Traynor Cup at the quarter final stage. Eamonn Sheridan’s side lost out 4-2 to the Mayo League in Swilly Park. The visitors led 1-0 at the break before Johnny Robb levelled the tie. Goals from Oran Groarke and Kevin
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Donegal were beaten for the first time this year as they were beaten 0-21 to 0-14 away to Galway in the National Football League Division. In very difficult conditions, in which the wind played a big factor, Padraig Joyce’s side lead 0-17 to 0-01 at the break. The win now puts Galway top of the
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David Clifford was the star man for Kerry as they claimed a three point win over Tyrone in Pomeroy. 3-13 to 2-13 was how it ended with Clifford netting all three of the Kingdom’s goals. Tyrone had led the whole way through the second until Clifford’s third goal when Jack O’Connor’s men kicked over three
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David Clifford fired in three goals as his Kerry side left it late to beat Tyrone 3-13 to 2-13 in Pomeroy. At half time Tyrone led 0-11 to 1-05 and extended that lead to 1-12 to 1-06 before Clifford got his second goal of the game. Mark Bradley then fired in a rebound from a
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Donegal claimed a first ever victory over Kerry in the National Hurling League Division 2. 5-14 to 3-16 was how it finished with goals coming from Conor Gartland, Peter Kelly, Ruairi Campbell and two from Liam McKinney who ended the afternoon scoring 2-3. The win gives Mickey McCann’s men a real chance to stay in
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The Donegal League suffered a 4-2 loss in the Oscar Traynor Cup quarter final on Sunday afternoon. Ben Edeh gave the vistors the lead at Swilly Park before a second half goal from Johnny Robb levelled the tie. Oran Groarke put the Mayo league 2-1 up before Kevin Kitterick added their third. Johnny Robb pulled
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Derry were beaten 3-20 to 2-12 by Dublin in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 at Croke Park yesterday evening. The result means the Oakleaf county sit rock-bottom of the division and are the still the only team without a win in the 2025 campaign. After the game, Derry manager Paddy Tally said the
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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
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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…
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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
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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…
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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