Employment rates in Ireland have hit a 25-year high. Figures from the CSO show 2.57 million people were working in the last quarter of 2022, representing 97.3 per cent of the working population. The largest increase in employment was recorded in administrative and support service activities, while the biggest drop was in the agriculture sector, …
53 million litres of water in Donegal have been saved from leakage since 2018. This is due to investment in the county’s water infrastructure in a partnership with Donegal County Council and Uisce Eireann. Over 150km of old and problematic watermains across the county have been replaced to date, including one leak in Buncrana alone …
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Water mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Croithlí and surrounding areas. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm on 21 February. It is recommend to allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully …
In Darts, the Donegal Ladies Team were defeated in the final of the shield by Carlow at the Irish National Darts Organisation Inter-Counties Championships in Co. Meath. Meanwhile, the men’s team were defeated in the last 16 by Wexford, having beaten Limerick 9-4 and Kildare 12-1 in earlier rounds.
Donegal manager Paddy Carr has confirmed that captain Patrick McBrearty will require surgery on the injury he sustained against Tyrone in Donegal’s second game in this seasons National Football League. Carr’s side were defeated 1-20 to 0-15 by Monaghan in their league clash in Clones on Sunday afternoon. The defeat means Donegal remain on two …
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Donegal suffered their second successive defeat on the National Football League Division One, going down by eight points to Monaghan. 1-20 to 0-15 was how it finished with Sean Jones grabbing the Farney County’s goal in the closing minutes of the game. The win is the first for Monaghan in this years Division One campaign. …
Derry ended Meath’s 100% record as they beat the Royal County in convincing fashion in their Allianz National Football League Division 2 clash at Owenbeg. Ethan Doherty got an early goal for Derry to set them on their way, and when Niall Toner got a second goal just before the break, the result was never …
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Ulster GAA Results Round-Up Ulster Intermediate Football Club League Group C Buncrana 2-16, Strabane Sigersons 2-8 Under 20 Hurling Cup Round 1 Donegal 0-6, Down 4-26 Under 20 Hurling Development League Round 2 Tyrone 2-8, Cavan 1-11 Under-17 Hurling Cup Round 1 Donegal 0-5, Down 3-12
Promotion chasing Letterkenny notched up a fine 24-17 away win over Lisburn in Ulster Championship 3. In the same division, Strabane lost 38-16 against Belfast High School Former Pupils. In Ulster Championship 1, City of Derry had a good 31-22 away win over CIYMS. Meanwhile, in All-Ireland League Division 2C, the results were: Omagh …
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Dergview came from 3-0 down to salvage a 3-3 draw against Knockbeda in the bottom of the table clash in the NIFL Championship. Elsewhere, Institute were thumped 6-2 by Ballyclare Comrades and this 14th defeat of the season leaves them just four points off bottom spot. Loughall continue to top the division. Meanwhile, in the …
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The Donegal men’s darts team are through to the knockout stages at the Irish National Darts Organisation’s Inter-Counties Championships, which are taking place in Trim, Co. Meath. Donegal defeated Limerick 9-4 in their opening assignment and then overcame Kildare 12-1 in convincing fashion which augurs well for the latter stages.
Mark English comfortably won his 800 metres heat at the National Senior Indoor Championships at the National Indoor Arena in Dublin to book his place in Sunday’s final where he will be seeking a ninth title. Among the other top performers from Donegal was John Kelly – now based in Sweden – who was second …
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Title chasing Oldtown Celtic grabbed the headlines as they notched up a record-breaking 15-0 win over Copany Rovers in the Glencar Inn Division One of the Donegal Junior League. Kevin McGrath and Sean Cleary both got hat-tricks for the Letterkenny side against an understrength Copany. Elsewhere, the leaders Glenea United were held to a 1-1 …
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The 2023 SSE Airtricity League season got underway on Friday evening with eight games between the Premier Division and Division One. Regular Highland match analyst and former Finn Harps captain Declan Boyle feels there is much to look forward to in both divisions, and interest in the league is very much on the up. He …
Plenty to look forward to as new season begins – Declan Boyle Read More »
Donegal were beaten by the reigning Connacht under-20 champions Sligo in their Round 2 game of the Leo Murphy Cup (U-20 Development League). Leo McLoone’s charges trailed by four points at the break, and in the end that margin remained the same as the visitors held on for victory. Tom Comack filed this full time …
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Derry City where held to a 1-1 draw by St. Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park on the opening night of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division campaign. Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins (pictured) saw his side take the lead through Jordan McEneff, but the Saints struck late on through Joe Redmond for a share of the …
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Last season Rob Slevin was a key player for Finn Harps. Now he is a Galway United player , as is Regan Donolon, after the pair signed for the westerners during the close season. Both played in Friday night’s First Division opener against Finn Harps in Ballybofey. Speaking after helping his side to a 2-1 …
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Donegal were beaten 1-12 to 0-11 by Sligo in round two of the Leo Murphy Cup (U20 Development League) in Ballybofey. Sligo led by 0-8 to 0-4 at the break. Donegal rallied in the second half, but a late goal helped Sligo to victory. Afterwards, Tom Comack spoke with Donegal u-20 manager Leo McLoone.
Tony McNamee fired home a cracking equaliser as Bonagee United earned a point in a 2-2 draw against great rivals Letterkenny Rovers in their Ulster Senior League clash under the Leck View Park floodlights. Michael Funston put Bonagee ahead but Rovers struck back with goals from Tim Callaghan and then an own goal …
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Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Station Road, Mountcharles and surrounding areas today with works being scheduled until 4pm. It is recommended that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.
Businesses in Letterkenny and Derry are being urged to sign a letter calling for works on the A5 to begin. The Londonderry and Letterkenny Chambers of Commerce have issued an open letter to businesses, encouraging them to engage with the campaign. Both Chambers have penned an open letter which will be sent to the North’s …
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The GAA will elect a new President tonight. The contest will see the first three-horse race since 2014, with Donegal’s Niall Erskine, Jarlath Burns (Armagh), and Pat Teehan (Offaly) seeking to succeed Larry McCarthy next February. Killybegs man Erskine was officially backed by his the Donegal Co Board last September. The chairman of the World …
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Keith Cowan who is expected to make his Harps return on Friday night Football returns to Finn Park this Friday night as Finn Harps host Galway United in their SSE Airtricity League of Ireland First Division season opener. Kick-off at Finn Park is 8pm we’ll have regular updates here on Highland Radio. The fixture is …
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Finn Harps kick off their new season with a home game against Galway United on Friday night, and ahead of that game the club has announced another new signing. Striker Cian Lynch has joined the Donegal side on a two year deal. The Dubliner came through the ranks at Cabinteely FC where he made his …
As Finn Harps kick-off the new season against Galway United, a huge amount of work has been going on behind the scenes at the Donegal club. As a fan-owned club, there is a big emphasis on voluntary work and fundraising initiatives. Trevor Gordon, 500 club coordinator, has been delighted with the effort put in and …
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A draft plan to tackle homelessness in Donegal has been presented to members of the Council’s Housing and Corporate Policy Committee. The cost of living, rent increases, a shortage of private rentals and an epidemic of notices of termination for HAP tenants was found to be contributing to homelessness. The cost to the Department of …
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UCD beat University of Limerick 3-2 to win the Collingwood Cup on Wednesday, the biggest competition in third level soccer. Donegal’s Jack Keaney was captain of the UCD side that also included Michael Gallagher. It was a 49th title for UCD in a game that saw all five goals come after the break.
Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle rode the 2/1 favourite Vee Dancer to victory in Dundalk on Wednesday afternoon. He had just three-quarters of a length to spare ahead of Mephisto as the won the Winter Series Leading Trainer and Jockey Championship Handicap over two miles for trainer Ronan McNally. Dundalk has been a fairly good …
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Fr. Colm O Doherty form the Clonleigh parish has issued a Facebook post to his parishioners after discovering fake emails in his name. The emails which look to be sent in Fr O’Doherty’s name are requests for gift cards. He urges recipients to not open the emails or respond as they are a scam. The …
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Cannabis is the most common drug causing people to seek addiction treatment in Donegal. The figure doubled from 2007-2011 to that of 2017-2021, where 330 cases presented. Adolescent Addiction Psychiatrist Dr Bobby Smyth says the casual attitude towards the drug worries him as a doctor.
The European Commission is predicting the Irish economy will grow by 4.9% this year. It’s also forecasting the rate of inflation will moderate to 4.4% in 2023, from an average of 8.1% last year. In a statement, the Commission says despite the announcement of job cuts in the tech sector, there is no visible negative …
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A late goal from Eoin Murphy see’s Buncrana Hearts into the last eight of the FAI Junior Cup. After battling through a difficult second half , which could have gone either way, Murphy says ‘the boys dug deep and never gave them an inch’ Chris Ashmore caught up with goal scorer Eoin Murphy after the …
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Buncrana Hearts secured a 2-1 win against Salthill Devon in the FAI Junior Cup. Manager Gary Duffy said his side showed great character and battled well in the second half, with a late goal from Eoin Murphy winning the game for the Donegal side. The team now begin preparations for their quarter final game. Chris …
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Buncrana Hearts advanced to the last eight of the FAI Junior Cup after they beat Salthill Devon 2-1 at Castle Park. Eoin Murphy got the winner with a great shot that went in off the post as the game entered stoppage time. Earlier, Aaron McDaid put the Inishowen side ahead in the very first minute …
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Shaun Stewart finished 36th overall in a world class field in the one of the worlds most difficult Multi Sport World Championship in New Zealand at the weekend. Stewart finished in a time of 13 hours 52 minutes and five seconds in the event that includes a 3 kilometre run, a 55 kilometre cycle, a …
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Derry City got their hands on the first piece of silverware for the League of Ireland season, claiming the President’s Cup at The Ryan McBride, Brandywell on Friday night. Goals from Will Patching and Michael Duffy saw Ruaidhri Higgin’s side claim a 2-0 victory. After the game, Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins gave his thoughts to …
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Finn Harps have announced the the loan signings of Daniel Okwute and Ellis Farrar from Stockport County FC for the 2023 season. Striker Okwute came through the underage ranks at Kerry FC and was the top scorer in last season’s U19s Mens National League before signing for Stockport County in September. Farrar, a centre half by …
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Donegal bred horse Pacino Amiro once again carried Bertram Allen to Victory last night in Wellington Florida. The pair claimed the first place ribbon in the international ranking class at the 5* show yesterday. The 11 year old horse was bred by convoy based Simon Scott, and has already taken Allen to the Tokyo Olympics.
The traditional curtain raiser ahead of the new SSE Airtricity League season is with us this evening as the President’s Cup Final takes place between last season’s Premier Division winners Shamrock Rovers and the FAI Cup winners Derry City. The game is at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium with a 7.45 pm start. Derry assistant …
Finn Harps’ Aaron McLaughlin came off the bench to make his debut for the Republic of Ireland under-17 side who had a 1-0 win over Hungary in Spain on Thursday afternoon. It was the first of two friendly games between the countries as Head Coach Colin O’Brien steps up preparation for next month’s U17 EURO …
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Residents in the Donegal Town and Ballybofey areas are being urged to have their say on the proposed Barnesmore Gap Greenway project. In its initial concept stage, the consultation will inform the public and invite feedback on potential issues or opportunities which the design should consider. Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District, Councillor Patrick …
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Donegal suffered their first of the National Football League campaign for 2023, losing out by eight points to Tyrone. 0-16 to 0-08 was how it finished in Healy Park. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh have the full time report…
It was a successful night in Boston for Mark English and Roisin Flanagan at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. English set a season best of one minute 46.57 seconds when finishing third in the 800 metres. Meanwhile, Roisin Flanagan set a new personal best of eight minutes 53.50 seconds in the 3000m. In that …
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Donegal got off to a winning start in their Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B campaign as they defeated north-west neighbours Sligo by 1-16 to 0-15 at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. Ruairi Campbell was credited with the Donegal goal as they led by 1-9 to 0-8 at the break. Assisted by Declan Coulter, who knocked …
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Number one seeds Josh Moffett (pictured) and Andy Hayes, in a Hyundai I20 R5, lead the Galway International Rally at the end of day one. They held an unofficial lead of 7.8 seconds ahead of Cathan McCourt and Liam Moynihan in a Citroen C3 Rally 2, with Sam Moffett and Keith Moriarty a further 11.5 …
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