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“I’m buzzing” – Penalty hero Mark McConigley reacts to saving three penalties in Fanad’s win over Tramore

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 […]

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Patrick McBrearty on MOTM performance against Armagh: “I’m only really getting back into it now”

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

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Tramore manager Lee Quilty says “it’s a long trip back home” after defeat to Fanad

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”…

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Malcahy O’Rourke: “We always knew it was going to be a tough league campaign”

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

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Basketball: Team North-West win dramatic contest with Malahide

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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Adam Bratton says “we got our just rewards in the end” as Letterkenny produce super comeback

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

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Finn Harps manager Darren Murphy joins Highland Radio Saturday Sport

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…

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Arthur Lynch looks ahead to Fanad United’s clash with Tramore in FAI Junior Cup

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

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Tiernan Lynch “disappointed” with performance against Shelbourne

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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Unbeaten Donegal set to face All-Ireland Champions Armagh – Eamon McGee preview

Donegal will look to maintain their winning start in Division 1 of the National Football League this weekend. After impressive wins over Dublin and Kerry in the opening two rounds, Jim McGuinness’ side face what is potentially their toughest test so far on Sunday afternoon as All-Ireland Champions Armagh are the visitors to Ballybofey. The

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Pobal Scoil Gaoth Dobhair progress to FAI Schools Junior ‘B’ Boys National Cup Final

Pobal Scoil Gaoth Dobhair’s hunt for three-in-a-row continues as the school have progressed to FAI Schools Junior ‘B’ Boys National Cup Final. Having trailed 2-1 at half-time in this afternoon’s semi final against St. Killian’s DS, the Donegal school overturned the deficit to run out 5-2 winners thanks to two goals each from Cathal MacAoidh

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Gardai issue appeal to owners of vehicles seen in filling station at time of fatal Liscooley crash

In a renewed appeal for information on a fatal crash in Donegal last year, Gardai are seeking to identify the owners of two vehicles seen in a nearby filling station at the time of the collision. The fatal crash, involving two cars occurred at Liscooley near Castlefinn at around 10pm on Friday, November 22nd. Two

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Deputy Doherty accuses Taoiseach of taking advantage of the Irish language

The Taoiseach has been accused of taking advantage of the Irish language. A row broke out in the Dail earlier after the Taoiseach was accused of using Irish to break the Dail rules. In a debate about housing, Micheal Martin said, as Gaeilge, that the Sinn Fein leader was ‘telling lies’. Mary Lou McDonald took

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Police call for vigilance after man loses more than £200,000 in romance scam

Police in Northern Ireland are calling for vigilance after a man lost more than £200,000 in a romance scam. He says what happened him almost destroyed his life. Police are advising people to if speaking to someone on a dating app, always keep communication on the app, check the person’s social media profiles and profile

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Authorities are treating patients like numbers, not people – INMO

Nurses say authorities are treating hospital patients like numbers, not people. The INMO’s released its first ever ‘Behind the Trolley Numbers survey. Among the findings, 84% of nurses have treated patients in inappropriate settings in the past year, 72% have seen falls or delays with medications directly related to inappropriate care settings. INMO General Secretary

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NI’s First and deputy First Ministers to meet King Charles today

Northern Ireland’s First and deputy First Ministers are expected to meet the King at Windsor Castle outside London later. It’s reported the British monarch is hosting political leaders from the devolved nations for dinner. Michelle O’Neill – who is Northern Ireland’s first ever Republican First Minister – previously met King Charles when he visited Northern

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Government planning PR blitz to US for St Patrick’s Day

The Government is planning a PR blitz to the United States for St Patrick’s Day this year. The Taoiseach, Tanaiste and eight Ministers will travel to America. Government ministers will visit almost 40 locations across the world as part of the celebrations. The Tanaiste has confirmed he will head to New York and Philadelphia. Speaking

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Business Matters, Ep 231: Clare Ryan co-founder of ITUS Secure Technologies – plus .ie domain profile report

In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore speaks with the co-founder of a cyber security company based in CoLab in Letterkenny who was on a recent trade mission to the United States, and also to the CEO of .ie the national registry for over 300,000 domain names.  First up we’ll hear from  Newtowncunningham based Clare Ryan,

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New stadium is the priority for Harps – no overnight hotel stays for long away trips

Finn Harps chairman Ian Harkin says he is confident that work on the €8 million new Finn Harps stadium will get underway again in earnest later this year with a view to playing in the new Donegal Community Stadium in Stranorlar in the 2027 season. His comments came at a press conference in Ballybofey ahead

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St. Pat’s win MacRory Cup – Willie McAteer: “Being back in a final was great – winning it is even better!”

Donegal man Willie McAteer has led St. Pat’s of Maghera to MacRory Cup glory after their 0-12 to 2-05 win over Abbey Vocational School of Donegal Town this afternoon. St. Pat’s had to endure a tough start as Abbey raised two early green flags, but the Maghera side held firm and came back from being

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Rodgers nets late winner for Donegal Ladies – James Daly & Katie Dowds reaction

Roisin Rodgers hit the net in the dying seconds for the Donegal Ladies as they defeated Monaghan by two points in the Lidl National Football League Division 2 in Lifford this afternoon. After the game, Highland’s Chris Ashmore caught up with the Donegal captain who said she was “in the right spot”…   Here’s Donegal

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Abbey manager Stuart McFadden: “At the end of the day, I’m super proud of the boys”

Abbey Vocational School came up short in their bid to win Ulster’s MacRory Cup this afternoon, going down by a single point to St. Pat’s of Maghera at Celtic Park in Derry. Two early goals helped the Donegal school into a 4-point lead at half time, but St. Pat’s chipped away at the scoreboard and

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League Of Ireland Preview Show With Declan Boyle, Keith Cowan & Joe Boyle

Former Finn Harps players Declan Boyle, Keith Cowan & Joe Boyle joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Sunday Sport this evening to preview the upcoming League Of Ireland season. Harps begin their First Division campaign away to Kerry, while Derry get their Premier Division season up and running with a trip to champions Shelbourne –

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 09/02/25

BMC Premier Division: Fanad United 4-2 Gweedore Celtic Keadue Rovers 2-0 Rathmullan Celtic Kildrum Tigers 3-3 Kilmacrennan Celtic Swilly Rovers 0-5  Letterkenny Rovers   TDA Division One: Ballybofey United 1-0 Castlefin Celtic Cappry Rovers 1-1 Glenea United Cranford FC P-P Gweedore United Donegal Town 4-1 Milford United Lifford Celtic 1-6 Lagan Harps   Donegal Physiotherapy

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Kerry boss Jack O’Connor: “Donegal were a lot sharper than us”

Kerry manager Jack O’Connor has admitted Donegal were “a good bit sharper” than his side in yesterday’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 game in Killarney. Jim McGuinness’ team won 0-23 to 1-18 in what was just their second ever win in The Kingdom. After the game, O’Connor gave his thoughts to Tim Moynihan of

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Patsy McGonagle on “absolutely brilliant” Mark English performance in America

Highland Radio’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle has described Mark English’s record-breaking run last night as “absolutely brilliant”. The Finn Valley athlete took almost a second off his own Indoor 800m record in New York, setting a new Irish record in the process. McGonagle joined Ciaran Cannon on Sunday Sport this afternoon to discuss English’s achievement…

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