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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

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…

Hugh Devenney was presented with the Volunteer Hall Of Fame Award at Croke Park yesterday evening. Ladies Gaelic Football Association President Michael Naughton presented the Four Masters clubman with the award at the LGFA National Volunteer of the Year Awards at GAA Headquarters. Devenney first got involved with LGFA in Donegal over 30 years ago

The Michael Murphy Sports 3K and Elite Mile is taking place on St Patrick’s Day, March 17th. It’s the second year of the 3K but it’s a first on the roads of Letterkenny for the 1-Mile race. Top athletes will compete to break the legendary sub-4 minute mile barrier on the road and win a

In this week’s local soccer segment on The Score programme, Chris Ashmore caught up with a few clubs who have important fixtures this weekend. In the Donegal Junior League Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division, there are still four or even five sides still in contention for honours with almost half season to go for many

ATU Donegal’s senior soccer side have progressed to the semi-finals of the Eustace Cup – the senior cup on the All Ireland Colleges scene. A dramatic 2-1 victory over ATU Galway on Wednesday afternoon clinched a spot in the last four for the Donegal youngsters, with a 95th minute winner from Mark McGlynn sealing the

Donegal have defeated Tyrone on a score-line of 1-20 to 0-13 in the National Hurling League Division 2 at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. Chris Ashmore was there for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…   After the game, Donegal manager Micky McCann gave his thoughts to Chris…   Experienced Donegal player Danny Cullen says “it’s

Kerry have beaten Derry by 5-15 to 1-24 in this afternoon’s National Football League Division 1 clash at Celtic Park in Derry. Two late goals for The Kingdom gave them the two points in their first league outing of the season. Derry will be bitterly disappointed to have let a considerable lead slip in what

Tyrone manager Stephen McGarry praised Donegal’s second half performance in this afternoon’s Allianz National Hurling League Division 2 clash at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. Having been just a point ahead at half time, Donegal ran out convincing 1-20 to 0-13 winners. McGarry told Highland’s Chris Ashmore Donegal “turned it on” in the second period…

Paddy Tally was left ruing some vital mistakes as his side shipped five goals to Kerry in their brilliant National Football League Division 1 clash at Celtic Park. The Kingdom struck two goals in the last minute to go from 3 points down to 3 points up and take the victory. It finished 5-15 to

Letterkenny AC finished in 9th place overall at the European Club Cross Country Championships in Albufeira this morning. National Marathon and Cross Country Champion Anne Marie McGlynn put in a fantastic performance and was the first Irish woman home. Team Lead Teresa McDaid joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Sunday Sport and said the team

Letterkenny AC finished 9th overall in this morning’s European Club Cross Country Championships in Albufeira. Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle joined Highland Radio Sunday Sport this afternoon to talk about that story and much more…

Dublin manager Dessie Farrell has agreed with Jim McGuinness regarding the need for an extra substitute to be allowed following the introduction of the new rules. Farrell lost three players to hamstring strains in last night’s defeat to Donegal in Ballybofey, and, just like McGuinness, has called for option of using a sixth substitute to

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness says he “has to be careful” with Michael Murphy but that his talisman is in “good shape, strong and fit” as the 2025 campaign got underway with last night’s win over Dublin in Ballybofey. Murphy did not feature in the match-day squad yesterday, but McGuinness is confident the Glenswilly man is

Donegal played their first competitive game under gaelic football’s “new rules” for the 2025 season and came away with a 4-point win over Dublin in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 yesterday evening. Reflecting on the experience of playing under the new rules, experienced Donegal player Ryan McHugh says players will need to be

Tyrone have suffered their first defeat of the NFL Division 1 campaign after going down 1-23 to 0-19 against All Ireland Champions Armagh this evening. Malachy O’Rourke’s side overcame Derry in last weekend’s opening league fixture. After the game, Red Hand boss O’Rourke said his side are still “learning stuff all the time”…

Armagh have defeated Tyrone on a score-line of 1-23 to 0-19 in their Allianz National Football League Division 1 clash at the Athletics Grounds this evening. It’s Armagh’s first win of the campaign having been beaten by Galway in Round 1 last weekend. After the game, Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney spoke to the assembled media…

Derry City defeated Ballymena United 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at the Ryan McBride Brandywell last night. Michael Duffy got the game’s only goal. After the match, Candy Stripes boss Tiernan Lynch spoke to the assembled media…   Martin Holmes got the thoughts of goal-scorer Michael Duffy…

The 49th Donegal Sports Star Awards took place in the Mount Errigal Hotel last night. Donegal star Liam McKinney received the hurling award – he spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore at the event…   Cockhill Celtic’s Garbhan Friel, who was named FAI Junior Player Of The Year in 2024, picked up the soccer award…  

Dylan Browne McMonagle was crowned the Overall Donegal Sports Star for 2024 at the awards ceremony at the Mount Errigal Hotel last night. The Letterkenny jockey was not able to attend the event as he was in Bahrain, but his father John and mother Caroline attended in his place. After picking up the award for

After last weekend’s false-start, Donegal will get their Allianz National Football League Division 1 campaign up and running tomorrow evening (Saturday) with a home-fixture against Dublin in Ballybofey. Jim McGuinness’ side’s scheduled opener in Kerry last Sunday fell victim of Storm Eowyn, so tomorrow’s clash with The Dubs will provide the first opportunity for Donegal