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Donegal Sports Star Awards “Hall Of Fame” inductee Patsy McGonagle joins Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Sunday Sport

This year’s Donegal Sports Star Awards “Hall Of Fame” inductee Patsy McGonagle joined Ciaran Cannon in studio on Highland Radio Sunday Sport this evening. McGonagle, a legend of Irish athletics, will be honoured at the Donegal Sports Star Awards which will take place on Friday 31st of January at the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny…

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Letterkenny Rovers bow out of FAI Junior Cup at the hands of Mervue United

Letterkenny Rovers have been beaten 3-1 by Mervue United in the 5th Round of the FAI Junior Cup at Leck View this evening. BJ Banda put Stephen McConnell’s men in front early in the first half, but a fantastic response from the impressive Galway side had them 2-1 in front at the break. Jason Molloy

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Rovers knocked out of FAI Junior Cup – Stephen McConnell & Chris Malseed react

There was disappointment for Letterkenny Rovers as they were knocked out of the FAI Junior Cup at the 5th Round Stage by Mervue United at Leck View this evening. It finished 3-1 in favour of the Galway side. After the game, Highland’s Chris Ashmore spoke to Letterkenny Rovers manager Stephen McConnell who said “the better

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Allister Ferguson reacts to Letterkenny’s defeat to Ards in Ulster Championship 2

Allister Ferguson’ Letterkenny side lost out 38-19 to Ards in today’s Ulster Championship 2 clash at the Dave Gallaher Grounds. Fergus says his side were right in the game until the end and that the result perhaps flattered their opponents. He spoke to Highland Radio’s Rugby Correspondent Alex McDonald at full time…    

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Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 18/01/25

Ulster Shield: Donegal Town 1-2 Sea Rovers (AET) Glencar Celtic 0-6 Letterkenny Rovers Kildrum Tigers 2-0 Gleneely Colts     Saturday Division 1: Arranmore United 0-0 Drumbar Keadue Rovers 0-4 St Catherines Res   Saturday Division 2: Dunlewey Celtic 0-0 Castlefin Celtic Glenea United Reserves 2-2 Fintown Harps Kilmacrennan Celtic 3-6 Erne Wanderers   Saturday

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Errigal Ciaran go in search of Tyrone’s first ever All Ireland Senior Club title – Big match preview with Michael McMullan & Rory McCroary

Errigal Ciaran will look to win their first ever All Ireland Senior Club title tomorrow as they take on Dublin Champions Cuala at Croke Park. No Tyrone club has ever won an All Ireland Senior Club Football title, so it is a huge day for the club and county. Michael McMullan of the Gaelic Life

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Community groups in disadvantaged areas urged to apply to Local Enhancement Programme for funding

Community groups in Donegal in disadvantaged areas are being urged to apply from funding under the Local Enhancement Programme. Grants of between €500 and €10,000 are available. Donegal County Council and the Donegal Local Community Development Committee are inviting applications from community groups in disadvantaged areas for funding for running costs and/or Capital expenditure. Small

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Public meeting to discuss violence against women and girls taking place in Derry

A public meeting to discuss violence against women and girls is being held in Derry on Monday. It’s one of 10 key actions endorsed at a Special meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council last year in response to a spate of attacks. Local women’s groups are working with the council to proactively establish

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Section 39 workers to vote on possible strike action

SIPTU members in some community services will vote on possible strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay. The union represents 5,000 Section 39 workers, which covers services such as disability and home care supports. SIPTU is calling on the Government to honour a pay agreement reached at the Workplace Relations Commission in October 2023.

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Gavin Cullen says “Avenue will be a completely different kettle of fish” as his Cockhill side prepare for another long trip south in FAI Junior Cup

Cockhill Celtic are on the road once again this weekend in the 5th Round of the FAI Junior Cup. After defeating Tipperary’s Rearcross 7-0 in the previous round, the defending champions face another long trip south as they travel to face Avenue United of County Clare. The Inishowen side’s manager Gavin Cullen is expecting a

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Business Matters – EP 227: Atlantic Travel in Letterkenny, plus the continued growth of Calculate Clothing

In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore talks to Emma McHugh, Managing Director of Atlantic Travel in Letterkenny about the changing nature of the travel agent business, and the advantages of using a travel agency. They also discuss the importance of travel insurance, and how despite all the online options many, people are going back to

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Mullooley seeks clarification on how EU defines a ‘fair income’ for farmers

A Midlands Northwest MEP has raised critical questions about the recommendations outlined in the draft of a report to be sent to the EuropeanCommission ahead of its 2026 agricultural budget. Speaking at this week’s Agricultural Committee meeting in Brussels, Ciaran Mullooly noted the commitment to a ‘fair income’ for farmers, and a focus on promoting

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All roads lead to Croke Park as Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin make history by reaching All Ireland Junior Club Final

Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin have made history by overcoming Kilmurray of Cork in this afternoon’s nail-biting All Ireland Junior Club Semi Final at Parnell Park. A late, late 45 from Kevin Lynch sent the game to extra time and it took a penalty from the same player in the second half of the added period

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Donegal defeat Inishowen on penalties after thrilling Oscar Traynor Cup tie

The Donegal Junior League have progressed through to the All Ireland stages of this year’s Oscar Traynor Trophy as they overcame Inishowen in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at Ballyare this afternoon. Having drawn the first leg 2-2, today’s second leg also finished 2-2 after normal time. With the scores level at 4-4 on aggregate after

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Daniel McCauley, Dermot Keaveney, Oran McCauley and Caolan McColgan react to Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin’s historic win

Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin defeated Kilmurray of Cork 3-1 on penalties in this afternoon’s All Ireland Junior Club Semi Final at Parnell Park. The result means the Muff side are the first club from the county to reach an All Ireland Junior Final. After the game, manager Daniel McCauley spoke to Highland’s Brendan Devenney and

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Eamon Sheridan and Adrian Delap on Donegal’s Oscar Traynor win over Inishowen

Shane O’Gara was the hero for Donegal as he saved two penalties in the shoot-out to help his side defeat Inishowen at Ballyare this afternoon. As the first leg finished 2-2 before Christmas, today’s game was always going to be a closely fought contest. Inishowen took the lead just before half time through a Luke

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Irish athletics legend David Gillick joins Highland Radio Sunday Sport

David Gillick will be the special guest at the 49th Donegal Sports Star Awards which will take place on Friday the 31st of January at the Mount Errigal Hotel. Gillick, who competed for Ireland at the Olympics and in several other major events, joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Sunday Sport this afternoon…  

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“That’s football” – Inishowen manager Diarmuid O’Brien disappointed after defeat to Donegal

Inishowen manager Diarmuid O’Brien was left ruing the lotteries that are penalty shoot-outs as he saw his side bow out of the Oscar Traynor Trophy at the hands of Donegal this afternoon. The tie finished 4-4 on aggregate after a rip-roaring two legs of action. O’Brien gave his thoughts to Highland’s Chris Ashmore after the

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Errigal Ciaran to face Cuala of Dublin in All Ireland Senior Club Final

After come through yesterday’s thrilling All Ireland Senior Club Semi Final against Dr. Crokes, Tyrone’s Errigal Ciaran will face Dublin champions Cuala in next weekend’s All Ireland Senior Club Final at Croke Park. Cuala dispatched of Sligo’s Coolera Strandhill in the 2nd semi final yesterday evening on a score-line of 0-14 to 0-09. The Dublin

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Peter Og McCartan reacts to keeping Errigal Ciaran alive with last-gasp point in normal time: “I found myself in space and just took the shot on”

Errigal Ciaran have beaten Dr. Crokes of Kerry on a score-line of 2-18 to 1-18 after extra time in their All Ireland Senior Club Semi Final in Newbridge this afternoon. A  sensational last gasp point in the dying embers of normal time from Peter Og McCartan sent this fascinating encounter to extra time just as

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Errigal Ciaran progress to All Ireland Senior Club Final after epic showdown with Dr. Crokes

Errigal Ciaran have edged a pulsating All Ireland Senior Club Semi Final against Kerry’s Dr.Crokes at Newbridge this afternoon to progress to their first ever All Ireland Senior Club Final. Ruairi and Darragh Canavan were the stand-out performers for the Tyrone Champions as it finished 2-18 to 1-18 after extra time. With the full time

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Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 11/01/25

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Donegal Town  1-3 Oldtown Celtic Glencar Celtic 0-0 Drumbar Keadue Rovers P-P St Catherines Res   Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Castlefin Celtic 0-2 Cappry Rovers Erne Wanderers P-P Dunlewey Celtic Fintown Harps 6-0 Drumoghill Res Gweedore Celtic P-P Kilmacrennan Celtic Letterkenny Rovers 5-0 Glenea United Res   Finn Travel

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Busy morning at the Ryan McBride Brandywell as Derry City announce two new signings

It has been a busy morning at the Ryan McBride Brandywell as Derry City have announced two new signings within the space of an hour. Firstly, the news broke that striker Liam Boyce has joined the club on a 2-year contract from SPL side Heart of Midlothian. The 33-year old Belfast man began his senior

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Oscar Traynor: Donegal and Inishowen to lock horns once again – Preview with Keith Cowan and Diarmuid O’Brien

  Donegal and Inishowen will lock horns once again this Sunday as they prepare for their second-leg clash in the Oscar Traynor Trophy. Eamon Sheridan’s Donegal Junior League side will have been content to come away from Maginn Park with a 2-2 draw in the first leg before Christmas, as the Inishowen League get set

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Coleman to take temporary charge of Everton following sacking of Sean Dyche

Killybegs man Seamus Coleman will take charge of Everton for tonight’s FA Cup third Round clash with Peterborough following the news the club have sacked manager Sean Dyche. Coleman will link up with youth team coach Leighton Baines in managing the team for tonight’s fixture. Everton are one point above the Premier League’s relegation places

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Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin captain Dermot Keaveney looks ahead to All Ireland Junior Semi Final

Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin are heading into unchartered territory once more this weekend as they get ready to face Cork and Munster Junior Champions Kilmurry in an All Ireland Junior Semi Final. The stakes of Sunday’s clash at Parnell Park could hardly be higher, as an All Ireland Final at Croke Park awaits for the

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