Finn Harps have announced the signing of Gradi Lomboto. The attacker signs for the 2025 season following a successful trial period. Lomboto is a graduate of the Galway United Academy, where he scored 13 goals in 27 appearances for their MU20 side last season. Harps boss Darren Murphy told club media: “We’re really pleased to […]
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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
Unbeaten Donegal set to face All-Ireland Champions Armagh – Eamon McGee preview Read More »
Mark English has certainly made a very good start to the season. After setting a new Irish indoor 800m record last week in New York, last night the Finn Valley athlete clocked the second fastest indoor time of his career in France at the World Indoor Tour Gold meet in Liévin. In a very strong
English clocks second fastest indoor 800m time as good start to season continues Read More »
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
Pobal Scoil Gaoth Dobhair progress to FAI Schools Junior ‘B’ Boys National Cup Final Read More »
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
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 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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Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in Dungloe. Uisce Eireann say works are scheduled to take place until 4:30pm this afternoon. The utility is advising of supply disruptions due to the works.
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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
Authorities are treating patients like numbers, not people – INMO Read More »
All homes and businesses finally have their power back almost three weeks on from Storm Éowyn. Over 768,000 properties were without electricity at the height of the bad weather. ESB Networks have now confirmed all affected customers had their power restored last night.
Power restored to all homes and businesses following Storm Éowyn Read More »
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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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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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,
Carla Ward has confirmed her first Ireland Women’s National Team squad as they prepare to get their 2025 UEFA Nations League campaign underway. Ireland will host Türkiye on Friday, February 21st in Tallaght Stadium before travelling to Koper to face Slovenia on Tuesday, February 25th in their opening two games in Group 2 in League
Tyler Toland and Amber Barrett in Ireland squad Read More »
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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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
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 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
Abbey manager Stuart McFadden: “At the end of the day, I’m super proud of the boys” Read More »
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 –
League Of Ireland Preview Show With Declan Boyle, Keith Cowan & Joe Boyle Read More »
St Pat’s of Maghera have beaten Abbey Vocational School in the MacRory Cup Final at Celtic Park in Derry this afternoon. It finished 0-12 to 2-05 after the Donegal side led by four points at half time. Today was the first time a Donegal club had competed in Ulster’s premiere schools competition since 1961. Daire
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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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Donegal have beaten Monaghan on a score-line of 1-07 to 0-08 in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 2 in Lifford this afternoon. Having trailed by a point heading into the dying seconds, Roisin Rodgers hit the net for James Daly’s side to give them a dramatic two point win. The result means Donegal
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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
Kerry boss Jack O’Connor: “Donegal were a lot sharper than us” Read More »
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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Finn Valley AC athlete Mark English took almost a second off his own Irish Indoor 800m record in New York. At the world famous Millrose Games, Mark finished in 1:45.15, a new national record, to place fourth.
Mark English sets new national record in New York Read More »
Donegal have beaten Kerry 0-23 to 1-18 in this afternoon’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 clash at Fitzgerald Park in Killarney. It is just Donegal’s second ever win in Kerry and a first ever win in Killarney. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Devenney were there for Highland Radio Saturday Sport…
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Jim McGuinness has led Donegal to just their second ever victory in Kerry this afternoon as his side defeated The Kingdom on a score-line of 0-23 to 1-18 in Killarney. Even though the Glenties man was content with the win, he told Highland’s Brendan Devenney there is still a good bit to work on…
Jim McGuinness says there is “still a good bit to work on” after victory over Kerry Read More »
Donegal’s Ryan McHugh was in good spirits as he played his part in Donegal’s 2-point win over Kerry in Killarney this afternoon. The Kilcar man had a fine game and opened the scoring with a 2-pointer early on, finishing with 5 points overall. McHugh told Highland’s Oisin Kelly he was “delighted we could get over
The Ulster Novice Championships 2025 took place at St. Patrick’s College, Banbridge this morning (Saturday). Odhran McGarry of Dunfanaghy defeated Lisburn’s Shea Scott 3-0 to claim the Boy 2 52kg title. A good day for Dunfanaghy continued as Cathal Russell defeated Ryan Magee in the 60kg section – The judges had it 3-0 in favour
Boxing: Delight for Dunfanaghy BC at Ulster Novice Championships Read More »
Institute have been beaten 2-1 away to Limavady in the NIFL Championship this afternoon. An early goal from Conor McCloskey had the home side a goal to the good after just 11 minutes and Limavady went 2-0 up mid-way through the second period. A late goal from Institute wasn’t enough to get anything from the
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Glencar Inn Sat Division One: Arranmore United vs Strand Rovers Keadue Rovers 1-2 Donegal Town Oldtown Celtic 2-0 Drumbar Ramelton Mariners 3-1 Glencar Celtic St Catherines Res 2-3 Kildrum Tigers Old Orchard Sat Division Two: Castlefin Celtic 1-3 Fintown Harps Erne Wanderers vs Glenea Utd Res Kilmacrennan Celtic vs Dunlewey Celtic (3pm k/o) Gweedore
Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 08/02/25 Read More »
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
Donegal LGFA stalwart Hugh Devenney receives Volunteer Hall Of Fame Award at Croke Park Read More »
The draw for the first round of the Donegal Gaeltacht Championship took place earlier this morning. St. Michaels will play Cloughaneely in the preliminary round at the beginning of March with the winners to play Naomh Columba in the first round. The other first round ties, which are due to take place over St. Patrick’s
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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
3km Run & Elite Invitational Mile to take place in Letterkenny on St. Patrick’s Day Read More »
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
Talking Soccer – Big weekend ahead for Kildrum Tigers, Kilmacrennan Celtic & Aileach FC Read More »
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
ATU Donegal through to Eustace Cup Semi-Final Read More »
Four points from Downings’ Johnny McGroddy, who came on as a substitute, helped DCU overcome reigning Sigerson Cup holders Ulster University as they won their semi-final by 14 points to ten after extra time in Cavan yesterday evening. McGroddy came on with eight minutes of normal time remaining and got the crucial point that took
Super sub McGroddy the star as DCU reach Sigerson Cup Final Read More »
In this edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks finds out more about the forthcoming Highland Radio Hospitality Awards with Sean Quinn, Head of Sales at the station. The shortlist has been decided and it looks all-set to be another sell-out on March 2nd in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey. In the second part of the programme,
Business Matters – Eps 230: Highland Radio Hospitality Awards, plus SMS Stoneworks Read More »
On this week’s DL Debate Brendan Devenney looks ahead to the MacRory Final with Abbey Vocational School Manager Stuart McFadden, former Donegal and Dublin stars Kevin Cassidy and Coman Goggins talk league action plus Doneal Senior Ladies Manager James Daly. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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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
Hurling: Donegal defeat Tyrone in Letterkenny – Micky McCann & Danny Cullen reaction Read More »
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
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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…
Stephen McGarry: “Donegal turned it on in the second half” Read More »
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
Paddy Tally on Kerry defeat: “We conceded some terrible goals” Read More »
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
The Donegal Senior Ladies have drawn 1-06 to 0-09 with Westmeath in their National Football League Division 2 clash this afternoon. It’s two draws in two games for James Daly’s side, having finished level with Clare in their season-opener last weekend. Donegal led 0-04 to 0-01 at half time but a second-half goal from the
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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…
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