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John McNulty: “We didn’t do ourselves any justice in the first half”

The Donegal Ladies were beaten by 6 points in their All Ireland Championship clash with Waterford this afternoon. The result means Donegal must now win a relegation play-off fixture in August if they are going to retain their senior status. After the game, Tomas McCarthy got the thoughts of manager John McNulty…

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Junior WRC Champion Creighton takes part in Donegal Rally

The reigning Junior WRC Champion William Creighton has swapped his steering wheel for pace notes at this weekend’s Donegal International Rally. The county Down driver won the Junior WRC title last year, making the step up to WRC2 machinery this season alongside his usual co-driver Liam Regan. They competed in this weekend’s Donegal International Rally

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Mickey Harte: “It looked like it was going to go to the wire from very early on”

Mickey Harte’s Derry side fought back from the brink of elimination to eventually overcome Mayo on penalties in last night’s All Ireland SFC Preliminary Quarter Final in Castlebar. A Chrissy McTaigue point deep into injury time salvaged the game for Derry and sent the contest to extra time. The sides couldn’t be separated in the

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Devine leads Evans by 20 seconds heading into the final stage of Donegal International Rally

Meirion Evans has closed the gap to just 20 seconds heading into the last stage of the Donegal International Rally. Callum Devine is still the man in the lead as s superb rally from David Kelly has him sitting in third place heading for Fanad. With the latest as they head for the final stage,

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Service reaction with Declan Gallagher, Meirion Evans, Josh Moffett and Declan Boyle

We’re at the half-way point on the final day of the Donegal International Rally. Oisin Kelly has all the latest…   Highland’s Chris Ashmore was in service as the drivers prepare for the last loop of the rally. Here’s Chris with modified section leader Declan Gallagher…   Meirion Evans, second placed overall…   Josh Moffett,

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Kevin Gallagher out of Donegal Rally – REACTION from Callum Devine, David Kelly and Declan Gallagher

  Kevin Gallagher, who was leading the modified section of the Donegal International Rally, is out after damaging his Darrian at the Fanad Head stage. Callum Devine looks like he is heading for victory as he leads the overall leader board. With a full report on the morning’s action and reaction from Callum Devine, Kevin

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Donegal Rally: Day 3 underway as Devine is quickest through Gartan – McCourt is out

Day 3 of the Donegal International Rally is underway and the first stage of the day was around Gartan. Leader Matt Edwards was third fastest but maintains a lead of 13.1 seconds from Callum Devine in second place. Devine was the quickest around the stage, while Meirion Evans took his Yaris Rally2 through in the

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Crews look forward to Sunday’s final six stages – Declan Gallagher now leads modifieds

Welshman Matt Edwards with Cork co-driver David Moynihan are the leaders as we go into the third and final day of this year’s Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. The leaders  have a 16 second advantage in their Ford Fiesta, ahead of last year’s champions Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in a new Skoda Rally 2.

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Donegal Rally: It’s getting tight at the top as Callum Devine ends Day 2 on a high

It’s been a very interesting final stage on Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally as the gap at the top has closed significantly. Callum Devine and Noel Sullivan have narrowed the gap between themselves and leaders Matt Edwards and David Moynihan to 16.2 seconds, as Meirion Evans finishes a great day in third spot.

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Kilmacrennan Superbike Racer Rhys Irwin joins Highland Radio Saturday Sport

Kilmacrennan Superbike Racer Rhys Irwin is currently mid-season in the British Superbikes Championship. Irwin has recently made the switch from Suzuki to Kawasaki. After racing in Round 4 of the British Superbikes Championship in Scotland last weekend, he had a free week this week and is spending time back home. He called into Highland Radio

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Donegal Rally: Service reactions with Callum Devine, David Moynihan, Kevin Gallagher, Ryan McHugh and Gary McPhillips

Callum Devine, who had some trouble this afternoon in Glen…   David Moynihan, co-driver for Matt Edwards…   Kevin Gallagher, leader of the modified section…   Ryan McHugh, RC4 class leader…   Gary McPhillips, 3rd in the modified section…  

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Donegal Rally: Stage 12 in the books as Edwards leads by 25 seconds on Devine

There’s just two stages left on Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally. Matt Edwards now leads by 25 seconds on Callum Devine in second, while Cathan McCourt still holds the number three spot. Kevin Gallagher continues to lead in the modified section. Reporting for Highland Radio Sport, here’s Oisin Kelly…  

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High drama in High Glen – Devine loses ground on Edwards in Donegal International Rally

A spin and a stall have caused Callum Devine to lose ground on Matt Edwards at the top of the leader board in the Donegal International Rally. Devine’s difficulty came in today’s first trip around High Glen. With more, here’s Oisin Kelly reporting for Highland Radio…    

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Mid-way point in Day 2 of Donegal Rally – Service reaction from Matt Edwards, Cathan McCourt and Terence Diver

They’ve reached the mid-point in Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally. Matt Edwards, Callum Devine and Cathan McCourt make up the top 3. At service in Kiltoy after the first 4 stages, Chris Ashmore caught up with two of the front-runners Matt Edwards and Cathan McCourt… Chris also caught up with Donegal International Rally

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David Kelly flies through Garrygort once again – Edwards still leads Donegal International Rally

David Kelly has flown through Garrygort in the quickest time for the second time today. Matt Edwards and David Moynihan still lead, Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are in second spot, while Cathal McCourt and Brian Hoy make up the rest of the top three. Kevin Gallagher leads the modified section, while his namesake Declan

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Donegal Rally: Callum Devine fastest through Knockalla in Stage 9, but Edwards still leads

Callum Devine has gone through the second stage at Knockalla fastest, but still trails Matt Edwards at the top of the leaderboard in the Donegal International Rally. The time difference is now 13.9 seconds between the top two, while Cathal McCourt makes up the rest of the top 3. Kevin Gallagher still leads the modified

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Rally Reaction: David Kelly, Callum Devine, Meirion Evans, Kevin Gallagher and David Moynihan speak to Chris Ashmore at service in Kiltoy

Chris Ashmore was in service as the drivers came back to Kiltoy after the first two stages of today’s Donegal International Rally… David Kelly, fastest through Garrygort…   Callum Devine, second placed overall in the rally so far…   Meirion Evans, happy with his morning’s work…   Kevin Gallagher, leading the modified section of the

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Donegal Rally: David Kelly fastest through Garrygort – Edwards still in front despite early scare

Donegal International Rally leader Matt Edwards survived an early spin to hold onto his lead in the second stage of Day 2. David Kelly was the fastest man through Garrygort, as he clocked his first ever Donegal International stage win in a time of 4 minutes 56. Oisin Kelly reports for Highland Radio Sport…  

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Donegal Rally: Good runs for Edwards, Devine and Evans in front of huge crowds at Knockalla

Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally is up and running as the first stage at Knockalla got underway this morning. Huge crowds have attended the iconic stage, and the big-hitters of the rally have not disappointed. Matt Edwards extended his lead by half a second from Callum Devine in second, Cathal McCourt is still

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Rally: Edwards, Devine, Kevin Gallagher, Declan Gallagher, Ryan McHugh and Conor Curley on day 2

It’s day two of the  in the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally with eight demanding stages stages – Knockalla, Garrygort, High Glen and Lough Keel – which are all done twice. In total the crews face 106 kilometres over the stages and almost 329 kilometres overall on what will be a physically and mentally demanding

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Gallagher leads modified section after Day 1 of Donegal International Rally

Kevin Gallagher has gotten off to a good start in the Donegal International Rally. The Donegal man currently leads the way in the modified category. Chris Ashmore caught up with Kevin after Stage 6… Chris also caught up with Joe McMonagle after the day’s racing… Kyle McBride from Carndonagh had a superb first day. He

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Donegal International Rally: Edwards and Cronin battle it out as Kevin Gallagher leads modified section

Matt Edwards and Keith Cronin are the top two after three stages of the Donegal International Rally – Edwards leads Cronin by just 2.1 seconds after 39 kilometres of racing action. Kevin Gallagher is the modified section leader after the third stage in his Darrian. With a full round up after Stage 3 in Coolcross,

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