Daire O’Baoill returns to the starting fifteen for Donegal’s All Ireland Senior Football Quarter Final clash with Louth in Croke Park on Sunday. Odhran Doherty, who replaced O’Baoill before throw in against Clare, has been named among the substitutes. The other big question regarding the team selection was around Jason McGee – he has been […]
Finn Harps goalkeeping coach Eamon Curry has been handed down a six match ban for “misconduct” against a match official. Curry was sent off during Harps’ 1-1 draw with UCD at Finn Park earlier this month. Controversy arose after referee Alan Patchell penalised goalkeeper Harps goalkeeper Tim Hiemer. Meanwhile, former Harps player, Mark Coyle, who
Six match ban for Harps goalkeeping coach – Coyle suspended for Shels Read More »
The Team Donegal Oil Women’s Only Multi-Sport Fun Event has raised €5000 for local women’s charities. On April 27th, Donegal Sports Partnership, with sponsorship from Arthur McMahon of Donegal Oil Company, hosted the second Women’s Only Multi-Sport Adventure Challenge at Gartan Outdoor Education and Training Centre. The event aimed to promote outdoor activity among women
Women’s Only Multi-Sport Fun Event raises €5,000 for local women’s charities Read More »
Derry have made one change for Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-final clash with Kerry at Croke Park on Sunday. Eunan Mulholland has been given the thumbs up ahead of Emmett Bradley from the team that started last week against Mayo. There is also a return the squad for Niall Loughlin. Kerry manager Jack O’Connor has named the
GAA: Derry make one change for quarter-final with Kerry Read More »
On The Score this week, we look ahead to the National Senior Athletics Championships with our athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle. We also look forward to Donegal’s All Ireland Quarter Final clash with Louth in Croke Park on Sunday – former Donegal midfielder John Gildea will be previewing the action. And we’ll look at the soccer
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Donegal’s Peadar Mogan has been named the PwC GAA|GPA Football Player of the Month for May. The St. Nauls man was pivotal in Donegal’s Ulster Final win over Armagh in Clones. He was also a key man in the win over Tyrone in the first game of the All Ireland Series – he chipped in
Peadar Mogan named GAA Player Of The Month for May Read More »
Donegal jockey Luke McAteer won the 6:15 race at Naas yesterday evening (Wednesday). The Rathmullan man was on board the Patrick T Foley trained Over The Blues after going off as the 2/5 favourite. Also in that race, legendary American jockey John Velazquez rode De Janeiro and finished 5th. McAteer is back in action tomorrow
Horse-Racing: Winner for Luke McAteer in Naas Read More »
The next round of the Horse and Pony Racing Academy is at Finner Camp this coming Sunday. One jockey that will be competing in Bundoran is Patrick McGettigan. The Ballyare youngster heads into the weekend in good form after his double at Old Castle in County Meath last weekend. Based in the Curragh with John
In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Letterkenny man John Logue who is Chief Executive officer of Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland, or SERI, a national representative body for social enterprises. Essentially social enterprises are non-profit making but play an invaluable role in communities. And he feels they should be given more
ALDI Ireland have announced details of its continued significant contribution to Donegal’s economy and the impact of its charity partnerships across the county. In the annual ALDI Economic Impact Report published today, the company said it paid almost €4.5 million in wages and salaries, with over 24 million customer visits to ALDI stores in
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Donegal will face Louth in the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. The draw for the last eight was made this morning and is: Kerry v. Derry Donegal v. Louth Dublin v. Galway Armagh v. Roscommon There will be two games on Saturday at Croke Park, and two on Sunday – details will be
All-Ireland SFC quarter-final draw is made: Donegal will play Louth Read More »
Chris Ashmore has been at the Mount Errigal Hotel to welcome back the drivers after completing the final stage at Fanad Head. He caught up with the man of the moment, Callum Devine… Chris also caught up with second and third placed in the rally overall, Meirion Evans (2nd) and Donegal’s David Kelly (3rd)
Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan have won the 2024 Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. The pair have retained the title they won last year by finishing 17.4 seconds ahead of Meirion Evans and Ger Conway in second place. Third place was taken by Donegal duo David Kelly and Dean O’Sullivan. Declan Gallagher won the modified
BACK-TO-BACK DONEGAL INTERNATIONAL RALLY WINS FOR CALLUM DEVINE AND NOEL O’SULLIVAN Read More »
Declan Gallagher won the modified section of this year’s Donegal International Rally. He spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore at the finishing ramp at the Mount Errigal this evening…
Modified winner Declan Gallagher talks to Chris Ashmore at finishing ramp Read More »
Jason Wilkinson and co-driver Ciaran McGinley won the junior section of the Donegal International Rally. Wilkinson spoke to Chris Ashmore at the finishing ramp this evening…
Jason Wilkinson wins junior category in Donegal International Rally Read More »
John Dolan has completed his 20th Donegal International Rally. He gave his thoughts to Chris Ashmore…
20th Donegal International Rally for John Dolan Read More »
It’s been a disappointing trip to the south coast for the Donegal Ladies as their All Ireland Championship has come to an end against Waterford. Waterford were in control for most of the game and ran out comfortable 1-10 to 0-07 winners. Donegal will now have to play a relegation play-off match in August to
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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…
John McNulty: “We didn’t do ourselves any justice in the first half” Read More »
Damien Tourish had an eventful Donegal Rally. He spoke with Highland’s Chris Ashmore at the finishing ramp in Letterkenny…
Damien Tourish reflects on his performance in the Donegal Rally Read More »
John Bonner has completed his 12th Donegal International Rally this weekend. He spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore at the finishing ramp this evening…
Veteran John Bonner completes 12th Donegal Rally Read More »
Chris Ashmore is at the finishing ramp at the Mount Errigal Hotel for Highland Radio this evening. He spoke to the winner of the historic category, Tommy O’Connell from Dungiven…
Tommy O’Connell wins historic category in Donegal Rally Read More »
Another Donegal International Rally is in the books. With a final round up of how it all went, here’s Highland’s Chris Ashmore…
Donegal International Rally: Final wrap up with Chris Ashmore Read More »
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
Junior WRC Champion Creighton takes part in Donegal Rally Read More »
Chris Ashmore caught up with Larry O’Shea and Art McCarrick from Motorsport Ireland at the Donegal International Rally this afternoon…
Motorsport Ireland representatives talk to Chris Ashmore: “Delighted with the weekend” Read More »
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
Mickey Harte: “It looked like it was going to go to the wire from very early on” Read More »
Chris Ashmore has been in service and spoke to some locals in the rally. Here’s Brian and Shane Kelly… Chris also caught up with Kevin Wilson from Carndonagh…
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,
It’s a story of so close yet so far for Kevin Gallagher as he led the modified section of the rally until he faced issues on today’s third stage at Fanad Head. He spoke to Chris Ashmore… Chris also spoke with Ryan McHugh, leader of the RC4 Category
Donegal Rally: Kevin Gallagher reacts to Fanad mis-hap Read More »
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,
Service reaction with Declan Gallagher, Meirion Evans, Josh Moffett and Declan Boyle Read More »
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
Michael McDaid held the lead in the historics section of the Donegal International Rally until he clipped a broken bale. The Fermanagh man gave his thoughts to Chris Ashmore…
Historics Category of Donegal Rally: Michael McDaid bows out Read More »
Callum Devine has taken the lead with four stages to go in the Donegal International Rally. With the official Atlantic Drive Stage 16 times, here’s Oisin Kelly…
Donegal Rally: Callum Devine leads with four stages to go Read More »
Callum Devine has gone into the lead on Day 3 of the Donegal International Rally. Previous leader Matt Edwards clipped a wall during the second stage of the day at Atlantic Drive and finds himself in trouble. With more, here’s Chris Ashmore reporting for Highland Radio Sport…
Edwards in trouble as Callum Devine takes top spot in Donegal International Rally Read More »
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
Donegal Rally: Day 3 underway as Devine is quickest through Gartan – McCourt is out Read More »
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.
Crews look forward to Sunday’s final six stages – Declan Gallagher now leads modifieds Read More »
Tyrone are out of the All Ireland Senior Football Championship following their 0-14 to 0-12 loss to Roscommon at Healy Park in Omagh this evening. The damage was done in the first half as a rampant Roscommon side went in at the break six points up. 0-09 to 0-03 was the score at half time.
Tyrone bow out of All Ireland Championship at the hands of Roscommon Read More »
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.
Donegal Rally: It’s getting tight at the top as Callum Devine ends Day 2 on a high Read More »
There’s one stage to go on Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally as the drivers head for Lough Keel to complete the day. Rain is in the air which may play a factor, as Matt Edwards and David Moynihan look likely to go into Day 3 in pole position. With a full report on
1 stage to go on Day 2 as Edwards still leads Donegal International Rally Read More »
Derry have reached the All Ireland Minor Football Final with a 1 point win over Kerry in Mullingar this afternoon. 1-13 to 1-12 was how it finished in favour of the young Oakleaf men. With a full time report, here’s Michael McMullan… Michael spoke to an elated Derry manager Damien McErlain after the game…
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Danish golfer Jacob Skov Olesen has won the R&A Amateur Championship in Ballyliffin. Highland’s Sean Quinn was on hand to give a report on how today’s final went… After the win, Sean spoke to the winning golfer…
Olesen takes R&A Amateur Open title in Ballyliffin Read More »
For the second time this week, Mark English has broken his own Irish 800M record. On Tuesday in Finland, the Letterkenny man’s time of 1:44.69 was good enough to surpass the qualifying standard to reach the Olympics for a third time in his career and break his own national record. Last night (Friday), English was
Athletics: Mark English breaks Irish 800M record again Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle won the final race of the day at Royal Ascot this evening. The Donegal jockey rode the much-fancied favourite “Uxman” to victory at 2/1. The horse is trained by Joseph Patrick O’Brien.
Horse-racing: Success for Dylan Browne McMonagle at Royal Ascot Read More »
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
Kilmacrennan Superbike Racer Rhys Irwin joins Highland Radio Saturday Sport Read More »
The late Colin McRae ventured across the Irish Sea in 2006 to let his hair down and entertain the many thousands of fans who came out to watch. The car – a white Group B-spec MG Metro 6R4 – was a story in itself and he was sixth in the Donegal International Rally in 2006.
Do you recognise this iconic Donegal International Rally car? Read More »
Derry City have confirmed the signing of Jacob Davenport in a statement on their social media platforms this afternoon. The statement reads: “Derry City FC can confirm that midfielder Jacob Davenport has joined the club on a permanent deal ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. The highly- rated 25-year old is a product of
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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…
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…
Donegal Rally: Stage 12 in the books as Edwards leads by 25 seconds on Devine Read More »
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…
High drama in High Glen – Devine loses ground on Edwards in Donegal International Rally Read More »
More reaction from the service station at Kiltoy at the mid-way point on Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally. Here’s David Kelly speaking with Chris Ashmore… 2nd placed Callum Devine… 5th placed Josh Moffett…
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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