The full official entry list for this year’s Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally has been released following the launch of details of this year’s event at Diver’s Hyundai garage in Letterkenny on Thursday evening. The three day event runs from June 21-23 and is the fifth round of the Irish Tarmac Championship. Last year’s winners, […]
This year’s Donegal hugely anticipated Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally will be the first major rallying event this year in Ireland to be fully subscribed, according to the Chair of Donegal Motor Club Brian Brogan. Indeed, the reserve list stands at more than 70 crews – reflecting the fact that the Donegal event is the
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Mark English continued with his preparations for June’s European Championships by running a season best time in Thursday’s Diamond League meet in Norway. The Finn Valley man ran a solid 800 metres in 1:44.95 to finish fourth in Oslo. Home favourite Tobias Grønstad ran a personal best 1:44.67 to take the victory. It’s the second
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan (pictured above) – last year’s winners – are seeded at number one in their VW Polo GTI R5 for this year’s Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally which runs from June 21st – June 23rd. At two are Keith Cronin and Mikie Galvin in a Ford Fiesta while the third seeds,
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Derry City head to Dundalk tomorrow night to begin yet another busy seven days for Ruaidhri Higgins’ team. There was little hiding the City boss’s disappointment at letting two points slip at home to Sligo Rovers last weekend, and he has been quick to point out just how difficult a task it will be at
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In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Philip O’Kennedy, Business Advisor with the Local Enterprise Office in Ireland about how Micro Finance Ireland can help businesses. He also talks with Maura Toner, Food Coast Donegal Executive, about a number of great events over the coming months in Donegal that are open to
This spring marks a momentous time in Inishowen as after 63 years of serving the community; Pat Kelly, along with his wife Bernie retire from their career as the local funeral directors. Kelly’s Funeral Directors has been purchased by local man Blaine McCarron who is delighted to acquire the business and assures the community it
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A man was arrested in Derry city yesterday morning following reports of dangerous driving. Police later found the vehicle off the Strand Road area, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol in breath and possession of a Class C controlled drug. He has been charged and will appear before Londonderry
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Senator Niall Blaney has clapped back at MEP Chris McManus, who said he was unsurprised that Fianna Fail was forgetting the border counties and Connacht. Both are contesting for the European Elections, for which polling day is drawing nearer. Blaney says all throughtout his political career, he has fought for the Northwest on a number
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Letterkenny Rovers are Brian McCormack Cup Champions as they defeated Keadue Rovers in Ballyare this afternoon. Lee McMonagle had the Letterkenny men 1-0 to the good at half time as he slotted home on 35 minutes from an Aidy Delap cross. Paul Boyle equalised 10 minutes after the break until Matthew Smith received his marching
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Cockhill Celtic won their fourth trophy of an extraordinary season as they overcame Buncrana Hearts after extra time at Maginn Park this afternoon. A first half goal from captain Peter Doherty had Gavin Cullen’s side 1-0 up at the break. Aaron McDaid levelled matters for Buncrana in the second half as the game entered extra
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Letterkenny Rovers claimed the Brian McCormack Cup as they defeated Keadue Rovers 4-3 in today’s final at Ballyare. A 90th minute effort from Lee McMonagle to complete his hat-trick was enough to eventually overcome 10-man Keadue in a rip-roaring contest this afternoon. Keadue had entered the last few minutes 3-2 up, but a goal on
Cockhill Celtic needed extra time to overcome Buncrana Hearts in today’s Donegal Signs Final at Maginn Park. Peter Doherty scored in the first half as Gavin Cullen’s men led 1-0 at half time. Cockhill were pegged back in the second period by an Aaron McDaid strike for Hearts. Luke Rudden then popped up with two
Derry have defeated Armagh by 12 points to 1-07 in today’s Ulster Minor Final at Healy Park in Omagh. 5 points each from Eamon Young and Ger Dillon sent the Oakleafers on their way to a second successive Ulster Minor title. Derry now progress to the All Ireland Quarter Final and will play Dublin, while
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Damien McErlain has led Derry to their second Ulster Minor Championship in a row as they overcame Armagh on a score-line of 11 to 0-07. Five points each from Eamon Young and Ger Dillon sent Derry on their way to the title. After the game at Healy Park, winning manager Damien McErlain spoke to Michael
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Kelly McGrory and Mark English have both been in action in Brussels this weekend, while there’s disappointment for Brendan Boyce as he has confirmed he will be unable to make the Olympic Games due to injury. With all the latest, here’s Highland Radio’s athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle…
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Donegal have beaten Tyrone by 21 points to 14 in the first round of the All Ireland Championship at MacCumhaill Park this evening. Jim McGuinness’ side only led by a single point at half time and would have been disappointed not to have gone in at the break with a more commanding lead as they
Donegal got their All Ireland series off to a winning start with a 7-point win over neighbours Tyrone in Ballybofey this evening. Oisin Gallen hit 7 points, while there were also impressive performances from Peadar Mogan, Ryan McHugh, Eoghan Ban Gallagher and Michael Langan among others. Donegal had 10 different scorers as the game finished
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Donegal defeated Tyrone by 21 points to 14 in the first round of the All Ireland series in Ballybofey this evening. After the game, Highland Radio’s Oisin Kelly caught up with Ryan McHugh to get his thoughts on the win and looked ahead to next week’s fixture against Cork…
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Tyrone got off to a disappointing start in the All Ireland Championship as they went down by 21 points to 14 at at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey this evening. In a game that Donegal deservedly won comfortably, Tyrone boss Brian Dooher will be ruing a lot of missed chances as his side kicked double figures
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Raphoe badminton player Rachael Darragh has qualified to represent Ireland at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. Rachael is the niece of Chloe and Sam Magee who have also represented Ireland on the biggest stages, including the Olympics. The Raphoe native spoke to Highland Radio’s Mark Gallagher to look ahead to her Olympics debut in
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The RAS Tailteann Stage 4 has been completed this afternoon. Donegal cyclist Odhran Doogan had another good ride as he finished 7th overall. The Stage 4 result means Odhran now holds the green jersey as the leader in the Points Classification category in the RAS Tailteann. Meanwhile, Dom Jackson still leads in the General Classification.
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Kelly McGrory has won the women’s 400m event in the IFAM outdoor meet in Brussels. The Tir Chonaill AC athlete set a new Donegal record of 52.62 seconds in a personal best performance. It’s a win that keeps alive McGrory’s ambitions to compete for the Team Ireland Women’s 4×400 Relay Team at the European Championships
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Milford man Brendan Boyce has seen his Olympic dreams come to an end due to a muscle injury. The Finn Valley AC Race-walker tore his hamstring ending any hopes he had of qualifying for the games in Paris this summer. Boyce posted the following on his social media yesterday: “Unfortunately after a 2C hamstring tear
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Finn Harps suffered a 2-0 defeat to Kerry FC last night in the SSE Airtricity League First Division in Tralee . The hosts came closest to breaking the deadlock in the 41st minute when Ryan Kelliher headed a Daniel Okwute cross off the crossbar. Kelliher did the net in the 55th minute by heading in
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Ruaidhri Higgins saw his Derry City side held 2-2 at home by Sligo Rovers in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division this evening. The Candy Stripes had to come from behind twice to take a share of the spoils, and the draw means they have lost ground on league leaders Shelbourne. Higgins was left frustrated after
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Derry City and Sligo Rovers played out a 2-2 draw in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. In a game that Derry would have fancied winning, they had to come from behind twice to salvage something from the contest. Reece Hutchinson had Sligo ahead at the break but
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Finn Harps have been beaten 2-0 by Kerry in their SSE Airtricity League First Division clash in Tralee this evening. Goals from Ryan Kelliher and Daniel Okwute either side of the hour-mark were enough for Kerry to claim only their second win of the season. The result leaves Darren Murphy’s side in 5th spot in
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Stage 3 of the Ras Tailteann is in the books and it’s been a good day for Odhran Doogan. The Donegal cyclist finished third in the stage behind second placed John Buller and winner Cormac McGeuogh. Dom Jackson still leads the General Classification while Doogan’s second top 6 finish in 3 days means he now
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Donegal will face Tyrone in their opening game of the All Ireland Championship tomorrow evening in Ballybofey. On route to winning the Ulster title, Donegal dispatched of this weekend’s opponents and Jim McGuinness will no doubt be wary of a Tyrone backlash. All-Ireland winning captain Michael Murphy thinks Donegal will take huge confidence from being
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Jim McGuinness has named his team to face Tyrone in tomorrow’s All Ireland Championship round-robin tie with Tyrone in Ballybofey. Donegal captain Patrick McBrearty has been named to start and is expected to replace Eoghan Ban Gallagher in the starting line-up. McBrearty was originally named to start in the Ulster Final against Armagh only to
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Derry City will look to bounce back from Monday’s Premier Division defeat to Shamrock Rovers tonight. They host a Sligo Rovers side that have just one win from their last nine games. Derry will go into the game as heavy favourites and will look to close the gap on leaders Shelbourne as they face a
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Finn Harps are back on the road in the SSE Airtricity League First Division tonight as Darren Murphy’s side make the trip to play bottom side Kerry. Speaking on the Score Programme last night, Former Finn Harps Captain Keith Cowen says despite only having one win under their belt this season, Kerry can be a
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Tyrone’s Shea O’Hare has been named the Eirgrid U20 Player Of The Year. The Ardboe defender was a hugely important cog in Tyrone’s journey to a second All Ireland U20 title in 3 years as they overcame Kerry last weekend on a score-line of 1-20 to 1-14. There are high hopes that O’Hare will make
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In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Larissa Feeney, President of the Donegal Women In Business Network which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. She is also the founder and CEO of the award winning Accountant Online business which has seen rapid growth in recent years and which has just been
There was European success for a number of Rilion Gracie Ireland competitors who took home five medals from the International European Masters event held in Barcelona over the weekend. Four of the competitors train in Letterkenny under head coach Brian Coyle and one out of Donegal Town under coach Bryan Gorman. Igors Dedovs won gold
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Three people were arrested on suspicion of drink driving in the space of four hours in Derry city last night. Two of those remained in custody this morning, while the third has been charged to appear in court next month. Sergeant Montgomery says the message of the PSNI is clear, driving under the influence significantly
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A bank building was rammed a number of times in Derry last night, police are calling on witnesses to come forward. At around 11:40pm a red car is believed to have caused damage to the building by repeatedly driving into it. Those on the Culmore Road at that time who seen the event or have
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85 beaches and nine marinas have been awarded Blue Flags for 2024. It’s for meeting certain environmentally recognised standards – and looks at water quality, environmental issues, as well as beach management. All of Donegal’s beaches have retained their blue flag for 2024. Rathullan retained its Blue Marine Flag, but the Greencastle Marina was not
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A thunderstorm warning in place in Donegal has been upgraded to status orange. It takes effect at 3 o’clock and will cease at 9 o’clock tonight. The public are told of slow moving thunderstorms with very heavy downpours and potentially large hail. Possible impacts include flash flooding, very difficult travelling conditions with poor visibility and
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A total of 260,773 children experienced enforced deprivation in the State last year, according to research carried out by the Children’s Rights Alliance. The figure increased by 18.8% compared to 2022, with more than one in five children here experiencing deprivation last year. The Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance, Tanya Ward says many
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The Donegal Ladies team have suffered Ulster Final heartbreak as they lost by a single point to Armagh after extra time in Clones this afternoon. The game finished 0-17 to 1-13 in favour of the Orchard County after a rip-roaring contest. It looked like Armagh had done enough to win it in normal time as
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Tyrone are U20 All-Ireland Champions as they defeated Kerry on a score-line of 1-20 to 1-14 in Portlaoise this afternoon. A first half goal from Joey Clarke was the important score to get Tyrone’s noses in front at the break – The Red Hand County went in 1-08 to 0-07 up at half time. Both
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It took extra time to separate the Donegal and Armagh in the Ulster Ladies Final at St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones this afternoon. A spirited and courageous performance from Donegal was epitomised by their ability to get back into the game having been 4 points down heading into the dying seconds of normal time. A
Cockhill Celtic have beaten Ayrfield United 7-1 in the FAI Senior Cup First Round clash in Buncrana this afternoon. Early goals from Luke Rodden and Lee McColgan had Gavin Cullen’s men 2-0 up at the break. It was the Inishowen side who kicked on in the 2nd half – two quick-fire goals around the hour
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Katy Heron says being huge underdogs was motivation for the Donegal Ladies today as they took on a highly-fancied Armagh side in today’s Ulster Ladies Final in Clones. The game finished 0-17 to 1-13 after extra time and Heron, who is in her 15th season, says the team felt disrespected heading into the contest but
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Paul Devlin has led Tyrone to U20 All-Ireland glory as they defeated Kerry 1-2o to 1-14 in Portlaoise this afternoon. Joey Clarke hit the net for the Red Hand county after 13 minutes to put day-light between the teams. Kerry never really recovered as they trailed 1-08 to 0-07 at half time. A converted penalty
Donegal driver Kevin Gallagher and co-driver Ryan Moore have won the modified section of the Carlow Stages Rally. The pair took the win in their Darrian T90 GTR, while there were also good performances from other Donegal drivers Declan and Michael Boyle. Declan, who is the father of Michael, finished 4th overall as Michael finished
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