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…
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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…
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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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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
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
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
Day Two’s morning stages at Knockalla and Garrygort are in the books at this year’s Donegal International Rally. Oisin Kelly reports on the morning’s action on the roads for Highland Radio Sport…
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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
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…
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
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
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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An eventful Day 1 of the Donegal International Rally is in the books. Oisin Kelly caught up with some of the front-runners and reported on the day’s action for Highland Radio Sport…
Stage 5 of Day 1 at the Donegal International Rally is in the books and it’s Matt Edwards who has re-taken the lead as Keith Cronin bows out. Reporting live for Highland Radio Sport, here’s Chris Ashmore…
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The first big shock of the Donegal International Rally has happened during Stage 5 in Inishowen. Keith Cronin and co-driver Mikie Galvin have slid off the road on Mamore Gap. The lead has been re-taken by Matt Edwards, with defending champion Callum Devine hot on his heels in second spot. With more, here’s Highland Radio’s
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Keith Cronin has moved ahead of Matt Edwards at the top of the leader board after Stage 4 of the Donegal International Rally. Cronin is now 9 seconds ahead of Edwards, as Callum Devine makes up the rest of the top 3. The reigning champion is 23.7 seconds off top spot. Oisin Kelly reports for
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The semi finals are under way at the R&A Amateur Championship in Ballyliffin . This morning, the quarter finals were played in blustery conditions that left players struggling for form but it was Jack Bigham, Dominic Clemons, Jacob Skov Olesen and Luke Sample who made it through their matches to progress. The semi-finals are underway
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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,
Matt Edwards has extended his early lead in the Donegal International Rally as the rain starts to be a factor. Oisin Kelly reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Matt Edwards leads the Donegal International rally after the first stage in Malin Head this morning. Just 0.7 seconds behind him is Keith Cronin, while Cathal McCourt makes up the rest of the top 3. Oisin Kelly reports on the first stage for Highland Radio Sport…
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Darragh Kelly takes to the Bellator cage once again tomorrow night (Saturday) as he fights Mathias Poiron of France in Dublin’s 3Arena. Moville native Kelly is 5-0 in his career and is a well-rounded mixed martial artist. Two of his pro-career wins have come via submission as he secured a guillotine choke in his first
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On The Score with Mark Gallagher this week we go live to Oisin Kelly who was at the Donegal International Rally Ceremonial Start in Letterkenny. Highland’s golf correspondent Sean Quinn has been on the ground at the Ballyliffin Golf Club this week – he spoke to Brian McElhinney and Iona Stevens at the R&A Amateur
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Ballyliffin Golf Club are hosting the R&A Amateur Golf Championship this week. Highland’s Sean Quinn has been on the ground in Ballyliffin, he spoke to course manager John Farren to get the run-down on what it takes to hold an event of this magnitude…
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Ballyliffin Golf Club is playing host to the R&A Amateur Golf Championship this week. The round of 32 started this morning at 7.30am where Connor Graham from Scotland took on Germany’s Laurenz Schiergen. The German was impressive – his 3 under par was enough to see off Connor at the 15th hole. Walker Cup
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Competitors in the Donegal International Rally will be putting the final touches to their plans for this weekend’s marathon race on the roads of the county. Friday’s stages return to Inishowen for the first time in 13 years, but before that on Thursday, the cars will be put through scrutiny at McGinley Motors on the
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Derry City and Shelbourne face very difficult opponents if they win their first round ties in the Europa Conference League qualifiers. Copenhagen await the Candy Stripes in the second round if they progress, while Shels were paired with Zurich. St Patrick’s Athletic were paired with FC Vaduz of Liechtenstein. Sparta Prague await Shamrock Rovers in
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22 year-old Max Kennedy has played his way into tomorrow’s last 32 of the R&A Amateur Golf Championship in Ballyliffin. The 74th ranked amateur in the world had a comprehensive win over Oscar Couillea of France. The Royal Dublin Golf Club player closed out his match at the 16th hole to claim a 3 &
Letterkenny man Mark English has qualified for this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris after breaking his own Irish 800m record in Spain last night (Tuesday). On the Nine-Til-Noon show this morning, Highland’s Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle summed up English’s achievement of qualifying for his third Olympic Games and says Ireland is riding the crest of
In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore looks at a €1m investment in Letterkenny by Ireland’s biggest medical aesthetic clinic, and also a new shopping app that will save people money. First up, one of Europe’s leading medical aesthetic clinics is opening in Co Donegal, and creating in the region of 20 new jobs. Thérapie
It is Police Marine Safety Week and PSNI in Strabane and Derry are urging to public to remain vigilant when making the most of the coast this summer. It’s in a bid to prevent water-related incidents, given the popularity of local beaches, pools, and waterways. At the top of the list issued by Derry and
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Plans to showcase the much anticipated Derry on the North Atlantic Museum will be displayed at the Foyle Maritime Festival at the end of this month. It’s believed construction will begin on the Ebrington Square site early next year, with a view to be open to the public in 2026. DNA Museum Project Manager, Margaret
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Mark English has qualified for next month’s Olympic Games in France. The Finn Valley man set a new national 800m record in Finland on Tuesday evening to secure his place in Paris. His time at the Continental Tour Gold event in Turku was 1 minute 44.69 seconds and was good enough to surpass the qualifying
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Malin in Donegal has been named as Ireland’s Best Kept Village in 2024. Its part of the Best Kept Town Competition, the results of which have been announced today by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys. Speaking at the awards ceremony in Belfast, Minister Humphries also gave a special mention to Derry,
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The Stormont Assembly has been told that almost half of Northern Ireland’s family carers are living below the poverty line at a time when they are saving the economy millions. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan told the Assembly that Carers’ Allowance is totally inadequate, and it’s vital that a Carers’ Recognition Payment be paid immediately.
It was a weekend to remember for the Gracie Ireland Jiu-Jitsu Academy from the north-west as they won two overall team titles as well as a string of individual titles at the Irish Open in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Meath. The overall team titles were in the Gi and No Gi categories. The team was made
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The draw for the preliminary quarter-finals of the All Ireland SFC has been made this morning. Tyrone will face Roscommon at Healy Park, while Derry must travel to Castlebar to take on Mayo. Louth will host Cork while Galway will be at home to Monaghan. The games are scheduled for next weekend. Dates, times and
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Ballyliffin Golf Club is hosting the Amateur Open Championship for the first time this week. Pre-qualifying took place on Friday, while practice is currently ongoing at the venue in preparation for the first tee-offs on Monday. 288 players will contest stroke and match play competitions from Monday to Saturday, with spectator admission to the event
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It’s been a busy weekend for Donegal’s youth boxers at the Junior Cadet Championships in Dublin. Roisin Hegarty of Illies Golden Gloves has secured another national title, while Eddie McBride of Dunfanaghy also made it to the final but had to settle for a silver medal. Peter O’Donnell spoke to Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio
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Patsy McGonagle joined Sunday Sport this evening to talk all things athletics. Following a hugely successful week of European Championship action for Team Ireland, Patsy gave us the low-down on what’s been happening at local level this weekend including news of a new Donegal record…
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Derry defeated Westmeath on a scoreline of 2-07 to 0-09 in Saturday evening’s All Ireland Senior Football Championship clash at Pairc Esler. It was the Oakleaf men’s first win of their All-Ireland campaign and the result means they will be in Monday morning’s draw for the preliminary quarter finals which will take place next weekend.
Mickey Harte reacts to Derry’s win over Westmeath: “It’s a great result for us”… Read More »
Donegal have progressed to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals as they defeated Clare on a score-line of 2-23 to 0-05 in Castlebar this afternoon. An early Ryan McHugh goal set the tone for what was a one-sided affair as Donegal led by 1-11 to 0-01 at half time. Another goal at the beginning
Tyrone have defeated Cork 1-18 to 0-17 in today’s All Ireland Senior Football Championship clash in Tullamore. The first half was very competitive as the sides were level 7 times in the opening period – Tyrone managed to squeeze ahead to lead 0-10 to 0-09 at half time. The big score of the match came
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Donegal were comfortable winners over Clare in their final group stage game in Castlebar this afternoon. Goals in either half from Ryan McHugh and Oisin Gallen along with a plethora of fine points from the likes of Paddy McBrearty, Ciaran Thompson, and Conor O’Donnell set Donegal on their way to an easy victory. The game
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