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Termon Ladies have been beaten 2-14 to 0-05 by Lurgan of Cavan in this afternoon’s Ulster Senior Ladies Semi Final in Virginia. Termon never got out of the blocks and failed to score from play in what was a dominant performance from the Cavan Champions. Maureen O’Donnell was in Virginia for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…

Burt have been narrowly defeated by Bredagh of Down in their Ulster Intermediate Hurling Semi Final at Pairc Esler in Newry. Having been spear-headed by sharp-shooter Liam McKinney for much of the contest, Burt were eventually pipped at the post heading into the final few minutes of the game. It finished 0-23 to 1-18 in

Termon Ladies went down 2-14 to 0-05 to Cavan Champions Lurgan in this afternoon’s Ulster Semi Final in Virginia. Having trailed by 4 points at the break, Termon were still in the game but two second half goals from the home side propelled them to victory as the Donegal Champions never really got going. Highland’s

Burt have bowed out of the Ulster Intermediate Hurling Championship after their 0-23 to 1-18 defeat to Bredagh in Newry this afternoon. Burt manager Martin McGrath says the preparation for the game wasn’t ideal due to a prolonged period without a compitive fixture, but acknowledged the best team won on the day. McGrath spoke to

It’s been a successful day for Donegal drivers and co-drivers at the Kerry Winter Stages Rally. With more, here’s Highland’s Oisin Kelly…

Derrylaughan had shipped 1-04 before they opened their account against Termon in last night’s Ulster Intermediate Club Championship tie at Healy Park. Seven unanswered points from Kevin Niblock’s side drew them level at half time and they pushed on to win by three points. Niblock said his players “stuck with the task” after the poor

Errigal Ciaran fought back from the brink of defeat to pip St. Eunan’s at the end of an entertaining Ulster Senior Club Championship tie at Healy Park in Omagh last night. The Tyrone side were 0-10 to 0-09 in arrears heading into injury time but three consecutive points edged them over the line. After the

It’s been a good day for Donegal athletes at the Ulster Novice and Uneven Age Group Cross Country Championship. With the latest, here’s Highland Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle…

Barney Curran has led Downings Ladies into the Ulster Junior Ladies Final after their 2-06 to 1-08 win over Coleraine this afternoon. After the game, Curran gave his thoughts to Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell and said he was over the moon for his players…

Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin are Ulster Junior Club Semi- Finalists after their 0-13 to 0-08 victory over St. Comghalls in today’s quarter final at the O’Donnell Park. After the game, Highland’s Chris Ashmore got the thoughts of manager Daniel McCauley…   Chris also spoke to Jonathon Toye, who scored 5 points this afternoon…  

Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin Muff have beaten St Comgalls on a score-line of 0-12 to 0-08 at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon to progress to the Ulster Junior Club Championship Semi-Final  . With the full time report, here’s Highland’s Chris Ashmore…

Downings Ladies have progressed to the Ulster Junior Ladies Club Championship Final with a 2-06 to 1-08 win over Coleraine this afternoon. For the second week in succession, two goals from Denise Doherty were the catalyst for the Na Dunaibh ladies to progress. With the full time report for Highland Radio, here’s Maureen O’Donnell…

Buncrana have been beaten by Down Champions Bellala on a score-line of 2-13 to 0-10 in the Ulster Junior Hurling Club Championship at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. Chris Ashmore is in Letterkenny for Highland Radio Saturday Sport…   After the game, Chris caught up with Buncrana manager Tommy O’Neill…

Derry City have finished 4th in this season’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after their 1-0 defeat to Shelbourne at the Ryan McBride Brandywell last night. Damien Duff’s side scored with 5 minutes of normal time to clinch their first top-flight title in 18 years. The Candy Stripes had been in contention for league honours

Donegal’s Peadar Mogan and Oisin Gallen have been presented with their PWC GAA All Star Awards at the RDS in Dublin this evening. Galway midfielder Paul Conroy has become the oldest outfield player to be named Footballer of the Year at the All-Stars, with Shane O’Donnell of Clare named as the Hurler of the Year.

Termon Ladies have beaten St. McCartan’s of Tyrone in this afternoon’s Ulster Senior Ladies Championship Quarter Final at the Burn Road. The Donegal County Champions started well and a first half goal from Evelyn McGinley put the home side fully in control. Having led by 10 points at half time, Termon cruised to a comfortable

Newbridge have beaten All Ireland Club Champions Glen in the Derry SFC Final at Celtic Park this afternoon. It finished 1-12 to 2-08 after an exhilarating contest. Newbridge have ended a 35-year wait for a Derry Senior title, putting an end to Glen’s quest for a fourth county title in a row in the process.

Termon have progressed to the Ulster Senior Ladies Football Championship Semi Final after their 1-11 to 0-05 win over St. McCartan’s of Tyrone at the Burn Road this afternoon. Evelyn McGinley’s first half goal helped Termon sail into a 10-point half time lead. Termon were aided by the evergreen Geraldine McLaughlin as she hit 0-08

Newbridge are Derry Senior Football Champions after their 1-12 to 2-08 victory over Glen in today’s decider at Celtic Park. After the game, Michael McMullan caught up with Newbridge’s Conor McGrogan who says it is “a dream come true”…   Today’s Derry Intermediate Final between Faughanvale and Ballinderry finished level after extra time and a

Letterkenny AC’s Ann Marie McGlynn has won the Women’s Irish National Marathon title for a second year in a row after a stunning run in this morning’s Dublin Marathon. Highland Radio’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle joined Ciaran Cannon on Sunday Sport and called it a “marvellous performance”…