Armagh have cruised to a 1-18 to 1-13 win over Derry in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at the Box-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh this evening. Michael McMullan has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Westmeath have beaten Cavan 1-31 to 3-21 after extra-time in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in Mullingar this afternoon. Jonathon Higgins has the full time report…
Mark McHugh’s Westmeath defeat Cavan after extra-time in Mullingar Read More »
Tyrone’s hold on the All-Ireland U20 Football title came to and end at Croke Park this evening. Paul Devlin’s side were beaten 0-21 to 1-10 by Kerry as The Kingdom claimed their first title since 2008. Devlin spoke to the media after the game and said the second-half performance wasn’t good enough after going in
“The second-half just wasn’t good enough” – Paul Devlin Read More »
Tyrone have been beaten 0-21 to 1-10 by Kerry in the All-Ireland U20 Football Final at Croke Park this evening. Francis Mooney has the full time report for Highland Radio Saturday Sport…
Strong second-half secures All-Ireland U20 title for Kerry Read More »
Donegal Minors have an All Ireland Championship (Paul McGirr) semi final to look forward to after they beat Dublin in Longford on Saturday afternoon. 2-12 to 0-17 was how it ended in Pearse Park. Goals from Finn Gillespie and Danny Óg Cooney helped Karl Lacey’s side towards the victory but a late Mark Anthony McGuinness
Donegal Minors leave it late to beat Dublin Read More »
Derry are Christy Ring Cup Champions after a 3-24 t0 3-19 win over Kerry in Croke Park this afternoon. The Oakleafers led 1-12 to 0-09 at half-time and it was a rip-roaring second-half. Derry stretched their lead in the second period and ,despite a late Kerry fightback in stoppage time, held on to claim the
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Fanad Gaels defeated Kerry’s Lois Pol in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta Junior Men’s Quarter-Final in Towney. Having trailed 0-11 to 1-02 at the break, Fanad came from behind to run out 1-15 to 0-15 winners. Here’s stand-in manager John McConigley speaking to Ciaran Cannon after the win…
Fanad Gaels come from behind to defeat Lois Pol of Kerry in Kilcar Read More »
It’s been another successful weekend for a number of athletes from the North-West. Donegal Schools athletes have been competing well in the Irish Schools Championships but the big story of the weekend came yesterday in Cyprus when Lauren Callaghan set a new Donegal and Ulster Long Jump record. With the details, here’s Patsy McGonagle…
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Stephen McGarry was immensely proud of his team’s efforts in Croke Park this afternoon. His Tyrone side were beaten 2-22 to 2-17 by New York in the Nickey Rackard Cup Final at GAA HQ. McGarry spoke to the media after today’s defeat…
“The whole of Tyrone should be proud of the lads” – Stephen McGarry Read More »
Tyrone have been beaten 2-22 to 2-17 by New York in the Nickey Rackard Cup Final at Croke Park this afternoon. New York led 1-14 to 1-10 at half-time. Here’s Francis Mooney who has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Kilcar Ladies defeated Na Gaeil Oga of Dublin 9-17 to 2-04 in this morning’s Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta Junior Ladies Quarter-Final in Towney. The host club will now face Belfast’s Laochra Loch Lao in tomorrow’s last-four clash. Kilcar manager Michael McShane gave his thoughts to Highland’s Ciaran Cannon at full time today…
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Gaoth Dobhair have progressed to the All-Ireland Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta Quarter-Finals thanks to a 1-16 to 0-08 win over Mayo club Kiltane in Towney this evening. Kevin Cassidy started at full forward this evening and spoke to Highland’s Ciaran Cannon after the game. Gaoth Dobhair face Moycullen in the quarter-final tomorrow evening…
Derry City head into the mid-season break with just 4 wins from 20 LOI Premier Division matches after a 2-1 defeat to Dundalk at Oriel Park this evening. The Candy Stripes are 6th in the table but are now 18 points off league-leaders Shamrock Rovers. Derry boss Tiernan Lynch spoke to the media after tonight’s
It was a “diffcult night” for Finn Harps at Turner’s Cross. The Ballybofey side went down 4-0 thanks to goals from Ruari Keating (2), Hans Mpongo and AJ Bridge. Harps assistant manager Tommy Canning spoke to Trevor Welch at full time and said the team will learn from tonight and try to improve…
Harps assistant boss Tommy Canning assesses a “difficult night” in Cork Read More »
Derry led Tyrone by two points at half-time in this evening’s Ulster Minor Final in Letterkenny. Ultimately, Tyrone showed their class in the second period and ran out comfortable 2-16 to 1-12 winners to retain their title. Michael McMullan caught up with Derry manager Kieran Glackin after the game…
“Our second-half performance was poor” – Kieran Glackin Read More »
Having trailed 1-07 to 1-05 at the break, Tyrone produced a stunning second half to defeat Derry 2-16 to 1-12 to retain their Ulster Minor Football title in Letterkenny this evening. After the game, Tyrone boss Gerard Donnelly spoke to Francis Mooney and was delighted with his team’s composure to get the job done…
Gerard Donnelly on winning another Ulster title with Tyrone Minors Read More »
Derry City have been beaten 2-1 by Dundalk in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Oriel Park this evening. A 20th minute Daryl Horgan effort had Dundalk ahead at the interval and it took a Cameron Dummigan wonder-strike on 58 minutes to draw Derry level. The home side got the winner just two minutes
Stunning Dummigan strike not enough for Derry in Dundalk Read More »
The 2026 Donegal International Rally was launched at the Council Chamber in Letterkenny this evening. The official launch was streamed live Highland Radio’s social media platforms. See the full launch and the entry list for this year’s rally below…
Donegal International Rally Launch: Stacked entry list confirmed Read More »
Tyrone are Ulster Minor Football Champions once again after a 2-16 to 1-12 win over Derry at O’Donnell Park this evening. Michael McMullan has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Finn Harps have been beaten 4-0 by Cork City in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Turner’s Cross this evening. A first-half effort from Ruairi Keating had the home side ahead at the break. Former Harps striker Hans Mpongo doubled the lead on 54 minutes before AJ Bridge and another for Keating sealed a
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On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore pays a visit to the Knockalla Caravan and Camping Park which will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year. He speaks with Patricia Doherty about the business, which was set up by her parents, and looks at the changes and challenges and how the park has expanded . She
Lauren Callaghan has set a new Donegal and Ulster Long Jump record at the Cyrus International Meet this afternoon. The Finn Valley athlete jumped a Personal Best of 6.50m to claim third spot in the event. The long-jump was won by Ukranian Iryna Budzynska with 6.82, while Egyptian jumper Esraa Owls was third with a
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It’s a big weekend in GAA for Derry and Tyrone. The main event is Derry’s trip to the Box-IT Athletic Grounds on Saturday evening for a rendezvous with Ulster rivals Armagh in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. This could well have been this year’s Ulster Final had Derry hung on against Monaghan
GAA talk with Michael McMullan ahead of big weekend for Derry and Tyrone Read More »
Finn Harps and Derry City are both away from home in the SSE Airtricity League tomorrow night (Friday). In the First Division, Harps face a tough test away to league-leaders Cork City at Turner’s Cross. Kevin McHugh’s side head south off the back of securing a late draw against Longford Town last time out. Derry
Talking Soccer with Anthony Gorman – League Of Ireland Preview Read More »
Conversations around inclusion and identity in sport have become more open in recent years but for many sports people, especially those involved in Gaelic Games, the journey to find their place has not been an easy one. Tyrone man Kevin Penrose is one of only a small number of openly gay male senior Gaelic footballers
The Kevin Penrose Story – Acceptance Of Being Gay Within GAA Read More »
This week on The Score… Former Finn Harps manager Anthony Gorma looks ahead to the away games in the LOI for Harps and Derry City on Friday… The Gaelic Life’s Michael McMullan runs his eye over this weekend’s GAA action… Plus, one of Ireland’s only openly gay senior GAA players, Kevin Penrose of Aghyaran, tells
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An inter county career spanning nearly three decades and a lifetimes dedication to Omagh St Enda’s will be celebrated at O’Neill’s Healy Park this Saturday when the grandstand there will be dedicated to the memory of the late Thady Turbett. Classed as one of the all time great goalkeepers, Thady passed away in July 2021
Omagh St. Enda’s to unveil Thady Turbitt Stand this weekend Read More »
M-Sport Ford World Rally Team driver Josh McErlean will make a headline-grabbing return to the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship next month, 19-21 June, contesting the legendary Donegal International Rally in an M-Sport Ford Fiesta Rally2. The full-time FIA World Rally Championship contender is currently competing at the pinnacle of the sport in a Ford Puma
Josh McErlean to compete in Donegal International Rally Read More »
Heimir Hallgrimsson says Seamus Coleman’s decision to continue playing for his country is “massive”. Coleman played his last game for Everton on Sunday after seventeen years with the Merseyside club. Hallgrimsson spoke to the media ahead of tomorrow’s International Friendly with Qatar at the Aviva Stadium, which will be followed by a trip to Montreal
Donegal’s Luke McAteer took a 39/1 double on Tuesday evening at Dundalk. The Rathmullan man won on 22/1 shot “Cuban Grey” for trainer PJ McKenna and also on the 8/11 favourite “Jamestown” for David Marnane. It brings McAteer’s wins to 12 for the Irish flat season so far.
McAteer lands impressive double in Dundalk Read More »
Derry City played out another scoreless draw at Celtic Park in the League or Ireland Premier Division on Monday night, this time with Shelbourne. Kevin McLaughlin reports for Highland Radio Sport.
Derry and Shels ends scoreless at Celtic Park Read More »
Donegal GAA All County League Division 1 Fri, 22 May Gleann tSúilí 1-07 – 0-11 Gleann Fhinne Sun, 24 May Naomh Conaill 2-13 – 1-11 Chill Chartha St Eunan’s 2-23 – 1-07 St Michael’s Four Masters 5-18 – 3-10 An Clochán Liath Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 3-14 – 1-14 Naomh Muire Lower Rosses Sean Mac Cumhaill
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The death has occurred of Tyrone GAA legend Frank McGuigan – widely regarded as one of Tyrone’s best ever Gaelic footballers. John Lynch is a former Tyrone player himself and he joined Ciaran Cannon on Sunday Sport this afternoon to pay tribute to the late great…
John Lynch pays tribute to the late Frank McGuigan Read More »
The All-Ireland Comortas Peile na nGaeltachta will take place in Kilcar over the course of next weekend. Highland’s Ciaran Cannon was joined by Joanne Sweeney on Sunday Sport this afternoon to see how the preparations have been going. Joanne is the Chairperson of the committee tasked with bringing the event to Towney…
All systems go in Towney for All-Ireland Comortas Peile na nGaeltachta weekend Read More »
Tyrone came through a close battle with Roscommon at Dr. Hyde Park in Round 1 of the All-Ireland SFC this afternoon. Goals from Eoin McElholm, Ronan Cassidy and Mattie Donnelly were massive scores in the 3-16 to 2-18 win over the Connacht Champions. A late free from Ethan Jordan sealed the win in dramatic circumstances.
“We wanted to give a performance the McGuigans could be proud of” – O’Rourke Read More »
It’s been another busy and successful weekend for local athletes competing around the world. Patsy McGonagle gave a run down of what’s been happening on Highland Radio Sunday Sport this afternoon, with impressive performances from the likes of Arlene Crossan, Oisin O’Gailin, Harry McIlwaine, Amy Greene, Roisin Flanagan, Fionn O’Neill, Ashleigh McArdle and more…
Patsy McGonagle wraps up a busy weekend for local athletes Read More »
Tyrone have beaten Roscommon 3-16 to 2-18 in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 1 fixture at Dr. Hyde Park. Francis Mooney has all the details of the breath-taking match for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
Tyrone edge thriller at Dr. Hyde Park Read More »
Bonagee United came from 1-0 down to win 2-1 at home to Limerick’s Rathkeale FC in today’s FAI Junior Cup Round 2 clash at the Dry Arch. Having fallen behind five minutes after half-time, it took real courage for Mickey Funston’s side to get back into the game but they did so thanks to goals
As the dust settled after a ferocious All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 1 clash between Kerry and Donegal in Killarney yesterday evening, Tir Conaill joint-captain Shane O’Donnell took time to acknowledge the sizable away support that travelled to Fitzgerald Stadium. Donegal came out on top by 2-20 to 0-16 and O’Donnell told Tommy Rooney afterwards
O’Donnell thankful for travelling support in Killarney Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle was on back-to-back winners today at The Curragh. The Letterkenny jockey first rode “Headmaster” across the line first in the 17:25 outing for trainer Edward Lynam. The horse went to post at 14/1. Then, in the 17:55 race, Browne-McMonagle was on board the winning “Count Bezukhov” for JP O’Brien which went to
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Hugh McFadden says the disappointing performance against Down in the Ulster Championship four weeks ago was motivation to go to Kerry and put on a big performance today. Donegal were 2-20 to 0-16 winners over the All-Ireland Champions but McFadden noted the fact The Kingdom had to play the second-half with fourteen men, after Michael
Hugh McFadden reflects on fiery affair with Kerry Read More »
Jack O’Connor saw his Kerry team go down 2-20 to 0-16 to Donegal in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at Fitzgerald Stadium today. O’Connor spoke to the media after the game and acknowledged the fact that he is missing some key components from his squad and the Kerry boss says Donegal are
“If you’ve any chinks in your armour, Donegal will find them” – Jack O’Connor Read More »
The latest episode of Kerry v Donegal wasn’t for the feint-hearted in Killarney this afternoon. Michael Burns saw red for Kerry for a strike on Ryan McHugh just before half-time and Donegal boss Jim McGuinness said afterwards the sending off had a massive impact on the game. There were numerous unsavoury incidents throughout this intense
“We were ready for the battle” – Jim McGuinness Read More »
It was a feisty afternoon in Killarney but Donegal well and truly won the footballing battle against Kerry in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. It finished 2-20 to 0-16 at Fitzgerald Stadium after a dominant performance from Jim McGuinness’ side but most of the talking points came from some major flashpoints in
The Donegal Minors suffered late heartbreak against Derry in the Ulster Minor Semi-Final at Owenbeg this afternoon. Cathair McDonnell’s injury time score meant it would be Derry who would progress to play Tyrone in next weekend’s Ulster Final. It ended 0-10 to 0-09. Michael McMullan spoke to a disappointed Donegal boss Karl Lacey at full
Lacey “immensely proud” of Donegal Minors despite defeat Read More »
Derry will play Tyrone in this year’s Ulster Minor Football Final next weekend. The Oakleaf youngsters hit a late score to defeat Karl Lacey’s Donegal 0-10 to 0-09 at Owenbeg this afternoon. Derry boss Kieran Glackin told Michael McMullan afterwards it wasn’t a game for the purist but that they had to grind out the
Derry Minor Manager Kieran Glackin reacts to victory over Donegal Read More »
Donegal have been knocked out of the Ulster Minor Football Championship at the semi-final stage after a 0-10 to 0-09 defeat to Derry at Owenbeg this afternoon. The Oakleafers will now play Tyrone in the provincial decider next weekend. Michael McMullan has the full time report from Derry for Highland Radio Sport…
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Tyrone’s Minor Footballers came from eleven points down to defeat Cavan 1-18 to 3-10 in Omagh this afternoon. The result means Tyrone will play either Donegal or Derry in next weekend’s Ulster Minor Final and they have also qualified for the All-Ireland Minor A Championship. Francis Mooney spoke to Gerard Donnelly after today’s comeback win
Tyrone have booked their spot in the Ulster Minor Football Final thanks to a 1-18 to 3-10 win over Cavan in Omagh this afternoon. Cavan were 0-05 to 0-04 ahead at the break and three goals at the start of the second-half left the Breffni youngsters with a 3-09 to 0-07 lead. A Tomas Gallen
Incredible comeback sees Tyrone edge Cavan in Ulster Minor Semi-Final Read More »
Derry City and St. Pat’s finished 0-0 at Celtic Park this evening. It’s the second time this season the two sides have played out a scoreless draw. Even though frustrated not to win the game having had the better of the chances, Derry boss Tiernan Lynch said afterward his team defended stoutly throughout…
“Another frustrating night for us as a group” – Tiernan Lynch Read More »
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