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Business Matters, Ep 191: Back to Gweedore from the Middle East with Helen Burke of Teambase Ireland
In this episode of Business Matters on Highland Radio with Chris Ashmore, we hear about a Donegal woman who returned to her native Gweedore after spending more than a decade in the insurance industry in the Middle East. Helen Burke is the founder of Teambase Ireland whose business centres around simplifying and automating insurance administration
3 Donegal players named on Ladies Division 2 Team Of The Year
The Teams of the 2024 Lidl National Football Leagues have been revealed. In this year’s Division 2 selection, newly-crowned champions Kildare are the big winners, with six players included. Five players from runners-up Tyrone, who were also promoted, make the cut along with three players from Donegal and one from Tipperary. Donegal trio Abigail Temple
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Fixture change for Finn Harps’ clash with Cork City
The League of Ireland have confirmed that the SSE Airtricity League First Division fixture between Cork City and Finn Harps has been switched. The game was originally scheduled for Turner’s Cross on Friday, 26 April at quarter to 8 but will now take place at Finn Park on the same date at 6pm. The new
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Security system first installed at Donegal Airport won’t be fully available in Dublin until 2025
It’s emerged that a new security screening system being rolled out in Dublin Airport won’t be finished until late next year. C3 machines, which remove the need for the 100ml liquid limit and separation of tech devices from hand luggage, are currently partially in place in both terminals. It was expected Terminal 2 would be
Police investigate sustained assault of a woman in Derry
Police in Derry are investigating an incident a week ago yesterday after a woman was left with serious injuries when she was subjected to a sustained assault. It happened in the vicinity of Bank Place on Sunday April 7th. The PSNI are appealing to those who have information to get in touch.
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Donegal crews impress in Forest Rally Championship event in Tipperary
In the Sligo Pallets Forest Rally Championship in Carrick On Suir, Fabian McShane and Oisin McShane were first in the Junior 1000 category. Meanwhile, Ryan MacHugh and Arthur Kierans were second in the 2WD category, and won five out of the six stages in their class as well as being fastest 2 WD on
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Funeral on Tuesday of former Finn Harps chairman Derek Wilkinson
The funeral will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) of Derek Wilkinson, a former chairman of Finn Harps. A hugely important figure with the club from the early 1970s, he held numerous positions and was also the club’s FAI Representative for many years. A native of Creeslough, he had a car sales business in Bray before retiring
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Letterkenny Rovers are Division 1 Champions
Letterkenny Rovers have claimed the Temple Domestic Appliances Division 1 title after beating Donegal Town 3-1 at Leck View this afternoon. Rovers knew they needed just 1 point to secure the title today but found themselves a goal down after just 7 minutes. Donegal Town’s lead was short-lived, however, as Caolan McConnell netted just a minute
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Armagh hit 3 first-half goals to power into Ulster Semi-Final
First-half goals from Conor Turbitt, Jarlath Og Burns and Stefan Campbell set Armagh firmly on their way to defeating Fermanagh 3-11 to 0-09 in their Ulster Senior Championship Quarter-Final clash at Brewster Park this afternoon. The Orchard men started brightly and hit 2-2 before Fermanagh managed to register their first score. Campbell’s goal on
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McConnell reacts to “great day for the club” as Rovers win league title
Letterkenny Rovers have been crowned Temple Domestic Appliances Division 1 Champions after defeating Donegal Town by 3 goals to 1 at a blustery Leck View this afternoon. Goals from Caolan McConnell, Lee McMonagle and Joel Gorman set Stephen McConnell’s men on their way to victory after falling behind after only 7 minutes. Rovers still have
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Chris Malseed: “Premier Division is where we want to be”
Letterkenny Rovers hosted Donegal Town this afternoon at Leck View knowing that a point would be enough to be crowned Temple Domestic Applicances Division 1 Champions. After going a goal down early on, Rovers re-grouped and were able to battle through the troublesome weather conditions to run out 3-1 winners thanks to goals from Caolan
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Donegal Junior League Results 14/04/24
Sunday 14th April, 2024 Brian McCormick Premier Castlefin Celtic 1 – 0 St Catherines FC Gweedore Celtic 2 – 0 Milford United Swilly Rovers 2 – 2 Keadue Rovers TDA Repairs D1 Cranford FC 2 – 2 Bonagee United Letterkenny Rovers* 3 – 1 Donegal Town *Letterkenny Rovers are champions Saturday 13th April, 2024
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Christy Ring Cup: Derry beat Wicklow but Tyrone suffer defeat to London
The Derry hurlers have recorded a win in their opening game in the Christy Ring Cup this afternoon. The Oakleaf county defeated Wicklow by 17 points to 12 in Aughrim. Meanwhile, it was a disappointing opening day for Tyrone as they were beaten 2-23 to 2-12 by London. Derry and Tyrone will meet each other
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Inishowen Football League Results 14/04/24
Thursday 11th April Jackie Crossan Premier Division Cockhill Celtic 10-0 Moville Celtic Strand Hotel Division One Dunree United 2-1 Culdaff FC Inishowen Engineering Division Two A Cockhill Colts 5-3 Redcastle Res Sunday 14th April Jackie Crossan Premier Division Glengad United 0-6 Buncrana Hearts Aileach FC 0-1 Cockhill Celtic Hannon Greene Insurances FR O Gara
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Donegal hurlers get off to winning start in Nickey Rackard Cup
The Donegal hurlers have beaten Armagh in their first game of the Nickey Rackard Cup at the Athletic Grounds this evening. The game finished 0-22 to 1-12 in favour of Mickey McCann’s side, as the Tir Choniall men were able to chip away at the score board in the second half to get out
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Donegal overcome Armagh to progress to Ulster U20 Semi Final
Donegal have beaten Armagh by 1-6 to 0-7 in the U20 Ulster Championship at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. A first half goal from Carl Joseph Molloy was pivotal in what was a closely contested match in blustery conditions. Donegal have now won 3 games out of 3 and have progressed to the
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Donegal defeat Tyrone in Ulster Minor Championship
Donegal have beaten Tyrone 2-12 to 1-8 in Round 2 of the Ulster Minor Football Championship in Ballyshannon this afternoon. Barry Ward’s side were playing into a stiff breeze in the first half but managed to go in level at the break thanks to a Colm O’Dochairtaigh goal just before the interval. It was one-way-traffic
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Oldtown Celtic are Glencar Inn Saturday Division 1 Champions
Oldtown Celtic have won their 3rd league title in a row as they beat St Catherine’s Reserves 2-0 today to claim the Glencar Inn Saturday Division 1 title. Tam McLaughlin’s side are still unbeaten in this season’s campaign, with 2 games still left to play. McLaughlin spoke to Highland Radio’s Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport
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Ramelton Mariners leave it late as they are crowned Division 2 Champions
A late Kyle McFadden goal for Ramelton Mariners was enough to get them the point they needed to be crowned Old Orchard Division 2 Champions this afternoon. Mariners travelled to take on Ballybofey United in Dreenan knowing a draw would be enough to claim the title. However, the Ramelton side found themselves 1-0 down heading
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Donegal U20 selector Brendan Kilcoyne reflects on a “tough battle in tricky conditions”
The Donegal U20 side have beaten Armagh by 1-6 to 0-7 in the Ulster Championship at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. Carl Joseph Molloy struck a first half goal and it was a score that proved to be crucial as Donegal ran out 2 point winners in blustery conditions in Letterkenny. The result means Donegal progress
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Mickey McCann reacts to Donegal hurlers’ victory over Armagh
Donegal’s senior hurlers travelled to the Athletic Grounds to take on Armagh in the first game of the Nickey Rackard Cup this evening. The Tir Chonaill men scored the last 5 points of the game as they ran out worthy 0-22 to 1-12 winners. Liam McKinney was the key man as he hit 6 points
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Donegal Minor Ladies prove too strong for Antrim
The Donegal Minor Ladies have beaten Antrim 4-12 to 1-7 in their Ulster Minor Championship Tier 1 clash in Cliftonville this afternoon. Donegal stormed into an early lead and led comfortably at half time. The score as the teams headed for the interval was 2-6 to 0-1. The second half was more of the same
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Institute beaten by Annagh while Dergview lose local derby against Ballinamallard
Institute have been beaten 2-0 by Annagh United in the NIFL Playr-Fit Championship Split this afternoon. Institute are now 5 points behind leaders Portadown, who sit top of the promotion group. Meanwhile, Dergview also lost 2-0 in their local derby with Ballinamallard.
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Semi-final heartbreak for Donegal boxers in National Junior Championships
Donegal had 3 semi-finalists competing in the National Boy/Girl Junior 1 Championships that took place in the National Stadium last night (Friday). Unfortunately, none of the boxers were successful in their attempts of making a national final. Derryveagh Boxing Club’s David Tennyson was defeated in his semi-final via a unanimous decision in the 57kg category.
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Drogheda find late equaliser against Derry
Derry City have drawn 2-2 with Drogheda United at Weaver’s Park in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division this evening. Having gone behind to an early Warren Davis effort, City fought back to lead at half time through goals from Michael Duffy and William Patching. As the game drew to a close, it looked like
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Darren Murphy reflects on a night where Finn Harps were “2nd best”
Finn Harps’ unbeaten run of 5 games was brought to an end this evening as Darren Murphy’s side lost 1-0 to Athlone Town in the midlands. In a very disappointing 1st half for Harps, it was a Dean Ebbe strike on 24 minutes that gave the home side the advantage at the break. Manager Darren
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Harps’ unbeaten run comes to an end in Athlone
Finn Harps have suffered their first away defeat of the season as they were beaten 1-0 by Athlone Town in the SSE Airtricity League First Division this evening. Athlone dominated proceedings in the first half and deservedly led at the interval thanks to a Dean Ebbe strike on 24 minutes. Darren Murphy’s side did improve
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Buncrana teen qualifies for kickboxing world championships
Buncrana teenager Liam Grant has qualified for a kickboxing world championship event that will take place this October in Vienna. The 15-year old, who fights out of Senshi Martial Arts Academy in Buncrana, managed to take gold in the ISKA Irish Open K1 tournament that was held in Derry last week. A Go-Fund-Me page
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Cockhill Celtic will be in the hat for the first round draw of the FAI Senior Cup
The Football Association of Ireland confirmed last night that the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Preliminary Round, previously held ahead of the First Round of the competition, will now be held as the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup First Round – and Cockhill Celtic will be involved. The 20 Clubs featuring in the Sports
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Goals feast as Cockhill Celtic go six points clear in Inishowen Premier League
Cockhill Celtic stretched their lead at the top of the Jackie Crossan Premier Division to six points as they defeated an understrength Moville Celtic 10-0. The Gavin Cullen managed side led 5-0 at the break. Liam Grant bagged four while Conor Graham and Luke Rudden netted twice. The other goals came from Adam Duffy, and
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Donegal’s u20 clash with Armagh re-scheduled for this Saturday
The postponed Eirgrid Ulster U20 Football Championship game between Donegal and Armagh has been re-scheduled for this Saturday the 13th April at 3pm. The winner will progress straight into the Ulster semi-final in 2 weeks time, while the loser will go into a quarter-final tie against Monaghan which will be played next weekend. The venue
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Simon Harris elected as 16th Taoiseach of Ireland
Simon Harris has been elected as the 16th Taoiseach of Ireland. The final vote in the Dáil finished 88 Tá to 69 Níl. At the age of 37, the Wicklow TD has become the country’s youngest ever leader.
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Gardaí seeking out van driver who damaged fence
A fence was left damaged after a traffic collision in Gortlee Road, last Wednesday at around 4pm. A White van with a partial registration of ’10 DL’ with a trailer attached caused the damage to while turning on the road, it’s believed the trailer and fence made contact. There was heavy traffic at the time,
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E-scooter stolen from victim at Long Lane in Letterkenny
Two men approached a person at Long Lane, Letterkenny last Tuesday, and stole their e-scooter. The incident happened at around 8pm. The victim says the two males fled in the direction of the hospital. One was around 5″6′ in height and wore a black puffer jacket. The other was taller, wearing a grey hoodie with
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Jeep windows smashed over bank holiday weekend in Moville
Gardaí are appealing for information after a jeep was damaged in Carrownaffe, Moville. The vehicle in question was parked at a business premises from 3pm on Sunday the 31st of March until 9am the following Tuesday. The front windscreen was cracked and the driver’s side window was smashed, however entry was not gained nor was
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Man smashes Letterkenny front window
A business premises on the Pearse Road in Letterkenny had it’s front window smashed in an act of criminal damage last Friday. At around 9:30pm a man approached kicked the window causing it to smash. Gardaí say CCTV has been viewed and more is being gathered. They’re appealing for anyone who was in the area
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Cockhill see off Pike Rovers to progress to FAI Junior Cup Final
Cockhill Celtic have defeated Pike Rovers by a goal to nil in today’s FAI Junior Cup Semi-Final in Limerick this afternoon. A goal on 23 minutes from Corey McBride had Cockhill in control at the break. Pike Rovers grew into an edgy second half and almost equalised near the end but a brilliant double-save from
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Fanad United are back-to-back Premier Division Champions
Fanad United are Brian McCormack Sports Premier Division Champions for the 2nd consecutive season as they defeated Swilly Rovers 3-0 this afternoon at Traigh-a-Loch. 3 early goals got the job done for Arthur Lynch’s side in a game they knew they only needed a point from to be crowned champions. Eoin Logue opened the scoring
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FAI Junior Cup: Lee McColgan delighted to reach another national final
Cockhill Celtic travelled to Limerick to take on Pike Rovers in the FAI Junior Cup Semi Final this afternoon. A Corey McBride goal on 23 minutes was the only goal of the game. Defender Lee McColgan says it was a “hard battle” but was over the moon to reach another national final with Cockhill. McColgan
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Fanad United are champions again! McGinley and O’Reilly react to retaining Premier League crown
Fanad United have won the Brian McCormack Sports Premier Division for the 2nd season on the bounce. The Traigh-a-loch outfit knew going into today’s match with Swilly Rovers that a draw would suffice. In truth, the game was as good as over after the first quarter when goals from Eoin Logue and Edward O’Reilly (2)
Gavin Cullen reacts to Cockhill win: “To a man we were absolutely brilliant”
Cockhill Celtic have beaten Pike Rovers 1-0 in the FAI Junior Cup Semi Final in Limerick this afternoon. Corey McBride netted the winner after 23 minutes while Harry Doherty made a fine double-save near the end to ensure the Inishowen men would prevail. Manager Gavin Cullen thought his side were good value for the win
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Josh Moffett and Keith Moriarty take victory in the Monaghan Stages Rally
Josh Moffett and Keith Moriarty have won the 2024 Ronnie Hawe Monaghan Stages Rally in their Citroën C3. Meanwhile, Sam Moffett and James O’Reilly were 11 seconds off the winners in their Hyundai i20. Eddie Doherty and Tom Murphy finished 3rd to complete the overall top 3. Daniel McKenna from Monaghan won the modified section,
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Arthur Lynch: “Having a strong squad was key to retaining Premier Division title”
Fanad United are Brian McCormack Sports Premier Division Champions once again as they overcame Swilly Rovers 3-0 at a wind-swept Traigh-a-Loch this afternoon. Arthur Lynch’s side knew they needed just 1 point from this game to secure the title and they stormed out of the blocks. Eoin Logue scored after 5 minutes and two goals
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Tyrone Ladies lose out to Kildare in Division 2 Final at Croke Park
Kildare Ladies are National League Division 2 Champions for the first time since 2004 after their victory over Tyrone in Croke Park this afternoon. Kildare led 2-4 to 0-6 at half time thanks to goals from Claire Sullivan and Neasa Dooley. The Lilywhites managed to keep their opponents at arm’s reach for the duration of
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Patsy McGonagle reflects on a busy weekend in local athletics
It has been yet another busy weekend on the athletics front in the north-west. To give us all the latest, here is Patsy McGonagle with a comprehensive report…
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Donegal Junior League Results 07/04/2024
06/04/2024 Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Glenea United 1 vs 0 Fintown Harps AFC Kildrum Tigers 4 vs 0 Donegal Town Oldtown Celtic 6 vs 3 Arranmore United St Catherines FC Reserves 3 vs 0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves Cappry Rovers 1 vs 3 Strand Rovers 07/04/2024 Brian McCormick Premier Fanad United 3 vs 0 Swilly
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Inishowen Football League Results 07/04/2024
Friday 5 th April Jackie Crossan Premier Division Aileach FC 0 Buncrana Hearts 2 Sunday 7 th April FAI Junior Cup Semi Finals Pike Rovers 0 Cockhill Celtic 1 Strand Hotel Division One Dunree United 4 Aileach Res 0 C O Donnell Semi Final Redcastle United 4 Rashenny FC 0 Ulster Junior Shield Semi Final
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Success for two Illies Golden Glove boxers at national championships
Illies Golden Glove Boxing Club had 2 girls competing at the National Girl Boy 1,2 and 3 Championships this week. Cathy Lynch, who was competing in the Girl 2 43kg category, took home the national title by picking up unanimous decisions in her both her semi final on Wednesday and her final today. Roisin Hegarty, who
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Donegal Junior League Results 06/04/2024
Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Kildrum Tigers 4 – 0 Donegal Town Oldtown Celtic 6 – 3 Arranmore United St Catherines FC Reserves 3 – 0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves Cappry Rovers 1 – 3 Strand Rovers Old Orchard Saturday D2 Drumbar United 3 – 2 Swilly Rovers Drumoghill Res 2 – 4 Ramelton Mariners Dunlewey Celtic
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