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Business Matters, Ep 195: Larissa Feeney, President of Donegal Women in Business Network, plus a preview of the Highland Radio Customer Service Awards

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

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Three arrested in four hour window on suspicion of drink driving in Derry city

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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Concerns raised over number of children going to bed hungry in Ireland

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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John McNulty “couldn’t be more proud” of his Donegal Ladies side despite defeat to Armagh

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

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Katy Heron on Ulster Final defeat: “It’s heart-breaking to leave it behind”

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 “delighted for the people of Tyrone” as his side defeat Kerry to claim All-Ireland U20 title

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

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Kevin Gallagher takes win in modified section of Carlow Stages Rally

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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Barry Ward reacts as Donegal Minors beaten in Ulster Semi Final

Donegal have been beaten 2-08 to 1-07 by Armagh in the Ulster Minor Football Championship Semi Final in Ballyshannon this afternoon. Colm O Dochartaigh’s goal mid-way through the second half gave Barry Ward’s side hope as they finished well but ultimately fell short. Armagh will now play Derry in the Ulster Final next week as

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Derry defeat Tyrone to set up Ulster Minor Final clash with Armagh

Derry have reached the Ulster Minor Football Championship Final as they defeated Tyrone on a score-line of 2-14 to 1-10 at Owenbeg this afternoon. Dylan Rocks and Caoimhin Hargan struck goals in either half as Damien McErlain’s youngsters ran out fairly comfortable 7-point winners. Derry will now play Armagh in the Ulster Minor Final as

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National 5K Road Race, Mark English & other athletics news with Patsy McGonagle

Mark English put in a strong performance to finish 4th in a world-class field in Spain yesterday. Meanwhile, the National 5K Road Race took place in Phoenix Park in Dublin this morning. Amy Greene of Finn Valley claimed an impressive win in that event and the Letterkenny men’s team finished 2nd in the team event.

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Ruaidhri Higgins: “The more people like Stephen Kenny in the league, the better”

A Paul McMullan strike on 76 minutes was enough to give Derry City all 3 points in last night’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash with St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park. It was former Derry and Republic Of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny’s first game in charge of the Dublin side, but he was unable

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Horse-racing: Double delight for Dylan Browne McMonagle in Leopardstown

Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle had a successful day as he won two races at Leopardstown this afternoon (Friday). His first win came onboard the Joseph Patrick O’Brien trained Scorthy Champ in the GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap race in which he went off at 7/1. McMonagle was also first across the line in the

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Finn Harps captain Tony McNamee looks ahead to tomorrow night’s fixture against UCD

Finn Harps captain Tony McNamee has been speaking to Highland’s Oisin Kelly ahead of tomorrow night’s SSE Airtricity League First Division clash with UCD at Belfield. The Ramelton man has been in fine form this season and has scored some important goals, including last Friday’s sensational strike against Longford Town and winners against Treaty United

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Council urged to adopt initiative to map dog attacks on sheep

Donegal County Council is being urged to adopt an initiative being rolled out in Kerry which maps dog attacks on sheep. Kerry County Council has agreed to map areas where dog attacks on sheep are reported to the local authority in 2024. Councillor Patrick McGowan believes such a project would be hugely beneficial in Donegal

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NI’s First Minister apologises for attending Bobby Storey funeral during Covid

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has apologised for attending the funeral of a former IRA volunteer at the height of the Covid pandemic. Michelle O’Neill was among the Sinn Féin delegation to attend the funeral of Bobby Storey, who died in June 2020. The First Minister has been giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry in

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Community and voluntary groups invited to fill out Funding Application Process Questionnaire

Donegal LCDC are inviting community and voluntary groups to complete a short questionnaire, on what supports they may require to complete and submit funding applications. It comes as difficulties have been faced by such groups in completing and submitting applications when seeking funding to deliver projects and initiatives. This questionnaire is being issued to help

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‘We have a habit of digging in at the right moments’ – Jim McGuinness

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness was deep in his praise for everyone involved in their Ulster Senior Football Championship Final victory over Armagh in Clones. Donegal won 6-5 on penalties after the sides had ended level at 20 points apiece following extra-time. It’s a first Ulster title in five years for Donegal and there were huge

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Jim McGuinness reflects on leading Donegal to 11th Ulster Title

Jim McGuinness has led Donegal to yet another Ulster Senior Football Championship after today’s victory over Armagh. The Glenties man has now managed his county to four Anglo-Celts and remarkably has only ever been beaten in one Ulster Championship match. After the game, McGuinness acknowledged an obsession with the smaller details has helped him develop

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Reaction: Penalty hero Shaun Patton gives his thoughts on Ulster Title win

Donegal goalkeeper Shaun Patton is the hero of the hour as he saved Shane McPartland’s sudden death penalty to decide the fate of the Ulster Senior Football Championship Final this afternoon in Clones. After full time in extra time, Donegal and Armagh couldn’t be separated as it finished 0-20 apiece. Jim McGuinness’ men were successful

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