The Health Minister is hoping the new National Children’s Hospital will see its first patients in March of next year. There are ongoing concerns about the opening date for the new facility, which has changed 14 times. The Labour Party believes it could be as far out as 2027, but Jennifer Carroll MacNeill doesn’t agree:
Health Minister hopes new NCH will receive first patients in March 2026 Read More »
The Government should listen to the people and ban greyhound racing. That’s according to Greyhound Action Ireland which is welcoming moves in Wales to get rid of the sport in the near future. Welsh leaders are working to end the practice there following a government consultation period and a petition that attracted 35 thousand signatures.
In this week’s edition, Chris Ashmore looks at the subject of 3D construction printing, and also the forthcoming Local Enterprise Week. Recently Ireland’s first 3D printed homes came on stream for Louth County Council in Dundalk. The families are the first residents to live in 3D concrete homes in Ireland and the UK. Two Donegal
Business Matters, Ep 232: 3D Construction Printing, plus Local Enterprise Week Read More »
The groups for the upcoming 2025 Ulster Under-20 Football Championship have been confirmed. Donegal will be in Group A alongside Tyrone, Antrim, Down and Fermanagh. Group B will consist of Armagh, Cavan, Monaghan and Derry. The competition commences on Wednesday 19th March, with fixtures to be confirmed later this week.
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Donegal sit top of the Allianz National Football League Division 1 after a 0-21 to 1-10 victory over All Ireland Champions Armagh in Ballybofey this evening. The result means Jim McGuinness’ side are the only team with a 100% record in the league after three games. A positive day was made even better as Michael
Fanad United have defeated Tramore FC of Waterford on penalties in the FAI Junior Cup Round of 16 clash at Triagh-A-Loch this afternoon. The Donegal side’s goalkeeper Mark McConigley saved a penalty in the second half of normal time to ensure the game ended scoreless after 90 minutes. After neither side managed to find the
McConigley the hero as Fanad United progress to FAI Junior Cup Quarter-Final Read More »
Donegal continued their flying start to 2025 with an 8-point win over reigning All-Ireland Champions Armagh this afternoon in Ballybofey. Among several positives from today’s outing was the return of Michael Murphy – Donegal’s All Ireland winning captain from 2012 that has come out of retirement to re-join the camp. Murphy immediately effected the game
Jim McGuinness: “There’s not much I can say about Michael that hasn’t been said before” Read More »
Fanad United are into the last 8 of the FAI Junior Cup as goalkeeper Mark McConigley saved two penalties in the shoot-out against Waterford’s Tramore this afternoon. Having already saved one penalty in normal time, there is no doubt McConigley was the hero of the hour at Triagh-A-Loch. After the game, the Fanad ‘keeper told
Patrick McBrearty kicked 0-6 for Donegal as Jim McGuinness’ side defeated Armagh 0-21 to 1-10 at MacCumhaill Park this evening. The result means Donegal have beaten the last three All-Ireland Champions in the first three games of this year’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 and sit pretty at the summit ahead of Galway. After
Tramore’s 800km round-trip from Waterford to Fanad was unsuccessful as they bowed out of the FAI Junior Cup at the hands of Arthur Lynch’s side in Triagh-A-Loch this afternoon. After the game, Tramore manager Lee Quilty told Chris Ashmore “it’s a long trip back home”…
Tramore manager Lee Quilty says “it’s a long trip back home” after defeat to Fanad Read More »
Mayo have beaten Tyrone 0-12 to 0-10 in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 in Castlebar this afternoon. With the full time report for Highland Radio, here’s Francis Mooney…
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Tyrone manager Malachy O’Rourke says he knew it was “always going to be a tough league campaign” as his side suffered their second defeat on the trot at the hands of Mayo in Castlebar this afternoon. The Red Hand County defeated Derry on the opening day, but have since been beaten by Armagh and Mayo
Malcahy O’Rourke: “We always knew it was going to be a tough league campaign” Read More »
Mayo defeated Tyrone 0-12 to 0-10 in today’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 encounter at MacHale Park. After the game, Mayo manager Kevin McStay spoke to the assembled media and said he was “very pleased”…
Kevin McStay “very pleased” as Mayo defeat Tyrone in NFL Division 1 Read More »
Donegal driver Eamonn Kelly had a good weekend at Rally Sweden in the World Rally Championship. Kelly and co-driver Conor Mohan finished in 3rd position in the Junior WRC Category driving their Ford Fiesta Rally 3. Australian Taylor Gill won that category, with Swede Mille Johanson in second. Welshman Elfyn Evans won the overall rally
WRC: Kelly and McErlain in action at Rally Sweden Read More »
Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Gweedore Celtic 0-2 Letterkenny Rovers Kilmacrennan Celtic 3-3 Keadue Rovers Rathmullan Celtic 0-4
Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 16/02/25 Read More »
Our athletics correspondent Patsy McGonigle joined Highland Radio Sunday Sport this afternoon to discuss the latest happenings in the world of athletics here in the north west, including news of another good weekend from Finn Valley’s Mark English…
Latest athletics news with Patsy McGonigle Read More »
The North West Basketball team claimed a dramatic win in the National League this weekend. The Donegal-based outfit defeated Mater Private of Malahide 82-80 at the ATU Donegal campus. Coach John Grant joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Sunday Sport to discuss the win… Team North West’s next game is at home against Kerry’s Killarney
Basketball: Team North-West win dramatic contest with Malahide Read More »
Derry came back from being 9 points down at half time to snatch a draw against last year’s beaten All Ireland Finalists Galway this evening. After losing their opening two games in the National Football League Division 1, Derry welcomed an unbeaten Galway side to Celtic Park. After the game, Derry’s Ciaran McFaul said he
Derry’s Ciaran McFaul: “We knew we could get back into it” Read More »
Derry and Galway have drawn 0-16 to 1-13 in this evening’s National Football League Division 1 clash at Celtic Park. The Oakleaf County trailed by 1-10 to 0-04 at half time, but fought back in the second period to earn their first point of the campaign. Michael McMullan of the Gaelic Life was there for
Resurgent second half earns Derry a point against Galway Read More »
Institute have drawn 1-1 with Newry City in the NIFL Championship at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this afternoon. The Derry side took the lead on 57 minutes through Brandon Diau but Ryan McNickle equalised late on for the away side to snatch a point. The result means ‘Stute are still 9th in the division. In
NIFL Championship: Late equaliser denies ‘Stute all three points Read More »
Letterkenny Rugby Club produced a stunning comeback in the last 20 minutes of today’s Ulster Championship 2 clash with Coleraine. Having trailed 29-10 with just 20 minutes left, three converted tries gave them a sensational victory at the Dave Gallaher Grounds. After the game, Alec McDonald caught up with Letterkenny Assistant Coach Adam Bratton who
Finn Harps were defeated 2-0 by Kerry FC in last night’s League Of Ireland First Division opener in Tralee. Harps manager Darren Murphy joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Saturday Sport this evening to give his thoughts on the performance and how things are looking overall for the Ballybofey side…
Finn Harps manager Darren Murphy joins Highland Radio Saturday Sport Read More »
Letterkenny produced a stunning comeback to defeat Coleraine in Ulster Championship 2 at the Dave Gallaher Grounds this afternoon. Having trailed 29-10 after an hour’s action, the Donegal side turned the game on it’s head to run out 31-29 winners. Alec McDonald was there for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
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Fanad United’s FAI Junior Cup journey continues tomorrow as they welcome Waterford’s Tramore to Triagh-A-Loch in a last-16 tie. Having dispatched of sides from Roscommon and Dublin the two previous rounds, Arthur Lynch’s side are no stranger to welcoming clubs from down the country to Fanad. Tramore, however, may pose a bigger threat to the
Arthur Lynch looks ahead to Fanad United’s clash with Tramore in FAI Junior Cup Read More »
Kerry FC opened their third campaign in the League of Ireland First Division with a 2-nil home win against Finn Harps last night. The Mounthawk Park faithful enjoyed seeing the Kingdom take the lead in the 24th minute after newcomer Joe Adams finished to the net after getting on the end of Nathan Gleeson’s cross.
Kerry boss McCarthy reacts to win over Finn Harps Read More »
Connor Coyle was in action at Madison Square Garden last night. The Derry boxer was fighting Vito Meinicki for the IBF USBA, WBC USA, and WBO International middleweight belts but had to settle for a draw. One judge had Meinicki winning the fight 96-94, but the other two judges called it 95-95 and a majority
Boxing: Coyle bout declared majority draw in MSG Read More »
Damien Duff was delighted with his Shelbourne side’s opening day win over Derry City in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division last night. Having led 3-1 at the break, Duff told Nathan Murphy the result was “absolutely deserved”…
Damien Duff: “It could have been an awful lot more” Read More »
Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch was left “disappointed” with his side’s performance in their 3-1 defeat to Shelbourne in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division opener at Tolka Park last night. Sean Boyd scored twice and Evan Caffrey also got on the scoresheet for the hosts in the first half to lead 3-1 at the
Tiernan Lynch “disappointed” with performance against Shelbourne Read More »
Derry City have been defeated 3-1 by Shelbourne in the first game of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Tolka Park this evening. Sean Boyd had the home side in front after 11 minutes but the Candy Stripes found an equaliser just three minutes later through Michael Duffy. Evan Caffrey put Shels back in
Shelbourne breeze past Derry at Tolka Park Read More »
Finn Harps have been beaten 2-0 by Kerry FC in the opening fixture of the new SSE Airtricity League First Division season in Tralee this evening. Strikes in each half from Adam Brookwell and Joe Adams, who was sent off for the hosts, gave them all three points. John Drummey of Radio Kerry reported live
Finn Harps beaten by Kerry FC in first league game of 2025 Read More »
Finn Harps have announced the signing of Gradi Lomboto. The attacker signs for the 2025 season following a successful trial period. Lomboto is a graduate of the Galway United Academy, where he scored 13 goals in 27 appearances for their MU20 side last season. Harps boss Darren Murphy told club media: “We’re really pleased to
New signing for Finn Harps ahead of league opener in Kerry Read More »
Donegal will look to maintain their winning start in Division 1 of the National Football League this weekend. After impressive wins over Dublin and Kerry in the opening two rounds, Jim McGuinness’ side face what is potentially their toughest test so far on Sunday afternoon as All-Ireland Champions Armagh are the visitors to Ballybofey. The
Unbeaten Donegal set to face All-Ireland Champions Armagh – Eamon McGee preview Read More »
Mark English has certainly made a very good start to the season. After setting a new Irish indoor 800m record last week in New York, last night the Finn Valley athlete clocked the second fastest indoor time of his career in France at the World Indoor Tour Gold meet in Liévin. In a very strong
English clocks second fastest indoor 800m time as good start to season continues Read More »
Pobal Scoil Gaoth Dobhair’s hunt for three-in-a-row continues as the school have progressed to FAI Schools Junior ‘B’ Boys National Cup Final. Having trailed 2-1 at half-time in this afternoon’s semi final against St. Killian’s DS, the Donegal school overturned the deficit to run out 5-2 winners thanks to two goals each from Cathal MacAoidh
Pobal Scoil Gaoth Dobhair progress to FAI Schools Junior ‘B’ Boys National Cup Final Read More »
In a renewed appeal for information on a fatal crash in Donegal last year, Gardai are seeking to identify the owners of two vehicles seen in a nearby filling station at the time of the collision. The fatal crash, involving two cars occurred at Liscooley near Castlefinn at around 10pm on Friday, November 22nd. Two
The Taoiseach has been accused of taking advantage of the Irish language. A row broke out in the Dail earlier after the Taoiseach was accused of using Irish to break the Dail rules. In a debate about housing, Micheal Martin said, as Gaeilge, that the Sinn Fein leader was ‘telling lies’. Mary Lou McDonald took
Deputy Doherty accuses Taoiseach of taking advantage of the Irish language Read More »
Police in Northern Ireland are calling for vigilance after a man lost more than £200,000 in a romance scam. He says what happened him almost destroyed his life. Police are advising people to if speaking to someone on a dating app, always keep communication on the app, check the person’s social media profiles and profile
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Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in Dungloe. Uisce Eireann say works are scheduled to take place until 4:30pm this afternoon. The utility is advising of supply disruptions due to the works.
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Nurses say authorities are treating hospital patients like numbers, not people. The INMO’s released its first ever ‘Behind the Trolley Numbers survey. Among the findings, 84% of nurses have treated patients in inappropriate settings in the past year, 72% have seen falls or delays with medications directly related to inappropriate care settings. INMO General Secretary
Authorities are treating patients like numbers, not people – INMO Read More »
All homes and businesses finally have their power back almost three weeks on from Storm Éowyn. Over 768,000 properties were without electricity at the height of the bad weather. ESB Networks have now confirmed all affected customers had their power restored last night.
Power restored to all homes and businesses following Storm Éowyn Read More »
Northern Ireland’s First and deputy First Ministers are expected to meet the King at Windsor Castle outside London later. It’s reported the British monarch is hosting political leaders from the devolved nations for dinner. Michelle O’Neill – who is Northern Ireland’s first ever Republican First Minister – previously met King Charles when he visited Northern
NI’s First and deputy First Ministers to meet King Charles today Read More »
The Government is planning a PR blitz to the United States for St Patrick’s Day this year. The Taoiseach, Tanaiste and eight Ministers will travel to America. Government ministers will visit almost 40 locations across the world as part of the celebrations. The Tanaiste has confirmed he will head to New York and Philadelphia. Speaking
Government planning PR blitz to US for St Patrick’s Day Read More »
In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore speaks with the co-founder of a cyber security company based in CoLab in Letterkenny who was on a recent trade mission to the United States, and also to the CEO of .ie the national registry for over 300,000 domain names. First up we’ll hear from Newtowncunningham based Clare Ryan,
Carla Ward has confirmed her first Ireland Women’s National Team squad as they prepare to get their 2025 UEFA Nations League campaign underway. Ireland will host Türkiye on Friday, February 21st in Tallaght Stadium before travelling to Koper to face Slovenia on Tuesday, February 25th in their opening two games in Group 2 in League
Tyler Toland and Amber Barrett in Ireland squad Read More »
Finn Harps chairman Ian Harkin says he is confident that work on the €8 million new Finn Harps stadium will get underway again in earnest later this year with a view to playing in the new Donegal Community Stadium in Stranorlar in the 2027 season. His comments came at a press conference in Ballybofey ahead
New stadium is the priority for Harps – no overnight hotel stays for long away trips Read More »
Donegal man Willie McAteer has led St. Pat’s of Maghera to MacRory Cup glory after their 0-12 to 2-05 win over Abbey Vocational School of Donegal Town this afternoon. St. Pat’s had to endure a tough start as Abbey raised two early green flags, but the Maghera side held firm and came back from being
Roisin Rodgers hit the net in the dying seconds for the Donegal Ladies as they defeated Monaghan by two points in the Lidl National Football League Division 2 in Lifford this afternoon. After the game, Highland’s Chris Ashmore caught up with the Donegal captain who said she was “in the right spot”… Here’s Donegal
Rodgers nets late winner for Donegal Ladies – James Daly & Katie Dowds reaction Read More »
Abbey Vocational School came up short in their bid to win Ulster’s MacRory Cup this afternoon, going down by a single point to St. Pat’s of Maghera at Celtic Park in Derry. Two early goals helped the Donegal school into a 4-point lead at half time, but St. Pat’s chipped away at the scoreboard and
Abbey manager Stuart McFadden: “At the end of the day, I’m super proud of the boys” Read More »
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