Kerry manager Jack O’Connor has admitted Donegal were “a good bit sharper” than his side in yesterday’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 game in Killarney. Jim McGuinness’ team won 0-23 to 1-18 in what was just their second ever win in The Kingdom. After the game, O’Connor gave his thoughts to Tim Moynihan of […]
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Highland Radio’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle has described Mark English’s record-breaking run last night as “absolutely brilliant”. The Finn Valley athlete took almost a second off his own Indoor 800m record in New York, setting a new Irish record in the process. McGonagle joined Ciaran Cannon on Sunday Sport this afternoon to discuss English’s achievement…
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Finn Valley AC athlete Mark English took almost a second off his own Irish Indoor 800m record in New York. At the world famous Millrose Games, Mark finished in 1:45.15, a new national record, to place fourth.
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Donegal have beaten Kerry 0-23 to 1-18 in this afternoon’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 clash at Fitzgerald Park in Killarney. It is just Donegal’s second ever win in Kerry and a first ever win in Killarney. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Devenney were there for Highland Radio Saturday Sport…
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Jim McGuinness has led Donegal to just their second ever victory in Kerry this afternoon as his side defeated The Kingdom on a score-line of 0-23 to 1-18 in Killarney. Even though the Glenties man was content with the win, he told Highland’s Brendan Devenney there is still a good bit to work on…
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Donegal’s Ryan McHugh was in good spirits as he played his part in Donegal’s 2-point win over Kerry in Killarney this afternoon. The Kilcar man had a fine game and opened the scoring with a 2-pointer early on, finishing with 5 points overall. McHugh told Highland’s Oisin Kelly he was “delighted we could get over
The Ulster Novice Championships 2025 took place at St. Patrick’s College, Banbridge this morning (Saturday). Odhran McGarry of Dunfanaghy defeated Lisburn’s Shea Scott 3-0 to claim the Boy 2 52kg title. A good day for Dunfanaghy continued as Cathal Russell defeated Ryan Magee in the 60kg section – The judges had it 3-0 in favour
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Institute have been beaten 2-1 away to Limavady in the NIFL Championship this afternoon. An early goal from Conor McCloskey had the home side a goal to the good after just 11 minutes and Limavady went 2-0 up mid-way through the second period. A late goal from Institute wasn’t enough to get anything from the
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Glencar Inn Sat Division One: Arranmore United vs Strand Rovers Keadue Rovers 1-2 Donegal Town Oldtown Celtic 2-0 Drumbar Ramelton Mariners 3-1 Glencar Celtic St Catherines Res 2-3 Kildrum Tigers Old Orchard Sat Division Two: Castlefin Celtic 1-3 Fintown Harps Erne Wanderers vs Glenea Utd Res Kilmacrennan Celtic vs Dunlewey Celtic (3pm k/o) Gweedore
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Hugh Devenney was presented with the Volunteer Hall Of Fame Award at Croke Park yesterday evening. Ladies Gaelic Football Association President Michael Naughton presented the Four Masters clubman with the award at the LGFA National Volunteer of the Year Awards at GAA Headquarters. Devenney first got involved with LGFA in Donegal over 30 years ago
Donegal LGFA stalwart Hugh Devenney receives Volunteer Hall Of Fame Award at Croke Park Read More »
The draw for the first round of the Donegal Gaeltacht Championship took place earlier this morning. St. Michaels will play Cloughaneely in the preliminary round at the beginning of March with the winners to play Naomh Columba in the first round. The other first round ties, which are due to take place over St. Patrick’s
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The Michael Murphy Sports 3K and Elite Mile is taking place on St Patrick’s Day, March 17th. It’s the second year of the 3K but it’s a first on the roads of Letterkenny for the 1-Mile race. Top athletes will compete to break the legendary sub-4 minute mile barrier on the road and win a
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In this week’s local soccer segment on The Score programme, Chris Ashmore caught up with a few clubs who have important fixtures this weekend. In the Donegal Junior League Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division, there are still four or even five sides still in contention for honours with almost half season to go for many
Talking Soccer – Big weekend ahead for Kildrum Tigers, Kilmacrennan Celtic & Aileach FC Read More »
ATU Donegal’s senior soccer side have progressed to the semi-finals of the Eustace Cup – the senior cup on the All Ireland Colleges scene. A dramatic 2-1 victory over ATU Galway on Wednesday afternoon clinched a spot in the last four for the Donegal youngsters, with a 95th minute winner from Mark McGlynn sealing the
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Four points from Downings’ Johnny McGroddy, who came on as a substitute, helped DCU overcome reigning Sigerson Cup holders Ulster University as they won their semi-final by 14 points to ten after extra time in Cavan yesterday evening. McGroddy came on with eight minutes of normal time remaining and got the crucial point that took
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In this edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks finds out more about the forthcoming Highland Radio Hospitality Awards with Sean Quinn, Head of Sales at the station. The shortlist has been decided and it looks all-set to be another sell-out on March 2nd in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey. In the second part of the programme,
Business Matters – Eps 230: Highland Radio Hospitality Awards, plus SMS Stoneworks Read More »
On this week’s DL Debate Brendan Devenney looks ahead to the MacRory Final with Abbey Vocational School Manager Stuart McFadden, former Donegal and Dublin stars Kevin Cassidy and Coman Goggins talk league action plus Doneal Senior Ladies Manager James Daly. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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Donegal have defeated Tyrone on a score-line of 1-20 to 0-13 in the National Hurling League Division 2 at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. Chris Ashmore was there for Highland Radio Sunday Sport… After the game, Donegal manager Micky McCann gave his thoughts to Chris… Experienced Donegal player Danny Cullen says “it’s
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Kerry have beaten Derry by 5-15 to 1-24 in this afternoon’s National Football League Division 1 clash at Celtic Park in Derry. Two late goals for The Kingdom gave them the two points in their first league outing of the season. Derry will be bitterly disappointed to have let a considerable lead slip in what
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Tyrone manager Stephen McGarry praised Donegal’s second half performance in this afternoon’s Allianz National Hurling League Division 2 clash at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. Having been just a point ahead at half time, Donegal ran out convincing 1-20 to 0-13 winners. McGarry told Highland’s Chris Ashmore Donegal “turned it on” in the second period…
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Paddy Tally was left ruing some vital mistakes as his side shipped five goals to Kerry in their brilliant National Football League Division 1 clash at Celtic Park. The Kingdom struck two goals in the last minute to go from 3 points down to 3 points up and take the victory. It finished 5-15 to
Paddy Tally on Kerry defeat: “We conceded some terrible goals” Read More »
Letterkenny AC finished in 9th place overall at the European Club Cross Country Championships in Albufeira this morning. National Marathon and Cross Country Champion Anne Marie McGlynn put in a fantastic performance and was the first Irish woman home. Team Lead Teresa McDaid joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Sunday Sport and said the team
The Donegal Senior Ladies have drawn 1-06 to 0-09 with Westmeath in their National Football League Division 2 clash this afternoon. It’s two draws in two games for James Daly’s side, having finished level with Clare in their season-opener last weekend. Donegal led 0-04 to 0-01 at half time but a second-half goal from the
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Letterkenny AC finished 9th overall in this morning’s European Club Cross Country Championships in Albufeira. Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle joined Highland Radio Sunday Sport this afternoon to talk about that story and much more…
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Brian McCormack Sports Premier Division Bonagee United 0-1 Letterkenny Rovers Keadue Rovers 0-3 Kilmacrennan Celtic Kildrum Tigers 2-0 Fanad United Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Donegal Town 1-2 Castlefin Celtic (Reversed) Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Division Two Letterbarrow Celtic 1-0 Dunkineely Celtic (Played on Sat) Drumoghill 6-2 Deele Harps Drumkeen Utd 0-0 Convoy
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Dublin manager Dessie Farrell has agreed with Jim McGuinness regarding the need for an extra substitute to be allowed following the introduction of the new rules. Farrell lost three players to hamstring strains in last night’s defeat to Donegal in Ballybofey, and, just like McGuinness, has called for option of using a sixth substitute to
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness says he “has to be careful” with Michael Murphy but that his talisman is in “good shape, strong and fit” as the 2025 campaign got underway with last night’s win over Dublin in Ballybofey. Murphy did not feature in the match-day squad yesterday, but McGuinness is confident the Glenswilly man is
Jim McGuinness says Michael Murphy is “in good shape, strong & fit” Read More »
Donegal played their first competitive game under gaelic football’s “new rules” for the 2025 season and came away with a 4-point win over Dublin in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 yesterday evening. Reflecting on the experience of playing under the new rules, experienced Donegal player Ryan McHugh says players will need to be
Ryan McHugh on new rules: “There’s an awful lot more running” Read More »
Donegal began their Division 1 Allianz League campaign on Saturday night with four point win (0-20 v 0-16) over Dublin in Ballybofey. Donegal should have won the game by more having kicked eight wides in the first half but Donegal boss Jim McGuinness was pleased with the character shown as they out scored the Dubs
Testing Dublin win has Jim McGuinness calling for additional substitution Read More »
Donegal got off to a winning start in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 with a 4-point win over Dublin at MacCumhaill Park tonight. Daire O’Baoil kicked two sensational 2-pointers in the first half, bringing his total to six points at the interval. Highland’s Brendan Devenney caught up with Man of the Match O’Baoil
Man of the Match Daire O’Baoil reacts to Donegal’s victory over Dublin Read More »
Donegal have beaten Dublin 0-20 to 0-16 in this evening’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 tie in Ballybofey. After last weekend’s postponement of the Kerry game, this was Jim McGuinness’ side’s first competitive outing of 2025. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Devenney were there for Highland Radio Saturday Sport…
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Tyrone have suffered their first defeat of the NFL Division 1 campaign after going down 1-23 to 0-19 against All Ireland Champions Armagh this evening. Malachy O’Rourke’s side overcame Derry in last weekend’s opening league fixture. After the game, Red Hand boss O’Rourke said his side are still “learning stuff all the time”…
Malachy O’Rourke on Tyrone’s loss to Armagh: “We’re learning stuff all the time” Read More »
Armagh have defeated Tyrone on a score-line of 1-23 to 0-19 in their Allianz National Football League Division 1 clash at the Athletics Grounds this evening. It’s Armagh’s first win of the campaign having been beaten by Galway in Round 1 last weekend. After the game, Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney spoke to the assembled media…
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Glencar Inn Saturday D1 St Catherines FC Res 0 vs 2 Oldtown Celtic Donegal Town 1 vs 1 Glencar Celtic Keadue Rovers 0 vs 7 Kildrum Tigers Strand Rovers 1 vs 2 Swilly Rovers Cappry Rovers 1 vs 3 Gweedore Celtic Old Orchard Saturday D2 Drumoghill Res 0 vs 4 Castlefin Celtic Fintown Harps
Donegal Junior League Results – 01/02/25 Read More »
Down have beaten Derry by 2-26 to 0-13 in the Allianz National Hurling League Division 2 at Owenbeg this afternoon. Derry’s next outing is a trip to play Kerry in Tralee next Sunday – The Kingdom lost out to Kildare by 2-28 to 0-17 this afternoon. Elsewhere, in the Ulster Hurling Under 20 Cup, Antrim
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Institute have been beaten 4-3 away to Dundela in the NIFL Championship this afternoon. ‘Stute were 3-0 up after half an hour thanks to efforts from Caoimhin Porter, Aidan Hegarty and a penalty from Mikhail Kennedy. Having pulled a goal back to make it 3-1 at the break, Dundela struck three times within a 10-minute
NIFL: Dundela come from 3-0 down to defeat Institute Read More »
Derry City defeated Ballymena United 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at the Ryan McBride Brandywell last night. Michael Duffy got the game’s only goal. After the match, Candy Stripes boss Tiernan Lynch spoke to the assembled media… Martin Holmes got the thoughts of goal-scorer Michael Duffy…
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The 49th Donegal Sports Star Awards took place in the Mount Errigal Hotel last night. Donegal star Liam McKinney received the hurling award – he spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore at the event… Cockhill Celtic’s Garbhan Friel, who was named FAI Junior Player Of The Year in 2024, picked up the soccer award…
Dylan Browne McMonagle was crowned the Overall Donegal Sports Star for 2024 at the awards ceremony at the Mount Errigal Hotel last night. The Letterkenny jockey was not able to attend the event as he was in Bahrain, but his father John and mother Caroline attended in his place. After picking up the award for
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Finn Harps have announced the loan signing of goalkeeper David Aziaya from EFL League Two side Bromley FC. Aziaya came through the Norwich City academy after signing from the Kinetic Foundation, a programme dedicated to developing young players and helping them make the leap to professional academy football. The 20-year-old signed with Bromley FC in
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Finbarr Roarty is set to make his senior league debut on Saturday night in Ballybofey. The young Naomh Conaill player is named at corner back for Saturday’s Division 1 fixture against Dublin at MacCumhaill Park. Johnny Carlin who played with Wicklow last season is named on the bench as is Termon’s Cian McMenamin who could
Roarty set for league debut but no Murphy for Dublin clash. Read More »
More than 600 people attended the 2024 Donegal Sports Star of the Year Awards at a gala presentation function held in the Mount Errigal Hotel. The overall winner was jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle. He was announced as the winner from a short-list that also included hurler Liam Óg McKinney (Burt); Shelbourne title winning captain Mark
More than 600 people attended the 2024 Donegal Sports Star of the Year Awards at a gala presentation function held in the Mount Errigal Hotel. The special guest was double European 400m champion David Gillick. Also in attendance was the new Minister of State for Sport, Deputy Charlie McConalogue. The award winners (part one) are
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After last weekend’s false-start, Donegal will get their Allianz National Football League Division 1 campaign up and running tomorrow evening (Saturday) with a home-fixture against Dublin in Ballybofey. Jim McGuinness’ side’s scheduled opener in Kerry last Sunday fell victim of Storm Eowyn, so tomorrow’s clash with The Dubs will provide the first opportunity for Donegal
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Kerry FC have announced the signing of goalkeeper Tim-Oliver Hiemer from Finn Harps ahead of the 2025 SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division season. Hiemer made 45 appearances for Finn Harps over the last two campaigns, keeping 13 clean sheets in the process. Previous to his time in Ballybofey, the German stopper was on the books
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St Columba’s Comprehensive School in Glenties are Ulster U20 B Girls Champions once again. In what was a massive occasion for the school, they overcame the challenge of St. Patrick’s Academy in this morning’s decider on a score-line of 2-09 to 0-14 at Irvinestown.
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The Raphoe Royal and Prior Senior Girls played their hearts out in Oriel Park against Presentation Kilkenny in their FAIS Senior Girls Schools semi-final but ended up being beaten 2-0. A tense first half ended 0-0. Early in the second half, a penalty awarded against the Royal girls saw Kilkenny take the lead. Despite the
Royal & Prior Raphoe just miss out on reaching schools final Read More »
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