Dungloe Minor Ladies have progressed to the Ulster Club Final as they defeated Magherafelt 2-20 to 3-09 in this afternoon’s semi final in Magherfelt. The Donegal side will now face Carryduff in the Ulster Minor Ladies Final. Daire Bonnar of the Donegal News has the full time report for Highland Radio Sunday Sport… After […]
Glenswilly have beaten Gaoth Dobhair 1-09 to 0-11 in this afternoon’s Donegal U21A Football Semi-Final in Milford. Neil Gallagher’s youngsters will now play Four Masters in the decider as they dispatched of Naomh Conaill on a score-line of 3-12 to 0-05 in the other semi final. Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News was in Milford
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Karl Lacey’s Kilcoo side defeated Scotstown 5-10 to 0-14 in last night’s Ulster Senior Club Football Championship Semi Final at the Box-It Athletics Ground in Armagh. The Down Champions will now face the winners of Clann Eireann’s clash with Errigal Ciaran in the Ulster Club Final. After the game, Francis Mooney spoke with Lacey who
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Donegal manager Jim McGuinness was the guest speaker at last night’s Donegal Association Dinner Dance in London. Highland’s David James was also at the event – he caught up with the Glenties native to get his thoughts on Michael Murphy returning to the county panel for 2025. “He will add a lot of value to
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“The mistakes we made today, you wouldn’t see in an U12 game,” said Craigbane manager Kevin Moore after their defeat in the Ulster Junior Final. The Derry team were kept in the match right up until the final whistle, when they netted a superb goal in the last seconds of the additional three minutes to
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Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin were triumphant over Derry’s Craigbane in the Ulster Junior Final. 3-7 to 1-12 was the final score of the game. Muff’s goals came from Donegal Senior player Caolan McColgan, Drew McKinney and Kevin Lynch . Highland Radio’s Brendan Devenney spoke with Manager Daniel McCauley and players Caolan McColgan and Johnny Toye
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Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin’s sharp shooter, Kevin Lynch, scored 1-2 after coming on in the second half, to help his team to victory in the Ulster Junior Final. The Muff side overcame Derry’s Craigbane by a single point after the game went to three minutes of additional time. The final score line was 3-7 to
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Chairman Joe McLaughlin said “This is a super day for the club, the parish, for Inishowen and for Donegal,” following their victory in the Ulster Junior final. Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin defeated Derry’s Craigbane with a score line of 3-7 to 1-12. The Muff side now progress to the All-Ireland quarter final where they will
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Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin defeated Craigbane of Derry in the Ulster Junior Championship final at Celtic Park by the finest of margins. The final score line was 1-12 to 3-7, a one point victory. At half time, the score line read 1-3 to 0-5 for the Muff side. Drew McKinney netted Naomh Pádraig Uisce
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St Nauls defeated Killybegs in a close encounter on Friday, November 22nd, to win the U21C title. 0-11 to 1-6 was the final score line of the game. Declan Duignan kicked eight points for St Nauls to help them seal victory and received the Man of the Match title. The Mountcharles side were up by
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On Friday, Institute took on Armagh City at the Brandywell. Institute took a share of the spoils as the match ended with a 0-0 score line. Institute’s Stephen Doherty received the Man of the Match title. The Derry side currently sit at ninth spot on the Championship table and are in the relegation group. They
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On this week’s episode of The Score, we hear from the Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin club who are preparing for Saturday’s Ulster Cub Final against Craigbane – we’ve been speaking with Captain Dermot Keaveney and Chairman Joe McLaughlin. In soccer, we’ll be getting the thoughts of Gary Ferry about Derry City’s new manager, Tiernan Lynch,
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Donegal’s Amber Barrett, Tyler Toland and Anna Patten, who has family connections in the county, have all been named in Eileen Gleeson’s squad for the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2025 Playoff against Wales. Experienced defender Louise Quinn has been ruled out with a hip injury, while manager Eileen Gleeson is also without the services of
Barrett, Toland and Patten all named in Ireland squad Read More »
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore reflects on the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards nights and also takes a look at Wild Atlantic Camp glamping and its Christmas initiatives. The Chamber Business Awards were held in the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny, and once again the gala presentation night was a big success. Toni Forrester, Chief
Derry City have confirmed Tiernan Lynch as the club’s new manager on a three-year contract. The 44-year old has steered Larne to back-to-back NIFL Premiership titles with the Inver Park side also currently competing in the League phase of the UEFA Conference League. The Brandywell club has acted quickly following the departure of Ruaidhri Higgins
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200 new jobs are being created in Donegal. Abbott has announced its intention to expand its site in Donegal. As part of a €440 million, Abbott today, officially opened its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kilkenny. The huge investment also includes a significant expansion of the company’s Donegal site, where a further 200 jobs are being
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The draw has been made for the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Under-21 A and B championship semi-finals. The U21A Semi Finals pairings are: Four Masters v Naomh Conaill in Ballyshannon on Sunday, 24th November at 12 noon. Ghaoth Dobhair will face Glenswilly in Milford on Sunday, 24th November at 12 noon. In the U21B Semi
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Cockhill Celtic’s Garbhan Friel picked up the FAI Amateur Player of the Year award at an awards ceremory in Dublin this week. The prolific goal-scorer was instrumental in the Inishowen side’s journey to FAI Junior Cup success back in May and picked up the Player Of The Match award in the final against Gorey Rangers.
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Highland Radio’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle has hailed Ann Marie McGlynn’s victory in today’s National Cross Country Championships as “unbelievably courageous” and says it’s a performance he’ll remember for a long, long time. McGlynn, who defended the Women’s National Marathon Championship at the Dublin Marathon three weeks ago, won the Women’s National Cross Country Race
Under 21 A Quarter Finals Gaoth Dobhair 1-9 – 0-6 Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon Gleann tSúilí 0-12 – 1-6 CLG An Tearmainn CLG Bun Cranncha 1-5 – 2-7 Naomh Conaill Four Masters 3-10 – 0-6 Sean Mac Cumhaill Under 21 B Quarter Finals Gleann Fhinne 1-10 – 2-8 Burt Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin 2-7 –
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Ulster Shield (1.30pm kick offs) Carn Youths 5-3 Drumoghill Cockhill Celtic 2-3 Strand Rovers Culdaff FC 7-0 Gweedore United Res Deele Harps 4-2 Redcastle FC Illies Celtic 3-2 Whitestrand United (AET) QPS Youths P-P Arranmore United Quigley Point Swifts 3-0 Bonagee United Kildrum Res 2-1 Rashenny Donegal Town 3-2 Carrowmena (AET) Gleneely Colts 2-2 Newtowne
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Annmarie McGlynn has won the Senior Women’s National Cross Country Title today in Irvinestown at the National Championships. Just three weeks ago, the Letterkenny AC athlete was crowned the Women’s National Marathon Champion in Dublin. Today’s win means she is the first person to ever win both races in the same year. She will now
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Arthur Lynch says his side “didn’t deserve to win the game” as Bonagee United defeated his Fanad United team 1-0 in Letterkenny this afternoon. It is the first time Fanad have dropped points in this season’s Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division. After the game, Lynch spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore…
Fanad manager Lynch: “We didn’t deserve to win the game” Read More »
Bonagee United have put an end to Fanad United’s 100% record in the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division. Jamie Harris scored the game’s only goal for the Letterkenny side. After the game, Highland’s Chris Ashmore caught up with winning manager Packie Mailey… Goal-scorer Jamie Harris says Bonagee thoroughly deserved the victory…
Packie Mailey says “it’s a good three points for us” as Bonagee beat Fanad Read More »
Bonagee United have beaten Fanad United 1-0 in this afternoon’s big clash in the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division at Dry Arch Park. Jamie Harris got the only goal of the game on 17 minutes for the home side. Chris Ashmore was there for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
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It has been yet another fantastic week for Donegal jockeys across the world. Dylan Browne McMonagle has returned down under and it didn’t take him long to find his way into the winner’s enclosure. The Letterkenny youngster finished first on board “Snitzanova” for trainer Ciaron Maher in yesterday’s 5:05 race in Newcastle, Australia. In what
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Johnny Toye says “words can’t really describe it” as Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin have sailed into the Ulster Junior Championship Final. The Donegal side will now play Craigbane in the Ulster decider next weekend. After the game, Toye gave his thoughts to Highland’s Oisin Kelly… Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin manager Daniel McCauley also spoke
“One more game” – Johnny Toye and Daniel McCauley on Muff’s Ulster Semi Final win Read More »
Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin Muff have beaten Collegeland of Armagh 1-11 to 0-04 in the Ulster Junior Championship Semi Final at Healy Park in Omagh this evening. With the full time report, here’s Highland’s Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne…
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Letterkenny have beaten Academy 35-22 in the Ulster Championship 2 this afternoon. A first half try from Mark Miller helped Letterkenny into a narrow 17-15 lead at the break. Further tries in the second period from Miller, Lee McLaughlin, Rory McGinty and Andy Millar along with some fine kicking from the tee by Daf Green
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Institute have been beaten 4-2 by Ards in the NIFL Championship at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this afternoon. Stephen Doherty and Evan Tweed got on the score sheet for the home side but Ards struck twice in the last ten minutes to secure the three points. The result leaves Institute in 9th position. In other
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Downings Ladies are Ulster Junior Champions after a 1-07 to 1-06 win over Warrenpoint of County Down at Kildress this afternoon. Maureen O’Donnell caught up with an elated Downings manager Barney Curran who said he was “speechless”… Captain Sinead McBride and Player Of The Match Shannon McGroddy were also over the moon with the
Ulster Shield (1.30pm kick offs) Fanad United 0-3 Oldtown Celtic Glencar Celtic 2-1 Cockhill Celtic Gweedore Celtic Res 4-2 Erne Wanderers Kildrum Tigers 2-1 Rasheney Letterkenny Rovers 7-1 Ballybofey United Donegal Town vs Carrowmena Sat Division One Ramelton Mariners 5-2 Swilly Rovers Sat Division Two Dunlewey Celtic 2-3 Glenea United Reserves Kilmacrennan Celtic 1-1 Fintown
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Downings Ladies have beaten Warrenpoint of County Down by a single point after extra time in this afternoon’s Ulster Junior Championship Final in Tyrone. A second half goal from Denise Doherty put the Donegal side four points to the good but Warrenpoint fought back to force extra time. Downings managed to find the only score
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Ruaidhri Higgins and Derry City have parted ways after a disappointing end to the 2024 season. In a statement released on social media, the club said: “Derry City Football Club wish to announce that we have released manager Ruaidhrí Higgins from the remainder of his contract by mutual consent”. The Candy Stripes finished fourth
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Paddy Tally has been appointed Derry senior football manager on a three-year term. His appointment was ratified by club delegates at last night’s county board meeting in Owenbeg. He will be joined in his backroom team by Paul McIver, Kevin McGuckin and Paul McFlynn. Derry are the last county to appoint a senior football boss
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Cockhill Celtic’s Garbhan Friel has won the Amateur Player of the Year award at 34th Football Association of Ireland Awards. Friel was instrumental in aiding his side to their FAI Junior cup title for the first time in the club’s history and was Man of the Match in the final win over Gorey Rangers back
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This week on The Score, we look ahead to the National Cross Country Championships at Senior, U20 and underage level. There’s a host of Donegal athletes making their way to Enniskillen for the event on Sunday and Patsy McGonagle has been previewing the day’s events. In our local soccer segment, we hear from the Bonagee
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On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the wind energy sector, and especially off-shore developments. He’s been speaking with Dave Linehan, Head of Policy and Research at Wind Energy Ireland. He has also been speaking with Ron Kerrigan General Manager of the Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel about a major €1
Drogheda United upset the odds to win the FAI Cup final. They beat Derry City 2-0 with goals in either half from Andrew Quinn and Douglas James Taylor. That win for Drogs is their first cup win since 2005 and sends them into Europe next season. They now prepare for the League of Ireland Promotion
Mark Connolly and Shane McEleney reflect on Derry’s FAI Cup final defeat Read More »
Newbridge suffered a two point defeat to Clann Eireann of Armagh on Sunday afternoon. 0-14 to 0-12 was how it finished in what was a close encounter with the sides level five times in the second half alone. The defeat spells an end to Newbridge campaign for this year. Michael McMullan spoke with Newbrigde boss
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Errigal Ciaran will play Clann Eireann of Armagh in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship semi final thanks to a nine point win over Cargin in Belfast on Sunday afternoon. 0-17 to 0-09 was how it finished. Errigal Ciaran boss Enda McGinley told the media he is delighted with his sides victory…
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Clann Eireann of Armagh will play Tyrone’s Errigal Ciaran in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship semi final after they beat Newbridge of Derry 0-14 to 0-12 on Sunday afternoon. In a close encounter the Armagh champions lead 0-08 to 0-06 at the break. The sides then were level five different times in the second
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Lagan Harps proved to be too strong for Donegal Town in the Temple Domestic Appliance Division One on Sunday afternoon. Dylan Doogan gave Lagan the lead before the half an hour mark before doubling their lead just 12 minutes later. Ronan McHugh pulled one back for Donegal Town on the stroke of half time but
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Drogheda United are the winners of the FAI Cup for 2024 after they beat Derry City 2-0 at the Aviva Stadium. Andrew Quinn opened the scoring for Drogs on 37 minutes before a second half penalty from Douglas James Taylor sealed the victory. It is the first time Drogheda have won the FAI Cup since
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St Eunan’s, Ardara and Glenfin Under 23 LGFA teams claimed victories in their finals on Sunday afternoon. The first final of the three in Lifford saw Glenfin prove too strong for Four Masters as they ran out 3-11 to 2-03 winners. Ardara claimed the Gold Championship with a 1-14 to 1-6 victory over Carndonagh. Meanwhile,
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Errigal Ciaran will play in the Ulster Club Senior Football semi final after they overcame Antrim champions Cargin 0-17 to 0-09 in Belfast. At half time the Tyrone champions led 0-10 to 0-04 and fired over seven more scores as they eased into the final four. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
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Danny Mooney claimed victory in Sunday’s Remembrance Run at the Finn Valley in a time of 31 minutes and 34 seconds. Noleen Scanlan also of Letterkenny AC won the Ladies 10km. Patsy McGonagle has the wrap of the weekends action…
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Illies Celtic 1 Clonmany Shamrocks 4 Buncrana Hearts 7 Redcastle United 0 Greencastle FC 0 Aileach FC 7 Cockhill Celtic 3 Carn FC 0 Division One Aileach Res 1 QPS 3 Carn Youth 5 Rashenny FC 3 Buncrana Res 1 Gleneely Colts 2 Glengad United 2 Moville Celtic 1 Cockhill Youths
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Fanad United 1 vs 0 Keadue Rovers Gweedore Celtic 0 vs 5 Kildrum Tigers Rathmullan Celtic 0 vs 2 Swilly Rovers St Catherines FC 0 vs 3 Letterkenny Rovers Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Castlefin Celtic 3 vs 1 Gweedore United Glenea United 3 vs 2 Ballybofey United Lagan Harps
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