Donegal claimed their second victory in as many games in Division 2 of the National Football League with a narrow one point win away to Cavan. 0-13 to 0-12 was how it finished with Oisin Gallen scoring six points for Jim McGuinness’ side with the last of those sealing the victory. Donegal manager Jim McGuinness […]
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Donegal made it back to back wins in Division 2 of the National Football League after a 0-13 to 0-12 victory over Cavan in Kingspan Breffni Park. Oisin Gallen was the star of the show for Donegal scoring six of their points. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Keith Cronin and Mikie Galvin in their Ford Fiesta claimed victory in the Galway International Rally. The pair finished 38.1 seconds ahead of Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in their Volkswagen Polo with Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes. Donegal duo Ryan McHugh and Declan Boyle in a Ford Fiesta Rally 4 claimed victory in the
Keith Cronin & Mikie Galvin win Galway International Rally Read More »
Donegal claimed a 2-23 to 0-13 victory over Wicklow in their opening National Hurling League Division 2B game. Goals from Gerard Gilmore and Luke White helped Mickey McCann’s side to the 16 point win. Donegal manager Mickey McCann spoke with Brendan Lawrence…
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Donegal Ladies made it two wins from three in the Ladies National Football League after they beat Westmeath 1-09 to 1-03 in O’Donnell Park. Susanne White’s goal late in the game helped seal the victory for John McNulty’s side. After the game, Nicole Gordan spoke with Maureen O’Donnell…
Nicole Gordon reflects on Donegal Ladies victory over Westmeath Read More »
Donegal Ladies got their first home league victory in the Ladies National Football League on Sunday afternoon thanks to a 1-09 to 1-03 win over Westmeath. Susanne White’s late goal helped John McNulty’s side to the two points. Donegal’s Niamh McLaughlin told Maureen O’Donnell she is “delighted to get the win”…
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Donegal started life in this seasons National Hurling League with a big victory away to Wicklow. 2-23 to 0-13 was how it ended with Gerard Gilmore scoring 1-07 for Mickey McCann’s side. Brendan Lawrence reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Buncrana Hearts will have to make the long trip to Tipperary to take on Peake Villa in the last 16 of the FAI Junior Cup. On Saturday afternoon, Peake Villa won their fifth round clash by beating a fancied Crumlin United 2-1 in Dublin. Last year, Buncrana exited the competition at the quarter-final stage at
Inishowen had a fine 17-13 win over Limavady seconds in their Forster Cup game. City of Derry’s thirds were well beaten, 61 -19, by a powerful Ballyclare side in their Ulster Championship 1 clash. After the game Alex McDonald spoke with assistant Derry coach Chris Cooper to get his thoughts on the game. Elsewhere, Strabane
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Institute are through to the quarter-finals of the Irish FA Cup after they edged out Ards 1-0. Ards caused a major shock in the last round as they defeated cup holders Crusaders. But a Mikhail Kennedy goal proved to be enough for ‘Stute at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium as they booked their place in
Heavy league defeat for Dergview but ‘Stute win in the Irish Cup Read More »
Last year’s Donegal International Rally winner and Irish Tarmac Champion Callum Devine is pushing hard to secure victory in the Galway International Rally following Saturday’s eight stages. The Derry driver, with co-driver Noel O’Sullivan, are 15.6 seconds adrift of Keith Cronin and Mikie Galvin with six stages to go on Sunday. A number of Donegal
Devine second after Day One of Galway International Rally Read More »
New Liverpool star Conor Bradley is in mourning following the death of his father. The Belfast Telegraph is reporting the sad news just days after the Tyrone 20-year-old scored his first goal as he starred in Liverpool’s 4-1 win over Chelsea in the English Premier League. Bradley, who is originally from Aghyaran in west Tyrone,
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The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Terry Leyden, one of the leading administrators in Donegal soccer for many decades. A native of Sligo, he lived in Drumkeen and was particularly well known in soccer circles and especially for his work with the Donegal Junior League. He was the league disciplinary secretary
Donegal League secretary pays tribute to the late Terry Leyden Read More »
The first-ever University Fitness Games, organised by Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Donegal, proved to be a resounding success, drawing in nearly 110 participants who competed across various categories, showcasing their fitness and determination. The event, a unique initiative within the academic sector, aimed to engage individuals who are avid gym-goers and do not necessarily
Winners revealed: Inaugural University Fitness Games at ATU Donegal Read More »
The death has occurred of one of Tyrone GAA’s most influential administrators of the last 50 years, Brendan Harkin. A former county chairman, he was one of only two people to have served two terms in the position. He was also a former county secretary, PRO and hurling officer, and represented Tyrone at provincial and
Tributes paid following death of well-known Tyrone GAA administrator Read More »
All Donegal Junior League games have been postponed this weekend as a mark of respect following the death of Terry Leyden, who has been a long serving administrator with the league. Sunday’s Oscar Traynor Cup second leg tie between the Donegal Junior League and the Inishowen Junior League – which was scheduled for Ballyare on
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The British Government is to publish details of a deal to restore power-sharing at Stormont this afternoon. Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Chris Heaton Harris will deliver a statement to MPs shortly. It comes after the DUP says it secured changes to post-Brexit trade arrangements. Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill says she’s ready to take on
Michelle O’Neil ready to take on First Minister role Read More »
In this edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Adam Graham of the Recharge Recovery Room which is based in the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. Adam, who has an extensive background in the fitness sector, set up the business last April and it is going from strength to strength. It specialises in ice-baths
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Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise
Ours to Protect – Ireland’s Climate Change Assessment Report – 30/01/24 Read More »
A Midland Northwest MEP wants assurances that a roll out of ATMs within Bank of Ireland won’t replace staff members. Improvement works will be carried out at branches across the country, including in Falcarragh, along with the Bank’s largest single investment in ATMs in the last decade. It comes as the government prepares to update
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Homes and businesses in Upper Slavery, Buncrana and surrounding areas have been issued a water outage notice as repairs to a burst to a burst water main are ongoing. Works are scheduled to take place until 1pm this afternoon. It is recommended that an allowance of 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time is made
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Tyrone survived a first half red card to beat Roscommon by 17 points to 1-11 in Omagh on Sunday afternoon. At half time The Red Hands led 0-10 to 1-06 and held on in the second half to collect their first two points in this seasons National Football League Division 1. Tyrone joint manager Brian
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Donegal got their Division 2 campaign underway with a 1-20 to 2-6 win over Cork in MacCumhaill Park. Jim McGuinness’ side had 12 different scorers in the game. Afterwards, Donegal’s Ryan McHugh spoke with Off The Ball’s Aisling O’Reilly… Aisling also spoke with scorer of three of Donegal’s points, Odhran Doherty…
Ryan McHugh & Odhran Doherty react to Donegal’s victory over Cork Read More »
Tyrone started their National Football League Division One campaign with a three point win over Roscommon at Healy Park. 0-17 to 1-11 was how it finished in the end for The Red Hand County with Darragh Canavan firing over eight points. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Donegal got their National Football League Division 2 campaign off to the best possible start with a big victory at home to Cork. 1-20 to 2-06 was how it finished in MacCumhaill Park with 12 Donegal players getting on the scoreboard. Donegal’s Ciaran Thompson spoke with Brendan Devenney after the game…
Ciaran Thompson reflects on Donegal’s victory over Cork in Division 2 Read More »
Donegal started their National Football League Division 2 campaign with a big win over Cork at MacCumhaill Park. 1-20 to 2-06 was how it finished with Patrick McBrearty top scoring for Jim McGuinness’ men with 1-06. After the game, Donegal boss Jim McGuinness told Brendan Devenney it was great to get the points on the
“Great to get the points on the board”- Jim McGuinness Read More »
Donegal Ladies tasted defeat for the first time this season in the National Football League Division 2, losing out 1-08 to 1-04 to Kildare. John McNulty’s side led at halftime but only managed to register one point in the second half as they fell to a four point defeat. Donegal’s vice captain Katy Herron spoke
Katy Herron reflects on Donegal Ladies defeat to Kildare Read More »
Donegal got their National Football League Division 2 campaign off to a winning start on Sunday afternoon. Jim McGuinness men were 1-20 to 2-06 victors over Cork with Patrick McBrearty scoring 1-06 of Donegal’s tally. Oisin Kelly, Brendan Devenney and Martin McHugh have the full time report…
Donegal begin life in Division 2 with a comfortable win over Cork Read More »
Donegal Ladies were beaten 1-08 to 1-04 by Kildare at O’Donnell Park on Sunday afternoon. At half time John McNulty’s side led 1-03 to 0-05 with Katie Dowds scoring the goal for the hosts but Kildare came on strong in the second half and claimed the victory. After the game Donegal boss John McNulty told
John McNulty disappointed by Donegal Ladies loss at home to Kildare Read More »
Brian McCormick Premier Castlefin Celtic 1 vs 5 Swilly Rovers Milford United 2 vs 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic St Catherines FC 3 vs 0 Rathmullan Celtic TDA Repairs D1 Cappry Rovers 0 vs 1 Bonagee United Cranford FC 3 vs 1 Convoy Arsenal Donegal Physiotherapy D2 Ballybofey United 5 vs 0 Drumoghill Curragh Athletic 1 vs
Donegal Junior League Results 28/01/24 Read More »
Ulster Junior Cup Quarter Finals Letterkenny Rovers 4 Glengad United 0 Buncrana Hearts 3 Carn FC 0 Cockhill Celtic 2 Donegal Town 0 Jackie Crossan Premier Division Aileach FC 2 Greencastle FC 2 Illies Celtic 2 Moville Celtic 0 Strand Hotel Division One Dunree United 2 Rashenny FC 1 Cockhill Youths 4 Buncrana Res 1
Inishowen Football League Results 28/01/24 Read More »
Donegal Ladies suffered their first defeat of the National Football League Division 2, losing at home to Kildare. 1-08 to 1-04 was how it finished in O’Donnell Park. Maureen O’Donnell has the full time report…
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A late Shane McGuigan free gave Derry victory in Kerry on Saturday evening as Mickey Harte’s side kick started their Division One campaign on a winning note. Michael McMullan reports from Tralee.
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Following the 2023 Donegal Sports Star Awards ceremony on Friday night, MC on the night and PRO of the organising committee, Declan Kerr, joined Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport in studio to go through the various awards. Jockey Oisin Orr was the overall winner.
Hear about all the winners at the Donegal Sports Star Awards Read More »
Finn Valley athlete Lauren Callaghan had four leaps over six metres as she won the Women’s Long Jump at the AAI Games held at the National Indoor Arena in Dublin. Her longest jump was 6.07 m and in the end she finished five centimetres ahead of Sophie Meredith (St. Mary’s A.C.) with third going to Louise
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Omagh eased their relegation worries in All-Ireland League Division 2C as they beat Bangor 14-7 to leapfrog over the Down side into eighth place. Letterkenny lost 34-27 in a well-contested Championship 2 game at Dave Gallaher Park.
Rugby: Victory for Omagh but defeat for Letterkenny Read More »
Mikhail Kennedy struck in the 90th minute to equalise for Institute as they drew 2-2 with Ards and remain top of the Irish League Championship. Caoimhin Porter (who is on loan from Derry City and who spend much of last season with Finn Harps) had got them back on level terms shortly after half-time. ‘Stute
Porter and Kennedy on target as ‘Stute leave it late to draw Read More »
The Donegal Sports Star Awards have now been going for 48 years, and once again the annual ceremony proved to be a resounding success when they were held on Friday night in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. Jockey Oisin Gallen won the overall award for 2023. Chairperson Grace Boyle spoke to Ciaran Cannon about the
Chairperson Grace Boyle reflects on 48th Donegal Sports Star Awards Read More »
Sean Mac Cumhaill’s clubman Oisin Gallen was honoured to be named as the GAA winner at the 2023 Donegal Sports Star Awards ceremony held in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. Last year was a very good one on the field for the rising star. He produced a number of super displays for both club
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Roisin Flanaghan of Finn Valley AC set a new Donegal indoor record in the United States as she clocked a time of 4:40.12 to win a mile event. She was competing in the New Mexico Team Open Women’s 1 Mile Run, and was more than nine seconds ahead of Elena Carey who was second. Meanwhile,
Flanagan sets new Donegal indoor record; O’Gailín runs sub-4 mile Read More »
Donegal boss Jim McGuinness has named his starting 15 for their opening Allianz National Football League game with Cork at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. There are no changes from the side that began the Dr. McKenna Cup Final against Derry. Tomorrow’s game is live on Highland Radio.
McGuinness names Donegal team for NFL opener with Cork Read More »
Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness was the special guest at Friday’s Donegal Sports Star Awards in Letterkenny. The Glenties man won the Coach of the Year when Donegal won the All Ireland in 2012 and was the 99 GAA winner having become the first player from the county to captain a Sigerson Cup winning side with
Recognition in sport is very important – Jim McGuinness Read More »
Derry City and Finn Harps continued their pre-season preparations on Friday night at the Brandywell. Derry would take a 2-0 victory at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Mark Connolly and Ben Doherty scored the goals for the Candystrips on the night. Derry start their Premier Division campaign at home to Drogheda United on Friday 1th
Derry beat Harps as season prep continues Read More »
Donegal Jockey Oisin Orr was named Donegal Sports Star for 2023 at the 48th hosting of the awards in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday night. In November, Orr won the lucrative Bahrain International Trophy for trainer Richard Fahey on Spirit Dancer, a horse part owned by Alex Ferguson. It’s the second overall win for
Oisin Orr named Donegal Sports Star for second time Read More »
Some homes and businesses in Donegal are still without power following Storms Isha and Jocelyn. ESB crews have been working to restore supply in the county with additional crews from Cork and the UK deployed to assist. It could be 8pm tonight before power is restored to all. The areas still impacted by power outages
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Almost €9.2 million was spent in Donegal last year during film and TV production. 2024 already looks set to be another busy year for the Donegal Film Office. Aideen Doherty, Manager of the Donegal Film Office says efforts are continually being made to build upon the success of previous years. She says their focus is
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There’s fears a child will lose their life on Culdaff Bridge before safety concerns are addressed. In recent times, two children had a lucky escape as a motorist narrowly avoided them while crossing the bridge. Councillor Johnny McGuinness says safety issues over the bridge have been repeatedly raised. He’s warned that it will be too
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Figures published today by the Irish Farmers’ Journal say 1,400 Farmers exit farming each year, with half of those who leave located in Connacht, Clare, Kerry and Donegal. In total, 13,455 farmers left the sector between 2011 and 2022, 476 of them in Donegal. Of those, 393 have left since 2016. Amy Forde is News
High number of farmers leaving the sector in Donegal – Irish Farmers Journal Read More »
There were clashes in the Dail this afternoon between Sinn Fein and Tanaiste Michael Martin over the government’s approach to the overcrowding crisis. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty told the Tanaiste that Cork University Hospital is at 300% capacity, a situation which is untenable, prompting angry exchanges between the Ceann Comhairle and Cork TD Cathal Gould,
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