Donegal Intermediate Champions Termon will face Derrylaughan in the first round of the Ulster Intermediate Club Championship after the Tyrone club defeated Moy in yesterday evening’s county decider. Derrylaughan came out on top in the Tyrone Intermediate Final on a score-line of 1-10 to 0-11. Speaking to Francis Mooney after the game, full back Ciaran […]
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There was success for some local boxers at this morning’s Ulster 9 Championships in Cookstown. Raphoe’s Hannah Lee Peoples had a 3-0 win against Amy O’Hare in the Girl 1 43KG Category. Cadan Keenan of Twintowns Boxing Club also got his hand raised – he was a 3-0 winner over his opponent Danil Grigorjev in
Boxing: Local youngsters taste success at Cookstown Read More »
Institute have come from behind to beat Ballinamallard 2-1 in the NIFL Championship at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this afternoon. The home side fell behind early when Ballinamallard struck after just 6 minutes to go a goal to the good. It remained that way until Shane Boyle netted ‘Stute’s equaliser on 70 minutes to set
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Ulster Shield Letterkenny Rovers 1-0 Dunree United Erne Wanderers vs Glengad* Glencar Celtic 2-0 Moville Celtic Gweedore Celtic 3-0 Milford United Lagan Harps 5-7 Gweedore United *Game did not take place Sat Division One Donegal Town 3-1 Keadue Rovers Drumbar 0-2 Oldtown Celtic Kildrum Tigers 3-2 St Catherine’s Reserves Sat Division Two Dunlewey
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Legendary Irish golfer Paul McGinley is in Donegal this weekend to continue his work promoting the sport in the county. McGinley, who led Europe to Ryder Cup success in 2014 as the first Irishman to ever captain the continent, was at Donegal Golf Club this afternoon to launch the first phase of their redevelopment. Highland
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Derry City enter the final two games of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season knowing that two wins will land the Candy Stripes their first top flight success since 1997. After Ruaidhri Higgins’ side 2-0 win away to Dundalk last night, all eyes are now focused on next Friday’s crunch battle with St. Patrick’s
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Finn Harps have finished in sixth position in the 2024 SSE Airtricity League First Division. A defeat on Monday at home to Wexford put an end to Harps’ promotion play-off hopes and another home defeat to Treaty United this evening has left the season ending in somewhat of a whimper. Speaking to Diarmuid Doherty after
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Finn Harps have ended their SSE Airtricity League First Division campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Treaty United at Finn Park this evening. Having led at the break thanks to a Conor Tourish header on 34 minutes, Harps were pegged back in the second half as goals from Thomas Considine and Mark Byrne gave the
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Derry City have beaten Dundalk 2-0 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Oriel Park this evening. Colm Whelan opened the scoring for the Candy Stripes on 16 minutes and the away side took the 1-0 lead into the break. That is how it remained until Will Patching dispatched a penalty with 13 minutes
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Former Finn Harps skipper Declan Boyle joined us for our weekly League Of Ireland chat on The Score this week. Speaking to Highland’s Oisin Kelly, Boyle evaluated the “difficult” season for Darren Murphy’s side and talked about Derry City’s title ambitions… Finn Harps complete their First Division campaign at home to Treaty United this
Ruaidhri Higgins is backing his players to show the character needed to win the big prizes heading into the final few SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season. City are in second place, two points behind long-term league leaders Shelbourne, with four games to play. His Derry City side go into tonight’s clash with Dundalk at
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The ATU Donegal Women’s Soccer team recorded a fine victory on Thursday over the Royal College of Surgeons in their Women’s Soccer Colleges Association of Ireland Division One match as they ran out 5-1 winners. Aoife Gallanagh bagged a great hat-trick while Keri Loughrey scored twice. Elsewhere this week the men’s soccer side picked up
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Two Donegal players, Ciaran Thompson and Daire O’Baoill have been named in the Ulster team for this weekend’s Inter-provincials at Croke Park. There are seven Tyrone players in the 30 man panel – Niall Morgan, Mark Bradley, Aidan Clarke, Conn Kilpatrick, Darren McCurry, Eoin McElhom and Kieran McGreary. Derry have three included – Diarmuid Baker,
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In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore looks at the forthcoming North West Future of Energy Conference which will take place on Thursday, November 7th at Ebrington Square in Derry, and also 50 years in business for Buncrana based firm McDaids Bathrooms, Plumbing, Tiles. Sponsored by SSE Renewables, this annual cross-border event brings together
Members of the tourism, hospitality and retail sectors are gearing up for a demonstration outside Leinster House tomorrow over the unsustainable cost of doing business and the lack of meaningful support provided by the Government in Budget 2025. Organised by the Restaurants Association of Ireland, the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland and other small business representative
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Kilmacrennan’s Rhys Irwin (above right) has finished seventh overall following the final round of races at the British Superbikes Championships. After a slip off in race one, he started race two in 18th position on the grid but in lashing rain put on the display of the weekend as he moved up to finish fourth
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At the Donegal Open Boxing Championships in Carndonagh, there were wins in the finals for Isabella Iwanek of Convoy, Joe Doherty of Carndonagh, Cathair Keenan of Twin Towns, Gary McNamara of Raphoe and Sean Kelly of Dunfanaghy. The tournament proved to be a big success with a big entry list. The championships were open
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St Eunan’s are Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Champions after a 1-13 to 1-10 win over Dungloe in today’s final at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. After a tight opening half which ended 0-04 each, Conor O’Donnell’s second half goal for the Letterkenny side gave them some breathing space. Dungloe managed to get level in injury
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Two second half goals propelled Gaoth Dobhair to Michael Murphy Sports Senior B Championship glory in this afternoon’s final at MacCumhaill Park. Wuth St Eunans holding a 0-04 to 0-02 lead at half time, Gaoth Dobhair needed to up the anti and they were pushed on by the trio of brothers Neil, Peter and Eamon
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There were jubilant scenes at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey after St. Eunan’s won the Dr. Maguire Cup with a 1-13 to 1-10 win over Dungloe in today’s decider. After the game, Highland’s Pauric Hilferty spoke to St. Eunan’s captain Kieran Tobin and manager Barry Meehan… Man Of The Match Conor O’Donnell’s second half goal
All-Ireland Club Champions Glen have progressed to play Newbridge in this year’s Derry Senior Football Championship Final after their 1-09 to 0-09 win over Slaughtneil this afternoon. With the full time report, here’s Michael McMullan… After the game, Michael caught up with Glen’s Michael Warnock…
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The International Autumn Cross Country Championships were held at Sport Ireland’s venue this weekend. With the latest, here’s Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle…
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Newbridge selector Paddy Gribbin has praised the “exceptional bunch” of players that has propelled the club into their first Derry Senior Football Championship Final since 1991. Sean O’Leary GAC Newbridge overcame the challenge of O’Donovan Rossa on a score-line of 1-07 to 1-04 in last night’s semi final. Michael McMullan of the Gaelic Life spoke
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One of Tyrone’s most famous clubs has been relegated after a 40-year unbroken run as a senior force. Coalisland Fianna lost a relegation play-off to neighbours Clonoe yesterday evening and will play their football in Division Two next season. The O’Rahilly’s came out on top by 2-9 to 0-8 to keep alive their hopes of
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The draw for the Ulster Senior Football Championship in 2025 has taken place this afternoon. Defending champions Donegal will go into battle against Derry at MacCumhaill Park in the Preliminary Round. Should they progress, Jim McGuinness’ side would then face Monaghan in an Ulster Quarter-Final. The draw in full: Preliminary round: Donegal v Derry Quarter-finals:
Donegal to play Derry in 2025 Ulster Championship Preliminary Round Read More »
Donegal have drawn Derry in the preliminary round of next year’s Ulster Championship. The winners of that clash in Ballybofey will then progress to face Monaghan in a quarter final. Michael McMullan of the Gaelic Life joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Saturday Sport this evening to dicsuss the draw…
The 2024 Donegal Harvest Rally is in the books. Highland’s Oisin Kelly was at the finish ramp and caught up with some of the drivers & co-drivers. Firstly, here’s Donegal Harvest Rally Champions Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan… National Rally Champions Josh Moffett and Keith Moriarty were “over the moon” with their drive today…
Four Masters defeated Naomh Conaill on a score-line of 2-10 to 1-11 in the Donegal Minor Division 1 Final at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. Two late scores from Tiernan McBride and Turlough Carr sent the Donegal Town youngsters to victory. Ryan Ferry has the full time report from O’Donnell Park… After the
Glencar Inn Saturday Division 1 Arranmore United 1-3 Donegal Town Oldtown Celtic 1-1 Kildrum Tigers Ramelton Mariners 2-2 Strand Rovers St Catherines FC Reserves 2-2 Glencar Celtic Swilly Rovers 1-6 Drumbar FC Old Orchard Saturday Division 2 Castlefin Celtic 2-3 Glenea United Reserves Drumoghill Res 0-1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Erne Wanderers FC vs Cappry Rovers
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are Donegal Harvest Rally Champions after holding off Josh Moffett and Keith Moriarty at the final stage in Ramelton this evening. It’s also been a good day for 2nd placed Moffett, as he has been crowned the Triton Showers National Rally Champion. Remarkably, third spot in the Donegal Harvest Rally
Callum Devine & Noel O’Sullivan win Donegal Harvest Stages Rally! Read More »
Reigning champions Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan have survived a slow puncture on Stage 8 of the Donegal Harvest Rally to take a 7.2 second lead into the final stage. Josh Moffett and Keith Moriarty are still 2nd, but a puncture for Sam Moffett and James O’Reilly has seen them plummet down the standings and
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Ardara have beaten Termon by 2-10 to 2-08 in the Donegal Minor Division 2 Final at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. Two late Termon goals set up a dramatic final few minutes but Ardara held on and claimed the title. With the full time report, here’s Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News… After
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Callum Devine & Noel Sullivan are still leading the Donegal Harvest Stages Rally after Stage 7. The pair are 9.2 seconds ahead of Josh Moffett and Keith Moriarty in 2nd position while Sam Moffett and James O’Reilly make up the rest of the top 3. Kevin Gallagher and Ryan Moore lead the modified section of
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Donegal’s Liam McKinney has been named the 2024 Nickey Rackard Player of the Year. The Burt club-man was a live-wire in the Donegal attack this year and throughout their Nickey Rackard campaign. Meanwhile, three Donegal players were named in a selection of the top hurlers who starred in this year’s Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and
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Yesterday was a fantastic day if you had backed the Donegal jockeys in action. At Kempton, Brandon Orr started off the local win-streak as he was on-board Marco Botti’s Amroon in the 4:03 race there – he went off at 7/2. Then, at 25 past 5 in Dundalk, Dylan Browne McMonagle rode “Meg’s A Star”
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With one loop of stages remaining in the Harvest Stages Rally, Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan lead Josh Moffet by 7 seconds. Josh heads his brother Sam by 2.4 seconds in the battle for the National Championship. Oisin Kelly caught up with the top three drivers at the final service of the day:
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan still lead the Donegal Harvest Rally after Stage 6. With the latest, here’s Oisin Kelly…
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in a Skoda Fabia RS lead after stage 4 of the Donegal Harvest Rally but Josh Moffett is fastest in Trentagh. Oisin Kelly reports for Highland Radio Sport:
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan lead the Donegal Harvest Stages Rally after the opening three stages while Kevin Gallagher holds a commanding lead in the modified section. Oisin Kelly was in service and spoke with rally leader Callum Devine, Michael Boyle, Declan Gallagher and Kevin Gallagher.
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan continue to lead the Donegal Harvest Stages Rally. Oisin Kelly reports from the first service of the day:
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in a Skoda RS Fabia have lead down a marker on the the opening stage of this years Donegal Harvest Stages Rally. Oisin Kelly reports for Highland Radio Sport in association with The Orchard Inn Letterkenny.
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Derry City failed to capitalise on a chance to go just one point behind league-leaders Shelbourne as Ruaidhri Higgins’ side could only manage a 1-1 draw with Bohemians at the Ryan McBride Brandywell tonight. After this evening’s result, Shelbourne sit top on 54 points, Shamrock Rovers are second on 52 points and the Candy Stripes
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Darren Murphy is hopeful of getting a win at home to Wexford on Monday evening to be able to take his side into their final First Division fixture next Friday with a chance of making the promotion play-off spots. Finn Harps were pegged back twice in their 2-2 draw with Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle
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Derry City drew 1-1 with Bohemians in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Bohemians led at the break thanks to a close-range finish from Archie Meekison in the 20th minute. Pat Hoban levelled matters as he powered in a header for the home side on the hour mark.
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Finn Harps played out a 2-2 draw with Bray Wanderers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at the Carlisle Grounds this evening. Tony McNamee had the away side ahead at the break. The Harps skipper slotted home on 26 minutes after being played through on goal by Sean Patton. Bray equalised through a powerful
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Charlie Collins is set to hang up the microphone after a career that has seen the Letterkenny man cover sport in every corner of Donegal and beyond for four decades. He may have started life as a psychiatric nurse in St Conals Hospital, but it was the early days of local radio with Donegal Community Radio that
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St. Eunan’s’ Eamon Doherty says the atmosphere is “building nicely” as the Letterkenny men get ready to face the challenge of Dungloe in this weekend’s Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Final. The experienced defender has seen it all with his club but says “county final days are always special”. Doherty spoke to Ryan Ferry
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St. Eunan’s and Dungloe will meet in this Sunday’s Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Final in Ballybofey. The Letterkenny side are favourites to take the senior crown once again having beaten big-hitters Kilcar, Gaoth Dobhair and Naomh Conaill on their way to the decider. Naomh Adhamhnain captain Kieran Tobin says his side have earned
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