Institute’s trip to play Dundela in the NIFL Championship has been abandoned due to a floodlight failure. ‘Stute went 1-0 up after just 3 minutes thanks to a fantastic finish from Mikail Kennedy but Dundela equalised 5 minutes before half time. The floodlight failure happened mid-way through the second half. In other NIFL Championship games, […]
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John McNulty has stepped down as manager of the Donegal Senior Ladies Team. On a post on social media, Donegal LGFA said: “Unfortunately, as of this evening (Friday), our County Senior Manager, John McNulty, has stepped away as county manager due to personal circumstances. We’d like to thank John for his service and wish him
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Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin Muff’s Twinning Cup Final clash with British Junior Champions Tara in London has been called-off. Official Donegal on Facebook said: “Unfortunately the pitch is unplayable and the match has been postponed. The CCCC will meet tomorrow to reschedule the fixture”.
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Finn Harps have confirmed the departure of Matt Makinson. Matt made 52 appearances for the club after signing in July 2023. In a statement on social media, Harps said: “The club would like to thank the defender for his efforts and dedication during his time at Finn Park and wish him every success going forward.
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Former Finn Harps player Ryan Rainey says he won’t be appealing the six month ban he’s received for breaching the FAI’s betting regulations. The midfielder has been sanctioned for making a number of bets on League of Ireland and FAI Cup games between 2021 and 2024, as well as gambling on worldwide football matches this
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Donegal Junior League Secretary Nigel Ferry is disappointed in the nationwide decision to align all football across all levels by 2028. Although Ferry is frustrated at the decision, he says he “isn’t surprised” as he feels the decision was driven by League Of Ireland clubs. He spoke to Highland’s Mark Gallagher to discuss the change…
Following the conclusion of a disciplinary process, former Finn Harps player Ryan Rainey has been suspended from all football-related activity for a period of six months for breaching the FAI Disciplinary Regulations relating to betting. These breaches are connected to a number of League of Ireland and Men’s FAI Cup games between 2021-2024 and a
Ireland will move to summer football at all levels of the game by 2028. Delegates at a general assembly of the FAI voted last night in favour of aligning the season calendar across the board, in a move that FAI President Paul Cooke has said will transform the face of Irish football. Following the yes
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Finn Harps have announced the signing of goalkeeper Lucas Daunhauer. The American arrives at Finn Park from Finnish side Narpes Kraft FF on a one year deal subject to international clearance. The 24 year-old has spent the majority of his career competing at the collegiate level in his native America. Daunhauer told club media: “I
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Tonight, on The Score with Mark Gallagher… We speak to Teresa McDaid, head of the Irish Senior Ladies team who are heading to the European Cross Country Championships in Turkey this week. We also hear from Danny Duffy of Raphoe Boxing Club who makes his professional debut on Saturday night, and it’s yet another big
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Donegal will play four home games across the seven rounds of action in next year’s Allianz National Football League Division 1. MacCumhaill Park will play host to the first home game against Dublin on February 1st, with Armagh the visitors to Ballybofey on the 18th. Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon will be the venue for
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The draw for Round 5 of the FAI Junior Cup was made this afternoon, with three Donegal clubs still involved in the competition. Defending champions Cockhill Celtic have another away tie – this time they’ll travel to play Avenue United of County Clare. Fanad United and Letterkenny Rovers have both been drawn at home –
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Derry City have this afternoon confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Arlo Doherty on an initial 18-month deal. The 21 year old has had academy spells at Norwich, Manchester City and Leicester and, with his grandparents hailing from Dublin and Limerick, he has also played at various underage levels for the Republic of Ireland. Doherty has been
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At today’s Motorsport Ireland awards, the Reid family from Letterkenny were honoured with an FIA Volunteer Award. Nominated for their dedication to motorsport over the years, both Charlie and Lottie Reid took on almost every role at one time or another. Charlie was COC of the Donegal International Rally in 1997 and 1998, and Lottie
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Runners hoping to take part in next year’s Waterside and Strabane Lifford Half Marathons can seal their place now after registrations were officially opened by race organisers Derry City and Strabane District Council. The Strabane Lifford Half Marathon will take place on Sunday May 18th 2025 and the Waterside Half Marathon has been pencilled in for
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The Launch of the Donegal Women’s League Winter League was held on Monday in Bonagee with a large representation from the clubs in attendance along with executive members of the Donegal Women’s League and FAI’s Brian Dorrian and Shane Barr. This initiative will cement a pathway for successful underage leagues to continue playing into their
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The Republic of Ireland’s Women’s team have missed out on qualification for Euro 2025 as they were beaten 2-1 by Wales at the Aviva Stadium last night. Anna Patten, who’s grandfather hails from Falcarragh, scored on 86 minutes to give Ireland a chance but the Welsh held on for a famous win. Hannah Cain and
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A man has been arrested in Strabane today as part of an ongoing investigation. Detectives from the Police Service’s Terrorism Investigation Unit conducted a search in the town earlier. The 31 year old man was arrested and remains in custody. No further details are known at this time.
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A leading defective block campaigner stands by his belief that a change in Government was needed to deliver redress for affected homeowners. Michael Doherty along with fellow campaigner Paddy Diver pushed for the electorate to lend their support to Sinn Féin in the General election. That’s despite the 100% Redress party fielding Charles Ward who
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Slaughtneil are Ulster Senior Hurling Champions after they came from being seven points down at half time to defeat Portaferry in this evening’s decider at the Box-It Athletics Grounds. Having trailed 0-13 to 0-06 at the interval, second half goals from Se McGuigan and Shea Cassidy paved the way for a stunning fight-back for the
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Distribution of Pat the Cope Gallagher’s 889 surplus: Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail – ELECTED Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party +85 = 11,714 Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail +664= 11,683 Thomas Pringle, Independent +140 = 10,325 Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael – ELIMINATED
Fianna Fail Minister Charlie McConalogue has been re-elected to the Dail. It was a tight battle with Independent Thomas Pringle losing his seat. Minister McConalogue was elected without meeting the quota alongside Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party. Himself and Pat the Cope Gallagher have secured two Fianna Fail seats in Donegal. Minister McConalogue says he
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Today is a momentous day for the 100% Redress Party. Four 100% Redress Party Councillors were elected to Donegal County Council in June. The party has now elected their first TD. Charles Ward will be the voice for defective block homeowners in Dail Eireann. The election of the 100% Redress Party candidate sends a strong
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Distribution of Nikki Bradley’s 6,176 votes: Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +1,350 = 13,660 Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party +774 = 11,629 Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail +1,847 = 11,019 Thomas Pringle, Independent +742 = 10,255 Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael – ELIMINATED
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Fianna Fail’s Pat the Cope Gallagher is returning to the Dail. Having lost his seat in the 2020 election he has now been elected on the 15th count. After the distribution of Nikki Bradley’s 6,176 votes, the former Leas Ceann Comhairle ebed on 13,660 votes. The long-serving politician says it is not just a victory
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Minister Charlie McConalogue says it’s important Donegal has a good representation in Government. His party, Fianna Fail is set to be the largest party in the 34th Dail and two of those seats look likely to be occupied by himself and Pat the Cope Gallagher. The defective block issue has been a difficult one for
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Sitting TD Thomas Pringle believes he will be the casualty in Donegal. He is currently 341 votes ahead of Minister Charlie McConalogue but it’s clear that he doesn’t have enough to get him over the line with the distribution of Fine Gael’s Nikki Bradley’s votes expected to favour Minister McConalogue. Outgoing Deputy Pringle was first
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Downings Ladies have reached the All Ireland Junior Club Final as they defeated Kildare’s Kilcock by 1-07 to 0-07 in the semi final this afternoon. Maureen O’Donnell reported live from Downings at full time…
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Four Masters have beaten Glenswilly 1-15 to 2-09 in this afternoon’s Donegal U21A Championship Final. Brendan Devenney was there for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
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Downings Ladies will contest the club’s first ever All Ireland Final as they overcame the challenge of Kilcock from Kildare in this afternoon’s All Ireland Junior Club Semi Final. A goal from captain Sinead McBride was the difference as Na Dunaibh ran out 1-07 to 0-07 winners. After the game, Maureen O’Donnell got the thoughts
Four Masters are U21A County Champions as they overcame a resilient Glenswilly side in today’s decider. The sides were level at half time but ultimately it was the Donegal Town side that pushed on to claim the win. It finished 1-15 to 2-09. After the game, manager Joyce McMullan spoke to Brendan Devenney and says
Letterkenny Rovers are through to the 5th round of the FAI Junior Cup after defeating Peake Villa of Tipperary at Leck View this afternoon. Two goals from BJ Banda and one from Lee McMonagle gave Rovers the win. Chris Ashmore was there for Highland Radio Sunday Sport… In other FAI Junior Cup games this
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BJ Banda scored twice as Letterkenny Rovers defeated Peake Villa of Tipperary 3-0 in the FAI Junior Cup at Leck View this afternoon. A first half goal from Lee McMonagle put Rovers in control and Banda’s brace afforded Rovers a comfortable end to the game to safely move through to Round 5. After the game,
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Finn Valley athlete Sean McGinley claimed the Men’s National Novice title at the National Novice & Uneven Ages Cross Country Championships in Tramore today. Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle has more… Meanwhile, McGinley gave his thoughts afterwards…
FAI Junior Cup 4TH Round Letterkenny Rovers 3-0 Peake Villa FC St. John’s Athletic FC 1-2 Fanad United Rearcross FC 0-6 Cockhill Celtic Aileach FC 2-2 Blackforge FC (Blackforge won 2-1 on penalties)
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Sunday 1st December, 2024 Brian McCormick Premier Gweedore Celtic 1-1 Keadue Rovers TDA Appliance D1 Cappry Rovers 1-4 Ballybofey United Glenea United 1-4 Gweedore United Lagan Harps 8-0 Cranford FC Lifford Celtic vs Donegal Town Milford United 6-0 Castlefin Celtic Donegal Physiotheraphy Divsion Two Curragh Athletic 1-5 Drumoghill Deele Harps 2-5 Convoy Arsenal Dunkineely Celtic
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Donegal had success at the Killarney Historic Rally with Donagh Kelly and Rory Kennedy winning the overall competition. The pair drove their BMW M3 and finished with a total time of 1:02:06.4 after eight stages. Fellow Donegal men, John O’Donnell and Paddy Robinson took third position in another BMW M3, 44.2 seconds adrift. In
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The Irish Rugby team has defeated Australia in the final game of the Autumn Internationals at the Aviva Stadium. The match finished on a score line of 22-19. This is Ireland’s third victory out of four in the Autumn Internationals. Alex McDonald reports for Highland radio with the full-time report…
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Friday 29th November, 2024 Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Glencar Celtic 2 vs 1 Strand Rovers Brian McCormick Premier Kildrum Tigers 1 vs 2 Bonagee United Saturday 30th November, 2024 Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Kildrum Tigers 0 vs 1 Donegal Town Letterkenny Rovers 4 vs 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Drumbar FC 1 vs 1 Keadue Rovers Oldtown
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Institute had a strong second half to secure a share of spoils against Ballyclare Comrades at Dixon Park in the Northern Irish Football League. The game finished in a draw of 3-3. After going in at half time 2-0 down, the Derry side knew they had it all to play for. Mikhail Kennedy netted Institute’s
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The Allianz National League fixtures have been announced for the 2025 competition. In Round One, Kerry v Donegal on Sunday, January 26th at Fitzgerald Stadium, at 1.45pm. In Round Two, Donegal v Dublin on Saturday, February 1st at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey, at 7.30 pm. In Round Three, Donegal v Armagh on Sunday, February 16th at
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The GAA will have a new look in 2025 as the Special Congress voted to introduce all 18 new rules proposed by Jim Gavin’s Football Review Committee. None of the proposals received less than 73% backing as the delegates voted in favour of all 18 rules passed by 49 motions. A 60% backing was required
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The FAI Junior Cup is taking centre stage in local soccer this weekend and there are four Donegal clubs involved in Round 4 of the national competition. Defending champions Cockhill Celtic will travel to Tipperary to face Rearcross FC, Aileach have a home fixture against Blackforge of Dublin, Letterkenny Rovers host Tipperary’s Peake Villa at
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Darren Murphy has praised the Finn Harps community and the people of Donegal as the Portadown man penned a new three-year deal at Finn Harps this week. Having gone through a rough period after the passing of his father, Murphy has thanked the club and the people of Donegal for their support through a tough
Police in Derry have issued a specific appeal for witnesses as part of an investigation into a report of a sexual assault on a woman earlier this month. Police say the attack has been really distressing for the victim. It’s the latest in a number of attacks on women in the city in recent weeks.
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Voter turnout in Donegal is slow but steady. Turnout across the county is between 8% and 10%. It’s very early with polls open until 10pm tonight. 131,306 people have registered to vote in Donegal.
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12:42pm: UPDATE – The road has fully reopened Police are urging motorists to avoid the Letterkenny Road area of Derry following a multi-vehicle crash. Emergency are currently at the scene of the four vehicle collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternative route.
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