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Amy Greene claims junior gold at Celtic International whilst Donegal athletes claim gold at National Indoor Masters

Amy Greene claimed junior gold at the Celtic International in Scotland over the weekend. The Finn Valley athlete was the leading Irish under 20 athlete beating all the Irish under 23’s also. Meanwhile at the National Masters Indoor Championships in Athlone, gold medals were won by Patrick Galvin, Catriona Devine, Sinead McConnell, Aidan Gillespie, Bosco Reid, […]

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Institute lose ground after scoreless draw, defeat for Dergview

Institute lost ground in the chase for the NIFL Championship title as they were held scoreless away to Annagh. With leaders Dundela overcoming bottom club Knockbreda 1-0, Institute are now  two points adrift of the summit. Elsewhere, struggling Dergview were beaten 3-1 at home by Ballyclare. In the Crawford Cup first round, Strabane Athletic beat

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Murphy looks ahead to new season – and first home friendly in 13 years!

Finn Harps will play their first home pre-season game in 13 years when they face arch-rivals Derry City at Finn Park on Sunday. Kick-off is 2.00 pm. In recent times, Harps have been reluctant to play home friendlies before the start of the season due to concerns over bad weather impacting negatively on the pitch

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Harley lands major winner in $3m dollar Magic Millions 3 Year-old Guineas

Donegal jockey Martin Harley registered his biggest win in Australia earlier today. He was on board the Robert Heathcote-trained Abounding which won the $3m dollar Magi Millions 3 Year-0ld Guineas on the Gold Coast. The race was actually delayed by an hour after another horse got himself cast in the gates at the start and

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Donegal Rally runner-up Edwards to contest Irish Tarmac Championship

Welsh driver Matt Edwards (pictured) will attempt an assault on the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship this year. Edwards was a runner-up in last year’s Donegal International Rally and also has two Ulster Rally wins to his name. He has teamed up with C&M Motorsport to start the asphalt campaign. The Welsh driver has impressed on

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Business Matters: Ep 177, Eugene Gallen – Bon Appetit

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Lifford man Eugene Gallen who set up Bon Appetit in June 2021. The company produces a range of cooked ready meals and has seen considerable growth in a short space of time. Bon Appetit manufactures and supplies in bulk to retailers such as Supervalu, Spar and

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Ours to Protect – Veganuary – 09/01/2024

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

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Glenties MD Councillors pay tribute to Cllr Noreen McGarvey as meeting is cancelled as a mark of respect

A meeting of the Glenties Municipal District was adjourned this morning as a mark of respect to the late Cllr Noreen McGarvey who died during Christmas week. The meeting will reconvene next month. It had been expected that this morning’s meeting would heart tributes to Cllr McGarvey before being adjourned, but Cathaoirleach Cllr Michael McClafferty

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Glen reach All-Ireland club final after dramatic win over Kilmacud Crokes

Ulster champions Glen have reached back-to-back All Ireland Club finals after beating last year’s winners Kilmacud Crokes in Páirc Esler on Sunday evening. Full time: Glen 1-14, Kilmacud Crokes 2-10. The match ended in dramatic fashion. With minutes and Glen up by a point, Conor Glass forced a turnover and chipped the ball into Ethan

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Brian Dooher “disappointed” Tyrone didn’t “push on” to beat Donegal in Dr McKenna Cup

Tyrone started their Dr. McKenna Cup campaign with a defeat against Donegal in Healy Park, Omagh, on Sunday afternoon. Full time: Donegal 0–15, Tyrone 1–10. Tyrone went into the break leading by three points, but Donegal came out on top in the second half. Here’s Tyrone manager Brian Dooher after the match speaking with Francis

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GAA: McGuinness and McBrearty reaction following Dr. McKenna Cup win

  Donegal manager Jim McGuinness felt their Dr. McKenna Cup opener against an understrength Armagh side was a “really good” workout for his side. In his first competitive game in charge since his return, McGuinness saw his side win by 3-16 to 1-6 at MacCumhaill Park in their Section A fixture. He spoke with Oisin

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Reaction: Martin McHugh’s verdict on Donegal’s win over weak Armagh side

Donegal cruised past an understrength and youthful Armagh side in Jim McGuinness’s first competitive game back as Donegal manager. They were much too strong for what was essentially an Armagh under-20 side and ran out winners by 3-16 (25) to 1-6 (9). McGuinness used the occasion to give senior competitive debuts to a number of

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Easy win for Donegal in Dr. McKenna Cup opener against understrength Armagh

A crowd of around 4,000 flocked to MacCumhaill Park to see Jim McGuinness’ first competitive game in charge since taking over the Donegal senior managerial reins for a second time, but their Dr. McKenna Cup Section A Round 1 game against Armagh was a rather one-sided affair as they ran out victors on a final

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Public urged to ensure they’re registered for 2024 votes

European Movement Ireland is urging people to ensure they’re registered for a number of votes this year. Its CEO Noelle O’Connell says people have a responsibility to participate in the democratic process. We’ll be going to the polls for two referendums in March, as well as the European and local elections in June. Noelle is

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Business Matters: Ep 176, Toni Forrester – Letterkenny Chamber

On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Toni Forrester, Chief Executive Officer of Letterkenny Chamber. Founded in 1965, the chamber will celebrate its 60th anniversary next year and plays a significant role in fostering business development and promoting opportunities to create a thriving business environment. The chamber has grown considerably and now has

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Five Donegal debuts in McKenna Cup opener with Armagh

Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness will hand out five senior debuts in Wednesday’s Dr McKenna Cup clash with Armagh in Ballybofey. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh will have full match commentary on Highland from the 7.30pm start in Ballybofey in association with Highland Motors Letterkenny. Naomh Conaill duo Finbarr Roarty and Kevin McGettigan will be in

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Business Matters: Ep 175, Adrian Boyle – Blistered Bread

On this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Adrian Boyle, the founder of artisan bakery Blistered Bread in Letterkenny. The Creeslough native spend many years in Australia before returning to Ireland a couple of years ago with his wife Niamh. Blistered Bread is a family sourdough bakery that specialises in making handcraft breads

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New proposals to reduce speed limits described as ‘not necessary’

The new proposals going to cabinet today have been described as “not necessary”. Under the plans, most speed limits would be reduced by 20 kilometres an hour. So far this year, 178 people have died on the roads – 23 more than last year. Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae thinks reducing limits would do

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Jon McCourt conferred with freedom of Derry and Strabane

Institutional abuse campaigner Jon McCourt has been conferred with the Freedom of Derry and Strabane. Mr McCourt is one of the most high profile and leading campaigners for victims of historical institutional abuse in Ireland and is the founder and chairman of Survivors North West who represent victims of historic abuse at children’s homes and

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