St. Eunan’s and Dungloe will go head to head in this weekend’s Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Final at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. The Letterkenny side go into the contest as hot favourites and will be looking to win their first senior title since 2021. If victorious, St. Eunan’s will also go to top […]
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Ruaidhri Higgins says it’s now “the business end” of the season in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Tomorrow night, Derry City host Bohemians at the Ryan McBride Brandywell knowing the destination of the league title is in their own hands. Higgins’ side know if they win all their remaining five matches they will be
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A man has been arrested in Derry after a large quantity of drugs, cash and a car were seized today. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch conducted two searches, when a 39-year old man was arrested on suspicion of Being concerned in the supply of Class A, B and C controlled
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A man’s appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of 24-year-old Donegal man Kyle McDermott. He died on Monday morning after what police say was an altercation the previous night in the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry in County Tyrone. 24 year old Daniel Hannah of Victoria Road in Strabane appeared in person before the
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In this week’s Business Matters with Chris Ashmore, the programme begins with a look back on the highly successful inaugural Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce Awards. Secretary Louise Patton reflects on the night and goes through the winners. Next, Chris looks at the new auto-enrolment pension scheme which is set to begin in September
Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation, and made an arrest, following the death of a man in Strabane. In a statement this afternoon, Detective Inspector Hazel Miller confirms that Police received a report just after 11.30pm last night of an assault in the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry. The
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Termon are Michael Murphy Sports Intermediate Champions after defeating Naomh Columba 0-14 to 0-08 in today’s decider at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. A blistering start from the Burn Road men sent them racing into a 0-06 to 0-01 lead mid-way through the first half. Naomh Columba will be frustrated as the Glencolmcille men kicked a
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Termon are Michael Murphy Sports Intermediate B Champions as they defeated Burt by 1-09 to 0-10 at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. A first-half goal from the on-song Gary McGettigan helped the Burn Road men go in at the break with a commanding 1-06 to -0-3 lead. A spirited Burt side stormed back into
Termon will play in the Donegal Senior Championship in 2025 after their 0-14 to 0-08 victory over Naomh Columba in today’s Michael Murphy Sports Intermediate Championship Final at O’Donnell Park. After the game, Termon manager Caolan McDaid gave his thoughts to Highland’s Pauric Hilferty… Pauric also caught up with winning captain Ricky Gallagher…
Termon manager Jamie Gallagher says his second half substitutes were pivotal in holding off a determined Burt side in today’s Intermediate B Final. Having led by six points at half time, Termon had to see off a comeback from Burt but Gallagher praised the depth of his squad saying “being able to bring on quality
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Eire Og remain the top dogs in Tyrone hurling after their 3-16 to 3-13 victory over Eoghan Ruadh in today’s Connollys of Moy Senior Hurling Championship Final. Two late goals from Sean Og Grogan were pivotal in Eire Og holding on to their title and going 5-in-a-row. Grogan spoke to Francis Mooney after full time…
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This year’s Donegal Senior Cross Country Championships took place this weekend. With the latest, here’s Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle…
Patsy McGonagle with the latest from Donegal Senior Cross Country Championships Read More »
Oisin McShane and his father Fabien have continued their fantastic first year in the rallying scene. The pair have taken wins in the Sligo Pallets Forest Rally Championship J1000, MIJRS.ie Junior Rally Series J1000 and they are the first winners of the Craig Breen Foundation Award. The win in today’s Clare Motorclub Forest Rally has
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Brandon Wilkie was in the winner’s circle at Wolverhampton yesterday. The Donegal jockey was on board Doves Of Peace for trainer Michael Bell in the 7PM Race last night. He went off at 11/2 in that race. Wilkie is back in action at Wolverhampton tomorrow evening. Oisin Orr also had a winner yesterday – he
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Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin Muff have won the Michael Murphy Sports Junior A Football Championship with a comprehensive 2-12 to 0-08 victory over Carndonagh at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. An early goal from Kevin Lynch set the scene for what was a one-sided affair from the start. A brilliant goal from Cormac McColgan just before
St. Mary’s Convoy have won the Michael Murphy Sports Junior B Football Championship after defeating Carndonagh by a single point in a brilliant final at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. First half goals from Peter Blake and Brendan Bonner had Convoy six points up at half time, but a goal from Carn’s Michael Noone
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First half goals from Kevin Lynch and Cormac McColgan sent Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin Muff on their way to the Michael Murphy Sports Junior A Football Championship at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. McColgan’s goal just before half time meant his side would go in at the break with a 2-09 to 0-03 lead which proved
St. Mary’s Convoy are Michael Murphy Sports Junior B Football Champions are defeating Carndonagh on a score-line of 3-08 to 2-10 at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. Peter Blake hit 2-06 out of the 3-08 for Convoy in a Man Of The Match performance. After the game, Blake told Daire Bonnar it was a great day
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Letterkenny have been beaten 36-17 by Limavady in their Ulster Championship 2 clash at the Glebe this afternoon. Having gone in level at the break at 14 points apiece, a strong second half display from the visitors gave them the well-deserved win. With the full time report, here’s Highland Radio’s Rugby Correspondent Alex McDonald…
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Institute have been beaten 3-1 by Bangor in the NIFL Championship this afternoon. ‘Stute felt aggrieved not to have been awarded a penalty in the first half but the sides went in 0-0 at the break. Bangor took control in the second period as they went 2-0 up thanks to a brace from Ben Arthurs
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Saturday Leagues Glencar Inn Division 1: Keadue Rovers 5-1 Arranmore United Donegal Town 2-0 Ramelton Mariners Kildrum Tigers 3-0 Swilly Rovers Strand Rovers 1-0 St Catherines FC Reserves Old Orchard Division 2: Cappry Rovers 2-0 Castlefin Celtic Drumoghill Res 2-2 Fintown Harps AFC Dunlewey Celtic 4-6 Erne Wanderers FC Glenea United Reserves 3-2 Letterkenny Rovers
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Reigning National Superstock 1000 Champion Richard Kerr will join Burrows Engineering/RK Racing for the upcoming Sunflower Trophy races at the Bishopscourt Racing Circuit on the 18/19th October. The Kilmacrennan rider, who is a former winner of the Sunflower and last year’s runner up, will be riding the team’s BMW M1000RR Superbike in three races over
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Ruaidhri Higgins says he was “really proud of the players” after his Derry City side defeated Bohemians 2-0 in the Sports Direct FAI Senior Cup Semi Final at Dalymount Park. Two fine efforts from Michael Duffy were enough to send the 2022 finalists through to another final at the Aviva. Higgins gave his thoughts to
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Reigning champions Trillick are through to another Tyrone Senior Football Championship Final as they overcame the challenge of Dungannon by 0-17 to 0-07 at O’Neills Healy Park this evening. The holders turned on the power in the final quarter to blow away their fierce rivals and keep alive their bid to become the first club to
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Derry City have progressed to the Sports Direct FAI Cup Final after a 2-0 win over Bohemians in their semi-final at Dalymount Park this evening. An exquisite Michael Duffy free-kick put The Candy Stripes in the lead five minutes before the break. Derry should have doubled their advantage shortly after half time when Patrick McEleney
Derry are Aviva bound again as Duffy dazzles at Dalymount Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle won the 12:40 Prix Matchem Listed Race in very soft conditions at Saint Cloud in France this afternoon. The Letterkenny jockey was on board “Atlantic Coast” for trainer JP O’Brien which went off as a 9/1 shot. Remarkably, it’s Browne-McMonagle’s 12th win in the past two weeks – the in-form rider will
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Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle’s remarkable form continues. Yesterday, he had a 10/1 double at Bellewstown, with wins on Prairie Angel and Baltray Lady for trainer JP O’Brien. He’s now had 11 wins in the last 14 days. He is now in France where he has booked rides today at Saint Cloud and he will
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A special general meeting of Finn Harps Co-operative Society will take place at Jacksons Hotel on Sunday 12th of October. A club statement said that since the public meeting with supporters in April regarding share ownership model, the board has explored all options which would deliver the resources necessary to safeguard Finn Harps senior status
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This Sunday will see the meeting of Termon and Naomh Columba in the Michael Murphy Sports Intermediate Championship Final. These two sides are no strangers to each other having met in the first round of the championship back in August. That day, Termon sharp-shooter Daire McDaid hit 4-1 in a dominant win for the Burn
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Inishowen neighbours Muff and Carndonagh will meet in this weekend’s Michael Murphy Sports Junior A Championship Final. Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin are preparing for their third Junior A Final in 14 years having been beaten in the 2010 final by Naomh Colmcille and again in the 2016 decider against Downings. Meanwhile, Carndonagh have also been
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Republic of Ireland Head Coach Heimeer Hallgrímsson has named a 24-man squad for the UEFA Nations League fixtures against Finland and Greece. Ireland are set to face Finland in Helsinki next Thursday, October 10th before a trip to Athens to face Greece the following Sunday. Donegal man Seamus Coleman will miss the ties because of
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It’s understood plans for a long-called-for upgrade of one of Northern Ireland’s most notorious roads are to get the go-ahead. Since 2007, more than 50 lives have been lost on the A5 – which links Derry with Aughnacloy in County Tyrone. An announcement is expected after a meeting of the Stormont Executive this afternoon. West
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The US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland is to receive an Inaugural Honorary Doctorate today at the Atlantic Technological University’s Letterkenny campus. The doctorate will be bestowed on Joseph P. Kennedy III who is the grandnephew of US President John F Kennedy in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public service, civil society, and peacebuilding.
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In this edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with Catherine Devine, the founder of Pumpskynz which sells stylish and functional accessories for diabetes management devices which also empower individuals to embrace their diabetes with confidence and style. She’s outlines the journey to date for her business which has considerable potential. Indeed, there are
Termon Ladies are senior county champions once again after a resounding 7-12 to 1-08 win over old foes Moville in today’s final at O’Donnell Park. After the game, Termon managers Adrian and Kevin McGettigan were already looking towards a tilt at the Ulster Championship in the near future…
Dungloe are into the final of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship after a one-point win over St. Michaels at MacCumhaill Park this afternoon. It finished 0-09 to 0-08 in favour of An Clochan Liath and they will now play St. Eunan’s in the decider in 2 weeks time. Highland’s Oisin Kelly, Martin McHugh
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Termon Ladies won their third consecutive Donegal Ladies Senior Football Championship with a 7-12 to 1-08 victory over Moville this afternoon. With the full time report, here’s Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell…
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Dessie Gallagher has led Dungloe into their first Donegal Senior Football Championship Final since 1964 after a historic 0-09 to 0-08 win over St. Michael’s at MacCumhaill Park this afternoon. Gallagher gave his thoughts to Highland’s Oisin Kelly after the game… Oisin also spoke with Dungloe midfielder, Ryan Conners…
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Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Semi Final St Michael’s 0-08 – 0-09 An Clochán Liath Senior Football Championship B Semi Final Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s 1-08 – 0-07 Naomh Conaill
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O’Reilly Sports LGFA Senior Football Championship Final Moville 1-08 – 7-12 CLG An Tearmainn LGFA Senior Football Shield Final Gleann Fhinne 1-09 – 0-09 CLG Naomh Náille LGFA Intermediate Football Championship Final Ardara 0-09 – 1-08 An Clochán Liath LGFA Junior A Football Championship Final Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin 0-09 – 6-12
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Keith Cronin and Mikie Galvin have secured the 2024 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship after securing a 2nd placed finish in today’s Cork ’20’ Rally in their Ford Fiesta Rally 2. Victory in Cork went to Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in their Skoda Fabia, who were the only crew in a position to potentially deny
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Markievicz defeated Burt in last night’s Donegal Senior Camogie Final at the Donegal GAA Centre Of Excellence in Convoy. It finished 2-13 to 0-02 in favour of James Callaghan’s side as they won their third senior title in four years. Janes Callaghan spoke to Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Saturday Sport this afternoon…
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Dungloe defeated Ardara 1-08 to 0-09 in the LGFA Intermediate Final at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. Ardara led 0-09 to 0-02 at half time but failed to register a score in the second half against a resurgent Dungloe side managed by Tony Boyle. He spoke to Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell after full time…
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