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There’s one stage to go on Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally as the drivers head for Lough Keel to complete the day. Rain is in the air which may play a factor, as Matt Edwards and David Moynihan look likely to go into Day 3 in pole position. With a full report on […]

Derry have reached the All Ireland Minor Football Final with a 1 point win over Kerry in Mullingar this afternoon. 1-13 to 1-12 was how it finished in favour of the young Oakleaf men. With a full time report, here’s Michael McMullan…   Michael spoke to an elated Derry manager Damien McErlain after the game…

Danish golfer Jacob Skov Olesen has won the R&A Amateur Championship in Ballyliffin. Highland’s Sean Quinn was on hand to give a report on how today’s final went…   After the win, Sean spoke to the winning golfer…

Kilmacrennan Superbike Racer Rhys Irwin is currently mid-season in the British Superbikes Championship. Irwin has recently made the switch from Suzuki to Kawasaki. After racing in Round 4 of the British Superbikes Championship in Scotland last weekend, he had a free week this week and is spending time back home. He called into Highland Radio

The late Colin McRae ventured across the Irish Sea in 2006 to let his hair down and entertain the many thousands of fans who came out to watch. The car – a white Group B-spec MG Metro 6R4 – was a story in itself and he was sixth in the Donegal International Rally in 2006.

Derry City have confirmed the signing of Jacob Davenport in a statement on their social media platforms this afternoon. The statement reads: “Derry City FC can confirm that midfielder Jacob Davenport has joined the club on a permanent deal ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. The highly- rated 25-year old is a product of

Callum Devine, who had some trouble this afternoon in Glen…   David Moynihan, co-driver for Matt Edwards…   Kevin Gallagher, leader of the modified section…   Ryan McHugh, RC4 class leader…   Gary McPhillips, 3rd in the modified section…  

There’s just two stages left on Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally. Matt Edwards now leads by 25 seconds on Callum Devine in second, while Cathan McCourt still holds the number three spot. Kevin Gallagher continues to lead in the modified section. Reporting for Highland Radio Sport, here’s Oisin Kelly…  

A spin and a stall have caused Callum Devine to lose ground on Matt Edwards at the top of the leader board in the Donegal International Rally. Devine’s difficulty came in today’s first trip around High Glen. With more, here’s Oisin Kelly reporting for Highland Radio…    

More reaction from the service station at Kiltoy at the mid-way point on Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally. Here’s David Kelly speaking with Chris Ashmore…   2nd placed Callum Devine…   5th placed Josh Moffett…

They’ve reached the mid-point in Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally. Matt Edwards, Callum Devine and Cathan McCourt make up the top 3. At service in Kiltoy after the first 4 stages, Chris Ashmore caught up with two of the front-runners Matt Edwards and Cathan McCourt… Chris also caught up with Donegal International Rally

David Kelly has flown through Garrygort in the quickest time for the second time today. Matt Edwards and David Moynihan still lead, Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are in second spot, while Cathal McCourt and Brian Hoy make up the rest of the top three. Kevin Gallagher leads the modified section, while his namesake Declan

Callum Devine has gone through the second stage at Knockalla fastest, but still trails Matt Edwards at the top of the leaderboard in the Donegal International Rally. The time difference is now 13.9 seconds between the top two, while Cathal McCourt makes up the rest of the top 3. Kevin Gallagher still leads the modified

Day Two’s morning stages at Knockalla and Garrygort are in the books at this year’s Donegal International Rally. Oisin Kelly reports on the morning’s action on the roads for Highland Radio Sport…  

Chris Ashmore was in service as the drivers came back to Kiltoy after the first two stages of today’s Donegal International Rally… David Kelly, fastest through Garrygort…   Callum Devine, second placed overall in the rally so far…   Meirion Evans, happy with his morning’s work…   Kevin Gallagher, leading the modified section of the

Donegal International Rally leader Matt Edwards survived an early spin to hold onto his lead in the second stage of Day 2. David Kelly was the fastest man through Garrygort, as he clocked his first ever Donegal International stage win in a time of 4 minutes 56. Oisin Kelly reports for Highland Radio Sport…  

Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally is up and running as the first stage at Knockalla got underway this morning. Huge crowds have attended the iconic stage, and the big-hitters of the rally have not disappointed. Matt Edwards extended his lead by half a second from Callum Devine in second, Cathal McCourt is still

It’s day two of the  in the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally with eight demanding stages stages – Knockalla, Garrygort, High Glen and Lough Keel – which are all done twice. In total the crews face 106 kilometres over the stages and almost 329 kilometres overall on what will be a physically and mentally demanding

Kevin Gallagher has gotten off to a good start in the Donegal International Rally. The Donegal man currently leads the way in the modified category. Chris Ashmore caught up with Kevin after Stage 6… Chris also caught up with Joe McMonagle after the day’s racing… Kyle McBride from Carndonagh had a superb first day. He

Stage 5 of Day 1 at the Donegal International Rally is in the books and it’s Matt Edwards who has re-taken the lead as Keith Cronin bows out. Reporting live for Highland Radio Sport, here’s Chris Ashmore…  

The first big shock of the Donegal International Rally has happened during Stage 5 in Inishowen. Keith Cronin and co-driver Mikie Galvin have slid off the road on Mamore Gap. The lead has been re-taken by Matt Edwards, with defending champion Callum Devine hot on his heels in second spot. With more, here’s Highland Radio’s

Keith Cronin has moved ahead of Matt Edwards at the top of the leader board after Stage 4 of the Donegal International Rally. Cronin is now 9 seconds ahead of Edwards, as Callum Devine makes up the rest of the top 3. The reigning champion is 23.7 seconds off top spot. Oisin Kelly reports for

Matt Edwards and Keith Cronin are the top two after three stages of the Donegal International Rally – Edwards leads Cronin by just 2.1 seconds after 39 kilometres of racing action. Kevin Gallagher is the modified section leader after the third stage in his Darrian. With a full round up after Stage 3 in Coolcross,

Matt Edwards has extended his early lead in the Donegal International Rally as the rain starts to be a factor. Oisin Kelly reports for Highland Radio Sport…  

Matt Edwards leads the Donegal International rally after the first stage in Malin Head this morning. Just 0.7 seconds behind him is Keith Cronin, while Cathal McCourt makes up the rest of the top 3. Oisin Kelly reports on the first stage for Highland Radio Sport…

Ballyliffin Golf Club are hosting the R&A Amateur Golf Championship this week. Highland’s Sean Quinn has been on the ground in Ballyliffin, he spoke to course manager John Farren to get the run-down on what it takes to hold an event of this magnitude…

Competitors in the Donegal International Rally will be putting the final touches to their plans for this weekend’s marathon race on the roads of the county. Friday’s stages return to Inishowen for the first time in 13 years, but before that on Thursday, the cars will be put through scrutiny at McGinley Motors on the

22 year-old Max Kennedy has played his way into tomorrow’s last 32 of the R&A Amateur Golf Championship in Ballyliffin. The 74th ranked amateur in the world had a comprehensive win over Oscar Couillea of France. The Royal Dublin Golf Club player closed out his match at the 16th hole to claim a 3 &

Letterkenny man Mark English has qualified for this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris after breaking his own Irish 800m record in Spain last night (Tuesday). On the Nine-Til-Noon show this morning, Highland’s Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle summed up English’s achievement of qualifying for his third Olympic Games and says Ireland is riding the crest of

Ballyliffin Golf Club is hosting the Amateur Open Championship for the first time this week. Pre-qualifying took place on Friday, while practice is currently ongoing at the venue in preparation for the first tee-offs on Monday. 288 players will contest stroke and match play competitions from Monday to Saturday, with spectator admission to the event

It’s been a busy weekend for Donegal’s youth boxers at the Junior Cadet Championships in Dublin. Roisin Hegarty of Illies Golden Gloves has secured another national title, while Eddie McBride of Dunfanaghy also made it to the final but had to settle for a silver medal. Peter O’Donnell spoke to Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio

Patsy McGonagle joined Sunday Sport this evening to talk all things athletics. Following a hugely successful week of European Championship action for Team Ireland, Patsy gave us the low-down on what’s been happening at local level this weekend including news of a new Donegal record…

Derry defeated Westmeath on a scoreline of 2-07 to 0-09 in Saturday evening’s All Ireland Senior Football Championship clash at Pairc Esler. It was the Oakleaf men’s first win of their All-Ireland campaign and the result means they will be in Monday morning’s draw for the preliminary quarter finals which will take place next weekend.