Residents have returned to their homes following a security alert in Carnhill in Derry. Loud bangs were reported in the area at 10:45pm last night in the area, which is understood to may have been caused by two pipe bombs. It was also reported that a three vehicles has been damaged. Police are now asking […]
Security alert ended in Derry after series of loud bangs last night Read More »
On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by the owner of Inis Communications, Trish Hegarty. Trish worked as a journalist with the Irish Times, RTÉ and BBC Radio Foyle before setting up her PR, social media, and digital content agency in 2004. In this episode, we’ll hear about how her Inishowen-based PR agency
The HSE says over 6,700 appointments were offered under CAMHS, the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in Donegal between January and August of this year. The figures were given to Cllr Ciaran Brogan at this week’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum. Cllr Brogan was told that 2,711 appointments were offered by the North
Over 6,700 CAMHS appointments offered in Donegal in first eight months of 2024 Read More »
Donegal Councillor Gary Doherty is asking for a full investigation to address the ongoing closure of part of St Josephs Hospital in Stranorlar because of the need for fire safety works. Cllr Doherty is also seeking assurances regarding the compliance of other HSE facilities in Donegal. He told a HSE Regional Health Forum meeting that
HSE quizzed on timelines for fire safety works at St Joseph’s Hospital Read More »
A Donegal man has been named as the first nominee for the 2024 Billy Coleman Young Rally Driver of the Year Award for the opening period of January to May. 26-year-old Ryan MacHugh from Frosses has been contesting the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship, as well as the Junior British Rally Championship in a Ford Fiesta
A number of families who lost loved ones in the Creeslough explosion have called for a public inquiry to be set up. A lawyer representing the families of seven of the ten victims of the tragedy in October 2022 has written to Justice Minister Helen McEntee seeking an independent investigation. They have also requested a
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Small business owners in Donegal are being urged to avail of grants to make their premises more energy efficient. Councillor Martin Harley however, believes Donegal County Council could be doing more to promote the different strands of funding available to businesses. Organisations with under 50 employees are currently eligible for grants of up €10,000 for
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A new campaign is being launched to increase the number of women running for election. The Gender Quotas Alliance is calling for 40 per cent of candidates running in future local elections to be female. Following the local elections in June, 26 per cent of local councillors are women. Director of the National Women’s Council,
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The Donegal CCC have confirmed the fixtures for this weekend’s semi finals in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship. The first semi final will take place on Saturday evening as Gaoth Dobhair and St. Eunans will go head to head at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey at 7:30PM. On Sunday, it’ll be St. Michaels and
Gaoth Dobhair’s 0-09 to 0-07 victory over Four Masters this afternoon sealed their place in the last four of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Semi Finals. The draw for the semi-finals was made directly after the game – it pitted Gaoth Dobhair against St. Eunans and St. Michael’s against Dungloe. Gaoth Dobhair’s Gary
Gary McFadden: “We knew it was going to be a tight game” Read More »
The draw for the semi finals of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Semi Finals has been made. It will be: St. Michaels v Dungloe St. Eunan’s v Gaoth Dobhair With the details, here’s Highland’s Oisin Kelly…
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Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals: St Michael’s 2-08 – 0-13 CLG Chill Chartha Gaoth Dobhair 0-09 – 0-07 Four Masters Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final: Málainn/Malin 2-10 – 1-10 Naomh Columba
Donegal Club Championship Results – Sunday 22/09/24 Read More »
Gaoth Dobhair have been Four Masters by 9 points to 7 in the last of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals this afternoon. After going in at 4 points apiece at half time, it was Gaoth Dobhair who managed to edge a close contest as Ethan Harkin popped over the insurance score
Gaoth Dobhair through to the last 4 after victory over Four Masters Read More »
St. Michaels came from being 7 points down at half time to knock Kilcar out of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship this afternoon. Two second half goals for the Bridge men were the big scores of the game as Kilcar bow out at the quarter final stage. Pauric Hilferty has the full time
Another shock as St. Michaels come from behind to topple Kilcar Read More »
Naomh Columba defeated Malin 2-10 to 1-10 in the Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final at the O’Donnell Park this afternoon. With the full time report, here’s Daire Bonnar… Daire spoke to Naomh Columba’s Aaron Doherty after full time…
Naomh Columba progress to set up Intermediate Final with Termon Read More »
Daniel McLaughlin says there was some soul-searching done at half time in today’s Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final against heavy-favourites Kilcar. At 9 points to 7 down at the break, McLaughlin says they asked themselves some big questions and praised his goalkeeper, Mark Anthony McGinley, for swinging the game in their direction with
Daniel McLaughlin: “We asked ourselves some big questions at half time” Read More »
St Michaels defeated Kilcar by a single point after a pulsating encounter at Davy Brennan Memorial Park this afternoon. Having been 7 points down at the interval, Kilcar were awarded a penalty mid-way through the second half which ‘keeper Mark Anthony McGinley saved. St Michaels manager Cathal Sweeney spoke to Pauric Hilferty at full time
O’Reilly Sports LGFA Senior Championship Finals Semi Final Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s 0-07 – 1-09 Moville CLG An Tearmainn 6-09 – 2-07 Naomh Conaill LGFA Senior Championship Shield Semi Final Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 0-06 – 1-09 CLG Naomh Náille Gleann Fhinne 5-12 – 1-07 Naomh Muire, Íochtar Na Rosann LGFA Intermediate Championship Semi Final
LGFA Donegal Club Championship Results – Sunday 22/09/24 Read More »
Inishowen Football League Friday 20th September COD Cup Rashenny FC 3 Carn Youths 2 Saturday 21st Presidents Cup Cockhill Celtic 0 Enniskillen Rangers 2 Sunday 22nd FAI Junior Cup Illies Celtic 1 Aileach FC 4 Buncrana Hearts 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic 2 Greencastle FC 3 Ballybofey United 2 Culdaff FC 0 Swilly Rovers 6 Fanad United
Inishowen Football League & FAI Junior Cup Results 22/09/24 Read More »
At the Eurol Hellendoorn Rally in Holland this weekend, Donegal pair Eamonn Kelly and Rory Kennedy drove brilliantly and took a huge win in the HC1 Category. The duo had a storming drive to take the lead on Special Stage 5 and then extended their lead in the latter stages to go on to win.
Rallying: Victory for Eamonn Kelly and Rory Kennedy in Holland Read More »
With the latest athletics news from around the north-west, here’s Highland Radio’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle…
Latest athletics news with Patsy McGonagle Read More »
The 21st annual Donegal Boxing Awards night took place last night (Saturday) in the Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny. Guests on the night included Olympians Jude Gallagher, Diana Moorhouse, Jack Marley and Dean Clancy, along with the great Charlie Nash and special guest Paul McCloskey. Highland’s Ciaran Cannon was at the event and he spoke with
McCullagh and Duffy the big winners as Donegal Boxing Awards held in Letterkenny Read More »
It’s been a good weekend for Rhys Irwin at Mondello Park . The Kilmacrennan superbike rider set a new track record yesterday on Day 1 and and continued to dominate again today. He led from flag to flag and took the his second win of the weekend.
Superbike Racing: Good weekend for Rhys Irwin at Mondello Park Read More »
Saturday 21st September Ramelton Mariners 3 v 5 Milford United Sunday 22nd September Bonagee United L v L Keadue Rovers Buncrana Hearts 1 v 2 Kilmacrennan Celtic Culdaff F.C. 0 v 6 Swilly Rovers Drumkeen United 0 v 3 Letterkenny Rovers Fanad United 2 v 0 Carndonagh F.C. Greencastle F.C. 3 v 2 Ballybofey United
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St. Eunan’s have progressed into the last 4 of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship after defeating Naomh Conaill in their quarter final clash this evening. It took an injury time winner for Eoin McGeehan to give Barry Meehan’s men the win and knock out the defending champions on a score-line of 0-10
Brendan Devenney & Niall O’Donnell react to St. Eunan’s win over Naomh Conaill Read More »
St.Eunan’s have beaten Naomh Conaill by 10 points to 9 in the quarter final of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship at MacCumhaill Park this evening. Having led by 4 points at half time, the Letterkenny side had to withstand a second half fightback from their old rivals Naomh Conaill. As the game entered
St. Eunan’s dig deep to progress to last four Read More »
The first of this season’s quarter-finals in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship has produced a shock as Dungloe have beaten Glenswilly 2-08 to 0-13 in Falcarragh this afternoon. With the full time report, here’s Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell…
Championship shock as Dungloe defeat Glenswilly to book semi-final spot Read More »
Termon have stormed into the Michael Murphy Sports Intermediate Football Championship Final after defeating Naomh Muire 2-14 to 1-08 at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. Two second half goals from Daire McDaid propelled the Burn Road side to victory after a stern test from Naomh Muire. Daire Bonnar has the full time report from Letterkenny…
Termon finish strongly to storm into Intermediate Final Read More »
Letterkenny defeated Monaghan 17-15 in the Ulster Championship 2 this afternoon. Having been 15-0 down at half time, tries from Rory McGinty and Jordan Mealiff combined with penalties & conversions from Daf Green and Cody Laverty gave Letterkenny a dramatic 2-point win.
Rugby: Letterkenny come from behind to beat Monaghan Read More »
Dungloe defeated Glenswilly in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Quarter Final in Falcarragh this afternoon. It finished 2-08 to 0-13 in favour of the Dungloe men and the result will be seen by many as the shock of the championship so far. Dungloe manager Dessie Gallagher gave his thoughts to Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell
Dessie Gallagher: “Everybody had us written off” Read More »
Termon are the first team to book their spot in the Intermediate Football Final after a 2-14 to 1-08 win over Naomh Muire at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. Naomh Muire had equalised well into the second half to make it 1-08 apiece but Termon finished excellently and hit another 1-07 without reply to run out
Caolan McDaid delighted to lead Termon into Intermediate Final Read More »
Glenswilly bowed out of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship at the hands of Dungloe in this afternoon’s quarter final in Falcarragh. Dungloe took a 1-point win in the shock result of the championship so far. A disappointed Glenswilly manager Gary McDaid spoke to Maureen O’Donnell after the game…
Gary McDaid: “We have a long winter ahead of us” Read More »
Cockhill Celtic lost 2-0 to Enniskillen Rangers in this afternoon’s President’s Cup Final in Ballinamallard. Jake Brown and Joel Byrne got the goals for the Fermanagh side. Highland’s Chris Ashmore was on hand at full time…
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FAI Junior Cup Champions Cockhill Celtic were beaten 2-0 by IFA Junior Cup Champions Enniskillen Rangers in the FAI/IFA President’s Cup Final in Ballinamallard this afternoon. A disappointed Cockhill Celtic manager Gavin Cullen spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore after the game… Chris managed to get the thoughts of Enniskillen goalscorer Jake Brown… Ex-Manchester
Gavin Cullen: “We didn’t lay a glove on them” Read More »
Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Quarter Final: An Clochán Liath 2-08 – 0-13 Gleann tSúilí Naomh Conaill v Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s (19:30) Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final: CLG An Tearmainn 2-14 – 1-08 Naomh Muire, Íochtar Na Rosann Junior A Football Championship Semi Final: CLG Carndomhnaigh 2-14 – 0-09 Naomh Mhuire
Donegal Club Championship Results – Saturday 21/09/24 Read More »
Institute won their second game in a row as they defeated Newington Youths in the NIFL Championship at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this afternoon. ‘Stute found themselves 2-0 up at half time thanks to two efforts from Padraig Lynch. Second half goals from Michael Harris and Mikhail Kennedy sealed the win. Elsewhere, Ballinamallard defeated Limavady
NIFL: Institute make it two wins on the bounce Read More »
The North-West Vipers, formerly the Donegal/Derry Vipers, are now the only American Football side in the north-west and are currently on the hunt for new recruits ahead of the new season. Ciaran Cannon was joined in studio this evening by Niall Lyons, line-backer for the Vipers for the past 10 years, and Cathal Curran, O
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Derry GAA have ruled out the possibility of former manager Rory Gallagher returning as boss of the county’s senior footballers. The Oak Leaf county have been without a manager since Mickey Harte’s departure earlier this year. Gallagher left the Derry job in May of 2023 after allegations of abuse were made by his estranged wife,
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Finn Harps took a valuable point from their trip to play newly-crowned First Division Champions Cork City at Turner’s Cross this evening. Having led 2-0 at half time after goals from Tony McNamee and Success Edogun, Harps were pegged back in the second period thanks to a brace from Seanie Maguire. After the game, boss
Darren Murphy: “We’re still in the mix” Read More »
Derry City equalised in injury time against Shamrock Rovers to clinch a 1-1 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. In the dying minutes, a controversial penalty was awarded to the home side when Patrick McEleney went to ground and the ref pointed to the spot. Following criticism of McEleney, Higgins has defended him
Higgins defends McEleney: “He’s the most honest professional I’ve ever worked with” Read More »
Derry City scored a late penalty to draw 1-1 with Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Rovers went in at the break 1-0 up thanks to a Dylan Watts effort on 26 minutes. Derry pressed for an equaliser in the second half but the game
Controversy as late penalty drama denies Shamrock Rovers victory in Derry Read More »
Finn Harps drew 2-2 with Cork City in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Turner’s Cross this evening. Tony McNamee put the away side 1-0 up on 10 minutes as he glanced home a header from 12 yards. Cork almost equalised on 34 minutes only to be denied by a stunning save from Oisin
Harps pegged back but take a point from Turner’s Cross Read More »
It’s a big night of SSE Airtricity League action with important games for both Finn Harps and Derry City. Harps travel to play newly-crowned First Division champions Cork City at Turner’s Cross knowing that an away win will keep their play-off chances well and truly alive heading into the final five games of the season.
Joe Boyle looks ahead to huge night for both Finn Harps and Derry City Read More »
Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle had an 82/1 double at Naas yesterday, with wins on the 18/1 shot Call me Captain for trainer Natalia Lupini in an Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden race over seven furlongs and earlier on the 100/30 favourite Tommy McJohn in the five furlong TRM Calphormin Nursery Handicap for trainer Michael
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Derry City are set to face off against fellow title-challengers Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. City are second in the table, four points behind league-leaders Shelbourne, while Rovers come into the clash just four points behind Derry in third. Dropped points from the top
Cockhill Celtic are on the hunt for more silverware this weekend as they take on Enniskillen Rangers in the FAI/IFA President’s Junior Cup Final. Having won the FAI Junior Cup at the end of last season, Gavin Cullen’s side are set to take on the winners of the IFA Junior Cup on Saturday afternoon in
Cockhill’s Peter Doherty sets sights on more silverware Read More »
Donegal’s Amy Boyle-Carr has settled into life in Australia and is set to make her debut for AFLW side Adelaide Crows this Sunday. The Glenties native moved down under last month and, having never played Australian Rules Football before, has made a big impression in her first few weeks as a rookie player. Boyle-Carr made
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Homes and businesses in Carnamuggagh Upper and Letterkenny could be without water today. It’s as essential maintenance works get underway from 9am this morning. The works are due to be complete by 4:30pm this afternoon, however, the utility warns it may take up to fours hours after this time for supplies to fully return.
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