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Finn Harps have drawn 1-1 with Longford Town in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Bishopsgate this evening. It’s the first match back after the summer break and Harps started brightly. Darren Murphy’s men found themselves 1-0 up after just 6 minutes thanks to Patrick Ferry’s third goal of the season. Longford found their […]

Chris Ashmore has been at the Mount Errigal Hotel to welcome back the drivers after completing the final stage at Fanad Head. He caught up with the man of the moment, Callum Devine…   Chris also caught up with second and third placed in the rally overall, Meirion Evans (2nd) and Donegal’s David Kelly (3rd)

Declan Gallagher won the modified section of this year’s Donegal International Rally. He spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore at the finishing ramp at the Mount Errigal this evening…  

Jason Wilkinson and co-driver Ciaran McGinley won the junior section of the Donegal International Rally. Wilkinson spoke to Chris Ashmore at the finishing ramp this evening…  

John Dolan has completed his 20th Donegal International Rally. He gave his thoughts to Chris Ashmore…  

It’s been a disappointing trip to the south coast for the Donegal Ladies as their All Ireland Championship has come to an end against Waterford. Waterford were in control for most of the game and ran out comfortable 1-10 to 0-07 winners. Donegal will now have to play a relegation play-off match in August to

The Donegal Ladies were beaten by 6 points in their All Ireland Championship clash with Waterford this afternoon. The result means Donegal must now win a relegation play-off fixture in August if they are going to retain their senior status. After the game, Tomas McCarthy got the thoughts of manager John McNulty…

Damien Tourish had an eventful Donegal Rally. He spoke with Highland’s Chris Ashmore at the finishing ramp in Letterkenny…  

John Bonner has completed his 12th Donegal International Rally this weekend. He spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore at the finishing ramp this evening…      

Chris Ashmore is at the finishing ramp at the Mount Errigal Hotel for Highland Radio this evening. He spoke to the winner of the historic category, Tommy O’Connell from Dungiven…  

Another Donegal International Rally is in the books. With a final round up of how it all went, here’s Highland’s Chris Ashmore…  

The reigning Junior WRC Champion William Creighton has swapped his steering wheel for pace notes at this weekend’s Donegal International Rally. The county Down driver won the Junior WRC title last year, making the step up to WRC2 machinery this season alongside his usual co-driver Liam Regan. They competed in this weekend’s Donegal International Rally

Chris Ashmore caught up with Larry O’Shea and Art McCarrick from Motorsport Ireland at the Donegal International Rally this afternoon…  

Mickey Harte’s Derry side fought back from the brink of elimination to eventually overcome Mayo on penalties in last night’s All Ireland SFC Preliminary Quarter Final in Castlebar. A Chrissy McTaigue point deep into injury time salvaged the game for Derry and sent the contest to extra time. The sides couldn’t be separated in the

Chris Ashmore has been in service and spoke to some locals in the rally. Here’s Brian and Shane Kelly…   Chris also caught up with Kevin Wilson from Carndonagh…

Meirion Evans has closed the gap to just 20 seconds heading into the last stage of the Donegal International Rally. Callum Devine is still the man in the lead as s superb rally from David Kelly has him sitting in third place heading for Fanad. With the latest as they head for the final stage,

It’s a story of so close yet so far for Kevin Gallagher as he led the modified section of the rally until he faced issues on today’s third stage at Fanad Head. He spoke to Chris Ashmore…   Chris also spoke with Ryan McHugh, leader of the RC4 Category  

We’re at the half-way point on the final day of the Donegal International Rally. Oisin Kelly has all the latest…   Highland’s Chris Ashmore was in service as the drivers prepare for the last loop of the rally. Here’s Chris with modified section leader Declan Gallagher…   Meirion Evans, second placed overall…   Josh Moffett,

  Kevin Gallagher, who was leading the modified section of the Donegal International Rally, is out after damaging his Darrian at the Fanad Head stage. Callum Devine looks like he is heading for victory as he leads the overall leader board. With a full report on the morning’s action and reaction from Callum Devine, Kevin

Michael McDaid held the lead in the historics section of the Donegal International Rally until he clipped a broken bale. The Fermanagh man gave his thoughts to Chris Ashmore…  

Callum Devine has taken the lead with four stages to go in the Donegal International Rally. With the official Atlantic Drive Stage 16 times, here’s Oisin Kelly…  

Callum Devine has gone into the lead on Day 3 of the Donegal International Rally. Previous leader Matt Edwards clipped a wall during the second stage of the day at Atlantic Drive and finds himself in trouble. With more, here’s Chris Ashmore reporting for Highland Radio Sport…  

Day 3 of the Donegal International Rally is underway and the first stage of the day was around Gartan. Leader Matt Edwards was third fastest but maintains a lead of 13.1 seconds from Callum Devine in second place. Devine was the quickest around the stage, while Meirion Evans took his Yaris Rally2 through in the

Welshman Matt Edwards with Cork co-driver David Moynihan are the leaders as we go into the third and final day of this year’s Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. The leaders  have a 16 second advantage in their Ford Fiesta, ahead of last year’s champions Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in a new Skoda Rally 2.

Tyrone are out of the All Ireland Senior Football Championship following their 0-14 to 0-12 loss to Roscommon at Healy Park in Omagh this evening. The damage was done in the first half as a rampant Roscommon side went in at the break six points up. 0-09 to 0-03 was the score at half time.

It’s been a very interesting final stage on Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally as the gap at the top has closed significantly. Callum Devine and Noel Sullivan have narrowed the gap between themselves and leaders Matt Edwards and David Moynihan to 16.2 seconds, as Meirion Evans finishes a great day in third spot.

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