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Ballybofey home narrowly avoids devastation after firework put through letterbox

An investigation has been launched after fireworks were lit and put in the letterbox of a home in Ballybofey. Gardaí say they’re thankful that the damage was not as bad as it could have been. Garda Grainne Doherty made this appeal for information on this morning’s Nine ‘til Noon Show:

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Some courts letting drivers off the hook in lieu of charitable donation

Some district courts are still allowing drivers to dodge convictions for penalty points offences by making a charitable donation. That’s despite a 2014 ruling that the practice is inappropriate. Between January 2022 and this September, 480 penalty point road traffic offences were struck out. Susan Gray, Founder and Chairperson of Parc Road Safety Group, says

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Letterkenny Chamber voices road works frustrations

Businesses are growing frustrated due to the level of active travel works that are in progress. That’s according to the Letterkenny Chamber, who say they are formally expressing their concerns in about the disruptions in the run up to the festive season. President Jimmy Stafford is calling for improved co-ordination, communication and supports for the retailers

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Drumnahough wind farm enters pre-construction stage

Pre-construction works have begun on the 58MW Drumnahough Wind Farm. Full construction is due to begin in the coming weeks. The wind farm will be located 13km outside Letterkenny and represents a €120 million investment from SSE and FuturEnergy Ireland. The project will consist of 12 wind turbines, along with an associated substation and access

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Be Bright, Be Seen, Be Safe – Donegal County Council & Donegal Road Safety Working Group

The people of Donegal are told to Be Bright, Be Seen, Be Safe as the dark evenings get underway. Donegal County Council and the Donegal Road Safety Working Group have launched the campaign for walking, running, or cycling. Main points include wearing fluorescent and reflective gear and for drivers to use dipped headlights during the

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‘I just love playing football’ – All-Stars Young Player of the Year Finnbarr Roarty reflects on a great year

  What a year it has been for Naomh Conaill’s Finnbarr Roarty! At the weekend he was named as the PWC GAA GPA Young Footballer of the Year. To look back on the memorable year – which saw some super performance for both club and county – he gave his thoughts to Brendan Devenney on

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Ryanair introduces fast-track security at City of Derry Airport

Ryanair has announced fast-track security access for passengers travelling via City of Derry Airport. The airline has launched its winter schedule in the Northwest, which includes a link between Derry and Manchester. The service will operate on Monday, Friday, and Saturday throughout the winter season, serving the local catchment area in Derry City and Strabane,

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€2.7 Million funding boost announced for Donegal sheep farmers

Sheep farmers in Donegal are set to benefit from increased support, as new funding has been announced under the National Sheep Welfare Scheme. €2.7 million has been allocated to over 2,900 sheep farmers in the county. The funding is aimed at supporting farmers in producing better-quality animals while improving animal welfare conditions. The payment rate

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€25,000 awarded to improve outdoor swimming facilities in Donegal

€25,000 has been assigned to see the improvement of outdoor swimming facilities in Donegal. Minister for Public Health and Wellbeing, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor today announced that swimming spots at Culdaff, Portsalon, Rossnowlagh, Magheroarty and Killybegs will benefit. The money will provide new swim shelters, handrails, access ladders, safety notice boards, beach wheelchairs, and safety buoys

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Mark McGrogan “buzzing” to reach Ulster Semi-Final with Newbridge

Newbridge will play Erne Gaels in the Ulster Senior Club Semi-Final in two weeks time. The Derry SFC Winners defeated Madden of Armagh by six points this afternoon to book their spot in the last four. After the game, Newbridge player Mark McGrogan told Michael McMullan of the Gaelic Life he was “buzzing” to progress

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Newbridge book spot in Ulster Senior Club Football Semi-Finals with win over Madden

Derry SFC Champions Newbridge will play Scotstown in one semi-final of the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship thanks to an 18 points to 10 win over Madden of Armagh this afternoon. Michael McMullan was at the Box-IT Athletics Grounds and reported live for Highland Radio Sport at full time…   Kilcoo will play Declan Bonner’s

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Glenullin ease into Ulster Intermediate Club Semi-Final with 14-point win over Sarsfields

Glenullin have progressed to the semi-final stage of this year’s Ulster Intermediate Club Football Championship. The Tyrone champions eased to a 4-16 t0 2-08 win over Sarsfields this afternoon. After the game, Glenullin boss Michael O’Kane spoke to Michael McMullan of the Gaelic Life and said he was delighted to reach the last four..

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Patsy McGonigle reports on record-breaking Caitriona Jennings and Ulster Cross Country Novice & Uneven Age Championships at Finn Valley

The Ulster Cross Country Novice & Uneven Age Championships took place at Finn Valley this morning. With news on that, plus the huge news of Caitriona Jennings breaking a world-record in the 100-Mile race, here’s Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle…

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sun 09/11/25

Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Fanad United 3-1 St Catherines FC Keadue Rovers 3-3 Donegal Town Kildrum Tigers 1-2 Letterkenny Rovers Kilmacrennan Celtic 4-3 Glenea United (Played on Saturday evening)   Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Cappry Rovers 6-2 Gweedore United Gweedore Celtic 3-1 Castlefin Celtic Kerrykeel 71 5-3 Convoy Arsenal Rathmullan Celtic 2-2 Milford United

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Naomh Conaill boss Martin Regan has “no qualms” after defeat to Scotstown

Naomh Conaill were beaten 2-16 to 0-16 by Scotstown in this afternoon’s Ulster Senior Club Football Championship Quarter-Final in Clones. Two first-half goals from the Monaghan champions set the pace and Naomh Conaill couldn’t edge their way back into the game after being 2-10 to 0-06 down at the break. After the game, the Donegal

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Naomh Conaill exit Ulster Senior Club Championship

Naomh Conaill have been well-beaten by Scotstown in this afternoon’s Ulster Senior Club Football Championship Quarter-Final in Clones. Having gone in at the break with a commanding 2-10 to 0-06 lead, the Monaghan Champions eased to a 2-16 to 0-16 victory to progress to the last four of the competition. Pauric Hilferty and Brendan Devenney

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Kilcoo overcome “tricky assignment” to progress in Ulster Senior Club Championship

Kilcoo defeated Tyrone’s Loughmacrory by 0-16 to 0-11 in Omagh last night to advance to the semi-final stage of the Ulster Senior Club Championship. The Down Champions will now face Declan Bonner’s Erne Gaels of Fermanagh in the last-four. After last night’s win, Kilcoo boss Martin Corey told Francis Mooney it was a “tricky assignment”

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Loughmacrory manager Marty Boyle “proud of the effort” as his side bow out of Ulster

First-time Tyrone SFC Champions Loughmacrory have been knocked out of the Ulster Senior Club Championship at the hands of Kilcoo of Down. Loughmacrory gave a good account of themselves but were beaten by Ulster giants Kilcoo on a score-line of 0-16 to 0-11. After the game, the Tyrone side’s manager Marty Boyle told Francis Mooney

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Brendan Kilcoyne reflects on Donegal picking up four All-Stars and Roarty winning Young POTY

It was a successful night for Donegal at Friday night’s GAA PwC All-Star Awards at the RDS in Dublin. Finnbarr Roarty picked up the “Young Footballer Of The Year” Award along with his first All-Star, while there were also All-Stars for Michael Murphy, Michael Langan and Brendan McCole. Highland’s GAA Analyst Brendan Kilcoyne joined Ciaran

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Donegal Forestry Rally – Reaction from the finish line

  Eamonn Kelly was the overall winner of the Donegal Forestry Rally this afternoon. Kelly, who was along with Conor Mohan in their Skoda Fabia Rally 2, won by 31.1 seconds ahead of David Kelly and Shane Buckley. Here’s Eamonn speaking with Highland’s Chris Ashmore after the victory…   And here’s David Kelly, 2nd overall…

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FIFA U17 World Cup: Ireland defeat Uzbekistan to make it two wins from two

Ireland have come from behind to defeat Uzbekistan 2-1 at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar this afternoon. Grady McDonnell equalised for Colin O’Brien’s side after Abubakir Shukurullaev had Uzbekistan 1-0 up on 20 minutes. Shamrock Rovers striker Michael Noonan then hit the winner with 15 minutes left on the clock. The result means

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“We were well-beaten” Brendan Doherty on Naomh Columba’s defeat to Carrickmacross

Naomh Columba manager Brendan Doherty admits his side were beaten by a sharper team in today’s Ulster Intermediate Club Football Championship Quarter-Final in Inniskeen. The Donegal Intermediate Champions succumbed to a 1-22 to 0-09 points defeat to their Monaghan counterparts. After the game, Doherty told Ryan Ferry they were “well-beaten”, but that the lengthy lay-off

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Eamonn Kelly wins Donegal Forestry Rally – Full report with Chris Ashmore

Frosses native Eamonn Kelly won the Donegal Forestry Rally this afternoon. Kelly, alongside co-driver Conor Mohan in their Skoda Fabia, finished 31.1 seconds ahead of fellow Donegal driver David Kelly and his navigator Shane Buckley in their VW Polo. Third place went to Jordan and Paul Hone who were a further 3 seconds off the

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Donegal leading Dispose with Dignity campaign for men with prostate cancer

A new campaign is calling for sanitary bins to be installed in men’s public toilets to support those living with incontinence after prostate cancer treatment. Research by PHS Group and the Irish Cancer Society found more than half of men struggle to find suitable facilities, while 72 per cent say public understanding of the condition

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Derry Easter Monday parade investigation comes to a close

Investigations into the parade held in Derry on Easter Monday have concluded, resulting in court charges and more than a dozen individuals being reported to the Public Prosecution Service. The incident took place on 21st April this year. Some participants were dressed in paramilitary-style clothing and masks, breaching the guidelines set out by the Parades

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