The Ireland Men’s Hockey Team, which includes Raphoe’s Luke Witherow, got their bid for FIH Hockey World Cup qualification off to a flying start with a 5-2 victory over Canada. The side had to stave off a late Canada push, but goals from Lee Cole, Adam McAllister, Jonny Lynch and Jeremy Duncan were enough to […]
Hockey: Winning start for Ireland and Witherow in Santiago Read More »
Cockhill Celtic are the Jackie Crossan Inishowen Premier Division Champions after defeating Carn 2-0 this afternoon. Here’s how the rest of the day’s action went…
Jim McGuinness saw his Donegal side battle hard to earn a draw against Galway in Ballyshannon this afternoon. Michael Langan was sent to the side-lines for ten minutes after receiving a black card at the end of the first half and that was followed up with a second yellow card for Stephen McMenamin on the
Jim McGuinness: “It was brilliant we found a way to get a point” Read More »
There was plenty local success at the National Indoor Championships this weekend. There were medals today for several local athletes including Fintan Dewhurst, Arlene Crossan, Lauren Callaghan, John Kelly, James Kelly and even more from yesterday’s action in Dublin. Here’s a run-down on how it all went with Patsy McGonagle…
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Donegal maintained their unbeaten run in Division 1 of the National Football League thanks to a 1-17 to 0-20 draw with Galway in Ballyshannon this afternoon. Jim McGuinness’ side played 40 minutes of the game with just 14 men as Michael Langan was black-carded at the end of the first half. Stephen McMenamin then saw
“We showed great character” – Colm McFadden Read More »
The Donegal Ladies have beaten Mayo 0-09 to 0-08 in the National Football League Division 2 in Castlebar this afternoon. It’s an important win for James Daly’s team after last week’s defeat to table-toppers Cavan. Donegal have now won three out of their first four games in Division 2.
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The Donegal Hurlers have beaten Louth 3-20 to 1-10 in Division 3 of the National Hurling League in Darver this afternoon. Richie Ryan hit two of the goals for Mickey McCann’s side with John Kealy getting the other in what was an impressive win against a strong Louth team. Donegal have now won all four
Donegal Hurlers too strong for Louth in Darver Read More »
Donegal and Galway finished level at 1-17 to 0-20 apiece in the National Football League Division 1 at Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon this afternoon. Galway led 0-12 to 1-07 at the break after Conor O’Donnell’s third goal in as many games for Jim McGuinness’ side in the opening half. Michael Langan was shown a
Derry have beaten Cork 1-31 to 0-14 in Division 2 of the National Football League Division 2 at Find Insurance Celtic Park this afternoon. The Oakleafers led by just 1-10 to 0-09 at half-time but produced a brilliant second-half to run out comfortable winners. Michael McMullan of the Gaelic Life has the full time report
Derry produce stunning second-half to hand Cork first defeat in NFL D2 Read More »
Local rally legends Donagh Kelly and Rory Kennedy have finished 2nd in the Navarcles Rally yesterday afternoon. The Donegal pair, who took part in the rally in preparation for next weekend’s Costa Brava Rally, had a superb run on the four-stage route in their BMW M3 E30.
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In Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore finds out about an event being held as part of Enterprise Week that ties in with International Women’s Day, and he also finds out about the next New Frontiers programme at ATU Letterkenny, which is geared towards people with innovative business ideas that have the potential to scale
Tyrone got their second win in Division 2 of the National Football League this evening thanks to a commanding 0-28 to 2-13 victory over Offaly in Dungannon. Having led by just two points at the break, Malachy O’Rourke’s side were much more dynamic in the second period and ran out comfortable winners. O’Rourke spoke to
“It gives us a bit of breathing space” – Malachy O’Rourke on Tyrone’s win over Offaly Read More »
Tyrone have beaten Offaly 0-28 to 2-13 in the National Football League Division 2 in Dungannon this evening. Francis Mooney has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Institute cruised to a 6-0 win over Armagh in today’s NIFL Championship clash at The Ryan McBride Brandywell. First-half goals from Stephen Doherty, Tiernan Brolly and a brace from Padraig Lynch had ‘Stute 4-0 up the break. Lynch completed his hat-trick in the second period with Jack Doherty rounding off the scoring late on. Last
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Fintan Dewhurst is through to the final of the Men’s 400m at the National Indoor Championships in Dublin. Dewhurst will enter tomorrow’s final aiming to become national champion. Patsy McGonagle has all the latest from the first day of action at the championships…
Finn Harps drew 1-1 away to Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division last night. Nathan Lumingo was the Harps goal-scorer on the night. In the Premier Division, a Michael Duffy hat-trick helped Derry City come from 2-0 down to defeat Waterford 4-2 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell. Former Harps captain Declan Boyle
Former captain Declan Boyle reflects on positive result for Finn Harps in Cobh Read More »
Letterkenny edged a thrilling contest in Ulster Championship 2 this afternoon. Adam Bratton’s side came out on top 26-24 against Lisburn at the Dave Gallaher Grounds. After the game, Bratton spoke to Alex McDonald and said it was a great contest…
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Letterkenny have beaten Lisburn 26-24 in Ulster Championship 2 at the Dave Gallaher Grounds this afternoon. Alex McDonald has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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It’s been a sad day in the world of local sport here in the North-West as the death has taken place of athletics legend Eamon Harvey. The Donegal Town native had been a central figure in athletics in Donegal and across Ireland over the past number of decades. Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle joined Ciaran
Patsy McGonagle & Declan Kerr pay tribute to the late, great Eamon Harvey Read More »
Brian McCormick Premier Kilmacrennan Celtic 4-3 Fanad United Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Donegal Town 2-2 Erne Wanderers FC Kilmacrennan Celtic 0-2 Kildrum Tigers Letterkenny Rovers 8-1 Glencar Celtic St Catherines FC Reserves 4-0 Oldtown Celtic Old Orchard Saturday D2 Arranmore United 4-1 Gweedore Celtic Bonagee United 2-1 Copany Rovers Keadue Rovers 1-2 Fintown
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GAA Congress has been suspended at Croke Park this afternoon after a number of protesters gained entry to proceedings in the Hogan Stand. The demonstrators unfurled a banner behind the top table, voicing their opposition to the Association’s sponsorship links to Allianz. Earlier today, a motion to move the All-Ireland football final to the second
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Jim McGuinness has named his Donegal team to face Galway in tomorrow’s National Football League Division 1 clash in Ballyshannon. Stephen McMenamin, Paul O’Hare and Jamie Brennan all come into the starting fifteen replacing Peadar Mogan, Shane O’Donnell and Ciaran Moore. Michael Murphy returns to the squad and has been named as a substitute. Here’s
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The Seanad has once again heard calls to revoke the mandatory retirement age for school bus drivers, which currently requires them to retire on their 70th birthday. Termon-born Senator Robbie Gallagher made the appeal in the chamber this week, directing his comments to Minister of State for Education, Michael Moynihan. The issue specifically relates to
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When Tom Lonergan put Waterford 2-0 up from the penalty spot just before the hour-mark, it looked like it was going to be a bleak evening for Derry City’s home supporters in tonight’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash at The Ryan McBride Brandywell. Cue the Michael Duffy show. Last year’s LOI Player Of The
“Duffy did his city proud once again” – Derry Assistant Manager Andy Mitchell Read More »
Derry City came from being 2-0 down to earn a 4-2 win against Waterford in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at The Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Waterford were 1-0 up on 19 minutes when Jorgen Voilas was given a gift after a mix-up between defender and goalkeeper – Voilas couldn’t miss and Waterford
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Finn Harps and Cobh Ramblers drew 1-1 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at St. Colman’s Park this evening. A Kai O’Neill effort in first-half injury time gave the home side the lead at the break. It remained that way until the 72nd minute when Nathan Lumingo, who had just come off the bench
Share of the spoils for Finn Harps and Cobh Read More »
The case concerning the murder of journalist Lyra McKee was before Belfast Crown Court today. The BBC reports that the trial judge dismissed a defence application arguing there was no case to answer due to insufficient evidence. The 29-year-old was shot in the Creggan area of Derry more than six years ago while observing and
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Works are ongoing to lift the boil water notice in Culdaff. The notice was issued 10 days ago for the public water supply, affecting approximately 1,300 residents. Monitoring of the supply continues, and the results will be regularly reviewed and shared with the HSE. In the meantime, all customers on the Culdaff Public Water Supply
Boil Water Notice remains in place in Culdaff 10 days later Read More »
It’s been confirmed that Darragh Kelly will return to the PFL cage on the 16th of April. “The Moville Mauler” will face Sergio Cossio in a 155lb bout at the SSE Arena and aim to move to 10-0 in his professional MMA career. Belfast’s Paul Hughes will headline the event with a fight against Jay
MMA: Darragh Kelly back in action in April Read More »
Galway will aim to get their second win in Division 1 this weekend when they travel to Fr. Tierney Park to face Donegal on Sunday afternoon. With just one win from four, The Tribesmen are in danger of getting dragged into a relegation scrap and will be gunning to take a big scalp against Jim
Galway team named to face Donegal in Ballyshannon Read More »
The 2026 GAA Congress will take place over the course of today and tomorrow at Croke Park, with 25 motions set to be debated and a new GAA President to be elected. Derek Kent of Wexford, John Murphy of Sligo and Ger Ryan of Tipperary are the three candidates eligible to be voted in as
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The Mercosur trade agreement between the EU and South America will be provisionally implemented. Uruguay and Argentina became the first countries to ratify the deal, with more expected to follow. The European Parliament has yet to give its backing to the agreement. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the deal will be ‘provisionally
€70,000 has been allocated to Donegal to support conservation projects. A total of 53 projects nationwide will benefit from €1.1 million announced under the Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme. €30,000 has been awarded to the Donegal Bay Trust for cetacean distribution monitoring and community engagement events. Cairde na hÉaragaile will receive €40,000 to support
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Grace and Noah were the most popular baby names in Donegal last year. Nationally, Rían was the most popular boys’ name last year, knocking Jack off the top spot for the first time since 2016. Lily was the most popular name for baby girls, replacing the previous year’s top choice of Sophie, which now ranks
Grace and Noah top list of baby names in Donegal for 2025 Read More »
This month has been the most overcrowded February on record for hospitals across the country. Letterkenny University Hospital was among the worst affected, with 717 patients waiting for a bed throughout the month, ranking sixth nationwide. Meanwhile, Sligo University Hospital came in third, with 937 patients waiting on trolleys, bringing the total across the Northwest
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Firefighters were called to the scene of a fire involving five agricultural sheds in Derry early yesterday morning. The alarm was raised shortly before 6am following reports of a blaze on Racecourse Road in Ballyarnet. Fire crews attended from Northland, Crescent Link, Dungiven, Limavady and Strabane. They were assisted by a water tanker from Pomeroy
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Funeral arrangements for the second young man who died following a road collision in St Johnston have been announced. Eighteen-year-old Daniel Cullen, from Drumleck Gardens in Derry, will be laid to rest on Sunday afternoon in the City Cemetery following Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Caomhmin Porter-McLoone, who was also in
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ATU Donegal women’s soccer side are through to another O’Regan Cup Final. The reigning champions beat TUS Midwest 8-0 at Ray McSharry Park on Tuesday to seal their place in another decider. Loughrey sisters Jodie and Kerri bagged two goals each in that last-four clash, while Caitlin Doherty also netted a brace. Caitlin Fletcher and
ATU Donegal Manager Brid McGinty looking forward to another O’Regan Cup Final Read More »
Finn Harps will look to build on last week’s impressive 2-1 win over UCD with a trip to Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division this Friday night. Shaunie Bradley and Conor Tourish got the goals in the win over the students in what was Harps’ first home game of the season, having
Talking Soccer with Declan Boyle – League Of Ireland Preview Read More »
This week on The Score… We have our weekly League Of Ireland chat with former Harps captain Declan Boyle as Finn Harps and Derry City are both back in action tomorrow night, we hear from ATU Donegal Freshers GAA manager Ryan McHugh and ATU ladies soccer manager Brid McGinty after successful weeks for those two teams.
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The Chairperson of iCARE Inishowen, Doreen Friel, questioned where basic respect had gone for parents and educators amid the ongoing SNA controversy. A crowd gathered in Buncrana yesterday to protest potential cuts to Special Needs Assistants, raising concerns for children with additional needs in Donegal schools. The Department of Education has given reassurances that no
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A preliminary hearing into the death of Donegal soldier Pte Seán Rooney was held partly behind closed doors over “extremely sensitive” security issues, the Irish Independent reports. The 24 year old from Newtowncunningham, was killed more than three years ago when the convoy he was travelling in came under fire in Lebanon. His family called
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Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices – Thursday, February 26th:
Main Evening News, Sport, Farming News and Obituary Notices – Thursday, February 26th Read More »
The funeral arrangements have been announced for one of the young men who died following a crash in St Johnston on Tuesday evening. Daniel Cullen and Caoimhin Porter McLoone were both eighteen years old and from Derry. Caoimhin will be laid to rest on Saturday, following a Requiem Mass at St. Brigid’s Church in Carhill.
Funeral details released for victim of St Johnston collision Read More »
ATU Donegal won the Higher Education Gaelic Football Fresher 2 Championship title on Wednesday evening. ATU beat SETU Carlow 2-17 to 1-3 in the decider in Louth under the management of county players Ryan McHugh and Peader Mogan. The victory gave ATU the season ending double having early in the year won the league title.
Raphoe native Luke Witherow will represent Ireland at the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Santiago, Chile. The Banbridge full-back has been selected as part of Mark Tumilty’s 20-man squad that will face Group B fixtures against Canada, Korea and Poland on March 1st, 3rd and 4th respectively in a bid to reach a
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The Donegal Centre for Independent Living has launched its Strategic Plan 2025–2028. The organisation provided 80,800 personal assistance hours to 100 people last year. One of the key priorities under the plan is to extend the existing building in Ballymacool to provide training in a replicated home environment. The planning and design phases have been
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A body has been recovered at Slieve League following reports of a missing person at 5pm on Tuesday. Killybegs Coast Guard was subsequently tasked by Malin Head MRSC and an initial search was carried out by Rescue 118 helicopter, assisted by An Garda Síochána. It was later decided to stand down and return to base.
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Dylan Browne McMonagle was back in the winners enclosure in Hong Kong today. The Donegal Jockey won at Happy Valley this morning taking “Solid Win” to victory by two lengths. The horse, trained by PF Yiu, went to post at 7/2. It’s now four wins in the past two weeks for Browne-McMonagle in the East-Asian
Another Hong Kong winner for Dylan Browne-McMonagle Read More »
Donegal Pat the Cope Gallagher has welcomed the announcement of more than €37,000 in capital funding for two community projects in the Donegal Gaeltacht. The funding, confirmed by Gaeltacht Minister Dara Calleary, includes over €31,000 to purchase essential kitchen equipment for the Gaoth Dobhair Day Centre, which supports senior citizens. A further €5,000 has been
€37,000 awarded to two Donegal Gaeltacht projects Read More »
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