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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

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…