At the Limerick Circuit of the Munster Stages Rally, Callum Devine and John Rowan took the front spot early on and held on it, finishing with a time of 46:39.7 in their Volkswagon Polo GTI R5. Donegal’s Michael Boyle finished at third in a Volkswagon Polo with Dermot McCafferty, 33.1 seconds behind Devine and Rowan. […]
Donegal defeated Mayo in the Nicky Rackard Final in Croke Park. There was a four-point victory for Donegal with a final score of 3-17 to 0-22. Donegal will now progress to the Christy Ring Championship for the 2025 season. The Setanta clubmen Josh Cronolly McGee and Ruairi Campbell netted Donegal’s goals. The green and gold
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Armagh put in an impressive performance to earn them a landslide victory over Derry. The game ended with a 3-17 to 0-15 score line. Conor Turbitt, Ross McQuillan and Rían O’Neill netted Armagh’s goals. This is Derry’s second defeat of the group stages after losing out to Galway while Armagh have made it two from
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Derry have now suffered back-to-back defeats in the Christy Ring All-Ireland Final after losing out on this year’s title to a stronger Kildare team. The game finished on a score line of 4-21 to 1-22. Cormac O’Doherty scored 1-11 for the Oakleaf County. Kildare will now progress to the Joe McDonagh Championship for the 2025
At Healy Park in Omagh, Tyrone were successful over Clare in Group Three of the All-Ireland series. The game ended with a score of 3-15 to 0-10. “If we didn’t come out on top today, we were gone,” said Brian Dooher, joint manager of Tyrone. “It’s all up for grabs,” he added. Dooher and the
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Donegal Secondary schools such as Loreto Milford, Loreto Letterkenny, Deele College, The Royal and Prior, St. Columba’s and The Abbey Vocational school all had success at the Irish School’s Final at the Tullamore Harriers Stadium. At the Irish Panel Selection for the European Championships in Rome, Kelly McGrory featured on the 4×4 team and Mark
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Tyrone came out on top at their home ground against Clare. This is Tyrone’s first victory in the All-Ireland group stage following their loss to Donegal last weekend. The game finished on a score line of 3-15 to 0-10. The Red Hand side’s Niall Devlin netted two of their three goals from corner back. Francis
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Donegal were defeated by Cork on Saturday at Páirc Uí Rinn. The game finished on a score line of 3-9 to 0-16 in The Rebels’ favour. This marked Donegal’s first defeat of this year’s championship. Retired Donegal intercounty player John Gildea spoke with Highland Radio’s Pauric Hilferty on The Sunday Sport Show. “Maybe people underestimated
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Donegal have been beaten 3-9 to 0-16 by Cork in their All Ireland Championship Round 2 clash at Pairc Ui Rinn this afternoon. A first half goal from Mattie Taylor kept Cork in touching distance at half time as Donegal led by 9 points to 1-4 at the break. Two goals in quick succession at
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Jim McGuinness saw his Donegal side lose for the first time this season as they went down 3-9 to 0-16 to Cork at Pairc Ui Rinn this afternoon. In a game in which Donegal outscored their opponents by 16 scores to 12, it was goals that inflicted the damage and ultimately decided the contest. A
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The Donegal Minors defeated Sligo on a score-line of 1-14 to 0-7 at Markievicz Park this afternoon to progress to the All Ireland ‘B’ Semi Final. Donegal started well and went in at the break 0-9 to 0-2 ahead after three points from Tomas Carr and two points each from Cathal O’Gallachoir and Conor McCahill.
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Finn Harps have leap-frogged Wexford into 4th spot after defeating them by a goal to nil in tonight’s SSE Airtricity League First Division clash at Finn Park. Sean O’Donnell volleyed home the winner after just 17 minutes. It’s a win that leaves Darren Murphy’s side in good stead at the half-way point of the season,
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Derry City have drawn 0-0 with bottom-side Dundalk in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Oriel Park this evening. It’s now three disappointing results in a row for Ruaidhri Higgins’ men as they were beaten by Shamrock Rovers two weeks ago, then they followed up with more dropped points at home to Sligo last
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Finn Harps have beaten Wexford 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. A fine Sean O’Donnell strike on 17 minutes was enough to take all 3 points in what was a fairly even match. Darren Murphy’s side managed to hold on for the win as Wexford pressed in the
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The Donegal hurlers go chasing a fourth Nickey Rackard Cup title on Sunday as they take on Mayo at Croke Park. Mickey McCann has named a full strength team with Declan Coulter, who was the main doubt, named among the substitutes. Danny Cullen will be making his 6th appearance in an All Ireland Final while
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Jim McGuinness has named an unchanged starting fifteen for tomorrow’s All-Ireland series clash against Cork in Páirc Uí Rinn. Donegal will line out with the same team that faced Tyrone last Saturday, with Eoghan Ban Gallagher and Patrick McBrearty keeping their places. There will be no live televised or GAA GO coverage of this game
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The full official entry list for this year’s Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally has been released following the launch of details of this year’s event at Diver’s Hyundai garage in Letterkenny on Thursday evening. The three day event runs from June 21-23 and is the fifth round of the Irish Tarmac Championship. Last year’s winners,
This year’s Donegal hugely anticipated Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally will be the first major rallying event this year in Ireland to be fully subscribed, according to the Chair of Donegal Motor Club Brian Brogan. Indeed, the reserve list stands at more than 70 crews – reflecting the fact that the Donegal event is the
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Mark English continued with his preparations for June’s European Championships by running a season best time in Thursday’s Diamond League meet in Norway. The Finn Valley man ran a solid 800 metres in 1:44.95 to finish fourth in Oslo. Home favourite Tobias Grønstad ran a personal best 1:44.67 to take the victory. It’s the second
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan (pictured above) – last year’s winners – are seeded at number one in their VW Polo GTI R5 for this year’s Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally which runs from June 21st – June 23rd. At two are Keith Cronin and Mikie Galvin in a Ford Fiesta while the third seeds,
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Derry City head to Dundalk tomorrow night to begin yet another busy seven days for Ruaidhri Higgins’ team. There was little hiding the City boss’s disappointment at letting two points slip at home to Sligo Rovers last weekend, and he has been quick to point out just how difficult a task it will be at
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In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Philip O’Kennedy, Business Advisor with the Local Enterprise Office in Ireland about how Micro Finance Ireland can help businesses. He also talks with Maura Toner, Food Coast Donegal Executive, about a number of great events over the coming months in Donegal that are open to
This spring marks a momentous time in Inishowen as after 63 years of serving the community; Pat Kelly, along with his wife Bernie retire from their career as the local funeral directors. Kelly’s Funeral Directors has been purchased by local man Blaine McCarron who is delighted to acquire the business and assures the community it
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A man was arrested in Derry city yesterday morning following reports of dangerous driving. Police later found the vehicle off the Strand Road area, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol in breath and possession of a Class C controlled drug. He has been charged and will appear before Londonderry
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Senator Niall Blaney has clapped back at MEP Chris McManus, who said he was unsurprised that Fianna Fail was forgetting the border counties and Connacht. Both are contesting for the European Elections, for which polling day is drawing nearer. Blaney says all throughtout his political career, he has fought for the Northwest on a number
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Letterkenny Rovers are Brian McCormack Cup Champions as they defeated Keadue Rovers in Ballyare this afternoon. Lee McMonagle had the Letterkenny men 1-0 to the good at half time as he slotted home on 35 minutes from an Aidy Delap cross. Paul Boyle equalised 10 minutes after the break until Matthew Smith received his marching
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Cockhill Celtic won their fourth trophy of an extraordinary season as they overcame Buncrana Hearts after extra time at Maginn Park this afternoon. A first half goal from captain Peter Doherty had Gavin Cullen’s side 1-0 up at the break. Aaron McDaid levelled matters for Buncrana in the second half as the game entered extra
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Letterkenny Rovers claimed the Brian McCormack Cup as they defeated Keadue Rovers 4-3 in today’s final at Ballyare. A 90th minute effort from Lee McMonagle to complete his hat-trick was enough to eventually overcome 10-man Keadue in a rip-roaring contest this afternoon. Keadue had entered the last few minutes 3-2 up, but a goal on
Cockhill Celtic needed extra time to overcome Buncrana Hearts in today’s Donegal Signs Final at Maginn Park. Peter Doherty scored in the first half as Gavin Cullen’s men led 1-0 at half time. Cockhill were pegged back in the second period by an Aaron McDaid strike for Hearts. Luke Rudden then popped up with two
Derry have defeated Armagh by 12 points to 1-07 in today’s Ulster Minor Final at Healy Park in Omagh. 5 points each from Eamon Young and Ger Dillon sent the Oakleafers on their way to a second successive Ulster Minor title. Derry now progress to the All Ireland Quarter Final and will play Dublin, while
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Damien McErlain has led Derry to their second Ulster Minor Championship in a row as they overcame Armagh on a score-line of 11 to 0-07. Five points each from Eamon Young and Ger Dillon sent Derry on their way to the title. After the game at Healy Park, winning manager Damien McErlain spoke to Michael
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Kelly McGrory and Mark English have both been in action in Brussels this weekend, while there’s disappointment for Brendan Boyce as he has confirmed he will be unable to make the Olympic Games due to injury. With all the latest, here’s Highland Radio’s athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle…
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Donegal have beaten Tyrone by 21 points to 14 in the first round of the All Ireland Championship at MacCumhaill Park this evening. Jim McGuinness’ side only led by a single point at half time and would have been disappointed not to have gone in at the break with a more commanding lead as they
Donegal got their All Ireland series off to a winning start with a 7-point win over neighbours Tyrone in Ballybofey this evening. Oisin Gallen hit 7 points, while there were also impressive performances from Peadar Mogan, Ryan McHugh, Eoghan Ban Gallagher and Michael Langan among others. Donegal had 10 different scorers as the game finished
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Donegal defeated Tyrone by 21 points to 14 in the first round of the All Ireland series in Ballybofey this evening. After the game, Highland Radio’s Oisin Kelly caught up with Ryan McHugh to get his thoughts on the win and looked ahead to next week’s fixture against Cork…
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Tyrone got off to a disappointing start in the All Ireland Championship as they went down by 21 points to 14 at at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey this evening. In a game that Donegal deservedly won comfortably, Tyrone boss Brian Dooher will be ruing a lot of missed chances as his side kicked double figures
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Raphoe badminton player Rachael Darragh has qualified to represent Ireland at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. Rachael is the niece of Chloe and Sam Magee who have also represented Ireland on the biggest stages, including the Olympics. The Raphoe native spoke to Highland Radio’s Mark Gallagher to look ahead to her Olympics debut in
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The RAS Tailteann Stage 4 has been completed this afternoon. Donegal cyclist Odhran Doogan had another good ride as he finished 7th overall. The Stage 4 result means Odhran now holds the green jersey as the leader in the Points Classification category in the RAS Tailteann. Meanwhile, Dom Jackson still leads in the General Classification.
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Kelly McGrory has won the women’s 400m event in the IFAM outdoor meet in Brussels. The Tir Chonaill AC athlete set a new Donegal record of 52.62 seconds in a personal best performance. It’s a win that keeps alive McGrory’s ambitions to compete for the Team Ireland Women’s 4×400 Relay Team at the European Championships
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Milford man Brendan Boyce has seen his Olympic dreams come to an end due to a muscle injury. The Finn Valley AC Race-walker tore his hamstring ending any hopes he had of qualifying for the games in Paris this summer. Boyce posted the following on his social media yesterday: “Unfortunately after a 2C hamstring tear
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Finn Harps suffered a 2-0 defeat to Kerry FC last night in the SSE Airtricity League First Division in Tralee . The hosts came closest to breaking the deadlock in the 41st minute when Ryan Kelliher headed a Daniel Okwute cross off the crossbar. Kelliher did the net in the 55th minute by heading in
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Ruaidhri Higgins saw his Derry City side held 2-2 at home by Sligo Rovers in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division this evening. The Candy Stripes had to come from behind twice to take a share of the spoils, and the draw means they have lost ground on league leaders Shelbourne. Higgins was left frustrated after
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Derry City and Sligo Rovers played out a 2-2 draw in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. In a game that Derry would have fancied winning, they had to come from behind twice to salvage something from the contest. Reece Hutchinson had Sligo ahead at the break but
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Finn Harps have been beaten 2-0 by Kerry in their SSE Airtricity League First Division clash in Tralee this evening. Goals from Ryan Kelliher and Daniel Okwute either side of the hour-mark were enough for Kerry to claim only their second win of the season. The result leaves Darren Murphy’s side in 5th spot in
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Stage 3 of the Ras Tailteann is in the books and it’s been a good day for Odhran Doogan. The Donegal cyclist finished third in the stage behind second placed John Buller and winner Cormac McGeuogh. Dom Jackson still leads the General Classification while Doogan’s second top 6 finish in 3 days means he now
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Donegal will face Tyrone in their opening game of the All Ireland Championship tomorrow evening in Ballybofey. On route to winning the Ulster title, Donegal dispatched of this weekend’s opponents and Jim McGuinness will no doubt be wary of a Tyrone backlash. All-Ireland winning captain Michael Murphy thinks Donegal will take huge confidence from being
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Jim McGuinness has named his team to face Tyrone in tomorrow’s All Ireland Championship round-robin tie with Tyrone in Ballybofey. Donegal captain Patrick McBrearty has been named to start and is expected to replace Eoghan Ban Gallagher in the starting line-up. McBrearty was originally named to start in the Ulster Final against Armagh only to
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Derry City will look to bounce back from Monday’s Premier Division defeat to Shamrock Rovers tonight. They host a Sligo Rovers side that have just one win from their last nine games. Derry will go into the game as heavy favourites and will look to close the gap on leaders Shelbourne as they face a
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Finn Harps are back on the road in the SSE Airtricity League First Division tonight as Darren Murphy’s side make the trip to play bottom side Kerry. Speaking on the Score Programme last night, Former Finn Harps Captain Keith Cowen says despite only having one win under their belt this season, Kerry can be a
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Tyrone’s Shea O’Hare has been named the Eirgrid U20 Player Of The Year. The Ardboe defender was a hugely important cog in Tyrone’s journey to a second All Ireland U20 title in 3 years as they overcame Kerry last weekend on a score-line of 1-20 to 1-14. There are high hopes that O’Hare will make
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