There were mixed results for north-west rugby sides on Saturday. In All-Ireland League Division 2C, Omagh lost 21-8 at home to Clonmel. In Ulster Championship 1, City of Derry lost 22-17 away to Grosvenor. In Ulster Championship 3, Strabane overcame Belfast High School Former Pupils by 17 points to 5.
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The big talking point from the Saturday League games was in Division Two where second placed Dunlewey Celtic slipped up in their quest for honours as they lost 1-0 at home to Milford United. In Division 3, the runaway top two both chalked up massive wins. Leaders Letterkenny Rovers thumped Drumkeen United 12-1 while second
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Institute’s title aspirations suffered a big set-back as they were beaten 4-2 at home by NIFL Championship leaders Dundela. With Bangor winning and Portadown drawing, the Derry side drop to fourth in the table and are now seven points adrift of Dundela with a game more played. Former Finn Harps player Michael Harris put the
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Hugh McFadden returned to action for Donegal as they defeated Fermanagh by 2-16 to 0-4 in their Allianz National Football League Division 2 game at O’Donnell Park. McFadden has had his fair share of injuries and was pleased to be back in action and making his first appearance of the
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Gweedore’s Daire O’Baoill was the man of the match as Donegal produced a strong second half performance to comfortably beat Fermanagh by 2-16 to 0-8 in their Allianz NFL Division 2 game at O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny. He contributed 2-3 to the Donegal tally. Speaking to Brendan Devenney, he recalled his two goals and is now
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Former Leitrim star Emlyn Mulligan was among those watching Donegal’s 2-16 to 0-8 win over Fermanagh in the Allianz National Football League Division 2 game at O’Donnell Park. So, looking at it from a neutral perspective, he gave his thoughts on the game to Highland Radio’s Brendan Devenney.
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Donegal made it three wins on the spin as they overcame Fermanagh at a damp O’Donnell Park in their Allianz National Football League Division 2 clash. In the first half, there was little between the sides and a late point from Daire O’Baoill saw the home side going in at the break with a one
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Donegal’s Dylan Browne McMonagle had a double at Dundalk last night. First, he was on board the 11/4 favourite Ohailbhic who won the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden over six furlongs for trainer John James Feane. And then he rode the 4/9 favoruite How About No to victory in the Dundalk Stadium,.com Maiden race over
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Donegal had a comfortable win over their Monaghan counterparts in the Ulster Minor Championship in a game played in damp conditions at MacCumhaill Park. At half-time Donegal led by 3-5 to 0-3 and the result was never really in any doubt. Donegal continued to hold the upper hand in the second half and emerged victorious
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Derry City opened their new season with a 2-1 victory over Drogheda United at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Higgins was happy enough with the first half performance and for new signing Patrick Hoban to get on the scoresheet against a side that have caused some problems for the candystripes in recent seasons. After the
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Ramelton man Ronan Boyce was on the mark for Derry City in their opening night victory of the new Premier Division season on Friday. The second half was only minutes old when Boyce put Derry one up against Drogheda United at the Brandywell. It took a goal from Patrick Hoban to seal the win as
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Derry City started their 2024 Premier Division campaign with a 2-1 win at home to Drogheda United on Friday night. Donegal man Ronan Boyce and new man Patrick Hoban scored the Derry goals. Martin Holmes reports from The Brandywell:
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Derry City have hit the ground running on the opening night of the new SSE Airtricity Premier Division season. On Friday night they beat Drogheda United 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Ramelton native Ronan Boyce scored the games opening goal at the start of the second half, only for the visitors to equalise
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Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness has made three changes to the starting line for Saturday’s clash with Fermanagh in Letterkenny. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh will have live match commentary on Highland from the 2pm throw in at the O’Donnell Park in association with Highland Motors. Ciaran Moore, Kevin McGettigan and Peader Mogan come in for
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Illies Golden Gloves Boxing Club will host a special boxing tournament this Saturday, February 17th, to mark the club’s 25th anniversary. The event will take place in the Half Way House in Burnfoot and will feature an Illies Golden Gloves line-up in action against an Ulster/Leinster Select. Doors open at 7.30 pm with the first contest
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Convoy man Luke Witherow was on the Irish team that lost 4-2 to Spain in their latest International Hockey Federation game in India. The two sides had played in the recent Olympic Qualifiers tournament in Valencia where Spain had beaten Ireland in the semi-finals. Witherow plays his club hockey for Banbridge.
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€36.22 million has been allocated to improve and maintain Donegal roads. The funding will go towards road repair, bridge rehabilitation, road safety measures, community engagement, drainage improvements, and climate change adaptation. The largest allocation in the county, €1.5m has been earmarked for works at Fintra Bridge, €25,000 has been announced for works on the N15
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The Ballyshannon Community Hospital could open next week. The INMO has confirmed that proposals have been issued to enhance clinical governance and staffing levels in the facility in line with what members were seeking. The €37.6 million facility was to have opened this week, but hasn’t done so because the INMO and SIPTU claimed planned
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The Ceann Comhairle has been forced to intervene once again as Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty accused the Tanaiste of being dishonest. Deputy Doherty called for greater transparency and accountability as it emerged a senior RTE executive was handed a €450,000 exit package. Last night a Sinn Fein motion calling for the TV licence fee to
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Gardai in Donegal are warning of yet another scam doing the rounds. Fraudsters have been issuing text messages claiming a Garda fixed charge fine has been issued and to avoid a penalty, the recipient is instructed to use the link and file number contained in the text to pay the fine. Gardai are reminding people
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The Chief Executive of the HSE has described last year’s spending on agency staff and overtime as “out of control.” The Health Service has published its National Service Plan 2024 which lists cost saving, improved access to emergency care, and more disability supports as major priorities. Officials plan to reduce the use of agency staff
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Government is being lobbied to do more to support small, micro and medium sized businesses. The Rural Independents Group have been debating a motion in the Dail today, highlighting how many businesses across the country are grappling with the increased VAT rate and rise in minimum wage. South Donegal Deputy Marian Harkin relayed to Minister
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In this episode, Chris Ashmore talks with Sean Quinn, Head of Sales at Highland Radio, about the recent, hugely successful, Highland Radio Hospitality Awards night that was held in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey. He also has an in-depth interview with Dearbhla Kelly, Enterprise Engagement Officer with the Donegal Education and Training Board. She outlines the large
Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise
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The 27th annual North West 10k was officially launched on Monday evening by the 2023 women’s winner Noeleen Scanlon. The three benefitting charities were also announced – and they are Kilmacrennan, Termon, Gartan, Churchill and Trentagh Community First Responders, Cara House and Letterkenny Community Childcare Centre. The 10k takes place on the Bank Holiday weekend
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A South Donegal Road is currently closed as a result of a lorry currently blocking it. The Glencoagh to Letterbarra Road (L1815-3 ) is blocked near the junction with the Altadoo Road. All traffic is requested to divert via Frosses or Ballydevitt Road. The road is expected to remain closed for a number of hours
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Over £700,000 has been lost to romance fraud in the North in the last 10 months. The PSNI is raising awareness of what it describes as ‘this cruel and very personal ‘ fraud by criminals ahead of Valentine’s Day. Police believe it is under reported because people feel embarrassed.
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Buncrana Hearts bowed out of the FAI Junior Cup after they were beaten 3-0 by Peake Villa. Peake Villa’s goals came from Michael Quinlan, Stephan Carroll and Dale Loughnane. Barry Ryan has the full time report…
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Cockhill Celtic are into the quarter final after 4-0 win over Maree/Oranmore. Luke Rudden netted a brace before Peter Doherty and Jack Mullan sealed the victory for Gavin Cullen’s side. After the game, Chris Ashmore spoke with Luke Rudden… Chris also got the thoughts of Jack Mullan…
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Abbey Vocational School sealed their first ever MacLarnon Cup after they beat Our Lady and St Patrick’s College Knock from Belfast 2-10 to 0-08 in Armagh. Conor McCahill and Kevin Muldoon both raised green flags for the Donegal Town school. Ryan Ferry has the full time report…
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Two goals in the dying minutes of the game saw Clonmel Celtic come from 1-0 down to beat Letterkenny Rovers 2-1. Zach Gorman gave Rovers the lead in the second half before two quickfire goals from the hosts coming from Kian O’Sullivan and Jamie Ahearn saw them advance. Levi Whelan reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Cockhill Celtic are into the quarter finals off the FAI Junior Cup thanks to a 4-0 victory over Maree Oranmore of Galway. A Luke Rudden brace had the hosts in front before Peter Doherty headed in their third. Substitute Jack Mullan then sealed the victory. Chris Ashmore reports from the Charlie O’Donnell Sportsgrounds…
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Ireland maintained their push for successive rugby union Six Nations Grand Slams with a 36-nil bonus-point win over Italy. Dan Sheehan scored two tries, with Jack Crowley, Jack Conan, James Lowe and Calvin Nash also crossing the line in Dublin. It’s now two wins out of two for the defending champions. Alex McDonald reports for
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Letterkenny Rovers were defeated by Clonmel Celtic in Tipperary in The FAI Junior Cup Last 16. They lost out by one goal with a score line of 2-1. Zach Gorman netted Letterkenny Rovers’ goal. Levi Whelan caught up with manager Stephen Mc Connell…
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Tyrone picked up their first win in this seasons National Hurling League Division 2b thanks to a nine point win over Roscommon. It finished 0-20 to 0-11 in favour of the Red Hands. At half time, Tyrone held a 0-12 to 0-06 lead.
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It was a successful day for Donegal boxers on Sunday afternoon. Molly Lafftery and Brian Anderson (Twin Towns), Rocco McDaid and Kyrin Kelly (Carndonagh), David Tennyson (Derryveagh), Rian Patton (Raphoe) and Luke Kelly (Dunfanaghy) all earned themselves victories. The event took place at the Oakleaf Boxing Club.
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There was more success on Sunday for Inishowen competitors at the World Indoor Tug of War Championships in Sweden. In the men’s senior 640KG, the Irish team claimed silver with men from Clonmany B and Cockhill on the Irish Panel. The event was won by The Netherlands with Italy finishing third.
Finn Valley Athletic Club’s Lauren Callaghan and Oisin Kelly of Cranford Athletics Club represented DCU at the Irish University Athletic Association Indoor Championship in Dublin. Callaghan won gold in the long jump with a height of 5.98 metres while Kelly came first in the 800 metre race. Carol Lafferty set a new record for the
Brian McCormick Premier Fanad United 2 vs 0 St Catherines FC Keadue Rovers 3 vs 1 Milford United Kildrum Tigers 2 vs 1 Castlefin Celtic TDA Repairs D1 Convoy Arsenal 0 vs 3 Cappry Rovers Donegal Town 2 vs 0 Glenea United Letterbarrow Celtic 1 vs 1 Cranford FC Donegal Physiotherapy D2 Deele Harps 1
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Carn FC 2 Glengad United 1 Greencastle FC 3 Clonmany Shamrocks 2 Strand Hotel Division One Greencastle Youths 2 Clonmany Res 3 Buncrana Res 0 Aileach Res 4 Rashenny FC 1 Cockhill Youths 0 QPS 3 Carn Res 2 Redcastle United 4 Culdaff FC 2 Inishowen Engineering Division Two Aileach Youths
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More medals are heading back to Inishowen following the latest success by an Irish team at the World Indoor Tug of War Championships in Sweden. On Saturday afternoon, the men’s senior Irish team – which was made up a members of several clubs, including Cockhill, Carndonagh and Clonmany – took bronze in the 600kg category.
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City of Derry chalked up a fine 41-12 win over Ballymoney as they advanced to the semi-finals of the Ulster Junior Cup. Elsewhere, Omagh were beaten 17-10 by Bruff in the AIL Division 2c. Donegal Town had a 37-19 victory over Ballymoney in Provincial North. In the Ulster Junior Shield, Omagh seconds lost 61-5 against
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Institute were held to a scoreless draw away to Ballinamallard in their NIFL Championship clash, and in doing so lost top spot in the league. They are now one point behind a rampant Dundela who thumped second from bottom Dergview 5-1. It was another bad day at the office for the Tyrone side whose score
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Donegal’s Luke Witherow got some game time as a substitute for Ireland as they played the Netherlands, who are the number one ranked hockey team in the world, in their first ever FIH Pro League game in Bhubaneswar, India on Saturday. Ireland defended well in the opening stages but in the end were beaten 5-1.
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Donegal League results round-up. Saturday 10th February, 2024 Brian McCormick Premier Kilmacrennan Celtic 3 vs 0 Gweedore Celtic Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Keadue Rovers 4 vs 2 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves Arranmore United 1 vs 6 Strand Rovers Glencar Celtic 3 vs 2 Kildrum Tigers Oldtown Celtic 6 vs 0 Donegal Town St Catherines FC Reserves
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Finn Harps rounded off their pre-season fixtures with a 2-1 defeat of neighbours Sligo Rovers at Finn Park. Patrick Ferry scored twice for the Donegal side as they came from behind following an early strike for Rovers from Wilson Waweru. After the game, Daire Bonner spoke with Finn Harps manager Darren Murphy (pictured above with
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Donegal manager Mickey McCann(pictured above) always knew that Derry would be a stiff test for his side in their Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B game in Letterkenny. The fact that Donegal were missing a few key players was also a factor as they were beaten 2-22 to 0-19. Speaking to Ryan Ferry, McCann was
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Shamrock Rovers will once again be the favourites to win the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title for 2024. The new season gets underway next weekend and Derry City, runners-up last season, will be hoping to mount a big challenge. Derry open their account with a match against a Drogheda United side who have posed
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Former Finn Harps star Mark Coyle will captain Shelbourne in the Premier Division this coming season. The talented midfielder is really looking forward to the new campaign, and the prospect of playing European football as well. Speaking to Oisin Langan at the media event to mark the start of the new season, he outlined his
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