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Derry City assistant manager Paul Hegarty believes that their performance was “an added bonus” as they defeated Waterford 3-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Waterford came to the north-west on the back of a good run so this was a good result for City after a disappointing display against Dundalk. Martin Holmes spoke with

Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher has expressed his support for club captain Patrick McEleney who left the field with a suspected broken arm during the 3-0 defeat of Waterford at the Ryan McBride Stadium. Maher spoke to Martin Holmes after the match about the injury, the victory and this coming Friday’s game against Galway United.

Derry City moved to within two points of leaders Shelbourne in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division – albeit with a game more played – following their 3-0 dismissal of Waterford FC at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. City sowed the seeds for victory in the first half with goals from Michael Duffy, Mark Connolly

It’s been a Bank Holiday weekend for Kilcar to remember. They are the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Football Gaeltacht Champions. In the senior final, in Cork, they defeated Leitir Mor of Galway on a scoreline of 0-2o to 1-8. Following the game, Highland Radio’s Ciaran Cannon spoke with Kilcar manager Michael Hegarty.      

Naomh Muire, Lower Rosses are celebrating this evening after lifting an All-Ireland Junior Gaeltacht Championship title. Great celebrations followed their win at the championships held over the weekend in Cork. Afterwards Highland Radio’s Ciaran Cannon got the reaction from N. Mhuire selector Owenie McGarvey after they defeated their Kerry opponents.

Finn Harps boss Darren Murphy was full of praise for his young side as they came good in the end to take a draw against Athlone Town at Finn Park. Harps struck late through Patrick Ferry to take a share of the spoils but they could even have won the match. Ferry scored after getting

Finn Harps      1 Athlone Town   1 Patrick Ferry grabbed a late equaliser as Finn Harps held promotion seeking rivals Athlone Town to a draw at Finn Park. Athlone extended their unbeaten run to ten in this encounter and looked on course for all three points before Ferry struck in the 88th minute.

Donegal hurlers were successful over a strong Mayo side to claim their fourth Nicky Rackard Cup. Josh Cronolly McGee netted two goals to inevitably confirm Donegal’s victory, after coming on as a substitute. The final in Croke Park finished on a score line of 3-17 to 0-22. This is the sixth All-Ireland final that Danny

Donegal have won the Nicky Rackard Cup for the fourth time after defeating Mayo in Croke Park. Donegal won a score line of 3-17 to 0-22. Mickey McCann’s side will now progress to the Christy Ring championship next year. Mickey McCann and Conor Gartland spoke with Highland Radio’s Oisin Kelly after the game…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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