Four Masters won the Ulster Minor Football Tournament on New Year’s Day at the St Paul’s club in Belfast. The Donegal champions beat Cavan Gaels 1-10 to 2-4 in the competition decider and are the first Donegal side to do so since Aodh Ruadh in 1992. Michael McMullan reports for Highland Radio Sport: Having lost […]
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Declan Bonner has left Na Rossa to take up the manager role at Fermanagh club Erne Gaels. The former Donegal manager will be in charge for the next 12 months. Declan will be joined by former Donegal player Paul Brennan as his assistant. Earlier this year the Na Rossa clubman led his side to
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Institute and Dergview played out a 0-0 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The result keeps Institute in second place, three points off leaders Dundela, who have two games in hand. Dergview remain in 11th after today’s point, seven points off 10th place Ards. Both north-west clubs are in Irish Cup
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Gary McDaid has returned to club management with his native Glenswilly. The St Eunans College PE teacher previously lead the Glen men to championship success in 2011 and 2013 while he coached Glenswilly in 2016 when they lifted the Dr Maguire Cup for a third time. Gary is expected to put a backroom team together
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Diane McGlynn (née Toner) has been named on the first ever Irish International Rules Masters squad that will play Australia in two tests. The matches will be played on the 9th and 16th of March at Mullagh GAA Club, Galway, and Denn GFC, Cavan. Former Donegal LGFA player Maria Devenney will be part of
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On this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Adrian Boyle, the founder of artisan bakery Blistered Bread in Letterkenny. The Creeslough native spend many years in Australia before returning to Ireland a couple of years ago with his wife Niamh. Blistered Bread is a family sourdough bakery that specialises in making handcraft breads
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Sligo Rovers have announced the re-signing of Donegal’s Emma Doherty for the 2024 season. The Buncrana native joined Rovers ahead of our inaugural season in the Women’s National League in 2022 and has since made 51 appearances and is the club’s leading goal-scorer, having scored 24 times for the Bit o’Red. The ATU Sligo scholarship
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Finn Harps have announced the signing of David Cawley for the 2024 season. The veteran midfielder signs from neighbouring Sligo Rovers where he was club captain. Cawley has over 300 Premier Division appearances to his name across spells with the Bit O’ Red, St. Patrick’s Athletic and Galway United. The Mayo man brings
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The new proposals going to cabinet today have been described as “not necessary”. Under the plans, most speed limits would be reduced by 20 kilometres an hour. So far this year, 178 people have died on the roads – 23 more than last year. Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae thinks reducing limits would do
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Institutional abuse campaigner Jon McCourt has been conferred with the Freedom of Derry and Strabane. Mr McCourt is one of the most high profile and leading campaigners for victims of historical institutional abuse in Ireland and is the founder and chairman of Survivors North West who represent victims of historic abuse at children’s homes and
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On this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Ryan Allen, Founding Director of Irish Gap Year. The Bundoran based company has been running award-winning Gap Year Programmes in Ireland and indeed in Europe for a number of years, and currently employs 13 people in Donegal. Recently, it won the Export Award at the
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A glass door of a house was smashed in Castlefinn on Saturday evening last. The incident happened in Emmet park shortly after 8:40p.m. The glass door of a house was smashed. Gardaí are appealing to anybody who travelled in the area of Emmet Park or Castlefinn between 8pm and 9pm and who had a dash
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An incident of criminal damage in Letterkenny is being investigated that seen a car damaged. At 7:30pm on Tuesday last on Main Street a boy and two girls walked past a car. It appears that the boy deliberately caused a large scrape to the passenger side. The three were walking in the direction of Upper
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The Chair of Donegal County Council’s Planning Committee says he doubts whether the new County Development Plan can be agreed before the local elections in June. Following the end of the first public consultation in October, a report from Chief Executive John McLaughlin outlining a number of proposed alterations is being circulated to all councillors.
OPR submissions could delay decision on new County Development Plan – Canning Read More »
The Transport for Ireland Network has unveiled a bus new route for south Donegal under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan Route 292 will operate up to six daily return services Monday to Thursday and eight daily return services Friday to Sunday from January 4th. The route is believed to have stops in Ballyshannon, Rossnowlagh,
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Four Masters overcame Faughs of Monaghan to reach this year’s Ulster Minor Club final. Full time in Belfast: Four Masters 6-14, Faughs 1-01. A 28-point victory in the end sees the Blue and White reach their second Ulster Minor Club final in a row. Four Masters will now face either Cavan Gaels or Mayobridge GAC
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Jim McGuinness’s first match in charge since returning as Donegal manager ended in a six-point victory over Roscommon. Full time: Donegal 2-12, Roscommon 2-6. Donegal led by 0-9 to 0-2 at halftime. A share of today’s matchday earnings were donated to the North-West Hospice. Here’s Jim McGuiness speaking with Brendan Devenney after the match, where
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Donegal and Ulster champions Setanta were heavily beaten in their All Ireland Intermediate Hurling semi-final tie against Kilkenny champions Thomastown . Full time: Setanta 1–8, Thomastown 6–26. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Mickey McCann after the full-time whistle: Oisin spoke with Setanta selector Gary McGettigan after today’s defeat:
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Jim McGuinness with Colm McFadden Donegal supporters got their first chance to see the county in action under Jim McGuinness since his return as manager in a challenge match against Roscommon at Fr. Tierney Park. Full-time, Donegal 2-12, Roscommon 2-6. Here’s Brandan Devenney’s full-time report:
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Donegal Signs Challenge Cup Carn FC 2 Culdaff FC 3 Dunree United 0 Cockhill Celtic 8 Moville Celtic 2 Greencastle FC 5 Redcastle United 2 QPS 3 Clonmany Shamrocks 1 Aileach FC 2 Rashenny FC 0 Buncrana Hearts 4 Inishowen Engineering Division Two Glengad Res 4 QPS Youth 0 Sea Rovers 6 Cockhill Colts
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Cronan McFadden Gaoth Dobair retained and won their 8th U21 A title in O’Donnell Park on Saturday afternoon. It ended: Gaoth Dobhair 0-11, Glenswilly 0-09. At halftime, Gaoth Dobhair trailed Glendwilly by three points. 31 minutes into the second half, the Gaeltacht Men only got back on level terms for the first time in the
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Gaoth Dobhair have beaten Glenswilly to retain their U21 A title at O’Donnell Park on Saturday afternoon. Full time: Gaoth Dobhair 0-11, Glenswilly 0-09. Glenswilly led the entire game until the 31st minute of the second half, when two points from Cronan McFadden sealed his club’s 8th title at this level. Hers’s Ryan Ferry
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Buncrana have won this year’s U-21B final after defeating Dungloe at O’Donnell Park on Saturday afternoon. Full time: Buncrana 1-10, Dungloe 0-10. A goal in the first half from Dylan Mulholland proved to be the decisive score of the match.
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Dergview and Institute both lost their league games today in the championship. Dergview were beaten 3-0 away to Annagh, while Newington ran out 2-1 winners over Institute. The results today keep Dergview second from bottom while Institute remains in third position.
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Martin Harley in Yellow Donegal jockeys Martin Harley and Dylan Browne McMonigle had double success down under today. Martin Harley won two races in a row at Eagle Farm racecourse in Brisbane, Australia. His first win was onboard Great House for trainer Chris Waller, while later in the day he was first past the post
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Ulster Championship 1 Portadown 22 v 36 City of Derry Ulster Championship 2 Donaghadee 17 (3) V 52 (8) Letterkenny Ulster Championship 3 Newry 5 (1) V 58 (8) Strabane
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Former Irish champion apprentice jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle has landed his first winner in Australia. The talented Donegal jockey was on board Dublin Journal for trainers Ben, Will and JD Hayes at the famous Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne as he won a 2,000 metre handicap race by a length and a half. This was a
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On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore talks to Inishowen entrepreneur and farmer Neil Crossan whose ‘Living Green’ business won the overall Donegal and Best-Established Enterprise Awards at the Donegal Enterprise Awards held earlier this month. Established in 2003, Living Green is the largest producer of worms in Ireland and the UK, distributing live worms
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Derry champions Glen will face Kilmacud Crokes of Dublin in the semi-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship following their 0-13 to 0-11 Ulster Final win over Scotstown of Monaghan in Armagh. Their semi-final pairing is a repeat of last year’s final. It’s back to back provincial titles for the Maghera club. Afterward Sunday’s
O’Rourke reflects on another Ulster title for Glen Read More »
Finn Harps have announced the signings of Conor Tourish and Success Edogun for the 2024 season. Tourish returns to the club from Letterkenny Rovers. The defender was a huge fan favourite during his previous stint at Finn Park and was voted the 2022 Player of the Season. Harps boss Darren Murphy told finnharps.ie: “Conor’s obviously
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It was a case of mixed fortunes for Donegal boxers at the finals of the Ulster Nine County championships at the Corpus Christi Boxing Club in Belfast. Conan Kearney (St Bridget’s) was crowned Boy 4 66 kilo champion after a convincing points win over Belfast’s Brandon Sweeney. Raphoe’s heavy handed Jack Mc Elroy turned in
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There is plenty of competitiveness in the three Saturday divisions of the Donegal Junior League, according to Donegal Junior League secretary Nigel Ferry. With the league taking a Christmas break, he spoke with Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport about the big games in Division One plus Drumbar’s important win in Division Two and the battle
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Buncrana are through to the Donegal Under-21B Football Final after a comprehensive 1-15 to 0-5 win over Cloughaneely in their semi-final played in difficult conditions in Lifford. The Inishowen side will now take on Dungloe in the decider. Dungloe won their semi-final on Friday night as they got the better of Naomh Padraig of Muff
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Letterkenny had an important victory over Ards in their Ulster Championship 2 game at Dave Gallaher Park on Saturday afternoon. In heavy, wet and windy conditions, the Letterkenny side ran in four tries as they emerged victorious on a 30 – 12 scoreline. Elsewhere, Omagh Academicals were well beaten 27-5 at home by second placed
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Institute’s recent run of good form came to an abrupt halt in difficult weather conditions as they were beaten 3-1 at home by Annagh United. Stephen Murray put the visitors ahead in the first half and Jack Evans doubled the advantage just after the break. Murray got a third before Institute got a late consolation
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Glencar Inn Saturday League Division One leaders Oldtown Celtic’s 100% record ended as they played out an exciting 2-2 draw with great rivals and second placed Glencar Celtic in the match of the day in the Donegal Junior League. Oldtown are 12 points clear at the top and remain unbeaten. And it was also a
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Dungloe booked their place in the Donegal Under-21 B Chamionship Final as they overcame Naomh Padraig, Muff, by a single point, 2-10 to 2-9, in an exciting conclusion to their semi-final at the Donegal GAA Centre of Excellence in Convoy on Friday evening. The Inishowen side got off to a great start and raced into
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Donegal County Council has today launched the ‘Revival at Letterkenny Courthouse’ project. The long awaited venture will see the creation of a tourist attraction at the former Courthouse in Letterkenny town centre. The ‘Revival at Letterkenny Courthouse’ project is being funded by the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund and hopes to increase visitor numbers to
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Donegal referee Siobhan Coyle of Fanad has been appointed to officiate at the Ladies All Ireland Intermediate Club Football Championship Final between Ballinamore Sean O’Heslins of Leitrim and Glanmire of Cork at Croke Park on Saturday, December 16th. Siobhán has been refereeing since 2011. She graduated from the LGFA’s Referee Academy to join the national
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The 2024 Donegal Harvest Rally will have Letterkenny as its base, it was decided last night following a meeting of the Donegal Motor club. The Orchard Inn, Letterkenny will be the host venue. Club members also selected Letterkenny’s John Crumlish as Clerk of the Course for the event. This year’s event, which was won
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The Tyrone county board has confirmed that the Minor Football Championship will not be completed this year as a controversy drags on. The competition has been at a standstill since last September due to a dispute which has seen a protracted appeals process over a quarter-final tie between Dromore and Trillick. All five clubs
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On this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Kilcar man, Barry Doherty, who is Chief Executive Officer of Dunkineely-based C&B Agri Enterprise Limited. The firm uses seaweed and fish extracts to manufacture a natural, sustainable product known as a bio-stimulant which can be used on crops to boost growth and quality. He describes
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A further 25 Donegal primary schools have been approved for the Hot School Meals Programme. Nationally the move with benefit 150,000 more children across 900 schools from April next year. Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphries made the announcement today – saying its her goal to roll out the programme in every primary level school
Hot lunches for 25 more Donegal primary schools next year Read More »
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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Donegal athletes were in action today at the National Novice and Uneven Age Cross Country Championships in Navan, Co. Meath. Caolan McFadden (Cranford AC) won another national title, taking gold in the boys U17 race. Finn Valley AC saw success in the team events as the U15 girls won silver and the U17 boys took
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Slaughtneil of Derry failed to retain the Ulster Senior Club Hurling Championship today, losing to Cushendall of Antrim in Páirc Esler, Co. Down. Full time: Slaughtneil 2-10, Cushendall 0-20. The Derry club were behind 1-06 to 0-10 at halftime. It’s Cushendall’s 12th Ulster title, and they will now face O’Loughlin Gaels next in the All Irelands.
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The rally season ended in Kerry yesterday at the Killarney Historic Cars Rally. Donegal’s Donagh Kelly and co-driver Rory Kennedy in a BMW M3 were 0:03.7 seconds behind the winners of the Historic Category, Jonathan Greer and navigator Kirsty Riddick in their Ford Sierra. In the modified section, two of the top three places were
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Clonmany Shamrocks 2 Illies Celtic 0 Ulster Junior Cup ET & Pens Buncrana Hearts 2 Bonagee United 1 Moville Celtic 1 Glengad United 2 Greencastle FC 0 Cockhill Celtic 3 Carn FC 1 Aileach FC 0 Strand Hotel First Division Culdaff FC 6 Clonmany Res 1 Dunree United 3 Redcastle
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Milford United 0 v 4 Rathmullan Celtic St. Catherines 5 v 2 Kildrum Tigers Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Cappry Rovers 2 v 1 Glenea United Lagan Harps 2 v 0 Letterbarrow Celtic Donegal Physiotherapy and Performance Centre Division Two Curragh Athletic 3 v 8 Ballybofey United Deele Harps
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Setanta defeated Éire Óg of Tyrone at Owenbeg on Saturday afternoon to win the Ulster Intermediate Hurling Club Championship for the first time in their history. Full time: Setanta 1-16, Éire Óg 2-11. It’s a historic day for the Donegal GAA, as it’s the first time an Ulster intermediate hurling title has been won
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