Coleraine have appointed former Dungannon Swifts manager Dean Shiels (above right) as their new first-team coach. A son of former Derry City boss, Kenny Shiels, he managed Dungannon Swifts in the top flight for more than two years. As a player he had spells at Hibernian, Doncaster Rovers, Kilmarnock, Rangers, Dundalk, Derry City and Coleraine, […]
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Ex-Finn Harps assistant manager William O’Connor will be in the opposite dug-out on Friday evening at Finn Park as he takes his UCD side to Ballybofey in search of 3 points in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. The Buncrana man is happy with how his team have started the season and, even after a
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Derry City will welcome Dundalk to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium tomorrow evening (Friday) in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. City are currently one of three teams sitting on 12 points behind run-away leaders Shelbourne. Boss Ruaidhri Higgins was happy with his team’s ability to bounce back from last Friday’s disappointing loss to Galway
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Tomorrow is the closing date for submissions on the new County Development Plan, after a number of alterations were made to the original draft. The document also includes area plans for a number of towns in the county. In February, Donegal County Council published a number of Proposed Material Alterations to the Draft County Donegal
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The funeral mass of Una, Ciara and Saoirse Bowden has heard how words do not cover the events of last Tuesday when a crash claimed the lives of the Donegal woman and her daughters. Funeral mass for the three is ongoing at St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe. Jerseys were brought to the altar to recognise Una
In this episode of Business Matters with Chris Ashmore we’ll hear about Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards, which is the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland. Numerous Donegal firms have been successful in the past and many will enter again this year. Chris has been speaking with Fallon
Donegal’s Ciarán Thompson, Derry’s Eoin McEvoy, and Westmeath’s Sam McCartan are this week’s nominees for GAA.ie Footballer of the Week. On his 100th senior appearance for Donegal, team captain Ciarán Thompson produced a man of the match display in Sunday’s Allianz Football League Division 2 Final success against Armagh. He scored four points, three of
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Derry City travelled to Tolka Park to play Shelbourne in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division this evening. Neither side could find a breakthrough as the game finished 0-0. The result means Shelbourne are now 8 points clear at the top of the table after St. Pats handed Sligo Rovers their second league defeat
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This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney recaps the league success for Donegal and Derry. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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Finn Harps are now just 1 point off top spot in the SSE Airtricity League First Division after a 2-0 win over Bray Wanderers at Finn Park this evening. David Cawley and Tony McNamee got the goals for the Ballybofey side. After the game, Highland Radio’s Diarmuid Doherty caught up with Harps’ boss Darren Murphy…
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Finn Harps are now just 1 point off top spot in the SSE Airtricity League First Division after a 2-0 home victory against Bray Wanderers at Finn Park this evening. David Cawley broke the deadlock in first half stoppage time as he slotted home after being played in from a Tony McNamee free-kick. As
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Derry and Dublin needed penalties to decide the Allianz National Football League Division 1 Champions this evening in Croke Park. The game finished 2-21 to 3-18 after extra time and it was Derry who emerged victorious after goalkeeper Odhran Lynch saved 2 spot-kicks. Derry manager Mickey Harte was happy to get over the line
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Derry have beaten Dublin on penalties in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 Final at Croke Park. The game finished Dublin 2-21 – 3-18 Derry after extra time and a penalty shoot-out was required to separate the sides. Odhran Lynch saved two penalties to give Mickey Harte’s side the win. Michael McMullan was on
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The Donegal Junior League side were beaten 3-2 by Waterford in today’s Oscar Traynor’s Semi Final in Athlone. Manager John Francis Doogan says Waterford were deserving winners but was left frustrated at some key decisions during the game. “At this level, you need to have better officiating”. Doogan spoke to Darren Kelly at full time…
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Donegal’s Oisin Gallen and Ciaran Thompson kicked 4 points each today as Donegal defeated Armagh in the Allianz National Football League Division 2 Final at Croke Park. Oisin Gallen spoke to Highland Radio’s Brendan Devenney at full time and acknowledged how important it is to have a big squad… Highland Radio’s Oisin Kelly caught
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The Donegal Junior League Oscar Traynor side have been defeated 3-2 by Waterford & District League in Athlone this afternoon. After the game was poised at 1-1 at half time, Donegal took the lead on 48 minutes but were pegged back by a determined Waterford side. Darren Kelly has the full time report from Athlone…
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Jim McGuinness has led Donegal to the Allianz National Football League Division 2 title today in Croke Park. His side overcame Armagh 0-15 to 0-14. After the game, the Glenties man praised his young side for having the character to go and win the match after a late rally from the Orchard men. He spoke
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Donegal have beaten Armagh in the Allianz National Football League Division 2 Final in Croke Park this afternoon. Donegal edged a close first half and went in at break 0-08 to 0-07 up. Jim McGuinness’ men dominated proceedings for a huge portion of the 2nd half and lead by 4 points heading into the last
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City of Derry were defeated by Dromore in yesterday’s Ulster Junior Cup Final at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. The match finished 30-17 and, even though Dromore finished with 13 men, Derry couldn’t find a way back into the game after going behind early on. Dromore started brightly and stormed into a 15-point lead inside
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Tyrone were beaten 1-14 to 1-8 by Derry in the National Hurling League Division 2B Final yesterday evening (Saturday). In what was a dogged affair, the sides were level with 10 minutes to play but it was Derry who prevailed to claim the league title. Tyrone manager Stephen McGarry spoke to the press after the
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Derry defeated Tyrone on a score-line of 1-14 to 1-08 in the National Hurling League Division 2B Final yesterday evening (Saturday). The Oakleaf county were heavy favourites heading into the contest but didn’t have it all their own way, as the sides entered the final 10 minutes level. Eventually, it was Derry who pushed on
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Kilmacrennan rider Richard Kerr and his team at AMD Motorsport are setting their sights on the MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 Championship that begins in Alabama in May. Kerr will continue to be a Honda-supported rider at the championship and says he wants to “let the racing do the talking” when he crosses the Atlantic. The 23
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The Donegal Pool Championships will take place next weekend in the Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny. The event will take place from April 5th-7th. Tina Reaney, secretary of the Donegal Pool Association, joined Highland Radio Saturday Sport today and described it as “the highlight of the year”. Professional pool player Shaun Sharkey was also in the
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Limavady United have beaten Institute on penalties in this afternoon’s North-West Senior Cup Final at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. ‘Stute went in a goal to the good at half time but Limavady struck twice in the 2nd half and looked like they were on their way to a 2-1 victory. BJ Banda’s late equaliser made
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John Joe Doherty has won the 10 mile race at the Ballyliffin International Coastal Challenge this afternoon. The Finn Valley A.C. athlete finished 20 seconds ahead of City Of Derry’s Kyle Doherty, while Johnny Canning of Foyle Valley came in third. In the women’s section, City of Derry’s Ciara Toner won the race while Emma
Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Arranmore United 0 vs 0 Keadue Rovers Old Orchard Saturday D2 Ramelton Mariners 0 vs 0 Ballybofey United
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Derry City have slumped to a first home defeat of the season after going down 1-0 to Galway United at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Stephen Walsh netted late on for the visitors to give them a well-deserved 3 points in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Derry manager Higgins spoke to the press after
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Finn Harps have gone into 2nd place in the SSE Airtricity League First Division tonight after a 1-0 win on the road against Treaty United. Manager Darren Murphy has praised his side’s organisation and discipline after a late Tony McNamee effort took all 3 points from Market Field in Limerick this evening. Murphy described the
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Derry City have been beaten 1-0 by Galway United at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Stephen Walsh popped up with what turned out to be the winner on 86 minutes to give Galway a well-deserved victory on the road and issue City their first home defeat of the campaign. Martin Holmes reported live from
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Finn Harps have gone into 2nd position in the SSE Airtricity First Division after beating Treaty United 1-0 at Market Field in Limerick this evening. Tony McNamee netted the well-deserved winner in the 80th minute to give the Ballybofey side a valuable 3 points. Harps had numerous chances in the first half and were unlucky
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Jeffrey Donaldson has stepped down as leader of the DUP. It’s after the PSNI charged a man with historical sexual offences. Police in the north have said a 61-year-old man has been charged with historical sex offences. A woman, who is 57, will be in the dock alongside him and is facing counts of aiding
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City of Derry will face Dromore in the Ulster Junior Cup Final at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast tomorrow (Saturday) at 5pm. Alex McDonald spoke to Highland Radio’s Oisin Kelly on The Score on Thursday night to preview the match…
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2012 All-Ireland winner Frank McGlynn is looking forward to an “open and entertaining” game as Donegal take on Armagh in the Allianz National Football League Division 2 Final on Sunday. Meanwhile, Derry take on Dublin in the Division 1 Final and McGlynn says Derry are hitting their stride at the right time. The Glenfin man
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Carrigart Boxing Club hosted a tournament at Downings GAA Club last night. 36 local boxers took part in the event. The results of all bouts that took place are listed below…
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One of the biggest events in the north-west athletics calendar is on this Easter Saturday with the running of the annual Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge, which gets underway at 1.30 pm. There are two distances, seven miles and ten miles. It’s a sell out event and a big crowd is expected. Check-in opens today (Friday) and
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The Circuit of Ireland Rally is on tomorrow. This year’s 93rd event see’s four stages run and will be based in the Dungannon area. It’s the third round of the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship, and there will be two runs over the four stages. Seeded first are the 2024 Circuit of Ireland winners and reigning
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Anthony Gorman, former Finn Harps captain and manager, spoke to Highland Radio’s Chris Ashmore on The Score this evening to discuss this weekend’s League Of Ireland fixtures. Finn Harps travel to Treaty United tomorrow evening (Friday) and then host Bray Wanderers on Easter Monday. Meanwhile, Derry City welcome Galway United to the Brandywell tomorrow evening
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Donegal will take on Waterford in the Oscar Traynor Interleague Cup Semi Final on Sunday afternoon in Athlone. It has been 41 years since Donegal have won the competition and there is a sense of optimism that this could be the year the wait for silverware comes to an end. Manager John Francis Doogan insists
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5 Donegal boxers will be in action in the semi-final stages of the National Boy/Girl 4 Championships taking place in the National Stadium tomorrow afternoon (Friday). Dunfanaghy will be represented by Carys McFadden, Alisha Boyle and Shauna Doohan, while Molly Lafferty will represent Twintowns. Raphoe’s “Blonde Bomber” Taylor Parke will also be competing at the
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Donegal’s Amber Barrett and Tyler Toland have been named in the Republic of Ireland Women’s squad for the crucial upcoming EURO 2025 qualifying matches against France and England. Barrett keeps her place in the squad from the last set of fixtures while Toland makes a comeback to the squad after being absent for two international
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Reigning Pirelli National Superstock champions AMD Motorsport and Richard Kerr have today (Thursday) announced they intend competing in the MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 Championship. The Kilmacrennan, County Donegal rider, who took the British title after taking two wins and nine podiums during 2023, will continue on board the team’s Honda Fireblade and will be a Honda-supported
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Tyrone defeated Derry by 0-13 to 1-8 in the Eir Grid Ulster GAA Football Under 20 Championship at Celtic Park last night. Having led by 3 points going into the closing stages, Tyrone found themselves level after Derry hit the net. Gavin Potter stepped up to kick a late, late winner for the Red Hand
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Donegal made it two wins from two in the Eir Grid Ulster Football Under 20 Championship last night with a convincing 1-13 to 5 points win over Fermanagh in Ballybofey. Paddy McElwee was the star man as he hit 1-3. Luke McGlynn got 0-3. Karl Joseph Molloy and Oisin Caulfield also chipped in with 2
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In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore looks at the big increase in credit union membership and the expansion of services offered by credit unions. He also looks at the surge in digital payments and the growth of an Irish company, CleverCards, and examines the trends as we becoming an increasingly cashless society. Firstly,
A blow for Donegal ahead of this weekend’s National Football league Division 2 final with Armagh in Croke Park – Jim McGuinness confirming that Patrick McBrearty won’t be involved on Sunday. The Donegal captain picked up an injury against Meath on Saturday night and his manager confirmed that McBrearty underwent a scan in Dublin on
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Martin Tynan and David McCrudden were the overall winners of the DMC Night Navigation event that took place on Saturday evening. The full list of winners are listed below…
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Dublin sealed their place in the National Football League Division 1 decider after they beat Tyrone 5-18 to 12 points in Croke Park on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Lorcan O’Dell, Niall Scully, Cian Murphy and two from Colm Basquel helped sealed the big win for Dessie Farrell’s men. Derry will be Dublin’s opponents in the
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