This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by Donegal News Sports Editor Ryan Ferry to look at the Donegal Club Championship. Niall Cleary recaps the Donegal Hurling semi finals and we hear from Termon Ladies Manager Johnny McCafferty. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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Stranorlar Olympic Weightlifter Abby Meenan is set to become the first person from Donegal to compete at the FISU University World Championships in Olympic Weightlifting, when she represents Ireland in Doha, Qatar next week. Abby has made significant strides in her weightlifting over the past year and made her first international debut in October representing
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Jayden Mc Brearty has enjoyed a hugely successful weekend of racing after the summer break, competing in his first-ever double-header across two of Ireland’s leading circuits this weekend racing 2 different cars claiming race wins each day . The 16-year-old from Killybegs was in action at Kirkistown Circuit on Saturday for rounds 5 and 6
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Sligo have confirmed their management ticket for 2027 with a slight tweak to the main roles. Dessie Sloyan will be manager and Eamonn O’Hara his assistant. The pair were joint managers last year. Tyrone’s Joe McMahon joins as Head Coach alongside Paul Higgins and Donegal’s Eamon McGee who continue from last season. Tyrone’s Des McGuinness
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The new League of Ireland National League gets up and running this weekend with three clubs from Donegal, Letterkenny Rovers, Cockhill Celtic and Bonagee United playing their first games. And ahead of the new season, Letterkenny Rovers held a special launch event on Monday evening where players and club members were joined by a number
Finn Harps have announced the signing of Shane Ferguson. Ferguson, most recently of Morpeth Town, has enjoyed an impressive career in the UK, spending time with Newcastle, Rangers, Birmingham City, Rotherham and Millwall. He has also spent time in the League of Ireland, lining out for his native Derry City last season. The 35 year-old
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Athletics Ireland Club Development Manager Dermot McGranaghan says the county has a huge opportunity to harness the momentum of Ireland’s recent success at the European Championships. Donegal’s Mark English became the first ever Irish male European Champion when he won the 800m title in Birmingham and was just one part of the success which saw
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You might have heard we are celebrating Irish Music Month on Highland Radio and you might have heard we’re looking for a New Local Hero. But did you know we’re also looking for an original Irish language song too. Yes, we’re looking for Amhrán na Laoch or Song of the Heroes supported by An Post.
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Derry City have been handed a home tie in the quarter finals of the FAI Cup. The Candystrips will host Dundalk in the last eight of the competition on the weekend of the 6th September. Derry progressed to this stage with 2-1 in Dublin over UCD last weekend. The tie of the round is the
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This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney recaps the local championships action with Brendan Kilcoyne and we pay tribute to James McHugh with his fellow 92 winners John Joe Doherty and Tony Boyle. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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In a Band? Releasing your own Music? Independent Irish Radio Stations including Highland Radio want to hear from you! Whether it’s rock, pop, folk or rap – in partnership with Hot Press magazine, we’ve dedicated this month as Irish Music Month and we’re playing more Irish music than ever. Be in with a chance to
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Mark English is waking up this morning as European Champion in the 800-metres. The Donegal man ran a time of 1:45.26 to win last night’s final in Birmingham and become Irish’s first ever male European Champion. It’s a sixth major championship medal for Mark and the biggest one of them all came some twelve years
“It’s emotional” – Mark English on being crowned European Champion Read More »
This week on The Score, Patsy McGonagle looks ahead to Mark English’s 800m European Final, Brendan Devenney pays tribute to James McHugh, Shane Byrne talks rallying, Soccer writer Aidan Fitzmaurice previews this weekend’s FAI Cup action and we speak with Father and Daughter Noel and Leona McLaughlin on their latest success at the Dingle Derby.
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Tributes continue to be be paid to Donegal All-Ireland-winning footballer James McHugh and his wife Noreen following Monday’s tragic road traffic collision in Cavan. James and Noreen will be laid to rest on Saturday in Kilcar. James played for Donegal between 1990 and 1998, and featured and scored in their defeat of Dublin in the
Brendan Devenney reflects on his time with James McHugh Read More »
Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne made a winning return to Rally2 machinery at the Grampian Forest Rally last weekend taking their first ever gravel rally victory against strong British Rally Championship and international Rally2 opposition. After winning the final two rounds of last year’s European Rally Championship, their Grampian success means it is three Rally2
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Rathmullan’s Noel and Leona McLaughlin are celebrating another Dingle Derby success after Tommy K’s win in Kerry last weekend. It was a great weekend for the Northwest horse and pony region who swept all three of the main events. Noel and Leona,the owner and trainer of Tommy K followed up last year’s win with Here
Donegal and Kerry link up once again celebrating Dingle Derby victory Read More »
Mona McSharry won a silver medal in the 100m breaststroke final at the European Aquatic Championships on Wednesday evening. The Sligo native McSharry clocked a time of 1 minute and 5-point-4-1 seconds to medal. McSharry is back in the pool for the women’s 200-metres breaststroke on Thursday morning.
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Mark English cruised into the European Championship 800m Final on Wednesday afternoon setting a new championship record of 1:43.49. That record stood for almost half a century. The Finn Valley will be back on track in Birmingham on Thursday evening looking to add a career sixth medal. Highland Athletic Correspondent Patsy McGonagle was impressed by
“It worked out nicely” – Mark English & Patsy McGonagle Reaction Read More »
There was a first win in the NIFL Championship for Strabane Athletic on Tuesday night. They won on the road at Moyola Park 3-1. Sam McClintock scored two of Strabane’s goals and Sean McCallion got the other. Elsewhere Institute lost 2-1 to Ballinamallard Utd in their first home game of the season. Liam Mullen put
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Brendan Boyce has called time on his race walking career. The Milford native who competed under the Milford, Letterkenny and Finn Valley clubs during his career is a three time Olympian. Boyce was part of the Ireland teams at London 2012, Rio 2016 and Toyko 2021. He also wore the Irish vest at numerous World
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Tributes have been paid today to James McHugh who died after a road collision in County Cavan on Monday. Sports fans across the county are coming to terms with the news of the tragic passing Donegal’s All Ireland winner. Aged just 62, James will be best remembered for being part of the Donegal side that
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This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney recaps the action with Gary McDaid and Pauric Hilferty in the Donegal Club Championship And we also hear from Declan Bonner who in recent weeks agreed a new term as Fermanagh Manager The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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Mark English is safely through to the 800m semi-finals at the European Championships in Birmingham. The Finn Valley AC athlete controlled the opening heat to take the win in 1:46.96. and secure automatic qualification for the next round. He will be back on track for the semi’s on Wednesday afternoon. Speaking after the race Mark
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Rathmullan’s Noel and Leona McLaughlin are celebrating another Dingle Derby success after Tommy K’s win in Kerry at the weekend. The father and daughter, owner and trainer partnership followed up last year’s win with Here We Go Again by taking back to back derby victories in the biggest pony race on the calendar. It’s also
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Derry City FC have confirmed Niall McGinn, is joining interim manager Mark Connolly’s backroom staff in a coaching capacity. The former Northern Ireland International who played for Derry will be available to assist with both the first team and the Academy at the Brandywell. Connolly is in temporary charge following the departure of Tiernan Lynch
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Today’s opening one day international match between Ireland and Afghanistan at Bready Cricket Club has been abandoned. Play was due to get underway at the Tyrone venue at 10.45am but with the present wet conditions and incoming rain for the rest of the day, it means play will not be possible. The second of a
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Midfielder Ciaron Harkin has signed for Finn Harps on loan from Sligo Rovers for the rest of the season. Harkin will be well known to Harps supporters from his time with neighbours Derry City, making over 100 appearances for the Candystripes. He also lined out for Institute FC and Coleraine FC, before arriving at the
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Patrick McEleney says he is excited about taking on the role of Head Coach at Finn Park. The Derry man takes over the reins from Kevin McHugh with his appointment on an interim basis to the end of the season. His brother Shane also joins as assistant coach. The Ballybofey side are rooted to the
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Finn Harps Football Club have appointed Patrick McEleney as Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the 2026 season. McEleney brings coaching as well as playing experience to the role, having served as part of the Derry City coaching staff that secured a second place finish in the 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division, and
Patrick McEleney confirmed as Finn Harps Interim Head Coach Read More »
Sligo Rovers captain Will Fitzgerald will sign for Shamrock Rovers. The Hoops have paid seventy-five thousand euro for the 27-year-old – breaking their record domestic transfer fee. The League of Ireland transfer window closed last night. In the meantime, Sligo have completed the signing of Jack Shorrock on loan from Port Vale until the end
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Finn Valley’s Mark English and Arlene Crossan have been included on the Irish team for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. English will run the 800m and goes into the event with the fastest time in Europe this year. English has been in the shape of his life this season and looks poised to contend
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Members of the North West Shotokan Karate Club traveled as part of the national WUKF Ireland karate squad to Cluj, Romania, for recent the WUKF (World Union of Karate-Do Federation) World Championships. The squad was led by Mandy McNulty, Chief Instructor, who is also a member of the World Referee Commission and Chairperson of the
Medals for North West Shotokan Karate Club at WUKF World Championships Read More »
The fixtures for the inaugural season of the FAI National League have been released with the first set of games scheduled to kick off on Saturday, August 29th. The 15 founding clubs will partake in a truncated 2026 season before a fully formatted competition is rolled out in Spring 2027. The 2026 season will see
Fixtures released for FAI third tier with Letterkenny, Bonagee & Cockhill involved Read More »
Tyrone boxer Jude Gallagher has progressed to the quarter-finals of the Men’s 60kg category at the Commonwealth Games. The Two Castles fighter defeated tricky southpaw Kudrat Ullah via a unanimous decision on the judges scorecards on Monday evening. Elsewhere there was defeat for Derry boxer Eoghan Quinn. The Swatragh man lost his 80kg round of
Gallagher into Commonwealth Quarter Finals Read More »
This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney recaps Mayo’s brilliant All Ireland win, His guests include 2012 Donegal All Ireland winner Patrick McBrearty and Sports Editor of the Irish Sun Jason Byrne. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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The All Ireland winning Mayo footballers will return home to Castlebar to a heros welcome this evening. They ended a 75 year wait to lift the Sam Maguire by defeating the title holders Kerry 1-20 to 1-17 at Croke Park on Sunday. Among those celebrating at the end was Paul Durcan, the 2012 Donegal All-Ireland
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Darren Purse has been unveiled as the new manager of Sligo Rovers. The former Birmingham City defender arrives from Cardiff City, and succeeds John Russell, who recently made the move to Shelbourne. Sligo are bottom of the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division, and host Drogheda United on Saturday night. “I’m really looking forward to getting
Darren Purse takes over at Sligo Rovers Read More »
Derry City will have to come from a goal down in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League second qualifying round tie against Rijeka if they are to progress in Europe. Rijeka won the first leg on Thursday evening 1-0 against a battling Derry side who conceded seven minutes into the second half with
Tiernan Lynch – Derry squad are disappointed with Rijeka result Read More »
Derry City suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of hosts Rijeka in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday evening. They’ll need to turn the game around next week in the second leg at the Brandywell to have a chance of progressing in Europe. Kevin McLaughlin reports for Highland Radio
FT Report: Rijeka 1 Derry City O Read More »
Derry City FC have announced the signing of 25 year old English defender Brooklyn Lyons-Foster from Finnish side HJK Helsinki. Lyons-Foster primarily plays as a right-back and spent his early career with Tottenham, coming through the academy system at the club. He was a regular in the Premier League 2 side and was twice named
Brooklyn Lyons Foster signs on at The Brandywell Read More »
The draws were made on Wednesday evening for the Derry club championships. In the top tier senior, the defending champions Newbridge were drawn to face Kilrea in round 1 with Slaughtneil and Magherafelt going toe to toe in one of the stand out ties. A qualifying back door system will be used again for the
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Uefa have fined Derry City €20,000 and a one game partial closure of the north stand following the crowd disturbances at the recent Europa League first qualifying round fixture with CSKA Sofia at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. CSKA have been fined €50,000 for fans’ Nazi salutes and violent conduct and hit with a ban
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This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney recaps the Donegal All County League Finals with Sports Editor of the Donegal News Ryan Ferry and John Gildea plus there’s a preview of the All Ireland Football Final with Tim Moynihan of Radio Kerry. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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The League of Ireland and Irish League sides have learned of their possible opponents in the next rounds of their respective European competitions. In the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round, a win against Rijeka for Derry City will see the Candystripes advance to play either Stjarnan of Iceland or Ilves from Finland. There are
Derry City or others learn of possible European opponents Read More »
A late brace from the inform Ellis Chapman helped Derry seal their spot in the third round of the FAI Cup. They defeated non-league side Tolka Rovers 3-0 on Sunday afternoon. It’s three goals in two games for Derry’s new signing who will be looking to continue that form when they head for Croatia in
Ellis Chapman happy with cup brace and hopes of continuing scoring form Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle claimed one of the biggest victories of his career, and another classic, as he rode Johanna Walsh to glory in the prestigious Irish Oaks at The Curragh on Saturday. Johanna Walsh was a late call as his original mount was withdrawn before the race. Speaking with Racing TV and Gary O’Brien, Dylan
Dylan Browne McMonagle calls latest classic win “Unreal” Read More »
St Michael’s retained their place in Division 1 of the Donegal All County League with a seven point victory over Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin on Saturday evening. The Promotion/Relegation Play-Off finished in a 2-23 to 2-16 win for the Michael’s men. Ryan Ferry Sports Editor of the Donegal News reports from Lifford: St Michael’s Manager
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Four Masters edged out Dungloe to take the Donegal All County League Division 1 title on Saturday evening in Glenties. The Donegal Town men had two points to spare at the end of their 0-15 to 1-10 victory. Four Masters Captain Callum McCrea was happy to get the result in a tightly fought final:
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GAA – Donegal ACL Divisional Finals – Sat 18th Jul Results Brian McCormick Division 1 League Final Four Masters 0-15 V 1-10 Dungloe Division 1B League Final Four Masters 1-12 – 1-09 Termon Division 1 Relegation/ Promotion Play Off St Michaels 2-23 – 2-16 Naomh
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Finn Harps Manager Kevin McHugh and Joel Bradley Walsh couldn’t hide their disappointment at the 1 nil defeat to Bray Wanderers in the second round of the FAI Cup on Friday night. Harps put in one of their best performances of the season but a late injury time goal from Conor Knight gave the visitors
McHugh & Bradley Walsh gutted with cup defeat Read More »
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