The countdown is on to the much anticipated Ulster Senior Championship meeting of defending provincial champions Derry and their neighbours Donegal. In this weeks preview Oisin Kelly looks ahead to the battle of Mickey Harte and Jim McGuinness with former Donegal player Eamon McGee.
Don’t be writing off Donegal – Eamon McGee Read More »
Finn Harps FC have launched fundraising strategy that will secure the club’s future and complete its long awaited move to the new stadium in Stranorlar. Working with our partners and stakeholders including the FAI, County Council, Department of Sport, Finn Park Trustees and main contractor we now have a clear path forward to recommence construction.
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Derry booked an Ulster U20 Championship semi final with Donegal as they disposed of Cavan by seven points in Owenbeg on Tuesday evening. Donegal will have home advantage in Ballybofey and Derry boss Hugh McGrath has been telling Michael McMullan they will need improvement if they are to take a win at MacCumhaill Park.
Derry boss Hugh McGrath says they have work to do ahead of Donegal semi final Read More »
The buzz of the Ulster Championship is back for Donegal who go into the lions den to play the Ulster Champions Derry this weekend. Celtic Park will be full on Saturday evening as the championship swings into action for the north west counties. The winner will play either Tyrone or Cavan while the loser will
Championship Preview – Donegal’s Oisin Gallen & Ryan McHugh Read More »
Eamonn Kelly returns to the WRC scene this weekend at Rally Croatia, an event where he won the Junior element last year. The Donegal man and Conor Mohan prepared for the event by contesting the Quattro River Rally in Karlovac, very close to this weekend’s Rally Croatia route. Kelly and co-driver Conor Mohan were one
Kelly back on the WRC trail at this weekend’s Rally Croatia Read More »
Ireland will not be hosting the World Rally Championship from 2025 after the financial backing from the government was not guaranteed in time. Monday the 15th April was the final day for funding to be secured but the department said they would need another six months to assess the proposal. If the WRC was to
MI frustrated as WRC bid ends due to lack of state support Read More »
Donegal and Derry meet for a third successive year in the championship this Saturday. Celtic Park in Derry will host their quarter final fixture with the winner to play either Cavan or Tyrone in the provincial semi final. Derry won the last two meetings against Donegal, in 2202 they had five points to spare in
Championship Preview – Donegal’s Peader Mogan & Jamie Brennan Read More »
Cockhill Celtic have been handed a home tie in the first round of the FAI Cup. The Inishowen side will host Ayrfield United of the Leinster Senior League in the opening round at the Charlie O’Donnell Sports Ground. The game will be played on the weekend of the 19th May. Cockhill qualified for the senior
Cockhill given home game in FAI Senior Cup Read More »
This week on the DL Debate – Oisin Kelly and Pauric Hilferty preview the Derry Donegal Ulster Championship Quarter Final with former Donegal player John Gildea, Derry’s 93 All Ireland winning player and ex senior manager Damian Cassidy and Highland Pundit Brendan Kilcoyne. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
DL Debate – The Championship – Derry v Donegal Special Read More »
The North West 10k Committee has confirmed that Donegal Person of the Year, Moya Brennan will be their Special Guest to officially fire the starting gun for the runners and walkers taking part in the charity event on Bank Holiday Monday the 6th of May. Last weekend Moya, a member of the internationally acclaimed music
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Donegal would be seen as a rallying hotbed and is a county which has a passion for motorsport, but drifting wouldn’t be regarded as the most popular. Of all the motorsports around the world, Drifting is now the fastest growing and here in Donegal, not many people would know that we have two men who
What is Drifting – Pro Drivers Lee McFadden and Darragh Spencer Read More »
Celebrations in the corridors of Scoil Mhuire in Buncrana would have been continuing since their brilliant FAI Schools Dr. Tony O’Neill Senior National Cup success on Wednesday. The Inishowen side beat Belvedre College 2-0 in the final to take a first every boys All Ireland football title. On this week’s Score programme Oisin Kelly was
The Championship starts on Saturday for the Donegal hurlers when they head to The Athletic Grounds to face Armagh in their Nicky Rackard Cup opener. Donegal will also have games against Mayo, Monaghan, Roscommon and Louth as they chase silverware in June at Croke Park. Mickey’s McCann’s side have already secured a Division Two place
Nicky Rackard Cup is next box to tick for Donegal Hurling Manager Mickey McCann Read More »
This week on The Score, former Finn Harps captain Keith Cowan joins us for our League of Ireland chat to look ahead to the games for Harps and Derry City this week. We hear from Paddy Carr, manager of the Dr Tony O’Neill National Cup winners Scoil Mhuire Buncrana while the news season of the
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In this weeks LOI Chat, Oisin Kelly is joined by former Finn Harps skipper and current Dergview player Keith Cowan. On Friday, Finn Harps are away to Athlone in the First Division while Derry City travel to Drogheda Utd in the Premier Division.
LOI Chat with Keith Cowan Read More »
In the Ulster U20 Championship on Wednesday evening, Donegal’s fixture with Armagh was postponed due to a waterlogged MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. With the quarter finals to be played next week, the game looks set to be refixed for this weekend, most likely Saturday afternoon. Details will be confirmed this morning. The winner will go
Donegal U20’s tie to be refixed as Tyrone power into semi finals Read More »
Scoil Mhuire Buncrana have been crowned FAI Schools Dr. Tony O’Neill Senior National Cup Champions. In the All Ireland decider of the Under 19 large schools, the Inishowen side were 2-0 winners over Belvedere College in today’s final played at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Shaunie Bradley scored the first on 65 minutes and the second
National Cup success for Scoil Mhuire Buncrana Read More »
There are three players from Donegal on the Ulster Schools All Star team. Finbarr Roarty of St Columba’s Glenties has been named at wing back while MaLarnon Cup winners Abbey Vocational School have two players in the selection. Senán Carr is named at midfield with Kevin Muldoon on the half forward line. The 2023-24 Danske
Donegal players named on Ulster Schools All Star selection Read More »
The knockout line-up in the Ulster under-20 football championship will be decided tonight. The meeting of Donegal and Armagh in Ballybofey will decide top billing in Group B and seal a place in the semi finals with home advantage. The loser will feature in the quarter finals with Monaghan or Tyrone as possible opponents. Donegal
Donegal U20’s chase home semi final spot Read More »
It seems Finn Harps fixture with Cork City on Friday 26th April could be reversed to Finn Park in Ballybofey. Cork’s men’s and women’s teams have to find new lodgings for the coming weeks after the Munster F-A announced the indefinite closure of Turner’s Cross to facilitate restoration work to the pitch. Cork City’s women
Cork City exploring fixture reversals on Harps and Longford ties Read More »
This week on the DL Debate – The Championship, Brendan Devenney hears from the Donegal camp ahead the Championship opener with Derry in a number of weeks time plus Jason Byrne of the Irish Sun and Donegal PRO Sinead Breen are also on the programme. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister
DL Debate – The Championship 08/04/24 Read More »
Cockhill Celtic are one win away from creating history and becoming the first side from Inishowen to reach the final of the FAI Junior Cup. They face Pike Rovers in Limerick at the semi final stage on Sunday afternoon. Kick off at Jackman Park is 1pm and Tom Clancy will have updates on Highland in
This week on The Score, we speak with Inishowen man William O’Connor, he takes his UCD side to Ballybofey on Friday to face Finn Harps. It’s a big weekend for Cockhill Celtic, Gavin Cullen tells us how preparations have been going ahead of Sunday’s FAI Junior Cup semi final against Pike Rovers and we hear
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London start their Connacht Championship campaign on Saturday in Ruislip against Galway and have nine players from Donegal involved in their panel. Ciaran Diver – Moville, Daniel Clarke and Michael Lynch – Naomh Colmcille, Joseph McGill and Paddy Dolan – St Mary’s Convoy, Sean McMonagle – Na Rossa, Nathan McElwaine – Termon, Michael Miller –
The Tyrone senior ladies are back in the Division 2 final for the first time in twenty five years. In 1999 they beat Dublin and then in 2000 Tyrone lost to Mayo in the Division 1 decider. If they are to emulate the success over the Dubs, they will have to overcome Kildare in this
Tyrone Ladies gearing up for Division 2 League Final – Sean O’Kane & Chloe McCaffrey Read More »
Following consultation with the FAI, Finn Harps match vs UCD this Friday will kick off at the earlier time of 5pm. The game has been brought forward because of a floodlight failure at Finn Park. The club said: “We very much regret the inconvenience caused to our supporters but the club has no choice following
Flood failure sees Harps v UCD kick off brought forward to 5pm Read More »
A second-half fight-back helped the Ireland Women’s Under-19s record a 4-1 victory over Iceland in their opening UEFA European Championship Qualifying Group on Wednesday. Dave Connell’s team fell behind on 36 minutes when Vigdis Kristjansdottir netted but they got back into it courtesy of an own goal from Sigdis Bardardottir on 56 minutes. Then Jodie
Loughrey among the goals as Ireland WU19’s beat Iceland Read More »
Erin McLaughlin has been added to the Ireland Women’s National Team squad. The Peamount United midfielder who has three WNT caps – joined the squad for training at the FAI National Training Centre on Wednesday morning. McLaughlin travels with the squad for the opening EURO 2025 qualifier away to France on Friday night in Metz
McLaughlin called up to Ireland squad for Euro qualifiers Read More »
Finn Valley’s Brendan Boyce has been selected for the World Race Walking competition in Turkey later this month. Boyce will be joined by former World Youth Champion Kate Veale of West Waterford AC for the event on the 21st April. Both athletes will be trying to gain qualification for the mixed relay for the Olympics.
Boyce chasing Olympic qualification in Turkey Read More »
Highland Radio is delighted to announce its partnership with Mc Elhinney’s Department Store as the official sponsors of the esteemed Customer Service Awards 2024. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organizations, combining their commitment to customer service and community engagement. The Highland Radio Customer Service Awards, now proudly supported by Mc Elhinney’s, celebrates
Active Donegal – a series which looks at how sport is feeding into the Donegal communities and how physical activity is being encouraged. We’ll link up with organisations and local clubs to highlight what sports and activities are available for the diverse groups and communities in the north west region. In part one, we hear
Active Donegal – Part 1 / Donegal Sports Partnership Read More »
This week on The Score, we’ve been looking ahead to a bumper Bank Holiday weekend of action The Allianz National Football Leagues draw to an exciting conclusion with the league finals in Croke Park – former Donegal GAA star Frank McGlynn offers his thoughts. We’ll also hear from Anthony Gorman on a busy weekend of
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The Republic of Ireland’s loss to Switzerland on Tuesday evening was the last game for interim head coach John O’Shea, who says he is ‘ready and capable’ to become a full time manager. FAI Director of Football Marc Canham has said a permanent head coach to replace Stephen Kenny will be named next month. Irish
Coleman believes O’Shea fits the bill in managers job Read More »
Liverpool’s Conor Bradley scored his first goal for Northern Ireland on Tuesday evening. The Aghyaran man bagged the winner as Northern Ireland beat Scotland 1-nil in a friendly international at Hampden Park. It was the first away win in over a year for Michael O’Neill’s side and they’re now unbeaten in their last three matches.
Bradley scores first NI goal in Scotland win Read More »
Inishowen’s Erin McConalogue will be part of the Ireland squad that plays in the upcoming Women’s U18 Six Nations Festival in Wales. The Carndonagh native who turned 17 this month has been training with the Irish development squad in preparation for the competition which starts this Friday. The festival kicks off with two 35 minute
Erin McConalogue in Ireland squad for Women’s U18 Six Nations Read More »
On this weeks DL Debate, Brendan Devenney talks GAA matters in the company of Derry All Star Paddy Bradley, former Donegal hurler Niall Cleary and ex Donegal star Maureen O’Donnell. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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Finn Valley’s Sinead McConnell was on the podium today again winning two more medals at the European Masters in Torun Poland. She took an individual silver in a new Irish W55 record of 27:16 in the 5k race walk. Sinead would also lead Irish to team bronze behind France and Germany. On Tuesday Sinead won
McConnell medals again at European Masters Read More »
This week on The Score, We hear from Finn Harps Kevin McHugh ahead of the league clash with Kerry in the First Division plus Kevin also gives us a run down on how the underage teams are progressing in national competition. Paddy McDaid, Head of Women’s Development at Finn Harps and Ulster Amateur Interprovincial manager
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Lee Carsley says talks with the FAI regarding the Republic of Ireland managerial vacancy went no further after November. The ex-Ireland midfielder has reaffirmed his commitment to his England under-21 job. A permanent successor to Stephen Kenny is to be revealed early next month. John O’Shea is in as interim head coach while Donegal man
Coleman in line for Ireland appearance against Belgium Read More »
There was medal success today for a number of Donegal athletes at the European Masters in Torun, Poland. Finn Valley’s Kay Byrne won individual bronze in her age category (W60) in the 8k cross country. Kay also helped Ireland to team gold while her clubmate Noreen Bonner was just outside the medals as she finished
Byrne and McConnell medal at European Masters Read More »
The north west counties have representation on the three nominees for the GAA.ie Player of the Week. Donegal’s Peader Mogan, Tyrone’s Darragh Canavan and Derry’s Shane McGuigan will battle it out on the online vote with the winner to be announced on Wednesday morning. Mogan summoned a dynamic display as Donegal secured promotion in the
Mogan, Canavan and McGuigan nominated for Player of the Week Read More »
Down The Garden Path Series 11 written and presented by Mary Brophy and produced by Neal Boyle. This is an IWR Production for Highland Radio funded by Coimisiún na Meán. In this final episode, Mary Brophy travels to Carnowen, Raphoe to the farm of Ecologists Liz and Ralph Sheppard.
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Finn Harps picked up a second away win of the First Division season on Friday night with a 2-1 victory at Wexford. Patrick Ferry’s double in the second half ensured a third win of campaign and one which sees them move joint second with Trearty United, three points off leaders Cork City. Harps boss Daren
Reaction: Darren Murphy on Finn Harps victory in Wexford Read More »
Derry City suffered a first defeat of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division season on Friday night as The Candystrips went down 2-1 in Dublin to Bohemians. Dayle Rooney and former Derry man James Akintunde had the Dalymount Park side two up before Ramelton man Ronan Boyce pulled one back. Bohs seen out the night to
First defeat of the season for Derry City Read More »
Finn Harps got back to winning ways in the SSE Airtricity First Division on Friday night as they came from behind to beat Wexford Youths 2-1 at Ferrycarrig Park. Wexford lead 1-0 at the break but a brace in the latter half from subsitute Patrick Ferry gave Harps the three points. Liam Spratt reports for
Ferry double gives Harps win in Wexford Read More »
Having suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of Cobh Ramblers, Finn Harps will look to get back on track this Friday night away to Wexford in the First Division of the SSE Airtricity League. Among the games in the Premier Division, Derry City are back in Dublin facing a Bohemians side
LOI Chat with former Finn Harps player Joe Boyle Read More »
Derry City will be looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the new season at Dalymount Park on Friday night as they face a Bohemian’s side that have this week parted ways with manager, Declan Devine. The hosts started their campaign brightly enough with a draw against Sligo and a win over St Pats, before
Higgins well aware of possible Bohs bounce back Read More »
Newtownstewart’s Jude Gallagher became the sixth Irish boxer to secure qualification for the Paris Olympics this week. The Two Castles featherweight reached the last four of the World Qualification Tournament in Italy to seal his Olympic place. Gallagher is a World and European Youth Bronze medalist and won Commonwealth Gold in 2022. Jude has been
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This week on The Score, Oisin Kelly is joined by Two Castles featherweight Jude Gallagher following his qualification for the Olympic Games in Paris. On this week’s LOI Chat Chris Ashmore gets the thoughts of former Finn Harps player Joe Boyle plus we go to the county of Kildare ahead of their clash with Donegal
The Score – 14/03/24 Read More »
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