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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Donegal minor men have booked themselves a place in the semi finals of the Ulster Minor League. They took their second win of the competition on Wednesday evening in Cavan beating the hosts 2013 to 0-13. Speaking with Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News, Manager Barry Ward was delighted with how the squad is
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Donegal got their Ulster U20 Championship up and running with a victory on Wednesday night as they beat Cavan 2-15 to 0-16 at Breffni Park. Leading by eight points at the break Donegal were able to hold off a Cavan fight back in the second half to take the win on the road. Donegal Manager
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This year’s Donegal Half Marathon, which will be held in association with the Kernan Retail Group, will take place on Sunday, August 25th in Letterkenny. The 2024 event was launched in Kernan’s Bistro at Letterkenny Retail Park on Friday, March 8th. In his welcoming address, Donegal Half Marathon Chairman, Myles Sweeney, said it was fitting
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On this weeks DL Debate, Brendan Devenney talks GAA matters in the company of Cahair O’Kane of the Irish News and Daire Bonner of the Donegal News, they discuss how Donegal and Derry are positioned with two games to go in the league. Plus there’s a recap of the All Ireland School’s Finals and Donegal
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The Donegal Junior League face the Leinster Senior League in the quarter finals of the Oscar Traynor Trophy this Sunday at The Diamond Park in Ballyare (Kick off 2pm). Donegal progressed by beating neighbours Inishowen over two legs. There’s a bit of the unknown around the opposition but Donegal’s Michael Funston is looking forward to
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Michael McMenamin has been appointed the Donegal GAA Planning and Training Officer. McMenamim seen off the challenge of former Chairman Mick McGrath to take over the job vacated by Charlie Kerr. The CLG Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin clubman is no stranger to officer roles within the county having been Development Officer for five years up
After Monday’s draw in Dublin with champions Shamrock Rovers, Derry City swing into action again on Friday with Waterford coming to The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Both teams have made bright starts to their campaigns and Waterford have been among the goals in the first few weeks- netting four at Drogheda and three against St
Waterford have quality – Derry City’s Ronan Boyce Read More »
This week on The Score, Oisin Kelly is joined by former Finn Harps Captain Declan Boyle to look ahead to the games for the north west sides in the League of Ireland. We also hear from two Ramelton men, Tony McNamee and Ronan Boyce ahead of their respective games for Finn Harps and Derry City.
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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 weeks episode, Mary Brophy travels to Rathmullan House, purchased by the Wheeler Family in 1961 who transformed it into a magnificent Hotel and
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Finn Harps play their third home game on the bounce on Friday when Cobh Ramblers come to Ballybofey. Harps are unbeaten this campaign having picked up seven points from a possible nine. They had wins over Longford and Athlone and drew with Cork. Harps captain Tony McNamee is looking for the team to keep kicking
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Donegal started their Ulster Minor League campaign with a 2-9 to 0-5 win over Fermanagh on Wednesday evening in Ballybofey. Luke McGuinness and Thomas Carr scored the goals for the home side. Donegal Boss Barry Ward told Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News he was happy with the win but improvement will be needed for
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ATU Donegal lifted the CUFAI Eustace Shield on Wednesday beating ATU Sligo 3-2 in Athlone. A brace from Thomas Doherty and a Conor Campbell own goal had the Letterkenny side 3-2 up at the break. Campbell and Jason Devenney scored in the opening half for Sligo. Sligo played the full second period with a man
Ten man ATU hold firm to lift CUFAI Eustace Shield Read More »
Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair have successfully defended their FAI Schools Junior (u17) Boys B National Cup title. The Donegal School defeat Gaelcholáiste Reachrann, Domhnach Mide 5-1 the decider on Tuesday afternoon in Dundalk. Brian McFadden and Jordi Gribben scored two each while Fionn Bonner also chipped in the fifth and final goal of the game.
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The All Ireland Final fixture details for two schools from the county have been confirmed for this Saturday 9th March. Scoil Mhuire Buncrana’s All Ireland Post-Primary Schools Senior D Final against Gallen Community Schools Ferbane of Offaly will take place at Markievicz Park in Sligo at 2pm. Abbey Voctaional Schools All Ireland B Final with
Match details confirmed for Scoil Mhuire and Abbey’s All Ireland Final’s Read More »
On this weeks DL Debate, Brendan Devenney looks back at the GAA action from the weekend with Pauric Hilferty and Irish Times columnist Gordan Manning. Plus, Scoil Mhuire Buncrana go in search of All Ireland glory we hear from manager Kevin Campbell. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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There was cup final heartbreak for Scoil Mhuire Buncrana on Monday afternoon in Dundalk. The Inishowen side who were looking to defend the title they won last year lost 1-0 after extra-time in the FAI Senior (u20) Schools Girls National Cup Final to Presentation Secondary School Thurles. The games only goal came thirteen minutes into
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In the League of Ireland this Friday, Finn Harps host Athlone Town in the First Division while Derry City welcome St Pats to The Brandywell. In this weeks LOI Chat Highland’s Oisin Kelly spoke with formers Harps Captain Keith Cowan:
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This week on The Score, Oisin Kelly looks ahead to Finn Harps clash against Athlone Town with Keith Cowan while Mark Coyle reflects on life at Shelbourne in the Premier Division. Garbhan Friel previews Cockhill Celtic’s FAI Junior Cup quarter final with Clonmel and Irish News GAA writer Cahair O’Kane gives us his thoughts on
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Donegal native Mark Coyle was instrumental in Shelbourne’s win over Dublin rivals Shamrock Rovers last weekend. The Shels Captain scored the opening goal in the 2-1 over the champions at Tolka Park and also picked up the Man of the Match award. Coyle joined Shelbourne from Finn Harps in 2022 and has placed himself as
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Tyrone have suffered a double injury blow ahead of this weekend’s trip to Killarney to face Kerry. Defenders Michael McKernan and Aidan Clarke are set to miss the Fitzgerald Stadium encounter as they join a crippling Red Hand injury list. Wing back McKernan was forced off at half-time after sustaining a hand injury in last
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Down The Garden Path Series 11 written and presented by Mary Brophy and produced by Neal Boyle – an IWR Production for Highland Radio funded by Coimisiún na Meán. In this weeks episode, Mary Brophy travels to a garden outside Lifford to learn about it’s ties to an Irishman who revolutionised English gardening in the
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Derry City are heading into two huge games over four days, with St Pats coming to The Brandywell on Friday and then on Monday the champions Shamrock Rovers will host the Candystrips at The Tallaght Stadium. Derry suffered a double blow in last weekends draw against Sligo with Patrick McEleney and Cameron Dummigan picking up
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Finn Harps play the second of back to back home games on Friday when they host Athlone Town in Ballybfoey. Diarmaid Doherty will have regular updates here on Highland from the 7.45pm kick off at Finn Park in association with B&S Credit Union Main Street, Ballybofey. Harps go into the game against Athlone with a
Murphy hopeful Harps can kick on against Athlone Read More »
Finn Harps will have a home game for a third week in a row after the League of Ireland confirmed the game with Cobh Ramblers has been reversed. Harps will now play the Cork side on Friday 8th March at Finn Park due to St Coleman’s Park not available that weekend. Harps played their first
Harps game with Cobh switched to Ballybofey Read More »
Former Derry senior football manager Rory Gallagher will be able to resume coaching after the Disputes Resolution Authority of the GAA lifted his temporary suspension from GAA activity. He has won a case he brought against an Ulster Council judgement which precluded him from coaching teams. Gallagher had been temporarily debarred without prejudice by Ulster
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The Ulster U20 Football Championship was launched this week and the first round of the new format group games will be played on Saturday 9th March. There will be ambitions of success in the county of Derry who in recent years have taken All Ireland minor titles. The Oak Leaf County came close to Ulster
A championship difficult to predict – Derry U20 Manager Hugh McGrath Read More »
Tyrone start their Ulster u20 football championship on Saturday week 9th March against Antrim and have game group games against last years champions Down and last years runners up Derry to come as well as Monaghan. Paul Devlin has been in charge of this age group for six years and is in the first of
Massive challenge for us – Tyrone U20 Manager Paul Devlin Read More »
The launch of the Eirgrid Ulster U-20 Championship took place on Monday evening in Garvaghey Co. Tyrone Donegal are in Section B along with Armagh, Cavan and Fermanagh and their first game is away to Cavan at Kingspan Breffni Park on Saturday 9th March. Naomh Conaill’s Finbarr Roarty has been named as captain of the
Selection issues for Donegal U20 boss Shaun Paul Barrett Read More »
Rural Enterprise Skillnet is delighted to announce the launch of our Women in Construction programme, a full-time ten-week programme, open to women seeking to work in this sector. This programme, which will begin on April 2nd, offers an opportunity for a new career path and provides essential skills and certification for women in the construction
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On this weeks DL Debate, Brendan Devenney talks gaelic football and hurling with guests Aaron Kernan, Michael Sticky Ward, Pauric Hilferty and Mickey McCann The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny.
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Derry City will be looking to build on last weekend’s opening night win over Drogheda when they head to the Showgrounds this Saturday evening to take on Sligo Rovers (KO 7.45) Ruaidhri Higgins’ side found the Bit o’ Red a tough nut to crack in 2023 and were on the wrong end of 1-0 defeats
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Finn Valley’s Róisín Flanagan has been added to the Irish team for the World Indoor Championships having been re-allocated a quota spot on the ‘Road to Glasgow’ rankings. The 26-year-old Tyrone native is now set to compete in the Women’s 3000m in what will be a straight final. Flanagan, who is based in Colorado in
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Finn Harps have signed Ireland underage international goalkeeper Conor Walsh on loan from Sligo Rovers. Walsh, a Mayo native, made six appearances for Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division last season. He has represented Ireland at U15, U16, U17 and now at U19 level. Darren Murphy told club media: “It’s brilliant to have this deal
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Jim McGuinness’s Donegal head for the Athletic Grounds on Sunday to face Armagh in the Division 2 top of the table clash. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh will have full match commentary on Highland from the 3pm throw in, in association with Highland Motors Mountain Top Letterkenny. Both sides have six points from two games
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The Donegal hurlers will look to get back to winning ways on Saturday when the face off with Tyrone in Division 2b of the National Hurling League. Both sides have taken one victory from their opening two games. Donegal lost on their last run out to table toppers Derry in Letterkenny. Oisin Kelly this week
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This week on The Score, Oisin Kelly looks forward to Donegal and Armagh with Eamon McGee and the Donegal hurlers clash against Tyrone with Donegal Captain Conor Gartland. In this week’s LOI Chat, Chris Ashmore is joined by former Finn Harps Manager and Captain Anthony Gorman plus we hear from Harps boss Darren Murphy ahead
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In this weeks LOI Chat, Chris Ashmore is joined by former Finn Harps Manager and Captain Anthony Gorman. They discussed a number of topics including Finn Harps first home game of the year against Cork City, Derry City’s trip to Sligo Rovers, the FAI’s Football Pathway Plan and improved stadia around the league.
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Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to sample over 20 events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Week in Donegal. The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices nationwide, supported by Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities, takes place from the 4th
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Donegal’s Erin McLaughlin is in Florence with the Republic of Ireland women for Friday’s meeting with Italy. The Culdaff native was added to the panel for the friendlies against the Italians and Wales as they prepare for the upcoming Euro Qualifiers in April. McLaughlin plays her club football with Peamount United who are currently in
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It’s been a busy week for ATU Donegal with teams in GAA, Basketball and Soccer taking to action. On Wednesday evening, the gaelic men’s freshers side bowed out of the championship at the quarter final stage, losing 1-12 to 1-11 to Ulster University Jordanstown at the Donegal GAA Centre in Convoy. Downings man Paddy McElwee
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