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:
DL Debate – 25/03/24 Read More »
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
The Score – 21/03/24 Read More »
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.
Down the Garden Path Programme 6 – Carnowen, Raphoe. Read More »
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
Jude Gallagher wants success at Paris Olympic Games Read More »
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
Barry Ward proud of his sides performance in latest Minor League win Read More »
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
SP Barrett has full belief in his Donegal U20 footballers Read More »
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
2024 Donegal Half Marathon launched Read More »
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
DL Debate – 11/03/24 Read More »
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
Michael Funston looking for Donegal to make home advantage count on Sunday Read More »
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.
The Score – 07/03/24 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 weeks episode, Mary Brophy travels to Rathmullan House, purchased by the Wheeler Family in 1961 who transformed it into a magnificent Hotel and
Down the Garden Path Programme 5 – Rathmullan House Read More »
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
Harps Captain Tony McNamee not underestimating Cobh Read More »
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
Ward happy to start minor league with win but improvement is needed Read More »
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.
Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair retain All Ireland Schools title Read More »
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:
DL Debate – 04/03/24 Read More »
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
Defeat in All Ireland Final for Scoil Mhuire Buncrana Read More »
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:
LOI Chat with Keith Cowan Read More »
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
Mark Coyle enjoying his time leading the charge at Shelbourne Read More »
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
McKernan and Clarke add to Tyrone injury woes Read More »
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
Down the Garden Path Programme 4 – Lifford Read More »
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
Ruadhri Higgins says Derry can adapt without McEleney and Dummigan Read More »
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
Rory Gallagher free to resume coaching Read More »
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 »
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