Letterkenny Rugby Club suffered their sixth league defeat of the season after they were beaten 20-17 by Civil Service. In a close encounter which saw both sides scoring two tries, it was Civil Service who came out on top in a game played in bad weather conditions. The defeat means Letterkenny are fifth in the […]
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There were defeats today for the North West side’s in the All Ireland Division 2C. City of Derry went down 33-5 at Clonmel. At half time Derry trailed 7-5 but a strong second half performance from Clonmel saw them claim victory. Midleton came from behind the defeat Omagh 19-15. Omagh led 15-12 with a few
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LYIT Donegal suffered their ninth Division One defeat of the season after they were beaten 84-73 by undefeated Tradehouse Central Ballincollig in an Danlann. LYIT trailed 84-68 in the final minute of the game but rallied to reduce the gap to 11 but that unfortunately wasn’t enough. The defeat leaves LYIT fifth in the table.
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Donegal’s Brendan Boyce picked up a silver medal in the Senior Men’s 5km race walk at the National Indoor Championship. Boyce finished second behind Kerry’s David Kenny in a time of 20 minutes 7.52 seconds. Patsy McGonagle has the wrap of all of today’s action…
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A series of qualifiers will take place in the coming weeks for the International King’s Cup, a major amateur competition played in honour of the late, great Arnold Palmer. Open to men and women, the format is fourball betterball and there will be a qualifier at Donegal Golf Club on Friday, March 6. Donegal players
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Letterkenny IT will face NUI Galway in a Division One semi-final in Letterkenny on Tuesday afternoon. Letterkenny have a well settled side with a number of players who have played at League of Ireland and Ulster Senior League level. Manager Shane Byrne gave his thoughts on game to Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport…
LYIT manager Shane Byrne previews his side’s Semi-Final clash with NUIG Read More »
Tyrone are through to the Ulster Under 20 final after they beat Antrim 0-11 to 0-09 in Lavey. At half-time it was Antrim who were ahead as they led 0-04 to 0-02. Paul Devlin’s side began the second half strongly and fired over three unanswered scores to nudge in front. Antrim leveled again before Tyrone
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Glencar Inn Division One Killdrum Tigers 4 vs 1 Milford United FC Reserves Old Orchard Division Two Cappry Rovers 3 vs 0 Drumkeen United
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Donegal are through to the Ulster Under 20 final after they beat Down 1-11 to 0-12. In a close encounter it was an Aaron Doherty goal three minutes from time that ultimately settled the tie in Donegal’s favour. Shaun Paul Barrett’s men will now face Tyrone in the final. After the game Diarmaid Doherty spoke
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Donegal Under 20’s will play in next weekend’s Ulster Final after they defeated Down 1-11 to 0-12. In a tight opening half the sides were level at five points a piece at half-time. Down started the second half with two quick scores before points from Conor McHugh and Rory O’Donnell brought the sides level again.
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Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon hosts Sunday’s Allianz Division One league encounter with Donegal up against Monaghan. There’s full match coverage on Highland Radio FM across the north west and online here at highlandradio.com. Click on link below. http://www.highlandradio.com/on-air/listen-live/live-player/ Join the commentary team of Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh from 1.45pm as Donegal chase
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Derry City picked up their first league win of the season on Friday night after they defeated Bohemians 2-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Second half goals from Stephen Mallon and Walter Figuera were enough to earn the Candystripes all three points. After the game Martin Holmes spoke with one of Derry’s goalscorer Stephen Mallone…
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Finn Valley AC’s Sommer Lecky has finished in a joint Gold medal position in the High Jump event in the National Senior Indoor Championships. Lecky and Phillipa Rogan both jumped 1.75 metres to claim Gold. Mark English unexpectedly won his 800 metres heat after it was speculated that the Letterkenny man wouldn’t be taking part
Sommer Lecky claims Gold as Mark English reaches 800 Metre Final Read More »
Three-time winner Eoghain McGinley will formally launch the 24th North West 10k on Monday night in the Mount Errigal Hotel. The reigning title holder McGinley also won the charity event in 2015 and 2017. The Kilmacrennan native is looking forward to Monday night’s launch when the 10k committee will name the charities who will benefit
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Goals win games! That’s an easy motto to remember, right? Except it’s not a simple feat to accomplish. But that won’t act as a deterrent to Donegal’s Amber Barrett. The Republic of Ireland international made it look so natural when she lobbed the opposition goalkeeper in last November’s draw away to Greece. It was an
Barrett sets sights on new goals with Ireland Women’s National Team Read More »
It’s yet another busy weekend of action in the Allianz National Football League. With Round Five of the competition playing host to a number of crucial fixtures for North West sides. Tyrone face All Ireland champions in Healy Park, Derry face a long trip down to Cork and Donegal take on Monaghan in Fr Tierney
GAA Preview: John Lynch looks ahead to this weekend’s National Football League action Read More »
The risk of a global spread of the coronavirus has reached its highest possible level. The World Health Organisation has raised it from ‘high’ to ‘very high’, bringing the rest of the world in line with China. David Harper is a former WHO adviser – he says that means an immediate response is needed, as
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Motorists are being advised not to drive today unless it’s absolutely necessary. Storm Jorge will bring wind speeds of up to 145 kilometres an hour today – which is likely to cause severe disruption. Orange wind warnings will be in place throughout the country by lunchtime today – with red warnings for Galway and Clare.
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A West Tyrone MP has called on the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to deliver broadband to rural areas. A number of outstanding issues were raised at the meeting with Brandon Lewis who was urged to ensure the rollout of rural broadband and for areas with little or no access to broadband to
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Pipe replacement works are due to commence in Ballintra Main Street next week. The works are part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme and are being carried out in partnership with Donegal County Council to ensure a more reliable supply of drinking water for local customers with reduced leaks and improved water pressure and
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Donegal’s semi final with Down in the Ulster U20’s Football Championship will be LIVE on today’s Highland Saturday Sport in association with The Lagoon Restaurant Termon – Serving up fantastic food in comfortable surroundings. Now taking bookings for communions and confirmations on 9139088. Tune in across the north west on-air or online here at highlandradio.com.
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It was a frustrating night for Finn Harps in Turners Cross as the Ballybofey side lost 1-0 to Cork City. The win was Cork’s first of the year while the defeat was the first of the campaign for Harps. Alec Byrne scored the games winning goal in the second half but Harps had one disallowed
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Three games into the Premier Division season and Derry City picked up their first full set of points on Friday at the Brandywell. Shaun Mallons and Walter Figuera scored the goals for the Candystrips. Speaking with Martin Holmes, Derry boss Declan Devine was delighted to get the first win under the belt…
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Finn Harps suffered their first defeat of the season on Friday losing 1-0 to Cork City. Trevor Welch reports from Turners Cross…
Cork City 1 v 0 Finn Harps – FT Report Read More »
Derry City picked up their first win of the year beating Bohemians 2-0 on Friday night. Martin Holmes reports from the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium for Highland Radio Sport…
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday February 28th:
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday February 28th Read More »
A Donegal man convicted of repeatedly raping a teenage school girl when she was too drunk to resist has been jailed for seven years. Ms Justice Tara Burns said that the man, now aged 25, treated the woman “like a dog” when he raped her in a field. She said he took advantage of her
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Donegal County Council have activated their Severe Weather Assessment Team and all Council resources are at a heightened state of readiness in preparation for the arrival of Storm Jorge. A status orange wind warning is in place for the county from 12 noon tomorrow until 3am on Sunday a status yellow rain warning has also
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Three men and a 17 year old have appeared at Derry Magistrates Court following a disturbance at a funeral in Strabane yesterday. The 17, 22 and 32 year old were arrested after the funeral and following a significant seizure of dangerous weapons. While an 18 year old from Ballybofey was arrested before he could attend
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It’s been claimed that a gritting lorry which was due to treat roads in the Glenties Municipal District yesterday was redirected to the Stranorlar area, because another lorry broke down there. Donegal County Council issued a warning that route 11, which covers Dungloe, Burtonport and Loughanure went mostly untreated and for motorists to take care.
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A leading lecturer on fire safety in Donegal is warning that strict regulations for fire safety certificates are there for a reason and need to be upheld. Rory McShane was reacting to comments made by Cllr Ciaran Brogan who is calling for a review of the regulations because some businesses in Donegal are said to
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The HSE has been accused of making empty promises on various health issues in Donegal. A large number of motions and questions are put before the Regional Health Forum on a regular basis but it’s thought the responses, more often than enough, never materialise. Member of the regional west health forum Cllr Gerry McMonagle
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The new North West of Ulster Intermediate Cup swings into action this weekend with three round one matches being played on Saturday. The competition is a collaboration between the Ulster Senior League and the Northern Ireland Intermediate League. Cockhill Celtic host Maiden City, Derry City Res make the short trip to Newbuilding while Finn Harps
North West of Ulster Cup kicks off – Niall Callaghan Read More »
Donegal County Council in conjunction with the Cathedral Quarter Group has won the Presidents Highly Commended Project award at the Irish Planning Institute’s awards night in Dublin last night. The Church Lane Heritage project Letterkenny was shortlisted for the Irish Planning Awards 2019/2020. The project was nominated for a participation and engagement award
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It looks likely that Mark English will not be competing at this weekend’s National Indoor Championships in Abbottstown. The Letterkenny man who was a European indoor bronze medalist in 2019 has had a difficult start to the year and will not go for a 7th senior title in the 800 metres this weekend. Highland Athletics
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The Score presented by Diarmaid Doherty is broadcast Thursday evenings from 7.05pm to 8pm. On this week’s edition of The Score, Diarmaid is joined by Patsy McGonigle to talk about the prospects of Donegal’s athletes in this weekend’s National Indoor Championships. Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan and Derry City manager Declan Devine will be previewing
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Police in Strabane have charged three males with a number of offences including possessing an offensive weapon and possessing an article with a blade or point in a public place. The three, aged 17, 22 and 32 are due to appear at Dungannon Magistrates Court later today. As is normal procedure all charges are
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The National Emergency Coordination Group will meet this morning ahead of the arrival of Storm Jorge. A status yellow rainfall warning is in place for Donegal, all of Munster and Connacht. Meanwhile, three separate wind warnings, two orange and one yellow, will affect the entire country on Saturday, when the storm arrives. Cathal Nolan, from Ireland’s
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Drinking fountains and water refill stations could be installed at a number of locations in the Letterkenny and Milford Municipal District on foot of a motion from Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh. He moved a motion at a recent meeting calling for facilities to be provided in public parks, and other key areas to help reduce
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A Midlands North West MEP says Brexit and preserving heritage were two key issues raised during a visit to Donegal this week. MEP Maria Walsh met with communities in Killybegs, Arranmore, Ballyshannon and Donegal Town as she travelled to the county. She says it’s of the utmost importance that everyone at a local, national and
Brexit & preserving heritage two key issues for Donegal – Walsh Read More »
Its emerged that just 26% of out of hours cover was provided in Strabane last year. Figures from the North’s Permanent Secretary for Health have confirmed that over the past year, there were 95 of the 365 covered by GPs in the Strabane base. A recent report has also recommended that the number of
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Donegal’s hurlers are away to Longford on Sunday in the National Hurling League Division 3A. And after a run of crucial wins over the last three games – Donegal know that a win this weekend will put them into a play off for promotion. It’s exactly where Mickey McCann and his team want to be
Donegal Hurlers on verge on Promotion Play Off – Mickey McCann Read More »
The LYIT Ladies Gaelic Footballers are through to the Moynihan Cup Semi Finals after a brilliant win on Thursday over University Limerick at the Connacht Centre of Excellence. They came from three points down in the second half to win 1-11 to 0-10. Emma McMahon scored the LYIT’s goal as the Letterkenny side booked their
LYIT Ladies book Moynihan Cup sem final spot Read More »
Derry City’s tough start to the new season continues on Friday night as Bohemians come to town for what has all the makings of a cracking game at Brandywell (KO 7.45). Declan Devine’s charges needed a late equaliser against Finn Harps last weekend to help them to their first point of the season, but the
Bohs is a game Declan Devine is really looking forward to Read More »
Finn Harps make the journey from one end of the country to the other on Friday night to take on Cork City. Highland’s Diarmaid Doherty has been looking ahead to the game with Harps boss Ollie Horgan… The rebels are still searching for their first points of the season having followed their opening day loss
Cork City v Finn Harps Preview – Ollie Horgan Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday February 27th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday February 27th Read More »
Finn Harps have confirmed the signing of Austrian forward Alexander Kogler. He joins the club from Grazer AK in the Austrian Second Tier. He will wear number 30 for the club this season. Kogler has been cleared to play this weekend against Cork if Ollie Horgan decides to throw the forward into action. Ollie Horgan
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Another man has been arrested following a disturbance at a funeral in Strabane this morning. Three men in total have now been arrested, they are aged 17, 22 and 32. District Commander Chief Superintendent Emma Bond says a significant proactive policing operation was in place this morning in the Melmount Road area to prevent disorder
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A man accused of the murder of Lyra McKee has been granted bail today at Derry Magistrates Court. 52 year old Paul McIntyre of Kinnego Park, Derry is also charged with possessing a weapon with intent to endanger life and professing to be or being a member of a proscribed organisation. The 29 year old
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Two men, aged 32 and 17, have been arrested following a disturbance at a funeral in Strabane this morning. No serious injuries were reported. A number of weapons including Stanley knives and a hatchet were seized. Police say they are aware of suggestions online that shots had been fired at the church on the Melmount
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