Letterkenny Rovers have moved to the top of the Ulster Senior League after they defeated Fanad United 3-1 on Saturday night. Emmett Friars headed Rovers ahead on 23 minutes after some good work from Rhys McDermott on the wing. Fanad drew level on 61 minutes when Dylan Dorrian fired past Rory Kelly in the Rovers […]
Letterkenny Rovers beat Fanad United to go top of Ulster Senior League Read More »
LYIT Donegal defeated Limerick Sports Eagles 94-92 in An Danlann on Saturday evening. At half time LYIT led 56-35 and looked to be in the driving seat before a strong fightback by Limerick Sports Eagles. Manny Payton was LYIT’s top scorer on the evening scoring 34 points. The Donegal side are back in action today
LYIT Donegal defeat Limerick Sports Eagles in close encounter Read More »
Down went top of the National League Division Three on Saturday night after they defeated Derry 0-14 to 0-12 in Newry. Rory Gallagher’s side started well and led 0-03 to 0-01 after just six minutes and led 0-08 to 0-07 at half time. In a tight second half both sides cancelled each other until Barry
Rory Gallagher reacts to Derry’s National League Division Three defeat to Down Read More »
Donegal play their first away fixture in Division One of the National League this weekend (Throw In 2.30pm). After the draw with Mayo, Declan Bonner takes his side to Meath this Sunday afternoon. Join the Highland team of Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh in Navan, for full LIVE match coverage, On-Air and here on highlandradio.com.
Donegal v Meath LIVE on Highland Read More »
Leah Gallen claimed her sixth Irish boxing title on Friday night after she had a split decision victory over Shelby Myers. On the night there were unanimous decision defeats for Donegal’s Cody Lafferty and Paddy McShane in their respective finals. Raphoe ABC’s Gallen also picked up an award for boxing in the Donegal Sports Star
Peter O’Donnell reacts to Leah Gallen’s U-18 Irish Boxing title win Read More »
Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Oldtown Celtic 2 v 3 Arranmore United Glenea United Reserves 3 v 2 Fintown Harps AFC Keadue rovers Reserves 0 v 0 Kildrum Tigers Reserves Strand Rovers 2 v 0 Milford United Reserves Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Drumoghill F.C. Reserves 0 v 2 Cappry Rovers Reserves Castlefin Celtic Reserves
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An Emma McCroary goal with just mere seconds left on the clock ensured that Donegal would leave Waterford with a win. Maxi Curran’s side came from behind late on to win 2-10 to 1-11. Donegal led 1-08 to 0-08 after 48 minutes when Caroline Sharkey found the back of the Waterford net. Waterford then battled back
Managers react to Donegal Ladies late win at Waterford Read More »
Tyrone will look to make it two wins from two in the National League Division One on Sunday when they travel to face Ulster rivals Monaghan. Mickey Harte’s men defeated Meath last Sunday 1-14 to 1-09 whilst Monaghan were beaten in Galway 1-14 to 0-16. This will be the second time the two side’s have
GAA Preview: A look ahead to Tyrone’s National League clash with Monaghan Read More »
The 2020 Walled City Marathon in Derry will not be going ahead this year after the race organisers announced it had been cancelled. The marathon which began in 2013 has seen many Donegal athletes involved throughout the years, had been scheduled for 31st May. In a statement the organisers stated “The race has been cancelled
Walled City Marathon Cancelled Read More »
Raphoe ABC’s Leah Gallen won the Irish U-18 boxing title on Friday night after she defeated Shelby Myers on a split decision. It is the European bronze medalists sixth Irish title of her career and the win see’s her advance to the European Championships later in the year. Gallen’s club mate Cody Lafferty was defeated
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A last gasp goal from Emma McCroary gave Donegal their first league win of the season. Maxi Curran’s side defeated Waterford 2-10 to 1-11. At half time Donegal led 0-05 to 0-04 and it was Donegal who started the second half the brightest and found the back of the net through Caroline Sharkey. Waterford rallied
Last gasp goal gives Donegal Ladies first league win of the season Read More »
The 44th edition of the Donegal Sports Star Awards was another hugely successful night as over 40 awards were handed out, honouring achievements by Donegal athletes in 2019. Race Walker Brendan Boyce was named the overall winner while Declan Bonner was Coach of the Year and the Donegal men’s senior side picked up Team of
Donegal Sports Star Awards – Reaction Read More »
Rob Heffernan has backed Donegal Sport Star Award winner Brendan Boyce to continue with his good form as he heads for the Toyko Olympics. Heffernan, a World and Olympic medalist himself was the guest of honour at Friday night’s Donegal Sports Star Awards and it was fitting he presented Boyce with the overall award. The
Rob Heffernan says Brendan Boyce will go to Olympics confident Read More »
A Public Meeting will be held tomorrow evening, Sunday 2nd February in the Station House Hotel in Letterkenny. The meeting is to facilitate multiple concerns raised by the users of the Leck Road and residents around the areas to organise a cross party or no party representative group to start negotiations with Donegal Co Council.
Public Meeting to facilitate concerns raised over Leck Road Read More »
The Donegal Association, Dublin has announced that well known media personality, hotelier, author and charity advocate, Noel Cunningham has been named ‘Donegal Person of The Year’. Noel is the General Manager of Harvey’s Point Hotel on Lough Eske outside Donegal Town. The hotelier is also a familiar face on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM where he
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Donegal hoteliers have issued a call to general election candidates to commit to decisive action to support tourism. The Irish Hotels Federation says a number of key challenges need to be addressed including; extra support for regional tourism, tackling high business costs, increased marketing support and increased investment. The Chair of the Donegal branch of
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Plans to develop a number of social homes in Dungloe has gone out to tender this week. Respond Housing Association plans to develop 8 two bedroom units in the town. Once the tendering process is complete, construction is expected to commence in March/ April. Local Councillor Micheal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig while welcoming the progressing of
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Milford’s Brendan Boyce was named the Donegal Sport Star of the Year for 2019 on Friday night. The Finn Valley man is building towards the Toyko Olympic Games this summer and in the process he had a super twelve months last year which seen him finished 6th in the 50k walk at the World Championships
Brendan Boyce “Absolutely Delighted” to win Donegal Sport Star Read More »
Derry City have announced two new signings this afternoon as Declan Devine ramps up his preparation for the start of the new league campaign. 19-year old Danny Lupano has joined the Candystripes on loan from Hull City while Moussa Bakayoko has been added to the squad following a recent trial. Lupano is a Belgian-born central
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Main Evening, News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday January 31st:
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Gardai are currently at the scene of a crash close to Letterkenny Fire Station on the De Valera Road. The two car collision occurred a short time ago, details of any injuries are currently unknown. Motorists are advised to expect traffic disruption in and around the area.
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There’s just days left to the kick-off to the new season when Finn Harps face Sligo Rovers on February 14th. Ahead of the new campaign the club will host a series of roadshow events around the region: • Tuesday February 4th, 7.30: Strabane Golf Club. • Thursday 6th, 7.30: Ballybofey at the Villa Rose Hotel.
Harps To Host Road Shows Ahead Of New Season Read More »
The race has started for promotion out of Division 3a in the National Hurling League and Donegal will look to get back involved after last weeks defeat to Armagh. Mickey McCann takes his side to Healy Park to play Tyrone who opened their campaign with a win over Longford. The county boss is looking for
Mickey McCann looks for improved Donegal performance. Read More »
Rory Gallagher’s Derry will go to Newry on Saturday evening knowing to get promotion back on track a win over the Mourne County is essential. After Derry drew with Leitrim and Down with Tipperary, former Derry star and Kilcoo coach Conleith Gilligan says it’s a massive game for both counties…
Down game is massive for Derry – Conleith Gilligan Read More »
Irish Water says it’s working in partnership with Donegal County Council is working to restore the water supply in Letterkenny following an unplanned outage at Goldrum Water Treatment Plant. The areas affected include customers supplied from the MountainTop Reservoir. They say crews have been on the ground since early morning, and water production at the
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A new grant-based incentive scheme has been launched by Donegal County Council. The Commercial Rates Incentive Scheme aims to regenerate and revitalise town and village centres by increasing the number of businesses trading in towns and villages and reduce the number of vacant commercial premises in towns and villages throughout the county. The Commercial Rates
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Three people are due to appear in court today in connection with a significant theft of jewellery and cash at a business premises in Letterkenny earlier this month. Four women and a man are believed to have entered Mourne Antiques on Upper Main Street at around 4.30pm on Saturday January 18th. Once inside the property,
Three due in court in connection to Mourne Antiques robbery Read More »
The Donegal senior ladies face an 800 kilometre round trip as they take on Waterford on Saturday afternoon at Fraher Field in Division One of the National League. Waterford were promoted at the end of last season and took a surprise win at All Ireland finalists Galway on the opening day. Donegal conceded four goals
A Donegal win in Waterford could prove vital – Maxi Curran Read More »
As expected, the Government has officially signed off on the long awaited Mica Redress Scheme today. The scheme which has so far, had €40 million committed to it was finally signed off by the Attorney General this morning, putting an end to months of waiting. This green light means that Donegal County Council will
Exclusive: Details of Mica scheme formally published Read More »
A public meeting which was to have taken place on Sunday afternoon to discuss the future of St Joseph’s Hospital in Stranorlar has been cancelled, because of what the organisers have termed “non engagement from Minister Joe Mc Hugh” The Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital campaign says they had hoped Minister Mc Hugh would attend
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The father of Carla, Darragh and Conor McGinley says the family will be “forever heartbroken” following their deaths. A Mass of the Angels is taking place in Rathcoole for the siblings, aged three, seven and nine, who were murdered in their home in Dublin last Friday. Andrew McGinley has thanked Lego, Marvel and Frozen for
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A section of the Springhill road near Ballindrait remains closed this afternoon following a road traffic collision there this morning. The crash, involving a bike and a car, happened at around 9am this morning. It’s understood that the cyclist sustained serious head injuries and is currently being treated at Letterkenny University Hospital. Gardai have
Update: Cyclist in serious condition following crash at Ballindrait Read More »
A number of people are experiencing water outages in Letterkenny and surrounding areas at the moment. Irish Water says it’s as a result of works at the Water Treatment Plant, and crews are working to restore supply to all affected areas as soon as possible.
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POSTPONED – Rescheduled for 30th of May 2021. See Tom Jones LIVE AT BOTANIC GARDENS with Highland Radio (original date, 31 May 2020) rescheduled for 30 May 2021 All bookings will be transferred to this new date and we will be in contact with everyone closer to the rescheduled date.
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There were almost 400 people awaited in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital in the month of January. Today, 14 admitted people were waiting for a bed there this morning with four on trolleys in its Emergency Department. The end of month report from the INMO has revealed that a total of 392 people waited
Almost 400 people awaited in-patient beds at LUH in January Read More »
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 in-studio by Donegal senior ladies football manager Maxi Curran, as they prepare to visit Waterford in the league this weekend. Caolan Ward speaks to Tom Comack, as Donegal’s senior men’s footballers
The Score – 30/01/20 Read More »
A status yellow wind warning has been issued for five counties along the west coast. Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Clare can expected gusts up to 100km/h. Met Eireann’s warning is valid from five o’clock this evening, until midday tomorrow.
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Emergency services are attending the scene of a road traffic collision near Ballindrait. The crash happened on the Springhill Road at around 9am this morning. It’s understood that a male came off his motorbike and sustained head injuries. He has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment. Gardai have confirmed that the section
Breaking: Road closed following crash near Ballindrait Read More »
A Sinn Fein Candidate has pledged that his party will transform Donegal’s health service if elected into Government. As part of their promises, the party has committed to reopening all beds in Letterkenny’s short stay ward and deliver the necessary staff to ensure the hospital’s acute stroke unit is made fully operational. Padraig MacLochlainn
Sinn Fein pledge to transform Donegal health service Read More »
There are calls on Donegal County Council to carry out a Pavement Condition Study Report on all local county roads using the same machinery as they do on regional roads. It follows concern raised in recent weeks that the Lifford / Stranorlar Municipal District is receiving a lot less funding for road maintenance annually
‘Road crisis’ in Lifford/Stranorlar MD leads to study calls Read More »
It’s a busy week on the colleges scene with a number of big games involving teams from Donegal. Among the ties of interest is Saturday’s MacRory Cup clash at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny where St Eunan’s College take on Patrician College of Carrickmacross A big crowd expected for this one and hopefully that’s the case,
Another big day ahead in MacRory for St Eunan’s – David O’Herlihy Read More »
Conor Coyle remains undefeated in the professional ranks following his latest victory overnight in America. The Derry man defeated Mexican middleweight Miguel Dumas in Washington with a first round technical knock out to extend his record to 12-1. Coyle has been fighting under the Roy Jones Promotion since last march and he is hopeful of
First Round win in Washington for Conor Coyle Read More »
There are 722 children, deemed ‘high priority’ child protection and welfare cases, who haven’t been allocated a social worker. According to Tusla’s latest figures, they include 63 children on the waiting list in Donegal. Terry Dignan, the chief executive of Empowering People In Care, says it’s very concerning:
Over 60 ‘high priority’ child protection & welfare cases in Donegal Read More »
A Fianna Fáil candidate in Donegal says if in government, the party is committed to progressing the Bonagee Link and Bridge as a matter of urgency. Charlie Mcconalogue says this vital piece of infrastructure is an absolute necessity, suggesting that as one of the fastest growing towns in the country, Letterkenny is being strangled by
FF commit to progress Bonagee Link as matter of urgency Read More »
The funeral mass for Conor, Darragh and Carla McGinley will take place later this morning. The three children were found dead in their home in Newcastle, Co. Dublin last week. The mass will get underway in the Church of The Holy Family in Rathcoole at eleven o’clock.
Funeral mass for McGinley children gets underway today Read More »
It’s been agreed that Donegal County Council will write to the Department of Community & Rural Development, insisting that the Town & Village Renewal Fund should not merge with the Rural Regeneration programme. Donegal is said to have not fared well in the past in terms of obtaining funding from the Rural Regeneration
Two schemes should not merge in interest of Donegal – McDermott Read More »
Finn Harps have announced the signing of Shaun Kelly ahead of the 2020 campaign. The defender joins the club he supported as a boy having grown up in Killybegs. The 31 year old has spent the majority of his career with Limerick, but has also had spells at Galway United, Derry City and Dundalk. Harps
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One of the highlights on the sporting calendar is the Donegal Sport Star Awards, this years ceremony takes place on Friday in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. The 44th Awards is a sell out with over 600 guests set to attend. 180 nominees are in the hunt in the various categories with 40 awards to
Donegal Sports Star Awards: Get there early Read More »
Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has announced his intention to step down from the Assembly. The Sinn Fein MLA says it has been an honour and a privilege to represent the people of Foyle and the time has come for him to step down from the Assembly after 15 years.
Foyle MLA McCartney steps down Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday January 30th:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday January 30th Read More »
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