The Irwin brothers travelled to Brands Hatch for round 5 of the British Superbike Championship last weekend in the blistering English heatwave. Rhys, racing on his Team Astro Supersport Triumph Factory supported bike had a solid Free Practice 1 and went on to Qualify well in the top 10. Race 1 & 2 saw finishes […]
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On the DL Debate this week, Brendan Devenney looks back at Kerry’s victory in the All Ireland Football Final in the company of Dublin legend Ciaran Whelan. Brendan is also joined by former St Eunan’s and Sligo captain Brendan Kilcoyne to discuss the Declan Bonner era, with a look at the possible candidates and what
DL Debate The Championship – 25/07/22 Read More »
Manorcunningham man Mark Devir won the Irish Sea Fishing Masters in Crosshaven in County Cork at the weekend. The 34 year old Lough Swilly Sea Angling Club member took on the top anglers from all over Ireland in the two day event. Mark’s victory was the first ever by a Donegal man in the competition.
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Ireland’s U20’s beat Hungary 66-55 on Sunday to finish 9th at the FIBA U20 European Championship in Montenegro Letterkenny’s Killian Gribbin played his part in the win, scoring six points. It completed an excellent tournament for Paudie Fleming’s side, who won five of their six matches, with the head coach hailing “an incredible group of
Gribbin stars for Ireland at U20 European’s Read More »
The Termon ladies prepared for the championships by taking the Donegal LGFA Division One title on Sunday. They beat Glenfin 1-11 to 1-3 at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. Ciara McGarvey scored 0-8 while Geraldine McLaughlin scored 1-1 in their victory. Termon Manager Andy Connors spoke with Tom Comack after the win:
Watch: Termon overcome Glenfin in ladies league decider – Andy Connors Read More »
Kilcar were crowned Division 1 League Champions on Saturday evening beating Naomh Conaill 0-10 to 0-8. Tom Comack reports from Fintra in Kilkybegs:
Kilcar beat Naomh Conaill to win Division 1 Final Read More »
The dates and times for the first and second rounds of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Championship have been set by the CCC on the weekends ofAugust 13th/14th and August 20th/21st. Round 1 Fixtures – Sat August 13th and Sunday August 14th Sat 13th August, Tirconaill Park, Na Ceithre Maistír v Cloughaneely, 17:00 Sat 13th
CCC confirm Senior Championship fixture details Read More »
Sligo Rovers have a 1-nil advantage heading to the home leg of their Europa Conference League tie against Motherwell next week. Aidan Keena was on target as John Russell’s side won in Scotland on Thuirsday night. Letterkenny native Shane Blaney has told Ocean FM that they’re determined to finish the job at the Showgrounds:
Blaney determined Sligo finish the job Read More »
Donegal will be well represented at next months World u20 Athletic Championships in Columbia. Finn Valley’s Neil Martin will be the Irish Team Leader while 17 year old Tir Chonaill hurdler Lucy McGlynn will compete over the 100 and 400 metre events. Drimarone’s Shaun Gallagher will also be a technical official for the walks at
Neil Martin leading out Ireland once again as the U20’s head for Columbia Read More »
The countdown is well underway to Sunday’s All Ireland senior football final between Kerry and Galway at Croke Park. Kerry haven’t won the Sam Maguire Cup in eight years while you have to go back to 2001 when Galway last lift the title. In this weeks All Ireland Preview, Tom Comack has been getting the
Martin Carney thinks Kerry will have too much for Galway Read More »
Defending Champions Naomh Conaill and their old rivals Kilcar will face off on Saturday in Killybegs in the All County League Division 1 Final. In this week’s preview Tom Comack has been getting the thoughts of GAA writer Peter Campbell on the game: Before they run the rule over the tie, they discussed Declan Bonner’s
Division 1 League Final Preview with Peter Campbell Read More »
It’s been a good night for League of Ireland sides in the Conference League qualifiers. Sligo Rovers were 1-nil winners away to Motherwell, courtesy of a first-half Aidan Keena strike. Sligo could have had a second, but Motherwell avoided conceding a penalty despite a clear handball from Jake Carroll on the line. Meanwhile, Christopher Forrester’s
Another big European result for Sligo Rovers Read More »
There could be another twist in the battle at the bottom of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night. Finn Harps are just ahead of bottom club UCD on goal difference as the race to stay in the top flight hots up. Harps go to third place Dundalk while UCD host Shelbourne. Highland’s big
Declan Boyle says Harps need to start winning games Read More »
On The Score this week, there’s more on Declan Bonner’s resignation as Donegal senior manager. We hear from Neil Martin who has been named Ireland’s Team Lead for the World U20 Athletic Championships in Columbia next month and we talk League of Ireland Football with Declan Boyle.
The Score – 21/07/22 Read More »
Finn Harps take on Dundalk on Friday night. Kickoff at Oriel Park is 7.45pm and their will be updates on Highland from the 7.45pm in association with B&S Credit Union. Ollie Horgan told FinnHarps.ie “The result on Sunday night was tough to take but we can’t dwell on that. Every game from now to the
Every game is vital – Ollie Horgan Read More »
Ed McGinty has become the seventh League of Ireland player this summer to join an English League One Club. The goalkeeper has joined Oxford United in a deal which could eventually see Sligo Rovers net six figures. McGinty’s move comes hours after Promise Omochere left Bohemians for Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed figure and just
McGinty swaps Sligo for Oxford Read More »
Football fever is back in Derry this week as the Foyle Cup returned after a two year break. Thousands of young football fanatics are playing matches across the north west and also took part in the parade through the streets of the city on Tuesday. This year the tournament welcomes back teams from USA, Canada,
Huge success with return of Foyle Cup – Philip Devlin Read More »
The wheels are now in motion to find Declan Bonner’s successor as Donegal Manager. The two time Ulster winning senior county boss confirmed on Wednesday night he would not be staying in the position after a difficult season which ended with defeats to Derry and Armagh. On this morning’s Nine Til Noon Show, Greg Hughes
Donegal Manager Reaction – Brendan Devenney, Mick McGrath & Declan Bonner Read More »
Mark English is into the semi finals of the men’s 800 metres at the World Athletic Championships in Oregon. The Finn Valley sprinter finished third in his heat in the early hours of Thursday morningwith his second ever fastest time. Mark’s time of 1:44.76 was just 0.05 seconds off his Irish record. Mark was awarded
English qualifies for world 800 semi Read More »
The search now begins for a new Donegal Senior Manager after Declan Bonner resigned on Wednesday evening. The NaRossa man told the County Committee he will leave his role and will not see out the final year of his term. The 1992 All Ireland-winner had informed his players of the decision prior to the meeting.
Declan Bonner departs Donegal Read More »
Eoin Toal has left Derry City and signed with English League One side Bolton Wanderers. The 23 year old has joined on a three year deal for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance. Toal, who made over 150 first team appearances in his five years at Derry joins up with Liverpool loanee Conor Bradley
Eoin Toal’s Bolton move confirmed Read More »
The Nine Til Noon Show with Greg Hughes – Weekday’s 9am til 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show providing a forum for listeners to express their concerns on the issues of the day. Listen back to Wednesday’s show…
Podcast: Wednesday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
Mark English is involved on day 6 of the World Athletic Championships in Oregan. The Finn Valley man runs in the heats of the 800m today (Wednesday the 20th July). Mark, a European Championship medal winner at both in and outdoors, is due on track after 1am Irish time, which is the afternoon session at
Mark English to run world 800m heats Read More »
Declan Bonner’s future as Donegal senior manager will become clearer this evening. The Na Rossa man who guided the county side to back to back Ulster titles in his first two years will give his end of year report at the County Committee meeting. This year came to a disappointing conclusion with Donegal losing to
Declan Bonner to clarify his position at Wednesday’s County Committee Meeting Read More »
Richard Kerr and the AMD Motorsport team enjoyed a successful foray into the Irish Superbike Championship at the weekend with the Kilmacrennan, County Donegal rider winning Sunday’s second race at Bishopscourt and with it the highly prestigious Neil Robinson Memorial Trophy. Competing at the venue for the first time in three years and for the
Kerr and AMD Motorsport claim Neil Robinson Memorial Trophy Read More »
Derry City’s FAI Cup first round tie with Oliver Bond Celtic of the Leinster Senior League has been moved. The game scheduled for the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium has been put back from Friday 29th July to the following day, Saturday the 30th, kicking off at 5pm.
Derry City’s cup tie moved Read More »
Two Donegal Jockeys were in the winners enclosure on Monday. At Ballinrobe, Dylan Browne McMonagle was on board the favourite ‘Beer with the Boys’ to win at 11/4. The horse is also Donegal trained under Letterkenny man Charlie Moore. It was a 24th win of the year for Dylan while it was a 3rd for
Wins home and abroad for McMongle and Orr Read More »
On the DL Debate with Brendan Devenney this week, Maureen O’Donnell joins Brendan to discuss Donegal’s defeat in the LGFA All Ireland semi final to Meath. Veteran GAA correspondent Gerry McLaughlin will be on the show to discuss the weekends All Ireland Hurling final and the two senior semi finals in Donegal, plus Frank Roache
DL Debate The Championship – 18/07/22 Read More »
Lucy McGlynn’s place on the Ireland team for next month’s World Athletics U20 Championships Colombia was confirmed by Athletics Ireland this morning. The Tir Chonaill sprinter won Gold medals in the 100m and 400m hurdles at the National Junior and U23 Championships on Sunday in Tullamore. McGlynn set a new personal best and Donegal record
Lucy McGlynn to race at World Championships in Columbia Read More »
Derry City moved into second in the SSE Airtricity League on Sunday evening, off the back of the 2-1 derby win over Finn Harpsin Ballybofey. Ryan Graydon levelled the tie for Derry on 80 minutes followed by the winner from James Akintubde late in injury time. Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins is giving his squad a
We deserved the win – Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins Read More »
Finn Harps and UCD are now joint bottom of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, tied on 12 points with Harps ahead on goal difference. On Sunday evening, Harps lead Derry City in the derby through new boy Robert Jones but Ryan Graydon equalised on 80 minutes before James Akintunde won it for the Candystrips
Watch / Listen: Harps Reaction – Ollie Horgan & Ryan Rainey Read More »
Monaghan’s Josh Moffett and his Limerick co-driver Keith Moriarty have clinched the Triton Showers-backed Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship courtesy of their start to finish victory in the Clonmel based Tipperary Stonethrowers Rally, round six of the series. It was Moffett’s sixth win in as many rounds, the series concludes with the Galway Summer Rally
Moffet takes National Rally title in Tipperary Read More »
The Kernan Group Ladies League divisional finals were played on Sunday. Division 2 League Final Result: Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 2.14 Na Dúnaibh 1.09 Division 3 League Final Result Dungloe 3.12 Urris 1.04 Old rivals Glenfin and Termon will meet in the Division 1 final after both won their respective semi finals on Sunday morning. Glenfin
Aodh Rua and Dungloe take ladies titles Read More »
It was another difficult evening for Finn Harps as Derry City came from behind to win 2-1 in Sunday evening’s Premier Division clash at Finn Park. Diarmaid Doherty and Declan Boyle were on duty in Ballybofey for Highland Radio Sport:
Derry come from behind to beat Harps 2-1 Read More »
Donegal boss Maxi Curran has made three changes in personnel as the county goes in search of a very first TG4 All-Ireland Senior Final appearance. Following last Saturday’s stunning victory over Dublin, Curran has called in Niamh Carr, Susanne White and Karen Guthrie for starts, with Emer Gallagher, who made her 100th county appearance against
Three changes in Donegal line up for semi final Read More »
Finn Harps take on Derry City on Sunday evening. Kickoff at Finn Park is 6pm and the game is live on Highland with Diarmaid Doherty and Declan Boyle in association with B&S Credit Union Ballybofey. Ollie Horgan told FinnHarps.ie “A derby is always a very tough game and Derry are a very serious side. They
Derby is always a very tough game – Ollie Horgan Read More »
Derry City announced their second signing of the summer ahead of Sunday’s trip to Ballybofey with attacking midfielder Sadou Diallo joining from Forest Green Rovers. The 23-year old played alongside Will Patching in the Manchester City Youth Academy and has represented England at underage level as well. Manager Ruaidhri Higgins insists that his new man
Diallo joins Derry ahead of Harps trip Read More »
The north west derby of Finn Harps and Derry City is the stand out tie of this weekend’s Premier Division action. The game at Finn Park will be LIVE on Highland with full match commentary from Diarmaid Doherty and Declan Boyle. On this week’s LOI Chat Oisin Kelly was joined by former Finn Harps keeper
Finn Harps v Derry City Preview with Gavin Cullen Read More »
Sligo Rovers have set up a Conference League second qualifying round tie with Motherwell. However, they needed penalties to beat Bala Town of Wales. Sligo won the shoot-out 4-3, after the sides finished level at 2-2 on aggregate. Keeper Ed McGinty was the hero for Rovers saving two penalties in the shoot out.
Sligo win shoot out to progress in Europe Read More »
On The Score this week, Donegal Ladies Manager Maxi Curran and Captain Niamh McLaughlin ahead of Saturday’s All Ireland Ladies Semi Final with Dublin. Former Harps Captain Gavin Cullen talks to us ahead of Sunday’s derby between Finn Harps and Derry City while Hurdler Fintain Dewhirst tells us all about his recent European medal
The Score – 14/07/22 Read More »
Just a week ago,F intan Dewhirst won a silver medal for Ireland in the 400m Hurdles at the European Under-18 Athletic Championships in Jerusalem. Dewhirst ran a PB 51.65 to finish second behind, Elnan Aurstad of Norway who ran 50.89, the fastest time this year at that age grade. Fintan, a member of Tír Chonaill
Fintan Dewhirst still on medal winning high Read More »
On Tuesday 19th July, ‘Celtic Minded 5: Essays on Celtic Football Culture and Identities’ will be officially launched at the Station House Hotel in Letterkenny with events getting underway at 7:30pm. This is the fifth installment of the series but the first with an official launch taking place in County Donegal. Celtic Football Club has
The latest release of “Celtic Minded” to be launched in Letterkenny Read More »
The World Athletic Championships get up and running on Friday at the University of Oregon in the United States. Three Finn Valley athletes form part of the 21 Ireland team at the championships. John Kelly who is taking part in his first world’s will be in action on Friday evening in the Shot Put qualification.
John Kelly to make World Championship debut on Friday Read More »
Derry City are in Latvia this week as they prepare for Thursday’s second league of their Europa Conference League qualifier against Riga FC. The Candystrips were beaten 2-0 in the first leg at the Brandywell last week. Derry are down the suspended Mattie Smith while Ronan Boyce is also out. Manager Ruaidhri Higgins played in
Higgins has complete belief as Derry chase game in Riga Read More »
Sean Hurson will referee this year’s All Ireland senior football final. It will be the Tyrone official’s first senior inter-county final, having already refereed this year’s Club final clash of Kilcoo and Kilmacud Crokes. Hurson showed a red card to Galway’s Paul Conroy in their League win over Derry back in March.
Sean Hurson to referee All Ireland Final Read More »
On the DL Debate this week, Maureen O’Donnell joins Brendan to discuss Donegal’s massive quarter final victory against Dublin in the LGFA championship, setting up a semi final with Meath. Brendan spent the weekend at Croke Park, he spoke with Cavan’s Cian Mackay, former Kerry’s All Ireland winning player and manager Eammon Fitzmaurice, and Micheal
DL Debate The Championship – 11/07/22 Read More »
The LGFA have confirmed Donegal’s All Ireland Semi Final with Meath will be played on Saturday 16th July at 4pm at Croke Park. The game which is a repeat of this year’s league final will be the second game of the semi’s double header at GAA Headquarters. Kerry and Mayo will face off in the
Donegal v Meath fixed for 4pm Saturday 16th July Read More »
The Nine Til Noon with Greg Hughes – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show providing a forum for listeners to express their concerns on the issues of the day. Listen back to Thursday’s show…
Podcast Thursday’s Nine Til Noon Show Read More »
Finn Harps have announced the signing of Harry Nicolson. The defender signs after a successful trial period and will be eligible for selection ahead of Friday’s clash vs Shelbourne FC. Nicolson came through the academy ranks of Inverness Caledonian Thistle in Scotland with loan spells at Elgin City and Clachnacuddin. The 21 year old is
Finn Harps sign 21 year old Harry Nicolson Read More »
Finn Valley’s John Kelly woke up on Wednesday morning as the new Irish Shot Putt record holder. At the Cork City Sports World Continental Tour Meet on Tuesday evening, John threw 20.16 metres, breaking 20 metres for the first time in his career to take the national record. Speaking with Oisin Kelly, John said it
Special night for new national record holder John Kelly Read More »
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