Drogheda United and UCD played out a 1-1 draw on Monday evening in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division as Finn Harps drop to bottom spot. Former Harps striker Adam Foley put Drogheda ahead early on at Head in the Game Park before Thomas Lonergan equalised. The results means the Students go 9th in the […]
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Finn Harps are now without a win in 12 games, their latest defeat, a 3-1 lose to Bohemians in the first round of the FAI Senior Cup on Friday evening at Finn Park. Harps boss Ollie Horgan told Diarmaid Doherty it was mistakes that cost them again:
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Finn Harps and Cockhill Celtic made their exit from the FAI Senior Cup at the first round stage on Friday evening. Harps lost 3-1 in Ballybofey to Bohemians while Ulster Senior League champions Cockhill went down 3-0 to Premier Division opposition in UCD. Diarmaid Doherty reports for Highland Radio Sport:
Cup defeats for Finn Harps and Cockhill Celtic Read More »
Derry City have made their second signing of the week from Dundee United. Attacking midfielder Declan Glass has joined the Candystripes on loan, joining his ex-Tangerines teammate Mark Connolly. Derry have also snapped up 19-year old Waterford forward, Cian Kavanagh. Pending clearance, the new arrivals could well feature in Saturday evening’s FAI Cup tie with
Derry take Declan Glass on loan from Dundee Utd Read More »
Finn Harps have added another signing with goalkeeper James McKeown joining the Ballybofey side. The 32 year old played with both Coventry and Walsall at underage level before moving to Peterborough. During this time McKeown had loan spells at Kettering Town, Worcester City and Boston United. He also spent time with RKSV Leonidas in the
Harps sign Keeper James McKeown Read More »
Sligo Rovers will be allowed to play the second leg of their Conference League qualifier with Viking at the Showgrounds. It had been feared the Bit-O-Red would need to move the game from their home. But UEFA have listed the venue for the second leg as the Showgrounds, and there will be no need to
Showgrounds given green light for Sligo’s next European tie Read More »
Finn Valley’s Sommer Lecky has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham due to a knee injury. The decision was made with the assistance of the CGNI medical team and Sommer’s coach, Niall Wilkinson to withdraw from the Games and recover, in order to focus on getting injury free ahead of the winter. Performance Lead,
Lecky withdraws from Commonwealth Games Read More »
Finn Harps have announced the loan signing of Gary Boylan from Galway United until the end of the season. The Mayo native had previous spells with Sligo Rovers and Cork City before signing for the Tribesmen ahead of the 2021 season. The 26-year-old has made 19 appearances for Galway this season, and is comfortable playing
Gary Boylan joins up with Harps til the end of the season Read More »
Friday’s FAI Senior Cup tie with Bohemians will come as a welcome distraction for Ollie Horgan and his Finn Harps side but he knows his side will again but up against it. There will be regular updates on Highland from the game at Finn Park (ko 8pm) in association with B&S Credit Union Ballybofey. Harps
We’ll stick at it and fight tooth and nail – Ollie Horgan Read More »
For the first time in the club’s history, Bonagee United of the Ulster Senior League will play in the first round of the FAI Senior Cup. The hat-trick cup winning side from last season host Limerick’s Pike Rovers on Sunday. The game kicks off at 2pm and there will be coverage on Highland Sunday Sport
Jason Gibson looks ahead to Bonagee’s big day in the cup Read More »
On The Score this week, we talk with Jason Gibson (Bonagee United), Gavin Cullen (Cockhill Celtic), Ollie Horgan (Finn Harps) and Ruaidhri Higgins (Derry City) ahead of their first round games in the FAI Senior Cup. Plus there’s a preview of the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship Final between Setanta and Burt:
The Score – 28/07/22 Read More »
Ahead of Saturday’s FAI Cup tie with Leinster Senior League outfit Oliver Bond Celtic, Derry City have signed Mark Connolly on a two-and-a-half year deal from Dundee United. The 30-year old spent the first half of this season on loan at Dundalk but with the deal up City boss Ruaidhri Higgins wasted no time in
Ruaidhri Higgins delighted Mark Connolly signs with Derry City Read More »
The Setanta Burt rivalry reignites on Saturday in the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship Final at the O’Donnell Park. There will be full match commentary here on Highland with Oisin Kelly and St Eunan’s Eugene Organ in association with the northwest’s premier Bathroom and Tile Store – Bathroom & Tile Boutique Bridgend. Throw In 4pm. After
Donegal Senior Hurling Final Preview – The Managers Read More »
Ulster Senior League Champions Cockhill Celtic are Dublin bound on Friday to take on League of Ireland Premier Division side UCD in the first round of the FAI Cup. With the Inishowen side playing during a winter schedule, preparation has been limited for the Cockhill men who go into another cup tie against senior opposition
Tough cup tie ahead for Cockhill Celtic – Gavin Cullen Read More »
Richard Kerr and the AMD Motorsport team were back in Pirelli National Superstock Championship action at the weekend with round five taking place at Brands Hatch and it proved to be another solid meeting with seventh and ninth place finishes seeing the Kilmacrennan, County Donegal rider maintain his sixth place overall in the title standings.
Solid weekend at Brands sees Kerr maintain sixth in Superstock standings Read More »
The volunteer t-shirts for the 2022 Donegal Half Marathon will be sponsored by the Letterkenny-based company, Optum. Speaking at a press briefing, Paul Phelan, site director with Optum in Letterkenny, said Optum was delighted to continue its sponsorship arrangement with the Donegal Half Marathon which takes place this year on Sunday, August 28th, in Letterkenny.
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The O’Neills Foyle Cup made a hugely successful return this year, bringing much joy to the Northwest as the tournament celebrated a record number of team entries and participants, and the highest number of bed nights created to date. As the final whistle blew in the Under 16 final in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium,
Record-breaking O’Neills Foyle Cup continues to deliver Read More »
Donegal Sports Partnership Coordinator, Myles Sweeney, has extended his good wishes to staff member, Maggie Farrelly, who will referee Sunday’s TG4 All-Ireland senior ladies’ championship final between Meath and Kerry at Croke Park. “Maggie joined Donegal Sports Partnership in 2018 as our education and training coordinator. Maggie is a key member of the Donegal Sports
DSP colleagues wish Maggie Farrelly well ahead of All-Ireland final Read More »
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
Irwin brothers in the points at Brands Hatch Read More »
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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 »
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