Donegal’s Emma Dolan took home Karate gold at the recent Irish Karate Intervarsity Championships which were hosted at UCD in Dublin. Dolan, a member of the Three Rivers club in Lifford was representing Letterkenny’s ATU and dominated her category to take the gold in the Individual Kumite (Advanced Level). She would also win team silver […]
Dolan takes gold and team silver at Intervarsities Read More »
Ulster Senior League sides Bonagee United and Cockhill Celtic will be in first round action of the Extra.ie FAI Cup after both clubs received byes in the preliminary round draw this week. Bluebell United will host Rockmount in the stand out tie of the draw which was was completed at FAI HQ on Tuesday by
FAI Cup byes for Cockhill and Bonagee Read More »
Captains from the four counties set to compete in the Lidl National League Divisions 1 and 1 Finals have gathered at Croke Park ahead of next Sunday’s (April 10) eagerly-anticipated double-header at the famous venue. Donegal captain Niamh McLaughlin and her Meath counterpart, Shauna Ennis were present as the countdown to silverware continues. At 2pm,
Donegal and Meath at Croker this weekend Read More »
St Eunan’s College are one game away from a National Senior Cup title and on Wednesday they will play De La Salle College of Waterford for the right to lift the Dr Tony O’Neill Cup. Victory on Wednesday afternoon in Athlone would give the Letterkenny side a 7th senior schools crown. Oisin Kelly has been
Watch: St Eunan’s College Manager Michael Kelly ahead of Senior Cup Final Read More »
Armagh star forward Rian O’Neill has been hit with a proposed one game ban for his involvement in the heated exchanges at the end of the recent league encounter with Donegal in Letterkenny. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne have more:
Massive blow for Armagh with O’Neill ban – Brendan Kilcoyne Read More »
On this week’s DL Debate, Brendan Devenney discusses the current GAA news of the week including the ongoing fallout between GPA and GAA, as well as the repercussions of the suspensions after the heated Donegal Armagh league game, Irish News reporter Cahair O’Kane joins Brendan to discuss this and to give us his take on
DL Debate: 04/04/22 Read More »
Monaghan’s Josh Moffett (Hyundai i20 R5), co-driven by Limerick’s Keith Moriarty took a start to finish victory in the Pat Horan Motors Camper Centre of Ireland Birr Rally, the second round of the Triton Showers-backed Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship. They finished the six-stage event 33.7 seconds ahead of the Fiesta WRC of Donegal’s Declan
Boyle takes 2nd in Birr as Eves wins modified Read More »
Finn Harps are home again on Monday night as they host Drogheda United at Finn Park. Kick off in Ballybofey is 8pm and Diarmaid Doherty will have LIVE updates on Highland this evening in association with B&S Credit Union, Ballybofey. Harps will be eager to bounce back from Friday’s defeat at the hands of Shamrock
Harps look for second league win against Drogs Read More »
The Candystripes have the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Airtricity Premier Division table on Monday night when they travel to the Belfield Bowl for a postponed league game against UCD. Ruaidhri Higgins’ side netted their third injury time winner of the season at Dalymount Park on Friday but the City
Derry City look to build on Premier Division lead Read More »
Donegal GAA will not appeal the bans handed down to Odhran McFadden Ferry and Neil McGee for their involvement in end of game melee last Sunday at the O’Donnell Park In Letterkenny. The pair were named among the five players in referee Paddy Neilan’s report for contributing to the melee. The bans for those in
Donegal will not appeal player bans but Armagh will Read More »
Tyrone have suffered another personnel blow ahead of this year’s Ulster Championship. Dungannon Clarkes’ forward Paul Donaghy has opted out of the All Ireland champions panel. Donaghy started two of Tyrone’s Division One games this season as they avoided relegation and last year scored 10pts on his debut against Donegal. His departure further diminishes Tyrone’s
Paul Donaghy is the latest player to leave Tyrone Read More »
This years Donegal 555 is already sold out and with the addition of the new 333 route, the event has reached its capacity in record time. The organising committee of the Cycling Ireland backed event have also changed the date to Friday 7th August. Race Organiser Sean McFadden says incorporating the shorter distance has once
Watch: Sean McFadden on this years sold out Donegal 555 Read More »
Premier Division leaders Derry City will look to maintain their unbeaten run on Friday when the Candystrips head to Dalymount Park to play Bohemians. Derry have been the form team in the opening series of games and return to action after the international break with three games in eight days, all of which are away
Derry boss Higgins not looking to far ahead Read More »
On the Score this week, League of Ireland Football is back on Friday night, we hear from Finn Harps Manager Ollie Horgan and Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins. Bonagee United play in the quarter finals of the FAI Intermediate Cup for the first time this week, we speak with Manager Jason Gibson. Kieran Tobin is
The Score: 31/03/22 Read More »
The biggest game in history of Bonagee United will see the Ulster Senior League side head for Cork this Sunday to face Rockmount in the quarter final of the FAI Intermediate Cup. On route to the last eight Bonagee disposed of another Cork outfit in Everton in the previous round winning through on penalties. Bonagee
Bonagee United look to cause cup upset in Cork – Jason Gibson Read More »
Republic of Ireland women’s team boss Vera Pauw has named a 27 strong squad for the World Cup qualifier away to Sweden on Tuesday April 12th. Donegal’s Ciara Grant ad Amber Barrett are once again included in the squad. There is a first official call up for London City Lionesses midfielder Lily Agg. In all,
Grant and Barrett in Ireland squad for World Cup qualifier Read More »
Maginn Park in Buncrana will host an International schoolboys fixture this evening with the Republic of Ireland taking on Northern Ireland in the Centenary Shield (Under 18 boys). KO 7pm. The are no players from Donegal on the Rwepublic side but the county is represented by Harps Manager Ollie Horgan who is part of the
International Football comes to Inishowen Read More »
The Letterkenny Institute of Technology Student Achievement Awards took place on Tuesday 29th March in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny. The red carpet was rolled and it was an evening of style and glamour all around, as over 200 students and staff gathered to recognise and celebrate the achievements of this year’s clubs and societies
Gallery: LYIT Students Awards for Sports, Clubs & Societies Read More »
After the International break, Finn Harps are back in action on Friday night with the champions Shamrock Rovers the visitors to Finn Park. It kicks off a busy period for Harps who play three home games in eight days with Drogheda to follow on Monday 4th April and then Derry City on Saturday 9th April.
Ollie Horgan looking forward to a busy return to action Read More »
Five players have been hit with proposed one game bans for their involvement in the melee at the end of Donegal Armagh league encounter last Sunday. Donegal duo Odhran McFadden-Ferry and Neil McGee along with Armagh trio Stefan Campbell, Aidan Nugent and Ciaran Mackin, will have to sit out the championship encounter between the sides
Suspensions handed out but further investigation could follow – Cahair O’Kane Read More »
Donegal duo Odhran McFadden-Ferry and Neil McGee along with Armagh trio Stefan Campbell, Aidan Nugent and Ciaran Mackin, will have to sit out the championship encounter between the sides at the end of next month after being hit by proposed bans following the melee at the end of their league clash last Sunday in Letterkenny.
McFadden Ferry & McGee among five hit with proposed bans Read More »
The Donegal U20’s start their Ulster Championship campaign on Friday evening in Ballybofey when they welcome Oisin McConville’s Armagh to MacCumhaill Park. In their build up to the championship ,Donegal won four games on the bounce to take their development league section and lift the Leo Murphy Cup. Ahead of the game, Donegal Captain Kieran
Watch: Kieran Tobin on Donegal doing the talking on the pitch Read More »
LYIT and Finn Harps FC have teamed up to enhance both organisations commitment to education, research, and performance in the North West. Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) and Finn Harps FC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MOU signals a commitment by both partners to work together to enhance education, research and sports
Finn Harps & LYIT Team Up Read More »
Letterkenny Institute of Technology made presentations to 83 Sport Scholars across 10 sports at the Annual Sports Scholarships awards in An Danlann, LYIT on Monday 28th of March. This number once again represents an increase in the number of sport scholarships awarded to LYIT students which underlines LYIT’s continued commitment to sport and student athletes.
83 Sports Scholarships awarded at Letterkenny Institute of Technology Read More »
The dream of reaching the UEFA Women’s Under-17 European Championships ended this afternoon for the Republic of Ireland Women’s Under-17s and two Inishowen players. Keri and Jodie Loughrey were part of the Ireland squad that lost 4-1 to Iceland. Having drawn with Slovakia and lost to Finland, James Scott’s team needed to beat Iceland in
Euro dreams ends for Loughrey sisters Read More »
“It’s about building your skills so that you can reach your full potential – that’s the vision we have” Keep stepping up and keep leading from the front – that was the message to participants in the 2022 Donegal Sports Partnership’s Female Leadership Programme from Donegal Sports Partnership Coordinator, Myles Sweeney. Welcoming the participants from
2022 Donegal Sports Partnership’s Female Leadership Programme up and running Read More »
On this week’s DL Debate, Brendan Devenney reflects on Donegal’s win over Armagh as Declan Bonner’s side cement their top flight status for another season. Brendan’s guests are Aaron Kernan, Mark McHugh and Donegal Democrat Sports Editor Alan Foley. Listen to the DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
DL Debate: Aaron Kernan & Mark McHugh Read More »
Caoimhin Kelleher will make just a second Republic of Ireland start in tomorrow night’s friendly with Belgium. The Liverpool goalkeeper comes in for the injured Gavin Bazunu. Ireland captain Seamus Coleman says the squad is blessed with fine goalkeeping options.
Ireland blessed with goalkeeping options – Seamus Coleman Read More »
This week on Highland Radio we are highlighting Neurodiversity Celebration Week which runs from March 21-28. Patrick Sharkey speaks to different Neurodivergent people from throughout Donegal and further afield about the challenges they have overcome in daily life. There are interviews with people in advocacy, healthcare, retail and technology. The guests span from all four
Neurodiversity Week Podcast – Ep5 Dyspraxia Read More »
On the Score this week, Martin McHugh and Cahair O’Kane join Oisin Kelly to look at the crunch league fixtures including Donegal hosting Armagh and Tyrone’s trip to Kerry. St Eunan’s College are into the Dr Tony O’Neill All Ireland Senior Schools Final, we hear from Manager Michael Kelly plus it’s a big weekend of
The Score: 24/03/22 Read More »
It’s survival Sunday in the National League for Donegal and Tyrone this weekend. A win over Armagh would see Donegal retain their Division One status while Tyrone also need a victory in Kerry to fight off the drop. In Division Two, Derry need to win at Meath and hope Galway can do them a favour
Watch: GAA Preview – Martin McHugh & Cahair O’Kane Read More »
This week on Highland Radio we are highlighting Neurodiversity Celebration Week which runs from March 21-28. Patrick Sharkey speaks to different Neurodivergent people from throughout Donegal and further afield about the challenges they have overcome in daily life. There are interviews with people in advocacy, healthcare, retail and technology. The guests span from all four
Neurodiversity Week Podcast – Ep4 Dyslexia Read More »
On the first Business Matters to be recorded outside of Ireland, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Peadar McFadden from Gweedore who is the manager of the 400-bedroom, four-star Double Tree by Hilton Hotel at Angel Kings Cross in London. The youngest of a family of seven, he started his career in the hospitality sector as
Business Matters Ep 84 – Peadar McFadden Read More »
This week on Highland Radio we are highlighting Neurodiversity Celebration Week which runs from March 21-28. Patrick Sharkey speaks to different Neurodivergent people from throughout Donegal and further afield about the challenges they have overcome in daily life. There are interviews with people in advocacy, healthcare, retail and technology. The guests span from all four
Neurodiversity Week Podcast – Ep3 Asperger’s Syndrome Read More »
Mickey Harte has extended his term as Manager of Louth until 2025. The three time All Ireland winner with his native Tyrone had initially agreed a three year deal along with his assistant Gavin Devlin. Louth take on Wicklow this weekend with Harte’s side on the verge of moving up to Division Two making it
Mickey Harte extends term with Louth Read More »
The Donegal Motor Club say this years Joule Donegal International Rally is in the advanced stages of planning. It’s an important year for the rally as it’s celebrates it’s 50th anniversary of the first running of this classic. The club will announce a number of exciting events in the comings weeks to mark the occasion.
Donegal Rally at advanced stage of planning Read More »
There have been a number of fixture changes confirmed in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. UCD v Derry City, originally scheduled for Friday, March 11, has now been rescheduled for Monday, April 4, with kick-off at 7.45pm. Also in the Premier Division, Sligo Rovers v Shelbourne, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 2, will now be
Finn Harps v Derry City moved to Saturday 8th April Read More »
This week on Highland Radio we are highlighting Neurodiversity Celebration Week which runs from March 21-28. Patrick Sharkey speaks to different Neurodivergent people from throughout Donegal and further afield about the challenges they have overcome in daily life. There are interviews with people in advocacy, healthcare, retail and technology. The guests span from all four
Neurodiversity Week Podcast – Ep2 Autism Read More »
On this week’s DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by former Mayo star John Casey and Kevin Cassidy on Donegal’s defeat to Dublin in the league. Ladies All-Star Geraldine mc Laughlin on Donegal’s brilliant victory over the Dubs in the ladies league 1 semi final and Donegal Hurling Manager Micky McCann. Listen to the DL
DL Debate – Kevin Cassidy & Geraldine McLaughlin Read More »
Derry City are set to hand down lifetime bans and are putting plans in place to deal with the recent unsavoury behaviour at games. Lighting of flares, throwing objects onto the playing surface, encroaching on the pitch during and after matches and crowd disturbances has seen the club hit with £3000 in fines already this
Derry City to issue bans for unacceptable fan behaviour Read More »
This week on Highland Radio we are highlighting Neurodiversity Celebration Week which runs from March 21-28. Patrick Sharkey speaks to different Neurodivergent people from throughout Donegal and further afield about the challenges they have overcome in daily life. There are interviews with people in advocacy, healthcare, retail and technology. The guests span from all four
Neurodiversity Week Podcast – Ep1 ADHD Read More »
Mark English failed in his attempt to progress at the European Indoor Championship in Belgrade. The Finn Valley man who has just returned from Covid ran his 800m heat in 1:51.35 to finish 5th. English will be back on track again on Sunday with the Irish 4x400m relay team.
No European Final for Mark English Read More »
Sean O’Kane has been appointed as Tyrone Senior Ladies Manager with immediate affect and his first task is to guide Tyrone to a relegation play-off win over Clare next month. O’Kane who enjoyed success in three previous terms with Tyrone will attempt to galvanise the team ahead of this game, an Ulster Intermediate Final with
Sean O’Kane takes charge of Tyrone Ladies Read More »
Donegal’s penultimate game in Division One of the Allianz League is Sunday afternoon in the capital against Dublin. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh will have full LIVE match commentary from the 3.45pm throw in with Highland Motors, Your main Renault, Dacia, Honda and Citroen dealer in Donegal. See www.highlandmotors.ie Former Donegal player Damien Diver has
GAA Preview: Dublin v Donegal – Damien Diver Read More »
Ulster GAA have confirmed details of the below schedule of games in the 2022 Ulster Senior Football Championship, including dates and times. 2022 Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship First Round 16ú Aibreán 2022 Fear Manach V Tír Eoghain in Brewster Park at 6.30pm Quarter-Finals 23ú Aibreán 2022 Aontroim v An Cabhán in
Ulster Championship fixture details confirmed Read More »
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Pamela Kearney, Business In The Community’s North West Regional Coordinator, and Nuala McCool, business studies teacher at Gairmscoil Chú Uladh in Ballinamore, about Business in The Community’s ‘Saothar an tSaoil’ (World of Work) Programme which is being delivered to second-year students in partnership with Optum, through
Business Matters Ep 83 – Pamela Kearney, Nuala McCool & Eamonn McFadden Read More »
This Saturday in Clones (1pm), Donegal will be involved in the first of the double header games in the Ladies National Football League semi-finals. Donegal take on defending league champions Dublin and travel to Monaghan with two wins out of three in the group stage. Favourites Dublin won all three of their group games. In
Dubs level is where Donegal want to be – Karen Guthrie Read More »
Finn Harps will go to Shelbourne on Friday night still in search of a first Premier Division win. The Ballybofey side lost 3-1 on Monday to Sligo Rovers, a result which has kept Harps in the bottom two. Conor Tourish told Highland’s Diarmaid Doherty they have to cut out the sloppy goals if they are
We need to cut out sloppy goals- Conor Tourish Read More »
Michael Duffy has been hit with a blow on his return to Derry City. He is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines having suffered a fractured tibia in Monday’s win over Drogheda United. Duffy came back to his hometown club after a successful number of seasons with Dundalk but was unavailable for the
Michael Duffy suffers broken leg on return for Derry Read More »
Derry City go into Friday’s top of the table clash with St Pats unbeaten with three clean sheets on the bounce. The Candystrips overcame Drogheda 2-0 on Monday night with a double from Jamie McGonigle but the night ended on a sour note with Michael Duffy lasting just ten minutes on his return to Derry.
McGonigle can be one of the best – Shane McEleney Read More »
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