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. […]
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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“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:
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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 »
On this week’s DL Debate, Brendan Devenney rounds up all the weekends GAA action in the county and beyond including the Allianz league defeats for Donegal and Tyrone at the hands of Monaghan and Dublin. Brendan is joined by Donegal News reporter Frank Craig, former Monaghan star Paul Finlay and one of the greats of
DL Debate – Peter Canavan & Paul Finlay Read More »
The LYIT lost out by two points to MTU Cork in Friday’s Ladies Higher Education Moynihan Cup. It finished MTU 3-10 LYIT 2-11 at the DCU Grounds in Dublin. Oisin Langan reports for Highland Radio Sport: Kathy Herron, in her first year as manager guided the Letterkenny side to an All Ireland Final,
Katie Herron on LYIT Moynihan Cup defeat Read More »
This evenings League of Ireland Premier Division clash between UCD and Derrry has been postponed. The pitch at Belfield in Dublin is waterlogged and deemed unplayable after a pitch inspection. POSTPONED | Tonight’s @SSEAirtricityLg Premier Division fixture against @derrycityfc has been postponed after a pitch inspection due to a waterlogged pitch. A new date for
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On the Score this week, Oisin Kelly looks ahead to the National Football League clash with Martin McHugh and Dermot Malone: Donegal and Tyrone clash in the U20 Leo Murphy Cup Final on Saturday we hear from the Managers Gary Duffy and Paul Devlin. And ex Finn Harps now Drogheda United player Keith Cowan joins
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Finn Harps play host to FAI Cup holders St. Patrick’s Athletic this Friday night. Kickoff at Finn Park is 8pm and there will be live regular updates on Highland from the kick off. Harps will be hoping to build on last week’s hard fought draw with Bohemians, while the Saints will make the trip with
We’ll need supporters again – Ollie Horgan Read More »
This Sunday Donegal host Monaghan in another crucial Allianz League Division One encounter. A point or a win for Donegal and top flight status is a cert with two games to play while Monaghan need wins from their remaining games to stay up. A Donegal win, A Kildare victory at Armagh and a Tyrone win
Watch: League Preview – Dermot Malone & Martin McHugh Read More »
There’s another busy week ahead for Premier Division clubs and the Candystripes are on the road first up on Friday night as they head to Belfield to take on UCD. Andy Myler’s side has yet to post a competitive win this season but opposite number Ruaidhri Higgins felt that it could prove to be a
UCD could prove tricky for Derry City Read More »
The Premier Division action continues for the north west sides with a double weekend of fixtures on Friday and Monday. Finn Harps continue to chase a first win when they host St Pats before a trip to Sligo. League leaders Derry City go to UCD ahead of the Drogheda tie at the Brandywell. Ex Finn
Watch: LOI Chat with Keith Cowan Read More »
The Donegal Ladies National League semi final with Dublin has been fixed for St Tiernach’s Park in Clones on Saturday week the 19th March. The game is part of a double header with the second semi final featuring Mayo and Meath. Donegal’s game throws in at 1pm with other match starting at 3pm.
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It’s reported this week that Lee Brennan has opted out of the Tyrone senior panel for the rest of the season. The Trillick man played in the pre-season McKenna Cup but didn’t get game time in the four rounds to date in the National League. Brennan is the sixth player to leave the victorious All
Lee Brennan steps away from Tyrone panel Read More »
St Eunan’s Caolan Ward has been named the Player of last years Donegal Senior Football Championship. RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta announced the 29 year old as the winner of the Gradam Shéamuis Mhic Géidigh award, for his performances during the 2021 campaign, helping his club to a first senior title in seven years. Caolan, a
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On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Raphoe farmer, John Graham, about his decision to set up Ballyholey Farm Shop in 2014. Ciaran also speaks to Philip O’Kennedy, chairperson of Letterkenny Community Centre Committee, about the centre’s ambitious five-year business and strategic plan that was approved by the board at the end of
Business Matters Ep 82 – John Graham & Philip O’Kennedy Read More »
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Graham Warke, hosted a reception for Ciarán McLaughlin on Monday night in recognition of his appointment as President of Ulster GAA. Also in attendance at the reception were members of the 2021 All-Ireland winning Tyrone Senior Football team, including joint-manager Brian Dooher and players Cathal McShane
Mayor hosts reception for Ciarán McLaughlin and Tyrone GAA Read More »
Athletics Ireland this week confirmed the 19 athletes to represent Ireland at the World Indoor Championships which take place on March 18th to 20th in Serbia. The National 800m champion Mark English is included and will also be part of the 4x400m relay team. The 2022 season has seen a series of consistent and strong
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Three weeks after guiding Kilcoo to a first ever All Ireland club title, Mickey Moran has stepped down as the Down club’s manager. The Derry native has been in management for 40 years. Moran had three separate spells in charge of his own county, leading them to a league title in 1995. he has also
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On the May Bank Holiday Monday this year the North West 10k will be held, marking the 25th anniversary of the charity event which has raised over 800,000 euro for various charities across the region. The first 10k was run back in 1997 but for fourteen years before that it was known as the Rockhill
Listen: Patrick Price reflects on the Rockhill 10k Read More »
Jason Quigley says he hopes to be back full training in May as he recovers from the broken jaw suffered in his World Middleweight challenge with Demetrius Andrade last November. The Donegal fighter needed surgery with plates inserted and now four months on is working his way back through the recovery process. Jason has been
Watch: Jason Quigley on recovery and the upcoming documentary Read More »
The 25th North West 10k Charity Run & Walk was launched on Monday evening in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny. Over 800,000 euros has been raised for 36 charities in the past 24 years. A souvenir 25th commemorative booklet was unveiled at the launch while a commemorative t-shirt is guaranteed for all who enter
Watch: 25th NW10K Launched – Neil Martin Read More »
On this week’s DL Debate, Brendan Devenney was a guest at the North London Shamrocks Dinner Dance over the weekend, where he spoke with the Donegal contingent involved, Coaches Michael Boyle and Peter Witherow plus Shamrocks and current London players, Nathan mc Elwaine, Enda Mc Cormack and Conor McGonagle. We also hear from President of the
DL Debate – Shamrocks Special & Mícheál Naughton Read More »
Referee Sean Hurson will be in charge of next Sunday’s Donegal Monaghan Allianz League Division One clash. The Tyrone official who recently refereed the All Ireland Club Final at Croke Park will have a shorter trip this time around for the much anticipated clash in Ballybofey of two sides who are looking to firm up
Sean Hurson to ref Donegal Monaghan Read More »
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