The Irwin brothers from Kilmacrennan have had a good start to the 2019 motorcycle racing season in the respective classes. They have been competing in all of their races, while facing some difficulties along the way. Earlier this week, Sunday Sport’s Pauric Hilferty caught up with the two young racers…
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The Tyrone Minors had a 1-15 v 1-10 win over Down today in Páirc Esler to book an Ulster semi-final date with Derry. Down did lead at half-time by 0-08 to 0-06 but the sides were level with 10 minutes to go before Mark Devlin found the back of the Down net to give Tyrone
Tyrone Minors beat Down to book Ulster Semi-Final place – Reaction Read More »
Castlefin Celtic are the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Champions following a 5-0 win over Kildrum Tigers on Sunday. Corrie-Lee Bogan, Ronan Tourish, Emmett White and Raymond Foy scored for Castlefin. Chris Ashmore was there for Highland Radio Sport… After the match, Chris spoke with Castlefin boss Kierann Brennan and Captain Raymond Foy…
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Just two games were played to the finish in the North West Cricket Union Premiership yesterday while all the Championship games had to be called off. In the games that were played, Donemana continue their fine run of form as they beat Ballyspallen while Strabane picked up a valuable win over Glendermott. Highland’s Cricket Correspondent
Cricket Review: Weather plays havoc but Donemana and Strabane record wins Read More »
Brendan Boyce has qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo following a fantastic 5th place finish in the 50k European Walking Championships in Lithuania on Sunday morning. Boyce walked a Personal Best of 3:48:13 to ensure his automatic qualification as part of the Irish team for next year’s Olympics, which will be the Donegal man’s
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Listen below to full commentary from the Electric Ireland Ulster Minor Championship clash between Donegal and Cavan LIVE from Breffni Park Cavan. Highland’s coverage is in association with Sister Sara’s Letterkenny. Serving food you’ll love to 9pm daily and there’s free admission entertainment every weekend. Throw In – 6pm.
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Derry City and Sligo Rovers played out a scoreless draw last night in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division North West Derby at the Showgrounds. It’s Derry’s first clean sheet in four games and it leaves the Candystripes in 4th place in the league table, 4 points ahead of St. Pat’s and 4 points behind
Declan Devine reacts to Derry’s away draw with Sligo Read More »
Donegal’s Brendan Boyce has booked his seat on the plane to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo following a fantastic performance in the 50k European Race Walking Championships. Boyce finished in a Personal Best time of 3:48:13 to claim fifth place overall. The race for third was a three way battle between Boyce, Portugal’s Joao
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Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan says his side will have to step up their performance levels in order to have any chance against Shamrock Rovers tomorrow night in Ballybofey (kick-off 8.00). The visitors are second in the table and challenging for the Premier Division league title. Stephen Bradley’s side has already defeated Harps twice this
“We have to step it against Shamrock Rovers”: Horgan Read More »
Harps U19s host Derry City After a disappointing result last weekend against Longford the Finn Harps U19s are looking to get back to winning ways when Joe Boyle’s side hosts lDerry City in a local derby at the Diamond Park in Ballyare this evening (kick-off 6.00pm). It’s a very busy period for the club in
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Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on the Killea to Newtowncunningham road. The single vehicle crash occurred near the Argony Pub shortly before 9pm on Saturday evening. There are no details of any injuries at this time. The road is closed at the Argony Pub wth diversions being established.
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The Donegal Hurlers had an 8 point lead at half-time in their Christy Ring Cup Group 1 clash against Derry at Owenbeg on Saturday but the Oakleaf County ended up running out 3 point winners in a game that finished 0-20 v 1-14. Danny Cullen played a starring role for Donegal in the first half
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Cathan McCourt and Barry McNulty have won the Donegal Forestry Rally. They had just over a minute to spare in their Ford Fiesta ahead of Niall McCullagh and Ryan McCloskey in a Mitsubishi Evo 9 at the end of the six special stages event which was based in Bundoran. Conor McCourt and Caolan McKenna in
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A late scoring flourish from Derry was too much for Donegal today in their Christy Ring Cup Group 1 Round 2 clash at Owenbeg in a game that finished 0-20 v 1-14 in favour of the hosts. Donegal led for most of the game, leading by 1-12 v 0-07 at half-time but they managed to
Late Derry flourish downs Donegal in Christy Ring Cup Read More »
Bonagee United beat Glengad United to win the Knockalla Caravan’s Cup on Friday evening at Maginn Park in Buncrana. 3-0 was the final score with Jordan Armstrong, Michael Doherty and Ryan Rainey all finding the back of the net for Bonagee. Bonagee manager Jason Gibson joined Chris Ashmore to reflect on last night’s win as
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Finn Harps U15s 5-1 Mayo Schoolboys League The Finn Harps U15s hit a purple patch in the second half to record a super 5-1 victory over the Mayo Schoolboys League at the Moss in Drumoghill this afternoon in the Northern Section of the National League. Jamie McKinney had Paul McBride’s side 1-0 up at the
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Derry City make the journey to the Showgrounds tonight where they will take on Sligo Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. It’s the first of five games in two weeks for the Candystripes, where they will play Finn Harps twice at the Brandywell – once in the League and once in the League
It’s setting up to be a brilliant game – Declan Devine ahead of Sligo Read More »
Donegal begin their defense of the Anglo-Celt Cup next week when they travel to Brewster Park to take on Fermanagh in the Ulster SFC Quarter-Final. The game is a repeat of last year’s final where Donegal ran out comfortable winners on a scoreline of 2-18 v 0-12. Tom Comack spoke with Donegal manager Declan Bonner
GAA Preview: Donegal looking forward to Fermanagh test in Ulster SFC Read More »
The Donegal Minors will travel to Kingspan Breffni Park tomorrow evening to take on Cavan in the Ulster Minor Football Championship Third Round Qualifier at 6pm. Donegal overcame Armagh by 6 points last time out in Round 2 of the Qualifiers while Cavan lost to Derry in Round 2 of the Ulster MFC. Donegal Minor
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Monaghan and Cavan face off tonight in the Ulster Senior Footbal Championship Quarter-Final at Kingspan Breffni Park with throw-in at 7pm. Also in Ulster SFC Quarter-Final action tomorrow are Down and Armagh at Páirc Elser. That one gets underway at 4pm. Tom Comack spoke with Seamus Banty McEnaney about this weekend’s games and also gave
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Rory Best suffered a disappointing end to his Ulster career last night, with the province beaten 50-points to 20 in their Pro 14 semi final at Scotstoun. Best is retiring from the sport after the World Cup, but won’t play for Ulster again. After the match, Best spoke with Ulster Rugby… What a career in
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The Finn Harps U15s welcome the Mayo Schoolboys League to ‘The Moss’ in Drumoghill this afternoon for ‘Matchday 8’ of the Elite Northern Section of the National League (kick-off 2.00). Mayo SBL travel in upbeat mood having picked up a valuable point away to their neighbours, Sligo Rovers, in last weekend’s round of fixtures. Harps
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Locals in Falcarragh have been left angered once again following yet another water outage in the area. A burst on an outlet pipe in Rocktown has left people in the surrounding areas, as well as Falcarragh main street left without water. Irish Water is on site working to rectify the issue however it’s anticipated it
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Boris Johnson is the overwhelming favourite among Tory activists to succeed Theresa May as PM. A poll for The Times puts the former foreign secretary well ahead of his nearest rival, fellow Brexiteer Dominic Raab. There’s growing pressure on the Prime Minister, with her withdrawal deal being brought back to Parliament in under three weeks.
Boris Johnson the favourite to take over as May faces increasing pressure Read More »
An operation has begun to recover up to one-billion-euro in gold from a sunken ship off Donegal. The passenger boat was abandoned in 1940 after being hit by a Nazi bomber and set ablaze. The wreck of the RMS Empress of Britain lies 500-metres deep about 130-kilometres off the coast of Donegal. According to the Times
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Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information a week on from the disappearance of Derry man Aidan Baldrick. Searches are continuing in Letterkenny today for the missing man. The 33 year old was who has been missing since May 10th was last seen at the Station roundabout in Letterkenny on Saturday last. He is described
Gardaí renew appeal for man last seen in Letterkenny Read More »
A further school climate strike is planned for Donegal. Its in response to the Dail’s declaration of a climate emergency. The strike coincides with local and European elections and will see students across the continent take to the streets to demand proper and adequate action is taken to tackle climate change. Students will be striking
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Detailed plans for a new Social Enterprise Building in Letterkenny will be presented to a full meeting of Donegal County Council in July. A report presented to a local Municipal District meeting this week said the plans and drawings will be finished by the end of this month. The proposed new building was announced last
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Bonagee are the 2019 Knockalla Caravans Cup Champions following a 3-0 win over Glengad United at Maginn Park on Friday evening. The opening goal came just seven minutes into the game when Jordan Armstrong found the back of the Inishowen side’s net. Bonagee’s other two goals came within five minutes of each other after
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Finn Harps scored a late winner at home against Waterford on Friday night to pick up their second win of the Premier Division season – a win which means they move off the bottom of the table and go ahead of UCD on goal difference. Harps had gone behind early on on Friday but two
Ollie Horgan and Mikey Place react to Harps’ win over Waterford Read More »
A second win of the season has moved Finn Harps off the bottom of the Premier Division table. There was high drama at the end of the 3-2 win over Waterford in Ballybofey. Diarmaid Doherty reports for Highland Radio Sport from Finn Park…
Finn Harps 3 v 2 Waterford: FT Report Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday May 17th:
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday May 17th Read More »
There’s growing frustration over delays in progressing the Moville Community College extension project. €10 million in funding was ringfenced for the extension in 2015 but to date no work has been carried out. Its emerged that a new architect has been appointed for the project. However, Councillor Martin Farren says work has to be complete
Further frustration over Moville Community College delays Read More »
Weeks of Brexit talks between Labour and the British Government have broken-up without agreement. It’s crushed hopes of a compromise being reached before another vote on the withdrawal deal in Parliament early next month, after which Theresa May is expected to confirm a timeline for her departure. Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn says the increasing “weakness and
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A Donegal councillor says there is a need for diabetes clinics in every community, and education programmes in every school. Cllr Frank Mc Brearty, himself a diabetic, is backing calls for more progress on a Centre of Excellence at Letterkenny University Hospital, and the immediate recruitment of a replacement podiatrist. However, Cllr Mc Brearty says
Mc Brearty says diabetes supports are needed in every community Read More »
There are calls for new legislation to tackle littering while the Government is also being urged to develop a long term plan for dealing with waste management. It comes as figures show that just 41% of litter fines issued in Donegal in 2017 were actually paid. There are also claims that current legislation could mean
Fair and effective plan needed to tackle littering – McGowan Read More »
John Breslin and Aengus Kennedy from Nature North West chat about common garden birds and their calls…
Bird Calls – Willow Warbler Read More »
The people go to the polls on May 24th to elect a new Donegal County Council. Over the next 10 days, between 11am and Noon, we will host a debate concentrating on each of the 6 districts in the Highland Radio Franchise area In the second of our election debates, we focus on the Letterkenny
Local Elections 2019 Debates – Letterkenny MD Debate 1 Read More »
The people go to the polls on May 24th to elect a new Donegal County Council. Between now and then we will host a series of debates concentrating on each of the 6 districts in the Highland Radio Franchise area. In the eighth of our election debates, we returned to the Letterkenny Municple District where
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The Donegal County Fleadh is in full swing in Moville now and John was joined in studio earlier this week by Clodagh Warnock, Roisin McGrory and Kieva McGonagle for some information on the Fleadh and a few tunes of course!
Donegal County Fleadh in Moville this weekend! Read More »
In Their Thousands band members Ruairí and Declan joined John on Around the North West on Thursday ahead of the launch of their new album Acrasia. Listen below to hear the interview and a song performed live in studio…
In Their Thousands join John in studio as they release their new album Read More »
Further searches for Aidan Baldrick are to continue in Letterkenny and Derry over the weekend. It’s exactly one week on since the 33 year old went missing from Derry with a confirmed sighting at the Station roundabout in Letterkenny last weekend. Aidan is approximately 5ft 8in in height and of medium build and had been
Aidan Baldrick’s family desperate for clues to trace his whereabouts Read More »
The Knock Marriage Introductions service, which helped form almost 1000 couples, is closing. The agency, which used to be known as the Knock Marriage Bureau, was set up in the 1960’s while emigration was rife in the west of Ireland. 960 couples were married after meeting through the dating service. Father Stephen Farragher says the
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Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today including the Emergency Department, the Medical Assessment Unit and the wards. The hospital has admitted a significant number of ill patients recently, many of whom remain in the ED and in the Medical Assessment Unit awaiting a bed. The hospital is carrying out additional consultant ward rounds
High level of ill patients at LUH resulting in severe delays Read More »
Prosecution for littering offenses is both ineffective and inadequate in Ireland. That’s according to new research carried out by environmental group VOICE, which shows less than half of littering fines are actually paid. The research shows that 59 fines were issued in Donegal in 2017 but only 24 were paid, equating to just 41%. Mindy
Less than half of litter fines paid in Donegal Read More »
The number of people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital was unchanged this morning, with 25 people waiting, eight of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s the fourth highest figure in the country today. Nationally, the INMO says there were 321 admitted patients awaiting beds at hospitals across the country, the highest number, 43
25 people awaiting beds at LUH Read More »
More than a dozen people have come forward to make allegations of historical child abuse in County Fermanagh. One woman has told the Impartial Reporter newspaper that her childminder sold her and other youngsters to paedophiles. The PSNI says it’s set up a specialist investigation team to look into the claims, as Detective
Full scale of Fermanagh sex abuse yet to be revealed Read More »
A public meeting is taking place in Inishowen tonight over a number of local concerns. Key issues to be discussed include infrastructural and investment needs in Donegal and family concerns in relation to the Relationship & Sexuality Education. It’s getting underway in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel at 7.45pm MEP candidate Fidelma Healy Eames will
Donegal’s infrastructural & investment needs discussed at public meeting Read More »
Conrad Logan is staying with Mansfield Town in England’s League Two for another season. The club have exercised a contract option retaining the services of the 33 year old Ramelton goalkeeper for a third campaign. Having left Hibernian in Scotland he joined the Stags two years ago. This season Mansfield lost out in the
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A Donegal Deputy says he will be protesting during Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland. His party, Sinn Féin says they will be organising protests around the US President’s expected visit next month. The Taoiseach has said the office of the President needs to be respected. But Deputy Doherty says he does not agree with
Donegal TD to protest over Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland Read More »
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