Downings won the Donegal Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta crown today at Magheragallon when they defeated Gaoth Dobhair by 1-09 v 1-06. They will now go on to the All-Ireland Finals in Gallaras in Kerry where they will hope to retain the All-Ireland crown they won when they hosted the tournament last year. Tom Comack reports […]
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Kilcar are heading to the 2019 Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta All-Ireland Finals, which is being held in Gallaras, Co. Kerry on the Bank Holiday weekend in June. They overcame Gaoth Dobhair in today’s final on a scoreline of 1-09 v 0-09. Tom Comack was there for Highland Radio Sport… After the match, Tom spoke with
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Donegal Gardaí have spoken of their disappointment following a number of arrests over the bank holiday weekend relating to drink and drug driving. The force have said some arrests were made at checkpoints when drivers failed roadside breath tests. Other arrests came after Gardaí observed motorists driving under the while on patrol. With roads getting
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Kilmacrennan’s Richard Kerr had another great weekend at the second round of the British Superbike Championship. Kerr qualified in 12th position for the Sprint race on Sunday and after a great start was holding onto 8th position overall but more importantly 5th in the Supersport class and was looking at a career best of 5th
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The government is being warned it faces a major increase in the cost of caring for the elderly if it doesn’t act now. In the next 12 years the population of over 60s will increase by 50 percent and within the next 30 years experts predict caring for older citizens could cost 4.5 billion per
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Former Northern Irish goalkeeper Pat Jennings and former English footballer and manager Alan Mullery were in Derry this past Friday night for a Spurs Legends night. Jennings played 119 games for Northern Ireland, which to this day is a record for a Northern Ireland goalkeeper and was a world record at the time. He played
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Donegal got their preparations for their Ulster Senior Football Championship opener against Fermanagh off to a good start today as they defeated Down in a challenge game at Tullylish. 0-15 v 1-10 was the final score in favour of Declan Bonner’s men. Ryan Ferry reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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There first action in the local horse racing season took place today at Carrickadawson outside of St. Johnston. Colly O’Donnell joined Pauric Hilferty on Sunday Sport to run through all the winners today…
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Donegal will have a new boxing club after Lifford Boxing Club was announced last week. Ballindrait man Dennis Lafferty will run the club, relying on his experience boxing for Raphoe and his work as a personal trainer to help him along the way. Dennis and Peter O’Donnell, who was one of a few key figures
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The North West Cricket season got underway in it’s earnest this week as a full programme of games was played in the Premiership. Eamonn McLaughlin reviewed the weekend’s action on Sunday Sport with Pauric Hilferty and they started with yesterday’s featured game here on Highland Radio… Full Results Below: PREMIER DIVISION At The Holm, Donemana
Cricket Review 05 May 2019 – NW Cricket Season Up and Running Read More »
Premier Division Promotion/Relegation Playoff Clonmany 1 v 3 Cockhill Youths Premier Division Buncrana 1 v 2 Glengad Utd Carn FC 1 v 6 Greencastle – 15 wins in a row for the Champions
Cockhill Youths clinch Premier promotion in Inishowen – Results 05/05/19 Read More »
Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Cappry Rovers 0 vs 4 Castlefin Celtic Keadue Rovers FC 0 vs 3 Donegal Town FC Kilmacrennan Celtic FC 1 vs 1 Kildrum Tigers Castlefin Celtic are top of the table, two points clear of Kilmacrennan Celtic, with just one game left to play.
Advantage Castlefin in DJL Title Race – Results 05/05/19 Read More »
Ulster have booked a date with Glasgow in the Pro14 Semi-Finals following a hard-fought 21-13 win over Connacht yesterday at the Kingspan Stadium. Munster are also through to the last 4 thanks to a late JJ Hanrahan penalty that saw them scrape over the line against Benetton. Alex McDonald reviewed yesterday’s action as well as
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Donegal jockey Oisin Orr had a winner today at Gowran Park. Orr rode 9/2 shot Manqoosh to victory for trainer Dermot Weld in the BetVictor Bet #5 Get #30 Offer Median. It was a good race for Orr and Manqoosh as they tracked the leaders and led a furlong out, staying on well to take
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There are calls on the owners of abandoned and derelict houses in Letterkenny to ensure they are well secured. The call comes after a fire broke out at a derelict house in the Long Lane area of the town yesterday evening, Saturday 4th May. Units of the Donegal Fire Service were called to the scene
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Gardaí in Letterkenny have made one arrest after a dealership in the town was raided and a vehicle stolen overnight. The thieves are understood to have broken into Diver’s Hyundai dealership on Canal Road at approximately 2.30am this morning, causing damage to the property. The gang then stole a jeep from the forecourt and are
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There’s been a surge in support for smaller parties in Northern Ireland’s local elections. All 462 seats have now been filled, with the DUP coming out on top, despite securing less seats than in the last election. Sinn Fein, which saw its vote drop slightly, came in second. Northern Ireland’s local election has seen the
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Eoghain McGinley won the men’s section of the North West 10k on Sunday, ahead of Mark McPaul and Karol Duggan. The Women’s section was won by Maria McCambridge and she finished ahead of Fionnuala Diver in second and Monica McGranaghan in third. Patsy McGonagle ran through all the category winners on Sunday Sport with Pauric
Eoghain McGinley and Maria McCambridge are the 2019 North West 10k Winners Read More »
Division 1 Cloughaneely 0-12 V 4-09 Naomh Conaill Sean Mac Cumhaill 0-09 V 1-09 Glenswilly St Eunan’s 1-06 V 2-09 Milford Bundoran 2-07 V 1-16 St Michael’s Division 2 St Naul’s 3-07 V 0-09 Glenfin Killybegs 1-13 V 0-12 Four Masters Ardara 4-10 V 0-05 Buncrana Division 3 Malin 3-10 V 0-16 Convoy Naomh Bríd
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Jockey Martin Harley picked up another win in Hong Kong overnight at Sha Tin. The Trentagh man rode the Poon Fai Yiu trained Allied Agility to victory in The Swaine Cup Handicap. This is Harley’s third win in Hong Kong, with his last two both coming in the month of March.
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Lotto excitement has hit Letterkenny, Co. Donegal after a ticket worth €250,000 was sold in the town. The lucky ticket won the top prize of €250,000 on last night’s Lotto Plus 2 draw. Last night’s Lotto Plus 2 top prize winner of €250,000 purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket at the Eason’s store in the
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Finn Harps U19s have joined Bohemians at the top of the table in the SSE Airtricity Under 19 Northern Elite Division following their 2-0 win over Shelbourne today at Finn Park. Harps, who recorded their 5th win in a row today, have a game in hand on Bohs and will look to maintain their unbeaten
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The local horse racing season gets underway this Sunday, May 5th at Carrickadawson outside St. Johnston. The first race if off at 2.30pm with an 8 race card down for decision. Last year’s National Champions Dylan Browne McMonagle will feature heavily on the opening day. Oisin Kelly looked ahead to the action both tomorrow and
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Manus Kelly and Rory Kennedy sit seventh overall in the Hyundai i20 heading into Day 2 of the International Rally of the Lakes in Killarney. They are 2 minutes 39.5 seconds off the leader’s pace. Manus spoke with Martin Walsh after finishing today and says he’s happy with how the car is performing… Craig Breen
Manus Kelly sits 7th after Day 1 in Killarney Read More »
The Sheephaven Half is a middle distance triathlon organised by Letterkenny 24/7 Triathlon club, which takes place in and around Downings on the 29th June. This is the second year of the event and already they have secured the Irish National Championships with close to 400 competitors to take to the water on Saturday 29th
Letterkenny 24/7 Triathlon Club’s ‘Sheephaven Half’ to take place on June 29th Read More »
It’s been confirmed that the The National Road Cycling Championships will be hosted in the North West at the end of next month. The Foyle Cycling Club will stage the event for the first in June and will welcome the best riders from Ireland and International full time professional for three days of action. The
Foyle Cycling Club to stage The National Road Cycling Championships next month Read More »
There was double joy for the Finn Harps U17 and U19s in the Twin Towns this afternoon against two Shelbourne teams. At Finn Park, Joe Boyle’s U19s had a 2-0 win over Shels thanks to second half goals from Michael Gallagher and Gabby Aduaka. Meanwhile, across at the Finn Valley Centre, Declan Boyle’s U17s recorded
Wins for Harps U17s and U19s Read More »
The Donegal U20s preparations for their Ulster U20 Championship first round clash with Fermanagh on June 28th begins on Monday when they travel to Ballina to face Mayo in the Regional League at 3pm. The League also pits Donegal against Roscommon and neighbours Tyrone. St. Naul’s Peadar Mogan will captain the side this year having
GAA Preview: Gary McDaid looks ahead to Donegal U20s’ season Read More »
The 2019 North West Women’s Super League gets underway in the coming week. Illies are the defending champions and they will open their account against new side Swilly while the other new side in this year’s league are Culdaff and they take on Greencastle. The other fixture in the opening round of games sees Fanad
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The 23rd North West 10k Charity Run & Walk will start at 2 p.m sharp on the Pearse Road tomorrow (Sunday). There is little time left to enter as the pre-registration ends at 6pm this evening (Saturday), but registration will be open before the race on tomorrow. Brendan McDaid looked ahead to tomorrow’s event with
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The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open – one of the lucrative Rolex series of events on the European Tour – will be staged West of the Shannon for the first time ever at the iconic Lahinch Golf Club in Co.Clare. Denis Kirwan paid a visit to this historic links golf course to speak with those
Paul McGinley talks about 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Lahinch Read More »
Harps U15s look to extend unbeaten run The Finn Harps U15s will aim to maintain their unbeaten start to the new season when they welcome Monaghan United-Cavan FP to An Screabán, home of Gweedore Celtic, this afternoon (kick-off 3:30pm). To date in the National League Northern Section, Harps have had two home wins and two
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WBO European Super-Bantamweight champion Tyrone McCullagh defended his title for the first time against Alvaro Rodriguez of Spain in Newcastle last night. McCullagh won the bout via unanimous decision, with the judges scoring it 98-92, 98-92 and 96-94. The win now moves the Derry boxer to 13-0 (6 KO’s).
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Derry City came from 2 goals behind to rescue a draw with Dundalk away at Oriel Park on Friday night. The Lilywhites took the lead through Patrick Hoban on 51 minutes, and doubled their advantage just nine minutes later when Hoban struck his second. Derry pulled one back on 68 minutes when Darren Cole found
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Counting continues on day two of Northern Ireland’s local elections. Despite some councils having finished, others are only starting to be tallied up. So far, Sinn Fein and the DUP are in a battle for the most seats across the 11 local councils. Other parties are still playing catch up with the likes of the
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Reports suggest the UK Government is ‘optimistic’ it could reach a Brexit compromise with Labour. Theresa May’s thought to be working on a deal with Jeremy Corbyn – likely to involve an EU customs arrangement. Both their parties suffered big election losses this week. Justice secretary David Gauke says that ‘punishment’ shows they have no
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Counting is set to begin all over again this morning to see who will fill the remaining seats on Northern Ireland’s 11 local councils. Some areas counted through the night to finish up, but in areas like Belfast and Omagh some wards are only getting started today. As things stand, the DUP and Sinn Fein
DUP and SF hold positions as counting continues in NI elections Read More »
A GAA club in Newtowncunningham has avoided an eight week suspension for hosting an “unauthorised tournament” on its playing grounds. Naomh Colmcille held a soccer fundraising drive for former player and coach Paul Dillon who is suffering from motor neuron disease. Last Tuesday, the Donegal Hearings Committee heard an appeal from club members but it
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As part of the Big Hello weekend, communities all over Ireland including Donegal are hosting a series of events in celebration of their sense of community spirit in their town or village. Across Donegal, 42 events are taking place this bank holiday weekend, from the May the 4th festival in Inishowen to Streetfests in Dungloe
Donegal ‘Big Hello’ weekend kicks off with 42 events countywide Read More »
Irish Water, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, is set to commence works in two areas of the county over the next two weeks to improve water supply and reduce high levels of leakage for the benefit local residents and businesses. The water mains replacement works on the Golf Course Road, Letterkenny; and Trusk
Irish Water to begin pipe replacement works in Letterkenny and Ballybofey Read More »
Finn Harps season kicked into life on Friday night as they took their first league win of the year. A brace from Caolan McAleer and a Nathan Boyle goal gave Harps their first full set of Premier Division points at Finn Park beating UCD. The result also means they stay in the hunt for the
Reaction: Ollie Horgan on Harps first league win Read More »
Derry City came from 2-0 down to force a draw with Premier Division Champions Dundalk at Oriel Park on Friday evening. Two goals from Pat Hoban had Dundalk in control on the scoreboard by the hour mark. Derry hit back with their first goal eight minutes later from a Darren Cole volley. Then came the
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Donegal Jockey Oisin Orr had a 122/1 double on Friday at Dundalk. His first win was on-board 33/1 shot Aneczka who finished in a deadheat with Vivax. Win number two was in the Linencare Handicap with Peddlers Pass. He came home at 6/1 for trainer Frank Casey.
Big double delight for Oisin Orr Read More »
Sixteen games into the 2019 Premier Division and Finn Harps have taken their first win of the campaign. The 3-0 victory over UCD in Ballybofey on Friday also means they have closed the gap to UCD at the bottom of the table to three points. Diarmaid Doherty reports from Finn Park for Highland Radio Sport…
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The Tánaiste has encouraged people with information about the murder of journalist Lyra McKee to come forward. It’s after graffiti was painted at the murder scene warning ‘informers will be shot’. Tánaiste Simon Conveney says people need to take a stand against violence and to trust the PSNI:
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Two kittens have been rescued after being found in a sealed water-filled bag dumped in Ballybofey. The 2 week old sisters were discovered in a bin outside a takeaway in Ballybofey on Wednesday night last. The animals have now been taken into the care of Animals in Need Donegal and placed with another cat who
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Counting is underway in Northern Ireland’s council elections. Polling stations closed last night at 10pm with counting commencing at 8am this morning. 462 councillors will be elected across the 11 council areas. Among the results in in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area, Mary Durkan, Angela Dobbins, Keith Harrigan, Shauna Cusack, Brian Tierney,
NI Council elections counting underway Read More »
‘Twilight’ is back from the dead – this time with a live concert that will tour the world. Movie studio Lionsgate has announced the vampire romance is being adapted for the theatre. The shows will feature a full orchestra performing the original movie score timed to a screening of the first of the five films
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Donegal Person of the Year Jason Black has been confirmed as the North West 10k’s special guest to officially get the runners under way in Sunday’s 23rd charity event. North West 10k Chairperson Neil Martin said his committee was delighted that Jason Black had accepted the invitation to do the honours at the start line
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A learner driver is due in court after driving under the influence of drugs in Letterkenny. Gardai stopped the driver last night who was a Learner permit holder and had two passengers on board with them. The motorist did not have L plates displayed and did not have a driver with a full
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