In the UK, senior cabinet ministers have rubbished talk of a coup to oust Theresa May. One of her rumoured replacements, David Liddington, says he’s 100 percent behind the British Prime Minister. Meanwhile, Brexit Secretary, Stephen Barclay, says a general election would become more likely if MPs vote this week for a Brexit option the […]
MPs rubbish talk of coup as anti-Brexit petition reaches 5 million Read More »
Tyrone came from trailing by seven points at half-time to beat Galway by 3-15 to 1-14 at Healy Park in Omagh on Sunday afternoon. 1-11 v 0-07 was the half-time score in favour of the Tribesmen but a poor defensive display from Galway coupled with quick-fire goals from Tyrone won the game for Mickey Harte’s
Tyrone come from behind to beat Galway in Omagh Read More »
Donegal are back in Division 1 of the National Football League after just one year in Division Two following a 1-20 v 0-10 win over Kildare in Fr. Tierney Park, Ballyshannon on Sunday. Declan Bonner’s men can also pick up the Division 2 title as they will take on Meath in the final next weekend
Donegal will be back in Division 1 next year and face Meath for Division 2 title Read More »
The Republic of Ireland have ended a poor run of results in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier. They’d only picked up one victory in their last 11 matches before the 1-nil win away to minnows Gibraltar in Group D. Killybegs man Seamus Coleman picked up his 50th cap for the Republic of Ireland on Saturday
Haven’t played in conditions like that since I was underage in Donegal – Seamus Coleman Read More »
Derry have warmed up for the Allianz Football League Division Four Final with a win. The Oakleaf County edged a thriller against Wexford by 3-21 to 4-16. They’ll take on Leitrim in that Division 4 decider and the Connacht side were 1-20 v 2-09 winners over Waterford in their final warm-up. Derry manager Damien McErlain
Derry will have to defend better to win Division 4 title – Damien McErlain Read More »
The Donegal Ladies booked their place in the semi-finals of Division 1 of the LIDL Ladies National Football League on Saturday with a 1-08 v 1-04 win over Westmeath. Maxi Curran’s side now have 5 wins from 6 and will take on Galway in their next League game. Donegal captain Karen Guthrie, who scored 0-05
It was more physical than we were used to – Karen Guthrie after win over Westmeath Read More »
Donegal hosts Kildare in their final divisional game this Sunday in Ballyshannon. A victory is key for Declan Bonner’s side as it could seal promotion back to Division One and give Donegal a place in the final at Croke Park the following weekend. The match throws in a 2pm and the Highland team of Martin
Donegal v Kildare LIVE on Highland Read More »
Jason Quigley has moved to 16-0 (12 KOs) in his professional career following his stoppage of Finnish opponent Mathias Eklund at the Copper Box Arena, London on Saturday evening. It was a destructive performance from Quigley who wobbled Eklund early in the second. The Finn had never been stopped before but the power of Quigley’s punches
WATCH: Quigley stops Eklund in the second round Read More »
Donegal are into the last four of the LIDL Ladies National Football League Division One following a 1-08 v 1-04 win over Westmeath in Letterkenny on Saturday. 0-05 v 0-02 was the half-time score with Karen Guthrie kicking four of those scores for Maxi Curran’s side. Donegal’s goal came from the boot of Shannon McGroddy
Donegal Ladies reach Division 1 Semi-Finals Read More »
The Run Donegal Women’s 5k Race/ Walk takes place next Sunday, the 31st of March at 11am at the Finn Valley Sports Centre, Stranorlar. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Bríd Carr Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Registration on the day starts at 9.30am. More information can be found on their Facebook page,
Run Donegal Women’s 5k takes place next Sunday, March 31st Read More »
Jim McGuinness’s Charlotte Independence go in search of their first win of the season at 11pm Irish time tonight at home to Atlanta United FC 2 in the United Soccer League. McGuinness’s first competitive game in charge ended in a 3-2 defeat to Indy Eleven. The Independence have this game at home before going on
McGuinness’s Independence look for first win of the season Read More »
Glencar Inn Division One Arranmore United 0 vs 0 Glencar Celtic Castlefin Celtic 2 vs 1 Keadue Rovers FC Glenea United 3 vs 2 Donegal Town FC Oldtown Celtic 3 vs 2 St Catherines FC Reserves Strand Rovers 5 vs 0 Dunlewey Celtic Old Orchard Division Two Milford United FC 4 vs 1 Gweedore Celtic
Donegal Junior League Results 23/03/19 Read More »
Institute are safe in the Irish Premiership this year following their win over Coleraine on Saturday. Aaron Jarvis scored a 90th minute goal to seal the win but ‘Stute had chances to win it earlier on. Manager Kevin Doherty is delighted with the win and told Eamonn McLaughlin that he feels they should push
The Ulster Ladies Schools All Star Awards 2019 took place last night and there were three Donegal winners. Lauren Carr (Loreto CS, Milford & Gaeil Fhánada), Bronagh Gallagher (St. Columba’s CS, Glenties & Naomh Conaill) & Julie Trearty (Loreto CS, Milford & Downings) all picked up All Star Awards at the presentation night.
Ulster Ladies Schools All-Stars for Lauren Carr, Bronagh Gallagher & Julie Trearty Read More »
Institute picked up their first win in four games on Saturday when they beat Coleraine by 1 goal to nil and made sure of their Premiership status next year. They left it late to score the winner after a dominant second half-performance, but it was Aaron Jarvis who slotted home after being sent through by
Institute ensure Irish Premiership status for next year with win over Coleraine Read More »
Finn Harps sit bottom of the Premier Division table following their 1-0 loss to Shamrock Rovers at Finn Park last night. Ollie Horgan’s side have just 2 points from 8 games as they come to the end of the first series of games. Goalkeeper Ciaran Gallagher told Diarmaid Doherty that they badly need to pick
Ciaran Gallagher reacts to Harps’ loss to Shamrock Rovers Read More »
Shamrock Rovers hold a seven-point lead at the summit of the S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division. Greg Bolger’s 85th-minute goal have the Hoops a 1-nil win at Finn Harps last night. After last night’s game, Rovers manager Stephen Bradley gave his thoughts to Diarmaid Doherty…
We were right to expect a tough game – Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley Read More »
This Sunday will see Galway visit Healy Park in Omagh for a crunch meeting with Tyrone. Tyrone sit in fourth place in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 table on 7 points, behind Mayo who are third with 8 points and Galway in second, who are also on 8 points. A win for Mickey
GAA Preview: Tyrone prepare for crunch meeting with Galway Read More »
The Minister for Finance has effectively ruled out a general election this year. Paschal Donohue says he is already working on Budget 2020 for October and is confident it will pass. He was speaking at the Fine Gael National Conference in Wexford, where 1-thousand party members have gathered for the two day event, ending with
Donohue rules out general election in 2019 Read More »
People in Ireland may get a chance to see the Northern Lights this weekend. Known as the aurora borealis, the phenomenon is usually best viewed in the north of Norway. It’s expected that the display will be visible from at least Ireland’s Northern coasts, if not the whole country. David Moore, from Astronomy Ireland, says
Aurora Borealis may be visible over Northern coasts tonight Read More »
The British Prime Minister’s hinted she might not bring back her Brexit deal for MPs to vote on for a third time next week. Theresa May’s written a letter to members of her party and says she won’t do that if there isn’t enough support. If the House of Commons doesn’t back her agreement, the
May hints third vote on Brexit deal may not happen Read More »
A second man arrested as part of the investigation into the tragic deaths at a disco in Cookstown in County Tyrone has been released on police bail. The PSNI say the 40 year old man, who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, has been released pending further inquiries. On Thursday, a 52 year old man
Second man released on bail in Cookstown investigation Read More »
A Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital Action Group march gets underway this afternoon at 1:30pm. The march is in response to what the group says is the constant spin that has been issued by Government. Chairperson of the group Fr John Joe Duffy says the time of fake grants and false promises has to come
Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital march this afternoon Read More »
Bundoran this week, celebrated World Water Day as part of the Think Before You Flush campaign. The initiative aims to tackle the problem of sewage related litter on Ireland’s beaches. Think Before You Flush is a public awareness campaign about the problem sanitary products and other items can cause to the marine environment and waste
World Water Day marked with Think Before you Flush campaign in Bundoran Read More »
Finn Harps are still without a win in this season’s Premier Division after Friday night’s defeat to the leaders Shamrock Rovers. Greg Bolgers goal on 85 minutes put the Hoops 7pts clear while that first victory still has to come for the Ballybofey boys. Speaking with Dairmaid Doherty after the game, Harps Assistant Manager Paul
Paul Hegarty says Rovers defeat hard to take Read More »
Finn Harps suffered a fifth defeat in a row going down 1-0 to Premer Division leaders Shamrock Rovers on Friday night. Diarmaid Doherty reports from Finn Park for Highland Radio Sport…
Finn Harps 0 v 1 Shamrock Rovers – FT Report Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday March 22nd:
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday March 22nd Read More »
Donegal host Kildare in their final divisional game this Sunday in Ballyshannon. A victory is key for Declan Bonner’s side as it could seal promotion back to Division One and give Donegal a place in the final at Croke Park the following weekend. A Kildare win could also mean a move up for the Lilywhites.
GAA Preview: Declan Bonner on Donegal v Kildare Read More »
An investigation has been launched following a burglary at a commercial premises in Muff. The property was targeted at around 3:30am this morning with damage caused to the door of the building during the incident and a number of items taken. Gardai say no arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
Commercial premises in Muff targeted in overnight burglary Read More »
The HSE has confirmed that there has been an outbreak of mumps in the North West. Since the beginning of this month, there has been 13 confirmed cases, mainly in the South Donegal and Sligo Town areas. The HSE however, says the number of cases has decreased somewhat in the past week. Dr Anthony Breslin
13 confirmed cases of Mumps in North West Read More »
Jason Quigley (15-0, 11KOs) will face Finland’s Mathias Eklund on Saturday night in the Donegal boxer’s UK debut. Unbeaten middleweight Quigley meets Eklund (10-1-2, 4KOs) on the undercard of Charlie Edward’s maiden WBC Flyweight World title defence against Angel Moreno at London’s Copper Box Arena. Quigley hit the scales at 11st 9lbs 5oz at
Jason Quigley ready to rock London and 2019 Read More »
There are fears a decision by Dublin Port to phase out the intake of cruise ships will have a devastating impact on tourism in the North West. The number of cruise ships permitted to enter Dublin Port from 2021 onwards will be cut to two per week with turnaround ships prohibited. The CEO of Dublin
Fears Dublin Port’s phasing out of cruise ships would impact NW tourism Read More »
Finn Harps have four members of their U19 squad included in the Republic of Ireland Schoolboys side for the first Centenary Shield fixture away to Scotland on next Thursday night, March 28. Lee McLaughlin (Carndonagh Community School); Jack Doherty (Carndonagh Community School); Corey McBride (Carndonagh Community School) and Daragh Ellison (St. Eunan’s College, Letterkenny) will
Four Harps players in Republic of Ireland Schoolboys squad Read More »
€12 million is being invested in the replacement and rehabilitation of approximately 40 km of old water mains across the county by Irish Water and Donegal County Council. Irish Water says the works commenced last September, and will be complete by the end of 2019. They say it will reduce bursts, and lessen the loss
Irish Water issues update on €12 million pipe replacement programme Read More »
In the seventh programme of the second series of Night Night North West recorded at The Twin Towns Library, Tricia Kean reads ‘The Boy who fell off the Mayflower’ written and illustrated by PJ Lynch. Tricia is joined by the pupils of St. Mary’s National School, Stranorlar.
Night Night North West – Series 2 – Episode 7 Read More »
The IFA is claiming that some beef farmers are facing financial ruin as a result of the state of cattle prices at the moment. Prices being received by farmers for their cattle are unviable, according to the associations Livestock committee, with Agriculture Minister Michael Creed being urged to insist that the brexit compensation package being
Beef farmers facing “financial ruin” – IFA Read More »
A special workshop for businesses in Donegal who export or import from the UK is to be held next week. The one day event is being organised by the Local Enterprise Office in Donegal who are inviting businesses from all sectors to attend in preparation for Brexit. Businesses in Donegal who are planning on moving
Donegal LEO offering special Brexit preparedness workshop Read More »
The Irish Cancer Society’s calling on people in Donegal to support Daffodil Day today, pointing out that on average, 1,050 people in the county are diagnosed with cancer each year. Research is a key theme this year, with the society saying Irish women could be the first in the world to trial potential new breast
Over 1,000 people diagnosed with cancer annually in Donegal Read More »
There were 19 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, two of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s a fall of 14 on yesterday’s figure. Nationally, the INMO says there were 468 admitted patients without beds at hospitals across the country, the largest number, 42, at University Hospital Galway.
19 people awaiting in-patient beds at LUH Read More »
Inishowen Councillor Jack Murray, has called for the installation of speed calming measures at St Mura’s National School in Tooban during school hours, after reports of a number of near accidents recently. He says the road there is extremely fast moving and the area experiences heavy traffic during school hours as parents drop off their
Speed measures needed outside Tooban School – Murray Read More »
The timeframe for feedback and comment on the Emerging Preferred Route Corridors identified for three sections of the TEN-T Network in Donegal has been extended until this day week, March 29th. The sections are the Ballybofey / Stranorlar Urban Region, the Letterkenny to Manorcunningham route and the road from Manorcunningham to Lifford, Strabane and the
Council extends deadline for Ten-T route corridor feedback Read More »
Scoil Mhuire in Buncrana has received approval for emergency works. Education Minister Joe McHugh has confirmed that necessary electrical works will be carried out at the school on St Oran’s Road this year. Fine Gael County Councillor Mickey Doherty said: “Another important project is getting the green light. That’s good for the school and good
Electrical works approved for Buncrana Secondary School Read More »
Shamrock Rovers can move 7 points clear at the top of the S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division table this evening. The league leaders travel to Ballybofey to play Finn Harps. It is the only top flight fixture to go ahead tonight, following postponements due to the international break. Harps boss Ollie Horgan will be in
Horgan knows points will be hard come by against Rovers Read More »
British Prime Minister Theresa May says people have a clear choice after EU leaders agreed to delay Brexit until the 22nd of May – IF the withdrawal agreement is passed by the UK parliament next week. If the British Prime Minister’s deal fails for a third time – the EU says the extention will be
“The choice is clear” – Theresa May Read More »
The 16 and 17 year olds lost their lives in a crush while queuing to get into the Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. Around 400 teenagers went to the Greenvale Hotel on Sunday night to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The queue to get into the disco quickly became lethal. Police believe the crush happened
Funerals of three teenagers to take place in Tyrone Read More »
EU leaders have agreed to extend Brexit until May 22nd – the day before European elections start. But it’s conditioned on the UK passing the withdrawal deal next month. The delay is not as long as the UK leader had wanted, she was hoping for it to be put off until the end of June.
EU leaders agree to extend Brexit until May 22nd Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday March 21st:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Thursday March 21st Read More »
Donegal County Council has announced that the Letterkenny Public Services Centre will close tomorrow from 11:30am to 1:30pm as a mark of respect to Dessie Larkin. The late Mr Larkin died suddenly at his home in Letterkenny on Monday last. Requiem mass for Dessie will be held tomorrow at St. Eunan’s Cathedral at 12 noon, followed
L’Kenny PSC to close tomorrow for funeral of Dessie Larkin Read More »
“The Race” returns to Donegal this weekend. The ultimate 24 hour endurance event see the competitors tackle 250km of the rugged landscape of North West Donegal, consisting of road and mountain running, cycling and Kayaking. It starts at sunrise, 5.30am on Saturday 23rd March in Gartan with a 22k run to Ramelton. That’s followed by
“The Race” Returns this weekend Read More »
Hundreds of homes and businesses are without water today in the Falcarragh area for the second time in recent weeks. Local Councillor Michael Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig has reiterated his calls for further investment in the water network in the area. He says the community needs to unite in their representations to Irish Water:
Residents in Falcarragh impacted by water outages Read More »
Highland Radio
Pine Hill, Letterkenny,
Co. Donegal, Ireland
