On this week’s Score Programme, Oisin Kelly speaks with Donegal Manager Declan Bonner ahead of the Dr McKenna Cup trip to Antrim. We also speak with Ulster GAA Journalist Declan Bogue ahead of the Ulster Club Final between Kilcoo and Derrygonnelly. We hear from Strabane’s Ciaran McLaughlin who will take up the role of Ulster […]
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The Donegal LGFA are over half way through their five week long worldwide fundraiser. They are asking friends across the globe to join them virtually in covering 40 thousand kilometres while raising money which will go towards the training fund for the various Donegal ladies teams. The full details are on the the Donegal LGFA
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On the pitch this weekend in Ulster, the provincial senior club final between Kilcoo of Down and Fermanagh’s Derrygonnelly takes centre stage. Kilcoo are the defending champions and seen as favourites having defeated the fancied Glen of Maghera in the semi final while Derrygonnelly had big wins over the Tyrone and Armagh champions to leave
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On Friday evening, Finn Valley AC will unveil ‘Beyond The Line, Finn Valley Athletics Club, A History’, a book marking the club’s Golden Jubilee. Pierce O’Callaghan, the head of competition management at World Athletics will perform the official launch of the book, which was written by Donegal-based journalist and author Chris McNulty. The launch will
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Strabane’s Ciaran McLaughlin will be ratified as President of Ulster GAA at the provincial convention on Friday evening. The Tyrone native has dedicated over 30 years to serving the association having held positions both on and off the field. Speaking with Francis Mooney ahead of taking the top seat in the province, Ciaran says protection
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Donegal’s second game in the Dr McKenna Cup is this Saturday afternoon with Declan Bonner’s side facing Antrim in Portglenone. There will be full match commentary with Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh from the 1.30pm throw in – online on our website – right here on highlandradio.com Click on player to listen: Coverage is in
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Donegal head to Portglenone to play Antrim on Saturday in their second game of the Dr McKenna Cup. There will be full match commentary ONLINE with Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh from the 1.30pm throw in – on highlandradio.com. A win for Donegal would book a place in the semi final of the competition which
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On this week’s programme, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to columnist, photographer, and owner of The Cristeph Studio in Letterkenny, Brian McDaid. Brian has been taking photographs for over 40 years and took over the Cristeph Gallery, which was originally located on Port Road, back in 2002. Brian also served with the Letterkenny Fire Service for 27
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All Ireland Champions Tyrone started 2022 with a fifteen point defeat to Cavan in the Dr McKenna Cup. It finished 1-17 to 0-5 at Breffni Park. Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport:
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The LYIT will face University of Limerick in round two of the Sigerson Cup. The Letterkenny side came from four points down in the closing minutes to win 1-13 to 1-11 against IT Carlow. Downings Keelan McGroddy scored the goal late on while Jason McGee and Liam Gaughan scored four points a piece. The other
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The LYIT progressed in the Sigerson Cup on Tuesday night beating IT Carlow 1-13 to 1-11. A late Keelan McGroddy goal and three injury time points were needed to secure the victory. Brendan Cummins reports for Highland Radio Sport:
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The government has announced a new targeted standalone commercial rates waiver scheme for the first three months of this year. Donegal County Council has confirmed there is no need to apply for the new scheme, but is stressing that only certain businesses will qualify. A number of rates waiver schemes have been implemented over the
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News, Sport and Obituaries on Monday January 10th……..
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23,909 new cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed in the Republic this evening. Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said this evening it’s essential for everyone to protect themselves and others from infection. Every small action to limit the spread of this disease is vital, he said, as the country continues to experience a
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West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has denied that a motion to recall the assembly today to discuss School safety in light of Covid 19 was politically motivated because Education Minister Michelle McIlveen is a DUP representative. Mr McCrossan, the SDLP’s Education Spokesperson, was speaking in the Assembly this afternoon. He told the assembly he wrote
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A woman who’d been missing from the Ballybofey area has been located. Gardai and the family of Edel had expressed concern for her welfare, but that search has now been stood down.
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DUP threats to withdraw ministers from Stormont have been paused. The party is to meet with Britain’s Foreign Secretary Liz Truss – who’s now fronting negotiations for the UK following the resignation of David Frost. She’s threatened to Trigger Article 16 if a deal can’t be reached on the Northern Ireland protocol. But First Minister
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Almost 1,100 staff at An Post are absent due to Covid. The company says it has been a challenging time since Christmas and the situation is continuing this week. Head of Corporate Communication at An Post, Anna Mc Hugh, says despite the challenges just four post offices across the country are closed as a result:
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A Donegal Deputy has hit out at Government for what he claims is the failure to protect businesses and allowing taxpayers to subsidise the insurance industry. Last year, Minister of State at the Department of Finance Sean Fleming warned that insurance companies who deducted state supports paid to businesses from valid claims under their policy
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It’s emerged that the Red Cross has been deployed to assist the National Ambulance Service in Donegal. The additional support has been drafted in in response to challenges caused by the ongoing Covid-19 surge, to assist in patient transportation and transfers. The organisation is also providing ambulance assistance in Dublin, Cork, Naas, Tipperary, Cavan and
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Gardai are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of a woman missing from the Ballybofey area. Gardai and the family of 25 year-old Edel McGirr say they are concerned for her welfare. She was last seen in Ballybofey yesterday and is described as 5’ 1” in height, of a medium build, with greenish blue eyes
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Concerns have been raised yet again over sheep worrying. Annually during lambing season, farmers fear for the safety of their flock. Councillor Michael McClafferty says there’s heightened alarm however, over dogs straying from owners while out walking. He is appealing to dog owners to be responsible:
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Letterkenny University Hospital is the joint second most overcrowded hospital in the country today. The hospital has been among the top most overcrowded in the country for the past number of weeks. According to the INMO’s latest Trolley Watch report, 44 people are waiting on a bed at the hospital today. 10 patients are on
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Letterkenny University Hospital is currently treating the highest number of patients with Covid-19 in the country. The hospital is dealing with 72 infectious cases of the virus with 2 patients in ICU. A total of 1,004 patients with Covid-19 are being treated in hospitals. 82 people are in intensive care.
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Planning permission has been submitted for a major new innovation and business centre in Letterkenny. The proposed development would see the construction of a new multi-storey building on the Pearse Road at the site of the former ESB premises. Plans have been submitted by Donegal County Council in partnership with the Donegal 2040 Strategic Development
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A man in his 30s has been arrested following the discovery of a suspected cannabis factory in Omagh. £60,000 worth of suspected Class B drugs were seized by Police following a search of a property in the town on Friday. The 32 year old was arrested on suspicion of several offences, including possession of a
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There’s been a 29% increase in the number of tests conducted By Gardai in Donegal for drink and drug driving. According to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety’s annual report for 2020, 337 blood and urine specimens were taken by Gardai in the county, the third highest figure in the country, compared to 262 samples
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Gardai in Donegal are urging motorists to make responsible road safety decisions a resolution for 2022. They say it appears the same type of road traffic related offences are continuing on the roads. It’s after two motorists were arrested on suspicion of drink driving in the county over the weekend. On Saturday night, the arrests
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A Letterkenny Councillor has called upon Donegal County Council to draw up a comprehensive timeframe plan to tackle the housing demands in Letterkenny as a result of the Mica crisis. Councillor Gerry McMonagle will be bringing the motion before tomorrow’s sitting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District. He’s urging the local authority to look outside
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NPHET’s set to consider whether mandatory vaccination should be introduced. The Irish Times reports it’ll look at the measure after it receives details from the Department of Health on legal and ethical aspects of such a move. Ireland has one of the highest vaccination rates in Europe, with almost four million people vaccinated and more
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Health and safety concerns have been raised over boardwalks in Donegal. Councillor Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig is calling for safety audits to be carried out on boardwalks across the county. He claims the wooden structure on some boardwalks has deteriorated in recent times. Cllr MacGiolla Easbuig says urgent checks are required on a county-wide
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Visitors are advised to regularly self-test for Covid-19 before entering nursing homes. It’s part of new HSE recommendations which take effect today. Sage Advocacy’s warning these new HSE guidelines may lead to further uncertainty and inconsistency around visiting arrangements at some nursing homes. The national organisation says further clarification around the new self-testing for Covid-19
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Steelstown of Derry claimed the Ulster Intermediate Football Club Championship on Sunday afternoon after they beat Moortown 0-06 to 0-04 in Owenbeg. Cahir McMonagle was star man for Steelstown firing over five of their six points. Steelstown manager Hugh McGrath told Francis Mooney he was pleased to get over the line… Moortown boss Michael Hassan
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Steelstown of Derry are Ulster Intermediate Football Club champions after they beat Moortown of Tyrone 0-06 to 0-04 in Owenbeg. At half time Moortown led three points to one but a strong second half showing from the Derry champions saw them lift the Patrick McCully Cup. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
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The British Foreign Secretary says the United Kingdom is ready to take unilateral action that would suspend customs checks on goods moving to Northern Ireland. Liz Truss is due to hold talks with EU officials this week to resolve disagreements over post-Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. Ms Truss said she is willing to trigger
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The Sigerson Cup gets underway on Tuesday night with LYIT beginning their campaign away to Carlow IT. The last time the competition was played LYIT reached the semi finals under the management of Michael Murphy Maxi Curran joined Oisin Kelly to preview the tournament…
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Track and Field returned for the first time this year for Donegal athletes with events in both Dublin and Glasgow. The action in Dublin was the National League where Gavin McLaughlin got his Shot Putt season started with a win, throwing 16.51 metres meaning he had three metres to spare above the rest of the
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It’s reported the government has agreed to administer new Covid-19 antiviral pills here before they’re officially approved by European regulators. The Sunday Independent reports the cabinet has agreed to forgo the need for clearance from the European Medicines Agency to use new the new antiviral treatment from Pfizer, GSK and MSD. However, the Health Minister
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North West Intermediate Cup Derry City 2 V 3 Maiden City Strabane Athletic 6 V 0 Letterkenny Rovers Newtowne 3 V 4 Cockhill Celtic Bonagee United 3 V 1 Trojans
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Conor Orr was back in the winners enclosure on Sunday afternoon at Fairyhouse when he won on board the 25/1 shot Red As Rust for trainer Nigel Slevin. Orr finished 12 lengths ahead of Danny Mullins on the 6/4 favourite Banntown Girl It is win number six for the racing year the Donegal jockey
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A local councillor is welcoming the go-ahead for an airline to operate flights between Donegal and Dublin Airport. Emerald Airlines has been awarded the contract to run the PSO air service from the county from February 26th. Donegal Municipal District Councillor Tom Conaghan says the flights are important, given the lack of transport options in
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Finn Valley AC athlete’s Riona Doherty and Mark Wilkinson tasted success in Glasgow on Saturday afternoon at the Scottish Open. Doherty claimed victory in the 60 metre Hurdles for under 17’s in a time of 9.02 seconds finishing ahead of Darcie Black from Dunfermline and Zoe Loughrey of Glasgow AC who finished in third. Whilst,
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As demand for PCR tests continues, the HSE this week estimated that up to 150,000 Covid-19 infections may have escaped official confirmation. From last week, symptomatic people aged between 4 and 39 were advised to contact the HSE and request for antigen tests to be sent out to them. CEO of the HSE, Paul Reid
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A total of 21,384 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been announced today in the Republic of Ireland. 984 patients are in hospitals with the virus, a rise of 67 compared to yesterday. Of those, 83 are in ICU, the same as Saturday’s figure.
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Celtic have announced the signing of Johnny Kenny from Sligo Rovers. The 18-year-old has signed a five year deal with the Hoops and joins fellow Irishman Liam Scales in making the switch from the League of Ireland to the Scottish Premiership in the last twelve months. Kenny netted 11 times in the Premier Division for
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Donegal Hurlers started their 2022 campaign with a big victory over Antrim in the Conor McGurk Cup. Mickey McCann’s side brushed by Antrim on a score of 5-16 to 1-10 with Ritchie Ryan scoring 2-10 of Donegal’s tally. Next up for Donegal is a clash with Ulster University, knowing a win will seal their place
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The 2021 Donegal Sports Star Awards have been launched by the reigning Overall winner jockey Oisin Orr. The awards are going virtual again due to Covid-19 with the show taking place on Friday night, 28th of January at 7.30 p.m. The 2020 Overall winner Orr said it was a great honour to be asked to
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Donegal Hurlers recorded a 5-16 to 1-10 win over Antrim in Conor McGurk Cup on Saturday afternoon. Ritchie Ryan was the top performer of the afternoon and finished the game scoring 2-10. Ryan Ferry has the full time report from Dunsilly…
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The Department of Health has confirmed a record 26,122 new cases of Covid 19 today. As of 8:30 this morning 917 patients are being treated for the virus – a drop of 19 on yesterday. The number of people being treated for Covid-19 in the country’s ICUs is at its lowest level since early November.
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Ethan Doherty fired over a late point to earn Derry a draw with Monaghan in their opening Dr McKenna Cup game. The sides finished on 12 points a piece after Rory Gallagher’s side led 0-07 to 0-05 at the break. Top scorer on the evening for Derry was Niall Loughlin who notched over five points
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