Institute moved up to seventh in the Danske Bank Irish Premiership after a 1-0 home victory over bottom club Ards. Michael McCrudden got the only goal of the game, with a penalty It was his 15th goal of the season. Significantly, the Derry side is now 14 points ahead of Ards and nine ahead of […]
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A family in Burtonport are said to be left living in fear after an act of vandalism at their home on Christmas night. It’s understood that sometime between 9:30pm on Christmas night and 7am yesterday morning in the Keadue area of the village, two cars and a trailer, parked at the property were vandalised with
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Plans are underway to set up an electoral commission. A public consultation on a Regulatory Impact Analysis to establish it, is being launched today. The Junior Minister for Local Government and Electoral Reform John Paul Phelan’s announced the plans. He outlines what they’re planning to do:
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There would be absolute mayhem if there was a return to any customs checks on the border with Northern Ireland. That’s according to the Labour leader who says he doesn’t see a way to reconcile the issue in the event of a no deal Brexit. Brendan Howlin says it would present a major headache for
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The 2019 season for Donegal starts this Sunday with the opening McKenna Cup clash against Queens University in Ballybofey. Donegal’s preparations included victory over Sligo in a recent challenge game as Declan Bonner’s side tried to get to grips with the new rules. The Donegal player of the year last season was Eoghan Ban Gallagher.
GAA Preview: Eoghan Ban Gallagher on new players and rules Read More »
Close on 600 people turned out for the annual St. Stephen’s Day 5k run by Finn Valley AC. Gerard Gallagher won the event in a fine time of 15.43. Teresa Doherty won the female category 17.28.
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10 people were arrested on suspicion of drink driving on Christmas Day. Gardaí say a further 12 drivers were arrested before 9am this morning, suspected of getting behind the wheel while over the limit. A number of these drivers refused a breath sample and will now automatically face a 4 year ban. Never drink and
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St.Eunan’s bowed out of the Ulster Minor Tournament on St. Stephen’s Day losing by a point (0-16 v 3-06) to Bellaghy at St Paul’s in Belfast. The Donegal Champions were 0-10 to 0-1 down at half time but three second half goals from Conor O’Donnell (2) and Peter McEniff had Eunan’s back in front. Bellaghy
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As 2018 comes to a close, Highland Radio Sport have been airing Best off programmes this month reflecting on the highlights from the year. Click on links below to recap the Episode’s 1 to 4. The 5th and final Episode will be aired this Saturday (29th Dec) from 4pm, the highland panel of Oisin Kelly,
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Everyone here at Highland Radio would like to wish you all a Merry and safe Christmas! Some of the Highland Radio staff joined David James on the Jive Time Christmas Special at our Open Day last week for a Christmas singsong!
Merry Christmas from all at Highland Radio!!! Read More »
A 27 year old man has been charged with wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. He is due to appear at Derry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 26th December charged in connection with a serious assault in the Drumleck Drive area of the city on Sunday afternoon
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A man remains in hospital today after receiving what Gardai in Letterkenny say appear to be stab wounds. Gardai are investigating a serious assault on a man in his mid 30s after he received a number of stab wounds in his back during an incident at around 3:30am on Saturday last in the Glencar area
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A senior PSNI officer has called on families to stay on alert and look out for relatives following two reports of people being scammed out of thousands of pounds within the space of two days. Two people were targeted in the Tyrone and Armagh areas last weekend, losing almost £13,000. Chief Superintendent Simon Walls is
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Last week’s funding announcement by TII includes €1 million for safety works at Tullywrap near Lifford. Cllr Gerry Crawford says that’s a project which is very necessary, as the road has been an accident blackspot for many years……….
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A Donegal County Councillor says Donegal County Council must do more to support the Irish language. Councillor Mícheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig was speaking after there was no translation service available at a recent meeting he attended. During the meeting, Mac Giolla Easbuig spoke in Irish although there was no translation service available. He says
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The number of motorists drink and drug driving is continuing to rise. The highest rates of drink driving were found in Cavan and Monaghan. According to a report in today’s Irish Independent, 34 thousand drivers were caught over the last five years. Nationally about 11 out of one thousand people tested were under the
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The countdown is on as Santa prepares for his journey around the world tonight. He visits the South Pacific first on Christmas Eve, before leaving presents to New Zealand and Australia. The sleigh then heads up to Japan, over to Asia, and across to Africa, before sweeping on to Ireland and the rest of the
Santa expected to reach Ireland just before midnight! Read More »
A Donegal Deputy is hopeful that the tendering process for a number of key road projects will be fast tracked in the New Year. It was confirmed in recent days that more than €34 million is to be spent on road projects in Donegal in 2019. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says while major
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Detectives in Strand Road are continuing to appeal for information after a report of a serious assault at the Drumleck Drive area of the city yesterday afternoon. In a statement Detective Sergeant Reid said: “Shortly before 1:40pm, it was reported that a 25 year old man sustained stab wound injuries at a house in the
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Efforts are underway to help companies get ready for Brexit. Two Ministers have launched an online customs training course. Business, Enterprise and Innovation Minister Heather Humphries and Junior Minister Pat Breen have launched the Customs Insights course, being rolled out by the Government through Enterprise Ireland. It’s a new online training support to help
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A major tourism drive’s being kick-started today in the US. Tourism Ireland is going to have a week-long campaign in New York, LA, Minneapolis and Dallas. Chief Executive, Niall Gibbons, says the American market is vital to Irish tourism:
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Donegal International Rally Champions Manus Kelly and Donall Barrett will defend their title in June next year in an R5 Car. The Glenswilly Milford partnership have been the dominant crew in Donegal since 2016 winning three in a row. With the Subaru S12 not available and the landscape of rallying in Ireland changing, they will
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On the third weekend of June 2018, Manus Kelly and Donall Barrett were crowned champions of the Donegal International Rally. It was a third victory in a row for the Glenswilly Milford partnership, something only three other men had achieved in the 46 year history of the event. In Episode Four of the Best Of
Best Of Series: Donegal Three In A Row For Kelly & Barrett Read More »
Detectives in Strand Road are appealing for information after a report of a serious assault at the Drumleck Drive area of Derry City this afternoon. It’s reported that a 25 year old man was stabbed at a house in the area shortly before 1.40pm. He was taken to hospital and his injuries have been described
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The Irish Farming Association is calling for tougher sanctions to be introduced to tackle illegal dumping. It’s warning communities to be alert over the Christmas season as there will be an increase in littering across the countryside. Bigger fines and the installation of CCTV are some measures the association is suggesting. IFA Environment Chairman, Thomas
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Locals in Carndonagh have slammed those responsible for causing damage to a green area and road sign overnight. The incident occurred on the R238 just outside the town. It appears a vehicle was driven off the road causing damage to the grass and a signpost before being driven away. Anyone with information has been encouraged
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Donegal County Council has confirmed that all major routes in the county will be gritted from 4pm this evening. Temperatures are expected to fall as far as -1 degree celcius in places tonight. Motorists are being advised to drive with caution and assume no road is ice-free.
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Finn Harps have confirmed Jacob Borg has signed a contract for the 2019 season. The 27-year-old Australian born defender joined Harps during the summer transfer window and went on to play a significant role as Ollie Horgan’s side secured promotion to the Premier Division. Horgan is pleased that the deal has been finalised. “We’re glad
Jacob Borg – the latest to sign on at Harps Read More »
Ronan Curtis scored his eighth goal for Portsmouth in Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Sunderland. With 23 games under his belt since joining from Derry City, Curtis has made an impact with Pompey. Portsmouth go into Christmas top of League One in England. Curtis has been enjoying his time at Fratton Park…
Ronan Curtis repaying Portsmouth faithful Read More »
After relegation at the end of the 2017 season, not many had given Finn Harps much of a chance to return to the Premier Division. But since Ollie Horgan took the reigns Harps have had a tendency to put the doubters straight. With a host of changes to his side Horgan put a master-plan in
Best Of Series: Harps Return to the Premier Read More »
There was a 10 goal thriller at the Brandywell Stadium on Saturday evening between Institute and Cliftonville which was won by ‘Stute 6-4. Michael mcCrudden scored four goals while Joe McCready got himself a brace on the way to the two goal victory. Eamonn McLaughlin was there for Highland Radio Sport… After the match Eamonn
Big win at home for Stute over Cliftonville – FT Report & Reaction Read More »
Omagh had an 18-17 win over City of Derry today in the Ulster Rugby Premiership. It’s been a good year for Omagh as they are sitting fourth in the All Ireland League Division 2C and came to within 80 minutes of promotion to Division 2B earlier on. After today’s win, Omagh Rugby President Rory Ward
Reaction to Omagh Rugby’s win over City of Derry and the year so far Read More »
Ulster had a 19-12 win over Munster in the Pro14 on Friday night. The Northern Province outscored the Reds by three tries to nil to take the win and move up to second in Conference B. Alex McDonald spoke about the game and starts with speaking about a controversial incident in the first 30 seconds
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St. Eunan’s proved too strong for Buncrana in the Donegal U21 Hurling Championship Final last night, beating the Inishowen club on a scoreline of 3-10 v 1-08. The sides were level at half-time, 1-05 v 0-08, with James Hartnett scoring the only goal of the half for Eunan’s. The second half saw St. Eunan’s dominate,
St. Eunan’s beat Buncrana in U21 Hurling Final with strong second-half showing Read More »
Martin Harley’s fine year in the saddle continues as he now has 87 wins in 2018. Harley followed on from last night’s two victories in Wolverhampton with a win at Lingfield today. The Trentagh native rode Alan King trained horse Redicean to victory in the 2.50pm Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap. Harley also had a
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The IFA says consumers and retailers need to support farmers and buy Irish this Christmas. They’re appealing to shoppers to realise the impact cheap vegetables have on Irish farmers – and have lashed out at unsustainable discounting in the market. IFA President, Joe Healy, says Irish consumers know the value of Irish vegetables – and
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Additional armed Gardaí are to be sent to the border region in the New Year. A third Armed Support Unit (ASU) is to be set-up in the Cavan/Monaghan region by Garda HQ, amid fears of a no-deal Brexit. The Irish Independent reports that potential security problems arising from the UK’s exit from the EU in
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A man is being treated in hospital after being shot in Derry overnight. Police responded to reports of a shooting incident at a residential premises in the Cromore Gardens area of Derry. The man in question is said to have suffered gunshot wounds to both knees. In a statement Detective Inspector Bob Blemmings said:
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CCTV footage has been erected in the William Street area of Derry in a bid to combat an ongoing commercial waste issue. Commercial waste has been dumped in a private laneway in the area repeatedly with Enforcement and Cleansing teams from Derry City and Strabane District Council visiting the area regularly to inspect and
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Some cancer patients in Donegal who travel to Galway for treatment are now being partly cared for a by a robot. The Saolta University Hospital Group in conjunction with Cancer Care West recently introduced Robotic Surgery at University Hospital Galway The surgical robot is currently being used by the urology team at the hospital
Donegal patients now availing of New Robotic Surgery in Galway Read More »
Police are investigating after an ATM was stolen in Fintona Co.Tyrone at around 3am this morning. Thieves used a digger to remove the ‘built in’ cash machine from a shop on Tattymoyle Road. Detectives believe the digger was stolen from a building site a short distance away and was set alight at the scene
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New laws clamping down on unaccompanied learner drivers have come into effect today, with car owners who knowingly allow unaccompanied learners or unlicensed drivers to drive their car facing potential penalties. It follows a campaign by a man who lost his wife and daughter in a collision caused by a learner driver. The Donegal
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries December 21st……….
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries December 21st Read More »
A number of north west athletes have been confirmed on the Northern Ireland and Ulster teams for the Northern Ireland International Cross Country next month. Donegal’s Nakita Burke, Teresa Doherty, Jack Holian, Sarah Kelly and Amy Greene, Sean McGinley and Eoin Hughes have been selected in different categories. Full teams below. The International will be
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Keith Cowan is back on board at Finn Park for the 2019 Premier Division season. Last year’s captain has signed on the dotted line for another campaign bringing to 15 the players who have committed to the Ballybofey side next year. The Ramelton man confirmed he’s sticking with the Harps on a social media post.
Keith Cowan signs up for Premier season at Harps Read More »
Minister Joe McHugh says more than €34million is to be spent on road projects in Donegal next year. €2.5million will be spent progressing N14/N15 to A5 Link and the Ten-T routes, while €1.5million is being spent on the four lane carriageway in Letterkenny. Safety works will also be carried out, including more than €2.8million on four
€34 million to be spent on Donegal’s roads in 2019 – Mc Hugh Read More »
Two men have been convicted in relation to the death of Paul Mc Cauley in Derry in 2015, almost nine years after a vicious assault on the Waterside. 28 year old Piper John McClements from Derry, previously known as Daryl Proctor, pleaded guilty to the murder of Paul McCauley. Prior to Paul’s death McClements had
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The Irish squad for the up coming Women’s Six Nations Championship has been named and Ballybofey native Laura Feely is included. Feely, who plays her rugby with Galwegians and Connacht made her Irish debut in the competition last February. There’s seven new comers on the squad – Enya Breen, Kathryn Dane, Linda Djougang, Ailbhe Dowling,
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A house in Falcarragh remains sealed off this morning after a fire broke out at the property yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were first alerted to the unoccupied bungalow at Derryreel shortly before 3pm however the house has been extensively damaged by the blaze. Gardai have confirmed that they are treating the fire as a
Breaking news: House sealed off after suspected arson attack Read More »
Concern has been raised over the pace of progress on social housing in Donegal. While 2018 has seen a number of turnkey developments in the county coming to fruition, it’s been claimed that a crisis is growing particularly in the West Donegal area. Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig believes that more new builds
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