The first round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open is coming to a close at Ballyliffen Golf Club. New Zealander Ryan Fox has a one shot lead at 5 under with Padraig Harrington the best of the Irish tied for second at 4 under. Oisin Kelly and Denis Kirwan have being wrapping up the […]
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Donegal’s football Super-8 meeting with Dublin will go ahead at Croke Park as planned. Donegal officials met with the GAA today, but it was accepted that the current Super-8 format was formally adopted at Congress last year. However, the new Championship structure will be reviewed by Central Council later this year, with all counties invited
Chairman Mick McGrath satisfied that Croke Park agree with Donegal Read More »
The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open continues this afternoon at a sunny Ballyliffin Golf Club. Oisin Kelly has the latest on the First Round and reaction from local player Ruaidhri McGee and leading Irishman Padraig Harrington… Marquee hole, marquee player. McIlroy gets back under par at the stunning 7th hole. pic.twitter.com/dXpWVWrLOI — The European Tour
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Padraig Harrington is best placed of the Irish on the opening day of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The 2007-winner shot a 4-under par opening round of 68. As things stand, Harrington is just a shot off the lead Oisin Kelly reports from the Glashedy Links course and also has a chat with Ballyliffin
DDF Irish Open Report / Ballyliffin Ladies doing their bit Read More »
Ollie Horgan is under no illusions about the scale of the challenge that Finn Harps face against Drogheda Utd on this Friday night (kick-off 7.45) in an away League of Ireland First Division game. The hosts who are second in the table closed the gap on leaders UCD to four points after their 2-1 home
Tough test for Harps in Drogheda Read More »
Donegal officials met with the GAA today to talk about the format of the Super 8’s. Dublin’s two games at Croke Park were the centre of their inquiry. There will be no change to the format this year but it could happen with a review going forward. Donegal GAA and Croke Park released a joint
Donegal GAA put Croke Park case to the GAA Read More »
150 jobs are coming on stream in Sligo over the next 5 years. US company Phibro Animal Health is opening a new biotech facility in the IDA Ireland Finisklin Business Park. They’ll produce animal vaccines and is Phibro’s first bio-manufacturing location in Europe. CEO of the company, Jack Bendheim told Ocean FM what sort of
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Thousands have turned out in Inishowen for the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin Golf Club. Oisin Kelly has the latest from the course and reaction from Donegal men Michael Naughton and Pat Nora Gallagher. Coverage from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin on Highland Radio Sport,
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The motorcyclist who died in a fatal collision on the main Burnfoot – Buncrana road yesterday evening has been named locally as Eddie McIntyre of Craigtown, Fahan. He was in his fifties. The crash happened at around 5:30pm in the townland of Castlequarter when a car and a motorcycle collided. Mr McIntyre was pronounced dead
Motorcyclist who died in fatal crash yesterday in Castlequarter named locally Read More »
The North’s Department of Health has issued an emergency licence for the use of medicinal cannabis in the case of 12 year old Billy Caldwell. Billy, from Castlederg had been living in London since a licence for the use of the medicinal cannabis was granted by the Home Office for treatment at Chelsea and Westminster
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Defending Champion Jon Rahm has had a difficult start to the Irish Open at Ballyliffin. The Spaniard is +2 after 13 holes, that’s nine shots behind the leader Robert Rock. Rory McIlroy starts his first round at 1.20pm. The event couldn’t run without the help of nearly 600 volunteers. Highland Sport will be talking to
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Inland Fisheries Ireland is appealing to anglers and fishery managers to voluntarily cease salmon angling on catch and release rivers with immediate effect due to high water temperatures and the current drought conditions. The agency also advises for conservation purposes on open rivers, anglers should cease angling once their daily bag limit is reached. With
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The Justice Minister has told the Dail that Garda management is aware of the political debate around Brexit, and will be ready for any eventuality after the UK’s withdrawl from the EU. Charlie Flanagan was responding to the Fianna Fail Justice Spokesperson Jim O’Callaghan, who said if there is a hard border after Brexit, more
Gardai will be ready for all post-budget scenarios – Flanagan Read More »
The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. On this week’s programme, Donegal All-Ireland winning manager Brian McEniff on why Donegal have to get Dublin out of Croke Park for their first round Super 8 clash with the All-Ireland Champions on Saturday week. Also
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Letterkenny has been ranked as the joint most overcrowded hospital in the country today with 26 people awaiting admission there this morning. Four people were waiting on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further 22 were waiting on wards. The number is up two on yesterdays figure of 24. University Hospital Limerick also returned
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The first round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin Golf Club is underway. The weather has improved as the sun returns following a damp morning. On this mornings 9 til Noon Show Greg Hughes was joined by Highland’s Head of Sport Oisin Kelly and Golf Broadcaster Denis Kirwan…
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A South Donegal TD has told the Dail that the reluctance of insurance companies to insure cars that are over 10 years old is an unfair policy which he believes is more about making money than reflecting safety priorities. Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal TD Eamon Scanlon says the most recent figures show nearly
Insurance companies unfairly penalising owners of older cars – Scanlon Read More »
The first of the big groups on day one at Dubai Duty Free Irish Open is on the Glashedy course at Ballyliffin. Defending Champion Jon Ram, Ulster man Graeme McDowell and Rafa Cabrera-Bello started at 8.20 this morning. Rory McIlroy arrives at the first tee at around 1.20 playing alongside Thorbjorn Olesen and Matt Fitzpatrick.
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The main Burnfoot to Buncrana road has now reopened following a fatal collision there yesterday evening. A man in his 50s died after his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car at Castlequarter at approximately 5.30pm. A post mortem examination on his body is also due to be carried out. With the road
Burnfoot to Buncrana now open and diversions removed Read More »
Sporting history in Donegal is been made this week as Ballyliffin Golf Club hosts the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The opening groups in the first round took to the course at 7.30am with the likes of defending champion Jon Rahm away at 8.20am and Rory McIlroy, the tournament host off at 1.20pm. Highland’s Oisin
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A post mortem examination is due to be carried out on the body of a man who died in a crash on the main Burnfoot to Buncrana road yesterday evening. The collision, between a car and a motorbike happened in the townland of Castleforward at around 5.30pm. The road is currently closed to facilitate Garda
Post mortem being carried out after tragic Inishowen crash Read More »
Tyrone have received a fitness boost ahead of Saturday’s crunch All-Ireland SFC round four Qualifier against Cork. Mark Bradley has recovered from an ankle injury and is in line to face the Munster men at Portlaoise. But leading scorer Lee Brennan is almost certain to be absent for a fourth successive game as he continues
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As a result of a fatal road traffic collision yesterday on the main the main Burnfoot to Buncrana Road, a traffic diversion has been put in place by An Garda Siochána with assistance by Donegal County Council. This diversion is to facilitate the Garda Traffic Investigation teams and will be reviewed hourly in an
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The Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands has called for greater funding for language planning groups in Gaeltacht communities. A report published on the 28th June, following a visit by a delegation from the committee to the Gaoth Dobhair Gaeltacht on February 5th this year, has set out 28 recommendations. Recommendations
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Health authorities in Northern Ireland are being urged to end the delay in transferring a medicinal cannabis licence for 12 year old Billy Caldwell from Castlederg. Billy is currently in London under an emergency licene granted by the Home Office following the confiscation of the medication from his mother Charlotte, in her attempt to bring
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Janet Jackson has thanked fans for their support following the recent death of her father. Family patriarch Joe Jackson died on June 27 at the age of 89. Singer Janet, 52, posted a video on Instagram telling fans she loved them and was looking forward to getting back out on her State Of The World
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Queen and Adam Lambert are gearing up for their concert in Dublin’s Marlay Park on Sunday and concert goers are being urged to prepare themselves for the hot weather by staying hydrated and wearing sun cream. Lambert has been performing as Queen’s lead vocalist since 2011, having first performed We are the Champions as a contestant on
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Gardaí at Buncrana Co Donegal are investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the main Burnfoot to Buncrana Road on Wednesday evening. A male in his 50s was fatally injured when his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car at Castleforward at approximately 5.30pm. He was taken to Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Derry
Man in his 50s dies following Inishowen road traffic collision Read More »
The Buncrana to Burnfoot Road is currently closed following a serious two vehicle collision. The crash happened this evening at about 5:30pm at Castleforward. Gardai are advising motorists that local diversions are being put in place. Motorists travelling from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Ballyliffin are being diverted through Carndonagh, Muff and Quigley’s
Buncrana to Burnfoot Road closed following crash Read More »
Irish Water has announced a hosepipe ban for the whole country. The measure has been in place in the Greater Dublin Area since the start of the week – but will be extended nationwide from Friday at 8am. The order bans the use of water for non-essential activities like watering the garden or filling a
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Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday 4th July:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Wednesday 4th July Read More »
The FAI Senior Cup First Round Draw took place at the Aviva Stadium today with Ulster Senior League Champions Cockhill Celtic given an attractive home fixture against Limerick FC in August. It’s only the second time the club have reached this stage of the competition. Cóilín Duffy spoke to Cockhill Celtic’s Gavin Cullen at the
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The First Round draw for the FAI Senior Cup took place earlier today. Of the three north west sides in the drum, Cockhill Celtic are the only team to secure a home draw. Gavin Cullen’s Ulster Senior League Champions will face League of Ireland opposition in the form of Limerick FC Finn Harps and Derry
Cockhill at home as Harps and Derry hit the road in cup Read More »
Following today’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open pro-am in Ballyliffin, the Rory Foundation has announced it is donating €100,000 to the Donegal Hospice. The announcement was made at a press conference by Rory McIlroy this afternoon. Grace Boyle, Chairperson of the Donegal Hospice was speaking with Oisin Kelly in Ballyliffin following the announcement: Meanwhile, Rory
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Former Republic of Ireland Goalkeeper Shay Given was pleased with his performance at today’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Pro Am. The Lifford man, who is joining Derby County in a coaching capacity was playing with professional Dylan Fritelli. Shay finished his round with his best shot of the day. Oisin Kelly caught up with
Shay Given finishes Irish Open Pro Am with a Birdie Read More »
Michael Murphy says the Donegal players are not thinking about questions over the venue for their Super-8 meeting with Dublin. Donegal officials have requested a meeting with the GAA as they seek to have that game with Dublin moved from Croke Park. The Super-8 format agreed at Congress last year says all sides will play
Michael Murphy says Donegal players focused fully on pitch matters Read More »
The trial of a teenager accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Co Donegal has continued in legal argument today in the absence of the jury. The accused, now aged 19, has denied one charge of rape and one of sexually assaulting the girl on March 18, 2016 after they met in a takeaway in
Trial of teenager accused of rape in Donegal, continued today Read More »
Ballyliffin Golf club is basking in the sun as the European hosts the Pro-Am on the Glashedy Links course today. On this mornings 9 til Noon show Greg Hughes caught up with Golf broadcaster Shane O’Dongohue and Head Green Keeper at Ballyliffen Andy Robertson. Shane O’Donoghue… Andy Robertson…
Irish Open Pro Am Reaction – Shane O’Donoghue & Andy Robertson Read More »
A Donegal Deputy has accused Fine Gael of not caring about rural Ireland. Deputy Thomas Pringle was speaking in the Dail a short time ago, where he challenged the Taoiseach to outline his plan to curb depopulation, increase local trade and create real and substantial supports across communities in rural Ireland. A recent survey conducted
Fine Gael doesn’t care about rural Ireland – Pringle Read More »
Donegal GAA Captain Michael Murphy will take on the Glashey Links at today’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Pro-Am. The Glenswilly man will play in a group that contents Kerry’s Kieran Donaghy, Ulster man Stephen Ferris and player Pablo Larrazabel. Before they headed to the first tee, Murphy and Donaghy took on Paul Dunne and
Michael Murphy enjoying Pro Am Day at the Irish Open Read More »
An exhibition celebrating the life and work of Seamus Heaney is to be launched in Dublin today. The display will be located at the Cultural and Heritage Centre within Bank of Ireland’s College Green complex. Visitors will be able to interact with the experience and follow Heaney’s life from his childhood in County Derry to
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The GAA’s Director of Communications says there’s nothing that can be done about Dublin playing 2 of their Super 8 games at Croke Park. Donegal are disgruntled that the reigning All-Ireland champions are allowed to play twice within their county, while every other team must travel for 2 of their games. They want to meet
GAA Official says “Nothing can be done about Dublin playing two games at Croke Park” Read More »
The Director of the European Tour Golf Championship has described the level of preparation for this week’s Irish Open at Ballyliffin as “first class”. Simon Alliss was speaking on a special Nine Til Noon Show broadcast from Ballyliffin today ahead of the start of the championship tomorrow. He said there had been some concerns about
European Tour Director describes Irish Open preparations as “first class” Read More »
There were 24 people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, the joint third highest figure in the country, and four up on yesterday’s figure. Seven were waiting on Emergency Departnment trolleys. Nationally, the INMO says there were 304 people awaiting in-patient beds at hopsitals across the country. University Hospital Limerick had the highest
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It’s all set for Pro-Am day here at Ballyliffin Golf Club, and plenty of the big players are about to get out on the course ahead of tomorrow’s first round. Greg Hughes spoke with Paul McGinley who said that it’s a great event for Donegal… Greg also spoke with Darren Clarke as he was on
Paul McGinley says the DDF Irish Open is great for Donegal Read More »
The stars from the world of golf have descended on Ballyliffin Golf Club for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. The Pro Am, which sees the celebrities mix it with the professionals, gets the event underway. Oisin Kelly reports from the course for Highland Radio Sport…
Pro Am Day tees off Irish Open in Inishowen: Read More »
Plans for the Three School Education Campus in Buncrana are said to be progressing positively. The latest update on the new proposed development has stated that discussions on the acquisition of a preferred site for the project are moving forward. Once the acquisition of the site is finalised then the architects can be called on
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The ICMSA says changes to the Heritage Bill are proportionate and necessary for driver safety on rural roads in counties like Donegal. The body believes the bill which is at report and final stage in the Dail, represents a fair balance between environmental considerations and the safe use of rural roads in permitting managed hedge
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Graeme McDowell says there is no reason why he can’t be compete at the head of the Irish Open field this week. After a delay at a French Airport, The Portrush man will get his clubs back today ahead of the Pro-Am where he will be joined on the course by Ballyliffin General Manager John
Graeme McDowell wants to be competitive at Ballyliffin Read More »
Police are appealing for witnesses following reports a shot was fired at a van and a number of vehicles damaged in the Ballymagroarty area of Derry on Monday night last. It’s believed that just before midnight a group of around 10 men wearing balaclavas were seen in the area, some carrying bats and one a
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