Concerns for the shape of a post-brexit border arrangement have once again been raised following confirmation from the PSNI that the selling of a number of PSNI stations along the border has been halted. The decision to pause the disposal of three stations at Warrenpoint, Aughnacloy and Castlederg has caused speculation that, as part of […]
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The newly elected Cathaoirleach of the Stranorlar Municipal District has called for closer co-operation between it’s sectors in securing, planning and completing projects across the district. Cllr. Patrick McGowan was elected as Cathaoirleach last week and has said that the area could benefit greatly from greater co-operation among all those who play a role within
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Poldark star Aidan Turner happily switched horses for the hit TV drama when he discovered it would make him appear taller. The heartthrob actor, 34, is returning for the fourth season of the Cornwall-set saga with his trusted horse Seamus, who has been with him since the first episode of Poldark. Turner told Radio Times:
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Jennifer Aniston is reportedly set to take on maid of honour duties when Courteney Cox marries Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid. The Friends co-stars have remained close friends over the years and Cox is said to have asked Aniston to take on the big role on her wedding day because she “wouldn’t want to walk down the aisle” with anyone
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Finn Harps suffered a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Longford on Monday evening in Finn Park. Longford were 2 up at half-time, but Harps were back on level terms through a Paddy McCourt penalty and a Mikey Place goal. Longford fired back shortly after and scored their fourth goal in the last 10 minutes.
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4-2 was the final score at Finn Park as Longford defeated Finn Harps to go ahead of them in the SSE Airtricity League First Division table. Diarmaid Doherty has the full-time report…
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Downings claimed the Junior Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta crown on Monday with a 1-12 v 1-10 win over local rivals Fanad Gaels. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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There has been widespread condemnation following a security alert in the Galliagh area of Derry last night. At approximately 10.30pm last night, a suspicious object was discovered in the front garden of a house in the Fergleen Park area. The discovery resulted in the closure of the area and a number of homes were evacuated
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A drink driver has been arrested following a high speed chase involving Garda units from Buncrana and Letterkenny. Gardai said the driver of the car reached speeds of 170 km/h on the incorrect side of the road and drove the wrong way around the Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny. The driver was arrested after Gardaí
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Naomh Conaill lost out by 1-13 v 2-09 to An Cheathrú Rua from Galway on Sunday evening in the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Senior Semi-Final in Downings. Ryan Ferry reports… AN Cheathrú Rua will now face off against Wolfe Tones of Meath in Monday’s final.
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Naomh Columba lost to Wolfe Tones of Meath in the Senior Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Semi-Final on Sunday evening on a scoreline of 2-12 v 1-13. Ryan Ferry reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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It was a very busy weekend of athletics action for NOrth West Athletes with the Irish Schools Track & Field Championships taking place in Tullamore on Saturday and the Northern Ireland & Ulster Childrens Games and Track & Field Relays taking place at Finn Valley AC on Sunday. Patsy McGonagle joined PJ Lynch on Sunday
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Donemana look to back to their best folowing yesterday’s win over Brigade in the North West Premiership. In the T20’s, St. Johnston had wins over Ballyspallen and Glendermott at home. Eamon McLaughlin reviewed the weekend’s cricket action on Sunday Sport…
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Fermanagh came from behind with a goal in injury-time to inflict a one point defeat on Monaghan in the Ulster SFC Semi-Final today at Healy Park in Omagh. Fermanagh led by 2 points at the break, but Monaghan were able to take control in the second-half, and were leading by 2 points before an Eoin
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Gaeil Fhánada will face off against rivals Downings in the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Junior Final tomorrow after they overcame Kilcommon of Mayo in the semi-final on a scoreline of 0-12 v 0-10. The sides contested the Local Comórtas Peile final as well, with Fanad claiming victory there by 6 points. Ryan Ferry has the
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Finn Harps will look to consolidate their attempts to stay in promotion contention by trying to get the better of Longford Town in Ballybofey tomorrow evening (kick-off 5.00). However, Harps boss Ollie Horgan says that it will be big test against a side that defeated fellow promotion contenders Galway Utd on Friday night despite being
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Fermanagh are through to their first Ulster SFC Final in 10 years following a dramatic win over Monaghan at Healy Park in Omagh. Francis Mooney was at Healy Park for Highland Radio…
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Downings have qualified for the Men’s Junior Final of Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta tomorrow following a convincing 4-13 v 2-10 win over Na Gaeil Óga of Dublin in their semi-final. Ryan Ferry reports…
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Derry had a 1 point win over Donegal in the Ulster U20 Football Championship Quarter-Final today at Healy Park in Omagh, 0-16 v 2-09. Derry manager Mickey Donnelly gave his thoughts to Pauric Hilferty after the match… Pauric also spoke with Donegal manager Gary McDaid after the match…
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Milford Ladies claimed their first ever Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta national title today in Downings when they overcame Leitir Móir of Galway in the final by 3-09 v 1-07. Ryan Ferry has the full-time report…
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0-16 v 2-09 was the final score in the Ulster U20 Football Championship clash between Derry and Donegal at Healy Park in Omagh on Sunday. Donegal had left by 3 points at half-time, but a strong second half showing from Derry gave them a deserved win. Derry now go on to face Down in the
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Termon lost by 1-13 v 1-06 to Galway side Moycullen in the semi-final of the Ladies Senior category of Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta in Downings on Sunday. Cóilín Duffy reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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The Downings Ladies are through to the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Final on Monday following a 9-11 v 2-13 win over Naomh Columba. Ryan Ferry reports for Highland Radio…
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Cockhill Celtic defeated Letterkenny Rovers 3-1 in the USL Cup Final on Saturday evening at Maginn Park. Goals from Laurence Toland (2) and Malachy McDermott gave Cockhill the win in Buncrana. After the match, Ryan Ferry spoke with Cockhill’s Laurence Toland, who scored a brace in the final… Ryan also spoke with Letterkenny Rovers manager
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Cockhill Celtic were 3-1 winners over Letterkenny Rovers in the Ulster Senior League Cup Final on Saturday evening at Maginn Park in Buncrana. Ryan Ferry has the full-time report…
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1-11 v 1-09 was the final score in favour of the team from Glenties in the all Donegal clash between Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair at Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta in Downings. The win now means that Naomh Conaill move on to Sunday’s semi-final against An Cheathrú Rua of Galway. Cóilín Duffy has the full-time
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Fanad Gaels defeated Clann na nGael of Meath in their Junior Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta clash today on a scoreline of 0-22 v 2-06. They now go on to face Kilcommon of Mayo in the Semi-Final on Sunday. Cóilín Duffy reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Naomh Columba will take on Wofe Tone of Meath in the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Senior Semi-Final tomorrow after they overcame An Rinn of Waterford today on a scoreline of 0-16 v 1-12. Cóilín Duffy reports…
Naomh Columba through to Senior Comórtas Peile Semi-Final Read More »
Finn Harps U17s recorded a 4-0 win over Derry City U17s today in the first round of the Mark Farren Cup at the Brandywell. The goalscorers for Harps were Jamie Doherty, Gabby Aduaka, Corey McBride and a Derry City OG. Harps led by 1 at the break, but were able to dominate the second half
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Tyrone had a 2-25 v 2-14 win over Leitrim today to book their place in the Nicky Rackard Cup Semi-Final against Warwickshire. Francis Mooney has the full-time report for Highland Radio… After the match, Francis spoke with the victorious manager Mattie Lennon…
Tyrone through to Nicky Rackard Cup Semi-Final – FT Report and Reaction Read More »
Joe Dunleavy will start Ireland’s second World Cup match against South Africa in France tomorrow following on from his impressive performance in the loss against France. Dunleavy scored a try for Noel McNamara’s side in their World Cup opener. 15. Michael Silvester (Dublin University/Leinster) 14. Tom Roche (Lansdowne/Leinster) 13. Tommy O’Brien (UCD/Leinster) 12. James Hume
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Fermanagh and Monaghan will face off tomorrow in their Ulster SFC Semi-Final at Healy Park in Omagh, with throw-in at 2pm. Fermanagh overcame Armagh by 5 points to book their spot in this semi-final with Monaghan, who themselves defeated Tyrone by 2 points. Former Fermanagh manager Dom Corrigan spoke with Tom Comack on the mood
GAA Preview: Fermanagh v Monaghan in Ulster SFC Semi-Final Read More »
Donegal and Derry face off on Sunday morning in the Ulster U20 Football Championship Quarter-Final. Throw-in at Healy Park in Omagh is at 11.45am. Derry manager Mickey Donnelly gave his thoughts to Tom Comack ahead of Sunday’s game… DONEGAL U20 V DERRY will be LIVE online at www.highlandradio.com from 11.45am in association with Sister Saras
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The organizers of the Finn Harps Schools Programme made a small presentation to Conor O Reilly on Friday night in Ballybofey, during the Athlone Town game, to thank him for all his work over the past year and also to mark his departure to start his new footballing career at Ipswich Town in a couple
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Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta takes place in Downings this weekend, with teams from all around the country taking part. It kicked off last night with Fanad Gaels defeating St. Naul’s to book their place in the Junior Quarter-Final. The Senior and Ladies action gets underway today. Tom Comack spoke with Downings official Paddy McBride…
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There’s a warning about major staffing problems at the centre which takes calls and dispatches ambulances across the country, including in Donegal. SIPTU has written to the National Ambulance Service, claiming the National Emergency Operations Centre has fallen below the agreed staffing level by 35 workers. The centre operates across two sites, one in Ballyshannon,
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Donegal County Council says it will shortly begin technical studies along the old railway between Burtonport and Letterkenny. It’s part of a process to prepare an application under the Greenway Fund. Preliminary discussions with landowners will also take place. From 1903 until 1941, trains travelled regularly between Letterkenny and Burtonport, with the line closing entirely
Derry City lost to Sligo Rovers by 2 goals to nil on Saturday night at the Brandywell. That now means that Derry have lost 4 out of their last 5 matches, with their only win in those games coming at home to Bray Wanderers. Derry boss Kenny Shiels gave his thoughts to Martin Holmes after
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Emergency repairs are to be carried out on the pier at Curransport in West Donegal, where a hole has appeared in the pier in recent days. It’s feared that someone who doesn’t know the area could get stuck while reversing a boat into the water. Councillor Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig says a longer term
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Sligo Rovers were 2-0 winners over Derry City in their North West derby on Friday night at the Brandywell Stadium. Goals from David Cawley and Lewis Morrison gave Sligo the win, which leaves them in 8th place in the table, just a point behind 7th places Bohemians. After the match, Martin Holmes spoke with Sligo
Gaeil Fhánada had a 1-15 v 2-04 win over Naomh Náille in the first round of Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta in Downings. Cóilín Duffy reports for Highland Radio…
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Finn Harps had a big 4-0 win over Athlone Town in Finn park on Friday night. Jesse Devers, Ciaran O’Connor, Mikey Place and Niall McGinley all converted for Harps. Harps’ boss Ollie Horgan spoke with Diarmaid Doherty after the win… Aidan Friel also spoke with Diarmaid at Finn Park…
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Goals from Jesse Devers, Ciaran O’Connor, Mikey Place and Niall McGinley gave Finn Harps a 4-0 win over Athlone Town at Finn Park on Friday evening. Diarmaid Doherty has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport…
Harps record big win over Athlone Town – FT Report Read More »
Derry City lost by 2 goals to nil at home to Sligo Rovers on Friday night. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Derry lose to Sligo at the Brandywell – FT Report Read More »
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Hundreds of homes in Donegal are without power following thunderstorms this afternoon. The worst affected areas are Creeslough, Dungloe, Milford, Letterkenny and Convoy. It’s hoped power will be restored to most areas by 7 o’clock this evening. A status orange thunder warning has been issued for 16 counties, including Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. Met Eireann
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The European Parliament is expressing concern at EU Commission proposals to cut Comon Agricultiral Policy funding by 5%. The commmission has set out nine objectives which it says will streamline CAP. However, MEPs say , and they are calling for a CAP that is smarter, simpler, fairer and more sustainable. North West MEPs Luke Ming
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There’s a break from league action tomorrow for the Finn Harps U17s who make the short journey to the Brandywell to take Derry City in the first round of the cup competition (kick-off 2.00). Declan Boyle’s boys certainly have a chance of advancing but there’s little to choose between the sides in terms of league
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Public toilets at Malin Head have officially been opened today. The opening of the facility is part of a wider project to target the area. Local Councillor Martin McDermott says this is just the beginning of a bigger plan: Meanwhile, the official opening of the Rathmullan public conveniences, changing rooms and information hub is to
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Value for money visitor ratings in the North West appears to be softening, that’s according to the manager of the Wild Atlantic Way. Joan Crawford, says while there has been a 7% increase in visitor numbers in the first quarter of this year, the latest visitor experience survey conducted revealed that British tourists are being
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