There were 10 people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. Four people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further six were waiting on wards. University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded today with 62 people waiting there. Nationally, there were 473 people waiting […]
10 people waiting for a bed at LUH this morning Read More »
There’s been a massive jump in the number of hotel jobs up for grabs in the tourism industry. Jobs.ie says they’ve risen by nearly 200 per cent in five years. Job vacancies for hotel chefs have increased by 149 per cent from 2013 to 2017. General Manager of Jobs.ie, Christopher Paye, is putting it down
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Donegal will play in Division 2 of the National Football League next year following a 0-13 v 0-13 draw with Mayo today, in what was a must win game for Declan Bonner’s side. Declan Bonner spoke with Tom Comack in Ballybofey… Michael Murphy gave his thoughts to Tom Comack after the draw…
Donegal didn’t finish the game off when they should have – Declan Bonner Read More »
Tyrone had a 5 point win over Kerry today at Healy Park in Omagh in a game that finished 1-16 v 0-14. Tyrone led the game by a single point at half-time, but pushed on in the second half, buoyed by a goal from Declan McClure late in the game. Mickey Harte spoke to the
Tyrone aren’t a finished product yet – Mickey Harte Read More »
The Donegal Ladies have set themselves up for a chance at the league semi-final following a 6-11 v 0-09 win over Kerry today in Ballybofey. Donegal manager Maxi Curran believes that the scoreline was flattering, but was happy with how his side played. Curran spoke with Tom Comack…
Donegal Ladies are ‘evolving and improving’ – Maxi Curran Read More »
Derry will play in Division 4 of the National Football League next year following a 3-11 v 2-12 loss to Sligo at Markievicz Park. Derry led by 2 points at half-time, 1-04 v 0-05, but Sligo fought back with goals from Liam Gaughan, Kevin McDonnell and Patrick O’Connor. The Derry goalscorers were Conor McAtamney and
Derry drop to Division 4 of National Football League Read More »
Letterkenny Rovers will have to travel to Tallaght on April 8th to take on Firhouse Clover in a replay of their FAI Intermediate Cup Semi-Final that finished 0-0 on Sunday at Leckview Park. It was a game full of action, with both sides having near-misses, and both sides getting a player sent off. After them
A typical Intermediate Cup semi-final – Eamonn McConigley Read More »
The National Juvenile Indoor Championships took place in Athlone, where there were medals for Donegal athletes. Anne Marie McGlynn ran a 33.53 and won the Hyde Park 10k in London. Brendan Boyce was in 35k action in Slovakia, and looks ahead to the World Championships. Brian Boyce competed in the European Masters for the 4x200m
Athletics Review 25/3/18 Read More »
Cockhill Celtic have moved top of the Ulster Senior League following a 2-0 win over Finn Harps Reserves on Sunday afternoon. Marty Doherty and Peter Doherty were the goalscorers for Cockhill. On Saturday evening, Bonagee United and Derry City Reserves played out a 1-1 draw. Jamie Lynagh scored for Bonagee on 77 minutes, but Shane
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Castlefin Celtic 8 vs 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic FC Donegal Town FC 2 vs 3 Glenea United Killdrum Tigers 3 vs 1 Lagan Harps FC Milford United FC 3 vs 2 Drumoghill FC Rathmullan Celtic 0 vs 2 Cappry Rovers Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Convoy Arsenal FC 1 vs 3 Lifford
Donegal Junior League Results 25/3/18 Read More »
Ulster Junior Cup ¼ Final Cavan Town 5-4 Culdaff FC Ulster Junior Cup Semi Final 2pm ET & Pens Buncrana 0-1 Aileach FC Jackie Crossan Premier Division 2pm Glengad 1-0 Clonmany Greencastle P Illies Celtic QPS 1-1 Carn FC Brandon Browne Hannon Greene Insurances Fr O Gara Cup Aileach Res 8-1 Dunree Res Greencastle Res
Inishowen Football League Results 25/3/18 Read More »
It was a busy weekend of rugby action in the North West. Saturday saw wins for Omagh and Strabane in the All-Ireland League Division 2B and the Rugby Championship. Alex McDonald reviewed the weekend’s rugby action…
Rugby Review with Alex McDonald – 25th March 2018 Read More »
Tyrone ran out 1-16 v 0-14 winners over Kerry in their National Football League Division 1 clash today at Healy Park in Omagh. Francis Mooney has the full-time report…
Tyrone finish league campaign with win over Kerry Read More »
Donegal will play in Division 2 of the National Football league next year following a draw with Mayo today in MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey in a game that finished 0-13 v 0-13. It was a tense affair that Mayo started well, leading by 0-05 v 0-01 after 10 minutes of play. Donegal came back and
Donegal relegated to Division 2 following draw with Mayo Read More »
A man has been left shaken after a charity collection bucket was snatched from his hands by a passing car. The incident happened at approximately 12 midday yesterday in the area of Bridgend. In the course of the incident it’s reported the collecter tried to regain possesion of the bucket and was assualted in the
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Letterkenny Rovers and Firhouse Clover played out a scoreless draw in their FAI Intermediate Cup Semi-Final today at Leckview Park. The sides will have to do it all again in Tallaght on Sunday April 8th. Diarmaid Doherty has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport…
Letterkenny Rovers and Firhouse need replay in FAI Intermediate Cup Semi-Final Read More »
The Donegal Ladies had a 6-11 v 0-09 win over Kerry in Division 1 of the Ladies National Football League today at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. Yvonne Bonner (2), Ciara Grant (2), Sarah-Jane McDonald and captain Karen Guthrie were the goalscorers for Donegal today. Donegal have 2 games left to play in the league against
Donegal Ladies record big win over Kerry Read More »
Tory Island residents have voted to accept proposals which has led to the resolution of the dispute over the Tory Island ferry service. A report from Pól Ó Gallchóir, Chairman of Foras na Gaeilge and former chief executive of TG4, was submitted to Islanders and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht on Friday March 23. Islanders agreed
Tory Islanders vote narrowly to accept Queen of Aran proposals Read More »
Hundreds of people have signed a petition in support of a man reportedly forced from his home in Kilcar by immigration officials. Vikram Sharma, known also as Ricky, had become an active member of the community of Kilcar having got involved in local festivals, Tidy Towns and many community events. As part of a campaign supporting Ricky
Petition launched in support of Kilcar’s ‘Ricky from the chippy’ Read More »
Termon were incorrectly allocated number 10 in Pot 2 and Burt Number 4 in pot 1. Termon played 1 home game last year and Burt played 2, under rule Termon must have 2 home games in this season and Burt must have 1. The CCC have therefore realigned the groups as follows, Termon have been
CHANGE to Michael Murphy Club Championship Senior Football Draw Read More »
Senior Football Championship: Group A: Ardara, Glenswilly, Bundoran, Termon Group B: Naomh Conaill, Dungloe, St. Eunan’s, Gaoth Dobhair Group C: Burt, St. Michael’s, Four Masters, Malin Group D: Milford, Sean MacCumhaills, Killybegs, Kilcar After the Senior Football Championship Draw, Tom Comack spoke with Kilcar goalkeeper Eamonn McGinley… Tom also spoke with Naomh Conaill chairman Martin
Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Club Championship Draw Results Read More »
10 points separated the sides in Letterkenny when Strabane took the win over Letterkenny by 31 points to 21. Alex McDonald has the full-time report… Results from the day’s other games can be seen below: All-Ireland League Division 2B: Skerries 48 v 10 City of Derry All-Ireland League Division 2C: Bective 22 v 42 Omagh
Strabane defeat Letterkenny in Rugby Championship 3 Read More »
The Donegal/ Derry Vipers had a big 22-7 win over the Westmeath Minotaurs in the opening game of the Irish American Football League 1 season. The Vipers scored 3 touchdowns, 1 Passing TD from Ruairi Bradley, 1 rushing TD from Mickey McKay and one fantastic 85 yard punt return from Ryan Brolly. Gary Melley added
Donegal/Derry Vipers Kick-Off IAFL season with 15 point win Read More »
Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Cappry Rovers 2 vs 1 Milford United FC Reserves Glenea United 2 vs 1 Donegal Town FC Keadue Rovers FC 0 vs 0 Castlefin Celtic Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Fintown Harps AFC 0 vs 1 Dunlewey Celtic Drumkeen United 0 vs 1 Raphoe Town Kildrum Tigers 2 vs
Donegal Junior League Results 24 March 2018 Read More »
Finn Harps had a 1-0 win over Wexford last night in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park. The win leaves Harps 3 points behind leaders UCD on 7 points, but Ollie Horgan’s side have a game in hand. Harps are just one point behind second placed Galway United. They now travel on
Harps face big test on Monday – Ciaran Coll Read More »
Coláiste Ailigh fell to St. Cuan’s, Castleblakeney of Galway in the All-Ireland Schools Edmund Ignatius Cup Final today in Sligo on a scoreline of 4-09 v 2-14. Ryan Ferry has the full-time report for Highland Radio… After the match Ryan spoke with Coláiste Ailigh manager John Bosco Gallagher…
Coláiste Ailigh lose in All-Ireland Schools Edmund Ignatius Cup Final Read More »
Fermanagh can leapfrog Longford into second place of Division 3 when they face them tomorrow at Pearse Park in Longford. Rory Gallagher’s men are currently level on points with Longford, and 2 points behind leaders Armagh. Sports Editor of the Fermanagh Herald John Hughes gave his thoughts to Tom Comack ahead of the clash in
GAA Preview: Fermanagh aiming to close gap at top of Division 3 Read More »
Derry face a crunch tie tomorrow in Markievicz Park where they take on Sligo in Division 3 of the National Football League. Derry, Sligo and Offaly all still face the drop to Division 4, but a win for Derry will keep them in Division 3. Tom Comack has been getting the mood in the Oak Leaf
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The Donegal Ladies take on Kerry tomorrow in the Ladies National Football League Division 1 at MacCumhaill Park, with throw-in at 1pm. Donegal currently have 2 wins from 4, with 1 draw and 1 loss. They take on a Kerry side who have won 1 and lost 3 in their last 4 games. Tom Comack
GAA Preview: Karen Guthrie looks ahead to Donegal v Kerry Read More »
Finn Harps took the full set of points in Friday night’s First Division battle with Wexford at Finn Park. Michael O’Connor scored the games only goal in the second half to keep Harps unbeaten start to the season going. With two wins and a draw they move onto seven points in joint third with Drogheda
Ollie Horgan “We got three points without playing well” Read More »
Letterkenny Rovers are back in an FAI Intermediate Cup semi final on Sunday when they play Firhouse Clover at Leckview Park. It’s a second Intermediate semi final in three seasons for Rovers who went to the final at the Aviva in 2016 where they lost 5-0 to Crumlin United. Eamon McConigley’s men have already beat
Rovers on the verge of a return to the Aviva Stadium – Darren McElwaine Read More »
People Before Profit will hold their North West Conference tomorrow. The event will take place at 12:30pm in the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny with former MLAs Emaon McCann and Gerry Carroll among a number of speakers present on the day. Items on the agenda include, poverty, austerity, housing and repeal of the 8th. Finnian O’Donnell
People Before Profit to hold North West Conference this weekend Read More »
Following the appointment of an intermediary in the dispute of the Tory Ferry service the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has confirmed a report has been completed. Pól Ó Gallchóir, former CEO of TG4 was appointed intermediary last week and held discussions with the various interested parties in relation to the ongoing issue.
Report on Tory Ferry dispute completed following appointment of intermediary Read More »
St Eunan’s College Letterkenny suffered a one point defeat to Holy Trinity College Cookstown in Friday night’s MacLarnon Cup Final replay. It finished 2-8 to 0-13 in favour of the County Tyrone side at Celtic Park in Derry. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport… Speaking to Tom after the game, St Eunan’s manager
St Eunan’s beaten in MacLarnon Cup Final After Extra Time Read More »
Finn Harps took their second win in three First Division games with a 1-0 victory over Wexford on Friday night. Michael O’Connor scored the goal which secured the win. Diarmaid Doherty reports from Finn Park…
Finn Harps 1 v 0 Wexford: FT Report Read More »
The Republic of Ireland have fallen to a 1 – 0 loss to Turkey this evening. Mehmet Topalscored the goal which proved to be the difference between the two sides in the 51st minute. Three players made their international debuts in the defeat, with Declan Rice, Scott Hogan and Matt Doherty all getting game time
Seamus Coleman plays an hour in Ireland defeat to Turkey Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Friday 23rd March:
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Friday 23rd March Read More »
There was success for two Donegal athletes at the European Masters Indoors in Madrid today. Finn Valley’s Sinead McConnell and Margaret Reid were part of the Irish women’s team which won silver. Both had personal best times in the 5k walk with McConnell on 30.06 and Reid hitting 27.30. Spain won gold with Italy in
European Silver for Finn Valley athletes Read More »
Seamus Coleman returns to Republic of Ireland duty this evening away in Turkey. The Killybegs man will make his first Irish appearance since the double leg break suffered in last years qualifier against Wales. The Irish Captain is name in the defence alongside Derry’s Shane Duffy while James McLean is named in midfield. Declan Rice
Seamus Coleman starting for Ireland in Turkey Read More »
David James, who presents the Jive Time show here on Highland Radio, sang for Prince Harry and his fiancée Meghan Markle at a cross-border event in Lisburn, on the couple’s first visit to the North. The Royals thoroughly enjoyed the young singer’s performance, and David, a big fan of Suits, let us know here at
HighlandTV: Highland Radio’s David James sings for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Read More »
The body of a man has been recovered by Foyle Search and Rescue in Derry. No formal identification has taken place but a search has been ongoing for Michael McGinley from Gobnascale, who’s been missing since January 21st. are concerned for his safety. Pat Carlin is Education and Media Officer with Foyle Search and Rescue………….
Body recovered by Foyle Search and Rescue in Derry Read More »
The Tyrone team to play Kerry in the final game of the National League campaign has been named with eight changes from the side that defeated Mayo in Castlebar last weekend. Cathal McShane, Colm Cavanagh, Matthew Donnelly, Peter Harte, Lee Brennan, Pádraig Hampsey and Frank Burns are the seven players to retain their places. Injuries
Eight changes for Tyrone ahead of Kerry clash Read More »
U2 have been named the richest entertainers in Ireland, worth a combined 647 million euro. The Sunday Times Rich List for 2018 has been published – and puts Mark Burnett and Roma Downey from MGM Television in second with 443 million. While Lord of the Dance, Michael Flatley, completes the Top 3 on 230 million.
Daniel and Enya make Sunday Times Rich List 2018 Read More »
Donegal clash with Mayo on Sunday in the Allianz League with the winner staying in Division One. A point will do for Mayo but Donegal know they need the victory to avoid the drop to Division Two. Donegal management are hopefully the likes of Ryan and Mark McHugh, Odhran McNiallais and Martin McElhinney will be
Donegal v Mayo Preview: Declan Bonner Read More »
Donegal County Council are hosting an information evening on a proposed new traffic management system for Rathmullan. Key proposals include introducing a one way system onto Pound Street, Pier Road, and Main Street/Kerrs Bay inside the village boundaries of Rathmullan. The local authority say that this will improve traffic management, increase footpath widths and provide
Public meeting to discuss proposed one way system for Rathmullen Read More »
A Letterkenny councillor is calling for the development of a piece of waste ground in the Glencar area of the town. The piece of land, to the rear of Windmill View near Killylastin, has been highlighted as an area of concern as a result of ongoing anti social behaviour and illegal dumping. Speaking on the
Brogan calls for council action on Glencar waste ground Read More »
A man arrested in Stranorlar in connection with a suspected theft of a lorry in the area yesterday has been released on bail and is due to appear in court next month. He was detained as part of a major cross-border operation conducted by Gardai and the PSNI. The man, who is in his 50s
Gardai charge man with lorry theft in Stranorlar Read More »
There were 10 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. Four people were on trolleys in its Emergency Department while a further six were waiting on wards. The number awaiting admission to the hospital is down significantly on yesterday’s figure of 22. Both Galway
Number awaiting admission to LUH drops Read More »
Údarás na Gaeltachta have announced a funding boost for Fanad lighthouse. The support entails a grant of €60,000 over a period of two years. The initiative also hopes to recruit a tourism officer with a view of building on the overall tourism experience in the area. CEO of Údarás na Gaeltachta Mícheál Ó hÉanaigh says
Údarás na Gaeltachta announce funding boost for Fanad lighthouse Read More »
Republic of Ireland U21s secured an impressive 3-1 friendly victory over Iceland on Thursday night with the help of a few Derry City stars. The Hale brothers, Rory and Ronan, scored either side of Ryan Manning’s first-half strike to make it a night to remember for the Derry City footballers. It only took 14 seconds
Derry’s Hale Brothers on the mark for Republic U21’s Read More »
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