Finn Harps are back in action tomorrow evening in the first round of the EA Sports Cup when Ollie Horgan’s outfit host the Mayo League in Ballybofey (kick-off 7.45). Horgan never underestimates any opposition and he has urged his players not to be complacent against the visitors. “The Mayo League deserves respect and while we […]
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At the World Indoor Tug o War Championships held in China yesterday, Gerard Porter from the Carndonagh Tug o War Club won Gold. He was a member of the St. Pats, Louth team that won the 560Kg division. St. Pats, Ireland also won the 640Kg division with a Chinese team 2nd and a Dutch
Medals for Donegal Pullers at World Tug o’ War Championships Read More »
A man has been arrested following an attempted hijacking of a car in the Carlisle Road area of Derry yesterday morning. The incident occurred shortly before 11:45 am, when it was reported that a man approached a silver Toyota Avensis which was in traffic, and damaged the wipers and bonnet before entering the vehicle and
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Police in Omagh are appealing for witnesses following an assault in the Kevlin Avenue area on the evening of Saturday March 3rd. The assault occurred at approximately 8:20 pm, when an 18 year old man was assaulted by two men and received injuries to his eyes, neck and lower waist. He was later treated in
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UU Coleraine defeated Athlone IT today on a scoreline of 1-13 v 0-07 to win the Lagan Cup. 0-09 v 0-02 was the half-time score, and UU Coleraine were able to extend their lead in the second half to run out 9 point winners. After the game, UU Coleraine Captain and Castlefin player Niamh McBride
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Derry have 1 win from 5 games in Division 3 of the National Football League following a 1-15 v 0-14 loss to Armagh last night at the Athletic Grounds. Derry led by a single point at the break, 0-08 v 1-04, but Armagh were able to pile the pressure on in the second half to
Derry suffer 4 point loss to Armagh in Division 3 of NFL Read More »
Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision at Bridgend, Co. Donegal at 11.55pm on Saturday 10th March 2018. A silver Opel Omega car was in collision with two pedestrians. It is believed that the car was traveling from the Derry direction towards Brigend prior to the collision. One pedestrian, a man in his 20s,
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Donegal fell to Tyrone at Healy Park in Omagh tonight by a margin of 6 points, 2-13 v 1-10. Goals from Niall Sludden and Mark Bradley were enough to claim victory for Mickey Harte’s side in the National Football League Division 1 clash. After the match, Donegal manager Declan Bonner spoke with Tom Comack and
Donegal were the architects of their own downfall – Declan Bonner Read More »
It was a 6 point win over Donegal in Omagh for Tyrone tonight which now leaves them on 4 points in Division 1 of the National Football League. Goals in either half from Niall Sludden and Mark Bradley gave Tyrone the win, getting revenge for the Dr. McKenna Cup final defeat inflicted on them by
2 points were hard-fought and vital – Mickey Harte after win over Donegal Read More »
Donegal were unable to repeat their Dr. McKenna Cup victory over Tyrone this evening when the sides met in Division 1 of the National Football League in Omagh. Tyrone ran out 6 point winners in the end, 2-13 v 1-10 being the final score at Healy Park. Tyrone led at the break by a single
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A team of Donegal Boxers will face off against fighters from Mark Porter’s Boston Boxing Academy next Friday night, the 16th of March, in their annual event. It will be a big night of boxing and entertainment, as the teams look to build relationships between boxing in Donegal and boxing in Boston. 15 bouts are
Division One Arranmore United 3 v 0 Keadue Rovers Reserves Glenea United Reserves 1 v 1 Glencar Celtic Orchard F.C. 4 v 0 Donegal Town Reserves Division Two Drumoghill F.C. Reserves 1 v 1 Raphoe Town Reserves Lagan Harps Reserves 1 v 1 Gweedore Celtic Reserves St. Catherines Reserves 3 v 0 Fintown Harps AFC
Donegal Junior League results 10/03/18 Read More »
All Ireland League Div 2C Omagh 22 v 14 Sligo Rugby Championship 1 Coleraine 16 v 10 Dromore Rugby Championship 2 Limavady 20 v 15 Academy Rugby Championship 3 Strabane 50 v 6 Donegal Virginia 41 v 0 Letterkenny Regional North City of Derry 22 v 12 Inishowen
Local Rugby Results 10 March 2018 Read More »
Some of the biggest names across the country and abroad are travelling to Letterkenny on Sunday for the Irish National Duathlon Championships. Ahead of this, Karol Harvey of the Letterkenny 24/7 Triathlon joined PJ Lynch in studio, to discuss the preparations for the highly anticipated event..
Karol Harvey looks ahead to Irish National Championships for Duathalon Read More »
Ireland – 28, Scotland – 8 Joe Schmidt’s side were victorious over Scotland today at the Aviva Stadium, where a bonus point win has put them 10 points ahead of England on the table. Ireland now face England in Twickenham on March 17th, where a win would give them the Grand Slam. Highland Sport’s Rugby
Ireland one game away from Grand Slam, reports Alec McDonald Read More »
There was a number of Donegal Athletes in contention at the National Master Indoors taking place in Athlone, including Aidan Gillespie, who set 2 new Irish records. The Irish Schools Cross Country also took place today, in Waterford, with Oisin Toye from Deele College qualifying for the Irish Schools Team. Patsy McGonagle spoke with PJ
Patsy McGonagle’s Athletics Report: Saturday 10th March Read More »
Donegal face Armagh in Round 5 of the Allianz Hurling League tomorrow Sunday. Tom Comack spoke with Donegal Manager Mickey McCann ahead of the clash at the Athletic Grounds.
GAA Preview: Mickey McCann looks ahead to Donegal hurling clash Read More »
Derry travel to the Athletic Grounds in Armagh tonight for their National Football League Division 3 clash. Derry, who have 1 win from 4 games, take on an Armagh side who have a 100% record in the league so far. Michael McMullan of the County Derry News gives the latest from the Derry camp…
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Tyrone and Donegal face off in their re-fixed National Football League Division 1 game at Healy Park in Omagh tonight with throw-in at 7pm. Both teams are still fighting to win the points that will keep them safe in Division 1 Football next year, and tonight’s game is a crucial fixture with only 3 games
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In the Ulster GAA Minor Football League, Donegal were the winners over Tyrone, with a final score of 2-8 to 0-13. At half time, the score at Ballyhsannon was 1-8 to 0-3 to Donegal. In Owenbeg, Derry had a comfortable win over Antrim, with a final score of 4-19 to 0-12.
Donegal and Derry win in Ulster GAA Minor league clashes Read More »
World Rally Championship competitor Craig Breen has named the Donegal International Rally as his favourite event. In an interview with WRC Live, the rally driver praise the “atmosphere, and way of rallying in Ireland”, and named the Donegal roads “the best roads in the world”.
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Derry City suffered a 6-1 loss to Shamrock Rovers on Friday night in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Rory Hale got the only goal of the night for the Candystripes, with Graham Burke netting 4 goals for the home side. After the game, Kenny Shiels gave his reaction to Highland Radio
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Ireland U20s had a 5 point win over Scotland U20s last night at Donnybrook Stadium in Dublin. Ireland were coming off the back of a loss to Wales, while Scotland were on a high after defeating England. It was a nervy affair for Ireland, having lost a 12 point half-time lead in the second half.
Joe Dunleavy and Ireland U20s claim Bonus Point win over Scotland Read More »
Foyle Search and Rescue has made an appeal for information after one their boats was badly damaged this week. The incident is said to have happened on Wednesday evening before 7pm with crew members making the discovery some time later. On further inspection, it was concluded that it was a deliberate act of vandalism with
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A vigil will take place today outside the surgery of Donegal County Coroner, Dr Denis McCauley in Stranorlar to mark the 41st anniversary of the disappearance of Mary Boyle. Mary is now Ireland’s youngest and longest missing child, after disappearing from her home in Cashelard 1977. The Justice for Mary Boyle campaign will be protesting
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Tenders are currently being sought to carry out road safety works on the Cappry to Ballybofey road. Works will include kerbing, footpath works, strengthening and resurfacing works along with the installation of traffic calming measures. The TII have confirmed that a budget is in place to complete the works once a contractor is appointed. Donegal
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Finn Harps drew 1-1 with Shelbourne in their opening game of the First Division on Friday night at Finn Park Michael O’Connor scored on his competitive debut for Harps to give the home side the lead but Shelbourne equalise before the break. After waiting two weeks to kick a ball in the Division, the Harps
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Finn Harps started life in the SSE Airtricty League First Division with a 1-1 draw against Shelbourne. Diarmaid Doherty reports for Highland Radio Sport from Finn Park…
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Derry City lost 6-1 to Shamrock Rovers at the Tallaght Stadium on Friday night. After a bright start by the Candystrips it proved to be a difficult night in Dublin for the Derry boys. Graham Burke was the man of the match in the Premier Division battle starring with four goals. Rory Hale scored Derry’s
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St. Pats from County Louth have finished the World Club Championships today in Xuzhou in China having won all 4 Men’s Club Golds – in the 560kg, 600kg, 640kg & 680kg. Shaun Doherty from Buncrana was part of the team which pulled for victory in the 680kg category today. Doherty has followed the success of
Further Donegal success at World Tug of War Indoors Read More »
This week saw a record breaking number of patients on trolleys at hospitals nationwide. The INMO is this evening repeating their call for an emergency period in the Irish public health service with 3112 people awaiting admission to hospitals this week. At Letterkenny University Hospital, a total of 130 patients waited on a bed this
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 9th March:
Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 9th March Read More »
The LYIT Ladies Gaelic Football team lost to IT Tralee by just a point in Dublin in the Semi Final of the Moynihan Cup. The girls side which is coached by Michael Murphy pushed hard towards the end but couldn’t scored what was need to make the final… Coilin Duffy reports for Highland Radio Sport….
LYIT Ladies suffer Moynihan Cup Semi Final defeat Read More »
The LYIT Ladies Soccer side won the O’Regan Shield at the Inter-varsities finals this afternoon. The Letterkenny side beat Garda College in the decider 2-1 at the University of Limerick. Zoe Green who scored a hat trick in Thursday’s semi final netted the opening goal in the first half. Zoe McGlynn added the second. Green
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Irish Water have announced plans to invest almost €9 million as part of the upgrade of the Ballybofey and Stranorlar wastewater treatment plant. Upon completion of these works, the plant will comply with European wastewater directives with the provision of a new process stream and equipment to increase the capacity of the wastewater treatment plant.
Ballybofey/ Stranorlar wastewater treatment plant receives major investment Read More »
Derry City’s first game back at Brandywell is next Monday 12th March against Limerick FC. Tickets for the game are now on sale at the usual outlets and online at Derrycityfc.net. Because of the reduced capacity it is essential that supporters get their tickets as soon as possible. There is no guarantee that there will
Details of Derry’s first game at the New Brandywell Stadium Read More »
The nominees for the 2017 FAI International Awards have been revealed. Derry men Shane Duffy and James McClean are two of nominations for the Senior Player of the Year. Darren Randolph is the third. Duffy has also be named in the Young International category while McCLean is nominated in two of three goals of the year,
Derry and Donegal players among FAI International Awards Read More »
Three cross-border recovery college networks are to be established as part of a €7.6 million project launched to tackle the increase in numbers of people with mental health problems. Over the next four years, the EU INTERREG VA funded Innovation Recovery project offers an unprecedented opportunity to empower and enable people and communities take control
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Over 200 delegates were in attendance yesterday at the ‘Connecting Our Coastline’ Marine Tourism Conference in Dunfanaghy. The conference was a forum for businesses and organisations to exchange information with the prospect of developing new connections and exploring opportunities for collaboration to devleop marine tourism in Donegal. Councillor Niamh Kennedy who was in attendance says
Connecting Our Coastline conference recognises marine tourism in Donegal Read More »
Anthony Thompson is back training with the Donegal senior panel. The Naomh Conaill man was not involved in the set up last year but has returned to give inter county football another go. Thompson was part of the 2012 All Ireland winning team and also won three ulster titles under Jim McGuinness.
Anthony Thompson back in Donegal fold Read More »
Donegal County Council has confirmed they are to increase the fixed charge for parking in a Disabled Parking Bay without displaying a valid permit. As of March 1st the fixed charged has increased from €80 to €150. The charge will increase to €225 if not paid after 28 days and if not paid within 56
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Neurology Services are at Breaking Point, according to the Neurological Alliance of Ireland. The group has designated this week ‘Brain Awareness Week’, and is calling on the government to act now to improve services. Among the developments being called for is the appointment of a second neurologist at Letterkenny University Hospital. The ‘Invest in Neurology’
Crisis in Neurology affecting services in Donegal Read More »
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed new draft Brexit guidelines specifically citing requirements for fisheries to be included in the Free Trade Agreement. The draft guidelines state that trade in goods, with the aim of covering all sectors, which should be subject to zero tariffs and no quantitative restrictions with appropriate accompanying rules of origin.
KFO welcomes new draft Brexit guidelines Read More »
Detectives in Coleraine are appealing for information after shots were fired at a house in the Loughanhill Park area of the town last night. Shortly after 11 o’clock, it was reported that a man had tried to force entry via the front door of the property using a hammer. It was then found that three
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The number of people awaiting admission to Letterkenny University Hospital has risen again to 42, 29 of them on Emergency Department trolleys. That’s the second highest figure in the country today, and up 11 on yesterday’s figure, according to the INMO. Only Galway, with a total of 47, had a higher number of people awaiting
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The Tyrone team to play Donegal in Saturday’s night’s Division One clashing at Healy Park in Omagh shows two changes from the side which lost to Monaghan last time out. Padraig McNulty and Mark Bradley come back into the starting line up with Conal McCann and Richie Donnelly losing out. Tyrone team to play Donegal
Tyrone make two changes for Donegal Read More »
People in the Bogside area of Derry are being offered free oil tank locks to counter what’s been described as a worrying increase in thefts of oil. Local Councillor Colly Kelly says there have been a number of incidents in which residents disturbed number of masked men attempting to steal oil from local homes. He
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Night Night North West – 8th March 2018 on Highland Radio at 7.30p.m. Over the course of the series bring you 9 unique programmes all based on Irish Childrens Literature, you will hear stories about Giants, Sunbeams, A Happy Prince and even a little boy called Tom who refuses to wear shoes. Tonight’s Story is
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The government launches its 2018 Action Plan for Jobs today, along with an Enterprise strategy for the next 7 years. The government says it’s committed to getting an extra 100 thousand people into employment by the end of 2020, with extra training places and a special investment programme to counter the potential impact on Brexit.
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Planning permission has been granted for the Dungloe Community Housing project which was announced last year by the Parents and Friends of Donegal Housing Association. The Department of Housing funded project for Community Group Houses will consist of 3 housing units of 4 individual self-contained bedrooms at Fair Hill Dungloe.
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