A record number of people are waiting on a bed at hospitals across the country today again. 714 people are awaiting admission to hospitals nationwide, 24 of them at Letterkenny University Hospital. According to the INMO, 14 people were on trolleys in the hospitals Emergency Department with a further 10 on wards or in overflow […]
Record number awaiting admission to hospitals today, 24 at LUH Read More »
The LYIT Ladies Basketball team are in Dublin on Tuesday in the hope of securing a national title. They play Griffith College from Dublin in the Division 2 College’s League decider at the Oblate Hall in Inchicore. GCD and LYIT filled the top two places in the Northern Confernce with the LYIT’s two defeats in
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Donegal Travellers’ Project is to share in a national fund of over €200,000 to promote the inclusion of the Roma community in Ireland. 20 applications were received and assessed, the Donegal projerct is one of six to be chosen. The money will go towards the provision of a dedicated Community Development worker to work with
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An application by the Springboard Raphoe Family Support Project to provide a Family Rescource Centre for the Finn Valley Area has been approved. Springboard was established in 2002 and since then has been providing family support in the Finn Valley, Lagan Valley, Lifford, Castlefin and Buncrana Primary Care Team (PCT) areas. It’s one of 11
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Jason Quigley returns to action on Easter Saturday night, March 31, when he steps through the ropes at the Marina Bay SportsPlex in Boston, after a year out due to injury. Before heading Stateside, Quigley – who is now based in Sheffield with new trainer Dominic Ingle – will host a public workout on St
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Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Maolíosa McHugh pictured with cast and crew members of Derry Girls following a reception he hosted for them on Sunday in the Guildhall.
‘Derry Girls’ Reception on Sunday in the Guildhall. Read More »
The launch of the 22nd Northwest 10k will take place on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Mount Errigal Hotel. The names of the charities who will benefit from this year’s run and walk will be announced during the launch. Chairperson Neil Martin said there had been a significant interest from charities wishing to
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A man who was questioned in connection with the death of a pedestrian following fatal collision in Bridgend on Saturday night has been released. Just before midnight, two pedestrians walking towards Derry were struck by a car traveling in the opposite direction. One of them, Emmet Mc Clelland from Derry who was in his 20s,
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Car parking charges at Letterkenny University Hospital are among the cheapest in the country for long term parking, but among the highest for visits of an hour or less. At both Letterkenny and Sligo, the charges operate on the basis of €3 for four hours, or a daily charge of €6. However, because there is
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A public meeting on Tory Island at the weekend has heard there is a total loss of confidence in the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, with less than three weeks to go before the current ferry service is to be replaced. Islanders have again said they do not believe the replacement ferry, Queen
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Irish Water are proceed with a demonstration project for the proposed Sewerage scheme upgrade in Gaoth Dobhair. The project, involving 40 houses, was proposed following a public consultation by Irish water last year. Leas Ceann Comhairle and Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher has welcomed the project, saying that the proposals being considered are a
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If border posts return to Northern Ireland they will be attacked, according to the Taoiseach. Leo Varadkar says they’ll become natural targets for people if they have to be re-established post-Brexit. But he believes there won’t be a return to the violence of the past in Northern Ireland. Speaking in the US at the start
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Derry City FC will play their first game at the Brandywell Stadium since it’s revamp tomorrow when they host Limerick FC in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. The Candystripes are coming off the back of a big loss to Shamrock Rovers, and will hope to kick their season into gear with a win over
Kenny Shiels looks ahead to returning to the Brandywell Read More »
Northwest Snooker Club Letterkenny cueists Sean Devenney and John Connors captured the 2018 NWASA Eamon Casson Memorial Cup recently. They defeated Gareth Kirwin and Phelim McClafferty from the Cyms 3-1 in the final at the the A.O.H. club in Derry. With this being an all letterkenny derby match, Sean and John raced into a two
Devenney and Connors win pairs title in Derry Read More »
https://www.thesun.co.uk/c5f7e459-a67e-4a70-b128-13d1fa754f80 Kratu, a cross-breed from London, stole the show when he looked bewildered as he navigated through the obstacle course THIS is the adorable moment a confused pooch runs around the Cruft dog course with no idea what to do – and the crowd loved it. Kratu, a cross-breed from London, stole the show when
Confused dog Kratu has no idea what he’s doing at Crufts – and the crowd love him Read More »
Comedy legend Ken Dodd has died aged 90, his publicist has announced. The star, famous for his epic stand-up shows, as well as tickling stick, died just days after leaving hospital. He married Anne Jones, his partner of 40 years, on Friday at their home in the Liverpool suburb of Knotty Ash, which was also the
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Leading from start to finish, Donegal’s Declan Boyle and his Monaghan co-driver James O’Reilly won the Óstán Oileán Acla/Connacht Print & Signs Mayo Rally, the opening round of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship. At the finish of the nine-stage event on the scenic Achill Island, Boyle/O’Reilly were 37 seconds ahead of the Monaghan/Limerick duo
Declan Boyle and James O’Reilly win Mayo Stages Rally Read More »
2-17 v 1-17 was the final score in Division 2B of the National Hurling League clash between Donegal and Armagh today at the Athletic Grounds. Donegal are now safe with 6 points in the league following wins over Derry, Down and Armagh. Aaron McElroy has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport… Mickey McCann gave
FT Report and Reaction from Donegal’s NHL win over Armagh Read More »
Tyrone overcame Longford by 10 points in Division 3A of the National Hurling League today. The final score in that game was 2-21 v 1-14. Francis Mooney has the full-time report for Highland Radio Sport… After the match, Francis spoke with Tyrone manager Mattie Lennon…
10 point win for Tyrone in Division 3A of NHL – FT Report and Reaction Read More »
Joe Dunleavy had his first 6 Nations start for Ireland on Friday night when they defeated Scotland 30-25 in Donnybrook. Dunleavy joined Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport to speak about the momentous occasion…
Joe Dunleavy ‘loved every second’ of 6 Nations Debut Read More »
There were more medals for North West athletes at the National Master Indoor yesterday following on from Patsy McGonagle’s report on Saturday Sport. Teresa Doherty won the women’s category in the Bundoran 10 mile yesterday. John Kelly was taking part in the European Winter Throws competition in Leiria, Portugal, in which he finished 9th. Patsy
Steady Progression for John Kelly – Patsy McGonagle Read More »
Premier Division Lagan Harps 2 v 4 Cappry Rovers Castlefin Celtic 2 v 0 Donegal Town Glenea United 2 v 2 Kilmacrennan Celtic Division One Lifford Celtic 3 v 2 Gweedore Celtic Ballybofey United 7 v 0 Convoy Arsenal Raphoe Town 3 v 1 Dunkineely Celtic Bonagee United 5 v 1 Erne Wanderers Division Two
Donegal Junior League Results 11 March 2018 Read More »
Knockalla Cup Quarter Finals Cockhill Celtic 2 v 1 Finn Harps Res Greencastle FC 2 v 1 Bonagee United Fanad United 1 v 5 Letterkenny Rovers Glengad United 1 v 1 Buncrana Hearts – Glengad win 4-3 on penalties
Knockalla Cup Semi-Finalists Confirmed after today’s Quarter-Finals Read More »
This year’s Cheltenham Festival takes place between the 13th and 16th of March. Denis Kirwan has Part 1 of Highland Radio Sport’s Cheltenham Preview… Part 2 of Highland Radio Sport’s Cheltenham Preview…
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division QPS 2 V 3 Culdaff FC Aileach FC 3 V 1 Carn FC Strand Hotel First Division Redcastle 2 V 0 Buncrana Res Clonmany Res 3 V 1 Rasheney FC Cockhill Youths 3 V 2 Moville Celtic Inishowen Engineering Division Two A Moville Res 4 V 1 Cockhill Res Redcastle Res
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Ireland won the 6 Nations Championship yesterday following a 28-8 win over Scotland and the result in Paris going their way when France defeated England. They now move on to Twickenham on St. Patrick’s Day when Joe Schmidt’s men go in search of a Grand Slam. Alex McDonald reviewed the weekend’s rugby action…
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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
Harps host Mayo League in EA Sports Cup tomorrow night Read More »
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…
GAA Preview: Derry travel to face Armagh in Division 3 Read More »
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”.
Craig Breen reveals the Donegal International Rally to be his “favourite event” Read More »
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
Foyle Search and Rescue boat vandalised Read More »
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