Tyrone were able to overcome Kildare today to record their first win of this year’s league campaign. The sides were level 7 times in the second half, after Tyrone went into the break a point ahead. It was Tyrone captain Mattie Donnelly who scored the late winner for Mickey Harte’s side to leave the final […]
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Tyrone defeated Kildare in Newbridge to claim their first win of the National Football League campaign. One point separated the sides at the end, 1-16 v 0-18 was the final score in favour of Mickey Harte’s side. Kildare started very well, but Tyrone fought back last in the first half, and went in to the
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The Ladies National Football League Division 1 game between Donegal and Westmeath which took place at St. Loman’s 3G pitch in Mullingar has been abandoned due to heavy snowfall. 3-09 v 1-08 was the score in favour of Donegal when the game was prematurely abandoned. Conor McKenna was at St. Loman’s for Highland Radio…
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Letterkenny AC athlete Nakita Burke won silver in the National Women’s Intermediate Cross Country today. The Donegal Men’s Teams were fighting for Medals on the day, there were Silver Team Medals for Letterkenny AC and Bronze for Finn Valley AC. Dermot McElchar is now the Masters Over 40 National Champion, while Pauric McKinney claimed victory in
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Ireland sit top of the 6 Nations table with 2 wins from 2, following their 56-19 win over Italy yesterday. The Irish Women’s Team opened their win account with a 21-8 win over Italy earlier today. Alex McDonald joined Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport to discuss the weekend’s rugby…
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Fanad United had a 2-1 win over Milford United in the Knockalla Cup today in Traigh-A-Loch. Cathal McGettigan opened the scoring for Milford, but Darragh Black equalised for Fanad before Caolan scored the winner to give the home side a come from behind victory.
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Donegal County Council are to grit all major Donegal routes from 4pm this evening, Sunday February 11th. The roads are also to be gritted again from 6am tomorrow morning. It follows snowfall and cold conditions across the county between yesterday evening and today. Motorists have been advised to take extra care on the roads this
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Caitriona Jennings of Letterkenny AC won the National 50k yesterday in Donadea. Jennings ran a time of 3.24.29, taking 6 minutes off the previous record. 185 participants took part in the Kildare event, with Jennings finishing nearly 17 minutes ahead of her closest competitor in the female category.
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All the games in the Ulster Senior League, the Donegal Junior League and the Inishowen Football League have been called off due to the adverse weather conditions. Road conditions and unplayable pitches are the reasons cited for this weekend’s postponements. The Knockalla Cup game between Fanad Utd and Milford Utd is still due to go
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Sommer Lecky of Finn Valley AC claimed victory in the High Jump at the IFAM Senior International which was held in Ghent, Belgium yesterday. Her first jump was enough for the victory, with the young Castlederg athlete completing a jump of 1.86m, equalling her Irish record. Lecky attempted 1.89m, and came very close, but failed
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It was a tough battle for Donegal this evening in Croke Park, when they were beaten by All-Ireland champions Dublin with a scoreline of 0-20 v 0-15. Ryan Ferry spoke with captain Hugh McFadden after the game… Eamonn Doherty was disappointed after the game, but knows that Donegal are a work in progress…
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Donegal lost their third successive game in the league tonight against Dublin in Croke Park. 0-20 v 0-15 was the final score in a game that was close-fought, and in which the All-Ireland champions were under a lot of pressure from Donegal. Declan Bonner says that his side aren’t far away from where he wants
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Dublin claimed victory in an enthralling clash with Donegal at GAA Headquarters. 5 points separated the sides at the end, with Dublin running out 0-20 v 0-15 winners. Dublin led by 6 points at half-time, 0-11 v 0-06, and look to be comfortable on the scoreboard early in the second half when they took a
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The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division kicks off on Friday 16th February, while the First Division gets underway a week later on the 23rd of February. Finn Harps travel to Drogheda in their first game of the First Division, while Derry City get their Premier Division campaign started away to Waterford. Chris Ashmore was joined
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Castlefin Celtic Reserves 4 v 2 Arranmore United Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Drumoghill F.C. Reserves 1 v 5 Fintown Harps AFC Raphoe Town Reserves 1 v 3 Gweedore Celtic Reserves Dunlewey Celtic 1 v 0 Drumbar F.C. Voodoo Venue Cup Glencar Celtic 3 v 0 Keadue Rovers Reserves Glenea
56-19 was the final score as Ireland ran in 8 tries against Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Joe Schmidt’s men are now 2 wins from 2 following last week’s win over France in Paris. Alex McDonald has the full-time report for Highland Radio… Next up for Ireland are Wales at the Aviva Stadium
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Finn Harps and Derry City finished 1-1 in their pre-season friendly in Carrowmena earlier today. Derry took the lead through Ronan Hale, and it was almost enough to seal the victory for the Candystripes, but Harps’ new loan signing Michael O’Connor converted a penalty in the last minute to secure the draw for Ollie Horgan’s
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2016 All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling champions Na Piarsaigh of Limerick are through to their second All-Ireland final in three years following a 3-15 v 3-08 win over Derry and Ulster champions Setanta today. The Derry side led by 3 points at half-time, 2-06 v 1-06. Na Piarsaigh were down to 13 men during the game
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The Donegal Ladies are coming off a hard-fought draw with Galway, as they prepare to face Westmeath in Kinnegad tomorrow. It was a late Yvonne Bonner free that rescued the point for the Donegal side in Glenfin last week. They now look to claim their first win of the 2018 league, and joint-manager Damian Devaney
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Tyrone travel to Newbridge to face Kildare in search of their first league points of the 2018 campaign. The Tyrone starting 15 sees 2 newcomers; with Rory Brennan and Conor Myler making their first appearances in this year’s NFL. Liam Donnelly joined Tom Comack ahead of the crunch clash with the Lilywhites…
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Derry are still looking for their first win in the National Football League Division 3 when they host Offaly tomorrow at Celtic Park. Derry make one change from the team that started against Longford last week, with Benny Heron coming in for Peter Hagan. Tom Comack spoke with former Derry ace Conleith Gilligan to look
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John Kelly of LYIT finished in first place in the Male Shot Putt at the IUAA Indoor Track and Field Championships which was held at Athlone IT yesterday. 16.76m was the winning throw for Kelly, 1.2m ahead of his nearest rival in second place. Gavin McLaughlin, also of LYIT, finished in third place with a
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Rangers’ striker Matthew Shiels has been named in both the Scottish and Irish U-19 squads ahead of their upcoming games later this month. Shiels, whose grandparents hail from Donegal, played at U16 and U17 levels for Scotland, but represented Ireland at U18 and also U19 level. The young player has been named as a striker
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Donegal County Council has begun a public consultation on proposed material alterations to the Draft County Donegal Development Plan, which will operate until 2024. There are 40 proposed changes to the draft which was initially published last May, people have until March the 8th to make their views known. The draft County Development Plan and
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It’s been confirmed that the opening of the new Letterkenny Outdoor Gym at the Bernard McGlinchey town Park is now planned for the 31st of March. Groundworks have commenced on site by the Roads section of Donegal County Council and a playground contractor will be on site shortly to supply and install the new equipment.
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The Enterprise and Employment Minister says she will be meeting the Chief Executive of Donegal County Council shortly to discuss the response to Brexit. Minister Heather Humphreys says its part of an ongoing process to improve development in the regions, and in particular, the border counties. Ms Humphreys told the Dail she’s already meet with
Minister Humphreys to discuss Brexit response with Donegal County Council Read More »
Donegal return to Croke Park this Saturday evening to take on Dublin in their third fixture of the year in Division One of the Allianz League. It’s very much contrasting starts to their respective campaigns, Donegal lost their opening two games to Galway and Kerry while the All Ireland Champions beat Tyrone and Kildare. Dublin
Dublin v Donegal – LIVE on Highland Read More »
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Friday February 9th
Main Evening News, Sport and Obituaries Friday February 9th Read More »
The EU’s key Brexit negotiator says border checks with the North would be unavoidable if they UK leaves the single market and customs union. Michel Barnier gave the warning during the latest round of Brexit talks in Brussels. These people on the Tyrone Donegal border say a hard border would create problems………..
Hard Brexit unavoidable in the event of no deal – Barnier Read More »
The first round draw for the EA Sports Cup was made this afternoon. Finn Harps will host the Mayo League in Ballybofey on Monday 5th March. That game comes just three days after their opening First Division league game away to Drogheda United. Ulster Senior League Champions Cockhill Celtic are also in Pool 2 and
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Enterprise and Employment Minister Heather Humphries says Donegal has seen a substantial increase in IDA and Enterprise Ireland backed jobs since 2012. Ms Humphries told the Dail that 70% of new jobs come from growth within existing companies, and it’s clear that is happening in Donegal. Minister Humphries was speaking in response to questions from
Dail discusses IDA and Enterprise Ireland record in Donegal Read More »
Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte has made two changes to his staring line up for Sunday’s trip to Newbridge to play Kildare in Division One of the National Football League. Trillick’s Rory Brennan is named at centre half back while Conor Meyler of Omagh is named in the half forward line. Richard Donnelly and Aidan McCrory
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Over the course of the series we bring you 9 unique programmes all based on Irish children’s 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 ‘Did you see my celebration’ by guest reader and author Eoin Mc
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2012 All Ireland winner Eamon McGee says the signs are positive within the young Donegal side this year and if they want to continue to learn, Division One is the place to be. Donegal were unlucky in the opening two games of the National Football League losing by just a point to Kerry and Galway.
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A section of the main Letterkenny- Kilmacrennan road has reopened following a two vehicle collision this morning. The crash between a tractor and a van happened between the townlands of lllistrin and Coolboy at around 7.30. A number of people have been taken to Letterkenny Univeristy Hospital for treatment although details of of their injuries are
Update: Section of Kilmacrennan Road reopens following collision Read More »
A 15 Minute Programme presented by Chris Ashmore every Thursday at 7.05pm highlighting all that’s happening in the farming community.
Highland’s Farming News – Thursday 8th February Read More »
Plans for the regeneration of Sion Mills are a step closer after the project was given the green light to proceed to the next stage. An external consultancy team has been appointed and will begin work now on a heritage focused strategy which will support the sustainable regeneration of the village for the next 10-15
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Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a two vehicle collision on the main Letterkenny to Kilmacrennan road. The crash between a tractor and a van happened between the townlands of llistrin and Gortnavern at around 7.30 this morning. Gardai have confirmed that the road is currently closed with diversions in place. A number
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Letterkenny University Hospital has moved to clarify that while the vacant Short Stay Ward is currently being used to house required services, it’s on a temporary basis. The Radiology Rebuild Project began in October 2017 and in order to facilitate the project some staff and other accommodation had to be relocated. Hospital Management have
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There were 20 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the latest trolley watch report. One person was on a trolley in its Emergency Department while a further 19 were waiting on wards. Cork University Hospital was the most overcrowded today with 43 people waiting there. Nationally, there were
20 people waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital Read More »
Gardaí believe people living in Donegal could have important information about a murder 6 years ago. 24-year-old Andrew Allen was shot dead in front of his partner at his home at the Links View Park in Buncrana on the night of 9th February 2012. A silver Vauxhall Cavalier, thought to be involved in the murder,
Gardai believe people know more on Buncrana murder Read More »
With work ongoing at the Brandywell, Derry City have reversed their Premier Division tie with Sligo Rovers on Friday 23rd February to the Showgrounds in Sligo with the original away game later in the season moved to the Brandywell. The move is to allow redevelopment work to be completed at the Derry venue. It means
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Sligo Rovers have confirmed the loan signing of Alistair Roy from Scottish Premiership club Hearts subject to international clearance. The 20 year old attacker will be eligible to play for the SSE Airtricity club until June 30th. He now joins Sligo Rovers for a period that will be seem him eligible to play 23 of
Sligo sign Alister Roy from Hearts Read More »
Snow and ice has affected Donegal and parts of the country overnight with more wintry showers forecast this morning. A status yellow warning from Met Eireann is in place until midday. Accumulations of up to 3 centimetres are expected in the north and west. Motorists are being advised to exercise extreme caution this morning and
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Approval has still yet to be granted for a permanent second consultant breast surgeon for Letterkenny University Hospital. It’s understood that the current post holder is employed on a temporary one year contract which is set to end this July, while approval for a permanent post for the hospital has not been sanctioned. The clarification
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It’s been claimed that Ireland’s rate of jobless households demonstrates that tens of thousands of families are not feeling the benefits of the economic recovery with Donegal deemed one of the worst affected areas. According to Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher, the Government’s ‘Action Plan on Jobless Households’ launched last September is not moving
Many Donegal families not seeing benefits of economic recovery, says TD Read More »
The Winter Olympics start today with the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang South Korea. Ireland will have a five strong team at the games. Patrick McMillan will make history by becoming the first Donegal-born athlete to compete at the Winter Olympics. The 26 year old will take on the Downhill race on Sunday 11th February and
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*SPOILER ALERT* A ‘Big Shop, ‘a ‘dark load’ and ‘step aerobics’ – the opening scenes of the final episode of Derry Girls were certainly full of delightful Nineties #throwback references. And it only got better as the finale progressed. Indeed, a whole host of fans have taken to social media in the aftermath to state that the
Why everyone is saying the final episode of Derry Girls is absolute class. Read More »
The viewer favourite and 2017 contestant will now turn presenter in the Channel 4 spin-off alongside comedian Tom Allen. When Liam Charles was eliminated from The Great British Bake Off last October, his parting words were, “It’s not the end of me, it’s the beginning. I’m coming for Paul Hollywood’s job in a couple of
GBBO star Liam Charles to host Bake Off: The Professionals Read More »
Tomorrow marks six years since Andrew Allen was murdered in his home in Buncrana. Gardai are renewing their appeal for information. On the 9th February 2012 24 year old Andrew Allen was murdered in his home at the Links View Park in Buncrana in front of his partner at approximately 9.20pm. He received a number
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