Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh has announced that payments will issue to farmers affected by the Inishowen flooding from next week. The Donegal TD secured the scheme after the August weather event which caused significant damage to farms. More than 300 farmers will begin receiving payments, ranging from 250 to 15,000 euro from next Monday, […]
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The British Irish Chamber of Commerce is publishing a proposal that they believe will ease trade relations post Brexit. They’re proposing a solution for trade between the UK, Ireland and the EU. Details of the document will be published later this morning. Meanwhile, Ireland’s being accused of ‘playing tough’ over a threat to veto EU
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Donegal rowers returned from Limerick at the weekend with medals from the Irish Provinces Indoor competition. Danny Ryan won two gold and a bronze in his age category. He won the 2k and 500m lightweight races while he finished third in the 1k heavyweight event. Danny also set a new Irish lightweight record in the
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History was made on Saturday night in Derry as Naomh Colmcille won the counties first ever Ulster Football Club title. They beat Belnaleck by six points at Celtic Park to win the provincial junior crown. Matthew Crossan’s goal was the highlight of the second half as Naomh Colmcille brushed aside their Fermanagh opposition. Oisin
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When you talk about Britpop in the ’90s, there’s names like Oasis, Blur, Suede, Kula Shaker – and, of course, Pulp. Jarvis Cocker’s physical demeanour and effortless cool was one of the defining traits of Pulp, and has become an icon of the era. But what’s he been doing since? Well, hanging out in Paris,
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Ed Sheeran is going to leave his guitar to one side and become godfather to James Blunt’s son. The two performers struck up a close friendship in recent years, and Ed has revealed that he had been offered the prestigious task of being one of the young lad’s spiritual guardians. James Blunt married Sofia Wellesley
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A survey across Highland Radio’s social media shows the majority of people are opposed to the holding of a snap General Election before Christmas. In an effort to avoid going to the polls, The Taoiseach is meeting Micheál Martin again in Dublin tonight. It comes as the Department of Justice confirms that one of its
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Slaughtneil won the Ulster Club SFC today, beating Cavan Gaels by 8 points, 1-15 v 0-10. The Derry side controlled the play and were able to keep ahead of the Cavan team all the way through. Assistant manager John Joe Kearney spoke with Francis Mooney at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh…
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Slaughtneil retained their Ulster Club SFC title with a comfortable 1-15 v 0-10 win over Cavan Gaels today at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Slaughtneil looked comfortable all the way through, and led by 3 points at half-time, 0-07 v 0-04. The crucial goal came 7 minutes into the second half, after a period of
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MacCumhaills won the Donegal U21B Championship final today beating St. Naul’s by 7 points, 0-17 v 1-07. MacCumhaills led the game all the way through, and were much the stronger side on the day. Chad McSorley of MacCumhaills gave his thoughts to Frank Craig after the win…
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Moy claimed a one point victory over Rostrevor today in the Ulster IFC Final with a scoreline of 0-09 v 0-08. Moy manager Audi Kelly spoke with Francis Mooney after the match… Francis Mooney also spoke with Rostrevor manager Shane Mulholland…
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MacCumhaills are the Donegal U21 B Football Champions following their win over St. Naul’s today with a scoreline of 0-17 v 1-07. Frank Craig reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Rhys has been selected to race in the all new ‘British talent Cup” in 2018, which the best young riders between the ages of 12-18 in the British Isles will compete in. The new cup is designed as the perfect stepping stone for young riders on to the world stage as part of Dorna’s new
Rhys and Caolán Irwin on their biking careers and looking ahead to the next season Read More »
There was plenty of boxing action over the weekend, including the Ulster Elite Championships and the 9 counties in Letterkenny. Peter O’Donnell joined Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport to review all the boxing action…
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Ulster Junior Cup Ballybofey United 0 v 6 Buncrana Hearts Illies Celtic 2 v 3 Cappry Rovers Kildrum Tigers 2 v 4 Culdaff F.C. Drumoghill F.C. 1 v 5 Rathmullan Celtic Kilmacrennan Celtic 3 v 4 Aileach F.C. Bonagee United 3 v 0 Convoy Arsenal Killylough 1 v 2 Greencastle Ulster Junior Shield Redcastle F.C.
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City of Derry lost to Barnhall in the All-Ireland League 2B by 35 points in Maynooth, 49 v 14. Omagh were winners over Thomond in Limerick, and that one finished 39 v 32 in favour of the Tyrone side. Alex McDonald reviewed the weekend’s rugby action…
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Lagan Harps 0 v 2 Milford United Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Lifford Celtic 3 v 2 Erne Wanderers Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division Two Gweedore United 1 v 3 Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. Whitestrand United 1 v 2 Glenree United Letterbarrow Celtic 2 v 5 Drumkeen United
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Glengad 6 V 0 QPS Carn FC 1 V 4 Clonmany Strand Hotel Division One Sea Rovers 1 V 1 Gleneely Colts Clonmany Res 1 V 3 Buncrana Res Inishowen Engineering Division Two Moville Res 3 V 2 Glengad Res Culdaff Res 7 V 4 Greencastle Res Dunree Res 1 V
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The All Ireland Juvenile Even Ages / Inter Clubs & County Cross Country took place in Abbotstown in Dublin earlier on today. The Donegal Senior ladies team claimed bronze at the Inter County Cross Country event. Patsy McGonagle has all the information on the event and the Donegal and North West athletes…
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The PSNI are appealing for information following two burglaries at properties in the Waterside area of Derry early yesterday evening. Detective Sergeant Ray Phelan said: “In the first incident, which was reported to police at around 7.40pm, two men entered a house but left empty-handed. “The second burglary was reported just before midnight. This house
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Cockhill Celtic are into the next round of the FAI Intermediate Cup, and also in theto the FAI Senior Cup following a 3-1 win over Swords Celtic today. Cockhill controlled the game most of the way through, with Swords’ consolation goal coming in the last 4 minutes.
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Half of Irish drivers support the use of speed cameras on our country’s roads. A recent survey shows most motorists believe speed cameras improve road safety. Research carried out by the AA also shows 7 in 10 motorists know at least one location where they would like to see a speed camera installed. There are
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The UK International Trade Secretary says the issues of the border with the North can’t be settled until there are talks on a post-Brexit trade deal. EU commissioner Phil Hogan says Ireland may threaten to use its EU veto to prevent Brexit talks from moving on – because of the issues. Politics professor Dr Matthew
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Moy have defeated Rostrevor to claim the Ulster Intermediate Football title in a game that finished 0-09 v 0-08. Francis Mooney has the full-time report for Highland Radio…
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Letterkenny Rovers had a 3-2 win over Midleton at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny today, after being 2-1 down. There was 8 minutes of time added at the end of the second-half, which Eamon McConigley says was a nervy time for his side. McConigley spoke with Myles Gallagher on Sunday Sport…
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It was a tough evening for LYIT away to Killorglin in Dublin in their National League Division 1 clash. Killorglin won by 53 points with a 123 v 70 scoreline. The home side led all the way through, leading by 21 points at the end of the second quarter. They were able to keep up
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Letterkenny Rovers had a 3-2 win over Midleton of Cork at the Aura Leisure Centre today in the third round of the FAI Intermediate Cup. Kieran McGrath has the full-time report for Highland Radio sport…
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There were celebrations on the double for the Hegarty’s from Moville last night at the 2017 TG4 Ladies Football All-Stars at the Citywest Hotel. Donegal Senior players Ciara and Niamh were both honoured with awards, a rarity for sisters to be honoured in the same year. It was only the second time such a feat
Moville’s Hegarty sisters receive Ladies All-Star Awards Read More »
There’s a proposal for the Revenue to take over collecting the TV licence fee from An Post. It’s part of an Oireachtas report which aims to tackle evasion and raise an additional 30 million euro a year. Earlier this week, the Communications Minister Denis Naughten ruled out introducing a laptop levy instead of the licence
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Talks between the Taoiseach and the Fianna Fail leader are said to be at a sensitive stage as they continue to discuss the political deadlock. Micheal Martin is examining documents from the Department of Justice – given to him by Leo Varakdar who ordered a new trawl of the documents last week. Meanwhile it’s emerged
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Naomh Colmcille were crowned Ulster Junior Football Champions on Saturday night with a six point win at Celtic Park in Derry. The Donegal side beat Fermanagh’s Belnaleck 1-9 to 0-6 to take the counties first ever Ulster club football title. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilycoyne watched the action for Highland Radio Sport…
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The FAI Intermediate Cup 3rd round sees Letterkenny Rovers take on Cork side Midleton tomorrow at 12pm. Rovers manager Eamon McConigley was on Saturday Sport with Chris Ashmore to look ahead to that clash…
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Derry City finished fourth in the SSE Airtricity League table this year. Kenny Shiels is trying to recruit players at the moment, and says that the club’s achievements throughout the year are a credit to everyone involved with the club. Shiels spoke to Diarmaid Doherty about the season and also on getting organised on next
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Ulster Junior Shield Glenea United Reserves 3 v 3 Dunree United after ET – Glenea win on penalties Glencar Celtic 3 v 4 Cranford United Cappry Rovers Reserves 1 v 2 Aileach F.C. Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Castlefin Celtic Reserves 3 v 3 Donegal Town Reserves Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Fintown Harps AFC
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City of Derry lost to Barnhall today away in Maynooth on a scoreline of 49-14 in the All-Ireland League Division 2B. Alex McDonald had the full-time report for Highland Radio Saturday Sport…
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Naomh Colmcille will take on Belnaleck of Fermanagh this evening in Celtic Park in Derry. Naomh Colmcille overcame Tattyreagh at the same venue in the semi-final. The side’s manager Ryan McKinley spoke to Tom Comack ahead of tonight’s game… Tom Comack also spoke with the Newtown captain Willie Gillespie…
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Slaughtneil will look to retain their Ulster Senior Football title tomorrow when they face off against Cavan Gaels at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Slaughtneil overcame Donegal champions Kilcar in the semi-final, while Cavan Gaels had a narrow victory over Derrygonnelly Harps. John Joe Kearney says that the mood in the camp is good…
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The Donegal U21 B Championship final takes place tomorrow at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny, with throw-in at 2pm. Tom Comack spoke with Enda Lynch of St Naul’s to get the latest on their camp ahead of the final… Mark O’Sullivan of Sean MacCumhaills gave this thoughts on tomorrow’s game…
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Cockhill Celtic will take on Swords Celtic in the 3rd Round of the FAI Intermediate Cup tomorrow at 2pm. Gavin Cullen joined Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport with all the information on Cockhill’s preparation…
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The Taoiseach has said if there’s a snap election – it should be before Christmas. Leo Varadkar says he won’t be seeking Frances Fitzgerald’s resignation despite Fianna Fail tabling a motion of no confidence in the Tanaiste, over her handling of the Maurice McCabe controversy. Michéal Martin and Leo Varadkar are due to meet
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There are reports of an accident at Cockhill, Buncrana. It’s understood that the traffic lights coming into the area from the Clonmany side are out of action and that sand is being spread by the county council to deal with an oil spill there. Motorists are urged to expect delays or divert their route if
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SDLP Leader and Foyle MLA Colum Eastwood has spoken out in condemnation of an attack on a Derry Councillor. Fellow SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney’s car was set on fire outside his home late last night. It’s reported that Mr. Tierney’s wife and children were at home at the time of the attack and have been
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The DUP leader insists her party’s not dictating the UK Government’s position on the border with the North in Brexit negotiations. Arlene Foster’s rejecting any suggestion she’s holding the British Prime Minister to ransom in Brussels talks, as a result of the DUP’s deal with the Tories at Westminster. She’s also critical of the Irish
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Derry and Strabane District Council have launched a campaign to tackle an ongoing issue of Blue Recycling Bin contamination. The Council say letters will be issued to householders across the district in the coming week with inspection teams from the Council’s Environment section due to carry out inspections of blue bins in a bid to
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Detectives from PSNI’s Cyber-Crime Centre are advising businesses across Northern Ireland to be on the alert for an email phishing scam. Police say people should be cautious when opening email attachments in general, but specifically if they are sent a document entitled, ‘Payment_Secure_Doc.pdf’. Detective Cheif Inspector Michael Harvey says “if business owners or staff are
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Main Evening News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries Friday 24th November
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The Taoiseach and the Fianna Fail leader are due to meet again tomorrow in a bid to avert a Christmas election. Leo Varadkar met with Micheal Martin earlier to discuss the crisis after Fianna Fail called a motion of no confidence in the Tanaiste. Fine Gael has said this breaches the confidence and supply arrangement
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Donegal is to receive €2.5 million in extra funding for the Local Improvement Scheme. Minister Michael Ring has this evening announced a national fund of €7.5million for LIS, with Donegal securing one third of the total funding. There was much disappointment across the county after it was revealed a total of €884,000 in funding was
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Letterkenny traffic unit have seized a car after the driver was found to have no valid insurance, NCT or tax. Court proceedings are to follow.
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Police are advising that the Ligford Road between Plumbridge and Strabane has now reopened following an earlier single-vehicle road traffic collision. The road was blocked earlier due to an electricity pole lying across the road near the junction with Meenagorp Road. Motorists are urged to exercise extreme care due to treacherous driving conditions with snow
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