Finn Valley boxer and youth Olympic bronze medalist Michael Gallagher had a fantastic victory in his professional bout in Dublin last weekend. Gallagher faced off against Poland’s Mateusz Rybarski and gained a third round stoppage after dominating all three rounds. Gallagher and his coach Conor Quigley spoke to Oisin Kelly on Sunday Sport about […]
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The 18 year old woman killed in a crash in County Tyrone yesterday has been named locally as Hannah Molloy from Treinamongan, Castlederg. The crash happened on the Fyfin Road between Victoria Bridge and Castlederg at around 10am. Police are investigating reports that a car left the road close to the junction with Concess Road.
Woman killed in Tyrone crash is named Read More »
Kerry’s David Clifford produced one of the all-time great underage performances as the Kingdom clinched their 4th straight minor title. They hammered Derry by 6-17 to 1-8, with Clifford contributing an incredible 4-4. Oisin Langan reports…
Derry suffer heavy defeat to Kerry in All-Ireland Minor Final Read More »
There was delight for St Eunan’s and Milford in Saturday’s Donegal Minor Championship finals. St. Eunan’s defeated Kilcar in the Division 1 final in Convoy. The Letterkenny side lifted the title with a goal blitz to run out 5-9 to 1-8 winners. Harry Walsh of the Donegal News spoke with Eunans Manager Brian McGeehin after
Brian McGeehin and Aidan Cannon on St Eunans & Milford’s Minor Championship wins Read More »
Finn Harps dropped into the relegation zone of the Premier Division on Saturday night losing 2-1 to Sligo Rovers in Ballybofey. Paddy McCourt levelled the tie with a wonder goal as Harps look set for a share of the spoils only for McCabe to score late on and give the visitors a crucial set
Paul Hegarty disappointed with Harps defeat to Sligo Read More »
Sligo Rovers scored in the final minute to beat Finn Harps 2-1 and get out of the bottom three in the SSE Airtricity League in Finn Park last night. Sligo took the lead in the 16th minute, but Eddie Dsane drew the home side level 10 minutes into the second half. Rhys McCabe scored
Gerard Lyttle says Sligo’s points at Harps were huge Read More »
Eight Irish flights are among those which have cancelled as disruption continues from Ryanair’s so-called “mess up”. Flights between Dublin and European airports Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Nantes and Santander will be among the 82 grounded by the airline today. Return flights to Dublin were also cancelled. Ryanair has apologised and promised a refund or travel on
Ryanair flight cancellations hit home with flights in and out of Dublin axed Read More »
It was a mixed weekend for the North-West rugby clubs in the All-Ireland League. Omagh had a 1 point win over Bruff, Rainey lost out to Old Crescent by a single point and City of Derry were blown out by Wanderers in the Aviva. The Ulster Championship saw Strabane beat Virginia 33-10. Highland Radio’s rugby
Rugby Review with Alex McDonald – 17 September 2017 Read More »
Urney were handed a heavy defeat at the hands of Errigal Ciaran yesterday evening in the Tyrone SFC. Francis Mooney has the full time report for Highland Radio…
Gardia have today issued a missing person appeal for a Donegal man last seen on September 13. 46-year-old Jerry O’Donnell was last seen in the Churchill area of Donegal on Wednesday, September 13 at around 6.20am. He is described as being 5’ 7’’ tall, of broad build and with short grey hair and blue eyes.
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Finn Harps battle against relegation suffered a blow on Saturday night as they lost 2-1 to Sligo Rovers at Finn Park. Diarmaid Doherty reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Late goal gives Sligo 2-1 win in Ballybofey – FT Report Read More »
FAI Junior Cup: Arranmore Utd 0 V 6 Greencastle F.C. KIlmacrennan Celtic 3 V 1 Orchard FC Glencar Inn Saturday Division One: Glencar Celtic 7 V 1 Keadue Rovers Reserves Cappry Rovers 3 V 3 Donegal Town Reserves Milford United Reserves 3 V 5 Castlefin Celtic Reserves Old Orchard Saturday Division Two: Drumoghill F.C. Reserves
Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 16th September 2017 Read More »
Three Hurling Championship Finals took place in Owenbeg today, with the first having been thrown-in at 12pm. In the early game, Na Magha claimed the Derry Junior Hurling Championship Title against Coleraine with a 34 point win, 7-17 v 0-04. The Intermediate final saw Lavey and Swatragh face off, in a game that Lavey led
Derry Hurling Championship Final Results – Slaughtneil Champions again Read More »
The Derry team to play Kerry in Sunday’s All Ireland Minor Football Final has been named. The starting 15 shows one change from the side that lined out from the whistle in the semi final win over Dublin. Ballinascreen’s Mark Bradley comes into the half forward line in place of Bellagh’s Odhran Quinn The Derry
Derry team named for All Ireland Minor Final Read More »
St. Eunan’s lost out to Setanta in the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship Final with a 1-16 v 1-08 scoreline. It was a game that St. Eunan’s started well with 4 early points, but Setanta were able to come back and ended up going 9 points ahead. St. Eunan’s scored a goal to bring it back
Reaction – St. Eunan’s manager Paddy Flood after loss to Setanta Read More »
Setanta won their first Donegal Senior Hurling Championship Final since 2008 with an eight point win over St Eunan’s in Ballybofey. Having lost the last three deciders they contested, Setanta made sure this time round with a 1-16 to 1-8 victory over the Catherdral Town. After the game Chris Ashmore spoke with Setanta Captain Kevin
Reaction – Setanta win Donegal Senior Hurling Championship Read More »
An 18 year old female has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the Fyfin Road between Victoria Bridge and Castlederg. At around 10am on Saturday morning Police received a report that a car had left the road close to junction of Fyfin Road and Concess Road. Police are appealing for anyone who
18 year-old woman killed in single vehicle crash Read More »
Carrickmore booked their place in the last eight of the Tyrone Senior Championship with 1-10 to 1-8 win over Edendork Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Carrickmore into Tyrone Senior Championship Quarter Finals Read More »
Strabane ran out comfortable 33-10 winners on Saturday against Virginia in Ulster Rugby Championship 3. Alex McDonald reports for Highland Radio Sport…
Strabane beat Virginia in Ulster Rugby Championship Read More »
In this week’s GAA Preview, we look ahead to the biggest day in the football calendar, tomorrow’s All-Ireland Finals. Dublin are looking to claim their 3 in a row, and Mayo are looking to avenge last year’s final loss as well as break 66 years of heartbreak in the Al-Ireland Football Championship. In the Minor
GAA Preview: Martin Carney and Eamon Burns look ahead to All-Ireland Finals Read More »
Donegal have reached the All-Ireland Masters Semi-Final following a 7 point win over Cavan in Convoy. Donegal have to play Antrim in their final game, but 4 wins and a draw so far is enough to see them through at the top of the table. The home side started much better than Cavan, and led
Donegal comfortably through to All-Ireland Masters Semi-Final Read More »
Ryanair has apologised after announcing it will cancel up to 50 flights every day until the end of October. The company says it’s because of a backlog in annual leave for staff and to improve punctuality. Passengers are being advised that they will receive notification by email if their flight is affected. Kenny Jacobs, Chief
Check your tickets! Ryanair canceling 2,000 flights for next six weeks Read More »
There’s been a single vehicle crash in Strabane. Motorists are advised that the Fyfin Road between Victoria Bridge and Castlederg has been closed following the collision. Diversions are in place at Tievenny Road and Urbalreagh Road. Motorists should avoid the area and seek an alternative route for their journey where possible.
Breaking: Road closed in Strabane following collision Read More »
The government could block the progress of Britain’s Brexit negotiations over fears it hasn’t addressed concerns about the border with Northern Ireland. The Taoiseach has said that not enough progress has been made on the issue ahead of the October deadline for the next stage of negotiations. Speaking at the Fine Gael think-in yesterday,
Taoiseach calls for ‘special progress’ on border issue during Brexit talks Read More »
The Government is being urged to give a commitment to retain the Sligo veterinary lab. The lab caters to farmers in Donegal and the wider North West and if closed, farmers would have to travel to Athlone to avail of services. A review into the future of the country’s six veterinary labs was set up
Government urged to retain Sligo veterinary lab Read More »
The popular Buncrana based paddle event “Crana Fest” has been cancelled due to the aftermath of recent flood damage along the Crana River. Donegal County Council and Irish Water have advised that a detailed survey and extensive repair work is needed in response to the damage caused to paths, banks and bridges along the
Disappointment as Crana Fest cancelled due to flood destruction Read More »
The Donegal IFA Chairman has written to the Agriculture Minister over the exclusion of crop losses in the funding aid package for flood-hit farmers. Michael Chance has described the move as unacceptable and is calling for another scheme for crop losses to be initiated without delay. Meanwhile farmers in Donegal are also being reminded
Exclusion of crop losses in farming aid package unacceptable – Chance Read More »
Michael Funston has played in an FAI Senior Cup semi-final but this Sunday he begins his journey in the Intermediate Cup with Bonagee United. Bonagee travel to Triagh-A-Loch to face Fanad United in a first round clash (kick-off 1.30pm, extra time and pens if required). Funston, after 335 appearances and 33 goals for Finn Harps,
FAI Intermediate Cup starts on Sunday with Fanad v Bonagee Read More »
It’s a North-West derby in Finn Park this evening as Finn Harps take on Sligo Rovers in a relegation battle face-off. Harps lie 9th in the table, but Sligo will leapfrog over them with a win in Ballybofey. Both teams are without key players tonight; Killian Cantwell is suspended for Harps, and Raffaele Cretaro, Michael
Finn Harps v Sligo Rovers Relegation Battle – The Managers Read More »
Donegal’s Richard Kerr is chasing down third place in the Motostar class of the British Superbike Championship. Kerr trails Storm Stacey by 17 points with three rounds remaining, the first of those is this weekend at Oulton Park, east of Chester in England. The 17 year old is seeking another solid performance which has seen
Kerr looking to close gap at Oulton Park this weekend Read More »
Republic of Ireland captain and Everton player Seamus Coleman was greeted by hundreds of fans for a special fundraising evening in aid of his hometown club, St. Catherine’s, on Friday night at the Blue Haven in Kilcar. An Evening with Seamus Coleman gave local people the chance to hear the star player speak about the
An Evening with Seamus Coleman – Irish captain is on the mend Read More »
Donegal jockey Oisin Orr won the feature race on Ladies Day at the Listowel Harvest Festival. Orr rode 10 year old Ted Veale to success over the the 1 mile 4 furlong chase. The Tony Martin trained veteran snatched victory in the shadow of the post and his young jockey was understandably delighted afterwards…
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Tyrone defender Cathal McCarron says he’s not seeking a transfer to Kildare. He’s set to switch clubs from Dromore to Athy but has told The Irish News that he won’t be playing for any other county than Tyrone. McCarron added that he hopes to continue to be part of Mickey Harte’s plans.
Cathal McCarron to stick with Tyrone Read More »
Donegal County Council has issued their latest update regarding the flood recovery work: Temporary Closure of access to Five Fingers beach at Lagg, Malin The access road to Five Finger Strand at Lagg was severely damaged in the flooding and had already suffered from coastal erosion in recent years. This has resulted in the
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It will be a big day in Croke Park when All-Ireland Champions Dublin look to retain their crown against a Mayo side who are looking for the first All-Ireland title since 1951. In the day’s curtain-raiser, Kerry and Derry face off for the All-Ireland Minor Football title. It’s a big day for Donegal in Croke Park
Derry City has been chosen to host the 30th World Congress of the International Association for Suicide Prevention in 2019. The Derry bid was one of four shortlisted destinations including, Rome, Vienna and Piran (Slovenia). The five day conference on the 17-21 September 2019 is expected to attract over 600 International delegates to the city
Derry City wins bid to host IASP World Congress 2019 Read More »
A Midlands North West MEP says international evidence proves the North/South Interconnector can go underground. The plan is to link Turleenan in Tyrone with Woodland in County Meath, with the line also going through Monaghan and Louth. Matt Carthy says the Belgian electricity operator Elia is currently developing an interconnector between Belgium and Germany
Evidence proves North/South Interconnector can go underground – Carthy Read More »
What’s been described as a very important piece of research on the treatment of dementia has been undertaken in the North West. The HSE’s Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Unit has been wiorking with Directors of Nursing, service managers and colleagues across the border on bettering care. As part of that, they undertook the
UU assesses dementia treatment research project following Donegal experiment Read More »
Highland Radio is seeking applications for a journalist to join our busy newsroom team. Broadcast experience would be an advantage. The position is primarily for weekends and presents an excellent opportunity for training and growth within the organisation. Those wishing to apply should forward a CV to Greg Hughes, Highland Radio, Mountain Top Letterkenny or
Highland Radio inviting applications for weekend journalist position Read More »
Important measures required for the North West ahead of the upcoming budget have been set out in a key meeting today. Ibec met with political representatives earlier to discuss planning prorities and the key investment to support the regions future growth. Ibec North West Regional Director Terry MacNamara says the impact of Brexit will have
Key measures for North West discussed ahead of budget Read More »
There were 22 patients awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, nine of them on Emergency Department trolleys. The latest report from the INMO shows 320 people waiting on in-patient beds in emergency departments and overflow areas of wards . University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded with 36 people waiting on a bed,
22 patients on trolleys at LUH Read More »
An inspection report carried out at the Department of Psychiatry at Letterkenny University Hospital has found 20 areas of non-compliance, one of them critical and eight of them designated as ‘high’. The commission has published timescales for these issues to be addressed, with measures set to be put in place in the coming months to
20 areas of non-compliance identified in LUH Department of Psychiatry Read More »
The GAA Programme in association with Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure, is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm. It’s All-Ireland Football final week and on this week’s programme Tom Comack goes back in time – 25 years in fact and that historic day in September 1992, when Donegal won their first All-Ireland title. ANTHONY
GAA Programme – 25 years on from Donegal’s first All Ireland Read More »
The Donegal champions will face the Monaghan title-holders in the first round of this year’s Ulster Club SFC. And provincial champions Slaughtneil are on course for a repeat of last year’s final against Kilcoo in a preliminary round tie. The Derry and Down champions have been drawn to meet on October 15, and champions Slaughtneil
Ulster Club Football and Hurling draws confirmed Read More »
HSE ambulances broke down 203 times last year, with 24 of the incidents recorded in Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan. The figure, published by the journal.ie, is based on the number of times a 24-hour breakdown and recovery service responded to to callouts from stranded emergency ambulances in 2016. Almost 5% of the National Ambulance Service
24 HSE ambulance breakdowns in Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan in 2016 Read More »
Irish secondary schools could be facing industrial action. Almost nine out of ten members of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland have rejected the new public service pay agreement. The union says the result reflects anger at pay inequality in the profession. They’ve also voted by 81 per cent for industrial action, up to and including
TUI members vote in favour of industrial action Read More »
Two of the League of Ireland Premier Division’s bottom three continue their fight against the drop this evening as third placing chasing Derry City head into the west. Derry are hitting the road to play Galway United this evening. Galway are currently second from bottom while a win for Derry would see them go third. Derry
Derry look for first win of the year in Galway Read More »
Harps chairman Sean Quinn has asked supporters to create a massive home atmosphere as arrangements are confirmed for the crunch clash with Sligo Rovers on Saturday night. “Saturdays match is vital for both sides so we are expecting a large crowd and a great Northwest derby night. No doubt there will be a large traveling
Quinn Asks For Massive Atmosphere As Harps Confirm Sligo Match Arrangements Read More »
A total of 34 Donegal Gaeltacht schools are to share a funding allocation of €288,000. The allocation is part of €784,442 for Muintearas Teo. and Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne to enable them to run the Language Assistants Scheme on behalf of the Department for the 2017/2018 school year. In a statement, Government Chief Whip Minister Joe
Over €288,000 for language assistants in Donegal Gaeltacht schools Read More »
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