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Convoy Native TJ Mcmenamin took part in the prestigious International tournament -the IBBJF Paris International Open ovr the weekend. He competed in both the Gi & No-Gi divisions, winning gold in the Gi Masters blue belt heavyweight division, with victory in the final over a German opponent. He also secured double silver in the No-Gi

Not for first time it was Ollie Horgan’s persuasive skills that convinced a player to sign on the dotted line for Finn Harps. The latest is Cork man Danny Morrissey who has decided to make the move north after spending six seasons with the Cork City senior League of Ireland team. “I knew Ollie quite

Finn Harps manager has expressed his satisfaction with the decision of Danny Morrissey to join his team for the 2017 League of Ireland Premier Division season. The 22-year-old striker signed for Harps at the weekend after successful negotiations were concluded with the Harps boss in Cork. Horgan says he personally, as well as the club,

Harry Monaghan has signed a new deal with Derry City. The Scottish midfielder put pen to paper on a new one agreement with the Brandywell side on Monday. The decision by the 26 year old to add another year is a boost following the news over the weekend that defender Niclas Vemmellund has opted to

Donegal’s Danny Ryan was on the winners podium at the Irish Provinces Rowing Championships in Limerick over the weekend. Danny from Boxfit Letterkenny and television series Ireland’s Fittest Family, took the lightweight men’s 2000 metre title. Competing in the 40-49 age group, Danny completed the course in 6:34. In the 500m sprint open age group

Derry City defender Niclas Vemmellund has decided not to put pen to paper again for Derry City. It’s a blow to the Candystripes as the talented player had enjoyed a good season in 2016. Speaking to the Derry News, Derry boss Kenny Shiels, said: “We have this case now where players come to Derry and

Finn Harps have signed striker Danny Morrissey from Cork City. The 22-year-old has had trials with the likes of Huddersfield Town in the past and has been an important  player for Cork, although he has had some injuries. His signing is seen as a major boost for Harps.

Usain Bolt’s agent Ricky Simms has said the world’s fastest man will have to honour his pledge to come back to Donegal. Ricky, from Milford, was on Sunday Sport to discuss his famous client’s Olympic golden medals and new documentary film I Am Bolt. But Ricky (pictured above with Bolt) also found time, when asked,

Slaughtneil’s victorious Ulster Senior Club Championship manager John Joe Kearney was ecstatic at the end of today’s major triumph. His Derry club beat Kilcoo of Down and John Joe said Sunday’s win for an historic club treble of senior football, hurling, and camogie championships made it even better than the club’s 2014 Ulster crown. He

Ulster Senior Club Championship Final result: Slaughtneil 0-12 (12) v 0-09 (9) Kilcoo Derry champions Slaughtneil made history on Sunday when they won the Ulster Senior Club Championship Final. Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack was there and provided all the details on his Sunday Sport match report to presenter Myles Gallagher…  

Inishowen Football League – Sunday, November 27: Strand Hotel Division One Sea Rovers 1 v 1 Redcastle  United QPS Res 4 v 4 Carrowmena FC Moville Celtic 1 v 1 Clonmany  Res Rasheney  FC 2 v 3 Illies Celtic   Inishowen Engineering Division Two  Culdaff Res 5 v 1 Illies Res Dunree Res 1 v

Donegal Junior League reults – Sunday, November 27: Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Raphoe Town 1 v 1 Donegal Town Gweedore United 2 v 1 Keadue Rovers Cappry Rovers 4 v 0 Glenree United   CT Ball Division Two Copany Rovers 1 v 3 Lifford Celtic Ballybofey United 6 v 1 Cranford United Kerrykeel ’71

Ireland’s victory over Australia gave them a clean sweep against the big three Southern Hemisphere nations. The win over the Wallabies on Saturday was analysed today on Sunday Sport by Highland Radio’s rugby correspondent Alex McDonald. He also discussed the local rugby scene, including the weekend’s winning performance by Strabane against Cavan. Alex was talking

The National Cross-Country Championships were held today at Abbotstown in Dublin. There were many performances from Donegal athletes and Highland Radio’s athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle was there. He provided the details on Sunday Sport to presenter Myles Gallagher and revealed it was not a great day for Donegal’s competitors…  

A goal in the dying minutes from Terence Doherty gave the Inishowen League a fortunate victory over the Donegal League in Saturday night’s Oscar Traynor Cup clash at Maginn Park. Inishowen League 2 Donegal League 1 In truth, the visitors didn’t deserve to lose this game. They were the better side over the 90 minutes

Local American Football club Donegal-Derry Vipers have had meteoric rise. They new club has recruited terrific talent in the last two seasons and are now set to boost their squad. The club is holding fresh try-outs and is inviting players to the trials which began in Derry last week and are to continue in Letterkenny

Donegal Junior League results – Saturday, November 25: Glencar Inn Saturday Division Fintown Harps AFC 0 – 6 Orchrd FC Dunlewey Celtic 0 – 2 Drumbar FC Glencar Celtic 3 v 0 Strand Rovers   Saturday Reserve Division Keadue Rovers Reserves 3 v 0 Donegal Town Reserves Erne Wanderers Reserves 2 v 4 St Catherine’s

Cockhill Celtic manager Gavin Cullen takes his side to Cork for tomorrow’s FAI Intermediate Cup clash against Corinthians. Gavin spoke on Saturday Sport with presenter Chris Ashmore to preview the chances of the club from Buncrana. The bookies have made College Corinthians the favourites for the tie, but Ulster Senior League giants Cockhill said they

Inishowen and Donegal go head-to-head in the Oscar Traynor Cup in an exciting derby match. The Donegal League side’s manager Brian Dorrian was clear that the bragging rights are at stake. Inishowen manager Dermot O’Brien believes that concerns about the pitch lifted as the subzero temperatures rose and said there is excitement on the peninsula.

Ulster Championship Division 3 result: Strabane 19 v 13 Cavan A stirring comeback from Strabane was enough to thwart a bright Cavan start on Saturday. Cavan have not been in great form but they started well against Strabane. After 12 minutes, it was 10 v 0 to the away side as Strabane conceded a series

FAI Intermediate Cup result: Edenderry Town 2 v 0 Bonagee United Edenderry Town scored first in today’s FAI Intermediate Cup clash against Letterkenny club Bonagee United. The home side scored on the 16th minute when an in-swinging cross was sent home by Edenderry midfielder James Rafferty. Bonagee fought back and were unlucky not to equalise

Tyrone’s Intermediate champions Pomeroy face Monaghan’s Donaghamoyne tomorrow. They clash in the Ulster Intermediate Club Championship Final in Newry. Pomeroy’s manager Mark Harte has been speaking with with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack…  

Derry’s Slaughtneil take on Down’s Kilcoo in Sunday’s Ulster Senior Football Club Championship Final. Slaughtneil assistant manager John Joe Kearney has analysed the Derry champion’s meeting with Kilcoo in Armagh. He was speaking with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack…  

Tyrone junior champions Rock have a chance of winning Ulster Junior Club Championship Final tomorrow. They go head-to-head with Blackhill, from Monaghan, in Newry. Rock’s manager Eunan McGinn has previewed the game with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack…

Our GAA preview today includes an analysis of tomorrow’s Ulster Club Senior Football Champsionship between Derry’s Slaughtneil and Down’s Kilcoo. We will also look ahead to Ulster’s Intermediate Football Final between Tyrone’s Pomeroy and Monaghan’s Donaghmoyne. Rock of Tyrone and Blackhill of Monaghan will contest the Ulster Junior Football Final. There has been one weather-enforced