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Donegal’s Manus Kelly and Donall Barrett made history as they became the first crew to win the Donegal International Rally having won the national category the previous year. Their wonderful victory, by just 0.5 seconds, came at the end of an absorbing rally. Speaking to Oisin Kelly at the prizegiving ceremony in the Mount Errigal Hotel, […]

  Shane Lowry says he’ll learn a lot from his disappointing finish to the US Open last night. The Offaly man left a 4 shot lead to finish tied for second 3 behind Dustin Johnson. There was controversy as Johnson had to negotiate the last seven holes knowing he could be docked a shot for

Twenty-five years ago James Cullen from Letterkenny won the Donegal International Rally. This year he was number 25 as he competed in the rally in an Ford Escot MKII. Speaking after the event, he said that he really enjoyed the experience, but this was his last Donegal International Rally. Photo: Brian McDaid.

Michael Boyle and Dermot McCafferty in a Honda Civic won the junior category in the Donegal International Rally. Michael is a son of Declan Boyle, the 2014 winner of the international rally in Donegal. With his father having gone out of this year’s main event, Michael’s success was some consolation for the Boyle family. He spoke

Chris Ashmore got the reaction of Sam Moffett and Steven Wright, who finished third and fifth in the International Event of the Rally respecitvely.

Josh Moffett finished fourth in the Donegal International Rally, almost a minute and a half behind his brother Sam. Alastair Fisher was placed sixth in the rally, in a Ford Fiesta R5. Both of these gave their reaction to the Rally to Chris Ashmore.

Damien Tourish finished fourth in the National category, and he tells Chris Ashmore about his experience of the rally. He also caught up with Declan Gallagher from Ardara, who ended up in fifth place in the National Category.

Frank Kelly, who finished as the runner up in the National category, spoke to Chris Ashmore after the rally.   Chris also spoke with Damien Gallagher, who finished third and remarked on how the Rally was anybody’s for the win.    

Ireland may have lost against South Africa from a winning position, but they can take positives from blooding new players. That was the verdict today of Highland Radio’s rugby correspondent Alex McDonald. He said the players will be gutted to have lost against South Africa on Saturday after leading 19 to 3. But he told

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Former League of Ireland manager Sean Connor says Ireland lost to Belgium because they were outclassed. The Boys In Green were well beaten 3-0 against the Red Devils at Euro 2016 in Bordeaux on Saturday. Sean said Ireland went into the game with lots enthusiasm following their opening draw with Sweden. But he said Ireland’s

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte said after today’s Ulster Championship semi-final draw that it was disappointing to concede a goal when the game was there to be win. Cavan netted with almost the last kick of the game. Harte said that when a team needs a goal to salvage a result, the opponents have to do

Two Derry athletes who are set to represent Ireland at this summer’s Olympic Games won their home town’s triathlon today. Bryan Keane and Aileen Reid claimed victory in the first Triathlon Ireland Super Series race of the season at the Firmus Energy City of Derry Triathlon this morning. With heavy training schedules in the run

It’s all to play for as the competitor’s head into the final stage of the Joule Donegal International Rally. Following on from Stage 19, the second run of Atlantic Drive, Keith Cronin and Mikie Galvin in their Citroen DS3 have a 9.3 second lead over Manus Kelly and Donal Barrett in their Subaru S12. Sam

There was athletics action today in Belfast with local competitors taking part. John Kelly of Finn Valley AC won the senior shot competition with a throw of 15.85 metres. Brendan O’Donnell, from Lifford, won the under-18 hammer with a personal best throw of 67.72 metres in poor conditions. Sommer Lecky of Finn Valley AC won

GAA Ulster Championship semi-final result: Tyrone 0-16 (16) v 3-07 (16) Cavan The first Ulster Championship semi-final ended in an entertaining draw today after Cavan netted a dramatic equalising goal in Clones. The match started brilliantly for Cavan with a lightning quick goal followed by a point to put them four points up with only

Donegal ladies’ manager Micheal Naughton was missing several players yesterday when his team lost the Ulster Championship semi-final against Cavan. But he has refused to use that as an excuse for the defeat by Cavan, who lost twice to Donegal already this year. Micheal players were the defending champions but many of that panel were

Cricket’s North West league was in action on Saturday and resulted in a change at the top of the division. Highland Radio’s cricket correspondent Eamon McLaughlin today reviewed the games and began with Bready versus Strabane. He said it was a good game in what is turning out to be a disappointing season for Strabane.

Former winner Eugene Donnelly spoke going into service about the demanding wet conditions the final stages had to offer. Chris Ashmore got the latest..

Donegal ladies’ manager Micheal Naughton said his players recovered well in the second half but just came up short against Cavan. They lost by a single point on a score of 1-08 v 1-09 in Saturday evening’s Ulster Championship semi-final at Killyclogher in Tyrone. Micheal said it was disappointing to get so close and lose.

Ulster Ladies’ Senior Championship semi-final result: Donegal 1-08 v 1-09 Cavan Donegal are out of the Ulster Ladies Senior Championship following Saturday’s narrow defeat by Cavan, in Killyclogher, Tyrone. Cavan won 1-9 to 1-8 as they held on in the closing minutes after Donegal staged a final quarter revival as the reigning champions came from

We will follow all the live and exciting action from the Donegal International Rally on Day 2 of the famous motor race. Highland Radio’s Chris Ashmore and our head of sport Oisin Kelly will have regular roadside reports with all the latest information on the drivers, their teams, and their cars. We will have action

  In the penultimate stage of Day Two of the Joule Donegal International Rally, Declan and Brian Boyle are still in the lead. Keith Cronin put on an impressive display, and was the fastest overall in the Stage, which was a second run of Carnhill. This puts the Leitir pair as front runners in the

With two stages to go of day two of the Joule Donegal International Rally, Oisin Kelly takes an extensive look at the rankings of the competitors in all classes.  

Letterkenny businessman Gary Cooney has been sharing his views on today’s rally as he went into service in Milford. Also giving his thoughts is Kevin Eves from Pettigo. They both spoke with Chris Ashmore.  

Now for some more reaction from service after Special Stage 12, Gartan. Letterkenny’s Kyle McGettigan has been giving his thoughts along with Gavin Kelly from Annagry.  

Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has revealed his huge frustration after today’s 3-0 loss against Belgium. It was the second match at Euro 2016 for The Boys In Green, following their opening draw with Sweden. O’Neill, from Derry, said Ireland are still in the competition and have one game left to play – against Italy –

Jonathan Pringle who was going really well in the national rally has dropped down the leaderboard after encountering sheep on the road. Patrick Boyle from Dungloe is moving well in his Corolla. Chris Ashmore got their reaction ahead of the final two stages of the Joule Donegal International Rally.