In the Ulster Senior League, Cockill Celtic were held to a 1-1 draw against Letterkenny Rovers. Darren McIlwaine scored a penalty for Rovers on the 33rd minute, and Brendan McLaughlin equalised the game on the 41st minute. This means that Cockill are 3 points clear at the top of the table. In the other game […]
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A 34-year-old man has been charged with drugs offences following a police search in Derry. The man was arrested yesterday morning and £5,000 worth of suspected Class A drugs seized in the Galliagh area of the city. The search was carried out by the District Support Team based at Strand Road police station. Officers also
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Gardai have launched an investigation following an overnight burglary in St. Johnston. Matt’s takeaway in St. Johnston was broken into last night and the contents of the till were stolen. The thieves gained access to the premises by smashing a window at the front of the property. Extensive damage was also carried out to
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The 46th Annual Donegal Cross Country Championships took place in Ballybofey on Sunday, with Finn Valley athletes winning both team events. Senior Women: Teresa Doherty – Finn Valley AC Caitriona Devine – Finn Valley AC Donna Evans – Finn Valley AC Team: Finn Valley AC Inishowen AC Lifford AC Senior Men: Pauric McKinney – Inishowen
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Ireland’s Craig Breen has been demoted from first place at the Rallye International du Valais after it was found that his team had used too many tyres. Breen finished first and it had appeared as though the Waterford man had won his fourth Championship of the year. But it emerged following a report that Breen
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Paul Hegarty has turned down the chance to manage Derry City on a permanent basis, it has been reported. Hegarty took over from Peter Hutton as City flirted with relegation. An immediate pick up in results saw Derry climbing the table to safety. Many observers felt he would be in line for the job for
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Former Donegal All-Ireland winning manager Jim McGuinness has been speaking about his book “Until Victory Always – A Memoir”. The book was launched in the Highlands Hotel in Glenties on Thursday night, and on Friday he appeared on the Late Late Show. On Saturday Sport he spoke to Chris Ashmore about the book and “his
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Derry City boss Paul Hegarty watched his side lose 4-2 in their final Premier League game of the season against Longford Town. He was disappointed with the display but now the attention switches to next season. He believes Derry City should not find themselves battling to avoid relegation. He took over from Peter Hutton and
Hegarty tight-lipped on future as Derry boss Read More »
All-Ireland champions Termon have been beaten by Donaghmoyne in the Ulster Ladies Senior Club Football Championship Final in Killyclogher. The Monaghan ladies led by 0-9 to 0-4 at the break. Termon rallied briefly after the interval but Donaghmoyne then took control again and emerged as deserved victors.
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Finn Harps midfielder Josh Mailey scored a great winner as the Donegal club beat UCD 2-1 to ensure that the Donegal club progressed to the Promotion/Relegation play-off. He paid tribute to UCD but also to his own team-mates as they came from behind to win. He is fully aware that Limerick will be a very
Mailey upbeat after victory over UCD Read More »
Finn Harps are through to the SSE Airtricity League Promotion/Relegation play-off following their 3-1 aggregate success over UCD in the First Division second versus third play-off. Harps came from behind to win 2-1 against UCD at Finn Park last night. The now face Limerick, with the first game at the Market’s Field on Monday, and
Horgan delighted with the result – but warns Limerick will be a massive challange Read More »
Naomh Conaill will fly the flag for Donegal in the AIB Ulster Club Senior Football Championship and in the quarter final they take on Trillick of Tyrone on Sunday. Naomh Conaill boss Martin Regan knows that his side will have to produce the goods to advance, but the preparations have certaintly been good, as he
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In the AIB Ulster Club Senior Football Championship quarter final, Tyrone side Trillick take on Naomh Conaill in MacCumhaill Park on Sunday. Trillick Clubman Liam Donnelly has been looking ahead to the action with Tom Comack.
Trillick looking forward to first Ulster Championship quarter final clash in years Read More »
Bundoran face Clann Eireann from Armagh in the Ulster Intermediate Football Championship in Ft Tierney Park tomorrow Sunday. Tom Comack looks ahead to the game with Bundoran manager Brian Gavigan.
Bundoran hopeful of Ulster Intermediate Championship clash win Read More »
The Ulster Junior Football Club Championship Quarter Finals take place on Sunday, with Naomh Ultan taking on St. Aiden’s Templeport from Cavan. Tom Comack spoke with Naomh Ultan Assistant Manager Joe Kennedy, who is looking forward to Naomh Ultan’s second time to play in the Ulster Championship.
Preview of Naomh Ultan’s Ulster Quarter Final clash Read More »
The PSNI has issued vital traffic and travel information for tonight’s Halloween festivities in Derry. Members of the public are being advised to expect some disruption to travel this evening, as thousands descend on the city centre from across the North West. A huge turnout is expected tonight for the Rise of the River
Traffic and travel information for those attending Derry Halloween festivities Read More »
A man who had been missing from the St Johnston area since Thursday has been found alive and well. Gardai have thanked all those involved in the search.
Missing St. Johnston man found safe and well Read More »
The county’s Road Safety Officer says reduced speed limits for housing estates are long over due and are a step in the right direction. Six estates in each of the five Municipal Districts have been designated for a pilot programme, which will see new 30 kph speed limits put in place. But The AA
Road Safety Officer is open to more safety features in housing estates Read More »
Highland Radios fundraising event ‘Beat the Banker’ was a huge success last night in the Mount Errigal Hotel, raising over €20,000 for charity. The two charities set to benefit from the money raised are the Donegal Down Syndrome Association and ‘Ray of Sunshine Foundation’. The aim is to raise €25,000 by the end of
Highland Radios ‘Beat the Banker’ event raises over €20,000 for charity Read More »
Derry City ended a forgettable season with a 4-2 defeat at Longford Town. Longford went ahead when they were awarded a penalty by referee Robert Hennessey, just before the break, which was scored by David O’Sullivan. Longford then surged ahead. Mark Rossiter scored from 35 yards, and then Gary Shaw beat Ryan McBride to a
Derry end season with heavy defeat Read More »
Finn Harps 2 UCD 1 (Harps win 3-1 on aggregate) Finn Harps are now two steps away from a possible return to the Premier Division of Irish soccer following their second leg win over UCD in the First Division play-off before a crowd of over 2,000 at Finn Park. Harps had the better of a
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Termon, the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Club champions, are in the Ulster Final this Saturday when they take on great rivals Donaghmoyne in the decider in Killyclogher. Throw-in is 2.00 pm. Defender Grainne McDaid is out through injury but she points out that Termon have a strong squad and they will be doing everything they
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The countdown is on to Finn Harps’ big game against UCD tonight. Harps are 1-0 up from the first-leg of the play-off to decide who will face the second from bottom Premier Division side in the promotion/relegation play-off. Harps defender Packie Mailey says that games between the sides have been close this season, and he’s
Harps v UCD: Mailey expecting a close game. Live coverage on Highland. Read More »
Australia’s tactics have been leaked ahead of tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand. A copy of a tactics sheet held by scrum coach Mario Ledesma has been photographed this week at training. It appears to show how the Wallabies plan to deal with the threat of New Zealand’s strike-runners, Kieran Read, Nehe Milner-Skudder
Rugby World Cup countdown: Aussie tactics are leaked Read More »
Rory McIlroy is four shots off the lead on 10-under after his second round at the Turkish Airlines Open. The world number three carded a second consecutive round of 67 to hold a share of 6th place. Graeme McDowell is 9-under, while Shane Lowry sits on 6-under heading into the weekend. Jaco Van Zyl still
McIlroy four shots off the lead in Turkish Open Read More »
A purse has been snatched from a woman in the Waterside area of Derry. The woman was walking at Nelson Drive at about 11.30am on Thursday (29th) when a male on a black BMX approached from behind and snatched her handbag. The cream shoulder bag contained money and a mobile phone. The thief was last
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Motorists are being asked to err on the side of caution this Halloween particularly driving through housing estates with children out trick or treating. Parents and guardians taking children trick or treating are also being advised to avail of pedestrian lights where possible. Brian O’Donnell is the Donegal Road Safety Officer – he says tragedy
Donegal motorists urges to keep an eye out for Trick or Treaters Read More »
A ruling on whether to grant planning permission for a controversial €200 million wind farm the Finn Valley area will not be going ahead today. Cork based company Planree Limited is proposing to build the Carrickaduff wind farm with up to 49 turbines but there has been considerable local opposition A decision was expected
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Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs, Joe McHugh, has announced funding of €45,000 for repair works to be carried out on “Bóthar an Chomharchumainn” on Arranmore Island. A 550-metre stretch of road will be covered with bitmac as well as 30 metres opposite the playground. It’s hoped the improvements will be beneficial both
Arranmore Island to receive €45,000 in funding for work on busy stretch of road Read More »
Tory Island has been allocated funding for Comharchumann Thoraí. Islanders applied for the grant to enable them to buy equipment to carry out work to improve the landscape there, boosting local tourism. Various projects will be carried out with funding, including the creation of new focal points on the island and a general facelift for
Tory Island awarded funding to boost local tourism Read More »
A new link road off one of Donegal’s busiest roundabouts has opened with the hope it will finally ease major traffic congestion in the area. The Station roundabout in Letterkenny is renowned for serious traffic delays, particularly during peak times. Now motorists leaving Letterkenny Shopping Centre can use an alternative exit which has been
New link road at one of Donegal’s busiest roundabouts opens Read More »
A new project has officially begun in Termon which will see the old railway transformed into a new cycle / walkway. The Railway line running through Termon is being developed by local community group, Comhlacht Forbartha anTearmann. It’s part of the county-wide initiative to get the old Lough Swilly railway line, which runs from
Work on new cycle / walkway in Termon officially gets underway Read More »
A decision is expected today on a controversial €200 million wind farm in the Finn Valley which if permitted would be the biggest on shore windfarm in Ireland. Cork based company Planree Limited is proposing to build the Carrickaduff wind farm with up to 49 turbines but there has been considerable local opposition. Under
Decision on controversial wind farm in Finn Valley expected today Read More »
Police at Strand Road are appealing for information after a woman was threatened with a knife. While the incident occured in Derry last Monday, details and the appeal are only emerging now. At around 8.30pm on Monday, 26th, the woman was walking at Stephen’s Court in the Ballymagroarty area when a man approached her.
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Finn Harps start with a 1-0 aggregate lead tonight as they host UCD in the second-leg of their Airtricity League First Division Promotion Play-Off tonight in Ballybofey at 7.45 pm If Harps win or draw they will go into the promtion/relegation play-off against the side that finishes second bottom in the Premier Division. There will
Harps face UCD as promotion push continues while Derry conclude season Read More »
Justin Bieber has stopped a concert in Norway after one song because fans got in his way as he tried to wipe up liquid on stage. On Instagram, the Canadian pop star wrote that he “chose to end the show as the people in the front row would not listen”. Videos posted on social media
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Caitlyn Jenner has been named as one of Glamour magazine’s Women of the Year. The ‘I Am Cait’ star, 66, who was formerly known as Bruce Jenner prior to her gender transition surgery earlier this year, has secured a place on the annual list alongside Victoria Beckham, 41, and Reese Witherspoon, 39. The former Olympian
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Rory McIlroy is six shots off the lead after a decent start to his challenge at the Turkish Airlines Open. The world number three, who only played the course for the first time yesterday, carded a 5-under par 67 to hold a share of fourth place behind South Africa’s Jaco Van Zyl, who holds a
McIlroy six off the lead in Turkish Open Read More »
Stoke manager Mark Hughes says that he still hopes to convince Jonathan Walters to sign a new contract at the club. The Irish international has rejected the contract extension offer that is currently on the table, while the club turned-down a bid from Norwich for the striker on transfer deadline day. After a series of
Stoke hope Walters will sign new contract Read More »
A 15 Minute Programme presented by Chris Ashmore every Thursday at 7.05pm highlighting all that’s happening in the farming community in association with the Farming Independent.
Highland’s Farming News – Thursday 29th October Read More »
The Court of Appeal today ordered that Donegal Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill must pay the costs of his failed legal challenge to an investigation by the Standards in Public Office Commission into alleged duplication of expenses claims. The Irish Independent reports that the three-judge court ruled the Fianna Fail Senator had advanced no grounds entitling
New figures show that Highland Radio has cemented its position as Ireland’s number one listened to local radio station. Highland Radio also retains it’s position as the station with the country’s highest market share, a key indicator for advertisers. According to the independent figures from the JNLR/MRBI – 62 percent of people that listen to
Thank You! Highland Radio remains Ireland’s Number 1 local station!! Read More »
Lisa Roohan, 25, who admitted careless driving and giving false information to gardai about a road accident, was given a suspended jail term of 18 months today(Thurs), fined €1,000 and banned from driving for four years. Judge John Aylmer said he accepted from Garda evidence that culpability of careless driving was at the lower end
Updated: Bundoran woman escapes jail on careless driving charge Read More »
After the UFC Dublin main event between Joseph Duffy and Dustin Poirier was cancelled following a concussion to Duffy, news has broken today that the match has been rescheduled for UFC 195 on January 2nd. Fighting and training out of Tristar gym in Montreal, Canada, Duffy had been a long-time fixture on the local Irish
UFC: Joseph Duffy v Dustin Poerier to go ahead in January Read More »
The AA says a pilot programme to reduce speed in 30 housing estates in Donegal is unlikely to be effective if all it involves in placing 30 kph signs on poles leading into the estates. Six estates in each of the five Municipal Districts have been designated for the pilot programme, which the council says
AA questions effectiveness of new “Slow Zones” in selected estates Read More »
A 33 year old man has been charged with murdering Natalie McGuinness in Sligo yesterday. Oisin Conroy, of The Mews, Mail Coach Road in Sligo, appeared in Sligo District Court this morning with a heavily bandaged head and wearing a blue hoody. Sergeant Patrick Harney gave evidence that Mr Conroy made no reply when he
33 year old man charged with Natalie Mc Guinness’s murder in Sligo Read More »
A poll carried out by the Tirconaill Tribune newspaper suggests that one third of voters in Donegal will vote Sinn Fein in the next election. The poll reflects a swing of almost 11% towards Sinn Fein and independents. The poll gives 34.5% of the vote to Sinn Fein in the new Donegal constituency, an increase
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Ceol beo & plé ar an álbam úr Sona do Cheird le Doiminic Mac Giolla Bhríde, Deaglán MacLaifeartaigh ina thionlacán – le Colm Feiritéar.
Ruaille Buaille le Colm Feireater 28/10/15 Read More »
The GAA Programme is broadcast every Wednesday from 8.30pm – 9pm.
GAA Programme – 28/10/15 Read More »
The European Parliament this week approved plans to reduce toxic emissions that cause air pollution. MEPs voted for more ambitious national caps on emissions of six key pollutants including methane and ammonia. The EU says cattle are big culprits when it comes to emitting methane and ammonia, but Midlands North West MEP Mairead McGuinness says
EU measures to reduce emissions from farms must be realistic – Mc Guinness Read More »
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