In Nature Farmers, Mary Brophy meets a number of farmers across Donegal who are farming with Nature. As the country experiences terrible declines of our wildlife, from birds to insects to wildflowers, we’ll hear how these farmers are creating or restoring habitats on their land. In some of Donegal’s most beautiful landscapes, discover how the […]
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The North West 10k Committee will commence planning shortly for the 28th staging of the charity event which to date has raised €983,924 since the first race in 1996. It means now that reaching the magical 1 million euros mark is very much the target for next year. Next month the Committee will invite charities
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The 2025 provincial football championship draws will take place this Saturday, October 12. Donegal could start the defence of their Ulster title in the preliminary round. Jim McGuinness’s side is one of five counties that could be takking the long route back to the provincial final. The other four counites are Tyrone, Derry, Down and
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The Letterkenny Athletic Club members who will compete in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon on Sunday, October 27th, have once again selected the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association as their benefitting charity. Twelve Letterkenny AC runners will be among the thousands who will take on the 26.2-mile challenge at the end of the month around
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Three Donegal hurlers have been named on the 2024 Champion 15 team which is a selection of the top players in this year’s Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cups. Donegal were crowned Nicky Rackard Cup champions in June and Burt’s Stephen Gillespie who played his 100th game that day is named along with
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Darragh Coyle has signed a new two-year deal at Finn Harps. Coyle has progressed through the Finn Harps Academy ranks, from U13s to senior level and this new deal will keep him at Finn Park until the end of the 2026 campaign. The 17 year-old made 9 appearances in the First Division this season including
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This week on The DL Debate, Brendan Devenney and Pauric Hilferty take the show on the road to Dungloe who are contesting a first Donegal senior final in 60 years. They play St Eunan’s in this years decider next Sunday 13th October in Ballybofey. The panel of guests include, Tony Boyle, Raymond Sweeney, Conal Dune
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Finn Harps will host a Special General Meeting next Sunday 12th October regarding the share ownership model. The Finn Harps Co-operative Society the board has explored all options which would deliver the resources necessary to safeguard Finn Harps senior status and continue to build on the huge growth in recent years across all levels of
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Errigal Ciaran are through to a third Tyrone Senior Championship Final in a row thanks to their win on Sunday evening over Killyclogher. Peter Harte kicked the final score of the game to give Errigal a one point win (1-12 to 2-8) and set up a a repeat of last years decider against the defending
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In Nature Farmers, Mary Brophy meets a number of farmers across Donegal who are farming with Nature. As the country experiences terrible declines of our wildlife, from birds to insects to wildflowers, we’ll hear how these farmers are creating or restoring habitats on their land. In some of Donegal’s most beautiful landscapes, discover how the
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This week on The Score, We hear from the managers of Carndonagh, Naomh Padraig Muff, Termon and Naomh Columba ahead of this weekends Donegal Junior and Intermediate Football Championship Finals. In our local soccer segment we go to the island of Aranmore and we get the latest from the Derry City camp ahead of Friday’s
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Derry City’s hunt for the double continues this week with a cup semi final in Dublin against Bohemians. After the disapointment of losing in the league to Drogheda United last time out, the cup will be a welcome break away from their Premier Division charge for the Candystrips. Derry won the Cup in 2022 and
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The Donegal CCC have confirmed the times for the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship Finals on Sunday 13th October. The senior meeting of St Eunan’s and Dungloe will be at 4pm and that game will be live here on Highland Sunday Sport. The senior b clash of Gaoth Dobhair and St
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Oisin Orr had a 61/1 treble on Wednesday at Musselburgh, two wins came on Richard Fahy trained horses, True Nation at 8/1 and Stormy Impact at 4/11 while he also won on the Iain Jardine trained The Gay Blade at 4/1. That’s now 66 wins for the UK season for Oisin who is back in
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Finn Harps postponed First Division fixture with Wexford has been re-fixed for Monday the 14th October at 7.45pm. The sides were due to meet this Friday at Finn Park but with Wexford playing Drogheda United in the semi final of the FAI Cup on Sunday, official’s put back the fixture with Harps. It means Harps
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In Nature Farmers, Mary Brophy meets a number of farmers across Donegal who are farming with Nature. As the country experiences terrible declines of our wildlife, from birds to insects to wildflowers, we’ll hear how these farmers are creating or restoring habitats on their land. In some of Donegal’s most beautiful landscapes, discover how the
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Kilmacrennan’s Richard Kerr was in action at the New Jersey Motorsport Park last weekend for the final round of the Moto America championship. Kerr recently had a few wild card appearances for several teams in the British Superbike Championship premier class on different machinery, but it was back to his own Honda Fireblade and back
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This week on The DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by Pauric Hilferty, Stephen Cassidy, Maureen O’Donnell and Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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As the race season heads toward the final rounds of the championships, Iriwn racing has been busy with brothers Rhys and Caolán taking podiums home and abroad. Older brother Caolan travelled to Mondello Park to the final round of the Masters Superbike Championship to compete in the Supertwin Championship on his Burrows/RK Racing Aprilia. Qualifying
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Downings took the Donegal LGFA Junior A Football Championship title on Sunday in Letterkenny. They had a comfortable 6-12 to 0-9 over Naomh Padraig Muff at the O’Donnell Park to take the title and promotion to the Intermediate for next season. Speaking with Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell, Downings Manager Barney Curran says the hard work paid
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The final shortlist of six artists has been announced for the A New Local Hero, unfortunately Highland Radio’s selection, Derry duo ‘Tessio’ were unsuccessful at this point. There is however the opportunity of a Wildcard Award, this is voted on by the fans and members of the public, offering another fantastic opportunity for ‘Tessio’. On
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Finn Harps have confirmed Max Johnston and Kevin Jordan have agreed two year contract extensions, keeping the Harps Academy graduates at Finn Park until the end of the 2026 season. Jordan, who arrived at the Finn Harps Academy from Buncrana Hearts, made his breakthrough at senior level last season making 21 appearances, After suffering a
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This week on The Score there’s lots of football, Keith Cowan joins us for our weekly League of Ireland chat, the opening series of games in the leagues of the Donegal Junior League take place this weekend, we hear from Nigel Ferry and former Glengad United and current ATU Donegal Manager Shane Byrne takes a
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Declan Boyle has been named the new CEO of Donegal Sports Partnership, bringing with him a wealth of experience from a lifelong dedication to sport. For the past 14 and a half years, Declan has served as the Sports Coordinator for Leitrim Sports Partnership, where he played a pivotal role in promoting and developing sports
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Derry City midfielder Luke O’Donnell has joined English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers. The talented 17-year old signed a professional contract at the Brandywell at the start of this season and will move to Wanderers for an initial ‘six figure’ fee. Luke, a former Cockhill Celtic player, is the second Derry Academy member to agree
Derry City’s Luke O’Donnell signs with Wolves Read More »
The Donegal Sports Star Committee is reminding those wishing to make nominations of the deadline dates for the 2024 Awards. The first deadline is for the schools nominations and is Friday 25th of October which is now just a month away. All other nominations must be submitted to the Committee by Friday 29th of November.
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Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly have won their second gold medal of the World Championships in Zurich. They successfully defended their road race title this afternoon, following on from time trial gold at the weekend. The duo took control of the race at the start of fourth and last lap to win by 1 minute
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This week on The DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by Pauric Hilferty, John Gildea, Brendan Kilcoyne and Maureen O’Donnell. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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Rory Gallagher says he “fully intends” to return to inter-county management. The former Derry Manager has released a statement issued by his solicitors indicating he will return to the top level of management in the near future. Gallagher was “temporarily debarred” by the GAA last year following claims of abuse made by his estranged wife
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Dylan Browne McMonagle took his 300th winner earlier this week and also had a group 1 winner at Champions weekend at the Curragh last Sunday. It’s been another huge year, so far for the Donegal Jockey who will return to Australia later in November and is hopeful of a ride at the Prix de Arc
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This week on The Score, Oisin Kelly is joined by Joe Boyle for our League of Ireland chat previewing the fixtures for Finn Harps and Derry City. Peter Doherty looks ahead to the Presidents Cup meeting of Cockhill Celtic and Enniskillen Rangers as the top two junior sides under the FAI and IFA battle for
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Listen back to The Jive Time Show with David James and special guests live from The Highland Radio Hooley.
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In Nature Farmers, Mary Brophy meets a number of farmers across Donegal who are farming with Nature. As the country experiences terrible declines of our wildlife, from birds to insects to wildflowers, we’ll hear how these farmers are creating or restoring habitats on their land. In some of Donegal’s most beautiful landscapes, discover how the county is
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Donegal have seven players in this years PWC GAA / GPA All Star nominations which was released this morning. The seven are goalkeeper Shaun Patton, defenders Peadar Mogan, Ryan McHugh, Caolan McGonigle and Brendan McCole, along with midfielder Michael Langan and Oisín Gallen at forward. St Eunans Ciaran Moore who had a solid debut season
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Dylan Browne McMonagle took a 145/1 triple at Punchestown today to increase his win total for the season to 30. He won the opening race on 100/30 shot Amangani with trainer Joseph O’Brien. An hour later, Dylan was back in the winners enclosure on Proleek Prince, this time under trainer Michael Rice and the third
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This week on The DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by Pauric Hilferty, John Gildea, Owenie McGarvey and Maureen O’Donnell. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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The Donegal CCC have confirmed the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Club Championship fixtures for this coming weekend. The stand out tie in the senior championship will see defending Champions Naomh Conaill and St Eunans fixed for Saturday 21st September at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey at 7.30pm. See fixtures below Intermediate Semi Finals: Junior Semi
Naomh Conaill v St Eunans fixed for Saturday 21st in Ballybofey Read More »
Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Prelim Quarter Finals Four Masters 0-08 V 0-04 Killybegs Gaoth Dobhair 0-16 V 0-08 MacCumhaills Senior Championship Relegation Play Offs Aodh Ruadh 2-16 V 0-09 Cloughaneely Glenfin 0-10 V 0-08 St Nauls Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Final Naomh Columba 3-06 V 1-07 Bundoran Buncrana 0-10 V 0-11
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Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Prelim Quarter Finals Dungloe 1-07 V 0-08 Downings St Eunans 2-11 V 0-5 Ardara Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Final Termon 1-08 V 1-04 Red Hughs Milford 0-08 V 1-09 Naomh Muire LR Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Relegation Play Offs Fanad Gaels 0-6 V 0-4 Burt Na Rossa
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There’s big games ahead for the north west sides this weekend, Finn Harps are looking for three wins on the trot in the First Division against Longford Town, Sligo Rovers go to the Tallaght Stadium for a Premier Division clash with Shamrock Rovers and Derry City host Shelbourne in the FAI Cup as the leagues
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This week on The Score, Oisin Kelly discusses the possibility of private ownership at Finn Harps with Commercial Officer Aidan Campbell, Declan Boyle joins us for our weekly LOI Chat and Francie Martin previews the All Ireland Masters Final for his Donegal side.
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Finn Harps look set to consider the option of full or partial private ownership in the coming months. Harps are just one of several clubs who continue to feel the pinch rising running costs but no increase in income. This week the club have ask football fans in the north west and beyond to back
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New Tyrone senior football manager Malachy O’Rourke will remain with Derry side Glen as they look to defend their county, provincial and All Ireland titles this year. The Errigal Ciaran clubman has confirmed that long-time deputies Ryan Porter and Leo McBride will be part of his backroom team. He was handed a three-year term this
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Letterkenny AC’s Teresa McDaid is to be honoured with a Civic Reception from the Donegal County Council for her role in athletics locally and with Ireland at the last two Olympic games. Teresa was team and operations manager in both Paris and Tokyo and became the first female to manage an Irish Athletics team in
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Finn Harps Football Club have announces the celebration of its 70th anniversary with a grand gala dinner on Saturday, the 26th of October at the Villa Rose Hotel. Tickets are priced at €50, which includes a four-course meal and a champagne reception on arrival. The evening will feature live entertainment with a band and DJ,
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Darren Mc Cann has been ratified as the new Tyrone senior ladies football manager. The Ballygawley based schoolteacher who had been in charge of the Tyrone minors for two seasons had been the recommended candidate after an interview process held last week. The Errigal Ciaran clubman and his management team were appointed unanimously. Armagh clubman
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HSE marks World Suicide Prevention Day 2024 #StartTheConversation Free, online, suicide prevention programme ‘Let’s Talk About Suicide’ available The HSE is marking international World Suicide Prevention Day (on Tuesday, 10 September) by highlighting actions that can help us to start a conversation, spread a message of hope and save more lives from suicide in Ireland.
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This week on The DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by Pauric Hilferty, Brendan Kilcoyne and Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News to review the club championship action plus the special guest is Donegal All Ireland winner from 2012 and current member of Jim McGuinness’ backroom team Colm McFadden.
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The knock out phases of the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Club Championships start next weekend. The CCC have confirmed the fixtures for the senior play offs and the intermediate and junior quarter finals. Senior Prelim Quarter Finals: Senior Relegation Play Offs: Intermediate Quarter Finals: Intermediate Relegation Play Offs: Junior Quarter Finals:
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A full investigation is expected to take place into an incident on Sunday that saw a Brian McCormick Sports Cup match between Swilly Rovers and Rathmullan Celtic being abandoned early in the second half. It’s understood that the referee was the alleged subject of a physical attack by a player following the awarding of a
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