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McFadden: “It’s great to be back in the final”

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2025/07/13

2012 All-Ireland winner and current selector Colm McFadden says “it’s great to be back in the final” after Donegal’s 3-26 to 0-15 win over Meath in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Semi-Final. After losing at the semi-final stage last year against Galway, Donegal have gone one step further in 2025 and will take on Kerry in the […]The post McFadden: “It’s great to be back in the final” appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and

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Michael Murphy says it’s time to “put the heads...

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2025/07/13

Michael Murphy put in another superb performance for Donegal in this afternoon’s win over Meath at Croke Park. The Glenswilly man is one of only three players in the current squad that played in the 2014 All-Ireland Final against Kerry, along with Patrick McBrearty and Ryan McHugh. Murphy spoke to the assembled media after today’s […] The post Michael Murphy says it’s time to “put the heads together again” as Donegal get ready to face Kerry in All-Ireland Final

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“These are the days you dream of” – Player reaction...

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2025/07/13

Donegal will play Kerry in this year’s All-Ireland Senior Football Final after a resounding 3-26 to 0-15 win over Meath at Croke Park today. Oisin Gallen, Ciaran Moore hit second-half goals as Jim McGuinness’ side powered to a 20-point victory to book their place in the decider. After the game, Caolan McColgan told Highland’s Oisin […] The post “These are the days you dream of” – Player reaction from Donegal’s win over Meath appeared first on Highland

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Jim McGuinness says “it was a long road back” as...

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2025/07/13

Jim McGuinness has led Donegal to a fourth ever All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final and a first since 2014. Donegal were 20-point winners over Meath at Croke Park this afternoon and will play Kerry in the decider in two weeks. Kerry were the opponents eleven years ago when McGuinness saw his team beaten by the […] The post Jim McGuinness says “it was a long road back” as Donegal progress to All-Ireland Final appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and

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Road closure in place due to serious road collision...

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2025/07/13

A road closure is in place due to a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the N56 at Derryfad between Creeslough and Termon. Diversions are in place. Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible and allow extra time for their journey. The post Road closure in place due to serious road collision in Derryfad appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Donegal blow Meath away to reach first All-Ireland...

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2025/07/13

Donegal have beaten Meath 3-26 to 0-15 in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi-Final at Croke Park this afternoon. Jim McGuinness’ side led 0-13 to 0-08 at the break and second-half goals from Oisin Gallen, Ciaran Moore and Conor O’Donnell aided in putting the Royals to the sword. Donegal will face Kerry in the All-Ireland […] The post Donegal blow Meath away to reach first All-Ireland Final since 2014 – Post-Match Reaction with Oisin Kelly, Brendan Kilcoyne

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Fanad facing water shortages this evening and tomorrow

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2025/07/13

Uisce Éireann is advising of supply disruptions which are affecting Fanad and surrounding areas of this evening. High demand on the network coupled with low reservoir levels will result in water shortages for customers there. Both water treatment plants serving the Fanad area are operating at their maximum capacity, while water levels at both the […] The post Fanad facing water shortages this evening and tomorrow appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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28 year old woman charged after serious assault in Derry

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2025/07/13

Police in Derry have charged a woman following a serious assault in the city. The 28-year-old has been charged with attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, disorderly behaviour and assault on police. She is due to appear before Derry Magistrates Court on Monday. As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public […] The post 28 year old woman charged after serious assault in Derry appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Jack O’Connor “delighted” to reach another...

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2025/07/13

Jack O’Connor has steered Kerry to a ninth All-Ireland SFC Final of his reign in charge after a six-point win over Tyrone yesterday evening. The Kingdom will now face the winners of Donegal and Meath’s clash this afternoon. O’Connor spoke to the assembled media after the game and said he’s looking forward to the build […] The post Jack O’Connor “delighted” to reach another All-Ireland Final appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and

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“No Irish athlete has ever done it at that age” –...

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2025/07/13

It took Conor Kelly just 45.85 seconds to circumnavigate the track at the Morton Games in Dublin on Friday evening. The time is a new National U20 record in the 400m event which is a stunning achievement for 17-year old the Finn Valley AC youngster. Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle joined Ciaran Cannon this afternoon […] The post “No Irish athlete has ever done it at that age” – Patsy McGonigle reflects on Conor Kelly’s record-breaking run in

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Fairytale ending as Martin hits winner for Tyrone in...

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2025/07/06

Tyrone are All-Ireland Minor Football Champions after a dramatic 1-16 to 1-15 win over Kerry in Newbridge this afternoon. It took a late, late injury time winner from the boot of Diarmuid Martin to fire The Red Hand youngsters to glory after Peter Colton had levelled the scores moments earlier. Remarkably, match-winner Martin was named […]The post Fairytale ending as Martin hits winner for Tyrone in All-Ireland Minor Final appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Mayor of Derry City and Strabane says he will use his...

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2025/07/06

The new Mayor of Derry says he’ll continue to use his platform to help tackle violence against women and girls. 28 woman have been murdered in Northern Ireland since 2020. A vigil was recently held at the Guildall in Derry for pregnant, mother-of-two Sarah Montgomery, who was killed last weekend. Ruairí McHugh says he’ll continue […] The post Mayor of Derry City and Strabane says he will use his platform to tackle violence against women and girls appeared first on Highland Radio -

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Boxing: Tennyson and Connolly progress to national...

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2025/07/06

David Tennyson and Caoimhin Connolly have both progressed to the semi-finals of the National U19 Boxing Championships. Connolly, who fights out of Twin Towns BC, was a 5-0 winner over Anthony Cash of Kildare in their 50kg Quarter-Final yesterday. Derryveagh’s Tennyson was also a 5-0 winner over Yegor Anisimov of St. Mary’s in their 65kg […] The post Boxing: Tennyson and Connolly progress to national u19 semi-finals appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and

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Man arrested following stabbing in Derry

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2025/07/06

A man has been arrested following a stabbing in Derry city this morning. A report was received just after 9.30am that there was a stabbing in the Faustina Terrace area and a man in his 40s was found with a serious wound to his arm. He has been taken to hospital for treatment. The suspect, […] The post Man arrested following stabbing in Derry appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Defective car seized in Buncrana also had no...

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2025/07/06

Gardaí seized a car yesterday evening in the Buncrana area as it was suspected to be dangerous or defective. A Public Service Vehicle examination of the car will now take place. The seized car was also lacking insurance, tax and an NCT. Court proceedings will now follow. The post Defective car seized in Buncrana also had no insurance, tax or NCT appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Gardaí issue traffic advice ahead of the Conwal...

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2025/07/06

The Conwal Graveyard Remembrance Service will take place at 4pm today, outside Letterkenny. Diversions via Newmills Bridge, Rockhill Road, Bomany and Oldtown and vice versa are available for through traffic. Parking will be available in the field directly opposite the graveyard (weather permitting) and priority will be given to vehicles exiting this parking. Parking will […] The post Gardaí issue traffic advice ahead of the Conwal Graveyard Remembrance Service appeared first on Highland Radio

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Police in Derry investigating arson attack on property

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2025/07/06

Police in Derry are appealing for information following an arson in the Moyglass Place area of the city yesterday evening. A report was received at approximately 7.45pm that a property was on fire. The PSNI and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said the cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate. Two […] The post Police in Derry investigating arson attack on property appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Strategic alliance formed between Letterkenny Chamber...

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2025/07/06

A new strategic alliance has been formed between Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce and the Donegal Dublin Business Network. They met in Dublin earlier this week, with the aim of driving investment and economic growth in Donegal. Over the past number of months, both organisations have recognised their shared goals and the opportunity to work together. […] The post Strategic alliance formed between Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce and Donegal Dublin Business Network appeared first on Highland Radio

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Donegal funding shortfall of €2.1 million for...

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2025/07/06

A Donegal Senator says it is “ridiculous” that Donegal ETB has a funding shortfall of just over €2.1 million to pay training allowances to apprentices. Speaking in the Seanad earlier this week, Senator Manus Boyle says, due to this, the Education Training Board will be forced to cancel and delay scheduled training. He says the […] The post Donegal funding shortfall of €2.1 million for apprentice training is “ridiculous” – Senator Manus Boyle appeared first on

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Successful day for local athletes at National U20/U23...

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2025/07/05

It’s been a fantastic day for local athletes at the National U20/U23 Championships in Tullamore. Not least for Letterkenny AC Athlete Erin Friel, who won u20 400m gold this evening. With more on that story and more, here’s Highland Radio’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle… The post Successful day for local athletes at National U20/U23 Championships appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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