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

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

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

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

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...

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

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

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

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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Malachy O’Rourke on Tyrone’s win over Dublin: “We...

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2025/06/28

Tyrone have followed fellow-Ulstermen Donegal into the All-Ireland SFC Semi-Finals thanks to a 0-22 to 0-16 victory over Dublin at Croke Park this evening. Malachy O’Rourke’s side pulled away in the final five minutes with much of that due to impact substitutions like Ruari Canavan and underage star Eoin McElholm. O’Rourke spoke to the assembled […]The post Malachy O’Rourke on Tyrone’s win over Dublin: “We came here expecting to win the game” appeared

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Tyrone dump Dublin out of All-Ireland Championship

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2025/06/28

Tyrone have beaten Dublin 0-22 to 0-16 in their All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final clash at Croke Park this evening. The Red Hand county pulled away in the final few minutes after a closely fought contest at GAA Headquarters. Francis Mooney has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport… The post Tyrone dump Dublin out of All-Ireland Championship appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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“Our backs were against the wall” – Murphy & Langan...

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2025/06/28

Michael Murphy said it was “backs against the wall” at half time as Donegal found themselves 1-15 to 0-11 in arrears in this afternoon’s All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final against Monaghan. Speaking to Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News after full time, Murphy praised the “brilliant character” of the group to come back and win the game… […] The post “Our backs were against the wall” – Murphy & Langan on Donegal’s win over Monaghan

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“The managers and players had nothing to do with the...

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2025/06/28

Jim McGuinness masterminded a superb second-half comeback as Donegal came from seven points down at half time against Monaghan to roar into an All-Ireland Semi-Final. However, there was controversy leading into the game surrounding the fact that Donegal only had six days to prepare for today’s clash with The Farney County. After today’s win, following […] The post “The managers and players had nothing to do with the statement” – Jim McGuinness addresses

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Jim McGuinness on what was said at half-time: “It was...

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2025/06/28

Donegal are the first team into the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi-Finals after a six-point win over Monaghan at Croke Park. Jim McGuinness’ Ulster Champions came from seven-points down at half-time to defeat Monaghan by 1-26 to 1-20. Michael Langan scored Donegal’s goal in the 44th minute to help spark a sensational comeback. After the […] The post Jim McGuinness on what was said at half-time: “It was one of those moments” appeared first on Highland

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Scintillating second-half sees Donegal power into...

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2025/06/28

Donegal have come from being seven points down at half-time to defeat Monaghan 1-26 to 1-20 in their All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final at Croke Park this afternoon. The Farney County led 1-15 to 0-11 at the interval after a goal from Michael Bannigan and an exhibition of shooting from goalkeeper Rory Beggan. However, Jim McGuinness rallied […] The post Scintillating second-half sees Donegal power into All-Ireland Semi-Final – Post-Match Reaction with Oisin Kelly, Brendan Devenney and Brendan

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Kneecap to perform at Glastonbury, despite calls for...

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/06/28

Kneecap will perform at Glastonbury this afternoon, despite calls by some politicians for them to be banned. It’s after band member ‘Mo Chara’ appeared in court in London, charged with a terrorism offence. He’s accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag at a gig last November. Today’s performance is expected to draw record crowds and musician […] The post Kneecap to perform at Glastonbury, despite calls for a ban appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News

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Man (20s) dies after being struck by car in Dublin

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/06/28

A man in his 20s has been killed in a road crash in Dublin. The pedestrian was hit by a car at Balbutcher Lane in Ballymun before 5 this morning. Emergency services attended the scene, but the man was pronounced dead. The road remains closed this morning as Gardaí appeal for any witnesses to get […] The post Man (20s) dies after being struck by car in Dublin appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Burst water main causing supply disruptions in North...

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/06/28

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Quigley’s Point, Inishowen, Meanacanaghan and surrounds. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. It is recommended that those impacted allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply to fully return. The post Burst water main causing supply disruptions in North Donegal appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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UU secures €6.7 million for cross border project to...

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/06/28

Ulster University has secured €6.7 million in PEACEPLUS funding to lead a major cross-border initiative, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in embracing digital transformation and building long-term economic resilience. Partners in the project include Atlantic Technological University. E-DATA, the Enterprise Digitalisation And Transformation Alliance is intended to deliver targeted, fully-funded digital transformation to SMEs in […] The post UU secures €6.7 million for cross border

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