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Motorists urged to avoid Letterkenny due to a very...

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2025/06/22

Gardaí are asking motorists to avoid the Letterkenny area today due to a very high volume of traffic. Large crowds are in the town for the conclusion of the Donegal Rally coupled with additional traffic travelling to and from the Donegal game.The post Motorists urged to avoid Letterkenny due to a very high volume of traffic appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Rally Final Day: Devine, Evans and Armstrong in the...

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/06/22

Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan lead the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally by 22.6 seconds as they hit the mid-point on the final day. Meirion Evans, who set the fastest time through the first run around Fanad Head, is in 2nd spot, with Jon Armstrong in 3rd. Donegal’s David Kelly is 4th overall, while the […] The post Rally Final Day: Devine, Evans and Armstrong in the podium places heading for service appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and

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Rally Final Day: Armstrong up to third after Stage 2

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2025/06/22

Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne have moved up to third after the first run around the Atlantic Drive on Day 3 of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan’s lead has been slightly cut but they still hold a strong advantage over Meirion Evans and Ger Conway in second. With the […] The post Rally Final Day: Armstrong up to third after Stage 2 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Boxing: Wins for Duffy and McLaughlin in Belfast

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2025/06/22

Cathal McLaughlin and Danny Duffy were both victorious in their bouts at the Devenish Complex in Belfast last night. McLaughlin defeated George Rogers 40-36 on the scorecards in their middleweight contest, while it was also a 40-36 win for Duffy against Stephen Maguire in a super-bantamweight bout. The Raphoe Boxing Club graduates are both now […] The post Boxing: Wins for Duffy and McLaughlin in Belfast appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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£420,000 woth of Class A drugs recovered in Dungannon

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/06/22

Detectives from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch have recovered a quantity of suspected Class A controlled drugs with an estimated street value of approximately £420,000 in Dungannon. Shortly after 5:20pm on Friday, a search was conducted at a property in the Gorestown Road area. During the proactive policing operation, a quantity of suspected Class A […] The post £420,000 woth of Class A drugs recovered in Dungannon appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Self-service breathalyser installed at O’Donnell Park

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/06/22

A Fline Box breathalyser is now in place at St. Eunan’s Camp Grounds, O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny. Gardaí say the self-service breathalyser allows people to check their alcohol levels before driving, helping them make informed decisions. They are again urging motorists to never drive while under the influence of any type of intoxicant. The post Self-service breathalyser installed at O’Donnell Park appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Driver arrested for drug driving and car seized for...

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/06/22

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving in Letterkenny. At a checkpoint yesterday, they tested positive for cocaine. Meanwhile, Gardaí from Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit yesterday seized a car as it had no tax and NCT. People are being urged to think road safety at all times, never take unnecessary risks on […] The post Driver arrested for drug driving and car seized for having no tax or NCT in Letterkenny appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and

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Travel advice issued ahead of Donegal International...

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2025/06/22

Gardaí are advising motorists that the R-940-1 Ballyraine/Road/Ramelton Road will be closed today from 4pm until 8.30pm to facilitate the closing ceremony of the Donegal International Rally. An alternative route can be found via the (N56) Ramelton Road, (N56) Business Park Road, L1009 Gortlee Road. Spectator parking will be available from on the Neill T Blaney […] The post Travel advice issued ahead of Donegal International Rally closing ceremony appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest

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Letterkenny Tamil Writer Honored in an event at the...

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2025/06/22

Local resident John Arockia Richard, widely known as Tamilmainthan John Richard received international recognition for his contributions to Tamil literature. A Letterkenny-based Tamil writer has been honored at a prestigious ceremony held in the UK Parliament, recognizing his significant contributions to Tamil literature and community service. John Arockia Richard, who has called Letterkenny home for […] The post Letterkenny Tamil Writer Honored in an event at the UK Parliament appeared first

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North-West Cricket Results – Saturday 21/06/25

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/06/22

North West Cricket Premier League In Section 1, Brigade reached 270 for the loss of 9 wickets – Bready chased but could only make 150 before they were bowled out, giving Brigade a fairly comfortable 120-run win. Donemana also had a comfortable win in their clash with Ardmore. Ardmore were all out for 184 and […] The post North-West Cricket Results – Saturday 21/06/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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“I don’t have any family in Mayo, so I should be safe...

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2025/06/15

Ciaran Moore was the match-winner at Dr. Hyde Park this afternoon as he fired over a late winner to give Donegal a 0-19 to 1-15 victory over Mayo in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. The result means Donegal will have a home preliminary quarter-final against either Cork, Galway or Louth next weekend. Tyrone topped the […]The post “I don’t have any family in Mayo, so I should be safe enough!” – Ciaran Moore appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal

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Moore’s late winner knocks Mayo out of All-Ireland...

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2025/06/15

Donegal have beaten Mayo 0-19 to 1-15 in Group 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at Dr. Hyde Park this afternoon. As Mayo equalised with 15 seconds left on the clock, it looked like it would be Donegal and Mayo who would progress to the preliminary quarter-finals next weekend. However, Ciaran Moore had other […] The post Moore’s late winner knocks Mayo out of All-Ireland Championship – Post-Match Reaction with Oisin Kelly, Brendan Devenney and Brendan Kilcoyne

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ERC: Podium for Armstrong and Byrne in Poland

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2025/06/15

Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne have taken a podium place at Rally Poland in the ERC. Fermanagh driver Armstrong is alongside Donegal man Shane Byrne as the duo finished 3rd overall in their Ford Fiesta MK 2. It’s the first time Armstrong has taken a gravel-podium in his career. Latvia’s Martins Sesks won the rally […] The post ERC: Podium for Armstrong and Byrne in Poland appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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The latest athletics news with Patsy McGonagle

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2025/06/15

Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle joined Sunday Sport this afternoon to bring us all the latest news involving athletes from the North-West… The post The latest athletics news with Patsy McGonagle appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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24 people arrested in relation to public disorder in...

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2025/06/15

The number of people arrested in relation to public disorder in the North this week has risen to 24. Two boys, aged 12 and 14, were arrested last night following reports of a group of people throwing bottles at homes in Lurgan. While a 40 year old man was also detained after an incident of […] The post 24 people arrested in relation to public disorder in Northern Ireland this week appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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EU laws to criminalise AI-generated sexual abuse...

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2025/06/15

New EU laws to criminalise AI-generated child sexual abuse material will be voted on by MEPs next week. This includes the development, possession, and distribution of artificial intelligence systems used to produce such content. The European Parliament will also vote on new laws to remove the statute of limitation on child sexual abuse crimes in […] The post EU laws to criminalise AI-generated sexual abuse material to be voted on by MEPs appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News

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Number of motorists caught using mobile phones while...

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/06/15

Gardaí in Donegal have issued a warning against using mobile phones while driving. While on patrol in Letterkenny yesterday, a number of drivers were observed holding or using devices at the wheel. Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued to each person, which is a €120 fine and 3 penalty points. Gardaí are urging motorists to […] The post Number of motorists caught using mobile phones while driving in Letterkenny appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Gardaí facing legal action over investigation into...

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/06/15

An Garda Síochána are facing legal action, over their failure to comply with an investigation into the murder of Denis Donaldson. Mr. Donaldson was shot and killed in Glenties in 2006, after it emerged he was an MI5 informant. Now, Fiosrú, which replaced the Garda Síochána Ombudsman’s Commission (GSOC), has informed his family of the […] The post Gardaí facing legal action over investigation into Denis Donaldson murder appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and

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DCC says Smart Ring Buoy technology is in use at...

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2025/06/15

Donegal County Council has confirmed a pilot project using ‘smart ring buoy’ sensor technology is underway in the county at the moment. The revelation was made in response to a motion from Cllr Thomas Sean Devine, calling for cameras to be upgraded in the vicinity of the Polestar Roundabout to monitor potential instances of people […] The post DCC says Smart Ring Buoy technology is in use at Letterkenny’s Port Bridge appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Paddy Tally “proud of the effort” as Derry exit...

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2025/06/14

Paddy Tally was proud of his players for once again showing heart despite bowing out of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at the hands of Dublin in Newry this evening. Dublin won the game 0-22 to 0-2o and Galway’s narrow win over All-Ireland Champions Armagh meant the Oakleafers would finish bottom of Group 4. Tally […] The post Paddy Tally “proud of the effort” as Derry exit All-Ireland Championship appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and

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