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Dean McCarry & Keith Cowan react to Letterkenny...

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2025/05/18

Letterkenny Rovers completed their season with the third trophy of the year after a 2-1 extra time win over Castlefin Celtic in Diamond Park in Ballyare. First half goals from BJ Banda and Jude Patton saw the sides level at the break. Neither side managed to score a winner in the 45 minutes so extra […]The post Dean McCarry & Keith Cowan react to Letterkenny Rovers Brian McCormick Sports Cup win appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Successful weekend for Rhys Irwin in Stapleford

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2025/05/18

Rhys Irwin had a successful weekend at the BSB Supersport in Stapleford. The Donegal rider finished in third on Saturday afternoon’s race and in Sunday’s race he came from fourth in the closing stages to finish the race in second place. The points this weekend leaves Irwin in third place in the overall championship. Snetterton […] The post Successful weekend for Rhys Irwin in Stapleford appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Nathan Plumb on Letterkenny Rovers Brian McCormick...

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2025/05/18

Nathan Plumb was the hero for Letterkenny Rovers as they completed the treble on Sunday afternoon in the Brian McCormick Cup final. Rovers led the game after 28 minutes when BJ Banda fired them ahead but that lead only lasted 10 minutes with Castlefin Celtic’s Jude Patton bringing them level. Neither side managed a winner […] The post Nathan Plumb on Letterkenny Rovers Brian McCormick Cup final victory appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Stephen Roulston reflects on Castlefin Celtic’s Brian...

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2025/05/18

Castlefin Celtic suffered a 2-1 defeat to Letterkenny Rovers in the Brian McCormick Cup final on Sunday afternoon in Ballyare. Rovers took the lead on 28 minutes through BJ Banda before Jude Patton levelled the tie just 10 minutes later. In a close encounter Joel Gorman had the chance to fire his side 2-1 up […] The post Stephen Roulston reflects on Castlefin Celtic’s Brian McCormick Cup final loss appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Kerry farmer...

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/05/18

A man, aged in his 50s, has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine. An Garda Síochána continue to carry out searches and technical examinations at lands at Carrig East, Kenmare. The family of Michael Gaine have been informed of this arrest and An Garda Síochána continue to support […] The post Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Fanad United beaten in FAI Senior Cup by Leicester...

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2025/05/18

Fanad United exited the FAI Senior Cup on Sunday afternoon after they were beaten 2-1 by Leicester Celtic. Kevin Maguire put the hosts ahead after 30 minutes before he doubled their lead 29 minutes later. Paddy Carr pulled one back for Fanad on 80 minutes but they couldn’t get back on level terms as they […] The post Fanad United beaten in FAI Senior Cup by Leicester Celtic appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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DNA analysis continuing to be carried out on farmyard...

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/05/18

DNA analysis is being carried out on Michael Gaine’s farm in county Kerry, after partial human remains were discovered on the missing man’s land. The farmer has been missing since March 21st and the search was upgraded to a homicide investigation last month. Jerry O’Sullivan reports from Carrig East: The post DNA analysis continuing to be carried out on farmyard of missing Michael Gaine appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Letterkenny Rovers complete treble after extra time...

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2025/05/18

Letterkenny Rovers completed the treble on Sunday afternoon thanks to a 2-1 extra time win over Castlefin Celtic in the Brian McCormick Cup final. BJ Banda had Rovers ahead in the first half before Jude Patton levelled for Castlefin. In the second half Joel Gorman had his penalty saved by Kevin McColgan in the Castlefin […] The post Letterkenny Rovers complete treble after extra time win over Castlefin Celtic in Brian McCormick Cup final appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News

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Erin Friel anchors Ireland 4x400m relay team to...

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/05/18

Erin Friel ran the anchor leg as she helped Ireland Under 20’s qualify for the European Championships in the 4 x 400 metre relay. The Championships will take place in Finland later in the year. Elsewhere today Arlene Crossan set a new Finn Valley AC record in the 400 metre hurdles. Crossan’s time of 59.3 […] The post Erin Friel anchors Ireland 4x400m relay team to European U20 Championships qualification appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Stephen McAuley & Ann-Marie McGlynn take Lifford...

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2025/05/18

Stephen McAuley of Letterkenny AC and Ann-Marie McGlynn of Strabane AC were victorious on Sunday’s Lifford Strabane Half Marathon. McAuley was the first male home in a time of 1 hour 10 minutes and 18 seconds finishing just 10 seconds ahead of Kyle Doherty with Eoin Mullan finishing a further three seconds behind. McGlynn finished […] The post Stephen McAuley & Ann-Marie McGlynn take Lifford Strabane Half Marathon honours appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and

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Taoiseach promises overhaul of speed checkpoint...

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2025/05/12

The Taoiseach’s promising an overhaul of speed checkpoints, following the death of an on-duty Garda. Micheal Martin says more measures are needed to protect Gardai like Kevin Flatley, who was fatally struck by a motorcycle while working yesterday afternoon. The motorcyclist, aged in his 30s, remains in serious condition in Beaumont Hospital. Father of two […]The post Taoiseach promises overhaul of speed checkpoint system following death of on duty garda appeared first on Highland Radio

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Podcast Monday’s Nine Til Noon Show

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2025/05/12

The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues : IN this hour we reflect on the latest tragedy to hit Buncrana as we remember Emmanuel Familola and Matt Sibanda who got into […] The post Podcast Monday’s Nine Til Noon Show appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Cllr McDermott hopeful ahead of meeting with Housing...

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2025/05/12

The Minister for Housing is to meet with Donegal County Council’s Defective Block Committee later today in Lifford. The chairperson of the committee is hopeful that the talks will act as a catalyst for some much-anticipated progress. As it stands, there have been several lags in getting current legislation updated for homeowners to ensure that […] The post Cllr McDermott hopeful ahead of meeting with Housing Minister appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Almost €19,000 awarded to make Ramelton village play...

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2025/05/12

Almost €19,000 has been awarded to the Ramelton village play area to see accessible equipment installed. Donegal Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher says the funding under the Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation has seen the installation of wheelchair-accessible seesaws, inclusive sensory equipment, and upgraded accessibility features. Donegal County Council also provided match funding […] The post Almost €19,000 awarded to make Ramelton village play area more accessible appeared first on

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Muff service station to be decommissioned was unable...

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2025/05/12

A service station in Muff has decided to close its doors due to being unable to compete with cheaper fuel prices across the border. In its prime, the Texaco branch employed 50 people locally and had been operating for 25 years. Owner Colm McKenna spoke to Greg Hughes on this morning’s Nine ’til Noon Show. […] The post Muff service station to be decommissioned was unable to compete with prices across the border appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Police looking to identify pair who failed to stop...

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2025/05/12

District Support Team officers in Derry City & Strabane are appealing for information following a vehicle-related incident in the city last night. At approximately 9.10 pm, officers on patrol observed a silver-coloured BMW being driven in an erratic manner in the vicinity of the Letterkenny Road. Officers signalled for the driver to stop, but he […] The post Police looking to identify pair who failed to stop following erratic driving in Derry appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest

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Community rallying around bereaved families – Cllr...

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2025/05/12

Tributes are being paid to two teenagers who died after getting into difficulty off the coast of Donegal. 16-year-old Emmanuel Familola, originally from Nigeria, died in hospital yesterday morning, after being rescued from the water near Buncrana on Saturday afternoon. The body of 18-year-old Matt Sibanda, from Zimbabwe, was recovered on Saturday night. Their schools […] The post Community rallying around bereaved families – Cllr Murray appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal

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242 premises without power in Moville this morning

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2025/05/12

242 premises are without power this morning in Moville as a result of two power faults. It’s hoped that electricity will be restored by 10 am for 122 of those affected, with a time yet to be determined for the remaining 120. ESB says it’s working to have the supply restored as quickly as possible. The post 242 premises without power in Moville this morning appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Average wait time of 8.1 hours in LUH emergency...

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2025/05/12

The average wait time in Letterkenny University Hospital’s emergency department is 8.1 hours. The Irish Independent reports this morning that nationally, those in EDs will face an average wait of 7.2 hours. In Donegal, the figure ten years ago was 4.4 hours, showing an increase of 3.7 hours in the past decade. The post Average wait time of 8.1 hours in LUH emergency department appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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Man sustained facial injuries overnight in serious...

Highland Radio – Latest Donegal News and Sport ·

2025/05/12

A man was hospitalised overnight in Derry following what police have described as a serious assault. Just before 2:30am this morning, PSNI received a report that a man had been assaulted in the Racecourse Road area of Shantallow. The 42-year-old man sustained facial injuries. A 34-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning […] The post Man sustained facial injuries overnight in serious assault in Derry appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and

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