Donegal news

Killybegs and Naomh Brid/Pettigo share the spoils in fog in Fintra

Killybegs 0-14 Naomh Brid/Pettigo 1-11

Four Masters will take on Portglenone of Antrim in Ulster Minor Club

Donegal Town side will be appearing at the St Paul's Club tournament for the fifth year in-a-row

Cockhill Celtic and Bonagee United share the spoils in National League

Bonagee played more than 50 minutes with ten men, but held Cockhill at bay to earn a draw

Boy seriously injured in Hallowe'en firework incident

Boy sustains hand and facial injuries after firework explodes

Road Safety Radio – Halloween, Learner Permit Changes and the Real Cost of Road Collisions 31/10/2026

Highland Radio is one of 21 independent radio stations across Ireland taking part in Road Safety Radio. Join Donna-Marie Doherty on the last Saturday of every month as she speaks to road safety professionals, politicians and those sharing their own experiences on the roads of Donegal. You’ll also hear highlights from the programme throughout your […] The post Road Safety Radio – Halloween, Learner Permit Changes and the Real Cost of Road Collisions 31/10/2026 appeared first on...

Rail campaigners hold talk over Letterkenny-Derry line

The West Ulster Railway Initiative was part of a meeting to discuss their plans to restore rail in the North West

'It’s great for the community ... and great for the family as well'

Siblings Ciara, David and Conor O’Donnell had the distinction of winning the Donegal LGFA Senior Championship, the Senior B Championship and Senior A Championships respectively this year with St Eunan’s

Four Masters chalk up a second U-21 A win against Gaoth Dobhair

Gaoth Dobhair 0-13 Four Masters 2-11

In pictures: Crana College 2026 annual prizegiving ceremony

Coordinated by Ms C Bradley, the event welcomed past pupils Dr Adam McGlinchey and Garda Paula McGrory as guest speakers

Sean MacCumhaills bravely bow out of Ulster JHC in Truagh

Truagh Gaels 3-15 Sean MacCumhaills 0-13

Letterkenny Rovers lose out to Salthill Devon in final National League home game

Letterkenny Rovers 1 Salthill Devon 3

Low rent lands Donegal in top 10 in the nation for apprenticeships

Donegal has made its way into the country's top 10 best places to do a trade apprenticeship

Limavady beaten by Crusaders in NIFL Premiership

Limavady were handed a big defeat at home to Crusaders on Saturday afternoon in the NIFL Premiership. Elliot Dunlop netted twice with Owen Wardell and Donal Rocks also scoring in a 4-1 defeat, the Limavady goal came from Oisin Duffy on 85 minutes. Elsewhere in the Championship, Institute drew 1-1 with Moyola and Strabane played […] The post Limavady beaten by Crusaders in NIFL Premiership appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Salthill Devon beat Letterkenny Rovers in FAI National League

Salthill Devon claimed all three points on Saturday afternoon in the FAI National League, thanks to a 3-1 win away to Letterkenny Rovers. The Galway side took the lead on nine minutes through Ben McDonnell before Diala Princewill doubled their lead just 10 minutes later. Shane McNamee pulled a goal back for Rovers on the […] The post Salthill Devon beat Letterkenny Rovers in FAI National League appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Donegal U21 Football Championship Results 31/10/2026

Donegal Under 21A Club Football Championship Round 2 Glenswilly 4-12 V 1-11 Termon Gaoth Dobhair 0-13 V 2-11 Four Masters St Eunan’s 0-10 V 1-07 Sean MacCumhaills Donegal Under 21B Club Football Championship Round 3 Naomh Columba 0-06 V 4-18 Dungloe Buncrana 2-09 V 2-12 Malin Donegal Under 21C Club Football Championship Round 3 Killybegs […] The post Donegal U21 Football Championship Results 31/10/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin beaten by narrow margin in Ulster Ladies Junior Club Championship

Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin are out of the Ulster Ladies Junior Club Championship after they were beaten by a point in their semi final against St Joseph’s Ederney. 1-09 to 0-11 was how it finished. At half time the Donegal Junior champions were three points to two up but a goal 8 minutes from time […] The post Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin beaten by narrow margin in Ulster Ladies Junior Club Championship appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Defeat for Letterkenny as Strabane win in Ulster Rugby Championship 2

Letterkenny Rugby Club fell to a defeat in the Championship 2 on Saturday afternoon. 37-0 was how it finished in favour of the hosts, CIYMS. Meanwhile, Strabane were 24-3 winners at home to Larne. In the Provincial North, Inishowen won away to Donegal Town 24-3 and in the Regional South West league Omagh beat Ballyshannon […] The post Defeat for Letterkenny as Strabane win in Ulster Rugby Championship 2 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Cockhill Celtic and Bonagee United share the spoils in FAI National League

Cockhill Celtic and Bonagee United had to settle for a share of the points in the FAI National League on Saturday afternoon. Gary Merritt gave Bonagee the lead on 37 minutes before Brendan McLaughlin equalised just four minutes later. Neither side managed to get a winner in the second half despite Cockhill playing against 10 […] The post Cockhill Celtic and Bonagee United share the spoils in FAI National League appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Sean MacCumhaills bow out of Ulster Junior Hurling Championship

Sean MacCumhaills suffered an 11 point defeat in their Ulster Junior Hurling Championship quarter final to Truagh Gaels of Monaghan. At half time, the Twin Towns side trailed 3-07 to 0-05, despite a stronger second half showing MacCumhaills bowed out. 3-15 to 0-13 was how it finished in Truagh. The post Sean MacCumhaills bow out of Ulster Junior Hurling Championship appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Finn Harps Women’s U17’s into All Ireland final after win over Dundalk

Finn Harps Women’s U17 team are into the All Ireland final after they defeated Dundalk on Saturday afternoon in Oriel Park with a stunning strike from Kyra Gavigan sealing a 2-1 victory. Harps to Limerick for the quarter final last week and had an impressive 2-0 win against Treaty Women’s U17’s in stormy conditions with […] The post Finn Harps Women’s U17’s into All Ireland final after win over Dundalk appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News...

Donegal students graduate with Bachelor's in Education

The Donegal students graduated from the South East Technological University

Glenswilly goals key to defeat rivals Termon in U-21 A Championship

Glenswilly 4-12 Termon 1-11

‘We were lucky to be loved by this beautiful man’ Dónal Lunny’s funeral hears

Tributes were paid to the Irish traditional musician at his funeral on Saturday.

‘Firearm’ aimed at gardai in Dublin

It came as a cyclist was being pursued by two gardai in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Saturday.

Optometrist warns against wearing coloured contact lenses this Halloween

Wearing cosmetic contact lenses this Halloween could cause blindness. That’s according to Optometry Ireland, who are urging people not to purchase the party lenses online. They say the lenses can create a major risk, as they are not prescribed or fitted by a registered practitioner. Liz Grennan, Optometry Ireland President, says they don’t know what […] The post Optometrist warns against wearing coloured contact lenses this Halloween appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest...

Company applies for salmon farming licence on freshwater lake

Eight-week consultation period begins following ministerial decision that an ‘Appropriate Assessment’ is necessary

Call for independent group for pay talks after impasse reached

It comes after 10 days of intensive talks on public sector pay, and threats of further strike action.

Public service pay talks end without agreement

The Workplace Relations Commission says it’s of the view that talks on a new public sector pay deal have reached an impasse. After lengthy negotiations, union leaders left the talks shortly after 11 o’clock last night. ICTU’s Public Services Committee will meet on Monday morning to discuss its next steps, having said there was no […] The post Public service pay talks end without agreement appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Donegal learn provisional fixtures for Division 1 league campaign

Donegal will look to retain their Division 1 title, with a trip to All-Ireland Champions Mayo up first

Pensioner dies following road accident in Co Kilkenny

The man, aged in his 70s, was a pedestrian.

Man dies after attack at centre housing migrants in Ireland

A second man was also injured during the incident in Tralee, Co Kerry, while a man in his 40s has been arrested.

Mostly dry day in store for Donegal – Weather Forecast 31/10/26

Cloudy to start with rain and drizzle further west. Brighter and drier further east with sunny spells for most of the day. However, patchy outbreaks of rain will clear through the late afternoon with conditions becoming cloudier and damp to the east. Highs of 11 to 15 degrees, warmer further east, with mostly light southeasterly […] The post Mostly dry day in store for Donegal – Weather Forecast 31/10/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Motorists urged to drive carefully following oil spill in Letterkenny

Motorists are being urged to drive with caution due to an oil spill in Letterkenny. Local Councillor Donal Mandy Kelly said the “bad” spill is from the Kilmacrenan Road down to Letterkenny’s Main Street. He says he has made Donegal County Council aware of the issue, with drivers being asked to drive with care until […] The post Motorists urged to drive carefully following oil spill in Letterkenny appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Man dies following assault at Kerry IPAS centre

A man has died following an assault at an IPAS centre in County Kerry. Gardaí and emergency services personnel responded to reports of a disturbance at the premises in Ballymullen, Tralee shortly after 5.20 this morning. They discovered a man with serious injuries, who was pronounced dead a short time later. A second man, who […] The post Man dies following assault at Kerry IPAS centre appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

KJ Molloy determined to make up for lost time at Ardara

It might have been blowing a gale and absolutely Baltic in Pearse Memorial Park but one player that certainly wasn’t complaining was Karl Joseph Molloy.

Donegal farmland one-third the size of Vatican City goes on the market for €700,000

The 39.37-acre family-owned holding in Muff is being offered in two separate lots, with expressions of interest already received.

McNulty hails 'unbelievable year' as Cappry Rovers girls celebrate remarkable treble

Cappry Rovers girls won the Premier Division at Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 levels this year, celebrating their success at the club's grounds on Thursday evening

A look back at 12 significant Donegal county finals in last 60 years

After two very entertaining and close Donegal senior county finals in-a-row, Peter Campbell looks back at 12 county finals that caught the eye over the last 60 years.

Man dies after assault in Tralee

Gardaí are appealing for information that may assist their investigation.

Gardaí urge Halloween safety as celebrations get underway in Donegal

Gardaí in Donegal are urging the public to put safety first as Halloween celebrations get underway. The public is being reminded that fireworks are illegal and can carry hefty fines and potential prison sentences, as well as causing life-changing injuries. Parents are also being advised to ensure Halloween costumes carry the appropriate CE marking, as […] The post Gardaí urge Halloween safety as celebrations get underway in Donegal appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News...

In pictures: Lifford Credit Union Student Bursary Awards

The event was held at Maggie's Tavern in St. Johnston

Sean MacCumhaills hurlers ready to seize unexpected Ulster opportunity

Sean MacCumhaills reached the Donegal SHC semi-final, and for that they got the chance to go into the Ulster Junior Club Hurling Championship

DCC to monitor progress in achieving County Development Plan targets

Donegal County Council’s Central Planning Unit has commenced work on a formula through which there can be regular monitoring reports on County Development Plan. Members were told recently it will monitor how core strategies such as housing completions are achieved, as well as monitoring progress toward achieving specific plan objectives in areas such as strategic […] The post DCC to monitor progress in achieving County Development Plan targets appeared first on Highland Radio -...

Major Halloween celebrations planned for Derry and Strabane

Tens of thousands of people will visit Derry this evening for the annual Halloween parade and fireworks display, which celebrates its 40th birthday this year. Foyle MP Colm Eastwood says it is incredible to see how far the Derry celebration has come. What started as a small community gathering has grown into a world-renowned event, […] The post Major Halloween celebrations planned for Derry and Strabane appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

A 'Surreal, spectacular and superb' Jane Austen theme night

The event celebrated Donegal's real-life historical ties to the author: three of Jane Austen’s nieces - Cassandra, Louisa, and Marianne Knight - lived in the Letterkenny and Ramelton areas, with Cassandra buried alongside her husband Lord George Hill at local Conwal Parish Church

Funeral of Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny to take place

His funeral is scheduled for St Conleth’s Parish Church in Newbridge, Co Kildare.

Unions consider new strike after public sector pay talks adjourned without deal

Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers participated in a nationwide strike in October.

Doherty double earns Derry draw in Sligo

Derry City ended their Premier Division campaign with a 2-2 draw at the Sligo Showgrounds on Friday night. The Candystrips had to come from behind to get a share of the spoils against the already relegated ‘Bit of Red’. Ryan O’Kane and Gary McEvoy scored for the hosts in the first half but Sligo were […] The post Doherty double earns Derry draw in Sligo appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Childrens charity marks 10 years with Inishowen-wide rebrand

Buncrana's Childrens Charity to become Inishowen's Childrens Charity

In pictures: Celebrations as students graduate from Letterkenny ATU

ATU Letterkenny students came together this week for the University’s autumn graduating ceremonies

News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday October 30th

News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday October 30th…….   The post News, Sport, Nuacht and Obituaries on Friday October 30th appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Donegal urged to get involved in final fortnight of shoebox appeal

Last year the county provided almost 10,000 showboxes for the appeal and there’s a last push before this year’s deadline

My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade tops album chart 20 years after release

The record has been reissued to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Three men who planned to bomb mosque jailed in Dublin

The three men all entered guilty pleas earlier this year.

Teenager charged after drugs and £15,000 cash seized in Donegal raid

The seizure was made during a Garda search of a residential property in Inishowen last Friday.

FAI willing to attend safeguarding meeting with Oireachtas committee after calls for Sport Minister to intervene

Not ‘going to be easy’ for Ireland to return to Eurovision, RTÉ boss says

RTÉ boss Kevin Bakhurst also said he does not believe it will be possible for organisers to remove Israel from the competition.

Murray calls for review of how local government is funded

An Inishowen councillor is calling for a more equitable funding model for local authorities, after a partial grant of maritime area consent was given to Donegal County Council for a proposed tidal swimming pool and elevated coastal walkway at Buncrana Harbour. Cllr Jack Murray is welcoming the decision from the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority, describing […] The post Murray calls for review of how local government is funded appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and...

Three men arrested as part of INLA probe in Derry

Three men, aged 19, 24 and 26, were arrested in the Letterkenny Road area of Derry last night as part of an ongoing investigation into INLA criminality by detectives from The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch. All three men were arrested under Section 45 of Serious Crime Act 2007. They have since […] The post Three men arrested as part of INLA probe in Derry appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

‘Very significant’ increase in CUH workforce has to be ‘tempered’

Clinical directors at Cork University Hospital urged Micheál Martin to order an independent assessment of its staffing needs.

RTÉ boss ‘careful about trampling’ on competitors

Kevin Bakhurst said he was annoyed that ‘unfair criticism’ had been thrown at RTÉ.

Public Sector Work to Rule has impacted on hospital overcrowding – Minister

The Health Minister says the public sector work-to-rule had an impact on the hospital overcrowding statistics reported this week. INMO figures show 824 admitted patients were waiting for beds across the country on Wednesday, 102 of them in the North West, with 51 each in Letterkenny and Sligo. It comes as public sector staff, including those working […] The post Public Sector Work to Rule has impacted on hospital overcrowding – Minister appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest...

Public sector unions say ‘no alternative’ to another strike if pay talks fail

The proposed date of the next nationwide walkout would be Wednesday November 11.

Economist says pace of housing growth must accelerate even more

The number of new homes completed this year is expected to top 40,000 — the highest figure since the property crash in 2008. More than 10,000 homes were completed in the third quarter, 220 of them in Donegal, with a further surge expected by the end of the year. The Government’s target is to build […] The post Economist says pace of housing growth must accelerate even more appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

McLaughlin and new partner O’Toole set national record

Donegal’s Mitchell McLaughlin and his new partner Ciaran O’Toole from Dublin set a national record this week at the UCI Para Track World Championships in the Netherlands. The pair set the new mark for the MB Individual Pursuit in Thursday’s race in which they finished 7th. It was a first major competition for McLaughlin and […] The post McLaughlin and new partner O’Toole set national record appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Donegal to open league campaign in Mayo

Reigning Division 1 Champions Donegal will start their 2027 National Football League campaign in Castlebar at the home of the All Ireland Champions Mayo on Saturday 23rd January. The draft fixtures have been sent to the county boards with proposed changes to be returned to the GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee before finalizing the match […] The post Donegal to open league campaign in Mayo appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

More than one in four people in Ireland experience sexual violence as adults

More than one in four people in Ireland have experienced sexual violence as an adult, according to new research from the ESRI and Cuan. The findings show women are significantly more likely to report experiences of sexual violence than men, at 39% compared with 12%. Younger adults, bisexual people and gay men also face significantly […] The post More than one in four people in Ireland experience sexual violence as adults appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Profits more than double to €1.39m at firm co-owned by Lisa McGowan

Lisa & Co Cosmetics is co-owned by entrepreneur Úna Tynan

Garda work-to-rule highlights ‘increase in chaos’ in justice system – Sinn Féin

Matt Carthy also cited the criminal legal aid dispute and prison overcrowding ‘on Jim O’Callaghan’s watch’.

Police investigate report of ‘assault’ against cleric in Armagh

It comes following an incident involving Enoch Burke.

Homeless figures not published because of industrial action – department

Public sector workers are engaged in a work-to-rule action and also participated in a nationwide strike earlier this month.

The Greg Hughes Show |Friday| 30/10/26

Today guest presenter Donna-Marie Doherty steps into the chair for The Review of the Week, taking a deep dive into national political boundary-setting, public sector industrial unrest, vape regulation, regional economic growth, and cross-border developments. Inside Today’s Episode: 🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the programme with our daily scan of the regional and national […] The post The Greg Hughes Show |Friday| 30/10/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and...

The Greg Hughes Podcast Ep45 : Phil Coulter: The Man Behind the Songs

From Derry’s showband scene to international chart success, Phil Coulter’s career has been shaped by two very different ambitions: writing a hit and writing something that matters personally. In this episode, Phil joins Greg Hughes to revisit his upbringing in Derry and the breakthrough that helped turn a young musician into a professional songwriter. His […] The post The Greg Hughes Podcast Ep45 : Phil Coulter: The Man Behind the Songs appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal...

No non-compliances found by HIQA at two Donegal residential care centres

Two Donegal residential care centres for people with disabilities have been found to be fully compliant with regulations following inspections by HIQA this summer. Lifford Accommodation, which provides full-time residential care and support for six adults with intellectual disabilities, was subject to an unannounced inspection on June 17th, with six residents present. The inspector found […] The post No non-compliances found by HIQA at two Donegal residential care centres appeared first...

Singles hope for love at first sight at Ardara's Matchmaking Festival

The Ardara Matchmaking Festival to return in November after a seven-year hiatus

Year-on-year increase in anti-social behaviour in Derry and Strabane

Anti-social behaviour incidents in the Derry and Strabane policing district increased by 88 over the past year, according to newly published figures. Statistics released by the PSNI in collaboration with NISRA show 3,503 incidents were recorded between October 2025 and September 2026, representing a 2.6% increase compared to the same period the previous year. Despite […] The post Year-on-year increase in anti-social behaviour in Derry and Strabane appeared first on Highland Radio -...

Letterkenny Castle Street Road closed for works

Access to Ard O'Donnell will also be blocked

Ballyshannon preschool seeks extended hours to help 'working parents’

Denise Gallagher, on behalf of Kiddlywinks CC Ltd submits application to Donegal County Council to extend hours at Ballyshannon’s Gaelscoil Éirne preschool facility

Dealz facing uncertainty as parent company appoints administrators

Irish discount retailer Dealz is reportedly facing uncertainty following moves by its parent company, Poundland, to appoint administrators. Poundland owners Gordon Brothers filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators yesterday. Dealz operates 70 stores across Ireland, including two in Donegal, located in Letterkenny and Buncrana. Despite the financial uncertainty surrounding its UK operation, there […] The post Dealz facing uncertainty as parent company appoints administrators...

Mac's View: Great result for Erne Gaels winning three in-a-row

It was a good weekend for our neighbours Erne Gaels, Belleek, who lifted the Fermanagh senior title and now face Donegal champions, St Eunan’s

Eight Donegal businesses shortlisted for Good Food Ireland Awards

The Gala Awards Ceremony takes place at the InterContinental Dublin

Ballyshannon man receives parchment from Law Society of Ireland

Daniel Mannion, LLB, LLM, studied law in Maynooth and Dublin and entered onto the roll of solicitors last year

Teenager charged to court after drugs and cash seizure in Burnfoot

  A man in his late teens has been charged to appear at Buncrana District Court next month following a search of a property in Burnfoot. Gardaí searched the property on Friday last when a quantity of suspected cannabis resin, with an estimated street value of €6,000, and cash in excess of £15,000 was seized. […] The post Teenager charged to court after drugs and cash seizure in Burnfoot appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Public sector pay talks resume today

Talks aimed at securing a new public sector pay deal are set to continue today at the Workplace Relations Commission. Unions and Government representatives are seeking to resolve the dispute which led to more than 300 thousand workers going on strike earlier this month. A second planned national stoppage was suspended to allow negotiations to […] The post Public sector pay talks resume today appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Road Safety Radio – Learning to drive 30/10/2026

Highland Radio is one of 21 independent radio stations across Ireland taking part in Road Safety Radio. Join Donna-Marie Doherty on the last Saturday of every month as she speaks to road safety professionals, politicians and those sharing their own experiences on the roads of Donegal. You’ll also hear highlights from the programme throughout your […] The post Road Safety Radio – Learning to drive 30/10/2026 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Overcast with scattered rain and drizzle, Weather Forecast 30/10/26

Cloudy today with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle, affecting the county. Another relatively mild day with highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees, in moderate to fresh southeast winds. Scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle will affect the western parts tonight, while remaining dry elsewhere with clear spells. Some mist and fog patches will […] The post Overcast with scattered rain and drizzle, Weather Forecast 30/10/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and...

DCSDC votes not to cooperate with any jobs fair that includes British Armed Forces

Derry City and Strabane District Council has passed a motion withdrawing from any future jobs fairs in the district which includes the British Armed Forces. Proposing the motion, Sinn Féin councillor Christopher Jackson said the presence of the British Armed Forces at jobs fair organised by the council and the Department for Communities in Ebrington […] The post DCSDC votes not to cooperate with any jobs fair that includes British Armed Forces appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest...

McDermott calls for no repeat of Barrack Hill Park vandalism

A local councillor has condemned vandalism at Barrack Hill Park in Carndonagh, where seating was destroyed earlier this month. Cllr Martin McDermott says it was extremely disappointing to see the damage. He says the vandalism is unfair on those who volunteer their time to ensure local amenities are available for the community to enjoy, particularly […] The post McDermott calls for no repeat of Barrack Hill Park vandalism appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Coastguard orders 38 new SAR vessels as part of its fleet renewal programme

The Irish Coast Guard has awarded two contracts for 38 new search and rescue vessels, with units in Donegal hoping to benefit. The contracts, given to Zodiac Milpro, will provide 21 new rigid hull inflatable boats and 17 inshore rescue boats. It comes under the major fleet renewal programme, in order to meet the demanding […] The post Coastguard orders 38 new SAR vessels as part of its fleet renewal programme appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Fire safety concerns raised at Community Hospital in Donegal following HIQA inspection

Shoe insole could ease pain for those living with skin condition

People with the most common variant of epidermolysis bullosa endure severe blisters on their feet, even after short walks.

Talking Soccer with Aidan Fitzmaurice – League Of Ireland Preview

Tomorrow night (Friday) sees the final round of fixtures in this season’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Shamrock Rovers will be presented with the title after their game at Oriel Park against Dundalk, while St. Patrick’s Athletic and Bohemians face off to see who will finish second. Waterford travel to Shelbourne knowing that a point […] The post Talking Soccer with Aidan Fitzmaurice – League Of Ireland Preview appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal...

Donegal’s first GAA Jive Off was a ‘celebration of community spirit’

Charities, schools, GAA clubs, and sporting organisations will benefit from the funds raised

The Score – 29/10/26

This week on The Score… We speak with Irish Independent soccer writer Aidan Fitzmaurice for a round-up of the League of Ireland season ahead of this weekend’s final round of Premier Division fixtures. Brian Murray joins us for a chat about the upcoming North-West Charity Cup in Inishowen. In Gaelic Games, we’ll look forward to […] The post The Score – 29/10/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Over 100 million celebrate Love Donegal Day

Love Donegal Day reached 109 million people worldwide

Commissioner to meet Horkan family

Commissioner Justin Kelly has committed to meeting the family of murdered Detective Garda Colm Horkan.

23 new homes planned for North Inishowen

Plans lodged for 23 homes in Culdaff, including houses, apartments and bungalows.

Garda work-to-rule directed for major EU Presidency events

Rank-and-file gardaí are to engage in a work-to-rule action during the biggest days of the EU Presidency.

Browne says more must be done to make homes affordable

“More needs to be done” to tackle housing affordability. That’s according to the Housing Minister, who has been welcoming figures released by the CSO which show over 26,800 new homes have been completed in the first nine months of this year. Donegal saw 629 completions in the first nine months of this year, compared to […] The post Browne says more must be done to make homes affordable appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday October 29th

News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday October 29th…………….. The post News, Sport, Farm News and Obituaries on Thursday October 29th appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.