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This week on The Score… We look ahead to the final weekend on the League Of Ireland calendar with Joe Boyle, we hear from Lifford Celtic manager Lee White about where the club are heading, Kyle McBride joins us to talk about his recent success in the world of rallying… Plus, Spencer Saberton will cast […]
The post The Score – 30/10/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore speaks with Dermot Doherty of Restex beds and furniture which is based in Letterkenny. Founded over 50 years ago by Terence Doherty, the company is now operated by Terence’s son Dermot, and is well known for its  quality mattresses. Indeed, their luxury mattresses can not only be found in homes, […]
The post Business Matters, Ep 268: Dermot Doherty of Restex as it celebrates 50th anniversary year appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
This week on “The Score” with Mark Gallagher… We talk to Kilmacrennan native Rhys Irwin who recently clinched the 2025 British Supersport Championship title, Finn Harps Chairperson Ian Harkin gives his thoughts on the three young Harps players who have been selected to represent Ireland at the FIFA U17 World Cup, Buncrana Hearts manager Gary […]
The post The Score – 23/10/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by Cahair O’Kane of the Irish News, Ryan Ferry – Sports Editor of the Donegal News, Highland’s Ladies Match Analyst Maureen O’Donnell and Maria Devenney to recap and preview the GAA action for the men and ladies sides from the north west. The DL Debate […]
The post DL Debate – The Championship  20/10/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
This week on The Score, we have a rally special, speaking with the Fermanagh Donegal partnership of Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne who won the recent Rally Croatia to finish 2nd in the European Rally Championship. We also hear from Michael Boyle winner of the Cork 20 and Wexford rallies and newly crowned Irish Tarmac […]
The post The Score – 16/10/25 Rally Special appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Set in the 1980s, Meenuisceban tells the story of Sean Grant, a young Donegal farmer whose world is turned upside down when he meets his brother’s intended wife, Page Kennedy, recently arrived from America. This special broadcast is brought to you by Elusive Theatre, in conjunction with the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter 10th Anniversary celebrations.
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On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore looks at the forthcoming Donegal ETB Enterprise Day for around 250 students from 17 post-primary schools, and also what business energy support grants are currently available from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. First up he finds out more about the enterprise event which is being stated in […]
The post Business Matters, Ep 266: Enterprise Day for post-primary schools – plus business energy grants appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
This week on The Score, we talk Finn Harps academy and senior football with Kevin McHugh, Strabane Athletic Manager Raymond Foy reflects on the clubs historic league cup win this week and their hopes of promotion to the Irish League Championship and we hear from the Gaoth Dobhair, Naomh Conaill, Letterkenny Gaels and Carndonagh clubs […]
The post The Score – 09/10/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore speaks with  Dr. Caitriona Strain, General Manager of Ernact, an international digital transformation network that was established back in 1991. Based in the CoLab at ATU Letterkenny, it is constantly involved in exploring opportunities for funding, and development and knowledge transfer for digital transformation, and has been instrumental in […]
The post Business Matters, Ep 265: Dr Catriona Strain, General Manager of Ernact – plus a review of the Highland Radio Customer Service Awards appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
This week on The Score, we look ahead to the Donegal Intermediate Football Final with Malin Manager Paul Gallagher and Naomh Columba boss Brendan Doherty while Tony Boyle gives us the neutral view on the meeting of Glenfin and Termon in the Donegal Senior Ladies Final. Former Finn Harps Captain Declan Boyle joins us for […]
The post The Score – 02/10/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with the owner and founder of Purple Velvet, a bespoke bakery based in Glenmaquin, just outside Letterkenny. During Covid, Diane Nesbitt found herself with time on her hands and decided to try selling some home-made cup cakes. The response was hugely positive. That was the beginning of […]
The post Business Matters, Ep 264 – Diane Nesbitt, founder of bespoke bakery Purple Velvet appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
In this week’s edition Chris Ashmore has been finding out more about a whole range of courses offered by the Donegal Education and Training Board, and the opportunities to explore new fields, upskill, and perhaps even consider a change of career. In the second part of the programme, Chris finds out more about gender pay […]
The post Business Matters, Ep 263 – Skills for work with Donna McDade, Enterprise Engagement Officer, Donegal ETB – plus pay gender gap reporting appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
This week on “The Score”, Keith Cowan looks ahead to Friday’s League Of Ireland games, Donegal Town manager Ryan Hegarty talks about life back in the top tier of the Donegal Junior League, Paddy McDaid, Head Of Women’s Football at Finn Park, will talk to us about the development of Finn Harps’ Senior Women’s Team, […]
The post The Score – 25/09/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
On The Score this week, Former Finn Harps Manager Anthony Gorman looks ahead to Friday’s games for Finn Harps and Derry City. The new Donegal League season starts this weekend, Chris Ashmore has a preview with Oscar Traynor Manager Eamonn Sheridan and League Chairman Tam McLaughlin, we speak with Jason Quigley about the upcoming Rumble […]
The post The Score – 18/09/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Donegal’s growing reputation for producing great food will be highlighted again next month at the final of Blás na h’Eireann 2025 (the Irish Taste Awards) – the largest food awards in the country. The event takes place in Kerry and there are a record number of food and beverage producers from the county through to […]
The post Business Matters – EP 262 – Lyndsey Reynolds, Project Facilitator, Food Coast Donegal, and finalists in the Blás na hÉireann Awards appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by Highland’s big match analyst Brendan Kilcoyne and Local Media Awards Sports Journalist of the Year Ryan Ferry. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
The post The DL Debate – The Championship 15/09/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
This week on The Score – we speak with Finn Harps Captain Tony McNamee ahead of Friday’s FAI Cup Quarter Final with Cork City, there’s a preview of the new Inishowen League season with the first round of Premier Division games this weekend and Donegal’s Shane Byrne reflects on his maiden European Rally Championship win […]
The post The Score – 11/09/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
In this week’s programme Chris Ashmore looks at the wind energy sector, the potential, and the challenges. He speaks with Justin Moran, Director of External Affairs with the Wind Energy Ireland as they discuss the opportunities that are arising for more off-shore development, and also the spin-off in terms of employment.
The post Business Matters, Ep 259 – On-shore and off-shore prospects: Justin Moran of Wind Energy Ireland appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Ron Kerrigan, the general manager at the  Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel in Inishowen. It’s a family run hotel and proprietors Sean and Mary Keogh and their four children have much to be proud about. Indeed this year marks 20 years in business for them in […]
The post Business Matters, Ep 261 – Ireland’s ‘greenest hotel’ the Ballyliffin Spa & Lodge has big refurbishment plans appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
On The Score this week, we look ahead to Finn Harps’ game on Friday away to Longford Town and get a preview of Ireland’s first World Cup Qualifier against Hungary with Joe Boyle. The Danny Gormley Knockalla Hillclimb is on this week – we speak with one of the event organisers Brian Gibbons. Plus, Donegal […]
The post The Score – 04/09/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.






