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Donegal duo Kelly and McCrudden win Mayo Stages Rally by slimmest of margins

David Kelly and Paddy McCrudden have won the Mayo Stages Rally after a close battle with Eddie Doherty and Tom Murphy. Remarkably, the Donegal duo finished just 0.01 seconds ahead of Doherty and Murphy in second spot. Donegal’s Matthew Boyle was third overall, a further 23.3 seconds back from the winners. All three crews on […]

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Padraig Joyce says he can take “a lot of learnings” from draw against Donegal

Galway were six points up and playing against 14-men with 25 minutes to go in today’s NFL D1 clash with Donegal in Ballyshannon this afternoon. Padraig Joyce’s side had to settle for a draw, however, as Donegal showed heart to come back and snatch a point thanks to a Peadar Mogan two-pointer late on. After

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 01/03/26

Brian McCormick Premier Division Donegal Town 2-0 Bonagee United Glenea United vs Kildrum Tigers St Catherines FC 4-1 Keadue Rovers   Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Cappry Rovers 2-1 Swilly Rovers Castlefin Celtic 0-2 Kerrykeel 71 Milford United 2-1 Gweedore United   Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre D2 Curragh Athletic 0-4 Dunfanaghy Youths Drumoghill vs Lifford

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14-man Donegal come from six points down to earn draw against Galway – Post-Match Reaction with Oisin Kelly, Brendan Devenney & Gary McDaid

Donegal and Galway finished level at 1-17 to 0-20 apiece in the National Football League Division 1 at Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon this afternoon. Galway led 0-12 to 1-07 at the break after Conor O’Donnell’s third goal in as many games for Jim McGuinness’ side in the opening half. Michael Langan was shown a

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Derry produce stunning second-half to hand Cork first defeat in NFL D2

Derry have beaten Cork 1-31 to 0-14 in Division 2 of the National Football League Division 2 at Find Insurance Celtic Park this afternoon. The Oakleafers led by just 1-10 to 0-09 at half-time but produced a brilliant second-half to run out comfortable winners. Michael McMullan of the Gaelic Life has the full time report

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“It gives us a bit of breathing space” – Malachy O’Rourke on Tyrone’s win over Offaly

Tyrone got their second win in Division 2 of the National Football League this evening thanks to a commanding 0-28 to 2-13 victory over Offaly in Dungannon. Having led by just two points at the break, Malachy O’Rourke’s side were much more dynamic in the second period and ran out comfortable winners. O’Rourke spoke to

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Athletics: National Indoors latest with Patsy McGonagle including impressive run from Fintan Dewhurst to reach 400m Final

Fintan Dewhurst is through to the final of the Men’s 400m at the National Indoor Championships in Dublin. Dewhurst will enter tomorrow’s final aiming to become national champion. Patsy McGonagle has all the latest from the first day of action at the championships…

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Former captain Declan Boyle reflects on positive result for Finn Harps in Cobh

Finn Harps drew 1-1 away to Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division last night. Nathan Lumingo was the Harps goal-scorer on the night. In the Premier Division, a Michael Duffy hat-trick helped Derry City come from 2-0 down to defeat Waterford 4-2 at The Ryan McBride Brandywell. Former Harps captain Declan Boyle

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Patsy McGonagle & Declan Kerr pay tribute to the late, great Eamon Harvey

It’s been a sad day in the world of local sport here in the North-West as the death has taken place of athletics legend Eamon Harvey. The Donegal Town native had been a central figure in athletics in Donegal and across Ireland over the past number of decades. Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle joined Ciaran

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Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 28/02/26

Brian McCormick Premier Kilmacrennan Celtic 4-3 Fanad United   Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Donegal Town 2-2 Erne Wanderers FC Kilmacrennan Celtic 0-2 Kildrum Tigers Letterkenny Rovers 8-1 Glencar Celtic St Catherines FC Reserves 4-0 Oldtown Celtic   Old Orchard Saturday D2 Arranmore United 4-1 Gweedore Celtic Bonagee United 2-1 Copany Rovers Keadue Rovers 1-2 Fintown

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Common sense must prevail on school bus driver retirement age – Senator Gallagher

The Seanad has once again heard calls to revoke the mandatory retirement age for school bus drivers, which currently requires them to retire on their 70th birthday. Termon-born Senator Robbie Gallagher made the appeal in the chamber this week, directing his comments to Minister of State for Education, Michael Moynihan. The issue specifically relates to

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“Duffy did his city proud once again” – Derry Assistant Manager Andy Mitchell

When Tom Lonergan put Waterford 2-0 up from the penalty spot just before the hour-mark, it looked like it was going to be a bleak evening for Derry City’s home supporters in tonight’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash at The Ryan McBride Brandywell. Cue the Michael Duffy show. Last year’s LOI Player Of The

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Hat-trick for Duffy as Derry City come from behind to defeat Waterford

Derry City came from being 2-0 down to earn a 4-2 win against Waterford in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at The Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Waterford were 1-0 up on 19 minutes when Jorgen Voilas was given a gift after a mix-up between defender and goalkeeper – Voilas couldn’t miss and Waterford

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Boil Water Notice remains in place in Culdaff 10 days later

Works are ongoing to lift the boil water notice in Culdaff. The notice was issued 10 days ago for the public water supply, affecting approximately 1,300 residents. Monitoring of the supply continues, and the results will be regularly reviewed and shared with the HSE. In the meantime, all customers on the Culdaff Public Water Supply

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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal to be provisionally implemented after South American ratifications

  The Mercosur trade agreement between the EU and South America will be provisionally implemented. Uruguay and Argentina became the first countries to ratify the deal, with more expected to follow. The European Parliament has yet to give its backing to the agreement. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the deal will be ‘provisionally

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Donegal projects share €70,000 in national conservation scheme

€70,000 has been allocated to Donegal to support conservation projects. A total of 53 projects nationwide will benefit from €1.1 million announced under the Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme. €30,000 has been awarded to the Donegal Bay Trust for cetacean distribution monitoring and community engagement events. Cairde na hÉaragaile will receive €40,000 to support

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LUH sixth most overcrowded hospital this February

This month has been the most overcrowded February on record for hospitals across the country. Letterkenny University Hospital was among the worst affected, with 717 patients waiting for a bed throughout the month, ranking sixth nationwide. Meanwhile, Sligo University Hospital came in third, with 937 patients waiting on trolleys, bringing the total across the Northwest

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Funeral arrangements announced for second teen in fatal St Johnston collision

Funeral arrangements for the second young man who died following a road collision in St Johnston have been announced. Eighteen-year-old Daniel Cullen, from Drumleck Gardens in Derry, will be laid to rest on Sunday afternoon in the City Cemetery following Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Caomhmin Porter-McLoone, who was also in

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ATU Donegal Manager Brid McGinty looking forward to another O’Regan Cup Final

ATU Donegal women’s soccer side are through to another O’Regan Cup Final. The reigning champions beat TUS Midwest 8-0 at Ray McSharry Park on Tuesday to seal their place in another decider. Loughrey sisters Jodie and Kerri bagged two goals each in that last-four clash, while Caitlin Doherty also netted a brace. Caitlin Fletcher and

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iCARE Chair questions respect amid SNA funding concerns

The Chairperson of iCARE Inishowen, Doreen Friel, questioned where basic respect had gone for parents and educators amid the ongoing SNA controversy. A crowd gathered in Buncrana yesterday to protest potential cuts to Special Needs Assistants, raising concerns for children with additional needs in Donegal schools. The Department of Education has given reassurances that no

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Preliminary hearing into death of Donegal soldier held partly in private

A preliminary hearing into the death of Donegal soldier Pte Seán Rooney was held partly behind closed doors over “extremely sensitive” security issues, the Irish Independent reports. The 24 year old from Newtowncunningham, was killed more than three years ago when the convoy he was travelling in came under fire in Lebanon. His family called

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Ryan McHugh reflects on ATU Freshers win and looks ahead to Donegal’s clash with Galway on Sunday

ATU Donegal won the Higher Education Gaelic Football Fresher 2 Championship title on Wednesday evening. ATU beat SETU Carlow 2-17 to 1-3 in the decider in Louth under the management of county players Ryan McHugh and Peader Mogan. The victory gave ATU the season ending double having early in the year won the league title.

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Hockey: Raphoe’s Luke Witherow representing Ireland at World Cup Qualifiers in Chile

Raphoe native Luke Witherow will represent Ireland at the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Santiago, Chile. The Banbridge full-back has been selected as part of Mark Tumilty’s 20-man squad that will face Group B fixtures against Canada, Korea and Poland on March 1st, 3rd and 4th respectively in a bid to reach a

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DCIL launch Strategic Plan to expand services in Donegal

The Donegal Centre for Independent Living has launched its Strategic Plan 2025–2028. The organisation provided 80,800 personal assistance hours to 100 people  last year. One of the key priorities under the plan is to extend the existing building in Ballymacool to provide training in a replicated home environment. The planning and design phases have been

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