It’s a big weekend in GAA for Derry and Tyrone. The main event is Derry’s trip to the Box-IT Athletic Grounds on Saturday evening for a rendezvous with Ulster rivals Armagh in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. This could well have been this year’s Ulster Final had Derry hung on against Monaghan […]
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Finn Harps and Derry City are both away from home in the SSE Airtricity League tomorrow night (Friday). In the First Division, Harps face a tough test away to league-leaders Cork City at Turner’s Cross. Kevin McHugh’s side head south off the back of securing a late draw against Longford Town last time out. Derry
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Conversations around inclusion and identity in sport have become more open in recent years but for many sports people, especially those involved in Gaelic Games, the journey to find their place has not been an easy one. Tyrone man Kevin Penrose is one of only a small number of openly gay male senior Gaelic footballers
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This week on The Score… Former Finn Harps manager Anthony Gorma looks ahead to the away games in the LOI for Harps and Derry City on Friday… The Gaelic Life’s Michael McMullan runs his eye over this weekend’s GAA action… Plus, one of Ireland’s only openly gay senior GAA players, Kevin Penrose of Aghyaran, tells
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An inter county career spanning nearly three decades and a lifetimes dedication to Omagh St Enda’s will be celebrated at O’Neill’s Healy Park this Saturday when the grandstand there will be dedicated to the memory of the late Thady Turbett. Classed as one of the all time great goalkeepers, Thady passed away in July 2021
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M-Sport Ford World Rally Team driver Josh McErlean will make a headline-grabbing return to the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship next month, 19-21 June, contesting the legendary Donegal International Rally in an M-Sport Ford Fiesta Rally2. The full-time FIA World Rally Championship contender is currently competing at the pinnacle of the sport in a Ford Puma
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Heimir Hallgrimsson says Seamus Coleman’s decision to continue playing for his country is “massive”. Coleman played his last game for Everton on Sunday after seventeen years with the Merseyside club. Hallgrimsson spoke to the media ahead of tomorrow’s International Friendly with Qatar at the Aviva Stadium, which will be followed by a trip to Montreal
Donegal’s Luke McAteer took a 39/1 double on Tuesday evening at Dundalk. The Rathmullan man won on 22/1 shot “Cuban Grey” for trainer PJ McKenna and also on the 8/11 favourite “Jamestown” for David Marnane. It brings McAteer’s wins to 12 for the Irish flat season so far.
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Derry City played out another scoreless draw at Celtic Park in the League or Ireland Premier Division on Monday night, this time with Shelbourne. Kevin McLaughlin reports for Highland Radio Sport.
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Donegal GAA All County League Division 1 Fri, 22 May Gleann tSúilí 1-07 – 0-11 Gleann Fhinne Sun, 24 May Naomh Conaill 2-13 – 1-11 Chill Chartha St Eunan’s 2-23 – 1-07 St Michael’s Four Masters 5-18 – 3-10 An Clochán Liath Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 3-14 – 1-14 Naomh Muire Lower Rosses Sean Mac Cumhaill
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The death has occurred of Tyrone GAA legend Frank McGuigan – widely regarded as one of Tyrone’s best ever Gaelic footballers. John Lynch is a former Tyrone player himself and he joined Ciaran Cannon on Sunday Sport this afternoon to pay tribute to the late great…
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The All-Ireland Comortas Peile na nGaeltachta will take place in Kilcar over the course of next weekend. Highland’s Ciaran Cannon was joined by Joanne Sweeney on Sunday Sport this afternoon to see how the preparations have been going. Joanne is the Chairperson of the committee tasked with bringing the event to Towney…
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Tyrone came through a close battle with Roscommon at Dr. Hyde Park in Round 1 of the All-Ireland SFC this afternoon. Goals from Eoin McElholm, Ronan Cassidy and Mattie Donnelly were massive scores in the 3-16 to 2-18 win over the Connacht Champions. A late free from Ethan Jordan sealed the win in dramatic circumstances.
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It’s been another busy and successful weekend for local athletes competing around the world. Patsy McGonagle gave a run down of what’s been happening on Highland Radio Sunday Sport this afternoon, with impressive performances from the likes of Arlene Crossan, Oisin O’Gailin, Harry McIlwaine, Amy Greene, Roisin Flanagan, Fionn O’Neill, Ashleigh McArdle and more…
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Tyrone have beaten Roscommon 3-16 to 2-18 in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 1 fixture at Dr. Hyde Park. Francis Mooney has all the details of the breath-taking match for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
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Bonagee United came from 1-0 down to win 2-1 at home to Limerick’s Rathkeale FC in today’s FAI Junior Cup Round 2 clash at the Dry Arch. Having fallen behind five minutes after half-time, it took real courage for Mickey Funston’s side to get back into the game but they did so thanks to goals
As the dust settled after a ferocious All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 1 clash between Kerry and Donegal in Killarney yesterday evening, Tir Conaill joint-captain Shane O’Donnell took time to acknowledge the sizable away support that travelled to Fitzgerald Stadium. Donegal came out on top by 2-20 to 0-16 and O’Donnell told Tommy Rooney afterwards
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Dylan Browne McMonagle was on back-to-back winners today at The Curragh. The Letterkenny jockey first rode “Headmaster” across the line first in the 17:25 outing for trainer Edward Lynam. The horse went to post at 14/1. Then, in the 17:55 race, Browne-McMonagle was on board the winning “Count Bezukhov” for JP O’Brien which went to
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Hugh McFadden says the disappointing performance against Down in the Ulster Championship four weeks ago was motivation to go to Kerry and put on a big performance today. Donegal were 2-20 to 0-16 winners over the All-Ireland Champions but McFadden noted the fact The Kingdom had to play the second-half with fourteen men, after Michael
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Jack O’Connor saw his Kerry team go down 2-20 to 0-16 to Donegal in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at Fitzgerald Stadium today. O’Connor spoke to the media after the game and acknowledged the fact that he is missing some key components from his squad and the Kerry boss says Donegal are
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The latest episode of Kerry v Donegal wasn’t for the feint-hearted in Killarney this afternoon. Michael Burns saw red for Kerry for a strike on Ryan McHugh just before half-time and Donegal boss Jim McGuinness said afterwards the sending off had a massive impact on the game. There were numerous unsavoury incidents throughout this intense
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It was a feisty afternoon in Killarney but Donegal well and truly won the footballing battle against Kerry in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. It finished 2-20 to 0-16 at Fitzgerald Stadium after a dominant performance from Jim McGuinness’ side but most of the talking points came from some major flashpoints in
The Donegal Minors suffered late heartbreak against Derry in the Ulster Minor Semi-Final at Owenbeg this afternoon. Cathair McDonnell’s injury time score meant it would be Derry who would progress to play Tyrone in next weekend’s Ulster Final. It ended 0-10 to 0-09. Michael McMullan spoke to a disappointed Donegal boss Karl Lacey at full
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Derry will play Tyrone in this year’s Ulster Minor Football Final next weekend. The Oakleaf youngsters hit a late score to defeat Karl Lacey’s Donegal 0-10 to 0-09 at Owenbeg this afternoon. Derry boss Kieran Glackin told Michael McMullan afterwards it wasn’t a game for the purist but that they had to grind out the
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Donegal have been knocked out of the Ulster Minor Football Championship at the semi-final stage after a 0-10 to 0-09 defeat to Derry at Owenbeg this afternoon. The Oakleafers will now play Tyrone in the provincial decider next weekend. Michael McMullan has the full time report from Derry for Highland Radio Sport…
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Tyrone’s Minor Footballers came from eleven points down to defeat Cavan 1-18 to 3-10 in Omagh this afternoon. The result means Tyrone will play either Donegal or Derry in next weekend’s Ulster Minor Final and they have also qualified for the All-Ireland Minor A Championship. Francis Mooney spoke to Gerard Donnelly after today’s comeback win
Tyrone have booked their spot in the Ulster Minor Football Final thanks to a 1-18 to 3-10 win over Cavan in Omagh this afternoon. Cavan were 0-05 to 0-04 ahead at the break and three goals at the start of the second-half left the Breffni youngsters with a 3-09 to 0-07 lead. A Tomas Gallen
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Derry City and St. Pat’s finished 0-0 at Celtic Park this evening. It’s the second time this season the two sides have played out a scoreless draw. Even though frustrated not to win the game having had the better of the chances, Derry boss Tiernan Lynch said afterward his team defended stoutly throughout…
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Derry City and St. Patrick’s Athletic played out a scoreless draw in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Celtic Park this evening. Kevin McLaughlin has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Shamrock Rovers’ lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division is down to two-points. The Hoops lost 2-1 to Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium, where Donegal native Carl McHugh hit the winner in injury time for the Bit O’ Red. Here’s McHugh’s strike that earned Sligo the points: Second-place St. Pat’s also
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A late goal from Aaron McLaughlin and a first senior goal for sixteen-year-old Odhran McHugh in injury time earned Finn Harps a point from their clash with Longford Town in the LOI First Division at Finn Park tonight. It finished 2-2 after Kevin McHugh’s side had fallen two behind mid-way through the second-half. Diarmaid Doherty
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Finn Harps drew 2-2 with Longford Town in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. Stefan Ugbesia and Andy Paraschiv scored either side of the hour-mark to give the away side a 2-0 lead heading towards the closing stages. An Aaron McLaughlin header on 87 minutes gave Harps hope and up
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In Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore takes a look at a thriving glamping business in the heart of the West Donegal Gaeltacht. At the award winning Glamping Rann Na Feirste, guests get the opportunity to stay in one of their luxury modern shepherds’ huts, each of which has a wood-fired hot-top outside. Located in
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Kerry and Donegal will renew their rivalry this Saturday when they meet in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. On the team news front Donegal are expected to release their panel on Friday morning but Kerry did reveal their squad Thursday evening. The Kingdom are still without a number of key players from
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Here we go again! Kerry and Donegal will renew their rivalry this Saturday in Killarney when the consensus two best teams in the country meet in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Despite Jim McGuinness’ side claiming a 3-20 to 2-10 win over The Kingdom in the National League Division 1 Final at
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Finn Harps and Derry City both have home fixtures in the League Of Ireland this week. In the First Division, Harps welcome Longford Town to Finn Park and will be aiming to get back to winning ways following a disappointing 3-0 defeat at bottom-side Treaty United last time out. With Kevin McHugh’s side currently sitting
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This week on The Score… We’re joined by former Finn Harps skipper to look ahead to tomorrow’s League Of Ireland games for Harps and Derry City – Keith also gives his thoughts on the new National League Third Tier Format. Our GAA Analyst Brendan Kilcoyne will preview Kerry and Donegal’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship clash
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Letterkenny Athletic Club has officially launched its new community fundraising draw. As one of the region’s most successful sporting institutions, the club is relying on local support to ensure it can continue providing top-tier athletic opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Founded in 1972, Letterkenny AC has been a cornerstone of local
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The Donegal Junior League has paid tribute to former Chairperson John Joe McCafferty following his passing this afternoon. “The Donegal Junior League is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and colleague, John Joe McCafferty, former Chairperson of the Donegal Junior League. John Joe was a towering figure in Donegal soccer for
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The format for the inaugural FAI National League season has been confirmed with the league set to kick-off in late August. Bonagee United and Cockhill Celtic will be in Group 1 alongside Home Farm, Lucan United and Mervue United. Letterkenny Rovers will play in Group 2 with Mayo, Salthill Devon, St. Francis & TU Dublin.
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Armagh have been crowned Ulster Senior Football Champions after a 2-28 to 0-25 extra-time win over Monaghan in Clones this evening. The Orchard County led 0-13 to 0-11 at the break and a Tiernan Kelly goal in the second-half set them on their way to a commanding lead. However, the Farney County roared back into
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Lee McMonagle couldn’t have dreamed of a better cup final in Ballyare this afternoon. The Letterkenny Rovers striker hit FOUR goals in their 6-1 win over Kilmacrennan Celtic in the Brian McCormick Cup Final at Diamond Park. The other goals came from BJ Banda and Simon McGlynn. McMonagle told Diarmaid Doherty after the game it
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Letterkenny Rovers defeated Kilmacrennan Celtic 6-1 in the Brian McCormick Cup Final at Diamond Park in Ballyare this afternoon. The sides were level at the break after Nathan Bonner had cancelled out Lee McMonagle’s opener. Rovers ran riot in the second-half with McMonagle adding three more to his tally and BJ Banda and Simon McGlynn
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Michael Boyle has won the Carlow Stages Rally in Round 4 of the National Rally Championship. The Donegal duo of Boyle and his co-driver Dermot McCafferty finished 4.5 seconds ahead of Tyrone’s Cathan McCourt. Monaghan driver Josh Moffett ended the rally in third spot, a further 9 seconds back from the winners. Here’s the overall
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Kilcar native Mark McHugh has steered Westmeath to just their second-ever Leinster title this afternoon. Westmeath defeated Dublin 2-28 to 0-26 after extra-time in Croke Park this afternoon and McHugh told Jonathon Higgins the players will be “legends” forever in the county…
Donegal GAA All County League Division 1 Sat, 16 May CLG Chill Chartha 0-11 – 1-12 St Eunan’s Gleann Fhinne 1-13 – 1-13 Four Masters Gaoth Dobhair 0-18 – 0-19 Gleann tSúilí Naomh Muire, LR 0-13 – 2-15 Naomh Conaill Sun, 17 May St Michael’s 0-12 – 0-17 Mac Cumhaill An Clochán Liath 1-15 –
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Mark McHugh has led Westmeath to their first Leinster SFC title in 20 years as they overcame Dublin after extra time in Croke Park this afternoon. It finished 2-28 to 0-26 after extra-time. Jonathon Higgins has the full time report from GAA HQ…
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Mark English’s 800m Diamond Meet win is undoubtedly the story of the weekend in the world of local athletics. With that said, there has been plenty of other success for athletes from the North-West over the past 24 hours. With all the details, here’s our Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle…
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Fanad United have been beaten 1-0 by Douglas Hall in Round 1 of the FAI Senior Cup in Cork this afternoon. Arthur Lynch’s side were on top in the game but succumbed to Colm O’Regan’s winner on 77 minutes. It was Lynch’s last game in charge of Fanad, who finished 4th in the Brian McCormick
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