Institute claimed a victory on the final day of the NIFL Championship but it wasn’t enough to pull themselves out of the relegation scrap. Stute were 1-0 winners over Ballinamallard thanks to a Jamie Dunne goal but the result would only see them finish in the relegation play off spot and they will now face […]
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St. Catherine’s have been crowned as the champions of the Donegal Junior League Old Orchard Division 2. The Killybegs side lifted the silverware after securing a 2-0 away win over Cranford Reserves. A brace of goals from Josh Cunningham paved the way for victory. Second placed Fintown Harps beat third placed Kilmacrennan Celtic 3-0 on
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Donegal Minor Ladies recorded a big victory over Derry in MacCumhaill Park on Saturday afternoon. 6-16 to 2-07 was how it finished with goals coming from Mia Bennett and Ava Walsh, with Aisling O’Neill and Tara Geoghegan both scoring two goals. Elsewhere, in the Ulster under 14 Bronze final, Donegal beat Antrim 2-12 to 2-05
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Derry City got their second win in a row after they beat St Pats at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. A goal from Ben Doherty and one from Colm Whelan sealed the Candystripes 2-0 victory. Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins told the media it was a very good performance by his side…
Ruaidhri Higgins hails “very good performance” by Derry City Read More »
Derry City got back to winnings way at home with a 2-0 victory over St Pats. Ben Doherty’s penalty on 70 minutes fired the Candystripes in front. Just nine minutes later Colm Whelan sealed the victory with his second goal for the club. Derry goalkeeper Brian Maher gave his thoughts to Martin Holmes… Ollie O’Neill
Brian Maher & Ollie O’Neill on Derry’s win over St Pats Read More »
Derry City claimed a 2-0 victory over St Pats on Friday evening at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. A penalty from Ben Doherty gave the Candystripes the lead on 70 minutes before a Colm Whelan goal on 79 sealed the points. Martin Holmes has the full time report…
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Finn Harps played out a 1-1 draw at home with Longford Town on Friday night. Filip Da Silva had Harps in front on 35 minutes before an Aodh Dervin goal in the final few minutes of the first half ensured a share of the spoils. Finn Harps first team coach Stephen McNutt spoke with Diarmaid
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Finn Harps were held to a 1-1 draw on Friday night at home to Longford Town. Filip Da Silva opened the scoring for Harps on 35 minutes before Aodh Dervin earned the visitors a point with a goal on 42 minutes. Diarmaid Doherty has the full time report…
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There was disappointment for the Carndonagh Community School team (pictured) who were beaten 4-0 by Presentation College Wexford 4-0 in the FAI Schools Junior Under-17 Girls National Cup Semi Final (large schools), in Ardee. Carndonagh, the Ulster champions found themselves 3-0 down at the break, but never stopped battling, and getting to the semi-final was
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Horse and pony racing will take place in Carndonagh on Sunday. This is the first meeting of the new season hosted by the North West Horse and Pony Association. Nine races are on the card with the action due to begin just after 1.00 pm.
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The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that three additional EU entry ports for NI registered fishing vessels are being opened in Donegal. Currently, a limited service is available for such boats in Greencastle, Killybegs, Burtonport and Rathmullen. However, Minister Charlie McConalogue has announced that NI fishers will now be able to
Three new Donegal ports for landings by Northern Irish vessels announced Read More »
The biggest night of greyhound racing so far to take place at the recently reopened Lifford Stadium will be on Sunday. Since it reopened at the end of March, the maximum number of races to be held has been eight. But there will be ten races on Sunday – including two finals – reflecting the
Biggest evening of greyhound racing yet at reopened Lifford Stadium Read More »
An inquest into the Stardust fire of 1981 began this week. 48 people died in the nightclub on Valentines Night in 42 years ago. Antionette Keegan, lost her two sisters Mary and Martina in the blaze. Ms. Keegan is both a Stardust survivor and campaigner, she told Greg Hughes that she wants the truth to
Stardust survivor and campaigner wants the ‘truth on public record’ Read More »
PSNI in Ballyarnett searched a man who was found to be in possession of multiple deal bags of suspected Class A controlled drugs. The man was arrested over the weekend and is assisting police with enquiries into drugs supply offences. The PSNI are urging the public to come forward with any information which may assist
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According to CSO figures released today, there were 137 new dwelling completions over the first quarter of 2023 in Donegal. This shows a decrease of 4 dwellings for the same three month period last year. 6 were in North Inishowen, 15 in South Inishowen, 18 in Lifford-Stranorlar, 39 in Donegal, 14 in Glenties, 28 in
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For the first time in 13 years, Donegal lost their opening game of the Ulster Senior Football Championship. Aidan O’Rourke’s side were beaten 2-13 to 1-11 in Pairc Esler. Martin McHugh was on commentary for the game for Highland Sport and he has expressed serious concerns about the direction in which Donegal football is taking…
Highland pundit Martin McHugh has serious concerns on direction of Donegal football Read More »
Donegal manager, Aidan O’Rourke says it was a ‘frustrating day’ for his side as they exit the Ulster Championship, following a 2-12 to 1-11 to Down. O’Rourke said Donegal ‘need to focus on where they are at, and there is a lot of room for improvement.’ He spoke to Highland’s Brendan Devenney after the
“Frustrating day” for Donegal-Aidan O’Rourke Read More »
Castlefin Celtic went down 1-0 away to Fanad United on Sunday afternoon. Oisin Langan got the games only goal. Castlefin remain second bottom in the Premier Division table and have a game with Cappry Rovers to come next Sunday. Castlefin Celtic boss Raymond Foy gave his thoughts to Chris Ashmore…
Raymond Foy reacts to Castlefin Celtic’s defeat in Fanad Read More »
Fanad United sealed the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division title on Sunday afternoon thanks to a 1-0 win over Castlefin Celtic. Oisin Langan’s first half goal was enough to give the hosts the title. After the game goalscorer Oisin Langan told Chris Ashmore he is over the moon to win the league title…
Cockhill Celtic suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Rockmount in the FAI Intermediate Cup final on Sunday afternoon. Despite chances for both teams, Adam Crowley and Lee McColgan scored for their respective teams as the game ended 1-1 after both normal and extra time. After that, a tense penalty shoot-out followed with Cockhill’s James Bradley’s
Gavin Cullen on Cockhill Celtic’s penalty shoot-out loss in FAI Intermediate Cup final Read More »
Finn Valley Women’s Masters team earned themselves a silver medal at the National Road Relays in Raheny on Sunday afternoon. The team of Leoni Cooke, Teresa Doherty and Catriona Devine finished in second place in what was a tough race. The race was won by Raheny AC.
Silver medal for Finn Valley Women’s Masters team at National Road Relays Read More »
Down’s Ryan Johnston and today’s man of the match says ‘they are delighted to get over the line’ following his side’s win over Donegal in the Ulster Championship. The Kilcoo man stated that they are ‘taking every game as it comes’ and will have a ‘massive task’ ahead next week. The Mourne men will now
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Donegal were beaten in their Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter final by Down in Pairc Esler in Newry on Sunday afternoon. 2-13 to 1-11 was how it finished. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh have the full time report…
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Cockhill Celtic suffered a 4-3 defeat on penalties in the FAI Intermediate Final in The Showgrounds. Alan Cowley opened the scoring for Rockmount early in the first half before Lee McColgan levelled the tie from the spot in the first half. Both sides pushed to get a winner in the remaining 75 minutes but neither
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Fanad United got their hands on the Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Division title on Sunday afternoon thanks to a 1-0 win over Castlefin Celtic. Oisin Langan’s goal in the first half was enough to seal the victory they needed to win the league title. Fanad United boss Arthur Lynch told Chris Ashmore he is
Fanad United have won the Brian McCormick Sport & Premier Division thanks to a 1-0 victory over Castlefin Celtic. Oisin Langan’s goal was the difference between the two sides. Chris Ashmore has the full time report… Chris also got the thoughts of Fanad captain Patrick McGinley…
Fanad United win Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Division Read More »
Donegal Minors eased to victory in Newry on Sunday afternoon. Luke Barrett’s side were 3-18 to 0-07 victors over Down in their second fixture of the championship. Shane Callaghan, Conor McCahill and Jack Hegarty with the goals for the visitors. Brendan Devenney got the thoughts of Donegal boss Luke Barrett after the game…
Luke Barrett reflects on Donegal Minors big victory over Down Read More »
Inish Engineering Division Two A Moville Res 0-2 Carn Res Inish Engineering Division Two B Rashenny Res 2-1 Dunree Res QPS Youths 3-1 Carrowmena FC
Inishowen Football League Results 23/04/2023 Read More »
Brian Mc Cormick Cup Kildrum Tigers 0 v 2 Letterkenny Rovers St. Catherines 1 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic *Kilmacrennan won 5-3 on penalties Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Fanad United 1 v 0 Castlefin Celtic Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. 0 v 1 Donegal Town Letterbarrow Celtic 1 v 1 Convoy
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Finn Harps made it back to back wins in the first Division on Friday night as they won 1-0 away to Wexford. An own goal from James Crawford was enough to see the visitors leave with all three points. Finn Harps Head of Goalkeeping, Alan Cooke told Liam Spratt that he was delighted to get
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Division 3 Naomh Colmcille 0-8 St Nauls 1-14 Naomh Ultan 1-11 Carndonagh 1-14 Moville 1-16 Naomh Pádraig Lifford 1-8 Na Rossa 0-16 St Eunan’s 0-6 Urris 4-12 Robert Emmets 0-8
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Full time scores from the Brian McCormick Sports All County League Division One St. Michael’s 0-10, MacCumhaill’s 1-9 St Eunan’s 3-22, Killybegs 1-5 Gaoth Dobhair 0-14, Glenfin 1-10 Malin 0-11, Bundoran 1-3. Marley Coaches Division Two Naomh Brid 0-6, Termon 5-16 Burt 1-6, Naomh Columba 1-7 N. Muire Lwr Rosses 0-9, Fanad Gaels 1-7 Letterkenny
All County League Division One and Division Two results Read More »
Donegal will face Roscommon away next week as they bid to reach the Nicky Rackard Cup Final. However, the Mickey McCann managed side have a major injury worry over the influential Danny Cullen who had to go off injured during their 3-20 to 1-16 win over Armagh at the Athletic Grounds. Elsewhere in the competition,
McCann well pleased with win over Armagh – but injury concerns over Danny Cullen Read More »
Raphoe are on the verge of promotion to the Ulster Men’s Premier League following their 5-1 defeat of Saintfield. The Donegal club need just one point from their remaining two games to get promoted from the Intermediate League. And they could clinch the title on Wednesday if they win or draw against Portrush in a
Hockey: Raphoe on the verge of promotion to the Premier Division Read More »
Derek McGarrity and Graham Henderson won an extremely exciting Eakin Brothers BJT Maiden City Stages Rally in their VW Polo R5 at the Shackleton Complex in Ballykelly. At the end of the six special stages they had just 0.7 of a second to spare over Gareth Sayers and Gareth Gilchrist in a Ford Fiesta Rally
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In the Donegal Saturday League Division One, title chasing Kildrum Tigers had a 3-0 win over Stand Rovers as they top the table. Dunlewey Celtic moved five points clear of second bottom side Drumoghill with an important 1-0 win. Keadue Rovers are third after edging out Arranmore United 1-0. St. Catherine’s chalked up a crucial
Race intensifies for titles in Donegal Saturday League – see the full results Read More »
Glenswilly athlete Sean McGinley, a scholarship student at DCU, had a superb run as he won the 3,000 metres steeplechase and set a new record at the Irish Universities Athletics Association’s Track and Field championships at the Dundrum South Dublin Athletics Track. In winning the race in just over 8 minutes, 56 seconds the Finn
Record-breaking run by McGinley on a weekend of great Donegal performances Read More »
Finn Harps club captain Keith Cowan believes that both his side and Derry City can build on their positive results this weekend, with wins over Wexford FC and Cork City FC respectively. Harps made it two wins on the spin for the first time since 2021 as they defeated Wexford 1-0 at Ferrycarrig Park while
Harps and Derry can build on results – Keith Cowan’s review of the LOI Read More »
Struggling Institute’s battle against relegation could do down to the wire and they remain in deep trouble after losing 2-0 at home to Newington, conceding the goals in a five minute spell mid-way through the second half. Elsewhere in the NIFL Championship relegation group, Dergview came from behind to draw 1-1 with Knockbreda. In the
Defeat for struggling Institute but Dergview earn a draw Read More »
City of Derry’s hopes of reaching the Ulster Junior Cup Final – and a game at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast – ended in disappointment as they were beaten 24-12 by Enniskillen at Judge’s Road. The Fermanagh side emerged as worthy winners, having led by 15-0 at half-time. Highland Radio’s rugby correspondent Alex McDonald had
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Donegal made it two wins from two in the Nicky Rackard Cup as they defeated Armagh by 3-20 to 1-16 at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. After defeating Fermanagh in their opening game, Donegal followed this up with a much better display and led by 1-10 to 0-8 at half-time, with the Donegal goal actually
Impressive Donegal defeat Armagh in the Nicky Rackard Cup Read More »
Irish Olympic Legend Danny McDaid has been confirmed as the Special Guest who will officially fire the starting gun to send the runners and walkers off on the 26th North West 10k which takes place on Monday week, May 1, in Letterkenny. The charity event has raised €903,000 over the past 25 years for 38
Special guest Danny McDaid to get participants underway in the North West 10k Read More »
A man has been arrested in Derry today following a search of a property. The 41 year old was arrested under the Terrorism Act in the Creggan area as part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of the New IRA. He has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite where he is being questioned
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The HSE says while plans are at an early stage, each resident at Ard Griene Court, Stranorlar affected by the decongregation plan for the facility will be at the centre of the decision-making process. Yesterday, there was much shock and anger as it emerged the residents and their families were informed of the new ‘Time
HSE says decongregation of Ard Griene Court, Stranorlar is at early stage Read More »
Government Departments and agencies have been advised not to use TikTok on official phones and devices. The video sharing app has recently been banned on the devices of people working for the European Union and the British and American Governments. The advice for Irish Government devices has come from the National Cyber Security Centre.
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Derry City FC have confirmed that Paddy McLaughlin has re-joined the club as assistant manager to Ruaidhri Higgins. The City boss had made it clear that he would take the time needed to get the right man in, and there is no doubting that this will be seen as a fantastic appointment for the club.
Paddy McLaughlin confirmed as Derry City Assistant Manager Read More »
The number of judges in Ireland is set to increase. A bill has come before the Dail this week outlining the Government’s intention to lift caps on the number of judges in Ireland and to appoint 24 additional judges. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle however, believes the judicial membership needs to be expanded and more inclusive:
Deputy Pringle believes judicial membership needs to be more inclusive Read More »
A Donegal Deputy has pleaded with the Tanaiste to listen to what the people are saying. Deputy Pearse Doherty says the housing crisis has worsened as rents have exploded and homelessness has reached an all time high. In response, Micheal Martin accused Deputy Doherty of raising issues for political point scoring:
Donegal Deputy pleads to Tanaiste to ‘listen to what people are saying’ Read More »
The Health Minister says he’s frustrated with delays in rolling out around half a million more free GP visit cards. The measure was one of the centrepieces of the health budget but has been delayed at the request of doctors. Being questioned in the Dáil, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly didn’t say when the 500,000 extra
Health Minister says he’s frustrated at delays in rolling out additional free GP cards Read More »
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