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Highland pundit Martin McHugh has serious concerns on direction of Donegal football

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…

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Oisin Langan “over the moon” as Fanad United claim Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Division title

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…

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Gavin Cullen on Cockhill Celtic’s penalty shoot-out loss in FAI Intermediate Cup final

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

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Down’s Ryan Johnston says ‘Armagh is going to be a massive task’

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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Cockhill Celtic beaten on penalties by Rockmount in FAI Intermediate Cup final

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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Arthur Lynch happy to get over the line as Fanad United win Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Division

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

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McCann well pleased with win over Armagh – but injury concerns over Danny Cullen

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,

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Race intensifies for titles in Donegal Saturday League – see the full results

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

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Record-breaking run by McGinley on a weekend of great Donegal performances

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

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Harps and Derry can build on results – Keith Cowan’s review of the LOI

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

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City of Derry lose out to Enniskillen in Ulster Junior Cup semi-final

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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HSE says decongregation of Ard Griene Court, Stranorlar is at early stage

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

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Government Departments and agencies advised not to use TikTok on official devices

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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Deputy Pringle believes judicial membership needs to be more inclusive

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:

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Donegal Deputy pleads to Tanaiste to ‘listen to what people are saying’

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:

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Health Minister says he’s frustrated at delays in rolling out additional free GP cards

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

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Donegal schoolboy’s poem recited by US Special Envoy Joe Kennedy at GFA conference

‘Let’s raise a pint of Guinness to the Irish and the Brits who put aside their differences for a future that uplifts.’ That’s an extract from a poem penned by a Donegal schoolboy which was recited by the US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland at a conference at Queen’s University Belfast today to mark the

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Deputy Fitzmaurice calls for all rural independents to form new political party

A Roscommon – Galway TD has called on rural independents to join together and create their own political party. Michael Fitzmaurice has accused the Government parties of not properly representing voters outside of towns and cities. He also warned rural Ireland is not just farmers, but all kinds of different people in lots of individual

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New Heathrow flight from Derry has potential to attract further investors to NW

A new direct flight from Derry to Heathrow could be a game changer in terms of attracting investors to the North West. That’s according to Foyle MLA Pádraig Delargy. New direct flights from City of Derry Airport to Heathrow in London will begin on May 6th. The Foyle MLA says the service will be key

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Vinny Corey on Monaghan’s victory over Tyrone in Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter final

Monaghan came from behind to see off Tyrone by 2-17 to 1-18 in a nail-biting provincial senior football championship quarter final in Omagh. Ryan O’ Toole grabbed the winning goal deep into stoppage. The Farneymen will now face defending champions Derry in the last four. Monaghan boss Vinny Corey gave his thoughts to the media

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Liam McKinney happy to turn tie around in second half in win over Fermanagh

Donegal began their Nicky Rackard campaign with a 1-21 to 0-18 win over Fermanagh in O’Donnell Park on Sunday afternoon. At half time, Mickey McCann’s men trailed 0-09 to 0-13 but a strong second half showing saw them claim the victory. Man of the match on the day was Liam McKinney who scored 1-06 in

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John Cronin re-elected President of Athletics Ireland

Downing’s man, John Cronin was re-elected President of Athletics Ireland at the conclusion of the Athletics Ireland Congress on Saturday evening. Cronin, has served a two-year term, following his election at the virtual congress in May 2021. Meanwhile, Milford man Paddy Marley was honoured with the Life Vice President of Athletics Ireland Award in Tullamore

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Watch: Preparations well underway as Cockhill Celtic head for FAI Intermediate Cup final

Preparations are well underway for Cockhill Celtic as they prepare for one of the biggest games in the club’s history. Gavin Cullen’s men will face Rockmount in the FAI Intermediate Cup decider after their 1-0 semi final victory over Ringmahon Rangers. The game will take place next Sunday 23rd of April at The Showgrounds in

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