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Rory Gallagher reflects on Derry’s Ulster SFC quarter final win over Fermanagh

Derry will play in the Ulster Senior Football Championship semi final after they beat Fermanagh 3-17 to 2-08 in Enniskillen. Two goals from Shane McGuigan and a Paul Cassidy goal was helpful to the defending Ulster champions as they eased to a 12 point win. They will play the winner of Tyrone and Monaghan in

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FT Report & Reaction as Derry cruise to Ulster SFC semi final with victory over Fermanagh

Derry eased their way into the Ulster Senior Football Championship semi final after they beat Fermanagh 3-17 to 2-08 in Enniskillen. Two goals from Shane McGuigan and one from Paul Cassidy helped Rory Gallagher’s side into the last four. Michael McMullan has the full time report… Derry’s Conor Doherty he’s glad to get over the

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Letterkenny secure promotion as Omagh retain Division 2c status while Strabane suffer Gordon West Plate defeat

Letterkenny have secured their promotion to Division 2 after Clogher Valley recorded a 31-17 victory over Richmond in their AIL Promotion Play-Off. Meanwhile Omagh were narrowly beaten in their game against Bruff but as they picked up two bonus points they are safe from relegation. In the Gordan West Plate final, Strabane were beaten by

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Watch: Dave Rogers & Filip Da Silva react to Finn Harps win over Treaty United

Finn Harps claimed their first home victory of the season on Friday night. Dave Rogers side ran out 2-0 victors over Treaty United. Goals from Ryan Rainey and Filip Da Silva sealed the home sides win. After the game, Diarmaid Doherty spoke with Finn Harps boss Dave Rogers. One of the Harps goalscorers, Filip Da

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Moonraker Rally postponed in light of tragic death of Craig Breen

This weekend’s Moonraker Forest Rally in Co. Cork has been postponed. The decision was made following of the tragic death of 33-year-old World Rally Championship star Craig Breen, from Waterford, who died  during a pre-event test in Croatia yesterday. His co-driver from Cavan, James Fulton, was unharmed in the incident that occurred just after midday

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Derry priest labels City Cemetery attacks as disrespectful

A Derry priest has labelled the recent attacks on Police in the city as ‘the annual commemoration of disrespect for the dead’. On Monday, officers came under attack in the Creggan area while responding to an un-notified Easter parade. Yesterday, during a security alert in the City Cemetery where four suspected pipe bombs were subsequently

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President Biden’s family connections in Donegal confirmed

It’s emerged US President Joe Biden has family connections in Donegal. It’s been established that the President’s great great great uncle was born in the county. According to the Irish Family History Centre, on his maternal side, his great great great grandfather who was originally from Mayo was working with the Irish Coast Guard and

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FT Report & Reaction as Derry City suffer second successive Premier Division loss

Derry City were beaten for a second successive time in the Premier Division on Monday night. Dean Williams 68 minute penalty was the games only goal as Bohs claimed the 1-0 victory. The win see’s Bohs move six points clear at the top of the table. Martin Holmes has the full time report from the

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Kerr and AMD Motorsport open 2023 Superstock season in fine style

Richard Kerr and the AMD Motorsport team got their 2023 Pirelli National Superstock Championship campaign underway in fine style at Silverstone at the weekend with the Donegal rider claiming a brace of fifth place finishes to slot into fourth place overall in the early championship points table. With dry, sunny conditions all weekend at the

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Inishowen Football League Results as Buncrana Hearts win Jackie Crossan Premier Division

Jackie Crossan Premier Division Buncrana Hearts 0-0 Greencastle FC Strand Hotel Division One Greencastle Youth 4-1 Buncrana Res Donegal Signs Challenge Cup 1/2 Final ET & Pens Carn FC 1-0 Cockhill Celtic Youths Inish Grass Divisision Two ¼ Finals Cockhill Res 3-1 QPS Youth Carn Res 3-0 Glengad Res Aileach Youths 1-1 Carrowmena Carrowmwna won

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Inaugural Donegal Pool Junior County Championships prove a success

The first ever County Championships for junior cueists produced some outstanding pool at the weekend, and provided plenty of evidence that Donegal teams will continue to challenge for national honours long into the foreseeable future. At these inaugural events for U-12, U15 and U18 players, no one quite knew what to expect, but spectators were

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Gavin Cullen praises his side character after victory over St Mochta’s

Cockhill Celtic will play in the First Round proper of the FAI Senior Cup thanks to a 5-4 victory over St Mochta’s. Having trailed 2-0 and 3-1 Cockhill fought back to win the game in extra time with Adam McLaughlin notching a hattrick and Garbhan Friel scoring a brace, the last of which sealed the

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Adam McLaughlin, Garbhan Friel & Harry Doherty react to Cockhill Celtic’s win over St Mochta’s

Cockhill Celtic have secured their place in the FAI Senior Cup proper thanks to a 5-4 victory over St Mochta’s in the Preliminary Round on Saturday afternoon. St Mochta’s lead twice in the game, 2-0 and 3-1 but Cockhill battled back to claim victory in extra time. Adam McLaughlin who fired in a hattrick spoke

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Cockhill Celtic into FAI Senior Cup First Round proper after nine goal thriller

Cockhill Celtic are through to the First Round proper of the FAI Senior Cup after they came out on the right side of a nine goal thriller. Gavin Cullen’s side came from 2-0 down against Dublin side St Mochta’s to win 5-4 after extra time. Liam Brady and Stephen Donnelly had the visitors two up

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Shane & Patrick McEleney on Derry City’s defeat at home to Drogheda United

Derry City lost out 1-0 at home to Drogheda United on Friday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Elicha Ahui’s goal 12 minutes from full time was the difference between the two sides. Derry City’s defender Shane McEleney told Kevin McLaughlin the result was frustrating… Patrick McEleney gave his thoughts to Martin Holmes…

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Ruaidhri Higgins reflect on Derry City’s first league defeat of the season

Derry City suffered their first league defeat of the season on Friday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. The Candystripes went down 1-0 at home to Drogheda United. Elicha Ahui with the games only goal, 12 minutes from full time. Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins spoke with the media after the game…

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