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Kelly McGory set a new Donegal record for the 400 metres on Saturday at the Belfast Irish Milers Meet. The Donegal athlete finished fifth and set a time of 54.21 seconds in what was her season opener. Patsy McGonagle has the wrap of all the weekend’s action…

Letterkenny Rovers were beaten 2-0 in the final of the Brian McCormick Sports Cup on Saturday at Diamond Park, Ballyare. Goals from Chris Dillon and Matthew McLaughlin was the difference between the sides. Letterkenny Rovers manager Stephen McConnell spoke with Chris Ashmore after the game…  

Kilmacrennan Celtic captured the Brian McCormick Sports Cup for the first time in the club’s history as they beat Letterkenny Rovers 2-0 in the decider at Diamond Park, Ballyare, with goals from Chris Dillon and Matthew McLaughlin. Speaking to Chris Ashmore afterwards, Kilmacrennan Celtic captain Ryan Shields (pictured above) paid tribute to all involved, and

Kilmacrennan Celtic have lifted the Brian McCormick Cup for the first time in the club’s history. The Gerard McGranaghan managed Premier Division outfit defeated Division One side Letterkenny Rovers 2-0 in a well contested decider in fine, warm conditions at Diamond Park, Ballyare. Chris Dillon put Kilmacrennan ahead in the 35th minute and they were

Donegal defeated Louth 2-19 to 4-07 in the Nickey Rackard Cup to book a final spot against Wicklow in Croke Park. Mickey McCann’s side fell behind early in the first half before settling in the game and Ronan McDermott netted. Ruairi Campbell then added Donegal’s second goal in the second half to seal the six

Derry City made it back to back 1-0 wins on Friday evening with a victory away to Bohs. Ryan Graydon’s goal 17 minutes into the first half was the difference between the two sides. The win has put the Candystripes second in the table. Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins told the media it was a big

The eagerly awaited Brian McCormick Cup Final takes place this Saturday at Ballyare with a 7.00 pm start. Premier Division side Kilmacrennan Celtic, who overcame St. Catherine’s on penalties in the semi-final,  take on the Stephen McConnell managed Letterkenny Rovers of the First Division. Donegal League fixtures secretary Christina O’Donnell has seen both sides on

Oldtown Celtic and Kildrum Tigers will meet in the final game of the season in the Donegal Junior League Glencar Inn Division One. Both sides are locked together at the summit of the table with 51 points each as they go into the title showdown decider at the Letterkenny Community Centre on Saturday at 5.00

Two big finals will be hosted at Maginn Park in Buncrana this weekend. On Saturday, Buncrana Hearts face Greencastle in the Inishowen League Clubman Shirts League Cup Final at 5pm while on Sunday it’s the Ulster Senior League Cup Final between Cockhill Celtic and Bonagee United at 4.00 pm. Highland Sunday Sport will have coverage

Finn Harps are on the road again this Friday when they make the trip to the Carlisle Grounds to face Bray Wanderers. Harps go into the game having lost two games  4-1 on the spin, and have dropped down to ninth spot in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. Former Finn Harps midfielder Michael Funston

Donegal were beaten in their second game of the Ulster Senior Ladies Football Championship round robin on Sunday afternoon. Maxi Curran’s side went down 1-15 to 2-04 to Armagh. First half goals from Amy Boyle Carr and Tara Hegarty had Donegal ahead by a point at the break but a strong second half showing from

Donegal suffered a defeat to Armagh in the round robin section of the Ulster Senior Ladies Championship on Sunday afternoon. 2-04 to 1-15 was how it finished in favour of the Orchard county. Brendan Devenney and Maureen O’Donnell have the wrap of the game…

Mark English and Roisin Flanagan began their outdoor seasons over the weekend. English was in action in the Diamond League meet in Doha, where he ran 1:48:56 over 800 metres finishing 7th in a top quality field. Meanwhile, Flanagan set a new Donegal record in the 5000 metres in California, where she finished seventh in a

Derry hurlers claimed their first ever All-Ireland U-20B Championship. In the decider, the Oakleaf county beat Roscommon, 3-17 to 2-14 at Croke Park. At half time Derry trailed by a point but put on an excellent second half display to claim a six point win. Michael McMullan has the full time report…

Derry City have snatched all three points on the road against Drogheda United on Friday night. Adam O’Reilly strike in the first half was enough for the Candy Stripes to secure a 1-0 victory. The result moves Ruaidhri Higgins side to within three points of leaders Bohemians. Manager Ruaidhri Higgins spoke to Kevin McLaughlin after