After defeat to champions Shamrock Rovers at the start of the week, Derry City got back on the winning trail on Friday evening at Drogheda. Ruaidhri Higgins side were 1-0 winners with Adam O’Reilly netting the games only goal. Derry stay third in the table, two points off Rovers who take victory in the big […]
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Mark English made his first outdoor track appearance of the year on Friday at the Diamond League meet in Doha. The Finn Valley man ran 1:48:56 over 800 metres finishing 7th in a top quality field. The race was also Mark’s first since his Indoor win in Spain in February.
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It was another difficult night for Finn Harps who lost 4-1 in Cork to Cobh Ramblers. Tom Stafford reports for Highland Radio Sport:
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A security alert in the Richill Park area of the Derry’s Waterside has now ended. Richill Park and the local primary school have both reopened.
Security alert in Derry ended Read More »
Wilton Recycling is the new main sponsor of the Donegal International Rally. The Cavan-based company will be the headline sponsor for this year’s event which runs from Friday, June 16th to Sunday, June 18th, with the three-year deal rolling into 2024 and 2025. Looking ahead to the 2023 Wilton Donegal International Rally, clerk of the
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Finn Harps were handed a fourth defeat of the First Division campaign on Monday going down 4-1 to Athlone Town at Finn Park. The home side were 2-0 down at half time and by the 74th minute the visitors had hit them for four. Filip Da Silva did pull one back but Harps were simply
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Shamrock Rovers have beaten Derry City 2-0 in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game. Richie Towell and Jack Byrne both found the back of the net for the visitors at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. With the win, the champions go second in the table, four points behind Bohemians who beat Cork City 5-0
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Derry City suffered a third defeat of the season and dropped to third in the Premier Division standings as champions Shamrock Rovers won 2-0 against the Candystrips on their home patch. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport from the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium:
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It was a difficult night on Monday for Finn Harps as the Ballybofey side lost 4-1 to Athlone Town in the League of Ireland First Division. Diarmaid Doherty reports for Highland Radio Sport from Finn Park:
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It was like old times at Lifford Stadium on Bank Holiday Sunday evening with a bumper crowd and some top class greyhound racing. There was a sensational finish to the Droopys Stud S3 325 Final where Ardnasool Jetson owned by Lifford’s Adrian McGhee and trained by Niall McGhee, won by a short head in 17.70
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan won the International Rally of the Lakes on Sunday evening. Robert Barrable and Gordon Noble in their Citroen C3 Rally 2 finished in second, 25.1 seconds behind Devine. Meanwhile, Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes in their Hyundai I20 R5 were in third a further 2 minutes 41.7 seconds behind.
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Bonagee United’s hopes of winning a first ever Ulster Senior League title took a hit on Sunday afternoon after they were beaten 2-1 by Cockhill Celtic. Two goals from Luke Rudden had the hosts 2-0 up before a Gareth Harkin goal pulled one back for Bonagee, who only just required a point to claim the
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Donegal claimed their third victory in as many matches in the Nicky Rackard Cup thanks to a 2-25 to 2-16 win over Roscommon. Sean Ward and Ronan McDermott goals helped Mickey McCann’s men to the victory. Mickey McCann reflected on the game with Willie Hegarty…
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Cockhill Celtic took a big step towards winning their tenth successive Ulster Senior League title after they beat Bonagee United 2-1. Luke Rudden’s two goals had the hosts 2-0 before Gareth Harkin pulled one back for Bonagee but they couldn’t manage to get a leveller as Cockhill now have two games in hand to claim
Gavin Cullen & Luke Rudden react as Cockhill Celtic beat Bonagee United in USL Read More »
Donegal Ladies claimed victory in their opening game of the Ulster Championship. 1-06 to 0-04 was how it finished in favour of Maxi Curran side over Cavan Donegal boss Maxi Curran told Damien Donohue he was delighted with the victory… Cavan manager Gerry Moane also spoke with Damien…
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Dylan Browne McMonagle was back in the winners enclosure on Sunday afternoon. The Donegal jockey claimed victory on board the 7/1 shot Little Keilee for trainer Ciaran Murphy. Dave Keena has the report…
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Cockhill Celtic claimed a crucial three points in their hope to win their tenth successive Ulster Senior League title. Gavin Cullen’s side ran out 2-1 victors over Bonagee United. Luke Rudden netted twice for Cockhill in the victory. Chris Ashmore has the full time report from the Charlie O’Donnell Sports Grounds…
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Donegal’s hurlers made it three wins from three in the Nicky Rackard Cup after a 2-25 to 2-16 victory over Roscommon. Sean Ward and Ronan McDermott got the goals for Mickey McCann’s men. Willie Hegarty has the full time report…
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Donegal Ladies got off to a winning start in the Ulster Championship after a 1-06 to 0-04 win over Cavan. Karen Guthrie scored 1-03 in the victory for Maxi Curran’s side. Damien Donohue has the full time report…
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Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Cappry Rovers 1 vs 2 Castlefin Celtic Keadue Rovers 5 vs 1 Bonagee United St Catherines FC 5 vs 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic
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Inish Engineering Division Two A Culdaff Res 2-5 Carn Res Sea Rovers 0-3 Rashenny Inish Engineering Division Two B Dunree Res 2-3 Aileach Youths QPS 5-0 Rashenny Res
Inishowen Football League Results 30/04/2023 Read More »
Division 1 Killybegs 0-09 V 0-10 Bundoran Division 2 Red Hughs 0-07 V 1-12 Buncrana Glenswilly 2-13 V 1-08 Fanad Gaels Donegal GAA – Spring Hurling League Burt 6-18 V 0-07 Aodh Ruadh BS Carndonagh 0-10 V 2-07 St Eunan’s Dungloe 0-05 V 5-22 Setanta Buncrana 0-18 V 4-12 Sean Mac Cumhaill
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Buncrana Hearts won the Ulster Junior Cup on Saturday evening thanks to a 2-1 victory over Aileach. Mattie Brown opened the scoring for Buncrana on 78 minutes before Darren McMonagle levelled the tie on 83 minutes. Brown then sealed the victory for Buncrana and their second trophy of the season.
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Naomh Conaill are into the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Thír Chonaill final after they beat Termon 1-17 to 3-05 on Saturday evening. At half time, Naomh Conaill led 0-08 to 0-04 and kicked on in the second half to reach the decider. They will now play St Michael’s in the final.
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Derry are into their second successive Ulster football final. The defending champions beat Monaghan by 1-21 to 2-10 at Healy Park in Omagh. Conor McCluskey scored the Derry goal in the opening half. Derry boss Rory Gallagher told Michael McMullan he is delighted to get through to another Ulster final…
Derry are through to another the Ulster football final. The defending champions beat Monaghan by 1-21 to 2-10 at Healy Park in Omagh with Conor McCluskey bagging the Oakleafers goal. Michael McMullan has the full time report… Man of the Match, Conor McCluskey gave his reaction to Michael McMullan after the game…
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Strabane 1st XI 224 v 174/2 (21.5/30) Newbuildings 1st XI Newbuildings 1st XI won by 8 wickets (DLS method) Ballyspallen 1st XI 175 v 179/5 Eglinton 1st XI Eglinton 1st XI won by 5 wickets Donemana 1st XI 238 v 132 Bonds Glen 1st XI Donemana 1st XI won by 106 runs Burndennett 1st XI
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Kevin Eves and Chris Melley have a 30.7 seconds lead ahead of the field in the two wheel drive section at the Rally of the Lakes after eight stages on Saturday. The rally’s overall leader is Callum Devine in his Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 by 7.5 seconds with Robert Barrable and Gordon Noble in their
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…
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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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
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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…
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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
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