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Tyrone beat Donegal on penalties to reach Ulster Minor Championship final

Tyrone claimed a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Donegal to book their place in the Ulster Minor Football Championship final. The game had finished 1-10 to 0-13 after extra time with a late goal from Donal Gallagher and a last gasp point from the boot of Cian McMenamin bringing Donegal level. It finished eight points […]

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Sadie Duffy named Outstanding Woman Referee/Judge at World Boxing Championships

Sadie Duffy won the Outstanding Woman Referee/ Judge award at the Farewell dinner of the World Boxing Championships in Turkey on Friday night. The Illies Golden Gloves clubwoman was recently given the Appreciation accolade at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. The tournament was a successful one for Ireland with Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O’Rourke both

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Shane McEleney & Brian Maher react to Derry City’s defeat to Dundalk

Derry City suffered a 2-1 defeat to Dundalk on Friday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Robbie Benson and Patrick Hoban’s goals were enough to see the Lilywhites claim victory. James Akintunde netted the goal for Ruaidhri Higgins side. After the game, Martin Holmes spoke with Derry defender Shane McEleney… Martin also got the thoughts

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Watch: Jamie Lynagh on Bonagee’s North West of Ulster Cup final win

Bonagee United got their hands on the North West of Ulster Cup on Friday night after they defeated Maiden City 3-2. Goals from Michael Funston and Deano Larkin gave them an early 2-0 lead before Dylan Mooney pulled one back Darragh Ellison then added the goal that sealed Bonagee’s win before a late Johnny Robb

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Keith Cowan & Drogheda United looking to kick on after victory over Finn Harps

Drogheda United extended their gap over Finn Harps and the relegation play off spot thanks to their 3-1 win over Finn Harps. Conor Tourish gave Harps the lead before goals from Evan Weir, Adam Foley and Darragh Nugent sealed the three points for Drogs. Former Finn Harps captain now Drogheda United player Keith Cowan spoke

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Brendan Rodgers & Shane McGuigan react to Derry’s Ulster SFC Semi Final victory against Monaghan

Derry beat Monaghan 3-12 to 0-17 in the Athletic Grounds in Armagh to reach the Ulster Senior Football Championship final. They will now face Donegal in the decider. After the game, Brendan Rodgers spoke with Michael McMullan… Shane McGuigan also gave his thoughts to Michael McMullan…

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Rory Gallagher reflects on Derry’s Ulster SFC Semi Final win over Monaghan

Derry have advanced to the Ulster Senior Football Championship thanks to a 3-12 to 0-17 win over Monaghan on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Gareth McKinless and two from Benny Herron helped the Oakleaf County to the four point win. Derry manager, Rory Gallagher told the media the foundations of their win was laid down in

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Derry advance to Ulster Senior Football Championship Final with victory over Monaghan

Derry will play Donegal in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Final after they beat Monaghan 3-12 to 0-17 in the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Benny Herron scored two goals alongside a Gareth McKinless goal which sealed Rory Gallagher’s sides place in the decider. Michael McMullan has the full time report…

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Damien McClafferty left feeling disappointed after Bonagee draw with Kildrum

The Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division will go to a play off after Bonagee United drew 1-1 with Kildrum Tigers and Kilmacrennan Celtic beat Convoy Arsenal 4-0. The playoff will take place on Sunday 29th of May in Ballyare. After his side’s 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon, Bonagee United boss Damien McClafferty told Diarmaid Doherty

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Premier Division title to be decider via play off as Bonagee draw & Kilmacrennan beat Convoy

Bonagee United and Kilmacrennan Celtic will have a play off to decide who will be crowned the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division title after the final day of the season threw up more drama. Kilmacrennan beat Convoy 4-0 at home whilst Bonagee United drew 1-1 away to Kildrum Tigers. Cody Brogan opened the scoring for

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Josh Moffett makes it four from four after Carlow Rally victory

Monaghan’s Josh Moffett (Hyundai i20 R5) maintained his dominance of the Triton Showers-backed Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship courtesy of an emphatic victory in the Sheehy Motor Group Carlow Rally that marked the halfway point of the eight round series.  It was Moffett’s fourth straight win of the national campaign.  Co-driven by Limerick’s Keith Moriarty, he finished

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Kyle Doherty & Claire McGuigan win Strabane/Lifford Half Marathon

The Strabane/Lifford Half Marathon took place on Sunday morning in what was difficult conditions for all the athletes. The event was won by Kyle Doherty of Sparta Derry won the event with John McElhill the best Donegal athlete. The ladies category was won by Claire McGuigan of Lifford/Strabane AC. Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle has the

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Watch: Mickey McCann reflects on Donegal’s Nickey Rackard defeat to Tyrone

Donegal bowed out of the Nickey Rackard Cup on Saturday afternoon when they suffered a 1-23 to 1-19 defeat against Tyrone in Carrickmore. Mickey McCann’s side trailed 1-11 to eight  points at half time and rallied in the second half with their goal coming from Ritchie Ryan but it wasn’t enough as the Red Hands

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Michael McShane full of pride after Tyrone beat Donegal to advance to Nickey Rackard Cup final

Tyrone will play Roscommon in the Nickey Rackard Cup final after they beat Donegal 1-23 to 1-19 in Carrickmore on Saturday afternoon. Their goal came from Damien Casey who ended the day scoring 1-12. After the game Tyrone boss Michael McShane told Francis Mooney he was bursting with pride…

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Ruaidhri Higgins and Derry City left to rue missed chances in defeat against Shamrock Rovers

Derry City ran the leaders Shamrock Rovers close on Friday night at the Tallaght Stadium but the hosts took the points through Danny Mandroiu’s second half tap in. The win gives the defending champions a four point lead over the Candystrips. After the game, Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins felt his side were left to

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