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The Ulster indoors took place over the weekend with many Donegal athletes trying to qualify for the Nationals. Caoimhe Gallen for Lifford/Strabane AC threw her personal best in the event and Hannah Murray had a 400 metres personal best winning the event in a time of 56 seconds. Amy Timoney also earned herself four gold […]

There were a number of Donegal pullers on the various Irish teams that took medals at the World Indoor Tug of War Championships held at the Jim Baker Stadium in Antrim. Among the gold medals won by Ireland were ones in the the 640kg category today. Hugh McEleney, Andrew McGonigle, Shaun Doherty, Adrian Lynch, and

Finn Harps and Wexford played out a 0-0 draw in the First Division on Friday night in Finn Park. The point is Harps second of the campaign meanwhile Wexford now took their tally for the season to four with the draw. Former Finn Harps defender, now with Wexford Ethan Boyle told Chris Ashmore he believes

Derry City have been knocked off top spot in the Premier Division after they drew 0-0 with Dundalk on Friday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. The game finished 0-0. That result coupled with Bohs 2-0 win over St Pat’s means the candystripes are now second with Bohs in top spot. Patrick McEleney and Ben

Derry City have conceded top spot in the Premier Division to Bohemians. The Candystrips drew 0-0 with Dundalk on Friday evening at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport: Speaking with the media after the game, Manager Ruaidhri Higgins was pleased with the energy his players brought to the game:

These are exciting times for Carndonagh FC who will be back in the top flight of Inishowen soccer next season, after they won the Strand Hotel Division One title. The club has ambitious plans for the years ahead, including a move away from their St Patrick’s Park home to a planned new €3 million community

St Michael’s of Tipperary will now be in the semi final of the FAI Junior Cup after their 1-0 win over Buncrana Hearts on Sunday afternoon. A second half penalty proved to be the difference in favour of the Munster team. Afterwards St Michael’s boss John Cremins spoke with Chris Ashmore…

Buncrana Hearts run in the FAI Junior Cup came to an end on Sunday afternoon. Gary Duffy’s side went down 1-0 at home to St Michael’s of Tipperary in the quarter final. The Buncrana boss Gary Duffy told Chris Ashmore he was proud of his team after the game… Goalkeeper Rory Kelly also gave his

Buncrana Hearts bowed out of the FAI Junior Cup at the quarter final stage after they were beaten 1-0 by St Michael’s of Tipperary. The sides were level at 0-0 at half time before St Michael’s were awarded a second half penalty for a handball in the Buncrana box. That penalty was then converted and

Tyrone boosted their survival chances in Division One of the National Football League after they beat Kerry 1-15 to 2-09 in Healy Park, Omagh. Brian Kennedy netted for Tyrone to cancel out Sean O’Shea early goal. Tyrone fell behind to a Paul Murphy goal early in the second half but finished the game stronger to

Tyrone have moved off the bottom of the Division One of the National Football League table after they beat Kerry 1-15 to 2-09 in Healy Park, Omagh. At half time the sides were level at 1-07 a piece but Kerry got themselves in front, 10 minutes into the second half with Paul Murphy’s goal. Tyrone

Derry City travel to Dublin for the second time in four days as they face UCD in the capital on Monday night. The candystripes moved top of the Premier Division table after they beat Shamrock Rovers 2-1 on Friday night. Derry goalkeeper Brian Maher told Kevin McLaughlin he expects another tough game on Monday night…

Eimear O’Brien and Amy Greene helped DCU women to team gold at the Irish Universities Cross Country Championships in Limerick at the weekend. Elsewhere the Jake O’Regan from County Clare was the first athlete home in Saturday morning’s Bundoran 10 mile race and John Kelly made it onto the the Ireland team for the European

Derry claimed a one point victory over Dublin in Division Two of the National Football League thanks to a late point from Brendan Rogers. 1-11 to 0-13 was how it finished at Celtic Park with Niall Toner netting for the hosts. Derry manager Rory Gallagher spoke with the media after the game…

A last gasp point from Brendan Rogers earned Derry a one point victory over Dublin in the National Football League Division 2. 1-11 to 0-13 was how it finished with Niall Toner netting for Rory Gallagher’s men. The victory for the Oakleaf county sees them sit top of the Division 2 table two points ahead

Finn Harps and Bray Wanderers played out a 1-1 draw at Finn Park on Friday night in the First Division. Ryan Flood had Harps in front in the 17th minute but by the half hour mark Harry Groome levelled the game up for Bray. Both sides tried to push for a winner in the second

Donegal Hurlers won their first ever Conor McGurk Cup on Thursday night. Mickey McCann’s side beat University Ulster 5-28 to 0-21 in the delayed final of the pre-season competition played at The Dub in Queens Belfast. Donegal will be in back in league action at home to Wicklow on Sunday week 12th March. Mickey McCann

Derry City moved to the top of the Premier Division on Friday night, thanks to a 2-1 win over Shamrock Rovers. Ben Doherty opened the scoring for the Candystripes on 18 minutes before Johnny Kenny levelled the game up just nine minutes later. Jamie McGonigle fired home the winner of 54 minutes as Ruaidhri Higgins