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Dominic McKinley delighted as Derry earn promotion to Division 2a

Derry won promotion to Division 2a on Saturday afternoon thanks to a 1-23 to 2-15 win over Sligo Odhran McKeever’s goal in the first half helped the Oakleaf county on their way with Cormac O’Doherty top scoring with eight points. Derry’s Dominic McKinley told Michael McMullan that he’s delighted with their victory…

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Cockhill Celtic beat Monaghan United to go eight clear at the top of Ulster Senior League

Cockhill Celtic moved eight points clear at the top of the Ulster Senior League after they beat Monaghan United 1-0 0n Saturday afternoon. Corey McBrides goal was the difference between the two sides. The result means Cockhill are eight clear with two left to play meanwhile Bonagee are in second with three games left.

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Luke Barrett reacts Donegal U17’s win but not enough to make Jim McGuigan Cup Final

Donegal’s Under 17 earned a 0-10 to 1-04 win over Sligo on Saturday afternoon. Luke Barrett’s side ended the campaign level on points with Derry but with the Oakleaf county having a better score difference, they advanced to the decider. Despite not reaching the final, Luke Barrett was happy with his sides campaign…

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Watch: Gary Duffy & Kieran Tobin reflect on Donegal U20’s Ulster Championship victory over Armagh

Donegal have are through to an Ulster Under 20 Championship semi final after they beat Armagh 1-13 to 0-09 in MacCumhaill Park. A first half goal from Luke McGlynn helped send Donegal on their way. Gary Duffy’s side will now face either Tyrone or Down in that semi final. After the game Tom Comack got

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Paul O’Kane reacts to Letterkenny’s Gordan West Cup Semi Final win

Letterkenny Rugby Club have a final to look forward to after they claimed a victory in the Gordan West Cup Semi Final. The Donegal club beat Virginia 10-9 with Daniel Faulkner scoring their try. They will now face Monaghan in the final after Monaghan beat Cavan 34-5. Letterkenny Head Coach Paul O’Kane joined Eóin Catterson

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Qualification for major tournaments next step for Seamus Coleman and Ireland

The Republic of Ireland showed the progress they’ve made in the last 12 months with a 2-all draw with Belgium in a friendly in Dublin on Saturday afternoon. They twice came from behind against the world’s top-ranked side a year after losing to Luxembourg at the same venue. Captain Seamus Coleman says they must now

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Sligo advance to Division 2B National Hurling final with victory over Donegal

Sligo are through to the final of Division 2B of the National Hurling League after they beat Donegal 1-20 to 1-19. Mickey McCann’s side looked in the driving seat at half time when they led by six but a strong second half performance by Sligo saw them advance to the decider against Derry. Tom Comack

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Donegal name team for Division 2B National Hurling League playoff clash with Sligo

Donegal manager Mickey McCann has named his starting 15 for their 2B National Hurling League playoff clash against Sligo in O’Donnell Park. Last weekend goal scorers Davin Flynn and Bernard |Lafferty have been named in the full forward line for the game. A win will put Donegal into the final where they will face Derry.

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Irwin continues partnership in advance of new season

Photo: Caolán Irwin with Aly Dixon of PrincipaI Insurance at the announcement of their 2022 partnership Donegal Motorcycle Racer Caolán Irwin and Irish Motorcycle Insurance provider Principal Insurance, have announced the continuation of their successful partnership as Caolán graduates to the British Supersport Championship for 2022. The former Junior Superstock race winner will continue with

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Deputy Doherty clashes with Finance Minister again over cost of living

The Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson has clashed in the Dail with the Finance Minister yet again over the rising cost of living. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty told Minister Paschal Donohoe that households particularly in border counties such as Donegal who use oil to heat their homes are being pushed beyond the threshold. He urged the

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High Court quashes decision by PPS to drop prosecution of Soldier F

The High Court in Belfast has quashed a decision by the Public Prosecution Service to drop Bloody Sunday murder charges against Soldier F. Lady Chief Justice Siobhan McKeegan said the decision not to continue the prosecution “crossed the threshold of irrationality”. Last year the PPS announced it was ending the prosecution of Soldier F for

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‘It won’t kill you to be a little late’ – Donegal Gardai

Gardai in Donegal are warning that a poor road safety decision could have altering consequences for a motorist and others. It’s after a number of drivers were detected speeding by the Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit yesterday. Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued to all motorists. Gardai are urging drivers to not put lives at

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