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“We bossed the game” – Darren Murphy on Harps victory over Kerry

Darren Murphy’s Finn Harps side have put themselves in a healthy league position heading into a tough run of fixtures as they defeated Kerry 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division this evening. Having started the night in 5th spot, Harps have jumped into 4th ahead of Bray Wanderers after their defeat at the …

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Naomh Conaill and St Eunans to meet again in championship group stage

St Eunans will feature in the stand out ties in both of the opening rounds of the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship. In Wednesday evenings draw, the Letterkenny side were drawn at home to Kilcar in the first round and then they came out alongside Naomh Conaill in round two with the two …

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Business Matters, Ep 200 – Ambition programme for female entrepreneurs – plus CIF director on housing

In this 200th episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the Ambition female accelerator programme, and speaks with Brenda Hegarty, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office, Donegal. He also catches up with Justin Molloy, Director, Construction Industry Federation, Western/Midlands and Northern Region, to discuss about the construction sector’s capacity to meet the demand …

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Roisin Shortall and Catherine Murphy confirm they won’t contest general election

The co-founders of the Social Democrats, Roisin Shortall and Catherine Murphy, have confirmed they won’t contest the upcoming general election. In statements today both said they wanted to allow a new generation to come forward in the party. Catherine Murphy and Roisin Shortall co-founded the Social Democrats along with Stephen Donnelly in 2015 – guiding …

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Investigations continue into attempted theft at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary

Investigations are continuing into an attempted theft at the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary. At around 8:30pm on Tuesday last a white car is reported to have pulled up at the roadside close to the sanctuary at Castledooey, Raphoe with a man exiting the vehicle and making his way towards the carpark. The owner of the sanctuary …

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Inishowen sisters both named in ROI U19 squad for European Championships

Two Donegal sisters are set to make some Irish soccer history this month. Jodie and Keri Loughrey from Buncrana have both been named in the Ireland women’s under 19 squad for the European Championship finals in Lithuania. The girls, who play for Sligo Rovers, have already played together for Ireland at under-17 level. Ireland will …

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Coleman delighted as Everton set to play Sligo Rovers in pre-season game at the Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers have announced that Everton will play a pre-season friendly at the Showgrounds on Friday at 4pm. Everton are due to have a training camp in Ireland later this month. The fixture is set to strengthen the links between Everton and Sligo.  In January 2021, details were announced of aa strategic partnership between the …

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Donegal to face Galway in All Ireland Semi Final on Sunday, 14th July

Donegal’s All Ireland Semi-Final with Galway will be played on Sunday the 14th of July. It’s been confirmed that the throw in time will be 4 o’clock that afternoon. The other semi final between Armagh and Kerry will take place the day before on Saturday the 13th of July. That match kicks off at 5:30pm. …

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Donegal beat Louth to book All Ireland Semi-Final spot against Galway – Martin McHugh and Brendan Devenney react

Donegal have beaten Louth 1-23 to 0-18 in the All Ireland Quarter Final at Croke Park this afternoon, which means Jim McGuinness’ men return to an All Ireland Semi Finals for the first time in 10 years. Galway will be the opponents in 2 weeks time at GAA HQ after their dramatic win over Dublin …

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“We’re extremely happy to be in the semi final” – Jim McGuinness and Ryan McHugh on Donegal’s win over Louth

Donegal have progressed to their first All Ireland Semi-Final in 10 years thanks to a comfortable 8-point win over Louth in Croke Park this afternoon. An Eoghan Ban Gallagher goal in the second half was the cherry on top of a high-scoring performance from Jim McGuinness’ side. Peadar Mogan, who was named man of the …

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Mickey Harte: “It’s a very sombre dressing room”

Derry’s season is over after going down 0-15 to 0-10 to Kerry in today’s All Ireland Quarter Final at Croke Park. It’s Mickey Harte’s men’s fourth defeat of the championship campaign and the Tyrone man says it’s a bitter pill to swallow… He spoke to the assembled press after full time at GAA HQ…

Ciara Grant signs for Hibernian

Ciara Grant has signed a one-year deal with Scottish Woman’s Premier League side Hibernian. The Letterkenny woman is familiar with the Scottish league as she has played for Hearts and Rangers in the past couple of seasons. Grant will wear the number 6 jersey for Hibernian.

“I think we deserved the three points” – Darren Murphy reacts to Harps’ draw with Longford

Darren Murphy’s Finn Harps side had to settle for a draw in their SSE Airtricity League clash with Longford Town this evening. An early goal from Patrick Ferry meant Harps would go in at the break in control, but Longford bit back and equalised just before the hour-mark. After the game, Murphy gave his thoughts …

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Jim McGuinness names team to face Louth: O’Baoill returns to starting line-up – McGee named on the bench

Daire O’Baoill returns to the starting fifteen for Donegal’s All Ireland Senior Football Quarter Final clash with Louth in Croke Park on Sunday. Odhran Doherty, who replaced O’Baoill before throw in against Clare, has been named among the substitutes. The other big question regarding the team selection was around Jason McGee – he has been …

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Six match ban for Harps goalkeeping coach – Coyle suspended for Shels

Finn Harps goalkeeping coach Eamon Curry has been handed down a six match ban for “misconduct” against a match official. Curry was sent off during Harps’ 1-1 draw with UCD at Finn Park earlier this month. Controversy arose after referee Alan Patchell penalised goalkeeper Harps goalkeeper Tim Hiemer. Meanwhile, former Harps player, Mark Coyle, who …

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Women’s Only Multi-Sport Fun Event raises €5,000 for local women’s charities

The Team Donegal Oil Women’s Only Multi-Sport Fun Event has raised €5000 for local women’s charities. On April 27th, Donegal Sports Partnership, with sponsorship from Arthur McMahon of Donegal Oil Company, hosted the second Women’s Only Multi-Sport Adventure Challenge at Gartan Outdoor Education and Training Centre. The event aimed to promote outdoor activity among women …

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Horse-Racing: Young Ballyare jockey sets his sights on Finner after weekend double in Meath

The next round of the Horse and Pony Racing Academy is at Finner Camp this coming Sunday. One jockey that will be competing in Bundoran is Patrick McGettigan. The Ballyare youngster heads into the weekend in good form after his double at Old Castle in County Meath last weekend. Based in the Curragh with John …

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Business Matters, Ep 199 – Social Enterprises have big potential, plus the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards

In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Letterkenny man John Logue who is Chief Executive officer of Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland, or SERI, a national representative body for social enterprises. Essentially social enterprises are non-profit making but play an invaluable role in communities. And he feels they should be given more …

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Rally Reaction: Callum Devine, Meirion Evans, David Kelly, Michael Boyle and Gary Jennings give their thoughts to Chris Ashmore

Chris Ashmore has been at the Mount Errigal Hotel to welcome back the drivers after completing the final stage at Fanad Head. He caught up with the man of the moment, Callum Devine…   Chris also caught up with second and third placed in the rally overall, Meirion Evans (2nd) and Donegal’s David Kelly (3rd) …

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BACK-TO-BACK DONEGAL INTERNATIONAL RALLY WINS FOR CALLUM DEVINE AND NOEL O’SULLIVAN

Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan have won the 2024 Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. The pair have retained the title they won last year by finishing 17.4 seconds ahead of Meirion Evans and Ger Conway in second place. Third place was taken by Donegal duo David Kelly and Dean O’Sullivan. Declan Gallagher won the modified …

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