Derry suffered a three point defeat against Donegal in the Jim McGuigan Cup final on Saturday afternoon. 1-09 to 0-09 was how it finished. Derry boss Damian McErlain spoke with Michael McMullan after the game…
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Finn Harps were thumped 7-1 by Waterford at the RSC as their unbeaten run of four games came to an abrupt end. Next week, Harps are on the road again as they make the long trek down to Tralee to face newcomers Kerry FC, who are still seeking a first win of the Division One
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Letterkenny are into the Gordon West Cup final for a second successive season after they beat Cavan 32-11 in Saturday’s semi final. Tries from Adam Bratton and Callum O’Hagan and two from Daniel Faulkner sealed Letterkenny’s place in the decider. Letterkenny’s Head Coach Paul O’Kane says he is delighted for his players…
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Letterkenny Rugby Club advanced to the Gordon West Cup final on Saturday, thanks to a 32-11 victory over Cavan. Two tries from Daniel Faulkner, and one each from Adam Bratton and Callum O’Hagan helped Paul O’Kane’s side into the decider. It is the club’s second successive Gordon West Cup final. Ciaran O’Dowd has the full
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Cockhill Celtic’s Lee McColgan, Fionn McClure and Corey McBride have earned call ups to FAI Amateur International side. The trio have been called up for a training camp. The training camp is taking place throughout the weekend.
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Donegal claimed victory in the Jim McGuigan Cup final on Saturday afternoon. 1-09 to 0-09 was how it finished with Eoghan Scott grabbing the goal for Donegal in the closing minutes of the game. After the game, Donegal manager Luke Barrett said the game could have gone either way… Captain Finbar Roarty also gave his
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There were some more medal winners from Donegal on Saturday at the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship. Kathryn McDevitt was part of the Irish Relay team that earned a Bronze medal in Poland. Elsewhere, Catriona Devine earned a Bronze medal, while Noreen Bonner earned a team silver in the half marathon. Devine was just 0.65
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Donegal Minors got their hands on the Jim McGuigan Cup on Saturday afternoon thanks to a 1-09 to 0-09 victory over Derry. Eoghan Scott’s goal in the closing minutes of the game proved to be the difference between the sides. Michael McMullan has the full time report…
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Derry City moved back to the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division after they beat Shelbourne 1-0 in Tolka Park. Ryan Graydon’s goal proved the difference between the two sides. Shane McEleney spoke with Kevin McLaughlin after the game…
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Catriona Devine earned a Bronze medal at the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship in Poland while Noreen Bonner earned a team silver in the half marathon. Devine was just 0.65 of a second off Evette Cordy in second in the W45 1500 metres. The race was won by Mary Leech of Ireland. Meanwhile, Bonner finished
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Glencar Inn Division One Dunlewey Celtic 1 vs 2 Kildrum Tigers Glencar Celtic 9 vs 0 Glenea United Oldtown Celtic 5 vs 0 Drumoghill Old Orchard Division Two St Catherines FC 1 vs 0 Castlefin Celtic
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Derry City claimed another three points on Friday evening, winning 1-0 away to Shelbourne. Ryan Graydon’s goal on 12 minutes proved to be the difference in Tolka Park. The win sees the Candystripes move top, level on points with Bohs who play Sligo Rovers in The Showgrounds on Saturday night.
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Finn Harps suffered a 7-1 away to Waterford on Friday night in the First Division. At half time, the host’s led 3-0 with goals coming from Roland Idowu, an own goal from Ellis Farrar and former Finn Harps player Killian Cantwell. Second half goals then from Ronan Coughlan, Idowu, Conor Parsons and Giles Phillips had
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There was disappointment for Donegal’s Kathryn McDevitt at the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland this morning as she missed out on getting through to the final. She finished sixth in the semi-finals of the W40 200 metres semi-final in a time of 26.98. However, it was a faster time that her qualifying heat.
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There was high drama in Ballybofey on Wednesday night as Donegal needed penalties to see off Antrim and progress to the semi finals of the Ulster U20 Football Championship. Donegal had to come from two points down at the end of the game to force extra time and then come from three down to force
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Donegal Jockey Luke McAteer was in the winners enclosure at Navan on Wednesday, picking up his first win of the new season. McAteer was on board Brave Troop, winning at 9/4 for training Barry Fitzgerald. Video & Photo Robbie Mac
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In a short statement from the Public Relations Officer Donegal GAA it has been confirmed today that Aidan O’Rourke will continue as interim manager and head coach of the Donegal Senior Squad for the Ulster Championship and for the 2023 All-Ireland series. Paddy Bradley will assist Aidan. CLG Dhún na nGall are also delighted to
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The Venue has been confirmed for the F.A.I. Intermediate cup Final Cockhill Celtic will play Rockmount AFC at the Showground’s (Sligo Rover’s F.C.) in Sligo on Sunday 23 April at 2pm
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Finn Valley’s Sinead McConnell has won Bronze at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Torun Poland. Competing in the 3000 m walk Final Sinead put in a great performance in the W50 in a season best time of 15.48.33 to finish 3rd Sinead is in action again on Saturday when she lead’s the Irish team
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Children from nine Donegal national schools this month took part in a nationwide campaign to plant one million trees. Over 300 schools across Ireland got involved in the development charity Self Help Africas ‘One Million Trees campaign in an effort to combat climate change. The children involved planted trees in their local school grounds while
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A petition has been launched to restore GP services in Lettermacaward. Locals have been travelling to Glenties to avail of healthcare following the building being declared unfit for use on the 18th of November. Brenda Byrnes, a member of the Lettermacaward Health Centre Action Group says the service is vital for the community:
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Raphoe came from two goals down to win the Linden Cup on Sunday afternoon. CIYMS took the lead in the first quarter before doubling it before half time. Simon Goudie then fired in a quick brace to level the tie up before Tom Eaton fired Raphoe ahead. Matthew Lecky then added a fourth before CIYMS
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Following a chaotic week for Donegal GAA, Aidan O’Rourke stepped into the manager position to see Donegal through their final league game. He said the side played reasonably well in the first half however left a lot of chances behind and were frustrated at half time…
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Donegal Ladies suffered a 3-02 to 5-09 defeat at the hands of Mayo resulting in relegation to Division 2 for the 2024 season. Manager Maxi Curran said that the situation has been coming for a while considering the age range of the players. He believes now is the time for the county to regroup and
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Following his sides 0-21 to 0-09 point defeat to Roscommon, captain Patrick McBrearty says relegation isn’t the end of the world. With the Ulster Championship just four weeks away, McBrearty says Donegal have now shifted their focus on their trip to Newry. Emphasising that this isn’t the Donegal team Conor Laverty’s Down can expect to
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A long-range free-kick from Jess Fitzgerald proved to be the difference as Ireland Women’s Under-17s overcame Italy 1-0 in their UEFA European WU17 Championship Round 2 qualifier. The afternoon sun beat down in southern France as James Scott’s team set about building on their opening Group A5 win over Kosovo. They didn’t take long to
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Caoimhe Gallen won the shot put at the National Underage Championships with a throw of 12.73m which is her new personal best. Whilst Ava and Alex Anderson also earned medals in the shot put Brendan Boyce finished 16th in a world class field in Slovakia whilst Kay Byrne finished fifth in the Women’s 3000 metres
Donegal suffered a 0-21 to 0-09 defeat to Roscommon in their final game of the National Football League on Sunday afternoon. At half time, Donegal trailed 0-12 to 0-07 but Roscommon put on a strong second half showing to run out convincing winners. The defeat confirmed their relegation to Division 2. Brendan Devenney and Martin
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Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny says captain Seamus Coleman has a chance of playing in tomorrow’s Euro 2024 qualifier against France. The Everton defender has been struggling with a thigh injury. Callum O’ Dowda is out but Adam Idah is fit to play.
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Derry and Cork played out an entertaining 2-14 a piece draw on the final day of the National Football League Division Two. Shea Downey’s goal on 52 minutes looked to have given Derry the victory but Cork fought back to earn a draw. Derry had already secured their promotion last week and will now play
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Castlefin Celtic 0 v 1 Cappry Rovers Fanad United 3 v 2 Bonagee United Keadue Rovers 0 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic St. Catherines 4 v 3 Kildrum Tigers Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Convoy Arsenal 0 v 1 Donegal Town Drumkeen United 2 v 1 Raphoe Town Gweedore Celtic
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Moville Celtic 0-2 Buncrana Hearts Glengad United 2-1 Aileach FC Greencastle FC 0-2 Illies Celtic Strand Hotel Division One Aileach Res 0-2 Greencastle Res Hannon Greene Insurances Fr O Gara Cup ¼ Finals Carn Res (win 4.2 pens) 1-1 AET Redcastle United Cockhill Res 3-1 Carn FC Glengad Res 1-3 Rashenny
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Raphoe face CIYMS in the Linden Cup Final in Cookstown on Sunday. It’s a hugely important game for Raphoe Hockey Club. Ten years ago they won this competition when they beat Bangor 2-1. They last reached the final in 2017. Captain Evan Lyttle spoke with Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport.
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Dylan Browne McMonagle claimed a victory today at The Curragh. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the Joseph O brien trained Honey Girl. The pair finished half a length ahead of 13/2 shot Unless.
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Institute came from 2-0 down to claim a 3-2 victory over Knockbreda in the NIFL Championship on Saturday afternoon. Sean McCarron started the fightback firing in on the stroke of halftime before scoring his and Stutes’ second on 54 minutes. Ronan McAleer then sealed the victory 18 minutes from the end. Elsewhere, Warrenpoint were 3-0
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Donegal will play in the final of the National Hurling League, Division 2B after they recorded a one point victory over Wicklow. 0-17 to 0-16 was how it finished in favour of Mickey McCann’s side with Liam McKinney top scoring with 10 points. They will now play Meath in the decider. Donegal boss Mickey McCann
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Donegal Minors suffered a narrow defeat against Sligo on Saturday afternoon in their final league game of the campaign. A late goal from Cian Carty gave Sligo the 2-06 to 0-11 win. Donegal have already sealed their place in the final.
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Donegal Hurlers will play in the final of the National Hurling League Division 2B after they beat Wicklow in Aughrim on Saturday afternoon. 0-17 to 0-16 was how it finished in favour of Mickey McCann’s men. Donegal will now play Meath in the decider. Dave Murray has the full time report…
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Upbeat Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan believes that Galway United, Waterford and Bray Wanderers will be the top three sides in the First Division this season. Speaking after his side’s 2-2 draw with Finn Harps in Ballybofey, he reflected on the proverbial game of two halves, who will be in the shake up for play-off
Six teams, including Harps, could be in the mix for play-offs – Cobh boss Read More »
Glencar Inn Division One Glencar Celtic 2 vs 1 Kildrum Tigers Copany Rovers 0 vs 8 Keadue Rovers Donegal Town 4 vs 1 Drumoghill Oldtown Celtic 5 vs 2 Glenea United Old Orchard Division Two Castlefin Celtic 2 vs 1 Gweedore Celtic Cranford FC Reserves 2 vs 0 Ramelton Mariners Drumbar United 1 vs 2
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In the UEFA Women’s Under-17 Championship qualifiers Donegal’s Jodie Loughrey was part of the the Republic of Ireland side that had a 3-0 victory over Kosovo in France. The Buncrana native is a key player in the squad. The result puts Ireland top of their group. Next up they face Italy on Sunday while next
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Donegal GAA has issued a statement this morning in the aftermath of a lengthy special County Committee meeting yesterday evening in relation to the ongoing saga of its academy. The board’s handling of Karl Lacey’s resignation and the subsequent mass exit of the academy coaches has led to considerable controversy, and along with this the
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Burt native Sadhbh McGrath will make her Ireland debut at just 18-years of age in Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations opener away to Wales. The Ulster prop will pack down alongside Neve Jones and Linda Djougang. Djougang is one of only three starters with more than 20 caps to their name. The team will be captained
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A demonstration has taken place outside Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí in Donegal Town today in protest at the pausing of school projects right across the country. Works on a much-needed new school building there were due to get underway when they were notified of the Government’s decision to halt the construction. The tender for the
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Donegal GAA will host a Special County Committee Meeting this evening with the only item on the agenda related to the ongoing saga of the academy. It’s expected officials will address a number of recent media articles and interviews around the boards handling of Karl Lacey’s resignation and the subsequent mass exit of the academy
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Paddy Carr has this afternoon resigned as Donegal Senior Team Manager. Carr’s decision to step away is the last development in a turbulent period for Donegal GAA. In a short statement Paddy confirmed his resignation: “Following a discussion with some senior members of the Donegal football team, I want to announce that I’m stepping away
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A woman has been arrested as part of investigations into an attempted hijacking and discovery of a suspicious device in Derry last month. The incident is reported to have occurred at around 9:35pm on Friday February 17th in the Hollymount Park area while the suspicious device was subsequently found in the Corrody Road area the
Repairs to a burst water main are ongoing in the Ramelton area. Supply disruptions may be experienced in Newmills, Swilly Park, Ramelton and surrounding areas as a result of the burst. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works which are scheduled to be completed by 5pm.
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