Derry booked their place in the Division 2b final of the National Hurling League on Sunday as they beat Donegal by 23pts to 15pts in Letterkenny. A second half surge seen the Oak Leaf side come from three down at the break to win by eight scores. Cormac Doherty who top scored with 9pts told […]
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Donegal are still on course for a place in the National Hurling League Division 2B Final despite losing to Derry at O’Donnell Park. Donegal led by 0-10 to 0-7 at the break with Davin Flynn prominent among the scorers, but Derry took complete control in the second half and emerged victorious on a final scoreline
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Patrick McEleney’s second half goal gave Derry City a 1-nil win away to Shelbourne on Friday night in Dublin. The result sees them top the SSE Airtricity Premier Division with two wins and two draws. Ramelton man Ronan Boyce told Kevin McLaughlin he was happy with the win on the road:
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Ryan Connolly’s super strike earned Finn Harps a point against Bohemians on Friday night in the Ballybofey side’s first home game of the season. That’s two draws and a defeat in Harps opening three games of the new Premier Division season. As injury concerns build for manager Ollie Horgan, he told Diarmaid Doherty it was
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Donegal look to make in three wins on the bounce when they travel to Mayo for a tie at the Connacht GAA Centre on Sunday. The result of this one will determine who finishes top, and is pitted against the second placed team from Division 1B. There are four changes to the Mayo team that
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Finn Harps will kick off their home 2022 SSE Airtricity League campaign this Friday 4th of March against Bohemian FC at Finn Park. Kick off is at 8pm, Finn Park is in great shape, the forecast is perfect for football and it’s all systems go for Friday night! Ticketing Harps season tickets offer excellent value
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The Donegal League is celebrating 50 years this weekend with a special commemorative event at the Diamond Park in Ballyare on Friday evening. Donegal League secretary, Nigel Ferry was one of our guests on Thursday night’s The Score and he looked ahead to what promises to be an evening to remember at Ballyare. Also on
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The number of new car registrations in Donegal is down over 5%. According to figures from Society of the Irish Motor Industry, new car registrations were down 12.2% nationally last month. 908 new cars were registered in Donegal during the month of February down from 962 when compared to the same period the previous year.
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Derry’s charge for promotion to Division one took another step forward on Sunday afternoon after they won 2-13 to 0-10 away in Clare. Benny Herron and Gareth McKinless got the goals for Rory Gallagher’s side. After the game the Derry boss spoke with Derry GAA Media…
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Mark English retained his 800 metre title in the Irish Nationals. It was English’s eighth indoor title finishing in a time of 1:49.39 which sets him up for the World Indoor Championships in Belgrade next month. Elsewhere in the European Masters in Portugal Kathyrn McDevitt of Letterkenny AC claimed gold in the relay event. Athletics
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Darragh Kelly got his first win as a professional in MMA on Friday night at Bellator 275 in Dublin’s 3Arena. Kelly defeated Junior Morgan with a submission choke one minute and 47 seconds into the opening round of their lightweight clash. The Donegal man has been waiting since last November to step onto the big
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Tyrone claimed victory in the National Hurling League Division 3A with a 2-21 to 1-14 win over Armagh on Sunday afternoon. It is their third win in as many games in the league. After the game, Francis Mooney spoke with Tyrone Hurling captain Conor Grogan…
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Donegal made it three wins from three in the National Hurling League with a 2-16 to 3-08 win away at Wicklow on Sunday afternoon. Ronan McDermott fired in a goal on appearance number 100 for Donegal as well as a goal from Bernard Lafferty helped Mickey McCann’s side record another three points. Next up for
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Finn Harps earned a draw in what was their opening game of the new SSE Airtricity Premier Division season. Ollie Horgan’s side drew 0-0 away to UCD. Meanwhile Derry City picked up their first win of the season beating defending champions Shamrock Rovers 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Will Patching had Derry ahead from
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Cockhill Celtic earned themselves another victory, this time it was away at Monaghan United in the Ulster Senior League. Christy McLaughlin netted the winner for Gavin Cullen’s side on 53 minutes. The win comes on the back of Cockhill advancing in the FAI Intermediate Cup, last weekend.
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Ulster Junior Shield Semi Finals Carrowmena FC 1 v 1 Illies Res *Carrowmena won 4-3 on penalties Jackie Crossan Premier Division 2pm Buncrana Hearts 1 v 0 Moville Celtic Greencastle FC 3 v 2 Aileach FC Carn FC 0 v 2 Illies Celtic Glengad United 3 v 1 Cockhill Youths Strand Hotel
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Brian Mc Cormick Cup – Letterkenny Area Final Letterkenny Rovers 0 v 1 Bonagee United Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Cappry Rovers 2 v 1 Drumkeen United Castlefin Celtic 1 v 1 Convoy Arsenal Glenea United 3 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Ballybofey United 3 v 6 Cranford United Kerrykeel
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Next season’s All-Ireland Football Championship will be played on a round-robin format. Delegates today approved a new system, with almost 95pc voting in favour of the proposal at the GAA Congress in Mayo. Under the new format, the eight provincial finalists and the next-best eight teams based on league standings will compete for Sam Maguire.
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Donegal have named their team for their third round match of the National Hurling League against Wicklow in Aughrim. There is no place in the team for scorer of two goals in the opening league game, Ritchie Ryan. Mickey McCann’s side are yet to taste defeat in the league this season. The team will lineup
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Tyrone tasted defeat for the second time in the National Football League for this season. They were beaten 2-10 to 0-12 by Donegal at MacCumhaill Park. Next up for the Red Hands is a clash with Dublin in two weeks time. After the game Tyrone joint manager Feargal Logan spoke with the media…
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Donegal made it back to back home wins in the National Football League after they recorded a 2-10 to 0-12 win over Tyrone on Saturday night. In a close encounter, the sides drew level on multiple occasions before substitute Oisin Gallen came on a kicked Declan Bonner’s side in front. Jeaic McKelvey then found the
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Donegal earned their second win in this season’s National Football League with a 2-10 to 0-12 victory over Tyrone in MacCumhaill Park. Man of the Match, Conor O’Donnell scored the first of Declan Bonner’s sides goals before Jeaic McKelvey sealed the win in injury time palming in Peader Mogan’s pass across goal. After the game,
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Donegal picked up their second win in the National League on Saturday night with a 2-10 to 0-12 win over Tyrone in MacCumhaill Park. Goals in each half from Conor O’Donnell and Jeaic McKelvey helped Declan Bonner’s side to the four point victory. Diarmaid Doherty and Martin McHugh have the full time report…
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Donegal Under 20’s made it two from two in the Leo Murphy Cup after they beat Roscommon 2-09 to 0-11. Bobby McGettigan was the star for Donegal notching both of their goals. Manager Gary Duffy spoke with Tom Comack after the game. Tom also got the thoughts of the goalscorer for Donegal Bobby McGettigan.
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It was a successful day for Donegal athletes and especially for a set of sisters from Finn Valley AC. Sinead McConnell won a bronze medal in the 5km walk at the European Masters in Portugal and the Castlefin athlete also earned a bronze team medal Her sister Catriona Devine then went on to win a
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Letterkenny Rugby Club are through to the Gordan West Cup Semi Final after they beat Strabane 36-0 on Saturday afternoon. Tries from Ben Hopkins and Keenan Barett alongside two each from Jack Speer and Daniel Faulkner gave Letterkenny a big win. In the All Ireland League Division 2c, City of Derry earned a 31 to
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Donegal’s Under 20 made it back to back wins in the Leo Murphy Cup on Saturday afternoon with a 2-09 to 0-11 win over Roscommon. Bobby McGettigan with both goals for Gary Duffy’s side. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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UCD earned their first point of the season on Friday night with a 0-0 draw at home to Finn Harps. It was a close encounter with both sides creating only a couple of chances each. After the game, Chris Ashmore spoke with former Finn Harps defender, Sam Todd…
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Voodoo Venue Cup Area 1 Ramelton Mariners 4 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Strand Rovers 2 v 2 Oldtown Celtic Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Copany Rovers 2 v 3 Drumbar F.C. Dunlewey Celtic 1 v 0 Castlefin Celtic Reserves Ulster Junior Shield Glencar Celtic 3 v 1 Buncrana Hearts
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Letterkenny Rovers came from behind to beat Finn Harps U21’s in the Ulster Senior League on Friday night. Harps took the lead on 65 when Jamie McDaid netted before Simon McGlynn levelled the tie up just four minutes later. Dean McCarry then fired in the winner on 93 minutes to give Rovers all three points.
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Derry City earned a late victory over Premier Division champions Shamrock Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. A Will Patching penalty gave the hosts the lead on 51 minutes before Dylan Watts levelled the game up. Jamie McGonigle then pounced on a mistake in the closing minutes of the game to seal
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Finn Harps started their SSE Airtricity Premier Division campaign with a 0-0 draw away at UCD. Ollie Horgan’s side created the better of the chances at Belfield but couldn’t manage to breach the students goal as both side earned themselves a point. After the game, Finn Harps assistant manager Gavin Dykes told Chris Ashmore there
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Finn Harps started the 2022 Premier Division season with a nil all draw in Dublin against the students of UCD. The Ballybofey side had the better of the chances at the Belfield Bowl but had to settle for a share of the spoils. Harps midfielder Ryan Connolly told Chris Ashmore it was a difficult game
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Derry City inflicted a first defeat of the season upon Premier Division champions Shamrock Rovers on Friday night Jamie McGonigle’s goal deep into injury time saw the Candystripes beat Rovers 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Will Patching had Derry in front on 51 minutes from the penalty spot and then Dylan Watts leveled the
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Derry City inflicted a first defeat of the season upon SSE Airtricity Premier Divisions Shamrock Rovers. Jamie McGonigle’s goal deep into injury time saw the Candystripes beat Rovers 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Damien Duff’s first win as Shelbourne boss came with a 2-nil victory away to Drogheda. Former Finn Harps players Dan Hawkins
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Finn Harps will finally get their new League of Ireland season up and running on Friday night when they travel to take on newly-promoted UCD in Dublin. There are five games in the top division on Friday night, and then another round of fixtures on Monday with Harps on the road again, this time travelling
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Covid-19 vaccines are now available for 5-11 year olds in Letterkenny. Parents and guardians now have the option to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine for their child by going to www.hse.ie/book where they can choose a date and time that is most convenient for them. The following clinics can be booked for
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Donegal’s Ronan Boyce has signed a new contract at Derry City. The Ramelton man has put pen to paper to complete a new deal that will keep him at the Brandywell at least until the end of the 2025 season. Boyce had a super season with the Candystripes last year and club chairman Philip O’Doherty
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St Columba’s, Stranorlar are the Danske Bank Ulster Schools GAA Markey Cup champions. They made history on Tuesday evening as they won the competition for the first time as they defeated Virginia College of Cavan on a scoreline of 1-14 to 0-6. Kevin McCormack was top scorer with 1-7 on a memorable night for the
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Bonagee United and Cockhill Celtic have both been handed tricky away draw’s in this season’s quarter final’s of the Intermediate cup. Bonagee must travel to Cork for a tie with Rockmount AFC while Cockhill are in Dublin again to play Bluebell United. The ties are to be played on the weekend 19/20 March. Republic of
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A man has been arrested in Derry and drugs with an estimated street value of £2,000 seized following an incident in last night. The 45-year-old was arrested on suspicion of a number driving-related and drug-related offences, including driving with excess alcohol, driving with no insurance, being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug,
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It was a day to remember for Finn Valley AC as two club members achieved medal success yesterday at the European Masters Athletics Championships in Portugal. Ciara Kearns won a magnificent gold medal in Braga in the W35 long jump event. Kearns’ brilliant victory came after her clubmate Sinead McConnell won bronze in the W50
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Donegal were beaten for the first time in the National Football League this season on Sunday afternoon, going down 1-13 to 0-07 away to Kerry. David Clifford’s goal midway into the second half helped the Kingdom to victory. The one positive for Donegal today was the returning players which included Oisin Gallen and Hugh McFadden.
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Donegal manager Declan Bonner has spoken of his disappointment of his sides second half performance in their 1-13 to 0-07 defeat to Kerry in the National Football League. At halftime, Donegal trailed 0-09 to 0-02 but were playing against a strong wind in that first half. Despite having the wind in the second half Declan
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Donegal Ladies maintained their perfect start to their National League campaign with a 2-11 to 2-05 victory away to Westmeath. Two first half goals from Karen Guthrie sent Maxi Curran’s side well on their way to their five point victory. After the game,. Kevin Egan spoke with Donegal boss Maxi Curran… Kevin also got the
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Donegal Ladies made it two wins from two in the National Football League with a 2-11 to 2-05 against Westmeath on Sunday afternoon. Karen Guthrie was the star for Donegal firing in two goals in the first half. Kevin Egan has the full time report.
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Tyrone beat Kildare 2-7 to 12 points in Division One of the Allianz National Football League Sunday afternoon. Conn Kilpatrick and Darren McCurry with the goals for the All-Ireland champions and that’s their first victory this season. Manager Brian Dooher praised his side at full-time…
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Tyrone got their first win in this years National Football League with a 2-07 to 0-12 victory over Kildare. Second half goals from Darren McCurry and Conn Kilpatrick helped the Red Hands to victory. Francis Mooney has the full time report from Healy Park…
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Derry made it three wins from three in the National Football League after they beat Cork 1-13 to 0-07 in Owenbeg. Shane McGuigan was the top scorer for the Oakleaf County scoring eight points with Benny Herron finding the back of the Cork net. Rory Gallagher spoke with Derry GAA media after the game…
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Bonagee United are through to the Quarter Finals of the FAI Intermediate Cup for the first time in their history after they beat Everton FC on penalties on Saturday night. The game ended 2-2 with Micahel Doherty and Deano Larkin netting for Bonagee. Jason Gibson’s side then won the game on penalties with five perfect
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