Derry tasted defeat for the first time in Divsion 2 of the National Football League after they were beaten 4-11 to 0-12 by Galway in Owenbeg. Goals from Matthew Tierney, Damien Comer, Dessie Conneely and Tomo Culhane helped the Tribesmen secured their place in Division One. Rory Gallagher’s hopes of promotion is now out of […]
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Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes won the West Cork Rally on Sunday afternoon. The pair in their Hyundai i20 R5 finished 23.3 seconds ahead of Meirion Evans and Jonathan Jackson in their Volkswagen Polo GTi R5. Alastair Fisher and Gordon Noble finished in third with Daniel Cronin and Shane Buckley in their Volkswagen Polo GTi
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Clonmany Shamrocks 1 v 2 Aileach FC Glengad United 2 v 0 Illies Celtic Greencastle FC 5 v 0 Cockhill Youths Strand Hotel Division One Culdaff FC 6 v 1 Greencastle Youths Dunree United 0 v 1 Redcastle United Clonmany Res 4 v 1 Gleneely Colts Donegal Signs Division Two Shield
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Tyrone took a step towards safety in Division One of the National Football League on Saturday evening. The Red Hands beat Mayo 0-11 to 0-09 in Healy Park to help ease their relegation woes. The win put the hosts on five points before they travel to Kerry for their final league game of the year.
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Tyrone have eased their relegation worries in Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League. They’ve beaten Mayo in Omagh by 11 points to 9 to move to 5 points in the table. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
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Cockhill Celtic bowed out of the FAI Intermediate Cup at the hands of Bluebell United of Dublin. The game finished 3-1 in favour of the Dublin side with Garbhan Friel netting the goal for Gavin Cullen’s side. Cockhill Manager Gavin Cullen spoke with Eóin Catterson on Sunday Sport…
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Institute and Dergview earned wins in the NIFL Championship on Saturday afternoon. An Ian Parkhill hattrick alongside Shaw Docherty and Mark McFadden goals gave Stute a 5-1 win at home to Annagh. Elsewhere, a Matthew Kirk double gave Dergview a 2-1 victory over H & W Welders.
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Donegal will face All Ireland champions Meath in the National Football League Final after they beat Dublin 2-08 to 1-10 in Clones. Two goals in 30 seconds from Emma McCroary and Yvonne Bonner helped Maxi Currans side to the victory. After the game, Donegal midfielder Katy Herron told Maureen O’Donnell she;s over the moon with
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Donegal Ladies will play in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Final after they beat Dublin 2-08 to 1-10 in Clones. Maxi Curran’s side looked all set to lose out before two goals in thirty seconds saw them claim the victory. Emma Mc Croary scored the first goal before Yvonne Bonner slotted into the empty
The European Cricket League came to an end in Malaga on Saturday afternoon and after a narrow defeat to Brescia in the morning’s eliminator it was a fourth place finish for North West and Irish T20 champions, Brigade. The competition reverted to its original 10-over format for Finals Day and the Beechgrove side got off
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Donegal jockey Conor Orr won the Midlands Grand National on Saturday afternoon on board the 12/1 shot Screaming Colours for trainer William Durkan. Orr made his way to Uttoexter after two rides on the final day at the Cheltenham Festival where he rode Colonel Mustard to a third place finish in the County Hurdle. The
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Donegal Ladies are into then final of Division One of the Lidl Ladies National Football League after they beat Dublin 2-08 to 1-10 in Clones. Goals from Emma McCrory and Yvonne Bonner late in the second half helped Maxi Curran’s side into the final where they will play either Meath or Mayo. Frank Craig and
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Donegal Town Reserves 4 v 0 Arranmore United Kildrum Tigers Reserves 1 v 0 Keadue Rovers Reserves Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves 0 v 3 Glenea United Reserves Milford United Reserves 0 v 3 Glencar Celtic Oldtown Celtic 5 v 2 Cappry Rovers Reserves Strand Rovers 2 v 0 Fintown Harps AFC
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Derry City are the new leaders of the Premier Division after they recorded a 2-1 victory over St Pat’s in the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Will Patching opened the scoring in the first five minutes before Tom Grivosti leveled the game up. Patching the grabbed his and Derry’s second in injury time as
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Derry City went to the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night thanks to a 2-1 win over St Pat’s in the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Will Patching got both goals for the hosts, opening the scoring on four minutes before winning it with a goal in added time. Scorer of the winning
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Finn Harps got their first win of the season on Friday night beating Shelbourne 3-0 in Tolka Park. A first half strike from Ethan Boyle had Harps one up at the break. Second half goals from Conor Tourish and Eric McWoods then sealed the victory. After the game Dave Webster told Ryan Ferry he and
Finn Harps got their first three points of the season thanks to a 3-0 win away at Shelbourne. Goals from Ethan Boyle, Conor Tourish and Eric McWoods helped Ollie Horgan’s side earn the victory. After the game Finn Harps boss Ollie Horgan spoke with Ryan Ferry…
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Derry City have gone top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division after they beat St Pats 2-1 in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Goals in each half from Will Patching helped the Candystripes go two points clear at the top of the table. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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Finn Harps got their first win of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night, beating Shelbourne 3-0 in Tolka Park. Ethan Boyle had Harps one up at the break with a low strike into the back of the Shels net. Second half goals from Conor Tourish and Eric McWoods then sealed Ollie Horgan’s side’s
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Post-Brexit trade talks between Britain and the United States will begin next Monday in Baltimore. Securing a dealing arrangement with America was one of the main goals of the campaign which led to the UK leaving the EU. According to the Wall Street Journal, the agenda will include discussions on easing supply-chain congestion, developing green
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The points in the first north west derby went the way of Sligo Rovers as Finn Harps went down at the Showgrounds 3-1. A Aiden Kenna hat-trick gave the hosts the victory despite a spirited Harps performance who only found the net once through second half substitute Luke Rodden. The result leaves the Ballybofey side
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Derry City sit just a point of the new Premier Division leaders St Patrick’s Athletic following their 2-0 win on Monday evening at the Brandywell over Drogheda United. Jamie McGonigle scored both goals as Derry remain unbeaten ahead of their top of the table clash with Pats on Friday. Despite the good result there is
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Johanne McColgan, a coach from Inishowen-based club Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin, is the Translink Ulster GAA Coach of the Year for 2022. This is the fourth time that Translink and Ulster GAA have partnered on the initiative, which is designed to recognise club coaches who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the coaching and development of Gaelic
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Derry City’s unbeaten start to the season continued on Monday at the Brandywell as the hosts beat Drogheda United 2-0. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport:
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Finn Harps suffered a third defeat of the Premier Division season and their search for a win continues as they lost 3-1 to Sligo Rovers. Diarmaid Doherty and Declan Boyle report for Highland Radio Sport at The Showgrounds in Sligo:
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Donegal suffered their first home defeat of the season in the National Football League going down 1-12 to 0-10 against Monaghan on Sunday afternoon. Before the game it was announced that the Donegal players and management will not be taking part in post match interviews after a request from the GPA, who are protesting the
John Kelly has set a new Donegal and Ulster Indoor and Outdoor Shot Put record at the European Throws event in Portugal. The Donegal natives throw of 18.83 metres is also his lifetime best throw and helped him finish in fifth place at the event. John’s brother James was also in action and threw 16.56
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Derry remain unbeaten in Division 2 of the National Football League after they drew 12 points a piece with Roscommon on Sunday afternoon. Shane McGuigan was top scorer for the Oakleaf County firing over eight of his sides points. After the game Derry boss Rory Gallagher told Michael McMullan he was pleased with the point…
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Dublin have gotten their first win of the National Football League thanks to a 0-13 to 0-8 victory over Tyrone in Healy Park. The All Ireland champions trailed 0-11 to 0-2 at half time and their task was made harder when Padraig Hampsey was shown a red minutes into the second half. The Red Hands
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Derry relinquished their lead at the top of Division Two following a 0-12 point a piece draw with Roscommon. Galway are now top of the table thanks to a 2-08 to 1-05 win over Clare but both them and the Oakleaf County remain unbeaten. Michael McMullan has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Donegal were beaten in the Allianz National Football League Division One by Monaghan in MacCumhaill Park. It finished 1-12 to 0-10 in favour of the visitors. Andrew Woods got the goal for the Farney County. Oisin Kelly, Martin McHugh and Brendan Kilcoyne report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Convoy Arsenal 2 v 3 Bonagee United Donegal Town 2 v 1 Castlefin Celtic Drumkeen United 1 v 1 Glenea United Keadue Rovers 4 v 1 Cappry Rovers Kildrum Tigers 2 v 2 Kilmacrennan Celtic Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Cranford United 1 v 1 Milford United Drumoghill F.C.
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Finn Harps suffered their first home defeat of the season on Friday night losing out 2-0 against St Pat’s. Jack Scott opened the scoring for the Saints on 65 minutes before Eoin Doyle headed in the second to seal Tim Clancy’s sides win. Elsewhere Sligo Rovers beat Drogheda United 3-0, Shamrock Rovers were 1-0 victors
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Tyrone Ladies GFA have confirmed that Senior Team Manager Kevin McCrystal and his Management Team have stepped down from their roles with immediate affect. Tyrone Chairperson Donna McCrory and her Executive have wished Kevin and his backroom team the very best with their future activities and thanked them all for their time and dedication to
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Cockhill Celtic are through to the Ulster Senior League Cup final after they beat Monaghan United 3-0 on Saturday afternoon. A hattrick from Corey McBride was the difference between the two sides. Cockhill will now face Bonagee United in the decider after they beat Derry City Reserves 1-0 on Thursday evening.
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Donegal’s Under 20’s got their hands on the Leo Murphy Cup on Saturday afternoon with a 2-10 to 1-06 win over Tyrone in O’Donnell Park. Second half goals from Caolan Dunleavy and Bobby McGettigan who scored his fifth goal of the competition helped ease Gary Duffy’s side to the seven point win. After the match
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Institute and Dergview both suffered defeats in the NIFL Championship on Saturday afternoon. Stute were beaten 1-0 by Queens University, Rabdinho with the games only goal. Meanwhile Dergview lost out 3-1 away to Ballyclare. Dergview had taken the lead on 25 minutes through Matthew Buchanan before three goals in 12 minutes from Ian Fletcher, Caiolan
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Arranmore United 4 v 3 Kildrum Tigers Reserves Cappry Rovers Reserves 2 v 1 Keadue Rovers Reserves Fintown Harps AFC 2 v 0 Glenea United Reserves Glencar Celtic 2 v 0 Donegal Town Reserves Oldtown Celtic 3 v 0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves Strand Rovers 4 v 2 Milford United Reserves
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Donegal Under 20’s claimed the Leo Murphy Cup thanks to a 2-10 to 1-06 win over Tyrone in O’Donnell Park. Goals from Caolan Dunleavy and Bobby McGettigan helped Gary Duffy’s side to victory. Tom Comack has the full time report… Tom also got the thoughts of Highland’s GAA Analyst Martin McHugh after the game…
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Finn Harps suffered a 2-0 defeat against St Pat’s on Friday night at Finn Park. Jack Scott opened the scoring for the visitors on 65 minutes tapping into the empty net after Mark McGinley in the Harps goal had tipped Ian Bermingham’s shot onto the post. Tim Clancy’s side then sealed their win with 12
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Finn Harps were beaten at home for the first time this season on Friday night, going down 2-0 against St Pat’s. Second half goals from Jack Scott and Eoin Doyle helped move Pats to joint top of the table. The defeat see Harps routed to the bottom of the table on goal difference. After the
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Finn Harps tasted defeat at home for the first time this season, losing 2-0 against St Pat’s. Jack Scott opened the scoring for the Saints on 65 minutes before Eoin Doyle headed in the second to seal Tim Clancy’s sides win. Diarmaid Doherty reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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MLS side Colorado Rapids have confirmed the signing of Donegal’s Michael Harris. Harris will play for Colorado Rapids 2 in the MLS MNEXT PRO in what will be the league’s inaugural season. The 19-year-old impressed for Derry City Under 19’s last season and scored the winning penalty as they claimed the EA Sports Enda McGuill
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An investigation is continuing into an overnight fatal house fire in Glenties. Gardaí were alerted to the scene shortly after midnight. Fire services extinguished the fire and suspected human remains were located inside the property. Gardai say that they are treating the incident as a tragic accident. A forensic examination of the scene is
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The venue for this Saturday’s Leo Murphy Cup Final has been confirmed with Donegal to have home advantage over their neighbours Tyrone. Donegal won the toss, so the game will be played out at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny with a 12noon throw in. The Leo Murphy Cup – u20 Development Squad – final
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The Donegal Junior Football League held a function on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of the league. FAI President Gerry McAnaney, who has strong Donegal connections, was the special guest at the league headquarters at Diamond Park, Ballyare. On Sunday Sport, league secretary Nigel Ferry reflected on the evening’s events and the huge strides
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In this week’s League of Ireland Review, Chris Ashmore was joined by former Finn Harps Captain Declan Boyle to recap Friday’s action where Harps picked up their second point of the Premier Division season drawing 1-1 with Bohemians and Derry City won again with victory in Dublin over Shels. They began by looking at the
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Donegal were beaten 2-7 to 1-7 by Mayo in the Ladies NFL this afternoon and will play Dublin in two weeks time in the semi final. Karen Guthrie scored 1-3 for Donegal today, Geraldine McLaughlin wasn’t available again but Yvonne Bonner featured and got on the scoresheet: Donegal boss Maxi Curran told Cian McNicholas his
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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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