It’s a well-worn cliché that there are fine margins between success and failure in sport. In the case of Shaun Sharkey’s Challenger Series final, that description was entirely apt, as 1-2 millimetres probably cost him one of the biggest titles in Amateur Pool. When the Dungloe native reflects back on the weekend, he may rue […]
Agonising Final Defeat for “The Shark” in Blackpool Read More »
Donegal secured themselves a home preliminary quarter final after they beat Monaghan 0-19 to 0-17 in Healy Park, Omagh. As for Monaghan, they will also play in a preliminary quarter final, but theirs will be away from home. After the game, Donegal’s Oisin Gallen told Francis Mooney he is looking forward to the home preliminary
Oisin Gallen & Darren Hughes reflect on Donegal’s victory over Monaghan Read More »
Callum Devine holds a 53.1 second lead in the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. That is after last years winner Josh Moffett went out on Special Stage 17. Oisin Kelly has the wrap after Special Stage 17, alongside reaction from leader Callum Devine and Rory Kennedy, Co Driver for Garry Jennings…
Donegal Rally: Wrap & Reaction after SS17 Read More »
Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan have started the third and final day of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally with a bang. Oisin Kelly has the details…
Donegal Rally: Callum Devine lays down a marker at the start of day 3 Read More »
Derry are the first county through to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-finals. They topped Group 4 on Saturday evening with a 1-18 to 1-11 win over Clare at Pearse Park. Derry boss Ciaran Meenagh told Michael McMullan that he is happy to be the first team into the All Ireland quarter finals…
Ciaran Meenagh – “happy to be first team into the draw” Read More »
Donegal have earned themselves a home preliminary quarter final after they beat Monaghan by two points in Healy Park, Omagh. 0-19 to 0-17 was how it finished in favour of Donegal. Paddy Bradley, member of the Donegal coaching staff told Brendan Devenney he was delighted with Donegal’s victory… Brendan also got the thoughts of Donegal
Paddy Bradley & Stephen McMenamin delighted with Donegal’s win over Monaghan Read More »
Derry claimed top spot in Group 4 of the All Ireland Series after they beat Clare 1-20 to 1-13 in Longford. At half time the sides were level 0-9 to 1-06. Benny Herron then netted to put 1-14 1-07 on 48 minutes to help send the Oakleafers on their way to victory. Michael McMullan has
Derry into All Ireland quarter final with win over Clare Read More »
Donegal have beaten Monaghan by two points in Healy Park, Omagh 0-19 to 0-17 was how it finished in favour of Aidan O’Rourke’s side. Donegal will now have a home preliminary quarter final Brendan Devenney and Martin McHugh report for Highland Radio…
Donegal claim victory over Monaghan in Healy Park Read More »
Waterford were beaten by five points away to Donegal Ladies in their All Ireland Championship opener. It ended 2-10 to 1-08 in favour of Maxi Curran’s side. Waterford now must beat Meath to give themselves a chance to reach the quarter finals. Diarmaid Doherty spoke with a disappointed Waterford manager Pat Sullivan…
Pat Sullivan disappointed by defeat to Donegal Read More »
Callum Devine remains the man to catch at the end of Day 2 of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. Josh Moffett remains second but the man who has had the best day Matt Edwards. Oisin Kelly has the wrap of Day 2…
Donegal Rally: Day 2 Wrap Read More »
Matt Edwards has gone fastest once again, this time in Special Stage 13 at the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. Callum Devine, continues to lead but has had his lead cut by Josh Moffett. Oisin Kelly has the latest…
Donegal Rally: Matt Edwards fastest again as Callum Devine’s lead cut by Josh Moffett Read More »
Anders Johnsen is enjoying his second year at the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. The Swedish man is taking part in the Historics category. Johnsen told Chris Ashmore that he enjoys the event…
Sweden’s Anders Johnsen taking on the Donegal International Rally Read More »
Richard Kerr earned himself a second pace finish in Knock Hill in what was the fourth round of the BSB Superstock Championship. Kerr had started on pole but finished in second to Dan Linfoot. Alex Olsen finished the event in third.
Richard Kerr claims second at Knock Hill Read More »
Rhys Irwin earned himself a podium finish Knock Hill in Round 4 of the BSB Championship. Rhys finished qualifying just 0.09 seconds off of pole and continued his fantastic form into the race where he finished third. The race was won by T0m Booth-Amos with Luke Stapleford in second.
Podium finish for Rhys Irwin Read More »
Donegal Ladies claimed a five point win over Waterford in their opening game of the All Ireland Championship. Maxi Curran’s side ran out 2-10 to 1-08 victors in Lifford. Niamh Hegarty and Amy Boyle Carr grabbed the goals for Donegal. After the game, Donegal’s Amy Boyle Carr spoke with Diarmaid Doherty…
Amy Boyle Carr reflects on Donegal Ladies victory over Waterford Read More »
Taylor Parke of Raphoe Boxing Club claimed the National Junior Cadet title on Saturday morning. Parke got the better of Donnacha Beagan of Sean Dorans 4-1 on the judges scorecards in the 35Kg’s category. It is Parke’s second National title in eight weeks.
Taylor Parke wins National Junior Cadet title Read More »
The drivers are in service after Special Stage 12 on Saturday afternoon in the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in their VW Polo GTI R5 lead by 15 seconds. During the service, Callum spoke with Chris Ashmore. Matt Edwards was fastest over the Knockalla Stage and his Co Driver David
Donegal Rally: Reaction after Special Stage 12 Read More »
Donegal Ladies got off to a winning start in the All Ireland Championship with a victory over Waterford in Lifford. 2-10 to 1-08 was how it finished with Niamh Hegarty and Amy Boyle Carr scoring the goals for Maxi Curran’s side. Termon’s Geraldine McLaughlin came on in the last 10 minutes of the game for
Maxi Curran happy with Donegal Ladies win over Waterford Read More »
Matt Edwards and David Moynihan in their VW Polo GTI R5 has gone the fastest through Special Stage 12. With that Edwards has now moved up to fourth overall. Callum Devine has added to his lead now as last years winner Josh Moffett now trails Devine by 15 seconds. Oisin Kelly has the latest…
Donegal Rally: Matt Edwards goes fastest on SS12 as Callum Devine continues to lead Read More »
Strabane 1st XI 130 v 131/2 Brigade 1st XI Brigade 1st XI won by 8 wickets Fox Lodge 1st XI 199/5 (31) v 114 (24.3/31) Glendermott 1st XI Fox Lodge 1st XI won by 90 runs (DLS method) St Johnston 1st XI 90 (31.5/33) 86/2 Ardmore 1st XI Ardmore 1st XI won by 8 wickets
North West Cricket Results 17/06/2023 Read More »
Donegal Ladies started their All Ireland Championship campaign with a 2-10 to 1-08 victory over Waterford. Goals from Niamh Hegarty and Amy Boyle Carr helped Maxi Curran’s side to victory. Geraldine McLaughlin, who has been one of the stars of the Donegal ladies team over the years also came off the bench in the closing
Donegal Ladies earn victory over Waterford Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle claimed a 6/1 double at Fairyhouse on Friday evening. The first win for the Donegal jockey was on board the the Michael O’Callaghan trained, Night Sparkle at 11/4. The second victory was on the 4/5 shot Rappareee Champ for trainer Joseph O’Brien.
6/1 double for Dylan Browne McMonagle at Fairyhouse Read More »
Callum Devine remains the man to catch after Special Stage 11 of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. His lead has been cut to 8.1 seconds by Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes in their Hyundai I20 R5. Sam Moffett and Keith Moriarty also in their Hyundai I20 R5 are in third a further 36.9 seconds
Donegal Rally: Callum Devine has lead cut by Josh Moffett Read More »
Callum Devine has extended his lead at the top of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally by 9.8 seconds. Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes in their Hyundai I20 R5 are in second with Sam Moffett and Keith Moriarty also in their Hyundai I20 R5 are in third. Oisin Kelly has the latest…
Donegal Rally: Callum Devine extends lead Read More »
There has been a change at the top of the leader board in the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. Oisin Kelly has the details…
Donegal Rally: Callum Devine reclaims the lead Read More »
Callum Devine and Andy Hayes It’s all happening in day 2 of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. Chris Ashmore has more..
Donegal Rally: Moffett and Devine swap the lead Read More »
The weather is set to play a factor on day two of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. Oisin Kelly looks ahead to today’s action:
Donegal Rally: Day 2 Preview Read More »
Day 1 of the 2023 Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally has come to a close. Josh Moffett and Andy Hays are the leaders after the first day of rallying. Chris Ashmore has been chatting with today’s competitors…
Donegal Rally: End of day 1 drivers reactions Read More »
Day 1 of the 2023 Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally has ended. 2022 champions Josh Moffett and Andy Hays are the leaders after the first day of rallying. Oisin Kelly has the wrap…
Donegal Rally: Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes lead at the end of day 1 Read More »
Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan. Photo by Kevin Shields. Calum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan registered their first fastest time of the day, reducing Josh Moffett and Andy Hays lead. Oisin Kelly has more…
Donegal Rally: Callum Devine hits back Read More »
Kevin Gallagher and Ryan Moore. Photo Kevin Shields. Josh Moffett and Andy Hays remain in poll position after the first 3 stages of the Donegal International Rally. Oisin Kelly has more..
Donegal Rally: Josh Moffett leads after 3 stages Read More »
Josh Moffett and Andy Hays have laid down a marker in the early stages of the Donegal International Rally. Oisin Kelly has more..
Donegal Rally: Josh Moffett fastest again Read More »
The leading crews has come through stage one of the Donegal International Rally. Oisin Kelly has more..
Donegal Rally: Matt Edwards hits trouble Read More »
It’s day one of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally with the crews set to tackle six stages in the south of the county near Donegal Town. As always many of the top names in the sport are in the county for the three day event. And competition will be intense in all the categories,
Preview: Day one of the Donegal International Rally gets underway Read More »
On the Score this week, Oisin Kelly is live from the Donegal International Rally Ceremonial Start where he speak’s with the main contenders. Emer Gallagher looks ahead to the Ladies All Ireland opener against Waterford and Ryan Ferry previews the county’s men All Ireland fixture with Monaghan.
The Score LIVE from the Donegal Rally Ceremonial start Read More »
It’s been a successful week for Donegal Jockey’s. On Wednesday evening in Limerick Dylan Browne McMonagle took a 9/1 double His first win came on the Joseph O’Brien trainerd Alazne at 9/4 and then later followed with a second victory of the evening on 2-1 favourite Navagio, teaming up with trainer RP Cody. Oisin Orr
Wins for McMonagle, Orr & Harley Read More »
The Ireland Amatuer side equalised late on to draw their last UEFA Regions’ Cup fixture 1-1 with Bosnian opposition in Zenica-Doboj on Wednesday night in Galicia. Cockhill Celtics Lee McColgan came close to scoring in the game only for his effort to skim the post. McColgan however, would then be mysteriously sent off at the
Ireland draw in Spain but McColgan sent off Read More »
The 2023 Donegal Half Marathon, which takes place in Letterkenny on Sunday, August 27th, will be a Donegal Athletics Board county championship race. Making the announcement, race director, Brendan McDaid, said he was delighted that the race will be an annual championship event. “There has always been a big interest among clubs in the Donegal
2023 Donegal Half Marathon confirmed as a County Championship Race Read More »
Investigations are ongoing in relation to a criminal damage incident that seen the back and side windows of a digger smashed. The Hitachi digger was parked in a field just off the Port Road, Letterkenny from 4pm on Friday last until 10am the following morning. The owner returned to discover the extent of the
Digger left damaged in overnight criminal damage incident Read More »
Almost 6,000 people who arrived into Ireland from Ukraine are currently living in Donegal. The Donegal local electoral area is housing the biggest share in the county, at 1,842. Meanwhile, 654 Ukrainian refugees are residing in North Inishowen, 315 in South Inishowen, 691 in Milford, 355 in Lifford-Stranorlar, 969 in Letterkenny and 1,102 in Glenties.
Almost 6,000 Ukrainian refugees living in Donegal Read More »
A Donegal firefighter has asked Government to put themselves in the position of retained fire fighters. Retained firefighters are picketing in Donegal today and right across the country in a row over pay and conditions. Donegal County Council has confirmed that all 5 of the 15 fire brigades in the county will be on strike
‘We need a work-life balance’ – Donegal firefighter Read More »
Donegal County Council’s Working Holiday Campaign is being launched today. Building on the success of last years campaign, one voucher per person will be offered to experience a remote working hub in the county. The Working Holiday initiative which will run until October, provides the opportunity to enjoy everything Donegal has to offer during the
Council to launch Working Holiday Campaign today Read More »
Traffic lights are to be installed at the Polestar Roundabout, Letterkenny. Donegal County Council has confirmed that works will commence on June 19th and will take place between the hours of 7pm and 5:30am for approximately 10 weeks. The council says the sequence of works shall be – Port Road Island Road Crossing Ramelton Road
Traffic lights to be installed at Polestar Roundabout, Letterkenny Read More »
The HSE has confirmed that the nursing situation on Tory Island has been reviewed. Serious concerns were raised last week as it emerged the island was without a nurse due to sickness and no cover was available. Provisions have now been made for nursing on the island until June 22nd after which normal nursing services
Cover confirmed for nurse on Tory Island Read More »
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he’s confident he has the backing of the vast majority of the Fine Gael TDs and senators. It comes after anonymous party sources in Sunday newspapers were questioning Varadkar’s future as leader of the party. But the Taoiseach says he’s confident his leadership is secure:
Taoiseach says he’s confident he has backing of vast majority of FG TDs and senators Read More »
A 43-year-old woman is due in court next month in connection with an incident at a Church in Eglinton on Saturday evening last. The woman faces charges of one count of criminal damage, three counts of assault on police and one count of disorderly behaviour. She is due before the Derry Magistrates Court on July
Woman due in court in connection with incident at Eglinton Church Read More »
A third income tax rate of 30% is still under consideration ahead of the Budget. Multiple Cabinet ministers are attending the National Economic Forum today to hear pitches for how to spend the budget surplus. It gives the chance for lobby groups to outline their demands across various sectors, including housing, hospitality and social welfare.
Third income tax rate of 30% still under consideration Read More »
Old Fort Major won the Ballymac Stud A1/A2 525 Trophy Final at Lifford Stadium on Sunday night in a time of 28.74 seconds for owner Strabane owner Sean Maxwell and trainer Austin Maxwell. This was the biggest final since the reopening of the track earlier this year, with €2,000 for the winner. Old Fort Major
The Republic of Ireland’s UEFA Regions’ Cup hopes were ended on Sunday evening as the amateur international side fell to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Germany’s Bavaria Region in Spain. Bonagee United’s Jack Parke and Cockhill Celtic’s Lee McColgan both played. The Irish team plays its concluding game on Tuesday against a side
Donegal players on Irish amateur side that loses to Bavarian opponents Read More »
It was yet another busy weekend for Donegal athletes. Liam Bradley, Mark McLucas, and Pauric McKinney won the National over 50s team championships in Dublin. Also on Sunday Philip McHugh of Letterkenny AC claimed victory in the Lifford/Strabane half marathon with City of Derry Spartan’s Catherine Whoriskey winning the ladies section. Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle
Liam Bradley, Mark McLucas & Pauric McKinney claim National over 50’s team title Read More »
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