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A lot of positives to take from Shamrock Rovers draw for Ruaidhri Higgins and Derry City

Derry City and Shamrock Rovers played out a 0-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. The Candystripes did have their chances with the biggest falling to Will Patching, who missed from the penalty spot. After the game, Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins told Martin Holmes there are a lot of positives to take

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Finn Harps and Derry City have previously postponed games now rescheduled

Finn Harps previously postponed clash against Bohemians which was originally set for 10th June has been rescheduled and will now be played on Saturday 24th September at 4pm at Finn Park. Meanwhile, Derry City have also had their game against Shelbourne, refixed to be played on Monday 29th August, 7:45pm at Tolka Park. Those games

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Focus of local distance runners’ switches to Donegal Half Marathon

Following Sunday’s staging of the Danny McDaid 15K, the focus of attention for the North West’s distance runners’ switches to the 2022 Donegal Half Marathon which takes place in Letterkenny on Sunday, August 28th in Letterkenny. The Donegal Half Marathon was first held in 2014 and continues to be a popular event for many of

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Roisin Flanagan sets new Donegal and Northern Irish record at Commonwealth Games

Finn Valley Ac’s Roisin Flanagan has set a new Donegal and Northern Ireland record at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In Sundays, 5000 metres, Flanagan finished in a time of 15 minutes 26.76 seconds to set the new record. It was also a personal best for the Finn Valley runner who ended the race in

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Gavin Dykes reflects on Finn Harps victory over Drogheda United

Finn Harps recorded a 3-0 victory at home to Drogheda United on Friday night. Filip Mihaljevic netted the opener from the penalty spot on 23 minutes. Goals then either side of the half helped Ollie Horgan’s men to the three points. After the game assistant manager, Gavin Dykes gave his thoughts to Diarmaid Doherty…

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Watch: Dan O’Donnell on Bonagee’s big victory over Pike Rovers

Bonagee United advanced to the FAI Cup second round after an emphatic 6-0 win over Pike Rovers at Dry Arch Park. Conor Black and Tony McNamee both scored a brace alongside goals from Jamie Lynagh and Míchael Doherty which eased Jason Gibson’s side to victory. After the game Diarmaid Doherty spoke with Dan O’Donnell.

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Bonagee United hit Pike Rovers for six as they advance to FAI Cup second round

Bonagee United are through to the second round of the FAI Cup after they comfortably beat Pike Rovers of Limerick 6-0 at Dry Arch Park. Conor Black opened the scoring for Jason Gibson’s side before Pike saw Steven McGann sent off. Bonagee then took control of the tie with goals coming from Míchael Doherty and

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Watch: Gary McGettigan reflects on Setanta’s Donegal Senior Hurling Championship final victory

Setanta won the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship on Saturday evening in O’Donnell Park with an Extra Time victory over Burt. The game had finished 13 points a piece before Setanta pushed on in the extra period to claim a 1-20 to 0-18 win. Tom Comack got the thoughts of Setanta boss Gary McGettigan after the

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Watch: Bittersweet moment as Liam McKinney named Man of the Match in Burt’s Donegal Senior Hurling final defeat

Burt suffered an Extra Time defeat in the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship final to Setanta on Saturday evening. 1-20 to 0-18 was how it finished in favour of the men from the Cross. Liam McKinney of Burt was named Man of the Match in the game firing over 12 points and after the game he

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Watch: Declan Coulter reacts to Setanta’s Donegal Senior Hurling Championship victory over Burt

For the fourth time in the past six years, Setanta claimed the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship thanks to a 1-20 to 0-18 Extra Time win over Burt. The sides were level at 0-13 a piece at full time but Burt were reduced to 14 men early in the extra period as Setanta kicked on to

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Watch: Lee Henderson delighted with MacCumhaill’s Donegal Intermediate Hurling final win

MacCumhaill’s claimed the Donegal Intermediate Hurling Championship on Saturday afternoon after a two point win over Carndonagh in O’Donnell Park. The game finished 0-17 to 1-12 in favour of the side from the Twin Towns. After the game, captain Lee Henderson told Tom Comack he was delighted to get the win.

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Watch: Jamie De Ward on MacCumhaill’s Intermediate Hurling Championship victory

MacCumhaill’s claimed the Donegal Intermediate Hurling Championship title on Saturday afternoon, thanks to a 0-17 to 1-12 victory over Carndonagh. At half time MacCumhaill’s trailed by 1-06 to 0-05 but a strong second half showing saw the men from the Twin Towns claim victory. After the game, Tom Comack spoke with Man of the Match,

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Solid performance from Brendan Boyce at World Championships

Donegal’s Brendan Boyce finished in 25th place in 35k walk at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday. The Finn Valley walker crossed the line in Oregan, USA in 2:33.31 It was a solid effort from Boyce who was just outside his personal best and was 42 seconds shy of the Irish record. Highland’s Athletic’s Correspondent

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Listen: Declan Bonner on making the decision to step away from Donegal

Declan Bonner has stepped down as Donegal senior football manager. His second spell in charge lasted five years, and saw Donegal win back-to-back Ulster titles in 2018 and 2019. Since then, they lost two finals and were beaten by Derry in this year’s provincial decider, before an All Ireland qualifier loss to Armagh. Declan said

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Success at National Juvenile Track & Field Championships for Donegal athletes

There was success for Donegal athletes at the National Track and Field Championships in Tullamore over the weekend. Sophia Parlour of the Olympian club won gold in the 100 metres. Lifford/Strabane AC’s sisters Adrienne (U19’s) and Caoimhe Gallen (U16) earned Hammer gold in their age group. Lucy McGlynn from Tir Chonaill AC won the 400

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Raphoe FC’s participation in Girls’ Football Festival in Vienna was “trip of a lifetime”

Raphoe FC’s under-15 girls participation in the Girls’ Football Festival has been described by a coach who accompanied the team as a brilliant learning experience. The three-day festival in the Austrian capital celebrated soccer, respect and diversity, and was part of the Football Zajedno – Football Together Project which promotes international exchange, respect and equality.

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