The 2023 Michael Murphy SportS Donegal Club Championships draws took place on Thursday evening in Ballybofey. The full draws are below. There is no doubt the tie of the opening two rounds of the senior championship is the repeat of last years final with Naomh Conaill hosting St Eunan’s, while Kilcar must go to Dunfanagh […]
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On The Score this week, Oisin Kelly was live from the draws for The Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Club Championships plus Gavin Cullen talks League of Ireland and Ulster Senior League Football.
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Donegal’s third round clash with Monaghan in the All Ireland Championship has been fixed for Saturday 17th June at Healy Park in Omagh. The other group game between leaders Derry and bottom side Clare will be played at Pearse Park in Longford on the same day. Both games will start at 6pm. Donegal sit third
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Bonagee United Ladies have been drawn away to Sligo Rover’s in the Women’s FAI Cup 1st round with the ties to be played on week ending Sunday, August 27 2023 Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup – First Round Treaty United v Peamount United DLR Waves v Wexford Youths Sligo Rovers v Bonagee United Shamrock Rovers
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Finn Harp’s have been drawn away to Leinster Senior League side Kilbarrack United in the 1st round of the F.A.I. Cup. Ten in a row Ulster Senior League Champion’s Cockhill Celtic have been drawn at home to League of Ireland 1st Division side Bray Wanderer’s while Derry City will begin their defence of the FAI
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Over 1,300 Ukrainian children are currently enrolled in schools in Donegal. 859 pupils are in primary schools and 467 in post-primary. Nationally, 15,589 Ukrainian children are attending schools in Ireland. Department of Education figures show just over 10,000 are in the primary school system. 5,484 students meanwhile have been enrolled in post-primary schools. Current data
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There’s been a 35% spike in crime rates in Carndonagh. An Irish Independent analysis found crime rates in the town were one of the highest outside of Dublin. 158 offences were recorded by Gardai in Carndonagh in 2019. That figure increased to 214 in 2022. Between 2019 and 2022, Crime was up 12.4% at Anglesea
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Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has praised the work of Gardai in dealing with organised crime. Leading member of the Kinahan cartel, Liam Byrne was detained in Majorca on Sunday after travelling from his base in Dubai. UK authorities are trying to extradite him to face charges there, after investigations involving Gardaí and a number of
People are once again being urged to be mindful of parking at piers in Donegal. Lough Swilly RNLI say the parking area for crew at both Ned’s Point and Buncrana Pier must be kept clear, as well as the slipway at Ned’s Point. The rescue service is advising anyone also launching a small craft at
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Details of the Croke Park review into various matters within Donegal GAA will be presented at a meeting of the Donegal GAA County Committee on Tuesday evening. Club delegates will gather in Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey for their June meeting – at which the findings from the review will be presented Back in April, the
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St Patrick’s Athletic continued their great form of late as they defeated Derry City 4-1 at Richmond Park (above) to go joint second with the Candystripes in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Having been held to a scoreless draw at home to Shelbourne on Friday, it has not been a good Bank Holiday weekend
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Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2023 has been a resounding success this year, and great credit is due to the host club CLG Naomh Muire in west Donegal. With superb weather and some great matches, it was an occasion to savour. After the finals, Brendan Devenney spoke with club chairman John Colm Gillespie who said that
Former Finn Harps boss Ollie Horgan – who is now assistant to John Caulfield at Galway United – feels that Finn Harps will get stronger after some new players come in during the transfer window. The sides still have to meet each other two more times this season, and he believes the Donegal side will
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Early goals once again cost Finn Harps dearly as they them thumped 6-0 by SSE Airtricity League First Division leaders Galway United at Eamon Deacy Park. Manager Dave Rogers acknowledged that there was no way back after finding themselves 4-0 down after 20 minutes, but his side had their moments too. He also spoke about
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It was a case of defeat on the double for the two Donegal sides in the two men’s finals at this year’s Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta hosted by CLG Naomh Muire. In the senior final, Naomh Conaill just came up short as they were beaten 2-07 to 0-12 in extra-time by Meath side Wolfe Tones
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Finn Harps found runaway SSE Airtricity League First Division leaders Galway United simply too hot to handle at Eamon Deacy Park. In what was an historic 800th home league game for the Galway club, the westerners once again turned on the style and ran out comfortable 6-0 winners. Rampant Galway, who have won 16 out
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It’s been a great Bank Holiday weekend for An Tearmainn ladies after they captured the All Ireland Senior Ladies Gaeltacht title. They defeated Maigh Cuilinn by 10-20 to 1-4 in a one-sided final. The joint managers of the victorious Donegal Adrian and Kevin McGettigan side gave their reaction afterwards to Pauric Hilferty.
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The County Donegal Boxing Board will hold its AGM tomorrow, Tuesday, June 6th in Letterkenny Boxing Club’s clubhouse at 8pm and each of the 15 clubs in the county are asked to be represented. Meanwhile, Raphoe’s reigning national schoolboy champion Taylor Parke has booked his semi-final spot at the national Junior Cadet championships after turning
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It was a case of so near and yet so far for Naomh Conaill as they were beaten 2-07 to 0-12 in extra-time by Meath side Wolfe Tones (Bhulf Tón) in the Men’s Senior Final at the 2023 Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta hosted by CLG Naomh Muire at The Banks. The Leinster side got off
There was no joy for Gaoth Dobhair in the Junior Men’s Final at Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta as they were beaten 0-14 to 1-8 by Cill Chomáin of Mayo. At half-time, they trailed by 0-6 to 0-4. Despite a gallant second half effort they were unable to overcome their resolute opponents in a well contested
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An Tearmainn proved to be far too strong against Galway Gaeltacht champions Maigh Cuilinn as they romped to a 10-20 to 1-4 victory in the Senior Women’s Final of Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2023, at The Banks, the home of CLG Naomh Muire, who are hosting the tournament. Geraldine McLaughlin scored four of the goals
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An Clóchan Liath have won the All-Ireland Junior Women’s Gaeltacht title. They defeated Mícheál Breathnach of Galway in the decider on a final scoreline of 4-20 to 1-9. The Dungloe side raced into a 2-15 to 0-6 lead by half-time in a game played in stunning beautiful and warm conditions, and they went on
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A new track record – subject to the usual ratification and verification protocols – was set at Lifford Stadium on Sunday evening as the even money Fahan Rebel produced a spellbinding run of 17.25 to win the Paddy McCrossan 70th Birthday SSO/S1 325 race. The James B. Duffy (Derry) owned and trained dog produced a
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Derry have moved joint top with Monaghan in group 4 of the All Ireland Senior Championship after beating Donegal by 5 points in Ballybofey. It finished Donegal 1-15 Derry 3-14. Oak leaf county midfielder Conor Glass felt Derry showed “better resilience” in the second half to beat Donegal.
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Donegal suffered a five point defeat to Ulster Champions Derry on Sunday afternoon. 1-15 to 3-14 was how it finished in MacCumhaill Park with Rory O’Donnell netting for Donegal and Oisin Gallen top scoring for Aidan O’Rourke’s men with nine points. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh have the full time report…
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There was a real family feel to this year’s Irish Schools Athletics as two sets of brothers and sisters won gold in Tullamore, Co Offaly. Brothers Fintan and Ethan Dewhirst, who attend St Columbas Glenties, won gold in the 400 meter senior and inter boys hurdles. Meanwhile, sisters Adrienne and Caoimhe Gallen, from St Columbas
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Nakita Burke from Letterkenny A.C has won the VHI Woman’s Mini Marathon in a time of 34 minutes and 27 seconds. Teresa Doherty from Finn Valley A.C. placed third coming in at 34 minutes and 58 seconds. Over 20,000 woman took to the streets of Dublin to take part in the marathon, which marked
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Tyrone got their first win of the All Ireland Series with a two point victory over Armagh. 0-13 to 0-11 was how it finished. Tyrone joint manager Brian Dooher spoke with the media after the game…
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Tyrone claimed their first victory in this year’s All Ireland series with a 0-13 to 0-11 win over rivals Armagh. The Red Hands laid down a good marker in the first half and led 0-08 to 0-04 at half time with Armagh having Rian O’Neill red carded. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
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Derry were beaten by two points in the Christy Ring Cup final by Meath on Saturday afternoon. 1-21 to 1-23 was how it finished in Croke Park. At half time Derry trailed 0-17 to 0-07 but produced a massive comeback to bring just one point between the sides before a late Meath free sealed their
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Donegal have been beaten by Wicklow in the Nickey Rackard Cup Final by 2 points. It finished Donegal 3-12 Wicklow 1-20. Donegal boss Mickey McCann told Oisin Kelly the loss was hard to take today..
Naomh Conaill are through to the semi-finals of the All-Ireland Gaeltacht Championships being hosted by the Naomh Muire Lower Rosses club. The Donegal Gaeltacht champions defeated last year’s overall winners Ballingeary of Cork by 1-19 to 1-9. In the other quarter-finals during the afternoon, Wolfe Tones of Meath beat An Rinn of Waterford by 3-9
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Donegal were unable to withstand a strong second half recovery from Wicklow who lifted the Nicky Rackard Cup at Croke Park following an an absorbing contest. Mickey McCann’s side led by 2-8 to 0-10 at half-time, boosted by goals from Ryan Hilferty and Liam McKinney. At one stage, Donegal led by six points. But Wicklow
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Martin Harley finished in second in the Group One race in Queensland on Saturday. The Donegal jockey was on board the Richard Laming trained Reo. Since his return from injury, Harley has finished in second twice and also tasted victory once.
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Finn Harps drew 0-0 at home to Kerry on Friday night. The draw means Harps are now level on points with eighth placed Longford and five points behind Cobh who currently occupy the last of the play off spots. Harps boss Dave Rogers told Diarmaid Doherty that his side weren’t clinical enough in the final
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Derry City slipped to second in the table after a 0-0 draw at home to Shelbourne. The hosts have goalkeeper Brian Maher to thank for the draw after he saved Shane Farrell’s penalty. Derry goalkeeper Brian Maher spoke with Martin Holmes after the game… Mark Connolly also spoke with Martin Holmes…
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Derry City and Shelbourne played out a 0-0 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Shels had the chance to take the lead in the first half but Shane Farrell saw his spot kick saved by Brian Maher. The draw mean’s the Candystripes drop to second in the Premier Division table. Derry boss
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Derry City dropped to second in the SSE Airtricty Premier Division after they drew 0-0 at home to Shelbourne. Shelbourne, had the biggest chance of the game for a goal with Shane Farrell having his penalty saved by Brian Maher. Elsewhere, Shamrock Rovers went top with a 2-0 win over Dundalk. Martin Holmes has the
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For the second time this season, Finn Harps and Kerry played out a draw in the First Division. This time the game finished 0-0 in Finn Park. Diarmaid Doherty has the full time report…
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Donegal’s Brendan Boyce has been selected to compete in the 35km Race Walk at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. The Finn Valley AC athlete achieved a B standard on two occasions during the qualification period, at the National 35km Championships in Raheny in December 2021, and again when finishing 25th at the 2022 World Athletics
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Donegal will be bidding to win a fourth Nicky Rackard Cup on Saturday when they take on Wicklow at Croke Park. The squad is as follows: The game throws in at 3 pm and there will be full live match commentary on Highland Radio this Saturday.
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A Donegal man is one of three men found guilty of multiple charges in connection with an attack on security guards at a repossessed house near Strokestown, Co Roscommon, in 2018. 44 year old Patrick Sweeney of High Cairn, Ramelton, 58 year old Martin O’Toole with an address in Irishtown Claremorris, Co Mayo and 56
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Danny Cullen is just one win away from a fourth All Ireland title and a fourth Nickey Rackard Cup success for Donegal. They play Wicklow in Saturday’s decider at Croke Park, a side they have met three times already this year with Donegal beating them in the league semi final. The winner on Saturday will
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Donegal go into their second game in the All Ireland Championship top of their group and Assistant Manager Paddy Bradley says they have to make the most of their home game in the series. Ulster Champions Derry are the visitors to MacCumhaill Park on Sunday looking for a first win in the All Ireland having
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Ireland’s population has exceeded the five million threshold for the first time in 171 years. Census figures show there were 5,149,139 people in the State on Census night, which was in April last year. Donegal recorded a total population of 167,084. Of the total population in Donegal, 50.4% were female & 49.6% male. The average
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Donegal are Ulster Senior Ladies Football champions once again thanks to a 1-10 to 0-09 victory over Armagh in Owenbeg. At half time, Maxi Curran’s side led 0-07 to 0-05 and put on a controlled second half performance to get their hands on the Ulster title once again. After the game Donegal Ladies boss Maxi
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Donegal Ladies reclaimed the Ulster Senior Football Championship after a 1-10 to 0-09 victory over Armagh. Ciara McGarvey’s goal in the closing moments of the game sealed the victory for Donegal who had led by a point with under a minute remaining. It was the first time since 2019 Maxi Curran’s side got their hands
Donegal got their hands on the Ulster Senior Ladies Football Championship title for the first time since 2019 with a four point victory over Armagh. 1-10 to 0-09 was how it finished in Owenbeg. Ciara McGarvey’s late goal helped sealed the win for Maxi Curran’s side. Oisin Kelly and Maureen O’Donnell have the full time
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Bonagee United sealed their place in the FAI Women’s Amateur Cup semi final thanks to a 3-1 win over Ballingarry. Goals from Caoimhne Herron, Geraldine McLaughlin and Bronagh Gallagher helped Bonagee to the victory. With the win they have also booked their place in the Senior Cup.
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