Derry City suffered their first league defeat of the season on Friday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. The Candystripes went down 1-0 at home to Drogheda United. Elicha Ahui with the games only goal, 12 minutes from full time. Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins spoke with the media after the game…
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Derry City were beaten for the first time in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division this season after they lost 1-0 at home to Drogheda United. Elicha Ahui’s goal on 78 minutes proved t0 be the difference between the two sides. Martin Holmes reports from the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium…
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Finn Harps and Kerry played out a 1-1 draw on Friday night. Sean McGrath opened the scoring for the hosts on 36 minutes before Ryan Flood earned a point for Harps with his goal on 67 minutes. John Drummey has the full time report…
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Derry boxer Connor “The Kid” Coyle [18(8)-0] will defend his NABA middleweight title against Fernando Ezequiel Farias on Saturday, April 29 at the Hilton Carillon in St. Petersburg, Florida. If the Derry middleweight gets through the April 29th defence he is set to fight in Ireland for the first time in six years. According to
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Bonagee United moved seven points clear at the top of the Ulster Senior League on Thursday night after they beat Derry City Reserves 1-0. Tony McNamee’s goal on 30 minutes was enough to earn all three points for Jason Gibson’s side. The win has moved Bonagee seven points clear of Cockhill Celtic who have two
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Mona McSharry set two new records and won three golds at the Irish Open Swimming Championships during the week. McSharry claimed gold in the 200m breaststroke and in doing so set a new Championship record time of 2 minutes 25.70 seconds. The Grange woman then won golds for the breaststroke and in the process she
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The death has taken place of former Derry City FC chairman Jack McCauley. Mr McCauley served on the Derry City Board of Directors throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and he was Chairman in the early 1990s and was also elected Vice President of Derry City Football Club. Tributes have been paid this morning following his
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On The Score this evening, Diarmaid Doherty was joined by Michael McMullan to look ahead to this weekend’s Gaelic Games action which includes the Ulster U-20 Championship semi final meeting of Derry and Donegal on Saturday. Gavin Cullen looks ahead to the weekend’s League of Ireland games, as well as Cockhill Celtic’s meeting with St.
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Donegal may well have to plan without Ryan McHugh for the championship. Donegal travel to play Down in their Ulster opener a fortnight on Saturday, but according to the Donegal News, McHugh has been unable to shake off a groin injury which has kept him out of action this year and is unlikely to feature
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Irish international Amber Barrett believes the United States are an inspirational force for other international teams. The Donegal native is part of the Republic of Ireland squad that will face the reigning world champions in Texas on Saturday night, as well as in St. Louis next Tuesday. The sides last met in 2019 when the
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Kilmacrennan’s Richard Kerr returns to action this weekend for round one of the British Superbike Championship where he will be competing in the Superstock 1000 class at the Silverstone national circuit in Northamptonshire. Kerr remains with the Scottish based AMD motorsport team and will ride a Honda once again. This is his third year with
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The Republic of Ireland Women’s Under-19s were defeated 5-0 by Germany in the opening group game of the Round 2 of qualifiers for the UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship in Norway, despite Ireland dominating large spells of possession. Sligo Rovers’ Emma Doherty, who hails from Inishowen, captained the Irish team. Next up, they face Norway on
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Donegal’s Yvonne Bonner has signed a deal to play with Aussie Rules football with Adelaide Crows during the upcoming 2023 Australian Football League Women’s season. The 35-year-old forward previously played 11 AFLW games for the Greater Western Sydney Giants. Yvonne, who had a long and successful career with Glenfin and Donegal, will wear the number
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Donegal County Council have issued a notice in relation to valve repair works that may cause supply disruptions to Ballyscanlan, Kilmacrenan, Portleen and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place until 5:30pm on this evening, the 4th of April. It is recommended that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration
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PSNI Derry have made an appeal for information in relation to the theft from a commercial premises on Victoria Road. It occurred between 8am and 11pm on Saturday last. Stock was stolen including a black dress, designer Balenciaga Triple S trainers and ‘Bella Blanca’ perfume, as well as a sum of cash. Police are urging
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The Director General of the GAA was in Donegal on Monday night. Tom Ryan addressed a Donegal GAA County Committee meeting where club delegates were told that a review of recent happenings within Donegal GAA will get underway immediately. The review with cover coaching, finance and governance. Ryan was joined by Ciaran McLaughlin who is
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Greyhound Racing is back at Lifford Stadium – with a bang. At Sunday night’s official gala reopening there was a ten race card and in the penultimate race Corbrack Prince, owned by Paul Allen and trained by Robert Gleeson, stole the show by winning the Dragon Bet 325 contest in a superb time of 17.30
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Donegal lost out in the National Hurling League Division 2B final on Sunday afternoon. 0-20 to 0-14 was how it finished in Carrick-on-Shannon. Donegal boss Mickey McCann told Oisin Kelly the defeat is a learning experience for his players…
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Donegal suffered a six point defeat to Meath in the National Hurling League Division 2B final on Sunday afternoon in Carrick-on-Shannon. At half time, Mickey McCann’s men trailed 10 points to eight but led by one 10 minutes into the second half. Oisin Kelly and Eugene Organ have the full time report…
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Derry suffered a 4-06 to 0-11 loss to Dublin in the Division 2 National League final. The Oak Leaf manager said that Derry ‘still have a lack of clinical edge’ highlighting that you can’t make mistakes against the top teams. Derry will now face Fermanagh in their opening fixture of the Ulster Championship. Michael McMullan
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Dublin claimed the National Football League Division 2 title on Sunday afternoon, thanks to a 4-06 to 0-11 victory over Derry. At half time, the Oakleaf county led six points to four but second half goals from Con O’Callaghan, Paul Mannion, John Small and Lorcan O’Dell Michael McMullan has the full time report…
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The National Indoor Underage athletics took place in Athlone over the weekend with many Donegal athlete’s involved. Hannah Murray set the second fastest ever time by a Donegal and also claimed a National title in the process. Oisin Gillespie, won the High Jump with a 1.69 metres, Jimmy Kennedy also claimed victory in the triple
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Lagan Harps are Donegal Physiotherapy and Performance Centre Division 2 winners, following a 3-0 win against Gweedore United. Lagan Harps goal scorers were Travis Crawford, Marty Bogan and 16-year-old Matthew Doran. Vinny McLaughlin spoke to Highland’s Eóin Catterson …
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Former Letterkenny Rovers player James Abankwah made his Serie A debut on Sunday afternoon. The defender came off the bench for Udinese, 86 minutes into their 3-0 defeat away to Bologna. The 19-year-old signed for the Italian side last year from League of Ireland side, St Pat’s.
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Clubman Shirts League Cup Semi Finals 2pm Buncrana Hearts 0-0 Clonmany Shamrocks into E.T. Glengad United 0-1 Greencastle FC Charlie O Donnell Cup Semi Finals ET & Pens QPS 4-0 Aileach Res Greencastle Youths 3-3 Dunree United Inish Engineering Division Two A 11am Culdaff Res 2-1 Rashenny FC Saturday Cockhill Res 0-3 Carn Res Moville Res 2-2 Illies Res Inish Engineering
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Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Cappry Rovers 1 vs 2 Fanad United Bonagee United 3 vs 0 Glenea United Castlefin Celtic 2 vs 0 St Catherines FC Rathmullan Celtic 3 vs 0 Keadue Rovers TEMPLE DOMESTIC APPLIANCE D1 Gweedore Celtic 5 vs 0 Drumkeen United Letterkenny Rovers 3 vs 0 Raphoe Town Swilly Rovers 5
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Division 1 Bundoran 2-13 V 1-11 Downings Killybegs 0-10 V 1-05 Malin St Michael’s 0-07 V 2-16 Gaoth Dobhair Glenfin 0-09 V 0-09 Cloughaneely Sean Mac Cumhaill 0-06 V 1-14 Naomh Conaill Aodh Ruadh BS 1-09 V 0-08 Kilcar Sean Mac Cumhaill 0-06 V 1-14 Naomh Conaill Division 2 Buncrana 1-09 V 1-05 Naomh Muire
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Derry suffered a three point defeat against Donegal in the Jim McGuigan Cup final on Saturday afternoon. 1-09 to 0-09 was how it finished. Derry boss Damian McErlain spoke with Michael McMullan after the game…
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Finn Harps were thumped 7-1 by Waterford at the RSC as their unbeaten run of four games came to an abrupt end. Next week, Harps are on the road again as they make the long trek down to Tralee to face newcomers Kerry FC, who are still seeking a first win of the Division One
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Letterkenny are into the Gordon West Cup final for a second successive season after they beat Cavan 32-11 in Saturday’s semi final. Tries from Adam Bratton and Callum O’Hagan and two from Daniel Faulkner sealed Letterkenny’s place in the decider. Letterkenny’s Head Coach Paul O’Kane says he is delighted for his players…
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Letterkenny Rugby Club advanced to the Gordon West Cup final on Saturday, thanks to a 32-11 victory over Cavan. Two tries from Daniel Faulkner, and one each from Adam Bratton and Callum O’Hagan helped Paul O’Kane’s side into the decider. It is the club’s second successive Gordon West Cup final. Ciaran O’Dowd has the full
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Cockhill Celtic’s Lee McColgan, Fionn McClure and Corey McBride have earned call ups to FAI Amateur International side. The trio have been called up for a training camp. The training camp is taking place throughout the weekend.
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Donegal claimed victory in the Jim McGuigan Cup final on Saturday afternoon. 1-09 to 0-09 was how it finished with Eoghan Scott grabbing the goal for Donegal in the closing minutes of the game. After the game, Donegal manager Luke Barrett said the game could have gone either way… Captain Finbar Roarty also gave his
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There were some more medal winners from Donegal on Saturday at the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship. Kathryn McDevitt was part of the Irish Relay team that earned a Bronze medal in Poland. Elsewhere, Catriona Devine earned a Bronze medal, while Noreen Bonner earned a team silver in the half marathon. Devine was just 0.65
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Donegal Minors got their hands on the Jim McGuigan Cup on Saturday afternoon thanks to a 1-09 to 0-09 victory over Derry. Eoghan Scott’s goal in the closing minutes of the game proved to be the difference between the sides. Michael McMullan has the full time report…
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Derry City moved back to the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division after they beat Shelbourne 1-0 in Tolka Park. Ryan Graydon’s goal proved the difference between the two sides. Shane McEleney spoke with Kevin McLaughlin after the game…
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Catriona Devine earned a Bronze medal at the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship in Poland while Noreen Bonner earned a team silver in the half marathon. Devine was just 0.65 of a second off Evette Cordy in second in the W45 1500 metres. The race was won by Mary Leech of Ireland. Meanwhile, Bonner finished
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Glencar Inn Division One Dunlewey Celtic 1 vs 2 Kildrum Tigers Glencar Celtic 9 vs 0 Glenea United Oldtown Celtic 5 vs 0 Drumoghill Old Orchard Division Two St Catherines FC 1 vs 0 Castlefin Celtic
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Derry City claimed another three points on Friday evening, winning 1-0 away to Shelbourne. Ryan Graydon’s goal on 12 minutes proved to be the difference in Tolka Park. The win sees the Candystripes move top, level on points with Bohs who play Sligo Rovers in The Showgrounds on Saturday night.
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Finn Harps suffered a 7-1 away to Waterford on Friday night in the First Division. At half time, the host’s led 3-0 with goals coming from Roland Idowu, an own goal from Ellis Farrar and former Finn Harps player Killian Cantwell. Second half goals then from Ronan Coughlan, Idowu, Conor Parsons and Giles Phillips had
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There was disappointment for Donegal’s Kathryn McDevitt at the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland this morning as she missed out on getting through to the final. She finished sixth in the semi-finals of the W40 200 metres semi-final in a time of 26.98. However, it was a faster time that her qualifying heat.
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There was high drama in Ballybofey on Wednesday night as Donegal needed penalties to see off Antrim and progress to the semi finals of the Ulster U20 Football Championship. Donegal had to come from two points down at the end of the game to force extra time and then come from three down to force
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Donegal Jockey Luke McAteer was in the winners enclosure at Navan on Wednesday, picking up his first win of the new season. McAteer was on board Brave Troop, winning at 9/4 for training Barry Fitzgerald. Video & Photo Robbie Mac
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In a short statement from the Public Relations Officer Donegal GAA it has been confirmed today that Aidan O’Rourke will continue as interim manager and head coach of the Donegal Senior Squad for the Ulster Championship and for the 2023 All-Ireland series. Paddy Bradley will assist Aidan. CLG Dhún na nGall are also delighted to
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The Venue has been confirmed for the F.A.I. Intermediate cup Final Cockhill Celtic will play Rockmount AFC at the Showground’s (Sligo Rover’s F.C.) in Sligo on Sunday 23 April at 2pm
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Finn Valley’s Sinead McConnell has won Bronze at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Torun Poland. Competing in the 3000 m walk Final Sinead put in a great performance in the W50 in a season best time of 15.48.33 to finish 3rd Sinead is in action again on Saturday when she lead’s the Irish team
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Children from nine Donegal national schools this month took part in a nationwide campaign to plant one million trees. Over 300 schools across Ireland got involved in the development charity Self Help Africas ‘One Million Trees campaign in an effort to combat climate change. The children involved planted trees in their local school grounds while
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A petition has been launched to restore GP services in Lettermacaward. Locals have been travelling to Glenties to avail of healthcare following the building being declared unfit for use on the 18th of November. Brenda Byrnes, a member of the Lettermacaward Health Centre Action Group says the service is vital for the community:
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Raphoe came from two goals down to win the Linden Cup on Sunday afternoon. CIYMS took the lead in the first quarter before doubling it before half time. Simon Goudie then fired in a quick brace to level the tie up before Tom Eaton fired Raphoe ahead. Matthew Lecky then added a fourth before CIYMS
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