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Ollie Horgan reflects on Finn Harps defeat against Shelbourne

Finn Harps suffered a second consecutive Premier Division defeat on Friday night. Ollie Horgan’s men were beaten 3-1 by Shelbourne at Tolka Park. Gavin Molloy headed the hosts ahead early in the game before Ethan Boyle equalised for Harps. Molloy then added his second before half time and a Jack Moylan goal 15 minutes from […]

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Finn Harps confirm signings of Robert Jones and Liam McGing Captures

Finn Harps have announced the signing of striker Robert Jones and defender Liam McGing. Jones began his career with BSC Glasgow before spells with East Fife, Albion Rovers, Stranraer, Dumbarton and most recently Clyde FC. Speaking after the signing, Ollie Horgan told club media: “Robert gives us something a bit different going forward that we’ve

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Donegal Senior & Intermediate Championship semi final line ups revealed

Only one of the four Senior Hurling Championship League fixtures scheduled for Wednesday evening went ahead with Sean MacCumhaill, Carndonagh and Aodh Ruadh all failing to field. The top four for Senior championship are Setanta, Burt, St Eunans and Buncrana while Carndonagh, Sean MacCumhaill, Dungloe and Aodh Ruadh will contest the Intermediate semi-finals. The one

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Watch: Rory Gallagher & Chrissy McKaigue look ahead to All Ireland SFC Semi Final with Galway

Derry are working on their final preparations for their All Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi Final with Galway in Croke Park on Saturday. The Oakleaf county reached the last four thanks to an impressive 5-13 to 2-08 victory over Clare. Galway come into the game on the back of a penalty shootout win over Armagh

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Sommer Lecky wins gold as Kelly McGrory breaks Donegal record

There was Donegal involvement in the Morton games on Saturday night where Sommer Lecky claimed gold and Kelly McGrory broke a 39-year-old Donegal athletics record. Finn Valley’s Sommer Lecky claimed victory in the High Jump with a 1.80 metre attempt. Meanwhile, Tir Chonaill AC’s Kelly McGrory broke a 39-year-old Donegal athletics record with a 54

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Galway beat Armagh on penalties to set up All Ireland Semi Final with Derry

Galway are into the All Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi Finals following a dramatic penalty shootout win over Armagh. They couldn’t be separated after normal or extra time and spot kicks were needed. Stefan Campbell and Conor Turbitt missed for Armagh before Matthew Tierney slammed home his kick as Galway went through 4-1 winners. They

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Finn Valley Vikings enjoy World and European record breaking weekend

The Finn Valley Vikings Powerlifting team were in Hungary this weekend competing at the European Powerlifting Championships. On Saturday in the bench press Paulina Coleman won two golds and broke a World and European record, meanwhile Edyta Piechowicz won a gold and also broke a World and European record. Mick Coleman won gold on Sunday

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Watch Rally Reaction: Josh Moffett, Alastair Fisher, Kevin Gallagher & Declan Gallagher

Josh Moffett won the Donegal International Rally for the first time in his career on Sunday evening. The Monaghan man claimed a 46.7 seconds over his brother Sam. Alastair Fisher did trail Josh Moffett by a second before suffering a puncture which ended his hopes of claiming the title. At the finishing ramp, Chris Ashmore

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Maxi Curran reflects on Donegal Ladies defeat to Cork in Round two of All Ireland Championship

Donegal Ladies suffered a five point defeat to Cork in round two of Group D in the All Ireland Championship on Sunday afternoon. It finished 2-12 to 1-10 in favourite of Cork with Yvonne Bonner scoring the goal for Maxi Curran’s side who had trailed by 10 points at half time. Maxi Curran told Ger

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Rally update: Devine increases lead after first three Saturday stages

Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in the VW Polo GTI R5. Photo: Kevin Glendinning. Derry’s Callum Devine continues to lead the Joule Donegal International Rally after the first three stages on day two. He has now increased his lead to 27.7 seconds, unofficially, after the completion of stage 9. This morning’s stages were over Carnhill,

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