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British Government commits to repeal and replace Troubles Legacy Laws

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The British Government has made a commitment to repeal and replace the controversial Troubles Legacy Laws. The laws were passed by the Tories and gave effective immunity for crimes – including murder – committed during the Troubles. The Irish Government had taken a case against the British Government as a result. Britain’s King Charles outlined …

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Donegal ladies win national camogie title

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Donegal created a little bit of history as they won the under-16 C shield at the Glen Dimplex All Ireland Championships at Abbotstown. They got a late winning point to overcome the challenge of Louth as it finished 0-13 to 2-6 in favour of Donegal.

Donegal player on Irish darts team that wins two golds at European championships

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Shane Porter from Letterkenny was on the Irish team that won the boys youth and overall team gold medals at the 2024 World Darts Federation Europe Cup Youth competition in Latvia over the weekend. The boys team comprised Shane Porter, Aidan O’Hara, Sean McKeon and Callum Coade.

English sets new Donegal 400m record

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Donegal’s Mark English set a new Donegal 400m record in Switzerland over the weekend as he clocked 46.19 seconds, beating his previous record of 46.56 set in Belfast back in July 2014. This run will give him further encouragement going into the Olympics where he will be competing in the 800 metres. Elsewhere, Ashleigh McArdle …

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“It could have gone any way” – Galway boss Padraic Joyce

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Galway manager Padraic Joyce while delighted to see his side progress to an All-Ireland Final acknowledged that their semi-final clash with Donegal could have gone either way. He felt it was a brilliant game and overall his team were a little bit more mature as they went on to win by 1-14 to 0-15.

“Very disappointed” and “it was a tough one to take” – Jim McGuinness

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Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has stated that the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final defeat by Galway was “a tough one to take.” Speaking in Croke Park after they had lost by 1-14 to 0-15, he said he was “very proud” of the team and felt that they had been “on track” in the first half, …

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All-County League Division 2 – results and implications on final day

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Four Masters and Buncrana finished as the top two sides in the Marley Coaches Division 2 of the All-County Football League, and so are promoted as well as facing each other in the league final. Termon go into a promotion/relegation play-off with Aodh Ruadh, Ballyshannon, who finished third bottom in the Brian McCormick Sports Division …

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North West Cricket round-up: St. Johnston lose to Strabane

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St. Johnston, the only Donegal club in the North-West Premier League, were beaten by three wickets in their clash against near neighbours Strabane in Section Two. St. Johnston were 180/7 in their innings while in reply, Strabane reached 182/7. Elsewhere, Fox Lodge (205/6) beat Ballyspallen (204/4) by four wickets. Glendermott (146) beat Bonds Glen (116) …

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Olympics Countdown: Rachael Darragh and Daniel Magee look forward to badminton in Paris

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Donegal’s Rachael Darragh will represent Ireland at this year’s 2024 Olympics having finished the Olympic qualification in position 34 with the top 38 booking their place for Paris. Dublin’s Nhat Nguyen has qualified for his second Olympics, being ranked 19 out of 38. Once again the Raphoe connection is to the forefront. Rachael is a …

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Biggest Donegal entry ever as Foyle Cup gets underway next week

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Preparations are well under way for this year’s Foyle Cup tournament, with almost 600 teams expected to take part. Once again there will be teams from all over the world taking part. And there will be a big representation from Donegal. Philip Devlin, secretary of the organising committee, joined Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport to …

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Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair will meet in Division 1 final

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Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair will meet in the Brian McCormick Sports Division One Final in what will be a repeat of last year’s championship decider. They share top spot following the final series of games in the All-County League today. Naomh Conaill beat Malin by 0-12 to 1-5 in their concluding fixture to move …

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Donegal Senior and junior hurling championship results

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There were big wins for both Setanta and Burt in the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship. Setanta were too strong for St. Eunan’s as they ran out winners by 3-20 to 0-15 while Burt overcame MacCumhaill’s by 2-27 to 1-7. In the Junior Championship, round four, Letterkenny Gaels defeated Burt 3-16 to -17 while St. Eunan’s …

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Mark McHugh gives his verdict ahead of semi-final against Galway

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Donegal clash with Galway for the eighth time in Championship football when they meet in the All-Ireland Semi-Final this Sunday in Croke Park. Padraic Joyce’s team are unbeaten in Championship football this season while Jim McGuinness’s outfit captured the Ulster title. Ahead of that game All-Ireland winner with Donegal Mark McHugh joined AIB to preview …

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Harps beaten by wonder strike – Darren Murphy Reaction

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Finn Harps suffered an eighth defeat of the First Division campaign on Friday night, losing 1-0 to league leaders Cork City. The only goal at Turners Cross came just past the hour mark, it was a wonderful goal from Cathal O’Sullivan. Harps will return to Cork City next weekend for a second round FAI Cup …

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FT Report: Cork City 1 Finn Harps 0

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Finn Harps went down 1-0 to First Division leaders Cork City on Friday night. Trevor Welch reports for Highland Radio Sport from Turners Cross:

Four Donegal athletes on Irish team for U18 European Championships

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Four Donegal athletes and one from Derry will travel with the Irish team to Slovakia on Monday (15th) to compete in the U18 European Championships. The action starts next Thursday 18th with Tir Chonaill’s Ethan Dewhirst competing in the 400m hurdles. Caoimhe Gallen of Lifford Strabane will throw in the hammer, Cranford’s Caolan McFadden runs …

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Harps reveal signing of new winger who has impressed on trial

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Finn Harps have confirmed the signing of winger Gavin Gilmore, who has put pen to paper following a successful trial period at Finn Park. Gilmore came through the Galway United academy before signing with Athlone Town. He most recently played with his local club Athenry. He has signed a contract to the end of the …

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Active Donegal Episode 4: Connecting Communities

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Join us for Episode 4 of Active Donegal – Connecting Communities on Highland Radio. Throughout the series, we’ve been diving into how sport is feeding into communities of the county and how physical activity is being encouraged. In our latest episode, Mark Gallagher speaks to Gerry Clarke from Letterkenny Tennis Club and talks to a …

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Business Matters, Ep 201 – Career opportunities and promoting Donegal produce at the Mary from Dungloe Festival

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In this episode the focus of attention is the forthcoming Mary from Dungloe International Arts Festival which is the biggest festival of its kind in the county. Festivals can play a major role in boosting economic activity and the festival in Dungloe is a prime example of this, with numerous businesses benefiting. Over the years …

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Derry retain All Ireland Minor Title with victory over Armagh

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Derry have won the All Ireland Minor Football Championship for the second year in a row as they overcame Armagh on a score-line of 2-07 to 0-10 at Healy Park in Omagh this afternoon. With the full time report, here’s Michael McMullan…

“Unbelievable”: Damien McErlain reacts to retaining All Ireland Minor title with Derry

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Derry Minor manager Damien McErlain says “to win an All Ireland, everything has to be right” after his side retained their All Ireland Minor title with a 2-7 to 0-10 victory over Armagh at Healy Park in Omagh this afternoon. After the game, he spoke to Michael McMullan…

The latest athletics news with Patsy McGonagle

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In athletics, yesterday saw a number of local athletes taking part in the National League in Athlone, while today there was action in the National Juvenile Championships. Patsy McGonagle joined Highland Radio Sunday Sport today to give us the latest.

Successful day for Donegal jockeys as Oisin Orr rides three winners at Beverley

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Donegal jockey Oisin Orr rode three winners at Beverley yesterday. The first came in the 2:15 race on board “Uncle Don”. He went off in that one at 7/2 while he was in the winners circle once again as he rode “Persian Blue” to victory in the George Kilburn Memorial Handicap at 2:50. His third …

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Reaction: Donegal Ladies retain senior status with victory over Kildare

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The Donegal Ladies have retained their senior status after a 0-09 to 0-08 win over Kildare at Breffni Park in Cavan today. With the full time report for Highland Radio, here’s Daire Bonner… After the game, Daire caught up with Donegal manager John McNulty to get his thoughts on the season… Daire also …

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Motorsport: Caolan Irwin returns to action after injury

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Following a break from racing due to an injury sustained at Silverstone in 2023, 26 year old Donegal man Caolan Irwin will return to action this weekend in the Pirelli National Sportbike class at Snetterton BSB with Burrows Engineering / RK racing aboard an Aprilia 660. “I am really excited to get back to …

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Wilkie notches up four winner in a fortnight

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Brandon Wilkie had another winner on Thursday as he was on board the 6/1 shot Royal Velvet to win for trainer William Knight in a mile race at Yarmouth. The young jockey, who grew up in Letterkenny, has had four wins in the last fortnight. Wilkie learnt his trade at Grade 1-winning trainer Eddie Harty’s …

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Motorsport: Entries being taken for hillclimb

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Entries are still being accepted by the Connacht Motorsport Club for the Tom Devaney Memorial Hillclimb in Dromahair, Co. Leitrim, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday week, July 13th and 14th. This year the event slots into the weekend normally dedicated to the Sligo Stages Rally, but under the Motorsport Ireland National 24month calendar …

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GAA: Donegal Masters win in Sligo

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The Donegal Masters were in action last night in round five of the Championship as they made the short trip to the Owenmore Gaels club in Coolooney to take on their Sligo counterparts and came away with a 2-9 to 1-9 victory. Stephen Coyle and Brian McLaughlin got the goals for the Francie Martin managed …

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Ruaidhri Higgins: “Absolutely gutted with the result”

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Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins was left “absolutely gutted” as Sligo Rovers came from behind to take all 3 points in the SSE Airtricity League clash at the Showgrounds this evening. Higgins felt his team played well and should have been in control of the game, but ultimately it was a brace from Ellis Chapman …

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“We bossed the game” – Darren Murphy on Harps victory over Kerry

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Darren Murphy’s Finn Harps side have put themselves in a healthy league position heading into a tough run of fixtures as they defeated Kerry 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division this evening. Having started the night in 5th spot, Harps have jumped into 4th ahead of Bray Wanderers after their defeat at the …

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Sligo come from behind to beat Derry

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Sligo Rovers have beaten Derry City 2-1 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Showgrounds this evening. Having taken the lead through Paul McMullan on 54 minutes, Ruaidhri Higgins’ side were pegged back thanks to a brace from Ellis Chapman. Chapman equalised from the penalty spot on the hour-mark and popped up to …

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Debut delight for Patton as Harps defeat Kerry

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Finn Harps have beaten Kerry 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. A first-half goal from debutant Sean Patton, who only signed for Harps on Wednesday, was enough to give Darren Murphy’s side all 3 points. The result means Harps go 4th in the table after Bray Wanderers slumped …

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Naomh Conaill and St Eunans to meet again in championship group stage

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St Eunans will feature in the stand out ties in both of the opening rounds of the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship. In Wednesday evenings draw, the Letterkenny side were drawn at home to Kilcar in the first round and then they came out alongside Naomh Conaill in round two with the two …

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Sean Patton signs with Finn Harps

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Finn Harps have announced the loan signing of Sean Patton until the end of the season. Patton, formerly of the Finn Harps Academy, made his senior debut for Derry City last year and has made five appearances in the Premier Division this season. The striker will be available for selection ahead of tomorrow’s clash with …

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Jeffrey Donaldson sent for trial on historical sex offence charges

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been sent for trial – to face historical sex offence charges. That’s the decision after a court hearing this morning – to decide if there’s enough evidence. His wife’s also accused of aiding and abetting. Tara Griffiths was in court:

Aer Lingus cancels additional 76 flights

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Aer Lingus has cancelled an additional 76 flights from Monday to Wednesday of next week. The latest announcement impacts 70 flights in and out of Dublin Airport – with six impacting Cork – and it brings the total cancelled flights as a result of the pilots pay dispute to 468. Pilots with IALPA have been …

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Business Matters, Ep 200 – Ambition programme for female entrepreneurs – plus CIF director on housing

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In this 200th episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the Ambition female accelerator programme, and speaks with Brenda Hegarty, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office, Donegal. He also catches up with Justin Molloy, Director, Construction Industry Federation, Western/Midlands and Northern Region, to discuss about the construction sector’s capacity to meet the demand …

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Roisin Shortall and Catherine Murphy confirm they won’t contest general election

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The co-founders of the Social Democrats, Roisin Shortall and Catherine Murphy, have confirmed they won’t contest the upcoming general election. In statements today both said they wanted to allow a new generation to come forward in the party. Catherine Murphy and Roisin Shortall co-founded the Social Democrats along with Stephen Donnelly in 2015 – guiding …

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Investigations continue into attempted theft at Donegal Donkey Sanctuary

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Investigations are continuing into an attempted theft at the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary. At around 8:30pm on Tuesday last a white car is reported to have pulled up at the roadside close to the sanctuary at Castledooey, Raphoe with a man exiting the vehicle and making his way towards the carpark. The owner of the sanctuary …

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‘Epidemic of violence against women’ – Justice Minister

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The Justice Minister says there’s an epidemic of violence against women. Helen McEntee says it knows no boundaries and is impacting every facet of society. There have been numerous cases of violence against women before the courts recently. Minister McEntee is praising survivors for coming forward:

Inishowen sisters both named in ROI U19 squad for European Championships

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Two Donegal sisters are set to make some Irish soccer history this month. Jodie and Keri Loughrey from Buncrana have both been named in the Ireland women’s under 19 squad for the European Championship finals in Lithuania. The girls, who play for Sligo Rovers, have already played together for Ireland at under-17 level. Ireland will …

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Coleman delighted as Everton set to play Sligo Rovers in pre-season game at the Showgrounds

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Sligo Rovers have announced that Everton will play a pre-season friendly at the Showgrounds on Friday at 4pm. Everton are due to have a training camp in Ireland later this month. The fixture is set to strengthen the links between Everton and Sligo. In January 2021, details were announced of aa strategic partnership between the …

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Donegal to face Galway in All Ireland Semi Final on Sunday, 14th July

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Donegal’s All Ireland Semi-Final with Galway will be played on Sunday the 14th of July. It’s been confirmed that the throw in time will be 4 o’clock that afternoon. The other semi final between Armagh and Kerry will take place the day before on Saturday the 13th of July. That match kicks off at 5:30pm. …

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Gardaí tend scene of collision which sees lorry off the road

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Gardaí are tending the scene of a collision which has seen a lorry off the road near the junction between Ballyholey and Galdonagh, outside Lifford. The road is not believed to be closed at this time, but traffic delays are to be expected. Gardaí say no injuries has been reported at this time. More information …

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Double for Brandon Wilkie at Wolverhampton

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Donegal’s Brandon Wilkie had two winners at Wolverhampton yesterday, firstly on the 6/4 favourite Atlantic Gamble who was in a dead heat with Supaspecialawesome and then on the 8/1 shot Forgotten Treasure. On Saturday, Dylan Browne McMonagle was on board the 4/7 favourite Galen for trainer JP O’Brien in the Molton Brown Irish EBF Median …

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Donegal beat Louth to book All Ireland Semi-Final spot against Galway – Martin McHugh and Brendan Devenney react

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Donegal have beaten Louth 1-23 to 0-18 in the All Ireland Quarter Final at Croke Park this afternoon, which means Jim McGuinness’ men return to an All Ireland Semi Finals for the first time in 10 years. Galway will be the opponents in 2 weeks time at GAA HQ after their dramatic win over Dublin …

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Kerry set up All Ireland Semi Final clash with Armagh after victory over Derry

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Kerry have beaten Derry 0-15 to 0-10 in the last of this season’s All Ireland Quarter Finals. In a tight game, Kerry pulled away at the end and ran out worthy winners at GAA HQ. Kerry join Armagh, Galway and Donegal in the semi finals to set up a mouth-watering end to the 2024 All …

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“We’re extremely happy to be in the semi final” – Jim McGuinness and Ryan McHugh on Donegal’s win over Louth

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Donegal have progressed to their first All Ireland Semi-Final in 10 years thanks to a comfortable 8-point win over Louth in Croke Park this afternoon. An Eoghan Ban Gallagher goal in the second half was the cherry on top of a high-scoring performance from Jim McGuinness’ side. Peadar Mogan, who was named man of the …

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Mickey Harte: “It’s a very sombre dressing room”

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Derry’s season is over after going down 0-15 to 0-10 to Kerry in today’s All Ireland Quarter Final at Croke Park. It’s Mickey Harte’s men’s fourth defeat of the championship campaign and the Tyrone man says it’s a bitter pill to swallow… He spoke to the assembled press after full time at GAA HQ…

Athletics: Another national title for Mark English – Patsy McGonagle with the latest from the National Track & Field Championships

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It’s Day 2 of the National Track & Field Championships in Santry. Mark English has won the 800M National Title once again and there have been several other medallists from other Donegal clubs. With more, here’s Patsy McGonagle…

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