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Martin McHugh on Cavan’s victory over Antrim as they set up Semi Final clash against winners of Donegal & Armagh

Highland Radio’s regular match analyst Martin McHugh was in attendance at Corrigan Park on Saturday to watch the Ulster Senior Football Championship clash between Antrim and Cavan. Cavan led by just one point at the break, 0-7 to 0-6, but the home side had been playing with a strong breeze behind them. In the second […]

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Michael McShane reflects Tyrone’s third win in the Nickey Rackard Cup

Tyrone made it three from three in the Nickey Rackard Cup after they beat Armagh 3-17 to 1-15. A second half hattrick from Tiarnan Murphy helped the Red Hands on their way to the win. Michael McShane’s side now have two fixture remaining where they face both Donegal and Roscommon who themselves are also unbeaten

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Paul Devlin & Ruairi Canavan react to Tyrone winning Ulster U20 Football Championship

Tyrone won the Ulster Under 20 Football Championship on Friday night with a 0-11 to 0-10 victory over Cavan. At half time Paul Devlin’s side trailed six points to five. Cavan then led by two just after half time before Tyrone fired over five consecutive scores, four of which coming from Ruairi Canavan who ended

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Brian Maher & Jamie McGonigle on Derry City’s big win over UCD

Derry City eased to three points on Friday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. The Candystripes were 7-0 victors over UCD with forward Jamie McGonigle firing in a hattrick. The other goals came from Will Patching, Cameron McJannett, Cameron Dummigan and Ronan Boyce. After the game, Martin Holmes spoke with Derry goalkeeper, Brian Maher… Martin

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Jamie McGonigle bags hattrick as Derry cruise to big victory over UCD

Derry City earned an emphatic 7-1 victory over UCD at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Will Patching, Cameron McJannett, Cameron Dummigan and two from Jamie McGonigle had the Candystripes 5-0 up at the break. Ronan Boyce then fired in the sixth before Jamie McGonigle sealed his hattrick. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport…

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Derry City gap at top of Premier Division down to one after draw away to Drogheda

Derry City were held to a 1-1 draw away in Drogheda on Monday night. Joe Thomson gave the Candystripes the lead on 31 minutes before Ryan Brennan netted the leveler for Drogheda five minutes before the break. Derry pushed hard for a winner but couldn’t breach Sam Long’s goal for a second time as they

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Watch: Jesse Devers reflects on narrow North West Derby defeat at home to Sligo Rovers

Finn Harps suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Nort West rivals Sligo Rovers at Finn Park on Monday evening. Karl O’Sullivan’s first half goal proved the difference between to the two sides. Finn Harps attacker Jesse Devers told Diarmaid Doherty that Harps lost the game in the first half.

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Harps look for first home win of the season in North West Derby against Sligo Rovers

Finn Harps play host to Sligo Rovers in an Easter Monday North West Derby this evening. Kickoff at Finn Park is 6pm. Harps will be looking to record their first home win of the campaign off the back of Friday night’s thrilling come from behind draw with Bohemians. The Bit O’ Red have stumbled after

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Tenth place finish for Caolan Irwin in opening weekend of the Premier 600 Supersport

Caolan Irwin ended the opening weekend of the Premier 600 Supersport with a tenth placed finish. Caolan’s brother, Rhys was in fifth in the race on Sunday but did not finish the race as he was involved in a racing incident with a fellow rider, luckily he was uninjured in the incident. Overall both riders

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Watch: Mickey McCann reflects on Donegal’s Nickey Rackard Cup victory over Armagh

Donegal are two from two in the Nickey Rackard Cup after they beat Armagh 1-22 to 2-14 in O’Donnell Park on Sunday afternoon. Ritchie Ryan’s goal helped Mickey McCann’s side to victory with man of the match Davin Flynn scoring 13 of his sides points. After the game Tom Comack got the thoughts of Donegal

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Premier Division Review & Preview: Harps to face Sligo after last gasp point at Boh’s

Finn Harps face Sligo Rovers in the derby at Finn Park on Monday evening after coming off the back of a last gaps 2-2 draw with Bohemians in Dalymount Park. Filip Mihaljevic’s penalty had Harps one to the good at the break but Dawson Davoy and Ali Coote turned the game around for Bohs before

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Inishowen Football League Results as Greencastle win Jackie Crossan Premier Division 17/04/2022

Jackie Crossan Premier Division Greencastle FC 2 v 2 Glengad United Charlie O Donnell Cup Final Aileach Res 1 v 0 Clonmany Res Strand Hotel First Division Glengad Res 2 v 5 Redcastle United Inishowen Engineering Division Two A Illies Res 3 v 4 Carn Res Buncrana Res 4 v 3 Sea Rovers Rasheney FC

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Ryan Jones reacts to Fermanagh’s Ulster Preliminary round defeat against Tyrone

Fermanagh bowed out of the Ulster Championship at the preliminary round stage on Saturday evening. It finished 2-16 to 2-10 in favour of Tyrone with Conor Meyler and Liam Rafferty netting the goals for the Red Hands. Late goals from Josh Largo Ellis and Conall Jones helped put a little gloss on the score as

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Aaron Doherty wins Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge on its return from three year absence

The Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge returned for the first time in three years on Saturday afternoon with Sparta Ac’s Aaron Doherty claiming victory in the 10 mile race in a time of 56 minutes and four seconds. Local man, Diarmait Keogh of Finn Valley AC finished in second with Cormac Dillon in third. Maeve Kenny of

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Gavin Dykes full of praise for Finn Harps players as they earn late point at Bohs

Finn Harps earned themselves a late draw away at Bohs on Friday night. Filip Mihaljevic’s penalty had Harps one to the good at the break but Dawson Davoy and Ali Coote turned the game around for Bohs before Mark Timlin struck late to earn Harps a point. Harps also had Eric McWoods and Ryan Rainey

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Shels can take a lot of belief away from victory over Derry City- Damien Duff

Shelbourne inflicted Derry City’s first defeat of the season thanks to a 2-1 win at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Second half goals from Shane Farrell and Brian McManus helped Damien Duff’s side overturn their 1-0 deficit at half time. Shels manager Damien Duff told Martin Holmes his side can take a lot of belief from

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Danny Lafferty and Patrick McEleney react as Derry City suffer first league defeat of the season

Derry City were beaten for the first time this season in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Ruaidhri Higgins’ side were beaten 2-1 in the Ryan McBride Brandywell. James Akintunde gave the Candystripes the lead on 30 minutes before second half goals from Shane Farrell and Brian McManus earned Shels all three points. The defeat coupled

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Great feeling for Mark Timlin as his late strike earns Finn Harps a point on the road

The nine men of Finn Harps earned a 2-2 draw away to Bohemians on Friday night. Filip Mihaljevic opened the scoring for Harps from the penalty spot in the first half after Eric McWoods was shown a straight red card. Dawson Davoy and Ali Coote then put Bohs ahead and the hosts looked set for

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Mark Anthony McGinley and Ryan Rainey on Finn Harp’s draw at Bohs

Finn Harps snatched a late draw away at Bohs in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night. Mark Timlin’s goal in added time earned Harps a point. Just 10 minutes into the first half, Ollie Horgan’s side were reduced to ten men with Eric McWoods shown a straight red card. Filip Mihaljevic’s penalty put

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Feargal Logan and Tyrone ready to get going in the Ulster Championship

Tyrone begin the defence of their Ulster and All Ireland Senior Football Championship titles on Saturday evening when they take on Fermanagh in Brewster Park, Enniskillen. The Red Hands will be without both Mattie Donnelly who limped off in their final league game against Kerry and Peter Harte who is missing having had an appendicitis

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Watch: Niamh McLaughlin believes there are positives to take in Donegal Ladies National Football League final defeat

Donegal Ladies were beaten in the National Football League final on Sunday afternoon in Croke Park. It finished 2-08 to 1-09 in favour of Meath with Niamh McLaughlin notching the goal for Donegal from the penalty spot. Maxi Curran’s side trailed 1-06 to 1-05 at half time but couldn’t bridge that one point deficit as

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Watch: Maxi Curran very dissapointed as Donegal lose out in National Football League final

Donegal Ladies suffered a two point defeat in the National Football League Division One final on Sunday afternoon in Croke Park. It finished 2-08 to 1-09 to All Ireland champions Meath with Niamh O’Sullivan’s goal proving to be the games vital score. Donegal had trailed at half time 1-06 to 1-05 with Niamh McLaughlin’s penalty

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Watch: Mickey McCann on Donegal’s Nickey Rackard Cup first round win

Donegal Hurlers got their Nickey Rackard Cup campaign off to a perfect start with a 1-21 to 2-13 victory away in Fermanagh. Ronan McDermott’s goal 10 minutes into the second half helped Mickey McCann’s side claim a five point win. Next up for Donegal is a home clash with Armagh before they face Roscommon. After

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Donegal Ladies beaten in National Football League Division One final

Donegal Ladies were beaten 2-08 to 1-09 in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division One final on Sunday afternoon. Niamh McLaughlin’s penalty in the first half helped Donegal get back in the game at half time Maxi Curran’s side trailed 1-05 to 1-06 at half time. Niamh O’Sullivan then struck the all important goal

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Defeat in McCambley Cup final for Inishowen Rugby Club but foundations in place for future success

There was a defeat for Inishowen Rugby Club in their McCambley Cup final on Saturday afternoon. The Donegal side were beaten 23-12 by Ballynahinch 5’s. There was some success for the club as their Under 16 claimed victory in their cup final. PRO of the Inishowen Rugby Club Kealan Mallon joined Eóin Catterson on Sunday

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