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Watch: Gary Duffy & Kieran Tobin reflect on Donegal U20’s Ulster Championship victory over Armagh

Donegal have are through to an Ulster Under 20 Championship semi final after they beat Armagh 1-13 to 0-09 in MacCumhaill Park. A first half goal from Luke McGlynn helped send Donegal on their way. Gary Duffy’s side will now face either Tyrone or Down in that semi final. After the game Tom Comack got […]

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Paul O’Kane reacts to Letterkenny’s Gordan West Cup Semi Final win

Letterkenny Rugby Club have a final to look forward to after they claimed a victory in the Gordan West Cup Semi Final. The Donegal club beat Virginia 10-9 with Daniel Faulkner scoring their try. They will now face Monaghan in the final after Monaghan beat Cavan 34-5. Letterkenny Head Coach Paul O’Kane joined Eóin Catterson

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Qualification for major tournaments next step for Seamus Coleman and Ireland

The Republic of Ireland showed the progress they’ve made in the last 12 months with a 2-all draw with Belgium in a friendly in Dublin on Saturday afternoon. They twice came from behind against the world’s top-ranked side a year after losing to Luxembourg at the same venue. Captain Seamus Coleman says they must now

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Sligo advance to Division 2B National Hurling final with victory over Donegal

Sligo are through to the final of Division 2B of the National Hurling League after they beat Donegal 1-20 to 1-19. Mickey McCann’s side looked in the driving seat at half time when they led by six but a strong second half performance by Sligo saw them advance to the decider against Derry. Tom Comack

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Donegal name team for Division 2B National Hurling League playoff clash with Sligo

Donegal manager Mickey McCann has named his starting 15 for their 2B National Hurling League playoff clash against Sligo in O’Donnell Park. Last weekend goal scorers Davin Flynn and Bernard |Lafferty have been named in the full forward line for the game. A win will put Donegal into the final where they will face Derry.

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Irwin continues partnership in advance of new season

Photo: Caolán Irwin with Aly Dixon of PrincipaI Insurance at the announcement of their 2022 partnership Donegal Motorcycle Racer Caolán Irwin and Irish Motorcycle Insurance provider Principal Insurance, have announced the continuation of their successful partnership as Caolán graduates to the British Supersport Championship for 2022. The former Junior Superstock race winner will continue with

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Deputy Doherty clashes with Finance Minister again over cost of living

The Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson has clashed in the Dail with the Finance Minister yet again over the rising cost of living. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty told Minister Paschal Donohoe that households particularly in border counties such as Donegal who use oil to heat their homes are being pushed beyond the threshold. He urged the

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High Court quashes decision by PPS to drop prosecution of Soldier F

The High Court in Belfast has quashed a decision by the Public Prosecution Service to drop Bloody Sunday murder charges against Soldier F. Lady Chief Justice Siobhan McKeegan said the decision not to continue the prosecution “crossed the threshold of irrationality”. Last year the PPS announced it was ending the prosecution of Soldier F for

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‘It won’t kill you to be a little late’ – Donegal Gardai

Gardai in Donegal are warning that a poor road safety decision could have altering consequences for a motorist and others. It’s after a number of drivers were detected speeding by the Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit yesterday. Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued to all motorists. Gardai are urging drivers to not put lives at

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Donegal suffer defeat National Football League defeat to Dublin

Donegal suffered a second successive defeat in the National Football League on Sunday afternoon, this time losing out away to Dublin. It finished 2-15 to 2-11 in favour of the hosts with Michael Murphy and Patrick McBrearty scoring the goals for Declan Bonners side. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh report from Croke Park…

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Successful weekend for Cranford AC at National Juvenile Indoor Championships

It was a successful weekend for Cranford Athletics Club as their athletes Oisin Kelly and Caolan McFadden Both athletes won National title’s at 800 and 1500 metres at the National Juvenile Indoor Championships. Caoimhe McGonigle of the Rosses Athletic Club also won gold in her age category meanwhile Riona Doherty of Finn Valley AC won

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Derry’s promotion hopes take a hit with home defeat against Galway

Derry tasted defeat for the first time in Divsion 2 of the National Football League after they were beaten 4-11 to 0-12 by Galway in Owenbeg. Goals from Matthew Tierney, Damien Comer, Dessie Conneely and Tomo Culhane helped the Tribesmen secured their place in Division One. Rory Gallagher’s hopes of promotion is now out of

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Watch: Katy Herron “over the moon” with Donegal’s win over Dublin in NFL Semi Final

Donegal will face All Ireland champions Meath in the National Football League Final after they beat Dublin 2-08 to 1-10 in Clones. Two goals in 30 seconds from Emma McCroary and Yvonne Bonner helped Maxi Currans side to the victory. After the game, Donegal midfielder Katy Herron told Maureen O’Donnell she;s over the moon with

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