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Callum Devine has the lead in the Donegal International Rally with Welshman Matt Edwards in hot pursuit in the bid to be crowned the champion on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, Kevin Gallagher is the man in front in the modified section Former winner James Cullen reflects on matters at the half way stage…

Derry City were held to a second consecutive home draw on Friday night. This time Ruaidhri Higgins men shared a point with Drogheda United. The game finished one a piece with Matty Smith putting the hosts infront in the first half before a Dean Williams penalty earned Drogs the point. After the game, Derry’s Patrick

Derry City and Drogheda United played out a 1-1 draw on Friday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Matty Smith’s first half strike had the Candystripes ahead before a Dean Williams penalty ensured a share of the spoils. The defeat leaves Derry in third and eight points off Shamrock Rovers who are top of the

Derry City were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Drogheda United on Friday night. Matty Smith gave the Candystripes the lead on 33 minutes. That goal looked to be enough for the hosts before Dean Williams levelled the game from the penalty spot 13 minutes from time. Martin Holmes has the full time

Mark English claimed victory in the British Masters event in Watford on Saturday evening, winning in a time of one minute 46.42 seconds. John Kelly was competing in Amsterdam on Saturday evening where he threw 19.10 metres in the shot putt. Meanwhile in Phoneix Park, at the National five mile event, Inishowen men Martin McLucas,

Derry will play in the All Ireland Minor Football Championship Semi Final after they beat Munster winners Cork in the Quarter Final on Saturday evening. It finished 0-12 to 0-06 in favour of Martin Boyle’s side in Portlaoise. After the game, Derry boss Martin Boyle gave his thoughts to Michael McMullan…

Derry are through to the All Ireland Minor Football Championship semi final after they claimed a six point win over Munster champions, Cork. It finished 0-12 to six points in favour of the Oakleaf county. Michael McMullan has the full time report…

Tyrone Minors suffered an All Ireland Football Championship Quarter Final defeat to Kerry in O’Moore Park on Saturday afternoon. Tyrone had led early with a Caolan Donnelly goal the games only score but Kerry kicked on and went on to claim an eight point to 1-04 win. After the game Tyrone boss Gerard Donnelly spoke

Ulster champions Tyrone were beaten in the All Ireland Minor Football Championship Quarter Final by Kerry on Saturday afternoon in O’Moore Park. The game finished eight points to 1-04 with Caolan Donnelly scoring the games only goal. Francis Mooney has the full time report…

Donegal opened their Gaynor Cup account on Tuesday with a 3-0 win over Inishowen. Today Donegal face Carlow and Inishowen take on Wexford. Pádraig Harnett reports:

Defending champions Tyrone bowed out of this year’s All Ireland Football Championship after they were beaten by Armagh 1-16 to 1-10 in the first round of the qualifiers. Aidan Nugent’s first half goal helped the Orchard County to the victory. After the game Tyrone joint manager Feargal Logan spoke with the media…

Armagh claimed victory in the first round of the All Ireland Football qualifiers over Tyrone in the Athletic Grounds. It finished 1-16 to 1-10 in favour of the Orchard County. They are now into Monday’s second round draw along with Cork, Clare and Mayo alongside all four provincial beaten finalists which includes Donegal. Armagh coach

St Eunan’s tasted defeat for the first time in this year’s All County League, Division One when they were beaten by Kilcar on Sunday afternoon. It finished 1-04 to 1-01 in favour of the men from Towney. Frank Craig has the full time report… After the game Frank got the thoughts of Kilcar’s Conor Doherty…

Fanad Gaels have advanced to the Comortas Peile Na Gaeltachta Junior final after they beat Na Parsaigh 1-08 to 0-6 in Connemara on Sunday afternoon. Donal O’Connfhaola has the full time report… Meanwhile Glenfin Ladies also advance to a final, they will play in the Senior Ladies decider after a 0-10 to 0-09 victory over

Tyrone are out of this year’s All Ireland Football Championship. The defending champions have been beaten by Armagh in the first round of the qualifiers. Aidan Nugent’s first half goal helped the Orchard County to a 1-16 to 1-10 win in Newry. Francis Mooney has the full time report…

Naomh Conaill are through to Monday’s Comortas Peile Na Gaeltachta senior final after an extra time win over Naomh Anna Leitir Moir. The game finished 3-12 to 2-14 in favour the Donegal side. At the end of normal time the score was 3-07 to 2-10 with the goals for the Glenties side coming from Hugh

Fanad Gaels and Naomh Conaill claimed victories in the Comortas Peile Na Gaeltachta in Conemarra in Galway on Saturday. The first of Fanad’s victories came earlier in the day thanks to a 1-09 to 1-08 over Carna-Caiseal of Galway. Donal O’Connfhaola has the full time report… The second victory came over Castlegregory of Kerry with

In the glorious sunshine on Saturday afternoon, Donegal athlete’s took part in the All Ireland Schools Track & Field even in Tullamore. Sisters Adrienne and Caoimhe Gallen from St Columba’s Stranorlar claimed gold in the hammer and the hammer and shot putt respectively also for St Columba’s was Joseph Gillespie who won the triple jump