Ulster GAA have confirmed Celtic Park in Derry as the venue for Donegal Under 20’s Ulster Semi Final match against Tyrone. The game will take place on Friday April 8 at 8pm. The other Semi Final will see Derry and Cavan meet at the Athletic grounds in Armagh at the same time.
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Derry won promotion to Division 2a on Saturday afternoon thanks to a 1-23 to 2-15 win over Sligo Odhran McKeever’s goal in the first half helped the Oakleaf county on their way with Cormac O’Doherty top scoring with eight points. Derry’s Dominic McKinley told Michael McMullan that he’s delighted with their victory…
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Tyrone won Division 3a of the National Hurling League on Saturday afternoon after they beat Armagh 2-21 to 2-19 in Owenbeg. Damien Casey and CJ McCourty both raised the green flags for the Red Hands to help them clinch the title. With the win Tyrone are now into Division 2b for next year.
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Oisin Orr was among the winners in Leopardstown on Saturday afternoon. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the 8/1 shot Hotel Wren for trainer Noel Meade. The win is Orr’s second in the past week.
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Cockhill Celtic moved eight points clear at the top of the Ulster Senior League after they beat Monaghan United 1-0 0n Saturday afternoon. Corey McBrides goal was the difference between the two sides. The result means Cockhill are eight clear with two left to play meanwhile Bonagee are in second with three games left.
Donegal U20’s hurlers suffered a 2-15 to 1-10 defeat away to Mayo in the quarterfinal of the U20 Richie McElligot cup. Oisin Marley was the star of the show for Donegal but he couldn’t inspire a second half comeback for the visitors. Cian McNicholas has the full time report… Cian spoke with Donegal’s Paul Burns
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Derry City continued their imprressive start to the SSE Airtricity Premier Division campaign on Friday night with a 2-1 win away at Bohemians. Second half goals from Ronan Boyce and James Akintunde helped seal the Candystripes comeback win. After the game, Derry City boss, Ruaidhri Higgins told Kevin McLaughlin he thought the better side won
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Tyrone booked their place in the Ulster Under 20 Football Championship semi final against Donegal after they beat defending champions Down 1-13 to 1-08 in Loughmacrory. Luke Donnelly goal from the penalty spot helped the Red Hands get over the line. After the game, coach Owen Mulligan spoke with Francis Mooney…
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Donegal’s Under 17 earned a 0-10 to 1-04 win over Sligo on Saturday afternoon. Luke Barrett’s side ended the campaign level on points with Derry but with the Oakleaf county having a better score difference, they advanced to the decider. Despite not reaching the final, Luke Barrett was happy with his sides campaign…
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Finn Harps suffered a 3-0 home defeat against Shamrock Rovers on Friday night. Andy Lyons scored one in each half alongside a penalty three minutes from the end sent Stephen Bradley’s side back to Tallaght win all three points. Finn Harps striker, Eric McWoods told Diarmaid Doherty the defeat is a tough one to swallow…
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Finn Harps suffered their second home defeat of the season, losing out 3-0 against Shamrock Rovers. An Andy Lyons brace and a Graham Burke penalty was enough to give Stephen Bradley’s side all three points. After the game Harps boss Ollie Horgan told Diarmaid Doherty the better side won the game.
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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
Finn Harps suffered their fourth defeat of the season on Friday night, losing 3-0 at home to Shamrock Rovers. Andy Lyons header in added time in the first half gave Rovers the lead before Lyons doubled his and the champions tally with a solo run and finish. Graham Burke sealed Stephen Bradley’s sides win from
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A late James Akintunde goal earned Derry City another late victory, this time it was away at Bohemians. Liam Burt gave Bohs the lead on 26 minutes before Ramelton man Ronan Boyce levelled up the tie. Akintunde then headed home in added time to give the Canystripes a 2-1 victory.
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Donegal’s Under 20’s are through to an Ulster semi final after they beat Armagh 1-13 to 0-09 on Friday night. Johnny McGroddy ended the game as the top scorer firing over seven points with Luke McGlynn scoring the games only goal. Tom Comack reports from MacCumhaill Park…
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There was a close call this week at Sliabh Liag after a picnic bench was burnt to the ground. It’s believed a barbecue was the cause of the fire which resulted in the bench being completely destroyed. In a social media post, Sliabh Laig Experience says thankfully the heather did not catch fire which
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Mattie Donnelly is a major injury doubt for Tyrone’s Ulster SFC opener against Fermanagh on April 16. The former Red Hand skipper damaged a hamstring in Sunday’s victory over Kerry, and with just over two weeks to recover, he faces a race against time. It’s a setback for Donnelly, who suffered a shoulder injury against
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The latest sitting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned over an ongoing incident at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. Gardai have been on site at the facility and are still presently taking statements from staff. Speaking in the Council Chamber, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Jack Murray said he took the
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The St Vincent de Paul organisation in Donegal is appealing for more volunteers as demand for their services continues to grow. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Donegal President Rosa Glackin said they are looking for people to provide a much needed service in a sympathetic and confidential way. She says the rise in
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Donegal secured their Division One status on Sunday afternoon after they claimed a 1-14 to 1-13 win over Armagh in O’Donnell Park. Patrick McBrearty was the star of the show for Donegal firing over seven points including the game winning score in what was the last kick of the game. The win for Donegal coupled
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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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Oisin Orr was back in the winner’s enclosure on Sunday afternoon. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the Noel Meade trained Layfayette. Orr beat the 5/4 favourite Licence by half a length to record his second win of the season.
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Tyrone will play Division One football for another season after they beat Kerry 2-11 to 1-15. Darren McCurry with the all important goal for the Red Hands. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
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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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The Ulster Under 20 Championship kicked off on Friday night with a victory for defending champions Down, who beat Fermanagh 2-13 to 0-7 in Pairc Esler in Newry. Donegal who are unbeaten so far this season after a fantastic Leo Murphy campaign, begin their campaign with a home clash against Armagh and manager Gary Duffy
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Bonagee United are into the final of the North West of Ulster Intermediate Cup after they beat Cockhill Celtic 2-1 on Saturday evening. Jack Parke hit a double for Jason Gibson’s side as they advanced to the decider. They will now face Maiden City in the final who beat Monaghan United 2-1 in the other
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Institute and Dergview earned wins in the NIFL Championship on Saturday afternoon. Mark McFadden scored twice alongside a goal from Ben McLaughlin earned Stute a 3-2 win over Knockbreda. Meanwhile Dergview won 2-1 away to Ballinamallard to move into the top six.
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City of Derry Club earned a huge win in their bottom of the table clash with Sundays Well on Saturday afternoon. The Derry club won 23-19 to leapfrog their opponents in the table and climb to eighth. Meanwhile, Omagh were beaten 17-14 by Enniscorthy.
Letterkenny Rugby Club are through to the final of the Gordan West Cup after they beat Virginia 10-9 in the semi final this afternoon. Daniel Faulkner scored the games only try as they reached the decider. The Letterkenny side will now play Monaghan after they beat Cavan 34-5.
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Donegal Minors earned a hard fought over Derry in Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon. Luke Barrett’s side ran out 1-11 to 0-11 but had trailed eight points to five at half time. After the game, Donegal manager Luke Barrett told Ryan Ferry it was a good victory for his side… Ryan also spoke with
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Donegal’s Division 2B campaign ended at the hands of Sligo on Saturday afternoon when they were beaten 1-20 to 1-19 in the play off semi final. A goal from Daire O’Maoileidigh helped Mickey McCann’s side to a six point lead at halftime before a strong fight back from Sligo saw them prevail. Mickey McCann spoke
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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 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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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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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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Stormont will sit for the last time today ahead of upcoming elections in Northern Ireland. The Assembly has struggled to function properly since Paul Givan’s decision to resign as First Minister earlier this year. Both the DUP and Sinn Fein will be vying to become the biggest party when people go to the polls
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Donegel Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle and Letterkenny Trainer Charlie Moore won big on Wednesday at Dundalk. Last years Aprentice Champion McMonagle was first past the post in the 8.30 taking victory on 40/1 shot Coviglia. It’s McMonagle’s third win of the year and a first since May last year for Lurgbrack native Moore. Moore told
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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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St Eunan’s College will be preparing for an All Ireland Senior Schools final in the coming weeks after the Lettterkenny side won thier semi final in dramtaic fashion on Tuesday in Sligo. David Boakye’s header late in extra time gave St Eunan’s a 1-0 win over Presentation College, Athenry. They will now play in the
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Badminton Ireland have confirmed their team for the upcoming European Championships in Spain. Raphoe’s Rachel Darragh and Joshua Magee are included with Rachel contesting the womens singles and mixed doubles with Paul Reynolds. Joshua will team up with Reynolds for the mens doubles. The Europeans will be held in Madrid starting the 25th April.
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Two walkers have been rescued after getting lost on Muckish mountain. The Donegal Mountain Rescue Team was tasked by Gardai at 3:45pm yesterday afternoon to assist the walkers who had become lost on steep ground. One walker had also sustained a lower leg injury. The rescue team was able to assist in safely bringing the
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Boyd Rankin has spoken of his excitement at taking over as the new Head Coach of North West Warriors. The former Irish international takes over from Gary Wilson who left to join the Ireland Men’s national coaching set-up last month. Rankin, who has over 150 caps for Ireland, also becomes the Warriors’ Performance Pathway Manager.
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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 were beaten for the third time in the National Football League on Sunday afternoon. Declan Bonner’s side lost out 2-15 to 2-11 against Dublin. Goals from Patrick McBrearty and Michael Murphy were cancelled out by Niall Scully and a Dean Rock penalty. Ryan Ferry got the thoughts of Donegal boss, Declan Bonner after the
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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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Derry’s hopes of promotion to Division One of the National Football League took a blow on Sunday afternoon after they were beaten 4-11 to 0-12 in Owenbeg. The defeat now means Derry require Galway to beat Roscommon if they have any chance of getting into Division One. After the game, Rory Gallagher spoke with the
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