Derry City drew for the second consecutive week in a row in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division, this time it was away to Drogheda United. James Akintunde opened the scoring in the first half for the Candystripes before Dayle Rooney fired in a spectacular free kick to earn his side a 1-1 draw. The point […]
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Derry City have announced the signing of Jordan McEneff following the end of his contract at Arsenal. The 21-year-old had previously been on loan in the Premier Division with Shelbourne. The club confirmed the deal early on Friday afternoon, with manager Ruaidhri Higgins saying: “Jordan has had a tough few years and needs a platform
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Four bogies in his second round seen Paul McGinley surrender the lead of the Irish Legends at Rosapenna. Thursday’s leader Steen Tinning is back in front by one shot. Oisin Kelly has the details from the Old Tom Morris course: McGinley was set to be the overnight leader before he dropped a stroke at the
Irish Legends Day 2 wrap / Paul McGinley Reaction Read More »
Roisin Flanagan finished 14th on Thursday night in the 5000m at the European Championships in Munich. It’s been a busy few weeks for the Finn Valley distance runner after her 11th place finish in Birmingham at the recent Commonwealth Games. Speaking with Will Dowling, Roisin feels see could have done better in the race this
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Paul McGinley has dropped a couple of shots and now shares the lead of the Irish Legends at Rosapenna Oisin Kelly reports for Highland Radio Sport:
Irish Legends at Rosapenna – Day 2 Update Read More »
The President of Athletics Ireland, Dooey, Downings man John Cronin has the prestigious and onerous job of Technical Delegate at the European Track & Field Championships being held in the 1972 Olympic Stadium in Munich, Germany this week. John showed his leadership qualities as a student in PCC Falcarragh in the late seventies. He took
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Paul McGinley continues to head the field at the Irish Legends event in Rosapenna. The host is just one of three players under par on Day 2 in windy conditions on the Old Tom Morris course. Oisin Kelly has more:
McGinley still out in front at Legends Read More »
Paul McGinley, the host of the Irish Legends at Rosapenna, has move to the top of the leaderboard early in his second round.
Paul McGinley takes the lead at Irish Legends Read More »
It’s set to be another busy day for the Irish at the European Championships in Munich. Among them, Finn Valley’s Mark English runs in the semi finals of the men’s 800 metres this evening. The former European medalist won his heat yesterday and is due back on track in the second semi just after 7.30pm.
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On the Score this week, Oisin Kelly is LIVE from the Irish Legends at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort in Downings. Declan Boyle looks ahead to Friday’s games involving Finn Harps and Derry City in the Premier Division. Patsy McGonagle looks at Mark English’s European performance in Munich and Bernard McGeehan talks Donegal Senior
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The mark of a top player is when they deliver their best performance as the spotlight burns its brightest on the biggest stage. That is what Emma Doherty has done in her debut season in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League. It is also why the Buncrana Native has been selected as the SSE Airtricity
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Derry City are on their travels this Friday with a trip to Head in the Game Park next up for Ruaidhri Higgins’ side (KO 7.45). And as his squad went through their final preparations for Drogheda, the City manager confirmed that Patrick McEleney has taken over as club captain following the departure of Eoin Toal.
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Denmark’s Steen Tinning leads at the end of Day One of the Irish Legends at Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort in Downings. Conor McNamara has the details on the leaders: Reaction with Paul Lawrie, Paul McGinley and first the leader Tinning:
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Oisin Kelly has the latest from day 1 of the Irish Legends at Rosapenna Golf Club in Downings.
Irish Legends afternoon update Read More »
Oisin Kelly has the latest from day 1 of the Irish Legends at Rosapenna Golf Club in Downings.
Irish Legends Rd1 Lunchtime Update Read More »
With the club season in full swing in the north west, some inter county players are already looking down the line to overcome the disappointments of the season gone by. Tyrone started 2022 looking to defending their Ulster and All Ireland titles but early defeats to Derry and Armagh put stop to the dreams of
Tyrone need to win back the support of the people – Hampsey Read More »
Finn Valley’s Eilish Flanagan was disappointment with her performance in this mornings 3000m steeplechase at the European Championships in Munich. The Tyrone native finished 12th and failed to advance from her heat. Eilish told Will Downing she will have to learn from the experience: Eilish’s sister Roisin runs in the final of the 5000m later
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Mark English has won his first round heat in the men’s 800 metres at the European Championships in Munich. 1:47.54 was his winning time. Mark has told Will Downing he had a statement to make going into these Games:
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It’s the first day of action at the Irish Legends being played at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort in Downings: Oisin Kelly is there for Highland Radio Sport:
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Four Donegal Athletes were part of the 11 strong Ulster/Athletics NI squad who performed with distinction at the Welsh U20 International in Swansea on Wednesday evening. 16 years old Fintan Dewhirst of Tir Chonaill AC, in his 2nd run over senior 400m hurdles ran an excellent time of 53.46secs. He took the win, a new
Donegal records for Dewhirst & Gallen Read More »
Portsalon won the Donegal Youth Golf Matchplay title this week beating Ballyliffin in the final. On Friday evening last, Portsalon won their home match by 3 – 0 and 8 holes of a difference. Then on Sunday they secured the title winning by 2 matches to 1 on the Glashedy links. Ballyliffin Golf Club gave
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Applications for the Donegal Senior Managers position closed on Monday and Donegal GAA say they will not be releasing details or indentities of the applicants or the selection committee. The County Executive will meet in the coming days on the matter and the three person committee will be formed to oversee the process. That committee
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The Irish Legends Pro-Am is in full swing at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort in Downings. Hosted by the McGinley Foundation, the Pro-Am sees celebrities from the world of sport and entertainment play with the professionals of the senior tour. Among the household names are Snooker legend Ken Doherty and former Republic of Ireland
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Mona McSharry has qualified for the semi finals of the 50-metre breaststroke at the European Swimming Championships in Rome. She finished 11th overall through the heats. Mona finished seventh in the 200-metre breaststroke yesterday on Monday.
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Brendan Boyce finished 10th in the 35k walk at the European Championships in Munich Germany on Tuesday. The Finn Valley man crossed the line in 2:38.03, just over 11 minutes down on the winner Miguel Angel Lopez of Spain. With 15k to go, Boyce was placed 18th but he powered his way to a top
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The Irish Legends hosted by The McGinley Foundation starts today at Rosapenna Golf Resort in Downings. Oisin Kelly is there for Highland Radio Sport:
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Kieran McGeeney is to continue as Armagh senior football manager. This year saw the Orchard County finish third in Division One, and they reached the All Ireland quarter-finals where they lost a fiery affair to eventual finalists Galway on penalties. 2023 will be McGeeney’s ninth year in the Armagh hot-seat as he becomes the second
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Richard Kerr moved up to fifth overall in the Pirelli National Superstock Championship standings at the weekend, with the AMD Motorsport Honda rider taking fifth and sixth place finishes at Thruxton for Fraser and Mary Dykes’ Dumfries-based team. Like the rest of the country, the Hampshire venue was blessed with air temperatures of 33-35 degrees
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UCD moved off the bottom of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division after they beat Finn Harps 2-1 on Friday evening. Harps hit the front on 18 minutes when Filip Mihaljevic netted from the penalty spot but that was short-lived as the students levelled just three minutes later from Donal Higgins. Evan Caffrey then fired in
Andy Meyler on UCD’s victory over Finn Harps Read More »
Derry City were left to rue their missed chances as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Shamrock Rovers. Ruaidhri Higgins’ side best chance came in the first half when Will Patching failed to convert a penalty. After the game, Michael Duffy spoke with Martin Holmes… Martin also spoke with Derry
Michael Duffy & Brian Maher on stalemate with Shamrock Rovers Read More »
Derry City and Shamrock Rovers played out a 0-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. The Candystripes did have their chances with the biggest falling to Will Patching, who missed from the penalty spot. After the game, Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins told Martin Holmes there are a lot of positives to take
A lot of positives to take from Shamrock Rovers draw for Ruaidhri Higgins and Derry City Read More »
Finn Harps were beaten 2-1 away to UCD in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night. Filip Mihaljevic’s penalty had Harps 1-0 up on 18 minutes but the sides were level just three minutes later with Donal Higgins netting for the hosts. Evan Caffrey fired in a long range effort to win the game
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Derry City and Shamrock Rovers played out a 0-0 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday evening. The Candystripes had their chance to claim victory but Will Patching saw his penalty saved by Alan Mannus in the Rovers goal. That result coupled with Dundalk’s 1-0 win over Boh’s means Ruaidhri Higgins’ side are now
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Mona McSharry finished second in her semi-final to qualify for tomorrow’s final of the 100-metre breaststroke at the European Championships. The Sligo swimmer was third fastest overall. Niamh Coyne missed out on a spot in the final, placing sixth in her semi-final and eleventh overall.
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Finn Harps suffered a 2-1 defeat away to UCD on Friday evening. Filip Mihaljevic’s penalty put Harps 1-0 up on 18 minutes before Donal Higgins brought the sides level three minutes later. Dara Keane was shown a red for the hosts on 52 minutes but it was they who went on to claim the win
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Donegal jockey Oisin Orr was back amongst the winners on Tuesday and Wednesday in Carlisle and Beverley respectively. Orr’s first victory came on board Monsieur Kodi, who went off the 7/4 favourite. The second win came on the 8/13 favourite, Minnesota Lad. Both of the victories were for trainer Richard Fahey.
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Finn Harps previously postponed clash against Bohemians which was originally set for 10th June has been rescheduled and will now be played on Saturday 24th September at 4pm at Finn Park. Meanwhile, Derry City have also had their game against Shelbourne, refixed to be played on Monday 29th August, 7:45pm at Tolka Park. Those games
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Following Sunday’s staging of the Danny McDaid 15K, the focus of attention for the North West’s distance runners’ switches to the 2022 Donegal Half Marathon which takes place in Letterkenny on Sunday, August 28th in Letterkenny. The Donegal Half Marathon was first held in 2014 and continues to be a popular event for many of
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Finn Valley Ac’s Roisin Flanagan has set a new Donegal and Northern Ireland record at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In Sundays, 5000 metres, Flanagan finished in a time of 15 minutes 26.76 seconds to set the new record. It was also a personal best for the Finn Valley runner who ended the race in
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Jude Gallagher of the Two Castles club in Newtownstewart is into the boxing final of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. This comes as Gallagher’s Canadian opponent pulled out of their semi final bout on Saturday evening. With the walkover victory Gallagher now guarantees himself a silver medal at the games.
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Termon let a six point lead slip to draw away at Fanad Gaels in their opening game of the Donegal Intermediate Championship. It finished 1-11 to 0-14 with Termon missing a golden chance early in the first half when Enda McCormick had a penalty saved by Mark McConigley in the Gaels goal. Midway through the
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Fanad Gaels and Termon played out a draw in the Donegal Intermediate Championship on Saturday evening. The game finished 1-11 to 0-14 with Michael Sweeney netting the goal for the Gaels who came from six points to earn themselves a draw. After the game the Fanad boss Aidan McAteer told Ryan Ferry he was pleased
Aidan McAteer pleased with draw against Termon in Donegal IFC Read More »
Finn Harps earned their first win in 13 games on Friday night with a 3-0 home win over Drogheda United. A first half Filip Mihaljevic penalty and an Eric McWoods goal had Ollie Horgan’s men two up at the break. McWoods then added his second of the game as Harps sealed the victory. Diarmaid Doherty
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Finn Harps earned themselves a big win in the Premier Division on Friday night. Ollie Horgan’s side beat Drogheda United 3-0 at Finn Park with Eric McWoods bagging a brace and Filip Mihaljevic scoring from the penalty spot. The victory means Harps now climb above UCD who they play next weekend. After the game, Diarmaid
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Derry City were denied the chance to move up to second in the Premier Division table due to a Pat Hoban goal deep into injury time in their game with Dundalk. James Akintunde gave the Candystripes the lead on 12 minutes and that goal looked to be enough for Ruaidhri Higgins’ side to leave with
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Finn Harps recorded a 3-0 victory at home to Drogheda United on Friday night. Filip Mihaljevic netted the opener from the penalty spot on 23 minutes. Goals then either side of the half helped Ollie Horgan’s men to the three points. After the game assistant manager, Gavin Dykes gave his thoughts to Diarmaid Doherty…
Gavin Dykes reflects on Finn Harps victory over Drogheda United Read More »
Mark McGinley claimed victory in the 333 section of the Donegal Ultra Race on Friday evening. Lorraine Mullarkey was the first lady home finishing in a time of 11 hours 49 minutes and 39 seconds. Meanwhile, the two team event was won by the Creeslough Wheelers who crossed the finishing line in 11 hours 28
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An Eric McWoods brace and a Filip Mihaljevic penalty helped Finn Harps to a 3-0 victory over Drogheda United at Finn Park on Friday night. The win was a much needed one for Ollie Horgan’s side after they went 12 games without one. The three points now moves Harps above UCD and back into the
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Rachael Darragh is into the quarter finals of the Commonwealth Games. The Donegal badminton player beat Deirdre Jordan of South Africa 21-13, 21-5 in their last 16 game. Darragh will now play Michelle Li of Canada in the last 8.
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Downings and MacCumhaill’s have earned themselves promotion to Division One in the All County League. Downings claimed the Divison Two title thanks to a 1-16 to 1-15 Extra Time win over Malin with Johnny McGroddy firing in a last gasp free. Meanwhile, MacCumhaills enjoyed a 2-16 to 0-10 win over Milford to claim victory in
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