Tyrone GAA are in mourning today following the death of hurler Damian Casey. The 29-year-old died in an accident in a pool in Spain. The Dungannon man who had been with the Red Hand’s since 2012, was regarded by many as the greatest hurler the county has ever produced. Casey helped Tyrone win this season’s […]
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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
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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
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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
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Derry’s Callum Devine and co-driver Noel O’Sullivan of Kerry lead the Joule Donegal International Rally after day one of the event near (Dooish Hill) Manorcunningham, (An Grianan) Newtowncunningham, and (Mouldy Hill) Bridgend/Buncrana. They have an unofficial lead of 5.8 seconds in their VW Polo GTI R5 over British Rally champion Matt Edwards and David Moynihan
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Matt Edwards is making his mark British rally champion Matt Edwards made an impressive start to his first Joule Donegal International Rally as he completed the first three stages on day one in second spot. While leader Callum Devine chalked up a stunning 7.5 second lead over the first Dooish Hill stage, there was little
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Above: Alistair Fisher’s car in at service in Kiltoy, Letterkenny. Alistair Fisher and Gordon Noble are well poised to make a big push in the second three stages of the Joule Donegal International Rally. They are 22.8 seconds off the leader Callum Devine and 14.4 seconds adrift of second placed Matt Edwards after the three
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Derry’s Callum Devine and co-driver Noel O’Sullivan of Kerry lead the Joule Donegal International Rally after the first three stages of the event near (Dooish Hill) Manorcunningham, (An Grianan) Newtowncunningham and (Mouldy Hill) between Bridgend and Buncrana. They lead by 8.4 seconds in their VW Polo GTI R5 ahead of Welshman Matt Edwards and David
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Donegal bowed out of the All Ireland Senior Football Championship after they were beaten 3-17 to 0-16 by Armagh in the second round qualifier. Rian O’Neill was the star of the show for Armagh scoring 1-07. 2012 All Ireland winner, Eamon McGee told Oisin Kelly Donegal need to take stock after today’s defeat..
Donegal suffered a 3-17 to 0-16 defeat to Armagh in Clones on Sunday evening. Rory Grugan fired a goal for Armagh in the opening minute before Donegal went six points to a goal up. Man of the match Rian O’Neill then fired in a penalty as Armagh went in 2-08 to 0-10 in front at
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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,
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Division 1 League Cloughaneely 2-07 V 1-15 St Eunan’s Bundoran 3-15 V 2-09 Killybegs Aodh Ruadh BS V 1-07 Glenfin Kilcar 0-08 V 0-04 St Michael’s Termon 0-07 V 0-08 Ardara Glenswilly 0-08 V 3-10 Gaoth Dobhair Division 2 Dungloe 1-07 V 0-12 Downings Red Hughs 1-14 V 3-09 Moville Malin 1-13 V 0-06 Letterkenny
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It wasn’t all doom and gloom on Saturday and despite the day’s play being washed out in the IPT20 Festival at Bready, supporters did get to enjoy some quality action in the Long’s SuperValu League programme. Three of the seven scheduled fixtures were abandoned in the morning; Ardmore v Bready, St Johnston v Glendermott and
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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…
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The countdown is on to the 50th Joule Donegal International Rally, and on Saturday Sport, there was a special preview show ahead of the big event which runs from Friday, June 17-Sunday, June 19. In studio were Frosses’ Donagh Kelly, who has been a regular competitor in recent years, and his son Eamonn Kelly, who
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Donegal Ladies started their All Ireland Championship campaign with a two point win over Waterford in Birr, County Offaly. It finished 0-10 to 1-05 to Maxi Curran’s side with Geraldine McLaughlin firing over seven points for Donegal. After the game Donegal manager Maxi Curran told Tommy Devane he was very happy to get the win…
Donegal Ladies got their All Ireland Championship off to the best possible start with a 0-10 to 1-05 victory over Waterford in Birr. Geraldine McLaughlin was top scorer on the evening for Donegal notching seven points. Tommy Devane reports for Highland Radio Sport…
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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
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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…
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Luke McAteer was among the winners in Leopardstown on Thursday evening. The Donegal jockey claimed victory in the opening race on board 12/1 shot Yerwanthere for trainer Patrick Foley. McAteer is back in action today in Fairyhouse where the first race goes to post at quarter to five.
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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:
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Tyrone champions Dromore will begin the defence of their title in a clash with Killyclogher. Last night’s draws for the LCC Tyrone Championships also pitted beaten finalists Coalisland against Carrickmore in a repeat of last year’s quarter-final, which the Fianna won by a single point. Errigal Ciaran, who fell at the semi-final stage in 2021,
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Glenfin Ladies are the Senior Comortas Peile Na Gaeltachta All Ireland winners after a five point win over tournament hosts Naomh Anna Leitir Moir. Danielle McGinley was top scorer for the Donegal side scoring three points. The final score in Connemara was Glenfin 0-09 Naomh Anna Leitir Moir 0-04.
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Fanad Gaels are All Ireland Comortas Peile Na Gaeltachta Junior champions after they claimed a one point victory over Cill Chomain of Mayo in Monday’s final. The game ended 2-11 to 2-10 to the Donegal side. Bernard McGettigan and Seamus Mac Giolla Chearra with the goals for the Gaels.
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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…
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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
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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…
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Division 1 League Killybegs 0-06 V 0-10 Aodh Ruadh BS Gaoth Dobhair 4-15 V 1-08 Cloughaneely Ardara 2-06 V 1-08 Bundoran St Eunan’s 1-01 V 1-04 Kilcar St Michael’s 2-11 V 1-11 Termon Division 2, Convoy 0-09 V 3-14 Milford Four Masters 2-09 V 0-07 Letterkenny Gaels Red Hughs 0-07 V 1-11 Malin Downings 2-09
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Dylan Browne McMonagle was among the winners in Chantilly in France on Sunday afternoon. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the 10/3 second favourite Brostaigh for trainer Joseph O’Brien. It’s win number 13 of the season for Browne McMonagle.
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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
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With his fifth victory in as many rounds, Monaghan’s Josh Moffett (Hyundai i20 R5) won the Lyons of Limerick Circuit of Munster Rally, round five of the Triton Showers-backed Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship. Co-driven by Limerick’s Keith Moriarty, they finished 56.1 seconds ahead of the Ford Fiesta R5 of Dubliner Robert Barrable and his Donegal
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The preparations for the Donegal International Rally are well underway with less than two weeks to the event. The rally will begin on Friday the 17th of June and will finished on Sunday the 19th June. At the events launch at the Rosapenna Hotel in Downings, Oisin Kelly caught up with Callum Devine. Donegal man
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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…
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There was a full programme of cricket played in glorious conditions across the North West on Saturday but not too many surprises on an afternoon where the formbook held firm. Pride of place on the honours board went to Ardmore’s Tyron Kane who picked up figures of 7 for 5, including a hat-trick, as the
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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
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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
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Jonathan Greer and Dai Roberts Citroën C3 Rally2 claimed victory in the Tyrone Stages Rally on Saturday afternoon. The pair finished 17.1 seconds ahead of Cathan McCourt and Liam Moynihan. Peadar Hurson and Damien Connolly in the Ford Fiesta were in third 44.5 seconds off the winners. The top 10 finishers were as follows:
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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
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Oisin Orr has been appointed the stable jockey for British trainer Richard Fahey. The Donegal man takes over from Paul Hanagan who ended his stint with Fahey earlier this week. Orr has ridden winners for the Malton yard at Ayr and Ripon in the last few days. The champion apprentice in 2017 said: “Richard rang
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Donegal suffered an extra time defeat in the Ulster Senior Football Championship final to Derry in Clones. It finished 1-16 to 1-14 to the Oakleaf County. At the end of normal time the sides were level at 1-12 a piece. Donegal boss Declan Bonner told Tom Comack the defeat is very disappointing…
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Derry are the Ulster Senior Football champions after they claimed a 1-16 to 1-14 extra time win over Donegal in Clones. The sides had finished level on 1-12 a piece after 70 minutes but it was Derry who ended the extra 20 minutes the stronger and got their hands on the Anglo Celt Cup. Derry
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Derry are Ulster Senior Football champions for the first time in 24 years after they claimed an extra time victory over Donegal in Clones. It finished 1-16 to 1-14 in favour of Rory Gallagher’s men. The sides had ended normal time level on 1-12 a piece. Derry captain Chrissy McKaigue spoke with Tom Comack…
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Derry won their first Ulster football title since 1998 on Sunday afternoon with a 1-16 to 1-14 extra time victory over Donegal in Clones. Brendan Rodgers and Conor Glass fired over the two final scores for Rory Gallagher’s side who had led 1-6 to six points at half time thanks to Niall Loughlin’s goal. After
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Derry have won their first Ulster football title since 1998. They did it the hard way needing extra time to get past Donegal. Brendan Rogers and Conor Glass kicked the final two scores to give the Oak Leaf County a 1-16 to 1-14 victory. After the game, Aisling Murphy spoke with Conor Glass… Aisling also
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Derry have won the Ulster Senior Football Championship after they beat Donegal 1-16 to 1-14 after extra time in Clones. At the end of normal time the sides were level on 1-12 a piece with Niall Loughlin getting the goal for Derry and Odhran McFadden Ferry raised the green flag for Donegal. Oisin Kelly and
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Tyrone won the Ulster Minor Football Championship on Sunday afternoon with a victory over Derry in Clones. It finished 4-08 to 0-16 to Gerard Donnelly’s side with Ronan Molloy, Caolan Donnelly raising green flags whilst Eoin McElholm also raised two himself. Tyrone captain and scorer of two goals Eoin McElholm told Tom Comack its an
Donegal athletes Mark English, Ann Marie McGlynn and Roisin Flanagan were all in action on Saturday night. English claimed victory in Belgium in a time of 1 minute 46.41 seconds. As for English’s Finn Valley team mate Roisin Flanagan set a new club record running in the NCAA Nationals in Michigan in which she finished
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Brett McGinty brought his professional record to 5-0 on Saturday night at the Doncaster Racecourse. The Donegal boxer claimed victory in points after a four round bout with Genadij Krajevskij. Brett McGinty joined Eóin Catterson on Sunday Sport to discuss his latest victory…
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It was back to league action on Saturday for North West clubs with another full round of fixtures played in the Long’s SuperValu 40-over competition. As always there were of course exception to the rules- Killyclooney and Newbuildings sharing over 400 as the visitors won in Tyrone and the same at the Rectory where free-scoring
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