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McHugh says cancelling of Derry game is “extremely disappointing”

Finn Harps’ pre-season friendly against rivals Derry City, which was scheduled for tomorrow, has been called off. Finn Harps manager Kevin McHugh has expressed his disappointment and told club media that the game was requested by Derry and Harps accommodated changes at their end, so to have it cancelled at short notice was, as he

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Business Matters. Ep 279: How you can avail of a UK pension – plus Local Enterprise Supports

On Business Matters this week, I’ll be finding out about how people living in Ireland can avail of a UK pension – even if they only worked for a year in the North or in Britain – and also hearing about the supports and grants available through the Local Enterprise Office. Many people in Donegal

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Jim McGuinness reflects on “perfect” Derry challenge

Jim McGuinness described the challenge Derry provided this evening as “perfect” for his Donegal team in their preparation for the 2026 campaign. Donegal reached the Dr. McKenna Cup Final thanks to a 1-18 to 1-16 victory over the Oak Leaf County tonight. That final will be against Monaghan on Saturday evening at Healy Park with

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“It’s about getting minutes into the legs” – Daire O’Baoil

Donegal will play Monaghan in this year’s Dr. McKenna Cup Final on Saturday at 5pm. Monaghan booked their passage through after a two-point win over Tyrone in Inniskeen. Donegal, meanwhile, were two-point winners over Derry at Celtic Park where it ended 1-18 to 1-16. Daire O’Baoil got the Donegal goal tonight and, after the game,

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Institute sign Cahir McMonigle as Peter Hutton continues to build squad

Institute Football Club have announced the signing of Cahir McMonigle, who joins the club ahead of the next phase of the campaign. McMonigle arrives having impressed with his technical ability, attacking contribution, and physical profile during recent assessments. His addition forms part of the club’s ongoing recruitment work under First Team Manager Peter Hutton, as

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Donegal name seven changes from team that started against Antrim

Donegal have named their team to face Derry in this evening’s Dr. McKenna Cup Semi-Final against Derry at Celtic Park. Seven changes gave been made to the starting line-up that faced Antrim on Sunday. Brendan McCole, Caolan McGonigle, Peadar Mogan, Michael Langan, Daire O’Baoill, Conor O’Donnell and Eoin McGeehin all come in to the starting

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Spectators are reminded to buy tickets in advance for Donegal v Derry

Donegal will play Derry in a Dr. McKenna Cup Semi-Final at Celtic Park this evening (Wednesday). Spectators have been reminded to ensure they have bought their tickets in advance as tickets will not be available to buy at the ground. Tickets for the game can be purchased via the Ulster GAA website by clicking the

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Michael O’Kane “full of regret” as Glenullin lose out at GAA Headquarters

Glenullin were beaten 0-12 to 0-06 by An Ghaeltacht in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Final at Croke Park. The Derry side’s managaer, Michael O’Kane, was “heartbroken” at full time and says his team’s performance was “under par”. O’Kane spoke to Michael McMullan shorty after the final whistle today…

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Glenullin are beaten in All-Ireland Intermediate Final at Croke Park

Glenullin have been beaten 0-12 to 0-06 by An Ghaeltacht of Kerry in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Final at Croke Park. Having trailed 0-09 to 0-01 at the break, it was an uphill battle for the Derry side in the second period. Michael McMullan was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…

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Malachy O’Rourke says “the more games the better” as Tyrone book semi-final spot in Dr. McKenna Cup

Malachy O’Rourke is happy to have another game in the Dr. McKenna Cup after they progressed to the last four with a 0-18 to 1-11 win over Down in Pomeroy. The Tyrone boss spoke to Francis Mooney at full time after booking their spot in the semi-finals this coming Wednesday evening…

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Jim McGuinness “delighted for the debutants” as Donegal get 2026 off to winning start

Donegal started with seven senior intercounty debutants in today’s Dr. McKenna Cup match in Cargin. The young team, which included even more first-timers off the bench, managed to progress to the competition’s semi-final stage thanks to a 1-15 to 0-07 win over Antrim. After the game, Donegal manager Jim McGuinness spoke to Highland Radio’s Pauric

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 11/01/26

Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Glenea United 1-2 Letterkenny Rovers Kildrum Tigers 1-1 Keadue Rovers Kilmacrennan Celtic 2-2 Donegal Town St Catherines FC 3-4 Bonagee United   Temple Domestic Appliance Division 1 Ballybofey United vs Milford United Gweedore United 2-2 Castlefin Celtic Kerrykeel 71 3-2 Cappry Rovers Rathmullan Celtic 2-2 Convoy Arsenal Swilly Rovers vs

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Fresh-faced Donegal side overcome Antrim challenge in Dr. McKenna Cup

A Donegal side, which saw a host of players make senior inter-county debuts, overcame Antrim on a score-line of 1-15 to 0-07 in this afternoon’s Dr. McKenna Cup clash at Toomebridge. A second-half goal from debutant Eoin McGeehin was the stand-out score in blustery conditions in Cargin. Pauric Hilferty and Brendan Kilcoyne were live at

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Donegal beaten by Cork in FAI Youth Inter League Cup Semi-Final

Donegal Underage League have been beaten 4-1 by Cork Youth League in this afternoon’s FAI Youth Inter League Cup Semi-Final at the National Training Centre this afternoon. Eamon McConigley’s were 1-0 up at the break thanks to an effort from Cormac Dunleavy on 33 minutes. However, Cork re-grouped and were ahead by the hour-mark through

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Lots of new faces in Donegal’s team to face Antrim in Dr. McKenna Cup

Donegal have named their team to face Antrim in tomorrow’s Dr. McKenna Cup clash in Toomebridge. Jim McGuinness’ side sees a host of new names included in both the starting line-up and in the substitutes. The full squad for tomorrow’s game, which will be broadcast live on Highland Radio from 1:30pm, is listed below: 1.

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Glenfin win Tir Chonaill Ladies Gulf Tournament in Dubai

Two Donegal teams travelled to Dubai this weekend to complete in Donegal Dubai’s Tir Chonaill Ladies Gulf Games. St Eunan’s and Glenfin’s Senior Ladies Teams made up three of the teams competing in the 8-team tournament this morning. After a brilliant tournament, organised by Letterkenny men Conor Gibbons and Sean McFadden, it was Glenfin who

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Retrospective action taken in Dr. McKenna Cup due to ineligible players

Two Dr. McKenna Cup matches have had their results changed due to the fielding of ineligible players. In a statement on social media, Ulster GAA say: “Following a meeting of Ulster CCC, reported breaches of Pre Season 3rd Level Policy & Regulations were reviewed, and the following decisions taken in relation to the fielding of

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Donegal hurlers overcome Tyrone challenge to reach Conor McGurk Cup Semi-Final

The Donegal Hurlers defeated Tyrone to reach the semi-final of the Conor McGurk Cup last night.  An entertaining game finished 3-13 apiece and it was Mickey McCann’s side who prevailed 4-3 on penalties in Convoy.  Donegal will now face Ulster University in the last 4 on Sunday in Jordanstown.  The footballers start their 2026 season

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Donegal Sports Star Awards launched at Mount Errigal Hotel – Declan Kerr takes a trip down memory lane

The Donegal Sports Star Awards celebrated the winners of the inaugural awards in 1976, as well as the 40th anniversary of the 1985 winners, at the launch of the 2025 awards in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Wednesday night. The winners from 1985 were remembered on the 40th anniversary of their successes as has been

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All roads leads to Croke Park for Derry’s Glenullin – All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Final Preview

Glenullin are aiming to become the second Derry club to ever win the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football title this weekend. The Ulster Intermediate Champions will be the fourth Oak Leaf team to contest the decider in Croke Park, with Eoghan Rua, Steelstown and Ballinderry all making appearances in the past. It was Steelstown in 2022

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Clogher aiming for national glory at GAA Headquarters – All-Ireland Junior Club Football Final Preview

Tyrone’s Clogher Éire Óg are out for a first ever AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Junior Club Football title this Sunday when they take on Ballymac of Kerry in Croke Park. Clogher’s Ciaran Bogue has speaking to Oisin Langan ahead of the big game at GAA Headquarters…

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Business Matters – Ep 278: Dr. Siobhan Murray, Blue Poppy Dentistry and Orthodontics

On Business Matters this week Chris’s Ashmore’s guest is Dr. Siobhan Murray, the founder of Blue Poppy Dentistry and Orthodontics. A native of Omagh and a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, she opened her first practice in Donegal Town in 2010. Then in 2019  a second practice was opened on the Pearse Road in Letterkenny.

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Ciaran Meenagh says “it’s good to be back” as Derry defeat Antrim in Dr. McKenna Cup

Derry defeated Antrim on a score-line of 2-16 to 0-07 in last night’s Dr. McKenna Cup clash at Owenbeg. The Oak Leafers led by just two points at the break but second-half goals from Paul Cassidy and debutant Ruairi O’Mianain paved the way for a comfortable win. Having had their first game against Donegal called-off

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Revealed: Brian Kerr will be special guest at 2025 Donegal Sports Star Awards

  Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr will be the guest of honour and guest speaker at the 2025 Donegal Sports Star of the Year Awards, it has been revealed. The popular Dubliner will be coming to Donegal for the presentation night in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, on Friday, January 30th. The announcement

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