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Voodoo Cup success for Strand Rovers

Strand Rovers defeated Drumbar 2-1 after extra time in this afternoon’s Voodoo Cup Final at Diamond Park, Ballyare. Matthew O’Donnell was the hero as he slotted home a penalty with 2 minutes of extra time remaining to win it for Strand. O’Donnell had also bagged his side’s goal in normal time.

National 5K Road Race, Mark English & other athletics news with Patsy McGonagle

Mark English put in a strong performance to finish 4th in a world-class field in Spain yesterday. Meanwhile, the National 5K Road Race took place in Phoenix Park in Dublin this morning. Amy Greene of Finn Valley claimed an impressive win in that event and the Letterkenny men’s team finished 2nd in the team event. …

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Ruaidhri Higgins: “The more people like Stephen Kenny in the league, the better”

A Paul McMullan strike on 76 minutes was enough to give Derry City all 3 points in last night’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash with St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park. It was former Derry and Republic Of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny’s first game in charge of the Dublin side, but he was unable …

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Losing start for Kenny as Derry take all 3 points from Richmond Park

Derry City have beaten St. Patrick’s Athletic 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Richmond Park this evening. A Paul McMullan effort 14 minutes from time was enough to see off the home side, who are still lingering dangerously at the wrong end of the table. The fixture was former Derry manager Stephen …

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Horse-racing: Double delight for Dylan Browne McMonagle in Leopardstown

Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle had a successful day as he won two races at Leopardstown this afternoon (Friday). His first win came onboard the Joseph Patrick O’Brien trained Scorthy Champ in the GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap race in which he went off at 7/1. McMonagle was also first across the line in the …

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Cockhill set to face Ayrfield United in FAI Senior Cup on Sunday

Another week, another huge game for Cockhill Celtic as they host Leinster Senior League outfit Ayrfield United in the first round of the FAI Senior Cup on Sunday. Gavin Cullen’s side have had a fantastic season so far as they have already bagged 3 titles – the Inishowen Premier Division, the Clubman Shirts League Cup …

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Finn Harps captain Tony McNamee looks ahead to tomorrow night’s fixture against UCD

Finn Harps captain Tony McNamee has been speaking to Highland’s Oisin Kelly ahead of tomorrow night’s SSE Airtricity League First Division clash with UCD at Belfield. The Ramelton man has been in fine form this season and has scored some important goals, including last Friday’s sensational strike against Longford Town and winners against Treaty United …

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Kenny to face former club Derry City in first game in charge of St. Pats

Stephen Kenny will be in the dugout for his first game in charge of St. Patrick’s Athletic against Derry City tomorrow night. Kenny has won five League of Ireland Premier Division titles – four with Dundalk and one with Bohemians, while his tenure in charge of the Republic of Ireland came to an end following …

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Council urged to adopt initiative to map dog attacks on sheep

Donegal County Council is being urged to adopt an initiative being rolled out in Kerry which maps dog attacks on sheep. Kerry County Council has agreed to map areas where dog attacks on sheep are reported to the local authority in 2024. Councillor Patrick McGowan believes such a project would be hugely beneficial in Donegal …

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Donegal man to stand trial next year accused of murder of grandfather

A Donegal man will go on trial next year accused of the murder of his grandfather just days before Christmas. 36 year old Derek Mulligan of Magheraclogher, Bunbeg is charged with the murder of Derek Burns on December 19th 2023. The court heard a psychiatric report has been ordered for the accused, and a trial …

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NI’s First Minister apologises for attending Bobby Storey funeral during Covid

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has apologised for attending the funeral of a former IRA volunteer at the height of the Covid pandemic. Michelle O’Neill was among the Sinn Féin delegation to attend the funeral of Bobby Storey, who died in June 2020. The First Minister has been giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry in …

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Community and voluntary groups invited to fill out Funding Application Process Questionnaire

Donegal LCDC are inviting community and voluntary groups to complete a short questionnaire, on what supports they may require to complete and submit funding applications. It comes as difficulties have been faced by such groups in completing and submitting applications when seeking funding to deliver projects and initiatives. This questionnaire is being issued to help …

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‘We have a habit of digging in at the right moments’ – Jim McGuinness

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness was deep in his praise for everyone involved in their Ulster Senior Football Championship Final victory over Armagh in Clones. Donegal won 6-5 on penalties after the sides had ended level at 20 points apiece following extra-time. It’s a first Ulster title in five years for Donegal and there were huge …

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Jim McGuinness reflects on leading Donegal to 11th Ulster Title

Jim McGuinness has led Donegal to yet another Ulster Senior Football Championship after today’s victory over Armagh. The Glenties man has now managed his county to four Anglo-Celts and remarkably has only ever been beaten in one Ulster Championship match. After the game, McGuinness acknowledged an obsession with the smaller details has helped him develop …

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Reaction: Penalty hero Shaun Patton gives his thoughts on Ulster Title win

Donegal goalkeeper Shaun Patton is the hero of the hour as he saved Shane McPartland’s sudden death penalty to decide the fate of the Ulster Senior Football Championship Final this afternoon in Clones. After full time in extra time, Donegal and Armagh couldn’t be separated as it finished 0-20 apiece. Jim McGuinness’ men were successful …

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“We are giving it everything we have for this county”: Ryan McHugh and Ciaran Thompson react to Donegal’s Ulster Championship win

Donegal are Ulster Champions again as Jim McGuinness’ men defeated Armagh on a penalty shoot-out in an enthralling final at St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones today. The Tir Chonaill men looked dead and buried as they trailed by 4 points heading into the last 15 minutes of the contest. Points from Niall O’Donnell, Jason McGee, …

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Colm McFadden: “It’s a great day to be a Donegal man, woman or child!”

Donegal have claimed their 11th Anglo-Celt Cup this evening after a dramatic victory over Armagh in Clones. After a pulsating contest, during which Donegal seemed down and out on more than one occasion, it took a Shaun Patton save in sudden-death of a penalty shoot-out to decide the final. The game finished 0-20 apiece after …

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Cockhill make light work of Greencastle in Clubman Shirts Final

  Cockhill Celtic added another trophy yesterday evening with victory over Greencastle United in the Clubman Shirts League Cup Final at Maginn Park.Lee McColgan put Gavin Cullen’s men into the lead in first half stoppage time after a set-piece fell kindly for him to rifle home.Cockhill doubled their lead on 48 minutes as McColgan added …

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Tyrone surge into All Ireland U20 Final with victory over Roscommon

Tyrone will play Kerry in the U20 All-Ireland Final next weekend after their win over Roscommon at Kingspan Breffni Park yesterday evening. Goals from Conor O’Neill, Shea O’Hare and Eoin McElholm set Tyrone on their way to a 10 point win. 3-18 to 3-08 was how it finished. Kevin Egan reported live from Cavan at …

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Fond memories recalled at book launch of “We Are The Harps”

Former players and managers as well as fans were among the attendance last night in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey, for the book launch of “We Are The Harps”. Co-authors Barley Ramsay and Joe Doherty have profiled every single player who have played for Harps since the Donegal club entered the League of Ireland in 1969 up …

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Donegal Masters lose out to Tyrone

The Donegal Masters were defeated by Tyrone’s Masters team in Round One of the All-Ireland season. The final score line was 2:19 to 0:9. The side is managed by Francie Martin. The match took place in Coláiste Ailigh in Letterkenny.

Darren Murphy: ” It was a very entertaining game of football”

Finn Harps left it late to claim all 3 points from tonight’s SSE Airtricity League First Division clash with Longford Town at Finn Park. After going 2-0 up early on after goals from Max Johnston and Tony McNamee, Harps found themselves pegged back mid-way through the first half thanks to goals from Jordan Adeyemo and …

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Harps reveal new limited edition jersey which will benefit Blackstack Foundation

Finn Harps have launched a limited-edition jersey in association with its 2024 Charity Partner the Bluestack Foundation, and with the generous support of main sponsor So-Lo. The unique jersey will be worn by the Harps first team in the home fixture versus Wexford FC on Friday, May 31st. The Bluestack Special Needs Foundation was established to provide …

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Business Matters, Ep 194: Ciaran McKenna of McKenna Londis, Buncrana and Drung

In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore, speaks with Ciaran McKenna, who is the owner of two family run Londis stores in Inishowen, one in Buncrana, where he also has a Circle K filling station, and the other in Drung, Quigley’s Point, where they manage the fuel for Inishowen Co-op A native of Monaghan, …

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Reaction: Higgins ‘disappointed’ but league is so, so tight

Derry City boss Ruairdhri Higgins was understandably disappointed after his side conceded a 90th minute equaliser against Shelbourne in the 1-1 draw on Monday evening in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Speaking after the game, he reflected on this and on a night when both Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians slipped up at home to …

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Ex-Harps striker grabs equaliser for Shels to prevent Derry City going top

A last gasp equaliser from former Finn Harps striker Sean Boyd enabled Shelbourne to preserve their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division following a night of high drama at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. City deservedly took the lead on 56 minutes when Paul McMullan capitalised on a Shels’ mistake …

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