Stage 3 of the Ras Tailteann is in the books and it’s been a good day for Odhran Doogan. The Donegal cyclist finished third in the stage behind second placed John Buller and winner Cormac McGeuogh. Dom Jackson still leads the General Classification while Doogan’s second top 6 finish in 3 days means he now …
Donegal will face Tyrone in their opening game of the All Ireland Championship tomorrow evening in Ballybofey. On route to winning the Ulster title, Donegal dispatched of this weekend’s opponents and Jim McGuinness will no doubt be wary of a Tyrone backlash. All-Ireland winning captain Michael Murphy thinks Donegal will take huge confidence from being …
Michael Murphy: “Donegal will take huge confidence from being Ulster Champions” Read More »
Jim McGuinness has named his team to face Tyrone in tomorrow’s All Ireland Championship round-robin tie with Tyrone in Ballybofey. Donegal captain Patrick McBrearty has been named to start and is expected to replace Eoghan Ban Gallagher in the starting line-up. McBrearty was originally named to start in the Ulster Final against Armagh only to …
McBrearty named to start in tomorrow’s clash with Tyrone Read More »
Derry City will look to bounce back from Monday’s Premier Division defeat to Shamrock Rovers tonight. They host a Sligo Rovers side that have just one win from their last nine games. Derry will go into the game as heavy favourites and will look to close the gap on leaders Shelbourne as they face a …
Ruaidhri Higgins: “Sligo are a dangerous opponent” Read More »
Finn Harps are back on the road in the SSE Airtricity League First Division tonight as Darren Murphy’s side make the trip to play bottom side Kerry. Speaking on the Score Programme last night, Former Finn Harps Captain Keith Cowen says despite only having one win under their belt this season, Kerry can be a …
Keith Cowan looks ahead to Finn Harps’ trip to Kerry Read More »
Tyrone’s Shea O’Hare has been named the Eirgrid U20 Player Of The Year. The Ardboe defender was a hugely important cog in Tyrone’s journey to a second All Ireland U20 title in 3 years as they overcame Kerry last weekend on a score-line of 1-20 to 1-14. There are high hopes that O’Hare will make …
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In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Larissa Feeney, President of the Donegal Women In Business Network which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. She is also the founder and CEO of the award winning Accountant Online business which has seen rapid growth in recent years and which has just been …
There was European success for a number of Rilion Gracie Ireland competitors who took home five medals from the International European Masters event held in Barcelona over the weekend. Four of the competitors train in Letterkenny under head coach Brian Coyle and one out of Donegal Town under coach Bryan Gorman. Igors Dedovs won gold …
Rilion Gracie success for local competitors at European Masters Read More »
Three people were arrested on suspicion of drink driving in the space of four hours in Derry city last night. Two of those remained in custody this morning, while the third has been charged to appear in court next month. Sergeant Montgomery says the message of the PSNI is clear, driving under the influence significantly …
Three arrested in four hour window on suspicion of drink driving in Derry city Read More »
A bank building was rammed a number of times in Derry last night, police are calling on witnesses to come forward. At around 11:40pm a red car is believed to have caused damage to the building by repeatedly driving into it. Those on the Culmore Road at that time who seen the event or have …
85 beaches and nine marinas have been awarded Blue Flags for 2024. It’s for meeting certain environmentally recognised standards – and looks at water quality, environmental issues, as well as beach management. All of Donegal’s beaches have retained their blue flag for 2024. Rathullan retained its Blue Marine Flag, but the Greencastle Marina was not …
A thunderstorm warning in place in Donegal has been upgraded to status orange. It takes effect at 3 o’clock and will cease at 9 o’clock tonight. The public are told of slow moving thunderstorms with very heavy downpours and potentially large hail. Possible impacts include flash flooding, very difficult travelling conditions with poor visibility and …
A total of 260,773 children experienced enforced deprivation in the State last year, according to research carried out by the Children’s Rights Alliance. The figure increased by 18.8% compared to 2022, with more than one in five children here experiencing deprivation last year. The Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance, Tanya Ward says many …
Concerns raised over number of children going to bed hungry in Ireland Read More »
The Donegal Ladies team have suffered Ulster Final heartbreak as they lost by a single point to Armagh after extra time in Clones this afternoon. The game finished 0-17 to 1-13 in favour of the Orchard County after a rip-roaring contest. It looked like Armagh had done enough to win it in normal time as …
Ulster Ladies Final: Donegal beaten by Armagh after extra time Read More »
Tyrone are U20 All-Ireland Champions as they defeated Kerry on a score-line of 1-20 to 1-14 in Portlaoise this afternoon. A first half goal from Joey Clarke was the important score to get Tyrone’s noses in front at the break – The Red Hand County went in 1-08 to 0-07 up at half time. Both …
It took extra time to separate the Donegal and Armagh in the Ulster Ladies Final at St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones this afternoon. A spirited and courageous performance from Donegal was epitomised by their ability to get back into the game having been 4 points down heading into the dying seconds of normal time. A …
Cockhill Celtic have beaten Ayrfield United 7-1 in the FAI Senior Cup First Round clash in Buncrana this afternoon. Early goals from Luke Rodden and Lee McColgan had Gavin Cullen’s men 2-0 up at the break. It was the Inishowen side who kicked on in the 2nd half – two quick-fire goals around the hour …
Cockhill put 7 past Ayrfield United in FAI Senior Cup Read More »
Katy Heron says being huge underdogs was motivation for the Donegal Ladies today as they took on a highly-fancied Armagh side in today’s Ulster Ladies Final in Clones. The game finished 0-17 to 1-13 after extra time and Heron, who is in her 15th season, says the team felt disrespected heading into the contest but …
Katy Heron on Ulster Final defeat: “It’s heart-breaking to leave it behind” Read More »
Paul Devlin has led Tyrone to U20 All-Ireland glory as they defeated Kerry 1-2o to 1-14 in Portlaoise this afternoon. Joey Clarke hit the net for the Red Hand county after 13 minutes to put day-light between the teams. Kerry never really recovered as they trailed 1-08 to 0-07 at half time. A converted penalty …
Donegal driver Kevin Gallagher and co-driver Ryan Moore have won the modified section of the Carlow Stages Rally. The pair took the win in their Darrian T90 GTR, while there were also good performances from other Donegal drivers Declan and Michael Boyle. Declan, who is the father of Michael, finished 4th overall as Michael finished …
Kevin Gallagher takes win in modified section of Carlow Stages Rally Read More »
City of Derry Spartans’ Kyle Doherty, Helen McCready of Rosses AC and wheelchair athlete Karol Doherty were the toast of Strabane on Sunday as they led home a record field at the 2024 Strabane Lifford Half Marathon. Close to 1,000 runners crossed the finish line in the Melvin Running Track sunshine including a sizeable contingent …
It’s been a busy weekend in local athletics. Patsy McGonagle has all the latest… Meanwhile, Fintan Dewhirst put in an outstanding performance in Dublin. He ran a Donegal-record time of 51.19 in the 400M hurdles which qualifies him for the World U20 Championships. The run also makes Dewhirst the 8th fastest Irish athlete ever over …
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Derry were beaten 2-14 to 0-15 by Galway in yesterday evening’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group 1 match at Pearse Stadium. The big talking point of the game came after 20 minutes of the first half as Derry’s Gareth McKinless was shown a straight red card for a stamp on Damien Comer. Goals from Sean …
Galway kicked off their All Ireland Football Championship campaign with a big win over Derry on Saturday evening. The hosts in Salthill came away with a 2-14 to 15 point victory. Derry played the majority of the game with 14 men after a first half red card for Gareth McKinless. Michael McMullan reports for Highland …
Derry go down in Galway to start All Ireland series with defeat Read More »
Donegal have been beaten 2-08 to 1-07 by Armagh in the Ulster Minor Football Championship Semi Final in Ballyshannon this afternoon. Colm O Dochartaigh’s goal mid-way through the second half gave Barry Ward’s side hope as they finished well but ultimately fell short. Armagh will now play Derry in the Ulster Final next week as …
Barry Ward reacts as Donegal Minors beaten in Ulster Semi Final Read More »
Derry have reached the Ulster Minor Football Championship Final as they defeated Tyrone on a score-line of 2-14 to 1-10 at Owenbeg this afternoon. Dylan Rocks and Caoimhin Hargan struck goals in either half as Damien McErlain’s youngsters ran out fairly comfortable 7-point winners. Derry will now play Armagh in the Ulster Minor Final as …
Derry defeat Tyrone to set up Ulster Minor Final clash with Armagh Read More »
Donegal have beaten Louth 4-19 to 1-20 in Round 5 of the Nickey Rackard Cup at Dowdallshill this afternoon. Mickey McCann’s side had already qualified for the final in Croke Park after last weekend’s win over Roscommon, but finished off the campaign in style today to make it 5 wins from 5 games played. Victories …
Donegal hurlers make it 5 wins from 5 in Nickey Rackard Cup Read More »
Finn Harps came away from the UCD Bowl last night not knowing if it was one point gained or two points dropped. The game ended 3-3 and, ordinarily, a point away to the students this season would be deemed as a decent result for most teams in the division. The tinge of frustration comes from …
Darren Murphy joins Saturday Sport to talk all things Finn Harps Read More »
Former Finn Harps captain Declan Boyle joined Ciaran Cannon live on Saturday Sport this evening to give his thoughts on how the current League of Ireland season is going…
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.
Derry’s hurlers have advanced to the Christy Ring Cup Final after a huge 4-30 to 0-19 victory over Sligo at Markievicz Park this afternoon. Meanwhile, Tyrone ended their Christy Ring campaign with a win over Wicklow at Pairc Colmcille this afternoon. 1-25 to 2-16 is how it finished in favour of the Red Hand county.
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. …
National 5K Road Race, Mark English & other athletics news with Patsy McGonagle Read More »
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 …
Ruaidhri Higgins: “The more people like Stephen Kenny in the league, the better” Read More »
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 …
Losing start for Kenny as Derry take all 3 points from Richmond Park Read More »
A UCD equaliser deep into injury time meant Finn Harps had to settle for a share of the spoils in their SSE Airtricity League First Division clash at Belfield this evening. Harps got off to a dream start as Sean O’Donnell had the visitors 1-0 up before the first minute had passed, but UCD regrouped …
Finn Harps lead 3 times but fail to see off UCD in Dublin Read More »
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 …
Horse-racing: Double delight for Dylan Browne McMonagle in Leopardstown Read More »
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 …
Cockhill set to face Ayrfield United in FAI Senior Cup on Sunday Read More »
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 …
Finn Harps captain Tony McNamee looks ahead to tomorrow night’s fixture against UCD Read More »
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 …
Kenny to face former club Derry City in first game in charge of St. Pats Read More »
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 …
Council urged to adopt initiative to map dog attacks on sheep Read More »
The Health Minister says raising the legal age to buy cigarettes is a “landmark” decision. Today, ministers approved a proposal to ban under 21s from buying tobacco. Ireland will be the first country in the EU to introduce the measure – as the government aims to bring the number of adults smoking down to 5 …
Ministers agree to raise legal age to buy cigarettes to 21 Read More »
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 …
Donegal man to stand trial next year accused of murder of grandfather Read More »
An elderly woman who was assaulted in Dundalk earlier this month has died in hospital. 81 year old Patricia Muckian was allegedly attacked at the Glenwood estate area of the town on May 3rd. 47 year old Nicholas Muckian, with an address at Glenwood, has been charged in relation to the incident, and is due …
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 …
NI’s First Minister apologises for attending Bobby Storey funeral during Covid Read More »
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 …
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 …
‘We have a habit of digging in at the right moments’ – Jim McGuinness Read More »
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