Finn Harps boss Darren Murphy was disappointed with the outcome as his side lost 1-0 away to Bray Wanderers on Bank Holiday Monday evening. He made a number of changes to his starting line-up, and also emptied the bench in a bid to get back into the match. After the game Murphy summed up his …
“We just did not do enough” – Murphy reflects on defeat for Harps Read More »
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 …
Ex-Harps striker grabs equaliser for Shels to prevent Derry City going top Read More »
Finn Harps dropped to fifth place in the SSE Airtricity League First Division as they lost 1-0 at the Carlisle Grounds to a Bray Wanderers side who leapfrogged over them on goal difference. Harps boss Darren Murphy made a number of alterations to his starting line-up, notably with on-loan goalkeeper Conor Walsh and Chris Lotefa …
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Cill Chartha will fly the Donegal flag at this year’s All Ireland Gaeltacht Championships following their victory in the Donegal senior final against Gaoth Dobhair in Falcarragh. Michael Hegarty, the Cill Chartha manager, was well pleased with the 0-12 to 0-10 victory and gave his thoughts on the game and the All-Ireland Gaeltacht Championships when …
“Delighted to win” – Cill Chartha manager Michael Hegarty after Gaeltacht Final success Read More »
Cill Chartha won the Donegal Senior Gaeltacht Football Championship title as they overcame Gaoth Dobhair by 0-12 to 0-10 in a closely contested final played before a large crowd at Páirc Chloich Cheann Fhaola in Falcarragh. In the Junior Men’s Final, Naomh Muire Íochtar Na Rosann beat Gaoth Dobhair in a thrilling contest by 1-15 …
Letterkenny AC’s Mark Greenan repeated his feat of 2022 as he won the North West 10k in 32.23 in good conditions for running. Noeleen Scanlan, also of Letterkenny AC, won the female category for the second year in a row with a fine run of 36.07, and was tenth overall. More than 1,100 people registered …
All the results from the North West 10k – double success for Letterkenny AC Read More »
Letterkenny owner and trainer Ryan McGranaghan had good reason to be pleased after his Plenty of Frogs won one of the big finals at the Lifford Together Gala Night. The biggest crowd of the year was in attendance for a top quality ten race card on a night where the proceeds from various events during …
Delight for Letterkenny trainer in final at Lifford Gala night Read More »
Cockhill Celtic overcame Gorey Rangers to claim the FAI Junior Cup. Oisin McColgan scored the goal to equalise Cockhill Celtic in the 77th minute. After a nail-biting penalty shoot out, the Inishowen side came out on top. Harry Doherty saved three of Gorey Rangers’ four penalty shots. Garbhan Friel netted the penalty kick to seal …
Gavin Cullen manged his side to victory in the FAI Junior Cup Final against Gorey Rangers. At the end of full time and extra time, the score was 1:1 with Cockhill Celtic’s Oisin McColgan netting the goal. The match went to a penalty shoot out where Cockhill Celtic came out on top with a 3:1 …
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Cockhill Celtic are the first ever Inishowen team to win the FAI Junior Cup, following their success over Gorey Rangers. Cockhill Celtic came out victorious on a score line of 3:1 after a penalty shoot out. Oisin McColgan netted the goal to equalise with Gorey Rangers and Garbhan Friel scored the penalty that secured victory …
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Jim McGuinness leads Donegal to Clones next Sunday, the 12th of May, to take on Armagh in the Ulster Final. It has been ten years since Jim McGuinness last managed a team to the Ulster final. McGuinness described the Ulster Final day as “Very unique, special occasions, you have to embrace it and enjoy every …
Jim McGuinness on Donegal’s upcoming Ulster Final clash with Armagh Read More »
On Saturday, the 11th of May, the Donegal hurlers will take on Roscommon in the Nickey Rackard Cup. The game will be played at Dr. Hyde Park in Roscommon. “We’re in a good place, we struggled for a long time during the League,” said McCann regarding some of his keys players who have come back …
Mickey McCann on Donegal’s upcoming hurling match against Roscommon Read More »
Saturday 4 th May 2024 Old Orchard Saturday Division Two: Swilly Rovers Reserves 8 v 1 Gweedore Celtic Reserves Voodoo Venue Cup: Ballybofey United Reserves 1 v 3 Drumbar F.C. Keadue Rovers Reserves 1 v 2 Strand Rovers Letterkenny Rovers Reserves 1 v 2 Glencar Celtic Sunday 5 th May 2024 Brian Mc Cormick Cup …
Tír Chonaill AC’s Kelly McGrory set a new record in Donegal while racing in the 400m race in Milan. Her winning time of 53.76 seconds is also a personal best for the athlete. This was her first race since the final of the World 4x400m in Budapest last year. Her winning performance will see her …
A north-west owned and trained greyhound was just half a length off causing a major shock and taking the top prize of €15,000 at the prestigious Shelbourne Open 600 Final in Dublin on Saturday night. Kyanite Kate, owned by Derry’s Frank Harvey, was the rank outsider at 20/1 but managed to finish second to the …
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Donegal manager Jim McGuinness says influential goalkeeper Shaun Patton is winning his race to be fit in time for next Sunday’s Ulster Senior Football Final against Armagh. Patton, who is widely regarded as one of the best ‘keepers in Ireland, was forced off in the quarter-final win over Derry and hadn’t recovered in time to …
Donegal have beaten Monaghan on a score-line of 2-12 to 0-8 in this afternoon’s Ulster Minor Championship encounter at Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon. Two first half goals from Eoghan Gallagher and Donnacha O’Baoill set Barry Ward’s youngsters on their way to victory. The result means Donegal have now booked a place in the Ulster …
Donegal Minors progress to Ulster Semi Final after win over Monaghan Read More »
Barry Ward will lead his young Donegal side into an Ulster Minor Championship Semi Final in 2 weeks time after overcoming Monaghan in Ballyshannon this afternoon. First half goals from Eoghan Gallagher and Donnacha O’Baoill set Donegal on their way to a bounce-back win, as they lost in last week’s clash with Down. Ward spoke …
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It’s almost time for this year’s North-West 10k Road Race & Walk. An estimated 1000 participants will take to the streets of Letterkenny this Bank Holiday Monday morning at 11am. The charities that will benefit from this year’s event are Cara House Family Resource Centre, Letterkenny Community Childcare Centre and the First Responders of Kilmacrennan, …
North-West 10K Chairman Neil Martin looks ahead to huge event this Bank Holiday Monday Read More »
Ballymena United defeated Institute 2-0 in the second leg of their Premiership Promotion/Relegation Play-off last night. It’s a hugely disappointing result for ‘Stute as they had beaten Ballymena 1-0 in the first leg last week and would have fancied their chances heading into last night’s clash. There was also disappointment for Dergview in the Championship …
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Finn Harps have beaten Treaty United 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. As the game went deeper into the 2nd half, it looked like it might be heading for a scoreless draw as neither side could break the deadlock in a scrappy affair. That was until Captain Tony …
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Derry City and Galway United have played out a 0-0 draw in tonight’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash at Eamonn Deacy Park. City looked the more likely to score towards the end of the game but ultimately came up short in what will be a disappointing result for Ruaidhri Higgins’ men. Elsewhere in the …
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A late Tony McNamee strike was enough to earn Finn Harps all 3 points from their SSE Airtricity League clash with Treaty United this evening. It’s Harps’ first win in 4 games after losing 3 on the bounce in previous weeks. Next up is an away fixture against Bray Wanderers on Monday evening. …
A Donegal based drinks company – whose products have attracted celebrity investors including Russell Crowe, Ed Sheeran, Jimmy Carr, and Ronan Keating – has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the US market. The Muff Liquor Company has landed the lucrative deal with the Lucas Bols Company, one of the leading cocktail and spirits players …
Business Matters, Ep 193: Celebrity-backed Muff Liquor Company breaks into US market Read More »
The Stormont Assembly has been told that UK Government proposals to reform the benefit system will be disastrous. A consultation is underway on proposals to move away from a fixed cash benefit system towards tailored support, with the effective abolition of Personal Indepoendence Payments. The UK government says over 2.6 million people of working …
Conflict has had a major long term effect on physical and mental health in NI – Durkan Read More »
A team from Atlantic Technological University has won the Best Research Project at the 2024 Education Awards ceremony for ‘I-SWAP’, the Irish Students Wellbeing and ADHD project. The cross border project is led by Dr Louise McBride, Dr Margaret McLafferty and James Sweeney from the ATU’s Donegal campus and Dr Elaine Murray from Ulster University. …
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Families in Northern Ireland who lost loved ones during the pandemic say “lessons need to be learned”. The UK Covid inquiry is holding its first public hearing in the North today. Over the next three weeks, the inquiry in Belfast will hear from health bosses, politicians, and the bereaved. Katrina lost her father during the …
Donegal ETB has confirmed Derval Newman will become Principal of Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on Arranmore Island in September, replacing Mary Doherty, who retires at the end of this school year. Originally from Clondalkin, Ms Newman moved to Donegal in 2009 to work as an Irish and Maths teacher in Coláiste Chineál Eoghain, Buncrana, becoming Deputy …
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The draws for the group stages in the All Ireland football championship, for both the Sam Maguire and the Tailteann Cup will take place this afternoon. Donegal who have qualified for the Ulster Final, know that they will be either first or second seeds along with the other provincial finalists. Derry and Tyrone are both …
Donegal, Tyrone and Derry will learn their All Ireland opponents today Read More »
Three Donegal projects have been awarded €750,000 under the Our Rural Future initiative. It’s from a national pot of over €20 million to benefit 82 projects across rural towns and villages. Laghey, Tory Island and Rossnakill have been awarded €250,000 each, going towards improvements to the community park, An Club and Rossnakill Tourism & Activity …
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Donegal have defeated Tyrone 0-18 to 0-16 after extra time in their Ulster Senior Football Championship Semi-Final clash at Celtic Park in Derry this afternoon. Tyrone led 0-08 to 0-05 at half time after a lacklustre opening period in which Brian Dooher’s side dictated proceedings. A much improved 2nd half performance from Jim McGuinness’ …
Donegal progress to Ulster Final after titanic tussle with Tyrone Read More »
Jim McGuinness has led Donegal to the Ulster Senior Football Championship Final after a huge battle with Tyrone at Celtic Park in Derry this afternoon. Tyrone frustrated Donegal in the first half and found themselves 8-5 up at the interval. It took a much-improved display from Donegal in the second period to eventually force the …
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Brian Dooher says his Tyrone team “ran out of juice” as they were beaten 0-18 0-16 after extra time in today’s Ulster Semi Final against Donegal at Celtic Park. Tyrone led by 3 points at half time after a dull opening period. Donegal did improve in the 2nd half but it took a last gasp …
Brian Dooher reflects as his Tyrone side “run out of juice” against Donegal Read More »
Donegal will play Armagh in this year’s Ulster Senior Football Final as Jim McGuinness’ side overcame Tyrone 0-18 to 0-16 after extra time at Celtic Park in Derry this afternoon. In what was a very closely contested match, Donegal needed an injury time leveller from Brendan McCole to force the game to extra time. …
Donegal selector Colm McFadden says a trip to Clones on Ulster Final Day is always a special occasion. That is exactly what Donegal have to look forward to, as Jim McGuinness’ side overcame a stern Tyrone test after extra time to win 0-18 to 0-16. After the game, All-Ireland winner McFadden says the team showed …
McFadden: Clones on Ulster Final Day is a “special occasion” Read More »
Mark English was in Diamond League action in Shanghai this weekend and placed 7th amongst another world-class field in the 800M event. Patsy McGonagle reported on English and other local athletics news for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
Letterkenny Rovers manager Stephen McConnell was bitterly disappointed with the outcome following their Ulster Junior Cup defeat by Buncrana Hearts in controversial circumstances. Rovers lost 7-6 on penalties following a 2-2 draw after extra-time. McConnell was clearly unhappy with some of the big decisions on the night from the officials on a night of many …
Buncrana Hearts goalkeeper Eoin O’Doherty saved three penalties as they lifted the Ulster Junior Cup for the third season in a row as they defeated Letterkenny Rovers 7-6 in a penalty shoot-out following a 2-2 draw at Diamond Park, Ballyare. Saturday evening’s final was full of controversy and was a final that few will forget. …
Victorious Buncrana Hearts manager Gary Duffy believes that this year’s Ulster Junior Cup Final was one of the “craziest” games he had ever been involved in. Hearts won 7-6 on penalties following a 2-2 draw with Letterkenny Rovers after extra-time. But he was critical of how the officials had handled an incident filled game for …
Buncrana Hearts won the Ulster Junior Cup for the third year in succession as they defeated Letterkenny Rovers 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at the end of one of the most controversial finals ever played at the Donegal League headquarters in Ballyare. The sides had finished 2-2 at the end of normal time and …
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Donegal have beaten Monaghan 4-27 to 0-15 in today’s Nickey Rackard Cup contest at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. Goals from Liam McKinney, Oisin Grant, Declan Coulter and Gerard Gilmore helped Mickey McCann’s men on their way to a comfortable victory. Donegal still have two more games to play against Roscommon and Louth but they are …
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Donegal have been beaten by Down in the Electric Ireland Ulster Minor Championship Round 4 at Pairc Esler in Newry this afternoon The game finished 3-09 to 1-06 and it was a case of too many missed opportunities for Barry Ward’s young Donegal side. Donegal will play Monaghan next weekend and the winner can still …
Barry Ward reacts as Donegal Minors are beaten by Down Read More »
Donegal’s senior hurlers have gotten another win in the Nickey Rackard Cup as they overcame Monaghan by 4-27 to 0-15 at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. This was Mickey McCann’s side’s third outing of the campaign, having already beaten Armagh and Mayo in the two previous weeks. It was one-way-traffic for a large proportion of today’s …
Ulster have beaten Connacht 47-12 at the Junior Interprovincial encounter at Judges Road this afternoon. The game was being played at Judges Road to celebrate 30 years since City of Derry opened the ground. After the game, Alec McDonald gave us his full time report on the game… Alec spoke to Ulster coaches Mike …
Junior Interprovincial Rugby: Ulster defeat Connacht at Judges Road Read More »
Cavan defeated Donegal 2-08 to 0-07 at Silverbridge in the Ulster Platinum Final at Silverbridge this afternoon. Aoife Gallagher scored 6 out of Donegal’s 7 points and, even though Donegal out-scored Cavan in the 2nd period, the damage was done in the first half. Daire Bonner was reporting live for Highland Radio and he …
Donegal Minor Ladies beaten by Cavan in Platinum Final Read More »
Saturday 27th April, 2024 Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Arranmore United 1 – 0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves Glencar Celtic 4 – 2 Fintown Harps AFC Oldtown Celtic 6 – 2 Strand Rovers Old Orchard Saturday D2 Drumbar United 5 – 2 Ramelton Mariners Dunlewey Celtic 1 – 3 Castlefin Celtic Voodoo Cup Drumoghill 4 – 2 …
Desi Henry and co-driver Shane Byrne have won the Maiden City Stages Rally based in Claudy, Derry. They finished in a time of 37.49 in their Citreon C3. In 2nd place overall were Callum Divine and Noel O’Sullivan as they finished almost 15 seconds slower in their VW Polo. The top 3 overall was completed …
Tyrone’s Senior hurlers have beaten Sligo 2-17 to 2-14 in the Christy Ring Cup this afternoon. It’s the Red Hand county’s first win in the competition, as they were beaten by London and Derry in their two previous outings. Meanwhile, Derry suffered defeat at the hands of Kildare this afternoon on a score-line of 2-19 …
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Institute defeated Portadown 1-0 in last night’s Playr-Fit Championship Split to claim a promotion/relegation play-off spot. Michael Harris was the hero for ‘Stute as he fired into the bottom corner from Shane McGinty’s assist to seal a 1-0 victory at Shamrock Park. Harris’s dramatic strike saw his side go ahead of Bangor and Annagh United …
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