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Around 1000 people brave tough conditions to complete Ballyliffen Coastal Challenge – Patsy McGonagle reports

Approximately 1000 people took part in the 7 and 10 mile races at the annual Ballyliffen Coastal Challenge this afternoon. It was a Finn Valley one-two as John Joe Doherty came home fastest, with Diarmait Keogh coming in second. With all the details, here’s Patsy McGonagle…

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David Kelly comes out on top after dramatic finish at Circuit Of Ireland Rally

Donegal’s David Kelly has won the Circuit of Ireland Rally to take his first ever Irish Tarmac Championship win. Kelly, alongside Shane Buckley in a Skoda Fabia Rally 2, finished just 0.5 seconds ahead of second-placed Josh Moffet and Andy Hayes after a dramatic finish in Dungannon. Kelly had gone into the final stage with

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“Any day you make a final is a good day” – Derry U20 Hurling Manager Ryan O’Neill on reaching Richie McElligot Cup Final

Derry stormed into the Richie McElligot Cup Final after a 1-19 to 1-05 win over Donegal at Owenbeg this afternoon. Derry will now face Roscommon in the final. The Oakleafers are no strangers to success at this level and won the All-Ireland B Competition back in 2023. Speaking to Ryan Ferry after today’s win, Derry

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“We battled very hard” – Donegal U20 Hurling Manager Aidy Gaffey

A tough first half for Donegal saw Derry race into a 1-13 to no score lead at half time in today’s Richie McElligot U20 Hurling All-Ireland B Semi-Final at Owenbeg. Aidy Gaffey’s side battled hard in atrocious conditions in the second period and it ended 1-19 to 1-05. Gaffey spoke to Ryan Ferry after the

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Hurling: Slow start costs Donegal u20s in Richie McElligot Cup Semi-Final

Donegal have been beaten 1-19 to 1-05 by Derry in the Richie McElligot Cup All-Ireland B Semi-Final this afternoon. Aidy Gaffey’s side were 1-13 to 0-00 down at the break in difficult conditions at Owenbeg. Ryan Ferry, Sports Editor at The Donegal News, was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…

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Tir Conaill Gap’s Gerard Curran returns home after completing Cape Epic

Gerard Curran has recently returned home after completing what many regard to be the “Tour de France” of mountain biking in South Africa. “Cape Epic” is a gruelling eight-day event through the suburbs of Cape Town and Ardara resident Curran, alongside his teammate Justin Doherty, finished in a time of 52 hours, 12 minutes and

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“If I didn’t think I could turn it around I would walk away” – Tiernan Lynch

Derry City have fallen to eighth spot in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after a 2-1 defeat to Galway United at Eamon Deacy Park last night. It’s now four defeats in their first nine games of the season and Candy Stripes boss Tiernan Lynch admits “confidence is low” in the camp. Lynch spoke to

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“We were well-prepared for the challenge” – Kevin McHugh on draw with Cork City

It finished scoreless between Finn Harps and Cork City in the SSE Airtricity League First Division in Ballybofey tonight. It’s a good point for Harps as Cork came to town unbeaten and flying high at the summit of the division. After the game, Finn Harps manager Kevin McHugh said his team were well prepared for

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Finn Harps’ Rowan McGroarty named Player Of The Match in Ireland’s win over Scotland

Ireland have beaten Scotland 2-1 in the FAI Schools Schools Centenary Shield in Athlone this afternoon. Finn Harps youngsters Declan Patton and Rowan McGroarty both started, with the latter receiving the Player Of The Match for his solid performance at the back. Ireland were 1-0 down after just 9 minutes but got back on level

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Business Matters – Ep 290: A social entrepreneur in Gweedore, using wasted energy more productively, plus construction sector challenges

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been finding out about Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, how millions of euro’s worth of energy is being wasted each year – but this could change – and also the challenges facing the construction industry due to increased oil and gas prices. Up first, Chris has been speaking with

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Donegal U20’s book Ulster semi final spot with victory in Derry

A late score from Shane Callaghan secured Donegal victory in their final Ulster U20 Football Championship group game in Derry. The 1-12 to 1-11 win at Celtic Park has also sealed a home semi final for Donegal in three weeks time. Max Campbell followed up his excellent display at Croke Park by scoring the Donegal

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“We’ve a bit of catching up to do” – Kerry boss Jack O’Connor

Kerry Manager Jack O’Connor says Kerry have “a lot of catching up to do” after today’s thirteen-point defeat to Donegal at Croke Park. Although O’Connor claimed his side had difficulty recovering from last week’s clash with Armagh and had “a difficult week” with injuries, he also acknowledged that Donegal were the better team today. The

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It was a very different first 20 minutes to last summer – Jim McGuinness on Donegal’s win over Kerry

A free-scoring Donegal ran into a 0-13 to 1-02 lead at half-time in today’s National Football League Division 1 Final against Kerry at Croke Park. Three goals in quick succession at the beginning of the second period put Donegal into an unassailable lead but the real damage was done in the opening period. It ended

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“There was fire in the belly – “Player reaction as Donegal claim first Division 1 title since 2007

Donegal claimed their first Division 1 League title in 19 years as they defeated Kerry 3-20 to 2-10 at Croke Park this afternoon. Jim McGuinness’ side led 0-13 to 1-02 at the break and second-half goals from Conor O’Donnell, Michael Murphy and Caolan McGonagle sent Donegal on their way to a resounding victory. Oisin Kelly

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Donegal run riot against Kerry in Division 1 League Final – Post-Match Reaction with Oisin Kelly & Brendan Devenney

Donegal have hammered Kerry 3-20 to 2-10 to win the National Football League Division 1 Final at Croke Park this afternoon. A dominant first period saw Jim McGuinness’s side lead 0-13 to 1-02 at half-time. Early second-half goals from Conor O’Donnell, Michael Murphy and Caolan McGonagle put the game beyond any doubt as Donegal led

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Roisin Rodgers & James Daly react as Donegal Ladies defeat Wexford in Letterkenny

The Donegal Ladies will play Cavan in the Ladies National Football League Division 2 Final after an eight-point win over Wexford in Letterkenny this afternoon. Blustery conditions made for a low-scoring first half with James Daly’s side leading just 0-03 to 0-01 at the interval. After the game, Donegal Captain Roisin Rodgers spoke to Highland’s

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 29/03/26

Brian McCormick Premier Division Bonagee United 3-0 Glenea United Kilmacrennan Celtic 2-3 St Catherines FC Fanad United 0-0 Letterkenny Rovers   Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Convoy Arsenal 3-1 Castlefin Celtic Kerrykeel 71 7-3 Gweedore Celtic   Donegal Physiotherapy D2 Letterbarrow Celtic 3-2 Drumkeen United Dunkineely Celtic 2-2 Curragh Athletic Dunfanaghy Youths 3-2 Drumoghill Whitestrand United

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European bronze for Byrne in Poland – The latest athletics news with Patsy McGonagle

It’s been another successful weekend for athletes from the North-West. Among the notable success stories, Finn Valley’s Kay Byrne took a bronze medal at the European Indoor Masters Championships in Poland, Danny McKinley won National U19 gold in Athlone and there was a Letterkenny winner in the Omagh Half Marathon as Stephen McAuley crossed the

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“It’s a really good three points for us” – Kevin McHugh on Harps’ win over Longford

Finn Harps have moved up to fifth in the SSE Airtricity League First Division after a 1-0 win over Longford Town in the midlands tonight. Joel Bradley-Walsh’s ninth minute penalty was enough for Kevin McHugh’s team to take all three points and head into next week’s game with league-leaders Cork City full of confidence. Denise

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Bradley-Walsh’s early penalty gives Finn Harps brilliant win at Bishopsgate

Finn Harps have beaten Longford Town 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Bishopsgate this evening. Kevin McHugh’s side took the lead early in the contest thanks to a Joel Bradley-Walsh penalty on 9 minutes and that is how it remained. Denise O’Flaherty has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…  

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Murphy, Roarty, McHugh and O’Donnell all named to start against Kerry at Croke Park

Donegal have named their team to face Kerry in the Division 1 National Football League Final at Croke Park tomorrow. Michael Murphy returns to the starting fifteen in one of four changes from the team that faced Monaghan in Clones last time out. The other changes see Ryan McHugh, Finnbarr Roarty and joint-captain Shane O’Donnell

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Mickey McCann on “sickening blow” as Wicklow strike late to topple Donegal

Wicklow were two points down in injury time but managed to get the all-important goal they needed to clinch the Division 3 National Hurling League title against Donegal in Aughrim today. Mickey McCann’s side led for most of the game but couldn’t hold on to get the win and it finished 3-16 to 2-18. After

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Gary Boyle on Donegal U20s “controlled performance” in win over Antrim

A strong second-half performance against Antrim gave Donegal their third win from three games in the Ulster U20 Football Championship. Having been tied at 1-06 to 2-03 at the break, Gary Boyle’s side moved through the gears to run out 2-19 to 1-07 winners. Boyle spoke to Maureen O’Donnell after the game and said he

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Donegal u20s defeat Antrim to go three from three in Ulster

Donegal have beaten Antrim 2-19 to 2-07 in the Ulster U20 Football Championship at Fr Tierney Park this afternoon. Gary Boyle’s side have now won all three games so far having already dispatched of both Fermanagh and Monaghan recently. Today’s result means a win over Derry next week would send Donegal into the semi-finals. Maureen

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Back injury forces Dylan Browne-McMonagle to return home from Hong Kong

Dylan Browne-McMonagle has returned home to Donegal after suffering an injury in Hong Kong, with some reports suggesting the Letterkenny jockey has suffered a fracture in his back. Browne-McMonagle has had several winners since the turn of the year at the Sha Tin and Happy Valley racecourses in the Asian metropolis. It’s a disappointing end

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