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Gary Wilson “glad to be in the hat” as Sean MacCumhaills beat Downings in Donegal SFC preliminary quarter final

Sean MacCumhaills advanced to the final eight of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they claimed a five point win over Downings. 2-16 to 0-17 was how it finished in O’Donnell Park with MacCumhaills goals coming from Martin O’Reilly and Chad McSorley. After the game Gary Wilson told Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne that he […]

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Donegal Club Championship Results – Saturday 13/09/25

  Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Preliminary Quarter Finals St Eunan’s 0-16 – 1-18 Termon (AET) Naomh Conaill 3-15 – 2-10 Killybegs   Senior Championship Relegation Play-Off Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon P-P Glenfin   Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Final Malin 3-22 – 1-25 Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin Muff (AET)   Donegal Junior Football Championship

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Termon camp had “quiet confidence” heading into clash with St. Eunan’s – Ricky Gallagher

After knocking St. Eunan’s out of the Donegal SFC, Ricky Gallagher spoke of Termon’s “quiet confidence” in the the lead up to today’s stunning result against last year’s winners. The Burn Road outfit, who were 1-09 to 0-05 up at half time, rescued the game with a last gasp point from Aaron Reid which sent

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Termon de-throne St. Eunan’s after extra time in Convoy

Termon have produced a stunning performance to knock reigning champions St. Eunan’s out of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship at the Preliminary Quarter-Final stage in Convoy this evening. The Burn Road outfit led at half-time in normal time but trailed by a point heading into the final stages of the 60. A fisted

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“Proud day” for Tyrone Masters’ Player Of The Match Mark Donnelly

Tyrone claimed their fifth All-Ireland Masters title in a row with a comprehensive 13-point win over neighbours Donegal at Breffni Park this afternoon. Mark Donnelly was Player Of The Match for The Red Hand today – he told Damien Donohue afterwards it was a “proud day” for him to represent his club and county…

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Brian McLaughlin says “Tyrone were the better team” as Donegal Masters are beaten in All-Ireland Final

Donegal were beaten 5-10 to 1-09 by Tyrone in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Masters Final in Cavan. The result means it is now five national titles in a row for the Tyrone Masters. After the game, Donegal’s Brian McLaughlin said The Red Hand County were simply the better side on the day…

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“The players are reaping the rewards from all the hard work they’ve put in all season” – Tiernan Lynch

Derry City are back up to second in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after a 4-3 win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park yesterday. Michael Duffy, Adam O’Reilly (2) and a winner from Dipo Akinyemi gave City all three points in the capital. After the game Candy Stripes boss Tiernan Lynch said his players are

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Athletics news with Patsy McGonigle: Kelly runs at World Championships while McFadden commits future to Villanova University

Caolan McFadden has announced on social media that he has committed his athletic future to Villanova University in Philadelphia. The Cranford AC man posted the following statement on his Instagram account yesterday: “The best way to predict your future is to create it. I am beyond delighted to announce my committment to Villanova University. I

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Donegal confirm backroom departures following review with Jim McGuinness

Donegal GAA have confirmed the departure of three members of it’s backroom team ahead of the 2026 season while the Donegal Chairperson Mary Coughlan has also said their is much optimism ahead of the 2026 campaign following the end of year review with Donegal senior manager Jim McGuinness. County official’s expressed their gratitude to Luke

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“You can’t give chances like that to a team like that” – Kevin McHugh

Two Cork City goals in the first eleven minutes gave Finn Harps an uphill battle in the FAI Cup Quarter-Final at Finn Park this evening. Evan McLaughlin put the away side 1-0 up after just two minutes and that was followed by an effort from Seanie Maguire less than ten minutes later. Harps did well

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Finn Harps’ FAI Cup dream comes to an end with defeat to Cork City

Finn Harps have been beaten 3-0 by Cork City in the FAI Cup Quarter-Final at Finn Park this evening. The away side struck twice in the first eleven minutes through Evan McLaughlin and former Irish International Seanie Maguire to lead 2-0 at the break. McLaughlin then added a third on 74 minutes to put the

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Derry boxer Connor Coyle aims to return to fighting in November

Undefeated Irish middleweight boxer Connor “The Kid” Coyle (21-0, 9 KOs) has stated that he has not used performance enhancing drugs throughout his 17-year boxing career, which includes more than 200 amateur matches and 21 professional bouts. Team Coyle strongly disputed the accuracy of the testing process and maintains serious concerns about procedural irregularities that

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No north-west clubs to get money from Northern Ireland Football Fund – Higgins blasts decision

Former Derry City manager Ruairdhri Higgins, who is now in the Coleraine hot-seat, has severely criticised an announcement regarding stadia funding in Northern Ireland. Some 38 clubs applied to the Northern Ireland Football Fund, but nothing was granted to Derry City, Institute, Limavady United or Coleraine. “Geographically, for me, the north west has been shafted

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Shane Byrne reflects on win at Rally Ceredigion – “Once you get across the finish line it’s just such a relief!”

Shane Byrne was on the pace notes for Jon Armstrong as the pair claimed a brilliant overall win at Rally Ceredigion in Wales last Sunday. Bruckless native Byrne and Eniiskillen driver Armstrong had 29.2 seconds to spare over Estonian driver Romet Jurgenson after the final stage of an enthralling rally in the penultimate event in

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Finn Harps Captain Tony McNamee looks ahead to huge FAI Cup Quarter-Final clash with Cork

With 200+ appearances for Finn Harps over the past decade , Tony McNamee has seen it all at the Ballybofey club. This Friday, the club captain will lead the side out for a huge FAI Cup Quarter-Final clash with Premier Division Cork City in what is sure to be a massive occasion at Finn Park.

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Business Matters, Ep 261 – Ireland’s ‘greenest hotel’ the Ballyliffin Spa & Lodge has big refurbishment plans

In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Ron Kerrigan, the general manager at the  Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel in Inishowen. It’s a family run hotel and proprietors Sean and Mary Keogh and their four children have much to be proud about. Indeed this year marks 20 years in business for them in

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Mark McHugh takes on his first senior inter-county managers job

Westmeath have appointed former Donegal footballer Mark McHugh as their new senior football manager. The Kilcar native takes over from Dermot McCabe, who was appointed as manager of Cavan. McHugh was involved in McCabe’s backroom team last year and the 2012 All Ireland winner has local men Emmett McDonnell and Jamie Gunoud as part of

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Three people hospitalised after crash on Letterkenny to Lifford road

Three people have been hospitalised following a crash between Letterkenny and Lifford earlier today. The collision involving two trucks occurred at around 11am between the Ballyholey and Ballinalecky junction in the Raphoe area. Gardai have described the injuries sustained as non-life-threatening. The road is currently closed and diversions are in place. Motorists are urged to

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Fixtures confirmed for this weeks knockout championship ties

The venues for this weekend’s Senior Championship and Intermediate Championship fixtures have been confirmed by Donegal GAA. Once again, there’s a busy weekend of games up ahead with matches spread over on Saturday and Sunday. In the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Senior Championship, it’s the Preliminary Quarter Finals this weekend, and the games start

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Two people hospitalised after being rescued from water off Tullan Strand

Two people have been hospitalised after getting into difficulty while fishing off Tullan Strand, Bundoran yesterday evening. Bundoran RNLI were tasked in challenging conditions to rescue the pair, arriving on scene within 8 minutes of being alerted. At 8.03pm yesterday, Bundoran RNLI were paged following reports of two people in difficulty in the water at

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Gardai reissue appeal for information on Gleneely crash earlier this year

Gardai have reissued an appeal for information on a crash which occurred earlier this year. They believe there may have been a number of witnesses, including motorcyclists that they have yet to speak to regarding the two vehicle collision at Ourt, Gleneely, shortly after 3:30pm on Saturday, July 26th. Both vehicles are understood to have

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Gardai warn ‘days of leaving house or vehicle doors unlocked has well and truly gone’

Gardai in Donegal are warning that the days of being able to leave house or vehicle doors unlocked has well and truly gone. It’s after a blue Toyota Hilux with a trailer attached and a calf on board was stolen from farmland in the area of Grousehall, Pettigo on Saturday last between 1:45pm and 2pm.

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