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Tyrone defeated Derry by 0-13 to 1-8 in the Eir Grid Ulster GAA Football Under 20 Championship at Celtic Park last night. Having led by 3 points going into the closing stages, Tyrone found themselves level after Derry hit the net. Gavin Potter stepped up to kick a late, late winner for the Red Hand …

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Donegal made it two wins from two in the Eir Grid Ulster Football Under 20 Championship last night with a convincing 1-13 to 5 points win over Fermanagh in Ballybofey. Paddy McElwee was the star man as he hit 1-3. Luke McGlynn got 0-3. Karl Joseph Molloy and Oisin Caulfield also chipped in with 2 …

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Dublin sealed their place in the National Football League Division 1 decider after they beat Tyrone 5-18 to 12 points in Croke Park on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Lorcan O’Dell, Niall Scully, Cian Murphy and two from Colm Basquel helped sealed the big win for Dessie Farrell’s men. Derry will be Dublin’s opponents in the …

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Tyrone assistant manager Brian Dooher has reflected on a bad day at the office against Dublin and called the performance an “embarrassment”. The Red Hand side went down 5-18 to 0-12 today at Croke Park in what was a dominant performance by the Dubs from start to finish. Dooher answered questions on where this leaves …

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Derry proved too strong for Roscommon in Celtic Park this afternoon, as it finished 2-19 to 1-9 in favour of the Oakleaf men in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 encounter. Loughlin Murray was the star of the show as he hit 1-4. This result sets up a showdown with Dublin in Croke Park …

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Dublin have beaten Tyrone 5-18 to 0-12 this afternoon in Croke Park. Dessie Farrell’s side put in a dominant display to dispatch of a mis-firing Tyrone team. Dublin will now face Derry in the Allianz National Football League Division 1 Final next Sunday, also in Croke Park. After the game, Francis Mooney reported live for …

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The Donegal Ladies have beaten Tipperary 2-8 to 3-4 this afternoon. The game was played in Tipperary and Donegal had to dig deep after finding themselves 4 points down at half time. Manager John McNulty was delighted with his young side for producing a “battling 2nd half display” and was happy to be heading back …

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Caoimhin Kelleher impressed and Evan Ferguson missed a penalty as the Republic of Ireland drew 0-0 with Belgium in an international friendly at the Aviva Stadium yesterday evening. Ferguson seemed to slip as he stepped up to take his first half penalty, while Caoimhin Kelleher made two decent saves in the second half to deny …

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Ryan McHugh, a key player in Jim McGuinness’ Donegal set up, says he is hopeful of recovering in time to play against Armagh in next Sunday’s Allianz National League Division 2 Final in Croke Park. McHugh was forced off after getting a “bang” on his shoulder in the 2nd half of Donegal’s victory over Meath …

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Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has been left with more injury concerns after his team swept Meath aside at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey this evening. McGuinness has admitted he “hasn’t experienced”  the sheer volume of injuries he has had to deal with recently, as key men Patrick McBrearty and Ryan McHugh were both forced off to …

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All roads lead to Croke Park next Sunday as Donegal have defeated Meath on a score-line of 1-18 to 1-10 at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey this evening. The Royals hit the net almost directly from the throw-in in the first half to stun the Ulstermen but, after a sloppy opening 20 minutes, Donegal managed to …

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Cairde Dhun na nGall, the fundraising arm of Donegal GAA, has been launched this evening. The foundation is committed to raising funds and support for its inter-county teams at all levels and intends to enhance current training facilities. Cairde Dhun na nGall’s mission statement says that all funds raised will ensure that all Donegal squads …

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Ulster will be hoping to pick up their first win of the FAI Amateur Interprovincial Tournament in Sligo in their final game against Connacht at 12 noon on Sunday. Having lost to Munster 5-1 in their opening match on Friday evening in Ballisodare, they were narrowly beaten in their Saturday fixture, losing out 1-0 to …

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Tyrone hurling manager Stephen McGarry has praised his side’s grit and says it “wasn’t a day for fancy hurling”. His side defeated Donegal by 1 point at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon, coming out on the right side of a 5-9 to 3-14 score-line. The Tyrone boss was full of praise for Donegal’s young …

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Donegal hurling team manager Mickey McCann praised the spirit of his young side in today’s Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B Semi Final against Tyrone. The game ended in a one-point defeat for Donegal as they went down 5-9 to 3-14 in an entertaining game at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. McCann had a …

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Donegal were beaten by a single point, 5-9 to 3-14, in their Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B semi-final against Tyrone in O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny. Mickey McCann’s side – who were without their entire Setanta contingent – got off to a superb start with goals from Peter Kelly and Sean McVeigh inside the first three …

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The Donegal minors were beaten by a single point against Down today in the Ulster Minor League Play-Off Semi-Final at Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon. Donegal led by 9 points at one stage but a pivotal goal for Down before half-time gave them momentum going into the second half. The Down youngsters rallied and won …

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Finn Harps stay 3rd in the SSE Airtricity First Division after tonight’s stalemate with Kerry at Finn Park in Ballybofey. Manager Darren Murphy praised his side’s performance, commitment and creativity but was left frustrated they didn’t get the win. Murphy spoke to Highland Radio’s Ciaran Cannon after the game.

Finn Harps and Kerry played out a scoreless draw under the lights in Ballybofey this evening. Highland Radio’s Ciaran Cannon talked us through it at full time…  

Donegal have been promoted back to Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League following a 0-17 to 1-8 victory over Kildare in Carlow this evening. Manager Jim McGuinness said getting back to the top tier was “a major focus from the very first day” and is very happy with how his side have progressed …

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1500m Indoor UK Champion and European Silver medallist Holly Archer is taking part in the 3K charity run on St. Patrick’s Day in Letterkenny. Holly is using the run as an opportunity to gain momentum and build up her training ahead of a busy season for the Norwich runner. Registration for the race is from …

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