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New Westmeath boss Mark McHugh will aim to land some pre-season silverware this evening. The Lake County, managed by Kilcar native and 2012 All-Ireland winner McHugh, make the trip to Newbridge to face Kildare in the final of football’s O’Byrne Cup. McHugh was involved in former manager Dermott McCabe’s backroom team last year and has […]

Republic of Ireland international Amber Barrett has joined French club Racing Club Strasbourg from Standard Liege in Belgium. The Milford native spent two and a half seasons with Standard Liege and in a social media post expressed her sincere thanks to all involved at the club, noting that she had arrived their low in confidence

Finn Harps’ pre-season friendly against rivals Derry City, which was scheduled for tomorrow, has been called off. Finn Harps manager Kevin McHugh has expressed his disappointment and told club media that the game was requested by Derry and Harps accommodated changes at their end, so to have it cancelled at short notice was, as he

Mid-Donegal Bowling League – Week 11 Results Raphoe Ballindrait BC 4 Donughmore 8 Ramelton pres 4 cathedral 8 Resource 2 Ballylennon 10 Ramelton 9 St Eunans A 3 St Eunans B 10 Donughmore 2 Cathedral 10 Manor 2 Raphoe Ballindrait BC 6 Ramelton pres 6

The Donegal Motor Club has announced that its annual Awards Night will take place this Saturday, 17th January, 2026, at the St Eunans GAA Clubhouse. The event, held in association with the Donegal Commercial Vehicles Club Championship, serves as a celebration of the local motorsport season. The evening is set to honour the top DMC

Institute Football Club have announced the signing of Cahir McMonigle, who joins the club ahead of the next phase of the campaign. McMonigle arrives having impressed with his technical ability, attacking contribution, and physical profile during recent assessments. His addition forms part of the club’s ongoing recruitment work under First Team Manager Peter Hutton, as

Mark English has clocked a new Irish Indoor 600m record this evening at Track & Field Live in the National Indoor Arena. The Finn Valley Athlete came home in a time of 1:15.80, bettering his previous best of 1:16.64 set in 2024.

Donegal have named their team to face Derry in this evening’s Dr. McKenna Cup Semi-Final against Derry at Celtic Park. Seven changes gave been made to the starting line-up that faced Antrim on Sunday. Brendan McCole, Caolan McGonigle, Peadar Mogan, Michael Langan, Daire O’Baoill, Conor O’Donnell and Eoin McGeehin all come in to the starting

The Donegal Sports Star Committee has announced that Eamon Harvey will be inducted into the Hall of Fame when the Awards take place in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday, January 30. The Donegal Town native will be the 50th inductee into the Donegal Sports Star Awards Hall of Fame. A stalwart of South Donegal

Patrick McGettigan was back in the winners enclosure at Dundalk yesterday evening. His latest win at the All Weather track and his second in five days came on board 16/5 shot Thompson Gunnar for trainer Cian Hughes.

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Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 10/01/26   Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Donegal Town 0-2 St Catherines FC Res Drumbar FC 4-1 Kildrum Tigers Erne Wanderers FC 2-4 Strand Rovers Glencar Celtic 1-0 Oldtown Celtic (match abandoned) Kilmacrennan Celtic 1-1 Letterkenny Rovers   Old Orchard Saturday D2 Bonagee United P-P Arranmore United Copany Rovers P-P

Donegal Underage League have been beaten 4-1 by Cork Youth League in this afternoon’s FAI Youth Inter League Cup Semi-Final at the National Training Centre this afternoon. Eamon McConigley’s were 1-0 up at the break thanks to an effort from Cormac Dunleavy on 33 minutes. However, Cork re-grouped and were ahead by the hour-mark through

Donegal have named their team to face Antrim in tomorrow’s Dr. McKenna Cup clash in Toomebridge. Jim McGuinness’ side sees a host of new names included in both the starting line-up and in the substitutes. The full squad for tomorrow’s game, which will be broadcast live on Highland Radio from 1:30pm, is listed below: 1.

Two Donegal teams travelled to Dubai this weekend to complete in Donegal Dubai’s Tir Chonaill Ladies Gulf Games. St Eunan’s and Glenfin’s Senior Ladies Teams made up three of the teams competing in the 8-team tournament this morning. After a brilliant tournament, organised by Letterkenny men Conor Gibbons and Sean McFadden, it was Glenfin who

Abbey Vocational School have progressed to the semi-final stage of the MacRory Cup after a 1-13 to 1-07 win over St. Mary’s of Magherafelt yesterday. 1-05 from Thomas Lenihan was a massive contribution for the Donegal school on a cold afternoon in Convoy. Abbey will now face either St. Patrick’s Academy or Our Lady’s Castleblayney

Jude Gallagher has progressed to the semi-final stages of the National Elite Championships after a victory over Martin McDonagh at the National Stadium last night. The Two Castles fighter was a unanimous 5-0 winner over his opponent from Avona in Dublin in their 60kg quarter-final.  

Tyrone’s Dr. McKenna Cup Round 3 fixture against Down will now be played on Sunday at 2:15pm. The game had originally been scheduled for 1:30pm on Sunday, but will still be played at Pomeroy. Tyrone overcame Armagh in the competition opener last week so a win would see them progress to the semi-final stages.

Two Dr. McKenna Cup matches have had their results changed due to the fielding of ineligible players. In a statement on social media, Ulster GAA say: “Following a meeting of Ulster CCC, reported breaches of Pre Season 3rd Level Policy & Regulations were reviewed, and the following decisions taken in relation to the fielding of

Darren McGinley has been named as the new manager of Glenswilly. On a statement on social media this afternoon, the club said: “CLG Ghleann tSúilí has ratified the appointment of Darren McGinley as Senior Men’s Team Manager for the 2026 season, following a meeting of the Executive Committee. We wish Darren, his incoming backroom team

Mikey Place has left Finn Harps for NIFL Premiership side Carrick Rangers. The 27-year-old made 26 appearances in 2025 and scored one goal. Place will be eligible to make his Carrick Rangers debut this weekend against Queen’s University in the Irish Cup. On joining Carrick Rangers, Place commented, “I’m really excited to be joining the

The Donegal Hurlers defeated Tyrone to reach the semi-final of the Conor McGurk Cup last night.  An entertaining game finished 3-13 apiece and it was Mickey McCann’s side who prevailed 4-3 on penalties in Convoy.  Donegal will now face Ulster University in the last 4 on Sunday in Jordanstown.  The footballers start their 2026 season

The Ulster Council have confirmed that Donegal’s Ulster Senior Championship Quarter-Final against Down will take place at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny on Sunday 26th of April. Sean MacCumhaill Park is currently being redeveloped and won’t be ready for the Ulster Championship. Donegal will play three Allianz National League Division 1 fixtures at home, two will

Shelbourne have confirmed that Mark Coyle has completed a permanent transfer to Coleraine FC for an undisclosed fee. In a statement on their website, the club thanked the Burt native for his contribution during his time at Tolka Park. The 28-year-old made 132 appearances during his four memorable years with the Reds, scoring six goals.

Dr McKenna Cup Results – Wednesday 7th January Derry 2-16 v 0-7 Antrim Fermanagh 1-12 v 1-10 Cavan Armagh 3-10 v 0-10 Down