Ulster Junior Shield Semi Finals Cockhill Youths 5-1 Oldtown Celtic Jackie Crossan Premier Division Cockhill Celtic 3-0 Illies Celtic Strand Hotel Division One Redcastle United 6-2 Clonmany Res Greencastle Youths 3-2 Rashenny FC Culdaff FC 4-2 Aileach Res Buncrana Res 0-4 Carn Res Inishowen Engineering Division Two A Aileach Youths 1-2 Sea Rovers Cockhill Res …
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 …
John O’Shea’s first game as interim boss ends 0-0 Read More »
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 …
McHugh “very hopeful” of being fit to play in Croke Park Read More »
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 …
Reaction: McGuinness happy with progress despite constant injury concerns Read More »
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 …
Donegal defeat Meath and set their sights on Croke Park Read More »
A Michael Harris first half goal turned out to be the winner as Institute defeated H&W Welders to maintain their push for promotion in the Irish League Championship. Kevin Deery’s side remain fourth in the table, and are two points behind Bangor, three behind Portadown and seven adrift of leaders Dundela. Meanwhile, Dergview remain second …
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 …
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 …
FAI Amateur Interprovincials: McConnell reflects on defeat against Leinster Read More »
Letterkenny man Dale Gorman has hit a rich vein of form this week for Barnet as they push for promotion from England’s National League. Gorman, who is the son of well-known local footballer Anthony Gorman, struck from distance last Tuesday night to give Barnet the lead against Eastleigh . Barnet went on to win the …
Gorman hits the net again for Barnet in their push for promotion Read More »
There was more success for many local boxers at this afternoon’s Ulster Championships at the Rochester Boxing Club in Derry. The results below are from the B/G 123 National Qualifiers.
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 …
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 …
Reaction: Micky McCann proud of his young hurlers despite defeat to Tyrone Read More »
There was keen interest at Lifford Greyhound Stadium on Friday evening as two finals took place. Halo John (3/1), for Tyrone owners and trainers Mia and Caroline Friel, won the Trackside Restaurant S6 & Lower 325 Final in 17.81, ahead of Snooty Liam and Starvin Marvin. In the Trackside Restaurant A5/A6 525 Final, Moyola Croia …
Greyhounds: Halo John and Moyola Croia take the honours in Lifford finals Read More »
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 …
Hurling: Donegal lose to Tyrone in high-scoring Division 2B semi-final Read More »
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 …
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…
Yesterday seen the launch of the 2024 Anti-Racism Election Protocol outside Leinster House. The Irish Network Against Racism says the protocol plays a vital role in maintaining decency in politics. Donegal Senator Eileen Flynn is a patron of INAR. She says this year the protocol is particularly relevant given the rise in hate crimes on …
Over €59,000 has been awarded to county Donegal to see seven agricultural shows facilitated over the summer months. The largest amount was allocated to the Clonmany Festival at €10,700. It’s under a national pot of €1 million to help committees cover costs. Allocations: Donegal €59,150 Ardara Show Sat 10th August €8,350 Ballyshannon Agricutural Show …
Over €59,000 awarded to Donegal agricultural shows Read More »
Gardaí and emergency services attended a three vehicle road traffic collision that occurred in the Ballyholey area of Raphoe at approximately 8:40am this morning. No injuries were reported. The road involved in this collision was closed for a while but has since reopened. It is expected to be opened shortly.
The Taoiseach says he’d be open to recalling the Dáil early to make way for a new leader if he’s asked to. Leo Varadkar is due to step down on April 9th, when the Dail returns from the Easter break. Higher Education Minister Simon Harris looks set to replace him as Fine Gael leader and …
Taoiseach is open to recalling the Dáil early if asked Read More »
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been finding out about a €1.4m building project at Donegal’s busiest community centre. The sod will be turned on a new community building, with dressing rooms, at the end of March and work will begin on the development which will greatly enhance the number of people that …
Business Matters, Ep 187: €1.4m building project at Donegal’s busiest community centre Read More »
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says “hospital overcrowding remains completely out of control.” 651 people, including 14 children, are waiting for beds in hospitals around the country this afternoon. University Hospital Limerick is once again the worst affected by overcrowding, with 119 patients awaiting beds There were 38 people awaiting beds in Letterkenny, nine …
‘Hospital overcrowding remains completely out of control’ – INMO Read More »
Brian McCormick Premier Gweedore Celtic 3 – 1 Swilly Rovers TDA Repairs D1 Cappry Rovers 2 – 1 Donegal Town Letterkenny Rovers 6 – 1 Gweedore United
Finn Valley athlete Sean McGinley has won the St Patrick’s Day 3K race that took place this morning in Letterkenny. McGinley crossed the line with a time of 08:34, 5 seconds ahead of runner up Donal Farren of Letterkenny AC. Oisin Toye of Finn Valley came in just 1 second after Farren to complete the …
Sean McGinley wins St Patrick’s Day 3K race in Letterkenny Read More »
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 …
Reaction: Jim McGuinness delighted to seal promotion back to Division 1 Read More »
Donegal have beaten Kildare by 17 points to 1-8 at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow to guarantee their spot in the Allianz Football League Division 2 final. Jim McGuinness’ side pulled 5 points clear early in the 2nd half having led 8-6 at half time but had to withstand a Kildare fightback when Alex Beirne …
Donegal clinch promotion and reach Division 2 final Read More »
Keith Cronin and Mikie Galvin in a Ford Fiesta Rally 5 lead the West Cork Rally after day two’s action. They hold a big one minute and 18 seconds advantage over Welshman Matt Edwards and David Moynihan in a Fiesta Rally 2. William Creighton and Liam Regan in another Fiesta Rally 2 are third, a …
Cronin leads West Cork Rally going into day 3 while Eves tops modified section Read More »
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 …
UK Champion and local athlete look forward to St. Patrick’s Day 3K run in Letterkenny Read More »
Institute suffered their second defeat in four games as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Portadown in the Irish League Championship. The home side had Danny Lafferty sent off early on but Mikhail Kennedy (pictured) put ‘Stute ahead on the stroke of half time with a penalty. However, Portadown struck back in the second …
Late goal sees Institute lose ground in promotion race Read More »
It has been a successful day for many local boxers taking part in the Northwest Zones competition that got underway at the Rochester Boxing Club in Derry this morning. Oisin Friel of IGG defeated Cahir McMaster of St. John’s 5-0. St John’s Dylan Stokes overcame St. Bridget’s Charlie O’Donnell, also on a 5-0 scorecard. Charlie …
Success for local boxers at Northwest Zones in Derry Read More »
Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins was left ruing some costly mistakes as his side went down 2-1 away to Bohemians in the SSE Airtricity League last night. “When you come away from home and give up goals in the manner that we gave them up, then the inevitable happens”. Higgins gave his reaction after the …
Reaction: Higgins reacts to Derry’s first league defeat Read More »
Holly Archer (above) – the 1,500 metre Indoor UK Champion and European Silver medallist, will be in Letterkenny this weekend. The GB athlete will be running in the St. Patrick’s Day 3K run and walk in the the town on Sunday morning. The run starts at 10am and is over a flat course. Proceeds to …
Leading UK athlete in St. Patrick’s Day 3k run in Letterkenny Read More »
Bank of Ireland is warning its customers of fraudulent articles appearing online. It says they’re designed to “defraud consumers through fake financial products, investments or cryptocurrency schemes.” The bank adds the articles “appear like news articles from genuine media outlets, but are false advertisements that fraudsters are paying for online.” It’s advising people to not …
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A meeting of Glenties Municipal District has heard that Tory Island is in need of a fire engine. Cllr John Sheamais O’Fearraigh says when Donegal County Council updates a fire engine elsewhere in the county, the pre-existing engine should be assigned to the island. He says there is simply a greater need now that there …
Landlords are facing difficulties in getting their septic tanks renewed due to a policy technicality. Cathaoirleach of Glenties Municipal District, Cllr. Micheal McClafferty raised the issue in a meeting that when a septic tank fails an inspection, it should then qualify for an upgrade. However that is only if the tank is located on the …
Rented houses need to be able to qualify for septic tank upgrade – Cllr McClafferty Read More »
Letterkenny University Hospital is experiencing significant pressure on bed availability. Almost 250 people have presented at the hospital’s Emergency Department since yesterday. Yesterday 179 patients attended the ED at Letterkenny University Hospital and just over 69 up to lunchtime today. As of this morning there were 21 patients on trolleys awaiting admission to in-patient beds. …
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The Donegal U20’s started their Ulster Championship campaign on Wednesday night with a 2-15 to 0-16 win over hosts Cavan at Kingspan Breffni Park. Donegal were well in control at half time leading 2-9 to 0-7, the goals came from KJ Molloy and a dropped ball by the Cavan goalkeeper Liam Bell. The Breffni side …
Tata Consultancy Services says new roles will be created at its Letterkenny centre providing support for a major UK pension company. Nest, the UK’s largest workplace pension scheme, are expanding their long-standing partnership with TCS through a new customer service and care support operation. In a statement, TCS and Nest say a team of executives …
TCS to create new roles in Letterkenny as UK pension support operation expands Read More »
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with Libby Carton , co-owner and co-founder with Rick LeVert, of Kinnegar Brewing. The independent craft beer producer has expanded considerably since it first began in Rathmullan in 2011. It now has a state-of-the-art brewery in Letterkenny, and has a core range of 12 beers, …
Business Matters, Ep 186: Kinnegar Brewing is going from strength to strength Read More »
Jude Gallagher has become the sixth Irish boxer to secure qualification for the Paris Olympics. The Tyrone featherweight was in quarter final action last evening at the World Qualification Tournament in Italy knowing that a win would be enough for Olympic qualification. And Gallagher impressed in a dominant display against Turkmenistan’s Sukur Owezow Indeed Gallagher …
Dominant Gallagher boxes his way to Olympic qualification Read More »
Tyrone featherweight Jude Gallagher is in quarter-final action at the Olympic qualifiers in Italy today. Gallagher, who boxes out of the Two Castles BC in Newtownstewart, beat Soulamiane Samghouli of Morroco in his last 16 bout. He had a 4-1 split decision victory. Gallagher, Grainne Walsh and Kelyn Cassidy are all back in the ring …
Boxing: Gallagher one step away from qualifying for Olympics Read More »
The Donegal Oscar Traynor side have overcome Leinster by 4 goals to 2 in their quarter final clash in Ballyare on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Matty Crossan, Eddie O’Reilly, Paul Boyle and Joel Gorman along with an important penalty stop from ‘keeper Blake Forkan sent Donegal into the last 4. The Donegal side will now …
John Francis Doogan reacts as Donegal come through Oscar Traynor thriller in Ballyare Read More »
The Donegal Oscar Traynor side have beaten Leinster by 4 goals to 2 in what was a pulsating quarter-final encounter in Ballyare on Sunday afternoon. Goalkeeper Blake Forkan produced a fine penalty save before Captain Matty Crossan struck to make sure the Donegal men went into the break with a slender lead. An eventful 2nd …
Donegal progress in Oscar Traynor Cup after thriller in Ballyare Read More »
A strong final quarter performance by Donegal saw them claim a seven point victory over Roscommon in the National Hurling League Division 2B on Sunday. 0-24 to 1-14 was how it finished with Donegal ending the game with 12 different scorers. Donegal boss Mickey McCann told Willie Hegarty his side were lucky to leave with …
“We’re lucky to get out of here with a result”- Mickey McCann Read More »
Donegal Hurlers claimed a 0-24 to 1-14 victory away to Roscommon in the National Hurling League Division 2B on Sunday afternoon. Gerard Gilmore fired over seven points in the victory. Mickey McCann’s side will play London in their final league game. Willy Hegarty has the full time report…
Donegal have progressed to the semi final of this year’s All Ireland Oscar Traynor competition following their 4-2 win over Leinster this afternoon. Goals from Matty Crossan, Eddie O’Reilly, Paul Boyle and Joel Gorman sent the Ulstermen on their way following a super first-half penalty stop from Blake Forkan. After the game, Donegal Junior League …
Matty Crossan reflects on Donegal Junior League’s victory in Oscar Traynor Cup Read More »
Jude Gallagher is just two wins away from reaching the Olympics in Paris this summer. The Two Castles fighter takes to the ring for his quarter final tonight at 7pm and will face Soulaimaine Samghouli of Morroco. Gallagher needs to make the semi finals to qualify for this summers games. Eóin Catterson caught up with …
Eric Donovan looks ahead as Jude Gallagher prepares for big night in Italy Read More »
Ulster suffered a 7-3 defeat to Leinster on Sunday afternoon, in their final game in the Youth Interprovincial campaign. At half time, Ulster trailed 1-0 before levelling straight after the break. Daniel Doherty’s side then trailed 3-1 before pulling another goal back. A blitz of goals in the closing 20 minutes put a gloss on …
Ulster end Youth Interprovincial campaign with defeat against Leinster Read More »
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