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Adrian Slane reacts as Carrickmore topple St. Eunan’s in Ulster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship

Six-in-a-row Tyrone champions Carrickmore defeated St. Eunan’s on a scoreline of 1-16 to 1-09 in this afternoon’s Ulster Intermediate Club Hurling last-8 contest in Letterkenny. After the game, Chris Ashmore spoke to Carrickmore manager Adrian Slane who praised St. Eunan’s for their battling performance…

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“We had opportunities we didn’t take” – St. Eunans manager Chris McAuley

St. Eunan’s manager Chris McAuley was left ruing missed opportunities after he saw his side bow out of the Ulster Intermediate Hurling Championship at the quarter-final stage this afternoon. It finished 1-16 to 1-09 in favour of the six-in-a-row Tyrone champions. After the game, St Eunan’s manager Chris McAuley said there wasn’t a lot in

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“Small margins decided the game” – Carndonagh manager Michael O’Donnell on defeat to Emyvale

“Small margins” were the defining aspect of today’s Ulster Junior Club Championship Quarter-Final between Carndonagh and Emyvale in Clones according to Carn boss Michael O’Donnell. The referee adjudged Conor O’Donnell to have thrown the ball in the dying stages and awarded a free-kick against the Donegal star with the sides locked level. From the resulting

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St. Eunan’s bow out of Ulster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship after defeat to Carrickmore

St. Eunan’s have been beaten 1-16 to 1-09 in this afternoon’s Ulster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship Quarter-Final at O’Donnell Park. Chris Ashmore was live at full time for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…   Elsewhere, Burt defeat Castlewellen 3-27 to 0-14 in the Ulster Junior Club Hurling Championship.

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Magical Mag and Ballymac Jedgar among the big winners on massive night at Lifford Greyhound Stadium

A Ballybofey syndicate was celebrating after their dog Ballymac Jedgar won one of the three finals at Lifford Greyhound Stadium on Saturday evening. Trained by Alan Byrne, Ballymac Jedgar produced a storming finish to win by two lengths ahead of Meenagh Malina for the Ballycrana Syndicate in 28.90 in the North West Greyhound Supplies A3/A4

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Sensational Browne McMonagle gives Mullins a huge flat win

Dylan Browne McMonagle and Irish trainer Willie Mullins won a major race in the USA on Saturday evening. The Donegal jockey and Carlow trainer guided Ethical Diamond to victory in the Breeder’s Cup Turf at Del Mar. Willie Mullins – @BreedersCup winning trainer Ethical Diamond sparkles in the #BC25 Turf 🚀 pic.twitter.com/DmL8Eb5cYf — Racing TV

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Derry City defeat Cork to finish 2nd in Premier Division and Sligo clinch safety with win at newly crowned champions Shamrock Rovers

Derry City have ended their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division campaign with a 1-0 win against Cork City at Turner’s Cross. A first-half Michael Duffy effort gave the visitors all three points. The result means Derry end the season in second spot behind new champions Shamrock Rovers who clinched the league title on Wednesday night.

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Glenullin power into Ulster Intermediate Quarter-Finals

Glenullin have powered into the Ulster Intermediate Club Quarter-Finals with a 2-17 to 0-06 hammering of Moneyglass of County Antrim at Owenbeg this afternoon. The Derry Champions will now face Sarsfields of Armagh in the last eight of the provincial competition next Sunday. After the game, Glenullin boss Michael O’Kane spoke to Michael McMullan of

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Peter Wilson reacts as Limavady go six from six in Ulster Championship 2 with win over Letterkenny

Limavady defeated Letterkenny 32-17 in the Ulster Championship 2 this afternoon to make it six wins from six games in the division. The home side came from being 9 points down at the break to win fairly comfortably with some super tries in the second period. After the game, Limavady Head Coach Peter Wilson gave

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Donegal to face Dublin in first National Football League Division 1 game of 2026

The provisional fixtures for the 2026 National Football League Division 1 campaign are now known and Donegal will play three home games. These games will be shared between O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny and Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon due to the ongoing development works at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. After starting the league season with

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Four Masters to face Dungiven in Ulster Minor Club Championship

Reigning champions Four Masters will face Dungiven when they begin the defence of their Ulster Minor Football Championship title in December. It’s a repeat of the 2022 decider won by the Derry champions in a dramatic late finale. The back-to-back champions saw off Glenswilly to win a fourth successive title in Donegal recently. Glen were

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PSNI confirm investigation over pro-Palestine t-shirt being worn in council chamber

The PSNI has confirmed that an investigation is ongoing after an elected representative of Derry City and Strabane District Council wore a T-shirt bearing a pro-Palestinian slogan to a council meeting. It’s understood that the investigation has been launched on the grounds that the action may have been in violation of the Terrorism Act 2000.

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Ulster Intermediate Club Hurling: St Eunan’s manager Chris McAuley looking to make home advantage count against six-in-a-row Tyrone champions Carrickmore

St. Eunan’s will face Eire Og Carrickmore of Tyrone in the Ulster Intermediate Club Hurling Quarter-Final at O’Donnell Park on Sunday afternoon. Carrickmore have won the last six Tyrone titles, while St. Eunan’s won their first county intermediate title against Dungloe at the end of August. St. Eunan’s manager Chris McAuley is expecting a tough

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Redevelopment works at Maginn Park clubhouse commence

The redevelopment of the clubhouse at Maginn Park in Buncrana which got underway recently is expected to be completed by June 2026. The Inishowen Football League was allocated €460,000 through the Community Sports Facilities Fund in 2024 for the project that will see the building being transformed into a state-of-the-art facility. Speaking at the turning

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“It’s brilliant to still be out training at this time of the year” – Carndonagh manager Michael O’Donnell relishing Ulster challenge

Carndonagh will head into unchartered territory this Sunday as they face Emyvale of Monaghan in the Ulster Junior Club Championship Quarter-Final in Clones. Carn defeated Letterkenny Gaels in the Donegal Junior Final a few weeks back, and manager Michael O’Donnell is keen for his team to enjoy the extended season. Speaking to Highland’s Mark Gallagher,

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Kyle McBride reflects on clinching Junior British Rally Championship & Stellantis Cup

After an enthralling eight-round season on some of the best tarmac and gravel stages across Ireland and the United Kingdom, Donegal’s Kyle McBride and co-driver Darragh Mullen were crowned Junior British Rally Champions at the Cambrian Rally in Wales at the weekend The duo also came out on top in the 2025 Stellantis Cup after

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Local kickboxing champion Liam Grant to headline “Heat 11” fight night in Derry

On Saturday, 29th November, Liam grant will headline the “Heat 11” fight night at the Shantallow Community Centre in Derry — a packed evening full of great fights, incredible energy, and community atmosphere. Grant has already achieved remarkable success in his young career. He is a double Irish Kickboxing Champion, a European Champion, and has

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Donegal County Council to take part in Oireachtas na Samhna for first time

Donegal County Council will be represented at Oireachtas na Samhna for the first time. It’s an Irish language and arts festival, which is being hosted in Belfast this year. Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig, chairperson of the council’s Irish Language Committee, says it’s a prime opportunity to showcase the efforts made to promote Gaeilge

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UK Government spends over £4.3 Million on legal fees for Soldier F

The UK Government’s confirmed it’s spent over £4.3 million on legal fees for Soldier F to date. Last week the former paratrooper was found not guilty of two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry in 1972. The figure was revealed following a Parliamentary Question asked by Foyle MP Colum Eastwood, whose

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Business Matters, Ep 268: Dermot Doherty of Restex as it celebrates 50th anniversary year

In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore speaks with Dermot Doherty of Restex beds and furniture which is based in Letterkenny. Founded over 50 years ago by Terence Doherty, the company is now operated by Terence’s son Dermot, and is well known for its  quality mattresses. Indeed, their luxury mattresses can not only be found in homes,

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Roarty set to pick up Gradam Shéamuis Mhic Géidigh award

RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta announced today that the Gradam Shéamuis Mhic Géidigh award for the player of the Donegal Championship 2025 is to be presented to Naomh Conaill’s Finnbarr Roarty. Naomh Conaill beat Gaoth Dobhair in this year’s Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Final that went to extra time and Finnbarr was exceptional throughout

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Eastwood to accept informed warning for illegal parade in support of Palestine

Foyle MP Colum Eastwood will accept an informed warning from the PSNI for his part in an illegal parade in support of Palestine, while 5 others will contest the charge. It happened on Valentine’s Day last year. 42-year-old Colum Eastwood of Duncreggan Road, 59-year-old Goretti Horgan of Westland Avenue, 36-year-old Davina Pulis of Knoxhill Park,

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Councillor Joy Beard welcomes independent handling of DCB downgrade complaints

The 100% Redress Party has welcomed confirmation that the complaint process for defective block homeowners who have had their remediation options downgaded is being dealt with by an independent body. Party members met with Engineers Ireland who confirmed that the ethics committee is operating as an independent body with an external membership considering cases on

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