Bonagee United now find themselves five points adrift of last year’s champions Letterkenny Rovers at the summit of the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division. A 1-0 home defeat to Kildrum Tigers combined with Letterkenny Rovers’ narrow 1-0 win over St. Catherine’s has left Mickey Funston’s side with a lot to do to claim league honours. […]
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Ronan McKinley’s first half strike was enough to hand Kildrum Tigers all three points against Bonagee United in this afternoon’s Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division clash at Dry Arch Park. The match-winner spoke to Chris Ashmore at full time and was “delighted” with the team’s performance…
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Kildrum Tigers have beaten Bonagee United 1-0 in the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division at Dry Arch Park this afternoon. A Ronan McKinley goal at the mid-way point in the first half was enough for the St. Johnston side to clinch all three points and inflict a damaging defeat on Bonagee in terms of the
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Derry City yesterday announced the signing of James McClean, who re-joins his hometown club from Wrexham on a multi–year deal. The 36 year old returns to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium nearly 15 years after leaving to join Sunderland. Arguably one of the most successful exports from the League of Ireland, the player has made
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Tyrone’s Jude Gallagher is the 6okg National Elite Champion after defeating Galway’s Adam Hession at the National Stadium last night. The Two Castles boxer, who represented Ireland at the Paris Olympics in 2024, was a 3-2 split decision winner in the final. He had beaten Dublin’s Martin McDonagh and Gavin Ryan of Meath in the
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Donegal won three games in six days to clinch this year’s Dr. McKenna Cup. A victory over Antrim last Sunday was followed by a Wednesday night win over Derry and Jim McGuinness’ side then ended a good week with a 2-17 to 0-10 cup-winning performance against Monaghan at Healy Park last night. Speaking to the
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Shea Malone hit 2-1 for Donegal in their 2-17 to 0-10 win over Monaghan in this evening’s Dr. McKenna Cup Final at Healy Park. The Naomh Conaill man has impressed in his first three games at senior intercounty level. Malone told Highland’s Pauric Hilferty afterwards it is “a big step up” but that he is
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Donegal have beaten Monaghan at Healy Park to win the 2026 Dr. McKenna Cup this evening. Two goals from Naomh Conaill’s Shea Malone were important scores in an impressive display from Jim McGuinness’ side. It finished 2-17 to 0-10 in Omagh. Pauric Hilferty and Brendan Kilcoyne were live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
It was a mixed day for the north-west clubs involved in the Ulster Rugby Championships. In Championship 2, Letterkenny and City of Derry were both on the losing end – Adam Bratton’s Letterkenny were beaten 26-15 in Carrickfergus, while City Of Derry went down 19-10 at home to Larne. There was a postivity result for
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Ulster Shield Keadue Rovers 1-2 Lagan Harps Letterkenny Rovers 0-1 Bonagee United Strand Rovers 3-0 Erne Wanderers FC Glencar Inn Saturday Division 1 Kildrum Tigers 2-0 Glencar Celtic Kilmacrennan Celtic 1-1 Drumbar FC Old Orchard Saturday Division 2 Arranmore United 4-2 Swilly Rovers Glenea United Reserves 0-2 Fintown Harps Ramelton Mariners 2-3 Copany
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NIFL Championship Result 17/01/26 Institute 2-1 Dundela Ballinamallard 0-1 Limavady (Friday)
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Derry left it late but eventually got the better of Donegal in Ulster Hurling’s Conor McGurk Cup Final at Celtic Park this afternoon. A late goal helped Johnny McGarvey’s side clinch the win in dramatic circumstances as they trailed by two points in the latter stages but came out 1-14 to 0-16 winners. McGarvey spoke
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Donegal will feel like they let the Conor McGurk Cup slip out of their grasp this afternoon after a late, late goal handed Derry the title at Celtic Park. Mickey McCann’s side led 0-16 to 0-14 in the dying embers of the game but Christy McNaughton drove a 20-metre free low and hard to hit
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Derry clinched the Conor McGurk Cup thanks to a last-gasp goal against Donegal at Celtic Park this afternoon. Mickey McCann’s side led by two points entering the closing stages but a Christy McNaughton strike handed the Oak Leaf County the title. It finished 1-14 to 0-16 and Michael McMullan was live at full time for
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Ulster led 26-19 against Stade Francais at half time in this afternoon’s Challenge Cup Pool 3 Round 4 clash at the Affidea Stadium in Belfast. A storming first-half had the home side in control, but the visitors roared back into the contest to make it a grand stand last period of play during which Ulster
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Derry City are reportedly finalising a deal to bring Republic of Ireland international James McClean back to the Brandywell. The winger is set to sign a multi-year contract with the Candystripes, with English Championship side Wrexham agreeing to terminate his contract. McClean left Derry in 2011 to join Premier League side Sunderland for £350,000.
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2012 All-Ireland winner Mark McHugh has claimed his first piece of silverware as manager of the Westmeath Senior Footballers. A stoppage-time two-pointer from Luke Loughlin helped The Lake County clinch the O’Byrne Cup last night. McHugh’s side beat Kildare by 1-18 to 1-16 in Newbridge to claim their fifth title.
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The line-up of the Boxing Ireland Elite Championship finals has been completed following yesterday evening’s semi-finals. Jude Gallagher has progressed to the National Elite Final after a unanimous decision win over Meath native Gavin Ryan at the National Stadium last night. The Two Castles fighter, who competed at the Paris Olympics for Ireland last year,
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Donegal’s senior hurlers were due to play Derry in the Conor McGurk Cup Final at The Dub in Belfast at 1pm this afternoon. The game, however, has been changed until a slightly later throw-in time of 2pm and the venue has changed to Celtic Park in Derry due to an unplayable pitch at Queen’s University.
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Finn Harps will play Galway United in a pre-season friendly on Sunday. Kevin McHugh’s side will go up against John Caulfield’s Premier Division outfit at Finn Park at 2pm. Originally, Harps had been scheduled to play Derry City tomorrow but the fixture fell through yesterday.
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Derry City have announced the re-signing of former player Patrick McClean on a 2-year deal. McClean, a product of the club’s academy, made his debut over a decade ago when he appeared as a sub in a 1-0 win over Shamrock Rovers in September 2015. He made 15 appearances for the Candy Stripes across the
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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
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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
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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
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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
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On Business Matters this week, I’ll be finding out about how people living in Ireland can avail of a UK pension – even if they only worked for a year in the North or in Britain – and also hearing about the supports and grants available through the Local Enterprise Office. Many people in Donegal
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
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Derry bowed out of the Dr. McKenna Cup at the hands of Ulster neighbours Donegal at Celtic Park this evening. Having led 0-10 to 0-07 at the interval, Derry were pegged back and, despite a late goal, were beaten 1-18 to 1-16 and exited the competition at the semi-final stage. After the game, Derry boss
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Jim McGuinness described the challenge Derry provided this evening as “perfect” for his Donegal team in their preparation for the 2026 campaign. Donegal reached the Dr. McKenna Cup Final thanks to a 1-18 to 1-16 victory over the Oak Leaf County tonight. That final will be against Monaghan on Saturday evening at Healy Park with
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Tyrone have been beaten 1-15 to 2-10 by Monaghan in this evening’s Dr. McKenna Cup Semi-Final at Inniskeen. The attention for Malachy O’Rourke now turns to the Allianz National Football League Division 2 opener against Kildare in two weeks time. After the game, O’Rourke told Francis Mooney his team “got a lot out of the
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Donegal will play Monaghan in this year’s Dr. McKenna Cup Final on Saturday at 5pm. Monaghan booked their passage through after a two-point win over Tyrone in Inniskeen. Donegal, meanwhile, were two-point winners over Derry at Celtic Park where it ended 1-18 to 1-16. Daire O’Baoil got the Donegal goal tonight and, after the game,
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Donegal have beaten Derry on a score-line of 1-18 to 1-16 in their Dr. McKenna Cup Semi-Final clash at Celtic Park this evening. Jim McGuinness’ side trailed 0-10 to 0-07 at half time but a Daire O’Baoil goal in the second period paved the way for a Donegal victory. Donegal will now play Monaghan in
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Donegal will play Derry in a Dr. McKenna Cup Semi-Final at Celtic Park this evening (Wednesday). Spectators have been reminded to ensure they have bought their tickets in advance as tickets will not be available to buy at the ground. Tickets for the game can be purchased via the Ulster GAA website by clicking the
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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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Figures released by the CSO today show a year-on-year increase in the number of cars registered for the first time in Donegal. During 2025, 6,251 cars were registered for the first time, an increase of 8.8% on the year prior. In 2024, 5,745 cars were registered for the first time. Nationally, there was a 36%
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A record number of solar panels were installed on homes in Co. Donegal in 2025, according to new data published by SEAI. In total, 792 households in Donegal installed solar panels with Solar PV Scheme grants last year, a 18% increase on the year before. There were also 881 SEAI grants for home solar were
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The line-up for the 2026 Dr. McKenna Cup Semi-Finals has been confirmed this evening after all group stage matches have been completed. It will be: Derry v Donegal Monaghan v Tyrone Both matches will be played on Wednesday evening, January 14th, at 7:30pm.
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Glenullin were beaten 0-12 to 0-06 by An Ghaeltacht in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Final at Croke Park. The Derry side’s managaer, Michael O’Kane, was “heartbroken” at full time and says his team’s performance was “under par”. O’Kane spoke to Michael McMullan shorty after the final whistle today…
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Glenullin have been beaten 0-12 to 0-06 by An Ghaeltacht of Kerry in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Final at Croke Park. Having trailed 0-09 to 0-01 at the break, it was an uphill battle for the Derry side in the second period. Michael McMullan was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
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Malachy O’Rourke is happy to have another game in the Dr. McKenna Cup after they progressed to the last four with a 0-18 to 1-11 win over Down in Pomeroy. The Tyrone boss spoke to Francis Mooney at full time after booking their spot in the semi-finals this coming Wednesday evening…
Killybegs man Hugh McFadden captained Donegal to a 1-15 to 0-07 win over Antrim in this afternoon’s Dr. McKenna Cup clash in Toomebridge. After the game, McFadden spoke to Highland’s Pauric Hilferty and said the group are delighted to get the 2026 campaign started after “a long winter”…
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Donegal started with seven senior intercounty debutants in today’s Dr. McKenna Cup match in Cargin. The young team, which included even more first-timers off the bench, managed to progress to the competition’s semi-final stage thanks to a 1-15 to 0-07 win over Antrim. After the game, Donegal manager Jim McGuinness spoke to Highland Radio’s Pauric
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Glenea United 1-2 Letterkenny Rovers Kildrum Tigers 1-1 Keadue Rovers Kilmacrennan Celtic 2-2 Donegal Town St Catherines FC 3-4 Bonagee United Temple Domestic Appliance Division 1 Ballybofey United vs Milford United Gweedore United 2-2 Castlefin Celtic Kerrykeel 71 3-2 Cappry Rovers Rathmullan Celtic 2-2 Convoy Arsenal Swilly Rovers vs
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Tyrone have beaten Down 0-18 to 1-11 in this afternoon’s Dr. McKenna Cup game at Pomeroy. Francis Mooney has the full time report for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
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A Donegal side, which saw a host of players make senior inter-county debuts, overcame Antrim on a score-line of 1-15 to 0-07 in this afternoon’s Dr. McKenna Cup clash at Toomebridge. A second-half goal from debutant Eoin McGeehin was the stand-out score in blustery conditions in Cargin. Pauric Hilferty and Brendan Kilcoyne were live at
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