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Watch: All-Ireland Final Preview with Patrick McBrearty

With seven Ulster titles and an All-Ireland medal in his back-pocket, Patrick McBrearty is the most decorated player to ever don the green and gold of Donegal. The Kilcar man’s contribution to his county’s success over the past 14 years is incalculable, but perhaps this season’s input has been the most impressive of all. McBrearty,

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Dessie McNamara reflects on Donegal U16 Girls All-Ireland success

Donegal’s U16 Girls team were crowned All-Ireland C Champions after a 6-22 to 4-05 victory over Leitrim on Tuesday evening. The side, who are managed by Dessie McNamara and Paul Gillespie, found themselves behind early in the game but managed to dig deep and eventually run out comfortable winners. McNamara, one half of the management

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Derry City snap up defender who featured 45 times for English Championship side

Derry City have confirmed the signing of 25 year old defender Brandon Fleming, following his release from Hull City. The Hull native spent last season on loan with Doncaster Rovers and Forest Green Rovers making over 30 appearances between the two clubs. Fleming featured 45 times for his parent club Hull City, including a lengthy

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Matthew McCole says “it’s always been a goal” to represent Ireland at World Boxing Championships

After Dungloe boxer Matthew McCole won the National Elite title in Dublin last month, he knew a potential call-up to represent Team Ireland at the World Boxing Championships in September was on the cards. This week, it was confirmed that the Illies Golden Gloves fighter will be heading over to Liverpool as part of the

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Jim McGuinness aware of the threat Kerry and Clifford possess ahead of All-Ireland Final

Jim McGuinness is well aware of the attacking threat Kerry possess ahead of next Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC Final at Croke Park. Seanie O’Shea, Paudie Clifford and David Clifford have all been in flying form for The Kingdom in recent games, with the latter racking up a tally of 1-09 in last Saturday’s semi-final against Tyrone.

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Business Matters, Ep 253 – Seamus McLaughlin on Kia’s top spot – and trends in the motor trade

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Seamus McLaughlin, the Managing Director of iMotors in Drumkeen and Malin about new car sales figures for the first half of 2025. There has been a surge in sales of electric vehicles and they exam some of the reasons why, and also discuss the popularity of

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Star-studded panel announced for Highland Radio’s “Road To Croker – Big Match Countdown” show at Clanree Hotel

Highland Radio’s Head of Sport Oisin Kelly has released details of the expert panel of guests who will be on Highland Radio’s “Big Match Countdown” at the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny on Monday 21st July. The expert panel includes former Donegal stars Anthony Molloy, Martin McHugh, Eamon McGee, Tony Boyle, Frank McGlynn, Ryan Bradley, John

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McGuinness reports a clean bill of health in squad as training resumes ahead of All-Ireland SFC Final

Donegal senior football team manager Jim McGuinness is reporting a clean bill of health in his squad as the countdown continues to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final with Kerry on Sunday, July 27th. McGuinness was speaking last night as Donegal held their pre-final press night to provide an update. Significantly, he confirmed that the

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Tyler Toland signs deal with English Women’s Super League 2 side

Irish international midfielder Tyler Toland has joined English Barclays Women’s Super League side Durham FC. The 23-year-old Donegal native joins the club having captained Blackburn Rovers for the last two seasons and brings with her a wealth of experience despite her young age. Toland began her senior career with Sion Swifts, but her potential was

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Donegal boxer on Team Ireland for World Boxing Championships in Liverpool

The Team Ireland team to contest IABA’s inaugural World Boxing event, the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, from September 4th to 14th, has been named – and includes Olympians, World and European medalists. There is one Donegal boxer involved, Matthew McCole (above in red) of Illies Golden Glove BC who will compete at 70kg.  The 17

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McBrearty reflects on how Donegal “massively underachieved” for a decade

Indeed, he feels that they “massively underachieved” after 2014 when they last reached the All-Ireland decider. His comments came following the hugely impressive win over Meath in this year’s SFC semi-final at Croke Park. McBrearty came on as a substitute for Michael Murphy in the second half, and scored three fine points.  

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Michael Murphy says it’s time to “put the heads together again” as Donegal get ready to face Kerry in All-Ireland Final

Michael Murphy put in another superb performance for Donegal in this afternoon’s win over Meath at Croke Park. The Glenswilly man is one of only three players in the current squad that played in the 2014 All-Ireland Final against Kerry, along with Patrick McBrearty and Ryan McHugh. Murphy spoke to the assembled media after today’s

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“These are the days you dream of” – Player reaction from Donegal’s win over Meath

Donegal will play Kerry in this year’s All-Ireland Senior Football Final after a resounding 3-26 to 0-15 win over Meath at Croke Park today. Oisin Gallen, Ciaran Moore and Conor O’Donnell hit second-half goals as Jim McGuinness’ side powered to a 20-point victory to book their place in the decider. After the game, Caolan McColgan

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Jim McGuinness says “it was a long road back” as Donegal progress to All-Ireland Final

Jim McGuinness has led Donegal to a fourth ever All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final and a first since 2014. Donegal were 20-point winners over Meath at Croke Park this afternoon and will play Kerry in the decider in two weeks. Kerry were the opponents eleven years ago when McGuinness saw his team beaten by the

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Donegal blow Meath away to reach first All-Ireland Final since 2014 – Post-Match Reaction with Oisin Kelly, Brendan Kilcoyne & Michael McMullan

Donegal have beaten Meath 3-26 to 0-15 in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi-Final at Croke Park this afternoon. Jim McGuinness’ side led 0-13 to 0-08 at the break and second-half goals from Oisin Gallen, Ciaran Moore and Conor O’Donnell aided in putting the Royals to the sword. Donegal will face Kerry in the All-Ireland

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Jack O’Connor “delighted” to reach another All-Ireland Final

Jack O’Connor has steered Kerry to a ninth All-Ireland SFC Final of his reign in charge after a six-point win over Tyrone yesterday evening. The Kingdom will now face the winners of Donegal and Meath’s clash this afternoon. O’Connor spoke to the assembled media after the game and said he’s looking forward to the build

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“No Irish athlete has ever done it at that age” – Patsy McGonigle reflects on Conor Kelly’s record-breaking run in Dublin

It took Conor Kelly just 45.85 seconds to circumnavigate the track at the Morton Games in Dublin on Friday evening. The time is a new National U20 record in the 400m event which is a stunning achievement for 17-year old the Finn Valley AC youngster. Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle joined Ciaran Cannon this afternoon

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Malachy O’Rourke says curtailing Kerry’s forward players is “a tricky balancing act” after defeat in All-Ireland Semi-Final

Tyrone have bowed out of this year’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at the semi-final stage after a 1-20 to 0-17 loss to Kerry in Croke Park yesterday evening. The electric David Clifford was a thorn in the Red Hand County’s side throughout the match and ended with a personal tally of 1-08. After the game,

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Kerry breeze past Tyrone to advance to All-Ireland SFC Final

Kerry have advanced to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final after a comfortable 1-20 to 0-17 win over Tyrone in this evening’s last-four clash at Croke Park. The Kingdom will now face the winners of tomorrow’s other semi-final between Donegal and Meath in the decider in two weeks time. Paddy Hunter has the full time

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Rhys Irwin on leading Supersport Championship: “I’ve had a great start to the year”

With one third of the season in the books, Rhys Irwin finds himself sitting in top spot in the Supersport Section of the 2025 British Superbike Championship. The Kilmacrennan superbike racer is coming off the back of a fantastic weekend at Knockhill in Scotland where he won the sprint race on Saturday and followed up

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Donegal Ladies retain All-Ireland Senior Football Championship status for 2026

Donegal have secured their place in the All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship for 2026 after a 2-15 to 1-12 win over Leitrim in Tubbercurry this afternoon. Having led 2-07 to 1-05 at the break thanks to goals from Suzanne White and Jodie McFadden, James Daly’s side held off a spirited second-half from Leitrim to retain

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UCD manager Willie O’Connor reflects on win over Finn Harps: “The third goal killed the game off”

UCD defeated Finn Harps 3-1 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division yesterday evening. Conor Tourish equalised for Harps after Sean Brennan had put the home side 1-0 up after 16 minutes. Kevin McHugh’s side were hit with a blow just before the half time whistle as Mikey McCullagh put UCD 2-1 up and Mikey

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32/1 double for Oisin Orr in Carlisle while Luke McAteer wins at Leopardstown

Two Donegal jockeys were in the winners enclosure on Thursday afternoon and evening. Oisin Orr had 32/1 double in Carlisle as he won on Jaminez for Lucinda Russell and then obliged again on board Comanche Warrior with just half a length to spare for Richard Fahey. Luke McAteer was on the 6/1 Slieve Binnian who

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20 months on, Donegal groups are still awaiting €3m Children’s Disability Services Grant

A Donegal Deputy has hit out as, 20 months on, €3 million announced for Donegal under the Children’s Disability Services Grant scheme has still yet to be paid out. The funding was announced with great fanfare in Letterkenny in October 2023, and it led to Denise McGahern expressing how she felt her son was used

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Racist graffiti appears overnight in Strabane

There’s widespread condemnation after racist graffiti appeared overnight in Strabane. ‘Immigrants out’ was painted in red on the gable wall of a house in the Ballycolman area where a mother and her two children live. The Strabane Ethnic Community Association says such actions are not only despicable but also inhumane. The group’s Project Manager, Kamini

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Donegal GAA clubs face ticket shortage ahead of Sunday’s semi final

Donegal GAA have been short changed in their order for match tickets ahead Sunday’s All Ireland semi final against Meath. Members who ordered their tickets through their club in the county are not guaranteed tickets for the game however you could have bought tickets through Ticketmaster that included prime locations at Croke Park. Chairperson of

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