Cockhill Celtic produced a brilliant away performance to knock holders Fairview Rangers out of the FAI Junior Cup in Limerick this afternoon. Jason Breslin headed home the game’s only goal just before the break when he got on the end of an Adam Duffy delivery. Fairview missed a penalty in the second-half and Cockhill held […]
Results will be updated in real time as they filter through this afternoon… Donegal Senior Football Championship MacCumhaills 0-14 – 1-11 St Eunans Downings 1-11 – 1-21 Glenswilly Termon 4-07 – 1-11 Glenfin St Michael’s 1-16 – 2-11 Ardara Killybegs 0-15 – 2-11 Dungloe Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Burt 1-10 – 0-09 Naomh Muire
Donegal GAA Club Championship Results – Sunday 16/08/26 Read More »
Donegal jockeys had a number of winners yesterday. Oisin Orr was victorious on the 2/1 favourite Fluorescence for trainer Edward Bethell in a class 2 handicap at Pontefract, Kyle McHugh had a 5/1 winner on Massimo Blue at Southwell while Dylan Browne-McMonagle was in the winner’s enclosure at The Curragh yesterday on 6/4 the
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Sean MacCumhaills picked up what could be a valuable point against a highly fancied St. Eunan’s in the Donegal SFC this afternoon. Having led by seven points at the interval, MacCumhaills failed to register a score until the 52nd minute and fell behind at one stage. It finished all-square at 0-14 to 1-11. The home
Sean MacCumhaills Joint-Manager Damien Devenney content with draw Read More »
St. Eunan’s and Sean McCumhaills played out a thrilling 0-14 to 1-11 draw in Round 2 of the Donegal Senior Football Championship in Ballybofey this afternoon. The Letterkenny side were 0-11 to 0-03 behind at the break but came back to lead in the second-half. Sean MacCumhaills then rallied and went ahead near the end
All square between St. Eunan’s & Sean MacCumhaills after back-and-forth battle Read More »
In the National Cup Final at Clontarf yesterday, Ballyspallen were crowned champions after a comprehensive 164-run victory over Glendermott. Ballyspallen made 284 for four, with Glendermott dismissed for 120. In Section 1 of the North West Premier League, Strabane chased down St Johnston’s 165, finishing on 168 for seven to win by three wickets. Coleraine
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Sligo Rovers booked their spot in the last 8 of the FAI Cup with a 4-0 win over Kerry FC at the Showgrounds last night. Goals from Cian Kavanagh and Alex Nolan had the home side in control at the break and it remained that way until the 80th minute when Carl McHugh’s stunning long-range
Stunning Carl McHugh strike helps Sligo Rovers through to FAI Cup Quarter-Finals Read More »
Ireland are through to the women’s 4-by-100-metres relay final at the European Aquatics Championships. Sligo native Mona McSharry, Lottie Cullen, Ellie McCartney and Grace Davison finished seventh overall in the heats in Paris this morning. Olympic bronze-medallist McSharry, who swims out of Marlin’s Swim Club in Ballyshannon, is also in the 50-metres breaststroke final later
Another big day ahead for Mona McSharry at European Aquatics Championships Read More »
Donegal Senior Football Championship Rd 2 Naomh Columba 0-13 – 1-16 Gaoth Dobhair Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 1-13 – 0-25 Naomh Conaill Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Rd 2 Red Hughs 0-17 – 2-12 Fanad Gaels Cloughaneely 0-12 – 0-13 Carndonagh Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin 3-13 – 1-19 Malin Donegal Senior B Football Championship Naomh
Donegal GAA Club Championship Results – Saturday 15/08/26 Read More »
Institute played out a 0-0 at home to Loughgall on Saturday afternoon in the NIFL Championship. Elsewhere in the league, Strabane Athletic were beaten 4-1 by third placed Glenavon. The results see Stute moving to 7th in the table on four points while Strabane are 11th, with three points.
Institute draw as Strabane beaten Read More »
Oisin Orr claimed a 32/1 treble on Saturday afternoon in Ripon. The Donegal jockey first rode the Ruth Carr trained Woodstock to victory. Orr, then followed that up with wins in the next two races onboard Murashah and Clocker for trainer Edward Bethell.
32/1 treble at Ripon for Oisin Orr Read More »
Finn Harps have confirmed the departures of Alex Fanle and Nathan Lumingo. Both players joined Harps before the start of the 2026 First Division campaign. Fanle made 25 league appearances for the club with Lumingo featuring in 24 games.
Finn Harps confirm departures of Alex Fanle & Nathan Lumingo Read More »
Derry City are into the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup after they beat UCD 2-1 at Belfield on Friday evening. Michael Duffy’s free kick put the visitors ahead on 7 minutes, but they were penned back just 10 minutes later with Louis Dignam equalising for UCD. Tyler Smith sealed a last 8 place for the
Mark Connolly reflects on Derry City’s FAI Cup win away to UCD Read More »
Donegal Race Walker Brendan Boyce has officially called time on an incredible international career, having represented Ireland at three Olympic Games and competed at the highest level of the sport for more than a decade. From his early days in Milford to the Olympic stage, Brendan has been one of Ireland’s leading race walkers, collecting
Brendan Boyce reflects on brilliant Race-Walking career after announcing retirement Read More »
It’s already been a busy morning for the Irish swimmers at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris. Fresh from claiming bronze last night, Mona McSharry won her heat to go through to this evening’s women’s 50-metres breaststroke semi-finals. Speaking to Swim Ireland’s in-house media, she revealed she wasn’t overly happy with her performance…
Mona McSharry into 50-metres breaststroke semi-finals after victory in her heat Read More »
Mark English was presented with his Gold medal from the European Championships on Friday night. The Letterkenny native won gold in the 800 metres in Birmingham on Thursday. The Finn Valley athlete claimed victory in a time of 1 minute 45.26 seconds and became the first Irishman to win a European championship gold medal. After
Mark English presented with European Championship Gold medal Read More »
Finn Harps have announced the signings of Ronan Ferns and Finn McKenlay. Ferns, a defender, is a product of the Celtic FC Academy and signs for the club following his departure from the Glasgow side. The 19 year-old has also captained Scotland at underage level. McKenlay, a 20 year-old midfielder, is a New Zealand underage
Two new players added to squad at Finn Harps Read More »
Derry City have beaten UCD 2-1 in the FAI Cup Round of 16 at Belfield this evening. Michael Duffy had the visitors ahead on just 7 minutes but the students weren’t behind for long as Louis Dignam equalised just 10 minutes later. Tyler Smith got Derry’s noses back in front just after the hour-mark and
Derry City defeat UCD to progress in FAI Cup Read More »
Mona McSharry says it was a “bit of a relief” to hold on for a bronze medal at the European Acquatics Championships this evening. The Sligo swimmer, who trains out of Marlin’s Swim Club in Ballyshannon, was third in a dramatic close finish in the 200-m breaststroke final in Paris. It’s McSharry’s second medal of
Bronze for McSharry in 200m breaststroke Read More »
It’s the morning after the night before for Letterkenny native Mark English. English, who runs for Finn Valley AC, claimed a first ever European Gold with a stunning win in last night’s 800M Final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Speaking on The Greg Hughes Show via video link, English said it was a
Mark English won a gold medal in the men’s 800 metres final at the European Athletics Championships on Thursday evening in Birmingham.. The Donegal man ran a time of 1:45.26 as he added to the bronze medals he claimed at the 2014 and 2022 editions of the championships. He becomes the first Irishman to win
Magic Mark English takes Gold – Patsy McGonagle reaction Read More »
Mark English is the European 800m champion. He took Gold in Birmingham in a time of 1.45.26 in Thursday night’s final. He becomes Ireland’s first medalist at this years games and also becomes Irelands first male European Champion and just the third after Sonia O’Sullivan and Ciara Mageean. The medal is a sixth championship one
Mark English is European 800m Champion Read More »
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore hears from Gareth McGlynn about Niche Specialist Staffing Partners, a recruitment company based in Donegal whose entire customer base is in the United States, plus he finds out about new online courses to upskill those in the construction sector as it transitions into a low-carbon era. The main
This weekend sees the remaining sixteen teams battle it out for a place in the FAI Senior Cup Quarter-Finals. Among the most notable ties, Derry City are away to UCD on Friday, Sligo Rovers welcome Kerry to the Showgrounds on Saturday and Sunday sees the top two in the LOI Premier Division go head-to-head when
Aidan Fitzmaurice looks ahead to FAI Cup last-16 ties Read More »
Mark English has won this afternoon’s 800 metres semi-final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. A Championship-record time of 1 minute and 43-point-4-9 seconds means he can look forward to competing in Thursday night’s final. Mark delivered a brilliant late surge over the final 30 metres to take a stunning victory. The Finn Valley
Championship record as Mark English qualifies for Euro final Read More »
Donegal’s Ethan Dewhirst, who runs for Tir Chonaill AC had a great run to finish fifth at the World Under-20 athletics championships in Oregan in the United States. Running from the inside lane, he clocked 51.05 seconds in the men’s 400m hurdles final. The race was won by Michal Rada of Czechia in a superb
WATCH: Dewhirst finishes fifth in World U20 400m hurdles final Read More »
Donegal Senior Football Championship Dungloe 0-20 – 1-10 MacCumhaills Glenfin 1-17 – 0-15 Naomh Columba Ardara 1-08 – 2-12 Kilcar Four Masters 0-15 – 0-10 Killybegs Donegal Intermediate Football Championship St Nauls 2-18 – 1-11 Red Hughs Malin 1-18 – 1-13 Cloughaneely Bundoran 0-15 – 1-14 Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin Donegal Junior Football
Donegal GAA Club Championship Results – Sunday 09/08/26 Read More »
Kilcar eased to a comfortable 2-12 to 1-08 win over Ardara in Round 1 of the Donegal SFC this afternoon. A goal in each half from Gary Molloy and Conor Doherty paved the way for the 7-point victory. Highland’s Oisin Kelly spoke to Kilcar manager Mark Sweeney who was happy with the overall performance…
Mark Sweeney happy with Kilcar’s performance over Ardara Read More »
Kilcar have beaten Kilcar 2-12 to 1-08 in Round 1 of the Donegal Senior Football Championship at Pearse Memorial Park this afternoon. Kilcar led 1-04 to 0-05 at half-time after Gary Molloy hit the net in the opening period. A goal from Conor Doherty in the second-half set the Towney side on their way to
Kilcar ease to away win over Ardara Read More »
Cockhill Celtic advanced to Round 6 of the FAI Junior Cup with a 5-1 win over Glenmuir United at the Charlie O’Donnell Sports Grounds this afternoon. The home side took the lead on 28 mins when Garbhan Friel headed home. Cockhill then added two quick goals just before half time. Firstly, Danny McDaid reacted well
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Glenfin got off to a winning start in the Donegal SFC this afternoon thanks to a 1-17 to 0-15 win over Naomh Columba at Pairc Taobhoige. A late goal from Karl McGlynn sealed the win after the home side had trailed 0-09 to 0-08 at half time. Frank McGlynn, who is player/manager with Glenfin, told
Player/Manager Frank McGlynn on Glenfin’s win over Naomh Columba Read More »
David Fielding was the winner of the Donegal Ultra 555 Cycle Challenge held over the weekend. The Clonmany-based rider clocked 20 hours, 1 minute and 53 seconds in what was his first attempt at the 555. Runner-up was Philip Culbert in 20:21.24, with Brian Burke third in 22:53.59. Ronan McLaughlin was the first of the
Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra 555 comes to a close – Sean McFadden reports Read More »
Glenfin have beaten Naomh Columba 1-17 to 0-15 in the Donegal Senior Football Championship at Pairc Taobhoige this afternoon. Naomh Columba led 0-09 to 0-08 at the interval but Glenfin were much-improved in the second half. A late goal from the brilliant Karl McGlynn sealed an impressive opening day win for Frank McGlynn’s side. The
Strong second-half sees Glenfin defeat Naomh Columba Read More »
Glenties native Ethan Dewhirst has progressed to the World U20 400M Hurdles Final in California which takes place tonight. Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle has the details…
Dewhirst into World U20 Final – Patsy McGonagle reports Read More »
It was a back-and-forth game at Davy Brennan Memorial Park in R1 of the Donegal Senior Football Championship yesterday evening. Naomh Conaill led Downings by six points at the break but the away side got back into the game and were three points ahead going into the closing stages. John O’Malley’s late penalty meant the
Naomh Conaill and Downings played out a 2-13 to 0-19 draw in last night’s Donegal SFC clash at Davy Brennan Memorial Park. The reigning champions were six points up at half-time but let Downings back into the game and it took a late penalty from John O’Malley to rescue a point for Martin Regan’s side.
“We were lucky to get anything from the game” – Naomh Conaill boss Martin Regan Read More »
Cricket: North West Premier League Results – Saturday 08/08/26 In the North West Premier League Section 1 yesterday, Coleraine were comprehensive winners over St Johnston by 162 runs after posting 344/4 before restricting St Johnston to 182. Donemana beat Brigade by 12 runs, defending 238 as Brigade finished on 226. Newbuildings recorded a huge 212-run
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Donegal GAA Senior Football Championship Gaoth Dobhair 1-13 – 0-15 St Michaels St Eunans 2-18 – 1-09 Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon Naomh Conaill 2-13 – 0-19 Downings Glenswilly 0-19 – 0-17 Termon Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Naomh Muire Lower Rosses 1-20 – 1-10 Milford Carndonagh 0-14 – 0-13 Buncrana Fanad Gaels 1-14 – 1-08 Burt
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Glenswilly and Termon played out an enthralling opening round fixture in the Donegal Senior Football Championship this evening. It was the home side, Glenswilly, who came out on top on a score-line of 0-19 to 0-17 after some excellent shooting from both teams in the second half. Donegal All-Ireland winning captain Michael Murphy was to
“We dug deep” – Glenswilly ‘keeper Donnacha Gallagher on win over Termon Read More »
Glenswilly have beaten Termon 0-19 to 0-17 in the first round of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior Football Championship at Pairc Naomh Columba this evening. Ryan Ferry, Sports Editor at The Donegal News, was live on Highland at full time…
Glenswilly edge Termon at Pairc Naomh Columba Read More »
Jon Armstrong & Shane Byrne swapped the WRC for the Grampian Rally in Scotland this weekend and emerged victorious in a Ford Fiesta Rally 2. The Fermanagh/Donegal duo finished ahead of the Fiesta of Romet Jurgenson and Slim Oja by 9.3 seconds. Nikolay Gryazin and Konstantin Alexandrov finished third in their Yancia a further 39.6
Armstrong & Byrne win Grampian Rally in Scotland Read More »
Connor Coyle has defeated Mark Beuke on the stacked Zuffa Boxing card at the 3Arena in Dublin this evening. The Derry boxer came out on top via a unanimous decision against the tough American. Coyle has now extended his professional record to 23-0 and will have his sights set on a potential world title fight
Coyle still undefeated after unanimous decision win at 3Arena Read More »
Gaoth Dobhair got off to a winning start in the Donegal SFC thanks to a 1-13 to 0-15 win over St. Michael’s in Magheragallon this evening. St. Michael’s led for much of the game and were a point ahead at the break. Gaoth Dobhair manager Ronan MacNiallais spoke to Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell at full time
St Eunan’s defeated Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 2-18 to 1-09 in the Donegal Senior Football Championship at O’Donnell Park this evening. The Letterkenny side led by just 0-08 to 0-03 at the break but kicked on in the second half to claim an opening day win. Ciaran Donnelly is in his first season as St Eunan’s
Ciaran Donnelly reacts as St Eunan’s ease past Aodh Ruadh Read More »
Gaoth Dobhair came from behind to defeat St. Michaels 1-13 to 0-15 in Round 1 of the Donegal Senior Football Championship in Magheragallon this evening. Maureen O’Donnell was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
Gaoth Dobhair come from behind to clinch win over St. Michaels Read More »
Eamonn Kelly & Rory Kennedy have won the Historic Category of the Ulster Rally this evening. The Donegal crew, in their BMW M3, finished ahead of Tomas Devine and Eurig Davies in 2nd position. Devine and Davies were also in a BMW M3, while making up the rest of the historic top 3 were Alan
Ulster Rally: Moffett comes out on top as Kelly wins Historic Category Read More »
Sam Lynch was first home in the 222km category of the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra 555 Race taking place this weekend. Ronan McLaughlin is currently leading the main 555km race through Check Point 14. With the 333km and 555km events still ongoing, here’s Race Organiser Sean McFadden with the latest…
Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra 555 Cycling Race Update with Sean McFadden Read More »
Oisin Orr has been in flying form at Redcar this afternoon. Firstly, the Donegal jockey was on board “Raggaas” in the 2:02 Maiden Stakes for trainers Simon & Ed Crisford. Orr took that horse to victory at 15/8. Then, in the 3:12 Straight Mile Handicap, he took 9/1 shot “Welbury” across the line first for
Brilliant treble for Oisin Orr at Redcar Read More »
Strabane suffered opening day defeat in their NIFL Championship debut against Institute yesterday evening. The newly promoted side went down 1-0 to neighbours Institute thanks to a Padraig Lynch strike on 11 minutes. Despite the defeat, the experienced Ciaran Coll says there’s a lot to be excited about at Strabane AFC. Coll spoke to Martin
Strabane beaten but Coll enthused by talented squad Read More »
Institute got off to the perfect start in the opening game of this season’s NIFL Championship. The Derry-based side defeated newly promoted Strabane 1-0 at the Limavady Sports Grounds thanks to an early effort from talisman Padraig Lynch. ‘Stute boss Peter Hutton told Martin Holmes getting three points was the most important objective in the
‘Stute boss Peter Hutton satisfied with win over Strabane Read More »
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