Inishowen chalked up a fine 29-12 win over Banbridge opposition in the Forster Cup. Elsewhere, City of Derry were edged out by 23-21 against Ballymena in the Towns Cup. In Division 2C of the All-Ireland League, Galwegians were too strong for Omagh and won by 43-8.
Derry manager Mickey Harte watched his side retain the Dr. McKenna Cup with a 0-12 to 0-6 win over Donegal in very tricky wet and windy conditions at O’Neill’s Healy Park in Omagh. For the new Derry boss, it has been a case of hitting the ground running and he was well pleased with much …
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Mickey Harte’s Derry retained the Dr. McKenna Cup title as they overcame Donegal by 0-12 to 0-6 in difficult wet and windy conditions at O’Neill’s Healy Park in Omagh. Derry led by 0-5 to 0-3 at the interval. Jim McGuinness’ side struggled to narrow the deficit in the second half and Derry, with Shane McGuigan …
Donegal lose out as Derry deservedly lift the Dr. McKenna Cup again Read More »
Finn Travel Saturday Division 3 leaders Erne Wanderers suffered a rare defeat as they lost 1-0 away to Fanad United in the big upset of the day. A round up of Saturday’s results is below Saturday 20th January, 2024 Glencar Inn Saturday D1 St Catherines FC Reserves 2 vs 1 Arranmore United Old Orchard Saturday …
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Cockhill Celtic, the favourites to win the FAI Junior Cup, are through to the last 16 after getting the better of Limerick side Ashkeaton-Kilcornan. The Inishowen League side won 5-0 with goals from Garbhan Friel, Adam McLaughlin, Jason Breslin, Liam Grant andLuke Rudden. After the game, Diarmaid Doherty got the views of Cockhill manager Gavin Cullen. …
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Finn Valley athlete Eimear McCarroll set a championship best record as she triumphed in the women’s 1,500 metres event at the National Indoor U20 and U23 Championships in Athlone. The talented athlete, who has secured a scholarship at an American university, won her race by just 0.01 of a second. It was also a PB …
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Letterkenny Rovers are into the sixth round of the FAI Junior Cup after a thrilling 3-2 win away to Galway side Mervue United. Twice Rovers led through Lee McMonagle and Dean McCarry only for the Fahy’s Field side to come back and level things. Rovers got their third and decisive goal early in the …
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Two goals from Mikhail Kennedy steered Institute to a 2-0 home win over Ballyclare Comrades and three points that lifts them over Dundela to the summit of the Irish League Championship. The former Dergview and Crusaders striker – who was on Charlton Athletic’s youth books for several years – netted in each half. Former Harps …
Institute go top; great win for Strabane Athletic Read More »
Donegal soccer kingpins Cockhill Celtic cruised through to the sixth round of the FAI Junior Cup as they defeated Limerick side Askeaton-Kilcornan 5-0 at the Charlie O’Donnell Sports Grounds outside Buncrana. Cockhill, who reached the FAI Intermediate Cup Final last year, were good value for their win – and even missed a first half penalty …
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Donegal rally driver Kyle McBride is preparing to compete in the Junior European Rally Championship in 2024. The Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy member has acquired a Peugeot 208 Rally4 for the six-round campaign. The 20-year-old is keen to build on his progress after finishing a close second in last year’s Junior British Rally Championship in …
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There was success for a number of Donegal boxers at the Ulster Elite Championships before a sell out crowd at the Girdwood Community Hub in Belfast. Dungloe’s Matthew McCole, boxing for Illies Golden Gloves, beat Jon Connell of Holy Trinity 3-2 in the 71kg division. His clubmate Cahir Gormley also won on a 3-2 decision …
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There’s four changes in the Donegal line up for Saturday’s Dr McKenna Cup Final with Derry at Healy Park in Omagh. Gavin Mulreaney is given a first start in goals under Jim McGuinness. Brendan McCole and Kevin McGettigan are returned to the full back line and Peader Mogan is also installed at 7. Shaun Patton, …
Derry Manager Mickey Harte has made two changes ahead of Saturday’s Dr McKenna Cup Final against Donegal. All Star defender Conor McCluskey gets a first start under Harte taking the place of Dan Higgins. The other change in the full forward line sees Niall Lougran get the nod ahead of Ben McCarron. The McKenna Cup …
Harte makes two changes to Derry side for McKenna Cup Final Read More »
Donegal County Council is being urged to build more houses for middle income earners. People are still struggling to get a home because the amount they are earning pushes them over the threshold to qualify for a Council owned property but yet falls short of obtaining a mortgage. Following a Special Housing meeting yesterday, Councillor …
Stormont could return as early as Wednesday. It’s understood the DUP are in talks to end its near-two-year boycott. The North’s assembly collapsed in early 2022 after the DUP had concerns about post-Brexit trading arrangements. Since then – the Windsor Framework has been negotiated and implemented – however the party’s boycott goes on. It’s believed …
A unique fish tasting experience has launched in Killybegs. Shines Seafood recently opened the new tourist attraction at its shop on the pier in the town with support from Bord Iascaigh Mhara and the Brexit Blue Economy Enterprise Development Scheme. Shines Seafood business in Killybegs has opened an interpretive centre offering a unique fish tasting …
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Garda representatives have expressed concern over reports the Government is considering deploying the Garda reserve to areas with a high number of refugees. The Taoiseach has asked ministers to look at providing extra resources to the 10 regions taking in the most migrants. Among the measures being considered are extra nurses in GP practices, additional …
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There are concerns from Sinn Féin that Stormont will never return. Northern politicians are in parliament buildings for the latest formal attempt to restore power-sharing – but without the DUP’s support, it will fail. There’s a deadline of tomorrow to restore the Executive – which coincides with mass public strike action in the North. Sinn …
Concerns that a Burnfoot property was to house a substantial amount of asylum seekers have been allayed. There was much concern in the locality that works were being carried out at the building which had been significantly damaged by flooding in 2017 to facilitate the housing of asylum seekers. A group of residents had written …
A man is due in court in Derry today charged with assault on police. The 29 year old faces further charges of resisting police, criminal damage, possession of a Class B and Class C drug relating to an incident in the Rosskeen Park area of Derry yesterday afternoon. As is usual procedure, the charges will …
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The Health Minister says ensuring consistency across the HSE is key, as a new taskforce meets for the first time. Its aim is to save the health service money amid escalating spending, and to drive productivity. The taskforce will be co-chaired by the HSE’s Chief Executive, Bernard Gloster, and the Department of Health’s General Secretary, …
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On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore’s guest is Maura Toner, Food Coast Donegal Advisor at the Local Enterprise Office. Food Coast Donegal is an initiative driven by the Local Enterprise Office to support, celebrate and grow the Donegal food sector. Listen here:
Donegal’s Seamus Coleman made a record breaking 355th English Premier League appearance for Everton on Sunday as they drew 0-0 with Aston Villa at Goodison Park. He is now the record appearance holder in the Premier League for Everton – overtaking former goalkeeper Tim Howard on the all-time list. The Killybegs man is his 15th …
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Donegal will play in the Dr McKenna Cup final after they eased to a 4-14 to 0-11 win over Monaghan in Castleblaney. A brace of goals for Oisin Gallen, as well as one each from Odhran Doherty and Rona Frain helped seal Jim McGuinness’ side place in the decider where they will play Mickey Harte’s …
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Finn Harps are adding their final prepartions ahead of their new season which gets underway on February 17. Darren Murphy’s men head to Longford for the first game of the season before playing host to Cork City, six days later. On Sunday Sport, Diarmaid Doherty got the thoughts of Finn Harps Chairman Ian Harkin who …
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Finn Harps and Derry City played out a 2-2 draw in a pre season friendly at Finn Park on Sunday afternoon. Derry City opened the scoring through Michael Duffy early in the first half before Ryan Flood levelled matters before half time. Sean Patton then fired the Candystripes back infront on 47 minutes before Max …
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Donegal cruised into the Dr McKenna Cup final after they beat Monaghan 4-14 to 0-11 in Castleblaney. Oisin Gallen scored 2-04 in the first half as Jim McGuinness’ side stamped their authority on the game in the opening half. Odhran Doherty and Ronan Frain also raised green flags for Donegal. They will now face Derry …
Amy Greene claimed junior gold at the Celtic International in Scotland over the weekend. The Finn Valley athlete was the leading Irish under 20 athlete beating all the Irish under 23’s also. Meanwhile at the National Masters Indoor Championships in Athlone, gold medals were won by Patrick Galvin, Catriona Devine, Sinead McConnell, Aidan Gillespie, Bosco Reid, …
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Donegal have named their team to take on Monaghan in the Dr McKenna Cup semi final. Jim McGuinness will be on the sideline for Donegal after he was successful in his appeal against a proposed eight week suspension from Ulster GAA for fielding an ineligible player earlier in the competition. Monaghan, have been in good …
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It was a day of mixed fortunes for clubs from the north-west. Letterkenny were well beaten, 41-7 by Lurgan in Ulster Championship 2. In Ulster Championship 3, Strabane drew 38-38 away to PSNI. In the All-Ireland League Division 2C, Omagh lost 17-7 at home to Clogher Valley.
There was no shortage of goals in the first round of the Voodoo Venue Cup. Full results below: Saturday 13th January, 2024 Voodoo Cup Drumoghill 3 vs 0 Cranford FC Fanad United 2 vs 1 Swilly Rovers Glencar Celtic 2 vs 0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Gweedore Celtic 3 vs 1 Dunlewey Celtic Keadue Rovers 4 vs …
Holders Derry advanced to the final of this year’s Dr. McKenna Cup with a 0-17 to 2-7 victory over Armagh at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh before an attendance of 4,437. But Derry had to work hard to secure victory against a youthful and inexperienced home team. Sean Conlon and Ben Crealey scored goals either …
Harte content as Derry book place in Dr. McKenna Cup Final Read More »
Institute lost ground in the chase for the NIFL Championship title as they were held scoreless away to Annagh. With leaders Dundela overcoming bottom club Knockbreda 1-0, Institute are now two points adrift of the summit. Elsewhere, struggling Dergview were beaten 3-1 at home by Ballyclare. In the Crawford Cup first round, Strabane Athletic beat …
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Donegal are the Conor McGurk Cup champions again. They defeated Down in the decider by 2-25 to 0-22 at the Dub in Belfast to give manager Mickey McCann something extra to celebrate on his birthday. Donegal were in command at the break as they led by 2-15 to 0-10. But Down rallied in the third …
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Finn Harps will play their first home pre-season game in 13 years when they face arch-rivals Derry City at Finn Park on Sunday. Kick-off is 2.00 pm. In recent times, Harps have been reluctant to play home friendlies before the start of the season due to concerns over bad weather impacting negatively on the pitch …
Murphy looks ahead to new season – and first home friendly in 13 years! Read More »
Donegal jockey Martin Harley registered his biggest win in Australia earlier today. He was on board the Robert Heathcote-trained Abounding which won the $3m dollar Magi Millions 3 Year-0ld Guineas on the Gold Coast. The race was actually delayed by an hour after another horse got himself cast in the gates at the start and …
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Welsh driver Matt Edwards (pictured) will attempt an assault on the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship this year. Edwards was a runner-up in last year’s Donegal International Rally and also has two Ulster Rally wins to his name. He has teamed up with C&M Motorsport to start the asphalt campaign. The Welsh driver has impressed on …
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Finn Harps have announced that Shane McMonagle has re-signed for the 2024 season. The defender first joined the club at the beginning of the 2023 campaign, making 15 appearances before moving to neighbouring Dergview FC during the summer. The 23 year-old made 16 appearances for the NIFL Championship side before returning to Finn Park this …
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Lifford man Eugene Gallen who set up Bon Appetit in June 2021. The company produces a range of cooked ready meals and has seen considerable growth in a short space of time. Bon Appetit manufactures and supplies in bulk to retailers such as Supervalu, Spar and …
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Highland Radio are delighted to partner with Coimisiún na Meán in launching a new series dealing with various topics on sustainability. Donna-Marie Doherty of Highland Radio will have a weekly feature on Tuesdays at 12:30 covering a real mix of different topics and interviews with businesses and experts who have a common interest on expertise …
A meeting of the Glenties Municipal District was adjourned this morning as a mark of respect to the late Cllr Noreen McGarvey who died during Christmas week. The meeting will reconvene next month. It had been expected that this morning’s meeting would heart tributes to Cllr McGarvey before being adjourned, but Cathaoirleach Cllr Michael McClafferty …
Donegal have been hit hard by the Ulster Council for playing 17 year old Finbarr Roarty in the win over Armagh in the Dr McKenna Cup. The Naomh Conaill corner back was under age at the time of the game last Wednesday and only turned 18 the day after the 16 point victory. The provincial …
Donegal’s punishment for playing 17 year old Finbarr Roarty in the win over Armagh in the Dr McKenna Cup is expected to be known today. The Naomh Conaill corner back was under age at the time of the game last Wednesday and only turned 18 the day after the 16 point victory. The Ulster Council …
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Derry’s Glen are into this year’s All-Ireland club final for a second year in a row as they got the better of last year’s champions Kilmacud Crokes in a foggy Páirc Esler on Sunday evening. It ended: Glen 1-14, Kilmacud Crokes 2-10. Glen came out on top as the match ended in dramatic style. …
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Ulster champions Glen have reached back-to-back All Ireland Club finals after beating last year’s winners Kilmacud Crokes in Páirc Esler on Sunday evening. Full time: Glen 1-14, Kilmacud Crokes 2-10. The match ended in dramatic fashion. With minutes and Glen up by a point, Conor Glass forced a turnover and chipped the ball into Ethan …
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Tyrone started their Dr. McKenna Cup campaign with a defeat against Donegal in Healy Park, Omagh, on Sunday afternoon. Full time: Donegal 0–15, Tyrone 1–10. Tyrone went into the break leading by three points, but Donegal came out on top in the second half. Here’s Tyrone manager Brian Dooher after the match speaking with Francis …
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Donegal made it two wins from two in the Dr. McKenna Cup after beating Tyrone in Healy Park, Omagh, on Sunday afternoon. Full time: Donegal 0–15 Tyrone 1–10. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh after the final whistle.
Holders Derry fought back from being down three points down at half time to beat Down in the Dr McKenna Cup last night at Celtic Park. Full time: Derry 0-13 Down 0-10. It’s Derry’s second win in a row so far in this season’s come after they defeated Cavan earlier this week. They now …
Mickey Harte reflects on Derry’s win over Down in Dr. McKenna Cup Read More »
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