Eoghan Ban Gallagher is set for his first appearance of the year in Sunday’s Dr McKenna Cup clash with Tyrone in Omagh. The Killybegs man is one of six changes to the starting line up from the win over Armagh with Caolan McGonagle, Peader Mogan, Shane O’Donnell, Oisin Gallen and Jamie Brennan also in. Tyrone …
Holders Donegal started their Conor McGurk Cup campaign with a win over Derry at the GAA Centre of Excellence in Convoy on Saturday afternoon. Full time: Donegal 4-25 Derry 1-08. Here’s Ryan Ferry with the full time report: Ryan spoke with Donegal goal keeper Luke White on the win after the match:
Derry and Ulster champions Glen take on Dublin’s Kilmacud Crokes in the All-Ireland Club semi-final tomorrow afternoon at Páirc Esler, Newry. It will be a repeat of last year’s final, which was surrounded by controversy as Kilmacud had 16 players defend their goal at a stage in the match. Chris Ashmore spoke with Michael …
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City of Derry are through to the next round of the Ulster Junior Cup after a draw with Cooke RFC helped towards their progression from the group stage. Full time: City of Derry 25 Cooke RFC 25. Here’s Alex McDonald with the match report: He also got the thoughts of City of Derry coach Richard …
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Finn Harps have announced the loan signing of attacker Chris Lotefa from Bohemian FC. Lotefa arrived at Bohs from St. Kevin’s as a schoolboy and has risen right the way through the academy ranks from U13 to U19s. He made his senior debut at Finn Park in September 2022 before signing his first professional deal …
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Donegal hurling has announced their squad to take on Derry in the quarter-final of the Conor McGurk Cup at the Donegal GAA Centre on Saturday at 1.30 pm. St Eunan’s Sean McVeigh is back after taking a year out in 2023 and Declan Coulter is on the panel despite stating before Christmas he was …
Everton captain Seamus Coleman made a little bit of history last night as his side played out a scoreless draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the third round of the FA Cup. The Killybegs man has now featured in 14 different FA Cup campaigns, and has equalled Jack Taylor’s record (set between 1896-1910) …
North West side Dergview have added three Donegal players to their squad with the January transfer window in full swing. The NIFL Championship club has announced the addition of Damien Duffy, Ronan McKinley, and Gabriel Aduaka to their roster. Midfielder Duffy moves from Finn Harps after making 12 appearances and scoring one goal in the …
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As Derry kicked off their Dr. McKenna Cup defence at Kingspan Breffni in Section B, they defeated a determined Cavan team by a margin of two points, 0-15 to 1-10. The result was overseen by new manager Mickey Harte. Derry led by 0–7 to 0–4 at the break. Seven minutes into the second half, …
“This is the best place to blood new players”- Mickey Harte on Dr. McKenna Cup Read More »
Donegal, Derry and Monaghan were the winners on the opening evening of the Bank of Ireland 2024 Dr. McKenna Cup competition. Donegal cruised to a 3-16 to 1-6 victory over Armagh in their Section A Round 1 opener. A crowd of around 4,000 flocked to MacCumhaill Park to see Jim McGuinness’ first competitive game …
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Donegal manager Jim McGuinness felt their Dr. McKenna Cup opener against an understrength Armagh side was a “really good” workout for his side. In his first competitive game in charge since his return, McGuinness saw his side win by 3-16 to 1-6 at MacCumhaill Park in their Section A fixture. He spoke with Oisin …
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Donegal cruised past an understrength and youthful Armagh side in Jim McGuinness’s first competitive game back as Donegal manager. They were much too strong for what was essentially an Armagh under-20 side and ran out winners by 3-16 (25) to 1-6 (9). McGuinness used the occasion to give senior competitive debuts to a number of …
Reaction: Martin McHugh’s verdict on Donegal’s win over weak Armagh side Read More »
A crowd of around 4,000 flocked to MacCumhaill Park to see Jim McGuinness’ first competitive game in charge since taking over the Donegal senior managerial reins for a second time, but their Dr. McKenna Cup Section A Round 1 game against Armagh was a rather one-sided affair as they ran out victors on a final …
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European Movement Ireland is urging people to ensure they’re registered for a number of votes this year. Its CEO Noelle O’Connell says people have a responsibility to participate in the democratic process. We’ll be going to the polls for two referendums in March, as well as the European and local elections in June. Noelle is …
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On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Toni Forrester, Chief Executive Officer of Letterkenny Chamber. Founded in 1965, the chamber will celebrate its 60th anniversary next year and plays a significant role in fostering business development and promoting opportunities to create a thriving business environment. The chamber has grown considerably and now has …
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Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness will hand out five senior debuts in Wednesday’s Dr McKenna Cup clash with Armagh in Ballybofey. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh will have full match commentary on Highland from the 7.30pm start in Ballybofey in association with Highland Motors Letterkenny. Naomh Conaill duo Finbarr Roarty and Kevin McGettigan will be in …
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Last year saw a rise of 28% in new electric car registrations in Donegal. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry have released their official new vehicle registrations statistics for 2023. There was a marginal increase in new car registrations in the county with a total of 2573 – 305 of those reported to be …
Four Masters won the Ulster Minor Football Tournament on New Year’s Day at the St Paul’s club in Belfast. The Donegal champions beat Cavan Gaels 1-10 to 2-4 in the competition decider and are the first Donegal side to do so since Aodh Ruadh in 1992. Michael McMullan reports for Highland Radio Sport: Having lost …
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Declan Bonner has left Na Rossa to take up the manager role at Fermanagh club Erne Gaels. The former Donegal manager will be in charge for the next 12 months. Declan will be joined by former Donegal player Paul Brennan as his assistant. Earlier this year the Na Rossa clubman led his side to …
Institute and Dergview played out a 0-0 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The result keeps Institute in second place, three points off leaders Dundela, who have two games in hand. Dergview remain in 11th after today’s point, seven points off 10th place Ards. Both north-west clubs are in Irish Cup …
Gary McDaid has returned to club management with his native Glenswilly. The St Eunans College PE teacher previously lead the Glen men to championship success in 2011 and 2013 while he coached Glenswilly in 2016 when they lifted the Dr Maguire Cup for a third time. Gary is expected to put a backroom team together …
Diane McGlynn (née Toner) has been named on the first ever Irish International Rules Masters squad that will play Australia in two tests. The matches will be played on the 9th and 16th of March at Mullagh GAA Club, Galway, and Denn GFC, Cavan. Former Donegal LGFA player Maria Devenney will be part of …
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On this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Adrian Boyle, the founder of artisan bakery Blistered Bread in Letterkenny. The Creeslough native spend many years in Australia before returning to Ireland a couple of years ago with his wife Niamh. Blistered Bread is a family sourdough bakery that specialises in making handcraft breads …
Business Matters: Ep 175, Adrian Boyle – Blistered Bread Read More »
Sligo Rovers have announced the re-signing of Donegal’s Emma Doherty for the 2024 season. The Buncrana native joined Rovers ahead of our inaugural season in the Women’s National League in 2022 and has since made 51 appearances and is the club’s leading goal-scorer, having scored 24 times for the Bit o’Red. The ATU Sligo scholarship …
Finn Harps have announced the signing of David Cawley for the 2024 season. The veteran midfielder signs from neighbouring Sligo Rovers where he was club captain. Cawley has over 300 Premier Division appearances to his name across spells with the Bit O’ Red, St. Patrick’s Athletic and Galway United. The Mayo man brings …
The new proposals going to cabinet today have been described as “not necessary”. Under the plans, most speed limits would be reduced by 20 kilometres an hour. So far this year, 178 people have died on the roads – 23 more than last year. Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae thinks reducing limits would do …
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Institutional abuse campaigner Jon McCourt has been conferred with the Freedom of Derry and Strabane. Mr McCourt is one of the most high profile and leading campaigners for victims of historical institutional abuse in Ireland and is the founder and chairman of Survivors North West who represent victims of historic abuse at children’s homes and …
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On this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Ryan Allen, Founding Director of Irish Gap Year. The Bundoran based company has been running award-winning Gap Year Programmes in Ireland and indeed in Europe for a number of years, and currently employs 13 people in Donegal. Recently, it won the Export Award at the …
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A glass door of a house was smashed in Castlefinn on Saturday evening last. The incident happened in Emmet park shortly after 8:40p.m. The glass door of a house was smashed. Gardaí are appealing to anybody who travelled in the area of Emmet Park or Castlefinn between 8pm and 9pm and who had a dash …
An incident of criminal damage in Letterkenny is being investigated that seen a car damaged. At 7:30pm on Tuesday last on Main Street a boy and two girls walked past a car. It appears that the boy deliberately caused a large scrape to the passenger side. The three were walking in the direction of Upper …
The Chair of Donegal County Council’s Planning Committee says he doubts whether the new County Development Plan can be agreed before the local elections in June. Following the end of the first public consultation in October, a report from Chief Executive John McLaughlin outlining a number of proposed alterations is being circulated to all councillors. …
OPR submissions could delay decision on new County Development Plan – Canning Read More »
The Transport for Ireland Network has unveiled a bus new route for south Donegal under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan Route 292 will operate up to six daily return services Monday to Thursday and eight daily return services Friday to Sunday from January 4th. The route is believed to have stops in Ballyshannon, Rossnowlagh, …
Four Masters overcame Faughs of Monaghan to reach this year’s Ulster Minor Club final. Full time in Belfast: Four Masters 6-14, Faughs 1-01. A 28-point victory in the end sees the Blue and White reach their second Ulster Minor Club final in a row. Four Masters will now face either Cavan Gaels or Mayobridge GAC …
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Jim McGuinness’s first match in charge since returning as Donegal manager ended in a six-point victory over Roscommon. Full time: Donegal 2-12, Roscommon 2-6. Donegal led by 0-9 to 0-2 at halftime. A share of today’s matchday earnings were donated to the North-West Hospice. Here’s Jim McGuiness speaking with Brendan Devenney after the match, where …
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Donegal and Ulster champions Setanta were heavily beaten in their All Ireland Intermediate Hurling semi-final tie against Kilkenny champions Thomastown . Full time: Setanta 1–8, Thomastown 6–26. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Mickey McCann after the full-time whistle: Oisin spoke with Setanta selector Gary McGettigan after today’s defeat:
Jim McGuinness with Colm McFadden Donegal supporters got their first chance to see the county in action under Jim McGuinness since his return as manager in a challenge match against Roscommon at Fr. Tierney Park. Full-time, Donegal 2-12, Roscommon 2-6. Here’s Brandan Devenney’s full-time report:
Donegal Signs Challenge Cup Carn FC 2 Culdaff FC 3 Dunree United 0 Cockhill Celtic 8 Moville Celtic 2 Greencastle FC 5 Redcastle United 2 QPS 3 Clonmany Shamrocks 1 Aileach FC 2 Rashenny FC 0 Buncrana Hearts 4 Inishowen Engineering Division Two Glengad Res 4 QPS Youth 0 Sea Rovers 6 Cockhill Colts …
Cronan McFadden Gaoth Dobair retained and won their 8th U21 A title in O’Donnell Park on Saturday afternoon. It ended: Gaoth Dobhair 0-11, Glenswilly 0-09. At halftime, Gaoth Dobhair trailed Glendwilly by three points. 31 minutes into the second half, the Gaeltacht Men only got back on level terms for the first time in the …
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Gaoth Dobhair have beaten Glenswilly to retain their U21 A title at O’Donnell Park on Saturday afternoon. Full time: Gaoth Dobhair 0-11, Glenswilly 0-09. Glenswilly led the entire game until the 31st minute of the second half, when two points from Cronan McFadden sealed his club’s 8th title at this level. Hers’s Ryan Ferry …
Buncrana have won this year’s U-21B final after defeating Dungloe at O’Donnell Park on Saturday afternoon. Full time: Buncrana 1-10, Dungloe 0-10. A goal in the first half from Dylan Mulholland proved to be the decisive score of the match.
Dergview and Institute both lost their league games today in the championship. Dergview were beaten 3-0 away to Annagh, while Newington ran out 2-1 winners over Institute. The results today keep Dergview second from bottom while Institute remains in third position.
Martin Harley in Yellow Donegal jockeys Martin Harley and Dylan Browne McMonigle had double success down under today. Martin Harley won two races in a row at Eagle Farm racecourse in Brisbane, Australia. His first win was onboard Great House for trainer Chris Waller, while later in the day he was first past the post …
Ulster Championship 1 Portadown 22 v 36 City of Derry Ulster Championship 2 Donaghadee 17 (3) V 52 (8) Letterkenny Ulster Championship 3 Newry 5 (1) V 58 (8) Strabane
Former Irish champion apprentice jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle has landed his first winner in Australia. The talented Donegal jockey was on board Dublin Journal for trainers Ben, Will and JD Hayes at the famous Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne as he won a 2,000 metre handicap race by a length and a half. This was a …
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On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore talks to Inishowen entrepreneur and farmer Neil Crossan whose ‘Living Green’ business won the overall Donegal and Best-Established Enterprise Awards at the Donegal Enterprise Awards held earlier this month. Established in 2003, Living Green is the largest producer of worms in Ireland and the UK, distributing live worms …
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Derry champions Glen will face Kilmacud Crokes of Dublin in the semi-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship following their 0-13 to 0-11 Ulster Final win over Scotstown of Monaghan in Armagh. Their semi-final pairing is a repeat of last year’s final. It’s back to back provincial titles for the Maghera club. Afterward Sunday’s …
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Finn Harps have announced the signings of Conor Tourish and Success Edogun for the 2024 season. Tourish returns to the club from Letterkenny Rovers. The defender was a huge fan favourite during his previous stint at Finn Park and was voted the 2022 Player of the Season. Harps boss Darren Murphy told finnharps.ie: “Conor’s obviously …
Tourish returns to Harps, who also sign Edogan from Treaty Utd Read More »
It was a case of mixed fortunes for Donegal boxers at the finals of the Ulster Nine County championships at the Corpus Christi Boxing Club in Belfast. Conan Kearney (St Bridget’s) was crowned Boy 4 66 kilo champion after a convincing points win over Belfast’s Brandon Sweeney. Raphoe’s heavy handed Jack Mc Elroy turned in …
Mixed fortunes for Donegal boxers at Nine County Championships Read More »
There is plenty of competitiveness in the three Saturday divisions of the Donegal Junior League, according to Donegal Junior League secretary Nigel Ferry. With the league taking a Christmas break, he spoke with Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport about the big games in Division One plus Drumbar’s important win in Division Two and the battle …
Plenty of competitiveness in all three Saturday League Divisions – Nigel Ferry Read More »
Buncrana are through to the Donegal Under-21B Football Final after a comprehensive 1-15 to 0-5 win over Cloughaneely in their semi-final played in difficult conditions in Lifford. The Inishowen side will now take on Dungloe in the decider. Dungloe won their semi-final on Friday night as they got the better of Naomh Padraig of Muff …
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