Derry City played out a 0-0 draw against Shelbourne at the Brandywell on Friday night. Sadou Diallo was sent off after 24 minutes of play. Martin Holmes has the full time report…
Finn Harps played out a 1-1 draw in their last game of the season away to Bray Wanderers at Carlisle Grounds on Friday night. Harps end the season positioned ninth in the table. Dan Gorman has the full time report…
Finn Harps final game of the season will go ahead after a pitch inspection that took place at the Carlisle Grounds today, ahead of Harps match away to Bray Wanderers in the SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division. The League of Ireland can also confirm that tonight’s SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division fixture between Shamrock Rovers …
Ballybofey United have made a super start to the Donegal Physiotherapy Division 2, and have a 100% record after seven games. Chris Ashmore has been speaking with first team manager PH Bonner about some of the reasons behind their positive start, the ongoing development of facilities at Dreenan and their underage structures.. Turning now …
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The countdown to the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Final on Sunday at MacCumhaill Park continues. Champions Naomh Conaill are the favourites to overcome Gaoth Dobhair. The Boys in Blue are in their seventh straight final, meanwhile the Gaeltacht Men last won the title in 2018 when they beat Sunday’s opposition in …
County Final Preview: Martin McHugh & Ryan Ferry Read More »
Former Finn Harps manager and player Charlie McGeever will be one of key figures in a TG4 series of programmes. The Goalposts have shifted for TG4 UNDERDOGS as the legendary series tackles women’s soccer! In the wake of the historic FIFA Women’s World Cup journey of the Ireland Women’s National Team, a squad of unknown …
Former Finn Harps manager in new TG4 series on women’s soccer Read More »
ATU Donegal chalked up a very impressive 7-10 to 2-5 win over Trinity College Dublin in their Higher Education Colleges Ladies Gaelic Football Association League Division 2 game under the Convoy floodlights. The ATU scorers were: Jodie McFadden, Termon, 1-2;, Abbie McGranaghan, Glenfin, 2-2; Ava Walsh, Muff, 1-0; Caoimhe Connor, Sligo, 1-1; Emma Howe, Dublin, …
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With several sporting fixtures to discuss in the coming days, Oisin Kelly is joined by Sports Editor of the Donegal News Ryan Ferry to look ahead to Finn Harps final game of the season against Bray Wanderers, and we’ll tease out where Harps have to go from here. It’s also county final weekend. Ryan …
Derry City title hopes are over, but attention now turns to securing European football for next season. Higgins said in the pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow’s match against Shelburne that he would “love” to be in a chance of winning the title at this stage of the season and went on to describe this …
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The GAA is to conduct an independent review into last week’s referee row ahead of the Down club football final. Kilcoo took an objection to Paul Faloon’s appointment as far as the Disputes Resolution Authority, based on perceived bias. The Down County Board criticised Kilcoo’s objection, and a request from secretary Sean Og McAteer for …
The St Eunans College U14.5 boys are through to the Corn na nÓg quarter final after a tough fought 4-10 to 2-12 victory over St. Pats Cavan. Three quickfire first half goals from Finn Nolan, Evan Duffy, Mark Mc Guinness (penalty) had the Letterkenny side 3-5 to 1-8 up at half time. The sides were …
Goals send St Eunans College into Corn na nÓg quarter finals Read More »
It was a mixed day for the ATU Gaelic football teams on Wednesday as the freshers won by seven points but the seniors were beaten in a double header played at the Tyrone GAA Centre in Garvaghey against St Mary’s College. The freshers team, under the captaincy of Termon’s Cormac Gallagher came away with a …
Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair will renew their rivalry when they meet in Sunday’s Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Championship Final at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey. The clubs played out an epic trilogy in 2019 as the Glenties outfit took the win against the then Donegal and Ulster Champions. Naomh Conaill have been the side …
County Final Preview: The Managers – Martin Regan & Ronan MacNiallais Read More »
Inishowen’s Erin McLaughlin has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the Nations League double header with Albania. The in-form midfielder last week helped Peamount United win the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division title with two games still to play. McLaughlin joins fellow Donegal players Tyler Toland and Amber Barrett in Eileen Gleeson’s …
Paula Dunn has been appointed interim head coach at UK Athletics following the suprise departure of Stephen Maguire. U-K-A announced yesterday that Strabane native Maguire had left his position as technical director, less than two months after overseeing a very successful World Championships in Budapest, with the British team equalling their best ever medal tally. …
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The Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny is the venue for the second charity ball being organised by former Donegal footballer, Brendan Devenney, on Friday, November 24th. “DV’s Charity Ball” was previously held two years ago and raised €24,000 for three charities – Plan International Ireland, Cancer Care West, and Focus Ireland. The benefitting charities from …
Donegal GAA will seek a new chairman for 2024 after Fergus McGee informed the executive on Monday evening that he will be stepping down at December’s Convention. The St Eunan’s clubman was only elected to the chair at the end of 2022 taking over the role from Mick McGrath. During his short period at the …
Naomh Conaill will look to make it back to back Donegal Senior Championship titles this weekend when they face Gaoth Dobhair for the right to be county champions again. The Glenties Fintown side who are playing a 7th final in a row and a 13th since 2005 are chasing a 7th senior title and a …
County Final Preview: Winning is a culture for Naomh Conaill – Odhran Doherty Read More »
The Ireland Men’s Under-17s that includes two Donegal players, Luke O’Donnell and Oisin Cooney have qualified for the Elite Round of the UEFA European Championship Qualifiers following a 0-0 draw with Switerzland at Turner’s Cross today. O’Donnell was a second half subsitute coming in on the hour mark while back up keeper Cooney was an …
Donegal men on Ireland squad that qualify for Elite Round of Euro Qualifiers Read More »
Gaoth Dobhair find themselves back in a Donegal Senior Championship Final for the first time since 2019 and will face off with the defending champions Naomh Conail for the right to lift the Dr Maguire Cup this weekend. Captain Neil McGee says there has been a low key build up to the final and that …
County Final Preview: It will take the perfect performance – Neil McGee Read More »
On this week’s DL Debate – The Championship, Brendan Devenney has a County Final Preview LIVE from Highland Motors in the company of officials from the Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair clubs and former Dr Maguire Cup winners Brendan Kilcoyne, Gary McDaid, John Gildea and Stephen Cassidy. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen …
Watch / Listen: DL Debate The Championship – County Final Special Read More »
Strand Road in Derry is closed between the police station and Lower Clarendon Street whilst the Fire Service deal with a fire in the Queens Court area. Motorists should follow police diversions.
Donegal County Council have issued two water alerts in Lismonaghan and Buncrana. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works in Buncrana. Works are scheduled to take place until 2.30pm today. Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to Hillview, Wood Park, Letterkenny and surrounding areas. Lismonaghan water works …
Minister Charlie McConalogue had discussions with Minister Stephen Donnolly this morning, and will meet with hospital management this afternoon. He says the minister has pledged to meet with the GPs and consultants, and will come to Letterkenny to visit the hospital as soon as it can be arranged. Minister McConalogue says the interventions are serious, …
The in-form Blastoff Buzz produced another fine run to win the feature race at Lifford Stadium on Sunday evening, the Fitzwilliam Sports S2/S3 325 Final. The heavily backed favourite made it three wins from four races as he sprinted to victory in 17.69 for Dungannon owner and trainer Aidan Cullen, ahead of Kilbride Classic, owned …
Greyhounds: Blastoff Buzz wins 325 Final in Lifford Read More »
Donegal’s Richard Kerr and the Dumfries-based AMD Motorsport team concluded their highly successful Pirelli National Superstock Championship season at the weekend with second and sixth place finishes at Brands Hatch, the net result being an excellent second overall in the final championship standings. It also meant for the second year in a row, the 23-year …
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Downings have this won this year’s Donegal Intermediate Football Championship for the first time in 30 years, as they overcame Malin in a thrilling encounter in O’Donnell Park on Sunday evening. Full time, Downings 0-11 Malin 0-9. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne after the final whistle…
For the first time in thirty years, Downings has won the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship after defeating Malin in a nail-biting game on Sunday evening at O’Donnell Park. It ended, Downings 0-11 Malin 0-9. After the match, Oisin Kelly spoke with the winning manager on the day, Kevin Gallagher, and he said his club …
“Waited 30 years for this” – Downings manager Kevin Gallagher Read More »
Cockhill Celtic are into the next round of the FAI Junior Cup after defeating Bonagee United 4-0 at Dry Arch Park on Sunday afternoon. Celtic led 3-0 at the break, thanks in part to a brace from Jay Bradley and a goal from Grabhan Friel. In the second half, Luke Rudden scored the only goal …
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Bonagee FAI Junior Cup dreams have ended today, following a 4-0 defeat to Cockhill Celtic at Dry Arch Park on Sunday afternoon. Jay Bradley’s two goals and Grabhan Friel’s goal put Celtic 3-0 up at the half. Luke Rudden scored the only goal in the second half to give his team the win. After the …
“We got punished for errors today”- Bonagee manager Jason Gibson Read More »
Today in Naas, Dylan Browne McMonagle had a 97/1 double. For trainer Joseph Patrick O’Brien, he won the 3:25 on 13/2 Dancing Tango and the 5:10 on board 12/1 Prairie Dancer.
Following a 4-0 victory over Bonagee United at Dry Arch Park on Sunday afternoon, Cockhill Celtic has advanced to the next round of the FAI Junior Cup. Jay Bradley’s two goals and Grabhan Friel’s goal helped Celtic lead 3-0 at the half. Luke Rudden scored the lone goal in the second half to give his …
Oisín Ó Gailín A great day for Donegal athletes, as Finn Valley AC’s Oisín Ó Gailín won the Homecoming 5k, held at 5,000ft elevation at Colorado State University overnight. Oisín took victory in a time of 14:21. John McElhill (Finn Valley AC) clocked a new marathon personal best this morning, going 2:34:31 in the …
After a stunning comeback from seven points down at half time against Ardara, Dungloe came back to win the Donegal LGFA MFC Division 1 title in MacCumhaill Park on Sunday afternoon. Full time, Dungloe 2-08 Ardara 2-07. Before that final, Naomh Columba defeated Buncrana to lift the LGFA MFC Division 2 trophy. Final …
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By dominating Naomh Columba in O’Donnell Park on Sunday, Termon added the championship to their league success this season. Termon went into half time leading 0-07 to 0-01, and went on to win 1-12 to 0-04.
Derry and Ulster champions Glen overcame Slaughtneil to book their spot in another county final, and they will play Magherafelt in a fortnight’s time. Full time at Owenbeg, Glen 1-5 Slaughtneil 0-6. Here’s Glen manager Malachy O’Rourke speaking to Michael McMullan after the match…
With a close 1-10 to 0-12 victory over Drumragh, Fintona Pearses won the Tyrone Junior championship for the first time in 48 years today. Fintona will play in Division Two of the All-County League next season. However, they must first prepare for the Ulster Junior Championship. Here’s Fintona manager Martin Green after the match speaking …
Reaction: Tyrone’s Fintona Pearses win Junior Championship Read More »
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O’Donovan Rossa are into this year’s Derry Senior Football Championship Final, after easily overcoming Newbridge. Full time score, O’Donovan Rossa 0-12, Newbridge 0-02. Here’s O’Donovan Rossa selector Brian McGuckin after the match..
Champions Errigal Ciaran easily defeated Ardboe in a one-sided semi-final matchup in Carrickmore, winning 2-19 to 0-7 to go to another Tyrone Senior Football Championship Final. At halftime, Errigal Ciaran led by 1-14 to 0-3 and the outcome was never in doubt. They will now play Trillick in the championship game; Trillick defeated Dungannon …
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Moville lost the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Junior A Championship final after defeat by Na Rossa at O’Donnell Park by a score of 0-15 to 1-10. Moville trailed at half time by 1-5 to 0-7, thanks in part to a goal from Na Rossa’s Seamus McLaughlin. Moville had a 1-10 to 0-12 lead …
“We just came up short” – Moville manager Pat McLaughlin Read More »
Na Rossa won the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Junior A Championship after defeating Moville at O’Donnell Park by a score of 0-15 to 1-10. Na Rossa, who were encouraged by some excellent play by Cillian Bonner, led Moville, 1-5 to 0-7, at the half, thanks in part to a goal from Seamus McLaughlin. …
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Na Rossa secured the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Junior A Championship title as they defeated Moville by 0-15 to 1-10 in an absorbing final at O’Donnell Park. Spurred on by some fine points by Cillian Bonner, Na Rossa led by 0-6 to 0-2 midway through the first half but it was Moville …
Delight for Na Rossa as they beat Moville to win Junior A Championship Read More »
Finn Harps won their final home game of the season in the League of Ireland First Division against Athlone Town on Saturday afternoon in Finn Park. Full time, Finn Harps 4 Athlone Town 1. After the match, manager Darren Murphy said, “It was a good all-round performance.”
Letterkenny RFC lost for a second game in a row after Academy RFC got the better of them today in Antrim. The home side led by 5-3 at half time and went on to win comfortably by a final score line of 38-10. Next up for Letterkenny is visit of Lurgan next Saturday.
Ryan Flood (pictured) scored a hat-trick as Finn Harps beat Athlone Town 4-1 in their last home game of this season’s SSE Airtricity League First Division. Given that Harps had been beaten in their three previous outings against the midlanders – who still have play-off aspirations – this was a welcome win for the Finn …
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Shane McGuigan, Men’s Football Player of the Year. No Donegal players have been included in this year’s Irish News Allstars, after a disappointing Ulster campaign in which the county was knocked out in the quarter finals by Down. Full team: Gk, Rory Beggan (Monaghan), full back line, Aidan Forker (Armagh), Eoin McEvoy (Derry), Conor …
No Donegal players in this year’s Irish News Ulster Allstars Read More »
St. Mary’s, Convoy and Robert Emmetts will have to meet again to determine who lifts this year’s Donegal Junior B Championship title. In the decider at O’Donnell Park on Saturday afternoon, the Convoy side got off to a great start and led by 1-4 to 0-1 after 23 minutes and at the break they led …
Junior A Final: St Mary’s Convoy and Robert Emmetts must meet again Read More »
Niamh Carr and Abigail Temple Asoko in the full back line Five members of Donegal’s ladies panel who won the LGFA Ulster Championship earlier in the year picked up Irish News Ulster Allstars last night in Belfast. In the full back line, Niamh Carr and Abigail Temple Asoko got the nod, and at wing …
LGFA Ulster champions Donegal pick up five Irish News Allstars Read More »
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