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Ulster SFC Preview: Noamh Conaill captain Ultan Doherty ahead of clash with Gowna

    Donegal Champions Naomh Conaill start, what they hope will be a lengthy journey in Ulster on Sunday. The men from Glenties/Fintown clash with Cavan Champions Gowna at Breffni Park in the quarter final of the provincial senior competition. A semi final place against Glen or Cargin is up for grabs in the next …

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John Francis Doogan on becoming new Donegal League Oscar Traynor Manager

New Donegal League Oscar Traynor Manager John Francis Doogan says the loss of intermediate football is Donegal’s gain as he sets his plans out on building a squad. Final details of this year’s competition have not yet been decided however it is expected that the Donegal Junior League will be in a three-team Group with …

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Preview: Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally with PRO Kevin Glendinning

The Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally takes place this weekend. The event on Saturday will be based around the Cloughaneely area and the entry list makes for impressive reading. Donegal International Rally winner Callum Devine, Declan Boyle, Eamonn Kelly, Michael Boyle and Desi Henry are the top five seeds. The top ten entries are made …

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Bill to ban sale of vapes to children coming before Dail today

A Bill which would ban the selling of vaping products to children is to go before the Dáil this evening. Experts have warned of the urgent need for legislation around vapes, citing long-term health risks, particularly in those under the age of 18. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says there’s a specific chain of events after …

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Letterkenny Rotary Club launches Annual School Bikes Africa Appeal

Letterkenny Rotary Club has launched it’s annual school bikes Africa appeal in conjunction with Donegal County Council and Bryson Recycling. The campaign involves the refurbishment of old bikes donated by members of the public prior to being shipped to The Gambia. Donations are sought of the following types of suitable bicycles; strong sturdy bikes that …

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Business Matters Ep 169 – Karen Murphy

On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by Karen Murphy of Karen Murphy Speech, Drama and Communications. Her business dates back to 2006 and since then has grown considerably. Karen runs her own school and also teaches students privately on an individual and small group basis. She also teaches adults, and communications related …

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Reaction: Rovers boss Stephen McConnell looking forward to draw

Rovers boss Stephen McConnell Letterkenny Rovers booked their spot in the next round of the FAI Junior Cup, overcoming Aileach FC in Burnfoot on Sunday. Three teams from Donegal are into the next round: Buncrana Hearts after their 5-0 win over Greencastle and Cockhill Celtic after they defeated Kilmacrennan Celtic by four goals to nil. …

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FT Report & Reaction: Setanta into Ulster semi-final

Setanta are into the semi finals of the Ulster Hurling Intermediate Club Championship after beating Ballinascreen of Derry at Owenbeg on Saturday evening. Full time, Ballinascreen 1-10, Setanta 3-13. Setanta led by 1-08 to 0-08 at half-time. Here’s Ryan Ferry with the full time report: Setanta selector Gary McGettigan after the match:  

Flurry of red cards as Na Rossa lose Ulster tie

Na Rossa are out of the Ulster Junior Championship at the first hurdle as Fermanagh’s Lisnaskea defeated the Donegal Junior Champions at the quarterfinal stage in O’Donnell Park on Saturday afternoon. Full-time Na Rossa 2-05, Lisnaskea 1-09. Five Na Rossa members were sent off: players Denis O’Donnell, Christian Bonner and Sean McMonigle, along with manager …

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Report: Ulster Novice & Uneven Age Cross Country Championships

  The Ulster Novice & Uneven Age CC took place today at Finn Valley AC headquarters in Stranorlar. Finn Valley AC’s Sean McGinley took Gold in the Men’s Cross Country, while Amy Greene (Finn Valley AC’s) is the new Ulster Novice Cross Country champion. With more on today’s event here’s our athletic correspondent Patsy McGonigle as …

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Donegal jockey has three rides at prestigious Breeders’ Cup meeting in California

Donegal’s Dylan Browne McMonagle will have three rides this weekend at the prestigious Breeders’ Cup meeting at Santa Anita just outside Los Angeles. Today (Friday), he is on Mountain Bear in the Prevagen Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf Grade One race for two year old colts and geldings. Tomorrow, the 20-year-old will be on Lumiere Rock …

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GAA Preview: Na Rossa in Ulster with manager Declan Bonner

For the first time in 24 years, Na Rossa find themselves in Ulster competition this weekend. On Saturday, the Donegal Junior Champions face Fermanagh’s Lisnaskea in the quarter final of the provincial campaign at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny, with live coverage here on Highland from the 2:45pm throw-in. Na Rossa manager is Declan Bonner, and …

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Police investigating photo of person dressed as ‘Hamas’ fighter in Derry

Police are investigating a photograph circulating on social media which appears to show a person in Guildhall Square in Derry dressed in a uniform with ‘HAMAS’ spelt on the picture. Area Commander of Derry City & Strabane Chief Superintendent Nigel Goddard says they understand how inappropriate the image is given the events in the Middle …

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FT Report: Glen retain Derry SFC

Glen overcame Magherafelt to win and retain the Derry SFC as they won it for a third season in a row at Celtic Park on Sunday evening. Final score: Glen 1-13, Magherafelt 0-07. Michael McMullan has the full time report: Glen will now meet Cargin of Antrim in the Ulster club quarter final.

FT Report & Reaction: Trillick clinch Tyrone SFC after extra time

  Trillick has defeated Errigal Ciaran after extra time to be crowned senior football champions of Tyrone in Healy Park. It ended after extra time: Trillick 1-13, Errigal Ciaran 0-13. Francis Monney has the full-time report: Here’s Trillick wing back Seanie O’Donnell after the win: Winning manager Jody Gormley:   Trillick will now go onto …

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McGlynn wins National Marathon title

  Ann-Marie McGlynn Letterkenny AC athlete Ann-Marie McGlynn won her first National Marathon Championship today. The National Championships ran within the 42nd edition of the Dublin Marathon. Ann-Marie ran an outstanding time of 2 hours, 34 minutes, and 13 seconds. North Belfast Harriers’ Gladys Ganiel came in second in 2:37:08, and Donore’s Sorcha Loughnane came …

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Institute let lead slip

Fresh off a 4-0 win over Bangor last week, Institute travelled to play H&W Welders in the championship. The Sky Blues took an early lead through former Finn Harps player Michael Harris in the fourth minute of play. Institute midfielder Ryan Morrow was sent off just before halftime as the visitors went in 1-0 up …

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