Two Independents will continue their efforts today to secure enough support to enter the race for the presidency. Maria Steen is looking to win the support of 20 TDs and Senators, and currently has the backing of 13. Gareth Sheridan is aiming to get the backing of another two local authorities to add to the […]
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Jack Porter of Premier Darts Club Letterkenny won the coveted JDC volts title on Sunday at the Premier Darts Club in Letterkenny. Jack beat Christian Ennis 4-1 in the final in a 32 strong event where the elite youth darts players competed. Jack now qualifies for the JDC Volt Finals in Coventry next weekend to
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Senior Football Championship Gaoth Dobhair V St Michaels Naomh Conaill V Four Masters Senior B Football Championship Naomh Conaill V Ardara/Glenswilly Dungloe V Gaoth Dobhair Intermediate Reserves Football Championship Fanad Gaels V Burt Buncrana V Naomh Columba Junior A Football Championship Naomh Brid V Letterkenny Gaels Carndonagh V Convoy The games are set to
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Naomh Conaill came from the brink of defeat to beat Termon in the Donegal Senior Football Championship on Sunday afternoon in O’Donnell Park. Termon had led by three points going into the final 90 seconds of the match but Max Campbell’s goal and Finnbarr Roarty’s point secured the Glenties men a place in the final
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Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals Four Masters 0-20 V 0-10 Dungloe Naomh Conaill 2-12 V 2-11 Termon Senior Championship Relegation Play Off St Naul’s 2-09 V 2-13 Ardara Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final Naomh Columba 2-18 V 3-10 Red Hughs Intermediate Reserve Football Championship Quarter Finals Buncrana 1-11 V 0-03
Donegal Championship Results – Sunday 21st September Read More »
A late Max Campbell goal and a point from Finbarr Roarty saw Naomh Conaill come from behind to beat Termon in their Donegal Senior Football Championship quarter final. 2-12 to 2-11 was how it finished in a hugely enthralling game. Diarmaid Doherty and John Gildea report from O’Donnell Park…
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Bonagee United 1 vs 1 St Catherines FC Donegal Town 1 vs 0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Keadue Rovers 1 vs 0 Kildrum Tigers Letterkenny Rovers 5 vs 0 Glenea United TDA Appliacne D1 Convoy Arsenal 5 vs 2 Gweedore Celtic Gweedore United 0 vs 1 Milford United Donegal Physiotheraphy Divsion Two
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Donegal LGFA Senior Championship Senior Semi Finals Glenfin 2-12 v 1-07 Moville Termon 1-08 v 0-05 St Nauls Intermediate Final Ardara 1-06 v 1-09 Fanad Gaels *after extra time Intermediate Shield Final Downings 3-05 v 0-09 Gaoth Dobhair Junior A Semi Finals Naomh Columba 4-11 v 2-10 MacCumhaills Urris 2-06 v 1-08 Naomh Padraig UC Junior
Donegal LGFA Championship Results – Sunday 21st September Read More »
Jackie Crossan Premier DivisionIllies Celtic 2 Carn FC 2QPS 0 Cockhill Celtic 5Redcastle United 0 Buncrana Hearts 7Aileach FC 9 Culdaff FC 2 HML Plant Hire First DivisionBuncrana Reserves 0 Glengad United 6Carn Youth 0 Cockhill Youth 4Cockhill Reserves 6 Gleneely Colts 2Sea Rovers 6 Aileach Reserves 2Dunree United 0 Greencastle FC 1 Inishowen Engineering
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Four Masters have joined St Michaels and Gaoth Dobhair in the draw for the Donegal Senior Football Championship semi-final after they ran out 10 point winners over Dungloe in Ballyshannon. 0-20 to 0-10 was how it finished on Sunday afternoon. After the game Michael Doherty who is a member of the Four Masters management team
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Four Masters powered their way into the final four of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they beat Dungloe 0-20 to 0-10 in Ballyshannon on Sunday afternoon. At the break Four Masters led 0-06 to 0-05 and the sides traded scores but the Donegal Town side finished the game stronger and ran out 10 point
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Gerard Gallagher of Finn Valley AC and Helen McCready of Rosses AC claimed Donegal Masters Cross Country titles on Sunday afternoon. Gallagher was first home ahead of Charlie O’Donnell and his Finn Valley teammate Enda Doherty. The Finn Valley men also claimed the team title. McCready was the first woman home, ahead of the Finn
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After the summer break, Raphoe 1st XI played their first competitive game of the new season away to Civil Service in the Linden Cup. The opening quarter saw both sides evenly matched in possession, with chances created at both ends. Civil Service finished the half strongly, but the Raphoe defence stood firm. Into the second
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Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals MacCumhaills 0-15 v 0-26 St Michael’s Kilcar 1-10 V 0-16 Gweedore Senior Championship Relegation Play Off Aodh Ruadh BS 1-17 V 2-16 Glenfin *After extra time Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final Malin 3-15 V N 0-21 Mhuire LR Intermediate Relegation Play Offs Fanad Gaels 2-16
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Gaoth Dobhair are into the Donegal Senior Football Championship semi-finals after they beat Kilcar by three points on Saturday night. Kilcar had led at the break 0-07 to 0-06 but Ronan MacNiallais’ side started the second half brightly and went five points up before Paddy McBreaty got a goal for Kilcar to make it 1-09
Ronan MacNiallais not happy with his sides performance despite quarter final win Read More »
Gaoth Dobhair are into the last four of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they beat Kilcar 0-16 to 1-10. At half time Kilcar had led 0-07 to 0-06 but a strong second half showing from Gaoth Dobhair saw them run out three point victors and they will join St Michaels in the semi final
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St Michaels are into the final four of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after an 11 point win over Sean MacCumhaills. 0-26 to 0-15 was how it ended with Michael Langan top scoring for the men from The Bridge, notching 10 points. After the game, Daniel McLaughlin who is a member of the background staff
St Michaels are the first team into the semi-finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they beat Sean MacCumhaills in O’Donnell Park on Saturday evening. 0-26 to 0-15 was how it finished. Michael Langan was the star of the show firing over 10 points. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne have the full time report…
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Oisin Orr was back in the winners enclosure on Saturday afternoon in Ayr. The Donegal jockey rode the 15/2 shot Catching The Moon for trainer Richard Fahey. It is Orr’s second win in as many days after he guided Good Heavens to victory for John and Sean Quinn.
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Patrick and Stephen O’Brien won the Buschwhacker Rally by one minute 57.6 seconds on Saturtday evening The pair in their Škoda Fabia RS finished ahead of Conor McCourt and Caolan McKenna in a Škoda Fabia RS Rally2. Darragh Cairns and Mark Preston are in third place a further two minutes and 21.7 seconds behind
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Institute and Limavady both suffered defeats in the NIFL Championship on Saturday afternoon. Stute went down 1-0 at home to Newington with Rory Donnelly scoring the games only goal. Meanwhile Limavady were beaten 3-0 at home to H&W Welders. The results mean Stute are now eighth in the league with Limavady in third, six points
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Ulster Championship 2 City of Derry 13 v 29 Carrickfergus Lisburn 38 v 27 Letterkenny Ulster Championship 3 Strabane 69 v 5 Newry
Rugby Results – Saturday 20th September Read More »
Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Oldtown Celtic 5 vs 0 Glencar Celtic St Catherines FC Res 3 vs 3 Donegal Town Old Orchard Saturday D2 Arranmore United 2 vs 1 Bonagee United Fanad United 2 vs 4 Keadue Rovers Glenea United Res 2 vs 7 Copany Rovers Gweedore Celtic 6 vs 1 Fintown Harps AFC Ramelton
Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 20th September Read More »
Donegal’s Sean Doohan and Aleisha Mullis Boyle claimed National under 17 boxing titles at the National Stadium on Friday night. Doohan, who represents Dunfanghy Boxing Club at the 80kg weight beat Martin Collins of Baldoyle Boxing Club 5-0. Meanwhile, Mullis Boyle who fights out of Dungloe Boxing Club was victorious over Grace Bailey of Mayo,
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Parents and guardians are advised to book now to ensure their child is protected ahead of any surge in RSV infections later in the autumn or winter. Details of local clinic are available on the HSE website. RSV is a common virus that causes respiratory infection in children and adults. Every winter, RSV infection causes
Donegal parents advised to book RSV immunisation for babies ahead of winter Read More »
The residents of Buncrana will soon be able to buy vouchers to spend in local shops. It comes as Buncrana Business Together announced the initiative, a head of the festive season. 50 people attended a meeting on Thursday night last, and 11 local businesses pledged to fund the pilot. Co-ordinator Paul Brogan says the support
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The Windy Hall Road in Letterkenny will be closed to traffic today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The closure affects the section of road from Long Lane to Kilmacrennan Road. Local traffic will be allowed through where possible.
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Derry City and Shelbourne played out a 1-1 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Adam O’Reilly had the hosts 1-0 up just before half time. The goal was cancelled out by Ademipo Odubeko who ensured a share of the spoils. After the game, goalscorer Adam O’Reilly and Brandon Fleming spoke with Martin
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Finn Harps suffered a 3-2 away to Bray Wanderers on Friday night. Hans Mpongo had Harps ahead before Billy O’Neill levelled the tie. On the stroke of half time, Sean Brennan was red carded for the hosts before Conor Tourish put Harps back ahead once again. Two Max Murphy penalties in the final 15 minutes
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Derry City were held 1-1 at home to Shelbourne on Friday night in the Premier Division. Adam O’Reilly put the hosts ahead five minutes from halftime but his goal was quickly cancelled out by Ademipo Odubeko just nine minutes into the second half. After the game, Derry boss Tiernan Lynch had mixed emotions with the
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Derry City and Shelbourne played out a 1-1 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Adam O’Reilly put the Candystripes ahead on 40 minutes before Ademipo Odubeko levelled the game up on 54 minutes. Neither side could muster up a winner and it ended in a share of the spoils. The result leaves
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A Max Murphy penalty in the 89th minute cost Finn Harps a point away to Bray on Friday night. Harps took the lead on 27 minutes through Hans Mpongo before Billy O’Neill levelled the tie just six minutes later. Sean Brennan was red carded for the hosts before Conor Tourish put Harps 2-1 up at
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Donegal County Council has extended the road closure on the R262-5 Frosses – Glenties Road due to recent heavy rainfall. The road will now remain fully closed through the weekend and all of next week, reopening on Friday, 26th September, at 6:00 p.m. The Council apologises for any inconvenience caused. Drivers are advised to plan
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Professor Patrick Pollock has been appointed as the Head of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at Atlantic Technological University. The announcement was made at the National Ploughing Championships. This new role is for the university’s new five-year programme, which will facilitate 40 students on the Letterkenny campus in September 2026. Professor Pollock is an internationally recognised
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News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituaries – Thursday, September 19th:
News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituaries – Thursday, September 19th Read More »
The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland has quashed claims of animal neglect in Magilligan prison in Co. Derry. Claims were made regarding inadequate care, unsuitable housing, inappropriate handling, and a lack of transparency into their on site support dog’s origins. A welfare check was carried out by officers from Mid & East Antrim Borough
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The security alert in Omagh has ended, with police calling it an elaborate hoax. A suspicious object was found in the early hours of this morning, leading to the evacuation of local residents. Ammunition Technical Officers attended and examined the device, which has now been taken away for further forensic testing. Police are appealing for
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Finn Harps FC have confirmed they will field a senior team in the 2026 Women’s Development League. The Development League will be an even mix of senior clubs entering for the first time and U23 squads from existing Women’s National League clubs. Harps will feature in Group 1 with Drogheda United, Dundalk, Longford Town and
“Next season is a really exciting one” Codie Walsh Harps Women’s Captain Read More »
A man has been convicted of fraud at Derry Magistrates Court today. Esmund Temple, of Irwin Crescent, Claudy, has received a three-month sentence, suspended for twelve months. The 69-year-old wrongly claimed £13,560 in Universal Credit whilst failing to declare his capital. The Department for Communities uncovered the fraud, and the full amount has been repaid.
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The Irish and British governments have signed off on a major new agreement, to deal with the legacy of the Troubles. Announced this afternoon, the joint framework will see a complete overhaul of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. This will be replaced by the Legacy Commission, which both governments say will be
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There will be horse racing in Ireland on Good Friday for the first time next year. Horse Racing Ireland has confirmed there will be a card at the Curragh on April 3rd in 2026. The new Good Friday race day will be introduced on a two year trial basis, and will see the Guineas meeting
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Donegal jockey Oisin Orr had a 25/1 winner on board Good Heavens in a one mile handicap race at Pontefract yesterday for trainers John and Sean Quinn and owner JP McManus. Earlier in the week, he had winners at Beverley and Redcar. He now has 57 winners this year in flat races in Britain.
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The Donegal Junior League season is up and running. There’s been action already in a number of cup competitions, namely the Voodoo Venue Cup and the Brian McCormick Sports Cup but the leagues themselves begin this coming weekend. Once again there are three Saturday and three Sunday divisions, and there’s a real buzz about the
Eamonn Sheridan and Tam McLaughlin look ahead to the start of the Donegal Junior Leagues Read More »
The Hills of Donegal will see its latest professional boxing bonanza in October with some of Ireland’s brightest young stars set to shine. Rumble In The Hills, Rising Stars, promoted by Jason Quigley and Sheer Sports Management will take place in the Aura Leisure Complex on October 18 featuring a stellar cast. Tyrone’s Callum Bradley,
Jason Quigley’s passionate on having professional boxing opportunity in Donegal Read More »
In this week’s League of Ireland chat Oisin Kelly is joined by former Finn Harps Manager Anthony Gorman. They looked ahead to a double weekend of games for Finn Harps against Bray, away on Friday and at home on Monday to Wexford. They also discussed Derry’s meeting with Shelbourne at The Brandywell and the start
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On The Score this week, Former Finn Harps Manager Anthony Gorman looks ahead to Friday’s games for Finn Harps and Derry City. The new Donegal League season starts this weekend, Chris Ashmore has a preview with Oscar Traynor Manager Eamonn Sheridan and League Chairman Tam McLaughlin, we speak with Jason Quigley about the upcoming Rumble
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Donegal’s growing reputation for producing great food will be highlighted again next month at the final of Blás na h’Eireann 2025 (the Irish Taste Awards) – the largest food awards in the country. The event takes place in Kerry and there are a record number of food and beverage producers from the county through to
Mark English’s hopes of making the World 800m Final came to an end this afternoon in Tokyo. The Finn Valley AC man kicked early in his semi final, leading out the pack on the final lap but crossed the line third in 1:45.47. That time at a wet Japan National Stadium wasn’t good enough to
English misses out on world final as his national record falls. Read More »
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