Trillick is into this year’s Tyrone Senior Championship Final after beating Dungannon Thomas Clarke by a score line of 2-11 to 1-09, in Healy Park, Omagh on Friday night. Champions of 2015 and 2019, are back in the decider against Errigal Ciaran or Ardboe. After the match, winning manager Jody Gormely praised his defence, saying …
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The goal scorers In the NIFL Championship last night, Institute moved up to second after winning their third game in a row after a hard-fought 3-2 away win against Ards. Ards struck first through Connor Maxwell in the eighth minute of play, the visitors then hit back thanks to a goal from former Finn Harps …
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It’s finals week in the intermediate and junior championships here in Donegal. O’Donnell Park is the venue for both finals, and Highland’s coverage begins on Saturday with Na Rossa facing Moville in the junior final. Ryan Ferry and Brendan Devenney will have live commentary from the 4 p.m. start. On Sunday, Downings meet Malin in …
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On this week LOI Chat Oisin Kelly was joined by former Finn Harps Captain, now Dergview player Keith Cowan. Keith joins us to look ahead to Finn Harps final home game of the season against Athlone Town on Saturday afternoon as the Ballybofey side look to bounce back from their defeat last weekend to Treaty …
This week on The Score – Former Finn Harps Captain, now Dergview player Keith cowan, joins us to look ahead to Finn Harps final home game of the season. We’ll look at this weekend’s big finals on the Donegal GAA front, plus the new season is up and running for the teams at ATU …
There’s a huge Garda presence outside Leinster House today as the Budget is revealed inside. Senior Gardaí say it’s to ensure that any protests held go off peacefully. While it’s not known if there will be any protests outside Leinster House today, the Gardai are not taking any chances. It’s believed there will be upwards …
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19 families in Ballymacool estate located in Letterkenny have received eviction notices. In a letter issued by the developer landlord, says that due to changes in the company the houses are being sold. Cathal Mac Fhloinn, Chair of the Ballymacool Residents Association spoke to Greg Hughes this morning on the Nine ’til Noon Show. He …
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On this week’s DL Debate – The Championship, Brendan Devenney is joined by John Gildea and Brendan Kilcoyne to recap the senior semi finals plus there is a preview of the upcoming Donegal Junior and Intermediate finals. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
Gweedore won the Donegal Senior Scratch Matchplay for the second year in a row defeating the hosts Donegal Golf Club. The team was: Padraig Doherty, Cathal Gallagher, Hugh Gallagher, Cian Ferry , Michael Dwyer and Sean Sweeney. Cloughaneely won the Minor League final against Letterkenny. Strabane Golf Club defeated their Portadown counterparts at Murvagh to …
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Naomh Conaill are into a record seventh straight Donegal Senior Football Championship final as they got better of St Eunan’s in MacCumahill Park on Sunday evening. It ended Naomh Conaill’s 0-11, St. Eunan’s 0-09. Goath Dobair will meet them in the final. After the match manager of the Blue and White, Martin Regan said, “It …
St Eunan’s missed out on the chance to be back in a Donegal SFC final after defeat to Naomh Conaill. Full time: Naomh Conaill’s 0-11, St. Eunan’s 0-09. After the match, Brendan Devenney spoke with Rory Kavanagh, and he said, “We have no complaints” with today’s winners…
Derry Senior Championship semi-final spots have been confirmed after Slughtneil GAC 1-10 to 1-08 victory over Ballagahy, meanwhile in today’s other game, Magherafelt O’Donovan Rossa had a one point win over Ballinascreen, 0-11 to 0-10 was how it ended up. The draw took place after today’s match’s in Owenbeg, here’s Michael McMullan with a …
Senior Football Semi Final Noamh Conaill 0-11 v 0-09 St Eunan’s Senior B Championship Semi Final (Reserve) Aodh Ruadh 2-11 v 0-13 Kilcar
Cathal McLaughlin Donegal boxers were back in action at the National Senior Championships, competing at the quarter-final stage in Dublin. Cathal McLaughlin (Raphoe) won his fight against Peter Convery (St Johns Derry) 4-1, in the 75kg class. (67kg) Cahir Gormley (Illies GG) defeated Richard Phiri (Celtic Eagles) 4-0. Alex McAteer (63.5kg ) (Ballyshannon) lost …
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Sean McGinley The Donegal Senior Cross County Championships took place today, hosted at Mullaghderg by Rosses AC. Sean McGinley of Finn Valley AC is the men’s senior cross country champion, pulling away from last year’s champion Donal Farren of Letterkenny AC in an excellent last lap to take victory. Finn Valley AC men’s went …
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Castlefin Celtic 1 v 3 Kildrum Tigers Gweedore Celtic 3 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Milford United 1 v 3 Keadue Rovers St. Catherines 1 v 2 Fanad United Swilly Rovers 1 v 1 Rathmullan Celtic Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Cappry Rovers 4 v 0 Convoy Arsenal Cranford United …
Jackie Crossan Premier Division: Illies Celtic 0 Buncrana Hearts 2 Carn FC 3 Aileach FC 0 Moville Celtic 0 Cockhill Celtic 7 Greencastle FC 7 Glengad United 1 Strand Hotel First Division: Dunree United 1 Cockhill Youths 2 Clonmany Res 2 QPS 2 Rashenny FC 6 Aileach Res 2 Redcastle United 2 Carn …
Naomh Conaill are back in another Donegal Senior Football Championship final, a record seventh in a row, after defeating St Eunan’s in MacCumhaill Park on Sunday evening. Full-time Naomh Conaill 0-11 St. Eunan’s 0-09. They will meet Gaoth Dobhair in the final. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh just after the final whistle… …
The Derry senior championship returns at the knockout stage. Lavery were up against Sean O’Leary GAC Newbridge, and Glen played Kilrea. Here’s Michael McMullan with a full report on today’s games… Results: O’Neill’s SFC Knockout Lavey 1-13 Sean O’Leary GAC Newbridge 0-18 Glen 2-11 (17) Kilrea 0-8 (8) McFeely Group IFC Knockout …
St Naul’s team before throw in Milford are relegated to the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship after losing their relegation final to St. Naul’s in Convoy on Saturday night. At halftime, the Green and White lead by five points, 0-08 to 0-05. St. Naul’s went on to win, 0-17 to Milford’s 0-09.
Senior Football Championship S/F: Gaoth Dobhair 3-11 v 0-11 Sean MacCumhaills Senior Championship Relegation Final St. Nual’s 0-17 v 0-09 Milford Senior Reserve Championship Q/F Gooth Dobhair 3-07 v 2-08 Sean MacCumhaills Intermediate Reserve Championship Relegation Final Burt 0-10 v 1-05 Noamh Brid Donegal Minor Football Final Division One Four …
Sean MacCumahaills is out of this year’s Donegal Senior Football Championship at the semi-final stage after failing to get the better of Gaoth Dobhair. It ended: Gaoth Dobair 3-11, Sean MacCumahaills 0-11. Brendan Devenney spoke with MacCumahaills trainer Gary Wilson after the match, and he said, “Goals were the killer.”
Gaoth Dobhair are into this year’s Donegal Senior Football Championship Final after beating Sean MacCumhaills in O’Donnell Park on Saturday evening. Full time, Gaoth Dobhair 3-11, Sean MacCumahaills 0-11. After the match, Donegal veteran Eamon McGee was delighted to be back in another county final…
Gaoth Dobhair are through to the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Final after a decisive 3-9 to 0-11 victory over MacCumhaill’s in their semi-final meeting at O’Donnell Park. The Gaeltacht side raced into an early 1-2 to no score lead with Odhran MacNaillais scoring a penalty and by the break they led by …
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Four Masters are this year’s Donegal Division One minor champions after beating Buncrana at the Donegal GAA Centre of Excellence on Saturday evening. Final score: Four Masters 3-14, Buncrana 0-06. After the match, Joint Four Masters manager Greg Doherty said, “It’s a huge achievement for the club” after winning back-to-back Division One minor titles…
Four Masters are back to back Division One minor champions as they got the better of Buncrana at the Donegal GAA Centre of Excellence on Saturday evening. After the final whistle, Four Masters 3-14, Buncrana 0-06. Winning captain, Callum McCrea said after the match “Just delighted to get over line”…
Four Masters are this year’s Division One Donegal Minor Football Championship, overcoming Buncrana in Convoy on Saturday afternoon. It ended with Four Masters 3-14, Buncrana 0-06. Here’s Diarmuid Doherty with the full-time report…
A goal in each half enabled Institute to defeat Dergview 2-0 in the Irish League Championship north-west derby. The home side took the lead through Oisin Devlin in the 12th minute and they sealed the issue as the game went into stoppage time with Fionn McClure on target. This win means that Institute are now …
Cloughaneely has won this year’s Division Two Donegal Minor Football Championship, overcoming Naomh Padraig Muff in Convoy on Saturday afternoon. The Blue and White went into halftime leading by five points with no reply from their opposition. Full-time: Cloughaneely 1-08, Noamh Padraig Muff 1-05. After the match, the manager of the winning team, …
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Three Donegal boxers secured wins at the National Senior Championships in The National Stadium, Dublin today. Fighting out of Ballyshannon BC, Alex McAleer won in round one via RSC, while Illies Golden Gloves club boxer Cahir Gormley secured a win in round three by RSC and Cathal McLaughlin (Raphoe) defeated his opponent 3-2. Danny McHugh …
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Ruaidhrí Higgins side played out a scoreless draw away to Drogheda United last night. Derry City’s title hopes look more bleak as they had the chance to close the gap on leaders Shamrock Rovers to two points. After the match, he said “You can’t give up 45 minutes of football in this league”, as it …
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Darren Murphy and backroom staff, Kevin McHugh, Tommy Canning Finn Harps lost away to Treaty United, 2-0 on Friday night. Harps went into the first half drawing 0-0 with the hosts, but in the second half, two early goals, six minutes in from a penalty scored by Marc Ludden and then a goal from …
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Finn Harps lost their 2000th game in senior football, 2-0, to Treaty United at Markets Field on Friday night. Michael Cooke reports for Highland Radio Sport..
This week on The Score – Former Finn Harps Captain and Goalkeeper Gavin Cullen takes a look at the League of Ireland clashes for Finn Harps at Treaty United and Derry City at Drogheda United. In our club corner this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with the Swilly Rovers and Greencastle clubs. Donegal boxer …
Today in Thurles, Dylan Browne McMonagle had a 31/1 triple. For trainer Joseph O’Brien, he won the 2:15 on 13/8 Je Zous and the 4:20 on evens, Deakin. He then collaborated with trainer Paul Flynn to win the 4:50 onboard 5/1 Nostra Casa.
Derry City face into Friday’s trip to Drogheda known they must win to stay on track for a possible Premier Division title. A win on the road would see the Candystrips close the gap to leaders Shamrock Rovers with three games to go. Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins is expecting another difficult night but feels they …
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A number of schools in Donegal are to benefit from €2.18m in funding announced to strengthen the Irish language in schools. The funding has been approved for the next 3 years to strengthen and expand the Gaelbhratach scheme. The initiative, administered by Gael Linn focuses on the promotion of the Irish language in a structured, …
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Donegal will host its first professional boxing show in 13 years, “Rumble in the Hills,” to take place at the Aura Centre in Letterkenny next month. Former Irish amateur star Joe Ward will headline the latest Elite Sheer promotion on Saturday, November 18, in what will be his first bout in Ireland as a pro. …
James McClean has confirmed he will retire from international football at the end of this year. The friendly with New Zealand next month will be the Derry native’s final game for the Republic of Ireland. McClean won his 100th cap against Gibraltar in June and featured at the Euros in 2012 and 2016. The Derry …
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Donegal’s Local Sports Partnership is to receive €92,500 from the Dormant Accounts Fund. Donegal Senator Niall Blaney has welcomed the funding. He says the funding will help support those living with a disadvantage or with disabilities to have greater opportunities to participate in activities they have a passion for.
Professional boxing returns to the hills of Donegal in November. Joe Ward leads a stellar cast for ’Rumble In The Hills’, which will take place at the Aura Leisure Complex in Letterkenny on November 18. ‘Rumble In The Hills’ is the latest show hosted by Elite Sheer and features a series of terrific talents and …
The 18 Letterkenny Athletic Club runners who will compete in marathons in Ireland and Germany on Sunday, October 29th, have chosen the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association as their benefitting charity. Fourteen Letterkenny AC members will take part in the Irish Life Dublin City Marathon, while four are set to race the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. …
Derry GAA have confirmed additional members of Mickey Harte’s management team. Former All-Star Enda Muldoon will remain in situ, where he’s been since 2019. Former senior player Paul McFlynn, All Ireland winning minor coach Murtagh O’Brien and Matt Godfrey will also link up with the Oak Leaf county . Godfrey held various positions within Ulster …
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Parents in Carndonagh have expressed disappointment due to the Barrack Hill playground remaining closed since yesterday because of a piece equipment that has been broken in half. There is now exposed sharp edging that poses a health and safety concern to children. An engineer is due to assess the playground tomorrow. Councillor Albert Doherty says …
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An Garda Síochana are hosting their rescheduled property marking day this Saturday. The event will take place from 10am to 2pm on Drumoghill Football Pitch. The public are encouraged to bring the property they wish to get marked along with their Eircode. While the free service information day is aimed at the farming community, everything …
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Barry Ward has been appointed the new Donegal Minor Manager. The Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon man was ratified at last nights county committee meeting and fills the role vacated by Luke Barrett who stepped up to Jim McGuiness’ backroom team. Ward previously managed the Donegal Buncrana Cup U16 team and lead his club to the Intermediate …
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