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Fixture details confirmed for minor and senior weekend championship games

This weekend’s fixture’s have been confirmed for championship action in Donegal. In the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Championship semi final, Gaoth Dobhair will play MacCumhaills at the O’Donnell Park on Saturday 7th October at 4pm while on Sunday Dr Maguire Cup holders Naomh Conaill and St Eunans will face off at 3.30pm in MacCumhaill Park, …

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Derry Championship quarter final line up confirmed

Derry and Ulster Champions Glen will face Kilrea when the knock-out stages of the Derry SFC begin next week. Following the conclusion of the group stages, Magherafelt topped their group and will meet Ballinascreen. In the other quarter-finals, Slaughtneil face Bellaghy while Lavey will take on Newbridge. Quarter-finals (October 7-8) Glen v Kilrea Magherafelt v …

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Kerr takes crucial points at Donington to take Superstock title to the wire

Richard Kerr and the AMD Motorsport team faced challenging conditions at the penultimate round of the Pirelli National Superstock Championship at Donington Park at the weekend but the County Donegal rider took crucial finishes of sixth and ninth to keep himself well in title contention going into the final round later this month. As has …

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Tyrone Championship Sunday wrap

The Tyrone Senior Championship was back in action today at the quarter final stage. Dungannon Thomas Clarke GAA faced An Droim Mór Naoimh Damhnait, and in the other game, Ardboe O’Donovan Rossa played Fianna Oileán an Ghuail CLG. With the details on how those matches panned out, Francis Mooney reports for Highland Radio Sport…

Gaoth Dobhair into last four

  Gaoth Dobhair has made it into the last four of the Donegal Senior Football Championship, after beating Ardara in Cloughaneely. Full time, Gaoth Dobhair 5-14 Ardara 3-11. The Gaeltacht Men will play Sean MacCumhaills in the next round. Here’s Brendan Devenney and Brendan Kilcoyne with a recap on the match…

” We got the chances you’ve got to take them” – Aodh Ruadh boss John McNulty

  Aodh Ruadh are out of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after failing to get the better of St Eunan’s in Convoy on Saturday night. The Ernesiders were winning at halftime by three points, but Eunans pulled away to win. Full time, St Eunan’s 1-13 Aodh Ruadh 2-05. In their only defeat in the championship, …

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“I thought the bench impact was big in the second half” – Rory Kavanagh

St Eunan’s have booked their spot in the semi-finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship, overcoming Aodh Ruadh. Eunans trailed at halftime by three points but went on to win the match 1-13 to 2-05. After the match manager Rory Kavanagh said “I thought the bench impact was big in the second half” to “rattle …

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St Eunan’s fight back to reach semi-final

  St Eunan’s are into the semi-finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after beating Aodh Ruadh in Convoy on Saturday night. The Black and Amber trailed at halftime 1-02 to 0-02 but fought back to win 1-13 to 2-05. Brendan Devenney and Gary McDaid report from the final whistle…

Tyrone Championship Saturday wrap

  The Tyrone Championship returned today. In the senior championship, defending champions Errigal Ciaran travelled to play Moortown St. Malachy’s, and Endendork hosted Trillick.. Francis Mooney the details…   Aghyaran were knocked out of the intermediate championship earlier, losing to Clonoe O`Rahilly’s, 1-14 to 1-06.  

“Everybody dug in” – Sean MacCumhaill’s Aaron Gillooley

  Sean MacCumhails are into the semi-finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship for the first time in five years after beating Glenswilly in Convoy on Saturday evening. It ended, Sean MacCumhaills 1-17 Glenswilly 1-14. After the match Ryan Ferry got the reaction of MacCumhail’s player Aaron Gillooley and he said “everybody dug in” to …

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MacCumhaill’s reach semi-finals

Sean MacCumhaill’s overcame Glenswilly to book their spot in the semi-finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship. Full time, Sean MacCumhaills 1-17 Glenswilly 1-14. Ryan Ferry and Brendan Kilcoyne report from full time for Highland Radio Sport..

Sucess for Donegal boxers at Ulster Senior Championships

Donegal boxers where in action last night, competing in the 2023 Ulster Senior Championships Finals at the Crumlin Star Sports and Social Club in Belfast. Alex McAteer of Ballyshannon BC won in the 63.5kg category 5-0, beating Shea Murphy of Armagh. Cillian Boyce (Letterkenny) scored the win by walk-over, meanwhile Ryan McDaid secured at 3-2 …

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FT Report & Reaction: Derry City 6 UCD 0

Derry City kept their title hopes up as they defeated UCD 6-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday night. Martin Holmes has the full time report… Derry City boss Ruadhri Higgins after the match… Goalscorer Will Patching… Donegal man and UCD assistant manager William O’Conner reaction…  

Byrne helps Ireland to another team gold medal at European Masters Athletics Championships

Finn Valley Athletic Club’s Kay Byrne produced another great run at the European Masters Athletics Championships in Italy as she helped the Irish Women’s 60s team to a second gold of the week. Byrne finished eighth overall  in the 10k road race in 44 minutes and 26 seconds. Niamh O’Sullivan finished third in 42:02 with …

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Two Donegal players nominated for PwC GAA/GPA Football All Stars

  Donegal has two nominees for this year’s PWC GAA/GPA Football All-Stars, defender Brendan McCole (St. Naul’s) and forward Oisin Gallen (MacCumhaill’s). There are seven Derry nominees, Gareth McKinless, Conor McCluskey, Eoin McEvoy, Conor Glass, Brendan Rogers, Paul Cassidy and Shane McGuigan. There are two Tyrone nominees, Padraig Hampsey and Darragh Canavan. All-Ireland champions Dublin …

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Reaction: “We got an honest shift” – Darren Murphy

Finn Harps suffered a 16th defeat of the season on Monday losing 1-0 to the First Division champions and newly promoted Galway United. Following the departure of Dave Rogers on Sunday, the Ballybofey side took to the pitch at Eamonn Deacy Park under the management of Darren Murphy. He told John Mulligan the players responded …

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FAI Junior Cup results – 1st Round

FAI Junior Cup Bonagee United 7 v 0 Deele Harps Glenea United 0 v 3 Swilly Rovers Keadue Rovers 2 v 2 Aileach F.C. Letterkenny Rovers 2 v 1 Carndonagh F.C. Rathmullan Celtic 2 v 0 Moville Celtic St. Catherines 0 v 1 (a.e.t.) Castlefin Celtic Kilmacrennan Cel 2 v 1 Culdaff FC

Donegal GAA Results – Sunday, September 23

Senior Football Championship Prelim Quarter Final’s Goath Dobhair 0-10 v 1-06 Dungloe Senior Championship Relegation play off  St Michael’s 0-09 v 1-05 Milford Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Final’s Downings 2-10 v 0-11 Red Hughs Junior A Quarter Final’s Noamh Ultan 0-06 v 1-07 Noamh Padraig Noamh Conaill 0-07 v 0-08 Moville    

“I think the team did well in the conditions” – Goath Dobhair boss Niall Friel

Goath Dobhair got the better of Dungloe in a one-point victory and will head into the quarter-finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship, facing Ardara in the next round. Full time, Goath Dobair 0-10 Dungloe 1-06. Today’s match was played in horrible weather, boss of the Gaeltacht Men said on the elements, “I think the …

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European Masters Championship overview with Patsy McGonigle

Six Donegal athletes are competing at the European Masters Championship in Pescara, Italy. This morning, Finn Valley AC’s Kay Byrne helped Ireland win gold along side Niamh O’Sullivan and Irene Clements, competing in the W60 8km cross-country team event. Byrne, secured the tenth position overall and the fifth position in the W60 category, next week …

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