Finn Harps will form part of the new Women’s Development League that will be created ahead of the 2026 League of Ireland season. The new tier will replace the existing Women’s Under-19 League and features ten new senior teams, as well as under-23 sides from existing Women’s Premier Division outfits. The Harps U19 side will […]
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Letterkenny Rugby Football Club has been chosen winners of the Donegal County award in this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative. EUR5,000 has been presented to the Club to fund the initiation of a grassroots outreach programme in local primary schools and to purchase gym equipment for youth members. A club deeply rooted in its
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Odhran McBrearty kicked for home in the last 200m of a cracking senior boys race at the 2025 secondary schools cross country event at Finn Valley AC on Wednesday. On home turf at Finn Valley AC, McBrearty pressed the button to leave Mouchine Fathoun (St Eunan’s, Letterkenny) and Michael Moore (Loreto, Milford) in his slipstream
McBrearty & Bonar take senior honours at secondary cross country event Read More »
Hundreds of children took part in the 2025 Primary Schools Cross Country Challenge at Finn Valley AC on Tuesday. Schools from across Donegal and Tyrone took part in the event, which has become a popular annual feature on the local athletics calendar for many years now. An exciting U13 boys race won by Jake
Big day of schools cross country at Finn Valley Read More »
There’s just five weeks to go to get schools nominations in for the 2025 Donegal Sports Star Awards. Friday 24th October is the closing date, so the Committee is asking school principals and sports staff to take a look back over the academic year from August 2024 to July 2025 and pick out achievements that
Donegal Sports Star Schools nominations closing next month Read More »
St Eunan’s have confirmed they will not lodge an objection to the substitution incident was took place during their defeat to Termon last weekend in the Donegal Senior Club Championship. It was alleged that Termon had 16 players on the field when they scored their final point which put the Burn Road men two points
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It’s been confirmed that Strabane man Kieran Kennedy has resigned from his role on the Invest NI board on the 26th of June following a meeting in Belfast. Mr Kennedy, says the reason for this, is the apparent discrimination against the North West region. It’s reported that the former O’Neills boss says the team was
Mark English has qualified for the semi finals of the 800m at World Championships in Tokyo. The Finn Valley man progressed with a third place finish in his heat this afternoon, running 1.45.13 to secure automatic qualification. Cian McPhillips also qualified with a stunning run to win his heat in 1:44.91. Both Irish men will
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Two sisters who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a priest in Donegal say they experienced a shift in how their case was dealt with by the Church. Margaret and Paula Martin yesterday received an apology from the Diocese of Raphoe for the abuse they suffered by Con Cunningham. He pleaded guilty to eight
Sisters who were sexually abused by former priest say they felt heard by the Church 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 Sheer Sports Management, will take place in the Aura Leisure Complex on October 18. Donegal’s former world middleweight title challenger Jason Quigley is putting
Professional Boxing set for Donegal return Read More »
Declan Bonner will manager the Fermanagh senior footballers for 2026. The appointment was confirmed at Monday’s County Board meeting. Bonner take overs from Kieran Donnelly and will be assisted by Paul Brennan. The All-Ireland winner previously managed his native Donegal to two Ulster titles in 2018 and 2019.
Bonner confirmed as Fermanagh boss Read More »
Donegal County Council begins essential maintenance work on the N13 Dual Carriageway this morning. The works, which are on the stretch between the Dry Arch Roundabout and the Manorcunningham Roundabout, start today and will run until Thursday. Works are scheduled to begin each morning after 9:00 AM. The council has added two extra phases to
Motorists in Letterkenny and Downings told to expect delays are road works get underway Read More »
Despite County Donegal recording 714 water outages to date this year, the fourth highest number in Ireland, only 6km of water pipes are planned to be replaced in 2026. The figures were revealed yesterday to Cllr Fionán Bradley, who submitted the question ahead of a meeting with Uisce Eireann last week. He said he had
Donegal records fourth highest number of water outages in Ireland to date this year Read More »
This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney is joined by Highland’s big match analyst Brendan Kilcoyne and Local Media Awards Sports Journalist of the Year Ryan Ferry. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
The DL Debate – The Championship 15/09/25 Read More »
A boil water notice has been enforced for customers on the Glenties-Ardara Public water supply. It’s due to a deterioration in the raw water quality entering the water treatment plant as a result of the recent inclement weather, which could compromise the disinfection process at the water treatment plant, which makes the water safe to
Boil water notice issued for Glenties-Ardara water supply Read More »
Gardaí in Donegal are appealing to the public to ensure they are wearing high visibility clothing when they are out on the roads as the evening get darker. Pedestrians, cyclists and those driving motor bikes are encouraged to wear the reflective gear, and ensure that bicycle lights are in working order. Walkers are also told
Gardaí urge the public to be seen as evenings get darker Read More »
Presidential candidate Jim Gavin says genocide is taking place in Gaza and the Israeli government is committing war crimes. The former Dublin football manager was speaking at the Fianna Fáil think-in in Cork, after he was criticised by Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty last week. Deputy Doherty objected to Mr Gavin’s reference to Israel’s ‘military objectives’
Jim Gavin responds to criticism from Donegal Deputy over Israel comments Read More »
It expected that construction tenders will be advertised next month for work on the old Ritz cinema building in Ballybofey. Under the SEED project for the Twin Towns, the element regarding the former theatre has been given pre-tender approval. Cllr Patrick McGowan says once complete, it will be a boost for the local economy:
Tenders to go out to see the Ritz building in Ballybofey transformed into office spaces Read More »
Police are currently at the scene of the discovery of a suspicious object at a construction site in the Strand Road area of Coleraine. It is believed that the object is a piece of historical munitions and Army Technical Officers have been asked to attend as a precaution. At this stage, no evacuation has been
Possible historical munitions discovered in Coleraine Read More »
Some clinics and appointments in the Derrybeg Primary Care Centre have been cancelled today due to the area being inaccessible as a result of flooding. The HSE has confirmed that all Public Health Nurse and Community Intervention Team appointments have been cancelled. Patients with queries regarding appointments with the Public Health Nurse should leave
Some Derrybeg Primary Care Centre appointments cancelled due to flooding Read More »
Tyrone Senior Football Championship Quarter Final Draw Trillick v Pomeroy Edendork v An Charraig Mhór Donaghmore v Loughmacrory Errigal Ciaran v Omagh Tyrone Senior Football Championship Round 1 Results Sunday 14/9 Omagh 1-26 vs 0-02 Derrylaughan Dromore 2-16 vs 2-19 Edendork Carrickmore 2-21 vs 1-14 Moortown Galbally 1-24 vs 3-24 Donnaghmore Saturday 13/9
Tyrone Club Championship Results – Sunday 14/09/25 Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle and Luke McAteer were amongst the winners on Sunday afternoon at The Curragh. Browne McMonagle claimed the win in the biggest race of the day, the St Leger. The Donegal jockey was rode the Joseph O’Brien trained Al Riffa who went off at 3/1 After the race Browne McMonagle gave his thoughts
St Leger success for Dylan Browne McMonagle as Luke McAteer also rides winner Read More »
Four Master will play Dungloe in the quarter finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they beat Glenswilly 2-15 to 0-18 in their preliminary quarter final. Goals from Conor McCahill and Turlough Carr helped the Donegal Town side into the final eight. After the game, Oisin Kelly spoke with Barry Monaghan who is a
Barry Monaghan on Four Masters’ victory over Glenswilly Read More »
Four Masters are in the draw for the quarter final of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they beat Glenswilly 2-15 to 0-18 in O’Donnell Park on Sunday evening. At the break the Donegal town side led 1-08 to 0-10 with Conor McCahill netting their goal. Turlough Carr netted the second goal for Four Masters
Four Masters secure quarter final place in Donegal SFC with win over Glenswilly Read More »
Senior Football Championship Sean MacCumhaills v St Michaels Naomh Conaill v Termon Four Masters v Dungloe Kilcar v Gaoth Dobhair Intermediate Football Championship Malin v Naomh Mhuire LR Naomh Columba v Red Hughs All ties are scheduled to take place next weekend the 20th/21st of September. You can listen back to the draw here…
Donegal Senior Football Championship Quarter-Finals draw Read More »
Keadue Rovers suffered a 4-3 defeat to Kilmacrennan after extra time in the Gweedore Area final of the Brian McCormick Cup. Paddy Bonner’s side took the lead in the first half before being falling behind through quickfire goals early in the first half. Chris Green scored his and Keadue’s second to bring the game to
Paddy Bonner reflects on Keadue Rovers’ defeat to Kilmacrennan Celtic Read More »
Kilmacrennan Celtic claimed the Gweedore area title in the Brian McCormick Cup thanks to a 4-3 win over Keadue Rovers on Sunday afternoon. Keadue started well and led through Chris Green before quickfire second half goals from Declan McGarvey and Paul Bradley put Kilmacrennan ahead. Green scored again to bring the game to extra time
Martin McGinley praises his sides character as they beat Keadue Rovers after extra time Read More »
Sean MacCumhaills advanced to the final eight of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they claimed a five point win over Downings. 2-16 to 0-17 was how it finished in O’Donnell Park with MacCumhaills goals coming from Martin O’Reilly and Chad McSorley. After the game Gary Wilson told Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne that he
Kilmacrennan Celtic won the Gweedore Area of the Brian McCormick Cup on Sunday afternoon after they beat Keadue Rovers 4-3 after extra time. Chris Green put Keadue ahead at the break before Declan McGarvey levelled the game up. Just three minutes later Paul Bradley scored to put Kilmacrennan 2-1 up before Green netted from the
Kilmacrennan Celtic earn extra time victory over Keadue Rovers Read More »
Sean MacCumhaills are into the quarter final of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they beat Downings 2-16 to 0-17 in O’Donnell Park. Martin O’Reilly’s first half goal had MacCumhaills 1-12 to 0-07 ahead at the break but a strong second half showing from Maxi Curran’s side saw them close the gap to just two
Sean MacCumhaills advance to Donegal SFC quarter final Read More »
Michael and Declan Boyle in their Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 have won the Wexford Stages Rally. The pair won by 13.1 seconds ahead of Eddie Doherty and Tom Murphy in their Skoda Fabia. Daniel Cronin and Padraig O’Donovan in a Citroen C3Rally2 finished in third, a further 2 minutes 5.6 seconds behind.
Michael Boyle wins Wexford Stages Rally Read More »
Jackie Crossan Premier Division Cockhill Celtic 2 Clonmany Shamrocks 1 Carn FC 3 Redcastle United 1 Culdaff FC 0 QPS 6 Buncrana Hearts 1 Aileach FC 3 HML Plant Hire First Division Buncrana Res 0 Cockhill Youths 7 Greencastle FC 2 Glengad United 2 Gleneely Colts 2 Carn Youth 5 Aileach Res 2 Dunree
Inishowen Football League Results – Sunday 14/09/25 Read More »
Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Preliminary Quarter-Finals Sean Mac Cumhaill 2-16 V 0-17 Downings Four Masters 2-15 V 0-18 Glenswilly Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Finals Milford 1-13 V 3-14 Naomh Muire, LR Red Hughs 2-08 V 1-09 Bundoran Naomh Columba 3-12 V 2-11 Buncrana
Donegal Club Championship Results – Sunday 14/09/25 Read More »
The County Donegal Boxing Board mark their 75th Anniversary next week with a number of events. On Thursday 18th September a tournament will take place with Donegal meeting Galway and then on Saturday 20th September, the annual awards will be held with both taking place in Jacksons Hotel in Ballybofey. Highland’s Oisin Kelly has been
Donegal Boxing Club to celebrate 75th anniversary Read More »
Intermediate Semi finals Fanad Gaels 4-12 v 3-07 Buncrana Killybegs 1-06 v 2-09 Ardara Intermediate Shield Semi Final Gaoth Dobhair 1-11 v 0-04 Carndonagh Junior A Four Masters 1-14 v 3-08 Sean MacCumhaills Kilcar 2-16 v 1-06 Malin Junior B Red Hughs 4-14 v 1-07 Burt St Michael’s 4-12 v 0-01 Termon
Donegal LGFA Championship Results – Sunday 14/09/25 Read More »
Brian McCormick Cup Results – Sunday 14/09/25 Donegal Town 4 vs 1 St Catherines FC Kilmacrennan Celtic 4 vs 3 Keadue Rovers *After extra time
Brian McCormick Cup Results – Sunday 14/09/25 Read More »
Derry Senior Football Championship Round 3: Results from Saturday 13/09/25 Faughanvale 3-11 v 2-20 Bellaghy Newbridge 1-25 v 1-04 The Loup Results from Sunday 14/09/25 Kilrea 0-05 v 1-20 Lavey Banagher 1-18 v 0-17 Dungiven
Derry Club Championship Results – Sunday 14/09/25 Read More »
Naomh Conaill are into the quarter finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they beat Killybegs 3-15 to 2-10 on Saturday evening. Martin Regan’s side started slowly and trailed 1-02 to no score after 6 minutes but by half time they led by five points. In the second half, Naomh Conaill picked up from
Martin Regan on Naomh Conaill’s victory over Killybegs Read More »
Michael Murphy of Tullamore Harriers and Noeleen Scanlan claimed victory in the Eamon Harvey Donegal Town 10k on Sunday morning. Murphy finished in a time of 31 minutes and nine seconds with Kieran Kelly finishing in second 1 minute 29 seconds behind and Shaun Kerrs was third in a time of 34 minutes 16 seconds.
Michael Murphy and Noeleen Scanlan win Donegal Town 10k Read More »
Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Preliminary Quarter Finals St Eunan’s 0-16 – 1-18 Termon (AET) Naomh Conaill 3-15 – 2-10 Killybegs Senior Championship Relegation Play-Off Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon P-P Glenfin Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Final Malin 3-22 – 1-25 Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin Muff (AET) Donegal Junior Football Championship
Donegal Club Championship Results – Saturday 13/09/25 Read More »
After knocking St. Eunan’s out of the Donegal SFC, Ricky Gallagher spoke of Termon’s “quiet confidence” in the the lead up to today’s stunning result against last year’s winners. The Burn Road outfit, who were 1-09 to 0-05 up at half time, rescued the game with a last gasp point from Aaron Reid which sent
Termon camp had “quiet confidence” heading into clash with St. Eunan’s – Ricky Gallagher Read More »
Termon have produced a stunning performance to knock reigning champions St. Eunan’s out of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship at the Preliminary Quarter-Final stage in Convoy this evening. The Burn Road outfit led at half-time in normal time but trailed by a point heading into the final stages of the 60. A fisted
Termon de-throne St. Eunan’s after extra time in Convoy Read More »
Junior Cup Ballymena 21-34 Omagh Junior Shield City of Derry 27-14 Monaghan Letterkenny vs Grosvenor (Grosvenor conceded)
Ulster Rugby Results – Saturday 13/09/25 Read More »
Tyrone claimed their fifth All-Ireland Masters title in a row with a comprehensive 13-point win over neighbours Donegal at Breffni Park this afternoon. Mark Donnelly was Player Of The Match for The Red Hand today – he told Damien Donohue afterwards it was a “proud day” for him to represent his club and county…
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Donegal were beaten 5-10 to 1-09 by Tyrone in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Masters Final in Cavan. The result means it is now five national titles in a row for the Tyrone Masters. After the game, Donegal’s Brian McLaughlin said The Red Hand County were simply the better side on the day…
The Tyrone Masters have won their fifth All-Ireland title in a row with a 5-10 to 1-09 victory over Donegal in today’s decider at Breffni Park in Cavan. Damien Donohue was there for Highland Radio Sport…
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Voodoo Cup Results – Saturday 11/09/25 Kildrum Tigers 1-0 Lagan Harps Oldtown Celtic 4-2 Glencar Celtic St Catherines FC 1-3 Drumbar FC Strand Rovers 1-2 Keadue Rovers
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Derry City are back up to second in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after a 4-3 win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park yesterday. Michael Duffy, Adam O’Reilly (2) and a winner from Dipo Akinyemi gave City all three points in the capital. After the game Candy Stripes boss Tiernan Lynch said his players are
Caolan McFadden has announced on social media that he has committed his athletic future to Villanova University in Philadelphia. The Cranford AC man posted the following statement on his Instagram account yesterday: “The best way to predict your future is to create it. I am beyond delighted to announce my committment to Villanova University. I
The Irish mixed relay team have missed out on a place in the final at the World Championships in Tokyo. Finn Valley’s Conor Kelly along Jack Raftery, Sophie Becker and Sharlene Mawdsley were sixth in their race this morning and failed to advance from their heat. Mawdsley says the European champions had an ‘off day”
No World Final place for Kelly and Irish 4 400m mixed team Read More »
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