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Health Minister to visit LUH – McConalogue

Minister Charlie McConalogue had discussions with Minister Stephen Donnolly this morning, and will meet with hospital management this afternoon. He says the minister has pledged to meet with the GPs and consultants, and will come to Letterkenny to visit the hospital as soon as it can be arranged. Minister McConalogue says the interventions are serious, …

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Second overall for Kerr as National Superstock Championship concludes

Donegal’s Richard Kerr and the Dumfries-based AMD Motorsport team concluded their highly successful Pirelli National Superstock Championship season at the weekend with second and sixth place finishes at Brands Hatch, the net result being an excellent second overall in the final championship standings. It also meant for the second year in a row, the 23-year …

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Downings win Intermediate Championship

Downings have this won this year’s Donegal Intermediate Football Championship for the first time in 30 years, as they overcame Malin in a thrilling encounter in O’Donnell Park on Sunday evening. Full time, Downings 0-11 Malin 0-9. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne after the final whistle…

“Waited 30 years for this” – Downings manager Kevin Gallagher

  For the first time in thirty years, Downings has won the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship after defeating Malin in a nail-biting game on Sunday evening at O’Donnell Park. It ended, Downings 0-11 Malin 0-9. After the match, Oisin Kelly spoke with the winning manager on the day, Kevin Gallagher, and he said his club …

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Dungloe secure Donegal LGFA MFC Division 1 while Noamh Columba win Division 2

After a stunning comeback from seven points down at half time against Ardara, Dungloe came back to win the Donegal LGFA MFC Division 1 title in MacCumhaill Park on Sunday afternoon. Full time, Dungloe 2-08 Ardara 2-07.     Before that final, Naomh Columba defeated Buncrana to lift the LGFA MFC Division 2 trophy. Final …

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Termon lift IFC B trophy

  By dominating Naomh Columba in O’Donnell Park on Sunday, Termon added the championship to their league success this season. Termon went into half time leading 0-07 to 0-01, and went on to win 1-12 to 0-04.  

Reaction: Glen into Derry County Final

  Derry and Ulster champions Glen overcame Slaughtneil to book their spot in another county final, and they will play Magherafelt in a fortnight’s time. Full time at Owenbeg, Glen 1-5 Slaughtneil 0-6. Here’s Glen manager Malachy O’Rourke speaking to Michael McMullan after the match…

Reaction: Tyrone’s Fintona Pearses win Junior Championship

With a close 1-10 to 0-12 victory over Drumragh, Fintona Pearses won the Tyrone Junior championship for the first time in 48 years today. Fintona will play in Division Two of the All-County League next season. However, they must first prepare for the Ulster Junior Championship. Here’s Fintona manager Martin Green after the match speaking …

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Reaction – Errigal Ciaran joint manager Mark Harte after reaching SFC final

  Champions Errigal Ciaran easily defeated Ardboe in a one-sided semi-final matchup in Carrickmore, winning 2-19 to 0-7 to go to another Tyrone Senior Football Championship Final. At halftime, Errigal Ciaran led by 1-14 to 0-3 and the outcome was never in doubt. They will now play Trillick in the championship game; Trillick defeated Dungannon …

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Winning Junior Championship is “unbelievable” – Na Rossa’s John McDyre

Na Rossa won the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Junior A Championship after defeating Moville at O’Donnell Park by a score of 0-15 to 1-10. Na Rossa, who were encouraged by some excellent play by Cillian Bonner, led Moville, 1-5 to 0-7, at the half, thanks in part to a goal from Seamus McLaughlin. …

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Delight for Na Rossa as they beat Moville to win Junior A Championship

  Na Rossa secured the Michael Murphy Sports and Leisure Donegal Junior A Championship title as they defeated Moville by 0-15 to 1-10 in an absorbing final at O’Donnell Park. Spurred on by some fine points by Cillian Bonner, Na Rossa led by 0-6 to 0-2 midway through the first half but it was Moville …

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Disappointing result for Letterkenny RFC

Letterkenny RFC lost for a second game in a row after Academy RFC got the better of them today in Antrim. The home side led by 5-3 at half time and went on to win comfortably by a final score line of 38-10. Next up for Letterkenny is visit of Lurgan next Saturday.

Floods bags a hat-trick as Finn Harps win final home game 4-1

Ryan Flood (pictured) scored a hat-trick as Finn Harps beat Athlone Town 4-1 in their last home game of this season’s SSE Airtricity League First Division. Given that Harps had been beaten in their three previous outings against the midlanders – who still have play-off aspirations – this was a welcome win for the Finn …

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No Donegal players in this year’s Irish News Ulster Allstars

  Shane McGuigan, Men’s Football Player of the Year. No Donegal players have been included in this year’s Irish News Allstars, after a disappointing Ulster campaign in which the county was knocked out in the quarter finals by Down. Full team: Gk, Rory Beggan (Monaghan), full back line, Aidan Forker (Armagh), Eoin McEvoy (Derry), Conor …

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Preview: Donegal Intermediate and Junior Championship Finals with Peter Campbell

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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Garda presence outside Leinster House ahead of Budget 2024 reveal

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 receive eviction notices in Ballymacool estate

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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Gweedore GC win Donegal Senior Scratch Matchplay title

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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“We have no complaints” – Rory Kavanagh

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…

Mixed day of results for Donegal boxers at National Senior Championships

  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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Derry championship wrap – Saturday, 7th October

  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 …

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