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McBrearty & Bonar take senior honours at secondary cross country event

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

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Former O’Neills boss resigns from Invest NI board on claims of discrimination against the north west

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

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Sisters who were sexually abused by former priest say they felt heard by the Church

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

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Motorists in Letterkenny and Downings told to expect delays are road works get underway

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

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Donegal records fourth highest number of water outages in Ireland to date this year

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

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Boil water notice issued for Glenties-Ardara water supply

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

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Jim Gavin responds to criticism from Donegal Deputy over Israel comments

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’

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Tenders to go out to see the Ritz building in Ballybofey transformed into office spaces

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:

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Some Derrybeg Primary Care Centre appointments cancelled due to flooding

  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

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Tyrone Club Championship Results – Sunday 14/09/25

  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

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St Leger success for Dylan Browne McMonagle as Luke McAteer also rides winner

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

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Four Masters secure quarter final place in Donegal SFC with win over Glenswilly

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

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Paddy Bonner reflects on Keadue Rovers’ defeat to Kilmacrennan Celtic

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

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Martin McGinley praises his sides character as they beat Keadue Rovers after extra time

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

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Gary Wilson “glad to be in the hat” as Sean MacCumhaills beat Downings in Donegal SFC preliminary quarter final

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

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Donegal Club Championship Results – Saturday 13/09/25

  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

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Termon camp had “quiet confidence” heading into clash with St. Eunan’s – Ricky Gallagher

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

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Termon de-throne St. Eunan’s after extra time in Convoy

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

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“Proud day” for Tyrone Masters’ Player Of The Match Mark Donnelly

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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Brian McLaughlin says “Tyrone were the better team” as Donegal Masters are beaten in All-Ireland Final

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…

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“The players are reaping the rewards from all the hard work they’ve put in all season” – Tiernan Lynch

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

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Athletics news with Patsy McGonigle: Kelly runs at World Championships while McFadden commits future to Villanova University

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

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