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McLaughlin called up to Ireland squad to face USA

Ireland Women’s National Team Head Coach Carla Ward has called up Erin McLaughlin for the second International Friendly against USA in Cincinnati. The injured pair of Megan Campbell and Denise O’Sullivan drop out with McLaughlin linking up with the squad following Thursday night’s first game in Colorado. Donegal native McLaughlin, who recently left Portsmouth, has […]

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Lomboto nets winner again as Harps claim huge win in Limerick

Finn Harps have beaten Treaty United 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Market’s Fields this evening. Gradi Lomboto scored his third goal in four games with 15 minutes remaining to hand the away side another valuable three points. Lomboto also netted the winner in a 1-0 win over league-leaders Dundalk on Monday.

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Donegal Team News: O’Baoill named in starting line-up to face Monaghan

Jim McGuinness has named his Donegal team to face Monaghan in Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final clash at Croke Park. There’s one change from the team that started against Louth as Daire O’Baoill has been named in place of Caolan McColgan. O’Baoill was also named to start last week’s prelim in Ballybofey but was replaced by

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Donegal set to lock horns with Monaghan at GAA Headquarters – All-Ireland Quarter-Final Preview with Frank McGlynn

The controversy surrounding venues, dates and scheduling has come to a halt and it is now time to get down to the action on the pitch as Donegal get ready to face Monaghan in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final at Croke Park on Saturday evening. After a week filled with differing opinions on the

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Shaun Patton says “job done” as Donegal progress to quarter-final at Croke Park

Donegal goalkeeper Shaun Patton says it’s “job done” as Donegal put in a superb second half performance to defeat Leinster Champions Louth at MacCumhaill Park this afternoon. The game finished 2-22 to 0-12 after Donegal led 1-06 to 0-07 at the break. Jim McGuinness’ side will now face either Meath or Monaghan in the All-Ireland

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Jim McGuinness happy with “very good display in the second half” against Louth

Donegal have progressed to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals thanks to a 2-22 to 0-12 win over Louth in Ballybofey this afternoon. A dominant second-half propelled Jim McGuinness’ side to a comfortable win after leading by just two points at the break. After the game, McGuinness told Michael Mullan the team controlled the

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Donegal run out comfortable winners over Louth – Post-Match Reaction with Brendan Devenney and Brendan Kilcoyne

Donegal ran out 2-22 to 0-12 winners over Louth in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Preliminary Quarter Final at MacCumhaill Park. A goal in either half from Conor O’Donnell and Ciaran Thompson were big scores at big times for Jim McGuinness’ side. Brendan Devenney and Brendan Kilcoyne were live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…

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Top competitors react to enthralling Donegal International Rally – Finish-line chats with Chris Ashmore

The 2025 Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally is in the books and it’s a third win in a row for Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan. Chris Ashmore was at the finishing line and spoke to some of the other top competitors for Highland Radio Sport… Here’s modified winner Aaron McIntyre…   Inishowen driver Kyle McBride

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Callum Devine “absolutely thrilled” to have won the Donegal International Rally once again

Callum Devine has written himself into the history books as he claimed three Donegal International Rally victories in a row this afternoon. The Derry man, alongside Kerry native Noel O’Sullivan in their Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2, finished 20.5 seconds ahead of Meirion Evans and Ger Conway in second place. After the game, Devine told

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Rally Final Day: Devine edges closer to victory with two stages to go

Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are edging closer to becoming three-in-a-row Donegal International Rally winners as they lead heading into the final two stages. The pair are in top spot in their Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2 and have a 20.2 second advantage over Meirion Evans and Ger Conway in second. Jon Armstrong and Shane

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Rally Final Day: Devine, Evans and Armstrong in the podium places heading for service

Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan lead the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally by 22.6 seconds as they hit the mid-point on the final day. Meirion Evans, who set the fastest time through the first run around Fanad Head, is in 2nd spot, with Jon Armstrong in 3rd. Donegal’s David Kelly is 4th overall, while the

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Rally Final Day: Devine extends lead but Kevin Gallagher hits trouble in modified section

Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan have set the fastest time through the first stage on the final day of the Donegal International Rally in their Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2. The reigning champions, who are well on their way to winning three-in-a-row, are now 30.1 seconds ahead of Meirion Evans and Ger Conway’s Toyota Yaris

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Rally Day 3 Preview: Parc Ferme with Callum Devine, Jon Armstrong, Shane Byrne, Meirion Evans, Declan Boyle & Kevin Eves

The stage is set for the third and final day of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally! Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are top of the standings but there is a long way to go with six stages across Carnhill, Atlantic Drive and Fanad Head to come throughout the day. Oisin Kelly was at Parc

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Rally: Off for Creighton at Garrygort puts Devine in commanding position at the end of Day 2

  Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan will take a 21.8 second lead into the final day of the 2025 Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. William Creighton and Liam Regan had been chasing the leaders all day but hit trouble in today’s last stage at Garrygort. After Creighton’s mishap, Meirion Evans has now moved into second

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Rally: Creighton continues to chip into Devine’s lead at Garrygort

Just 4.9 seconds separate the top two in an enthralling afternoon’s action at the Donegal International Rally. Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan, who led by more than 17 seconds at one point this morning, have seen their lead cut by 2023 Junior WRC winners William Creighton and Liam Regan who have set four fastest stage

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Rally: Just 5.7 seconds separates the leaders after first run over Knockalla

Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan still lead the Donegal International Rally but William Creighton and Liam Regan are closing the gap slowly but surely after Stage 11 at the infamous Knockalla. Creighton has closed the gap to just 5.7 seconds. Meirion Evans and Ger Conway still occupy third spot overall. Oisin Kelly and Andrew Nesbitt

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James Daly says refereeing was “shocking” as Donegal exit All-Ireland Ladies SFC

Donegal are out of the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship after a 0-11 to 1-06 defeat to Tipperary in Bansha this afternoon. After the game, Donegal boss James Daly had some choice words about the refereeing of today’s game. Daly told Michael Heverin the officiating was “shocking”…  

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Rally Stage 9: Devine’s lead cut to 9 seconds as Creighton sets back-to-back fastest stages

William Creighton and Liam Regan are hunting down defending champions Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan at the top of the Donegal International Rally leader board. Devine’s lead is now 9 seconds ahead of Creighton as the chaser set back-to-back fastest stages through Lough Keel and High Glen. Meirion Evans is still in third spot. With

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Rally Day 2: Top competitors give their reaction to the opening stages at service in Letterkenny

Chris Ashmore was at service in Letterkenny and caught up with some of the top competitors on Day 2 of the Donegal International Rally… Defending champion Callum Devine leads in his Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2…   Hayden Paddon has dropped to fifth and was disappointed with the opening two stages this morning…   Meirion

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Rally Stage 7: Devine extends lead but Armstrong sets fastest time through High Glen

Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan have extended their lead in the Donegal International Rally to 17.3 seconds in their Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2. Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne, in the Ford Fiesta Rally2, set the fastest time in the first run through High Glen and have moved up to 2nd in the standings. The

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Leading drivers look forward to day two of the Donegal International Rally

It’s day two of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally with crews set to tackle eight more stages and over one hundred stage kilometres. Defending Champions Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan have the lead but Hayden Paddon and Jon Armstrong posted fastest times in the second loop yesterday looking to reel in Derry man Devine.

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