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Donegal and Derry announce teams for Ulster Championship opener

Donegal and Derry have announced their teams for the Ulster Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round clash at MacCumhaill Park on Sunday afternoon. For Donegal, Shaun Patton starts between the sticks while Finnbarr Roarty, Brendan McCole and Ciaran Moore make up the full back line. It’s an Ulster Championship debut for Roarty. Ryan McHugh, Caolan McGonagle […]

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Convoy and Kerrykeel go head-to-head for league title – Johnny Doherty & Hughie Walsh look ahead

It’s winner-takes-all at Rab’s Park on Sunday afternoon. Convoy Arsenal make the trip to Kerrykeel knowing that a win or a draw will be enough to win the Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division 2 title. A win for the home side, however, will hand them league glory instead. The two teams have been neck-and-neck

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Concerns raised over salmon stock levels in Donegal

Concerns have been raised over low numbers of salmon in Donegal. At today’s Donegal County Council’s Fisheries Committee meeting both Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Loughs Agency highlighted the dwindling of stocks over the years. Inland Fisheries Ireland say fishing, changes in food availability, climatic influences and pollution are forcing salmon stocks to leave the

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Business Matters, Ep 238: Jimmy Stafford on banking, Letterkenny Chamber – and his favourite song

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Jimmy Stafford, Bank of Ireland Area Operations and Risk Manager, about the changing face of banking, fraud, legislation about cash and ATMs, and his own career. A native of Cobh in Co. Cork, Jimmy outlines how he came to be in Donegal and his love for

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I.S. 465 draft amendment released for public consultation

The draft amendment to I.S. 465 has been released for public consultation. The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) published the long-awaited proposed changes yesterday. This follows widespread concerns that the existing standard for determining remediation actions for homes affected by defective concrete was not adequately aligned with scientific evidence. The draft amendment proposes a

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Robb at the double as Kildrum knock 9-man Cockhill out of Ulster Cup

Kildrum Tigers have beaten Cockhill Celtic 2-1 in the Ulster Junior Cup Semi-Final in St. Johnston this afternoon. Johnny Robb put the home team 1-0 up from the penalty spot after just 9 minutes and that is how it remained until mid-way through the second half. Adam Duffy equalised for the Inishowen side on the

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“The determination in this team is different class” – Johnny Robb

Johnny Robb scored twice as Kildrum Tigers knocked Inishowen king-pins Cockhill Celtic out of the Ulster Junior Cup at the semi-final stage in St. Johnston this afternoon. Robb slotted home a first half penalty and grabbed the winner on 86 minutes after Adam Duffy had put Cockhill level on the hour-mark. Robb spoke to Highland’s

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Termon defeat Sean MacCumhaills – Daire McDaid “delighted to get the first win”

Daire McDaid helped Termon make it a winning start to life back in Division 1 of the Donegal All County League this afternoon. The experienced sharp-shooter spoke to Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News after his side’s 2-20 to 1-17 win over Sean MacCumhaills at the Burn Road. “We’re delighted to get the first win”

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Defeat for Donegal Ladies against Cork – Bernard McGeehan reflects on league campaign

Donegal were beaten 1-08 to 0-08 by Cork in their final game of the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 2 in Ballyshannon this afternoon. James Daly’s side had already secured safety in the division thanks to wins over Monaghan and Tipperary, while draws against Roscommon, Clare and Westmeath also helped the overall points tally.

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Derry manager Paddy Tally: “Donegal are the top team in Ulster”

Paddy Tally will lead Derry into the Lion’s Den of MacCumhaill Park next Sunday, April 6th, for a Preliminary Round Ulster Championship clash with old foes Donegal. Derry were relegated from Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League and failed to win a game throughout the campaign, while the story could hardly be more

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Termon man McElwaine looking forward to playing for London in Connacht Championship

London are getting ready to face Roscommon in the opening game of the Connacht Senior Football Championship next weekend. With the Ruislip side plying their trade in Division 4 of the NFL and Roscommon just promoted to Division 1, it’s fair to say London are big underdogs heading into next Saturday’s clash. Coming off the

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Athletics: Latest from the National Indoor Juvenile Championships with Patsy McGonigle

Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle joined Ciaran Cannon on Sunday Sport this afternoon. Patsy filled us in on the latest regarding the National Indoor Juvenile Championships, where there was a particularly impressive performance from Letterkenny’s Erin Friel as she set a new Donegal Senior Record…

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Colm McFadden looks ahead to Donegal’s clash with Derry – “Ulster is the top priority”

Colm McFadden says “Ulster is the top priority” as Donegal get ready to welcome Derry to Ballybofey in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round next Sunday. The 2012 All-Ireland winner, who is now part of the management set-up, isn’t looking past Paddy Tally’s out-of-form Derry side however. “There’s no day you go into an

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Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 29/03/25

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Drumbar 0-5 St Catherines Res Glencar Celtic 2-1 Arranmore United Kildrum Tigers vs Ramelton Mariners Swilly Rovers 1-6 Oldtown Celtic   Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Cappry Rovers 1-4 Glenea United Reserves Dunlewey Celtic 4-2 Fintown Harps Gweedore Celtic 1-0 Castlefin Celtic Kilmacrennan Celtic 0-6 Letterkenny Rovers   Finn Travel

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Donegal U20’s set for crunch tie against Tyrone on Wednesday – Jordi Gribben reacts to victory over Down

Donegal defeated Down 3-23 to 1-11 in the penultimate group phase game in the Ulster U20 Championship this afternoon. Gary Boyle’s youngsters have now beaten Fermanagh, Antrim and Down so far, and face a tough test against Tyrone on Wednesday to decide who will top the group. The winners of Wednesday’s tie will progress straight

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Kevin McHugh on vacant Harps job: “I will be speaking to the board of directors about the role”

Finn Harps legend Kevin McHugh, who is the current Head Of Academy at Finn Park, took charge of the senior side alongside Eamon Curry and Tommy Canning for last night’s SSE Airtricity League clash with Athlone in the midlands. The game finished 1-0 in Harps’ favour thanks to a late effort from Gavin Gilmore. Speaking

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Citadel Gymnastics celebrates national success at Gymnastics Ireland Events

Citadel Gymnastics has once again made Donegal proud with an outstanding showing at the Gymnastics Ireland National Series and JumpSTART event. The club’s gymnasts delivered exceptional performances, earning an impressive 19 accolades across multiple disciplines and solidifying Citadel’s reputation as a powerhouse in Irish gymnastics. The event saw over 2,000 competitors from clubs across Ireland,

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Derry open Ulster U20 campaign with comfortable win in Armagh – Damien McErlain “pleased with the performance”

Derry opened their Ulster U20 Football Championship campaign with a 2-24 to 0-13 win over Armagh at the BOX-IT Athletics Grounds yesterday evening. In the other Group B game, Monaghan and Cavan finished level at 1-10 to 0-13. Those results mean Damien McErlain’s side are in a strong position heading into next Wednesday’s fixture with

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McCarron says “there are bigger challenges ahead” as Tyrone brush Fermanagh aside in Ulster U20 Championship

Tyrone were 6-26 to 0-06 winners over Fermanagh in the Ulster U20 Football Championship in Dungannon last night. The reigning All-Ireland Champions were much too strong and ran out convincing winners, but manager Cathal McCarron has set his sights on the tougher test his side will face next week. The Red Hand youngsters will face

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Seanan Carr hits 2-10 as Donegal ease past Antrim in Ulster U20 Championship – “We’re just taking it one game at a time”

Donegal defeated Antrim 3-23 to 0-02 in the Ulster U20 Football Championship in Dunsilly yesterday evening. The star of the show was undoubtedly Seanan Carr as he hit 2-10 on the way to his side’s 30-point victory. It’s Donegal’s 2nd win of the campaign having dispatched of Fermanagh last week in their opening fixture, with

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Tanaiste stresses need for accountability for death of Private Sean Rooney to Lebanese ministers

The Tanaiste has stressed the need for accountability for the death of Irish peacekeeper, Private Sean Rooney, to Lebanese ministers. During a meeting with Defence and Foreign Affairs ministers in Lebanon today, Simon Harris delivered a formal letter calling for justice regarding the killing of Private Rooney, a native of Newtowncunningham. In a statement after

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Buncrana PP says SSPX Resistance group is operating against the unity of the Church

A Parish Priest in Buncrana says the SSPX Resistance group is operating against the unity of the Church. The splinter organisation set up by Richard Williamson, a former Bishop who was twice excommunicated by the Vatican and was convicted of Holocaust denial in Germany in 2009 is believed to be currently operating in Derry. Last

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Business Matters – Ep 237: Anthony Kernan, MD of the Kernan Group – from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC to employing more than 350 people

In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore talks with Anthony Kernan, the Managing Director of the Kernan Group, which has more than a dozen outlets in Donegal, and also in Mayo. After a career as a professional footballer in England was halted due to injury while still a teenager, Anthony returned to Ireland

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Education Minister urged to issue Ministerial order to stop relocation of Donegal Education Centre

There’s calls for the Education Minister to issue a Ministerial order to halt the relocation of the Donegal Education Centre from Donegal Town to Letterkenny. The centre is set to close in Donegal Town at the end of this month, despite much campaigning to retain it. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher is now calling

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Boxing: Parke, McFadden, Brown and Mullis-Boyle all claim national titles

Four young Donegal boxers claimed Irish titles at the National Junior Championships in Dublin at the weekend. Raphoe’s Taylor Parke had a 2nd round stoppage against Gerard O’Looney to claim national glory in the Boys 46kg category. Carys McFadden of Dunfanaghy stopped Olivia Wardzinska in the final of the Girls 46kg category. Kerry Brown of

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Motorsport: Historic mini-double for Donegal’s Jayden Mc Brearty

Killybegs based Jayden McBrearty (pictured above) made history at Mondello Park by winning the Rallysport Association IRL Winter Mini Cup and Junior Mini Series.   This comes following similar success last weekend in Northern Ireland’s Nutts Corner track where Jayden finished 2nd place to win The Rallysport Association NI Winter Mini Cup and Junior Mini Cup

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