Sean MacCumhaill’s overcame Glenswilly to book their spot in the semi-finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship. Full time, Sean MacCumhaills 1-17 Glenswilly 1-14. Ryan Ferry and Brendan Kilcoyne report from full time for Highland Radio Sport..
Donegal boxers where in action last night, competing in the 2023 Ulster Senior Championships Finals at the Crumlin Star Sports and Social Club in Belfast. Alex McAteer of Ballyshannon BC won in the 63.5kg category 5-0, beating Shea Murphy of Armagh. Cillian Boyce (Letterkenny) scored the win by walk-over, meanwhile Ryan McDaid secured at 3-2 …
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Finn Harps fought hard to come away with a 2-1 win over Kerry FC on Friday night in Finn Park, in what was the Ballybofey side third home win of the season. After the match, Ciaran Cannon got the reaction of Harps manager till the end of the season, Darren Murphy, and he was “delighted …
“Delighted with the response of the players” – Darren Murphy Read More »
Derry City kept their title hopes up as they defeated UCD 6-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday night. Martin Holmes has the full time report… Derry City boss Ruadhri Higgins after the match… Goalscorer Will Patching… Donegal man and UCD assistant manager William O’Conner reaction…
Finn Harps secured their third home win of season after defeating Kerry FC 2-1 at Finn Park on Friday night. Ciaran Cannon reports for Highland Radio Sport..
A number of Donegal boxers are in finals at the 2023 Ulster Senior Championships which are being held at the Crumlin Star Sports and Social Club in Belfast. Alex McAleer of Ballyshannon BC booked his place in the 63.5 kg Novice A category after a 5-0 verdict in his semi-final against Sean O’Dwyer of St …
Finn Valley Athletic Club’s Kay Byrne produced another great run at the European Masters Athletics Championships in Italy as she helped the Irish Women’s 60s team to a second gold of the week. Byrne finished eighth overall in the 10k road race in 44 minutes and 26 seconds. Niamh O’Sullivan finished third in 42:02 with …
Donegal has two nominees for this year’s PWC GAA/GPA Football All-Stars, defender Brendan McCole (St. Naul’s) and forward Oisin Gallen (MacCumhaill’s). There are seven Derry nominees, Gareth McKinless, Conor McCluskey, Eoin McEvoy, Conor Glass, Brendan Rogers, Paul Cassidy and Shane McGuigan. There are two Tyrone nominees, Padraig Hampsey and Darragh Canavan. All-Ireland champions Dublin …
Two Donegal players nominated for PwC GAA/GPA Football All Stars Read More »
Holders Termon and old rivals Glenfin will clash again in the years Donegal Senior Ladies county final at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybfofey on Sunday afternoon. It’s a fifth year in a row that the sides are meeting in the decider with the clubs have won two of those apiece. A win on Sunday would give …
Donegal Ladies Final Preview: Glenfin v Termon – The Captains Read More »
Finn Harps will see out the remaining four games of the First Division campaign under the management of Darren Murphy. He took charge for last Monday’s game against Galway following the departure of Dave Rogers. On Friday, Harps face Kerry in their penultimate home game of the season, the Munster men are the only side …
With five games remaining in the Premier Division season, Derry City will look to dust themselves down from the Sligo defeat when they welcome UCD to the Brandywell on Friday evening Derry hit the students for five when the sides met at the Belfield earlier in the month, however the Students took a point …
Derry look to get back on track – Ruaidhri Higgins Read More »
Darren Murphy will continue as interim manager of Finn Harps for the remaining four games in the 2023 season, starting with Kerry FC at home on Friday night. Finn Harps Head of Academy Kevin McHugh and former Harps U19 Manager Tommy Canning, most recently of Dergview FC, have joined the backroom team for the remainder …
Darren Murphy to take charge of Harps until the end of season Read More »
The Republic of Ireland women’s team beat Hungary 4-nil to make it two wins from two in the Nations League. Caitlin Hayes, Katie McCabe, Kyra Carusa (pr: Ciara) and Denise O’Sullivan got the goals. Donegal’s Tyler Tolan once again started in midfield for the second game in a row since her return to the International …
Toland and Barrett feature in Irish Budapest victory Read More »
Kathryn McDevitt just missed out on another medal at the European Masters Athletic Championships in Italy on Tuesday. The Letterkenny AC sprinter finished fourth in the 400m final at the Pescara Stadium in 61.21 seconds. On Monday, McDevittt was part of the 4x100m relay team that won silver. She has been on track for four …
McDevitt pipped for another medal at European Masters Read More »
Nominations have now officially opened for the 2023 Donegal Sports Star Awards. There is an earlier deadline of Friday 27th of October for schools nominations. The non-school deadline for all other nominations is Friday 24th November. Sports Star Awards Chairperson Grace Boyle said there has already been a lot of success for Donegal teams and …
Donegal Sports Star Awards – Nominations now open Read More »
The Donegal CCC have confirmed the fixture details for this weekend’s knock out championship games. Two senior quarter finals will be played on Saturday and Sunday. Glenswilly and MacCumhaills will be first up at the O’Donnell Park on Saturday at 4pm. Aodh Rua Ballyshannon and St. Eunans clash on Saturday evening at 7.30pm under the …
Former Donegal manager Aidan O’Rourke will take charge of the Armagh Minor Footballers for the new season. O’Rourke, spent a short time in charge with Donegal last season, taking over from Paddy Carr at the end of the league campaign and overseeing managerial duties during the championship. He was confirmed as the new Armagh minor …
Aidan O’Rourke returns to coach in native Armagh Read More »
It’s been a wonderful season for Galway United who secured the League of Ireland First Division title and promotion at the weekend, and last night they took a 15th home win on the trot by beating Finn Harps 1-0 at Eamonn Deacy Park. Former Harps boss Ollie Horgan, now assistant manager at Galway, offered words …
Ollie Horgan praises former club as Galway overcome Harps Read More »
Finn Harps suffered a 16th defeat of the season on Monday losing 1-0 to the First Division champions and newly promoted Galway United. Following the departure of Dave Rogers on Sunday, the Ballybofey side took to the pitch at Eamonn Deacy Park under the management of Darren Murphy. He told John Mulligan the players responded …
Reaction: “We got an honest shift” – Darren Murphy Read More »
Finn Harps lost to First Division Champions Galway United on Monday night. John Mulligan reports for Highland Radio Sport from Eamonn Deacy Park:
On this week’s DL Debate – The Championship, Brendan Devenney is joined by Brendan Kilcoyne and John Gildea for a full review of the club championships in Donegal plus Tyrone legend Enda McGinley discusses the Tyrone championship and the small matter of his old boss Micky Harte taking over at Derry. The DL Debate in …
History was made at Lifford Stadium on Sunday evening as Gizmo Cash smashed the track record to win the Bar One Racing Crystal Vase 325 Final. Racing out of trap two, Gizmo Cash was away well and in command by the first bend and went on to win in a sensational 17.09 seconds with four …
Greyhound track record smashed in final of richest race since reopening Read More »
FAI Junior Cup Bonagee United 7 v 0 Deele Harps Glenea United 0 v 3 Swilly Rovers Keadue Rovers 2 v 2 Aileach F.C. Letterkenny Rovers 2 v 1 Carndonagh F.C. Rathmullan Celtic 2 v 0 Moville Celtic St. Catherines 0 v 1 (a.e.t.) Castlefin Celtic Kilmacrennan Cel 2 v 1 Culdaff FC
Brian McCormick Premier Gweedore Celtic 0 vs 5 Kildrum Tigers TDA Repairs D1 Cranford FC 2 vs 5 Donegal Town Gweedore United 7 vs 2 Letterbarrow Celtic Donegal Physiotherapy D2 Cranford FC 2 vs 5 Donegal Town Gweedore United 7 vs 2 Letterbarrow Celtic
Senior Football Championship Prelim Quarter Final’s Goath Dobhair 0-10 v 1-06 Dungloe Senior Championship Relegation play off St Michael’s 0-09 v 1-05 Milford Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Final’s Downings 2-10 v 0-11 Red Hughs Junior A Quarter Final’s Noamh Ultan 0-06 v 1-07 Noamh Padraig Noamh Conaill 0-07 v 0-08 Moville
Goath Dobhair got the better of Dungloe in a one-point victory and will head into the quarter-finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship, facing Ardara in the next round. Full time, Goath Dobair 0-10 Dungloe 1-06. Today’s match was played in horrible weather, boss of the Gaeltacht Men said on the elements, “I think the …
“I think the team did well in the conditions” – Goath Dobhair boss Niall Friel Read More »
Six Donegal athletes are competing at the European Masters Championship in Pescara, Italy. This morning, Finn Valley AC’s Kay Byrne helped Ireland win gold along side Niamh O’Sullivan and Irene Clements, competing in the W60 8km cross-country team event. Byrne, secured the tenth position overall and the fifth position in the W60 category, next week …
European Masters Championship overview with Patsy McGonigle Read More »
Goath Dobair are into the quarter finals of the Donegal Senior football Championship, after beating Dungloe by a point in Páirc Chloich Cheann Fhaola on Sunday evening. It ended Goath Dobair 0-10 Dungloe 1-06. The Gaeltacht Men will travel to play Ardara in the next round. Ryan Ferry reports for Highland Radio Sport.. …
Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final draw: Naomh Conaill v Kilcar Ardara v Gaoth Dobhair Aodh Ruadh v St Eunan’s Glenswilly v Sean MacCumhaills Intermediate Football Championship Semi-Final draw: Fanad v Malin Downings v Termon
Milford lost by just a point to St Michael’s in their relegation play off at MacCumhail Park on Sunday evening. St Michael’s 0-09 Milford 1-05 was how it ended. Milford have one more chance to secure senior football for next year, as they will face St Nual’s in the final relegation play-off. Disappointed with …
“One of those days” – Milford manager James McGinley Read More »
St Michael’s will be playing in the senior championship next season after beating Milford by a point, in their relegation play-off. After full time, St Michael’s 0-09, Milford 1-05. Michael Langan returned from injury to be the star man for his club, scoring 0-04. After the match, Langan speaking to Chris Ashmore said today was …
St Michael’s will be playing in the Donegal Senior Football Championship next year, after beating Milford by a point, in their relegation play off at MacCumhail Park on Sunday evening. Full time, St Michael’s 0-09 Milford 1-05. Milford will now play St Naul’s next, in a bid to preserve senior status. Chris Ashmore reports for …
Finn Valley AC’s Kay Byrne played a pivotal role in helping Ireland’s W60 8km cross-country team secure gold at the European Masters Championships in Pescara, Italy. Byrne, secured the tenth position overall and the fifth position in the W60 category, completing the race in 30 minutes and 38 seconds. The Irish W60 team of three, comprised …
Kay Byrne plays a pivotal role in securing gold for Ireland Read More »
Tyler Toland returned to the international fold for a first time in four years and capped it off with a Player of the Match performance. Toland hadn’t played for Ireland during Vera Pauw time in charge. After the match speaking to the media she said “I’m absolutely delight to be back playing”…
Dave Rogers has resigned as manager of Finn Harps for family and personal reasons. The news comes after Harps 5-1 defeat away to Cobh Ramblers last night. On Saturday sport Chris Ashmore got reaction on Rogers resignation from former captain Declan Boyle..
Darragh Kelly’s winning streak in Bellator continues, as he scores a stoppage win in the third round at the 3Arena, Dublin. Darragh overcame Dutchman Jelle Zeegers in a featherweight contest to go 5-0. The Moville mauler adds to his clean record with speculation on the Bellator promotion collapsing, Kelly will be looking to fight outside …
Ardara booked their place in the quarter final’s of the Donegal Senior Football Championship, after beating Cloughaneely in O’Donnell Park on Saturday evening. After full time it ended Ardara 2-13 Cloughaneely 0-10. Ryan Ferry got the reaction of Ardara manager Damien Devaney after the match, and he was happy with his players today, saying “some …
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Ardara overcame Cloughaneely to book their spot in the quarter finals of Donegal Senior Football. It finished Ardara 2-13 Cloughaneely 0-10. Molloy brothers CJ and John Ross scored 2-08 between them, to help their club over the line. Ryan Ferry reports for Highland Radio Sport..
The Republic of Ireland have made history at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon. 36 thousand people watched on as Eileen Gleeson’s side beat Northern Ireland 3-0 in their Nations League clash at Lansdowne Road. Lily Agg, Kyra Carusa and Lucy Quinn all found the back of the net for the homeside. The attendance record for …
POTM Tyler Toland helps Republic of Ireland beat Northern Ireland in historic day Read More »
Glenswilly advanced to the quarter-finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship as they overcame Glenfin by 1-16 0-10 at O’Donnell Park. Leading by 1-7 to 0-2 at half-time, Glenswilly were always in command in this preliminary quarter-final clash. Donal Gallagher got the goal for Glenswilly. Glenfin scored three points in a row at the start …
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Finn Harps First Team Manager Dave Rogers has decided to step away from his position for family and personal reasons. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter, Harps said, “The club would like to thank Dave for his efforts this season and wish him every success in the future.” His departure comes after a run …
Derry City suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat at the hands of Sligo Rovers last night at the Showgrounds. Ramelton native Ronan Boyce was sent off in the second half after a second yellow card on his 100th game under Ruaidhrí Higgins. Shortly after the sending off The Bit O’Red scored through substitute Stefan Radosavljevic. After the …
This year’s Donegal Harvest Rally is set to return on Saturday the 11th of November. It’s announced that it will be a mini stage format and the event will be closed to Donegal Motor Club members.
Buncrana man William O’Connor is set to become the manager of UCD in 2024. He will take over from Andy Myler who is leaving at the end of this season, the club confirmed. O’Connor, the current first team coach at Belfield, was the first team coach under Ollie Horgan at Finn Park for five years …
Donegal’s Rachael Darragh has beaten Fernanda Saponara Rivva 21-10, 21-10 to secure a place in the quarter-final at the 2023 Peru International Challenge. In the previous round of this Olympic qualifying event, she had beaten a Peruvian opponent Rafaela Quintanilla. Meanwhile, Donegal’s Joshua Magee and Paul Reynolds are competing in the doubles.
Former Finn Harps manager and player Anthony Gorman joins us to look ahead to Finn Harps First Division clash away to Cobh Ramblers and the last derby of the season in the Premier Division as Derry City go to Sligo Rovers. When speaking with Oisin Kelly, Anthony also touched on Letterkenny Rovers start to the …
Donegal jockey Luke McAteer won his second race of the week at Listowel, coming in first on 5/1 shot Night Moon for trainer David Marnane. Earlier in the week he was first past the post on board 5/2 Eastern Legend, trained by J.S Bolger.
Derry City play Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds on Friday night, in what will be the final North West derby of the season. The Candystripes head into the match off the back of a 1-1 draw against last years champions and current league leaders Shamrock Rovers, boss Ruaidhri Higgins knows his side will mostly …
“It’s a tough game every time we play Sligo ” – Derry City’s Ronan Boyce Read More »
Darragh Kelly returns to the Mixed Martial Arts stage on Saturday evening on the Bellator 299 event at the 3Arena in Dublin. Unbeaten Kelly faces Dutchman Jelle Zeegers in a featherweight contest, his opponent has two wins and two defeats on his record. The Inishowen native is no stranger to the 3Arena stage where he …
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