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243 local signatures on National Youth Council open letter

The letter, which is part of a country-wide campaign, is calling on government to invest an additional €9.4 million in young people in Budget 2024, following growing demands on youth work organisations. Daniel Meister is the Communications Manager for the NYCI. He said the response from Donegal shows the concern on a local level: Highland …

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Sproule to help out at Dergview as club start search for manager

Dergview have appointed 𝙄𝙫𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙚 as the interim manager of the first team. Sproule takes over the reins from Tommy Canning, who resigned following last weekends defeat at Ards, and will be assisted by Colin Robinson. The former NI international has previous experience of managing the club in the Championship and was happy to step …

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Consistent football has Toland back in the Ireland mix – Eileen Glesson

Republic of Ireland interim manager Eileen Gleeson says bringing Tyler Toland back into the international fold was a purely football decision. After a fall out with previous manager Vera Pauw, Toland had been in exile for four years but returns to the Girls in Green squad ahead of Saturday’s clash at the Aviva Stadium with …

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Donegal CCC confirm fixtures for busy championship weekend

The Donegal GAA Competitions Control Committee have finalised the fixtures for a busy weekend of championship action with prelim quarter finals at senior and quarter finals in intermediate. Full list of fixtures below: Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior Football Championship Sun, 24 Sep, Venue: MacCumhaill Park, (Round: Relegation Semi Final), St Michael’s V Milford …

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UU defective concrete block research exploration to Canada hailed a success

A defective concrete block research exploration to Canada by Ulster University has been hailed a success. During a week long visit, Dr Eileen Doherty and Professor Paul Dunlop witnessed first hand cutting-edge experiments that are being done on Donegal aggregates at Laval University. They also travelled to a city where 8000 homes have been affected …

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Derry expected to ratify Mickey Harte’s appointment this evening – Michael McMullan Gaelic Life

Mickey Harte is going to become the new manager of the Derry senior footballers. Tyrone’s former All Ireland winning boss has been in charge of Louth for the last three years. Derry are the current Ulster champions and reached the All Ireland semi final this year. Coach Gavin Devlin is expected to move to Derry …

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Double podium keeps Kerr’s championship hopes alive

The latest round of the Pirelli National Superstock Championship took Richard Kerr and the AMD Motorsport team to Oulton Park in Cheshire and second and third place finishes for the Donegal rider kept his championship challenge very much alive. The weekend started positively for Richard and the Dumfries-based team with the fifth fastest time during …

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Gizmo Cash smashes track record at Lifford Stadium with sensational time

Gizmo Cash, the evens-money favourite, smashed the track record for a sprint over the 325 yard distance at Lifford Stadium. The three-year-old dog produced a stunning run to clock 17.17 seconds in the first semi-final on Sunday evening of the Bar One Racing Crystal Vase SS0 325 competition. And in doing so, he broke the …

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Rathmullan Celtic didn’t do enough in defeat to Milford United- Eamonn Sheridan

Rathmullan Celtic remain without a win in their first three games of the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division after a 2-1 defeat at home to Milford United. Rathmullan took the lead in the first minute through Jay Cannon but failed to hold onto that lead as Milford fired in goals from Cathal McGettigan and Gary …

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FT Report & Reaction as Milford United come from behind to beat Rathmullan Celtic

Milford United came from behind to beat Rathmullan Celtic 2-1 in the Brian McCormick Premier Division. Rathmullan netted the opener in the first minute through Jay Cannon. Goals then from Cathal McGettigan and Gary Merrit gave Milford all three points. Chris Ashmore has the full time report… Milford goalkeeper John Matthews spoke with Chris Ashmore …

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Ann Marie McGlynn wins Belfast Half Marathon

Letterkenny AC’s Ann Marie McGlynn has won the Mash Direct Belfast Half Marathon. McGlynn was the first woman home in a time of 1 hour 14 minutes and 53 seconds. Gladys Ganiel from North Belfast Harriers was second whilst Caitlyn Havey was third.

Institute win as Dergview lose

Institute picked up three points on the road at Ballinamallard on Saturday afternoon with Oisin Devlin’s goal giving them all three points in the 1-0 win. Elsewhere, Dergview suffered a 4-2 defeat away to Ards. The results mean Stute are third in the table whilst Dergview are second from bottom.

Amber Barrett scores as Standard Liege beat Anderlecht

Amber Barrett got the opening goal for Standard Liege Women defeated Anderlecht Women 2-1 in the Super League on Saturday afternoon. Noemie Gelders then doubled Liege’s lead on 83 minutes before Anderlecht pulled one back just a minute later. The win puts Standard Liege Women joint top of the league.

Cameron McJannett reflects on Derry City’s draw with Shamrock Rovers

Derry City remain four points behind Premier Division leaders Shamrock Rovers after the sides played out a 1-1 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Cameron McJannett put Derry ahead midway through the second half before Graham Burke’s penalty on 84 minutes ensured a share of the spoils. Derry goal scorer Cameron McJannett …

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Ruaidhri Higgins reacts to Derry City’s draw with Shamrock Rovers

Derry City remain four points behind Premier Division league leaders Shamrock Rovers after the side played out a 1-1 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Cameron McJannet’s goal gave the hosts the lead just after the hour mark. Graham Burke then netted from spot for Rovers to earn them a vital point. …

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Donegal’s Tyler Toland called into women’s senior squad

Donegal’s Tyler Toland is back in the Republic of Ireland senior women’s squad. Interim manager Eileen Gleeson named her 25 strong squad today for games against Northern Ireland and Hungary. Toland, who did not play for the senior side under former manager Vera Pauw, is currently with Blackburn Rovers, where she is really making her …

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Dylan Browne McMonagle rides first winner for Aidan O’Brien

Dylan Browne McMonagle has taken his first win alongside trainer Aiden O’Brien. McMonagle teamed up with the Ballydoyle stable to win on the 2/7 favourite Military. It’s been a successful week for the Donegal Jockey who won four races over the last three days. Fellow Donegal man Luke McAteer was also in the winners enclosure …

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