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O’Rourke aiming to “bounce back up” to Division 1 next year

Even though Tyrone impressed in a 2-20 to 1-16 win over Dublin this afternoon, Malachy O’Rourke saw his side relegated from Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League. A defeat to Armagh at the beginning of February ultimately sealed the Red Hand County’s fate as head-to-head came into play to decide who would drop […]

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Jim McGuinness: “We’re focused now on the championship”

It didn’t take long for Jim McGuinness to turn his attention towards the Ulster Championship clash against Derry at MacCumhaill Park in two weeks time. The Donegal manager saw his team miss out on next weekend’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 Final after a 2-point defeat to Mayo in Castlebar today. A lot had

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Tyrone relegated to Division 2 despite victory over Dublin

Tyrone have been relegated from Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League despite overcoming Dublin 2-20 to 1-16 this afternoon. With Derry already relegated and occupying bottom spot in the league, Tyrone and Armagh both finished level on 7 points apiece. Due to the fact that only two teams, Tyrone and Armagh, finished level

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 23/03/25

Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Bonagee United 1-1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Keadue Rovers 1-1 Fanad United Kildrum Tigers 3-2 Gweedore Celtic Swilly Rovers P-P Rathmullan Celtic   Temple Domestic Appliances Division 1 Ballybofey United 0-0 Glenea United Cranford FC 3-3 Gweedore United   Donegal Physiotherapy and Performance Centre Division  2 Convoy Arsenal P-P Dunkineely Celtic (Convoy

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“The girls were unbelievable” – James Daly & Suzie White on Donegal’s victory over Tipperary

Donegal Senior Ladies manager James Daly was full of praise for his side after today’s three-point win over Tipperary in Lifford. The victory secures Donegal’s place in Division 2 of the Ladies NFL for next year. Daly told Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell “the girls were unbelievable”…   Donegal’s Suzie White played a big part in today’s

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Ruairi O’Mianan says “job done” as Derry hurlers secure Division 2A status

Derry will play in Division 2A of next year’s National Hurling League after surviving relegation with a 2-23 to 0-09 victory over near-neighbours Donegal this afternoon. The Oakleafers were dominant from the get-go in this afternoon’s encounter in Letterkenny. Derry’s Ruairi O’Mianan spoke to Michael McMullan at full time and said “job done”…   Donegal,

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Donegal relegated to Division 3 of National Hurling League after defeat to Derry

Donegal have been relegated to Division 3 of the National Hurling League after a 2-23 to 0-09 defeat to Derry in Letterkenny this afternoon. Having led 0-15 to 0-03 at half time, two second half goals from Shea Cassidy and Thomas Brady sealed a comfortable win for the Oakleaf County. Chris Ashmore and Eugene Organ

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AIB Club Awards held at Croke Park – Harte, Taylor & McGuigan named on club teams of the year

The AIB Club Awards were held last night in Croke Park. Peter Harte was one of five Errigal Ciaran players to be named on the Club Men’s Football Team of the Year. The All-Ireland winner with Tyrone was joined by Peter Óg Mc Cartan, Joe Oguz, Ruarí Canavan and Darragh Canavan. Harte spoke to Oisin

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Darren Murphy on Harps’ 5-0 win: “I’m extremely pleased for the players”

Darren Murphy feels his players got their just rewards tonight as Finn Harps thrashed Bray Wanderers 5-0 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division. Goals from Max Hutchinson, Gavin Hodgins, Mikey Place, Dara McGuinness and Tony McNamee earned the home team all three points at Finn Park. It’s Harps’ first win of the campaign and

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Hurling: Donegal go head-to-head with Derry on Survival Saturday

Donegal and Derry will collide in a high-stakes Allianz National Hurling League Division 2A clash at O’Donnell Park on Saturday afternoon. A win or draw for Mickey McCann’s side would see them avoid the drop instead of the Oakleafers, while a win for Derry would almost certainly relegate Donegal to Division 3. On the slight

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Opening championship wins for Donegal and Tyrone U20’s

Donegal and Tyrone got their Ulster Championship campaigns off to a winning start on Wednesday evening. Donegal had a ten point win over Fermanagh in Enniskillen while All-Ireland champions Tyrone got the defence of their provincial and national titles off to a positive start with a comfortable win in Down. At Brewster Park in Enniskillen

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Protesters demand better cancer services at LUH

A cancer survivor who organised a protest outside of Letterkenny University Hospital this morning says the public’s support has been immense. It comes after it emerged that people who are diagnosed with cancer in Donegal are regularly late in receiving treatment. The HSE has confirmed that plans are progressing to develop Ambulatory Cancer Facilities at

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Business Matters – Ep 236: Last call for people in Donegal to avail of UK pension boost – plus the New Frontiers programme

On Business Matters this week, the main topic is pensions and how if you worked previously in Northern Ireland or Great Britain, not only could you  get a small UK pension but by paying additional National Insurance Contributions, you can get an increased UK pension worth in excess of €14,000 per annum. Many people who

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Facing depleted Donegal side was a “no-win situation” – Malachy O’Rourke

Tyrone manager Malachy O’Rourke says it was a “no-win situation” as his Tyrone side defeated a much-changed Donegal side by six points in Letterkenny this afternoon. O’Rourke spoke to the assembled media after the game…   Tyrone play Dublin in their final NFL Division 1 fixture next weekend.

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DL Debate LIVE from O’Donnell Park – 16/03/25

On this week’s DL Debate, Brendan Devenney broadcasts live from the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny after Donegal’s 0-25 to 0-19 defeat to Tyrone in the Allianz National Football League Division 1. Brendan is joined by 2012 All Ireland winner Rory Kavanagh, Cahair O’Kane of the Irish News, Donegal player Hugh McFadden and manager Jim McGuinness.

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Jim McGuinness “very proud” of understrength Donegal’s performance against Tyrone

Jim McGuinness joined Brendan Devenney on the DL Debate live at the O’Donnell Park after an understrength Donegal side were defeated 0-25 to 0-19 by Tyrone this afternoon. The Glenties man chose to rest a plethora of experienced players, which gave a chance to some of the younger players to shine. Despite the defeat, McGuinness

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Paddy Tally says the focus is now on Ballybofey in 3 weeks as Derry are relegated from Division 1

Derry’s 2-19 to 1-17 defeat to Mayo this afternoon means they are relegated from the Allianz National Football League Division 1 and will play Division 2 football next year. Paddy Tally’s side will face a tough Ulster Championship opener against Donegal in three weeks. Although Derry have one more fixture against Armagh next week, Tally

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Jon Armstrong wins West Cork Rally – Donegal’s David Kelly and Declan Boyle finish in top 6

The West Cork Rally, the first event of the 2025 Irish Tarmac Championship, took place this weekend. Defending Irish Tarmac Champions Keith Cronin and Mikie Galvin had been leading for most of the rally in their Citreon C3, but Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne came through in the final few stages of Day 3 to

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Mark English set to miss World Indoor Championships through illness

Mark English has ruled himself out of next week’s World Indoor Athletics Championships in China. On a social media post, the Finn Valley AC man stated: “Unfortunately, I will not be competing at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, “I’m dealing with an illness that I picked up since the European Indoors in Apeldoorn.

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Donegal County GAA Health & Wellbeing Committee Officially launch Youth Conference 2025

The Donegal County GAA Health & Wellbeing Committee, in association with ATU, Jigsaw, HSE, and the Northwest Alcohol & Drug Task Force, is excited to officially launch our Youth Conference, to be held on March 22, 2025 in ATU Letterkenny. The event aims to give young people in Donegal important information and resources, based on

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Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 15/03/25

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One                       Keadue Rovers 2-0 St Catherines Res Oldtown Celtic P-P Arranmore United (3-0 victory awarded to Oldtown Celtic)   Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Drumoghill Res 2-9 Letterkenny Rovers (Played on Friday) Gweedore Celtic 2-1 Kilmacrennan Celtic   Finn Travel Saturday D3 Bonagee United 3-2 Ballybofey United Drumkeen United 3-3 Gweedore

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Darren Murphy on penalty decision: “If I say what I feel, I’m the one who gets in trouble”

Finn Harps lost 2-1 to Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division in Ballybofey this evening. Cobh’s winner came after a dubious penalty decision went against Darren Murphy’s side 10 minutes from the end. After the game, Murphy spoke to Diarmuid Doherty for Highland Radio Sport….  

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HSE say plans are in place to ensure people have access to care over Bank Holiday

The HSE is assuring people in the North West that plans are in place across hospital and community services to ensure patients have access to the care they need over the St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday. They expect attendances at Emergency Departments to be higher than normal over the coming days. The HSE is reminding

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