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DCB homeowners urge Housing Minister for updates on Appeals Panel delays

A letter has been written to Housing Minister James Browne by a panel of almost 30 DCB homeowners waiting to receive their results from the Defective Concrete Appeals Panel. They say that many families have been waiting for two years after appealing the downgrading of their home remediation by the Department of Housing. The families

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McClean will come with a high level of fitness and a lot to prove – Martin Holmes

It’s been a massive week for Derry City FC. After signing Patrick McClean from Sligo Rovers on Thursday, the arrival of his brother James sent shockwaves through the League Of Ireland and beyond. The McClean brothers have come home to the Ryan McBride Brandywell after going their separate ways. Patrick had successful spells at Waterford,

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Storming start to 2026 continues for Mark English as Finn Valley man sets another new National Record

Just 18 days into the new year, Mark English has already set TWO new national indoor records. On Wednesday, he set a new Irish 600m Indoor record at the National Indoor Arena when he came home in a time of 1:15.80, bettering his previous best of 1:16.64 set in 2024. English has been at it

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Kevin McHugh “happy with a lot of players that have come in” after Harps’ friendly against Galway

It was another step in the right direction for Finn Harps as a lot of new faces were in the fold for their pre-season friendly against Galway United at Finn Park. The game ended 32 but it was a very fruitful outing for Kevin McHugh’s side who found themselves in limbo when Derry City pulled

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 18/01/26

Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Bonagee United 0-1 Kildrum Tigers Donegal Town 3-0 Glenea United Keadue Rovers 1-1 Fanad United Letterkenny Rovers 1-0 St Catherines FC   Temple Domestic Appliance Division 1 Castlefin Celtic 4-1 Ballybofey United Milford United 2-2 Convoy Arsenal Rathmullan Celtic 2-1 Swilly Rovers   Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division 2

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“We didn’t react well to conceding the goal” – Mickey Funston

Bonagee United now find themselves five points adrift of last year’s champions Letterkenny Rovers at the summit of the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division. A 1-0 home defeat to Kildrum Tigers combined with Letterkenny Rovers’ narrow 1-0 win over St. Catherine’s has left Mickey Funston’s side with a lot to do to claim league honours.

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Goalscorer McKinley “delighted with the performance” as Kildrum beat Bonagee

Ronan McKinley’s first half strike was enough to hand Kildrum Tigers all three points against Bonagee United in this afternoon’s Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division clash at Dry Arch Park. The match-winner spoke to Chris Ashmore at full time and was “delighted” with the team’s performance…

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“I can’t wait to get started” – James McClean is a Candy Stripe once again

Derry City yesterday announced the signing of James McClean, who re-joins his hometown club from Wrexham on a multi–year deal. The 36 year old returns to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium nearly 15 years after leaving to join Sunderland. Arguably one of the most successful exports from the League of Ireland, the player has made

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McGuinness says “we got what we wanted” out of Dr. McKenna Cup

Donegal won three games in six days to clinch this year’s Dr. McKenna Cup. A victory over Antrim last Sunday was followed by a Wednesday night win over Derry and Jim McGuinness’ side then ended a good week with a 2-17 to 0-10 cup-winning performance against Monaghan at Healy Park last night. Speaking to the

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Donegal win Dr. McKenna Cup – Post-Match Reaction with Pauric Hilferty & Brendan Kilcoyne

Donegal have beaten Monaghan at Healy Park to win the 2026 Dr. McKenna Cup this evening. Two goals from Naomh Conaill’s Shea Malone were important scores in an impressive display from Jim McGuinness’ side. It finished 2-17 to 0-10 in Omagh. Pauric Hilferty and Brendan Kilcoyne were live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…

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Donegal Junior League & Ulster Shield Results – Saturday 17/01/26

Ulster Shield Keadue Rovers 1-2 Lagan Harps Letterkenny Rovers 0-1 Bonagee United Strand Rovers 3-0 Erne Wanderers FC   Glencar Inn Saturday Division 1 Kildrum Tigers 2-0 Glencar Celtic Kilmacrennan Celtic 1-1 Drumbar FC   Old Orchard Saturday Division 2 Arranmore United 4-2 Swilly Rovers Glenea United Reserves 0-2 Fintown Harps Ramelton Mariners 2-3 Copany

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Derry manager Johnny McGarvey reacts to dramatic win over Donegal in Conor McGurk Cup

Derry left it late but eventually got the better of Donegal in Ulster Hurling’s Conor McGurk Cup Final at Celtic Park this afternoon. A late goal helped Johnny McGarvey’s side clinch the win in dramatic circumstances as they trailed by two points in the latter stages but came out 1-14 to 0-16 winners. McGarvey spoke

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Mickey McCann happy with performance despite “smash and grab” from Derry

Donegal will feel like they let the Conor McGurk Cup slip out of their grasp this afternoon after a late, late goal handed Derry the title at Celtic Park. Mickey McCann’s side led 0-16 to 0-14 in the dying embers of the game but Christy McNaughton drove a 20-metre free low and hard to hit

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Boxing: Jude Gallagher powers into National Elite Final

The line-up of the Boxing Ireland Elite Championship finals has been completed following yesterday evening’s semi-finals. Jude Gallagher has progressed to the National Elite Final after a unanimous decision win over Meath native Gavin Ryan at the National Stadium last night. The Two Castles fighter, who competed at the Paris Olympics for Ireland last year,

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McHugh says cancelling of Derry game is “extremely disappointing”

Finn Harps’ pre-season friendly against rivals Derry City, which was scheduled for tomorrow, has been called off. Finn Harps manager Kevin McHugh has expressed his disappointment and told club media that the game was requested by Derry and Harps accommodated changes at their end, so to have it cancelled at short notice was, as he

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Business Matters. Ep 279: How you can avail of a UK pension – plus Local Enterprise Supports

On Business Matters this week, I’ll be finding out about how people living in Ireland can avail of a UK pension – even if they only worked for a year in the North or in Britain – and also hearing about the supports and grants available through the Local Enterprise Office. Many people in Donegal

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Jim McGuinness reflects on “perfect” Derry challenge

Jim McGuinness described the challenge Derry provided this evening as “perfect” for his Donegal team in their preparation for the 2026 campaign. Donegal reached the Dr. McKenna Cup Final thanks to a 1-18 to 1-16 victory over the Oak Leaf County tonight. That final will be against Monaghan on Saturday evening at Healy Park with

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“It’s about getting minutes into the legs” – Daire O’Baoil

Donegal will play Monaghan in this year’s Dr. McKenna Cup Final on Saturday at 5pm. Monaghan booked their passage through after a two-point win over Tyrone in Inniskeen. Donegal, meanwhile, were two-point winners over Derry at Celtic Park where it ended 1-18 to 1-16. Daire O’Baoil got the Donegal goal tonight and, after the game,

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Institute sign Cahir McMonigle as Peter Hutton continues to build squad

Institute Football Club have announced the signing of Cahir McMonigle, who joins the club ahead of the next phase of the campaign. McMonigle arrives having impressed with his technical ability, attacking contribution, and physical profile during recent assessments. His addition forms part of the club’s ongoing recruitment work under First Team Manager Peter Hutton, as

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Donegal name seven changes from team that started against Antrim

Donegal have named their team to face Derry in this evening’s Dr. McKenna Cup Semi-Final against Derry at Celtic Park. Seven changes gave been made to the starting line-up that faced Antrim on Sunday. Brendan McCole, Caolan McGonigle, Peadar Mogan, Michael Langan, Daire O’Baoill, Conor O’Donnell and Eoin McGeehin all come in to the starting

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