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Termon to face Derrylaughan in Ulster Club Championship

Donegal Intermediate Champions Termon will face Derrylaughan in the first round of the Ulster Intermediate Club Championship after the Tyrone club defeated Moy in yesterday evening’s county decider. Derrylaughan came out on top in the Tyrone Intermediate Final on a score-line of 1-10 to 0-11. Speaking to Francis Mooney after the game, full back Ciaran …

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Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 19th October

Ulster Shield Letterkenny Rovers 1-0 Dunree United Erne Wanderers vs Glengad* Glencar Celtic 2-0 Moville Celtic Gweedore Celtic 3-0 Milford United Lagan Harps 5-7 Gweedore United *Game did not take place   Sat Division One Donegal Town 3-1 Keadue Rovers Drumbar 0-2 Oldtown Celtic Kildrum Tigers 3-2 St Catherine’s Reserves   Sat Division Two Dunlewey …

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Paul McGinley launches first phase of redevelopment at Donegal Golf Club

Legendary Irish golfer Paul McGinley is in Donegal this weekend to continue his work promoting the sport in the county. McGinley, who led Europe to Ryder Cup success in 2014 as the first Irishman to ever captain the continent, was at Donegal Golf Club this afternoon to launch the first phase of their redevelopment. Highland …

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Players reaction as Finn Harps’ season comes to an end: Sean Patton & Gavin McAteer

Finn Harps have finished in sixth position in the 2024 SSE Airtricity League First Division. A defeat on Monday at home to Wexford put an end to Harps’ promotion play-off hopes and another home defeat to Treaty United this evening has left the season ending in somewhat of a whimper. Speaking to Diarmuid Doherty after …

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League of Ireland: Declan Boyle re-caps “difficult” season for Finn Harps and talks all things Derry City

Former Finn Harps skipper Declan Boyle joined us for our weekly League Of Ireland chat on The Score this week. Speaking to Highland’s Oisin Kelly, Boyle evaluated the “difficult” season for Darren Murphy’s side and talked about Derry City’s title ambitions…   Finn Harps complete their First Division campaign at home to Treaty United this …

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Ruaidhri Higgins: “We’ll stick together as we’ve always done”

Ruaidhri Higgins is backing his players to show the character needed to win the big prizes heading into the final few SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season. City are in second place, two points behind long-term league leaders Shelbourne, with four games to play. His Derry City side go into tonight’s clash with Dundalk at …

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Ulster squad confirmed for rule changing Inter-provincials

Two Donegal players, Ciaran Thompson and Daire O’Baoill have been named in the Ulster team for this weekend’s Inter-provincials at Croke Park. There are seven Tyrone players in the 30 man panel – Niall Morgan, Mark Bradley, Aidan Clarke, Conn Kilpatrick, Darren McCurry, Eoin McElhom and Kieran McGreary. Derry have three included – Diarmuid Baker, …

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Business Matters, Ep 215: North West Future of Energy Conference, plus 50 years in business for McDaid’s Bathrooms Plumbing Tiles

In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore looks at the forthcoming North West Future of Energy Conference which will take place on Thursday, November 7th at Ebrington Square in Derry, and also 50 years in business for Buncrana based firm McDaids Bathrooms, Plumbing, Tiles. Sponsored by SSE Renewables, this annual cross-border event brings together …

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Tourism, hospitality and retail sectors to protest outside Leinster House tomorrow

Members of the tourism, hospitality and retail sectors are gearing up for a demonstration outside Leinster House tomorrow over the unsustainable cost of doing business and the lack of meaningful support provided by the Government in Budget 2025. Organised by the Restaurants Association of Ireland, the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland and other small business representative …

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Gaoth Dobhair produce second half comeback to take Senior B Title

Two second half goals propelled Gaoth Dobhair to Michael Murphy Sports Senior B Championship glory in this afternoon’s final at MacCumhaill Park. Wuth St Eunans holding a 0-04 to 0-02 lead at half time, Gaoth Dobhair needed to up the anti and they were pushed on by the trio of brothers Neil, Peter and Eamon …

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County Final Reaction: Kieran Tobin, Barry Meehan, Conor O’Donnell, Niall O’Donnell & Brendan Devenney

There were jubilant scenes at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey after St. Eunan’s won the Dr. Maguire Cup with a 1-13 to 1-10 win over Dungloe in today’s decider. After the game, Highland’s Pauric Hilferty spoke to St. Eunan’s captain Kieran Tobin and manager Barry Meehan…   Man Of The Match Conor O’Donnell’s second half goal …

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Derry SFC: Glen’s hunt for four-in-a-row continues

All-Ireland Club Champions Glen have progressed to play Newbridge in this year’s Derry Senior Football Championship Final after their 1-09 to 0-09 win over Slaughtneil this afternoon. With the full time report, here’s Michael McMullan…   After the game, Michael caught up with Glen’s Michael Warnock…

Derry SFC: Newbridge into final for first time in 33 years

Newbridge selector Paddy Gribbin has praised the “exceptional bunch” of players that has propelled the club into their first Derry Senior Football Championship Final since 1991. Sean O’Leary GAC Newbridge overcame the challenge of O’Donovan Rossa on a score-line of 1-07 to 1-04 in last night’s semi final. Michael McMullan of the Gaelic Life spoke …

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TyroneSFC: Coalisland Fianna relegated after 40-year stint in senior football

One of Tyrone’s most famous clubs has been relegated after a 40-year unbroken run as a senior force. Coalisland Fianna lost a relegation play-off to neighbours Clonoe yesterday evening and will play their football in Division Two next season. The O’Rahilly’s came out on top by 2-9 to 0-8 to keep alive their hopes of …

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Donegal to play Derry in 2025 Ulster Championship Preliminary Round

The draw for the Ulster Senior Football Championship in 2025 has taken place this afternoon. Defending champions Donegal will go into battle against Derry at MacCumhaill Park in the Preliminary Round. Should they progress, Jim McGuinness’ side would then face Monaghan in an Ulster Quarter-Final. The draw in full: Preliminary round: Donegal v Derry Quarter-finals: …

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Donegal Harvest Rally Reaction: Callum Devine, Noel O’Sullivan, Josh Moffett, Keith Moriarty, Kevin Gallagher & Michael Boyle

The 2024 Donegal Harvest Rally is in the books. Highland’s Oisin Kelly was at the finish ramp and caught up with some of the drivers & co-drivers. Firstly, here’s Donegal Harvest Rally Champions Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan…   National Rally Champions Josh Moffett and Keith Moriarty were “over the moon” with their drive today… …

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Captain McCrea reacts as Four Masters claim Minor Division 1 crown with hard-fought win over Naomh Conaill

Four Masters defeated Naomh Conaill on a score-line of 2-10 to 1-11 in the Donegal Minor Division 1 Final at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. Two late scores from Tiernan McBride and Turlough Carr sent the Donegal Town youngsters to victory. Ryan Ferry has the full time report from O’Donnell Park…   After the …

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Donegal Junior League Results – Saturday 12 October

Glencar Inn Saturday Division 1 Arranmore United 1-3 Donegal Town Oldtown Celtic 1-1 Kildrum Tigers Ramelton Mariners 2-2 Strand Rovers St Catherines FC Reserves 2-2 Glencar Celtic Swilly Rovers 1-6 Drumbar FC   Old Orchard Saturday Division 2 Castlefin Celtic 2-3 Glenea United Reserves Drumoghill Res 0-1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Erne Wanderers FC vs Cappry Rovers …

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Callum Devine & Noel O’Sullivan win Donegal Harvest Stages Rally!

Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are Donegal Harvest Rally Champions after holding off Josh Moffett and Keith Moriarty at the final stage in Ramelton this evening. It’s also been a good day for 2nd placed Moffett, as he has been crowned the Triton Showers National Rally Champion. Remarkably, third spot in the Donegal Harvest Rally …

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Donegal Harvest Stages Rally – Boyle into top 3… Stage 8 Latest

Reigning champions Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan have survived a slow puncture on Stage 8 of the Donegal Harvest Rally to take a 7.2 second lead into the final stage. Josh Moffett and Keith Moriarty are still 2nd, but a puncture for Sam Moffett and James O’Reilly has seen them plummet down the standings and …

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Minor B Final: Ardara defeat Termon after thrilling finish at O’Donnell Park

Ardara have beaten Termon by 2-10 to 2-08 in the Donegal Minor Division 2 Final at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. Two late Termon goals set up a dramatic final few minutes but Ardara held on and claimed the title. With the full time report, here’s Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News…   After …

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Ruaidhri Higgins: “We had gilt-edged opportunities to win the game”

Derry City failed to capitalise on a chance to go just one point behind league-leaders Shelbourne as Ruaidhri Higgins’ side could only manage a 1-1 draw with Bohemians at the Ryan McBride Brandywell tonight. After this evening’s result, Shelbourne sit top on 54 points, Shamrock Rovers are second on 52 points and the Candy Stripes …

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Darren Murphy on Finn Harps’ “outside chance” of making promotion play-off spots

Darren Murphy is hopeful of getting a win at home to Wexford on Monday evening to be able to take his side into their final First Division fixture next Friday with a chance of making the promotion play-off spots. Finn Harps were pegged back twice in their 2-2 draw with Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle …

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Finn Harps lead twice but fail to come away with all three points from Bray

Finn Harps played out a 2-2 draw with Bray Wanderers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at the Carlisle Grounds this evening. Tony McNamee had the away side ahead at the break. The Harps skipper slotted home on 26 minutes after being played through on goal by Sean Patton. Bray equalised through a powerful …

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