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Derry City have confirmed that goalkeeper Tom Norcott has joined the club on loan from Reading until the end of the season. The 21-year old finished the 2026 season on loan at Farnborough but has been on the ‘Royals’ books since 2023. Norcott will go straight into the squad for City’s game at home to

Finn Harps have announced the signing of Bridel Bosakani on loan from Drogheda United until the end of the season. The 21 year-old attacker is available for selection ahead of tonight’s SSE Airtricity League First Division clash with Wexford at Finn Park. Highland will have live updates from Harps’ clash with Wexford with Diarmaid Doherty

Following a hugely successful 29th North West 10k Run and Walk, the three benefitting charities each received €11,012.75 at Monday night’s cheque presentations in the Mount Errigal Hotel. In total the 10k raised €33,038.25. After the historic milestone of passing the one million euros last year the grand overall total now stands at €1,052,914 ahead

While horse and pony racing may not always capture the attention it deserves, the sport has played a hugely important role in developing some of Ireland and Britain’s top jockeys. Many racing enthusiasts may be surprised to learn just how many successful riders learned their trade at the unique and picturesque pony racing track owned

The North West Racing Board have been forced to postpone the Big Isle Races that were due to take place this evening. The race field has suffered severe flooding and ground conditions have made it impossible to proceed. The event will now be held at a later date which will be confirmed as soon as

The  Northwest Vipers have their biggest game of the season as they host the West Dublin Rhinos in the Harp Bowl Semi-Final on Saturday 4th July at 2.00pm at City of Derry RFC. Everything is on the line for the local side. The winner of this high-stakes, high-intensity playoff contest will book their place in the Harp

Derry City have announced goalkeeper Brian Maher has signed an extension to his contract that will see him remain at the Brandywell until at least the end of 2028. The 25-year old who joined the Candystripes in 2022 has been out with a broken bone in his wrist since February, but has returned to full

Donegal GAA All County League Division 1 Sat, 27 Jun Glenfin 0-11 – 1-06 Naomh Mhuire Lower Rosses Sun, 28 Jun Glenswilly 0-09 – 1-14 St Michael’s Four Masters 2-14 – 0-14 Termon Naomh Conaill 0-12 – 2-09 St Eunan’s   Donegal GAA All County League Division 2 Sat, 27 Jun Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin

It was a very successful day for local athletes at the National Juvenile Championships yesterday. Harry McIlwaine won U18 100m gold with a championship record of 10.79 seconds. Odhran McBrearty took the national U19 3000m title with a time of 9:03.14. Rosses AC athlete Evan Ward is the U16 Boys High Jump National Juvenile Champion.

Erin Friel stormed to a brilliant gold in the 400m event at the National Juvenile Championships in Tullamore yesterday. The Letterkenny AC athlete came home in a time of 54.92 with Sofia Granjo in second and Emer Brennan third. Here’s Erin’s run on Athletics Ireland’s Facebook page:   Elsewhere, Fintan Dewhirst improved his 400m Hurdles

Mona McSharry has taken a silver medal in the 100m Breaststroke at the Setti Colli Meeting in Rome. McSharry, who trains at Merlin’s Swim Club in Ballyshannon, came home in a time of 1:06.30 behind Italian winner Bernadetta Pilato. Lisa Angiolini, also an Italian, was third. 2024 Olympian Mona will also compete in the 50m

It’s been a mixed day for Jon Armstrong & co-driver Shane Byrne at Rally Acropolis in the World Rally Championship. Having been up as far as third at one point earlier, the Fermanagh/Donegal duo then claimed their first ever Stage win in the WRC as they went quickest through SS5 at Elikon Mt in their

It was a great day’s racing for local jockeys Oisin Orr and Dylan Browne McMonagle yesterday. Yesterday afternoon, Orr took “Ruby Moon” across the line first in the 2:30 Fillies Novice Stakes at Carlisle for trainers Richard & Peter Fahy. That horse was a 4/1 shot, while Oisin was back in the winners enclosure when

It was a fantastic afternoon’s racing for Oisin Orr at Carlisle. The Donegal jockey firstly took “Ruby Moon” across the line first in the 2:30 Fillies Novice Stakes for trainers Richard & Peter Fahy. That horse was a 4/1 shot, while Orr was back in the winners enclosure just 30 minutes later when he rode

Oisin Orr was in the winner’s enclosure at Beverley yesterday.  The Donegal jockey rode “Tazman” to victory in the 3:15 race for trainer Marcus Tregoning.  That horse went to post as the 5/2 favourite. Orr is back on the saddle today with three rides at Carlisle.

Coleraine FC have announced the signing of Northern Irish International Conor McMenamin. McMenamin has signed a long-term deal at The Showgrounds after a permanent transfer was agreed with St Mirren. The 30-year-old is no stranger to the Irish League, having previously enjoyed spells with Linfield, Warrenpoint Town, Cliftonville and Glentoran. His eye-catching performances at The

Head coach Colin O’Riordan has named a 25-player Ireland squad for the Australian Football League Women’s clash against Australia in August – and it includes three Donegal players, Amy-Boyle-Carr (Adelaide), Niamh McLaughlin (who is with Gold Coast), and Tanya Kennedy (Sydney). The game will be played as an AFL match, rather than an International Rules

The new Padel100 courts will be officially opened at the Finn Valley Campus on Saturday. Minister of State with responsibility for Sport and Donegal’s TD Charlie McConalogue will be in attendance to perform the opening together with Councillor Patrick McGowan, the Cathaoirleach of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District. The public are invited to attend on the

Local jockey Ben Lecky continued in his rich vein of form at Culmullen in Meath on Sunday when he gave “Shake Him Up Harry” a peach to score in the 12 Furlong Open. The horse finished with a flourish to beat “Oreo” in second and “Green Whistle” in third. Other local winners were “Our Bridget”

Dylan Browne McMonagle had a successful evening’s racing with 2 winners at Ballinrobe yesterday. Firstly, the Letterkenny jockey rode the RP Cody trained “Merlin The Wizard” across the line first in the 6:55 Handicap. That horse went to post at 7/2, while his next winner came on board 9/4 favourite “Rodeo Blues” for Joseph O’Brien