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Donegal’s hopes of a Christy Ring Cup final are ended by London – McCann gives his post-match thoughts

Donegal’s outside chances of qualifying for the Christy Ring Cup Final came to an end at O’Donnell Park as they were comprehensively beaten by a physically stronger and impressive London side, 2-19 to 1-15. Mickey McCann’s charge went into this game knowing that they had to secure a win to keep alive their hopes of […]

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“We have to learn how to win” – Tony McNamee & Kevin McHugh on Harps’ defeat to Athlone Town

It was a frustrating night in Ballybofey as Finn Harps suffered a third defeat in a row after a 2-0 loss to Athlone Town. With the side creating good chances and conceding soft goals recently, captain Tony McNamee says the team “have to learn how to win”. The Ramelton native spoke to Diarmuid Doherty at

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Holt header makes it three wins in seven days for Derry City – plus reaction from Tiernan Lynch

Derry City have defeated Cork City 2-1 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Turner’s Cross this evening. The Candy Stripes were 1-0 up at the interval thanks to a Liam Boyce header on 25 minutes after the Cork goalkeeper found himself in no-man’s-land. The Leesiders found an equaliser just after the hour-mark through

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Ulster Final Preview: Tony Boyle looks ahead to “brilliant occasion” for Donegal GAA

Donegal will face All-Ireland Champions Armagh in the Ulster Senior Football Final on Saturday evening at 5:25pm in Clones. Before that, the Orchard County will also be the opposition for the Donegal in the senior ladies’ provincial decider at 3pm. In what is a huge weekend for gaelic football in Donegal, Tony Boyle hopes the

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“Talking Soccer” with Keith Cowan – League Of Ireland Preview

There’s another full round of fixtures in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity Leagues tomorrow night (Friday). In the First Division, Finn Harps will look to return to winning ways after two recent defeats against Cobh Ramblers and Treaty United when they welcome bottom-side Athlone Town to Finn Park. Kevin McHugh’s side are in danger

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Temple-Asokuh says “the mood is positive” as Donegal Ladies bid for Ulster glory

For a county with a proud gaelic footballing heritage, occasions don’t get much bigger than this Saturday afternoon in Clones. The senior men’s team will bid to retain their Anglo-Celt crown at 5:25pm – but preceding that, at 3pm, it will be the turn of the Donegal Senior Ladies to aim for Ulster glory. Having

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“It’s massive for the people of Donegal” – Gavin Mulreany

Donegal goalkeeper Gavin Mulreany fully understands the magnitude of winning an Ulster Senior Football Championship with his county. The St. Naul’s shot-stopper is well aware how important gaelic football is in the county and says this Saturday’s provincial decider against Armagh is “massive for the people of Donegal”. Mulreany spoke to Michael McMullan at a

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Business Matters, Ep 243: Big Donegal interest in Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards – plus retrofitting your home

Entries for Blas na hÉireann 2025, the Irish Food Awards are open. Blas na hÉireann is the largest blind-tasted food awards on the island of Ireland, designed to recognise and celebrate the very best Irish food and drink.  Donegal food producers have achieved consistent success at the awards which are in their 18th year. Through

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Athletics: Finn Valley’s O’Gailin & Boyce set to represent Ireland

Two Finn Valley AC athletes have been selected in Irish squads for upcoming European competitions. Oisin O’Gailin will represent his country in the European 10000m Cup to be held in France on the 24th of May. O’Gailin recently clocked his latest Donegal record in the United States, setting a 5k road best of 14:02. Meanwhile,

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Donegal Gaeltacht Championship Semi-Finals: The story so far with Daire Bonner

It’s semi-final day in the Donegal Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta being hosted by Ardara. In the early game, Fanad Gaels were defeated by Naomh Conaill in the first of the junior semi-finals on a score-line of 1-17 t0 1-13. The opponents for Naomh Conaill in tomorrow’s junior final will be St. Nauls as they overcame

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“We’ve worked so hard all year” – Aaron Porter & Marty Doherty react to Clonmany’s win over Cockhill

Clonmany Shamrocks defeated Cockhill Celtic 1-0 in the Clubman Shirts Cup Final at Maginn Park this afternoon. Aaron Porter was the hero for Clonmany as he popped up to net the winner 14 minutes from time. The two sides will meet once again in the Donegal Signs Cup Final next weekend. After the game, the

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Registration details for North-West 10K with Brendan “Herbie” McDaid

The annual North-West 10K will take place this bank holiday Monday the 5th of May at 11am. In-person registrations are open today Saturday the 3rd, and tomorrow Sunday the 4th from 3-6pm at Letterkenny Community Centre. Those who have already registered online are encouraged to come along and collect t-shirts and numbers to avoid queuing

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Ulster Minor Championship: Donegal come from behind to defeat Armagh in extra time

Donegal have defeated Armagh 1-21 to 1-15 after extra time in the Ulster Minor Football Championship Round 2 Qualifiers at the Box-It Athletic Grounds this afternoon. Barry Ward’s youngsters came from behind to lead 0-8 to 1-04 at the break after the home side hit the net after just two minutes of action. The second-half

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Derry boss Tiernan Lynch: “I couldn’t be more proud of the players”

It was a good night for Derry City as they got the better of reigning Premier Division champions Shelbourne at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. The game finished 2-0 after first-half strikes from Michael Duffy and Liam Boyce put the home side firmly in control of the contest. Derry now face into another tough home fixture

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First-half strikes do the damage as Derry City defeat Shels

Derry City have beaten Shelbourne 2-0 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. First-half goals from Michael Duffy and Liam Boyce were enough to give the Candy Stripes a valuable three points. Martin Holmes has the full time report from the Brandywell…   In other results, St. Pat’s

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McGettigan the latest young Donegal jockey to burst onto the horse-racing scene

Horse-racing in the county has been on an upward curve in recent years, with Donegal now having seven jockeys that are racing at home here in Ireland, in the UK and in Australia. The latest young man in the apprentice ranks is Ballyare native Patrick McGettigan, who rides under trainer Johnny Murtagh in Kildare. Patrick

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“Talking Soccer” with Anthony Gorman – League Of Ireland Preview

There’s another full round of fixtures in both of the SSE Airtricity Leagues tonight (Friday). In the First Division, Finn Harps will look to bounce back from their 3-1 defeat in Cobh last time out. Kevin McHugh’s side face Treaty United at Finn Park knowing a win would see them leap-frog the Limerick outfit in

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Downings native John Cronin’s reign as President of Athletics Ireland comes to an end

John Cronin’s time as President of Athletics Ireland has come to an end following the conclusion of his second term in charge. The Downings native has been at the head of the organisation since 2021 and has overseen some of the most exciting times in the history of Irish athletics. Cronin has lived in Tullamore

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Ulster U20 Final: Paul Devlin & Ruairi McCullagh on Tyrone’s win over Donegal

Paul Devlin has now led Tyrone to five Ulster U20 Football Championship wins after defeating Donegal after extra-time in last night’s provincial decider in Owenbeg. It finished 1-19 to 2-14 after 80 minutes of action. The Red Hand boss spoke to Highland’s Oisin Kelly after the game and says full praise must go to the

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Tyrone U20 captain Joey Clarke: “We dug in and got over the line”

Tyrone are Ulster U20 Football Champions after a thrilling 1-19 to 2-14 victory over Donegal in Owenbeg this evening. It took extra time to separate the sides after a tense 80-minute battle, with the All-Ireland U20 Champions eventually coming out on top. Captain and goal-scorer Joey Clarke told Highland’s Brendan Devenney the team had to

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Tyrone are Ulster U20 Champions after dramatic final in Owenbeg – Post-Match Reaction with Oisin Kelly, Brendan Kilcoyne & Brendan Devenney

Tyrone have beaten Donegal 1-19 to 2-14 after extra time in a dramatic Ulster U20 Football Final in Owenbeg this evening. The reigning Ulster and All-Ireland Champions led 0-05 to 0-04 after a cagey opening period but Donegal started the second half explosively with two two-pointers in quick succession. A Joey Clarke goal then gave

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Business Matters, Ep 242: From Australia to Ballybofey – DL Burger celebrates a tasty first year

DL Burger operates in Ballybofey and the man behind it is Gareth “Dutch” – who is well known in the Town Towns area. When he returned to Ireland from Australia, he had to think long and hard about whether he would stay in the construction sector or would he fulfil a lifelong dream to run

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Supreme Court sitting in Letterkenny, marking first in the Northwest

The Supreme Court is sitting in Letterkenny Courthouse today, marking it’s first sitting in the Northwest. It’s the fifth time the court will sit outside of Dublin. The Court has heard the case of Imran v. Minister for Justice which concerns an issue of public importance, in relation to the requirement for a proportionality assessment,

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“We’re delighted to be in the final” – Jim McGuinness, Oisin Gallen and Shane O’Donnell on Donegal’s win over Down

Jim McGuinness has led Donegal to yet another Ulster Senior Football Championship Final. The Glenties native saw his side overcome Down on a score-line of 1-19 to 0-16 in this afternoon’s semi-final clash in Clones. The result means Donegal now progress to face old foes Armagh in the provincial decider in two weeks time –

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Donegal progress to Ulster SFC Final with comfortable win over Down – Post-Match Reaction with Oisin Kelly, Brendan Kilcoyne and Brendan Devenney

Donegal will face All-Ireland Champions Armagh in this year’s Ulster Senior Football Final in two weeks time after Jim McGuinness’ side eased to a six-point semi-final win over Down in Clones this afternoon. Patrick McBrearty hit 1-04 to end the contest as top-scorer and was named Man Of The Match. It ended 1-19 to 0-16

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“We didn’t take our chances and BJ buried his” – Kildrum’s Shane McGinty

Kildrum Tigers were beaten 1-0 by Letterkenny Rovers in the Ulster Cup Final in Ballyare this afternoon. BJ Banda hit the winner on 52 minutes with a sensational finish into the top corner to separate the sides. Shane McGinty, who is the player/manager at Kildrum, described the winning goal as a “moment of brilliance”. Here

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“It’s probably one of my better ones this year!”- Banda stunner sends Rovers to Ulster Cup glory

BJ Banda did what BJ Banda does to send Letterkenny Rovers to Ulster Cup glory in Ballyare this afternoon. Having gone into the interval level at 0-0 in a tense battle against Kildrum Tigers, up popped the ever-sharp Banda to fire an effort into the top corner on 52 minutes. Speaking to Highland’s Chris Ashmore

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