Conor Kelly has set a new Irish U20 400m record this weekend. At the Bauhaus Juniorengala in Mannheim, Germany, the Finn Valley AC youngster finished in 46.09 seconds, beaten only by South Africa’s Leendert Koekemoer. The time beats his own previous best of 46.18 and sees him go ahead of Tomas Horak in the European […]
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Meath have beaten Galway 2-16 to 2-15 in their All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final clash at Croke Park this afternoon. The result means Meath have now beaten Dublin, Kerry and Galway in this year’s Leinster and All-Ireland Championships and have progressed to an All-Ireland Semi-Final. The Royals join Donegal and Tyrone in the last four after their
The North-West Senior Cup Final will be contested between Donemana and Newbuildings after both teams came through their semi-finals yesterday. In Donemana’s clash with Brigade at Beechgrove, Donemana set an impressive 265 for 6. Brigade were all out for 152 for Donemana to claim a 113-run win. Newbuildings also had a comfortable win in their
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Monaghan were in dreamland in Croke Park at 4:35pm yesterday evening. Even in his most optimistic of ambitions, Farney boss Gabriel Bannigan would not have envisaged his team being 1-15 to 0-11 points up on Ulster Champions Donegal at half time in their quarter-final contest at GAA Headquarters. It wasn’t to be, however, as a
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Dessie Farrell has stepped down as Dublin football manager following their loss to Tyrone in the All-Ireland Quarter-Finals. Tyrone finished strongly at Croke Park last night to win by 23 points to 16 and condemn Dublin to a last-eight exit for a second successive year. Farrell led Dublin to Sam Maguire success in 2020 and
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Tyrone have followed fellow-Ulstermen Donegal into the All-Ireland SFC Semi-Finals thanks to a 0-22 to 0-16 victory over Dublin at Croke Park this evening. Malachy O’Rourke’s side pulled away in the final five minutes with much of that due to impact substitutions like Ruari Canavan and underage star Eoin McElholm. O’Rourke spoke to the assembled
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Tyrone have beaten Dublin 0-22 to 0-16 in their All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final clash at Croke Park this evening. The Red Hand county pulled away in the final few minutes after a closely fought contest at GAA Headquarters. Francis Mooney has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Michael Murphy said it was “backs against the wall” at half time as Donegal found themselves 1-15 to 0-11 in arrears in this afternoon’s All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final against Monaghan. Speaking to Ryan Ferry of the Donegal News after full time, Murphy praised the “brilliant character” of the group to come back and win the game…
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Jim McGuinness masterminded a superb second-half comeback as Donegal came from seven points down at half time against Monaghan to roar into an All-Ireland Semi-Final. However, there was controversy leading into the game surrounding the fact that Donegal only had six days to prepare for today’s clash with The Farney County. After today’s win, following
Donegal are the first team into the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi-Finals after a six-point win over Monaghan at Croke Park. Jim McGuinness’ Ulster Champions came from seven-points down at half-time to defeat Monaghan by 1-26 to 1-20. Michael Langan scored Donegal’s goal in the 44th minute to help spark a sensational comeback. After the
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Donegal have come from being seven points down at half-time to defeat Monaghan 1-26 to 1-20 in their All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final at Croke Park this afternoon. The Farney County led 1-15 to 0-11 at the interval after a goal from Michael Bannigan and an exhibition of shooting from goalkeeper Rory Beggan. However, Jim McGuinness rallied
Derry City followed on from last weekend’s two away wins against Shelbourne and St. Patrick’s Athletic with a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Drogheda United this evening. Goals from Carndonagh man Sam Todd, Ramelton native Ronan Boyce and Danny Mullen gave the Candy Stripes their third win in a row. After the game, boss
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Kevin McHugh was delighted with how his team “dug deep” to get a gritty 1-0 win down in Limerick against Treaty United. Gradi Lomboto hit the net 15 minutes from time to give McHugh’s side their second victory in a row as they also defeated high-flying Dundalk on Monday. It was a fantastic finish from
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It’s been another good evening for local jockeys as Luke McAteer and Patrick McGettigan were both on winners at the Curragh. Rathmullan native McAteer rode 25/1 shot “She’s A Nation” to victory in the 18:20 race for trainer Rory Devine. Then, at 8 o clock, Ballyare youngster McGettigan was on board “Pillar Of Hope” for
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Ireland Women’s National Team Head Coach Carla Ward has called up Erin McLaughlin for the second International Friendly against USA in Cincinnati. The injured pair of Megan Campbell and Denise O’Sullivan drop out with McLaughlin linking up with the squad following Thursday night’s first game in Colorado. Donegal native McLaughlin, who recently left Portsmouth, has
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Derry City have beaten Drogheda United 3-0 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. First half goals from Donegal’s Sam Todd and Ronan Boyce along with a 95th minute effort from Danny Mullen gave the Candy Stripes the win that takes them up to 2nd in the league
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Finn Harps have beaten Treaty United 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Market’s Fields this evening. Gradi Lomboto scored his third goal in four games with 15 minutes remaining to hand the away side another valuable three points. Lomboto also netted the winner in a 1-0 win over league-leaders Dundalk on Monday.
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Everton captain Seamus Coleman will continue to lead the club after signing a one-year contract until the end of June 2026. The Killybegs man will extend his Blues career to a 17th season, having initially moved to Merseyside from Sligo Rovers in January 2009 during manager David Moyes’ first spell as manager for a £60,000 fee.
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Tyrone have announced their team to take on Dublin in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final at Croke Park tomorrow evening (Saturday). In the only change from their win against Cavan a fortnight ago, Mark Bradley has been named in the starting line-up as Michael McKernan misses out due to a shoulder injury he picked up early on
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Jim McGuinness has named his Donegal team to face Monaghan in Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final clash at Croke Park. There’s one change from the team that started against Louth as Daire O’Baoill has been named in place of Caolan McColgan. O’Baoill was also named to start last week’s prelim in Ballybofey but was replaced by
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The controversy surrounding venues, dates and scheduling has come to a halt and it is now time to get down to the action on the pitch as Donegal get ready to face Monaghan in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final at Croke Park on Saturday evening. After a week filled with differing opinions on the
Finn Harps and Derry City will both be full of confidence heading into tonight’s round of fixtures in the SSE Airtricity League. In the First Division, Harps are coming off the back of a fantastic 1-0 win over league-leaders Dundalk at Finn Park on Monday evening. Gradi Lomboto scored the game’s only goal from the
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Gary Mohan has been included in the Monaghan matchday squad for Saturday’s All-Ireland football quarter-final against Donegal. The midfielder has been struggling with injury in recent weeks, but is fit enough to take his place amongst the substitutes. Jack McCarron is listed to start at corner forward. The Donegal team is expected to be announced
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Dylan Browne McMonagle had a 40/1 winner at Naas yesterday evening. The Letterkenny jockey was on board “Ms Willpower” in the 6:10 “Race And Stay Rated” race for trainer Paul Flynn. He’s back on the saddle tomorrow with five races at The Curragh.
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Derry City have confirmed the signing of Scottish midfielder Adam Frizzell, who has joined the club from Airdrieoneans. The 27-year-old, who has agreed an 18-month contract, will be available for selection after July the 1st. In a statement on their website, the club said: “Derry City FC are pleased to confirm the signing of Scottish
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Dom Thomas has left Derry City, just six months after transferring there from Queens Park. The Scottish left winger had signed a two-year deal with the Candy Stripes in January, but has now signed for Ayr United in the Scottish Championship. He made a total of 13 appearances for City, scoring one goal and making
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Arranmore RNLI volunteer crew were requested by Malin Head Coast Guard to assist in the medical evacuation of three patients in the past four days. The first two calls were in the early hours of Friday morning at 12.30 am and again at 2.10 am. The third call was on Monday evening at 9.08pm. Patients
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Donegal will face Monaghan in the quarter-finals of this year’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Meanwhile, Tyrone will be up against Dublin while Meath take on Galway and Kerry will be in action against Armagh. Fixture details for the four quarter-finals will be confirmed by the CCCC this afternoon.
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Donegal goalkeeper Shaun Patton says it’s “job done” as Donegal put in a superb second half performance to defeat Leinster Champions Louth at MacCumhaill Park this afternoon. The game finished 2-22 to 0-12 after Donegal led 1-06 to 0-07 at the break. Jim McGuinness’ side will now face either Meath or Monaghan in the All-Ireland
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Donegal have progressed to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals thanks to a 2-22 to 0-12 win over Louth in Ballybofey this afternoon. A dominant second-half propelled Jim McGuinness’ side to a comfortable win after leading by just two points at the break. After the game, McGuinness told Michael Mullan the team controlled the
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It’s been a hectic final day of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. Chris Ashmore went live on Highland Radio Sunday Sport with a comprehensive wrap of how things finished up in what was an extremely successful event once again…
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Donegal ran out 2-22 to 0-12 winners over Louth in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Preliminary Quarter Final at MacCumhaill Park. A goal in either half from Conor O’Donnell and Ciaran Thompson were big scores at big times for Jim McGuinness’ side. Brendan Devenney and Brendan Kilcoyne were live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
The 2025 Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally is in the books and it’s a third win in a row for Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan. Chris Ashmore was at the finishing line and spoke to some of the other top competitors for Highland Radio Sport… Here’s modified winner Aaron McIntyre… Inishowen driver Kyle McBride
Callum Devine has written himself into the history books as he claimed three Donegal International Rally victories in a row this afternoon. The Derry man, alongside Kerry native Noel O’Sullivan in their Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2, finished 20.5 seconds ahead of Meirion Evans and Ger Conway in second place. After the game, Devine told
Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan have won the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally for the third time time three years. The Derry-Kerry duo held off the challenge of Meirion Evans and Ger Conway who, for the second year in a row, finished as runners-up. Remarkably, it’s the same top three as last year as Donegal
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Tyrone are through to the All-Ireland Minor Football Final after a 2-12 to 1-08 win over Roscommon at Kinspan Breffni Park this afternoon. Francis Mooney has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport… Francis spoke to Tyrone minor boss Gerard Donnelly after full time. Donnelly said he was so proud of his team…
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are one stage away from becoming three-time Donegal International Rally winners. The Derry-Kerry duo lead Meirion Evans and Ger Conway by 23 seconds as they head for the final stage of an enthralling three-day event at Fanad Head. Jon Armstrong heads to the final stage in third spot, ahead of
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are edging closer to becoming three-in-a-row Donegal International Rally winners as they lead heading into the final two stages. The pair are in top spot in their Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2 and have a 20.2 second advantage over Meirion Evans and Ger Conway in second. Jon Armstrong and Shane
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We’ve reached the mid-way point on Day 3 of the Donegal International Rally and it’s still Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan that look on course to retain their title. Chris Ashmore was at service after the first loop and spoke to some of the leading pack. Here’s leader Callum Devine, on the hunt for three
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan lead the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally by 22.6 seconds as they hit the mid-point on the final day. Meirion Evans, who set the fastest time through the first run around Fanad Head, is in 2nd spot, with Jon Armstrong in 3rd. Donegal’s David Kelly is 4th overall, while the
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Jon Armstrong and Shane Byrne have moved up to third after the first run around the Atlantic Drive on Day 3 of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan’s lead has been slightly cut but they still hold a strong advantage over Meirion Evans and Ger Conway in second. With the
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Cathal McLaughlin and Danny Duffy were both victorious in their bouts at the Devenish Complex in Belfast last night. McLaughlin defeated George Rogers 40-36 on the scorecards in their middleweight contest, while it was also a 40-36 win for Duffy against Stephen Maguire in a super-bantamweight bout. The Raphoe Boxing Club graduates are both now
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North West Cricket Premier League In Section 1, Brigade reached 270 for the loss of 9 wickets – Bready chased but could only make 150 before they were bowled out, giving Brigade a fairly comfortable 120-run win. Donemana also had a comfortable win in their clash with Ardmore. Ardmore were all out for 184 and
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan have set the fastest time through the first stage on the final day of the Donegal International Rally in their Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2. The reigning champions, who are well on their way to winning three-in-a-row, are now 30.1 seconds ahead of Meirion Evans and Ger Conway’s Toyota Yaris
The stage is set for the third and final day of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally! Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are top of the standings but there is a long way to go with six stages across Carnhill, Atlantic Drive and Fanad Head to come throughout the day. Oisin Kelly was at Parc
Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan will take a 21.8 second lead into the final day of the 2025 Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. William Creighton and Liam Regan had been chasing the leaders all day but hit trouble in today’s last stage at Garrygort. After Creighton’s mishap, Meirion Evans has now moved into second
Hayden Paddon’s participation in the Donegal International Rally is in doubt following an incident during Stage 13 at Knockalla. The double European Rally Champion and WRC Event winner has rolled his Hyundai i20 upon hitting a ditch and it looks unlikely the car will be able to continue. With more from Knockalla, here’s Oisin Kelly…
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Mark English went sub 1:44 once again to finish 6th in the men’s 800m in the Diamond League meeting in Paris last night. Our Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle joined Highland Saturday Sport this evening and had the latest from the Finn Valley AC man’s impressive run and also a number of impressive performances from other
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