Dublin are through to the All-Ireland football semi-finals. Colm Basquel scored both goals in a comprehensive 2-17 to 11 points win over Mayo at Croke Park. Dessie Farrell’s side produced a strong second half display, having led by 1-6 to eight points at half-time. Aisling O’Reilly reports from Croke Park..
The Oak Leaf County are into the Semi Finals of the All Ireland Senior Football Championship. Derry defeated Cork 1-12 to 1-08 in Croke Park. After the match Meenagh spoke about his “relief” after today’s win…
Derry win against Cork in Croke Park has booked their spot in the final 4. It finished Derry 1-12 Cork 1-08. Michael McMullan has the full time report…
Division 1 Noamh Conaill 1-09 V Aodh Ruadh BS 0-07 St Michael’s 0-05 V Bundoran 1-05 Division 2 Ardara 0-09 V Noamh Columba 3-07 Naomh Brid 0-02 V Naomh Muire 4-12 Fanad Gaels 0-07 V Buncrana 1-11 Division 3 Convoy 1-10 V Na Rossa 0-13
The Donegal/Derry Vipers Seniors just completed their season but focus now turns to the youth. Six of current youth team are training with Ireland. Earlier today, the first training session for the Vipers youth team took place with a very good turn out. Players from both Donegal and Derry were in attendance with male and …
Exciting times ahead for the Donegal/Derry Vipers Read More »
Donegal’s Ciara Grant is one of the most experienced players in the Republic of Ireland squad which is preparing for the Women’s World Cup in Australia later this month. The Letterkenny native, who plays here club football with Hearts, has been speaking about what it means to be heading to the tournament, her career, the …
There was no joy for Donegal’s Josh Magee and Clare’s Moya Ryan in the Badminton quarter-finals at the European Games. They were beaten by their Dutch opponents number two seeds Robin Tabeling and Serena Piek 21-8, 21-6. Last night, Magee and his teammate Paul Reynolds were beaten in the quarter finals against the Danish opposition …
Magee and Ryan lose out in badminton quarter-finals at European Games Read More »
Derry City face Damian Duff’s improving Shelbourne at Tolka Park tonight in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. City are second in the table, but have a number of key players still out through injury. Kevin McLaughlin spoke with the City manager Ruairdhri Higgins about the Shels game, injuries and the prospect of new players …
Higgins knows improved Shelbourne will be a touch ask Read More »
The Donegal GAA are now inviting expressions of interest from potential candidates, interested in becoming the next Dún na nGall GAA Senior Football Team Manager. The closing date for expressions is 5.00pm on Friday the 21st of July, 2023. Expressions of interest should be sent by email only to secretary.donegal@gaa.ie. Enquiries beyond the deadline may …
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Donegal’s Seamus Coleman will extend his long-serving Everton playing career into a 15th season. The Blues captain has signed a new one-year contract that will keep him at Goodison Park until the end of June 2024. The right-back, who joined Everton from Sligo Rovers in January 2009 for £60,000, has made 409 appearances for the …
Coleman pens new deal to stay at Everton for another year Read More »
Finn Harp’s Statement The club is delighted to announce the signings of Dan Stokoe, Max Hutchison and Jamie Watson. The trio join the club until the end of the 2024 season after impressing in training over the past few weeks. Hutchison, a midfielder by trade, joins having spent last season with NIFL Premiership champions Larne …
Raphoe Badminton player Joshua Magee and his teammate Paul Reynolds are through to quarter finals of the men’s doubles, finishing second in group B at the European Games. Today the pair will compete in the quarter finals against the Danish opposition of Anders Rasmussen and Kim Astrup in Krakow, Poland. The winning pair are …
Joshua Magee chasing podium finish at European Games Read More »
Donegal Motor Club members did not take much time off after the busy Donegal International Rally. First stop last weekend was Round 3 of the The Rallysport Summer Series in Pallas Karting, Tynagh, Co Galway on Sunday. Again there was a massive Donegal interest in the Mini Cup with a Donegal lock out at the …
Donegal Motor Club members head south in the sun Read More »
The Dail has been told it’s vital that Health Minister Stephen Donnelly becomes directly involved in the campaign for proper endocrinology services at Letterkenny University Hospital. Deputy Thomas Pringle told TDs that six years after the then Health Minister Simon Harris announced a second endocrinologist for the hospital, not only has that appointment never been …
Dail told endocrinology crisis at LUH must be addressed Read More »
New boardwalk, beach wheelchair and Age Friendly mobility walker launched at Magherawarden’s Blue Flag beach in Portsalon. The former Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Liam Blaney at the official launch says the project will make a remarkable contribution towards facilitating equal enjoyment of the area’s magnificent beaches. He says the development of the boardwalk …
New boardwalk, beach wheelchair and mobility walker launched at Portsalon beach Read More »
There’s been a notable rise in the theft of Japanese imported vehicles within the Letterkenny District. That’s according to Gardai who are appealing for information after a silver Honda Jazz was found abandoned in the College Park area of Letterkenny in the early hours of Sunday morning. Upon investigation, it was established that there was …
Notable rise in theft of Japanese imported vehicles in Letterkenny – Gardai Read More »
A car has been stolen overnight from the McMahon Villas area of Letterkenny. The white Nissan March, registration number ‘162 D 28892’ was taken between 1am and 5am this morning. Gardai say the vehicle has yet to be located and they are appealing for information.
Gardai are appealing for information in connection with a criminal damage incident at a GAA Club in Milford. Entry was gained to the club on Moyle Road between 10pm on Monday night last and just before 11am the following morning. Those responsible proceeded to cover the kitchen area with various substances such as coffee, milk …
Investigation ongoing into criminal damage incident at GAA Club in Milford Read More »
Gardai say there has been a worrying upsurge in burglaries in Donegal. A number of houses have been broken into in the county over the past week. Last night, a vulnerable resident disturbed an intruder in Letterkenny while properties in Carndonagh and Killybegs, including a derelict building were also targeted. Nothing was stolen from any …
Gardai concerned over increase in burglaries in Donegal Read More »
Gardai have confirmed that they are investigating an alleged assault at Slieve League. A major multi-agency operation was launched yesterday in the area and a house sealed off in Killybegs. A man aged in his 30s and a woman in her 20s, have been arrested in connection with the incident which occurred between Saturday and …
Two people arrested as Gardai continue to investigate assault at Slieve League Read More »
The price of a three bed semi-detached property in Donegal is up 3.3%. That’s according to the latest report from the Real Estate Alliance. It’s latest report revealed that the cost of a three bed semi-detached home in the county is €155,000. Areas that attract holiday home buyers have also noted an increase in UK …
Three bed semi-detached property in Donegal increases 3.3% Read More »
Detectives in Derry have issued a renewed appeal for information relating to a masked robbery in the city last month. At around 9:30am on Thursday, May 25th, a masked man entered a bookmakers on Church Brae and confronted a staff member with what is believed to have been a firearm. The suspect, who was wearing …
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Gardai and the Rescue 118 helicopter are currently involved in an ongoing operation in the Slieve League area. The Irish Coastguard have confirmed to Highland Radio News that they are assisting gardai, but would give no further details. Gardai have confirmed there is no access to Sliabh League this morning, but again would make no …
Tyrone’s reward for beating Donegal on Saturday evening is a trip to Croke Park next weekend to face All-Ireland champions Kerry. The quarter-final draw was made this morning and has produced some cracking ties. The full-draw is: Kerry v. Tyrone Armagh v. Monaghan Derry v. Cork Dublin v. Mayo. All four ties will be played …
Derry are through to the All Ireland Minor Football Championship final after they beat Dublin 3-11 to 1-08. They will now take on Monaghan – who beat Kerry in their semi-final. Speaking after the game to Michael McMullan, Derry minor manager Damian McErlain felt that this victory shows again that the structures in place …
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Derry will play Monaghan in the All Ireland Minor Football Championship final after they beat Dublin 3-11 to 1-08. Goals from James Sargent, Luke Grant and Cahir Spiers helped sealed the victory for the Ulster champions The Oakleaf county had to play the whole second half with 14 players after having their goalkeeper Jack McCloy …
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Bonagee United Ladies are into the FAI Amateur Cup Final after they claimed an extra time win over Killester-Donnycarney on Sunday afternoon. The game finished 2-1 at Dry Arch Park. Killester-Donnycarney took the lead on 34 minutes with Naomi Flynn scoring before Ciana Brogan levelled the game and ensured the game would go to extra …
FT Report & Reaction as Bonagee United Ladies reach FAI Amateur Cup final Read More »
Division 1 Kilcar 2-16 V 0-13 Sean Mac Cumhaill Cloughaneely 0-8 V 4-02 St Michael’s Gaoth Dobhair 0-11 V 2-07 Naomh Conaill Bundoran 2-10 V 0-09 Glenfin Downings 0-17 V 4-08 Killybegs Division 2 Ardara 2-10 V 3-06 Naomh Brid Buncrana 1-12 V 0-13 Termon Naomh Muire LR 3-10 v 4-06 Naomh Columba Glenswilly …
Martin Harley claimed five wins in Rockhampton on Sunday morning. The first victory was on board the Natalie McCall trained Gold Revolution in the opening race of the day, Rudimentary was the Donegal jockey’s second winner in what was the next race. Call Me Marilyn brought Harley’s total to three victories for the day before …
Martin Harley claims five victories in Rockhampton Read More »
Jason Quigley suffered a defeat on points to Edgar Berlanga in Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. It was the first time in his career the Donegal boxer went the distance in a bout. All three judges scored the fight in favour of Berlanga, 116 to 108 (x2) 118 to 106. Kevin Byrne of the …
Jason Quigley suffers loss to Edgar Berlanga on judges scorecards Read More »
Earlier this year, Lifford Greyhound Stadium reopened. Part of the consortium and the driving force behind the project is Harry Findlay, who is particularly well known in horse racing and greyhound circles. The joint owner of Denman who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2008, Findlay is hugely passionate about sport and is one of …
Harry Findlay on his hopes and plans for Lifford Greyhound Stadium Read More »
Derry City have announced the signing of Paul McMullan. McMullan played 35 time last season for Dundee United who won the Championship in Scotland. The 27 year old racked up six goals and 12 assists on his way to being named in the Championship Team of the Year for 22/23. Kevin McLaughlin caught up with …
Senior Hurling Championship St Eunan’s 2-23 V 2-6 Sean Mac Cumhaill Carndonagh 1-9 V 2-19 Burt Dungloe 2-7 v 1-15 Buncrana Junior Hurling Championship Burt 2-11 V 1-7 Letterkenny Gaels
Finn Harps have announced the signings of two towering defenders, Scott Wara and Matty Makinson. The pair have signed after training with the club in recent weeks and will be available for selection from July 1st. 6’ 3” Wara is a product of the Stoke City academy and most recently played with non-league side Leek …
Finn Harps sign two towering defenders on 18 month contracts Read More »
Donegal’s Amber Barrett almost certainly booked her World Cup ticket last night. She scored twice in the second half as the Republic of Ireland beat Zambia by 3-goals to 2 in a friendly at Tallaght Stadium. Claire O’Riordan headed her first international goal for Ireland’s second. Manager Vera Pauw is due to name her final …
Double for Barrett as three Donegal players feature in ROI win Read More »
A man has been arrested in Limavady following the seizure of suspected Class B Drugs with an estimated street value of £12,000. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch conducted searches yesterday and in the early hours of this morning. The arrest of the man aged in his forties is on …
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PSNI in Derry are reassuring the public there will be a more visible presence in the Strathfoyle area. The statement comes due to concerns of anti-social behaviours and criminal damage in the area. One incident seen damage caused to the play park. Police appeal for any witnesses to make a report.
Derry’s Callum Devine and his co-driver Noel O’Sullivan from Kerry emerged as the winners of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally in their VW Polo GTi R5 after three wonderful days of rallying over 20 stages. Devine and O’Sullivan were battling for the title from the very first stage and for much of the event …
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Donegal will be at home to great rivals Tyrone in the the preliminary quarter-finals in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. The draw took place this morning with the following pairings: Kildare v. Monaghan Cork v. Roscommon Donegal v. Tyrone Galway v. Mayo The games will be played next weekend. Armagh, Derry, Dublin and Kerry are …
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The Donegal Rally came to a dramatic finish on Sunday afternoon with Callum Devine claiming victory. Elsewhere, Michael McDaid won the Historic section with Jack McKenna winning the Junior category. Chris Ashmore was at the finish ramp and he got the thoughts of Robert Barrable, John Bonner and Co Driver Johnny Baird, Matthew Boyle, Terence …
Donegal Rally: Reaction from Drivers & Co Drivers as Rally comes to a close Read More »
Richard Kerr enjoyed a fantastic weekend at Knockhill in the Pirelli National Superstock Championship. On Sunday, Kerr finished second behind Dan Linfoot. The same pair finished first and second on Saturday in the first race of the weekend.
Callum Devine claimed victory in the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally for the first time in his career. The Derry man finished 55.5 seconds ahead of Matt Edwards, with Sam Moffett finishing in third. Oisin Kelly and Chris Ashmore have the wrap and reaction from the final stage…
Rhys Irwin put himself on the top step of the podium on Sunday afternoon when he claimed victory in the feature race of the Supersport Class in Knockhill. Irwin finished 0.076 ahead of Luke Stapleford. The victory rounds off an excellent weekend for Rhys, who claimed a third place finish on Saturday.
Callum Devine is now just one stage away from claiming victory in the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. The Derry man leads Matt Edwards and David Moynihan in their Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 by 49.7 seconds. Chris Ashmore has the latest…
Tyrone had to settle for a third place finish in their All Ireland Series group after they were held to an 18-points-apiece draw with Westmeath. The result means, Tyrone will have to travel for their preliminary quarter final, where they could face, Donegal, Kildare or Cork. After the game, Tyrone joint manager Brian Dooher said …
Brian Dooher reflects on Tyrone’s draw with Westmeath Read More »
Westmeath bowed out of the All Ireland series after a 0-18 a piece draw with Tyrone in Kingspan Breffni Park, Cavan on Sunday afternoon. Dessie Dolan’s side knew they needed to beat Tyrone to give themselves a chance of advancing to the preliminary quarter finals. Westmeath manager Dessie Dolan told the media he is proud …
Dessie Dolan proud of his players in draw with Westmeath Read More »
Tyrone will be on the road for their preliminary quarter final. The Red Hands finished third after playing out a 18-points-apiece draw with Westmeath at Kingspan Breffni Park. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
Preparations are well under way for Jason Quigley (20-2, 14KOs) who is set to headline at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York next weekend. WBO world title challenger Quigley will face Edgar Berlanga (20-0, 16KOs) on June 24 to top the bill of a Matchroom Boxing show at the famous Manhattan venue – …
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