Donegal suffered a five point defeat to Ulster Champions Derry on Sunday afternoon. 1-15 to 3-14 was how it finished in MacCumhaill Park with Rory O’Donnell netting for Donegal and Oisin Gallen top scoring for Aidan O’Rourke’s men with nine points. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh have the full time report…
There was a real family feel to this year’s Irish Schools Athletics as two sets of brothers and sisters won gold in Tullamore, Co Offaly. Brothers Fintan and Ethan Dewhirst, who attend St Columbas Glenties, won gold in the 400 meter senior and inter boys hurdles. Meanwhile, sisters Adrienne and Caoimhe Gallen, from St Columbas …
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Nakita Burke from Letterkenny A.C has won the VHI Woman’s Mini Marathon in a time of 34 minutes and 27 seconds. Teresa Doherty from Finn Valley A.C. placed third coming in at 34 minutes and 58 seconds. Over 20,000 woman took to the streets of Dublin to take part in the marathon, which marked …
Tyrone got their first win of the All Ireland Series with a two point victory over Armagh. 0-13 to 0-11 was how it finished. Tyrone joint manager Brian Dooher spoke with the media after the game…
Tyrone claimed their first victory in this year’s All Ireland series with a 0-13 to 0-11 win over rivals Armagh. The Red Hands laid down a good marker in the first half and led 0-08 to 0-04 at half time with Armagh having Rian O’Neill red carded. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
Derry were beaten by two points in the Christy Ring Cup final by Meath on Saturday afternoon. 1-21 to 1-23 was how it finished in Croke Park. At half time Derry trailed 0-17 to 0-07 but produced a massive comeback to bring just one point between the sides before a late Meath free sealed their …
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Donegal have been beaten by Wicklow in the Nickey Rackard Cup Final by 2 points. It finished Donegal 3-12 Wicklow 1-20. Donegal boss Mickey McCann told Oisin Kelly the loss was hard to take today..
Naomh Conaill are through to the semi-finals of the All-Ireland Gaeltacht Championships being hosted by the Naomh Muire Lower Rosses club. The Donegal Gaeltacht champions defeated last year’s overall winners Ballingeary of Cork by 1-19 to 1-9. In the other quarter-finals during the afternoon, Wolfe Tones of Meath beat An Rinn of Waterford by 3-9 …
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Donegal were unable to withstand a strong second half recovery from Wicklow who lifted the Nicky Rackard Cup at Croke Park following an an absorbing contest. Mickey McCann’s side led by 2-8 to 0-10 at half-time, boosted by goals from Ryan Hilferty and Liam McKinney. At one stage, Donegal led by six points. But Wicklow …
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Martin Harley finished in second in the Group One race in Queensland on Saturday. The Donegal jockey was on board the Richard Laming trained Reo. Since his return from injury, Harley has finished in second twice and also tasted victory once.
Finn Harps drew 0-0 at home to Kerry on Friday night. The draw means Harps are now level on points with eighth placed Longford and five points behind Cobh who currently occupy the last of the play off spots. Harps boss Dave Rogers told Diarmaid Doherty that his side weren’t clinical enough in the final …
Derry City slipped to second in the table after a 0-0 draw at home to Shelbourne. The hosts have goalkeeper Brian Maher to thank for the draw after he saved Shane Farrell’s penalty. Derry goalkeeper Brian Maher spoke with Martin Holmes after the game… Mark Connolly also spoke with Martin Holmes…
Derry City and Shelbourne played out a 0-0 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Shels had the chance to take the lead in the first half but Shane Farrell saw his spot kick saved by Brian Maher. The draw mean’s the Candystripes drop to second in the Premier Division table. Derry boss …
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Derry City dropped to second in the SSE Airtricty Premier Division after they drew 0-0 at home to Shelbourne. Shelbourne, had the biggest chance of the game for a goal with Shane Farrell having his penalty saved by Brian Maher. Elsewhere, Shamrock Rovers went top with a 2-0 win over Dundalk. Martin Holmes has the …
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For the second time this season, Finn Harps and Kerry played out a draw in the First Division. This time the game finished 0-0 in Finn Park. Diarmaid Doherty has the full time report…
Donegal’s Brendan Boyce has been selected to compete in the 35km Race Walk at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. The Finn Valley AC athlete achieved a B standard on two occasions during the qualification period, at the National 35km Championships in Raheny in December 2021, and again when finishing 25th at the 2022 World Athletics …
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Donegal will be bidding to win a fourth Nicky Rackard Cup on Saturday when they take on Wicklow at Croke Park. The squad is as follows: The game throws in at 3 pm and there will be full live match commentary on Highland Radio this Saturday.
A Donegal man is one of three men found guilty of multiple charges in connection with an attack on security guards at a repossessed house near Strokestown, Co Roscommon, in 2018. 44 year old Patrick Sweeney of High Cairn, Ramelton, 58 year old Martin O’Toole with an address in Irishtown Claremorris, Co Mayo and 56 …
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Danny Cullen is just one win away from a fourth All Ireland title and a fourth Nickey Rackard Cup success for Donegal. They play Wicklow in Saturday’s decider at Croke Park, a side they have met three times already this year with Donegal beating them in the league semi final. The winner on Saturday will …
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Donegal go into their second game in the All Ireland Championship top of their group and Assistant Manager Paddy Bradley says they have to make the most of their home game in the series. Ulster Champions Derry are the visitors to MacCumhaill Park on Sunday looking for a first win in the All Ireland having …
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Ireland’s population has exceeded the five million threshold for the first time in 171 years. Census figures show there were 5,149,139 people in the State on Census night, which was in April last year. Donegal recorded a total population of 167,084. Of the total population in Donegal, 50.4% were female & 49.6% male. The average …
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Donegal are Ulster Senior Ladies Football champions once again thanks to a 1-10 to 0-09 victory over Armagh in Owenbeg. At half time, Maxi Curran’s side led 0-07 to 0-05 and put on a controlled second half performance to get their hands on the Ulster title once again. After the game Donegal Ladies boss Maxi …
Donegal Ladies reclaimed the Ulster Senior Football Championship after a 1-10 to 0-09 victory over Armagh. Ciara McGarvey’s goal in the closing moments of the game sealed the victory for Donegal who had led by a point with under a minute remaining. It was the first time since 2019 Maxi Curran’s side got their hands …
Donegal got their hands on the Ulster Senior Ladies Football Championship title for the first time since 2019 with a four point victory over Armagh. 1-10 to 0-09 was how it finished in Owenbeg. Ciara McGarvey’s late goal helped sealed the win for Maxi Curran’s side. Oisin Kelly and Maureen O’Donnell have the full time …
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Bonagee United sealed their place in the FAI Women’s Amateur Cup semi final thanks to a 3-1 win over Ballingarry. Goals from Caoimhne Herron, Geraldine McLaughlin and Bronagh Gallagher helped Bonagee to the victory. With the win they have also booked their place in the Senior Cup.
Luke McAteer was among the winners at The Curragh on Sunday afternoon. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the 40/1 shot Dame Riptide for trainer James Barrett. The pair finished half a length ahead of Black Hawk Eagle who had Oisin Murphy on board.
Josh Moffett and Keith Moriarty claimed victory in the Cavan Stages Rally on Sunday. The pair finished 1.8 seconds ahead of Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan in their Volkswagen Polo GTI R5. Desi Henry and Donegal’s Paddy Robinson in their Citroen C3 Rally 2 finished the rally in third. Leitirmacward’s Declan Boyle finished 6th, one …
Division 1 Gaoth Dobhair 1-11 V 0-05 Kilcar Killybegs 4-11 V 5-11 Glenfin Naomh Conaill 0-14 V 0-06 Cloughaneely Sean Mac Cumhaill 0-05 V 5-10 Aodh Ruadh BS Division 2 Naomh Columba 2-10 V 1-11 Termon Milford 1-09 V 2-06 Naomh Muire LR Letterkenny Gaels 0-09 V 4-06 Four Masters Ardara 2-12 V 0-06 Red …
Fintan Dewhirst set a new Donegal record on route to qualifying for the European Under 20 Championships. The Tir Chonaill AC athlete finished the 400 metres hurdles in a time of 52.68 seconds at the International Flanders Athletics Meet in Belgium. Dewhirst will now compete at the European Under 20 Championships in Israel. Athletic correspondent …
Irish Senior Cup Cork County CC 1st XI 220/9 v 183 Ardmore 1st XI Cork County CC 1st XI won by 37 runs Donemana 1st XI 241 v 245/5 Carrickfergus 1st XI Carrickfergus 1st XI won by 6 wickets National Cup Glendermott 1st XI 190 v 194/5 Athlone CC 1st XI Athlone CC 1st XI …
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Donegal Masters claimed an eleven point victory over Cavan in Convoy on Saturday afternoon. It ended 2-16 to 1-08 in favour of Donegal. Shaun Maguire was top scorer for the hosts with nine points.
Derry City fell to a 1-0 defeat away to Sligo Rovers on Saturday night. A goal from former player Will Fitzgerald was enough to see Sligo claim all three points. Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins says his side didn’t do enough…
Derry City suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Sligo Rovers on Saturday night. Will Fitzgerald’s goal on five minutes proved to be the difference between the two sides. Sligo had John Mahon sent off on 74 minutes but they held on to claim all three points as Derry’s lead at the top remains at a …
Derry and Monaghan had to settle for a share of the spoils in their All Ireland Series opener in Celtic Park on Saturday night. 0-14 apiece was how it finished with both sides scoring late scores. Next up for Derry is a clash with Donegal in MacCumhaill Park next weekend. Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh spoke …
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Derry and Monaghan played out a 0-14 a-piece draw on Saturday evening in Celtic Park in their All Ireland Series opener. At half time Monaghan led the Ulster champions by 0-07 to 0-06. The Oakleaf county thought they’d won it at the death with a late Shane McGuigan point but Karl O’Connor notched over a …
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St Eunan’s reclaimed the Spring Hurling League on Friday night with a 2-13 to 0-12 victory over Sean Mac Cumhaills. The other scores were as follows: Burt 3-13 v 0-06 Dungloe Carndonagh 1-13 v 2-10 Aodh Ruadh BS Buncrana 2-10 v 2-13 Setanta
Finn Harps earned their first win since April 21st thanks to a 3-0 victory away to Treaty United. Two first half goals from Ryan Flood had Harps 2-0 up before Aaron McLaughlin sealed the victory in the dying moments. Finn Harps boss Dave Rogers spoke with Michael Cooke after the game…
Finn Harps recorded a victory away to Treaty United on Friday night. 3-0 was how it finished with Ryan Flood bagging a brace and Aaron McLaughlin scoring a goal on his debut. Michael Cooke has the full time report…
Derry City will be seeking their fifth win in a row on Saturday evening as they head to the Showgrounds to take on Sligo Rovers. The hosts haven’t won in three games but will be looking to put in a positive performance in the North West Derby. A win for the Canystripes will see them …
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Seal Rescue Ireland is visiting Letterkenny this Sunday to provide a seal rescue training session for those aged 18 years and over. The workshop is to take place in the Letterkenny Community Centre from 10am-1pm and is free of charge. Upon completion, those who have taken part will become a registered volunteer with SRI and …
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The CSO today released the vital statistics figures for the fourth quarter of 2022. Nationally there were 12,869 births and 8,149 deaths registered in Ireland during that time. However due the HSE cyber-attack in May of 2021, comparable figures were unable to be recorded at that time. The total number if births registered in Donegal …
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This weekend Derry clash with Monaghan in the group stages of the All Ireland Championship and in the Ulster Minor Football Final. The seniors host the Farney County on Saturday evening at Celtic Park in their opening All Ireland series match. Derry go into the game off the back of an Ulster double for the …
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Last weekend Richard Kerr and the AMD Motorsport team claimed their third career victory, and first of the season, in the Pirelli National Superstock Championship race at Donington Park. The next round of the series takes place at the team’s local round at Knockhill, Scotland on June 16-18. This week on the Score, Richard Kerr …
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This weekend in the League of Ireland, Finn harps are away to Treaty United. Harps are on a four match losing streak and haven’t scored in their last two. Derry City are away to Sligo Rovers in the north west derby. The Candystripes are sitting top of the league and a point ahead of previous …
The Donegal Ladies face Armagh in the Ulster Senior Football Final in Owenbeg on Saturday. This is the third year in a row the counties are meeting at this stage of the competition. Of their four previous meetings Donegal has won two in 2018 and 2019, Armagh in 2021 and 2022. Donegal go into the …
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Cockhill Celtic took a step closer to another Ulster Senior League title last night. The Inishowen side beat Finn Harps Under 21s, 3-0 at the Letterkenny Community Centre. Fionn McClure, Stephen Duffy and Corey McBride got the goals for Cockhill. It means a win over Derry City next Wednesday and Cockhill Celtic will be champions …
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Leaving Cert students will receive their results on the 25th of August. That’s more than a week earlier than last year, which left many students scrambling for accommodation just days before their college course began. The date is still later than the traditional Leaving Cert results day, which was in the first two weeks of …
Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Kilmacrennan, Golan and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 1pm this afternoon. It is recommended that an allowance of 2-3 hours is made after the estimated restoration time for water supplies to fully return.
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