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Aligning football will cause problems for the Donegal Women’s League – Brid McGinty

Football under the FAI will move over the next three years to a calender year. The shift to summer football was confirmed last week with all activity across the professional, amateur and underage seasons being aligned. The Donegal women’s league already play in the calendar year and have just launched a new winter series to

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Diarmuid O’Brien disappointed that junior league concerns were not considered in move to summer football

The FAI last week announced that all grades of football in the country will have moved to summer football by 2028. Over 65 percent of Ireland’s 72 leagues are currently playing a winter season, including The Donegal Junior Leagues and Inishowen Football Leagues. Both league’s aired their concerns about the change but it seems the

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Nick Griggs takes Silver at the European Cross Country in Turkey

At the European Cross Country in Turkey, Tyrone’s Nick Griggs competed in the men’s U23 team and received a silver medal. Amy Greene from Finn Valley AC competed in the U23 ladies team that finished in fifth position. Letterkenny’s Ann Marie McGlynn competed in the Senior women’s team that came in tenth place. Teresa McDaid

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Cockhill Celtic take victory over Buncrana Hearts – Inishowen Football League Results 8/12/2024

Cockhill Celtic threw up a shock to upset Buncrana Hearts’ winning routine. Having won seven games from seven, Buncrana Hearts were expected to continue in their winning ways. This is Buncrana Hearts’ first defeat so far in the Inishowen Football League 2024 and first time to drop points. Cockhill Celtic opened the scoring sheet with

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Reaction: Dungloe Manager Tony Boyle Disappointed with Ulster Defeat

Dungloe minor ladies lost out to Carryduff in the bid for the Ulster final title. Carryduff were the stronger side and came out on top with a score line of 3-09 to 1-03. Dungloe manager felt disappointed with his team’s second half performance where they were kept scoreless. Daire Bonner for Highland Radio with with

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GAME OFF: Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin’s Twinning Cup match with Tara postponed

Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin Muff’s Twinning Cup Final clash with British Junior Champions Tara in London has been called-off. Official Donegal on Facebook said: “Unfortunately the pitch is unplayable and the match has been postponed. The CCCC will meet tomorrow to reschedule the fixture”.

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Nigel Ferry says “it wasn’t what our junior clubs in the county wanted” as nationwide decision to move to summer football is approved

Donegal Junior League Secretary Nigel Ferry is disappointed in the nationwide decision to align all football across all levels by 2028. Although Ferry is frustrated at the decision, he says he “isn’t surprised” as he feels the decision was driven by League Of Ireland clubs. He spoke to Highland’s Mark Gallagher to discuss the change…

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Former Finn Harps player suspended for breach of FAI Disciplinary Regulations relating to betting

Following the conclusion of a disciplinary process, former Finn Harps player Ryan Rainey has been suspended from all football-related activity for a period of six months for breaching the FAI Disciplinary Regulations relating to betting. These breaches are connected to a number of League of Ireland and Men’s FAI Cup games between 2021-2024 and a

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FAI Junior Cup 5th Round Draw: Cockhill Celtic, Fanad United & Letterkenny Rovers

The draw for Round 5 of the FAI Junior Cup was made this afternoon, with three Donegal clubs still involved in the competition. Defending champions Cockhill Celtic have another away tie – this time they’ll travel to play Avenue United of County Clare. Fanad United and Letterkenny Rovers have both been drawn at home –

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Registration open for 2025 Waterside & Strabane/Lifford Half Marathon

Runners hoping to take part in next year’s Waterside and Strabane Lifford Half Marathons can seal their place now after registrations were officially opened by race organisers Derry City and Strabane District Council. The Strabane Lifford Half Marathon will take place on Sunday May 18th 2025 and the Waterside Half Marathon has been pencilled in for

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Patten on the score-sheet but Ireland miss out on Euro 2025 qualification

The Republic of Ireland’s Women’s team have missed out on qualification for Euro 2025 as they were beaten 2-1 by Wales at the Aviva Stadium last night. Anna Patten, who’s grandfather hails from Falcarragh, scored on 86 minutes to give Ireland a chance but the Welsh held on for a famous win. Hannah Cain and

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Leading DCB campaigner stands by belief that SF led Government was needed

A leading defective block campaigner stands by his belief that a change in Government was needed to deliver redress for affected homeowners. Michael Doherty along with fellow campaigner Paddy Diver pushed for the electorate to lend their support to Sinn Féin in the General election. That’s despite the 100% Redress party fielding Charles Ward who

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Slaughtneil produce super second half comeback to claim Ulster Hurling title

Slaughtneil are Ulster Senior Hurling Champions after they came from being seven points down at half time to defeat Portaferry in this evening’s decider at the Box-It Athletics Grounds. Having trailed 0-13 to 0-06 at the interval, second half goals from Se McGuigan and Shea Cassidy paved the way for a stunning fight-back for the

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Results of 16th & final count – Charles Ward, 100% Redress and Charlie McConalogue, FF elected

Distribution of Pat the Cope Gallagher’s 889 surplus: Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail – ELECTED Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party +85 = 11,714 Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail +664= 11,683 Thomas Pringle, Independent +140 = 10,325 Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael – ELIMINATED

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Minister Charlie McConalogue retains Dail seat

Fianna Fail Minister Charlie McConalogue has been re-elected to the Dail. It was a tight battle with Independent Thomas Pringle losing his seat. Minister McConalogue was elected without meeting the quota alongside Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party. Himself and Pat the Cope Gallagher have secured two Fianna Fail seats in Donegal. Minister McConalogue says he

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Results of 15th count – Pat the Cope Gallagher elected

Distribution of Nikki Bradley’s 6,176 votes: Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +1,350 = 13,660 Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party +774 = 11,629 Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail +1,847 = 11,019 Thomas Pringle, Independent +742 = 10,255 Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael – ELIMINATED

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‘Important Donegal has good representation in Government’ – Minister McConalogue

Minister Charlie McConalogue says it’s important Donegal has a good representation in Government. His party, Fianna Fail is set to be the largest party in the 34th Dail and two of those seats look likely to be occupied by himself and Pat the Cope Gallagher. The defective block issue has been a difficult one for

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Thomas Pringle believes he will be the casualty in Donegal

Sitting TD Thomas Pringle believes he will be the casualty in Donegal. He is currently 341 votes ahead of Minister Charlie McConalogue but it’s clear that he doesn’t have enough to get him over the line with the distribution of Fine Gael’s Nikki Bradley’s votes expected to favour Minister McConalogue. Outgoing Deputy Pringle was first

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Downings Ladies continue to make history – Jessica Roberts, Lauren McBride, Charley Shevlin & Barney Curran react to reaching All Ireland Junior Final

Downings Ladies will contest the club’s first ever All Ireland Final as they overcame the challenge of Kilcock from Kildare in this afternoon’s All Ireland Junior Club Semi Final. A goal from captain Sinead McBride was the difference as Na Dunaibh ran out 1-07 to 0-07 winners. After the game, Maureen O’Donnell got the thoughts

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Joyce McMullan, Conor Reid, Turlough Carr & Aaron McCrea react as Four Masters claim U21A title

Four Masters are U21A County Champions as they overcame a resilient Glenswilly side in today’s decider. The sides were level at half time but ultimately it was the Donegal Town side that pushed on to claim the win. It finished 1-15 to 2-09. After the game, manager Joyce McMullan spoke to Brendan Devenney and says

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