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A late penalty save from Donegal goalkeeper Gavin Mulreany was a big moment in the 1-20 to 0-19 win over Armagh this evening. Oisin Conaty struck low to Mulreany’s right but the ‘keeper got enough on it to divert it onto the post, as 100-appearance-man Brendan McCole rushed in to prevent Conaty netting from the

Jim McGuinness has led Donegal to four wins from four games in Division 1 of the National Football League after a 1-20 to 0-19 win over Armagh today. This afternoon’s win means Donegal have now beaten Dublin, Kerry, Mayo and Armagh with games against Galway, Roscommon and Monaghan to come. After today’s game, McGuinness spoke

Donegal have beaten Armagh 1-20 to 0-19 in the National Football League Division 1 at the Box-IT Athletic Grounds this afternoon. A super second-half goal from Conor O’Donnell was a massive score in the contest but Gavin Mulreany also had another fantastic performance in the sticks for Jim McGuinness’ side. Mulreany saved a late Oisin

It was a successful occasion at Finn Park this afternoon as Finn Harps Women drew 2-2 with Shelbourne in the first game of the FAI Women’s U23 Development League. After the game, Harps manager Dessie McGlinchey told Chris Ashmore he was delighted with the result and is looking forward to the rest of the campaign

Tyrone have been beaten 1-15 to 0-13 by Louth in Division 2 of the National Football League in Ardee this afternoon. It’s now just one win in their first four games for Malachy O’Rourke’s side, who have work to do if they are to push for promotion back to the top tier. O’Rourke spoke to

Tyrone’s bid to gain promotion back into Division 1 of the National Football League took a blow this afternoon as Malachy O’Rourke’s side went down 1-15 to 0-13 to Louth in Ardee. It’s now just one win in their first four games for The Red Hand County, who will be wary of getting dragged into

Finn Harps Senior Women’s team have drawn 2-2 with Shelbourne U23s in this afternoon’s FAI U23 Development League clash at Finn Park. Harps’ goals came from Sarah Mulvaney-Kelly and Molly Paige. It was a historic day for the Ballybofey club as it was the first time a Finn Harps Senior Women’s team had ever lined

The Donegal Ladies suffered their first defeat of the National Football League Division 2 season as James Daly’s side went down 1-06 to 0-07 to Cavan in Ballyshannon. After the game, Daly told Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell the hungrier team won the game. Captain Roisin Rodgers also spoke to Maureen alongside her manager…

The Donegal Ladies have been beaten 1-06 to 0-07 by Cavan in this afternoon’s National Football League Division 2 clash in Ballyshannon. Maureen O’Donnell was live as full time approached for Highland Radio Sport…

There was history made in the Twin Towns of Ballybofey and Stranorlar last night as a professional boxing event was held in the area for the first time. Jason Quigley, along with Sheer Sports, brought a fantastic evening’s entertainment and high-level fights in front of a packed house at the Finn Valley Centre. In the

Donegal have now won all three games they’ve played in the National Hurling League Division 3 after a 9-point win over Armagh in Letterkenny this afternoon. Wins over Fermanagh, Tyrone and now Armagh means Mickey McCann’s team sit top of the league standings. Richie Ryan hit five points from play today and told Chris Ashmore

The Donegal Senior Hurling team have beaten Armagh 1-18 to 1-09 in Division 3 of the National Hurling League at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. Conor O’Grady got the goal for Mickey McCann’s side in the first half as Donegal ran out comfortable winners to go three from three in the league campaign so

After an impressive opening day win over Kerry last week, UCD manager William O’Connor said he was “very disappointed” to come away from last night’s game against Finn Harps with nothing. Goals from Seanie Bradley and a brilliant strike from centre-half Conor Tourish gave Harps a foot-hold, with Ciaran Behan netting for UCD late on