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Ruaidhri Higgins praise players after a satisfying win against Drogheda United

Derry City have snatched all three points on the road against Drogheda United on Friday night. Adam O’Reilly strike in the first half was enough for the Candy Stripes to secure a 1-0 victory. The result moves Ruaidhri Higgins side to within three points of leaders Bohemians. Manager Ruaidhri Higgins spoke to Kevin McLaughlin after …

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Wilton Recycling unveiled as new sponsor of Donegal International Rally

Wilton Recycling is the new main sponsor of the Donegal International Rally. The Cavan-based company will be the headline sponsor for this year’s event which runs from Friday, June 16th to Sunday, June 18th, with the three-year deal rolling into 2024 and 2025. Looking ahead to the 2023 Wilton Donegal International Rally, clerk of the …

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Another big learning curve in Athlone defeat for youthful Harps – Darren Murphy

Finn Harps were handed a fourth defeat of the First Division campaign on Monday going down 4-1 to Athlone Town at Finn Park. The home side were 2-0 down at half time and by the 74th minute the visitors had hit them for four. Filip Da Silva did pull one back but Harps were simply …

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Performance wasn’t good enough – Shane McEleney & Cameron McJannett

Shamrock Rovers have beaten Derry City 2-0 in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game. Richie Towell and Jack Byrne both found the back of the net for the visitors at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. With the win, the champions go second in the table, four points behind Bohemians who beat Cork City 5-0 …

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FT Report: Derry go down to Rovers

Derry City suffered a third defeat of the season and dropped to third in the Premier Division standings as champions Shamrock Rovers won 2-0 against the Candystrips on their home patch. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport from the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium:

Bumper crowd sees Ardnasool Jet and Brother Len win the two finals in Lifford

It was like old times at Lifford Stadium on Bank Holiday Sunday evening with a bumper crowd and some top class greyhound racing. There was a sensational finish to the Droopys Stud S3 325 Final where Ardnasool Jetson owned by Lifford’s Adrian McGhee and trained by Niall McGhee, won by a short head in 17.70 …

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Callum Devine wins International Rally of the Lakes

Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan won the International Rally of the Lakes on Sunday evening. Robert Barrable and Gordon Noble in their Citroen C3 Rally 2 finished in second, 25.1 seconds behind Devine. Meanwhile, Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes in their Hyundai I20 R5 were in third a further 2 minutes 41.7 seconds behind.

Gavin Cullen & Luke Rudden react as Cockhill Celtic beat Bonagee United in USL

Cockhill Celtic took a big step towards winning their tenth successive Ulster Senior League title after they beat Bonagee United 2-1. Luke Rudden’s two goals had the hosts 2-0 before Gareth Harkin pulled one back for Bonagee but they couldn’t manage to get a leveller as Cockhill now have two games in hand to claim …

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Cockhill Celtic beat Bonagee United in crunch USL clash

Cockhill Celtic claimed a crucial three points in their hope to win their tenth successive Ulster Senior League title. Gavin Cullen’s side ran out 2-1 victors over Bonagee United. Luke Rudden netted twice for Cockhill in the victory. Chris Ashmore has the full time report from the Charlie O’Donnell Sports Grounds…

All County League Results 29/04/2023

Division 1 Killybegs 0-09 V 0-10 Bundoran Division 2 Red Hughs 0-07 V 1-12 Buncrana Glenswilly 2-13 V 1-08 Fanad Gaels   Donegal GAA – Spring Hurling League Burt 6-18 V 0-07 Aodh Ruadh BS Carndonagh 0-10 V 2-07 St Eunan’s Dungloe 0-05 V 5-22 Setanta Buncrana 0-18 V 4-12 Sean Mac Cumhaill

Buncrana Hearts claim Ulster Junior Cup

Buncrana Hearts won the Ulster Junior Cup on Saturday evening thanks to a 2-1 victory over Aileach. Mattie Brown opened the scoring for Buncrana on 78 minutes before Darren McMonagle levelled the tie on 83 minutes. Brown then sealed the victory for Buncrana and their second trophy of the season.

Kevin Eves and Chris Melley lead modified section of Rally of the Lakes with Callum Devine overall leader

Kevin Eves and Chris Melley have a 30.7 seconds lead ahead of the field in the two wheel drive section at the Rally of the Lakes after eight stages on Saturday. The rally’s overall leader is Callum Devine in his Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 by 7.5 seconds with Robert Barrable and Gordon Noble in their …

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Institute win but end season in relegation play off as Dergview end year with defeat

Institute claimed a victory on the final day of the NIFL Championship but it wasn’t enough to pull themselves out of the relegation scrap. Stute were 1-0 winners over Ballinamallard thanks to a Jamie Dunne goal but the result would only see them finish in the relegation play off spot and they will now face …

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Derry City claim victory over St Pats

Derry City claimed a 2-0 victory over St Pats on Friday evening at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. A penalty from Ben Doherty gave the Candystripes the lead on 70 minutes before a Colm Whelan goal on 79 sealed the points. Martin Holmes has the full time report…

Carndonagh lose out in FAIS girls under-17 junior semi-final

There was disappointment for the Carndonagh Community School team (pictured) who were beaten 4-0 by Presentation College Wexford 4-0 in the FAI Schools Junior Under-17 Girls National Cup Semi Final (large schools), in Ardee. Carndonagh, the Ulster champions found themselves 3-0 down at the break, but never stopped battling, and getting to the semi-final was …

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Three new Donegal ports for landings by Northern Irish vessels announced

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that three additional EU entry ports for NI registered fishing vessels are being opened in Donegal. Currently, a limited service is available for such boats in Greencastle, Killybegs, Burtonport and Rathmullen. However, Minister Charlie McConalogue has announced that NI fishers will now be able to …

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