Castlefin Celtic went down 1-0 away to Fanad United on Sunday afternoon. Oisin Langan got the games only goal. Castlefin remain second bottom in the Premier Division table and have a game with Cappry Rovers to come next Sunday. Castlefin Celtic boss Raymond Foy gave his thoughts to Chris Ashmore…
Fanad United sealed the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division title on Sunday afternoon thanks to a 1-0 win over Castlefin Celtic. Oisin Langan’s first half goal was enough to give the hosts the title. After the game goalscorer Oisin Langan told Chris Ashmore he is over the moon to win the league title…
Cockhill Celtic suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Rockmount in the FAI Intermediate Cup final on Sunday afternoon. Despite chances for both teams, Adam Crowley and Lee McColgan scored for their respective teams as the game ended 1-1 after both normal and extra time. After that, a tense penalty shoot-out followed with Cockhill’s James Bradley’s …
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Finn Valley Women’s Masters team earned themselves a silver medal at the National Road Relays in Raheny on Sunday afternoon. The team of Leoni Cooke, Teresa Doherty and Catriona Devine finished in second place in what was a tough race. The race was won by Raheny AC.
Down’s Ryan Johnston and today’s man of the match says ‘they are delighted to get over the line’ following his side’s win over Donegal in the Ulster Championship. The Kilcoo man stated that they are ‘taking every game as it comes’ and will have a ‘massive task’ ahead next week. The Mourne men will now …
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Donegal were beaten in their Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter final by Down in Pairc Esler in Newry on Sunday afternoon. 2-13 to 1-11 was how it finished. Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh have the full time report…
Cockhill Celtic suffered a 4-3 defeat on penalties in the FAI Intermediate Final in The Showgrounds. Alan Cowley opened the scoring for Rockmount early in the first half before Lee McColgan levelled the tie from the spot in the first half. Both sides pushed to get a winner in the remaining 75 minutes but neither …
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Fanad United got their hands on the Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Division title on Sunday afternoon thanks to a 1-0 win over Castlefin Celtic. Oisin Langan’s goal in the first half was enough to seal the victory they needed to win the league title. Fanad United boss Arthur Lynch told Chris Ashmore he is …
Fanad United have won the Brian McCormick Sport & Premier Division thanks to a 1-0 victory over Castlefin Celtic. Oisin Langan’s goal was the difference between the two sides. Chris Ashmore has the full time report… Chris also got the thoughts of Fanad captain Patrick McGinley…
Donegal Minors eased to victory in Newry on Sunday afternoon. Luke Barrett’s side were 3-18 to 0-07 victors over Down in their second fixture of the championship. Shane Callaghan, Conor McCahill and Jack Hegarty with the goals for the visitors. Brendan Devenney got the thoughts of Donegal boss Luke Barrett after the game…
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Finn Harps made it back to back wins in the first Division on Friday night as they won 1-0 away to Wexford. An own goal from James Crawford was enough to see the visitors leave with all three points. Finn Harps Head of Goalkeeping, Alan Cooke told Liam Spratt that he was delighted to get …
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Division 3 Naomh Colmcille 0-8 St Nauls 1-14 Naomh Ultan 1-11 Carndonagh 1-14 Moville 1-16 Naomh Pádraig Lifford 1-8 Na Rossa 0-16 St Eunan’s 0-6 Urris 4-12 Robert Emmets 0-8
Full time scores from the Brian McCormick Sports All County League Division One St. Michael’s 0-10, MacCumhaill’s 1-9 St Eunan’s 3-22, Killybegs 1-5 Gaoth Dobhair 0-14, Glenfin 1-10 Malin 0-11, Bundoran 1-3. Marley Coaches Division Two Naomh Brid 0-6, Termon 5-16 Burt 1-6, Naomh Columba 1-7 N. Muire Lwr Rosses 0-9, Fanad Gaels 1-7 Letterkenny …
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Donegal will face Roscommon away next week as they bid to reach the Nicky Rackard Cup Final. However, the Mickey McCann managed side have a major injury worry over the influential Danny Cullen who had to go off injured during their 3-20 to 1-16 win over Armagh at the Athletic Grounds. Elsewhere in the competition, …
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Raphoe are on the verge of promotion to the Ulster Men’s Premier League following their 5-1 defeat of Saintfield. The Donegal club need just one point from their remaining two games to get promoted from the Intermediate League. And they could clinch the title on Wednesday if they win or draw against Portrush in a …
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Derek McGarrity and Graham Henderson won an extremely exciting Eakin Brothers BJT Maiden City Stages Rally in their VW Polo R5 at the Shackleton Complex in Ballykelly. At the end of the six special stages they had just 0.7 of a second to spare over Gareth Sayers and Gareth Gilchrist in a Ford Fiesta Rally …
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In the Donegal Saturday League Division One, title chasing Kildrum Tigers had a 3-0 win over Stand Rovers as they top the table. Dunlewey Celtic moved five points clear of second bottom side Drumoghill with an important 1-0 win. Keadue Rovers are third after edging out Arranmore United 1-0. St. Catherine’s chalked up a crucial …
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Glenswilly athlete Sean McGinley, a scholarship student at DCU, had a superb run as he won the 3,000 metres steeplechase and set a new record at the Irish Universities Athletics Association’s Track and Field championships at the Dundrum South Dublin Athletics Track. In winning the race in just over 8 minutes, 56 seconds the Finn …
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Finn Harps club captain Keith Cowan believes that both his side and Derry City can build on their positive results this weekend, with wins over Wexford FC and Cork City FC respectively. Harps made it two wins on the spin for the first time since 2021 as they defeated Wexford 1-0 at Ferrycarrig Park while …
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Struggling Institute’s battle against relegation could do down to the wire and they remain in deep trouble after losing 2-0 at home to Newington, conceding the goals in a five minute spell mid-way through the second half. Elsewhere in the NIFL Championship relegation group, Dergview came from behind to draw 1-1 with Knockbreda. In the …
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City of Derry’s hopes of reaching the Ulster Junior Cup Final – and a game at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast – ended in disappointment as they were beaten 24-12 by Enniskillen at Judge’s Road. The Fermanagh side emerged as worthy winners, having led by 15-0 at half-time. Highland Radio’s rugby correspondent Alex McDonald had …
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Donegal made it two wins from two in the Nicky Rackard Cup as they defeated Armagh by 3-20 to 1-16 at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. After defeating Fermanagh in their opening game, Donegal followed this up with a much better display and led by 1-10 to 0-8 at half-time, with the Donegal goal actually …
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Irish Olympic Legend Danny McDaid has been confirmed as the Special Guest who will officially fire the starting gun to send the runners and walkers off on the 26th North West 10k which takes place on Monday week, May 1, in Letterkenny. The charity event has raised €903,000 over the past 25 years for 38 …
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A man has been arrested in Derry today following a search of a property. The 41 year old was arrested under the Terrorism Act in the Creggan area as part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of the New IRA. He has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite where he is being questioned …
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The HSE says while plans are at an early stage, each resident at Ard Griene Court, Stranorlar affected by the decongregation plan for the facility will be at the centre of the decision-making process. Yesterday, there was much shock and anger as it emerged the residents and their families were informed of the new ‘Time …
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Government Departments and agencies have been advised not to use TikTok on official phones and devices. The video sharing app has recently been banned on the devices of people working for the European Union and the British and American Governments. The advice for Irish Government devices has come from the National Cyber Security Centre.
Derry City FC have confirmed that Paddy McLaughlin has re-joined the club as assistant manager to Ruaidhri Higgins. The City boss had made it clear that he would take the time needed to get the right man in, and there is no doubting that this will be seen as a fantastic appointment for the club. …
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The number of judges in Ireland is set to increase. A bill has come before the Dail this week outlining the Government’s intention to lift caps on the number of judges in Ireland and to appoint 24 additional judges. Donegal Deputy Thomas Pringle however, believes the judicial membership needs to be expanded and more inclusive:
A Donegal Deputy has pleaded with the Tanaiste to listen to what the people are saying. Deputy Pearse Doherty says the housing crisis has worsened as rents have exploded and homelessness has reached an all time high. In response, Micheal Martin accused Deputy Doherty of raising issues for political point scoring:
The Health Minister says he’s frustrated with delays in rolling out around half a million more free GP visit cards. The measure was one of the centrepieces of the health budget but has been delayed at the request of doctors. Being questioned in the Dáil, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly didn’t say when the 500,000 extra …
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‘Let’s raise a pint of Guinness to the Irish and the Brits who put aside their differences for a future that uplifts.’ That’s an extract from a poem penned by a Donegal schoolboy which was recited by the US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland at a conference at Queen’s University Belfast today to mark the …
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Gardai have issued a warning to dog owners reminding them of the harm their pets can cause if let roam free or unsecured and not kept under effectual control. It comes after a sheep kill at Magheroarty Beach in recent days in which a number of sheep in ewe and a lamb were killed while …
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A man in his 40s has been stabbed in the North. It happened at a property in the Westbourne Crescent area of Coleraine at around 6.15 yesterday evening. The victim sustained stab wounds to his upper body, and is in hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily …
A Roscommon – Galway TD has called on rural independents to join together and create their own political party. Michael Fitzmaurice has accused the Government parties of not properly representing voters outside of towns and cities. He also warned rural Ireland is not just farmers, but all kinds of different people in lots of individual …
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A new direct flight from Derry to Heathrow could be a game changer in terms of attracting investors to the North West. That’s according to Foyle MLA Pádraig Delargy. New direct flights from City of Derry Airport to Heathrow in London will begin on May 6th. The Foyle MLA says the service will be key …
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The Tánaiste says there should be reform of the Good Friday Agreement. He has called for the return of power-sharing at Stormont on the second day of a conference marking the 25th anniversary of the peace deal. Michael Martin has acknowledged the calls for reform have grown louder:
The owner of the flock of sheep attacked by a dog in the area of Magheroarty beach yesterday has issued a direct appeal to the dog’s owner. It’s further emerged that as well as one ewe who was in lamb being driven into the water by the dog and which was subsequently mauled, a four …
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Tyrone bowed out of the Ulster Senior Football Championship after a 2-17 to 1-18 loss to Monaghan in Healy Park, Omagh on Sunday afternoon. Darragh Canavan’s goal in the first half helped Tyrone into a 1-10 to 0-08 lead at the break. Goals in the second half from Stephen O’Hanlon and Ryan O’Toole helped the …
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Monaghan came from behind to see off Tyrone by 2-17 to 1-18 in a nail-biting provincial senior football championship quarter final in Omagh. Ryan O’ Toole grabbed the winning goal deep into stoppage. The Farneymen will now face defending champions Derry in the last four. Monaghan boss Vinny Corey gave his thoughts to the media …
Donegal began their Nicky Rackard campaign with a 1-21 to 0-18 win over Fermanagh in O’Donnell Park on Sunday afternoon. At half time, Mickey McCann’s men trailed 0-09 to 0-13 but a strong second half showing saw them claim the victory. Man of the match on the day was Liam McKinney who scored 1-06 in …
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Downing’s man, John Cronin was re-elected President of Athletics Ireland at the conclusion of the Athletics Ireland Congress on Saturday evening. Cronin, has served a two-year term, following his election at the virtual congress in May 2021. Meanwhile, Milford man Paddy Marley was honoured with the Life Vice President of Athletics Ireland Award in Tullamore …
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Monaghan have come from behind to see off Tyrone by 2-17 to 1-18 in a nail-biting provincial senior football championship quarter final in Omagh. Monaghan will face defending champions Derry in the last four. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
Derry City and Dundalk played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Oriel Park on Sunday afternoon. Derry led on 44 minutes with Ben Doherty opening the scoring for the Candystripes. Two goals in two minutes from Robbie Benson and Johannes Yli-Kokko. Cian Kavanagh then levelled the tie, 10 minutes from time as the sides shared …
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Preparations are well underway for Cockhill Celtic as they prepare for one of the biggest games in the club’s history. Gavin Cullen’s men will face Rockmount in the FAI Intermediate Cup decider after their 1-0 semi final victory over Ringmahon Rangers. The game will take place next Sunday 23rd of April at The Showgrounds in …
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Dylan Browne McMonagle was back in the winners enclosure at The Curragh on Sunday afternoon. The Donegal jockey rode the 17/2 shot Goldana to victory for Joseph O’Brien. The pair finished one and three quarter lengths ahead of the 2/1 favourite Mea Domina.
Donegal Hurlers got off to a winning start in the Nicky Rackard Cup thanks to a 1-21 to 0-18 victory over Fermanagh. Liam McKinney’s goal helped Mickey McCann’s side turn the game around after they trailed 0-09 to 0-13 at the break. Brendan Devenney has the full time report from O’Donnell Park…
Division 1 Bundoran 1-12 V 3-13 Cloughaneely Glenfin 2-03 V 2-11 Naomh Conaill Downings 3-02 V 1-07 Kilcar Killybegs 0-09 V 1-17 Gaoth Dobhair Sean Mac Cumhaills 0-10 V 1-14 St Eunan’s Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 0-10 V 3-05 Malin Division 2 Naomh Columba 2-06 V 0-08 Milford Buncrana 0-06 V 1-08 Four Masters Red Hughs …
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