Finn Harps have ended their recent run of poor results with a 2-0 home win against Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division this evening. A Patrick “Dixie” Ferry goal put Harps ahead just after the hour-mark and Jamie Watson slotted home a Max Hutchinson cross to seal the points late on. Harps […]
Derry City have been beaten 1-0 by Galway United in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division at Eamonn Deacy Park this evening. Patrick Hickey’s effort with 14 minutes of normal time remaining was enough to earn the westerners all three points. It could end up being a big night in the Premier Division title race –
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Finn Harps have beaten Cobh Ramblers 2-0 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. A brilliantly taken goal from Patrick Ferry on the hour-mark put Harps in the lead. Jamie Watson then added a second as the clock entered the 83rd minute – he arrived late for a cross and
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Finn Harps FC have announced a new partnership with Letterkenny Medics. The collaboration will see Letterkenny Medics providing comprehensive medical support to the club, including player medicals and ongoing medical assistance for the senior football team and backroom staff throughout the year. On match days, a dedicated staff member from Letterkenny Medics will be present
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Donegal cyclist Mitchell McLaughlin was the pilot as Damien Vereker set a PB of 4:14.826, which is also a new national record, in their heat of the B4 Men’s 4000m Individual Pursuit at the Paralympic Games in Paris this afternoon. Unfortuntely, the time was not enough for a place in medal race as the Kilkenny
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New Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his squad to face England in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday the 7th of September and Greece the following Tuesday the 10th. Killybegs man Seamus Coleman has been named in the 23-man squad. Hallgrímsson’s first squad announcement also includes a first call-up for Leicester City winger Kasey
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Mona McSharry was given a hero’s homecoming in Ballyshannon on Wednesday evening as hundreds turned out to welcome back the Olympic Bronze medalist. The Sligo native, a member of the Marlins Club, won Ireland’s first swimming medal since 1996 at the Paris games and spearheaded Team Ireland to seven medals in France. Mona was delighted
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Fintan Dewhirst has qualified for the 400m hurdles semi final at the World Under 20 Championships in Peru. The Tir Chonaill AC man finished second in his heat in 52.39 behind the race winner Vance Nilsson of the USA. The Glenties native who won silver at the Europeans last year will be back on track
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14 new social homes are on the way for Ballybofey. Donegal County Council recently completed a contract for a turnkey development of 14 social houses at Donegal Road. MBC Building Contractors will deliver the project having entered the Council’s turnkey acquisition programme. Works have commenced on site with the final phase of works due to
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Sinn Féin’s Finance spokesperson is calling for the banking levy to be increased to €400 million. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has made the call in response to increased profits within the sector. He says banks have seen their profits and interest income reach eye-watering levels as households struggle. The banking levy was first introduced in
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The North’s Department for Infrastructure is preparing a transport plan for the North West region, with people being encouraged to share their views at this early stage in the process. A number of drop in sessions will be held across the Derry City and Strabane District next month, with the initial online consultation running until
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The next phase of the Dungloe – Kilraine Road Scheme will commence next month. Transport Infrastructure Ireland has sanctioned approval to proceed with the construction of the second phase of the N56 Letterilly – Kilraine. A contractor has been appointed and works are expected to begin on site mid September. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal
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Olympic bronze medal winner Mona McSharry is not ruling out a crack at the Los Angeles Games in 2028. The Sligo native and Ballyshannon Marlins Swimming Club member finished third in the 100 metres breaststroke in Paris, and vowed in the aftermath of her success that it would be her last Olympics. But the 24
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One Inishowen school is starting the new term with a new name, crest and uniform. With a new school building on the horizon, Coláiste Eoghain, formerly known as Coláiste Chineál Eoghain has rebranded. Principal Claire Ní Dhochartaigh says the renaming of the school was to ensure all families in Inishowen and the surrounding areas understand
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Brian Dooher and Fergal Logan have stepped down as joint Tyrone football managers. They took over from Mickey Harte four-years ago, guiding Tyrone to a first All Ireland title in 13-years at their first attempt. Logan had taken a step back from his duties early this year, later revealing he’d suffered a stroke. In a
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On this week’s DL Debate, Brendan will be discussing the latest talking points from the Donegal Club Championship with Pauric Hilferty, Maureen O’Donnell, Brendan Kilcoyne and Daire Bonner.. The DL Debate is in association with Sister Sara’s….
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Yesterday’s postponed Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship encounter between St Nauls and Killybegs has been rescheduled for this Saturday, 31 Aug Pairc Gearid O’Gallachoir at 1:30. This weekend’s fixtures are as follows: FOOTBALL: Senior Football Championship Sat, 31 Aug, Venue: Pairc Gearid O’Gallachoir, St Naul’s GAA Club V Killybegs 13:30, Ref: TBC Senior Football
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St. Michaels continued their impressive start to the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship as they overcame Dungloe at The Bridge this evening. It was a story of two halves as the wind played a big factor. St. Michaels played with the wind at their backs in the first period and led 0-08 to 0-01
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Downings have beaten Cloughaneely 1-09 to 0-10 in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship in Falcarragh this afternoon. A second-half goal from Paddy McElwee was the important score. It’s Downings’ first win of this year’s championship, meanwhile Cloughaneely are still without a point. With the full time report, here’s Brendan Kilcoyne…
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St.Michael’s player Eddie O’Reilly was singing the praises of his club-mate and county star Michael Langan as he was able to slot over a superb free-kick in the dying embers to win a scrappy game against Dungloe at The Bridge. Langan’s late winner was the home side’s first score of the second half as the
Downings manager Maxi Curran says he’s delighted to get their first two points on the board in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship. His side overcame a stern test from Cloughaneely, running out 1-09 to 0-10 winners thanks to a Paddy McElwee goal mid-way through the second half. Blustery conditions affected all games across
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Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship, Round 3 Cloich Cheann Fhaola 0-10 – 1-09 Na Dúnaibh/Downings St Michael’s 0-09 – 0-08 An Clochán Liath Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 0-11 – 4-05 Ardara CLG Naomh Náille P – P CLG Na Cealla Beaga Intermediate Football Championship, Round 3 Naomh Columba 0-13 – 1-09 Málainn/Malin CLG Bun
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O’Reilly Sports LGFA Senior Championship 3 Moville 2-15 – 2-6 Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s 1-6 – 0-7 CLG Naomh Náille O’Reilly Sports LGFA Intermediate Championship 2 Naomh Mhuire Conmhaigh 1-4 – 2-9 CLG Carndomhnaigh CLG Bun Cranncha 2-2 – 1-10 CLG Na Cealla Beaga O’Reilly Sports LGFA Junior A Championship Group
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Due to the postponement of a number of Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship games today, Donegal GAA CCC have postponed the Round 4 draw due to take place this evening. Details on rescheduled fixtures and the draw will be issued as soon as possible.
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Clubman Shirts League Cup: Cockhill Celtic 6 – 0 Carn FC Clonmany Shamrocks 4 – 2 Greencastle Illies Celtic 8 – 1 Culdaff FC Charlie O’Donnell Cup: Gleneely Colts 2 – 2 Aileach Res Carn Youths 1 – 1 Glengad United Buncrana Res 1 – 1 Dunree United QPS v Cockhill Youths was postponed
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Kilmacrennan superbike racer Rhys Irwin is competing in Round 8 of the British Superbikes Championship at Cadwell park this weekend. The racing so far has seen mixed conditions with torrential rain for the practice sessions on Friday but the weather has improved today. Rhys finished P2 with a good FP1 and qualified P11 on the
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The Sammy Jeffrey Shield Final between St Johnston and Strabane has been postponed until further notice due to the adverse weather conditions. The match, which was originally scheduled to be a two-inning match played over Friday and Saturday, was postponed until this morning (Sunday). After being affected by the weather yet again, it was controversially
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Gary Slevin was the overall winner of this morning’s Donegal Half Marathon in Letterkenny in a time of 73 minutes and 14 seconds. The Foyle Valley athlete was just over a minute ahead of Letterkenny AC’s Ciaran McGonagle (1:15:16) in second, with Charlie O’Donnell from Rosses AC third (1:16:02). Letterkenny AC’s Claire McGuigan led the
Sinead McConnell took yet another medal at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Gothenburg this morning. A gutsy display earned her a brilliant bronze in the 20km race walk. The Finn Valley AC athlete finished in an incredible time of 1:59.38, which puts her into the top 20 on the all-time Irish list. Valerie Boban
Naomh Conaill defeated Sean MacCumhaills 2-13 to 0-05 in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship in Ballybofey last night. After the game, Naomh Conaill manager Martin Regan gave his thoughts to Highland’s Ciaran Cannon…
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Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship, Round 3 Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s 0-09 – 1-07 Gaoth Dobhair Four Masters 2-07 – 2-09 Gleann tSúilí Gleann Fhinne 1-08 – 0-18 CLG Chill Chartha Sean Mac Cumhaill 0-05 – 2-13 Naomh Conaill Intermediate Football Championship, Round 3 Na Rossa 0-06 – 0-08 Gaeil Fhánada Realt na
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Glenswilly have beaten Four Masters 2-09 to 2-07 as the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship roared into life in Donegal Town this afternoon. Two Senan Carr goals had Four Masters firmly in control of the contest at the beginning of the second half as they led 2-06 to 1-02. Four unanswered points from Michael
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Gweedore have left Letterkenny with a massive win over a highly-fancied St.Eunan’s side in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship at the O’Donnell Park this afternoon. An Eoin DeBurca goal in the first half was the big score of the game as Gweedore ran out 1-07 to 0-09 winners. It’s St.Eunan’s first defeat of
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Glenswilly manager Gary McDaid was delighted to come away with the two points in today’s pulsating clash with Four Masters in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship in Donegal Town. Having trailed by 7 points at once stage in the second half, McDaid’s team roared back into the game thanks to four unanswered points
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Institute have been beaten 3-1 by H&W Welders in the NIFL Championship at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this afternoon. Welders took the lead on 18 minutes but ‘stute got themselves level 5 minutes later. Two second half goals put Welders 3-1 up and that is how it finished. It’s Institute’s first defeat of the season
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Donegal Masters manager Francie Martin was delighted to see his side overcome the challenge of Kildare in today All Ireland Plate Semi-Final in Cavan. The Tir Conaill men ran out comfortable 3-09 to 0-06 winners after leading 1-05 to 0-02 at half time. Martin joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Saturday Sport this afternoon…
Donegal Masters have beaten Kildare in today’s All Ireland Plate Semi-Final in Cavan. Francie Martin’s side ran out comfortable 12-point winners at Bawnboy. 3-09 to 0-06 was the final score. Donegal’s opponents in the final will be London as they defeated Down on a score-line of 5-12 to 0-08 in the other semi-final this afternoon.
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Finn Harps lost for the 12th time in the League of Ireland First Division on Friday night going down 2-0 to UCD in Dublin. The Ballybofey side conceded either side of the half-time break as the hosts took control of the tie. It was another tough result on the road for Harps who haven’t won
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Derry City have moved to the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division courtesy of a 1-0 win at Waterford on Friday night. The games only goal was scored by Ben Doherty on the hour mark at the RSC Grounds. Derry lead Shelbourne on goal difference after Damien Duff’s side drew 1-1 in the Dublin
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Finn Harps suffered another defeat of the road as they went down to UCD 2-0 in the League of Ireland First Division on Friday night. The result leaves Harps six points off the play off positions. Emmett Ryan reports for Highland Radio Sport from Belfield.
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Dylan Browne McMonagle continued his superb form of late with another winner at Leopardstown yesterday evening. The Letterkenny jockey rode the Joseph Patrick O’Brien trained “Evening Blossom” to victory as the 11/4 favourite in the 7:55PM race. It’s the sixth win in the space of seven days for Browne-McMonagle, who is having a fantastic month
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Convoy’s Luke Witherow was in the Ireland team that claimed a record win in international hockey yesterday evening, as they defeated Malta 25-0. Ireland, ranked nine in the world, cruised to victory over a Malta team ranked 72, in the fourth quarter-final of the European B qualifiers. The game, which was played at Sports Campus
Six Donegal footballers and one hurler have been nominated for the 2024 Irish News All-Star awards. The football nominees are Buncrana’s Caolan McGonagle, Michael Langan of St Michael’s, Niall O’Donnell of St Eunan’s, Oisin Gallen of Sean MacCumhaills and the St Naul’s pairing of Peadar Mogan and Brendan McCole. Setanta’s Steven McBride is the sole
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Letterkenny AC athletes Caitriona Jennings & Ciaran McGonagle will represent Ireland at the 2024 IAU 100Km World Championships which take place in Bangalore, India on December 7th. Caitriona finished 3rd in the last 100KM World Championships back in 2022 and claimed Gold in the Masters Race while setting a new Irish National Record and age
It’s a big weekend of local cricket action as the North-West season enters the final couple of weeks with plenty of honours up for grabs. Friday sees the start of this year’s Sam Jeffrey Shield final with Donegal club St Johnston taking on newly crowned Section 2 champions Strabane at Ardmore. These two sides have
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Finn Harps have confirmed Inishowen player Stephen Doherty has left the club. In a social media post this morning, Harps said: “The club can confirm the departure of Stephen Doherty from Finn Park due to work and travel commitments. Everyone at Finn Harps wishes to thank Stephen for his efforts and commitment during his time
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Have you ever thought about launching your own fashion brand? Well, for one Donegal entrepreneur a long held dream has been realised. Back in spring, Convoy woman Elaine Ayton launched a brand new online brand Calculate Clothing, offering a unique mix of comfort and style. And she is this week’s guest on Business Matters with
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The draw for Round 3 of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship took place this evening. Highland’s Oisin Kelly spoke to former St.Eunan’s manager Brendan Kilcoyne as he reacted to the draw… The draw in full: St.Nauls v Killybegs Four Masters v Glenswilly Cloughaneely v Downings Glenfin v Kilcar St.Eunan’s v Gweedore St.Michaels
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Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Round 3 Draw: St.Nauls v Killybegs Four Masters v Glenswilly Cloughaneely v Downings Glenfin v Kilcar St.Eunan’s v Gweedore St.Michaels v Dungloe Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon v Ardara Sean MacCumhaills v Naomh Conaill
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