Donegal suffered their third successive defeat in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division One as they made the long trip to Tralee and ended up losing by 2-10 to 1-11 against Kerry. The home side led by 0-8 to 1-3 at the break. Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh was the star for Kerry who now go …
Jodie McFadden of Loreto, Milford and Termon, Ulitah Boyle of Rosses Community School and Dungloe and Crana College and Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin’s Ava Walsh all claimed Ulster Post Primary School All-Star Awards on Friday night. The trio were named in the 30 player panel at the event held at Kelly’s Inn. Ulitah Boyle and …
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In darts, the countdown is on to the INDO Inter-Counties Championships which take place in Trim, Co. Meath, later this month. After the success of various participants from the county at the recent West Coast Challenge, hopes are high that Donegal players can be in the running for titles. On Saturday Sport, Donegal Darts Organisation …
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Institute are out of the Irish FA Cup. They were beaten 1-0 at home by fellow Championship side Ballyclare. Coleraine lost 3-2 away to Cliftonville while in the big game of the sixth round Larne beat Linfield on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Meanwhile, in the NIFL Championship, Dergview picked up a point in a …
Institute knocked out of cup – Dergview draw in the league Read More »
Dublin side Kilmacud Crokes have taken their case to the GAA’s Central Appeals Committee. Earlier this week, the CCCC ordered a replay of their All Ireland Club Football final with Derry and Ulster champions Glen. The Central Appeals Committee say they will hear Crokes’ appeal in the coming days. Kilmacud Crokes won the January 22nd …
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Donegal earned a one point victory over All Ireland champions, Kerry in MacCumhaill Park in their National Football League opener. 0-13 to 1-09 was how it finished in favour of Paddy Carr’s side with league debutant Caolan McColgan firing over three points in the win. Along with his three points, McColgan also won Man of …
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Donegal claimed their first victory of the National Football League campaign on Sunday afternoon, beating All Ireland Champions Kerry 0-13 to 1-09. Dara Moynihan’s first half goal had the Kingdom 1-06 to 0-06 up at the break before Paddy Carr’s men rattled off four points straight after the break to lead by one. The game …
Patrick McBrearty fired over a late point in added time to give Donegal the victory over All Ireland champions Kerry in their National Football League opener. At the break, Paddy Carr’s side trailed 1-06 to 0-06 with Dara Moynihan scoring the goal for the Kingdom. Caolan McColgan was Man of the Match for Donegal, scoring …
Donegal leave it late to beat Kerry in opening National Football League Read More »
Disappointing start to the National League for Tyrone following a loss to Roscommon. The Tyrone side struggled to get going in the first half, trailing by 3 points at half time. A second half goal from Kieran McGeary saw the red hands lead for the first time, however this wasn’t enough against a stronger Roscommon …
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Mark English of Finn Valley AC has been named as the overall winner of the 2022 Donegal Sports Star Awards. The highlight of his 2022 competitions was winning a bronze medal in the 800 metres at the 2022 European Athletics Championships in Munich. He was tenth in the World Championships over the same distance …
Tyrone suffered a 12 point defeat to Derry in the McKenna Cup final in the Athletic Grounds on Saturday night. 3-11 to 1-05 was how it finished in favour of the reigning Ulster Champions. Darren McCurry’s goal had Tyrone level half way into the second half but three goals in the final 15 minutes saw …
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Derry got their hands on the McKenna Cup for the first time since 2011 after they beat Tyrone 3-11 to 1-05 in the final on Saturday night. Second half goals from Oisin McWilliams, Shane McGuigan and Niall O’Donnell helped Rory Gallagher’s men to the trophy. After the game Derry manager Rory Gallagher spoke with Michael …
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Derry won the McKenna Cup on Saturday evening thanks to a 3-11 to 1-05 victory over Tyrone. Shane McGuigan, Oisin McWilliams and Niall O’Donnell netted goals for the Oakleaf county with Darren Curry raising the green flag for Tyrone. It is Derry’s first time lifting the McKenna Cup since 2011. Michael McMullan has the full …
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Tyrone will play either Derry or Down in the McKenna Cup final after they claimed a five point victory over Cavan in Kingspan Brefni Park. 0-15 to 0-10 was how it finished with Darragh Canavan firing over four points. After the game, Tyrone joint manager Brian Dooher spoke with the media…
Donegal will take on Galway in the FAI Youth League Interleague semi-final on Sunday at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. (Kick-off 2pm). Whoever wins will take on Cork in the final after they defeated Mayo 3-0 in the other semi-final. Having qualified for the last four as best runners-up in their group, manager Eamon McConigley …
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These are exciting times for people involved in darts in Donegal, with the West Coast Challenge being hosted in Jackson’s Hotel from January 20th-22nd. Following what will be an eagerly awaited event, attention will then switch to the All-Irelands in February. On Saturday Sport, Donegal Co Darts PRO David Harron and Donegal manager and joint …
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Donegal’s Sean McGinley notched up an impressive victory at the National Indoor Junior and Under-23 Championships at the National Indoor Arena. The Finn Valley athlete powered his way to victory in the 1,500 metres at under-23 level ahead of Colin Smith (Mullingar Harriers) and Patrick Noonan (Craughwell). Meanwhile, Finn O’Neill of Lifford Strabane AC was …
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Gaoth Dobhair clinched their seventh Donegal under-21 championship title as they eventually overcame Termon in a thrilling decider that went to extra-time at O’Donnell Park. Termon led by a point, 1-4 to 1-3 at the break and when Stefan McFadden scored a second Gaoth Dobhair penalty after 31 minutes of the second half, they led …
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Bottom of the table Dergview recorded a fine 4-0 away win over Ballyclare Comrades to move within a point of second from bottom Knockbreda, and with a game in hand. Two goals from Graham Crown helped them to victory. Elsewhere in the NIFL Championship, Institute suffered their 11th defeat of the season as they were …
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Donegal suffered a 2-07 to 0-15 loss to Monaghan in their final McKenna Cup game of the season. Goals in either half from Joel Bradley Walsh and Luke McGlynn helped keep Donegal in touch but the Farney county proved just too strong as they ran out two point winners. Next up for Donegal is the …
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Donegal bowed out of this year’s McKenna Cup after their second defeat in the competition. Paddy Carr’s men went down 0-15 to 2-07 to Monaghan with goals coming from youngsters Joel Bradley Walsh and Luke McGlynn. Despite the defeat, Donegal’s Brendan McCole believes there are positives to take from the performance…
Donegal’s McKenna Cup campaign came to a close on Wednesday night with a second defeat in the competition, this time against Monaghan. 0-15 to 2-07 was how it finished in favour of the Farney county. Donegal got off to a dream start with Joel Bradley Walsh scoring a goal but at half time they trailed …
The semi final lineup for the McKenna Cup has been confirmed after the final set of fixtures came to a close on Wednesday night. Cavan, thanks to their 1-14 to 1-09 victory over Armagh will take on Tyrone at home on Saturday January 14 at 5pm. The second semi final will see Down play host …
Glen of Derry will play Kilmacud Crokes of Dublin in the final of the All-Ireland Club Senior Football Championship after they beat Galway champions Maigh Cuilinn by 1-11 to 0-12 . At half time, Glen lead six points to four and kicked on in the second half with Tiarnan Flannagan netting the crucial goal for …
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Donegal manager Paddy Carr tasted defeat in his first game in charge of the county losing 2-14 to 1-10 against Down in the McKenna Cup. First half goals from Conor Francis and Liam Kerr helped the Mourne men to victory with Donegal’s Daore O’Baoill also netting in the first half. The second half saw Donegal …
Ciara Grant was among the goals for Hearts in the Scottish Cup as they advanced to the next round with a 2-0 win on Saturday afternoon. Grant scored the opener for Hearts’ with a free kick before Jenna Penman netted the second. The Edinburgh club are now through the fifth round of the cup with …
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Finn Harps will be back in action in less than six weeks time and the close season has seen a lot of activity at the Donegal club. New manager Dave Rodgers has brought in a number of key figures around him and having been given a four year contract long terms plans are being put …
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The three north-west sides in the Irish Cup has mixed fortunes in the first round. Institute fired four past Annagh, with the goals coming from Shaun Doherty, Cormac Burke, Jack McFeely and teenage forward Orrin McLaughlin. Dergview made the trip to Belfast where they found Premier Division side Crusaders too hot too handle. The north …
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Kildrum Tigers beat Glenea United 4-1 in the top billing in the Glencar Inn Division One. Glenea stay top despite the defeat but Kildrum and third placed Keadue Rovers have closed the gap. In the Old Orchard Inn Division Two, the top two sides Fintown Harps and Cranford both won. Saturday 07th January, 2023 Glencar …
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Galbally Pearses are through to the AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Final. In their semi-final the Tyrone champions overcame their Galway opponents, Dunmore MacHales by 4-4 to 1-9. Pearses led by 3-1 to 1-5 at half time. They now take on Kerry champions Rathmore, who defeated St Mogue’s Fethard, but 2-16 to 1-10 in the …
Donegal GAA has a new chairman after Fergus McGee defeated Paul McGonigle in the race for the top seat. Tom Comack reports on the highlights from County Convention: St Eunan’s club-man Fergus McGee told Tom he wants to carry on the great work already done and one of his targets is to explore a steady …
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Its been a busy day for Finn Harps, following on from Keith Cowan’s signing earlier on Wednesday, the club announced four players from the club’s academy have signed senior deals ahead of the 2023 season. Sean O’Donnell, Kevin Jordan, Brendan McLaughlin and Shaunie Bradley will be part of Dave Rogers’ squad for the upcoming campaign. …
Connor Coyle retained his NABA middleweight title on Sunday night. The Derry boxer beat Sladan Janjanim who had to retire at the end of the seventh round. Coyle’s pro record now sits 18-0 with 8 KO wins.
Lee McLaughlin’s goal on 70 minutes helped ATU maintain their CUFL College Men’s Premier status on Tuesday with a 1-0 win over TU Dublin. ATU keeper Patrick McGarvey also saved a penalty earlier in the game. Next up is a cup quarter-final against Sligo in February.
Cockhill Celtic 3 Letterkenny Rovers 0 Ulster Senior League champions Cockhill Celtic claimed the points in a hard fought encounter with two late goals adding gloss to the scoreline. Playing with the breeze, Cockhill started on top forcing a succession of corners but the closest they came to opening the scoring was on 13 minutes …
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Shane Blaney is set for a move to Scottish Premiership side, Motherwell. The transfer is due to be complete at the beginning of the January transfer window. The move was confirmed by Sligo Rovers boss John Russell at a fan’s forum held during the week. The Letterkenny man will sign a multi-year deal at the …
A Tony McNamee brace helped Bonagee United to beat Derry City Reserves 2-1 in the Ulster Senior League. McNamee opened the scoring on 75 minutes through a penalty before Derry leveled on 92 minutes. On 95 minutes, McNamee scored his second penalty of the game to give Jason Gibson’s men all three points.
Donegal Junior League side Castlefin Celtic are through to the next round of the FAI Junior Cup after they came from behind to beat Kerry side Killarney Atheltic. The visitors took the lead but Castlefin equalised though Dean Kelly and then Jordy Duffy got a later winner to delight the home crowd. Castlefin manager Raymond …
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Photo: The St Eunan’s ladies side and management and mentors. Pic: St. Eunan’s facebook St. Eunan’s made history as they won the inaugural Donegal under-21 Ladies Football Championship Final as they beat Glenfin in Killygordan. The Letterkenny side had the edge in every department and in the end ran out comfortable winners by 3-14 to …
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Paddy Bradley has joined the Donegal coaching setup for for 2023. The former Derry forward, was introduced to the squad during the week as Donegal commenced training for the new campaign. Manager Paddy Carr’s full backroom team is now 90% complete and an announcement revealing all roles and responsibilities is due within the next ten …
Buncrana Hearts progressed to the next round of the FAI Junior Cup after they beat Malahide United 2-0 on Saturday afternoon. In what was a close affair, the game went to extra time before Kieran McDaid and Sean Mullan netted to give Gary Duffy’s side the victory on the road. After the game Eóin Catterson …
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Letterkenny Rugby Club suffered a 30-20 defeat to Ballyclare in the Towns Cup on Saturday afternoon. At half time, they had led 13-12 but a strong second half showing for Ballyclare saw them claim the victory. Elsewhere, in the All Ireland League Division 2c, Omagh were beaten for a fifth time this season, losing out …
Stewartstown Harps won the Ulster Junior Club Football Championship after a penalty shoot out victory against Drumlane. The game finished 0-12 a piece after normal time and then 1-12 to 0-15 after extra time with Dan Lowe scoring a penalty for Stewartstown. Penalties were then needed to decide the winners with the Tyrone champions winning …
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City of Derry suffered a 28-22 defeat in the Towns Cup against Clogher Valley on Saturday afternoon. Derry had led 10-5 at half time but Clogher Valley proved stronger in the second half to lead 28-10. Tries from Adam Marley and Jamie Miller brought Derry back into the tie but they couldn’t bridge the six …
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