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Gaoth Dobhair through to the last 4 after victory over Four Masters

Gaoth Dobhair have been Four Masters by 9 points to 7 in the last of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals this afternoon. After going in at 4 points apiece at half time, it was Gaoth Dobhair who managed to edge a close contest as Ethan Harkin popped over the insurance score […]

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Daniel McLaughlin: “We asked ourselves some big questions at half time”

Daniel McLaughlin says there was some soul-searching done at half time in today’s Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final against heavy-favourites Kilcar. At 9 points to 7 down at the break, McLaughlin says they asked themselves some big questions and praised his goalkeeper, Mark Anthony McGinley, for swinging the game in their direction with

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Cathal Sweeney says penalty save from Mark Anthony McGinley was “turning point” as St Michaels dump Kilcar out of SFC

St Michaels defeated Kilcar by a single point after a pulsating encounter at Davy Brennan Memorial Park this afternoon. Having been 7 points down at the interval, Kilcar were awarded a penalty mid-way through the second half which ‘keeper Mark Anthony McGinley saved. St Michaels manager Cathal Sweeney spoke to Pauric Hilferty at full time

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LGFA Donegal Club Championship Results – Sunday 22/09/24

O’Reilly Sports LGFA Senior Championship Finals Semi Final Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s 0-07 – 1-09 Moville CLG An Tearmainn 6-09 – 2-07 Naomh Conaill   LGFA Senior Championship Shield Semi Final Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 0-06 – 1-09 CLG Naomh Náille Gleann Fhinne 5-12 – 1-07 Naomh Muire, Íochtar Na Rosann   LGFA Intermediate Championship Semi Final

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McCullagh and Duffy the big winners as Donegal Boxing Awards held in Letterkenny

The 21st annual Donegal Boxing Awards night took place last night (Saturday) in the Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny. Guests on the night included Olympians Jude Gallagher, Diana Moorhouse, Jack Marley and Dean Clancy, along with the great Charlie Nash and special guest Paul McCloskey. Highland’s Ciaran Cannon was at the event and he spoke with

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Brendan Devenney & Niall O’Donnell react to St. Eunan’s win over Naomh Conaill

  St. Eunan’s have progressed into the last 4 of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship after defeating Naomh Conaill in their quarter final clash this evening. It took an injury time winner for Eoin McGeehan to give Barry Meehan’s men the win and knock out the defending champions on a score-line of 0-10

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Termon finish strongly to storm into Intermediate Final

Termon have stormed into the Michael Murphy Sports Intermediate Football Championship Final after defeating Naomh Muire 2-14 to 1-08 at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. Two second half goals from Daire McDaid propelled the Burn Road side to victory after a stern test from Naomh Muire. Daire Bonnar has the full time report from Letterkenny…

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Dessie Gallagher: “Everybody had us written off”

Dungloe defeated Glenswilly in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Quarter Final in Falcarragh this afternoon. It finished 2-08 to 0-13 in favour of the Dungloe men and the result will be seen by many as the shock of the championship so far. Dungloe manager Dessie Gallagher gave his thoughts to Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell

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Gavin Cullen: “We didn’t lay a glove on them”

FAI Junior Cup Champions Cockhill Celtic were beaten 2-0 by IFA Junior Cup Champions Enniskillen Rangers in the FAI/IFA President’s Cup Final in Ballinamallard this afternoon. A disappointed Cockhill Celtic manager Gavin Cullen spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore after the game…   Chris managed to get the thoughts of Enniskillen goalscorer Jake Brown…   Ex-Manchester

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Donegal Club Championship Results – Saturday 21/09/24

  Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Quarter Final: An Clochán Liath 2-08 – 0-13 Gleann tSúilí Naomh Conaill v Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s (19:30)   Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final: CLG An Tearmainn 2-14 – 1-08 Naomh Muire, Íochtar Na Rosann   Junior A Football Championship Semi Final: CLG Carndomhnaigh 2-14 – 0-09 Naomh Mhuire

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American Football: North-West Vipers to hold try-outs ahead of new season

The North-West Vipers, formerly the Donegal/Derry Vipers, are now the only American Football side in the north-west and are currently on the hunt for new recruits ahead of the new season. Ciaran Cannon was joined in studio this evening by Niall Lyons, line-backer for the Vipers for the past 10 years, and Cathal Curran, O

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Higgins defends McEleney: “He’s the most honest professional I’ve ever worked with”

Derry City equalised in injury time against Shamrock Rovers to clinch a 1-1 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. In the dying minutes, a controversial penalty was awarded to the home side when Patrick McEleney went to ground and the ref pointed to the spot. Following criticism of McEleney, Higgins has defended him

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Joe Boyle looks ahead to huge night for both Finn Harps and Derry City

It’s a big night of SSE Airtricity League action with important games for both Finn Harps and Derry City. Harps travel to play newly-crowned First Division champions Cork City at Turner’s Cross knowing that an away win will keep their play-off chances well and truly alive heading into the final five games of the season.

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Higgins says “the bigger the game, the better” as Derry City face Shamrock Rovers in vital LOI Premier Division clash

Derry City are set to face off against fellow title-challengers Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. City are second in the table, four points behind league-leaders Shelbourne, while Rovers come into the clash just four points behind Derry in third. Dropped points from the top

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Business Matters, Ep 211: Finn Valley Voice newspaper reaches 30 years milestone

In this week’s Business Matters with Chris Ashmore, the focus of attention is the Finn Valley Voice newspaper in Ballybofey, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. The origins of the paper date back to June 1994, when then-president of the Chamber of Commerce, Susan McGonagle, had a simple but powerful idea – to

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‘Dysfunctionality’ in Ireland motivates Letterkenny businessman to run in next general election

A Letterkenny businessman says the ‘dysfunctionality’ in Ireland motivated him to put himself forward to run in the next general election. Gerry McKeever believes a radical change is needed to ensure adequate resources such as housing are in place. Mr McKeever says the lack of accommodation is one of the main issues affecting people right

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Donegal Club Championship Draw- Naomh Conaill v St Eunan’s to meet in quarter final

The Donegal Senior, Intermediate and Junior Championships draws took place on Sunday evening in O’Donnell Park. The draw was as follows: Senior A quarter finals Naomh Conaill V St Eunan’s Dungloe V Glenswilly Gaoth Dobhair V Four Masters St Michael’s V Kilcar Senior B quarter finals St Eunan’s V Glenswilly Gaoth Dobhair V Sean MacCumhaills

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Ronan MacNaillais happy with victory but room for improvement for his Gaoth Dobhair side

Gaoth Dobhair sealed their place in the Donegal Senior Football Championship quarter final after a 0-16 to 0-08 win over Sean MacCumhaills. A game against Four Masters is Gaoth Dobhair’s reward for their eight point victory. After the game, Gaoth Dobhair boss Ronan MacNaillais was happy with their victory but knows there is room to

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Brilliant final round by Rasmus Hojgaard sees Rory McIlroy finish second at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy agonisingly missed out on victory at the Irish Open at Royal County Down. The Northern Irishman lead for most of the day before a brilliant finish by Rasmus Hojgaard gave the Norwegian the win. McIlroy needed an eagle on 18 to force a playoff but watched as it narrowly inched wide of the

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