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Donegal players help UCD to win Collingwood Cup

UCD beat University of Limerick 3-2 to win the  Collingwood Cup on Wednesday, the biggest competition in third level soccer. Donegal’s Jack Keaney was captain of the UCD side that also included Michael Gallagher. It was a 49th title for UCD in a game that saw all five goals come after the break.

Donegal Priest warns parishioners of scam gift card requests in his name

Fr. Colm O Doherty form the Clonleigh parish has issued a Facebook post to his parishioners after discovering fake emails in his name. The emails which look to be sent in Fr O’Doherty’s name are requests for gift cards. He urges recipients to not open the emails or respond as they are a scam. The …

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‘The boys dug deep and never gave an inch’ says Buncrana Hearts goal scorer Eoin Murphy

A late goal from Eoin Murphy see’s Buncrana Hearts into the last eight of the FAI Junior Cup. After battling through a difficult second half , which could have gone either way, Murphy says  ‘the boys dug deep and never gave them an inch’ Chris Ashmore caught up with goal scorer Eoin Murphy after the …

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‘The second half was more a battle than a game’ says Buncrana Hearts manager, Gary Duffy

Buncrana Hearts secured a 2-1 win against Salthill Devon in the FAI Junior Cup. Manager Gary Duffy said his side showed great character  and battled well in the second half, with a late goal from Eoin Murphy winning the game for the Donegal side. The team now begin preparations for their quarter final game. Chris …

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Inishowen Football League Results: 12/02/23

Ulster Junior Cup Aileach 1-3 Glengad Culdaff 2-1 Coothill Aet Buncrana Credit Union Cup Greencastle 3-0 Carn Jackie Crossan Premier Division Buncrana 3-0 QPS Clonmany 3-0 Dunree Strand Hotel First Division Cockhill 0-2 Illies Redcastle 2-2 Aileach Res Inishowen Engineering Division Two Buncrana Res 3-0 Redcastle Res Cockhill Res 2-0 Culdaff Res

Ruaidhri Higgins and Adam O’Reilly reflect on Derry City’s President Cup win

Derry City got their hands on the first piece of silverware for the League of Ireland season, claiming the President’s Cup at The Ryan McBride, Brandywell on Friday night. Goals from Will Patching and Michael Duffy saw Ruaidhri Higgin’s side claim a 2-0 victory. After the game, Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins gave his thoughts to …

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Public Consultation to take place on Barnesmore Gap Greenway Project

Residents in the Donegal Town and Ballybofey areas are being urged to have their say on the proposed Barnesmore Gap Greenway project. In its initial concept stage, the consultation will inform the public and invite feedback on potential issues or opportunities which the design should consider. Cathaoirleach of the Lifford Stranorlar Municipal District, Councillor Patrick …

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Exciting times for Donegal darts ahead of intercounty championships

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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Kilmacud formally appeal decision to replay All-Ireland final against Glen

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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Caolan McColgan reflects on Donegal’s National Football League victory over Kerry

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 leave it late to beat Kerry in opening National Football League

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 …

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Tyrone suffer defeat in National League opener to Roscommon

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 is the overall 2022 Donegal Sportstar Awards winner – all the winners are revealed

  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 …

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Rory Gallagher reflects on Derry’s McKenna Cup victory

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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McConigley hopeful that Donegal can reach FAI Inter Youth League Final

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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Watch: Donegal dart players prepare for West Coast Challenge

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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McGinley takes gold, Callaghan sets new long jump record

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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Dáire Ó Fearraigh on Gaoth Dobhair’s Donegal U21 Championship final victory

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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Positives to take from defeat – Brendan McCole

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…

Malachy O’Rourke & Conor Carvillle reaction as Glen reach All-Ireland Club SFC Final

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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