Dylan Browne McMonagle was on back-to-back winners today at The Curragh. The Letterkenny jockey first rode “Headmaster” across the line first in the 17:25 outing for trainer Edward Lynam. The horse went to post at 14/1. Then, in the 17:55 race, Browne-McMonagle was on board the winning “Count Bezukhov” for JP O’Brien which went to […]
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Hugh McFadden says the disappointing performance against Down in the Ulster Championship four weeks ago was motivation to go to Kerry and put on a big performance today. Donegal were 2-20 to 0-16 winners over the All-Ireland Champions but McFadden noted the fact The Kingdom had to play the second-half with fourteen men, after Michael
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Jack O’Connor saw his Kerry team go down 2-20 to 0-16 to Donegal in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at Fitzgerald Stadium today. O’Connor spoke to the media after the game and acknowledged the fact that he is missing some key components from his squad and the Kerry boss says Donegal are
“If you’ve any chinks in your armour, Donegal will find them” – Jack O’Connor Read More »
The latest episode of Kerry v Donegal wasn’t for the feint-hearted in Killarney this afternoon. Michael Burns saw red for Kerry for a strike on Ryan McHugh just before half-time and Donegal boss Jim McGuinness said afterwards the sending off had a massive impact on the game. There were numerous unsavoury incidents throughout this intense
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It was a feisty afternoon in Killarney but Donegal well and truly won the footballing battle against Kerry in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. It finished 2-20 to 0-16 at Fitzgerald Stadium after a dominant performance from Jim McGuinness’ side but most of the talking points came from some major flashpoints in
The Donegal Minors suffered late heartbreak against Derry in the Ulster Minor Semi-Final at Owenbeg this afternoon. Cathair McDonnell’s injury time score meant it would be Derry who would progress to play Tyrone in next weekend’s Ulster Final. It ended 0-10 to 0-09. Michael McMullan spoke to a disappointed Donegal boss Karl Lacey at full
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Derry will play Tyrone in this year’s Ulster Minor Football Final next weekend. The Oakleaf youngsters hit a late score to defeat Karl Lacey’s Donegal 0-10 to 0-09 at Owenbeg this afternoon. Derry boss Kieran Glackin told Michael McMullan afterwards it wasn’t a game for the purist but that they had to grind out the
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Donegal have been knocked out of the Ulster Minor Football Championship at the semi-final stage after a 0-10 to 0-09 defeat to Derry at Owenbeg this afternoon. The Oakleafers will now play Tyrone in the provincial decider next weekend. Michael McMullan has the full time report from Derry for Highland Radio Sport…
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Tyrone’s Minor Footballers came from eleven points down to defeat Cavan 1-18 to 3-10 in Omagh this afternoon. The result means Tyrone will play either Donegal or Derry in next weekend’s Ulster Minor Final and they have also qualified for the All-Ireland Minor A Championship. Francis Mooney spoke to Gerard Donnelly after today’s comeback win
Tyrone have booked their spot in the Ulster Minor Football Final thanks to a 1-18 to 3-10 win over Cavan in Omagh this afternoon. Cavan were 0-05 to 0-04 ahead at the break and three goals at the start of the second-half left the Breffni youngsters with a 3-09 to 0-07 lead. A Tomas Gallen
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Derry City and St. Pat’s finished 0-0 at Celtic Park this evening. It’s the second time this season the two sides have played out a scoreless draw. Even though frustrated not to win the game having had the better of the chances, Derry boss Tiernan Lynch said afterward his team defended stoutly throughout…
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Derry City and St. Patrick’s Athletic played out a scoreless draw in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Celtic Park this evening. Kevin McLaughlin has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Shamrock Rovers’ lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division is down to two-points. The Hoops lost 2-1 to Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium, where Donegal native Carl McHugh hit the winner in injury time for the Bit O’ Red. Here’s McHugh’s strike that earned Sligo the points: Second-place St. Pat’s also
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A late goal from Aaron McLaughlin and a first senior goal for sixteen-year-old Odhran McHugh in injury time earned Finn Harps a point from their clash with Longford Town in the LOI First Division at Finn Park tonight. It finished 2-2 after Kevin McHugh’s side had fallen two behind mid-way through the second-half. Diarmaid Doherty
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Finn Harps drew 2-2 with Longford Town in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. Stefan Ugbesia and Andy Paraschiv scored either side of the hour-mark to give the away side a 2-0 lead heading towards the closing stages. An Aaron McLaughlin header on 87 minutes gave Harps hope and up
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In Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore takes a look at a thriving glamping business in the heart of the West Donegal Gaeltacht. At the award winning Glamping Rann Na Feirste, guests get the opportunity to stay in one of their luxury modern shepherds’ huts, each of which has a wood-fired hot-top outside. Located in
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Kerry and Donegal will renew their rivalry this Saturday when they meet in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. On the team news front Donegal are expected to release their panel on Friday morning but Kerry did reveal their squad Thursday evening. The Kingdom are still without a number of key players from
Kerry name squad for Donegal clash in Killarney Read More »
Here we go again! Kerry and Donegal will renew their rivalry this Saturday in Killarney when the consensus two best teams in the country meet in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Despite Jim McGuinness’ side claiming a 3-20 to 2-10 win over The Kingdom in the National League Division 1 Final at
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Finn Harps and Derry City both have home fixtures in the League Of Ireland this week. In the First Division, Harps welcome Longford Town to Finn Park and will be aiming to get back to winning ways following a disappointing 3-0 defeat at bottom-side Treaty United last time out. With Kevin McHugh’s side currently sitting
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This week on The Score… We’re joined by former Finn Harps skipper to look ahead to tomorrow’s League Of Ireland games for Harps and Derry City – Keith also gives his thoughts on the new National League Third Tier Format. Our GAA Analyst Brendan Kilcoyne will preview Kerry and Donegal’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship clash
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Letterkenny Athletic Club has officially launched its new community fundraising draw. As one of the region’s most successful sporting institutions, the club is relying on local support to ensure it can continue providing top-tier athletic opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Founded in 1972, Letterkenny AC has been a cornerstone of local
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The Donegal Junior League has paid tribute to former Chairperson John Joe McCafferty following his passing this afternoon. “The Donegal Junior League is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and colleague, John Joe McCafferty, former Chairperson of the Donegal Junior League. John Joe was a towering figure in Donegal soccer for
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The format for the inaugural FAI National League season has been confirmed with the league set to kick-off in late August. Bonagee United and Cockhill Celtic will be in Group 1 alongside Home Farm, Lucan United and Mervue United. Letterkenny Rovers will play in Group 2 with Mayo, Salthill Devon, St. Francis & TU Dublin.
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Armagh have been crowned Ulster Senior Football Champions after a 2-28 to 0-25 extra-time win over Monaghan in Clones this evening. The Orchard County led 0-13 to 0-11 at the break and a Tiernan Kelly goal in the second-half set them on their way to a commanding lead. However, the Farney County roared back into
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Lee McMonagle couldn’t have dreamed of a better cup final in Ballyare this afternoon. The Letterkenny Rovers striker hit FOUR goals in their 6-1 win over Kilmacrennan Celtic in the Brian McCormick Cup Final at Diamond Park. The other goals came from BJ Banda and Simon McGlynn. McMonagle told Diarmaid Doherty after the game it
“It’s special” – Lee McMonagle & Aidy Delap react as Letterkenny Rovers win BMC Cup Read More »
Letterkenny Rovers defeated Kilmacrennan Celtic 6-1 in the Brian McCormick Cup Final at Diamond Park in Ballyare this afternoon. The sides were level at the break after Nathan Bonner had cancelled out Lee McMonagle’s opener. Rovers ran riot in the second-half with McMonagle adding three more to his tally and BJ Banda and Simon McGlynn
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Michael Boyle has won the Carlow Stages Rally in Round 4 of the National Rally Championship. The Donegal duo of Boyle and his co-driver Dermot McCafferty finished 4.5 seconds ahead of Tyrone’s Cathan McCourt. Monaghan driver Josh Moffett ended the rally in third spot, a further 9 seconds back from the winners. Here’s the overall
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Kilcar native Mark McHugh has steered Westmeath to just their second-ever Leinster title this afternoon. Westmeath defeated Dublin 2-28 to 0-26 after extra-time in Croke Park this afternoon and McHugh told Jonathon Higgins the players will be “legends” forever in the county…
Donegal GAA All County League Division 1 Sat, 16 May CLG Chill Chartha 0-11 – 1-12 St Eunan’s Gleann Fhinne 1-13 – 1-13 Four Masters Gaoth Dobhair 0-18 – 0-19 Gleann tSúilí Naomh Muire, LR 0-13 – 2-15 Naomh Conaill Sun, 17 May St Michael’s 0-12 – 0-17 Mac Cumhaill An Clochán Liath 1-15 –
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Mark McHugh has led Westmeath to their first Leinster SFC title in 20 years as they overcame Dublin after extra time in Croke Park this afternoon. It finished 2-28 to 0-26 after extra-time. Jonathon Higgins has the full time report from GAA HQ…
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Mark English’s 800m Diamond Meet win is undoubtedly the story of the weekend in the world of local athletics. With that said, there has been plenty of other success for athletes from the North-West over the past 24 hours. With all the details, here’s our Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle…
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Fanad United have been beaten 1-0 by Douglas Hall in Round 1 of the FAI Senior Cup in Cork this afternoon. Arthur Lynch’s side were on top in the game but succumbed to Colm O’Regan’s winner on 77 minutes. It was Lynch’s last game in charge of Fanad, who finished 4th in the Brian McCormick
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In North West Premier League cricket yesterday, Donemana beat St Johnston by four wickets, Fox Lodge defeated Newbuildings by 29 runs, Bready saw off Brigade by four wickets, and Coleraine overcame Strabane by six wickets in Section One. In Section Two, Eglinton beat Ardmore by nine wickets, Bonds Glen hammered Burndennett by 213 runs, and
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In a week where he announced his impending retirement from playing club football for Everton, Killybegs native Seamus Coleman has been named in a 24-man squad for Ireland’s upcoming international friendly double-header against Qatar and Canada. Heimir Hallgrimmson’s squad also features a strong domestic contingent, with four League of Ireland players called up. Shamrock Rovers
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Shane Byrne and Jon Armstrong have learned a lot in their first six rallies in the World Rally Championship. Fermanagh man Armstrong, who has Bruckless native Shane Byrne on the notes, has hit the ground running in the Ford Puma Rally 1. Promising performances in Sweden, Kenya, Croatia and Spain have been mixed in with
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Buncrana Hearts were second-best against Cockhill Celtic in this afternoon’s Donegal Signs Cup Final at Maginn Park. It finished 2-0 to Cockhill with a goal coming in each half from Luke Rudden. Buncrana manager Gary Duffy had no complaints after the game when he spoke to Chris Ashmore, saying Cockhill were the better side on
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Cockhill Celtic won the Donegal Signs Cup thanks to a 2-0 victory over rivals Buncrana Hearts at Maginn Park this afternoon. The Donegal Signs Cup is the third time the club has tasted success this season, having already clinched the Jackie Crossan Premier Division title and the Clubman Shirts Cup. Two goals from Luke Rudden
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Cockhill Celtic have beaten Buncrana Hearts 2-0 in this afternoon’s Donegal Signs Cup Final at Maginn Park. A goal in each half from Luke Rudden gave Gavin Cullen’s side the victory. Chris Ashmore was live at full time for Highland Radio Sport…
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Dylan Browne-McMonagle was in the winners enclosure again in Navan this afternoon. The Letterkenny jockey was on board Limestone for JP O’Brien in the 16:07 race in Meath. That horse went to post at 13/8.
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Tyrone have hammered Armagh 8-15 to 1-21 in the Nickey Rackard Cup this afternoon. Francis Mooney spoke to Tyrone boss Stephen McGarry after today’s game who said he was absolutely delighted to reach the final of the competition…
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Derry have beaten Kerry 2-15 to 0-19 in hurling’s Christy Ring Cup at Celtic Park this afternoon. The result means the two sides will meet again in the final of the competition. Derry manager Johnny McGarvey gave his thoughts to Michael McMullan at full time…
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Mark English has broken the Diamond League 800m Meet Record in Shanghai this afternoon. With all the details, here’s Patsy McGonagle speaking with Mark Gallagher on Saturday Sport… Here’s the full race video from the Finn Valley AC Facebook page…
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Donegal’s Christy Ring Cup campaign ended in Letterkenny this afternoon after a 2-18 to 1-16 defeat to Meath. Mickey McCann’s side did enough throughout the campaign to secure their status in the competition for next season. McCann spoke to Brendan Devenney after today’s game to reflect on another progressive season…
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Donegal were beaten 2-18 to 1-16 by Meath in the Christy Ring Cup at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. Brendan Devenney has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…
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Donegal came from being twelve points down to pip Monaghan at the death in today’s Ulster Minor Quarter Final in Convoy. A late score from Finn Gillespie completed the “huge comeback” which was aided by two goals from Mark Anthony McGuinness. Donegal coach Danny O’Donnell spoke to Ryan Ferry after the game and praised the
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Donegal have beaten Monaghan 2-16 to 2-15 in the Ulster Minor Football Championship Quarter Final in Convoy this afternoon. The Farney youngsters led 2-09 to 0-05 at the break but two goals from Mark Anthony McGuinness and a late winner from Finn Gillespie meant Donegal progress to the last four. Ryan Ferry has the full
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The FAI Cup got underway this weekend and Fanad United are the Donegal representatives in the first round. The Triagh-A-Locha outfit will make the long trip south to take on Cork side Douglas Hall for a 12 noon kick-off tomorrow. Fanad qualified for the senior competition as a result of reaching the FAI Junior Cup
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Ulster Final Sunday is a massive day on the GAA calendar. Tomorrow, an unlikely pairing of Armagh and Monaghan will contest the provincial final at St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones. The Farney County come in as underdogs against the Orchard men, but the latter haven’t won Ulster since way back in 2008. Monaghan boss Gabriel
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It was a disappointing night for Finn Harps on the road as they went down 3-0 to Treaty United in Limerick. The home side were 2-0 up at the break and put the game to bed on 59 minutes. Harps had come into the contest off the back of two consecutive wins but tonight’s result
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