Naomh Conaill booked their place in the Donegal Senior Football Championship after a 2-10 to 0-10 victory over Glenswilly. Goals in the second half from Eunan Doherty and Leo McLoone helped Martin Regan’s side into the final four. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne report from O’Donnell Park…
St Eunan’s eased their way into the semi finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after they beat St Michael’s by 16 points in Glenties. 2-15 to 0-05 was how it finished in favour of Rory Kavanagh’s men with Ciaran Moore and Conor O’Donnell Snr firing in the goals in the second half. St Eunan’s …
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Letterkenny Rugby Club suffered their first defeat of the Ulster Rugby Championship 3 season on Saturday afternoon, going down 42-10 to Monaghan. Daniel Faulkner scoring one of the tries. Elsewhere, Omagh Academical lost 26-15 to Instonians in the Ulster Rugby Premiership 2.
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Rhys and Caolan Irwin earned themselves points finishes in Snetterton over the weekend. In Race One, Rhys earned himself a seventh place finish, while in Race Two he produced one of his best performances yet to finish in fifth. Meanwhile, Caolan’s team are yet to receive their new engine so he was forced to race …
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Richard Kerr and the AMD Motorsport team’s fine season in the Pirelli National Superstock Championship continued on Sunday with a strong fourth place at Snetterton, a result which consolidated their fifth place overall in the championship standings. With mixed weather conditions across the first two days at the Norfolk venue, Richard set the 12th fastest …
Finn Harps remain bottom of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table after they were beaten 5-1 away to Shamrock Rovers. Rovers were four up at the break with goals from Rory Gaffney, Andy Lyons and a Neil Farrugia double. Jaime Siaj pulled one back for Harps early in the second half but any chance …
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Shamrock Rovers were 5-1 winners over Finn Harps on Sunday evening at Tallaght Stadium. First half goals from Rory Gaffney and Andy Lyons alongside a Neil Farrugia brace had the Hoops 4-0 up at the break. Jaime Siaj pulled one back for Harps on 57 minutes but a Jack Byrne goal just five minutes later …
Bonagee United and Kilmacrennan Celtic are both into the Colin Breslin Youth Cup final after victories on Wednesday night. Bonagee were 3-2 victors over Ballybofey United, meanwhile Kilmacrennan were 6-5 winners on penalties over Letterkenny Rovers after the sides played out a 1-1 draw. The final is set for Wednesday, September 21st in Ballyare at …
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Dylan Browne McMonagle was among the winners in Cork yesterday afternoon. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the 7/2 Born Invincible for trainer Gerard O’Leary. The pair finished a length ahead of Seamie Heffernan who was on board the 10/1 shot Rose of Malta.
Sligo Rovers have been forced to forfeit their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match with Dundalk held on August 29th. The Bit O’Red won the fixture 2-nil, but have been deemed to have fielded an ineligible player by the FAI’s Disciplinary Committee. Dundalk will now be awarded the points on a 3-nil scoreline.
Paddy McNulty scored a last gasp goal for Donegal as they won the All Ireland Masters Shield on Saturday afternoon in Sligo. It finished 1-05 to seven points in favour of Donegal. After the game, Tom Comack spoke with the goalscorer Paddy McNulty… Tom also got the thoughts of manager Mark Cannon…
Letterkenny Rugby Club made it two wins from two in the Ulster Rugby Championship 3 on Saturday afternoon with a victory over PSNI. It finished 26-7 to the Donegal side with Daniel Faulkner scoring three tries in their bonus point win. Meanwhile, in the Premiership 2, it finished Dunagnnon 19, Omagh 21.
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Derry City claimed a 3-0 win against UCD at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Fresh off his late winner over Shelbourne on Monday night, Ryan Graydon opened the scoring for the Candystripes. Sadou Diallo and Michael Duffy then added goals in the second half as Derry closed the gap to leaders Shamrock Rovers …
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Derry City closed the gap between themselves and Shamrock Rovers to just four points after they beat UCD 3-0 on Friday night. Ryan Graydon gave the hosts the lead on five minutes before second half goals from Sadou Diallo and Michael Duffy. Martin Holmes has the full time report…
Finn Harps suffered an away defeat against St Pat’s on Friday night in the Premier Division. The Saint’s claimed a 2-1 win with their goals coming from Chris Forrester and Anthony Breslin. Harps did pull one back in the first half through Barry McNamee but the hosts held on for all three points. Conor Breslin …
Finn Harps have announced the signing of forward Jaime Siaj. The 26 year old last played with Al Ansar in the Lebanese Premier League. Siaj is a product of ED Moratalaz, Real Madrid and Getafe. He spent three years in America playing college football for Pfeiffer University before turning professional. His past clubs include Charlotte …
A final day comeback helped Rory McIlroy claim a third Fed Ex Cup title last night. The Down native shot a four-under-par 66 to land the Tour Championship with a 21-under-par total at East Lake. He finished one-shot clear of Scottie Scheffler and Sungjae Im, and also claimed the overall 18-million dollar prize at the …
Naomh Conaill claimed their second win in the Donegal Senior Football Championship thanks to a 3-08 to nine points victory at The Bridge over St Michael’s. Charles McGuinness was top scorer on the aftrernoon for Martin Regan’s men, scoring 2-02 in their eight point win. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne have the full time report… …
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Marty Lynch and Helen McCready claim 2022 Donegal Half Marathon titles Milford AC’s Marty Lynch was the winner of today’s Donegal Half Marathon in Letterkenny in a time of 73 minutes and 34 seconds. Second was Finn Valley’s John McElhill in 74:13, with his Finn Valley club mate, Dermot McElchar, third in 74:19. Helen McCready …
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Bonagee United’s historic FAI Cup journey came to an end on Friday night at the hands of Premier Division side Shelbourne. Joshua Giurgi’s first half goal gave Damien Duff’s men the lead at half time before a Daniel Carr header doubled their lead on 53 minutes. Jack Moylan added Shelbourne’s third on 60 minutes before …
Shelbourne secured their place in the FAI Cup quarter finals after they beat Ulster Senior League side Bonagee United 4-0 at Dry Arch Park. Joshua Giurgi opened the scoring for Damien Duff’s men late in the first half before second half goals from Jack Moylan and a Daniel Carr brace sealed their victory. After the …
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Bonagee United were beaten in the second round of the FAI Cup on Friday night at Dry Arch Park. It finished 4-0 to Premier Division side, Shelbourne. Jason Gibson’s side performed well in the game and fell behind late in the first half with Joshua Giurgi netting the opener. Second half goals then from Jack …
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Derry City are through to the next round of the FAI Cup after they beat Cork City 2-0 in the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night, Will Patching’s first half penalty and a goal from Sadou Diallo in the second half was enough to send the Candystripes through. After the game, Kevin McLaughlin spoke with …
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Bonagee United bowed out of the FAI Cup on what was a historic night for the club. It finished 4-0 to Shelbourne with goals coming from Joshua Giurgi, Jack Moyland and two from Daniel Carr. Diarmaid Doherty and Anthony Gorman report from Dry Arch Park…
Oisin Orr rode a double at Thirsk on Friday afternoon for trainer Richard Fahey. The first winner for the Donegal jockey came in the second last race of the evening where he rode Ravenglass to victory who went off at evens. Orr’s second victory came in the final race in Thirsk with 11/4 shot, The …
Finn Harps moved off the bottom of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division thanks to a 3-2 North West Derby win over Sligo Rovers. Barry McNamee and Ryan Rainey gave Harps a 2-0 halftime lead but they were then pegged back early in the second half by Aidan Keena. Ryan Connolly’s penalty gave Harps a 3-1 …
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Finn Harps claimed their third home win of the season on Friday night thanks to a 3-2 victory over Sligo Rovers. Barry Connolly and Ryan Rainey gave Harps a 2-0 halftime lead before Aidan Keena pulled one back in the opening minutes of the second half. Ryan Connolly restored Ollie Horgan’s side two goal advantage …
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Finn Harps claimed an all important three points at home to rival Sligo Rovers on Friday night. Ollie Horgan’s men won 3-2 thanks to goals from Barry McNamee, Ryan Rainey and Ryan Connolly with Aidan Keena twice scoring for the Bit O Red. Chris Ashmore has the full time report…
Derry City drew for the second consecutive week in a row in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division, this time it was away to Drogheda United. James Akintunde opened the scoring in the first half for the Candystripes before Dayle Rooney fired in a spectacular free kick to earn his side a 1-1 draw. The point …
Derry City have announced the signing of Jordan McEneff following the end of his contract at Arsenal. The 21-year-old had previously been on loan in the Premier Division with Shelbourne. The club confirmed the deal early on Friday afternoon, with manager Ruaidhri Higgins saying: “Jordan has had a tough few years and needs a platform …
Four bogies in his second round seen Paul McGinley surrender the lead of the Irish Legends at Rosapenna. Thursday’s leader Steen Tinning is back in front by one shot. Oisin Kelly has the details from the Old Tom Morris course: McGinley was set to be the overnight leader before he dropped a stroke at the …
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Roisin Flanagan finished 14th on Thursday night in the 5000m at the European Championships in Munich. It’s been a busy few weeks for the Finn Valley distance runner after her 11th place finish in Birmingham at the recent Commonwealth Games. Speaking with Will Dowling, Roisin feels see could have done better in the race this …
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Paul McGinley has dropped a couple of shots and now shares the lead of the Irish Legends at Rosapenna Oisin Kelly reports for Highland Radio Sport:
The President of Athletics Ireland, Dooey, Downings man John Cronin has the prestigious and onerous job of Technical Delegate at the European Track & Field Championships being held in the 1972 Olympic Stadium in Munich, Germany this week. John showed his leadership qualities as a student in PCC Falcarragh in the late seventies. He took …
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Paul McGinley continues to head the field at the Irish Legends event in Rosapenna. The host is just one of three players under par on Day 2 in windy conditions on the Old Tom Morris course. Oisin Kelly has more:
Paul McGinley, the host of the Irish Legends at Rosapenna, has move to the top of the leaderboard early in his second round.
It’s set to be another busy day for the Irish at the European Championships in Munich. Among them, Finn Valley’s Mark English runs in the semi finals of the men’s 800 metres this evening. The former European medalist won his heat yesterday and is due back on track in the second semi just after 7.30pm. …
On the Score this week, Oisin Kelly is LIVE from the Irish Legends at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort in Downings. Declan Boyle looks ahead to Friday’s games involving Finn Harps and Derry City in the Premier Division. Patsy McGonagle looks at Mark English’s European performance in Munich and Bernard McGeehan talks Donegal Senior …
The mark of a top player is when they deliver their best performance as the spotlight burns its brightest on the biggest stage. That is what Emma Doherty has done in her debut season in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League. It is also why the Buncrana Native has been selected as the SSE Airtricity …
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Derry City are on their travels this Friday with a trip to Head in the Game Park next up for Ruaidhri Higgins’ side (KO 7.45). And as his squad went through their final preparations for Drogheda, the City manager confirmed that Patrick McEleney has taken over as club captain following the departure of Eoin Toal. …
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Denmark’s Steen Tinning leads at the end of Day One of the Irish Legends at Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort in Downings. Conor McNamara has the details on the leaders: Reaction with Paul Lawrie, Paul McGinley and first the leader Tinning:
Oisin Kelly has the latest from day 1 of the Irish Legends at Rosapenna Golf Club in Downings.
Oisin Kelly has the latest from day 1 of the Irish Legends at Rosapenna Golf Club in Downings.
With the club season in full swing in the north west, some inter county players are already looking down the line to overcome the disappointments of the season gone by. Tyrone started 2022 looking to defending their Ulster and All Ireland titles but early defeats to Derry and Armagh put stop to the dreams of …
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Finn Valley’s Eilish Flanagan was disappointment with her performance in this mornings 3000m steeplechase at the European Championships in Munich. The Tyrone native finished 12th and failed to advance from her heat. Eilish told Will Downing she will have to learn from the experience: Eilish’s sister Roisin runs in the final of the 5000m later …
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Mark English has won his first round heat in the men’s 800 metres at the European Championships in Munich. 1:47.54 was his winning time. Mark has told Will Downing he had a statement to make going into these Games:
It’s the first day of action at the Irish Legends being played at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort in Downings: Oisin Kelly is there for Highland Radio Sport:
Four Donegal Athletes were part of the 11 strong Ulster/Athletics NI squad who performed with distinction at the Welsh U20 International in Swansea on Wednesday evening. 16 years old Fintan Dewhirst of Tir Chonaill AC, in his 2nd run over senior 400m hurdles ran an excellent time of 53.46secs. He took the win, a new …
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