Portsalon won the Donegal Youth Golf Matchplay title this week beating Ballyliffin in the final. On Friday evening last, Portsalon won their home match by 3 – 0 and 8 holes of a difference. Then on Sunday they secured the title winning by 2 matches to 1 on the Glashedy links. Ballyliffin Golf Club gave …
Applications for the Donegal Senior Managers position closed on Monday and Donegal GAA say they will not be releasing details or indentities of the applicants or the selection committee. The County Executive will meet in the coming days on the matter and the three person committee will be formed to oversee the process. That committee …
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The Irish Legends Pro-Am is in full swing at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort in Downings. Hosted by the McGinley Foundation, the Pro-Am sees celebrities from the world of sport and entertainment play with the professionals of the senior tour. Among the household names are Snooker legend Ken Doherty and former Republic of Ireland …
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Mona McSharry has qualified for the semi finals of the 50-metre breaststroke at the European Swimming Championships in Rome. She finished 11th overall through the heats. Mona finished seventh in the 200-metre breaststroke yesterday on Monday.
Brendan Boyce finished 10th in the 35k walk at the European Championships in Munich Germany on Tuesday. The Finn Valley man crossed the line in 2:38.03, just over 11 minutes down on the winner Miguel Angel Lopez of Spain. With 15k to go, Boyce was placed 18th but he powered his way to a top …
The Irish Legends hosted by The McGinley Foundation starts today at Rosapenna Golf Resort in Downings. Oisin Kelly is there for Highland Radio Sport:
Kieran McGeeney is to continue as Armagh senior football manager. This year saw the Orchard County finish third in Division One, and they reached the All Ireland quarter-finals where they lost a fiery affair to eventual finalists Galway on penalties. 2023 will be McGeeney’s ninth year in the Armagh hot-seat as he becomes the second …
Richard Kerr moved up to fifth overall in the Pirelli National Superstock Championship standings at the weekend, with the AMD Motorsport Honda rider taking fifth and sixth place finishes at Thruxton for Fraser and Mary Dykes’ Dumfries-based team. Like the rest of the country, the Hampshire venue was blessed with air temperatures of 33-35 degrees …
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UCD moved off the bottom of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division after they beat Finn Harps 2-1 on Friday evening. Harps hit the front on 18 minutes when Filip Mihaljevic netted from the penalty spot but that was short-lived as the students levelled just three minutes later from Donal Higgins. Evan Caffrey then fired in …
Derry City were left to rue their missed chances as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Shamrock Rovers. Ruaidhri Higgins’ side best chance came in the first half when Will Patching failed to convert a penalty. After the game, Michael Duffy spoke with Martin Holmes… Martin also spoke with Derry …
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Derry City and Shamrock Rovers played out a 0-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. The Candystripes did have their chances with the biggest falling to Will Patching, who missed from the penalty spot. After the game, Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins told Martin Holmes there are a lot of positives to take …
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Finn Harps were beaten 2-1 away to UCD in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night. Filip Mihaljevic’s penalty had Harps 1-0 up on 18 minutes but the sides were level just three minutes later with Donal Higgins netting for the hosts. Evan Caffrey fired in a long range effort to win the game …
Derry City and Shamrock Rovers played out a 0-0 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday evening. The Candystripes had their chance to claim victory but Will Patching saw his penalty saved by Alan Mannus in the Rovers goal. That result coupled with Dundalk’s 1-0 win over Boh’s means Ruaidhri Higgins’ side are now …
Mona McSharry finished second in her semi-final to qualify for tomorrow’s final of the 100-metre breaststroke at the European Championships. The Sligo swimmer was third fastest overall. Niamh Coyne missed out on a spot in the final, placing sixth in her semi-final and eleventh overall.
Finn Harps suffered a 2-1 defeat away to UCD on Friday evening. Filip Mihaljevic’s penalty put Harps 1-0 up on 18 minutes before Donal Higgins brought the sides level three minutes later. Dara Keane was shown a red for the hosts on 52 minutes but it was they who went on to claim the win …
Donegal jockey Oisin Orr was back amongst the winners on Tuesday and Wednesday in Carlisle and Beverley respectively. Orr’s first victory came on board Monsieur Kodi, who went off the 7/4 favourite. The second win came on the 8/13 favourite, Minnesota Lad. Both of the victories were for trainer Richard Fahey.
Finn Harps previously postponed clash against Bohemians which was originally set for 10th June has been rescheduled and will now be played on Saturday 24th September at 4pm at Finn Park. Meanwhile, Derry City have also had their game against Shelbourne, refixed to be played on Monday 29th August, 7:45pm at Tolka Park. Those games …
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Following Sunday’s staging of the Danny McDaid 15K, the focus of attention for the North West’s distance runners’ switches to the 2022 Donegal Half Marathon which takes place in Letterkenny on Sunday, August 28th in Letterkenny. The Donegal Half Marathon was first held in 2014 and continues to be a popular event for many of …
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Finn Valley Ac’s Roisin Flanagan has set a new Donegal and Northern Ireland record at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In Sundays, 5000 metres, Flanagan finished in a time of 15 minutes 26.76 seconds to set the new record. It was also a personal best for the Finn Valley runner who ended the race in …
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Jude Gallagher of the Two Castles club in Newtownstewart is into the boxing final of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. This comes as Gallagher’s Canadian opponent pulled out of their semi final bout on Saturday evening. With the walkover victory Gallagher now guarantees himself a silver medal at the games.
Termon let a six point lead slip to draw away at Fanad Gaels in their opening game of the Donegal Intermediate Championship. It finished 1-11 to 0-14 with Termon missing a golden chance early in the first half when Enda McCormick had a penalty saved by Mark McConigley in the Gaels goal. Midway through the …
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Fanad Gaels and Termon played out a draw in the Donegal Intermediate Championship on Saturday evening. The game finished 1-11 to 0-14 with Michael Sweeney netting the goal for the Gaels who came from six points to earn themselves a draw. After the game the Fanad boss Aidan McAteer told Ryan Ferry he was pleased …
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Finn Harps earned their first win in 13 games on Friday night with a 3-0 home win over Drogheda United. A first half Filip Mihaljevic penalty and an Eric McWoods goal had Ollie Horgan’s men two up at the break. McWoods then added his second of the game as Harps sealed the victory. Diarmaid Doherty …
Finn Harps earned themselves a big win in the Premier Division on Friday night. Ollie Horgan’s side beat Drogheda United 3-0 at Finn Park with Eric McWoods bagging a brace and Filip Mihaljevic scoring from the penalty spot. The victory means Harps now climb above UCD who they play next weekend. After the game, Diarmaid …
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Derry City were denied the chance to move up to second in the Premier Division table due to a Pat Hoban goal deep into injury time in their game with Dundalk. James Akintunde gave the Candystripes the lead on 12 minutes and that goal looked to be enough for Ruaidhri Higgins’ side to leave with …
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Finn Harps recorded a 3-0 victory at home to Drogheda United on Friday night. Filip Mihaljevic netted the opener from the penalty spot on 23 minutes. Goals then either side of the half helped Ollie Horgan’s men to the three points. After the game assistant manager, Gavin Dykes gave his thoughts to Diarmaid Doherty…
Mark McGinley claimed victory in the 333 section of the Donegal Ultra Race on Friday evening. Lorraine Mullarkey was the first lady home finishing in a time of 11 hours 49 minutes and 39 seconds. Meanwhile, the two team event was won by the Creeslough Wheelers who crossed the finishing line in 11 hours 28 …
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An Eric McWoods brace and a Filip Mihaljevic penalty helped Finn Harps to a 3-0 victory over Drogheda United at Finn Park on Friday night. The win was a much needed one for Ollie Horgan’s side after they went 12 games without one. The three points now moves Harps above UCD and back into the …
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Rachael Darragh is into the quarter finals of the Commonwealth Games. The Donegal badminton player beat Deirdre Jordan of South Africa 21-13, 21-5 in their last 16 game. Darragh will now play Michelle Li of Canada in the last 8.
Downings and MacCumhaill’s have earned themselves promotion to Division One in the All County League. Downings claimed the Divison Two title thanks to a 1-16 to 1-15 Extra Time win over Malin with Johnny McGroddy firing in a last gasp free. Meanwhile, MacCumhaills enjoyed a 2-16 to 0-10 win over Milford to claim victory in …
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Bonagee United sealed their place in the second round of the FAI Cup after they beat Pike Rovers of Limerick 6-0. Two goals from Tony McNamee, two from Conor Black and one each from Jamie Lynagh and Míchael Doherty helped Jason Gibson’s side through to the next round. After the game, Bonagee United boss Jason …
Bonagee United advanced to the FAI Cup second round after an emphatic 6-0 win over Pike Rovers at Dry Arch Park. Conor Black and Tony McNamee both scored a brace alongside goals from Jamie Lynagh and Míchael Doherty which eased Jason Gibson’s side to victory. After the game Diarmaid Doherty spoke with Dan O’Donnell.
Bonagee United are through to the second round of the FAI Cup after they comfortably beat Pike Rovers of Limerick 6-0 at Dry Arch Park. Conor Black opened the scoring for Jason Gibson’s side before Pike saw Steven McGann sent off. Bonagee then took control of the tie with goals coming from Míchael Doherty and …
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New signing Declan Glass fired in a first half hattrick as Derry City beat Oliver Bond Celtic 7-0 in the first round of the FAI Cup on Saturday evening. Alongside the Glass treble, James Akintunde netted twice with Mark Connolly and Jamie McGonigle also bagging one each. Hattrick hero, Declan Glass spoke with Martin Holmes …
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Derry City are through to the second round of the FAI Cup after they beat Oliver Bond Celtic 7-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. A hattrick from Declan Glass, alongside one from fellow new signing Mark Connolly, one from Jamie McGonigle and two from James Akintunde saw the Candystripes ease into the next round. After …
Derry City were 7-0 victors over Oliver Bond Celtic in the FAI Cup on Saturday evening. A hattrick from new signing Declan Glass alongside a James Akintunde goal had the Candystripes four up at the break. Akintunde then added his second alongside a goal from another new signing Mark Connolly and a Jamie McGonigle strike …
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Setanta won the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship on Saturday evening in O’Donnell Park with an Extra Time victory over Burt. The game had finished 13 points a piece before Setanta pushed on in the extra period to claim a 1-20 to 0-18 win. Tom Comack got the thoughts of Setanta boss Gary McGettigan after the …
Burt suffered an Extra Time defeat in the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship final to Setanta on Saturday evening. 1-20 to 0-18 was how it finished in favour of the men from the Cross. Liam McKinney of Burt was named Man of the Match in the game firing over 12 points and after the game he …
For the fourth time in the past six years, Setanta claimed the Donegal Senior Hurling Championship thanks to a 1-20 to 0-18 Extra Time win over Burt. The sides were level at 0-13 a piece at full time but Burt were reduced to 14 men early in the extra period as Setanta kicked on to …
Setanta are Donegal Senior Hurling champions thanks to an Extra Time win over Burt in O’Donnell Park. It finished 0-13 a piece in normal time before Burt saw Christopher McDermott was sent off early in the extra period. Setanta then pushed on in the extra 20 minutes with Davin Flynn netting a late goal as …
MacCumhaill’s claimed the Donegal Intermediate Hurling Championship on Saturday afternoon after a two point win over Carndonagh in O’Donnell Park. The game finished 0-17 to 1-12 in favour of the side from the Twin Towns. After the game, captain Lee Henderson told Tom Comack he was delighted to get the win.
MacCumhaill’s claimed the Donegal Intermediate Hurling Championship title on Saturday afternoon, thanks to a 0-17 to 1-12 victory over Carndonagh. At half time MacCumhaill’s trailed by 1-06 to 0-05 but a strong second half showing saw the men from the Twin Towns claim victory. After the game, Tom Comack spoke with Man of the Match, …
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MacCumhaills are the Donegal Intermediate Hurling champions after a two point victory over Carndonagh. It finished 0-17 to 1-12 in favour of the Twin Towns side. Jamie De Ward was man of the match for the victors as he scored four points in the game. Tom Comack has the full time report…
Setanta’s B side won the Donegal Junior Hurling title on Friday night thanks to a 2-09 to 1-09 victory over St Eunan’s B. Noel Ewing was the star man for Setanta firing in both of their goals. Kevin Campbell also played a big part in Setanta’s victory as he fired over seven points.
Kerry have won this year’s All Ireland Senior Football Final. The Kingdom kicked on in the second half to beat Galway by 20 points to 16 at Croke Park. Aisling O’Reilly reports:
Donegal’s Brendan Boyce finished in 25th place in 35k walk at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday. The Finn Valley walker crossed the line in Oregan, USA in 2:33.31 It was a solid effort from Boyce who was just outside his personal best and was 42 seconds shy of the Irish record. Highland’s Athletic’s Correspondent …
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The Galway Races get underway next Monday and over 100,000 racegoers will attend Ballybrit over the course of the seven-day festival. Dave Keena looks ahead to one of the great sporting and social highlights of the Irish Summer. Dave Keena and Denis Kirwan have been looking ahead to the event with Paul Nolan, Paul Townend, …
Kilcar took a 15th Donegal All County League Division 1 title on Saturday as they beat Naomh Conaill 0-10 to 0-8 in Killybegs. Tom Comack spoke with Ciaran McGinley after the Towney side’s win:
Finn Harps suffered a 16th defeat of the Premier Division season on Friday night going down 3-0 at Oriel Park to Dundalk. Darragh Leahy and Keith Ward had the hosts 2-0 up in the 7th minute as Steven Bradley netted the third ten minutes before half time. With UCD losing 2-0 to Shelbourne, Harps stay …
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Finn Harps remain just over above bottom spot in the Premier Division after Friday’s 3-0 defeat to Dundalk at Oriel Park. The Ballybofey boys stay ahead of UCD on goal difference, the students went down 2-0 to Shelbourne. Former Harps man Sean Boyd done Harps a favour scoring from the the penalty spot in the …
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