Derry City were held to a 1-1 draw at home to their FAI Cup final opponents, Shelbourne on Friday night. Jack Moylan opened the scoring for Damien Duff’s men on 69 minutes. Joe Thomson then ensured a share of the spoils, scoring on 83 minutes. The result, coupled with Shamrock Rovers 4-1 win over St …
Finn Harps dropped to the bottom of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division after they drew 2-2 away to Bohemians. Ethan Varian fired Bohs ahead on 63 minutes before two goals in three minutes from Ethan Boyle and Filip Mihaljevic turned the game in Harps’ favour. Declan McDaid ensured a share of the spoils on 90 …
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Letterkenny AC members taking part in this year’s Dublin Marathon have selected the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association as their benefitting charity. A GoFundMe page was set up recently and the group set a target of €1,000 through their participation in the event which takes place on Sunday, October 30th. As Letterkenny AC Chairman, Raymond …
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Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle was back in the winners enclosure at Navan on Wednesday, on two occasions. McMonagle who is on course to take another Apprentice title had a 103/1 double at the Meath racecourse. His first win was on Secret Secret at 7/2, but the bigger win followed on Molly Kaye, who he …
Errigal Ciaran are into the Tyrone Senior Football Championship decider after a one point victory over defending champions Dromore. 0-11 to 0-10 was the final score in Omagh. Errigal Ciaran will now face Carrickmore in the final. After the game Errigal Ciaran joint manager Adrian O’Donnell told the media he knew the game was always …
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Donegal will take on Down in Newry in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Ulster Senior Football Championship. In the preliminary round, Armagh will host Antrim. The quarter-finals draw is: Cavan v. Armagh/Antrim; Fermanagh v. Derry; Tyrone v. Monaghan; and Down v. Donegal. The semi-final line up is: Fermanagh/Derry v. Tyrone/Monaghan; and, Down/Donegal v. Cavan/Armagh/Antrim. Highland’s …
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Naomh Conaill won the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Donegal Senior B Final as they overcame St Eunan’s by 1-7 to 0-5 at MacCumhaill Park. The sides were locked together at 0-3 apiece after 19 minutes but by the break Naomh Conaill had moved into a 1-4 to 0-3, with Marc Burke getting the goal. …
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Donegal’s Georgie Kelly got what turned out to be the winner for Rotherham United in their English Championship 2-1 success over Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield. The Inishowen native came on as a substitute in the 58th minute and found the target three minutes later. Conor Washington had put the home side ahead on 25 minutes before …
Finn Harps suffered a 22nd defeat of the Premier Division season on Friday going down 2-1 to Dundalk at Finn Park. Lewis Macari’s first ever senior goal opened the scoring at Finn Park and a Robert Slevin og had the visitors two up at the break. Robert Jones scored Harps goal in the closing minutes. …
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Declan Devine has been confirmed as the new manager at Bohemians. The ex-Derry City boss has signed a two-year contract, and will start work as Keith Long’s replacement on Monday. Devine was at Richmond Park on Friday for Bohs’ game away to St. Pat’s and would hardly have been impressed by his side’s outing. They …
In light of the serious incident that took place earlier today in Creeslough, Donegal GAA have called off all games for this weekend, including the Donegal Junior and Senior finals which were due to take place on Saturday and Sunday. The statement made by Donegal GAA: “The extent of fatalities and injuries at the terrible …
Derry City closed the gap to league leaders Shamrock Rovers to two points after they beat Finn Harps 3-0 in the final North West Derby of the season. Michael Duffy fired Derry in front on 17 minutes before Brandon Kavanagh made it two just after the hour mark. Jamie McGonigle won a penalty which he …
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Derry City claimed their sixth successive win in a row thanks to a 3-0 North West Derby win over Finn Harps. Goals from Michael Duffy, Brandon Kavanagh and Jamie McGonigle helped the Canydstripes close the gap to league leaders Shamrock Rovers to two points. Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins told the media after the game …
Finn Harps were beaten 3-0 away to Derry City in the final North West Derby of the season. Michael Duffy’s first half goal had Derry 1-0 up at the break. Second half goals then from Brandon Kavanagh and Jamie McGonigle sealed the Candystripes victory. Despite the loss Harps remain in the relegation play off position …
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Derry City were 3-0 victors over Finn Harps in the final North West Derby of the 2022 Premier Division season. Michael Duffy gave the hosts the lead on 19 minutes before Brandon Kavanagh doubled that lead on 61 minutes. Jamie McGonigle saw a penalty saved by James McKeown in the Harps goal with 16 minutes …
Dylan Browne McMonagle rode a 21/1 double at Dundalk on Friday evening. The Donegal jockey’s first win came on board 9/4 shot Malleymoo for trainer Joseph O’Brien with the second victory coming in the next race on Super Over who went off at 11/2. The double means Browne McMonagle now has five winners in October …
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The fixtures set for this weekend in the Donegal Junior League have been postponed in light of the serious incident that took place earlier today in Creeslough. In a statement on social media, the Donegal Junior League said: “Due to the horrific events that occurred in Creeslough earlier today the Executive Committee of the Donegal …
Dylan Browne McMonagle was back in the winner’s enclosure on Sunday afternoon. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the 5/2 favourite Statement for trainer Joseph O’Brien. The win in Tipperary is Browne McMonagle’s second in the past four days.
There was delight for Richard Kerr and the Dumfries-based AMD Motorsport team at Donington Park at the weekend as they took their second victory of the season in this year’s Pirelli National Superstock Championship. Kerr came out on top after a superb ride in Saturday’s race at the Leicestershire venue and followed it up with …
St Eunan’s set up a repeat of last year’s Donegal Senior Football Championship final after they beat Kilcar in Saturday nights semi final. 1-13 to 1-11 was the final score in MacCumhaill Park with Padraig McGettigan firing in the goal for Rory Kavanagh’s men early in the first half. After the game, Diarmaid Doherty spoke …
St Eunan’s booked their place in the Donegal Senior Football Championship final after they beat Kilcar 1-13 to 1-11. Padraig McGettigan with the goal for the defending champions early in the game helped them in front. Jason Campbell’s goal brought Kilcar back into the game but they couldn’t get themselves ahead as Rory Kavanagh’s men …
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Finn Harps Under 21’s earned a 5-1 victory over Letterkenny Rovers in Ballyare in the Ulster Senior League Cup. Goals in the first half from Ruadhan Feeney and Sean O’Donnell had Harps 2-0 up at the break. O’Donnell then got his second before Simon McGlynn pulled one back for Rovers. Nathan Plumb and Marc Doherty …
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Matthew McCole claimed victory on the judges scores after his quarter final contest was stopped during Round 2 after he sustained a cut to his head after a clash of heads at the FISU University World Cup Combat Sports event in Turkey. Matthew had won Round 1, 10: 9 from all judges showing superior technical …
Dylan Browne McMonagle claimed a 9/1 winner at Bellewstown on Wednesday afternoon. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the Luke Comer trained Bring Us Paradise. It is the fourth winner for Browne McMonagle in the past four days.
Caolan and Rhys Irwin were in British Superbike action at Oulton Park over the weekend. In race one, Rhys finished in 7th with Caolan ending in 12th. Meanwhile race two saw Rhys complete his weekend with a sixth place finish whilst Caolan ended the day in 14th.
Round nine of the Pirelli National Superstock Championship at Oulton Park over the weekend proved to be a more challenging affair for Richard Kerr and the Dumfries-based AMD Motorsport team but a brace of top ten finishes meant more valuable points were scored as they retained their fifth place overall in the championship standings. The weekend …
Carndonagh will play in the Donegal Junior Football Championship final thanks to a 3-11 to 2-07 victory over Naomh Ultan in O’Donnell Park. Two goals frm Ryan Kelly and one from Conor O’Donnell helped seal the seven point win. Carndonagh will now face Letterkenny Gaels in the decider. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport… …
Letterkenny Gaels have booked their place in the Donegal Junior Football Championship after they claimed a 0-12 to 0-10 victory over Na Rossa. Brian Diver and Ronan Frain’s late points sealed the Gael’s spot in the decider. Frank Craig has the full time report… Frank also spoke with Letterkenny Gael’s Dougie Corbett after the game…
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 …
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