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Job done for Damien Duff and Shelbourne with victory over Bonagee United

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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Gavin Dykes on Finn Harps North West Derby win over Sligo Rovers

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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Eilish Flanagan disappointed with performance at Europeans

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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Watch: Ken Doherty & Mick McCarthy at the Irish Legends Pro-Am

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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McSharry through to another semi in Rome

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.

Kerr moves up to fifth in Superstock Championship standings

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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A lot of positives to take from Shamrock Rovers draw for Ruaidhri Higgins and Derry City

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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Winners in Beverley and Carlisle for Oisin Orr

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 and Derry City have previously postponed games now rescheduled

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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Focus of local distance runners’ switches to Donegal Half Marathon

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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Roisin Flanagan sets new Donegal and Northern Irish record at Commonwealth Games

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 into Boxing final at Commonwealth Games

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.