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 …
Declan Bonner has stepped down as Donegal senior football manager. His second spell in charge lasted five years, and saw Donegal win back-to-back Ulster titles in 2018 and 2019. Since then, they lost two finals and were beaten by Derry in this year’s provincial decider, before an All Ireland qualifier loss to Armagh. Declan said …
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Donegal star Katy Herron felt that Donegal lost a bit of composure at the start of the second half of their semi-final against Meath and that was a factor in their 0-12 to 1-7 defeat the against the champions in Croke Park. Maxi Curran’s side had led by 1-3 to 0-3 at half-time. Herron paid …
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Donegal’s hopes of reaching a first ever All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship Final ended in disappointment as they were beaten 0-12 to 1-7 by the holders Meath in their semi-final at Croke Park. After the game Donegal manager Maxi Curran spoke with Oisin Kelly and reflected on the game.
Donegal were beaten 0-12 to 1-7 by Meath in the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship semi-final at Croke Park. Donegal had the better of a tight first half and led at the break by 1-3 to 0-3 with Niamh McLaughlin on target with a penalty. But Meath began the second half with a flurry of …
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There was success for Donegal athletes at the National Track and Field Championships in Tullamore over the weekend. Sophia Parlour of the Olympian club won gold in the 100 metres. Lifford/Strabane AC’s sisters Adrienne (U19’s) and Caoimhe Gallen (U16) earned Hammer gold in their age group. Lucy McGlynn from Tir Chonaill AC won the 400 …
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Dylan Browne McMonagle claimed victory at Fairyhouse on Sunday afternoon. The Donegal jockey rode 17/2 shot Pretty Smart to victory for trainer Patrick Martin. It is win number 23 of the season for Browne McMonagle.
Raphoe FC’s under-15 girls participation in the Girls’ Football Festival has been described by a coach who accompanied the team as a brilliant learning experience. The three-day festival in the Austrian capital celebrated soccer, respect and diversity, and was part of the Football Zajedno – Football Together Project which promotes international exchange, respect and equality. …
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It was an action-packed afternoon of T20 cricket across the North West on Saturday afternoon with six semi-finals decided in the three cup competitions. The Faughan Valley Cup will dictate who goes forward to represent the local Union in this year’s All-Ireland Cup and it is Brigade and Newbuildings who will meet in that decider …
Kathryn McDevitt secured two gold medals at the World Masters Championships over the weekend. The Letterkenny athlete was first part of Ireland’s 4x100m relay W40 team who took gold on Saturday in a time of 48.80 seconds in Finland. McDevitt’s second success came on Sunday when she was part of the Irish W40 4x400m relay …
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Donegal Ladies will take on defending champions Meath for a place in the All Ireland final next Saturday at 2pm in Croke Park. Maxi Curran’s side advanced to the final four with a 3-07 to 1-07 win over Dublin, while Meath reached the the semi final on a 1-12 to 1-11 victory over Galway, Emma …
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Donegal trio Yvonne Bonner, Nicole McLaughlin and Emer Gallagher received special acknowledgment awards for reaching 100 or more appearances for the county on Saturday afternoon. The awards were presented to them after their 3-07 to 1-07 win over Dublin in the All Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship. In a statement by Donegal LGFA they said …
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Donegal will play Meath in the All Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship Semi Final after their 3-07 to 1-07 win over Dublin on Saturday afternoon. Two second half goals from substitute Karen Guthrie alongside one from Yvonne Boner helped Donegal into the final four. Meath reached the semi finals thanks to a 1-12 to 1-11 …
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Donegal have an All Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship semi final to look forward to after they beat Dublin 3-07 to 1-07 in Carrick-on-Shannon. Karen Guthrie fired in two goals with Yvonne Bonner netting one as Maxi Curran’s side ran out six point winners. It was an even special day for Donegal’s Emer Gallagher as …
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Galway are the first team into this year’s All-Ireland senior football final They’ve beaten Derry by 2-8 to 1-6 in their semi final this evening. Damien Comer with both goals in the second half. Derry boss Rory Gallagher spoke with the media after the game…
Galway are the first team into this year’s All Ireland Senior Football Final. Damien Comer’s fired in two second half goals to help them to a five point win over Derry in Croke Park It finished 2-08 to 1-06 at GAA Headquarters. Michael McMullan has the full time report…
Donegal will play in the All Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship semi final thanks to their 3-07 to 1-07 victory over Dublin on Saturday afternoon. Two second half goals from Karen Guthrie and one from Karen’s Glenfin team mate Yvonne Bonner gave Donegal a six point win in the end. Maxi Curran’s side will now …
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Donegal are into the All Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship Semi Final after they beat Dublin 3-07 to 1-07 in Carrick-on-Shannon. Two goals from Karen Guthrie and one from Yvonne Bonner helped seal Maxi Curran’s sides victory. After the game Oisin Kelly spoke with Donegal captain Niamh McLaughlin. Oisin also got the thoughts of Katy …
Donegal Ladies will play either Galway or Meath in the All Ireland Ladies Football Championship Semi Final after they beat Dublin 3-07 to 1-07 in Carrick-on-Shannon. Maxi Curran’s side led four points to one at half time and fired in three second half goals, two of which came from Karen Guthrie with the other coming …
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Finn Harps suffered a second consecutive Premier Division defeat on Friday night. Ollie Horgan’s men were beaten 3-1 by Shelbourne at Tolka Park. Gavin Molloy headed the hosts ahead early in the game before Ethan Boyle equalised for Harps. Molloy then added his second before half time and a Jack Moylan goal 15 minutes from …
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Finn Harps suffered a 3-1 defeat away to Shelbourne on Friday night. Gavin Molloy opened the scoring for the hosts on fourteen minutes before Ethan Boyle levelled the tie just five minutes later. Molloy then added his and Shels second seven minutes from half time. Jack Moylan sealed the home sides victory fifteen minutes from …
Oisin Orr was in the winner’s enclosure on Friday afternoon in York The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the 3/1 shot The Platinum Queen for trainer Richard Fahey. Orr finished three and three-quarter lengths ahead of the 8/11 favourite Yahsat,
Finn Harps have announced the signing of striker Robert Jones and defender Liam McGing. Jones began his career with BSC Glasgow before spells with East Fife, Albion Rovers, Stranraer, Dumbarton and most recently Clyde FC. Speaking after the signing, Ollie Horgan told club media: “Robert gives us something a bit different going forward that we’ve …
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