Derry City have confirmed that winger Daniel Kelly has left the Brandywell after agreeing to cancel his contract by mutual consent. Kelly joined City from Dundalk at the start of 2024 and made 30 appearances before injury finished his season at the end of August. The player decided he wanted to return to Dublin and […]
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Yesterday was a good day for a couple of local jockeys in Dundalk. In the 5:55 race yesterday evening, Luke McAteer was on board “Amemri” for trainer David Marnane. The Rathmullan native went to post in that one at 7/2. Then, at 8 o clock, Ballyare youngster Patrick McGettigan rode JJ Feane’s “Eighty Eight” to
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Finn Harps player and ATU Donegal student Kevin Jordan represented Ireland in their 2-1 victory over France in the College University Football League this afternoon in Nance. The Irish side clinched a thrilling win in the final minutes of the game. Kevin is a third year student at the ATU and is studying a BSC
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In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore speaks with Donegal’s first woman professional golfer, Gemma McClenaghan (nee Hegarty) from Shrove in Inishowen. A graduate of the famous uUniversity of St. Andrew’s in Scotland back in the late 90s, she went back to third level education in 2019 and undertook a Professional Golfers Association training course through the
Nursing unions are warning hospitals are already experiencing the pre-Christmas surge in the numbers being admitted without a bed. The INMO says 629 patients are being treated on trolleys in Irish hospitals today, 16 of them at Letterkenny University Hospital. Colm Porter of the INMO, says the high levels of overcrowding are an indicator of
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A judge says an application to dismiss two charges facing Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife in the historical sex offences case involving them both should not delay their trial. Former leader of the DUP, 62-year-old Jeffrey Donaldson, has pleaded NOT guilty to 18 offences. James Gould was at court in Newry:
London-based Katie-George Dunlevy, whose father hails from Mountcharles, and Linda Kelly (Wexford) were the winners of the RTÉ Sport Team of the Year award at last night’s ceremony. (Photo: RTE Twitter). The Paralympic team took home gold and silver medals in road cycling at this year’s Paris 2024 Games and are double World champions. Meanwhile,
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Carrickmore 0-10 Errigal Ciaran 1-6 Ulster Champions Errigal Ciaran missed out on the opportunity to complete the Tyrone double, losing out to derby rivals Carrickmore in a closely-fought league semi-final at Dunmoyle today. Carrickmore played almost the entire match with just 14 men, and finished with 13, but held on to set up a meeting
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Downings Ladies were beaten 0-12 to 0-04 by Mungret St Paul’s in this afternoon’s All Ireland Junior Ladies Final at Parnell Park. After the game, Maureen O’Donnell got the thoughts of manager Barney Curran who said “we were beaten by a better team”… Maureen also spoke to an emotional Julie Trearty…
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Slaughtneil’s tilt at All Ireland glory is over as they have been beaten by a single point, 0-18 to 0-17, by Sarsfields in this afternoon’s All Ireland Club Hurling Semi Final in Newbridge. After the game, the Derry and Ulster Champions’ manager Paul McCormick said “sport is cruel”…
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Downings Ladies have been beaten by Mungret St. Pauls of Limerick in today’s All Ireland Junior Ladies Club Final at Parnell Park. 0-12 to 0-04 was the final score in Dublin. Pauric Hilferty and Maureen O’Donnell were there for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
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Slaughtneil have been beaten 0-18 to 0-17 by Sarsfields of Cork in today’s All Ireland Senior Hurling Semi Final in Newbridge. With the full time report, here’s Michael McMullan…
Patsy McGonagle joined Highland Radio Sunday Sport to give us the latest from the World Athletics Bronze Meet in Dublin. There was a fantastic race-walking performance from Finn Valley’s Leah O’Gara…
Ballinderry are Ulster Intermediate Football Champions after defeating Arva of Cavan 1-12 to 2-08 in last night’s decider at O’Neills Healy Park in Omagh. A late, late effort from Darren Lawn was enough to clinch the title and overcome last year’ All Ireland Junior Champions Arva. After the game, Michael McMullan caught up with an
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Oscar Traynor Trophy First Leg Inishowen League 2-2 Donegal Junior League Sat Division One Drumbar P-P Strand Rovers Kildrum Tigers 0-1 Glencar Celtic Oldtown Celtic 2-2 Keadue Rovers St Catherines Reserves 4-0 Arranmore United Swilly Rovers 2-6 Donegal Town Sat Division Two Cappry Rovers 4-1 Drumoghill Res Erne Wanderers 1-1 Castlefin Celtic Letterkenny
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Institute have beaten NIFL Championship leaders Bangor 3-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this afternoon. Caoimhin Porter had the home side 1-0 up at the interval and Mikhail Kennedy doubled the lead shortly after the re-start. It was 3-0 after 80 minutes thanks to an effort from Benny McLaughlin. Bangor managed to find a late
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Donegal League manager Eamonn Sheridan was “happy to come out with a draw” in today’s clash with Inishowen in the Oscar Traynor Trophy. The game, which was the first of two legs, finished 2-2 after an entertaining contest in Buncrana. Sheridan was happy to be heading into the return leg at Ballyare in January having
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The FAI recently announced plans to recruit 20 teams for a proposed new National League which will effectively be a third tier in Irish soccer, below the LOI Premier and First Divisions. It will be integrated into the existing football pyramid in Ireland, offering a clear route for promotion and relegation to and from the
The Inishowen League and Donegal League played an entertaining 2-2 draw in their first-leg tie in the Oscar Traynor Trophy at Maginn Park this afternoon. Luke Rudden and Lee McColgan got the goals for Inishowen, while Eddie O’Reilly and BJ Banda found the net for Donegal. The two sides will meet again in the second
The first game of the Oscar Traynor Trophy here in the North-West took place between the Donegal League and the Inishowen League at Maginn Park in Buncrana this afternoon. It finished Inishowen 2-2 Donegal. Luke Rudden put the hosts in the lead on 24 minutes but that was quickly cancelled out by an Eddie O’Reilly
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Donegal defeated Inishowen in last night’s first leg of the FAI Inter League Youth Cup. A late goal from Eamon McConigley’s side gave them a 2-1 victory. After the game, Highland’s Chris Ashmore got the thoughts of the winning manager…
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Finn Harps have announced that Conor Tourish has re-signed for the 2025 season. Tourish, the club’s Player of the Season in 2022, returned to Finn Park a year ago after spending the 2023 season with Letterkenny Rovers. The defender told club media: “It is great to be signed back. Last season I had to deal
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Finn Harps have announced the signing of Joe Gorman. The defender brings a wealth of experience to Finn Park, having represented a number of clubs in the UK, League of Ireland and Irish League. Gorman came through the academy ranks at Crewe Alexandra, then moving to Scotland with Caley Thistle. He returned to Ireland, playing
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This weekend sees the opening fixture in the Oscar Traynor Trophy here in the North-West. With the Donegal League and the Inishowen League the only two participants in the province, the two teams will meet in a 2-legged tie to decide who will progress to the next round. The first of those legs is on
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The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is looking to recruit 20 teams for a proposed new National League would effectively be a third tier in Irish soccer, below the LOI Premier and First Divisions. It will be integrated into the existing football pyramid in Ireland, offering a clear route for promotion and relegation to and
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On the final Score programme of the year… It is of course a huge weekend for Downings Ladies as they set off for Dublin to play in the All Ireland Junior Ladies Final on Sunday – we’re joined in studio by Shannon McGroddy and manager Barney Curran. We’ll also speak to both the Donegal Junior
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The 2024 Donegal GAA Convention took place on Wednesday night in Pettigo and for the first time ever, three of the main officers positions will be held by women. Ardara’s Mary Kelly was elected the new secretary last night while Mary Coughlan and Grace Boyle were returned as Chairperson and Treasurer. The majority of the
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Downings Ladies will make history on Sunday as they line out in the club’s first ever All Ireland Final. Na Dunaibh will travel to Parnell Park to take on Mungret St. Pauls in Sunday All Ireland Junior Club decider. Highland’s Mark Gallagher was joined in studio by manager Barney Curran and experienced played Shannon McGroddy
The Donegal GAA Convention took place in Pettigo last night. The majority of the main officer positions will remain as they were in 2024, however, there will be a new secretary as Ardara’s Mary Kelly will replace Naomh Mhuire’s Declan Martin. Darren Collins of MacCumhaills has been appointed as the assistant secretary, while Sinead Breen
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The All Ireland Ladies Junior Final will take place on Sunday in Parnell Park at 2pm. The decider sees Downings of Donegal come up against Mungret St Paul’s of Limerick. Na Dúnaibh booked their spot in the final following a close win over Kilcock (Kildare) on a scoreline of 1-7 to 0-07. Mungret St Paul’s had
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore’s guest is Mark Doherty, owner of the Century Complex in Letterkenny, which in addition to the multi-screen cinema also boasts a superb indoor Century Play area for kids, a new indoor crazy golf facility, reality darts, shuffleboards and much more including the Backstage Restaurant, Bida’s Corner bar and
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Derry City have announced that Shane Ferguson has joined the Brandywell club this morning as Tiernan Lynch’s squad continues to take shape ahead of the new season. Ferguson has Premier League experience at Newcastle United and has also represented Northern Ireland on 57 occasions. He arrives having spent the past few seasons at Rotherham United.
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The 2024 Tyrone County Convention was held in Garvaghey yesterday evening. Roger Keenan (An Goirtín) was elected to be the new Coaching Officer whilst all other officers were returned for 2025. The following Officers were elected to serve for 2025. Cathaoirleach: Martin Sludden (An Droim Mór) Rúnaí: Michael Kerr (Éire Óg) Cisteoir: Niall McKenna (Coill
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Derry City have announced goalkeeper Brian Maher has signed a contract that will see him remain at the Brandywell until at least the end of 2026. The Dubliner arrived at the start of 2022 and has made 128 appearances to date. In a statement on their website, The Candy Stripes have said that Brian’s relationship
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The Donegal County Convention takes place this evening hosted by the Pettigo club. The majority of the main officer positions will remain, however, there will be a new secretary as Naomh Muire’s Declan Martin leaves the role, with Ardara’s Mary Kelly set to take his place. Sinead Breen of the Setanta club and Na Rossa’s
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Finn Harps have launched the club’s Football and Social Responsibility Strategy for 2023-2028. Speaking on the launch, Finn Harps FSR Officer Stephen McNutt said: “As the Club’s FSR Officer, I am delighted we have completed our Social Responsibility Strategy. The club has made tremendous efforts to be more inclusive both on and off the pitch.
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Senior County Board officials from each county are to attend an urgent meeting this evening, called by the GAA to discuss the Revenue Commissioners’ risk review of all counties. It comes amid growing concerns about the potential tax liabilities that county boards around the country are now facing. Last week, Mayo County Board confirmed they
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Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoinn have confirmed their Twinning Final against Tara of London has been rescheduled for Sunday, January 5th in Ruislip, London. The All Ireland junior quarter final was postponed on Sunday last when after a pitch inspection on Sunday morning, the pitch at Ruislip was deemed unplayable.
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Tributes are being paid today to former Tyrone footballer Jody Gormley. The 53 year old past away on Monday after a brave but short battle with cancer. The Trillick manager guided his side to a Tyrone Senior Club Football championship final this year where he informed his players afterwards that his diagnosis was terminal. Jody
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This week on final The DL Debate of the season, Brendan Devenney is joined by Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness and GAA Columnist Christy O’Connor. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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Football under the FAI will move over the next three years to a calender year. The shift to summer football was confirmed last week with all activity across the professional, amateur and underage seasons being aligned. The Donegal women’s league already play in the calendar year and have just launched a new winter series to
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The FAI last week announced that all grades of football in the country will have moved to summer football by 2028. Over 65 percent of Ireland’s 72 leagues are currently playing a winter season, including The Donegal Junior Leagues and Inishowen Football Leagues. Both league’s aired their concerns about the change but it seems the
There was disappointment for Karl Lacey and his Kilcoo side on Sunday as the lost the Ulster Senior Club Final by a point to Errigal Ciaran. Lacey, Donegal’s 2012 All Ireland winner was appointed as manager of the Down side in 2023 and helped the club secure back to back Down Senior Football Championship titles
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Errigal Ciaran overcame reigning Ulster champs, Kilcoo, to claim their first Ulster title in 22 years. The game was won by a kick of the ball in Errigal Ciaran’s favour on a score line of 1-8 to 0-10. Karl Lacey’s Kilcoo men were reduced to 14 men for the last 20 minutes of the game
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At the European Cross Country in Turkey, Tyrone’s Nick Griggs competed in the men’s U23 team and received a silver medal. Amy Greene from Finn Valley AC competed in the U23 ladies team that finished in fifth position. Letterkenny’s Ann Marie McGlynn competed in the Senior women’s team that came in tenth place. Teresa McDaid
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Errigal Ciaran defeated Karl Lacey’s Kilcoo by the narrowest of margins in today’s Ulster Senior Club final. Lacey was appointed as manager of Kilcoo for the 2023 season and helped the club to secure the 2023 and 2024 Down Senior Football Championship titles, their sixth county title in a row. The two sides were level
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Brian McCormick Premier Division: St Catherines FC 0 V 0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Letterkenny Rovers 3 V 1 Fanad United Bonagee United 2 V 3 Keadue Rovers Rathmullan Celtic 0 V 2 Gweedore Celtic Swilly Rovers 0 V 2 Kildrum Tigers TDA Appliance Divsion One: Milford United 11 V 0 Lifford Celtic Cranford FC 1
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Cockhill Celtic threw up a shock to upset Buncrana Hearts’ winning routine. Having won seven games from seven, Buncrana Hearts were expected to continue in their winning ways. This is Buncrana Hearts’ first defeat so far in the Inishowen Football League 2024 and first time to drop points. Cockhill Celtic opened the scoring sheet with
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