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Tyrone have beaten Donegal 1-19 to 2-14 after extra time in a dramatic Ulster U20 Football Final in Owenbeg this evening. The reigning Ulster and All-Ireland Champions led 0-05 to 0-04 after a cagey opening period but Donegal started the second half explosively with two two-pointers in quick succession. A Joey Clarke goal then gave

Jim McGuinness has led Donegal to yet another Ulster Senior Football Championship Final. The Glenties native saw his side overcome Down on a score-line of 1-19 to 0-16 in this afternoon’s semi-final clash in Clones. The result means Donegal now progress to face old foes Armagh in the provincial decider in two weeks time –

Donegal will face All-Ireland Champions Armagh in this year’s Ulster Senior Football Final in two weeks time after Jim McGuinness’ side eased to a six-point semi-final win over Down in Clones this afternoon. Patrick McBrearty hit 1-04 to end the contest as top-scorer and was named Man Of The Match. It ended 1-19 to 0-16

BJ Banda did what BJ Banda does to send Letterkenny Rovers to Ulster Cup glory in Ballyare this afternoon. Having gone into the interval level at 0-0 in a tense battle against Kildrum Tigers, up popped the ever-sharp Banda to fire an effort into the top corner on 52 minutes. Speaking to Highland’s Chris Ashmore

Letterkenny Rovers have beaten Kildrum Tigers 1-0 in this afternoon’s Ulster Cup Final in Ballyare. A stunning BJ Banda strike seven minutes into the second half was enough to give Stephen McConnell’s side the victory. Rovers have now done a league and cup double as they also won the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division recently.

Armagh have defeated Tyrone 0-23 to 0-22 in their Ulster Senior Football Championship Semi-Final clash at St. Tiernach’s Park this evening. Kieran McGeaney’s side led 0-11 to 0-08 at the interval and raced into a six-point lead mid-way through the second period. However, Tyrone staged a huge fight-back and even edged ahead in the latter

Donegal defeated Tyrone 5-18 to 0-10 in this afternoon’s crucial Christy Ring Cup match in Carrickmore. Goals from Josh Cronolly-McGee (x3), Declan Coulter and Luke White gave Donegal their first win in the competition, while Tyrone are now in a fight to avoid relegation into the Nickey Rackard for 2026. With the full time report

Finn Harps captain Tony McNamee joined Ciaran Cannon on Highland Radio Saturday Sport this afternoon. The Ballybofey side were beaten 3-1 by Cobh Ramblers in last night’s SSE Airtricity League First Division clash at St. Colman’s Park. After David Bosnjak had put the home side a goal to the good on 27 minutes, Barry Coffey

Finn Harps have been beaten 3-1 by Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at St. Colman’s Park this evening. The Ballybofey outfit were 2-0 down at the interval thanks to first-half efforts from David Bosnjak and Barry Coffey. The home side struck again just two minutes into the second period through Cian

Donegal have eased past Cavan by 4-19 to 2-07 in the Ulster U20 Football Championship Semi-Final at MacCumhaill Park this evening. First half goals from Conor McCahill, Seanan Carr and Cian McMenamin paved the way for a comfortable evening’s work for Gary Boyle’s youngsters. Dylan Mulholland also hit the net near the end of the

Kevin McHugh was once again impressed with a gutsy second-half display as Finn Harps took a point from Oriel Park against league-leaders Dundalk this evening. The Harps boss says his team “showed serious character again” after being second-best for the majority of the opening period. The away side dominated the first 10 minutes of the

Aaron McLaughlin’s late strike earned Finn Harps a 1-1 draw against Dundalk in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Oriel Park this evening. A Vincent Leonard header 10 minutes from time looked like it was going to be enough to give the home side all three points. However, up popped McLaughlin as the game

Donegal have progressed to the Ulster Senior Football Championship Semi-Finals after a 0-23 to 0-21 victory over Monaghan in Clones this afternoon. Jim McGuinness’ side were six points up at half time but a spirited second-half performance from the home side brought them within touching distance. Donegal held on to win by two and book

Buncrana Hearts have been crowned Jackie Crossan Premier Division Champions after a 2-0 win over neighbours Cockhill Celtic this afternoon. Coming into the contest, Cockhill knew they needed to win to force a title play-off as the two local rivals went toe-to-toe for the league title. A fantastic strike from Caolan Doherty put the home

Donegal remain on course to defend the Anglo Celt Cup as they ran out two-point winners over Monaghan in Clones this afternoon. Jim McGuinness’ side led by six at the interval but a rousing performance from the hosts in the second period left it too close for comfort as the hooter approached. After the game,

  Buncrana Hearts defeated Cockhill Celtic 2-0 to clinch the Jackie Crossan Inishowen Premier Division title this afternoon. The result means Gary Duffy’s side have finished six points ahead of their local rivals in the league table after a fantastic season which saw them lose just once. Duffy was “absolutely buzzing” when he spoke to

“Tough” was a word used by both Ciaran Thompson and Peadar Mogan after coming through today’s battle with Monaghan in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final. The Farney men’s ability to kick two-pointers kept them in the game and they had the momentum as the game drew to a close. It was Donegal who prevailed