There was a full programme of cricket played in glorious conditions across the North West on Saturday but not too many surprises on an afternoon where the formbook held firm. Pride of place on the honours board went to Ardmore’s Tyron Kane who picked up figures of 7 for 5, including a hat-trick, as the …
Naomh Conaill are through to Monday’s Comortas Peile Na Gaeltachta senior final after an extra time win over Naomh Anna Leitir Moir. The game finished 3-12 to 2-14 in favour the Donegal side. At the end of normal time the score was 3-07 to 2-10 with the goals for the Glenties side coming from Hugh …
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Fanad Gaels and Naomh Conaill claimed victories in the Comortas Peile Na Gaeltachta in Conemarra in Galway on Saturday. The first of Fanad’s victories came earlier in the day thanks to a 1-09 to 1-08 over Carna-Caiseal of Galway. Donal O’Connfhaola has the full time report… The second victory came over Castlegregory of Kerry with …
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Jonathan Greer and Dai Roberts Citroën C3 Rally2 claimed victory in the Tyrone Stages Rally on Saturday afternoon. The pair finished 17.1 seconds ahead of Cathan McCourt and Liam Moynihan. Peadar Hurson and Damien Connolly in the Ford Fiesta were in third 44.5 seconds off the winners. The top 10 finishers were as follows:
In the glorious sunshine on Saturday afternoon, Donegal athlete’s took part in the All Ireland Schools Track & Field even in Tullamore. Sisters Adrienne and Caoimhe Gallen from St Columba’s Stranorlar claimed gold in the hammer and the hammer and shot putt respectively also for St Columba’s was Joseph Gillespie who won the triple jump …
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Oisin Orr has been appointed the stable jockey for British trainer Richard Fahey. The Donegal man takes over from Paul Hanagan who ended his stint with Fahey earlier this week. Orr has ridden winners for the Malton yard at Ayr and Ripon in the last few days. The champion apprentice in 2017 said: “Richard rang …
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Donegal suffered an extra time defeat in the Ulster Senior Football Championship final to Derry in Clones. It finished 1-16 to 1-14 to the Oakleaf County. At the end of normal time the sides were level at 1-12 a piece. Donegal boss Declan Bonner told Tom Comack the defeat is very disappointing…
Derry are the Ulster Senior Football champions after they claimed a 1-16 to 1-14 extra time win over Donegal in Clones. The sides had finished level on 1-12 a piece after 70 minutes but it was Derry who ended the extra 20 minutes the stronger and got their hands on the Anglo Celt Cup. Derry …
Derry are Ulster Senior Football champions for the first time in 24 years after they claimed an extra time victory over Donegal in Clones. It finished 1-16 to 1-14 in favour of Rory Gallagher’s men. The sides had ended normal time level on 1-12 a piece. Derry captain Chrissy McKaigue spoke with Tom Comack…
Derry won their first Ulster football title since 1998 on Sunday afternoon with a 1-16 to 1-14 extra time victory over Donegal in Clones. Brendan Rodgers and Conor Glass fired over the two final scores for Rory Gallagher’s side who had led 1-6 to six points at half time thanks to Niall Loughlin’s goal. After …
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Derry have won their first Ulster football title since 1998. They did it the hard way needing extra time to get past Donegal. Brendan Rogers and Conor Glass kicked the final two scores to give the Oak Leaf County a 1-16 to 1-14 victory. After the game, Aisling Murphy spoke with Conor Glass… Aisling also …
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Derry have won the Ulster Senior Football Championship after they beat Donegal 1-16 to 1-14 after extra time in Clones. At the end of normal time the sides were level on 1-12 a piece with Niall Loughlin getting the goal for Derry and Odhran McFadden Ferry raised the green flag for Donegal. Oisin Kelly and …
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Tyrone won the Ulster Minor Football Championship on Sunday afternoon with a victory over Derry in Clones. It finished 4-08 to 0-16 to Gerard Donnelly’s side with Ronan Molloy, Caolan Donnelly raising green flags whilst Eoin McElholm also raised two himself. Tyrone captain and scorer of two goals Eoin McElholm told Tom Comack its an …
Donegal athletes Mark English, Ann Marie McGlynn and Roisin Flanagan were all in action on Saturday night. English claimed victory in Belgium in a time of 1 minute 46.41 seconds. As for English’s Finn Valley team mate Roisin Flanagan set a new club record running in the NCAA Nationals in Michigan in which she finished …
Brett McGinty brought his professional record to 5-0 on Saturday night at the Doncaster Racecourse. The Donegal boxer claimed victory in points after a four round bout with Genadij Krajevskij. Brett McGinty joined Eóin Catterson on Sunday Sport to discuss his latest victory…
It was back to league action on Saturday for North West clubs with another full round of fixtures played in the Long’s SuperValu 40-over competition. As always there were of course exception to the rules- Killyclooney and Newbuildings sharing over 400 as the visitors won in Tyrone and the same at the Rectory where free-scoring …
Tyrone won the Ulster Minor Football Championship title on Sunday afternoon thanks to a 4-08 to 0-16 win over Derry in Clones. Goals from Ronan Molloy, Caolan Donnelly and two from Eoin McElholm gave Gerard Donnelly’s side claim victory. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne report for Highland Radio Sport…
Brett McGinty extended his pro fight record to 5-0 with a victory at the Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday evening. The St Johnston native was a comfortable winner over the four rounds beating Genadij Krajevskij on points. It is the Donegal man’s first fight since picking up a shoulder injury which ruled him out of fight …
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Kilmacrennan Celtic claimed the Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division after they beat Bonagee United 3-1 on Saturday evening. Goals from Paul Bradley, Matthew McLaughlin and Philip Buchanan helped them to the title. After the game, Stuart Connolly spoke with Kilmacrennan Celtic boss Gerard McGranaghan…
Finn Valley AC’s Sommer Lecky earned a gold medal at the Belfast International Meet on Saturday afternoon thanks to a 1.83 metre jump. Sommer’s team mate Lauren Callaghan claimed gold in the long jump with a leap of 5.92metres earning her victory. Lucy McGlynn of Tir Chonaill set a new personal best when winning the …
Strand Rovers won the Voodoo Venue Cup on Saturday afternoon thanks to a 2-1 victory over Oldtown Celtic. Strand were reduced to 10 men in the first half and trailed 1-0 early in the second half with Gio Peoples’ goal giving Oldtown the lead. Two goals then from Shane O’Donnell and Ryan Brennan swung the …
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There have been four fixtures in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division postponed due to international call-ups. Drogheda United v UCD AFC, Shelbourne v Derry City and St. Patrick’s Athletic v Shamrock Rovers, all scheduled for Friday, June 10, have been postponed as well as Sligo Rovers v Dundalk, which was scheduled for Saturday, June 11. …
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Finn Harps played out a 2-2 draw with Derry City in the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Harps twice led in the game with Filip Mihaljevic opening the scoring and Eric McWoods then fired Harps 2-1 ahead but goals from Will Patching and a late header from Eoin Toal earned Derry a point. Finn …
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Derry City ended their three game losing streak with a 2-2 draw with Finn Harps. Eoin Toal’s header on 94 minutes earned Ruaidhri Higgins side a point. Filip Mihaljevic opened the scoring for Harps on eight minutes before a Will Patching free kick leveled the game up. Eric McWoods’ goal looked set to win the …
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The second North West Derby of the season between Finn Harps and Derry City ended in a 2-2 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Derry twice had to come from behind in the game, first when Will Patching cancelled out Filip Mihaljevic’s opener and then late on when Eoin Toal’s header earned the Candystripes a …
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Finn Harps left the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night with a point thanks to a 2-2 against Derry City. Filip Mihaljevic and Will Patching fired in first half goals before Eric McWoods put Harps 2-1 up. It looked like Harps were leaving with a big three points but Eoin Toal headed in a late …
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Finn Harps and Derry City played out an entertaining 2-2 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Filip Mihaljevic opened the scoring for Harps on eight minutes before a Will Patching free kick levelled the game. Eric McWood’s goal on 61 minutes looked to have Harps heading for all three points but Eoin Toal …
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Derry have named their team for their Ulster Senior Football Championship clash with Donegal in Clones on Sunday afternoon. There is one change to Rory Gallagher’s team who beat Monaghan 3-12 to 0-17 with Emmett Bradley coming in for Niall Toner. The Derry team that has been named to start is below:
Caolan and Rhys Irwin had solid performances over the weekend at Donnigton Park in the Supersport Premier 600. Caolan started the race on row three and finished in twelfth in the race. Meanwhile his brother Rhys who started in row four finished the race in fourth.
Richard Kerr put in two brilliant rides at Donington Park at the weekend with the AMD Motorsport rider claiming third and fourth place finishes in round three of the Pirelli National Superstock Championship. Sunday’s third place was his maiden podium in the class and helped him move up to seventh place overall in the current …
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Donegal suffered an extra time defeat to Armagh in the Ulster Ladies Football Championship final in Clones on Sunday afternoon. It finished 3-17 to 2-19 after extra time. The sides ended on 2-14 a piece after normal time with the goals coming from Niamh McLaughlin and Geraldine McLaughlin. Donegal boss Maxi Curran told Oisin Kelly …
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Donegal Ladies were beaten 3-17 to 2-19 by Armagh after extra time in the Ulster Senior Football Championship. After normal time, the sides were level on 2-14 a piece with Geraldine McLaughlin and Niamh McLaughlin grabbing the goals for Maxi Curran’s side. Oisin Kelly and Maureen O’Donnell have the full time report from Clones…
Finn Harps take on Dundalk tomorrow night in SSE Airtricity Premier Division action. Kickoff at Finn Park is 8pm. Ollie Horgan told FinnHarps.ie “Dundalk are flying at the moment and will be full of confidence after their win over Derry City on Friday. The result in Drogheda was tough to take given the position we …
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Donegal’s preparation for the 2022 Ulster Senior Football Championship final clash with Derry is well underway. Declan Bonner’s men sealed their place in the decider thanks to a 2-16 to 16 point win over Cavan in Clones. As for Derry, they claimed a 3-12 to 0-17 win over Monaghan. Donegal defender Brendan McCole told Tom …
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There was success at the Ulster Secondary Schools event held on Friday and Saturday for Donegal athletes. Joseph Gillespie earned gold in the Triple Jump with fellow St Columba’s Stranorlar student Oisin Thompson won the Long Jump, Caoimhe and Adrienne Gallen also of St Columba’s earned golds. Sean McGinley of St Eunan’s College won the …
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Finn Harps suffered a 3-1 defeat away at Drogheda United on Friday night. Conor Tourish gave Harps the lead on 48 minutes before three goals without reply from Evan Weir, Adam Foley and Darragh Nugent gave Drogs the 3-1 victory. Next up for Harps is the visit of Dundalk on Monday night. Dundalk they claimed …
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Five local sides are through to the second round of this season’s National Cup after a much more productive Saturday in this particular competition. Bonds Glen had already been handed a ‘bye’ in the first round draw and four of the other six- Strabane, Ballyspallen, St Johnston and Glendermott all joined them after weekend wins. …
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Bonagee United claimed the Brian McCormick Cup thaks to a 1-0 victory over Kildrum Tigers on Sunday afternoon. Aaron Wasson scored the games only goal as Damien McClafferty’s side got their hands on the trophy. In the Promotion/Relegation Play Off for the Premier Division, Rathmullan Celtic won 4-3 against Donegal Town. Eoin Sheridan scored twice …
Tyrone booked their place in the Ulster Minor Football Championship final against Derry thanks to a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Donegal in Celtic Park. The game had finished 1-10 to 0-13 after extra time with Donegal scoring a goal and a point late into extra time to bring the game to spot-kicks where it …
Donegal’s Ulster Minor Championship dream ended at the hand of Tyrone on Saturday night at Celtic Park. It ended 4-3 in favour of the Red Hands on penalties, with the game finishing 1-10 to 0-13 after extra time. Donal Gallagher notching the goal late on in extra time for Donegal. At the end of the …
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Sligo Rovers have announced that First Team Manager Liam Buckley has left the club by mutual consent. It comes on the back of the Bit O Red’s 2-1 defeat away to Bohemians which left the club in sixth place in the Premier Division. The defeat was number six of the season. Just last season, Rovers …
Tyrone claimed a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Donegal to book their place in the Ulster Minor Football Championship final. The game had finished 1-10 to 0-13 after extra time with a late goal from Donal Gallagher and a last gasp point from the boot of Cian McMenamin bringing Donegal level. It finished eight points …
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Desi Henry and Paddy Robinson in a Ford Fiesta R5 won the Eakin Brothers Brian James Trailers Tyrone Stages Rally after they produced a great run over the last of the six stages to get the better of Cathan McCourt and Liam Moynihan in Skoda Fabia R5 a who had led for most of the …
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The North West Horse and Pony Racing season is underway, and this Sunday, May 22, there will be a meeting at Hillsbrough House, Ramelton. Many jockeys have learned their trade at this level down through the years and it can be a great stepping stone to better things. It’s also a chance for many to …
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Tyrone won the Nickey Rackard Cup final on Saturday afternoon with a 1-27 to 0-19 at Croke Park. Damien Casey was the star of the show for the Red Hands firing over 14 points with Sean Óg Grogan finding the back of the net. After the game, Tyrone captain Conor Grogan spoke with Francis Mooney…
Ronan Whyte and Aman Goel’s Irish Senior Snooker Championships title dreams came to an end at the he last 16. Both were defeated 4-1 on Saturday afternoon. Whyte was beaten by the No. 7 seed Noel Landers while Goel lost out to the No.2 seed in Ryan Cronin.
Leitrim runner Ricki Wynne took the honours in the Seven Sisters Skyline 55k event. The Drumshanbo native finished in a time of seven hours, seven minutes and 47 seconds. He was 24 minutes ahead of Gavin Byrne while Lonan O’Farrell was third. Kerry’s Ellen Vitting was first over the line in the female category, completing …
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Tyrone are the Nickey Rackard Cup champions after they beat Roscommon by 1-27 to 0-19 at Croke Park today. The Red Hand county led by 1-14 to 0-9 at half-time, with their goal coming from Sean Óg Grogan. Roscommon closed the gap early in the second half, but Tyrone just had too much class and …
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