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 …
Ruaidhri Higgins relieved with point after late draw with Finn Harps Read More »
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 …
Danny Lafferty on Derry’s late equaliser in North West Derby Read More »
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 …
Eric McWoods reflects on Harps draw away to Derry City Read More »
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 …
Share of the spoils as Finn Harps and Derry City play out entertaining draw Read More »
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 …
Kerr dazzles at Donington for maiden podium finish Read More »
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 …
Maxi Curran reflects on Donegal Ladies Ulster Championship final defeat to Armagh Read More »
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 …
Finn Harps looking to get back on track with Dundalk making the trip to Finn Park Read More »
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 …
Brendan McCole looking forward to Donegal’s Ulster SFC final clash with Derry Read More »
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 …
Donegal sucess at Ulster Secondary Schools event Read More »
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 …
Premier Division Review & Preview: Defeats for Harps and Derry Read More »
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. …
Division 1 Gaoth Dobhair 2-08 V 0-08 Termon Ardara 1-11 V 2-15 Glenfin St Michael’s 0-06 V 1-09 Aodh Ruadh BS Glenswilly 1-17 V 2-09 Cloughaneely Naomh Conaill 0-05 V 1-09 Kilcar St Eunan’s 2-08 V 1-05 Bundoran Division 2 St Naul’s 0-05 V 0-08 Convoy Letterkenny Gaels 0-10 V 0-08 Fanad Gaels Sean Mac …
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 …
Luke Barrett reacts to Donegal’s Ulster Minor Championship semi final defeat Read More »
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 …
Tyrone beat Donegal on penalties to reach Ulster Minor Championship final Read More »
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 …
Henry wins the Tyrone Stages Rally after dramatic finish Read More »
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 …
North West Horse and Pony Racing season underway Read More »
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 …
Sadie Duffy won the Outstanding Woman Referee/ Judge award at the Farewell dinner of the World Boxing Championships in Turkey on Friday night. The Illies Golden Gloves clubwoman was recently given the Appreciation accolade at the Donegal Sports Star Awards. The tournament was a successful one for Ireland with Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O’Rourke both …
Sadie Duffy named Outstanding Woman Referee/Judge at World Boxing Championships Read More »
The winner of the Seven Sister Skyline event 30K race today was Ruairí Long from Dublin. He set a new course record 3.28.39. In second place was Wexford man Paddy O’Leary who flew in from San Francisco on Thursday for the race. Donegal man Shaun Stewart was third. The women’s event was won by Olivia …
New records set in Skyline 30km Mountain Running Event Read More »
Luke McAteer was among the winners in Friday afternoons meeting at the Curragh. McAteer was first past the post on the 7/1 shot Dame Rapide for trainer Barry Fitzgerald. The Donegal jockey finished 3 and a quarter lengths ahead of the Willie Mullins trained 5/6 favourite Echoes in Rain who had Cheltenham Gold Cup winner …
Derry City suffered a 2-1 defeat to Dundalk on Friday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Robbie Benson and Patrick Hoban’s goals were enough to see the Lilywhites claim victory. James Akintunde netted the goal for Ruaidhri Higgins side. After the game, Martin Holmes spoke with Derry defender Shane McEleney… Martin also got the thoughts …
Shane McEleney & Brian Maher react to Derry City’s defeat to Dundalk Read More »
Bonagee United got their hands on the North West of Ulster Cup on Friday night after they defeated Maiden City 3-2. Goals from Michael Funston and Deano Larkin gave them an early 2-0 lead before Dylan Mooney pulled one back Darragh Ellison then added the goal that sealed Bonagee’s win before a late Johnny Robb …
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Bonagee United got their hands on the North West of Ulster Cup on Friday night with a 3-2 win over Maiden City. Michael Funston, Deano Larkin and Darragh Ellison with the goals for Jason Gibson’s side. After the game Jason told Ryan Ferry he was delighted to get over the line.
Drogheda United extended their gap over Finn Harps and the relegation play off spot thanks to their 3-1 win over Finn Harps. Conor Tourish gave Harps the lead before goals from Evan Weir, Adam Foley and Darragh Nugent sealed the three points for Drogs. Former Finn Harps captain now Drogheda United player Keith Cowan spoke …
Keith Cowan & Drogheda United looking to kick on after victory over Finn Harps Read More »
Derry City suffered their second home defeat of the season, losing 2-1 against Dundalk. Robbie Benson opened the scoring for the visitors with James Akintunde levelling the game up on 75 minute. Patrick Hoban then netted the winner for the Lilywhites to move them to within four points of their opponents. After the game Derry …
Ruaidhri Higgins reflects on Derry’s loss to Dundalk Read More »
Finn Harps suffered an away defeat to 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. After the game, Harps boss Ollie Horgan spoke with Dan Bannon…
Bonagee United claimed the North West of Ulster Intermediate Cup on Friday night thanks to a 3-2 win over Maiden City. Michael Funston and Deano Larkin had Jason Gibon’s side 2 up before Dylan Mooney made it 2-1. Darragh Ellison restored Bonagee’s two goal advantage before a Johnny Robb goal late on made it a …
Bonagee United win North West of Ulster Intermediate Cup Read More »
Derry City were beaten for the second game in a row on Friday evening, losing out 2-1 against Dundalk. Robbie Benson gave the visitors the lead on 10 minutes before James Akintunde levelled up the tie on 75 minutes. Patrick Hoban scored the winner on 81 minutes as Derry tasted defeat at home for the …
Finn Harps suffered their third successive league defeat losing 3-1 away to Drogheda United. Conor Tourish opened the scoring for Harps on 47 minutes before Sean Roughan was sent off on 64 minutes. Drogheda then got level through Evan Weir before an Adam Foley goal put them 2-1 up on 90 minutes. Bastien Hery was …
The IAU European 24-Hour Championships will take place in Italy in September and the Ireland team will be lead out by a Donegal man. 2021 Ultra Runner of the year and 24hr National Record holder Ed McGroarty of Lifford Strabane AC has been named as the captain to the Irish squad. Ed has a personal …
Following the latest stage of consultation on the Donegal Community Stadium which will be the new home of Finn Harps in Stranolar, the club now have a clear time frame of when the move away from Finn Park will take place. The stadium proposed will have a capacity of 6,130, 3,300 of which will be …
Ruairi Cavanan has been named one four Eirgrid U20 Players of the Provinces. Canavan, who is set for a call up to the Tyrone senior panel for his performances which lead Tyrone to Ulster and All Ireland glory, is honoured alongside, Adam Fanning of Kildare, Joseph Keaney of Sligo, and Evan Looney of Kerry. Tyrone …
Inishowen native Stephen McLaughlin is going to Wembley with Mansfield Town. McLaughlin who was name player of the month recently scored the only goal in his side’s second leg game with Northampton. Mansfield won 3-1 on aggregate to secure their place in the League Two Play Off Final and keep their promotion hopes very much …
Dylan Browne McMonagle picked up a tenth win of the year on Tuesday evening in Sligo. He rode the 2/5 favourite Entropy to victory for trainer Joseph O’Brien, pulling clear in the final furlong to win the penultimate race of the evening. It was McMonagle’s third win in four days after victories at Naas and …
A quantity of drugs have been seized in Derry. It follows a report of a domestic incident in the Creggan area in the early hours of yesterday morning. A woman was subsequently arrested at the scene. Police say upon searching the woman, a quantity of suspected Class C drugs were located and seized. Anyone who …
The jury called for Letterkenny Circuit Court tomorrow, Tuesday May 17th is now not required to attend. Those selected for jury are now requested to attend on Wednesday May 18th at 10.15am instead.
Dylan Browne McMonagle tasted victory twice over the weekend in both Naas and Navan. The Donegal jockey’s first victory came on Saturday in Navan on board the 15/2 shot Vera Magnifico for trainer Joseph O’Brien. The second victory came in the second race of the day on Sunday’s race card in Naas when Browne McMonagle …
Wins at Naas and Navan for Dylan Browne McMonagle Read More »
Derry beat Monaghan 3-12 to 0-17 in the Athletic Grounds in Armagh to reach the Ulster Senior Football Championship final. They will now face Donegal in the decider. After the game, Brendan Rodgers spoke with Michael McMullan… Shane McGuigan also gave his thoughts to Michael McMullan…
Derry have advanced to the Ulster Senior Football Championship thanks to a 3-12 to 0-17 win over Monaghan on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Gareth McKinless and two from Benny Herron helped the Oakleaf County to the four point win. Derry manager, Rory Gallagher told the media the foundations of their win was laid down in …
Rory Gallagher reflects on Derry’s Ulster SFC Semi Final win over Monaghan Read More »
Derry will play Donegal in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Final after they beat Monaghan 3-12 to 0-17 in the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Benny Herron scored two goals alongside a Gareth McKinless goal which sealed Rory Gallagher’s sides place in the decider. Michael McMullan has the full time report…
The Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division will go to a play off after Bonagee United drew 1-1 with Kildrum Tigers and Kilmacrennan Celtic beat Convoy Arsenal 4-0. The playoff will take place on Sunday 29th of May in Ballyare. After his side’s 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon, Bonagee United boss Damien McClafferty told Diarmaid Doherty …
Damien McClafferty left feeling disappointed after Bonagee draw with Kildrum Read More »
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