Donegal GAA All-County League Results – Sunday 30/03/25 Division 1 (Football) Downings 0-14 – 1-11 Malin Buncrana 2-12 – 1-17 Naomh Conaill Four Masters 3-14 – 0-10 Kilcar St Michael’s 0-18 – 3-06 Glenfin Termon 2-20 – 1-17 Sean MacCumhaills Division 2 (Football) St Naul’s 1-10 – 2-09 Ardara
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Fanad United 0-1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Ballybofey United P-P Cranford FC (Ballybofey United awarded 3-0 win) Donegal Physiotherapy and Performance Centre Division Two Drumkeen United 0-6 Letterbarrow Celtic
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QPS Youth are Division Two B Champions
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Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonigle joined Ciaran Cannon on Sunday Sport this afternoon. Patsy filled us in on the latest regarding the National Indoor Juvenile Championships, where there was a particularly impressive performance from Letterkenny’s Erin Friel as she set a new Donegal Senior Record…
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Donegal GAA All-County League Results – Saturday 29/03/25 Division 1 (Football) St Eunan’s 1-15 – 0-11 Gaoth Dobhair Division 2 (Football) Carndonagh 2-10 – 2-08 Bundoran Fanad Gaels 1-11 – 1-06 Convoy Naomh Columba 1-09 – 1-10 Killybegs Aodh Ruadh BS 3-10 – 2-11 Dungloe Milford 3-12 – 1-19 Naomh Muire Division
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Colm McFadden says “Ulster is the top priority” as Donegal get ready to welcome Derry to Ballybofey in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round next Sunday. The 2012 All-Ireland winner, who is now part of the management set-up, isn’t looking past Paddy Tally’s out-of-form Derry side however. “There’s no day you go into an
Colm McFadden looks ahead to Donegal’s clash with Derry – “Ulster is the top priority” Read More »
Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Drumbar 0-5 St Catherines Res Glencar Celtic 2-1 Arranmore United Kildrum Tigers vs Ramelton Mariners Swilly Rovers 1-6 Oldtown Celtic Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Cappry Rovers 1-4 Glenea United Reserves Dunlewey Celtic 4-2 Fintown Harps Gweedore Celtic 1-0 Castlefin Celtic Kilmacrennan Celtic 0-6 Letterkenny Rovers Finn Travel
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Finn Valley AC staged a reception to honour European Athletics Indoor Championship 800m bronze medallist Mark English and 4x400m finalist Arlene Crossan this afternoon. English clocked 1:45.46 in the 800m European Indoor Final to take third spot in the Netherlands. It was a fifth European medal of his career and a third at the European
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Donegal defeated Down 3-23 to 1-11 in the penultimate group phase game in the Ulster U20 Championship this afternoon. Gary Boyle’s youngsters have now beaten Fermanagh, Antrim and Down so far, and face a tough test against Tyrone on Wednesday to decide who will top the group. The winners of Wednesday’s tie will progress straight
Donegal have made it three wins from three games in the Ulster u20 Football Championship after a 3-23 to 1-11 win over Down in Ballyshannon this afternoon. First half goals from Daithi Gildea and Seanan Carr had Gary Boyle’s side in control at the interval as they led 2-10 to 0-10. Another goal from Gildea
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Donegal have progressed to the Ulster Minor League Final after a 3-11 to 1-08 win over Armagh in Letterkenny this afternoon. Joseph Gibbons, Joe Doherty and Matthew Enright raised the green flags for the hosts, who will now face Tyrone in the decider after they defeated Cavan 4-10 to 0-11 in the other semi-final.
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Finn Harps legend Kevin McHugh, who is the current Head Of Academy at Finn Park, took charge of the senior side alongside Eamon Curry and Tommy Canning for last night’s SSE Airtricity League clash with Athlone in the midlands. The game finished 1-0 in Harps’ favour thanks to a late effort from Gavin Gilmore. Speaking
Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley said “neither side did enough to win the game” as his team drew 0-0 with Derry City in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division last night. Rovers and Derry went down to 10 men each in the opening period which had a big impact on the way the game was
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Derry City drew 0-0 with Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division in Tallaght last night. It was a story of two red cards as Danny Mullen was sent off for the away side on 42 minutes after goalkeeper Ed McGinty saw red for the hosts on 24 minutes. Candy Stripes boss Tiernan
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Luke McAteer’s good run of form continued this evening as he rode to victory in the 6pm race in Dundalk. The Rathmullan jockey was on board the Anthony McCann trained “Circles”, going to post at 7/1. McAteer also had three winners in Dundalk over the course of last weekend.
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Shamrock Rovers and Derry City finished 0-0 in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash in Tallaght this evening. Two red cards were the main talking points of the game. Firstly, Rovers goalkeeper Ed McGinty was shown a straight red card for allegedly handling the ball outside the box on 24 minutes. Then, on 42
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Finn Harps have defeated Athlone Town 1-0 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division this evening. An 88th minute effort from Gavin Gilmore gave the Ballybofey side all three points in the midlands. The result means it’s two wins on the bounce for Harps, who lost manager Darren Murphy during the week. Head of Academy
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Tomorrow’s Ulster Under-20 Football Championship tie between Donegal and Down will now be played at Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon at 2pm. Donegal are aiming to win three games from three in the group phase of the competition, with a tie against All-Ireland Champions Tyrone to come next Wednesday.
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Irish League Premiership club Loughgall have announced the appointment of Darren Murphy as the club’s new manager on a three-year deal. Murphy, who lives a few miles form the Villager’s ground, left Finn Harps during the week, and was linked with the post at the Armagh club following the departure of Dean Smith some weeks
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Citadel Gymnastics has once again made Donegal proud with an outstanding showing at the Gymnastics Ireland National Series and JumpSTART event. The club’s gymnasts delivered exceptional performances, earning an impressive 19 accolades across multiple disciplines and solidifying Citadel’s reputation as a powerhouse in Irish gymnastics. The event saw over 2,000 competitors from clubs across Ireland,
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Three young fishermen from the North West are looking forward to the experience of a lifetime in Idaho Falls in the USA later this summer after qualifying with the Ireland youth team at the International World Fly Fishing Championships. Jacob Griffin, Zack Barnett and Lewis Porter who learned their craft on the local waters of
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Derry opened their Ulster U20 Football Championship campaign with a 2-24 to 0-13 win over Armagh at the BOX-IT Athletics Grounds yesterday evening. In the other Group B game, Monaghan and Cavan finished level at 1-10 to 0-13. Those results mean Damien McErlain’s side are in a strong position heading into next Wednesday’s fixture with
Tyrone were 6-26 to 0-06 winners over Fermanagh in the Ulster U20 Football Championship in Dungannon last night. The reigning All-Ireland Champions were much too strong and ran out convincing winners, but manager Cathal McCarron has set his sights on the tougher test his side will face next week. The Red Hand youngsters will face
Donegal defeated Antrim 3-23 to 0-02 in the Ulster U20 Football Championship in Dunsilly yesterday evening. The star of the show was undoubtedly Seanan Carr as he hit 2-10 on the way to his side’s 30-point victory. It’s Donegal’s 2nd win of the campaign having dispatched of Fermanagh last week in their opening fixture, with
Donegal and Tyrone eased to their second wins of the Ulster U20 Championship on Wednesday evening while Derry began their campaign with a 17 point win in Armagh. Donegal were comfortable 3-23 to 0-2 winners in Antrim. Daire Bonner of the Donegal News reports… Tyrone had a 38 point win over Fermanagh, 6-26 to 0-6
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There’s been a 7% increase in the number of visitors to heritage sites in Donegal. Of the five sites in the county, all but two recorded an increase in visitor numbers in 2024. The most visited site was Donegal Castle with almost 72,500 visitors last year. That was followed by Glebe House and Gallery which
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The Tanaiste has stressed the need for accountability for the death of Irish peacekeeper, Private Sean Rooney, to Lebanese ministers. During a meeting with Defence and Foreign Affairs ministers in Lebanon today, Simon Harris delivered a formal letter calling for justice regarding the killing of Private Rooney, a native of Newtowncunningham. In a statement after
A Parish Priest in Buncrana says the SSPX Resistance group is operating against the unity of the Church. The splinter organisation set up by Richard Williamson, a former Bishop who was twice excommunicated by the Vatican and was convicted of Holocaust denial in Germany in 2009 is believed to be currently operating in Derry. Last
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In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore talks with Anthony Kernan, the Managing Director of the Kernan Group, which has more than a dozen outlets in Donegal, and also in Mayo. After a career as a professional footballer in England was halted due to injury while still a teenager, Anthony returned to Ireland
Police say nothing untoward was found during a security alert in Clady overnight. A number of homes were evacuated following the discovery of a suspicious object in the Urney Road area shortly after 8pm last night. Army Technical Officers conducted investigations overnight. The alert ended shortly before 3.40am this morning.
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Opposition leaders will tell Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy they no longer have confidence in her. It follows chaos in the Dail chamber yesterday, during the latest saga in the speaking rights row. Political Correspondent Sean Defoe reports:
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There’s calls for the Education Minister to issue a Ministerial order to halt the relocation of the Donegal Education Centre from Donegal Town to Letterkenny. The centre is set to close in Donegal Town at the end of this month, despite much campaigning to retain it. Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher is now calling
Finn Harps First Team Manager Darren Murphy has left the club. Harps confirmed the news in a short statement this evening. Murphy departs the Ballybofey side with just one win from their opening six games, that was last weekends 5-0 beating of Bray Wanderers. Murphy’s coaching staff of Kevin McHugh, Eamonn Curry and Tommy Canning
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Four young Donegal boxers claimed Irish titles at the National Junior Championships in Dublin at the weekend. Raphoe’s Taylor Parke had a 2nd round stoppage against Gerard O’Looney to claim national glory in the Boys 46kg category. Carys McFadden of Dunfanaghy stopped Olivia Wardzinska in the final of the Girls 46kg category. Kerry Brown of
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Killybegs based Jayden McBrearty (pictured above) made history at Mondello Park by winning the Rallysport Association IRL Winter Mini Cup and Junior Mini Series. This comes following similar success last weekend in Northern Ireland’s Nutts Corner track where Jayden finished 2nd place to win The Rallysport Association NI Winter Mini Cup and Junior Mini Cup
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Even though Tyrone impressed in a 2-20 to 1-16 win over Dublin this afternoon, Malachy O’Rourke saw his side relegated from Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League. A defeat to Armagh at the beginning of February ultimately sealed the Red Hand County’s fate as head-to-head came into play to decide who would drop
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It didn’t take long for Jim McGuinness to turn his attention towards the Ulster Championship clash against Derry at MacCumhaill Park in two weeks time. The Donegal manager saw his team miss out on next weekend’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 Final after a 2-point defeat to Mayo in Castlebar today. A lot had
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Donegal will not contest the Allianz National Football League Division 1 Final after a 1-18 to 1-16 defeat to Mayo in Castlebar this afternoon. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Devenney were there for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
Armagh survived in Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League after a 4-24 to 1-18 win over Derry at the BOX-IT Athletics Grounds this afternoon. The Orchard County finished level on points with Ulster neighbours Tyrone but avoided relegation thanks to their victory over the Red Hand men during the league. With the full
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Tyrone have been relegated from Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League despite overcoming Dublin 2-20 to 1-16 this afternoon. With Derry already relegated and occupying bottom spot in the league, Tyrone and Armagh both finished level on 7 points apiece. Due to the fact that only two teams, Tyrone and Armagh, finished level
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Luke McAteer has had three winners in as many days on trainer David Marnane’s horses. The Rathmullan jockey was on-board “East Hampton” in today’s 15:38 race in Naas – going to post at 7/1. In the 16:45 race on Thursday in Dundalk, the Rathmullan jockey rode “Jered Maddox” to victory as a 9/1 shot and
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Brian McCormick Sports Premier Division Bonagee United 1-1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Keadue Rovers 1-1 Fanad United Kildrum Tigers 3-2 Gweedore Celtic Swilly Rovers P-P Rathmullan Celtic Temple Domestic Appliances Division 1 Ballybofey United 0-0 Glenea United Cranford FC 3-3 Gweedore United Donegal Physiotherapy and Performance Centre Division 2 Convoy Arsenal P-P Dunkineely Celtic (Convoy
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Donegal Senior Ladies manager James Daly was full of praise for his side after today’s three-point win over Tipperary in Lifford. The victory secures Donegal’s place in Division 2 of the Ladies NFL for next year. Daly told Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell “the girls were unbelievable”… Donegal’s Suzie White played a big part in today’s
Danny Mooney has won the National Over 35 10K title after claiming victory in this afternoon’s event in Dunboyne. With more, here’s Highland’s Athletics Correspondent Patsy McGonagle…
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The Donegal Senior Ladies have secured their status as a NFL Division 2 side after they defeated Tipperary 0-10 to 0-07 in Lifford this afternoon. Maureen O’Donnell was there for Highland Radio Sunday Sport…
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Stephen Murray scored four times for Annagh as they claimed a 6-2 away win over Institute in the NIFL Championship this afternoon. ‘Stute found themselves 4-0 down after just 24 minutes but managed to pull it back to 4-2 at the break thanks to efforts from Mikhail Kennedy. Two more injury time goals from Murray
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Ulster Shield Semi Finals ET/ Pens Letterkenny Res 3-1 Sea Rovers Kildrum Res 0-2 QPS Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Donegal Town 2-1 Strand Rovers Keadue Rovers 2-0 Glencar Celtic Ramelton Mariners 0-3 Drumbar FC Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Erne Wanderers FC 13-0 Drumoghill Res Glenea United Reserves 3-2 Castlefin Celtic
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Donegal Senior Hurling manager Mickey McCann was left disappointed with his side’s performance as a 20-point defeat to Derry means they have been relegated to Division 3 of the National Hurling League. 2-23 to 0-09 was how it finished at O’Donnell Park this afternoon – McCann spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore at full time and
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