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Barry Ward reacts as Donegal Minors beaten in Ulster Semi Final

Donegal have been beaten 2-08 to 1-07 by Armagh in the Ulster Minor Football Championship Semi Final in Ballyshannon this afternoon. Colm O Dochartaigh’s goal mid-way through the second half gave Barry Ward’s side hope as they finished well but ultimately fell short. Armagh will now play Derry in the Ulster Final next week as

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Derry defeat Tyrone to set up Ulster Minor Final clash with Armagh

Derry have reached the Ulster Minor Football Championship Final as they defeated Tyrone on a score-line of 2-14 to 1-10 at Owenbeg this afternoon. Dylan Rocks and Caoimhin Hargan struck goals in either half as Damien McErlain’s youngsters ran out fairly comfortable 7-point winners. Derry will now play Armagh in the Ulster Minor Final as

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National 5K Road Race, Mark English & other athletics news with Patsy McGonagle

Mark English put in a strong performance to finish 4th in a world-class field in Spain yesterday. Meanwhile, the National 5K Road Race took place in Phoenix Park in Dublin this morning. Amy Greene of Finn Valley claimed an impressive win in that event and the Letterkenny men’s team finished 2nd in the team event.

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Ruaidhri Higgins: “The more people like Stephen Kenny in the league, the better”

A Paul McMullan strike on 76 minutes was enough to give Derry City all 3 points in last night’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash with St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park. It was former Derry and Republic Of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny’s first game in charge of the Dublin side, but he was unable

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Horse-racing: Double delight for Dylan Browne McMonagle in Leopardstown

Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle had a successful day as he won two races at Leopardstown this afternoon (Friday). His first win came onboard the Joseph Patrick O’Brien trained Scorthy Champ in the GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap race in which he went off at 7/1. McMonagle was also first across the line in the

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Finn Harps captain Tony McNamee looks ahead to tomorrow night’s fixture against UCD

Finn Harps captain Tony McNamee has been speaking to Highland’s Oisin Kelly ahead of tomorrow night’s SSE Airtricity League First Division clash with UCD at Belfield. The Ramelton man has been in fine form this season and has scored some important goals, including last Friday’s sensational strike against Longford Town and winners against Treaty United

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Council urged to adopt initiative to map dog attacks on sheep

Donegal County Council is being urged to adopt an initiative being rolled out in Kerry which maps dog attacks on sheep. Kerry County Council has agreed to map areas where dog attacks on sheep are reported to the local authority in 2024. Councillor Patrick McGowan believes such a project would be hugely beneficial in Donegal

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NI’s First Minister apologises for attending Bobby Storey funeral during Covid

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has apologised for attending the funeral of a former IRA volunteer at the height of the Covid pandemic. Michelle O’Neill was among the Sinn Féin delegation to attend the funeral of Bobby Storey, who died in June 2020. The First Minister has been giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry in

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Community and voluntary groups invited to fill out Funding Application Process Questionnaire

Donegal LCDC are inviting community and voluntary groups to complete a short questionnaire, on what supports they may require to complete and submit funding applications. It comes as difficulties have been faced by such groups in completing and submitting applications when seeking funding to deliver projects and initiatives. This questionnaire is being issued to help

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‘We have a habit of digging in at the right moments’ – Jim McGuinness

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness was deep in his praise for everyone involved in their Ulster Senior Football Championship Final victory over Armagh in Clones. Donegal won 6-5 on penalties after the sides had ended level at 20 points apiece following extra-time. It’s a first Ulster title in five years for Donegal and there were huge

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Jim McGuinness reflects on leading Donegal to 11th Ulster Title

Jim McGuinness has led Donegal to yet another Ulster Senior Football Championship after today’s victory over Armagh. The Glenties man has now managed his county to four Anglo-Celts and remarkably has only ever been beaten in one Ulster Championship match. After the game, McGuinness acknowledged an obsession with the smaller details has helped him develop

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Reaction: Penalty hero Shaun Patton gives his thoughts on Ulster Title win

Donegal goalkeeper Shaun Patton is the hero of the hour as he saved Shane McPartland’s sudden death penalty to decide the fate of the Ulster Senior Football Championship Final this afternoon in Clones. After full time in extra time, Donegal and Armagh couldn’t be separated as it finished 0-20 apiece. Jim McGuinness’ men were successful

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“We are giving it everything we have for this county”: Ryan McHugh and Ciaran Thompson react to Donegal’s Ulster Championship win

Donegal are Ulster Champions again as Jim McGuinness’ men defeated Armagh on a penalty shoot-out in an enthralling final at St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones today. The Tir Chonaill men looked dead and buried as they trailed by 4 points heading into the last 15 minutes of the contest. Points from Niall O’Donnell, Jason McGee,

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Colm McFadden: “It’s a great day to be a Donegal man, woman or child!”

Donegal have claimed their 11th Anglo-Celt Cup this evening after a dramatic victory over Armagh in Clones. After a pulsating contest, during which Donegal seemed down and out on more than one occasion, it took a Shaun Patton save in sudden-death of a penalty shoot-out to decide the final. The game finished 0-20 apiece after

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Cockhill make light work of Greencastle in Clubman Shirts Final

  Cockhill Celtic added another trophy yesterday evening with victory over Greencastle United in the Clubman Shirts League Cup Final at Maginn Park.Lee McColgan put Gavin Cullen’s men into the lead in first half stoppage time after a set-piece fell kindly for him to rifle home.Cockhill doubled their lead on 48 minutes as McColgan added

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