The 2024 Donegal GAA Convention took place on Wednesday night in Pettigo and for the first time ever, three of the main officers positions will be held by women. Ardara’s Mary Kelly was elected the new secretary last night while Mary Coughlan and Grace Boyle were returned as Chairperson and Treasurer. The majority of the […]
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Downings Ladies will make history on Sunday as they line out in the club’s first ever All Ireland Final. Na Dunaibh will travel to Parnell Park to take on Mungret St. Pauls in Sunday All Ireland Junior Club decider. Highland’s Mark Gallagher was joined in studio by manager Barney Curran and experienced played Shannon McGroddy
The Donegal GAA Convention took place in Pettigo last night. The majority of the main officer positions will remain as they were in 2024, however, there will be a new secretary as Ardara’s Mary Kelly will replace Naomh Mhuire’s Declan Martin. Darren Collins of MacCumhaills has been appointed as the assistant secretary, while Sinead Breen
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The All Ireland Ladies Junior Final will take place on Sunday in Parnell Park at 2pm. The decider sees Downings of Donegal come up against Mungret St Paul’s of Limerick. Na Dúnaibh booked their spot in the final following a close win over Kilcock (Kildare) on a scoreline of 1-7 to 0-07. Mungret St Paul’s had
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore’s guest is Mark Doherty, owner of the Century Complex in Letterkenny, which in addition to the multi-screen cinema also boasts a superb indoor Century Play area for kids, a new indoor crazy golf facility, reality darts, shuffleboards and much more including the Backstage Restaurant, Bida’s Corner bar and
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Derry City have announced that Shane Ferguson has joined the Brandywell club this morning as Tiernan Lynch’s squad continues to take shape ahead of the new season. Ferguson has Premier League experience at Newcastle United and has also represented Northern Ireland on 57 occasions. He arrives having spent the past few seasons at Rotherham United.
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The 2024 Tyrone County Convention was held in Garvaghey yesterday evening. Roger Keenan (An Goirtín) was elected to be the new Coaching Officer whilst all other officers were returned for 2025. The following Officers were elected to serve for 2025. Cathaoirleach: Martin Sludden (An Droim Mór) Rúnaí: Michael Kerr (Éire Óg) Cisteoir: Niall McKenna (Coill
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Derry City have announced goalkeeper Brian Maher has signed a contract that will see him remain at the Brandywell until at least the end of 2026. The Dubliner arrived at the start of 2022 and has made 128 appearances to date. In a statement on their website, The Candy Stripes have said that Brian’s relationship
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The Donegal County Convention takes place this evening hosted by the Pettigo club. The majority of the main officer positions will remain, however, there will be a new secretary as Naomh Muire’s Declan Martin leaves the role, with Ardara’s Mary Kelly set to take his place. Sinead Breen of the Setanta club and Na Rossa’s
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Finn Harps have launched the club’s Football and Social Responsibility Strategy for 2023-2028. Speaking on the launch, Finn Harps FSR Officer Stephen McNutt said: “As the Club’s FSR Officer, I am delighted we have completed our Social Responsibility Strategy. The club has made tremendous efforts to be more inclusive both on and off the pitch.
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Senior County Board officials from each county are to attend an urgent meeting this evening, called by the GAA to discuss the Revenue Commissioners’ risk review of all counties. It comes amid growing concerns about the potential tax liabilities that county boards around the country are now facing. Last week, Mayo County Board confirmed they
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Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoinn have confirmed their Twinning Final against Tara of London has been rescheduled for Sunday, January 5th in Ruislip, London. The All Ireland junior quarter final was postponed on Sunday last when after a pitch inspection on Sunday morning, the pitch at Ruislip was deemed unplayable.
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Tributes are being paid today to former Tyrone footballer Jody Gormley. The 53 year old past away on Monday after a brave but short battle with cancer. The Trillick manager guided his side to a Tyrone Senior Club Football championship final this year where he informed his players afterwards that his diagnosis was terminal. Jody
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This week on final The DL Debate of the season, Brendan Devenney is joined by Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness and GAA Columnist Christy O’Connor. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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Football under the FAI will move over the next three years to a calender year. The shift to summer football was confirmed last week with all activity across the professional, amateur and underage seasons being aligned. The Donegal women’s league already play in the calendar year and have just launched a new winter series to
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The FAI last week announced that all grades of football in the country will have moved to summer football by 2028. Over 65 percent of Ireland’s 72 leagues are currently playing a winter season, including The Donegal Junior Leagues and Inishowen Football Leagues. Both league’s aired their concerns about the change but it seems the
There was disappointment for Karl Lacey and his Kilcoo side on Sunday as the lost the Ulster Senior Club Final by a point to Errigal Ciaran. Lacey, Donegal’s 2012 All Ireland winner was appointed as manager of the Down side in 2023 and helped the club secure back to back Down Senior Football Championship titles
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Errigal Ciaran overcame reigning Ulster champs, Kilcoo, to claim their first Ulster title in 22 years. The game was won by a kick of the ball in Errigal Ciaran’s favour on a score line of 1-8 to 0-10. Karl Lacey’s Kilcoo men were reduced to 14 men for the last 20 minutes of the game
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At the European Cross Country in Turkey, Tyrone’s Nick Griggs competed in the men’s U23 team and received a silver medal. Amy Greene from Finn Valley AC competed in the U23 ladies team that finished in fifth position. Letterkenny’s Ann Marie McGlynn competed in the Senior women’s team that came in tenth place. Teresa McDaid
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Errigal Ciaran defeated Karl Lacey’s Kilcoo by the narrowest of margins in today’s Ulster Senior Club final. Lacey was appointed as manager of Kilcoo for the 2023 season and helped the club to secure the 2023 and 2024 Down Senior Football Championship titles, their sixth county title in a row. The two sides were level
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Cockhill Celtic threw up a shock to upset Buncrana Hearts’ winning routine. Having won seven games from seven, Buncrana Hearts were expected to continue in their winning ways. This is Buncrana Hearts’ first defeat so far in the Inishowen Football League 2024 and first time to drop points. Cockhill Celtic opened the scoring sheet with
Dungloe minor ladies lost out to Carryduff in the bid for the Ulster final title. Carryduff were the stronger side and came out on top with a score line of 3-09 to 1-03. Dungloe manager felt disappointed with his team’s second half performance where they were kept scoreless. Daire Bonner for Highland Radio with with
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Adam O’Reilly will return to Derry City FC after signing a contract that will see him remain with the Candystripes until the end of the 2026 season. The midfielder joined the Brandywell side at the beginning of 2023, having spent the previous year at St Pats, on loan from Preston North End. He has had 76
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Dungloe ladies were defeated by Carryduff in the Ulster Minor Final. The Donegal side went in at half time only two points down with everything to play for but Carryduff managed to keep Tony Boyle’s team scoreless in the second half. The Down team were the stronger side and secured a clear victory with a
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Donegal Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle took a double on Saturday at the Ballarat racecourse in Australia. He had wins on Dublin Journal and Place of Gold. It was a third victory for Dylan on the Ben, Will and JD Hayes trained Dublin Journal. He rode it twice to success in his stint down under twelve
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Raphoe’s bantamweight ring warrior “Dangerous” Danny Duffy got his professional boxing career off to a flying start on Saturday evening in the Setu Arena Waterford. Duffy outpointed England’s Jake Pollard with referee Emile Tiedt scoring all four rounds to Duffy 40 points to 36. The Strabane based puncher will be back in action again at
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Institute’s trip to play Dundela in the NIFL Championship has been abandoned due to a floodlight failure. ‘Stute went 1-0 up after just 3 minutes thanks to a fantastic finish from Mikail Kennedy but Dundela equalised 5 minutes before half time. The floodlight failure happened mid-way through the second half. In other NIFL Championship games,
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John McNulty has stepped down as manager of the Donegal Senior Ladies Team. On a post on social media, Donegal LGFA said: “Unfortunately, as of this evening (Friday), our County Senior Manager, John McNulty, has stepped away as county manager due to personal circumstances. We’d like to thank John for his service and wish him
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Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin Muff’s Twinning Cup Final clash with British Junior Champions Tara in London has been called-off. Official Donegal on Facebook said: “Unfortunately the pitch is unplayable and the match has been postponed. The CCCC will meet tomorrow to reschedule the fixture”.
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Finn Harps have confirmed the departure of Matt Makinson. Matt made 52 appearances for the club after signing in July 2023. In a statement on social media, Harps said: “The club would like to thank the defender for his efforts and dedication during his time at Finn Park and wish him every success going forward.
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Former Finn Harps player Ryan Rainey says he won’t be appealing the six month ban he’s received for breaching the FAI’s betting regulations. The midfielder has been sanctioned for making a number of bets on League of Ireland and FAI Cup games between 2021 and 2024, as well as gambling on worldwide football matches this
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Donegal Junior League Secretary Nigel Ferry is disappointed in the nationwide decision to align all football across all levels by 2028. Although Ferry is frustrated at the decision, he says he “isn’t surprised” as he feels the decision was driven by League Of Ireland clubs. He spoke to Highland’s Mark Gallagher to discuss the change…
Following the conclusion of a disciplinary process, former Finn Harps player Ryan Rainey has been suspended from all football-related activity for a period of six months for breaching the FAI Disciplinary Regulations relating to betting. These breaches are connected to a number of League of Ireland and Men’s FAI Cup games between 2021-2024 and a
Ireland will move to summer football at all levels of the game by 2028. Delegates at a general assembly of the FAI voted last night in favour of aligning the season calendar across the board, in a move that FAI President Paul Cooke has said will transform the face of Irish football. Following the yes
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Finn Harps have announced the signing of goalkeeper Lucas Daunhauer. The American arrives at Finn Park from Finnish side Narpes Kraft FF on a one year deal subject to international clearance. The 24 year-old has spent the majority of his career competing at the collegiate level in his native America. Daunhauer told club media: “I
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Tonight, on The Score with Mark Gallagher… We speak to Teresa McDaid, head of the Irish Senior Ladies team who are heading to the European Cross Country Championships in Turkey this week. We also hear from Danny Duffy of Raphoe Boxing Club who makes his professional debut on Saturday night, and it’s yet another big
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Donegal will play four home games across the seven rounds of action in next year’s Allianz National Football League Division 1. MacCumhaill Park will play host to the first home game against Dublin on February 1st, with Armagh the visitors to Ballybofey on the 18th. Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon will be the venue for
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The draw for Round 5 of the FAI Junior Cup was made this afternoon, with three Donegal clubs still involved in the competition. Defending champions Cockhill Celtic have another away tie – this time they’ll travel to play Avenue United of County Clare. Fanad United and Letterkenny Rovers have both been drawn at home –
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Derry City have this afternoon confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Arlo Doherty on an initial 18-month deal. The 21 year old has had academy spells at Norwich, Manchester City and Leicester and, with his grandparents hailing from Dublin and Limerick, he has also played at various underage levels for the Republic of Ireland. Doherty has been
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At today’s Motorsport Ireland awards, the Reid family from Letterkenny were honoured with an FIA Volunteer Award. Nominated for their dedication to motorsport over the years, both Charlie and Lottie Reid took on almost every role at one time or another. Charlie was COC of the Donegal International Rally in 1997 and 1998, and Lottie
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Runners hoping to take part in next year’s Waterside and Strabane Lifford Half Marathons can seal their place now after registrations were officially opened by race organisers Derry City and Strabane District Council. The Strabane Lifford Half Marathon will take place on Sunday May 18th 2025 and the Waterside Half Marathon has been pencilled in for
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The Launch of the Donegal Women’s League Winter League was held on Monday in Bonagee with a large representation from the clubs in attendance along with executive members of the Donegal Women’s League and FAI’s Brian Dorrian and Shane Barr. This initiative will cement a pathway for successful underage leagues to continue playing into their
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The Republic of Ireland’s Women’s team have missed out on qualification for Euro 2025 as they were beaten 2-1 by Wales at the Aviva Stadium last night. Anna Patten, who’s grandfather hails from Falcarragh, scored on 86 minutes to give Ireland a chance but the Welsh held on for a famous win. Hannah Cain and
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A man has been arrested in Strabane today as part of an ongoing investigation. Detectives from the Police Service’s Terrorism Investigation Unit conducted a search in the town earlier. The 31 year old man was arrested and remains in custody. No further details are known at this time.
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A leading defective block campaigner stands by his belief that a change in Government was needed to deliver redress for affected homeowners. Michael Doherty along with fellow campaigner Paddy Diver pushed for the electorate to lend their support to Sinn Féin in the General election. That’s despite the 100% Redress party fielding Charles Ward who
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Slaughtneil are Ulster Senior Hurling Champions after they came from being seven points down at half time to defeat Portaferry in this evening’s decider at the Box-It Athletics Grounds. Having trailed 0-13 to 0-06 at the interval, second half goals from Se McGuigan and Shea Cassidy paved the way for a stunning fight-back for the
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Distribution of Pat the Cope Gallagher’s 889 surplus: Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail – ELECTED Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party +85 = 11,714 Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail +664= 11,683 Thomas Pringle, Independent +140 = 10,325 Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael – ELIMINATED
Fianna Fail Minister Charlie McConalogue has been re-elected to the Dail. It was a tight battle with Independent Thomas Pringle losing his seat. Minister McConalogue was elected without meeting the quota alongside Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party. Himself and Pat the Cope Gallagher have secured two Fianna Fail seats in Donegal. Minister McConalogue says he
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