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Stephen Bradley on the decision to stay at Shamrock Rovers

An intervention from Shamrock Rovers co-owner Dermot Desmond helped convince Stephen Bradley to remain as manager. He’s rejected the overtures of Lincoln City, and was in the dugout for Friday night’s visit of Finn Harps to Tallaght Stadium where his side claimed a 3-1 victory. After the game, Stephen Bradley spoke with Oisin Langan about …

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Donegal Junior League Results 07/05/2022 as Oldtown and Copany claim league titles

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Glenea United Reserves 3 v 2 Glencar Celtic Keadue Rovers Reserves 7 v 0 Fintown Harps AFC Kildrum Tigers Reserves 0 v 1 Cappry Rovers Reserves Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves 0 v 4 Arranmore United Milford United Reserves 2 v 12 Oldtown Celtic – Champions Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Drumoghill …

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Ruaidhri Higgins left feeling frustrated after Derry City’s draw with Boh’s

Derry City saw their gap at the top of the Premier Division cut to a point after they were held to a 1-1 draw with Bohs at The Ryan McBride Brandywell. Promise Omochere gave the visitors the lead just 15 minutes into the first half before a Will Patching penalty on 35 minutes gave the …

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Derry City held at home by Bohs

Derry City and Bohs played out a 1-1 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. Promise Omochere gave the visitors the lead on 15 minutes before a Will Patching penalty on 35 minutes ensured a share of the spoils. Martin Holmes reports for Highland Radio Sport…

Mark Coyle was disappointed Shels conceded late on

The battle at the bottom of the League of Ireland Premier Division intensified on Friday as Finn Harps beat Shelbourne 1-0 at Finn Park. It leaves second bottom Harps two points off 8th placed Shels. Ex Harps player now Shelbourne midfielder Mark Coyle felt it could have gone anyway:      

Rachel Darragh bows out of the European Badminton Championships

Raphoe’s Rachel Darragh bowed out at the last 16 stage of the Women’s Singles at the European Badminton Championships in Madrid. The Donegal player was beaten 21-16 21-12 against Neslihan Yigit of Turkey. Darragh’s fellow Irish competitor has the chance to secure a podium place at the European Championships in Madrid today. The Dubliner faces …

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Conor McKenna’s successful appeal a big boost for Tyrone- Feargal Logan

Tyrone joint manager Feargal Logan says Conor McKenna’s successful appeal to the GAA’s Central Hearings Committee is a massive boost ahead of Sunday’s Ulster SFC quarter-final clash with Derry. A red card shown to McKenna by referee Joe McQuillan in the closing stages of the preliminary round win over Fermanagh was rescinded at a hearing …

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Ryan McHugh on Donegal’s victory over Armagh

Donegal got their Ulster Senior Football Championship campaign off to a winning start after they beat Armagh 1-16 to 0-12 in MacCumhaill Park. Patrick McBrearty netted the games only goal as Declan Bonner’s side advanced to the semi finals where they will face Cavan. After the game Donegal’s Ryan McHugh spoke with Ryan Ferry…

Cockhill Celtic make it nine Ulster Senior League titles in a row after five star performance over Derry City Reserves

Cockhill Celtic won their ninth Ulster Senior League title on Sunday afternoon thanks to a 5-0 victory over Derry City Reserves. Corey McBride fired Cockhill ahead on eight minutes before Oisin McColgan and Garbhan Friel made it 3-0 at the break. In the second half Garbhan Friel added his second before the fifth goal was …

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Donegal beat Armagh to advance to Ulster Senior Football Championship semi final

Donegal are through to the semi final of the Ulster Senior Football Championship after they beat Armagh 1-16 to 0-12 in MacCumhaill Park. Patrick McBrearty’s goal midway through the second half helped Declan Bonner’s side on their way to the seven point win. Donegal will now take on Cavan in the semi final in two …

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Josh Moffett wins Monaghan Stages Rally

Monaghan’s Josh Moffett (Hyundai i20 R5) co-driven by Jason McKenna took a start to finish victory in the Monaghan Rally, round three of the Triton Showers-backed Motorsport Ireland National Rally Championship. They finished twelve seconds ahead of the Ford Fiesta WRC of Sam Moffett/Keith Moriarty.  Armagh’s Darren Gass (Citroen C3) co-driven by Donegal’s Paddy Flanagan were …

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Inishowen Football League Results 24/04/22

Jackie Crossan Premier Division  Buncrana Hearts 2 v 2 Glengad United Inishowen Engineering Division Two A Sea Rovers 1 v 3 Cockhill Res Carn Res 2 v 3 Buncrana Res Carrowmena FC 2 v 3 Rasheney FC Inishowen Engineering Division Two B Moville Res 5 v 2 Culdaff Res

Donegal Junior League Result 24/04/22 as Letterkenny Rovers win Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division 2

Brian McCormick Sports & Premier Bonagee United FC 3 vs 0 Cappry Rovers Castlefin Celtic 2 vs 2 Glenea United Convoy Arsenal FC 0 vs 3 Drumkeen United Donegal Town FC 1 vs 3 Kilmacrennan Celtic FC Killdrum Tigers 3 vs 0 Keadue Rovers FC Temple Domestic Appliance D1 Drumoghill FC 0 vs 3 Fanad …

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Gerard Donnelly on Tyrone’s Ulster Minor Football Championship win over Cavan

Tyrone advanced to the second round of the Ulster Minor Football Championship after they beat Cavan 3-17 to 1-15 in Healy Park, Omagh on Saturday evening. Noah Grimes, Charlie Donnelly and Eoin McElholm fired in the goals as Gerard Donnelly’s side advanced to set up a second round clash against Antrim. After the game Francis …

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Derry cruise by Armagh to set up Ulster Minor Football Championship Round Two clash with Donegal

Derry cruised to the second round of the Ulster Minor Football Championship after they beat Armagh 5-10 to 2-06 on Saturday evening. Goals from Eoin Higgins, Ryan McNicholl, Dara Peake and two from Ciaran Chambers helped Martin Boyle’s side into the next round. The Oakleaf County will now play Donegal in the second round after …

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A lot of things to work on for Donegal Minor manager Luke Barrett after big win over Fermanagh

Donegal Minors advanced to the Ulster Football Championship semi final after they beat Fermanagh 4-15 to 0-05. At half time it was 1-06 to two points but two early second half goals helped put Luke Barrett’s side through to the semi finals. Daithi Gildea was top scorer for Donegal on the day scoring 2-06. After …

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Paul O Kane praises his sides effort after Gordan West Cup final win

Letterkenny Rugby Club lifted the Gordan West Cup on Saturday afternoon thanks to an 11-10 comeback win over Monaghan at Kingspan Stadium. Paul O’Kane’s side trailed 10-0 at half time but had a strong second half performance with Peter Scott kicking over a late drop goal to earn them the victory. Letterkenny Rugby Head Coach …

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Managers Reaction as Donegal & Roscommon play out draw in Nickey Rackard Cup

Donegal and Roscommon played out a 1-22 to 3-16 draw in O’Donnell Park in the Nickey Rackard Cup. Ronan McDermott got the all important goal for Donegal deep into injury time. Tom Comack spoke with Donegal boss Mickey McCann who felt his team were the better side… Tom also got the thoughts of Roscommon boss …

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Martin McHugh on Cavan’s victory over Antrim as they set up Semi Final clash against winners of Donegal & Armagh

Highland Radio’s regular match analyst Martin McHugh was in attendance at Corrigan Park on Saturday to watch the Ulster Senior Football Championship clash between Antrim and Cavan. Cavan led by just one point at the break, 0-7 to 0-6, but the home side had been playing with a strong breeze behind them. In the second …

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Michael McShane reflects Tyrone’s third win in the Nickey Rackard Cup

Tyrone made it three from three in the Nickey Rackard Cup after they beat Armagh 3-17 to 1-15. A second half hattrick from Tiarnan Murphy helped the Red Hands on their way to the win. Michael McShane’s side now have two fixture remaining where they face both Donegal and Roscommon who themselves are also unbeaten …

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Paul Devlin & Ruairi Canavan react to Tyrone winning Ulster U20 Football Championship

Tyrone won the Ulster Under 20 Football Championship on Friday night with a 0-11 to 0-10 victory over Cavan. At half time Paul Devlin’s side trailed six points to five. Cavan then led by two just after half time before Tyrone fired over five consecutive scores, four of which coming from Ruairi Canavan who ended …

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Ruaidhri Higgins delighted with Derry’s win over UCD

Derry City maintained their one point gap at the top of the Premier Division table after they recorded a 7-1 victory over UCD. Goals from Will Patching, Cameron McJannett, Cameron Dummigan and Ronan Boyce along with a hattrick from Jamie McGonigle helped Ruaidhri Higgins’ side to a big win. The only blotch on the Candystripes …

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Brian Maher & Jamie McGonigle on Derry City’s big win over UCD

Derry City eased to three points on Friday night at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. The Candystripes were 7-0 victors over UCD with forward Jamie McGonigle firing in a hattrick. The other goals came from Will Patching, Cameron McJannett, Cameron Dummigan and Ronan Boyce. After the game, Martin Holmes spoke with Derry goalkeeper, Brian Maher… Martin …

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Derry City gap at top of Premier Division down to one after draw away to Drogheda

Derry City were held to a 1-1 draw away in Drogheda on Monday night. Joe Thomson gave the Candystripes the lead on 31 minutes before Ryan Brennan netted the leveler for Drogheda five minutes before the break. Derry pushed hard for a winner but couldn’t breach Sam Long’s goal for a second time as they …

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