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Harps look for first home win of the season in North West Derby against Sligo Rovers

Finn Harps play host to Sligo Rovers in an Easter Monday North West Derby this evening. Kickoff at Finn Park is 6pm. Harps will be looking to record their first home win of the campaign off the back of Friday night’s thrilling come from behind draw with Bohemians. The Bit O’ Red have stumbled after …

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Tenth place finish for Caolan Irwin in opening weekend of the Premier 600 Supersport

Caolan Irwin ended the opening weekend of the Premier 600 Supersport with a tenth placed finish. Caolan’s brother, Rhys was in fifth in the race on Sunday but did not finish the race as he was involved in a racing incident with a fellow rider, luckily he was uninjured in the incident. Overall both riders …

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Watch: Mickey McCann reflects on Donegal’s Nickey Rackard Cup victory over Armagh

Donegal are two from two in the Nickey Rackard Cup after they beat Armagh 1-22 to 2-14 in O’Donnell Park on Sunday afternoon. Ritchie Ryan’s goal helped Mickey McCann’s side to victory with man of the match Davin Flynn scoring 13 of his sides points. After the game Tom Comack got the thoughts of Donegal …

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Premier Division Review & Preview: Harps to face Sligo after last gasp point at Boh’s

Finn Harps face Sligo Rovers in the derby at Finn Park on Monday evening after coming off the back of a last gaps 2-2 draw with Bohemians in Dalymount Park. Filip Mihaljevic’s penalty had Harps one to the good at the break but Dawson Davoy and Ali Coote turned the game around for Bohs before …

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Inishowen Football League Results as Greencastle win Jackie Crossan Premier Division 17/04/2022

Jackie Crossan Premier Division Greencastle FC 2 v 2 Glengad United Charlie O Donnell Cup Final Aileach Res 1 v 0 Clonmany Res Strand Hotel First Division Glengad Res 2 v 5 Redcastle United Inishowen Engineering Division Two A Illies Res 3 v 4 Carn Res Buncrana Res 4 v 3 Sea Rovers Rasheney FC …

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Ryan Jones reacts to Fermanagh’s Ulster Preliminary round defeat against Tyrone

Fermanagh bowed out of the Ulster Championship at the preliminary round stage on Saturday evening. It finished 2-16 to 2-10 in favour of Tyrone with Conor Meyler and Liam Rafferty netting the goals for the Red Hands. Late goals from Josh Largo Ellis and Conall Jones helped put a little gloss on the score as …

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Tyrone prove too strong for Fermanagh in Ulster opener

Tyrone are through to the quarter finals of the Ulster Senior Football Championship after they beat Fermanagh 2-17 to 2-10 in Brewster Park. At halftime, Tyrone led 1-06 to eight points with Conor Meyler netting the Tyrone goal. Liam Rafferty then netted Tyrone’s second goal as the Red Hands 2-14 to 0-09. Fermanagh rallied late …

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Dylan Browne McMonagle rides 100th winner

Dylan Browne McMonagle rode his 100th winner of the season on Saturday afternoon in Cork. The Donegal jockey teamed up with Joseph O’Brien to guide Ghasham to victory. The 11/2 shot finished half a length ahead of Declan McDonagh who was on the 7/2 Ruler Legend.

Aaron Doherty wins Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge on its return from three year absence

The Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge returned for the first time in three years on Saturday afternoon with Sparta Ac’s Aaron Doherty claiming victory in the 10 mile race in a time of 56 minutes and four seconds. Local man, Diarmait Keogh of Finn Valley AC finished in second with Cormac Dillon in third. Maeve Kenny of …

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Gavin Dykes full of praise for Finn Harps players as they earn late point at Bohs

Finn Harps earned themselves a late draw away at Bohs on Friday night. Filip Mihaljevic’s penalty had Harps one to the good at the break but Dawson Davoy and Ali Coote turned the game around for Bohs before Mark Timlin struck late to earn Harps a point. Harps also had Eric McWoods and Ryan Rainey …

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Shels can take a lot of belief away from victory over Derry City- Damien Duff

Shelbourne inflicted Derry City’s first defeat of the season thanks to a 2-1 win at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Second half goals from Shane Farrell and Brian McManus helped Damien Duff’s side overturn their 1-0 deficit at half time. Shels manager Damien Duff told Martin Holmes his side can take a lot of belief from …

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Danny Lafferty and Patrick McEleney react as Derry City suffer first league defeat of the season

Derry City were beaten for the first time this season in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Ruaidhri Higgins’ side were beaten 2-1 in the Ryan McBride Brandywell. James Akintunde gave the Candystripes the lead on 30 minutes before second half goals from Shane Farrell and Brian McManus earned Shels all three points. The defeat coupled …

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Great feeling for Mark Timlin as his late strike earns Finn Harps a point on the road

The nine men of Finn Harps earned a 2-2 draw away to Bohemians on Friday night. Filip Mihaljevic opened the scoring for Harps from the penalty spot in the first half after Eric McWoods was shown a straight red card. Dawson Davoy and Ali Coote then put Bohs ahead and the hosts looked set for …

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Mark Anthony McGinley and Ryan Rainey on Finn Harp’s draw at Bohs

Finn Harps snatched a late draw away at Bohs in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night. Mark Timlin’s goal in added time earned Harps a point. Just 10 minutes into the first half, Ollie Horgan’s side were reduced to ten men with Eric McWoods shown a straight red card. Filip Mihaljevic’s penalty put …

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Feargal Logan and Tyrone ready to get going in the Ulster Championship

Tyrone begin the defence of their Ulster and All Ireland Senior Football Championship titles on Saturday evening when they take on Fermanagh in Brewster Park, Enniskillen. The Red Hands will be without both Mattie Donnelly who limped off in their final league game against Kerry and Peter Harte who is missing having had an appendicitis …

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Watch: Niamh McLaughlin believes there are positives to take in Donegal Ladies National Football League final defeat

Donegal Ladies were beaten in the National Football League final on Sunday afternoon in Croke Park. It finished 2-08 to 1-09 in favour of Meath with Niamh McLaughlin notching the goal for Donegal from the penalty spot. Maxi Curran’s side trailed 1-06 to 1-05 at half time but couldn’t bridge that one point deficit as …

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Watch: Maxi Curran very dissapointed as Donegal lose out in National Football League final

Donegal Ladies suffered a two point defeat in the National Football League Division One final on Sunday afternoon in Croke Park. It finished 2-08 to 1-09 to All Ireland champions Meath with Niamh O’Sullivan’s goal proving to be the games vital score. Donegal had trailed at half time 1-06 to 1-05 with Niamh McLaughlin’s penalty …

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Watch: Mickey McCann on Donegal’s Nickey Rackard Cup first round win

Donegal Hurlers got their Nickey Rackard Cup campaign off to a perfect start with a 1-21 to 2-13 victory away in Fermanagh. Ronan McDermott’s goal 10 minutes into the second half helped Mickey McCann’s side claim a five point win. Next up for Donegal is a home clash with Armagh before they face Roscommon. After …

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Donegal Ladies beaten in National Football League Division One final

Donegal Ladies were beaten 2-08 to 1-09 in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division One final on Sunday afternoon. Niamh McLaughlin’s penalty in the first half helped Donegal get back in the game at half time Maxi Curran’s side trailed 1-05 to 1-06 at half time. Niamh O’Sullivan then struck the all important goal …

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Defeat in McCambley Cup final for Inishowen Rugby Club but foundations in place for future success

There was a defeat for Inishowen Rugby Club in their McCambley Cup final on Saturday afternoon. The Donegal side were beaten 23-12 by Ballynahinch 5’s. There was some success for the club as their Under 16 claimed victory in their cup final. PRO of the Inishowen Rugby Club Kealan Mallon joined Eóin Catterson on Sunday …

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Cameron McJannett reacts to Derry’s North West Derby victory over Finn Harps

Derry City remain six clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity League after they beat Finn Harps 2-1 at Finn Park on Saturday night. Defender Cameron McJannett’s header put the Candystripes ahead in the first half before Will Patching added the second from a free kick on 88 minutes. Harps did give themselves a …

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Mark Anthony McGinley “very disappointed” by Finn Harps defeat to Derry

Finn Harps suffered their third home defeat of the season on Saturday evening losing out 2-1 to North West rivals Derry City. Goals from Cameron McJannett and Will Patching had Derry 2-0 before a Filip Mihaljevic penalty gave Harps some hope but it wasn’t enough as Ollie Horgan’s side lost out by a goal. After …

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Richard McCarter praises his sides performance after victory over Tullamore

City of Derry earned a 49-28 win over Tullamore in the All Ireland League Division 2c. Seven converted tries helped Richard McCarter’s side to the big victory but it wasn’t enough to secure their senior status as Sundays Well scored a last gasp penalty against Clonmel to seal their senior status. City of Derry will …

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Gerard Donnelly main focus on Cavan despite Tyrone winning the Jim McGuigan Cup

Tyrone Under 17’s won the Jim McGuigan Cup on Saturday afternoon thanks to a 2-07 to 1-09 win over Derry. Goals from Conan Devlin and Eoin McElholm helped the Red Hands to victory. Despite winning the Jim McGuigan Cup, Tyrone boss Gerard Donnelly told Francis Mooney he is fully focused on Cavan, who they will …

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City of Derry earn big win over Tullamore but not enough to automatically retain senior status

City of Derry earned a big win in the All Ireland League Division 2c on Saturday afternoon. Richard McCarter’s side beat Tullamore 49-28 with Alex McDonald scoring seven conversions. The win wasn’t enough though for Derry as Sundays Well scored a last gasp penalty against Clonmel to seal their senior status, it finished 25-24 to …

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