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Dessie Gallagher: “Everybody had us written off”

Dungloe defeated Glenswilly in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Quarter Final in Falcarragh this afternoon. It finished 2-08 to 0-13 in favour of the Dungloe men and the result will be seen by many as the shock of the championship so far. Dungloe manager Dessie Gallagher gave his thoughts to Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell …

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Gavin Cullen: “We didn’t lay a glove on them”

FAI Junior Cup Champions Cockhill Celtic were beaten 2-0 by IFA Junior Cup Champions Enniskillen Rangers in the FAI/IFA President’s Cup Final in Ballinamallard this afternoon. A disappointed Cockhill Celtic manager Gavin Cullen spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore after the game…   Chris managed to get the thoughts of Enniskillen goalscorer Jake Brown…   Ex-Manchester …

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Donegal Club Championship Results – Saturday 21/09/24

  Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Quarter Final: An Clochán Liath 2-08 – 0-13 Gleann tSúilí Naomh Conaill v Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s (19:30)   Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final: CLG An Tearmainn 2-14 – 1-08 Naomh Muire, Íochtar Na Rosann   Junior A Football Championship Semi Final: CLG Carndomhnaigh 2-14 – 0-09 Naomh Mhuire …

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American Football: North-West Vipers to hold try-outs ahead of new season

The North-West Vipers, formerly the Donegal/Derry Vipers, are now the only American Football side in the north-west and are currently on the hunt for new recruits ahead of the new season. Ciaran Cannon was joined in studio this evening by Niall Lyons, line-backer for the Vipers for the past 10 years, and Cathal Curran, O …

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Higgins defends McEleney: “He’s the most honest professional I’ve ever worked with”

Derry City equalised in injury time against Shamrock Rovers to clinch a 1-1 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. In the dying minutes, a controversial penalty was awarded to the home side when Patrick McEleney went to ground and the ref pointed to the spot. Following criticism of McEleney, Higgins has defended him …

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Joe Boyle looks ahead to huge night for both Finn Harps and Derry City

It’s a big night of SSE Airtricity League action with important games for both Finn Harps and Derry City. Harps travel to play newly-crowned First Division champions Cork City at Turner’s Cross knowing that an away win will keep their play-off chances well and truly alive heading into the final five games of the season. …

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Higgins says “the bigger the game, the better” as Derry City face Shamrock Rovers in vital LOI Premier Division clash

Derry City are set to face off against fellow title-challengers Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. City are second in the table, four points behind league-leaders Shelbourne, while Rovers come into the clash just four points behind Derry in third. Dropped points from the top …

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Water outage notice for Letterkenny today

Homes and businesses in Carnamuggagh Upper and Letterkenny could be without water today. It’s as essential maintenance works get underway from 9am this morning. The works are due to be complete by 4:30pm this afternoon, however, the utility warns it may take up to fours hours after this time for supplies to fully return.

Business Matters, Ep 211: Finn Valley Voice newspaper reaches 30 years milestone

In this week’s Business Matters with Chris Ashmore, the focus of attention is the Finn Valley Voice newspaper in Ballybofey, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. The origins of the paper date back to June 1994, when then-president of the Chamber of Commerce, Susan McGonagle, had a simple but powerful idea – to …

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Water mains upgrade completed in Mulroy Bay

Two kilometers of water mains have been successfully replaced along the western shore of Mulroy Bay, between Coole Upper and Cranford, an area known for frequent bursts. As part of the National Leakage Reduction Program, new water service connections were also installed from the public water main to customers’ properties. The works, undertaken by Farrans …

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‘Dysfunctionality’ in Ireland motivates Letterkenny businessman to run in next general election

A Letterkenny businessman says the ‘dysfunctionality’ in Ireland motivated him to put himself forward to run in the next general election. Gerry McKeever believes a radical change is needed to ensure adequate resources such as housing are in place. Mr McKeever says the lack of accommodation is one of the main issues affecting people right …

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Donegal Club Championship Draw- Naomh Conaill v St Eunan’s to meet in quarter final

The Donegal Senior, Intermediate and Junior Championships draws took place on Sunday evening in O’Donnell Park. The draw was as follows: Senior A quarter finals Naomh Conaill V St Eunan’s Dungloe V Glenswilly Gaoth Dobhair V Four Masters St Michael’s V Kilcar Senior B quarter finals St Eunan’s V Glenswilly Gaoth Dobhair V Sean MacCumhaills …

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Ronan MacNaillais happy with victory but room for improvement for his Gaoth Dobhair side

Gaoth Dobhair sealed their place in the Donegal Senior Football Championship quarter final after a 0-16 to 0-08 win over Sean MacCumhaills. A game against Four Masters is Gaoth Dobhair’s reward for their eight point victory. After the game, Gaoth Dobhair boss Ronan MacNaillais was happy with their victory but knows there is room to …

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Brilliant final round by Rasmus Hojgaard sees Rory McIlroy finish second at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy agonisingly missed out on victory at the Irish Open at Royal County Down. The Northern Irishman lead for most of the day before a brilliant finish by Rasmus Hojgaard gave the Norwegian the win. McIlroy needed an eagle on 18 to force a playoff but watched as it narrowly inched wide of the …

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“We’re lucky and glad”- Benny McLaughlin on Malin’s late win over Buncrana

A late point scored 66 minutes into the game from Benny McLaughlin proved to be the difference in the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship quarter final between Malin and Buncrana 0-11 to 0-10 was how it ended in Carndonagh as Malin secured their spot in the final four of this years Intermediate Championship After the game, …

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Wins in Masters Cross Country Championships for Jon-Jo Doherty and Helena McCready

It was another busy weekend on the athletics front in Donegal with both the Donegal Masters Cross Country Championships and the Champions Cup taking place. The Masters County Championships mens was won by Jon-Jo Doherty with Finn Valley winning the team event meanwhile the womens event was won by Helena McCready and her team of …

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Ruaidhri Higgins reflects on Derry City’s FAI Cup quarter final over Shelbourne

Derry City booked their place in the FAI Cup semi final after they beat Shelbourne 2-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Saturday evening. Goals from Michael Duffy and Danny Mullen was enough to see the Candystripes through to the final four. They will now have to travel to Bohemians for their semi final. …

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Declan Ward “absolutely delighted” with Naomh Muire’s Donegal Intermediate Football Championship quarter final win

Naomh Muire, Lower Rosses have a Donegal Intermediate Football Championship semi final to look forward to after they beat Milford on Saturday evening in Falcarragh. Harry Harden scored what proved to be a vital goal for Naomh Muire as they ended up 1-09 to 0-08 winners. After the game, Ryan Ferry got the thoughts of …

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