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Conor Harvey wins Knockalla Hill Climb event by 0.05 seconds

Conor Harvey won this weekend’s Danny Gormley Memorial Knockalla Hillclimb. The Donegal driver pipped Kevin Gallagher by just 0.05 seconds to claim the win after a back and forth battle between these two in their Darrians this afternoon. Third place was taken by Kilmacrennan’s Ivan Stewart, making it a Donegal 1,2,3. John Baird joined Highland …

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Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday September 8th

Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday September 8th Brian McCormick Cup Bonagee United 1 vs 3 Letterkenny Rovers Castlefin Celtic 3 vs 2 Lagan Harps Cranford FC 6 vs 5 Glenea United Donegal Town 4 vs 0 Cappry Rovers Kildrum Tigers 6 vs 0 Raphoe Town Kilmacrennan Celtic 4 vs 3 Gweedore Celtic

McLaughlin and Patton feature in Ireland U19’s win over Kazakhstan

Finn Harps duo Aaron McLaughlin and Sean Patton, who is on loan from Derry City, both featured for Ireland Men’s Under-19s team in their 3-1 win over Kazakhstan in the Slovenia Nations Cup yesterday. St Patrick Athletic’s Luke Kehir, a late call-up to the Irish squad, gave Tom Mohan’s team the lead after seven minutes …

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Shaun Patton: “It wasn’t the prettiest game of football, but a win is a win”

St. Eunan’s made it three wins from four games as they overcame the challenge of Downings in Round 4 of the Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship this evening. Downings made life difficult for their visitors but ultimately some fine scores from Ciaran Moore and Conor O’Donnell proved to be the key to unlocking …

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Kevin Gallagher takes Saturday win at Knockalla Hill Climb – The latest with Johnny Baird

The first day of the Danny Gormley Memorial Knockalla Hillclimb got underway this morning. Kevin Gallagher took the win on the first day of action with a best-time of 43:05. Conor Harvey was second in 43:34 and third was Barry Morris with 43:44. All three of the top competitors on day one were driving Darrians. …

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NI soccer: Institute suffer another defeat, but wins for Limavady and Strabane

Institute have continued their poor start to the NIFL Championship season with a 3-1 defeat at home to Ballyclare Comrades at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this afternoon. ‘Stute trailed at the break and went 2-0 down in the second period before Caoimhin Porter pulled one back to make it 2-1. A late goal from Ballyclare …

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Coleman has no ill-feelings towards Rice’s international decision

The Republic of Ireland are continuing preparations ahead of tomorrow’s Nations League clash with England. The entirety of the squad trained at the Aviva Stadium this morning, with no fresh injury concerns. Declan Rice will be returning to play in the Aviva Stadium for the first time since playing for the Boys in Green in …

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The Marty Party does the business as Donegal jockey triumphs

Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle was on board a well-backed winner at Down Royal on Friday evening. He won the Grant Thornton Nursery Handicap over seven furlongs on board 3-1 shot The Marty Party for trainer Joseph Patrick O’Brien with just half a length to spare in an exciting finish ahead of Midnight Stagger. Browne-McMonagle …

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MacCumhaill’s overcome Setanta to win Donegal Minor Hurling Championship title

Sean MacCumhaill’s lifted the Donegal Minor Hurling Championship title as they overcame Setanta by 1-10 to 0-9 at a sun-kissed Donegal GAA Centre of Excellence in Convoy on Thursday evening. The Twin Towns side led by 1-7 to 0-5 at the interval of a well-contested game, with Dylan Patton getting what turned out to be …

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Diocese of Raphoe acknowledges scoping inquiry

The Diocese of Raphoe has this afternoon, acknowledged the publication of the scoping inquiry into reported historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders. The inquiry, which involved over 2,400 allegations against 884 alleged abusers at more than 300 schools, named St. Louis Girls Convent National School in Bundoran and De La Salle Secondary …

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School bus provider threatens to pull service on West Donegal route due to overgrown hedges

One school bus provider has threatened to pull their service on a route in West Donegal due to overgrown hedges. Damage was caused to a bus during a school run this morning as a result of overgrown vegetation. Safety concerns have repeatedly been raised particularly in rural parts of the county, due to hedges impeding …

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Business Matters, Ep 209: Twin Towns Business Awards, Business in the Community, and Home Building Finance

In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore begins by speaking with Louise Patton of the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Business Chamber about its inaugural awards night, and also the chamber itself and the role it can play in promoting a positive message about the Twin Towns. He also finds out about how Business in …

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Cricket: Strabane defeat St Johnston to claim Sammy Jeffrey Shield

In today’s Sammy Jeffrey Shield Final, Strabane defeated St Johnston in a dominant performance. St Johnston batted first and posted 126 runs in their innings, but Strabane chased down the target comfortably, reaching 128 for the loss of just one wicket. It was a commanding win for Strabane, who also recently claimed the NW Section …

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Josh Moffett takes win in Galway Stages Rally – Declan Boyle 6th, Kevin Gallagher 3rd in modified section

Josh Moffett won this weekend’s Galway Stages Rally in his Citroen C3 Rally 2. Moffett, along with co-driver Keith Moriarty, finished just 11.2 seconds faster than Sam Moffett and James O’Reilly in their Hyundai. Donegal driver Declan Boyle had a good rally – he finished 6th overall in his new Skoda Rally 2. Kevin Gallagher …

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Donegal connection for Ireland’s Paralympic Silver Medallist

It is Day 4 of the Paralympic Games in Paris and Team Ireland have won their second medal of the games. Katie-George Dunlevy, who has strong family connections to Mountcharles, and her pilot Eve McChrystal secured themselves the silver in the B 3000m individual pursuit. It is Katie-George Dunlevy’s 6th ever Paralympic medal. On the …

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Donegal Ladies Club Championship Results – Sunday 1st September

LADIES CLUB  CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 01/09/24   O’Reilly Sports LGFA Senior Championship 2 Gleann Fhinne 1-6 – 0-11 Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s   O’Reilly Sports LGFA Intermediate Championship 3 CLG Carndomhnaigh 1-2 – 5-18 An Clochán Liath   O’Reilly Sports LGFA Junior A Championship Group A 4 Naomh Columba 3-14 – 5-8 Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin Urris …

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Horse-Racing: Winner for Patrick McGettigan at the Curragh

Patrick McGettigan won the 4-o-clock race at the Curragh yesterday– he was on board “King Thistle” for trainer John Patrick Murtagh. The young Ballyare jockey went to post at 6/1. McGettigan is back in action tomorrow (Monday) in Roscommon. Meanwhile, fellow Donegal jockey Luke McAteer is in action today – the Rathmullan native will be …

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Rally Ceredigion: Callum Devine sixth overall – Kelly and McBride DNF

Donegal International Rally winners Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan finished in 6th spot overall in this weekend’s Rally Ceridigion in Wales. The rally, which is part of the British Rally Championship and European Rally Championship, was won outright by Australian duo Hayden Paddon and John Kennard in their Hyundai i20. Donegal’s Eamonn Kelly had a …

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Buncrana come from behind to win first ever Intermediate Hurling Championship

Buncrana have beaten Inishowen neighbours Carndonagh 0-15 to 1-10 in the Donegal Intermediate Hurling Final at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. After leading by a point at half time, Carndonagh found themselves four points up at the very beginning of the second half when Cathal Doherty hit the net. However, Buncrana rallied and scored seven unanswered …

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Manager and player reaction to Burt winning Senior Hurling Championship – Micky McGrath, Ronan McDermott & Liam McKinney

Burt are Donegal Senior Hurling Champions for the first time in six years as they defeated old foes Setanta today. Liam McKinney, Kevin Curran and Darragh Grant got the Burt goals as they ran out deserving 3-16 to 1-18 winners at O’Donnell Park. Marty McGrath’s side faced a Setanta team that were going for three-in-a-row …

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Buncrana captain Conor Grant: “We showed great character”

Buncrana Hurling captain Conor Grant has led the club to their first ever hurling title at senior level as they beat Carndonagh to claim the Intermediate Championship at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. A Carndonagh goal just after half time put them well and truly in the driving seat as last year’s champions went four points …

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Ollie Horgan says “it’s one of the good nights” as Galway put a dent in Derry’s title ambitions

Galway United Assistant Manager Ollie Horgan was over the moon with last night’s 1-0 victory over Derry City in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. The former Finn Harps boss says “it was one of the good nights” and praised the atmosphere at Eamonn Deacy Stadium. Galway have had an excellent season under the guidance …

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Darren Murphy says “the players have stuck together” as Finn Harps end run of poor results

Finn Harps have ended their recent run of poor results with a 2-0 home win against Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division this evening. A Patrick “Dixie” Ferry goal put Harps ahead just after the hour-mark and Jamie Watson slotted home a Max Hutchinson cross to seal the points late on. Harps …

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Derry beaten in Galway as Shels re-take pole position in Premier Division

Derry City have been beaten 1-0 by Galway United in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division at Eamonn Deacy Park this evening. Patrick Hickey’s effort with 14 minutes of normal time remaining was enough to earn the westerners all three points. It could end up being a big night in the Premier Division title race – …

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Finn Harps link up with Letterkenny Medics

Finn Harps FC have announced a new partnership with Letterkenny Medics. The collaboration will see Letterkenny Medics providing comprehensive medical support to the club, including player medicals and ongoing medical assistance for the senior football team and backroom staff throughout the year. On match days, a dedicated staff member from Letterkenny Medics will be present …

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Seamus Coleman named in Ireland squad to face England and Greece

New Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his squad to face England in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday the 7th of September and Greece the following Tuesday the 10th. Killybegs man Seamus Coleman has been named in the 23-man squad. Hallgrímsson’s first squad announcement also includes a first call-up for Leicester City winger Kasey …

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It’s still the same Mona – Ballyshannon homecoming

Mona McSharry was given a hero’s homecoming in Ballyshannon on Wednesday evening as hundreds turned out to welcome back the Olympic Bronze medalist. The Sligo native, a member of the Marlins Club, won Ireland’s first swimming medal since 1996 at the Paris games and spearheaded Team Ireland to seven medals in France. Mona was delighted …

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