Nobel Yeats won the 2022 Grand National at Aintree. The 50/1 shot outlasted 39 other horses for trainer Emmet Mullins and amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen in his final race. Ted Walsh’s Any Second Now was second with Delta Work 3rd for Gordon Elliott. Donegal jockey Conor Orr was on board Enjoy D’allen for trainer Ciaran …
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Letterkenny Rugby Club were beaten at home on Saturday afternoon in the Ulster Championship 3. It finished 24-13 in favour of Monaghan. Monaghan have now leapfrogged Letterkenny in the table and moved up to second with Paul O’Kane’s side dropping into third.
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Tyrone are through to the Ulster Under 20 Football Championship final after they beat Donegal 3-16 to 2-16 after extra time in Celtic Park. Extra time goals from Conor Cush and Niall Devlin helped send the Red Hands on their way to the decider where they will face Cavan in the decider. After the game …
Donegal bowed out of the Ulster Under 20 Championship on Friday evening after they were beaten 3-16 to 2-16 after extra time against Tyrone. Two second half Bobby McGettigan goals helped Gary Duffy’s side remain in the tie but they failed to hit the front until the beginning of extra time. Tyrone then finished strong …
Tyrone are through to the final of the Ulster Under 20 Championship thanks to a 3-16 to 2-16 win after extra time over Donegal. Two goals in normal time from Bobby McGettigan helped Donegal bring the game to extra time but Tyrone were the stronger of the two sides in the additional 20 minutes and …
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5,883 new cases of Covid 19 have been confirmed today. There are 2,845 PCR-confirmed cases, while 3,038 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal. 1,182 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, which is a drop of 69 on yesterday. 58 are in ICU, which is an increase of 2.
Mattie Donnelly’s chances of being fit to face Fermanagh in Tyrone’s Ulster Championship opener on Saturday week rest on the success of an intensive rehab programme, joint manager Feargal Logan revealed on Thursday night. The former team captain lasted little more than ten minutes after coming on as a sub in the concluding League game …
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The Ceann Comhairle has reprimanded Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty in the Dail following heated exchanges with the Tanaiste. On the topic of the rising cost of living, Deputy Doherty repeated calls for additional measures to be put in place. In one instance he accused Leo Varadkar of not getting it. To which the Tanaiste responded …
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The Donegal Domestic Violence Service will be the sole beneficiary of the 2022 RunDonegal Women’s 5K. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, May 22nd, with the Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar acting as race headquarters. Speaking at the launch on Wednesday evening in the Finn Valley Centre, race organiser, Grace Boyle, said she …
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Two goals from Buncrana’s Emma Doherty had the Republic of Ireland Women’s Under-19s off to a winning start in Round 2 of the UEFA WU19 European Championship Qualifiers as they beat hosts Czech Republic 2-0 in Opava. The Sligo Rovers forward was lethal in front of goal with both strikes coming in the second half. …
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Donegal Sports Partnership is set to team up with Thunder Park to give young people an opportunity to experience adventure sports at the Bernard McGlinchey Town Park in Letterkenny on Friday, April 22nd. The Urban Adventure Sports taster session, which is free, will take place between 12 noon and 4 pm and will consist of …
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Met Eireann has updated Status Yellow wind warnings for six counties which are in place from now. The forecaster has issued an alert for Clare, Galway and Mayo which will run until 9pm tonight. A similar warning for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo will be in place until 6am tomorrow morning. Met Eireann is predicting very …
The monthly unemployment rate for March 2022 was 5.5%, up point 3% from February. That’s according to a new report from the Central Statistics Office, which says the figure is down 2.2% on the same month last year. The unemployment rate for women is slightly higher than men, and over 12% of people aged 15 …
Scoil Mhuire Buncrana will contest this years FAI Schools Junior Girls (Under 17) National Cup Final after the Inishowen side reached the decider in dramatic fashion on Tuesday. Trailing 1-0, a goal from Bria McGilloway in the closings second of normal time forced extra-time in Donegal Town. Republic of Ireland Internationals Keri and Jodie Loughrey …
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Finn Harps remain in the SSE Airtricity League’s bottom two after Monday’s 2-2 draw with Drogheda United at Finn Park. Harps came from one down to lead with goals coming from Eric McWoods and Yoyo Mahdy. Ryan Brennan would score late in the game to level the tie leaving Harps still on the hunt for …
Finn Harps are still chasing a first home win in the Premier Division this season as the Ballybofey side drew 2-2 with Drogheda United on Monday. Chris Ashmore was at Finn Park for Highland Radio Sport:
Derry City have moved six points clear at the top of the SSE Airtricity League. The Candystrips beat basement side UCD 2-0 in Dublin at the Belfield. Both goals came in the second half, A Will Patching free kick put Derry ahead on 67 minutes and eleven minutes later Ramelton native Ronan Boyce scored again …
Armagh star forward Rian O’Neill has been hit with a proposed one game ban for his involvement in the heated exchanges at the end of the recent league encounter with Donegal in Letterkenny. Referee Paddy Neilan had already included Stefan Campbell, Ciaran Mackin and Aidan Nugent in his match report but the Central Competitions Control …
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It was yet another busy weekend of athletics action for Donegal athlete’s with three winning gold at the National Indoor Championships. Joseph Gillespie claimed gold in the triple jump in the under 19’s category with Riona Doherty winning the long jump in the under 16’s category and Ashleigh McArdle won gold in the shot putt. …
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Bonagee United bowed out of the FAI Intermediate Cup at the quarter final stage after they were beaten by Rockmount on Sunday afternoon. It ended 1-0 to the side from Cork with Adam Crowley scoring the games only goal. After the game, Bonagee manager Jason Gibson gave his thoughts to Eóin Catterson…
Finn Harps were beaten at home on Friday evening by Shamrock Rovers 3-0 in what was their second home loss this season. An Andy Lyons brace and a Graham Burke penalty earned Rovers the victory. Derry City score yet another late goal to claim a 2-1 victory over Bohemians. Ronan Boyce cancelled out Liam Burt’s …
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Ulster GAA have confirmed Celtic Park in Derry as the venue for Donegal Under 20’s Ulster Semi Final match against Tyrone. The game will take place on Friday April 8 at 8pm. The other Semi Final will see Derry and Cavan meet at the Athletic grounds in Armagh at the same time.
Derry won promotion to Division 2a on Saturday afternoon thanks to a 1-23 to 2-15 win over Sligo Odhran McKeever’s goal in the first half helped the Oakleaf county on their way with Cormac O’Doherty top scoring with eight points. Derry’s Dominic McKinley told Michael McMullan that he’s delighted with their victory…
Tyrone won Division 3a of the National Hurling League on Saturday afternoon after they beat Armagh 2-21 to 2-19 in Owenbeg. Damien Casey and CJ McCourty both raised the green flags for the Red Hands to help them clinch the title. With the win Tyrone are now into Division 2b for next year.
Oisin Orr was among the winners in Leopardstown on Saturday afternoon. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the 8/1 shot Hotel Wren for trainer Noel Meade. The win is Orr’s second in the past week.
Cockhill Celtic moved eight points clear at the top of the Ulster Senior League after they beat Monaghan United 1-0 0n Saturday afternoon. Corey McBrides goal was the difference between the two sides. The result means Cockhill are eight clear with two left to play meanwhile Bonagee are in second with three games left.
Donegal U20’s hurlers suffered a 2-15 to 1-10 defeat away to Mayo in the quarterfinal of the U20 Richie McElligot cup. Oisin Marley was the star of the show for Donegal but he couldn’t inspire a second half comeback for the visitors. Cian McNicholas has the full time report… Cian spoke with Donegal’s Paul Burns …
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Derry City continued their imprressive start to the SSE Airtricity Premier Division campaign on Friday night with a 2-1 win away at Bohemians. Second half goals from Ronan Boyce and James Akintunde helped seal the Candystripes comeback win. After the game, Derry City boss, Ruaidhri Higgins told Kevin McLaughlin he thought the better side won …
Tyrone booked their place in the Ulster Under 20 Football Championship semi final against Donegal after they beat defending champions Down 1-13 to 1-08 in Loughmacrory. Luke Donnelly goal from the penalty spot helped the Red Hands get over the line. After the game, coach Owen Mulligan spoke with Francis Mooney…
Donegal’s Under 17 earned a 0-10 to 1-04 win over Sligo on Saturday afternoon. Luke Barrett’s side ended the campaign level on points with Derry but with the Oakleaf county having a better score difference, they advanced to the decider. Despite not reaching the final, Luke Barrett was happy with his sides campaign…
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Finn Harps suffered a 3-0 home defeat against Shamrock Rovers on Friday night. Andy Lyons scored one in each half alongside a penalty three minutes from the end sent Stephen Bradley’s side back to Tallaght win all three points. Finn Harps striker, Eric McWoods told Diarmaid Doherty the defeat is a tough one to swallow…
Finn Harps suffered their second home defeat of the season, losing out 3-0 against Shamrock Rovers. An Andy Lyons brace and a Graham Burke penalty was enough to give Stephen Bradley’s side all three points. After the game Harps boss Ollie Horgan told Diarmaid Doherty the better side won the game.
Donegal have are through to an Ulster Under 20 Championship semi final after they beat Armagh 1-13 to 0-09 in MacCumhaill Park. A first half goal from Luke McGlynn helped send Donegal on their way. Gary Duffy’s side will now face either Tyrone or Down in that semi final. After the game Tom Comack got …
Finn Harps suffered their fourth defeat of the season on Friday night, losing 3-0 at home to Shamrock Rovers. Andy Lyons header in added time in the first half gave Rovers the lead before Lyons doubled his and the champions tally with a solo run and finish. Graham Burke sealed Stephen Bradley’s sides win from …
A late James Akintunde goal earned Derry City another late victory, this time it was away at Bohemians. Liam Burt gave Bohs the lead on 26 minutes before Ramelton man Ronan Boyce levelled up the tie. Akintunde then headed home in added time to give the Canystripes a 2-1 victory.
Donegal’s Under 20’s are through to an Ulster semi final after they beat Armagh 1-13 to 0-09 on Friday night. Johnny McGroddy ended the game as the top scorer firing over seven points with Luke McGlynn scoring the games only goal. Tom Comack reports from MacCumhaill Park…
There was a close call this week at Sliabh Liag after a picnic bench was burnt to the ground. It’s believed a barbecue was the cause of the fire which resulted in the bench being completely destroyed. In a social media post, Sliabh Laig Experience says thankfully the heather did not catch fire which …
Mattie Donnelly is a major injury doubt for Tyrone’s Ulster SFC opener against Fermanagh on April 16. The former Red Hand skipper damaged a hamstring in Sunday’s victory over Kerry, and with just over two weeks to recover, he faces a race against time. It’s a setback for Donnelly, who suffered a shoulder injury against …
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The latest sitting of Donegal County Council has been adjourned over an ongoing incident at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. Gardai have been on site at the facility and are still presently taking statements from staff. Speaking in the Council Chamber, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Jack Murray said he took the …
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The St Vincent de Paul organisation in Donegal is appealing for more volunteers as demand for their services continues to grow. On today’s Nine til Noon Show, Donegal President Rosa Glackin said they are looking for people to provide a much needed service in a sympathetic and confidential way. She says the rise in …
Donegal secured their Division One status on Sunday afternoon after they claimed a 1-14 to 1-13 win over Armagh in O’Donnell Park. Patrick McBrearty was the star of the show for Donegal firing over seven points including the game winning score in what was the last kick of the game. The win for Donegal coupled …
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Letterkenny Rugby Club have a final to look forward to after they claimed a victory in the Gordan West Cup Semi Final. The Donegal club beat Virginia 10-9 with Daniel Faulkner scoring their try. They will now face Monaghan in the final after Monaghan beat Cavan 34-5. Letterkenny Head Coach Paul O’Kane joined Eóin Catterson …
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Oisin Orr was back in the winner’s enclosure on Sunday afternoon. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the Noel Meade trained Layfayette. Orr beat the 5/4 favourite Licence by half a length to record his second win of the season.
Tyrone will play Division One football for another season after they beat Kerry 2-11 to 1-15. Darren McCurry with the all important goal for the Red Hands. Francis Mooney has the full time report…
The Republic of Ireland showed the progress they’ve made in the last 12 months with a 2-all draw with Belgium in a friendly in Dublin on Saturday afternoon. They twice came from behind against the world’s top-ranked side a year after losing to Luxembourg at the same venue. Captain Seamus Coleman says they must now …
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