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Donegal advance to National Hurling League Semi Final with victory over Mayo

Donegal are through to the Semi Final of the National Hurling League after they beat Mayo 2-17 to 1-13 in Ballina. Goals from Bernard Lafferty and Davin Flynn helped Mickey McCann’s side to victory. They will now have a home Semi Final against Sligo with the winner of that to take on Derry in the …

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Successful weekend for Cranford AC at National Juvenile Indoor Championships

It was a successful weekend for Cranford Athletics Club as their athletes Oisin Kelly and Caolan McFadden Both athletes won National title’s at 800 and 1500 metres at the National Juvenile Indoor Championships. Caoimhe McGonigle of the Rosses Athletic Club also won gold in her age category meanwhile Riona Doherty of Finn Valley AC won …

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Donegal Junior League Results 20/03/2022

Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Bonagee United 3 v 0 Keadue Rovers Kildrum Tigers 1 v 2 Cappry Rovers Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Fanad United 0 v 1 Rathmullan Celtic Swilly Rovers 2 v 0 Cranford United Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division Two Letterkenny Rovers 0 v 1 Lagan Harps

Derry’s promotion hopes take a hit with home defeat against Galway

Derry tasted defeat for the first time in Divsion 2 of the National Football League after they were beaten 4-11 to 0-12 by Galway in Owenbeg. Goals from Matthew Tierney, Damien Comer, Dessie Conneely and Tomo Culhane helped the Tribesmen secured their place in Division One. Rory Gallagher’s hopes of promotion is now out of …

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League wins for Institute and Dergview

Institute and Dergview earned wins in the NIFL Championship on Saturday afternoon. An Ian Parkhill hattrick alongside Shaw Docherty and Mark McFadden goals gave Stute a 5-1 win at home to Annagh. Elsewhere, a Matthew Kirk double gave Dergview a 2-1 victory over H & W Welders.  

Watch: Katy Herron “over the moon” with Donegal’s win over Dublin in NFL Semi Final

Donegal will face All Ireland champions Meath in the National Football League Final after they beat Dublin 2-08 to 1-10 in Clones. Two goals in 30 seconds from Emma McCroary and Yvonne Bonner helped Maxi Currans side to the victory. After the game, Donegal midfielder Katy Herron told Maureen O’Donnell she;s over the moon with …

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Maxi Curran reflects on Donegal’s victory over Dublin in National Football League Semi Final

Donegal Ladies will play in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Final after they beat Dublin 2-08 to 1-10 in Clones. Maxi Curran’s side looked all set to lose out before two goals in thirty seconds saw them claim the victory. Emma Mc Croary scored the first goal before Yvonne Bonner slotted into the empty …

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Will Patching reacts to Derry City beating St Pat’s to go top of the Premier Division

Derry City went to the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night thanks to a 2-1 win over St Pat’s in the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Will Patching got both goals for the hosts, opening the scoring on four minutes before winning it with a goal in added time. Scorer of the winning …

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Watch: Dave Webster and Finn Harps ready to kick on after Harps 3-0 prove too strong for Shelbourne

Finn Harps got their first win of the season on Friday night beating Shelbourne 3-0 in Tolka Park. A first half strike from Ethan Boyle had Harps one up at the break. Second half goals from Conor Tourish and Eric McWoods then sealed the victory. After the game Dave Webster told Ryan Ferry he and …

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Finn Harps earn first league win of season with victory against Shelbourne

Finn Harps got their first win of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Friday night, beating Shelbourne 3-0 in Tolka Park. Ethan Boyle had Harps one up at the break with a low strike into the back of the Shels net. Second half goals from Conor Tourish and Eric McWoods then sealed Ollie Horgan’s side’s …

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Post-Brexit trade talks between Britain and US to begin on Monday

Post-Brexit trade talks between Britain and the United States will begin next Monday in Baltimore. Securing a dealing arrangement with America was one of the main goals of the campaign which led to the UK leaving the EU. According to the Wall Street Journal, the agenda will include discussions on easing supply-chain congestion, developing green …

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Good night for Derry but concerns over Michael Duffy – Ruaidhri Higgins

Derry City sit just a point of the new Premier Division leaders St Patrick’s Athletic following their 2-0 win on Monday evening at the Brandywell over Drogheda United. Jamie McGonigle scored both goals as Derry remain unbeaten ahead of their top of the table clash with Pats on Friday. Despite the good result there is …

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Donegal clubwoman wins Translink Ulster GAA Coach of the Year award

Johanne McColgan, a coach from Inishowen-based club Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin, is the Translink Ulster GAA Coach of the Year for 2022. This is the fourth time that Translink and Ulster GAA have partnered on the initiative, which is designed to recognise club coaches who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the coaching and development of Gaelic …

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Watch: Donegal GAA Chairman Mick McGrath on GPA’s request of media silence from County players

Donegal suffered their first home defeat of the season in the National Football League going down 1-12 to 0-10 against Monaghan on Sunday afternoon. Before the game it was announced that the Donegal players and management will not be taking part in post match interviews after a request from the GPA, who are protesting the …

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Rory Gallagher pleased with point in Roscommon

Derry remain unbeaten in Division 2 of the National Football League after they drew 12 points a piece with Roscommon on Sunday afternoon. Shane McGuigan was top scorer for the Oakleaf County firing over eight of his sides points. After the game Derry boss Rory Gallagher told Michael McMullan he was pleased with the point…

Derry earn draw in Roscommon

Derry relinquished their lead at the top of Division Two following a 0-12 point a piece draw with Roscommon. Galway are now top of the table thanks to a 2-08 to 1-05 win over Clare but both them and the Oakleaf County remain unbeaten. Michael McMullan has the full time report for Highland Radio Sport…

Kevin McCrystal and his Management Team step down from Tyrone Ladies GFA

Tyrone Ladies GFA have confirmed that Senior Team Manager Kevin McCrystal and his Management Team have stepped down from their roles with immediate affect. Tyrone Chairperson Donna McCrory and her Executive have wished Kevin and his backroom team the very best with their future activities and thanked them all for their time and dedication to …

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Cockhill Celtic advance to Ulster Senior League Cup final

Cockhill Celtic are through to the Ulster Senior League Cup final after they beat Monaghan United 3-0 on Saturday afternoon. A hattrick from Corey McBride was the difference between the two sides. Cockhill will now face Bonagee United in the decider after they beat Derry City Reserves 1-0 on Thursday evening.

Watch: Kieran Tobin reacts to Donegal’s Leo Murphy Cup final win

Donegal’s Under 20’s got their hands on the Leo Murphy Cup on Saturday afternoon with a 2-10 to 1-06 win over Tyrone in O’Donnell Park. Second half goals from Caolan Dunleavy and Bobby McGettigan who scored his fifth goal of the competition helped ease Gary Duffy’s side to the seven point win. After the match …

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Donegal U20’s win Leo Murphy Cup

Donegal Under 20’s claimed the Leo Murphy Cup thanks to a 2-10 to 1-06 win over Tyrone in O’Donnell Park. Goals from Caolan Dunleavy and Bobby McGettigan helped Gary Duffy’s side to victory. Tom Comack has the full time report… Tom also got the thoughts of Highland’s GAA Analyst Martin McHugh after the game…

Investigation launched into overnight fatal house fire

  An investigation is continuing into an overnight fatal house fire in Glenties. Gardaí were alerted to the scene shortly after midnight. Fire services extinguished the fire and suspected human remains were located inside the property. Gardai say that they are treating the incident as a tragic accident. A forensic examination of the scene is …

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