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 […]
The Marty Party does the business as Donegal jockey triumphs Read More »
Katie-George Dunlevy has won a third medal of the Paris Paralympics. Along with pilot Linda Kelly, they held a narrow lead ahead of Great Britain’s Sophie Unwin and Jenny Holl until the final lap, missing out on gold by just three seconds. Afterwards, Dunlevy, who father John is from Mountcharles, reflected on the tough battle
Silver for Dunlevy in cycling final at Paris Paralympics Read More »
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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Two Finn Harps players were part of the Republic of Ireland side that kicked-off its Slovenia Cup campaign with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of a heavily talent-laden French side. Sean Patton, who is on loan with Harps from Derry City and who has attracted the attention of Porstmouth, started the game while Aaron
Harps players feature for Irish under-19 team against France Read More »
Malachy O’Rourke appears to have a clear path to the Tyrone football manager’s job. Currently in charge of reigning All-Ireland Club Champions Glen, O’Rourke has been nominated for the Red Hand role by his home club Errigal Ciaran. The next county board meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, when it’s expected O’Rourke’s appointment will be
Morgan backs O’Rourke for Tyrone job Read More »
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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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
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
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
Cricket: Strabane defeat St Johnston to claim Sammy Jeffrey Shield Read More »
Brian McCormick Cup Results Milford United 0 – 1 Rathmullan Celtic Cappry Rovers 2 – 0 Drumkeen United Swilly Rovers 6 – 0 Whitestrand United Fanad United 0 – 1 Bonagee United Ballybofey United 1 – 2 St. Catherine’s Curragh Athletic 0 – 3 Letterbarrow Celtic Lifford Celtic 0 – 6 Castlefin Celtic Gweedore United
Donegal Junior League Results – Sunday 1st of September Read More »
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
Clubman Shirts League Cup Carn FC 2 Redcastle United 0 Buncrana Hearts 2 Clonmany Shamrock 2 Illies Celtic 1 Aileach FC 2 Charlie O Donnell Cup Aileach Res 1 QPS 2 Cockhill Youths 5 Gleneely Colts 0 Glengad United 5 Rashenny FC 4 Dunree United 3 Moville Celtic 3 Inishowen Engineering Division Two Rashenny RES
Inishowen Football League Results – Sunday 1st September Read More »
The winners podium at the 41st Waterside Half Marathon was red and white this morning as the City of Derry Spartans duo of Kyle Doherty and Judith Storm led home a bumper field at Ebrington Square. It is the second successive year the local club has claimed the men’s and women’s titles at the event as
Doherty and Storm make it a Spartans double at Waterside Half Marathon Read More »
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
Donegal connection for Ireland’s Paralympic Silver Medallist Read More »
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
Donegal Ladies Club Championship Results – Sunday 1st September Read More »
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
Horse-Racing: Winner for Patrick McGettigan at the Curragh Read More »
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
Rally Ceredigion: Callum Devine sixth overall – Kelly and McBride DNF Read More »
The draw for Round 4 of the Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Senior Football Championship took place live on Highland Radio this evening… Here’s the Round 4 draw in full… Gweedore v St. Michael’s Ardara v Four Masters Glenswilly v Sean MacCumhaill’s Kilcar v Cloughaneely Downings v St. Eunan’s Killybegs v Glenfin Naomh Conaill
Donegal Senior Club Championship – Round 4 Draw Read More »
Burt have claimed their first Donegal Senior Hurling Championship since 2018 with a hard-fought win over old foes Setanta at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this evening. Burt led 2-08 to 1-09 at half time thanks to goals from Kevin Curran and Liam McKinney, who ended the match with 1-11 to his name in a phenomenal
Burt are Senior Hurling Champions for the first time in six years Read More »
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
Buncrana come from behind to win first ever Intermediate Hurling Championship Read More »
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
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
Buncrana captain Conor Grant: “We showed great character” Read More »
Four Masters have won the Donegal Junior Hurling Championship after defeating last year’s champions St. Eunan’s in today’s final at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. David Quinn hit 1-11 for the South-West Donegal club on their way to a historic victory. After the game, Daire Bonner caught up with Four Masters joint-captain Shane McNulty…
Four Masters claim Junior Hurling title – Shane McNulty reacts to historic day for club Read More »
Killybegs have moved out of the relegation play-off places in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship after their 0-13 to 1-07 win over St. Nauls this afternoon. The first score of the game came when St. Nauls hit the net early on but Killybegs fought back and were two points up at half time.
Killybegs overcome St Nauls in Senior Football Championship Read More »
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
Derry City’s Premier Division title hopes took a dent last night as they went down 1-0 to Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park. The Candy Stripes went into the contest sitting on top of the table but now sit 2nd, three points behind with a game more played than league-leaders Shelbourne. Shelbourne have the chance
Ruaidhri Higgins: “Very very disappointed to lose the game” Read More »
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
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 –
Derry beaten in Galway as Shels re-take pole position in Premier Division Read More »
Finn Harps have beaten Cobh Ramblers 2-0 in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Finn Park this evening. A brilliantly taken goal from Patrick Ferry on the hour-mark put Harps in the lead. Jamie Watson then added a second as the clock entered the 83rd minute – he arrived late for a cross and
Finn Harps get back to winning ways Read More »
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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Donegal cyclist Mitchell McLaughlin was the pilot as Damien Vereker set a PB of 4:14.826, which is also a new national record, in their heat of the B4 Men’s 4000m Individual Pursuit at the Paralympic Games in Paris this afternoon. Unfortuntely, the time was not enough for a place in medal race as the Kilkenny
Paralympics: McLaughlin and Vereker finish seventh in 4000M heat Read More »
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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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
It’s still the same Mona – Ballyshannon homecoming Read More »
Fintan Dewhirst has qualified for the 400m hurdles semi final at the World Under 20 Championships in Peru. The Tir Chonaill AC man finished second in his heat in 52.39 behind the race winner Vance Nilsson of the USA. The Glenties native who won silver at the Europeans last year will be back on track
Dewhirst through to World U20 semi final Read More »
14 new social homes are on the way for Ballybofey. Donegal County Council recently completed a contract for a turnkey development of 14 social houses at Donegal Road. MBC Building Contractors will deliver the project having entered the Council’s turnkey acquisition programme. Works have commenced on site with the final phase of works due to
Contract for new social homes for Ballybofey signed Read More »
Sinn Féin’s Finance spokesperson is calling for the banking levy to be increased to €400 million. Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has made the call in response to increased profits within the sector. He says banks have seen their profits and interest income reach eye-watering levels as households struggle. The banking levy was first introduced in
Deputy Doherty calls for banking levy to be increased to €400m Read More »
The North’s Department for Infrastructure is preparing a transport plan for the North West region, with people being encouraged to share their views at this early stage in the process. A number of drop in sessions will be held across the Derry City and Strabane District next month, with the initial online consultation running until
Consultation opens as Stormont starts work on a new North West Transport Plan Read More »
The next phase of the Dungloe – Kilraine Road Scheme will commence next month. Transport Infrastructure Ireland has sanctioned approval to proceed with the construction of the second phase of the N56 Letterilly – Kilraine. A contractor has been appointed and works are expected to begin on site mid September. Cathaoirleach of the Glenties Municipal
Next phase of Dungloe – Kilraine Road Scheme to commence next month Read More »
Olympic bronze medal winner Mona McSharry is not ruling out a crack at the Los Angeles Games in 2028. The Sligo native and Ballyshannon Marlins Swimming Club member finished third in the 100 metres breaststroke in Paris, and vowed in the aftermath of her success that it would be her last Olympics. But the 24
“I could be in LA in 2028” – Mona McSharry Read More »
One Inishowen school is starting the new term with a new name, crest and uniform. With a new school building on the horizon, Coláiste Eoghain, formerly known as Coláiste Chineál Eoghain has rebranded. Principal Claire Ní Dhochartaigh says the renaming of the school was to ensure all families in Inishowen and the surrounding areas understand
Inishowen school starts new term with new name, crest and uniform Read More »
Brian Dooher and Fergal Logan have stepped down as joint Tyrone football managers. They took over from Mickey Harte four-years ago, guiding Tyrone to a first All Ireland title in 13-years at their first attempt. Logan had taken a step back from his duties early this year, later revealing he’d suffered a stroke. In a
Dooher and Logan step down from Tyrone senior management Read More »
On this week’s DL Debate, Brendan will be discussing the latest talking points from the Donegal Club Championship with Pauric Hilferty, Maureen O’Donnell, Brendan Kilcoyne and Daire Bonner.. The DL Debate is in association with Sister Sara’s….
The DL Debate – The Championship 26/8/24 Read More »
Yesterday’s postponed Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship encounter between St Nauls and Killybegs has been rescheduled for this Saturday, 31 Aug Pairc Gearid O’Gallachoir at 1:30. This weekend’s fixtures are as follows: FOOTBALL: Senior Football Championship Sat, 31 Aug, Venue: Pairc Gearid O’Gallachoir, St Naul’s GAA Club V Killybegs 13:30, Ref: TBC Senior Football
Donegal SFC fixtures: St Nauls and Killybegs re-scheduled for Saturday afternoon Read More »
St. Michaels continued their impressive start to the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship as they overcame Dungloe at The Bridge this evening. It was a story of two halves as the wind played a big factor. St. Michaels played with the wind at their backs in the first period and led 0-08 to 0-01
St. Michaels edge out Dungloe in tough conditions at The Bridge Read More »
Downings have beaten Cloughaneely 1-09 to 0-10 in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship in Falcarragh this afternoon. A second-half goal from Paddy McElwee was the important score. It’s Downings’ first win of this year’s championship, meanwhile Cloughaneely are still without a point. With the full time report, here’s Brendan Kilcoyne…
Downings pick up first championship win in blustery Falcarragh Read More »
St.Michael’s player Eddie O’Reilly was singing the praises of his club-mate and county star Michael Langan as he was able to slot over a superb free-kick in the dying embers to win a scrappy game against Dungloe at The Bridge. Langan’s late winner was the home side’s first score of the second half as the
Downings manager Maxi Curran says he’s delighted to get their first two points on the board in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship. His side overcame a stern test from Cloughaneely, running out 1-09 to 0-10 winners thanks to a Paddy McElwee goal mid-way through the second half. Blustery conditions affected all games across
Downings manager Curran: “It was a really tough day for football” Read More »
Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship, Round 3 Cloich Cheann Fhaola 0-10 – 1-09 Na Dúnaibh/Downings St Michael’s 0-09 – 0-08 An Clochán Liath Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 0-11 – 4-05 Ardara CLG Naomh Náille P – P CLG Na Cealla Beaga Intermediate Football Championship, Round 3 Naomh Columba 0-13 – 1-09 Málainn/Malin CLG Bun
Donegal Club Championship Results – Sunday 25th August Read More »
O’Reilly Sports LGFA Senior Championship 3 Moville 2-15 – 2-6 Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s 1-6 – 0-7 CLG Naomh Náille O’Reilly Sports LGFA Intermediate Championship 2 Naomh Mhuire Conmhaigh 1-4 – 2-9 CLG Carndomhnaigh CLG Bun Cranncha 2-2 – 1-10 CLG Na Cealla Beaga O’Reilly Sports LGFA Junior A Championship Group
Ladies Donegal Club Championship Results – Sunday 25th August Read More »
Due to the postponement of a number of Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship games today, Donegal GAA CCC have postponed the Round 4 draw due to take place this evening. Details on rescheduled fixtures and the draw will be issued as soon as possible.
Donegal club championship Round 4 draw postponed Read More »
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