Donegal have beaten Derry 4-11 to 0-17 in this evening’s Ulster Senior Championship Quarter Final clash at Celtic Park. A Daire O’Baoil goal was the big score of the first half as Jim McGuinness’ men went in at the break 1 point to the good after a promising opening 35 minutes. What followed in the […]
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Donegal selector Colm McFadden was over the moon with the result at Celtic Park this evening as Donegal stunned Derry in the Ulster Senior Championship Quarter Final. Two goals from Daire O’Baoil, a penalty from Oisin Gallen and a late Jamie Brennan strike were the difference as Jim McGuinness’ side ran out 4-11 to 0-17
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Donegal have beaten Mayo by 21 points to 14 in their Nickey Rackard Cup clash at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. A big second half display from the Tir Chonaill men proved to be the difference after going in level at half time. Donegal have now won 2 games from 2 in the
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Derry’s hurlers have overcome Tyrone by 2-26 to 0-13 in today’s Christy Ring Cup clash at Owenbeg. The Oakleaf men hit 2-15 in the first half and went in at the break 16 points in front. A more evenly contested second period followed but the deficit proved too much for Tyrone as Derry ran out
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Donegal’s hurlers have beaten Mayo 0-21 to 0-14 in the Nickey Rackard Cup at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. The game was all square at 8 points apiece going into the interval but it was Donegal who pushed on in the 2nd period to claim a well-deserved victory. The result means Mickey McCann’s side are 2
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Institute have played out a 1-1 draw with Bangor in the NIFL Playr-Fit Championship Promotion Group at the Ryan McBride Brandwell this afternoon. Oisin Devlin had ‘Stute 1-0 up after 16 minutes but Bangor equalised before half time. The sides went in level at the break and that is how it stayed. Meanwhile, Ballinamallard were
Saturday 20th April, 2024 Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Cappry Rovers 0 – 1 Donegal Town Glencar Celtic 1 – 1 Arranmore United Old Orchard Saturday D2 Milford United 0 – 0 Drumbar United Friday 19th April, 2024 Brian McCormack Cup – Gweedore Area Kilmacrennan Celtic 1 – 4 Keadue Rovers
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Mark English ran in the 800M Final at the Diamond League event in Xiamen this afternoon. The Letterkenny man finished 12th behind a high-quality field of athletes as he ran half-a-second slower than his season’s best. The top 3 were made up of Marco Arop of Canada, Wyclife Kinyamal of Kenya and Tshepiso Masalela of
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Donegal’s Eamonn Kelly and co-driver Conor Mohan of Monaghan are out of Rally Croatia. After a difficult first day that saw them getting a puncture, a coil park failure and intercom failure, things went from bad to worse on day two. Their rally ended on the first stage on Saturday after more problems. But Kelly
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Derry City have now only won 1 game out of the last 6 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after losing 3-1 to Shamrock Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. It’s a run that has seen Ruaidhri Higgins’ side slip to 4th in the table after a promising start to the season
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Finn Harps have lost back-to-back games in the SSE Airtricity League First Division after going down 2-0 to Cobh at St. Colman’s Park this evening. Two first half goals from the home side left Harps with an uphill battle in the second period. The Ballybofey side struggled to get any rhythm in the game and
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Derry City have been beaten 3-1 by Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Richie Towell will still be wondering how he didn’t open the scoring for the Dubliners after 20 minutes as he saw his close range strike somehow diverted out for a corner. Neither
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Finn Harps have been beaten 2-0 by Cobh Ramblers in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at St.Colman’s Park in Cork this evening. First half goals from Matthew McKevitt and David Bosnjak had Ramblers firmly in control at the break. For the 2nd week in a row, Harps improved in the 2nd half but just
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This week on The Score, Former Harps Captain Declan Boyle looks ahead the League of Ireland First Division clash of Finn Harps and Cobh Ramblers plus Derry’s City’s double weekend of games with Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic, while on the Gaelic Games front, there is the small matter of Derry versus Donegal in
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Recently appointed GAA President Jarlath Burns visited St. Eunan’s College in Letterkenny today as part of the prize for the school being front-runners in the GAA’s “Future Leaders” initiative. St. Eunan’s were among only 5 schools nationwide to be awarded a gold medal in the GAA’s Future Leaders Transition Year programme. The college’s Transition
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The Chair of the Donegal branch of Diabetes Ireland has in a letter to the Taoiseach today, told him that there is grave concern over patient safety due to the ongoing diabetes care crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital. Paul Gillespie wrote to Simon Harris outlining to him how resources at the hospital have deteriorated to
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Derry City will host Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell tomorrow evening (Friday). City currently sit in 2nd position but know that a defeat will see the Dubliners leapfrog them in the table. The sides last met at the beginning of March and drew 2-2 after a
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Donegal will face Derry in the semi final of the Ulster U20 Championship at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey next Wednesday. Derry came through their quarter final beating Cavan 1-11 to 0-7 at Owenbeg. Oisin Doherty scored 1-4 for the Oak Leaf county. Monaghan will be Tyrone’s opponents in the other semi final at Healy Park
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In this episode of Business Matters on Highland Radio with Chris Ashmore, we hear about a Donegal woman who returned to her native Gweedore after spending more than a decade in the insurance industry in the Middle East. Helen Burke is the founder of Teambase Ireland whose business centres around simplifying and automating insurance administration
The Teams of the 2024 Lidl National Football Leagues have been revealed. In this year’s Division 2 selection, newly-crowned champions Kildare are the big winners, with six players included. Five players from runners-up Tyrone, who were also promoted, make the cut along with three players from Donegal and one from Tipperary. Donegal trio Abigail Temple
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The League of Ireland have confirmed that the SSE Airtricity League First Division fixture between Cork City and Finn Harps has been switched. The game was originally scheduled for Turner’s Cross on Friday, 26 April at quarter to 8 but will now take place at Finn Park on the same date at 6pm. The new
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It’s emerged that a new security screening system being rolled out in Dublin Airport won’t be finished until late next year. C3 machines, which remove the need for the 100ml liquid limit and separation of tech devices from hand luggage, are currently partially in place in both terminals. It was expected Terminal 2 would be
Police in Derry are investigating an incident a week ago yesterday after a woman was left with serious injuries when she was subjected to a sustained assault. It happened in the vicinity of Bank Place on Sunday April 7th. The PSNI are appealing to those who have information to get in touch.
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In the Sligo Pallets Forest Rally Championship in Carrick On Suir, Fabian McShane and Oisin McShane were first in the Junior 1000 category. Meanwhile, Ryan MacHugh and Arthur Kierans were second in the 2WD category, and won five out of the six stages in their class as well as being fastest 2 WD on
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The funeral will take place tomorrow (Tuesday) of Derek Wilkinson, a former chairman of Finn Harps. A hugely important figure with the club from the early 1970s, he held numerous positions and was also the club’s FAI Representative for many years. A native of Creeslough, he had a car sales business in Bray before retiring
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Letterkenny Rovers have claimed the Temple Domestic Appliances Division 1 title after beating Donegal Town 3-1 at Leck View this afternoon. Rovers knew they needed just 1 point to secure the title today but found themselves a goal down after just 7 minutes. Donegal Town’s lead was short-lived, however, as Caolan McConnell netted just a minute
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First-half goals from Conor Turbitt, Jarlath Og Burns and Stefan Campbell set Armagh firmly on their way to defeating Fermanagh 3-11 to 0-09 in their Ulster Senior Championship Quarter-Final clash at Brewster Park this afternoon. The Orchard men started brightly and hit 2-2 before Fermanagh managed to register their first score. Campbell’s goal on
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Letterkenny Rovers have been crowned Temple Domestic Appliances Division 1 Champions after defeating Donegal Town by 3 goals to 1 at a blustery Leck View this afternoon. Goals from Caolan McConnell, Lee McMonagle and Joel Gorman set Stephen McConnell’s men on their way to victory after falling behind after only 7 minutes. Rovers still have
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Letterkenny Rovers hosted Donegal Town this afternoon at Leck View knowing that a point would be enough to be crowned Temple Domestic Applicances Division 1 Champions. After going a goal down early on, Rovers re-grouped and were able to battle through the troublesome weather conditions to run out 3-1 winners thanks to goals from Caolan
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Sunday 14th April, 2024 Brian McCormick Premier Castlefin Celtic 1 – 0 St Catherines FC Gweedore Celtic 2 – 0 Milford United Swilly Rovers 2 – 2 Keadue Rovers TDA Repairs D1 Cranford FC 2 – 2 Bonagee United Letterkenny Rovers* 3 – 1 Donegal Town *Letterkenny Rovers are champions Saturday 13th April, 2024
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The Derry hurlers have recorded a win in their opening game in the Christy Ring Cup this afternoon. The Oakleaf county defeated Wicklow by 17 points to 12 in Aughrim. Meanwhile, it was a disappointing opening day for Tyrone as they were beaten 2-23 to 2-12 by London. Derry and Tyrone will meet each other
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Thursday 11th April Jackie Crossan Premier Division Cockhill Celtic 10-0 Moville Celtic Strand Hotel Division One Dunree United 2-1 Culdaff FC Inishowen Engineering Division Two A Cockhill Colts 5-3 Redcastle Res Sunday 14th April Jackie Crossan Premier Division Glengad United 0-6 Buncrana Hearts Aileach FC 0-1 Cockhill Celtic Hannon Greene Insurances FR O Gara
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The Donegal hurlers have beaten Armagh in their first game of the Nickey Rackard Cup at the Athletic Grounds this evening. The game finished 0-22 to 1-12 in favour of Mickey McCann’s side, as the Tir Choniall men were able to chip away at the score board in the second half to get out
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Donegal have beaten Armagh by 1-6 to 0-7 in the U20 Ulster Championship at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny this afternoon. A first half goal from Carl Joseph Molloy was pivotal in what was a closely contested match in blustery conditions. Donegal have now won 3 games out of 3 and have progressed to the
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Donegal have beaten Tyrone 2-12 to 1-8 in Round 2 of the Ulster Minor Football Championship in Ballyshannon this afternoon. Barry Ward’s side were playing into a stiff breeze in the first half but managed to go in level at the break thanks to a Colm O’Dochairtaigh goal just before the interval. It was one-way-traffic
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Oldtown Celtic have won their 3rd league title in a row as they beat St Catherine’s Reserves 2-0 today to claim the Glencar Inn Saturday Division 1 title. Tam McLaughlin’s side are still unbeaten in this season’s campaign, with 2 games still left to play. McLaughlin spoke to Highland Radio’s Chris Ashmore on Saturday Sport
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A late Kyle McFadden goal for Ramelton Mariners was enough to get them the point they needed to be crowned Old Orchard Division 2 Champions this afternoon. Mariners travelled to take on Ballybofey United in Dreenan knowing a draw would be enough to claim the title. However, the Ramelton side found themselves 1-0 down heading
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The Donegal U20 side have beaten Armagh by 1-6 to 0-7 in the Ulster Championship at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. Carl Joseph Molloy struck a first half goal and it was a score that proved to be crucial as Donegal ran out 2 point winners in blustery conditions in Letterkenny. The result means Donegal progress
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Donegal’s senior hurlers travelled to the Athletic Grounds to take on Armagh in the first game of the Nickey Rackard Cup this evening. The Tir Chonaill men scored the last 5 points of the game as they ran out worthy 0-22 to 1-12 winners. Liam McKinney was the key man as he hit 6 points
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The Donegal Minor Ladies have beaten Antrim 4-12 to 1-7 in their Ulster Minor Championship Tier 1 clash in Cliftonville this afternoon. Donegal stormed into an early lead and led comfortably at half time. The score as the teams headed for the interval was 2-6 to 0-1. The second half was more of the same
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Institute have been beaten 2-0 by Annagh United in the NIFL Playr-Fit Championship Split this afternoon. Institute are now 5 points behind leaders Portadown, who sit top of the promotion group. Meanwhile, Dergview also lost 2-0 in their local derby with Ballinamallard.
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Donegal had 3 semi-finalists competing in the National Boy/Girl Junior 1 Championships that took place in the National Stadium last night (Friday). Unfortunately, none of the boxers were successful in their attempts of making a national final. Derryveagh Boxing Club’s David Tennyson was defeated in his semi-final via a unanimous decision in the 57kg category.
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Derry City have drawn 2-2 with Drogheda United at Weaver’s Park in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division this evening. Having gone behind to an early Warren Davis effort, City fought back to lead at half time through goals from Michael Duffy and William Patching. As the game drew to a close, it looked like
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Finn Harps’ unbeaten run of 5 games was brought to an end this evening as Darren Murphy’s side lost 1-0 to Athlone Town in the midlands. In a very disappointing 1st half for Harps, it was a Dean Ebbe strike on 24 minutes that gave the home side the advantage at the break. Manager Darren
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Finn Harps have suffered their first away defeat of the season as they were beaten 1-0 by Athlone Town in the SSE Airtricity League First Division this evening. Athlone dominated proceedings in the first half and deservedly led at the interval thanks to a Dean Ebbe strike on 24 minutes. Darren Murphy’s side did improve
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Buncrana teenager Liam Grant has qualified for a kickboxing world championship event that will take place this October in Vienna. The 15-year old, who fights out of Senshi Martial Arts Academy in Buncrana, managed to take gold in the ISKA Irish Open K1 tournament that was held in Derry last week. A Go-Fund-Me page
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The Football Association of Ireland confirmed last night that the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Preliminary Round, previously held ahead of the First Round of the competition, will now be held as the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup First Round – and Cockhill Celtic will be involved. The 20 Clubs featuring in the Sports
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Cockhill Celtic stretched their lead at the top of the Jackie Crossan Premier Division to six points as they defeated an understrength Moville Celtic 10-0. The Gavin Cullen managed side led 5-0 at the break. Liam Grant bagged four while Conor Graham and Luke Rudden netted twice. The other goals came from Adam Duffy, and
Goals feast as Cockhill Celtic go six points clear in Inishowen Premier League Read More »
The postponed Eirgrid Ulster U20 Football Championship game between Donegal and Armagh has been re-scheduled for this Saturday the 13th April at 3pm. The winner will progress straight into the Ulster semi-final in 2 weeks time, while the loser will go into a quarter-final tie against Monaghan which will be played next weekend. The venue
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