Donegal Under 20’s made it two from two in the Leo Murphy Cup after they beat Roscommon 2-09 to 0-11. Bobby McGettigan was the star for Donegal notching both of their goals. Manager Gary Duffy spoke with Tom Comack after the game. Tom also got the thoughts of the goalscorer for Donegal Bobby McGettigan.
It was a successful day for Donegal athletes and especially for a set of sisters from Finn Valley AC. Sinead McConnell won a bronze medal in the 5km walk at the European Masters in Portugal and the Castlefin athlete also earned a bronze team medal Her sister Catriona Devine then went on to win a …
Letterkenny Rugby Club are through to the Gordan West Cup Semi Final after they beat Strabane 36-0 on Saturday afternoon. Tries from Ben Hopkins and Keenan Barett alongside two each from Jack Speer and Daniel Faulkner gave Letterkenny a big win. In the All Ireland League Division 2c, City of Derry earned a 31 to …
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Donegal’s Under 20 made it back to back wins in the Leo Murphy Cup on Saturday afternoon with a 2-09 to 0-11 win over Roscommon. Bobby McGettigan with both goals for Gary Duffy’s side. Tom Comack reports for Highland Radio Sport…
UCD earned their first point of the season on Friday night with a 0-0 draw at home to Finn Harps. It was a close encounter with both sides creating only a couple of chances each. After the game, Chris Ashmore spoke with former Finn Harps defender, Sam Todd…
Voodoo Venue Cup Area 1 Ramelton Mariners 4 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Strand Rovers 2 v 2 Oldtown Celtic Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Copany Rovers 2 v 3 Drumbar F.C. Dunlewey Celtic 1 v 0 Castlefin Celtic Reserves Ulster Junior Shield Glencar Celtic 3 v 1 Buncrana Hearts
Letterkenny Rovers came from behind to beat Finn Harps U21’s in the Ulster Senior League on Friday night. Harps took the lead on 65 when Jamie McDaid netted before Simon McGlynn levelled the tie up just four minutes later. Dean McCarry then fired in the winner on 93 minutes to give Rovers all three points. …
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Derry City earned a late victory over Premier Division champions Shamrock Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night. A Will Patching penalty gave the hosts the lead on 51 minutes before Dylan Watts levelled the game up. Jamie McGonigle then pounced on a mistake in the closing minutes of the game to seal …
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Finn Harps started their SSE Airtricity Premier Division campaign with a 0-0 draw away at UCD. Ollie Horgan’s side created the better of the chances at Belfield but couldn’t manage to breach the students goal as both side earned themselves a point. After the game, Finn Harps assistant manager Gavin Dykes told Chris Ashmore there …
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Finn Harps started the 2022 Premier Division season with a nil all draw in Dublin against the students of UCD. The Ballybofey side had the better of the chances at the Belfield Bowl but had to settle for a share of the spoils. Harps midfielder Ryan Connolly told Chris Ashmore it was a difficult game …
Derry City inflicted a first defeat of the season upon Premier Division champions Shamrock Rovers on Friday night Jamie McGonigle’s goal deep into injury time saw the Candystripes beat Rovers 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Will Patching had Derry in front on 51 minutes from the penalty spot and then Dylan Watts leveled the …
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Derry City inflicted a first defeat of the season upon SSE Airtricity Premier Divisions Shamrock Rovers. Jamie McGonigle’s goal deep into injury time saw the Candystripes beat Rovers 2-1 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Damien Duff’s first win as Shelbourne boss came with a 2-nil victory away to Drogheda. Former Finn Harps players Dan Hawkins …
Finn Harps will finally get their new League of Ireland season up and running on Friday night when they travel to take on newly-promoted UCD in Dublin. There are five games in the top division on Friday night, and then another round of fixtures on Monday with Harps on the road again, this time travelling …
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Covid-19 vaccines are now available for 5-11 year olds in Letterkenny. Parents and guardians now have the option to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine for their child by going to www.hse.ie/book where they can choose a date and time that is most convenient for them. The following clinics can be booked for …
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Donegal’s Ronan Boyce has signed a new contract at Derry City. The Ramelton man has put pen to paper to complete a new deal that will keep him at the Brandywell at least until the end of the 2025 season. Boyce had a super season with the Candystripes last year and club chairman Philip O’Doherty …
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St Columba’s, Stranorlar are the Danske Bank Ulster Schools GAA Markey Cup champions. They made history on Tuesday evening as they won the competition for the first time as they defeated Virginia College of Cavan on a scoreline of 1-14 to 0-6. Kevin McCormack was top scorer with 1-7 on a memorable night for the …
Bonagee United and Cockhill Celtic have both been handed tricky away draw’s in this season’s quarter final’s of the Intermediate cup. Bonagee must travel to Cork for a tie with Rockmount AFC while Cockhill are in Dublin again to play Bluebell United. The ties are to be played on the weekend 19/20 March. Republic of …
A man has been arrested in Derry and drugs with an estimated street value of £2,000 seized following an incident in last night. The 45-year-old was arrested on suspicion of a number driving-related and drug-related offences, including driving with excess alcohol, driving with no insurance, being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug, …
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It was a day to remember for Finn Valley AC as two club members achieved medal success yesterday at the European Masters Athletics Championships in Portugal. Ciara Kearns won a magnificent gold medal in Braga in the W35 long jump event. Kearns’ brilliant victory came after her clubmate Sinead McConnell won bronze in the W50 …
Donegal were beaten for the first time in the National Football League this season on Sunday afternoon, going down 1-13 to 0-07 away to Kerry. David Clifford’s goal midway into the second half helped the Kingdom to victory. The one positive for Donegal today was the returning players which included Oisin Gallen and Hugh McFadden. …
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Donegal manager Declan Bonner has spoken of his disappointment of his sides second half performance in their 1-13 to 0-07 defeat to Kerry in the National Football League. At halftime, Donegal trailed 0-09 to 0-02 but were playing against a strong wind in that first half. Despite having the wind in the second half Declan …
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Donegal Ladies maintained their perfect start to their National League campaign with a 2-11 to 2-05 victory away to Westmeath. Two first half goals from Karen Guthrie sent Maxi Curran’s side well on their way to their five point victory. After the game,. Kevin Egan spoke with Donegal boss Maxi Curran… Kevin also got the …
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Donegal Ladies made it two wins from two in the National Football League with a 2-11 to 2-05 against Westmeath on Sunday afternoon. Karen Guthrie was the star for Donegal firing in two goals in the first half. Kevin Egan has the full time report.
Tyrone beat Kildare 2-7 to 12 points in Division One of the Allianz National Football League Sunday afternoon. Conn Kilpatrick and Darren McCurry with the goals for the All-Ireland champions and that’s their first victory this season. Manager Brian Dooher praised his side at full-time…
Tyrone got their first win in this years National Football League with a 2-07 to 0-12 victory over Kildare. Second half goals from Darren McCurry and Conn Kilpatrick helped the Red Hands to victory. Francis Mooney has the full time report from Healy Park…
Derry made it three wins from three in the National Football League after they beat Cork 1-13 to 0-07 in Owenbeg. Shane McGuigan was the top scorer for the Oakleaf County scoring eight points with Benny Herron finding the back of the Cork net. Rory Gallagher spoke with Derry GAA media after the game…
Bonagee United are through to the Quarter Finals of the FAI Intermediate Cup for the first time in their history after they beat Everton FC on penalties on Saturday night. The game ended 2-2 with Micahel Doherty and Deano Larkin netting for Bonagee. Jason Gibson’s side then won the game on penalties with five perfect …
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Donegal tasted defeat for the first time in the National Football League this season, losing out 1-13 to 0-07 to Kerry in Tralee. At halftime, Declan Bonner’s side trailed nine points to two before Kerry extended their out to nine points with a David Clifford goal. Donegal battled to get back in the game but …
Cockhill Celtic are into the FAI Intermediate Cup Quarter Finals after they beat Liffey Wanderers on penalties. The game had finished 0-0 in Dublin with Cockhil reduced to 10 men following Adam McCarron’s red card. Cockhill Celtic boss Gavin Cullen joined Pauric Hilferty on Sunday Sport to review their victory…
This weekend saw action in the European Masters in Braga, Portugal. Noreen Bonner of Finn Valley claimed two medals both in the 8k Cross Country event where she finished in second in the individual event whilst her team also ended the day with a gold medals. The action for Donegal athletes continues on Monday. Athletics …
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Glenea United 1 v 1 Bonagee United Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Cranford United 1 v 3 Rathmullan Celtic Drumoghill F.C. 2 v 7 Raphoe Town Fanad United 2 v 0 Ballybofey United Swilly Rovers 2 v 2 Gweedore Celtic Donegal Physiotherapy & Performance Centre Division Two Glenree United …
Donegal manager, Declan Bonner has named his team to face Kerry in Tralee in round three of the National Football League. There are three changes to the team that started Donegal’s last outing against Kildare with Shane O’Donnell replacing Tony McClenaghan, Charles McGuinness coming in for Michael Murphy who doesn’t make the matchday squad and …
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Derry man Connor Coyle retained his ABF Continental Americas Middleweight title on Saturday night with a victory over Rodrigo Lopes in Melrose, Massachusetts. Coyle won via TKO after Lopes didn’t answer the bell for the sixth round of their bout. His professional record now stands at 15-0 after the win. With the win Coyle is …
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Bonagee United are through to the Quarter Finals of the FAI Intermediate Cup for the first time in their history after they beat Everton FC on penalties in Dry Arch Park on Saturday night. Alan Greaney opened the scoring for Everton before goals from Micheál Doherty and Deano Larkin turned things in Bonagee’s favour. Chris …
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Donegal opened their U20 Development League campaign with a 3-14 to 0-06 win over Derry at Celtic Park. At halftime, Gary Duffy’s side led 10 points to four before firing in three second half goals to ease to victory. Two of those goals came from Bobby McGettigan with Ryan McShane netting the other Manager Gary …
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Donegal U20 footballers got their Leo Murphy Cup campaign off to the best possible start with a 3-14 to 0-06 victory over Derry in Celtic park. Two goals from Bobby McGettigan and one from Ryan McShane helped Gary Duffy’s side to victory. Frank Craig has the full time report… Elsewhere there was defeat on Saturday …
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Kerryanne Brown netted the only goal of the game as Ireland U19’s beat Russia 1-0 on Friday. Brown was joined by fellow Donegal natives, Emma Doherty and Erin McLaughlin in the starting eleven. That game is one of two in which Ireland are facing Russia in Turkey, as the squad prepares for their UEFA WU19 …
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There were defeats on Saturday afternoon for City of Derry and Omagh Rugby Clubs in the All Ireland Division 2c. City of Derry went down 22-17 to Clonmel, the defeat sees Clonmel leapfrog City of Derry into eighth in the Division. Meanwhile Omagh were defeated 17-15 away to Bruff. In the McCambley Cup Quarter Final, …
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Glencar Inn Saturday Division One Glencar Celtic 4 v 3 Strand Rovers Glenea United Reserves 3 v 0 Milford United Reserves Keadue Rovers Reserves 2 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves Kildrum Tigers Reserves 1 v 0 Donegal Town Reserves Old Orchard Saturday Division Two Gweedore Celtic Reserves 2 v 1 Drumbar F.C. St. Catherines Reserves …
Derry City got their SSE Airtricity Premier Division campaign underway with a draw away to Dundalk. The game ended 2-2 with Derry twice coming from behind. Joe Thomson scored the first for the Candystripes before halftime with Jamie McGonigle netted on 80 minutes to ensure a share of the spoils. After the game, Derry City …
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The U20 Regional Development match between Donegal v Derry on Saturday has now been moved to Celtic Park in Derry following a pitch inspection in MacCumhaill Park which was deemed unplayable, due to adverse weather conditions on Friday afternoon. The U20 Hurling Development game between Donegal v Down has been also moved, it was set …
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Following a pitch inspection at The Showgrounds on Saturday morning, the SSE Airtricity Premier Division game between Sligo Rovers and Bohemians has been postponed due to pitch conditions. It is the second Premier Division fixture to be postponed following Finn Harps and Drogheda United’s game being called off on Friday afternoon. New dates for both …
Kerry manager Jack O’Connor has named David Clifford amongst the subs for Donegal’s visit to Tralee on Sunday in the National Football League. Clifford was in action midweek in the Sigerson Cup Final where his University of Limerick team were beaten 1-06 to 0-12 by NUI Galway. That is the one of two changes from …
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Derry City and Dundalk played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in what was both club’s opening game of the season in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Steven Bradley opened the scoring for Dundalk on 31 minutes but just nine minutes later Joe Thomson levelled up the tie. The Lillywhites hit the front again on 74 …
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The Derry City and Strabane District City region has been ranked one of the top European cities of the future. According to a study carried out by the FDI Intelligence Division of the Financial Times the region has been listed second in the FDI European Cities of the Future 2022. Mayor of Derry City and …
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A quantity of cocaine and cannabis have been seized in the Buncrana area following a number of searches. Yesterday, a planned cross border operation to tackle rural crime was conducted in the Buncrana district. A number of vehicles were subsequently seized by customs while a number of road traffic offences were detected by Gardaí. In …
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Donegal’s Sam Magee, a three-time European Games medallist, has announced his retirement after a 15-year professional career in the sport. One of Ireland’s top badminton stars, the doubles player secured a gold at the European Junior Championships in 2009 and then went on to earn many more medals throughout a professional career that has spanned …
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Police in Derry City and Strabane are urging residents to be vigilant after reports of suspicious callers to homes in the city this week. They are appealing to people to report any suspicious activity. Police received a report on Tuesday about a man calling to a home purporting to be from ‘The Water Board’. On …
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A Donegal Deputy has questioned if the Justice Minister knows what is happening in the real world. Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson Deputy Pearse Doherty has warned that the insurance crisis is having a significant impact on the economy and communities bouncing back from the pandemic. He told that Dail that while insurance claim awards fell …
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