St.Eunan’s have beaten Naomh Conaill by 10 points to 9 in the quarter final of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship at MacCumhaill Park this evening. Having led by 4 points at half time, the Letterkenny side had to withstand a second half fightback from their old rivals Naomh Conaill. As the game entered […]
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The first of this season’s quarter-finals in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship has produced a shock as Dungloe have beaten Glenswilly 2-08 to 0-13 in Falcarragh this afternoon. With the full time report, here’s Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell…
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Termon have stormed into the Michael Murphy Sports Intermediate Football Championship Final after defeating Naomh Muire 2-14 to 1-08 at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. Two second half goals from Daire McDaid propelled the Burn Road side to victory after a stern test from Naomh Muire. Daire Bonnar has the full time report from Letterkenny…
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Letterkenny defeated Monaghan 17-15 in the Ulster Championship 2 this afternoon. Having been 15-0 down at half time, tries from Rory McGinty and Jordan Mealiff combined with penalties & conversions from Daf Green and Cody Laverty gave Letterkenny a dramatic 2-point win.
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Dungloe defeated Glenswilly in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Quarter Final in Falcarragh this afternoon. It finished 2-08 to 0-13 in favour of the Dungloe men and the result will be seen by many as the shock of the championship so far. Dungloe manager Dessie Gallagher gave his thoughts to Highland’s Maureen O’Donnell
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Termon are the first team to book their spot in the Intermediate Football Final after a 2-14 to 1-08 win over Naomh Muire at O’Donnell Park this afternoon. Naomh Muire had equalised well into the second half to make it 1-08 apiece but Termon finished excellently and hit another 1-07 without reply to run out
Caolan McDaid delighted to lead Termon into Intermediate Final Read More »
Glenswilly bowed out of the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship at the hands of Dungloe in this afternoon’s quarter final in Falcarragh. Dungloe took a 1-point win in the shock result of the championship so far. A disappointed Glenswilly manager Gary McDaid spoke to Maureen O’Donnell after the game…
Gary McDaid: “We have a long winter ahead of us” Read More »
Cockhill Celtic lost 2-0 to Enniskillen Rangers in this afternoon’s President’s Cup Final in Ballinamallard. Jake Brown and Joel Byrne got the goals for the Fermanagh side. Highland’s Chris Ashmore was on hand at full time…
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FAI Junior Cup Champions Cockhill Celtic were beaten 2-0 by IFA Junior Cup Champions Enniskillen Rangers in the FAI/IFA President’s Cup Final in Ballinamallard this afternoon. A disappointed Cockhill Celtic manager Gavin Cullen spoke to Highland’s Chris Ashmore after the game… Chris managed to get the thoughts of Enniskillen goalscorer Jake Brown… Ex-Manchester
Gavin Cullen: “We didn’t lay a glove on them” Read More »
Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship Quarter Final: An Clochán Liath 2-08 – 0-13 Gleann tSúilí Naomh Conaill v Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s (19:30) Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final: CLG An Tearmainn 2-14 – 1-08 Naomh Muire, Íochtar Na Rosann Junior A Football Championship Semi Final: CLG Carndomhnaigh 2-14 – 0-09 Naomh Mhuire
Donegal Club Championship Results – Saturday 21/09/24 Read More »
Institute won their second game in a row as they defeated Newington Youths in the NIFL Championship at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this afternoon. ‘Stute found themselves 2-0 up at half time thanks to two efforts from Padraig Lynch. Second half goals from Michael Harris and Mikhail Kennedy sealed the win. Elsewhere, Ballinamallard defeated Limavady
NIFL: Institute make it two wins on the bounce Read More »
The North-West Vipers, formerly the Donegal/Derry Vipers, are now the only American Football side in the north-west and are currently on the hunt for new recruits ahead of the new season. Ciaran Cannon was joined in studio this evening by Niall Lyons, line-backer for the Vipers for the past 10 years, and Cathal Curran, O
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Derry GAA have ruled out the possibility of former manager Rory Gallagher returning as boss of the county’s senior footballers. The Oak Leaf county have been without a manager since Mickey Harte’s departure earlier this year. Gallagher left the Derry job in May of 2023 after allegations of abuse were made by his estranged wife,
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Finn Harps took a valuable point from their trip to play newly-crowned First Division Champions Cork City at Turner’s Cross this evening. Having led 2-0 at half time after goals from Tony McNamee and Success Edogun, Harps were pegged back in the second period thanks to a brace from Seanie Maguire. After the game, boss
Darren Murphy: “We’re still in the mix” Read More »
Derry City equalised in injury time against Shamrock Rovers to clinch a 1-1 draw at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. In the dying minutes, a controversial penalty was awarded to the home side when Patrick McEleney went to ground and the ref pointed to the spot. Following criticism of McEleney, Higgins has defended him
Higgins defends McEleney: “He’s the most honest professional I’ve ever worked with” Read More »
Derry City scored a late penalty to draw 1-1 with Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. Rovers went in at the break 1-0 up thanks to a Dylan Watts effort on 26 minutes. Derry pressed for an equaliser in the second half but the game
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Finn Harps drew 2-2 with Cork City in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Turner’s Cross this evening. Tony McNamee put the away side 1-0 up on 10 minutes as he glanced home a header from 12 yards. Cork almost equalised on 34 minutes only to be denied by a stunning save from Oisin
Harps pegged back but take a point from Turner’s Cross Read More »
It’s a big night of SSE Airtricity League action with important games for both Finn Harps and Derry City. Harps travel to play newly-crowned First Division champions Cork City at Turner’s Cross knowing that an away win will keep their play-off chances well and truly alive heading into the final five games of the season.
Joe Boyle looks ahead to huge night for both Finn Harps and Derry City Read More »
Donegal jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle had an 82/1 double at Naas yesterday, with wins on the 18/1 shot Call me Captain for trainer Natalia Lupini in an Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden race over seven furlongs and earlier on the 100/30 favourite Tommy McJohn in the five furlong TRM Calphormin Nursery Handicap for trainer Michael
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Derry City are set to face off against fellow title-challengers Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Ryan McBride Brandywell this evening. City are second in the table, four points behind league-leaders Shelbourne, while Rovers come into the clash just four points behind Derry in third. Dropped points from the top
Cockhill Celtic are on the hunt for more silverware this weekend as they take on Enniskillen Rangers in the FAI/IFA President’s Junior Cup Final. Having won the FAI Junior Cup at the end of last season, Gavin Cullen’s side are set to take on the winners of the IFA Junior Cup on Saturday afternoon in
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Donegal’s Amy Boyle-Carr has settled into life in Australia and is set to make her debut for AFLW side Adelaide Crows this Sunday. The Glenties native moved down under last month and, having never played Australian Rules Football before, has made a big impression in her first few weeks as a rookie player. Boyle-Carr made
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Homes and businesses in Carnamuggagh Upper and Letterkenny could be without water today. It’s as essential maintenance works get underway from 9am this morning. The works are due to be complete by 4:30pm this afternoon, however, the utility warns it may take up to fours hours after this time for supplies to fully return.
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The number of homes sold in Donegal for the month of July was 76, a drop of 22% in the same month in 2023. That’s according to figures released today by the Central Statistics Office. The median sale price of these homes saw a rise of 7% to €189,750, below the national average increase of
Donegal house sales down 22% in July Read More »
In this week’s Business Matters with Chris Ashmore, the focus of attention is the Finn Valley Voice newspaper in Ballybofey, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. The origins of the paper date back to June 1994, when then-president of the Chamber of Commerce, Susan McGonagle, had a simple but powerful idea – to
Business Matters, Ep 211: Finn Valley Voice newspaper reaches 30 years milestone Read More »
Two kilometers of water mains have been successfully replaced along the western shore of Mulroy Bay, between Coole Upper and Cranford, an area known for frequent bursts. As part of the National Leakage Reduction Program, new water service connections were also installed from the public water main to customers’ properties. The works, undertaken by Farrans
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A Letterkenny businessman says the ‘dysfunctionality’ in Ireland motivated him to put himself forward to run in the next general election. Gerry McKeever believes a radical change is needed to ensure adequate resources such as housing are in place. Mr McKeever says the lack of accommodation is one of the main issues affecting people right
The Donegal Senior, Intermediate and Junior Championships draws took place on Sunday evening in O’Donnell Park. The draw was as follows: Senior A quarter finals Naomh Conaill V St Eunan’s Dungloe V Glenswilly Gaoth Dobhair V Four Masters St Michael’s V Kilcar Senior B quarter finals St Eunan’s V Glenswilly Gaoth Dobhair V Sean MacCumhaills
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Leitirmacaward’s Declan Boyle took his first rally win in six years by taking victory at the Wexford Stages Rally on Sunday. After two days and 18 stages, Boyle and Patrick Walsh took their first win in their newly acquired Skodia Fabia and it was Declan’s first win since the Achill Island Mayo Stages in 2018.
Declan Boyle and Patrick Walsh win Wexford Stages Rally Read More »
Gaoth Dobhair sealed their place in the Donegal Senior Football Championship quarter final after a 0-16 to 0-08 win over Sean MacCumhaills. A game against Four Masters is Gaoth Dobhair’s reward for their eight point victory. After the game, Gaoth Dobhair boss Ronan MacNaillais was happy with their victory but knows there is room to
Ronan MacNaillais happy with victory but room for improvement for his Gaoth Dobhair side Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle claimed a winner on Sunday at the Curragh racecourse. The Donegal jockey was first past the post on board the Joseph O’Brien trained Scorthy Champ in the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes (Group 1). The pair went off at 12/1. The win follows Browne McMonagle’s success on Saturday at Leopardstown when he
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Gaoth Dobhair are into the quarter finals for the Donegal Senior Football Championship quarter final after an eight point victory over Sean MacCumhaills. 0-16 to 0-08 was how it finished in O’Donnell Park. Oisin Kelly and Brendan Kilcoyne have the full time report…
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Rory McIlroy agonisingly missed out on victory at the Irish Open at Royal County Down. The Northern Irishman lead for most of the day before a brilliant finish by Rasmus Hojgaard gave the Norwegian the win. McIlroy needed an eagle on 18 to force a playoff but watched as it narrowly inched wide of the
Brilliant final round by Rasmus Hojgaard sees Rory McIlroy finish second at Irish Open Read More »
Naomh Muire 1-02 V 9-21 Termon Glenfin 1-12 V 2-09 Naomh Conaill
Donegal Senior Ladies Football Championship Results 15/09/2024 Read More »
Brian McCormick Cup – Area Finals Castlefin Celtic 3 vs 2 Kildrum Tigers Donegal Town 3 vs 0 St Catherines FC Kilmacrennan Celtic 5 vs 0 Cranford FC
Donegal Junior League Results 15/09/2024 Read More »
Jackie Crossan Premier Division Cockhill Celtic 3 Greencastle FC 0 Redcastle United 1 Aileach FC 3 Buncrana Hearts 4 Illies Celtic 1 Clonmany Shamrocks 4 Culdaff FC 1 Division One Aileach Res 3 Buncrana Res 0 Carn Youths 0 Glengad United 0 QPS 6 Dunree United 1 Rashenny FC 0 Cockhill Youth 2 Gleneely Colts
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A late point scored 66 minutes into the game from Benny McLaughlin proved to be the difference in the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship quarter final between Malin and Buncrana 0-11 to 0-10 was how it ended in Carndonagh as Malin secured their spot in the final four of this years Intermediate Championship After the game,
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Two lates points in the closing minutes of the game was enough to put Malin into the final four of the Donegal Intermediate Football Championship. Benny McLaughlin’s point late in the game proved to be the difference for Malin as they beat Buncrana 0-11 to 0-10 in Carndonagh. Dáire Bonnar has the full time report…
Last gasp point sees Malin reach Donegal Intermediate Football Championship semi final Read More »
Aodh Ruadh maintained their Donegal Senior Football status for another year after a 13 point win over Cloughaneely 2-16 to 0-09 was how it ended with goals coming from Shane McGrath and Jack Gallagher Maureen O’Donnell reports from MacCumhaill Park… After the game Aodh Ruadh boss Maurice McLaughlin spoke with Maureen O’Donnell…
Rhys Irwin finished in second place on Sunday afternoon in Oulton Park. The Kilmacrennan rider finished just over two seconds behind Richard Cooper in the wet conditions. In the Sprint Race on Saturday afternoon Irwin finished in fifth place.
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Ardmore maintained their top flight status after a victory over St Johnson on Sunday afternoons Premier League Play Off. 19 runs was the difference between the two sides. St Johnson had been in a good position to claim victory after reducing Ardmore to 109-8 on Saturday but the match was unfortunately abandoned due to the
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It was another busy weekend on the athletics front in Donegal with both the Donegal Masters Cross Country Championships and the Champions Cup taking place. The Masters County Championships mens was won by Jon-Jo Doherty with Finn Valley winning the team event meanwhile the womens event was won by Helena McCready and her team of
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Derry City booked their place in the FAI Cup semi final after they beat Shelbourne 2-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Saturday evening. Goals from Michael Duffy and Danny Mullen was enough to see the Candystripes through to the final four. They will now have to travel to Bohemians for their semi final.
Ruaidhri Higgins reflects on Derry City’s FAI Cup quarter final over Shelbourne Read More »
Darragh Kelly improved on his MMA record to 7-0 with victory at Wembley in London on Saturday night. The Moville man defeated Dmytrii Hrytsenko of the Ukraine via unanimous decision on the Bellator Champion Series bill. The cards were marked 30-26, 30-26, 30-26 – all in favour of Kelly against a tough opponent who was also
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Derry City will be away to Bohemians in the semi finals of the FAI Cup after their 2-0 win over Shelbourne on Saturday evening at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Goals from Michael Duffy and Danny Mullen put the Candystripes into the next round. Speaking with Martin Holmes, Paul McMullen spoke about the group sticking
Derry advance in Cup: Paul McMullen & Mark Connolly Reaction Read More »
Derry City have beaten Premier Division rivals Shelbourne 2-0 to book their spot in the semi finals of the FAI Cup. Martin Holmes reports from the Brandywell for Highland Radio Sport:
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Dylan Browne McMonagle was in the winners enclosure on Saturday at Leopardstown. The Donegal jockey rode the Joseph O’Brien trained Trustyourinstinct to a Group 3 win. The pair finished a length and a half ahead of Shane Foley and Kinesiology. Earlier on Saturday, Browne McMonagle finished fourth in the Irish Champions Stake Group 1 on
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Naomh Muire, Lower Rosses have a Donegal Intermediate Football Championship semi final to look forward to after they beat Milford on Saturday evening in Falcarragh. Harry Harden scored what proved to be a vital goal for Naomh Muire as they ended up 1-09 to 0-08 winners. After the game, Ryan Ferry got the thoughts of
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