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Josh Moffett takes win in Galway Stages Rally – Declan Boyle 6th, Kevin Gallagher 3rd in modified section

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 …

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Donegal connection for Ireland’s Paralympic Silver Medallist

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 …

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Donegal Ladies Club Championship Results – Sunday 1st September

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 …

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Horse-Racing: Winner for Patrick McGettigan at the Curragh

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 …

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Rally Ceredigion: Callum Devine sixth overall – Kelly and McBride DNF

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 …

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Buncrana come from behind to win first ever Intermediate Hurling Championship

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 …

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Manager and player reaction to Burt winning Senior Hurling Championship – Micky McGrath, Ronan McDermott & Liam McKinney

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 …

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Buncrana captain Conor Grant: “We showed great character”

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 …

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Ollie Horgan says “it’s one of the good nights” as Galway put a dent in Derry’s title ambitions

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 …

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Darren Murphy says “the players have stuck together” as Finn Harps end run of poor results

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 …

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Derry beaten in Galway as Shels re-take pole position in Premier Division

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 – …

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Finn Harps link up with Letterkenny Medics

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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Seamus Coleman named in Ireland squad to face England and Greece

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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It’s still the same Mona – Ballyshannon homecoming

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 …

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Contract for new social homes for Ballybofey signed

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 …

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Deputy Doherty calls for banking levy to be increased to €400m

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 …

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Consultation opens as Stormont starts work on a new North West Transport Plan

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 …

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Next phase of Dungloe – Kilraine Road Scheme to commence next month

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 …

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Inishowen school starts new term with new name, crest and uniform

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 …

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Donegal SFC fixtures: St Nauls and Killybegs re-scheduled for Saturday afternoon

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 …

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Downings pick up first championship win in blustery Falcarragh

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…

Eddie O’Reilly on Langan’s late winner: “It was just brilliant to see him kicking it over the bar”

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 …

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Downings manager Curran: “It was a really tough day for football”

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 …

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Donegal Club Championship Results – Sunday 25th August

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 …

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Ladies Donegal Club Championship Results – Sunday 25th August

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 …

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Rhys Irwin in action in Round 8 of British Superbikes Championship

Kilmacrennan superbike racer Rhys Irwin is competing in Round 8 of the British Superbikes Championship at Cadwell park this weekend. The racing so far has seen mixed conditions with torrential rain for the practice sessions on Friday but the weather has improved today. Rhys finished P2 with a good FP1 and qualified P11 on the …

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Cricket: Sammy Jeffrey Shield Final postponed until further notice

The Sammy Jeffrey Shield Final between St Johnston and Strabane has been postponed until further notice due to the adverse weather conditions. The match, which was originally scheduled to be a two-inning match played over Friday and Saturday, was postponed until this morning (Sunday). After being affected by the weather yet again, it was controversially …

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Gary Slevin and Claire McGuigan the winners of Donegal Half Marathon – Brendan McDaid joins Highland Sunday Sport

Gary Slevin was the overall winner of this morning’s Donegal Half Marathon in Letterkenny in a time of 73 minutes and 14 seconds. The Foyle Valley athlete was just over a minute ahead of Letterkenny AC’s Ciaran McGonagle (1:15:16) in second, with Charlie O’Donnell from Rosses AC third (1:16:02). Letterkenny AC’s Claire McGuigan led the …

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Finn Valley’s Sinead McConnell takes three medals at World Masters Athletics Championships

Sinead McConnell took yet another medal at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Gothenburg this morning. A gutsy display earned her a brilliant bronze in the 20km race walk. The Finn Valley AC athlete finished in an incredible time of 1:59.38, which puts her into the top 20 on the all-time Irish list. Valerie Boban …

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Donegal Club Championship Results – Saturday 24th August

Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship, Round 3 Naomh Ádhamhnáin/St Eunan’s 0-09 – 1-07 Gaoth Dobhair Four Masters 2-07 – 2-09 Gleann tSúilí Gleann Fhinne 1-08 – 0-18 CLG Chill Chartha Sean Mac Cumhaill 0-05 – 2-13 Naomh Conaill   Intermediate Football Championship, Round 3 Na Rossa 0-06 – 0-08 Gaeil Fhánada Realt na …

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Glenswilly come from 7 points down to edge championship thriller in Donegal Town

Glenswilly have beaten Four Masters 2-09 to 2-07 as the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship roared into life in Donegal Town this afternoon. Two Senan Carr goals had Four Masters firmly in control of the contest at the beginning of the second half as they led 2-06 to 1-02. Four unanswered points from Michael …

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Gweedore emerge from lion’s den with huge championship win over St.Eunan’s

Gweedore have left Letterkenny with a massive win over a highly-fancied St.Eunan’s side in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship at the O’Donnell Park this afternoon. An Eoin DeBurca goal in the first half was the big score of the game as Gweedore ran out 1-07 to 0-09 winners. It’s St.Eunan’s first defeat of …

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Gary McDaid reacts to win over Four Masters: “There was a lot at stake today”

Glenswilly manager Gary McDaid was delighted to come away with the two points in today’s pulsating clash with Four Masters in the Michael Murphy Sports Senior Football Championship in Donegal Town. Having trailed by 7 points at once stage in the second half, McDaid’s team roared back into the game thanks to four unanswered points …

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