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Letterkenny Rovers will play Kilmacrennan Celtic in this season’s Brian McCormick Cup Final. Rovers came through their semi-final against Donegal Town with a 4-1 win in Ballyare this afternoon. Stephen McConnell’s side fell behind early but hit back through Lee McMonagle and second-half goals from Zach Gorman and BJ Banda (2) propelled the Donegal Junior […]

Ryan Griffin of Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club has finished seventh at the Irish Men’s Amateur Open at Seapoint Golf Links in Drogheda. Griffin ended the competition 7-under-par overall after shooting a round of 69 in his final round this afternoon. That score was 4 shots off the winner, Patrick Keeling of Roganstown, who ended

Thierry Neuville has taken victory at Rally Portugal in the World Rally Championship. The Belgian’s Hyundai i20 finished 16.3 seconds ahead of Oliver Solberg in 2nd spot – Solberg was in a GR Yaris. In third was Welshman Elfyn Evans, also in a Yaris, as he finished a further 29.1 seconds back from the leader.

Illistrin FC have won the SFAI U15 Trophy after a 1-0 win over Westport United in South Dublin this afternoon. Captain Darragh Edwards nodded home from a corner on 44 minutes to hand the Donegal youngsters national success. The side are managed by Seamus Murphy with Michael mcGlynn and Ciaran McElwaine in as coaches. Today’s

It’s safe to say Dylan Browne-McMonagle is enjoying his return to horse-racing. The Letterkenny jockey suffered a back injury whilst racing in Hong Kong earlier this year and returned to action last week. With another winner this afternoon at Leopardstown, Browne-McMonagle has had nine winners in the past seven days, including a brilliant 7/1 Chester

Cricket Round-Up – Saturday 09/05/26 In the National Cup, County Galway made light work of Letterkenny’s 146, cruising home on 151 for the loss of 3. Ardmore edged a thriller against Civil Service, winning by just four runs after posting 208 for 6. Terenure chased down Killyclooney’s 203 with four wickets to spare, while Templepatrick

Patrick McGettigan was in the winner’s enclosure in Naas this afternoon. The young Ballyare jockey rode “Arctic Steps” to victory in the 14:03 Handicap at the Kildare venue. The horse is trained by Ross O’Sullivan and went to post at 10/1.

Tyrone have beaten Fermanagh 3-21 to 2-13 in today’s Nickey Rackard Cup clash in Garvaghey. First-half goals from Niall McGarel and Ciaran Magill left the Red Hand outfit in a commanding 2-15 to 0-06 lead at the interval. A third goal from Rory Weir in the second-half was the icing on the cake in a

Storm Stacey took a brilliant win in the Superstock class on his North West 200 debut this afternoon. The English rider held off the challenge of runner-up Michael Dunlop to win by 1.26 seconds after a stunning last-lap battle. Dunlop took victory in a twice red-flagged Supersport race to claim the ninth win of his

The hurlers of Derry and Meath finished 3-15 apiece in the Christy Ring Cup in Trim this afternoon. A late Tom Shine score rescued an all-important share of the spoils for The Royals. Donegal play Roscommon this evening and Mickey McCann’s side will be looking to secure their Christy Ring status for next season but

Around 500 people took part in the WAAR (Wild Atlantic Adventure Race) this afternoon. For the second year in a row, Kilmacrennan native Peter O’Donnell was the first competitor across the line at The Banks of Naomh Mhuire in a time of 2 hours, 19 minutes and 45 seconds. Declan Ferry was 2nd and Patrick

Derry City have been beaten 1-0 by Drogheda United in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Sullivan & Lambe Park this evening. A Ryan Brennan penalty on 55 minutes gave the home side all three points to move them level on points with Derry in the league table. In other top flight games, leaders

Dylan Browne-McMonagle has won the 3:05 Chester Cup in Chester this afternoon. The Letterkenny jockey rode the 7/1 shot “A Piece Of Heaven” to victory for trainer Joseph O’Brien. It’s a massive win for last year’s Irish Champion Jockey, who has just recently returned from a back-injury, as the Chester Cup is a prestigious race

Greencastle teenager Harry McDaid (15) has once again proven himself on the international stage with gold standard karate performances in Grójec, Poland. Representing the Ulster Karate-do Federation (UKF), Harry travelled to compete at the VIII IKA Poland Karate League 2026 last week (April 26), where he secured impressive podium finishes against strong international opposition, claiming

The Northwest Vipers are set to welcome a new intake of players as their Youth American Football programme enters its sixth year running, continuing to build on a strong record of success in the North-West. Open to players aged 15–18, the programme has gone from strength to strength in recent seasons, including a standout year

Derry City have confirmed Carl Winchester has signed a two-year contract extension today, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2028 season at least. The 33 year-old midfielder has been in excellent form for Tiernan Lynch’s side since joining in January 2025, making 44 appearances in that time. Speaking ahead of today’s

Dylan Browne-McMonagle has taken his first two wins since returning from a back injury he sustained while racing in Hong Kong. The Letterkenny jockey was on board “Yousaynothingatall” for trainer JP O’Brien in the 4:50 race in Cork this afternoon. That horse went to post at even money. He then rode “Atomic City” to victory

Donegal All County League Division 1 Sun, 03 May Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon 2-15 – 1-17 Sean Mac Cumhaill Gleann Fhinne 1-15 – 2-15 Naomh Conaill   Donegal All County League Division 2 Sat, 02 May Red Hughs 3-16 – 0-11 Realt na Mara Sun, 03 May Carndomhnaigh 2-18 – 0-08 Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin  

Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan made history at the Killarney Rally Of The Lakes this afternoon. The pair, in their Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2, won the event which makes it five consecutive victories in Kerry – equalling the record of Bertie Fisher in the early 90’s. The three-in-a-row Donegal International Rally Champions finished 13.2