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“We weren’t clinical enough at the end” – Buncrana manger Gary Duffy

  The Donegal Intermediate Football Championship resumed with Buncrana welcoming Malin to The Scarvey in what was an Inishowen derby. The match ended in a draw, Buncrana 0-10 Malin 1-07. Buncrana coincided three points in a row towards full time and after the match Buncrana manger Gary Duffy said “we weren’t clinical enough at the

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“Nothing went right for us in that first half” – Naomh Conaill manager Martin Regan

Naomh Conaill went into half time five points down but fought back to draw nine points each against St. Eunan’s, in front of a home crowd at the Davy Brennan Memorial Park in the second round of the Donegal Senior Football Championship. Naomh Conaill were seven points down at a stage, manager Martin Regan said

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Draw made for round three of the Donegal Senior Football Championship

After the Naomh Conaill and St. Eunan’s match, the draw for round three of the Donegal Senior Football Championship was held today at the Davy Brennan Memorial Park. Here’s Oisin Kelly live at the draw reporting for Highland Radio Sport… Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Club Championship Round 3 draw. Four Master v St Michael’s

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“The bench really helped us” – Malin manager Michael Byrne

Malin travelled down to play Buncrana today in Donegal Intermediate Football Championship at The Scarvey. The Inishowen derby ended all square after the full time whistle, Buncrana 0-10 Malin 1-07. After the match Brendan Devenney got reaction from Malin manager Michael Byrne and he said “the bench really helped us”…  

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” We had to put in a big performance” – Cloughaneely wing forward Conor Coyle

In the Donegal Senior Football Championship, Cloughaneely got their first win today beating Milford at home. The final score was Cloughneely 3-07 Milford 0-08. After the match Ryan Ferry got the reaction of Cloughaneely wing forward Conor Coyle and he said ” we had to put in a big performance”…  

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Ethiopian smashes course record at Donegal Half Marathon – McCready wins ladies’ title

Ethiopian Yared Derese smashed the course record as he won the Donegal Half Marathon in 1 hour 7 minutes and 22 seconds this morning. Running for the Carrick Aces club in Monaghan, he crossed the line more than six minutes ahead of second placed Shane O’Donnell (1:13.38) with Philip McHugh of Letterkenny AC (1:15.28) in

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“I think it was an absolutely brilliant game of football” – Ruaidhrí Higgins

In the League of Ireland last night, Derry City returned to action and played out a 2-2 draw away to Bohemians. The match kicked off 45 minutes late due to a problem with the lights at Dalymount Park. Ruaidhrí Higgins side went behind early in the match but hit back with two goals from Michael

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Donegal Junior League launch – Nigel Ferry says league continues to improve

The new season in the Donegal Junior League swings into action shortly – and last night at the Diamond Park in Ballyare, club members, managers and league officials gathered for the launch of the new league campaign. Daire Bonner of the Donegal News reports: The Donegal League’s Nigel Ferry said there’s plenty to look forward

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Reaction on Jim’s return – Eamon McGee, Anthony Molloy, Fergus McGee, Brendan Kilcoyne

  The return of Jim McGuinness as Donegal senior football manager has been welcomed across the county today.. After much speculation in recent weeks, The Glenties man was confirmed as the new manager by Donegal GAA on Monday evening. He takes over on a three year term with the option of a fourth and with

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Success for Gaoth Dobhair rowers at international currach championships

Four members of Gaoth Dobhair’s Cumann na gCurach travelled to Warrenpoint in County Down last weekend to compete in Carlingford Lough Currach Club’s 18th annual International Championships. Fíona Nic Fhionnlaoich and Ó Domhnaill brothers Ronán, Simon and Michael secured an impressive eight podium finishes. The event this year saw crews from Ireland, England and the

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“Brought the intensity “- Gaoth Dobhair manager Ronan Mac Niallais on his players in the second half

Ghaoth Dobhair began their campaign in this year’s Donegal Senior Football Championship with a home victory over MacCumhaills. The full time score was Ghaoth Dobhair 1-16 MacCumhails 0-11. Speaking to Oisin Kelly after the match Ghaoth Dobhair manager, Ronan Mac Niallais said his players came out in the second half  and “brought the intensity” and

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“We’re disappointed we didn’t win “- Four Masters manager Kevin Sinclair

Four Masters suffered a home defeat against Aodh Ruadh in their opening match in the Donegal Senior Football Championship. It ended Four Masters 0-03 Aodh Ruadh 0-07. After the match Peter Campbell got the reaction of Four Masters Manager Kevin Sinclair and he said  “we’re disappointed we didn’t win “…

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