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Two second placed finishes for Kerr while Irwin gets another podium finish

Kilmacrennan’s Richard Kerr kept the pressure on title leader Dan Linfoot in the National Superstock 1000 Championship after securing a podium double at Thruxton in Hampshire. Kerr was second in Saturday’s opening race and the AMD Motorsport Honda rider was second again on Sunday. Kerr is now just 11 points behind championship leader Linfoot. Earlier

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“We decided to put a marker down” – Eunan O’Donnell after Junior Hurling Championship win

St Eunan’s defeated Burt to win the Donegal Junior Hurling Championship in O’Donnell Park on Saturday evening. It ended St Eunan’s 2-13 Burt 2-08. After the match Brendan Devenney spoke with the winning manager Euan O’Donnell and he said “we decided to put a marker down” on what the team had to do ahead of

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Setanta Champions again – Kevin Campbell, Gary McGettigan & Stephen McBride Reaction

Goals win games – that was very much the case at the O’Donnell Park on Saturday evening as Setanta hit St Eunan’s for four in their 4-13 to 0-14 victory, one which gave the men from the cross the Donegal senior hurling title. Gerard Gilmore, Declan Coulter and Ruairi Campbell with two, were the goal

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“Eventful weekend” – Sean McFadden on Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra 555 Race

The 8th edition of the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race took place this weekend, a challenging route of 555 and 333km along the rugged and beautiful Donegal Wild Atlantic Way coastline. Organiser Sean McFadden chatted to Chris Ashmore on Saturday sport on an “eventful weekend”… See the full results : https://www.donegalultra555.com/  

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“Carn are a hurling team” – Cathal Doherty after Intermediate Cup win

Carndonagh defeated Sean MacCumhaill to win the Donegal Intermediate Hurling Cup in O’Donnell park, Letterkenny on Saturday afternoon. It ended Carndonagh 2-12 Sean MacCumhaill 2-08. At half time Carn led 2-08 to 2-04. After the match Oisin Kelly spoke with Carndonagh player/manager Cathal Doherty and he said “carn are a hurling team”…    

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Irish team concludes European Athletics U20 Championships on a positive note

The curtain came down yesterday evening a hugely successful European Athletics U20 Championships for Ireland in Jerusalem. There were a further four top-8 placings and a national U20 4x400m relay record for the 4×400 metre team. Finn Valley’s Hannah Murray was in the women’s 4x400m relay team that finished in 7th overall. The Irish team

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Gold for Katie George Dunlevy at Para-Cycling World Championships

London-based Katie-George Dunlevy, whose father John hails from Mountcharles, won gold at the 2023 UCI and Para-Cycling World Championships in Glasgow. She teamed up with Linda Kelly to win gold in the Women’s B Time Trial in Glasgow. Earlier in the championships, Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal, won bronze, in the WB tandem pursuit. Katie has

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Public Expenditure Minister says Budget will have cost-of-living package

The Public Expenditure Minister says Budget 2024 will have a cost-of-living package. But he ruled out any likely reductions to the Universal Social Charge. Budget 2023 included a cost-of-living package worth over 4 billion euro. Minister Pachal Donohoe says we’re still too far from October’s Budget to commit to what the measures will be:

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SDLP confirms original Waterside DEA declaration has been upheld

The SDLP has confirmed that the original declaration of the Waterside DEA in May’s local elections has been upheld. Following a court hearing, a continuation of the count in the constituency took place today. In a statement issued, SDLP leader, Colum Eastwood says Councillor Martin Reilly has been elected. The formal declaration of the result

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O’Donnell Park set to host triple header on Hurling finals day

Donegal GAA have confirmed the fixture details for the Hurling finals day this weekend. The O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny will hold a triple header on Saturday. Senior Hurling Championship Final Sat, 12 Aug, Venue: O Donnell Park, (FINAL), Setanta V St Eunan’s 18:00, Junior Hurling Championship Final Sat, 12 Aug, Venue: O Donnell Park, (FINAL),

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Derry and Strabane Mayor appeals for calm in Derry

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Patricia Logue, has appealed for those involved in sporadic public disorder in the Galliagh area to consider the impact of their actions on their community. Councillor Patricia Logue says she is deeply disappointed to learn of the unacceptable scenes that unfolded yesterday and in the

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Continuation of Waterside DEA election count to get underway tomorrow

Derry City and Strabane District Council has confirmed that there will be a continuation of the counting votes cast in recent Council elections in the Waterside DEA constituency. In a statement issued by the Council, they say it follows a Court hearing and with agreement of all parties, the continuation count will take place in

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“We wouldn’t of been happy with our performance and how we played” – Rory Kavanagh

St Eunan’s last minute goal wasn’t enough to get over the line against Naomh Conaill in the Division 1 League Final. It ended Naomh Conaill 0-09 St Eunan’s 1-05 in MacCumhail Park, Ballybofey on Sunday afternoon. After the match Brendan Devenney got St Eunan’s Manager, Rory Kavanagh reaction to his side defeat and he said

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