Dylan Browne McMonagle claimed a 6/1 double at Fairyhouse on Friday evening. The first win for the Donegal jockey was on board the the Michael O’Callaghan trained, Night Sparkle at 11/4. The second victory was on the 4/5 shot Rappareee Champ for trainer Joseph O’Brien.
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Callum Devine remains the man to catch after Special Stage 11 of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. His lead has been cut to 8.1 seconds by Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes in their Hyundai I20 R5. Sam Moffett and Keith Moriarty also in their Hyundai I20 R5 are in third a further 36.9 seconds
Donegal Rally: Callum Devine has lead cut by Josh Moffett Read More »
Callum Devine has extended his lead at the top of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally by 9.8 seconds. Josh Moffett and Andy Hayes in their Hyundai I20 R5 are in second with Sam Moffett and Keith Moriarty also in their Hyundai I20 R5 are in third. Oisin Kelly has the latest…
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There has been a change at the top of the leader board in the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. Oisin Kelly has the details…
Donegal Rally: Callum Devine reclaims the lead Read More »
Callum Devine and Andy Hayes It’s all happening in day 2 of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. Chris Ashmore has more..
Donegal Rally: Moffett and Devine swap the lead Read More »
The weather is set to play a factor on day two of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally. Oisin Kelly looks ahead to today’s action:
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Day 1 of the 2023 Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally has come to a close. Josh Moffett and Andy Hays are the leaders after the first day of rallying. Chris Ashmore has been chatting with today’s competitors…
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Day 1 of the 2023 Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally has ended. 2022 champions Josh Moffett and Andy Hays are the leaders after the first day of rallying. Oisin Kelly has the wrap…
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Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan. Photo by Kevin Shields. Calum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan registered their first fastest time of the day, reducing Josh Moffett and Andy Hays lead. Oisin Kelly has more…
Donegal Rally: Callum Devine hits back Read More »
Kevin Gallagher and Ryan Moore. Photo Kevin Shields. Josh Moffett and Andy Hays remain in poll position after the first 3 stages of the Donegal International Rally. Oisin Kelly has more..
Donegal Rally: Josh Moffett leads after 3 stages Read More »
Josh Moffett and Andy Hays have laid down a marker in the early stages of the Donegal International Rally. Oisin Kelly has more..
Donegal Rally: Josh Moffett fastest again Read More »
The leading crews has come through stage one of the Donegal International Rally. Oisin Kelly has more..
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It’s day one of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally with the crews set to tackle six stages in the south of the county near Donegal Town. As always many of the top names in the sport are in the county for the three day event. And competition will be intense in all the categories,
Preview: Day one of the Donegal International Rally gets underway Read More »
On the Score this week, Oisin Kelly is live from the Donegal International Rally Ceremonial Start where he speak’s with the main contenders. Emer Gallagher looks ahead to the Ladies All Ireland opener against Waterford and Ryan Ferry previews the county’s men All Ireland fixture with Monaghan.
The Score LIVE from the Donegal Rally Ceremonial start Read More »
It’s been a successful week for Donegal Jockey’s. On Wednesday evening in Limerick Dylan Browne McMonagle took a 9/1 double His first win came on the Joseph O’Brien trainerd Alazne at 9/4 and then later followed with a second victory of the evening on 2-1 favourite Navagio, teaming up with trainer RP Cody. Oisin Orr
Wins for McMonagle, Orr & Harley Read More »
The Ireland Amatuer side equalised late on to draw their last UEFA Regions’ Cup fixture 1-1 with Bosnian opposition in Zenica-Doboj on Wednesday night in Galicia. Cockhill Celtics Lee McColgan came close to scoring in the game only for his effort to skim the post. McColgan however, would then be mysteriously sent off at the
Ireland draw in Spain but McColgan sent off Read More »
The 2023 Donegal Half Marathon, which takes place in Letterkenny on Sunday, August 27th, will be a Donegal Athletics Board county championship race. Making the announcement, race director, Brendan McDaid, said he was delighted that the race will be an annual championship event. “There has always been a big interest among clubs in the Donegal
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Investigations are ongoing in relation to a criminal damage incident that seen the back and side windows of a digger smashed. The Hitachi digger was parked in a field just off the Port Road, Letterkenny from 4pm on Friday last until 10am the following morning. The owner returned to discover the extent of the
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Almost 6,000 people who arrived into Ireland from Ukraine are currently living in Donegal. The Donegal local electoral area is housing the biggest share in the county, at 1,842. Meanwhile, 654 Ukrainian refugees are residing in North Inishowen, 315 in South Inishowen, 691 in Milford, 355 in Lifford-Stranorlar, 969 in Letterkenny and 1,102 in Glenties.
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A Donegal firefighter has asked Government to put themselves in the position of retained fire fighters. Retained firefighters are picketing in Donegal today and right across the country in a row over pay and conditions. Donegal County Council has confirmed that all 5 of the 15 fire brigades in the county will be on strike
‘We need a work-life balance’ – Donegal firefighter Read More »
Donegal County Council’s Working Holiday Campaign is being launched today. Building on the success of last years campaign, one voucher per person will be offered to experience a remote working hub in the county. The Working Holiday initiative which will run until October, provides the opportunity to enjoy everything Donegal has to offer during the
Council to launch Working Holiday Campaign today Read More »
Traffic lights are to be installed at the Polestar Roundabout, Letterkenny. Donegal County Council has confirmed that works will commence on June 19th and will take place between the hours of 7pm and 5:30am for approximately 10 weeks. The council says the sequence of works shall be – Port Road Island Road Crossing Ramelton Road
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The HSE has confirmed that the nursing situation on Tory Island has been reviewed. Serious concerns were raised last week as it emerged the island was without a nurse due to sickness and no cover was available. Provisions have now been made for nursing on the island until June 22nd after which normal nursing services
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says he’s confident he has the backing of the vast majority of the Fine Gael TDs and senators. It comes after anonymous party sources in Sunday newspapers were questioning Varadkar’s future as leader of the party. But the Taoiseach says he’s confident his leadership is secure:
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A 43-year-old woman is due in court next month in connection with an incident at a Church in Eglinton on Saturday evening last. The woman faces charges of one count of criminal damage, three counts of assault on police and one count of disorderly behaviour. She is due before the Derry Magistrates Court on July
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A third income tax rate of 30% is still under consideration ahead of the Budget. Multiple Cabinet ministers are attending the National Economic Forum today to hear pitches for how to spend the budget surplus. It gives the chance for lobby groups to outline their demands across various sectors, including housing, hospitality and social welfare.
Third income tax rate of 30% still under consideration Read More »
Old Fort Major won the Ballymac Stud A1/A2 525 Trophy Final at Lifford Stadium on Sunday night in a time of 28.74 seconds for owner Strabane owner Sean Maxwell and trainer Austin Maxwell. This was the biggest final since the reopening of the track earlier this year, with €2,000 for the winner. Old Fort Major
The Republic of Ireland’s UEFA Regions’ Cup hopes were ended on Sunday evening as the amateur international side fell to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Germany’s Bavaria Region in Spain. Bonagee United’s Jack Parke and Cockhill Celtic’s Lee McColgan both played. The Irish team plays its concluding game on Tuesday against a side
Donegal players on Irish amateur side that loses to Bavarian opponents Read More »
It was yet another busy weekend for Donegal athletes. Liam Bradley, Mark McLucas, and Pauric McKinney won the National over 50s team championships in Dublin. Also on Sunday Philip McHugh of Letterkenny AC claimed victory in the Lifford/Strabane half marathon with City of Derry Spartan’s Catherine Whoriskey winning the ladies section. Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle
Liam Bradley, Mark McLucas & Pauric McKinney claim National over 50’s team title Read More »
Division 1 Cloughaneely 1-13 V Gaoth Dobhair 1-13 Malin 1-11 V Naomh Conaill 1-14 Downings 0-11 V St Michael’s 1-11 Aodh Ruadh BS 1-15 V Killybegs 0-05 Bundoran 0-11 V MacCumhaill 1-14 Kilcar 2-06 V St Eunans 0-12 Division 2 Four Masters 2-06 V Noamh Bríd 1-05 Letterkenny Gaels V Ardara 2-21 Buncrana 0-11
All County League Results 10th & 11th June 2023 Read More »
Derry minors are into the All Ireland Football semi finals after disposing Galway 1-13 to 0-04 in Leitrim. Next to face for the Oak Leaf county is Dublin. Derry minor manager Damian McErlain told Michael McMullan it was a “good win” for his side…
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Derry’s minors have booked their place in the All Ireland Football semi finals, after beating Galway in Leitrim. It finished Derry 1-13 Galway 0-04. Michael McMullan has the full time report…
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Damian Duffy was the hero for Finn Harps on Friday night at Longford Town, hitting his first goal for the club and the match winning goal nine minutes from time to give Harps a 5th win of the season. The 3-2 result also moves them up the table two places to 7th in the First
Dave Rogers reflects on win over Longford Town Read More »
Derry City find themselves six points behind League of Ireland Premier Division leaders Shamrocks Rovers after Friday night’s games. Rovers were comfortable 4-0 winners at home to UCD while Derry played out a 0-0 draw with third placed Bohemians. Derry haven’t won in their last four games, losing two and drawing two. Ruaidhri Higgins gave
Derry City held by Bohs – Ruaidhri Higgins & Shane McEleney Reaction Read More »
Derry City are now six points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers after Friday’s scoreless draw with Bohemians. Martin Holmes reports from the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium for Highland Radio Sport:
FT Report: Derry City 0 Bohemians 0 Read More »
Ireland lost 2-0 to hosts Galicia in their opening UEFA Regions’ Cup tie on Friday in Cambados despite a fighting performance with ten men for large periods. Cockhill Celtic’s Lee McColgan started the game at centre half while Bonagee United’s Jack Parke was an unused substitute. The hosts were ahead of ten minutes after Inaki
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Finn Harps go into the mid-season break on a high, picking up a 5th win of the season. The victory moves the Ballybofey side up two places to 7th in the First Division standings. Deniese O’Flaherty reports from Bishopsgate for Highland Radio Sport:
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The 2023 Michael Murphy SportS Donegal Club Championships draws took place on Thursday evening in Ballybofey. The full draws are below. There is no doubt the tie of the opening two rounds of the senior championship is the repeat of last years final with Naomh Conaill hosting St Eunan’s, while Kilcar must go to Dunfanagh
Donegal Club Championship Draws – Naomh Conaill v St Eunans in Rd2 Read More »
On The Score this week, Oisin Kelly was live from the draws for The Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Club Championships plus Gavin Cullen talks League of Ireland and Ulster Senior League Football.
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Donegal’s third round clash with Monaghan in the All Ireland Championship has been fixed for Saturday 17th June at Healy Park in Omagh. The other group game between leaders Derry and bottom side Clare will be played at Pearse Park in Longford on the same day. Both games will start at 6pm. Donegal sit third
Donegal v Monaghan fixed for Omagh Read More »
Bonagee United Ladies have been drawn away to Sligo Rover’s in the Women’s FAI Cup 1st round with the ties to be played on week ending Sunday, August 27 2023 Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup – First Round Treaty United v Peamount United DLR Waves v Wexford Youths Sligo Rovers v Bonagee United Shamrock Rovers
Bonagee United drawn away to Sligo Rover’s in Women’s F.A.I. Cup Read More »
Finn Harp’s have been drawn away to Leinster Senior League side Kilbarrack United in the 1st round of the F.A.I. Cup. Ten in a row Ulster Senior League Champion’s Cockhill Celtic have been drawn at home to League of Ireland 1st Division side Bray Wanderer’s while Derry City will begin their defence of the FAI
F.A.I. Cup 1st Round Draw Read More »
Over 1,300 Ukrainian children are currently enrolled in schools in Donegal. 859 pupils are in primary schools and 467 in post-primary. Nationally, 15,589 Ukrainian children are attending schools in Ireland. Department of Education figures show just over 10,000 are in the primary school system. 5,484 students meanwhile have been enrolled in post-primary schools. Current data
1,326 Ukrainian children enrolled in Donegal schools Read More »
There’s been a 35% spike in crime rates in Carndonagh. An Irish Independent analysis found crime rates in the town were one of the highest outside of Dublin. 158 offences were recorded by Gardai in Carndonagh in 2019. That figure increased to 214 in 2022. Between 2019 and 2022, Crime was up 12.4% at Anglesea
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Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has praised the work of Gardai in dealing with organised crime. Leading member of the Kinahan cartel, Liam Byrne was detained in Majorca on Sunday after travelling from his base in Dubai. UK authorities are trying to extradite him to face charges there, after investigations involving Gardaí and a number of
People are once again being urged to be mindful of parking at piers in Donegal. Lough Swilly RNLI say the parking area for crew at both Ned’s Point and Buncrana Pier must be kept clear, as well as the slipway at Ned’s Point. The rescue service is advising anyone also launching a small craft at
Lough Swilly RNLI warns that a delayed launch could prove fatal Read More »
Details of the Croke Park review into various matters within Donegal GAA will be presented at a meeting of the Donegal GAA County Committee on Tuesday evening. Club delegates will gather in Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey for their June meeting – at which the findings from the review will be presented Back in April, the
Findings of Croke Park review into Donegal GAA to be presented to clubs Read More »
St Patrick’s Athletic continued their great form of late as they defeated Derry City 4-1 at Richmond Park (above) to go joint second with the Candystripes in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Having been held to a scoreless draw at home to Shelbourne on Friday, it has not been a good Bank Holiday weekend
In-form Saints fire four past Derry as title race hots up Read More »
Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2023 has been a resounding success this year, and great credit is due to the host club CLG Naomh Muire in west Donegal. With superb weather and some great matches, it was an occasion to savour. After the finals, Brendan Devenney spoke with club chairman John Colm Gillespie who said that
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