Professional boxing returned to Donegal this evening with the Rumble in the Hills show at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. In the opening professional contest, Galway’s Jason Myers got his pro-career off to an winning start as he defeated Bulgarian Martin Milev in a cruiserweight contest with the referee stopping the contest inside the […]
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Setanta defeated Middletown of Armagh in Owenbeg on Saturday, securing their spot in the Ulster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship Final. Setanta 1-11, Middletown 0-13, after full time. The Donegal club was behind 0–10 to 0–08 at the break. After a thrilling match, Gerard Gilmore scored the winning point with a late free kick. Tyrone champions
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Sean McGinley & Amy Greene will be hoping for success tomorrow A number of Donegal athletes are in action tomorrow, competing at the National Senior and Junior Class Cross Country Championships in Gowran Demesne, Kilkenny. Letterkenny AC won silver at the event last year, with Nikita Burke leading the way. National Marathon Champion Ann Marie McGlynn
City of Derry Ruby Club were knocked out of the All-Ireland Men’s Junior Cup at the quarter-final stage on Saturday afternoon at Judges Road, Derry. Full time: City of Derry 25, Ballyclare 33. The home side trailed 16 points to 11 at the break. Here’s Highland’s Rugby correspondent Alex McDonald with the full-time report: City
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Setanta are into this year’s Ulster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship Final after defeating Middletown of Armagh in Owenbeg on Saturday. Full time: Setanta 1-11, Middletown 0-13. At half-time the Donegal club trailed 0-10 to 0-08. Gerard Gilmore got the winning score, with a late free at the end of an absorbing contest. The Donegal champions
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Institute’s Irish League Championship game with Dundela was abandoned early in the second half due to a floodlighting issue. At the time, the score was 1-1 with Orrin McLaughlin on target for Institute. Elsewhere, Dergview’s game with leaders Ballyclare Comrades was abandoned.
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Ulster Shield Fintown Harps AFC 9 vs 1 Cockhill Celtic Oldtown Celtic 8 vs 1 Ballybofey United Strand Rovers 1 vs 3 Culdaff FC Dunlewey Celtic 2 vs 2 Lagan Harps Old Orchard Saturday D2 Castlefin Celtic 1 vs 0 Cranford FC Reserves Drumoghill Res 1 vs 3 Drumbar United Gweedore Celtic 2 vs
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U21 A Football Championship Group A St Eunan’s 0-08 v 2-12 Termon U21 B Football Championship Group B Burt 1-13 v 0-06 Carndonagh U21 B Football Championship Group C Naomh Padraig Muff 2-12 v Downings 0-10 Milford 2-11 v 1-12 St Naul’s U21 C Football Championship Group B Naomh Colmcillie 2-09 v 1-09
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Ethan Doherty won the GAA/GPA Young Footballer of the Year for 2023 at last night’s All-Star Awards’ show in Dublin. Doherty’s club team, Glen, will play Donegal’s Naomh Conaill the next weekend in the Ulster Club Championship. Ethan follows in the footsteps of Michael Murphy, David Clifford, and Con O’Callaghan in winning the prestigious
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Dublin goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton has become the oldest player to win an All Star. The 42-year old was among five members of the All Ireland-winning side to be named on the team of the year. He’s joined by Michael Fitzsimons, James McCarthy, Brian Fenton and Colm Basquel. Beaten finalists Kerry have Tom O’Sullivan, Paudie Clifford,
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Big time boxing returns to Donegal on Saturday night with the Rumble in the Hills at the Aura Complex in Letterkenny. The main event of the Elite Sheer Promotions show is the Irish homecoming for World and European Amateur medalist Joe Ward (9-1). The Westmeath native takes on Prince Oko Nartey (11-1) over eight rounds
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Derry City have signed winger Daniel Kelly on a two-year deal. The 27-year-old had been with Dundalk for the past five seasons, and made over 150 appearances for the Lilywhites. He played under City boss Ruairdhri Higgins when the latter was with Dundalk as part of the management team. “I had a good five years
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On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by Jacqui Fegan, the founder and proprietor of Four Paws Boarding Kennels and Dog Hotel in Kilmacrennan. Animal lover Jacqui went from working in a pharmacy to setting up her own kennels which have gone from strength to strength and with the help of husband Malachy
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Donegal GAA has voted to move their underage club games to even ages. Club delegates voted last night in favour of reverting the grades for youth competitions to Under 12, Under 14, Under 16, and Under 18. Donegal has followed suit with the majority of the other counties in Ulster, including Tyrone and Derry. The
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Donegal rally driver Ryan MacHugh has been put forward as a nominee for the esteemed Billy Coleman Award. It was announced by Motorsport Ireland that the 25-year-old was among those in contention for the prize. MacHugh is a former Junior Irish Tarmac Rally Champion. Ryan cites winning the 2022 Junior Donegal International Rally and
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Noamh Conaill are through to the semi-final of the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship after a last-minute goal from Kevin McGettigan to rescue the Donegal side as they defeated Gowna of Cavan at Breffni Park on Sunday evening. Full time, Gowna 1-10, Noamh Conaill 2-8. Noamh Conaill will meet Derry and Ulster champions Glen in
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Kevin McGettigan A last-minute goal from Kevin McGettigan has rescued Noamh Conaill from the jaws of defeat as the Donegal side beat Gowna of Cavan to reach the semi-final of the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship. In Breffni Park, Cavan, it finished: Gowna 1-10, Noamh Conaill 2-8. At halftime, the Boys in Blue led their
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North West boxing is in a “very, very good place,” says Raphoe boxing president Peter O’Donnell, after two boxers from the area were crowned Elite Champions last night in Dublin. Danny Duffy of Raphoe Boxing Club and Jude Gallagher from Two Castles ABC both won their finals at the National Elite Championships that took place
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Cockhill Celtic edged out Buncrana Hearts in a local derby, which was a top-of-the table clash in the Inishowen Premier Division on Sunday afternoon. It ended Buncrana Hearts 1, Cockhill Celtic 2. Chris Ashmore has the full time report. Here’s Lee McColgan who scored Cockhill first goal from a corner kick. Cockhill manager Gavin Cullen
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Downings are out of this year’s Ulster Intermediate Club Football Championship at the quarter-final stage after losing to Ballyhaise of Cavan at Breffni Park on Sunday afternoon. Full time, Ballyhaise 4-15, Downings 0-11. Here’s Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh after the final whistle.
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Downings were knocked out of this year’s Ulster Intermediate Club Football Championship as they came up short against Ballyhasie of Cavan at Breffni Park on Sunday evening. It ended Ballyhaise 4-15, Downings 0-11. The Donegal side were down 3-09 to 0-05 at half-time. Manager Kevin Gallagher said it was a “difficult day at the
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Defending champions, Glen are into the semi final of the Ulster Club Senior Football Championship, after beating Cargin of Antrim in Celtic Park, Derry. Full time, Glen 0-11. Cargin 0-07. The Derry side led throughout the match against the Antrim champions, the visitors had to play with 14 men from the opening half as Tomás
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Jackie Crossan Premier Division Buncrana Hearts 1 Cockhill Celtic 2 Clonmany Shamrocks 2 Greencastle FC 0 Glengad United 1 Illies Celtic 1 Aileach FC 2 Moville Celtic 0 Strand Hotel Division One QPS 2 Buncrana Res 4 Rashenny FC 5 Greencastle FC 1 Dunree United 8 Clonmany Res 1 Aileach Res 0 Culdaff FC
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Brian Mc Cormick Sports Premier Division Castlefin Celtic 1 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Keadue Rovers 2 v 1 Kildrum Tigers Milford United 0 v 0 Swilly Rovers St. Catherines 2 v 0 Gweedore Celtic Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Cranford United 2 v 1 Cappry Rovers Letterbarrow Celtic 0 v 2 Donegal Town Letterkenny
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In a low scoring game, Trillick of Tyrone are into the semi-finals of the Ulster Club SFC after defeating Crossmaglen from Armagh in Healy Park last night. Full time Trillick 0-09, Crossmaglen 0-04. The Armagh men led at half time 0-04 to 0-02 but failed to score in the second half. Trillick attacker James
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Danny Duffy Last night at the National Elite Championships in Dublin, North West boxers Danny Duffy of Raphoe Boxing Club and Jude Gallagher from Two Castles ABC won National Elite titles. Danny fought Oisin Worsencroft in the bantamweight bout, with the fight going the distance as Duffy won by a unanimous decision to take the
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Callum Devine and his co driver Noel O’Sullivan Donegal International Rally winner Callum Devine and his co-driver Noel O’Sullivan has won this year’s Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally. Devine final time was 33:12.9, in a VW Polo GTI R5. Eamonn Kelly and co-driver Conor Mohan also in a VW Polo GTI R5, finished just behind
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Donegal International Rally winner Callum Devine and his co-driver Noel O’Sullivan were victorious at this year’s Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally. Devine won it in a VW Polo GTI R5, 11.6 seconds ahead of Eamonn Kelly and co-driver Conor Mohan, also in a VW Polo GTI R5. While in third, Desi Henry and co-driver
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Declan Gallagher (left) co driver Gavin Doherty (right) Today at the Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally, Declan Gallagher and co driver Gavin Doherty in a Toyota Starlet RWD finished sixth overall but won the Modified Section, 14.9 seconds ahead of Mark Alcorn and co driver Domhnall McAlaney in a Ford Escort Mk2. Kevin Gallagher and
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Teresa Doherty Seven Donegal athletes were competing for Ireland at today’s British and Irish Masters Cross Country in Tollcross Park, Glasgow. Teresa Doherty from Finn Valley won the International Cross Country title, Teresa led the way for individual gold in 21:01 to take Ireland W45 to team gold. With more on today’s event here’s our
Ronan Dorrian with co driver Jason Tease Letterkenny’s Ronan Dorrian with co-driver Jason Tease, took today’s junior honours by winning Class 16 at the Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally. In a Honda Civic, Ronan and Jason ended the day 43rd overall, with a time of 39:28.9. Ahead of second place Kyle McDaid and co-driver Liam
St Eunan’s are through to the Ulster Junior Hurling Club Championship final after beating Swatragh of Derry in Eoghan Ruadh, Dungannon on Saturday evening. Full time 5-4 after penalties. At the end of normal time the sides were level, 0-17 to 0-17 and after full time of extra time the sides were level 21
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This year’s Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally comes to close with Callum Devine coming out on top, Devine time of 33:12.9 was enough to seal the victory, driving a VW Polo GTI R5. Eammon Kelly finished in second with a time of 33:24.5, also in a VW Polo GTI R5. While Desi Henry finished third,
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U21 A Football Championship Group B Four Masters 2-07 V 1-04 Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon U21B Championship Group A, Killybegs 1-11 V 2-09 Malin Buncrana 4-09 V 2-07 Naomh Columba U21B Championship Group D Kilcar 1-06 V 1-11 Fanad Gaels Glenfin 1-11 V 2-17 Dungloe U21C GROUP A, Robert Emmets 1-12 V 2-11
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Glencar Inn Saturday D1 Arranmore United 1 vs 2 Oldtown Celtic Donegal Town 1 vs 2 Kildrum Tigers Fintown Harps AFC 4 vs 2 Glenea United Keadue Rovers 1 vs 2 Glencar Celtic Old Orchard Saturday D2 Drumbar United 3 vs 1 Cranford FC Reserves More Drumoghill Res 1 vs 0 Swilly Rovers
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Donegal International Rally winner Callum Devine and his co driver Noel O’Sullivan look set to win the Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally after completing the final stage, Stage Six, in a time of 5:22.9. Chris Ashmore has the latest..
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At the Donegal Mini Stages Rally a spectator related incident cancels stage five with stage six to resume shortly. Chris Ashmore has the latest..
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Callum Devine lead in the Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally has been cut to 7.2 seconds heading into the final two stages. Chris Ashmore reports for Highland Radio Sport:
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Donegal International Rally winner Callum Devine and his co driver Noel O’Sullivan remains in the led at the Harvest Mini Stages Rally after stage three. Chris Ashmore reports for Highland Radio Sport:
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Donegal International Rally winner Callum Devine has set the early pace on the Harvest Mini Stages Rally. Chris Ashmore reports for Highland Radio Sport:
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Downings find themselves back on the Ulster trail this weekend. The newly crowned Donegal Champions will open proceedings at Breffni Park on Sunday, playing Cavan’s Ballyhaise in the last eight of the Ulster Intermediate Championship. Downings tasted success at Intermediate level last month for the first time in 30 years when the beat Malin in
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Donegal Champions Naomh Conaill start, what they hope will be a lengthy journey in Ulster on Sunday. The men from Glenties/Fintown clash with Cavan Champions Gowna at Breffni Park in the quarter final of the provincial senior competition. A semi final place against Glen or Cargin is up for grabs in the next
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New Donegal League Oscar Traynor Manager John Francis Doogan says the loss of intermediate football is Donegal’s gain as he sets his plans out on building a squad. Final details of this year’s competition have not yet been decided however it is expected that the Donegal Junior League will be in a three-team Group with
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The Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally takes place this weekend. The event on Saturday will be based around the Cloughaneely area and the entry list makes for impressive reading. Donegal International Rally winner Callum Devine, Declan Boyle, Eamonn Kelly, Michael Boyle and Desi Henry are the top five seeds. The top ten entries are made
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On the score this week, the Donegal Harvest Mini Stages Rally takes place on Saturday. We’ll have a preview with the PRO of the event, Kevin Glendinning. It’s a big weekend in the Ulster Club Championship for Downings and Naomh Conaill. We’ll hear from both camps who have games at Breffni Park Cavan on
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Despite nearing a return to action for Everton, Seamus Coleman hasn’t been selected by manager Stephen Kenny for Ireland’s final Euro 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands. The only game time Coleman has had in recent weeks has been with the Everton Under-21s, the Donegal man has been out since May with a knee injury Troy
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A Bill which would ban the selling of vaping products to children is to go before the Dáil this evening. Experts have warned of the urgent need for legislation around vapes, citing long-term health risks, particularly in those under the age of 18. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says there’s a specific chain of events after
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Letterkenny Rotary Club has launched it’s annual school bikes Africa appeal in conjunction with Donegal County Council and Bryson Recycling. The campaign involves the refurbishment of old bikes donated by members of the public prior to being shipped to The Gambia. Donations are sought of the following types of suitable bicycles; strong sturdy bikes that
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On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by Karen Murphy of Karen Murphy Speech, Drama and Communications. Her business dates back to 2006 and since then has grown considerably. Karen runs her own school and also teaches students privately on an individual and small group basis. She also teaches adults, and communications related
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Letterkenny Rovers have advanced to the next round of the FAI Junior Cup after a 1-0 away victory against Aileach FC on Sunday afternoon. The only goal of the match came from Nathan Plumb, 41 minutes into the first half. Chris Ashmore has the Full time report: FAI Junior Cup results: Kilmacrennan Celtic 0 Cockhill
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