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Former Republic of Ireland international Eunan O’Kane has been named senior football manager of Derry GAA side Banagher. The clubs football side have never won a senior Derry football title but have won the hurling title on three occasions. O’Kane previously played in England during his playing career for Leeds, Bournemouth and Luton Town.

The League of Ireland has confirmed attendances in this year’s men’s Premier Division increased by eight percent. Over 680-thousand fans came through the gates in the top flight this season – but there was a five percent drop in attendances at First Division fixtures. There was a one percent increase in crowd figures for the

Mattie Donnelly has committed to Tyrone for 2026, but doubts remain over the future of Peter Harte. Both former All-Stars and All-Ireland winners are now 35, and manager Malachy O’Rourke said he would love to have both in his squad. “That’s the burning question. Mattie is back, he has been training with us. Petey hasn’t

Entries for Sunday’s Donegal Half Marathon, which is being held in association with Kernan’s in Letterkenny, are set to exceed 1,300. Speaking ahead of the eleventh staging of the annual event, race director, Brendan McDaid, also confirmed that one of Ireland’s leading distance runners, John Travers, will be taking the starter’s gun on Sunday morning

The Donegal Motor Club have launched of a brand-new J1000 Championship, giving the next generation of rallying talent a unique platform to showcase their skills. The championship will comprise three rounds, offering young drivers an exciting blend of challenges across both tarmac and gravel: Two days of competition at the Knockalla Hillclimb – a legendary

Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Kilcar 2-17 – 3-16 Downings MacCumhaills 2-15 – 1-18 Glenswilly Termon 0-20 – 3-07 Four Masters Glenfin 1-12 – 1-27 St Michael’s   Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Milford 2-18 – 0-13 Na Rossa Naomh Muire LR 0-17 – 1-17 Red Hughs Cloughaneely 1-08 – 3-15 Naomh Columba Buncrana

Senior Termon 0-13 – 0-06 Aodh Rua Moville 1-09 – 0-11 St Eunans Naomh Conaill 1-07 – 7-08 Glenfin Naomh Muire 3-16 – 5-11 St Nauls   Intermediate Carndonagh 0-05 – 1-13 Buncrana Downings 1-11 – 3-06 Killybegs Fanad Gaels 2-11 – 2-09 Ardara   Junior A Malin 1-08 – 2-05 MacCumhaills Urris 2-12 –

Cavan have confirmed the appointment of Dermot McCabe as their new senior football manager. McCabe won an Ulster Championship with his native county in 1997 and collected an All Star in the same year. He takes over from Raymond Galligan and leaves his role as Westmeath’s manager to take the reins in the Breffni County.

Andy Moran will be ratified as the new manager of the Mayo senior footballers at the next meeting of the county board. The Ballaghderreen clubman will succeed Kevin McStay. Moran – who won Footballer of the Year award in 2017 – was a coach with Monaghan last season and also spent three years as manager

Donegal Championship Results – Saturday 9th August   Michael Murphy Sports Donegal Senior Football Championship Killybegs 1-12 – 0-08 Termon Four Masters 0-12 – 0-09 Naomh Naille Glenswilly 2-12 – 1-14 Naomh Conaill Downings 0-17 – 2-12 Dungloe   Donegal Intermediate Football Championship Na Rossa 0-13 – 1-19 Naomh Muire LR Naomh Columba 2-18 –

Conor Kelly has qualified for the semi finals of the 400m at the European Athletics U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland. The Finn Valley man won his heat on Thursday morning in 46.94 and will line out on Friday morning in the semi’s along with fellow Irishman teammate Sean Doggett who was second in his heat.

Ciaran Meenagh has been ratified as the new manager of the Derry senior footballers this evening. It’s Meenagh’s second stint in charge of the county – he helped them to an Ulster title in 2023. Derry have also confirmed All-Star defender Chrissy McKaigue as Meenagh’s assistant manager.

Kerry have named an unchanged team for Sunday’s All-Ireland football final against Donegal. Diarmuid O’Connor has been included in the matchday panel, having missed most of this year with a shoulder injury. Tom O’Sullivan has not been named in the squad, as he continues his recovery from a calf issue picked up in the quarter-final

Donegal Cyclist Jamie Meehan has signed with the Cofidis World Tour Team. Meehan who secured the Irish U23 road race title this year will race for the French team for the reminder of the season with the french outfit. The Mountcharles native has been in superb form this year which included runner up overall finishes

Finn Harps will have yet another home tie in the third round of the FAI Cup. The Ballybofey side will hosts fellow First Division outfit Bray Wanderers in the last sixteen of the competition on the week ending the 17th August. Harps progressed to the next stage by beating UCD 3-0 last Friday at Finn

Joel Bradley-Walsh has signed a contract extension at Finn Harps for next season. The Finn Harps Academy graduate returned to Finn Park in January of this year and has become a regular fixture in the Harps backline, making 16 appearances so far this season. Kevin McHugh told club media: “I’m delighted to get Joel signed

Finn Harps have confirmed the signing of Brazilian goalkeeper Lorenzo Piaia. The South American put pen to paper following a successful trial period in recent weeks. Piaia began his career in his native Brazil, spending time with EC Sao Jose, Garibaldi RS and Novo Hamburgo. He arrived in Europe in late 2024, signing with Spanish

Tyrone boss Malachy O’Rourke have also named an unchanged team for their eagerly anticipated All Ireland Semi Final showdown with Kerry. Peter Teague and Rory Brennan are fit and will start while Michael McKernan is named among the bench. Kerry manager Jack O’Connor has opted to keep Paudie Clifford in reserve for tomorrow’s All-Ireland Senior

Derry City have strengthened their striker reserves this afternoon. Dipo Akinyemi is set for a move to the Brandywell from National League side York City, subject to international clearance. The Candystripes confirmed last week that winger Paul McMullan had left the club for Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers.

Erin Friel has been selected as one of 13 athletes for this months European Youth Olympic Festival. The Letterkenny AC member has been included on the team to run the  400m and the Medley Relay. The event takes place in Skopje, North Macedonia from the 20th to 27th July. Finn Valley’s Dermot McGranaghan will attend

Michael Duffy has been named the SSE Airtricity /Soccer Writers player of the month for June. The Derry City winger edged out Waterford’s Padraig Amond and Dale Rooney of Bohs. Duffy has found the net 8 times in 23 appearances this season.

28 years on from the first ever North West 10k came the fabulous news on Tuesday that the Committee is be honoured with a Civic Reception. The Mayor of the Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District Cllr Ciaran Brogan made the proposal at the monthly meeting and received unanimous support from his fellow Cllrs. Mayor Brogan said honouring

Tyrone defender Michael McKernan is unlikely to be fit to face Kerry in Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final, but there’s more positive news on the injury front with regard to defenders Peter Teague and Rory Brennan. McKernan is back in training, but not yet in full contact, following a shoulder injury sustained in the early stages of

A little piece of history was created on Monday evening when it was announced that the proceeds from the 28th North West 10k brought the charity event over the €1m mark for the first time. The event saw cheques presented to this year’s benefitting charities. Just shy of €984,000 had been raised over the previous