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It looks like we’re in for another week of good weather but believe it or not, the summer sunshine does have its drawbacks. The Stonethrowers Rally in Co Tipperary which is part of the National Rally Championship was due to take place this weekend – but because of the high temperatures and the impact that

Three Donegal jockeys recorded wins on a busy day of racing action on Monday. Down in Killarney, Luke McAteer got the evening off to a winning start with victory on board Molto Amichi in the 7 o’clock race. Then in the next race at 7.30, Dylan Browne McMonagle steered Vauntingly to victory at 13/8 and

Shelbourne will have a new manager in the dugout when they return to FAI Cup action this Friday. John Russell has made the move from Sligo Rovers to Tolka Park, having spent four years at the Showgrounds. The Galway native replaces Joey O’Brien in the dugout, after he was sacked by the Reds three weeks

There was success over the weekend for Kilmacrennan rider Caolán Irwin in Wales. He joined the Cerakote UK Moto 48 Endurance team to compete in the UK’s No limits first 12 hour endurance race as part of a team of 4 racers. Caolán showed strong pace throughout the day as the fastest racer on circuit

Offaly joint senior football managers Declan Kelly and Mickey Harte have stepped down from their roles. Kelly has been at the helm since 2023, with three time All Ireland winner Harte joining the set-up in 2024. In a statement from the County Board, they wish “Declan, Mickey, Head Coach Luke Bree, and all of the

The Donegal Half Marathon Committee has presented two local special schools in Letterkenny with a total of €2,000 raised through the 2025 event. Committee members visited Little Angels Special School at Knocknamona and St. Bernadette’s Special School on College Farm Road to present €1,000 cheques to school principals Ailbhe Dunne and John Haran. The Donegal

Derry City may have taken a step closer to becoming owners of the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The stadium is owned by Derry City and Strabane District Council with the club having a licence to use the stadium facilities. On Tuesday councillors agreed in principle to sell the stadium to Derry City Football Club. Despite

Paddy McLaughlin has returned to Irish League Championship side Institute, joining up with the club’s senior coaching staff ahead of the 2026/27 season. Paddy who also coached and managed at clubs like Derry City, Cliftonville and Glenavon is a former stute player and manager and will work under boss Peter Hutton. As Institute Manager, McLaughlin

Dylan Brown McMonagle took a 59/1 double on Wednesday evening at Fairyhouse. The Donegal Jockey won on Alwaysanangel at 15/2 and then on Kirkland Sioux at 6/1, with trainer Joseph O’Brien. The double brings Dylan’s wins to 28 for the Irish season. He will ride at Bellewstown over the next two days

The Donegal Sports Star Awards committee held its Annual General Meeting in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Monday evening. It was an opportunity to reflect back on a hugely successful 50th anniversary function last January which was attended by over 600 people where the special guest was former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr. In

There was success for Oisin Orr at Wolverhampton on Tuesday evening with the Donegal jockey having a 9/1 double. He won on 4/1 shot Duidin for trainer John Butler and then teamed with Richard and Peter Fahy to take victory on Spaceman coming home at 10/11. The double brings Oisin’s season total to 24 wins.

Derry City will head to Bulgaria for their Uefa Europa League First Qualifying Round fixture next month. The Candystrips will go to CSKA Sofia for the first leg on the 9th July with the second leg at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on the 16th July. It’s not the first time the sides have met,

Coleraine have announced the signing of Ben Doherty from Derry City. The 29-year-old joins the club on a two-year-deal after an undisclosed fee. Doherty is no stranger to the Coleraine Showgrounds after making 86 appearances in a two-and-half year spell between January 2019 to the summer of 2021, netting an impressive 36 goals in that

One of the most celebrated chapters in Irish motorsport history is set to repeat itself at this year’s Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally (June 19–21, 2026). Two-time Donegal International outright winner James Cullen is making a sensational return to the stages after a ten-year competitive absence, and he is bringing one of the most famous

Mark English’s latest outing in the Diamond League ended in frustration on Wednesday evening in Oslo, Norway. The Finn Valley man was forced to pull up before the finish of the 800m and did not complete the race. The reason for Mark pulling out is still unknown. US teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus claimed his second Diamond

The quarter final draws have been made for the North West Senior and Sammy Jeffrey Cups. NWSC Quarter Final Draw: Newbuildings vs Strabane Ardmore vs Coleraine Fox Lodge vs Bready Donemana vs Eglinton Sammy Jeffrey Quarter Final Draw: Brigade vs Ballyspallen Glendermott vs StJohnston Letterkenny vs Killyclooney Burndennett vs Bonds Glen All Quarter Finals will

Institute FC confirmed the signing of Max Johnston ahead of the 2026/27 season. Max joins the club following his departure from Finn Harps and becomes the latest addition to Peter Hutton’s squad as preparations continue for the new campaign. Manager Peter Hutton said: “Max is a player I’ve been aware of for a few years

The Northwest Vipers have officially secured a home Harp Bowl Semi-Final after a dominant 38-8 victory over the Westmeath Minotaurs on Saturday afternoon at Mullingar RFC. The result improves the Vipers’ record to 6-1 on the season and guarantees the club the number two seed in AFI Division One. More importantly, it ensures playoff American

Plans to run a Lancia Ypsilon Rally2 on the Irish rallying roads have been put on hold. A deal could not be finalised in time to get William Creighton into the car for the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally later this month. The Donegal Motor Club confirmed the entry was pulled this week. It is

Former Finn Harps player Johnny Dunleavy has taken up the role of Academy Director at Waterford FC. Dunleavy who helped Cork City to a Premier League title in 2017 as a player, joins the Blues as the clubs first-ever full-time Academy Director, having started in the role in recent weeks. The Ballybofey native currently holds

Rilion Gracie Ireland Jiu-jitsu Team had a successful 2026 Irish Open in the national sports arena, Blanchardstown Dublin last weekend. Students from RGI HQ (Letterkenny), Donegal Town (Bryan Gorman)and Omagh (William Timoney) made their journey to Dublin and managed to take home numerious titles to Donegal 6 Team trophies – 1st Master Gi, 1st Master

The official launch of the 2026 Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally will take place on Friday, May 29 at 7pm at the Donegal Public Services Offices on the Neil T. Blaney Road in Letterkenny. Organisers will unveil plans for what promises to be a truly international edition of the iconic rally, featuring an exceptional entry

Tyrone has also named their team for Sunday’s All Ireland Championship opener with Roscommon. The Red Hand County will head to Dr Hyde Park without the Canavan brothers. Darragh Canavan is out with a hip flexor injury, his brother Ruairi is also sidelined with injury. Manager Malachy O’Rourke has made two changes to the team

Graeme McDowell will make his first major appearance in six years next month. The Portrush man came through a 36-hole qualifier in Dallas, to book a place at the US Open in Shinnecock Hills. The Antrim native lifted the trophy at Pebble Beach in 2010 – which remains his only major title to date.

Former Finn Harps and Derry City player Ciaran Coll has signed for Strabane Athletic. The 34 year year old defender becomes Strabane’s first major signing for next season when they’ll be playing in the Irish League Championship. The St Johnston man makes the move having spent the last 18 months with Glentoran.