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Paddy McCourt has stepped down as Derry City’s academy manager and technical director. He transitioned into the roles in 2018 after finishing his playing career with Finn Harps. In December McCourt had a sexual assault conviction overturned. The former Northern Ireland International says he wants to pursue a fresh challenge.

Ed McGinty has returned to Sligo Rovers on a short-term loan deal. The goalkeeper has failed to make the breakthrough at Oxford this season, and will be with the Bit-O-Red until June. McGinty, a product of the Sligo Rovers academy, established himself as a key player in the years prior to his departure. His last

Institute have confirmed the signing of former Northern Ireland International Daniel Lafferty. Having spent the past year with Sligo Rovers, a move back to the city of Derry was tempting for the 34 year who’s clubs include Sheffield United and Burley. The left back has also had stints with Derry City and Shamrock Rovers in

Letterkenny Rovers and Buncrana Hearts will be on the road in the last 16 of the FAI Junior Cup while Cockhill Celtic have been given a home tie once again. For the third round in a row Letterkenny will be on their travels and to make the quarter finals they will have to overcome Clonmel

Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy driver Eamonn Kelly is amongst a record-breaking entry list for the 2024 Junior World Rally Championship. On Friday, WRC officials confirmed that 19 crews will take to the start line on next month’s Rally Sweden, the opening round of the five-event series. It is the largest JWRC entry in two decades.

ATU Donegal bowed out of the Sigerson Cup on Wednesday night losing to MTU Cork 3-20 to 1-14 after extra time at Abbottstown in Dublin. Heading into the closing minutes of normal time, the Letterkenny College kicked three unanswered scores to go one point ahead, but MTU would hit an equaliser to force additional time.

In what was one of the most competitive games in this year’s All-Ireland Schools Cup series, Coláiste na Carraige managed to overcome St Andrew’s College 48-42 to clinch the Girls Under 16B prize in the National Basketball Arena on Tuesday. This clash proved ferociously competitive right from the tip-off with the two sides deadlocked at

Michael Harris has signed a new contract with Irish League Championship contenders Institute. The Convoy native has scored seven goals since his move to Stute from Finn Harps in July. Institute will be hoping Harris impresses again this weekend against Ballyclare Comrades as they look to keep pace with Championship leaders Dundela. They hold a

The search continues to find Karl Lacey’s replacement as Head of Academy with Donegal GAA. County officials have advertised for the part time role that incorporates Football and Hurling Player Development and Coach Development for Donegal GAA Academy squad players and teams. Interested parties have until next Thursday 25th January to apply. More details are

Three Finn Harps Players have been included in the ROI Schools squad for this weekend’s friendly against Australia. James McAteer, Darragh Coyle & Oisin Cooney have all got a shout. The game will be played at Home Farm FC on Saturday afternoon at 2pm. 🇮🇪 International Call Up 🇮🇪 We are delighted to confirm that

The Donegal Sports Star Committee has announced that the historic 1982 All-Ireland winning manager Tom Conaghan will be inducted into the Hall of Fame when the Awards take place in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday week the 26th of January. The 78-year-old will be the 48th inductee and tenth from the sport of GAA

Institute have confirmed the signing of St Johnston native Shane McGinty. The 29 year old has been without a club since leaving Ballinmallard last July. It’s a second spell at Stute for McGinty who signed for a year from Coleriane in August 2015. Shane has also had spells with Irish League sides Dungannon and Ballymena,

Derry City have officially confirmed the signing of striker Pat Hoban from Dundalk. The 32-year-old moves to the Ryan McBride Brandywell on a two-year contract. Hoban was Dundalk’s record goalscorer, having netted 150 goals during his two stints at Oriel Park.

The Kernan Group is delighted to announce the extension of its sponsorship agreement with the Finn Harps Youth Academy & Schools Program, marking a continuation of their successful three-year partnership with iMotors. This joint sponsorship, with iMotors, remains the main support for the program for an additional two years until 2026. The ties between Anthony

The North West 10k committee is inviting charities to apply to be beneficiaries from this year’s event which takes place on Monday, 6th of May in Letterkenny. Closing date for applications is this Friday 12th January and should be emailed to toni@letterkennychamber.com 27,150 euros was raised from last year’s run and walk resulting in three

There last of the group games in the Dr McKenna Cup are this evening and Donegal will be keeping a close eye on the outcomes. Donegal may have lost the points against Armagh but they can still qualify for the semi finals of the pre season competition. Armagh host Tyrone at the Athletic grounds at

Institute took a fine three points in the Irish League Championship top of the table clash on Tuesday evening. Stute beat the leaders Dundela 2-1 away with Kirk McLaughlin scoring the winner, six minutes from the end on time. Mikhail Kennedy had leveled the game with Institutes first goal just past the hour mark. The

The Donegal hurlers are through to another Conor McGurk Cup Final after beating Fermanagh 2-16 to 1-12 in the semi final on Tuesday evening at Brewster Park in Enniskillen. Setanta’s Josh Cronnolly McGee scored both the goals in a two minute period during the second half while his club mate Gerry Gilmore scored six points.

After a four year break, the Oscar Traynor Trophy returns on Wednesday evening in Buncrana as the Inishowen League face the Donegal League in the first leg of their first round clash. Inishowen Manager Diarmaid O’Brien can call upon Cockhill Celtic players for the first time with Peter Doherty captaining the side. Irish Amateur International

Dundalk striker Patrick Hoban is set to join Derry City for a fee in the region of 30 thousand euro. The Irish Independent is reporting there’s been a positive breakthrough in negotiations between the two clubs. A deal could be wrapped up in the next 48 hours for the 32-year-old striker, who scored 14 goals

Motorsport Ireland will include three locations in their bid to bring the World Rally Championship to Ireland. Limerick, Tralee, and Waterford will rotate hosting between 2025 and 2027 should Ireland’s bid be successful. The locations were announcement this morning in Dublin following visits to the three potential venues last week by Motorsport Ireland and the

Preparations for the new campaign step up this coming weekend as Harps take on Derry City at Finn Park at 2pm on Sunday. It will be a first chance for Harps fans to see their team in action in 2024 with new signings such as Success Edogun, Conor Tourish, David Cawley and recent addition Chris

Two Finn Valley AC members were among those honoured at The Irish Times / Sport Ireland Sportswoman Awards which took place in the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin recently. Not only are Eilish and Roisin Flanagan’s identical twins, but they also finished with identical times at the 2022 European Cross Country Championships at La Madria Park

Holders Donegal will play Derry this weekend in the Conor McGurk Cup. Derry seen off Armagh on Tuesday evening in Owenbeg by 2-22 to 2-17. Saturday’s game between the two north west counties will be at the GAA Centre in Convoy starting at 1.30pm. In another game in the McGurk Cup last night, Tyrone lost

Derry boss Mickey Harte will hand five players debuts in this evening’s clash away to Cavan in the Dr McKenna Cup while six of the team that started last summer’s All-Ireland semi-final defeat have been selected. Last year’s All-Ireland u-20 hurling captain Jack Cassidy is handed the number one jersey. Patrick McGurk, Diarmuid Baker, Ruairi

Jamie McGonigle has left Derry City and joined Irish League side Coleriane on a three-and-a-half year contract for an undisclosed fee. The striker returns to The Showgrounds for a second spell after previously amassing 179 appearances and scoring 65 times in the process. McGonigle was part of the Coleraine team who won the Irish Cup

The nominations have been released for the 2023 Donegal Sports Star Awards which take place on Friday, 26th of January in the Mount Errigal Hotel. There are 36 categories listed with around 170 nominees. At this stage, just two sportsmen know they will be picking up awards – surfer Bea Greenberg and cyclist Joe Barr.

Amy Boyle Carr is the latest Donegal gaelic footballer to sign for an Australian Football League side. The Glenties native has penned a rookie deal with AFLW outfit the Adelaie Crows for the 2024 season. Glenfin’s Yvonne Bonner played for Adelaide up until she retired at the end of the season this year. In recent

The North West 10k committee is inviting charities to apply to be beneficiaries from next year’s event which takes place on Monday, 6th of May in Letterkenny. Closing date for applications is Friday 12th January and should be emailed to toni@letterkennychamber.com €27,150 was raised from last year’s run and walk resulting in three charities getting