Ruaidhri Higgins insists that there will be no lack of tempo or focus when his side welcomes bottom of the table UCD to Brandywell this Friday evening. The Candystripes have now won five of their last six league games that has allowed them to keep pace with Shamrock Rovers at the business end. The City […]
Derry look to finish week with another win against UCD – Ruaidhri Higgins Read More »
The Republic of Ireland will have its first ever Down Syndrome Futsal team as they prepare for the SUDS European Championships in Italy in September. Eight players, from six different counties across Ireland, will form the team as they work towards the competition in the coming months. Donegal is represented by no fewer than three
Harps To Honour Donegal Members of Ireland Futsal Squad Read More »
Rory Gallagher has officially stepped down as Derry football manager. He took a step back from the role prior to Sunday’s Ulster final with Armagh, in the wake of domestic abuse allegations from his estranged wife Nicola. Gallagher has maintained that the allegations were dealt with at the time by the relevant authorities. Ciaran Meenagh
Rory Gallagher resigns as Derry Manager Read More »
The 68th edition of cycling’s RAS Tailteann takes place this week starting on Wednesday 17th and finishing up on Sunday 21st May. The RAS will travel clockwise around Ireland with stage finishes in Birr, Ennis, Castlebar and Monaghan before starting the final stage to a finishing circuit in the seaside town of Blackrock, Co. Louth.
Donegal riders set to tackle RAS Tailteann Read More »
This Thursday, 18th May, St Eunan’s College, in collaboration with the Parents Association, will be hosting an evening with some of our GAA Legends and past pupils. This will be an evening of celebration, stories, music and craic. The panel on the night includes All Ireland winners Michael Murphy, Colm Mc Fadden, Neil Gallagher, Rory
St Eunans College gearing up for Croke Park Legends Read More »
Shamrock Rovers remain top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division following the 3-2 win over St Patrick’s Athletic on Monday night. Derry City maintained their momentum with a 3-nil victory over Dundalk. The Candystripes remain second in the table, two points behind Rovers. Highland’s Martin Holmes spoke with goalscorers Brandon Kavanagh and firstly Jordan
Derry beat Dundalk – Jordan McEneff & Brandon Kavanagh Reaction Read More »
On this week’s DL Debate – Brendan Devenney rounds up the weekends action along with guests Conleith Gilligan and Colm McFadden. Listen to the DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
DL Debate: Conleith Gilligan & Colm McFadden Read More »
Rory Gallagher has announced he is stepping back from the Derry senior football manager’s job with immediate effect. His decision comes less than 48-hours before Derry play Armagh in the Ulster final and he’ll be replaced by Ciaran Meenagh. Gallagher says “his decision is borne out of a desire to protect his children from the
Rory Gallagher steps back from Derry GAA Read More »
Derry are looking to win the Ulster Senior Football Championship title for the ninth time this weekend and are also trying to win back to back Anglo Celt Cups for the first time since the mid seventies. In the lead up to the game, the media spotlight has been on Derry boss Rory Gallagher following
Derry and Armagh to battle for Ulster title – Michael McMullan Read More »
The Donegal hurlers are just one win away from a return to the Nickey Rackard Cup Final at Croke Park. They have two games still to play in the group section, against Louth on Saturday at the O’Donnell Park and Wicklow the following weekend also in Letterkenny. Louth are bottom of the tabel and without
Donegal hurlers getting closer to Croke Park return – Declan Coulter Read More »
Finn Harps are on the road once again this evening to take on Bray Wanderers. Kick-off at the Carlisle Grounds is 7.45pm and there will be updates here on Highland in association with B&S Credit Union Main Street Ballybofey. Dave Rogers told club media: “After achieving back to back wins and gaining clean sheets in
‘We now demand a big improvement and positive reaction’ – Harps Boss Dave Rogers Read More »
In the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday night, the top game is at Dalymount Park where it’s first against third as Declan Devine’s Bohemians welcome his former employers Derry City. Derry Assistant manager Paddy McLaughlin knows that Bohs will be determined to bounce back to winning ways after losing the big Dublin derby
Derry relishing challenge against the league leaders – Paddy McLaughlin Read More »
There’s lots of football on this weeks Score programme, we have previews of the weekend’s cup finals, in the Ulster Senior League, The Clubman Shirts League and the Brian McCormick Cup plus we hear from the Oldtown Celtic and Kildrum Tigers camps ahead of their league decider while Michael Funston previews the League of Ireland
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There’s just three points separating the top three places in the Airticity Premier Division table at present with leaders Bohemians set to face third placed Derry City at Dalymount Park on Friday evening. The Phibsboro venue has been a happy hunting ground for the Candystripes down through the years but assistant manager Paddy McLaughlin wasn’t
Derry City look to upset league leaders Read More »
Exciting news from the National Burger and BBQ Competition in Portlaoise! Over 50 butchers from all over Ireland gathered on Sunday May 7th to compete for the title of the best burger in the land. And one butcher stood out from the rest: Joe McGee Butchers. Joe McGee Butchers entered three burgers into the
Major Award for Joe McGee Butchers Read More »
Killarney in May is synonymous with the biggest occasion in Irish Pool; indeed, with over 700 players entered this year, it has now become one of the biggest participation events in any sport. Donegal players from across the county have been engaged in qualifier events throughout the year, and are looking forward to setting off
Donegal all set for All-Ireland Pool Championships Read More »
On this week’s DL Debate – Brendan Devenney rounds up the weekends action and in the Life Stories feature, Brendan talks with former Donegal hurling star Joe Boyle. Listen to the DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
The DL Debate – Joe Boyle Read More »
Donegal’s opening game in the All Ireland series against Clare has been fixed for Saturday week 20th May at Cusack Park in Ennis with a 2pm throw in. There will then be a two week gap with the Ulster Champions, be it Derry or Armagh, coming to Ballybofey on the June Bank Holiday weekend. Donegal’s
Donegal’s All Ireland game with Clare fixed for Ennis Saturday May 20th Read More »
Donegal will start the All Ireland series on the weekend of Saturday 20th or Sunday 21st May. The CCCC have confirmed the schedule for the first two weekends of the series but full fixture details still have to be released. Donegal will play the losers of the Munster final, Kerry or Clare, away from home
Donegal to start All Ireland series in Munster Read More »
Finn Harps Oisin Cooney will be among the Republic of Ireland Men’s Under-16s squad that heads to Slovakia next week for a UEFA Development Tournament. Cooney is one of five players to get a first ever Ireland call up. Alfie Lynskey of Aston Villa, Chelsea’s Harry McGlinchey, William Martin of Odense BK, and Empoli’s Matteo
Cooney gets Ireland call Read More »
This week on The Score, our League of Ireland chat is with former Finn Harps skipper Declan Boyle, Karen Guthrie looks ahead to the Donegal ladies championship clash with Armagh. We hear from the Derry U20 hurling camp ahead of their All Ireland Final against Roscommon on Saturday and Inishowen Rugby Club are celebrating 50
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The Donegal senior ladies will be looking to secure an Ulster Final spot this Sunday. Donegal have already beaten Cavan in the three team round robin series and Maxi Curran’s side face Armagh at the Naomh Padraig club in Lifford, knowing a draw at the very least will be enough for a place in the
Donegal looking to build momentum – Karen Guthrie Read More »
To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Inishowen RFC will host an Ulster versus Munster Junior Men’s Interprovincial game at their grounds at Moss Rd, Carndonagh this Saturday May 6th. To mark the occasion, Ireland’s most northerly club will also officially open their changing rooms on match day. The President of Ulster Rugby and past Ulster legends
Inishowen Rugby to mark 50th with Ulster v Munster clash Read More »
In the League of Ireland this week, Finn Harps and Derry City are both on the road on Friday. In the First Division, Harps make their longest trip of the season to play Cobh Ramblers in Cork while Derry will look to bounce back after defeat last time out to Shamrock Rovers when they play
LOI Preview with Declan Boyle Read More »
Ireland’s latest brand, Local Insurance, launched recently with a new model for the insurance market. A new company and brand were created that leverages the power of local radio throughout Ireland to deliver general insurance – Motor and Home. The brand is positioning itself as a polar opposite to the larger players in the
New brand, Local Insurance, tunes in to Radio and Local for success Read More »
The Derry under 20 hurlers are hoping it’s third time lucky this Saturday when the face Roscommon in the All Ireland B Final for the Richie McElligott Cup at Croke Park. Derry lost finals in 2021 to Meath and in 2018 to Kerry while last year the Oak Leaf County lost to Down at the
Derry hurlers hoping for All Ireland success at Croke Park Read More »
James Fulton will guide Kris Meeke on his return to the FIA World Rally Championship action on the Vodafone Rally de Portugal which starts on the 11th May. Monaghan co-driver Fulton had been set to partner Hyundai’s Craig Breen this season, however, Breen tragically passed away while testing for the Croatia Rally. Fulton and Meeke
Fulton joins Meeke ahead of WRC Portugal Rally Read More »
Three Letterkenny RFC representatives will feature for the Ulster girls 7s at the upcoming Inter-provincials. Ruby Speer and Kate Farrell will be part of the under 16’s while Holly Porter will also be lining out for the 18’s. The girls were selected after a series of open trials. The Inter-pros will be held over the
Letterkenny’s girls selected for Ulster Read More »
Seamus Coleman’s knee injury is not as bad as first feared. The Ireland captain was stretchered off in Everton’s 2-all Premier League draw with Leicester on Monday night. In a post on Instagram, Coleman says a scan has revealed no ACL damage. The Donegal native added that he would ‘be back soon’.
Coleman injury not as bad as first feared Read More »
There’s a strong Ulster flavour to Donegal’s group in the All Ireland series. They will face Monaghan along with the Ulster winners and Munster runners up in the group stage of the inaugural competition. Aidan O’Rourke’s side were drawn in Group Four and will be away to either Kerry or Clare later in the month
The McHugh View – Donegal in strong Ulster group Read More »
Donegal will face Monaghan along with the Ulster winners and Munster runners-up in the group stage of the inaugural All Ireland series. Aidan O’Rourke’s side were drawn in Group Four and will be away to either Kerry or Clare later in the month with the Ulster Champions, be it Derry or Armagh in Ballybofey for
Donegal drawn in Group Four of All Ireland Series Read More »
Derry City dropped to third in the Premier Division losing 2-0 to the champions Shamrock Rovers who moved above the Candystrips in the table. It was a disappointing night for the home side who conceded twice in the opening 45 minutes. Manager Ruaidhri Higgins said they didn’t step up to to the level required in
First half performance unacceptable – Ruaidhri Higgins Read More »
Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has emerged as a serious injury concern ahead of the next month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers. He was stretchered off in Everton’s 2-all draw with Leicester in the Premier League last night. Coleman suffered what appeared to be a knee injury shortly before half-time at the King Power. The Killybegs man was
Seamus Coleman serious doubt for Euro qualifiers Read More »
Richard Kerr and the AMD Motorsport team headed to Oulton Park, Cheshire at the weekend for round two of the Pirelli National Superstock Championship and it proved to be an excellent meeting for the County Donegal rider with a superb second place the outcome, the result moving him up to third place in the early
Podium joy at Oulton for Kerr and AMD Motorsport Read More »
The 2023 edition of the North West 10k seen an increase in the numbers of competing athletes and walkers. People came from near and far to take part on Bank Holiday Monday around the town of Letterkenny. It was the 26th running of the charity event with Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Donegal Branch, St Bernadette’s Special
Another successfull NW10K – Brendan McDaid Read More »
Dylan Browne McMonagle followed up his Sligo win on Sunday with victory at The Curragh on Monday taking the Coolmore Stud Circus Maximus Irish EBF Athasi Stakes. The Donegal Jockey picked up his 9th win of the year riding Honey Girl for Joseph O’Brien coming to post at 4/1. McMonagle will be back on the
Browne McMonagle takes Curragh win Read More »
It was an eventful and highly entertaining day on Monday at The Banks as Naomh Muire hosted the Comórtas Peile Na Gaeltachta county finals. The favourites and defending champions Naomh Conaill would take a sixth title beating St Michael’s in the big game of the day 0-13 to 1-8. The host club would lift the
Naomh Conaill, Naomh Muire and Termon take Gaeltacht titles Read More »
Over 800 runners took part in Monday’s North West 10k in Letterkenny. John Paul Williamson was the first home in 32:48. The Derry man was almost 20 seconds clear of the chasing pack with Letterkenny’s Donal Farren second and Declan Ferry of Rosses AC third. The first lady to cross the line was Letterkenny’s Noleen
Williamson wins NW10K Read More »
The Donegal senior ladies start their Ulster Championship campaign on Sunday against Cavan. A win at Breffni Park would more or less give them a place in the provincial final and would also give them a favourable group in the All Ireland series. The league ended in disappointment with relegation to Division Two but Manager
A win at Cavan would be a huge lift – Donegal Manager Maxi Curra Read More »
This week on The Score, We hear from the Finn Harps and Derry City camps ahead of their home ties on Friday in League of Ireland against Longford Town and St Pats. The championship starts on Sunday in Cavan for the Donegal ladies we speak Maxi Curran and Eamonn Kelly tells us all about his
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Derry City have two huge Premier Division games against Dublin opposition on Friday and Monday with St Pats and Champions Shamrock Rovers coming to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The Candystrips got back to winning ways last weekend, taking their first victory in four matches at Turners Cross. That win against Cork City moved Derry
Tough games this weekend for Derry City – Ronan Boyce Read More »
Finn Harps are facing into back to back home games this Bank Holiday weekend with fixtures against Longford Town on Friday and Athlone Town on Monday. Diarmaid Doherty will have live updates from both games on Highland in association with B&S Credit Union Ballybofey. Chasing a third win in eleven games Harps go into the
We’re one club, working hard – Finn Harps Manager Dave Rodgers. Read More »
In just their second event on the Junior World Rally Championship, Donegal driver Eamonn Kelly and Monaghan co-driver Conor Mohan took their maiden JWRC victory at last weekend’s Croatia Rally. It was an emotional weekend for Irish Rallying as the WRC remembered Craig Breen. Kelly and Mohan jumped from third to first in one swoop
Watch: Eamonn Kelly looking to make the most of his WRC opportunities Read More »
Bonagee United have never won the Ulster Senior League title but that could change on Sunday afternoon. Jason Gibson’s side go into their final league game of the campaign at the Charlie O’Donnell Sports Ground on the outskirts of Buncrana, knowing a draw or a victory against nine in a row winners Cockhill and they
Jason Gibson knows USL title wont be easy won Read More »
The Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta county finals take place this weekend at The Banks, hosted by the Naomh Muire Lower Rosses club. This weekend’s competition will be a rehearsal for the All Ireland’s which the club will also host over the June Bank holiday. Naomh Muire Chairman John Cholm Gillespie has been telling Oisin Kelly
Naomh Muire all set for busy finals weekend Read More »
Finn Harps are facing challenges both off and on the field this season. Having suffered relegation last year, the club have regrouped and are rebuilding in the First Division with the youngest squad in the club’s history under Manager Dave Rodgers. Officials at Finn Park are also hopefull that work on the pitch at the
Progress being made at Finn Harps – Aidan Campbell Read More »
A number of North West players have been selected on the Ulster Rugby Junior side for the first game of the 2022/23 Interprovincial Series, away to Leinster this Saturday 29th April [2.30pm KO]. Ulster Juniors are a senior men’s team which is selected from the best players in Championship 1, 2, and 3, and will
Bratton and Cox to start for Ulster Juniors against Leinster Read More »
Raphoe are returning the Ulster Premier Division having sealed promotion on Wednesday evening. The 3-0 win over Portrush at the Foyle Arena in Derry gave Raphoe the Ulster Intermediate League title and elevated the club back to the top flight of the province. Two goals from Matthew Lecky and one from Johnny Long made sure
Raphoe seal Intermediate title and promotion Read More »
Cockhill Celtics Lee McColgan has been included on the Republic of Ireland Amatuer squad for an international friendly against the Basque Region ahead of this summer’s Regions Cup. Ireland will be using the game as preparation for the Regions Cup this June which will be held in Galicia, Spain where they will face Galicia (ESP,
Lee McColgan selected for Irish Amateurs Read More »
Down will face Kildare in the All Ireland Semi Final after being crowned Eirgrid Ulster under-20 football champions on Wednesday night. Second half goals from Odhran Murdock and Jamie Doran saw them come from three behind to beat Derry 2-11 to 9-points. Oisin Savage scored 9 points for the Mourne County. Derry Manager Martin Boyle
Martin Boyle disappointed as Derry lose to Down in Ulster Final Read More »
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