Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw says there are no concerns over Katie McCabe’s fitness for the World Cup. The captain sustained a foot injury playing for Arsenal against Bayern Munich but has been included in a 27 strong squad for the upcoming friendlies with the USA. Pauw says McCabe’s scan has come back clear […]
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Donegal Sinead McConnell has won silver at the World Masters Championships in Poland. The Finn Valley member completed the 10k walk in 56.08 to take second and in doing so set a new Irish Masters record, Sinead also lead Ireland to team bronze. McConnell is a triple medalist at the Worlds, she won bronze in
Sinead McConnell delighted with more medals and records at World Masters Read More »
On The Score this week, Oisin Kelly is joined by former Finn Harps player Joe Boyle to look ahead to Finn Harps clash with Waterford in the League of Ireland First Division. There’s reaction from the Donegal, Derry and Tyrone camps after Wednesday’s quarter finals of the Ulster U20 Football Championship. Brett McGinty fights alongside
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Finn Harps make the trip to Waterford on Friday evening looking to extend their unbeaten run to five games in the League of Ireland First Division. Harps may have just one win in six matches but another solid showing at the RCS will be a further boost to a side that are looking to progress
The Harps Preview with Joe Boyle Read More »
Letterkenny Rugby Club are facing into a huge number of weeks as the club chase promotion in the league and also look to successfully defend the Gordan West Cup. In three weeks time they will play Donaghdee in the a promotion play off, but before that, two wins in the Gordan West competition would see
Paul O’Kane looking for Letterkenny to deliver performance to make another cup final Read More »
Derry City midfielder Jordan McEneff has been named SSE Airtricity / Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for February. It means a Derry City player has won the Player of the Month award in back-to-back months following Cameron McJannet’s win last November. McEneff joined Derry from Arsenal in August 2022 having spent the first
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Kathryn McDevitt has qualified for the 200m semi finals at the World Athletic Championships in Poland. She ran 27.31 seconds in heat 4 of the W40 category to make the top 12 and qualify for Friday’s semi’s. Fellow Donegal Athlete Sinead McConnell who won bronze in the 3k walk on Wednesday is also in action
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Ruaidhri Higgins takes his Derry City side to Tolka Park on Friday night as the International break ends with a game against Shelbourne in front of ‘live’ RTE cameras. It is of course the first meeting of the teams since the cup final in November, however it’s fair to expect that this will be a
We’ll have to be at our best – Derry City Manager Ruaidhri Higgins Read More »
Derry eased into the semi finals of the Ulster U20 Championship on Wednesday night and will face Donegal next in the last four. The Oak Leaf County which has a side full of All Ireland minor winning players were comfortable 3-12 to 0-8 winners over Fermanagh. Ruairi Forbes, Lachlan Murray and Matthew Downey scored the
Martin Boyle on Derry’s progress in the Ulster U20 Championship Read More »
Defending All Ireland and provincial champions Tyrone are out of the Eirgrid Ulster under-20 football championship. They lost tonight’s quarter-final to Down on a scoreline of 2-9 to 1-8. Down will play Monaghan in next month’s semi-finals, after they edged out Cavan 1-11 to 13-points. Tyrone Manager Paul Devlin says too many mistakes cost them:
Mistakes cost us – Tyrone Manager Paul Devlin Read More »
Down dumped the reigning Ulster and All Ireland champions Tyrone out of this years provincial campaign at the first hurdle on Wednesday night. The Mourne men won 2-9 to 1-8 in Omagh. Donegal needed penalties to see off Antrim in Ballybofey. Leo McLoone’s side had to come from two points down to force extra time
Donegal U20’s need penalties to win but Tyrone are out Read More »
Jason Smyth has announced his retirement from athletics at the age of 35. The Derry native retires having never lost a competitive Para Athletics event throughout his entire career. Smyth was a six-time gold medallist at the Paralympics in the 100- and 200-metre events. He also won eight world titles, as well as six golds
Jason Symth hangs up the spikes Read More »
It’s a big weekend for Donegal boxing with Jason Quigley making his return to home soil with his first professional fight in Ireland on Saturday on the Elite Sheer Promotion “The Return” at the National Stadium, Dublin. St Johnston man Brett McGinty is also on the card looking to go seven unbeaten. He is fighting
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On this week’s DL Debate – Brendan Devenney talks Donegal’s relegation, championship and management with Peter Campbell while Oisin Kelly looks ahead to the league hurling final with Mickey McCann and reflects on the Donegal ladies relegation with Maureen O’Donnell. The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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Finn Valley’s Kay Byrne has won gold at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Torun Poland. Kay who was competing in the W60 category won the 8km cross country race in a superb time of 36 minutes and 46 seconds, finishing 21 seconds ahead of her Irish team mate Pauline Moran who was the first
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The Ulster Under 20 Chamopionship started this week with the three north west counties in quarter final action next Wednesday 29th March. Donegal host Antrim at MacCumhaill Park in Ballybofey (throw in 7.30pm). There may be disruption around the academy in the county but the Donegal U20’s remained in training and kept the group together
Ulster U20 Championship Preview – Eamon McGee, Paul Devlin & Martin Boyle Read More »
Finn Harps played out their third draw on the bounce in the League of Ireland First Division at Finn Park on Friday as visitors Cobh Ramblers came from behind to force a 2-2 draw. Harps were two up by the 13th minute with goals from Seamus Keogh and Filip Da Silva. Jack Doherty would score
Harps draw with Cobh – Dave Rogers Reaction Read More »
Finn Harps played out 2-2 draw with Cobh Ramblers in the League of Ireland First Division on Friday night. Diarmaid Doherty reports from Finn Park for Highland Radio Sport:
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The Donegal senior ladies are facing into a crunch Division One clash with Mayo this Sunday in Letterkenny. The game at the O’Donnell Park is the last of the campaign and a first win of the season would be enough for Maxi Curran’s side to stay in the top flight. The Donegal boss has made
Two changes on Donegal side as ladies look to survive Read More »
Despite all the focus on the academy, at Thursday’s Special County Committee Meeting, there were other items also dicussed around the senior set up. Antoin McFadden will be the new Strength and Conditioning coach for the Donegal senior squad. McFadden who was a member of the 2012 All Ireland winning team takes over from Mattie
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Highland Radio Sport understands Croke Park and Ulster will be brought in for a review of matters in relation to the academy and what transpired. The board’s handling of Karl Lacey’s resignation and the subsequent mass exit of the academy coaches has led to considerable controversy, and along with this the resignation of senior manager
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This week on The Score, Oisin Kelly is joined by Brendan Kilcoyne to assess the turmoil in Donegal GAA circles. Anthony Gorman looks ahead to Finn Harps clash with Cobh Ramblers in the League of Ireland First Division. Dylan Browne McMonagle starts the new flat racing season this weekend. We hear from the Donegal Jockey
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In the League of Ireland there’s just First Division games this weekend due to the International break. Finn Harps will look to build on their first win of season last week at Longford, on Friday Dave Rogers side play host to second placed Cobh Ramblers. Diarmaid Doherty will have updates on Highland from the game
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Donegal football manager Paddy Carr has resigned with immediate effect. In a statement, he says his decision follows a discussion with some senior members of the panel. Carr was only appointed in October, but Donegal will almost certainly be relegated to Division Two of the Allianz Football League. His departure is just the latest crisis
Brendan Devenney – Another massive blow in Donegal GAA Read More »
The Irish flat racing season gets underway this weekend with two meetings, the feature at The Curragh on Saturday is the Paddy Power Irish Lincoln, and the Plusvital Stakes, is the main event at Naas on Sunday. One of Ireland’s top young jockey’s, Dylan Browne McMonagle from Donegal, has won two apprentice titles back-to-back and
Dylan Browne McMonagle hoping for more of the same Read More »
Letterkenny Athletic Club is getting ready to roll out its next Fit4Life programme in April. The first session of the new programme takes place at the Danny McDaid Track at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny on Monday, April 17th at 5.45 pm. The initiative, which will be run in association with Donegal Sports Partnership,
Letterkenny AC’s Fit4Life programme to recommence in April Read More »
Entries are now being taken for the 2023 North West 10k which takes place on Bank Holiday Monday the 1st of May in Letterkenny. Enter online now at https://www.njuko.net/nw_10k_2023. For further details go to www.northwest10k.com and on the North West 10k social media platforms. The three charities benefitting this year are Multiple Sclerosis Donegal Branch,
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ATU Donegal’s Ciara McGarvey has been named as a Yoplait HEC LGFA All-Star. The ATU Donegal Ladies Gaelic Football side recently captured the Lynch Cup and Ciara played a significant role in the side throughout the competition, including being named Player of the Match in the Final where she scored 1-8 on the day. Ciara
All Star for ATU Donegal’s Ciara McGarvey Read More »
On this week’s DL Debate – Brendan Devenney wraps up the weekends action with guests, Sports Editor with the Iconic Media Group Frank Craig plus former Mayo star John Casey, The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:
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Finn Harps picked up their first win of the First Division season beating Longford Town 1-0 on Saturday evening. Darren Kelly reports from Bishopgate for Highland Radio Sport: Speaking with Darren after the game, Harps Manager Dave Rogers was pleased with how they performed in the second half:
First win for Finn Harps – Report & Dave Rogers Reaction Read More »
Ciaran Coll hit the equaliser to earn Derry City a point in the 1-1 derby draw with Sligo Rovers. Martin Holmes reports from the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium:
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The Donegal ladies are on rhe verge of relegation after the St Patrick’s Day hammering at the hands of Dublin in Letterkenny. They failed to score in the first half and were firmly beaten 2-13 to 0-6 when the full time whistle was blown. If Meath and Mayo win their games on Sunday against Waterford
Watch: Maxi Curran on another defeat for Donegal Read More »
Donegal need wins in their remaining two games to survive in Division One. The county have been without a win since they beat Kerry on the opening day but hope that will change come Sunday as they host the league leaders Mayo in Ballybofey. Speaking with Tom Comack, Hugh McFadden says the players are frustrated
Hugh McFadden say survivial is in their own hands Read More »
On The Score this week, John Gildea joins Diarmaid Doherty to look ahead to Donegal’s clash with Mayo and they discuss the latest revelations around Donegal GAA. Former Harps skipper Declan Boyle previews Finn Harps trip to Longford Town and Derry’ City’s derby with Sligo Rovers. And another massive game awaits Cockhill Celtic, we hear
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Cockhill Celtic are just one game away from making the FAI Intermediate Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium. This Sunday in Cork, Cockhill Celtic will face Ringmahon Rangers at the semi final stage of the competition. To reach the last four, the Ulster Senior League Champions beat the likes of Avondale and Drumcondra and they
Another big one for Cockhill – Garbhan Friel & Tommy Doherty Read More »
Cockhill Celtic have been handed a home tie in the preliminary round of the FAI Senior Cup. Gavin Cullen’s side will face off against Dublin outfit St Mochta’s with the game to be played on the second weekend of April in Buncrana. Cockhill have been in stunning cup form this season and this weekend they
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Last year’s Women’s Footballer of the Year Niamh McLaughlin looks set for a switch to the AFLW. The Donegal star is set to sign for the Gold Coast Suns. The Irish Examiner say the Queensland side were one of several clubs interested in the Moville native. Niamh collected her first All-Star in November after guiding
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The Federation of Irish Sport have announced the winners of the 2023 Volunteers in Sport Awards proudly supported by the National Network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships. The County Donegal award for 2022 has been awarded to Martin Shankey Smith of Naomh Conall GAA. The Volunteers in Sport Awards celebrate the contributions of the band
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The search to find Donegal’s fastest child for 2023 is drawing to an exciting conclusion. Trials have been led out by teachers throughout the county along with Finn Valley AC Athletics Development coaches. And tomorrow evening (Wednesday), children from all over the county will gather for the finals event at the Finn Valley Centre. Registration
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On this week’s DL Debate – Brendan Devenney is joined by All Ireland 2012 winner Eamon McGee to discuss Donegal football and in particular the Academy situation in the county. ATU Donegal Manager Barney Curran reflects on their Lynch Cup success and there’s also a disappointed Donegal Hurling Manager Mickey McCann after his sides defeat
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The ATU Donegal ladies gaelic footballers will play in the Lynch Cup Final on Saturday afternoon. The Letterkenny side reached the final with a 7-14 to 3-6 win over DCU at the Connacht Centre of Excellence on Friday. Barney Curran’s side trailed by a point at half time but totally dominated their opposition in the
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On The Score this week, It’s top heavy with football, Diarmaid Doherty is joined by Gavin Cullen to look ahead to Cockhill Celtic’s FAI Cup Quarter Final in Dublin. Gavin will also looks ahead to Finn Harps against Wexford and Derry City’s clash with Dundalk in the League of Ireland. It was a big week
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Finn Harps play host to Wexford FC this Friday night. Kick-off at Finn Park is 8pm and the game is live on loitv.ie Dave Rogers told club media: “After gaining our first point of the season last week, the lads have trained excellently this week and as always, been full of energy, enthusiasm and positivity.
Harps hoping Cowan will be ok for Wexford clash Read More »
ATU Donegal will host its annual 5K run and walk on Tuesday March 28th, 7.15pm. This annual event, now in its tenth year, is not only a community and regional event but also a charity fundraiser. The beneficiary this year is the North West Simon Community (NWSC). All entry fees and donations to the 5K
ATU Donegal launch tenth running of 5k Read More »
It’s been another good day for Donegal schools football, Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair have been crowned FAI Schools Junior B Boys National Cup champions for the under 17 small schools division. The Gaoth Dobhair side were 4-1 winners over Coláiste Muire, Crosshaven in today’s final played at the AUL Complex in Dublin. Martin MacGiolla Choill and
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Ruaidhri Higgins returns to take charge of his Derry City side on Friday night as the Candystripes welcome Dundalk to the Brandywell (KO 7.45). The City boss was full of praise for his players and staff, insisting they had been ‘a real credit to the club’ while he had been dealing with the recent family
Ruaidhri Higgins back with the Derry squad ahead of Dundalk clash Read More »
Beaten All Ireland Finalists Watty Graham’s Glen have six players on the AIB GAA Club Football Team of the Year while Ryan Dougan is a Player of the Year nominee. The Derry side had a memorable journey through the Club Championships that included winning their first Ulster Club title. Michael Warnock and Ryan Dougan have
Glen’s Ryan Dougan nominated for Club Player of the Year Read More »
Former Derry City player Eoin Toal is one of four uncapped players named in the Northern Ireland squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against San Marino and Finland this month. Bolton Wanderers defender Toal switched from Derry to the EFL League One side last summer. He previously played for Northern Ireland at U17 and U19
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Eamon McGee will be Clerk of the Course for the 2023 Donegal International Rally. At a meeting of the Donegal Motor Club held in Letterkenny last night, Eamon who first took charge back in 2012 was confirmed as COC for this summer’s event. There had been some doubt over whether or not the event would
Eamon McGee remains in Donegal Rally COC seat Read More »
Derry City’s solid start to the season continued on Monday night with the Candystrips comfortable 4-0 winners away to UCD. The win keeps Derry one point ahead of Bohs at the top of the Premier Division standings. Jordan McEneff scored twice to bring his season tally to four. Assistant Manager Alan Reynolds was full of
Reynolds pleased with Derry performance and McEneff Read More »
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