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The round two Sigerson Cup fixture between ATU Donegal and University Ulster has been called off for a fourth time this week with Sunday now the re-fixed date for the crucial clash. The game, which was to be played in Jordanstown was postponed twice and then fixed for Downings this afternoon (Friday). The pitch was […]

Double Olympic bronze-medalist, Paddy Barnes, will deliver a boxing masterclass at Letterkenny Boxing Club on Sunday, January 29th. The two-hour event, which is being hosted by Donegal Sports Partnership, gets underway at 11 am. Barnes, who is a high-performance coach and club development officer for the Irish Amateur Boxing Association in Ulster, enjoyed a glittering

As Finn Harps build a squad for next season, one man that wore the blue and white of Harps has decided to hang up the League of Ireland boots. Mark Timlin has confirmed he is retiring. The 28 year old Inishowen native had spells at St Patricks Athletic and Derry City before ending his career

Donegal Motor Club are hosting an open day this Sunday 22nd January in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny from 12noon to 6pm. The event will show the running of a rally and what’s involved for those who want to be part in the set up side of the sport. All the elements of setting up

It’s the final call for charities to apply to be beneficiaries of this year’s North West 10k which will take place on the Bank Holiday Monday, May 1st 2023. The closing date for applications is this Friday 20th of January. North West 10k Chairperson Neil Martin is encouraging charitable organisations to meet now and consider

Ian McGarvey will be the 47th inductee into the Donegal Sports Star Awards Hall of Fame at the gala awards ceremony in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday 27th of January. The 92-year-old has made a massive contribution to soccer since the late 1940s with the highlight of his playing career coming on the 13th

Finn Valley’s Eilish and Roisin Flanagan have been named the The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman Award winners for December. The Co Tyrone twins lead Ireland to a brilliant bronze medal at the European Cross Country Championships in Italy last month. Their outstanding run seen the Flanagans finish in 11th and 12th place in the senior

24 year old American Ryan Flood has joined Finn Harps on a two-year deal, subject to work permit and international clearance. Flood has spent the past two seasons with USL Championship side Phoenix Rising FC. He began his career with his native Sporting Arizona, before moving to FC Arizona where he played under Harps Manager

Finn Harps have announced the signing of goalkeeper Tim Hiemer. The 27 year old arrives at Finn Park on a two year deal subject to international clearance. Hiemer, born and raised in Germany, came through the academy ranks at Borussia Monchengladbach. He was a first team regular at Gladbach II and has also played with

Gaoth Dobhair and Termon will contest the Donegal U21A Football Final this Saturday. Join Pauric Hilferty & Martin McHugh for full online match commentary at highlandradio.com from the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny (Throw In 1pm). Highland’s coverage of the Donegal U21A Football Final is in association with O’Donnell Fuels, Crolly & Ellistrin – warm up

The Donegal panel to play Monaghan in the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup on Wednesday night has been named. If manager Paddy Carr sticks with the first 15 on the sheet, there will be seven changes in the side from last Sunday’s defeat to Down. There will be a debut for keeper Gavin Mulreany

ATU Donegal start their Sigerson Cup campaign on Tuesday evening against DCU in Convoy. ATU Manager Maxi Curran has been dealt a blow with Rory O’Donnell set to miss a number of weeks because of a hamstring injury picked up in Donegal’s defeat to Down on Sunday in Newry. Cloughaneely’s Jason McGee is also understood

Finn Harps have added former Derry City striker Michael Harris to their squad. The 20-year old ended a nine month spell with the Colorado Rapids last month. He arrives at Finn Park on a two year deal subject to international clearance. Harris came through the academy ranks at neighbours Derry, scoring the winning penalty in

Eamonn Kelly will step up to the World Rally Championship in 2023, competing in Junior WRC. The 2022 Billy Coleman Award winner starts his campaign on the snowy stages of Rally Sweden in February. WRC’s entry-level championship, Junior WRC has been utilised by drivers like Sebastien Loeb, Sebastien Ogier, and Elfyn Evans as a first

Inishowen’s Roma McLaughlin will be playing her football in Denmark for the next 18 months. Having spent the past four years in the United States at Central Connecticut University, the Greencastle native has signed a professional contract with Fortuna Hjorring. Roma who has been with the Irish senior squad since 2016 and is pushing for

Paddy Carr has named his first line up as Donegal Manager ahead of the counties McKenna Cup opener in Newry against Down on Sunday. Termon’s Jamie Grant, Muff’s Coalan McColgan and Glenfin’s Luke McGlynn have been given first starts in a Donegal senior jersey. Grant and McColgan played in the competition last season while this

Finn Harps boss Dave Rodgers will have to plan without Conor Tourish and Luke Rudden for the season ahead as both have opted to move to Ulster Senior League sides. Tourish is returning to his hometown club Letterkenny Rovers while Rudden is signing on at USL champions Cockhill Celtic. Just 12 months ago, Tourish joined

The executive committee of Derry GAA will recommend Johnny McGarvey of the Erin’s Own, Lavey club for the position of Derry senior hurling manager. The outgoing Derry senior hurling management of Dominic McKinley and Cormac Donnelly had previously indicated that they were stepping down ahead of the 2023 season. The ratification of the new Derry

Ahead of the 2023 league season Finn Harps will be hosting a number of fans forums in the county. The first will be next Wednesday 11th January at 7.30 pm at the Balor Theatre in Ballybofey. Those attending will see presentations on short and long-term plans for the club while first team Manager Dave Rogers

Sligo Rovers have announce the signing of full-back Gary Boylan until at least the end of the 2023 SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division season. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Finn Harps from Galway United and made 12 appearances for the Ballybofey side. Boylan is a former Rovers Academy graduate

  The Donegal Sports Star Awards Committee has released the list of nominees for the 2022 Donegal Sports Star Awards function which takes place on Friday 27th of January in the Mount Errigal Hotel. There are 36 categories with over 120 individuals and teams listed for the first live gala ceremony since January 2020 when

Finn Harps have announced the signing of striker Filip Da Silva. The 19-year-old, who holds both a Brazilian and Norwegian passport, joins on a two year deal. Da Silva, whose style of play has earned him the nickname “El Matador”, joins from Norwegian club Ullensaker/Kisa IL where he scored 33 goals in 39 appearances at

Finn Harps have confirmed the signing of Séamas Keogh. The 20 year old joins from neighbours Sligo Rovers on a two-year deal. Keogh came through the Bit O’ Red’s academy after beginning his career with Benbulben FC. He moved to Premier League side Southampton in 2018 where he spent three years. He returned to his

erry city 25-year old goalkeeper Tadhg Ryan has joined Derry City ahead of the 2023 season. The Limerick-born stopper spent last season at Bohemians and said that he was excited to be heading to the Brandywell for the new season. “I’ve obviously played against Derry before and you can’t help but be impressed by what

Former Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan will launch the 2022 Donegal Sports Star Awards on Monday evening 9th of January in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny Horgan will also make the presentations to the 1982 Donegal Sports Star Award winners who will be special guests to mark the 40th anniversary of their successes. The

Ryan Rainey has penned a new two year deal at Finn Harps. Rainey has become a firm fan’s favourite after breaking into the team midway through the 2021 season. The former Bonagee and Wolves man made 33 appearances for the club last campaign, scoring once in the derby victory over Sligo Rovers. Speaking after the

Sligo Rovers have confirmed the signing of former Bohemians defender James Finnerty. The 23-year-old has joined on a season-long deal. Finnerty spent the second half of last season on loan at Galway United, before departing Bohs and becoming a free agent.

The League of Ireland have released the full fixture lists for the 2023 Premier Division and First Division seasons. Having announced the opening round of games earlier in the week, the clubs now know what their schedules will be for next season. Having returned to the First Division, Harps will face Galway United, Bray Wanderers

As busy few days of signings at Finn Harps continued today with the club announcing the double loan signing of Caoimhin Porter and Daithi McCallion from Derry City. Porter, a fullback by trade, made three league appearances for the Candystripes last season, notching two assists in a 3-2 victory over Bohemians. McCallion, a towering centre

Ollie Horgan has taken up the position of assistant manager at Galway United ahead of the 2023 season. Galway-born Horgan is one of the longest-serving League Of Ireland managers in recent history, after his tenure with Finn Harps which spanned almost a decade. He earned promotion with Finn Harps to the Premier Division on two

ATU Donegal have been handed a home tie in the opening round of the Sigerson Cup. Maxi Curran’s side will meet DCU next month with the game to be played on the 10th/11th January. The winners progress in one side of the draw while the losers go into a qualifying system. The full 2023 Sigerson

Following a successful second season with Richard Kerr, Scottish-based AMD Motorsport will contest the 2023 Pirelli National Superstock Championship with the Irish rider once again. Kerr, from Kilmacrennan in County Donegal, finished fifth in the 2022 series aboard a 1000cc AMD Motorsport Honda, which included two wins at both Knockhill and Donington Park as well

A new chairman will be elected at the Donegal GAA Convention on Wednesday evening in the Mount Errigal Hotel. Having served his five year term, Mick McGrath is stepping down, paving the way for a new man in the top seat. Fergus McGee of St Eunan’s and Paul McGonigle from the Buncrana club are the