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Letterkenny AC marathon runners raise €8,447 for IMNDA in memory of Aidan McGlynn

Letterkenny AC members who completed the 2024 Dublin Marathon in memory of the late Aidan McGlynn have raised €8,447 for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA). The group presented a cheque to Aidan’s parents, Peter and Bernadette, and wife, Kathy, who accepted it on behalf of IMNDA at a handover event in Sister Sara’s

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Derry’s Chrissy McKaigue retires from inter-county football

New Derry manager Paddy Tally will have to plan without veteran defender Chrissy McKaigue next season. The All-Star has called time on his 16-year inter-county career after informing the incoming manager of his decision. McKaigue says the ‘time is right’ to step away and the Slaughtneil clubman retires with two Ulster medals and a National

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Paddy Tally in line for Derry senior manager’s job

Derry are close to appointing their new senior football manager, nearly five months after Mickey Harte stepped down. Harte’s former coach with Tyrone, Paddy Tally, is now the favourite to take over last season’s League champions. It’s expected that Kerry’s performance coach will be recommended for ratification later this week, following talks with Derry’s County

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Donegal Sports Star Awards nominations close at the end of the month

Sporting bodies across the County are being encouraged to submit nominations for the 2024 Donegal Sports Star Awards with the deadline approaching at the end of the month. It’s been another good year in terms of success for teams and individuals from the County. The closing date for the submission of nominations is Friday, 29th

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Murphy’s return bodes well for 2025 – Eamon McGee

Michael Murphy is reportedly set to play with the Donegal senior footballers in 2025. The Glenswilly clubman retired from intercounty duties in November 2022, with an All-Ireland title, five Ulster titles and five All-Stars to his name. The 35-year-old has been coaxed back to the county setup by manager Jim McGuinness, under whom he captained

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Donegal Sports Partnership Announces Club Development Funding for 2024

The Donegal Sports Partnership is excited to announce the opening of applications for the Club Development Funding 2024. This initiative aims to support local sports clubs by providing small grants to enhance their operations. Funding will assist clubs in acquiring essential equipment, developing and delivering participation initiatives, and promoting integration and inclusion within the club

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Government money is still there for Harps new stadium – Minister Thomas Byrne

The government has confirmed almost 44 million euro directly to League of Ireland facilities through the large scale sports infrastructure fund. 24.7 million euro is going to Bohemians who are on course to play at a redeveloped Dalymount Park by 2028 while Sligo Rovers are also among the main beneficiaries with over 16 million euro

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Anna Patten says Ireland have to be ready for a different Georgia challenge

Republic of Ireland defender Anna Patten insists they won’t be taking anything for granted against Georgia in their Euro 2025 play-off. The first leg of their semi-final tie takes place in Tbilisi on Friday, before the return fixture in Tallaght next Tuesday. Patten’s Irish roots connect back to her Donegal Grandfather Donald Coyle who hailed

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Finn Harps and Football Special Team Up to Launch Unique T-Shirt Collaboration

Two of the county’s most iconic brands, Finn Harps and McDaid’s Football Special, both of which are “World Famous in Donegal”, have come together to produce a unique collection of limited edition t-shirts. The fan merchandise, which is the result of a collaboration with ATU Second Year Fashion Students based at the Letterkenny campus is

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Toland and Barrett in Ireland squad for Georgian Play Off

Megan Campbell, Jess Ziu, Ruesha Littlejohn and Jamie Finn have been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2025 play-off. The quartet miss through injury while while Emily Murphy’s university wouldn’t release her for Georgia games next week. Heather Payne and Kyra Carusa return after missing the qualifiers in July against England and France.

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Inter-pro Managers would welcome pre-season competition reversal to trial new rules.

Donegal’s Oisin Gallen, Ciaran Thompson and Daire O’Baoil will be part of the Ulster squad for this weekend’s Inter-provincial series in Croke Park this weekend. Ulster will be managed by Fermanagh’s Kieran Donnelly and his squad will also include Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan and Armagh brothers Rian and Oisin O’Neill for a tournament that will

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McKenna says Gaelic Football was unenjoyable to play

Conor McKenna admits he became bored by Gaelic Football ahead of his return to the AFL. The 2021 All-Ireland winner with Tyrone became a Premiership champion with the Brisbane Lions earlier this month, matching the achievements of Kerry legend Tadhg Kennelly. It’s McKenna’s second stint in Australia, having previously spent five years at Essendon. And

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Dejected Higgins says Derry are still capable of winning Premier Division title

Derry City blew the chance to go top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Monday night. The Candystripes had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Sligo Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Connor Malley’s superb effort from distance put Sligo ahead ten-minutes before half-time, but Reece Hutchinson’s own goal levelled for the

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Finn Harps shareholders agree to change ownership model

The shareholders of Finn Harps have given their backing to a new ownership model which will secure the clubs future. With no private investors currently showing their hand, the club will remain fan owned going forward but it was agreed at Sunday nights Special General Meeting that a new shareholder structure would be launched, offering

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