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The deadline for those wishing to apply to be one of the beneficiaries from the 2025 North West 10 is rapidly approaching on this Friday, 10th of January. Interested charities should email their applications to toni@letterkennychamber.com. The magical million euros mark now within touching distance for the Charity Run and Walk which takes place on […]

Charlie Lapsley one of the 1984 winners who will be honoured at the launch of the 2024 Donegal Sports Star Awards on Monday, 6th of January in the Mount Errigal Hotel Lapsley’s 1984 hockey highlights In 1984 Charlie Lapsley was honoured at the Donegal Sports Star Awards for his hockey successes that season. 40 years

The fixtures for the 2025 League of Ireland season have been revealed with defending Premier Division Champions Shelbourne welcoming Derry City to Tolka Park on the opening day, Friday 14th February, as the two sides meet again after last year’s final day title decider. Derry’s first home game of the season will be against Bohemians

Andy Mitchell has been appointed as new first team coach at Derry City. Mitchell was part of Tiernan Lynch’s backroom team at Larne, having previously played under Lynch with the Irish League side. Speaking following confirmation of his appointment yesterday, the 32 year old said he’s really excited by the challenge at the Brandywell and

Derry boxer Connor Coyle is to be included on the card for a major fight night at Madison Square Gardens in New York in February The 34 year old middleweight who remains unbeaten since moving to the US eight years ago will meet American Vito Mielnicki Jnr. The fight will be part of the undercard

Finn Harps have announced the appointment of Damien Gillespie to the Board of directors as International Commercial Officer. Damien hails from Ballybofey but has been living and working in financial services in London for over 30 years. He will concentrate on growing the club membership in the UK and further afield. Damien, a former Finn

The fixtures for the 2025 LGFA National League fixtures have been confirmed and the Donegal senior ladies will have four home games with three on the road in the 2025 Division 2 campaign. Clare v Donegal – 26th January Westmeath v Donegal – 2nd February Donegal v Monaghan – 9th February Roscommon v Donegal –

The nominations have been confirmed for a number of positions ahead of Donegal GAA’s Convention next month in Pettigo. Darren Collins, Mark Kelly and Sinead Breen will battle for the secretary’s role taking the place of the outgoing Declan Martin while Collins and Ed Byrne will also challenge Mary Kelly for the assistant secretary’s position.

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

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

Bohemians have signed Colm Whelan from Derry City on a multi-year deal. The 24-year-old striker made 15 appearances overall for the Candystripes this season, coming back from an ACL injury. The Kilkenny native will reunite with manager Alan Reynolds, having worked together at Waterford, UCD and the Ireland under-21s.

Gavin Gilmore has re-signed with Finn Harps for the 2025 campaign. The winger joined the club during the summer after a successful trial period. Gilmore went on to make six appearances in the second half of the season. Darren Murphy told club media: “We’re delighted that Gavin has agreed to return to the club for

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

Gary Boyle has been appointed manager of the Donegal U20 footballers. The Naomh Muire clubman takes over from Shaun Paul Barrett. He was confirmed as the new manager at Monday’s County Committee meeting. It was also was confirmed that Barry Ward is staying on as Donegal minor manager for another season. Last year, the Ballyshannon

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

Cockhill Celtic’s Garbhan Friel is among the nominees for the 34th Football Association of Ireland Awards. Friel was instrumental in aiding his side take the FAI Junior cup for the first time in the club’s history and was Man of the Match in the final win over Gorey Rangers back in May. He is nominated

Republic of Ireland Head Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Finland and England. Ireland are set to welcome Finland to Dublin on Thursday, November 14, with kick-off at 7.45pm at the Aviva Stadium before the match against England at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, November 17,

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