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Dundalk lifted the League of Ireland Premier Division title last night by beating Bohemians 2-1. This result means that second placed Cork City can’t catch them. But Cork – who still have a FAI Cup Final to look forward to – are in action tonight against Wexford Youths, who are six points behind Finn Harps. […]

Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington secured his first European Tour win in eight years as he had a 23 under par one-shot victory at the Portugal Masters. The Irishman shot a final round 65,  finishing just ahead of defending champion Andy Sullivan. It was his first Tour win since the 2008 US PGA Championship.

Donegal Minor Championship Final result: St Eunan’s 0-11 (11) v (13) 1-10 Naomh Conaill Naomh Conaill were crowned Donegal Minor Champions on Sunday after beating St Eunan’s. It was a low-scoring first half at St Mary’s Park in Convoy, but it was St Eunan’s who edged ahead to lead at the break by a single

Ulster Championship Senior Hurling Final: Slaughtneil: 2-14 (20) v (16) 1-13 Loughgiel Derry GAA club Slaughtneil made history on Sunday when they became the first side from the county to win the Ulster hurling  title. They beat Loughgiel by four points and then celebrated by posting their victory photograph (pictured) on their Twitter account. At

Having just returned from the Red Bull Rookies Trial in Spain, Rhys Irwin ended the week with two wins at the Sunflower Trophy Races in Bishopscourt. The Kilmacrennan teenager  took victory in both of his class races, easing home by over 10 seconds in each. He was also awarded the Hillsborough Club Perpetual Trophy for

Donegal racer Richard Kerr won both Moto 3 races at the prestigious Sunflower Trophy at Bishopscourt in Co Down over the weekend. The Kilmacrennan teenager lead in both races from start to finish and broke the lap record on his way to victory in race two. Former British champion Christian Elkin was second in both races

Donegal All County League  – Sunday, October 23: AllSportStore.com Division 1 Dungloe 2-10 v 1-11 Gaoth Dobhair Glenswilly 2-07 v 0-10 Termon Ardara 1-04 v 2-16 Kilcar   AllSportStore.com Division 2 Naomh Columba 2-15 v 4-09 Naomh Muire   AllSportStore.com Division 3 Letterkenny Gaels 0-07 v 2-08 Naomh Ultan Downings 2-11 v 1-14 Fanad Gaels

Dundalk’s quality has been strongly praised by Highland Radio’s soccer analyst Sean Connors. Sean was discussing the League of Ireland as the season wraps up. He said it is worrying for the other clubs because Dundalk is now going to be backed financially thanks to their windfall in the Europa League. Former Dundalk manager Sean

The 41st Donegal Sports Star Awards will be held in January in Letterkenny and nominations are now being invited. The nominations can be made online from the nominations page and emailed to info@donegalsportsstarawards.ie or by completing a simple nomination form which can be downloaded and posted to Paul McDaid, Post Office, Ramelton. Spokesman Neil Martin

The Donegal Boxing Board has staged its annual awards night to recognise the achievements of the county’s boxers. Board president Peter O’Donnell was surprised on the night to be presented with a special award. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the awards in Donegal Town on Saturday evening. He revealed all the

FAI National League U17 quarter-final result: UCD 2 v 1 Finn Harps The Finn Harps’ U17 squad took on UCD in Dublin today in the FAI National League quarter-final and lost. Declan Boyle’s boys knew victory would secure their place in the semi-finals of the prestigious competition. But manager Boyle had warned beforehand that UCD

Inishowen Football League results – Sunday, October 23: Jackie Crossan Premier Division Aileach FC 1 v 1 QPS Dunree United 1 v 2 Culdaff FC   Strand Hotel Division One  QPS Res 1 v 2 Clonmany Res Sea Rovers 1 v 2 Aileach Res Rasheney FC 2 v 3 Redcastle United Cockhill Youths 3 v

Temple Domestic Appliances Division One Glenree United 2 – 0 Gweedore Celtic Bonagee United 0 v 4 Donegal Town   CT Ball Division Two Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. 2 v 0 Copany Rovers Dunkineely Celtic 1 – 1 Whitestrand United Lifford Celtic 4 v 0 Curragh Athletic  

FAI JUNIOR CUP results –  Sunday, October 23: Milford United 2 v 3 Drumoghill F.C. Castlefin Celtic 14 v 3 KS Eagles Kildrum Tigers 2 v 0 Clones Town Keadue Rovers 3 v 0 Illies Celtic Cranford United 0 v 3 Glenea United Erne Wanderers 4 – 3 Drumkeen United Raphoe Town 1 v 3

Munster rugby’s late coach Anthony Foley would not have wanted the club’s game to have been postponed yesterday, according to Highland Radio’s rugby correspondent. Alex McDonald said it was right for the game to go ahead and stated that 26,500 Munster rugby fans agreed. He said they were there to pay their respects and it

NBL result: LYIT Donegal 71 v 76 Sligo The basketball team of LYIT Donegal lost its third consecutive match in its inaugural National Basketball League campaign on Saturday night. But head coach Niall McDermott spoke after the 76 to 71 loss and told Sunday Sport that he remains confident that the team is progressing steadily.

Donegal Senior C Championship Final result: Glenswilly 1-05 (8) v 0-06 (6) Naomh Conaill Glenswilly made it a double championship winning season today when the club clinched the Donegal Senior C Championship Final. They beat Naomh Conaill in a low-scoring game at O’Donnell Park, less than a week after the seniors were also celebrating at

GAA results – October 22, 2016: Donegal Senior Championship Relegation Play-off Final replay: Killybegs 2-13 (19) v (8) 1-06 Glenfin   Donegal Senior C Championship Final: Glenswilly 1-05 (8) v (6) 0-06 Naomh Conaill   Donegal Intermediate B Championship Final: Fanad Gaels 1-02 (5) v (14) 1-11 Cloughaneely  

The Division Three Championship Final will be staged tomorrow between the minors of Glenfin and Malin. Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent Tom Comack has been speaking with Glenfin minors’ manager Joe McGlynn and Malin minors’ manager Patrick Collins. Joe said…   Patrick said…

The Donegal Minor Football Championship Final is on tomorrow between Naomh Conaill and St Eunan. Both clubs will be looking to put some gloss on a season that ended in Donegal championship disappointment for their seniors. Naomh Conaill’s manager John O’Malley and St Eunan’s manager Jim Clarke have been speaking with Highland Radio’s GAA correspondent

Ulster Rugby Championship Div 2 result: Limavady 66 v 0 Lisburn This was a heavy defeat by Lisburn as they comprehensively swept aside by rampaging Limavady side on Saturday afternoon. At half-time, Limavady were way out in front on a score of 26 points to nil as Lisburn had not registered on the scoreboard. Lisburn’s

Donegal Junior League results – October 22, 2016: Voodoo Venue Cup Milford United Reserves 3 v 1 St. Catherines Reserves   Glencar Inn Saturday Division Arranmore United 1 v 0 Drumbar F.C. Orchard F.C. L – L Dunlewey Celtic Glencar Celtic 13 v 0 Fintown Harps AFC   Saturday Reserve Division Cappry Rovers Reserves –

There were several successes for Donegal athletes and their clubs at the Ulster Even Age Cross-roads Championships in Jordanstown, Belfast, today. Mia Fletcher, from Carnford, won the U10 girls’ race and Cranford’s Caolan McFadden came second in the U10 boys’ category. There were also top spot performances by some of Donegal clubs in the teams

Derry City wrapped up third place in the Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday night with a 2-1 victory over Sligo Rovers in their frinal home game of the season. The Candystrips had to come from behind with goals from Aaron McEneff and Barry McNamee to seal the win and a top three place with

Shaun Mc Shane lost to Eddie Doyle in a Scottish Super Lightweight title bout in Motherwell on Friday night. The former Dungloe ABC member was beaten over ten rounds on points in the headline fight at the Alona Hotel. It’s the second time this year McShane has lost to Doyle, the first was back in

Killyclogher lifted their first O’Neill Cup since 2003 when they beat Coalisland in the replay of the Tyrone Senior Football Championship Final on Friday night. The St Mary’s side were the dominated force in a commanding 0-20 to 0-6 win at Healy Park in Omagh. The newly crowed Tyrone champions will now play Cargin in

Killyclogher 0-20 Coalisland 0-6 Killyclogher captured the O’Neill Cup with a commanding display in a one-sided Tyrone SFC final replay at Healy Park. Coalisland had to play most of the second half with 14 men following the second yellow card dismissal of Padraig Hampsey, but by that stage they were already eight points behind and

Former Finn Harps Captain Declan Boyle says Finn Harps are more than capable of securing their Premier Division status this evening at Ferrycarraig Park. The Ballybofey blues go to Wexford knowing three points will make sure of another term in the top flight. A draw could be enough but only if Wexford don’t win their