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The Republic of Ireland have qualified for Euro 2016. A Jon Walters brace – the first from the penalty spot – gave Martin O’Neill’s side a 2-nil victory over Bosnia Herzegovina at the Aviva. Ireland win the play-off 3-1 on aggregate, and have made their second consecutive European Championships. Robbie Brady who scored in the

Croke Park have confirmed the dates and venues for the 2016 National Football and Hurling Leagues. Donegal’s three home games in Division 1 will see each of the county venues host a game. For the second year in a row Cork will come to Fr. Tierney Park, Ballyshannon on Sunday 7th February, Ballybofey will host

Bundoran will play Loughinisland in the Ulster Intermediate Club Championship Final on Sunday week the 29th November. The south Donegal side beat Antrim champions Glenavy 1-12 to 1-7 on Sunday in the semi final at Newry. Christy Keeney scored 1-5 at Pairc Esler yesterday while manager Brian Gavigan is hoping to bolster his forward line

Graeme McDowell has won on the PGA Tour for the first time since 2013. A birdie at the first play-off hole, saw him beat off competition from Jason Bohn and Russell Knox to claim the OHL Classic in Mexico. It’s his first win of any sort since the French Open 16-months ago, so McDowell says

  We’re edging closer to kick-off to the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2016 playoff second leg with Bosnia Herzegovina at the Aviva. Martin O’Neill won’t name his side until an hour before kick-off, but he can call upon the likes of Jon Walters, John O’Shea and Shane Long who all missed the 1-all draw in

The Republic of Ireland can join England, Wales and Northern Ireland at Euro 2016 later – if they get past Bosnia and Herzegovina in their play-off second leg. The two sides drew 1-all in Zenica on Friday in the initial tie. Defender Ciaran Clark who has Donegal connections in Milford says getting to the finals

Ireland’s big day has arrived as Martin O’Neill’s side face Bosnia Herzegovina in their Euro 2016 play-off second leg at the Aviva. The game is tied at 1-1 meaning a scoreless draw would secure Irelands place at the Euro’s. It remains uncertain if John O’Shea and Shane Long are fit to start or weather or

One of Derry City’s star players could be heading cross-channel. Patrick McEleney has been linked with a move to English club Peterborough. The 23-year-old is expected to have talks with the club during the week. Dundalk and St Patrick’s Athletic have also been linked with moves to sign the player.

Trillick lost out on a place in the Ulster Senior Football Championship Final today as they were defeated by Scotstown of Monaghan 2-09 to 2-07. Francis Mooney spoke to Trillick midfielder, Eoin Gormley who was consoled by the fact that he still has a county championship medal.. He also caught up with Scotstown and Monaghan

Inishowen League are now through in the Oscar Traynor Cup after their 2-1 win over Donegal today. However, the Donegal League still have to play the  Sligo Leitrim League. Highland Radio’s Chris Ashmore got the thoughts of Donegal League Manager, Brian Dorrian…

Scotstown continue in the Ulster Club Championship after their 2-09 to 2-07 win over Trillick of Tyrone. Darren Hughes kept the Monaghan men on their way with goals on 19 and 34 minutes. Daniel McDonald and Niall Gormley were the Trillick goal scorers. Scotstown now go on to play Crossmaglen Rangers in the Ulster Senior

Bundoran overcame Glenavy of Antrim 1-12 to 1-07 today to reach the Ulster Intermediate Club Championship Final. A goal in injury time by Christy Keaney secured the victory for the Realt na Mara club just after Glenavy were reduced to 14 men. Tom Comack spoke to Man of the Match, Christy Keaney who was delighted

Glenfin held on to their place in Division 2 of the All County League last night as they overcame Burt with just two points to spare. Paddy O’Connor finished with a personal tally of 1-05 of the 1-08 to 1-06 final score. Glenfin had the advantage at half-time and held on through the wet and

Despite atrocious weather overnight and widespread flooding the Remembrance 10K went ahead in Finn Valley with 474 participants. It was a special occasion as family /friends came together to mark the memory of those that have passed away with many taking the opportunity to sign the Wall of Remembrance which is a feature of the

Kris Meeke ended the 2015 World Rally Championship season with a second place finish on Wales Rally GB. The Citroen DS3 of the Co Tyrone driver and his navigator Paul Nagle finished 26 seconds behind the winner, drivers champion Sebastien Ogier in the Volkswagen Polo. Ogier’s team mate Andreas Mikkelsen was third. The sold result

The following matches have been called off due to over-night flooding in the county. GAA: Donegal Under 21 Championship Semi-Final St. Eunans v Aodh Ruadh Soccer: Ulster Senior League Swilly Rovers v Fanad United Bonagee United v Letterkenny Rovers

Inishowen Football League Results : Sunday 15th November 2015 Oscar Traynor Trophy Donegal League 1 – 2 Inishowen League   Strand Hotel First Division Carrowmena  0 – 5 Carn FC Dunree Utd – postponed –  Redcastle Utd Cockhill 2 – 2 Rasheney FC   Inishowen Engineering Reserve League Premier Division Aileach Res 1 – 2

Results from 08/11/2015 to 15/11/2015 FAI Junior Cup : Cavan Rovers 3 Arranmore United 1 Rathmullan Celtic 5 Gweedore Celtic 4 Kilmacrennan Celtic FC 1 Glengad United 2 Deele Harps FC 0 Clones Town 1 Brian McCormick Sports Premier: Milford United FC 3 St Catherines FC 3 Castlefin Celtic 5 Killdrum Tigers 5 Temple Domestic

Jason Quigley returns to ring action next Friday night the 20th November in Las Vegas. The Donegal middleweight seeks out his  ninth professional victory on the bounce at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The LA based fighter has impressed in his time stateside, with an 8-0 record all of which came by early round

It’s been a busy couple of weeks around the Brandywell as Derry City appointed Kenny Shiels as their new manager, while off the field the club is focusing on redevelopment work and the public consultation plan, where the club have sought the views of supporters. This week Oisin Kelly caught up with Derry City chairman

Kilcar overcame Ardara 2-7 to 1-3 in Saturday’s first semi-final of the Donegal Under 21 Championship. Second half goals from Chris Doogan and Ryan McHugh made sure of their passage to another Under 21 county decider. They will play the winners of tomorrow’s semi-final between St. Eunan’s and Aodh Rua. Tom Comack got the reaction

The first Sport4Life Conference & Expo in the North West is taking place in the Finn Valley Centre this weekend. The special guest for the event one is of the greatest triathletes of all time – the current Gold Olympic, European and Commonwealth Champion, Alistair Brownlee, MBE. Oisin Kelly spoke with Alistair on Saturday Sport.

Donegal starred at Saturday’s International Masters Cross Country in Santry Dublin. In the over 35 women’s category Letterkenny AC members took three of the top four places. Ann Marie M Glynn was the first home followed by Natasha Adams 2nd while Fionnuala Diver was 4th. In the over 50 mens, Inishowen’s Pauric Mc Kinney was