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[testimonial title=”TESTIMONIAL_TITLE”] Finn Harps trail Limerick 1-0 in the battle for a place in the SSE Airtricty Premier Division next season. Donegal’s Shaun Kelly scored the goal which gave the full timers a slender lead heading to Ballybofey for the second leg on Friday. Harps Manager Ollie Horgan was proud of his players efforts but

Jim McGuinness says he followed  protocol when changing his backroom team in late 2013. Donegal’s senior football team manager Rory Gallagher who was assistant to the Glenties man for the first three years of his term issued a statement on Sunday in response to comments made by McGuinness following the publication this week of his

  Finn Harps are just two games away from a possible return to the top flight of Irish football, but with a mounting injury list and a two-legged play-off against one of the form sides in the Premier Division, it’s going to take a huge effort for Harps to make a return to the Premier

Sligo Rovers have confirmed that manager Micky Adams will be leaving the club at the end of his contract and has decided to return home to England for family reasons. Adams helped to steer Rovers to safety in the Premier Division this season – taking 15 points from his 11 games in charge. The club

‘Its great to be back in the swing of things’ the reaction from Sarah Collins. Having missed the early part of the year through injury, The Finn Valley ac athlete stormed to victory at the Big East Championships in Mason, Ohio, USA over the weekend. Running an aggressive race, she went clear at 2k and

  The 40th Donegal Sports Star Awards will be launched this evening in Letterkenny. A host of former winners will gather at the Mount Errigal Hotel as the committee announced details of the nominations, which close on Friday 27th November. The awards ceremony will be held in January 2016. Chairman Neil Martin says it’s an

Crossmaglen Rangers management have denied an accusation of biting against one of their players. The alleged incident occurred during yesterdays Ulster club football championship clash with Cargin in Armagh. Cargin boss John Brennan said while he didn’t see what happened his players say it did and the player who was allegedly bitten has a mark.

Finn Harps take on Limerick FC this evening at the Market’s Field in the first-leg of the SSE Airtricity League Promotion/Relegation play-off. Limerick escaped automatic relegation on the final day of games in the Premier Division and go into the game with a spring in their step. Harps, having accounted for UCD in the second

Donegal’s senior football team manager Rory Gallagher has issued a statement in response to comments made by former team All-Ireland winning Donegal manager Jim McGuinness following the publication this week of his book “Until Victory Always.” Gallagher stated: “I have received many requests for my reaction to the description given by Jim Mc Guinness in

Milford have won the Donegal ACL Division 3 title. They secured the silverware after defeating Letterkenny Gaels 1-7 to 1-3. Cathal McGettigan’s four points were key as was Darragh Black’s contribution of 1-1. In 17 league outings, Milford have won 14, drawn one and only lost twice.

France’s Victor Dubuisson won the Turkish Airlines Open for the second time as he carded a final round 66 to finish 22 under par. Rory McIlroy, who began the fourth round a shot off the lead after three consecutive 67s, finished a disappointing sixth. The world number three could only manage a final round of

Termon have been crowned as the Donegal All-County League Division Two title winners following a 2-11 to 2-5 success over St. Naul’s. Although Stephen Griffin opened the scoring for St. Naul’s, Termon then took control and goals from Aidan Sweeney and Christy Conaghan put them into a 2-4 to 0-1 lead. St. Naul’s cause was

Trillick of Tyrone progress to the next round of the Ulster Senior Club Championship after a one point win over Naomh Conaill. The final score was Trillick 2-09 to Naomh Conaill’s 1-11. Naomh Conaill were reduced to 14 men in the first half with Anthony Thompson being sent off, but their great performance in the

Bundoran were the winners in the Ulster Intermediate Club Championship quarter final, defeating Clann Eireann at Fr Tierney Park after extra time. At the end of normal time, the score was 0-9 to 1-6, but Bundoran outscored their opponents to win 0-14 to 1-9 in the end. Meanwhile, Naomh Ultan were heavily defeated in the

ULSTER JUNIOR CUP – Sun 1st Nov Aileach FC 5 vs 0 Keadue Rovers FC Bonagee United 1 vs 2 Greencastle FC Castlefin Celtic 1 vs 2 Lagan Harps FC Clones Town 3 vs 2 Kilmacrennan Cel Clonmany Shamrock 2 vs 0 Drumoghill FC Dunree United 1 vs 3 Erne Wanderers FC Glaslough 5 vs

In the Ulster Senior League, Cockill Celtic were held to a 1-1 draw against Letterkenny Rovers. Darren McIlwaine scored a penalty for Rovers on the 33rd minute, and Brendan McLaughlin equalised the game on the 41st minute. This means that Cockill are 3 points clear at the top of the table. In the other game

The 46th Annual Donegal Cross Country Championships took place in Ballybofey on Sunday, with Finn Valley athletes winning both team events. Senior Women: Teresa Doherty – Finn Valley AC Caitriona Devine – Finn Valley AC Donna Evans  – Finn Valley AC Team: Finn Valley AC Inishowen AC Lifford AC Senior Men: Pauric McKinney – Inishowen

Ireland’s Craig Breen has been demoted from first place at the Rallye International du Valais after it was found that his team had used too many tyres. Breen finished first and it had appeared as though the Waterford man had won his fourth Championship of the year. But it emerged following a report that Breen

Paul Hegarty has turned down the chance to manage Derry City on a permanent basis, it has been reported. Hegarty took over from Peter Hutton as City flirted with relegation. An immediate pick up in results saw Derry climbing the table to safety. Many  observers felt he would be in line for the job for

Derry City boss Paul Hegarty watched his side lose 4-2 in their final Premier League game of the season against Longford Town. He was disappointed with the display but now the attention switches to next season. He believes Derry City should not find themselves battling to avoid relegation. He took over from Peter Hutton and

All-Ireland champions Termon have been beaten by Donaghmoyne in the Ulster Ladies Senior Club Football Championship Final in Killyclogher. The Monaghan ladies led by 0-9 to 0-4 at the break. Termon rallied briefly after the interval but Donaghmoyne then took control again and emerged as deserved victors.

Finn Harps midfielder Josh Mailey scored a great winner as the Donegal club beat UCD 2-1 to ensure that the Donegal club progressed to the Promotion/Relegation play-off. He paid tribute to UCD but also to his own team-mates as they came from behind to win. He is fully aware that Limerick will be a very

Finn Harps are through to the SSE Airtricity League Promotion/Relegation play-off following their 3-1 aggregate success over UCD in the First Division second versus third play-off. Harps came from behind to win 2-1 against UCD at Finn Park last night. The now face Limerick, with the first game at the Market’s Field on Monday, and

Naomh Conaill will fly the flag for Donegal in the AIB Ulster Club Senior Football Championship and in the quarter final they take on Trillick of Tyrone on Sunday. Naomh Conaill boss Martin Regan knows that his side will have to produce the goods to advance, but the preparations have certaintly been good, as he

In the AIB Ulster Club Senior Football Championship quarter final, Tyrone side Trillick take on Naomh Conaill in MacCumhaill Park on Sunday. Trillick Clubman Liam Donnelly has been looking ahead to the action with Tom Comack.

Bundoran face Clann Eireann from Armagh in the Ulster Intermediate Football Championship in Ft Tierney Park tomorrow Sunday. Tom Comack looks ahead to the game with Bundoran manager Brian Gavigan.

The Ulster Junior Football Club Championship Quarter Finals take place on Sunday, with Naomh Ultan taking on St. Aiden’s Templeport from Cavan. Tom Comack spoke with Naomh Ultan Assistant Manager Joe Kennedy, who is looking forward to Naomh Ultan’s second time to play in the Ulster Championship.

Derry City ended a forgettable season with a 4-2 defeat at Longford Town. Longford went ahead when they were awarded a penalty by referee Robert Hennessey, just before the break, which was scored by David O’Sullivan. Longford then surged ahead. Mark Rossiter scored from 35 yards, and then Gary Shaw beat Ryan McBride to a

Finn Harps   2 UCD     1 (Harps win 3-1   on aggregate) Finn Harps are now two steps away from a possible return to the Premier Division of Irish soccer following their second leg win over UCD in the First Division play-off before a crowd of over 2,000 at Finn Park. Harps had the better of a

Termon, the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Club champions, are in the Ulster Final this Saturday when they take on great rivals Donaghmoyne in the decider in Killyclogher. Throw-in is 2.00 pm. Defender Grainne McDaid is out through injury but she points out that Termon have a strong squad and they will be doing everything they

The countdown is on to Finn Harps’ big game against UCD tonight. Harps are 1-0 up from the first-leg of the play-off to decide who will face the second from bottom  Premier Division side in the promotion/relegation play-off. Harps defender Packie Mailey says that games between the sides have been close this season, and he’s

Australia’s tactics have been leaked ahead of tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand. A copy of a tactics sheet held by scrum coach Mario Ledesma has been photographed this week at training. It appears to show how the Wallabies plan to deal with the threat of New Zealand’s strike-runners, Kieran Read, Nehe Milner-Skudder