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Padraig Harrington is going to this year’s Masters. The three-time Major winner has claimed a dramatic victory at the Honda Classic. The 42-year-old beat Daniel Berger on the second hole of their head-to-head play-off at Palm Beach after the American rookie found the water with his tee-shot. The win means that Harrington has taken-home the

Former Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan has warned against getting carried away following yesterdays 19-9 Six Nations win against England at the Aviva. Joe Schmidt’s side remain on course for the Grand-slam having won their third match in a row in this years Championship however they still have games away to Wales and Scotland to come.

The IRFU has officially announced it’s bid to host the women’s World cup in 2017 at venues in Dublin and Belfast. The stadia includes University College Dublin before moving to Belfast for semi-finals and finals at Queens University Sport and the newly developed Kingspan Stadium. Last year the women’s team reached the semi finals in

Padraig Harrington is tied for second place – three behind leader Ian Poulter – after the third round of the Honda Classic in Florida. With bad weather delaying the tournament, Harrington had three bogeys in his first 10 holes to go to three-over for the day but recovered with birdies at the 11th and 13th

Donegal’s Sam and Chloe Magee were beaten in the semi-finals of the German Badminton Open. They recorded their finest ever mixed doubles win as they shocked the world number ten pairing Michael Fuchs and Birgit Michel in the quarter-finals, winning 15-21,  21-14, 21-16. Speaking after the match, Chloe Magee said that it was the biggest

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Ireland remain on course to retain their Six Nations title, and possibly even the Grand Slam. They’ve beaten England by 19-points to 9 at the Aviva Stadium, and with it, inflict a first defeat of the championship on the Red Rose. Robbie Henshaw got the game’s only try, while Johnny Sexton kicked four penalties from

Donegal 5-19 Kildare 1-2 Donegal continued their unbeaten record in Division 2 of the Ladies National Football League with a comprehensive 29 point victory over Kildare in Milford. After a sluggish first half performance, after which they led by 1-7 to 1-2 at half time, they turned on the style in the second half for

The Raidió na Gaeltachta Club Championship draw took place on Sunday 1st March, after the Donegal Cork National Football league match. Junior A Championship: Group 1:                                                    Group 2:                                              Group 3: N. Padraig Muff                                   Robert Emmetts      

Athletics Ireland celebrated 2014 in  Tullamore Hotel on Saturday night and amongst the award recipients were Finn Valley AC, who were winners of the Drifter Cup as best club nationally both indoor and outdoor during that period, seeing off a strong challenge from Cork City club Leevale AC .This relates to the age range 12-19

Derry City and Finn Harps’ pre-season preparations continued on Saturday at the Brandywell, where the match was abandoned due to the weather. The result seen Harps win the game 1-0, thanks to a Ruairi Keating first half penalty. Next weekend the new season starts, with Derry travelling to Galway, and Finn Harps go to Dublin

Tyrone were lucky to secure a draw last night in Omagh against Derry, having come from 4 points down with 8 minutes to play. The final scoreline was 1-8 to 0-11, and mean that Tyrone have only one win from their opening three games. Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte spoke to Highland Radio Sport after the

Derry stay bottom of the Division One Football League following A 1-8 to 0-11 draw to Tyrone in Omagh on Saturday night. This was Derry’s first point of the season, and leaves them in a relegation fight with three games left to play. Speaking to Francis Mooney of Highland Sport, Derry manager Brian McIver felt

Donegal’s Sam and Chloe Magee recorded their finest ever mixed doubles win as they shocked the world number ten pairing at the German Badminton Open. The Raphoe siblings lost the first set 21-15 against the hometown pair of Michael Fuchs and Birgit Michel. But the Magees came back and won the second set 21-14 and

It finished honours even in atrocious conditions at Heaky Park as Tyrone and Derry drew 0-11 to 1-8 in Saturday nights Division1 clash. Players on both sides struggled in driving wind and rain at the Omagh venue but it didn’t halt a spirited Tyrone comeback in the closing minutes. A Terence O’Brien goal put Derry

Donegal go into action tomorrow at Fr. Tierney Park in Ballyshannon where they take on Cork (Throw-in is at 2pm). Donegal will be hoping to bounce back from their defeat to Dublin but their opponents have notched up two wins in their opening two games. There are no changes in the Donegal team. When they

The new SSE Airtricty League season starts next weekend for the North West clubs. In the Premier Division, Derry City start their campaign away to Galway and Sligo Rovers host Cork City while in the First Division, Finn Harps are in Dublin taking on one of the favourites Shelbourne. Oisin Kelly has been looking ahead to

The Derry City v Finn Harps pre-season friendly at the Brandywell was abandoned today due to bad weather. Harps led 1-0 at the break thanks to a first minute goal from on-loan striker Ruairi Keating who converted a spot kick after he had been taken down inside the box. The referee decided at the interval

Tyrone take on Derry at Healy Park this evening with a 7.00 pm throw-in in the National Football League Division One game. Tyrone, with home advantage, will be favourites to overcome a Derry side that have lost their first two games. On Saturday Sport former Tyrone player Noel McGinn told Tom Comack that there is

The Donegal ladies face Kildare in the National Football League Division Two in Milford on Sunday at 1 pm. Donegal are going for a fourth straight win. But Donegal manager Davy McLaughlin is not taking anything for granted. He spoke to Tom Comack on Saturday Sport.  

On Sunday the 7th March The Race, a multi sport ultra endurance event returns to Donegal. It’s a 250km long course which must be completed within 24 hours. The Race has been organised in conjunction with Gartan Adventure Centre. On Saturday Sport, Chris Ashmore was joined in studio by The Race organisers David Byrnes and

Derry’s Shane Duffy will miss the remainder of the 2014-15 season for Blackburn Rovers. The Republic of Ireland international, who joined Rovers from Everton back in August, has undergone a knee operation which rules him out for the rest of the campaign. “It is devastating news both for the lad and the club,” said boss

Ireland have made just one change for Sunday’s Six Nations encounter with England at the Aviva Stadium. David Mc Intyre has the details..