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Rory McIlroy has announced that he’s taking a short break from golf in order to prepare for his upcoming legal battle with his former management company. The Commercial Court heard today that mediation talks have failed to find a solution to contractual dispute between the world’s top golfer and the Dublin-based Horizon Sports management company. […]

This weekend sees the semi final’s taking place of the Donegal Senior Football Championship. St Eunan’s take on St Michael’s and Glenswilly await the winners of Noamh Conaill and Ardara who meet in a replay on Wednesday. The CCC wil confirm tonight the days and venues for the games. Former winning manager with St Eunan’s

Wes Hoolahan has emerged as a doubt for Ireland’s next Euro 2016 qualifier. The Norwich playmaker suffered an ankle ligament injury during his side’s 1-0 defeat to Championship rivals Fulham over the weekend and manager Neil Adams has admitted that the Dubliner could be facing a lengthy lay-off. The club say they expect to know

This week will see significant progress in the selection of the new Donegal senior team manager. The Donegal County Board will meet tonight to finalise the five man committee that will oversee the task of replacing Jim Mc Guinness. Chairman Sean Dunnion, secretary Aodh Mairtin O’Fearraigh and treasurer Cieran Kelly will be joined by two

Barry McNamee has emerged as a doubt for Derry City’s final two games of the season including the FAI Cup Final against St Pats. The Ramelton midfielder limped out of Derry’s league defeat to UCD at the Brandywell last Friday night. He aggravated a troublesome groin injury and manager Peter Hutton is hoping it doesn’t

St.Michaels booked a Donegal Senior Championship semi final against St.Eunan’s with a six point win over Dungloe in Ballybofey. Under the lights, Michael’s hit the front on the 40 second mark with a goal from Brian McLaughlin. It was always going to be difficult after that for Dungloe as Michael’s played 13 men inside their

It was a mixed day for the North West leagues in the Oscar Traynor Inter League Trophy. The Donegal League won there opening game 2-1 against Cavan Monaghan while The Inishowen League lost 2-1 to Sligo Leitrim. Doneal took the lead in their game at Bonagee with a 14th minute penalty converted by Richie Moore.

Slaughtneil were crowned Derry Senior Football champions after a dramatic finish at Celtic Park. The Robert Emmetts side came from behind against Ballinderry with an injury time goal to lift the John McLaughlin Cup for only the second time in their history. Balllinderry looked on course for their fourth title in a row but Gerard

St Eunan’s are the first side into the semi finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship after a convincing 2-10 to -0-7 win over Four Masters. The Letterkenny side were never really troubled by the Donegal Town lads in Ballybofey as Maxi Curran’s men marched into the last four. At half time Eunan’s were 1-6

Ardara                  1-9          Naomh Conaill          0-12 Ardara and Naomh Conaill must meet again after they drew in an exciting Donegal  Senior Football Championship clash in Donegal Town. Played in testing wet and windy conditions, the Glenties men had the better of the first half as they led by 0-5 to 0-3. But they had

Derry city’s last home game of the season ended in defeat against UCD on Friday night. The only goal of the game came in the 33rd minute against the run of play. Derry cleared a ball out of their box and it fell to fullback Mark Langtry who smashed a great drive beyond the Derry

The Donegal Senior Football Championship has reached the knock out stages. Miriam Fitzsimons has a look ahead to another bumper weekend of championship football..

Ulster Coach Neil Doak, has made three changes to the side that beat Glasgow last weekend for Saturday’s clash with Leicester at Welford road in the European Champions Cup. Andrew Trimble, is unavailable for selection after picking up a toe injury so Craig Gilroy comes into the side on the left wing, meaning Tommy Bowe

Derry City play their final home game of the season tonight when they take on relegation threatened UCD at the Brandywell while the Premier Division title could also be won. Oisin Langan previews..

The Republic of Ireland Women’s U17 squad kick-off their UEFA Women’s U17 Championship qualifying round today in Serbia without Donegal’s Zoe McGlynn. The Lagan Harps girl had to withdraw because of a hamstring injury. Zoe who has two caps to her name will be very disappointed not to be part of team that will play

It’s reported today that Kris Meeke is very close to agreeing new terms with the Citroen World Rally Team. After a string of fine performances including four podium finishes this year, the county Tyrone driver has impressed key figures at the French team. Meeke is looking to end the year as Volkswagon’s closest competitor in

Seamus Coleman and James Mc Carthy could return for Everton this weekend in the Premier League. Coleman has been out of action since the 18th September when his suffered concussion in the Europa League game with Wolfsburg. The Killybegs man also picked up soft tissue damage on his hamstring. McCarthy had been suffering from a

Having won Ulster titles during the summer and after reaching this years All Ireland Final’s, Donegal is very well represented in the Ulster GAA Writers Awards nominations. The performances of the Donegal senior footballers’ is greatly reflected in the nominations for the Male Footballer of the Year with three short-listed. Neil McGee has been among

St Eunan’s College just missed out on their first victory in the MacRory Cup on Wednesday. The Letterkenny side drew 7 points apiece with St Paul’s of Bessbrook at Drumragh. At half time St Eunan’s lead 4-2 but the Armagh college out scored them in the second half to force a draw. The equalising point