Letterkenny jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle was named as the Overall winner at the Donegal Sports Star Awards in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday night. Five years ago at the age of 16, Dylan was signed up by top trainer Joseph Patrick O’Brien. He was champion Irish apprentice jockey in 2021 with 48 winners and […]
Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair claim All-Ireland title
Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair 1 Coola Post Primary School, Sligo 0 Aoibhin Ní Chaiside was the hero for Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair as she scored the only goal of the game to claim the FAI Schools Senior ‘B’ Girls National Cup title in Clones. Ní Chasaide opened the scoring just 10 minutes in after being played in […]
Joel Bradley Walsh returns to Finn Park
Finn Harps have announced the signing of Joel Bradley Walsh. Bradley Walsh will be a familiar face to Finn Harps fans, having come through the club’s academy ranks, winning league and cup glory at U17 level before going on to captain the clubs U19 side. The defender made his senior debut against St.Patrick’s Athletic in […]
Finn Harps sign striker Dara McGuinness
Finn Harps have announced the signing of striker Dara McGuinness from Stoke City FC. McGuinness began his career with his local club St. Joseph’s FC before moving to Belvedere in Dublin. He then spent time with the St. Pats Academy before making the switch to Shamrock Rovers in 2020 where he lined out for their […]
Ulster Cup semi-final awaits for Kildrum Tigers
Kilmacrennan Celtic 0 Kildrum Tigers 2 Kildrum Tigers will host Cockhill Celtic in the semi-final of the Ulster Junior Cup after a goal in each half helped them see off Kilmacrennan Celtic at the Letterkenny Community Centre on Sunday afternoon. Keenan Diver opened the scoring with a powerful header midway through the first half, and […]
Donegal seal late draw in Division 2 opener in Clare
Clare 1-4 Donegal 0-7 Donegal ladies captain Róisín Rodgers rescued a draw late on for her side in their opening Division 2 game against Clare in Clarecastle. Donegal had the breeze in the opening half and were leading for the majority of the first period, Shannon McLaughlin getting them off to a good start while […]
Added time heartache for Naomh Pádraig in All-Ireland final
Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin 0-8 An Cheathrú Rua 0-9 There was late heartbreak for Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin in the All-Ireland Junior Club final as An Cheathrú Rua pointed in the last minute to win the game in Croke Park. The Muff side led 0-5 to 0-4 at the break thanks to three frees from […]
Sara Thomas of Four Masters to captain Donegal minor ladies
Sara Thomas of Four Masters has been named as the captain for the Donegal Minor Ladies ahead of the new season. Dungloe’s Ava Caulfield and Maria Gallagher from Gaoth Dobhair have been named as vice-captains for the county. The trio were all part of Declan McDermott’s panel last year, with Thomas and Caulfield starting as […]
McConnell reflects on World Masters hat-trick of medals
BY DÁIRE BONNAR After another good season of competition, Sinead McConnell surpassed her own expectations in August as she brought home a hat-trick of medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Gothenburg. The Finn Valley athlete had previously medalled at the World Indoor Masters Championships in Torun, Poland in 2023 as she took silver […]