IN early June, despite going into the game as favourites, it looked like it would be another near miss for the Donegal hurlers in the Nickey Rackard Cup. Having already defeated Mayo by eight points in the group phase, it seemed like there would be no stopping Mickey McCann’s men on a sunny day in […]
National titles for McGinley and McFadden
Two Donegal men took titles at the National Cross Country Championships in Tramore on Sunday. Cranford AC’s Caolan McFadden impressed in the U19 Boys race as he won the 5km race by six seconds ahead of Cillian Gleeson (Celbridge AC). Sean McGinley was a worthy winner of the Novice title, finishing the 6km course in a […]
Four Masters finish strong to win U21 ‘A’ title
Glenswilly 2-9 Four Masters 1-15 Four Masters had a strong finish to defeat Glenswilly and claim their first Under 21 A Championship title in 23 years with a three point win in Ballyshannon. The Donegal Town men started strong with Seanan Carr (0-3) and Turlough Carr (0-2) getting them going and a Conor McCahill goal […]
Cloughaneely rally to land U21 B title
Burt 1-5 Cloughaneely 2-9 Cloughaneely put in a dominant second half performance to win by seven points against Burt in the Under 21 ‘B’ Championship final in Convoy. The Falcarragh men started strong and a somewhat fortunate goal from Patrick Coyle had them four clear in the early stages, but a Shaunie Bradley goal and […]
Darren Murphy signs three-year contract with Finn Harps
Finn Harps manager Darren Murphy has signed a new three-year contract with the club. Murphy initially came in as Assistant Manager to Dave Rogers but was appointed Interim manager as the Englishman parted ways in September of 2023. He then was appointed as manager for the 2024 season which saw a much improved finish despite […]
Finn Harps announce Kernan Group as main club sponsor
Finn Harps have announced that the Kernan Group will be the club’s main sponsor for the 2025 season. The Kernans brand will be displayed on the soon to be launched new First Team Home and Away jerseys and across all official club platforms for the forthcoming campaign, with the home jersey due to be unveiled […]
O’Donnell comeback helped Donegal return to top table
BY DÁIRE BONNAR AFTER injuries hampered his career, Niall O’Donnell got back to his best and had a super season at both club and county level as Donegal once again became a team to fear in the All-Ireland championship. O’Donnell’s first year with the Donegal senior panel was during the league in 2018 and he […]
‘We went to war’ – Glenswilly captain Kelly
Glenswilly captain Jake Kelly said his team went to war in a bid to see off Gaoth Dobhair in the Under 21 Championship on Sunday. Gaoth Dobhair were bidding to win three titles in-a-row this season but their dreams were dashed by Glenswilly. It wasn’t looking great for Kelly and his teammates at half-time as […]
Dungloe minor ladies clinch Ulster final spot with ease
O’Donovan Rossa 3-9 Dungloe 2-20 Dungloe minor ladies were thoroughly deserving victors as they led for over 50 minutes against O’Donovan Rossa in the Ulster minor semi-final in Magherafelt on Sunday. Spurred on by the superb shooting from Mia O’Donnell, who ended the game with 1-12, they went into an early 0-6 to 0-3 lead […]
Duignan on form as St Naul’s take U21 C title
Killybegs 1-6 St Naul’s 0-11 Declan Duignan was in good shooting form as he helped guide his St Naul’s team to U21 ‘C’ Championship glory over Killybegs in Convoy. Duignan kicked six of his sides seven first half points as they led by four at the break, Niall Prendiville getting the other score while Christopher […]