ATU Donegal’s gaelic manager Maxi Curran is hoping for a closer game in the Sigerson Cup this Wednesday. The Donegal side suffered a heavy defeat in the first round to University of Limerick last Wednesday by a score of 3-12 to 0-8 at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence. But the Limerick side were heavy […]
Harps trio named in ROI schools team to face Australia
Three Finn Harps underage players have been named in the Republic of Ireland Schools squad for this weekend’s friendly against Australia. Loreto, Milford student James McAteer, Darragh Coyle of Scoil Muire Buncrana and Carndonagh Community Schools’ Oisin Cooney have all been named in the team for the game at Home Farm on Saturday (kick-off 2pm). […]
Letterkenny Rovers in the hat for round two
Letterkenny Rovers 3 Rathmullan Celtic 1 Last season’s Brian McCormick Cup finalists Letterkenny Rovers progressed to the second round of the 2024 edition after coming from behind to defeat Rathmullan Celtic. Mark McAteer put the Hoops in front with that goal cancelled out via a strike from Joel Gorman while Rovers would take the lead […]
Darren Murphy gives update on Ryan Flood’s Harps future
Finn Harps manager Darren Murphy gave an update on the future of Ryan Flood after their 2-2 draw with Derry City in a pre-season friendly on Sunday. Flood scored 14 goals in all competitions in 2023 for the Harps and was the Player of the Year for many fans. The 25-year-old was signed on a […]
‘A good start but still plenty to do’ – Mac Ceallabhuí
DONEGAL player Jeaic MacCeallabhuí did not have a long off season but that is no great issue for the Naomh Conaill star. Mac Ceallabhuí (24) was a key man as Naomh Conaill won the Donegal Senior Championship and went on to reach the Ulster Club semi-final. That campaign only came to a halt at the […]
Coleman becomes Everton all-time PL appearance leader
Seamus Coleman became Everton’s all-time Premier League appearance holder on Sunday after they drew with Aston Villa. The Killybegs native made his 355th Premier League appearance in the 0-0 draw at Goodison Park, overtaking American goalkeeper Tim Howard. Coleman made his Premier League debut for Everton in October 2009, having just turned 21 and now […]
Finn Harps begin pre-season with North West Derby draw
Finn Harps 2 Derry City 2 FINN Harps began 2024 with a 2-2 draw in a pre-season friendly against North West rivals Derry City at Finn Park. Michael Duffy opened the scoring after just five minutes but a moment of magic from Ryan Flood levelled the game before half-time. Derry started quick in the second […]
ATU Donegal prepare for Sigerson Cup first round
ATU DONEGAL have a big task ahead of them on Wednesday as they take on University of Limerick in the first round of the Sigerson Cup. The Maxi Curran managed side face last year’s runners up at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence on Wednesday (throw-in 7.30pm) in what will be a game where they […]
McGuinness to be special guest at Sports Star Awards
Jim McGuinness will be the special guest at the 2023 Donegal Sports Star Awards later this month. The Donegal manager was confirmed on Monday night at the launch of the event where the 1983 Sports Star winners were honoured on the 40th anniversary of their successes. Over 170 nominees are up for 36 awards which […]
Donegal lose points, McGuinness receives eight week ban
Jim McGuinness is set to receive an eight week ban after Donegal fielded an ineligible player against Armagh in the McKenna Cup last Wednesday. The win over Armagh, which saw 17-year-old Finnbarr Roarty make his intercounty debut, will also see Donegal lose the points from that game while Roarty will be suspended for two weeks. […]