The Donegal Sports Star Committee will shortly commence plans for the 48th Awards function. It comes after the Annual General Meeting took place on Monday evening in the Mount Errigal Hotel. There were no changes at the top table with all the main officers being returned unopposed. Grace Boyle is remaining on as Chairperson for […]
Amber Barrett wins FAI International Goal of the Year
Amber Barrett has won the FAI International Goal of the Year for 2023 at the 33rd FAI International Awards. Straight from the training ground to the Hampden Park arena, the Milford woman’s goal from last October against Scotland has become iconic because it secured the Ireland Women’s National Team qualification to FIFA Women’s World Cup […]
Nakita Burke looks back on a fantastic year to date
NAKITA Burke led Letterkenny AC to 10th place at the European Club Cross Country Championships in Spain back in February, and she’s continued her form throughout the year up to and including last weekend. For the performance, the Primary School teacher was named the February Donegal News Sports Star of the Month in conjunction with […]
Finn Harps come from behind to beat Longford Town
FINN Harps went into the mid-season break on a high as they came from behind to beat Longford Town at Bishopsgate. Longford Town 2 Finn Harps 3 Longford Town took the lead ten minutes from half-time as Beineon O’Brien Whitmarsh found Cristian Mageruson at the edge of the box and he drilled low into the […]
Dergview complete triple swoop for Donegal men
Dergview FC have completed the signing of Bonagee United trio Gareth Harkin and twins Conor and Stephen Black. The Castlederg club, who ply their trade in the NIFL Championhip, today announced the signing of the three men that helped win Bonagee the Donegal News USL League Cup last month. Gareth Harkin has played for a […]
Rematch of 2022 final as Donegal Championship draw made
There will be a repeat of last year’s Donegal Senior Football Championship final in the early rounds of the 2023 Donegal SFC. Naomh Conaill will host St. Eunan’s in the second round of fixtures as the Senior, Intermediate and Junior Championship draws were made in the Villa Rose Hotel tonight. The 2022 champions will begin […]
Finn Harps handed away tie in FAI Cup first round
Finn Harps have been drawn away to Kilbarrack United in the first round of the 2023 FAI Cup. Dave Rogers will take his team down to North Dublin to face the Leinster Senior League side on the week ending July 23rd. Kilbarrack United won the Leinster Senior League Senior 1, losing just once in their […]
Finn Harps outclassed as Galway score six
FINN Harps were outclassed by Galway United who had a lightning start in Eamonn Deacy Park this evening. Galway United 6 Finn Harps 0 Just inside the fourth minute Galway would take the lead as a great cross from Regan Donelon went to the back post and Darren Clarke bundled home. Advertisement Galway capitalised again […]
Finn Harps held to a draw with stubborn Kerry
FINN Harps couldn’t find the back of the net as they will rue missed chances against a Kerry side that were hard to break down. The Harps had their chances, especially early on as Michael Harris was sent through but he couldn’t get the accuracy on his strike and Kevin Williams cleared before Sean O’Donnell […]
Donegal ladies take Ulster title against the odds
Donegal……………………………..1-10 Armagh…………………………….. 0-9 DONEGAL are champions again and what a battle they came through to get their hands back on the Ulster title in Owenbeg on Sunday afternoon. Advertisement A performance that ended Armagh hopes of a fourth successive title. Two players, Niamh Hegarty and Tanya Kennedy were late additions and both were immense in […]