Donegal put in a spirited display last Sunday in MacCumhaill Park but Derry just had too much for them on the day. It was hard to know what to expect going into the match as while Donegal had a decent win over Clare, facing the Ulster champions was always going to be a step up […]
Patrick McBrearty makes return to squad as team announced for Derry game
THE Donegal squad to play Ulster Champions Derry on Sunday sees the welcome return of captain Patrick McBrearty. The two teams go head to head on Sunday in round two of the Sam Maguire Cup (Group 4) with throw in at 4pm in Páirc Sheáin Mhic Cumhaill. Captain Patrick McBrearty has been named on the […]
Rory Gallagher resigns as Derry GAA senior manager
DERRY GAA have tonight confirmed Rory Gallagher’s resignation as manager. Derry GAA issued the following statement to the media tonight: “Derry GAA can today confirm Rory Gallagher has stepped down as the county’s senior football manager. Advertisement “Ciaran Meenagh will assume the role for the rest of the 2023 season. “Derry GAA will be making […]
Rory Gallagher steps back as Derry manager
RORY Gallagher has announced his decision to step back as the manager of the Derry senior intercounty football team. It comes in the wake of allegations made by his estranged wife Nicola on social media earlier this week. In a statement released this evening, Gallagher, who previously managed Donegal said, “I have advised Derry GAA […]
Gallagher responds to domestic abuse allegations
FORMER Donegal manager Rory Gallagher has issued a statement following allegations of domestic abuse posted by his estranged wife Nicola on social media on Tuesday evening. In a statement through his solicitors, Gallagher, who now manages Derry, said: “I have been made aware of a social media post by my estranged wife Nicola Gallagher in […]
Anthony Molloy to feature on Laochra Gael this Thursday
The acclaimed TV series Laochra Gael will feature Donegal winning captain Anthony Molloy this Thursday 9 March at 9.30pm on TG4. The series features eight Laochra with genuine star quality and reveals deeper, fresh and sometimes unexpected insights into the lives of these icons. While their sporting careers continue to provide the backdrop to the […]
Carr expects tight match in Clones
IT has been a hectic six weeks for the Donegal senior footballers so a break in the schedule was most welcome last weekend. It was an opportunity for injured players to try and make up some lost ground, and for others to rest and ready their bodies. With DCU losing out in the Sigerson Cup […]
Donegal U20s aim for win against Sligo
THE Donegal Under 20 side will be hoping to pick up their first win of the Leo Murphy Cup when they host Sligo this Saturday in MacCumhaill Park. Leo McLoone is in charge of Donegal this year but they were off the pace against Derry last week and lost by five points. There is scope […]
Waterford game a ‘must win’ for Donegal ladies – Nicole McLaughlin
NICOLE McLaughlin says the Donegal have ladies have a must-win match against Waterford this weekend as they look to get points on the board in the Ladies National Football League Division 1. The ladies take on Waterford in O’Donnell Park on Sunday at 1pm. Donegal are yet to get a point after three games, with […]
Major project for St Eunan’s GAA Club goes out to tender
THE chairman of St Eunan’s GAA in Letterkenny has said the green light to a new playing field is a boost for the sporting fraternity and entire community. John Haran was speaking to the Donegal News after Donegal County Council gave the go-ahead to the development in Ballymacool.Applicant Charlie McAteer on behalf of St Eunan’s GAA […]