Category: Old Donegal

Finn Harps suffered a first defeat of the season on Monday losing 3-0 to Dundalk at Oriel Park.

Two goals from Steven Bradley and one from Sam Bone gave the home side the win despite Harps being on top in the first half.

Ollie Horgan told David Hollywood the first goal was a blow when they were on top:

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Derry City and Sligo Rovers play out a scoreless draw in Monday’s Premier Division clash at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium:

Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins told Martin Holmes it turned into an average game of football:

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Derry Captain Eoin Toal who had a couple of scoring opportunities was disappointed with the result but is taking the positives ahead of the next game:
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On this week’s DL Debate podcast, Brendan Devenney brings you all the big GAA news of the weekend, with an in-depth look into Donegal’s thrilling victory of All Ireland champions Tyrone.

Guest’s include former Donegal star John Gildea , Tyrone All Ireland winner and current member of the Tyrone management team Joe McMahon and former Laois star, now top pundit Colm Parkinson.

Listen to the DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:

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Listen back to the main evening news, sport and obituaries for Monday February 28th: 

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Kildare’s Jimmy Hyland, Donegal’s Conor O’Donnell, and Galway’s Shane Walsh are this week’s, GAA.ie Footballer of the Week nominees.

Conor O’Donnell led the line brilliantly for Donegal as they secured a very hard-fought win over Tyrone. His goal in first-half injury-time gave them a much-needed lifeline and he also chipped in with three important points from play.

Players of the Week are decided based on votes cast by followers of the Official GAA *Instagram*page.

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5,919 new Covid19 cases have been confirmed today.

There are 2,277 PCR-confirmed cases, while 3,642 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal.

Figures for the weekend have also been released including 6,782 for Saturday and 5,157 for Sunday.

610 patients are in hospital, 47 of those are in ICU.

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9 February 2022; Bastien Hery during a Healthy Football League launch. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The first Healthy Football League involving Irish clubs starts on Monday and Finn Harps are encouraging supporters, local sports clubs and schools to get involved and be part of the Finn Harps team. By working together and logging our activities via the app, we can score points and win cash prizes.

Aidan McNelis said “Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or just someone who wants to get a bit more active, this is an opportunity to get involved in having Harps crowned the healthiest club in Ireland. Absolutely everyone is welcome to get involved and there are prizes for schools and local clubs who get involved as well as league of Ireland clubs. Should Harps will a monthly or overall prize, we will conduct a poll of everyone who participated with us and will split the money with a local charity, so together we can feel better and make a real difference in our community as well.”

The HFL, sponsored by Bank of Ireland, is an app-based health promotion programme which uses the friendly rivalry of football fans and communities to encourage health enhancing physical exercise.
The competition is open to people of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you’re a serious fitness enthusiast or someone who just likes to walk for health and well-being, you can score valuable points for your club and visibly affect their position on the HFL table. Every step counts!

Search ‘Healthy Football League’ in the app store or head to www.healthyfootballleague.com. Select Finn Harps as your Club and a group as applicable. Enter some details to support calculating the workouts, grant the necessary permissions (only if you are comfortable with them of course) and you are good to go!

Any school, club or other organization looking to join up, contact community@finnharps.ie or 087 9736064 with the organization name and logo and we will get you added to the system.

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A speeding motorist has been caught drug driving and having out of date tax by two years in North Inishowen.

Gardai from Buncrana were on patrol in the Carndonagh area on Saturday night when they stopped the car after it was detected travelling in excess of the speed limit.

They then discovered that the tax, insurance and NCT on the car had all expired.

The driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after testing positive for cocaine.

The car was also seized.

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The Donegal Junior League will celebrate it’s 50th Anniversary next weekend running from Friday 4th March to Sunday the 6th.

To mark the occasion the league will host four cup semi finals at different venues around the four league area’s.

The weekend is the exact date 50 years ago when the first round of Donegal League games were played in March of 1972.

On the Friday evening a short ceremony will be held in Diamond Park, Ballyare which will be attended by the President of the FAI Gerry Mc Ananey.

A Commemorative Plaque will be unveiled ahead of the Bonagee United versus St Catherines Brian McCormick Cup Semi Final which kicks off at 7.45pm.

The other semi final in that competition is on Sunday when Keadue Rovers and Kildrum Tigers meet at Flagpole Park in Rathmullan.

Sandwiched in between are the Voodoo Venue Cup semi finals on Saturday with Fintown Harps playing Oldtown Celtic at Dreenan, Ballybofey and Ramelton Marniers and Strand Rovers will face off at Carrickboyle in Gweedore.

Friday 4th March 2022 K.O. 7.45p.m.
Brian Mc Cormick Cup Semi-Final
Bonagee United v St. Catherines
@Diamond Park, Ballyare

Saturday 5th 2022 K.O. 1p.m.
Voodoo Venue Cup Semi-Finals
Fintown Harps AFC v Oldtown Celtic
@Dreenan, Ballybofey
Ramelton Mariners v Strand Rovers
@Carrickboyle, Gweedore

Sunday 6th March 2022 K.O. 1p.m.
Brian Mc Cormick Cup Semi-Final
Keadue Rovers v Kildrum Tigers
@Flag Pole Field, Rathmullan

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Detectives are urging vehicle owners to be vigilant following a report of theft of a vehicle in Strabane during the early hours of this morning.

A white BMW X5, registration number CD0 8ETH was reported stolen from Glenview Manor in the town shortly after 2:05am when it was seen being driven away from the area.

Police are making a number of enquiries in relation to this incident and want to hear from anyone who was in the area around this time and noticed any suspicious behaviour, or who knows the whereabouts of the car to call them on 101.

In a statement Detective Inspector Lavery said that with advances in technology, thieves are now able to gain access to your vehicle by redirecting the wireless signal from your key fob.

Motor vehicles are extremely expensive, and owners should take the same precautions as they do with home security.

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