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Local Sport
Three Donegal players nominated for FAI awards
Killybegs native Seamus Coleman has been nominated for the FAI Young International Player of the Year award.
READ THE REID: Players still enjoy representing their province
The inter-provincial semi finals took place last weekend in both hurling and football with the finals taking place this weekend. This was once a great competition, formerly known as the Railway Cup and the finals took place on St.Patrick’s Day.
Donegal whitewash Inishowen
THE DONEGAL SCHOOLBOYS LEAGUE had four teams in Inter-League action at the weekend and they all contributed to a 100 per cent start to this year’s Inter-League series.
MAC’sVIEW: Donegal players play their part for Ulster
The Inter-provincials or the Railway Cup, as it is know by the older generation, returned at the weekend. I was at the game in Sligo where Ulster proved too strong for a weak Connacht side who were playing an old fashioned brand of football that was from another era.
Raphoe’s first defeat of year
Raphoe travelled to Bangor on Saturday and fell to their first defeat of 2012 with a dismal performance that made an average Bangor side look good. Raphoe were slow to react to 50-50 balls, couldn’t tackle and made too many individual errors throughout the game.
Ulster much too good for Connacht
The scoreline didn’t flatter Ulster as they completely overpowered Connacht in the semi-final in Markievicz Park on Sunday.
Hutton wants a net increase
FINN HARPS aim to get on the scoresheet for the first time in pre-season when they take on Dergview at Finn Park on Wednesday night (kick-off 7.30pm).
McGee in race for Cork game
Eamon MCGEE is in a race against the clock to be fit for Donegal’s game with Cork, when the Allianz National Football League resumes the weekend after next.
Boyce second in 30k walk
Letterkenny AC’s Brendan Boyce was a silver medal winner at the Woodie’s DIY National Indoor 30 Walk championship in Claremorris on Sunday.
Donegal League round-up
Glenea United blew the Donegal League Premier Division wide open with a 2-1 win over Gweedore Celtic – the champions’ first defeat in 13 months, a run of 25 games. Milford got back to winning ways following their cup exit while Kilmacrennan hit Drumoghill for five.
‘By George’ Gary was a good one
Gary Walsh, the Donegal goalkeeper, will always appreciate the enormity of the 1992 All- Ireland success and the honour of being a member of the first ever Donegal team to claim Gaelic football’s greatest prize.
Ladies issue letter of complaint
Donegal Ladies GAA have a letter of complaint on its way to the National Ladies GAA committee in Croke Park following a serious injury suffered by star forward Gerdaldine McLaughlin at the weekend.
Four Masters Presentation Night
Four Masters GAA Club held their annual presentation night in Dom’s Pier One on Saturday night.
Massive turnout for Finn Valley 5k
There was a massive turn-out today for the first of the Finn Valley AC 5k series with 457 people taking part.
Donegal U-21s have good outing against Sligo
Donegal U-21s failed by just a point in their challenge game against an experienced Sligo side in Sean MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey, on Friday night.
Donegal suffer second half collapse
Donegal relinquished their All-Ireland Vocational Schools title when they went down to a strong Cork side in Portarlington, Co. Laois yesterday.
THE BREAKING BALL: We are lacking players with physical power
When Donegal beat Laois in last year’s Division Two National League decider in April you would have thought that it would take a long time for the Leinster side to improve to such a point that they would be able to handle the step up to Division One.
Kavanagh yearns for interprovincial Celtic Cross
Rory Kavanagh is one of three Donegal men in action this afternoon for Ulster against Connacht in Interprovincial football semi-final in Markievicz Park, in Sligo.(Throw in 2 pm).
Glenswilly to start their defence against Gaoth Dobhair
Donegal senior champions Glenswilly have drawn Gaoth Dobhair in the first round of the RTE Raidio na Gaeltachta senior championship.
Coleman makes comeback in FA Cup win
Killybegs native Seamus Coleman made his return to first team action yesterday as he helped Everton in their FA Cup fifth round win against Blackpool at Goodison Park.
Great day for Donegal Manchester City supporters
On Wednesday last, 15th, the Donegal Branch of the Manchester City Supporters Club hosted City and the FA Cup in Donegal.
McFadden helps DCU to O’Byrne Cup success
Antoin McFadden from St Michael’s was part of the Dublin City University side that won a thrilling O’Byrne Cup final 3-7 to 1-12 at O’Moore Park in Portlaoise on Friday night.
Carrigart host successful fight night
Carrigart Boxing Club had a very successful big fight night tournament in the Milford Inn in Friday night.
Donegal ladies seek win in Laois
This Sunday it is the turn of the Donegal ladies and their Laois counterparts who go head to head in the Bord Gais Ladies National Football League.
SPORTSWITE: Ice Cold in Paris
So nil all in Paris then. Good result despite all the doom and gloom merchants telling us this Irish team would be skating on thin ice when it came up against their French hosts.
Ankle knock may for Duffy to wait on cap
Everton defender Shane Duffy is keeping his fingers crossed an ankle knock won’t keep him out of the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming international friendly against Czech Republic.
Championship draws today
The draws for the RTE Raidio na Gaeltachta Donegal Championships take place this afternoon live from the Raidio na Gaeltachta studios in Derrybeg.
Donegal Vocational Schools take on Cork for All-Ireland place
Donegal are on the march again this weekend when they face Cork on Saturday in the All- Ireland Vocational Schools’ semi-final in Portarlington, Co. Laois. (Throw-in 12 noon)
Athlone IT turn the tables on LYIT
Athlone IT produced a turnaround in fortunes to dump Letterkenny IT out of the Colleges and Universities’ Football League at the semi-final stage on Wednesday night and avenge their Umbro CFAI Cup hammering seven days’ beforehand.
Coleman could feature against former club Blackpool in FA Cup
Everton manager David Moyes has confirmed Killybegs native Seamus Coleman is likely to be in the matchday squad for tomorrow’s FA Cup fifth round tie against Blackpool at Goodison Park.
Harps look towards Limerick
Finn Harps will use their remaining pre-season outings to mould the team that will start in the Airtricity League First Division opener in Limerick next month.
No third time lucky for Cockhill
Cockhill Celtic’s appeal to the FAI over Fanad United fielding illegal players to win the Ulster Senior League has fallen on deaf ears - the third time the club has failed in their respective appeals.
Donegal interest in big New York fight night
Two Irish-American boxers who are part of the ‘Up Your Irish’ St Patrick’s Day card at Madison Square Garden in New York city have promoted their Donegal backgrounds.
Revenue red card for GAA referees
GAA referees in Donegal and around the country are set to have their expenses slashed following a crackdown by the Revenue Commissioners on their existing remuneration system.
Donegal trio named in Ulster team for Inter-pros
Joe Kernan has named three Donegal players in the Ulster side that take on Connacht in the M Donnelly Football Inter-provincial Championship semi-final at Markievicz Park in Sligo on Sunday (throw-in 2pm).
Donegal GAA referees under spotlight of Revenue Commissioners
GAA referees in Donegal and all over Ireland are to become the latest target for the Revenue Commissioners.
Donegal Vocational Schools take on Cork for All-Ireland spot
Donegal are on the march again this weekend when they face Cork on Saturday in the All- Ireland Vocational Schools’ semi-final in Portarlington, Co. Laois. (Throw-in 12 noon)
North West Zone underage boxing championships Four more titles for Donegal
Donegal boxers once again dominated the North West Zone underage boxing champion finals on Tuesday night in Letterkenny.
Ronan McLaughlin named in Sean Kelly’s An Post cycling squad
Muff cyclist Ronan McLaughlin has been named in the line-up for the An Post sponsored Sean Kelly Cycling team for the upcoming season.
Harps awarded First Division Licence
Finn Harps have been awarded a First Division Licence by the FAI Club Licensing Committee.
Donegal ladies get first win of season in Kildare
DONEGAL Ladies took full points from their trip to Kildare thanks to a great all-round team performance and very good opening half with Geraldine McLaughlin and Eilish Ward to the fore.
Coleman on the mark for Everton reserves on comeback
Seamus Coleman’s return to fitness with the goal for Everton’s reserves has given the Killybegs native a chance to stake his claim for a place at Euro 2012.
McGroary relaunches his career with Derry City
FORMER WOLVERHAMPTON Wanderers prospect, Brian McGroary believes Derry City is the perfect club for him to resurrect his injury-blighted career.
Golden haul for Donegal athletes
Danny MOONEY from Letterkenny AC and Mary McLoone of Tir Chonaill AC brought home gold for Donegal on Sunday with fantastic performances at the National Indoor Track and Field Championship at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast.
READ THE REID: Suarez row reflects what’s happening in society
After a busy weekend of sport and particularly GAA activity, there is much to discuss. But, today is St.Valentines Day and I want to remind you to do what is necessary to show you affection to the one you love today! Saint Valentine’s Day, commonly shortened to Valentine’s Day, is a holiday observed on February 14 honoring one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine.
Winter League reaching closing stages at Deane’s
It was another great day’s jumping at Deane’s Equestrian Centre last Sunday as the rain held off and the sun made a very brief appearance. The riders were out in force to improve their points total and stake their claim for the Senior and Junior Champion Cups. Amy McGarvey on her horse Across the Border and Louise Burke on Brady Buster are both tied on 60pts closely followed by Lauren Bradley on Tango with 55pts. There are several riders on 50pts and all it would take is a clear round and a mistake from the leaders to draw level.
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Wednesday 22 February 2012
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