Donegal Democrat - Local Sport Feed

Derry City continue to have the crux over unfortunate Harps

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:41:52 GMT

Death and taxes, we’re told, are the two certainties in life but Derry City defeating Finn Harps almost falls into that category.

First Cup success for Fintown

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:31:22 GMT

Fintown Harps are celebrating a first Cup success this week following Saturday’s Downtown Cup final win over Erne Wanderers in the Hospital Field, Donegal Town.

Minors well prepared for Tyrone

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:29:56 GMT

Donegal and Tyrone minor footballers get the ball rolling next Sunday in Sean MacCumhaill Park, when they lock horns in the Ulster Minor Football Championship. (Throw-in 2.15 pm)

Late Sheridan strike enough

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:27:23 GMT

Rathmullan Celtic staged a dramatic comeback to snatch the Brian McCormick Donegal Junior League Cup from Glenea United.

Ardara refused permission to go to All-Ireland Gaeltacht

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:17:43 GMT

Ardara GAA club are in shock that an application to play in next month’s All-Ireland Gaeltacht competition has been refused by the Donegal Competitions Control Committee (CCC).

O’Donnell Park incident to be investigated

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:17:10 GMT

Donegal GAA officials have launched an investigation into the incident which marred the end of last weekend’s All-County Football League Division One reserve game in O’Donnell Park.

The sky is the limit for Ramelton’s McNamee

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:05:45 GMT

BARRY MCNAMEE’S career took a major turn for the better when he was selected to start in the FAI Cup final last November in the Aviva Stadium for Derry City.

Amber gives Donegal green light

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:30:37 GMT

Amber Barrett gave another stunning display on Saturday as she hit four second half goals to power Donegal to the Ulster title in Ballyconnell on Saturday.

Dawn dominates Derby contenders

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:31:54 GMT

Dawn Approach features among 24 colts left in the Investec Derby at Epsom after the latest forfeit stage.

McCarron’s stunning strike enough for Harps

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:08:59 GMT

There was a theory that when Mervue United meet Finn Harps in Ballybofey, the two sides’ chemistry brings with it a guarantee of goals - but there was only one goal those who attended Finn Park left talking about on Friday night.

Donegal and Tyrone share same championship desire

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:58:31 GMT

THE minefield that is the Ulster championship never allows its participants to tiptoe their way into the escalating heat of summer.

“It’s all to play for” - McHugh

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:44:40 GMT

Even though he is still one of the junior members of the Donegal squad, Mark McHugh has a wealth of big games in the Donegal colours.

McGee: ‘A win could be another huge springboard’

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:18:01 GMT

THE bubbles in Donegal’s champagne hadn’t even the chance to go flat before the talk was about Tyrone.

Harps have back pains as Mervue come to town

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:42:57 GMT

Finn Harps have worries at the centre of their defence ahead of the visit of Mervue United on Friday night (kick-off 8pm).

Coleman and McCarthy in Irish squad for Wembley

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:39:01 GMT

Seamus Coleman and James McCarthy have been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming friendlies against England, Georgia and Spain along with the World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands.

Erne and Fintown aim to keep things on the up

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:31:33 GMT

Erne Wanderers and Fintown Harps both have ambitions to keep their forward trajectory going in Saturday’s Downtown Cup final at Donegal Town’s Hospital Field (kick-off 2pm).

Final appointment for Glenea and Rathmullan

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:27:02 GMT

If Glenea United and Rathmullan Celtic can serve up half the entertainment in Sunday’s Brian McCormick Sports Cup final as they did in their final league match of the season at Flagpole Park, the neutrals in attendance for Sunday’s final are in for a treat.

O’Riordan recalls McDaid as a real competitor

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:17:45 GMT

As an athlete and athletics journalist, Tom O’Riordan, by his own admission, had plenty of opportunities to evaluate Danny McDaid’s progression whilst “playing the system.”

Callan-McFadden and Norwich seal FA Youth Cup win

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:07:28 GMT

Kyle Callan-McFadden admits he’s “still buzzing” after his Norwich City side defeated hot-favourites Chelsea to win the FA Youth Cup on Monday night.

Deignan shows his form in California

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:34:03 GMT

Philip Deignan’s return to form continues this week at the balmy Amgen Tour of California.