https://www.donegallive.ie https://www.donegallive.ie/images/logos/6/logo_colored.jpg https://www.donegallive.ie Donegal looking to shed ‘transitional’ shackles and make their own mark https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2057112/donegal-looking-to-shed-transitional-shackles-and-make-their-own-mark.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2057112/donegal-looking-to-shed-transitional-shackles-and-make-their-own-mark.html

James Daly’s side lost out to the Breffni girls in Fr Tierney Park, Ballyshannon, back in February on a day that the hosts really only had themselves to blame for that 1-6 to 0-7 reversal
Donegal face Cavan in the Lidl Ladies NFL Division 2 decider in Clones on Saturday with a bit of a point

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:06 GMT Donegal GAA,LGFA Ulster Senior Championship,Cavan Frank Craig Donegal swimmers make history at Irish Open Swimming Championships https://www.donegallive.ie/news/other-sport/2057531/donegal-swimmers-make-history-at-irish-open-swimming-championships.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/other-sport/2057531/donegal-swimmers-make-history-at-irish-open-swimming-championships.html

Swilly Seals duo Anna Hennessy and Eoin Rooney became the first swimmers with Down Syndrome to compete at a national level programme
Two Donegal swimmers made sporting history this week. Anna Hennessy and Eoin Rooney competed at the Swim Ireland Irish Open Swimming Championships in Bangor. Th

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:57:02 GMT Letterkenny,Ballyshannon,Donegal Democrat Chris McNulty Joshua Magee exits European Badminton Championships after gallant outing https://www.donegallive.ie/news/other-sport/2057455/joshua-magee-exits-european-badminton-championships-after-gallant-outing.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/other-sport/2057455/joshua-magee-exits-european-badminton-championships-after-gallant-outing.html

Joshua Magee, of Raphoe Badminton Club, and Moya Ryan, lost out to Ondřej Král and Tereza Šváníková in the round of 32 in the mixed doubles
Raphoe’s Joshua Magee and Moya Ryan exited the mixed doubles at the European Badminton Championships in the round of 32. Magee, of Raphoe Badminton Club,

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:19:23 GMT Raphoe,Donegal Democrat Chris McNulty Termon make perfect start as Caolan McDaid eyes embracing new challenges this season https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2056909/termon-make-perfect-start-as-caolan-mcdaid-eyes-embracing-new-challenges-this-season.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2056909/termon-make-perfect-start-as-caolan-mcdaid-eyes-embracing-new-challenges-this-season.html

The Burn Road men opened with an impressive win over Gaoth Dobhair in Magheraragallon and followed that up with a convincing 1-15 to 0-8 victory against Glenfin on Saturday evening back at the Burn Road
Reigning All-County League Division 1 champions Termon have made a perfect start to the ne

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:11 GMT Termon GAA,Gaoth Dobhair GAA,Donegal GAA Frank Craig St Bridget's, Clonmany boxer Leah McGonigle reaches Irish final https://www.donegallive.ie/news/boxing-mma/2057448/st-bridget-s-clonmany-boxer-leah-mcgonigle-reaches-irish-final.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/boxing-mma/2057448/st-bridget-s-clonmany-boxer-leah-mcgonigle-reaches-irish-final.html

Leah McGonigle overcame Shannon Kenny from Charlestown in her Girl 1 37kgs semi-final on Wednesday and will line up in a final at the National Stadium later in the week
St Bridget’s, Clonmany boxer Leah McGonigle has booked her place in an Irish Girl 1 final. McGonigle overcame Shannon Kenny

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:52:13 GMT Clonmany,Letterkenny,Annagry Chris McNulty Donegal still working out how to distribute Ulster SFC ticket allocation to clubs https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2057164/donegal-still-working-out-how-to-distribute-ulster-sfc-ticket-allocation-to-clubs.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2057164/donegal-still-working-out-how-to-distribute-ulster-sfc-ticket-allocation-to-clubs.html

The number of Donegal season ticket holders for 2026 is logged at 3,452, while Down don’t have any, and even though that should free up extra tickets for club membership holders, Coughlan has reiterated that demand for tickets will still far outstrip supply
Mary Coughlan admits that Donegal a

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:30:05 GMT Donegal GAA,Jim McGuinness,Ulster SFC Daire Bonnar Finn Harps boss Kevin McHugh urges crackdown on players ‘buying’ cautions https://www.donegallive.ie/news/soccer/2056678/finn-harps-boss-kevin-mchugh-urges-crackdown-on-players-buying-cautions.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/soccer/2056678/finn-harps-boss-kevin-mchugh-urges-crackdown-on-players-buying-cautions.html

The Finn Harps manager Kevin McHugh said he has noticed a growing trend of players going to ground too easily in an effort to win free-kicks and draw cautions for opponents
Finn Harps manager Kevin McHugh has called for stronger action against players attempting to “buy” yellow cards - warnin

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:43:30 GMT Kevin McHugh,Finn Harps,League of Ireland,Donegal Democrat Chris McNulty Noel McBride pleased as Dungloe secure first Division 1 win away to St Michael's https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2056361/noel-mcbride-pleased-as-dungloe-secure-first-division-1-win-away-to-st-michael-s.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2056361/noel-mcbride-pleased-as-dungloe-secure-first-division-1-win-away-to-st-michael-s.html

Dungloe were without a number of key players due to county commitments, including Mark Curran (seniors footballers), Aaron Neely (U-20s) and Conor Diver (senior hurlers), while Aaron Ward is sidelined through injury
Dungloe manager Noel McBride hailed his side’s resilience after they claimed

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:00:05 GMT Dungloe GAA,Donegal GAA Frank Craig Barry Dunnion content to continue to build at steady pace with emerging Four Masters https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2056322/barry-dunnion-content-to-continue-to-build-at-steady-pace-with-emerging-four-masters.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2056322/barry-dunnion-content-to-continue-to-build-at-steady-pace-with-emerging-four-masters.html

The Donegal Town outfit - given what they have achieved at underage grades in recent seasons - are a club on an exciting trajectory that many expect is pointing towards a Dr Maguire win sooner rather than later
Barry Dunnion says Four Masters are looking to progress at their own pace as they

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:11 GMT Four Masters GAA,Naomh Conaill GAA,Donegal GAA Frank Craig Brotherly love as Dunmores take over from Robinsons in Bundoran and Murvagh https://www.donegallive.ie/news/other-sport/2056601/brotherly-love-as-dunmores-take-over-from-robinsons-in-bundoran-and-murvagh.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/other-sport/2056601/brotherly-love-as-dunmores-take-over-from-robinsons-in-bundoran-and-murvagh.html

Adam and Matthew Dunmore are now in place as the Club Professionals in Bundoran and Murvagh, succeeding David and Leslie Robinson
There is a sort of very orderly changing of the professional guard at two golf courses in South Donegal with one set of brothers taking over from another set. For

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:32:22 GMT Donegal Golf Club,Bundoran Golf Club Peter Campbell Rejuvenated Mona McSharry keeps Olympic option open ahead of Irish Open Championships https://www.donegallive.ie/news/other-sport/2056414/rejuvenated-mona-mcsharry-keeps-olympic-option-openahead-of-irish-open-championships.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/other-sport/2056414/rejuvenated-mona-mcsharry-keeps-olympic-option-openahead-of-irish-open-championships.html

Olympic bronze medallist Mona McSharry is back on home soil this week for the Irish Open Championships and will receive the Freedom of Sligo next Tuesday
It is perhaps the best sign of how she has rekindled her passion for the pool that Mona McSharry allows herself to contemplate Los Angles n

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:27:02 GMT Mona McSharry,Ballyshannon,Marlins Swimming Club,Donegal Democrat,Grange Chris McNulty Donegal athletes to be honoured at Athletics Ireland Juvenile Star Awards https://www.donegallive.ie/news/athletics/2056529/donegal-athletes-to-be-honoured-at-athletics-ireland-juvenile-star-awards.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/athletics/2056529/donegal-athletes-to-be-honoured-at-athletics-ireland-juvenile-star-awards.html

Conor Kelly of Finn Valley AC and Erin Friel from Letterkenny AC will collect special awards, while Cranford AC’s Caolan McFadden will pick up a county star award and Finn Valley AC will be presented with the Kennedy Cup as the best Cross Country Club in 2025
Donegal athletes will be to the f

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:58:44 GMT Finn Valley AC,Letterkenny AC,Cranford AC,Donegal Democrat Chris McNulty Donegal golfer Cian Harkin bows out of West of Ireland Championship at semi-finals https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2056433/donegal-golfer-cian-harkin-bows-out-of-west-of-ireland-championship-at-semi-finals.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2056433/donegal-golfer-cian-harkin-bows-out-of-west-of-ireland-championship-at-semi-finals.html

The Letterkenny Golf Club player was defeated by Colm Campbell from Warrenpoint, with the outcome decided on the tournament’s final hole after a tense contest
Cian Harkin’s bid for glory at the West of Ireland Amateur Open ended in heartbreak at Rosses Point, falling just short in the semi-fi

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:23:00 GMT Letterkenny,Letterkenny Golf Club Frank Craig Everton release 'Tribute to a Legend' magazine to honour Seamus Coleman legacy https://www.donegallive.ie/news/soccer/2056351/everton-release-tribute-to-a-legend-magazine-to-honour-seamus-coleman-legacy.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/soccer/2056351/everton-release-tribute-to-a-legend-magazine-to-honour-seamus-coleman-legacy.html

Former President of Ireland Michael D Higgins is among the contributors to the Premier League side’s tribute to the Killybegs native
A special official Club magazine celebrating the life and legacy so far of Seamus Coleman is now available to order. The story of an Everton and Republic of Ire

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:45:31 GMT Seamus Coleman,Killybegs,St Catherine’s FC Frank Craig Dungloe get the better of St Michael's at the Bridge on Bank Holiday Monday https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2055900/dungloe-get-the-better-of-st-michael-s-at-the-bridge-on-bank-holiday-monday.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2055900/dungloe-get-the-better-of-st-michael-s-at-the-bridge-on-bank-holiday-monday.html

In an entertaining contest, the winners had nine different scorers over the hour to St Michael's three and, in the end, that wider variety of options made all the difference
Dungloe produced a strong finish to come from behind and overcome St Michael’s in their own back yard, at the Bridge, D

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:07:40 GMT Dungloe GAA,St Michael’s GAA,Donegal GAA Frank Craig McShea's Say: 'Wooden' Sunday Game format in real need of shake-up ahead of championship https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2055878/mcshea-s-say-wooden-sunday-game-format-in-real-need-of-shake-up-ahead-of-championship.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2055878/mcshea-s-say-wooden-sunday-game-format-in-real-need-of-shake-up-ahead-of-championship.html

The Sunday Game format is outdated and in this day and age, doesn't entertain or impress with a tired presentation that simply needs to be shaken up
This weekend sees championship matches in London, Tullamore and Armagh. The game in Tullamore sees Offaly host Laois and the eagerly awaited Uls

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:29:44 GMT Donegal GAA,Pauric McShea,Jim McGuinness Frank Craig In pictures: Fans watch in Letterkenny as St Eunan's welcome Glenswilly https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/gaa-lgfa/2055869/in-pictures-fans-watch-in-letterkenny-as-st-eunan-s-welcome-glenswilly.html https://www.donegallive.ie/story-telling/gaa-lgfa/2055869/in-pictures-fans-watch-in-letterkenny-as-st-eunan-s-welcome-glenswilly.html

O'Donnell Park was the venue on Sunday as Glenswilly defeated St Eunan's 0-14 to 2-6 in the All-County Football League Division 1
O'Donnell Park was the venue on Sunday as Glenswilly defeated St Eunan's 0-14 to 2-6 in the All-County Football League Division 1. Please click on the arrows to go

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:01:08 GMT Glenswilly,St Eunan’s GAA,Letterkenny Alan Foley Late Jack Keys goal seals Letterkenny Gaels win over Naomh Ultan https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2055850/late-jack-keys-goal-seals-letterkenny-gaels-win-over-naomh-ultan.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2055850/late-jack-keys-goal-seals-letterkenny-gaels-win-over-naomh-ultan.html

In tough conditions and a game of two halves, Jack Keys got the important score to secure the two points for Letterkenny Gaels
Letterkenny Gaels chalked up another encouraging Division 3 league win with victory over Naomh Ultan at a blustery Páirc na nGael in Letterkenny on Sunday afternoon.

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:34:05 GMT Letterkenny Gaels,Naomh Ultan GAA,Donegal GAA Daire Bonnar Finn Harps take another away draw as Bray Wanderers come from behind twice https://www.donegallive.ie/news/soccer/2055846/finn-harps-take-another-away-draw-as-bray-wanderers-come-from-behind-twice.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/soccer/2055846/finn-harps-take-another-away-draw-as-bray-wanderers-come-from-behind-twice.html

Finn Harps led twice in the League of Ireland First Division meeting away to Bray Wanderers, but the Wicklow side twice came from behind as the points were shared
Finn Harps picked up another draw on the road as they were twice pegged back by Bray Wanderers in the Carlisle Grounds. Kevin McHu

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:13:09 GMT Finn Harps,League of Ireland Daire Bonnar McCafferty happy with Naomh Brid improvement from first week https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2055557/mccafferty-happy-with-naomh-brid-improvement-from-first-week.html https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa-lgfa/2055557/mccafferty-happy-with-naomh-brid-improvement-from-first-week.html

Naomh Brid manager glad to get one point win over Urris after losing heavily in opening game away to Convoy
Naomh Brid got the better of Urris in a titanic struggle in very difficult conditions in Trummon on Saturday evening and manager Declan McCafferty was happy enough, especially after the

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:32:02 GMT Naomh Bríd GAA,Donegal GAA Peter Campbell