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County Donegal: County in Ireland
County Donegal is a county of Ireland in the province of Ulster and in the Northern and Western Region. It is named after the town of Donegal in the south of the county. It has also been known as County Tyrconnell or Tirconaill, after the historic territory. Donegal County Council is the local council and Lifford is the county town.

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McGuinness rueful as Donegal miss big opportunity

Jim McGuinness makes no attempt to hide his disappointment after his Donegal side are edged out by Galway in a tense All-Ireland Football semi-final.
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All-Ireland semi-finals - all you need to know

All you need to know about Armagh vs Kerry and Donegal vs Galway in the All-Ireland Football semi-finals this weekend at Croke Park.
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Donegal into quarter-finals after Tyrone beat Cork

Donegal's 2-23 to 0-5 rout of Clare secures them direct progression to the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals after Tyrone edge out Cork 1-18 to 0-17.
BBC Sport - Published

All-Ireland SFC: All you need to know about round three

All you need to know ahead of the final round of All-Ireland Football Championship group games, with Armagh, Donegal, Tyrone and Derry among the teams in action.
BBC Sport - Published

McGuinness 'so proud' as Donegal crowned Ulster champions

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness heaps praise on his players as they were crowned Ulster champions thanks to a 6-5 penalty shootout win over Armagh after a dramatic provincial final finished 0-20 to..
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Donegal win Ulster as Armagh shootout woes go on

Donegal clinch a dramatic Ulster Football Championship triumph as Armagh's penalty shootout hoodoo continues at Clones.
BBC Sport - Published

Familiar foes Armagh and Donegal set to clash in Ulster final

All you need to know ahead of Sunday's Ulster Senior Football Final between Armagh and Donegal at St Tiernach's Park in Clones.
BBC Sport - Published

'Donegal would love Ulster title, but pressure on Armagh may be greater'

Donegal's 2012 All-Ireland-winning captain Michael Murphy previews Sunday's Ulster Senior Football Final between Armagh and Donegal in his latest BBC Sport NI column.
BBC Sport - Published

'Donegal must hatch a new plan to beat old rivals Tyrone'

Donegal legend Michael Murphy previews the weekend's Ulster Championship semi-finals - Down v Armagh and Donegal v Tyrone.
BBC Sport - Published

'McGuinness returns to haunt Harte and set Ulster Championship alight'

Jim McGuinness returns to get one over on his old rival Mickey Harte as Donegal rip up the script in the Ulster Championship.
BBC Sport - Published

Donegal hit four goals to stun champions Derry

Jim McGuinness further enhances his reputation as one of the greatest managers in the modern era by leading Donegal to a stunning 4-11 to 0-17 upset win over Derry.
BBC Sport - Published

'My heart tells me Donegal can win, but Derry may have too much'

Donegal's All-Ireland winning captain Michael Murphy previews Saturday's hugely-anticipated Ulster Championship quarter-final between Derry and Donegal.
BBC Sport - Published

'All eyes on Derry v Donegal after low-key quarter-finals'

With wins for Down and Armagh failing to deliver, all eyes turn to next week's battle between Mickey Harte's Derry and Jim McGuinness' Donegal.
BBC Sport - Published

No time to catch breath as Ulster SFC gets under way

This year's Ulster SFC has the appearances of a slow burner with the huge contest between Derry and Donegal not happening until week three.
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Division Two win 'another tick in the book' for Donegal

Donegal captain Ciaran Thompson is pleased to secure the Division Two title after beating Armagh 0-15 to 0-14 in the Croke Park final.
BBC Sport - Published

Two arrested over service station blast released

Two men arrested over an explosion at a service station in County Donegal which killed 10 people have been released without charge.
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GAA Allianz Leagues: Antrim hurlers first in action against Galway

Allianz Leagues updates with Antrim hurlers facing Galway before football action which includes the BBC live streamed game between Armagh and Donegal.
BBC Sport - Published

Watch: Donegal v Fermanagh

Live coverage from Ballybofey as Donegal host Fermanagh in Division Two of the Allianz Football League.
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Donegal fans brave cold to welcome back McGuinness

The opening night of Jim McGuinness 2.0 draws nearly 4,000 to MacCumhaill Park as Donegal beat youthful Armagh 3-16 to 1-6 in the Dr McKenna Cup.
BBC Sport - Published

Two teenagers killed in road crash in Ireland

Two teenagers have been killed in a road crash in County Donegal - bringing the total number of traffic deaths in Ireland this year to 163.
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Derry will be 'tough nut for ground zero' Donegal

Jim McGuinness says he will be facing a manager "who has put the fear of god" into him more than any other when his Donegal side play Mickey Harte's Derry.
BBC Sport - Published

'Lots of intrigue' in Ulster SFC draw - McConville

Oisin McConville says the 2024 Ulster Senior Football Championship is "a little bit lopsided" as holders Derry face an opener against Donegal.
BBC Sport - Published

Harte to face McGuinness as holders Derry draw Donegal in Ulster SFC

Mickey Harte's Derry will begin the defence of their Ulster Senior Football Championship title against Donegal, now managed again by Jim McGuinness.
BBC Sport - Published

'Dubs-Kerry has the makings of an epic All-Ireland final'

Donegal's 2012 All-Ireland winning captain Michael Murphy discusses key Dublin-Kerry match-ups, what All-Ireland final week is like and why Sunday's decider is nearly impossible to call.
BBC Sport - Published

'Dublin & Kerry will have too much for Ulster counties'

In his latest BBC Sport column, former All-Ireland winning Donegal captain Michael Murphy discusses why he expects disappointment for the Ulster counties in this weekend's semi-finals.
BBC Sport - Published

Dooher praises Tyrone players after 'deserved' win

dooher praises tyrone players after 'deserved' win
Red Hands joint-manager Brian Dooher says his team's impressive victory over Donegal was a response to a below-par display against Westmeath.
BBC Sport - Published

Tyrone reach last eight as they ease past Donegal

tyrone reach last eight as they ease past donegal
Tyrone become the fourth Ulster side to progress to Monday's All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals draw as they outclass Donegal 1-18 to 0-13 in Ballybofey.
BBC Sport - Published

Red Hands 'favourites' for Ballybofey clash despite Donegal resurgence

red hands 'favourites' for ballybofey clash despite donegal resurgence
Donegal coach Paddy Bradley says Tyrone are favourites for Saturday's All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final clash in Ballybofey despite the Tir Chonaill side's recent resurgence.
BBC Sport - Published

Donegal to host Tyrone as Monaghan face Kildare

donegal to host tyrone as monaghan face kildare
Donegal will face Tyrone in the All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals as Monaghan taking on Kildare, Galway v Mayo and Roscommon v Cork.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster champions to face Monaghan and Donegal

ulster champions to face monaghan and donegal
The Ulster champions face provincial rivals Monaghan and Donegal in the group stages of the new-look All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.
BBC Sport - Published

Down pile more misery on Donegal with Ulster win

down pile more misery on donegal with ulster win
Down increase Donegal's woes to set up an Ulster Football semi-final with Armagh next week by winning 2-13 to 1-11 at Pairc Esler.
BBC Sport - Published

'Newry a huge opportunity for Donegal and Down'

'newry a huge opportunity for donegal and down'
Donegal All-Ireland winner Michael Murphy explains why the Ulster SFC quarter-final between his home county and Down represents "a huge opportunity" for both sides.
BBC Sport - Published

New line-up for BBC Sport's Ulster SFC coverage

new line-up for bbc sport's ulster sfc coverage
Dublin's eight-time All-Ireland Philly McMahon and Donegal's Sam Maguire-winning captain Michael Murphy join the BBC Sport team for the 2023 Ulster Senior Football Championship.
BBC Sport - Published

Double family tragedy devastating for Devenney

double family tragedy devastating for devenney
Former Donegal star Brendan Devenney says he "still can't take on board" the loss of his father and sister within a day of each other.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster derbies part of round two League mix

ulster derbies part of round two league mix
Round two of the Allianz Football League will include a couple of intriguing Ulster derbies as Tyrone host Donegal and Down take on Antrim.
BBC Sport - Published

Donegal happy to 'get lucky' amid O'Connor's fury

donegal happy to 'get lucky' amid o'connor's fury
As Kerry boss Jack O'Connor vents over a disputed Donegal point, new home manager Paddy Carr celebrates a big win for his side in Ballybofey.
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Donegal fight back to stun Kerry in Ballybofey

donegal fight back to stun kerry in ballybofey
A youthful Donegal recover from six points down in the first half to defeat All-Ireland champions Kerry 0-13 to 1-9 in the Football League opener.
BBC Sport - Published

'Crokes 16th man must not be brushed under carpet'

'crokes 16th man must not be brushed under carpet'
Former Donegal captain Michael Murphy says he would be concerned for the GAA's future if the All-Ireland Club Football Final controversy is "brushed under the carpet".
BBC Sport - Published

Donegal respect Murphy retirement decision - Carr

donegal respect murphy retirement decision - carr
New Donegal manager Paddy Carr says he would have liked Michael Murphy to continue his inter-county career but he respects his decison to retire.
BBC Sport - Published

Donegal captain Murphy announces retirement

Donegal captain Michael Murphy announces his retirement from inter-county football.
BBC Sport - Published

Amid deep grief there is a strong sense of community in this village after Donegal explosion

amid deep grief there is a strong sense of community in this village after donegal explosion
In the village by the deep lake - signified by its Irish name: An Craoslach (The Gorge Lake) - they're experiencing deep grief.
Sky News - Published

Rescuer who pulled people from petrol station blast debris says man was saved by a table

rescuer who pulled people from petrol station blast debris says man was saved by a table
One of the rescuers in the County Donegal explosion has told how he pulled three people from the debris before emergency services arrived.
Sky News - Published

All 10 people killed in petrol station blast named by police

All 10 people killed in an explosion at a petrol station in County Donegal have been named by police.
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Major search operation after three killed in 'devastating' explosion at service station in Ireland

A major search operation is continuing after three people were killed in an explosion at a service station in Co Donegal, Ireland.
Sky News - Published

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