Chris McNulty

Ireland, St Johnston

Reporter at Donegal Live

💻 Reporter @dgldemocrat | 📚Author - books available https://t.co/6baYmzvdSV | 🥊 Publicist @jay_quigley |

Articles

Cora Rooney fifth in 200m backstroke final at Irish Open

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Chris McNulty

Cora Rooney was fifth in the 200m backstroke final at the Irish Open Swimming Championships. Ballyshannon native Rooney finished in 2:19.93 in the final on Tuesday evening at the National Aquatic Centre. The Swilly Seals swimmer, in lane 6, came through her heat in 2:21.34 before clocking 2:19.53 - a new personal best over the distance. Rooney was also in the 100m backstroke final, finishing sixth and she still has the 50m version to come.
Irish Open brings back 'a feel for it' again for Mona McSharry

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Chris McNulty

It was a case of mission accomplished for Olympic bronze medallist Mona McSharry at the Irish Open Swimming Championships. The Marlins Swimming Club ace won the 100m breaststroke final in 1:06.87, also sealing her place at this year’s World Championships. Back in the competitive groove again after a post-Olympic hiatus, McSharry was satisfied with her work at the National Aquatic Centre. “It was pretty good,” the Grange native said.
Promising midfielder Heidi Gill swaps Finn Harps for Derry City

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Chris McNulty

Buncrana native Heidi Gill has moved to Derry City from Finn Harps. Midfielder Gill was the captain of the Finn Harps Women’s U19s last season. She was named as the player of the year at the end of the season, sharing the accolade with Codie Walsh. Now, the former Buncrana Hearts youth player has signed with Derry City, who play in the NIFL Women's Premiership.
Ballyshannon man tried to get stab victim to withdraw complaint from prison

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Chris McNulty

A Ballyshannon man has pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice. Jason McDonagh admitted to asking a woman to withdraw a complaint against him following a stabbing incident. McDonagh, of Lawne Park, Ballyshannon, was brought to Donegal Circuit Court by prison officers from Castlerea Prison, where he is in custody. The 34-year-old spoke only to plead guilty when he was formally arraigned before Judge John Aylmer.
St Bridget’s, Clonmany boxers lead the charge in Ulster finals

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Chris McNulty

St Bridget’s Boxing Club in Clonmany were the big Donegal winners at the Ulster 123 Championships on Sunday. At the Rochester’s BC in Derry, four St Bridget’s boxers won titles, three of them in the ring, to lead the charge from Donegal that will now head to the National Championships. Patrick McDaid had his hand raised in the Boy 3 68kgs final. The St Bridget’s, Clonmany puncher was given the nod in a slender 3-2 split decision against Pearse McCann from Gilford.
Amber Barrett continues scoring spree with goal for Standard Liege

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Chris McNulty

Amber Barrett continued her fine recent form with a goal for Standard Liege at the weekend. The Milford woman scored her 16th goal of the season, her seventh in her last seven outings, in a 3-0 win over Oud-Heverlee Leuven. Barrett marked her 50th appearance for the Republic of Ireland with a late goal against Greece in a 4-0 win in Crete before opening the scoring to set up a 2-1 win against the same opposition from the penalty spot in Tallaght last week in the Nations League.
Manor karter Jayden McElhinney takes podium sport in opening round of Rotax Challenge

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Chris McNulty

Jayden McElhinney placed third at the opening round of the Rotax MAX Challenge 2025 at Nutts Corner Circuit. The Manorcunningham lad is competing in the Micro MAX class after a superb 2024. In his heat on Saturday, McElhinney was first, but the second heat saw him have to withdraw on the last lap after experiencing throttle difficulty. In the third heat, he was back in command and was first, earning him second on the grid for the final.
Mona McSharry bags gold at Irish Open - and books ticket to World Championships

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Chris McNulty

Mona McSharry won her latest Irish 100m breaststroke title - and copper-fastened her spot at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in the process. The Marlins Swimming Club ace won the final at the 2025 Irish Open Swimming Championships in 1:06.87.
Charles Dooher 'in excellent spirits' after 'last major surgical operation'

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Chris McNulty

Liffordman Charles Dooher, who was savagely beaten to within an inch off his life in January, has had a protective plate fitted to his head. The 26-year-old was brutally attacked at his home at Conneyburrow Road on January 20 in an incident being treated as an attempted murder. Mr Dooher, a farmer, was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital after being left for dead by a masked and armed gang who stormed into his home.
Garda investigation after Lifford house targeted in incident

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Chris McNulty

Gardai remain at the scene of an incident at a property in Lifford. The incident occurred at around 11.30pm on Sunday at a house in the Cabhsa Cluain Lao area of the border town. Officers responded to reports of what local sources indicate is being treated as an apparent aggravated burglary, but gardai say they are looking into “all of the circumstances” in the matter. The front door of the property was forced open in the incident.