Peter Campbell

Ireland

Sports Editor at Donegal Live

Podcast Host, Donegal GAA Podcast at OceanFM Ireland

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Donegal Masters get big win in opening round against Sligo

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Peter Campbell

The final scoreline does not do justice to Sligo but Donegal will be very happy with their opening win in the GAA Masters competition at Fr Tierney Park, Ballyshannon. The opening quarter was very tightly contested with Donegal taking their scores while Sligo should have had a goal on 10 minutes. Donegal finished the first half strongly and then hit 2-1 inside three minutes of the restart to put the game to bed.
Equal billing with Donegal men on Ulster final day something special - Temple Asokuh

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Peter Campbell

After missing out on most of the National League campaign, Abigail Temple Asokuh is glad to be in the running to play a part in the Ladies Ulster final next Saturday against Armagh in Clones (3 pm)The full-back injured her ankle against Roscommon at the end of February but is back and looking forward to the big game. Speaking at the press launch for the Ladies final, Abigail is hoping that the supporters go early to Clones to support the Ladies in the curtain raiser to the men's final.
Brian McLaughlin looking forward to 2025 Masters campaign

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Peter Campbell

The Donegal Masters’ 2025 season gets underway this Thursday evening when they take on Sligo in the opening round of fixtures in Fr Tierney Park, Ballyshannon (7.30 pm) Donegal are involved in a group of seven with their other games against Tyrone (away May 24th); Louth (neutral June 14th); Derry (home June 28th); Monaghan (home July 5th) and Down (away June 26th) The newly appointed captain for the year, Brian McLaughlin, does not lack experience as he has been involved for a good number of...
Civic reception to be held for multiple Paralympic gold medal winner Katie-George Dunlevy

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Peter Campbell

Donegal Co. Council are to hold a civic reception to honour the sporting exploits of Katie-George Dunlevy. The reception is planned for June 12th at the Public Services Centre, Drumlonagher, Donegal Town. The para-cyclist who represented Ireland at the last three Paralympics, winning gold on each occasion, is daughter of Mountcharles native, John Dunlevy, and is a regular visitor to the area with the family.
Our first half conversion rate was unbelievable - Caolan McDaid

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Peter Campbell

An Tearmann lifted their second ever Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Donegal title with victory over hosts Ard an Ratha on Monday in Pearse Park. The key to their victory was a first half masterclass in shooting which propelled them into an unassailable 2-12 to 0-3 lead and from there it was a matter of controlling the game. They only managed 1-1 against the wind but were never really troubled. The fast start was something that impressed manager Caolan McDaid.
It’s an honour to represent Donegal - Cathal Campbell, Naomh Naille

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Peter Campbell

Naomh Naille will represent Donegal at the All-Ireland Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta on the June Bank Holiday weekend in Rathcairn, Co Meath, after they defeated Naomh Conaill in the Donegal junior final on Monday in Ardara. The Parish of Inver side carried the favourites’ tag into the contest because it was their first team against Naomh Conaill’s second string, but for much of the first half there was nothing between the sides.
An Tearmann take Donegal Gaeltacht senior title with win over Ard an Ratha

1 week ago | letterkennylive.ie | Peter Campbell

An Tearmann took the Donegal senior Gaeltacht title for the second time in their history with victory over Ard an Ratha at a sun-drenched Pearse Park in Ardara. The winners did their best work in the opening half and they turned over 2-12 to 0-3 in front. They were never in danger after that although Ard an Ratha did put in a spirited second half. Ard an Ratha had the chance of a great start against the breeze but Sean Ross O Ludhog rattled the crossbar while CJ O Ludhog was wide from a free.
An Tearmann take Donegal Gaeltacht senior title with win over Ard an Ratha

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Peter Campbell

An Tearmann took the Donegal senior Gaeltacht title for the second time in their history with victory over Ard an Ratha at a sun-drenched Pearse Park in Ardara. The winners did their best work in the opening half and they turned over 2-12 to 0-3 in front. They were never in danger after that although Ard an Ratha did put in a spirited second half. Ard an Ratha had the chance of a great start against the breeze but Sean Ross O Ludhog rattled the crossbar while CJ O Ludhog was wide from a free.
Naomh Naille crowned Donegal junior Gaeltacht champions after win over Naomh Conaill

1 week ago | donegallive.ie | Peter Campbell

Naomh Naille are Donegal junior Gaeltacht champions after their win over a gallant Naomh Conaill side. The Parish of Inver side led by 0-11 to 0-5 at the break after being wind assisted but the six point margin flattered them as Naomh Conaill had four good goal chances including a penalty claim. It took a couple of goalline blocks to keep the Naomh Naille goals intact.
Donegal denied by Tyrone after extra-time in pulsating Ulster U-20 final

2 weeks ago | donegallive.ie | Peter Campbell

It was heartbreak for the Donegal U-20s as they lost out by two points to reigning All-Ireland champions Tyrone in the Dalata Hotels Ulster U-20 final at Owenbeg. A Cathal Rua O Gallchoir goal on 50 minutes put Donegal into a two point lead but Tyrone got the scores to take the game to extra-time.