County Donegal

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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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'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 26 minutes ago
'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 4 days ago
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. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago
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. Sky News - Published on March 23, 2024
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 on February 25, 2024

Watch: Donegal v Fermanagh Live coverage from Ballybofey as Donegal host Fermanagh in Division Two of the Allianz Football League. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2024
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 on January 4, 2024
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. Sky News - Published on November 6, 2023
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 on October 22, 2023

'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 on October 22, 2023
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 on October 21, 2023
'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 on July 28, 2023	'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 on July 13, 2023
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 on June 25, 2023	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 on June 24, 2023
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 on June 22, 2023	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 on June 19, 2023
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 on May 2, 2023	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 on April 23, 2023
'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 on April 21, 2023	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 on April 6, 2023
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 on March 30, 2023	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 on February 3, 2023
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. BBC Sport - Published on January 30, 2023	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 on January 29, 2023
'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 on January 25, 2023	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 on December 13, 2022
Donegal captain Murphy announces retirement Donegal captain Michael Murphy announces his retirement from inter-county football. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2022	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 on October 10, 2022
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 on October 9, 2022	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. Sky News - Published on October 9, 2022
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 on October 7, 2022	Investigation under way after 2,250 fish found dead in river An investigation has been launched after more than 2,250 brown trout and Atlantic salmon were found dead in a river in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland. Sky News - Published on August 29, 2022