Right here all all the outcomes and match studies from this weekend’s Donegal League motion.
Saturday twenty seventh January 2024
Glencar Inn Saturday Division One
Cappry Rovers Reserves 2 v 3 Oldtown Celtic
Cappry hosted Oldtown Celtic in a basic on the Aura on Saturday. It was finish to finish motion with some good particular person battles. Oldtown managed the early exchanges with Kevin Mc Grath linking properly with Sean Cleary and Tommy Mc Laughlin up entrance. They had been rewarded for his or her efforts with Cleary fired house from shut vary after good work from Mo Friel. Oldtown doubled their lead earlier than half time by Tommy Mc Laughlin when his intelligent volley from outdoors the field discovered the roof of the online. The younger Cappry workforce confirmed nice battle and put in a superb second half efficiency. They acquired their break from Jack Marley who reacted quickest to a rebounded Ryan Mc Ghee free kick to faucet into the empty web. Oldtown confirmed their expertise and struck once more by Sean Cleary. Cappry acquired one again by Jack Marley who gained the ball cooly completed previous the keeper into the underside nook. It was a frantic end as Calum Lengthy got here closest from a header to equalise for Cappry however Oldtown held on for an essential three factors for his or her title push.
Donegal City Reserves 2 v 3 Keadue Rovers Reserves
(No Report Submitted)
Fintown Harps AFC 2 v 3 Strand Rovers
Strand Rovers acquired off to an important begin as Tristan Boyle noticed his shot from outdoors the field fly into the highest nook making 1-0. Strand saved pushing and acquired their second when their proper winger Michael Curran slotted house. Fintown’s Aaron Thompson then discovered Leo Mc Loone working by the center of the field and his header discovered the again of the online. Fintown completed the half strongly, creating many probabilities however simply not capable of rating. Half time 2-1 to Strand Rovers. Strand began the second half very properly with a few sturdy assaults. Micheal Doherty broke ahead from left again and he discovered himself on the top of substitute Dylan Mc Glynn’s cross and positioned it into the again of the online levelling it for Fintown at 2-2. It was backwards and forwards from there till Aaron Ward scored from shut vary to place Strand forward once more. It was cagey from there with the 2 groups battling exhausting.
Glenea United Reserves 2 v 2 St. Catherines Reserves
In breezy situations, Glenea and St. Catherines performed out a hard-fought draw. Taking part in with the wind, the away aspect made a fast begin and took the lead on 2 minutes when the house aspect did not cope with a nook and Aaron Byrne was readily available to drill the ball house from shut vary. Each side had been discovering the breezy situations troublesome with neither aspect capable of create any clear-cut probabilities. The away aspect elevated their lead on 25 minutes when Glenea conceded a penalty from a handball and Barry Cannon transformed from the spot. Glenea pushed exhausting to get again into the sport and James Geaney noticed his cross virtually diverted into the objective by a St. Catherine’s defender. The house aspect had been rewarded on 37 minutes when Patrick Doohan gained the ball excessive up the pitch and his pullback was drilled house by Shaun Ferry. Within the 2nd half, taking part in with the wind, Glenea began to get on prime in midfield however just like 1st half, clear lower probabilities had been at a premium for each side. Glenea virtually equalised on 70 minutes when Neil Mc Geever noticed his header come again off the bar. As Glenea pushed on, the away aspect had been seeking to catch them out on the break, however the house defence held them out. Glenea equalised on 88 minutes when the away aspect conceded a penalty from a handball and Luke Mc Carry transformed the spot kick. Finest for Glenea had been Daniel Mulhern and Patrick Doohan, whereas Eamonn Curran and Dermot Cunningham had been finest for St. Catherines. Referee: Sean Ferry.
Kildrum Tigers Reserves 0 v 0 Arranmore United
(No Report Submitted)
Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves 1 v 3 Glencar Celtic
An evenly contested sport between two groups experiencing contrasting fortunes ended with Glencar successful out by the odd objective in 5. The away aspect began strongly and hit the entrance when the spectacular Jack Dwyer fired house and the benefit was rapidly doubled by Liam Doherty. Kilmacrennan then started to dominate proceedings and two wonderful saves from the Glencar keeper saved them at bay to go away it 2-0 on the break. The house aspect got here out strongly after the restart and after some sustained stress veteran midfielder Terence Shields scored from shut vary and it was sport on. Minutes later it ought to have been stage after a flowing Kilmacrennan counter assault discovered Shields free contained in the field however his shot flew over when a objective appeared sure. In opposition to the run of play Glencar scored once more when a free kick from Dwyer out vast deceived everybody and ended up within the web. Kilmacrennan rallied once more and centre half John James Sweeney scored to arrange a tense finale. Glencar held on to proceed their wonderful run of type. Good workforce effort from Kilmacrennan with Pajo Rafferty and Jack Dwyer the choose of the bunch for the winners. Referee: Leo Devenney
Outdated Orchard Saturday Division Two
Drumoghill F.C. Reserves 3 v 2 Copany Rovers
Copany had the brighter begin to this match and throughout the opening ten minutes they discovered themselves two targets to the nice. After that opening flurry, Drumoghill acquired to grips with the sport and Tiarnan Mc Connell grew to become instrumental in midfield. Eunan Kelly pulled a objective again for the house aspect with a rasping free-kick into the highest nook of the Copany web. The second half noticed Evin Gibbons, Micky Melaugh and James Sweeney dominate the play and the equaliser duly arrived on 75 minutes when Dylan Mc Elhinney caught the keeper out along with his excessive, looping free-kick. The comeback was accomplished when Shane Duffy produced a Supersub finale, heading the winner for Drumoghill along with his first contact of the ball.
Dunlewey Celtic 4 v 2 Ballybofey United Reserves
Blustery situations in Glentornan Park when Dunlewey welcomed Ballybofey United. A minute’s silence was noticed for former Dunlewey participant Mícheál Roarty and the three different younger lads who tragically misplaced their lives 5 years in the past. Dunlewey flew out of the traps with the wind at their backs and went forward on 4 minutes when a Brendan Mc Geady free kick looped in on the again publish. Dunlewey pushed on from this and doubled their lead on 12 minutes when Darren Gallagher latched onto a cross from Brendan Mc Geady to complete properly. Dunlewey went 3 up when Matej Haluska chipped the keeper with a neat end on 16 minutes. Dunlewey saved the stress on Ballybofey and acquired a fourth objective when Brendan Mc Geady gained the ball properly within the Ballybofey half and scored with a robust shot on the entrance publish. 4-1 the rating at half time after Ciaran Thompson completed properly after breaking the Dunlewey backline. Ballybofey began the second half strongly with the wind at their backs and pulled one other objective again after Shane Carlin scrambled the ball house. Ballybofey pressed properly to attempt to get again at Dunlewey however the defence held sturdy and Daniel Roarty with a significant save along with his ft on the backside proper nook. 4-2 to the hosts on this one.
Gweedore Celtic Reserves 2 v 1 Castlefin Celtic Reserves
Gweedore Celtic Reserves bounced again from the earlier week’s defeat away to Ballybofey to report this victory in opposition to a tough working Castlefin aspect. Taking part in in opposition to a powerful breeze Na Ceiltigh had been lucky to be going into half time stage because the away workforce had a number of probabilities to take the league however they squandered these alternatives and had been made to pay the worth on the closing whistle. Gweedore had been a much-improved workforce within the second half and took the lead by Martin Coyle. Micheal Mc Gee, who was pulling all of the strings in midfield for the house aspect, performed a by ball to Coyle and his beautiful lob from twenty yards gave the Castlefin netminder no probability. Quickly after Na Ceiltigh doubled their benefit when Aodhan Mc Garvey’s nook sailed straight into the online. Gweedore had additional probabilities to increase their lead by Peter Carragher and Daniel Doran however they did not convert their alternatives. Thomas Devlin snatched a lifeline for the away workforce when he pounced to attain with minutes left however Gweedore managed to carry out for all three factors. A superb workforce efficiency for Castlefin with Micheal Mc Gee giving a person of the match efficiency for Gweedore.
Ramelton Mariners 2 v 0 Cranford United Reserves
The mariners gained a tightly contested bodily encounter on the Flagpole Discipline to go prime of the desk. Evan Hewitt went down for a penalty early within the first half which Eoin Roulston put away simply. The second half was cagey with each side threatening however it was Mariners who capitalised when Fionn Robinson scored their second which was sufficient to place the sport to mattress.
Swilly Rovers Reserves 0 v 0 Milford United Reserves
(No Report Submitted)
Finn Journey Saturday Division Three
Bonagee United Reserves 0 v 3 Letterkenny Rovers Reserves
Bonagee United Reserves hosted native rivals Letterkenny Rovers Reserves at Dry Arch Park, within the Finn Journey Saturday Division Three. The climate was dry however very breezy, which made for a troublesome first half for the house workforce, as they had been kicking into the breeze. Bonagee United fielded a comparatively younger aspect, largely made up of U18’s and the shortage of soccer cuteness at this stage confirmed compared to the opposition. Letterkenny Rovers had been so significantly better of their decision-making in most components of the sector and defensively had been very sturdy. In saying that, the house workforce had probabilities, however simply couldn’t convert. Letterkenny Rovers took the lead within the ninth minute with Jason Doherty slotting house. It was a neat passage of play by the away aspect and Doherty made it look straightforward. Within the twenty second minute, Jordan Nugent acquired Rovers second, the place he obtained a pleasant help from the correct and completed off properly. Within the twenty fourth minute, Aaron Wasson for Bonagee United had an important probability to tug one again, however it simply went vast of the publish. Within the twenty sixth minute, Rovers had the prospect to place the sport to mattress however missed. The sport was 0 – 2 at halftime. The second half was significantly better from the house aspect because the breeze settled down a bit and Bonagee had been now taking part in with the breeze at their backs. Paul Higgins the Bonagee Supervisor made a couple of adjustments to his personnel which impacted positively for the house aspect. Sadly, Bonagee conceded a penalty when Rovers No. 11 was introduced down within the field and Conor O’Donnell put the away aspect three up from the spot. Rovers once more had one other nice probability to make it 4 however Bonagee stood sturdy to maintain it out. The sport fizzled out after this and Letterkenny Rovers had been victors by 0 – 3 which was properly
deserved. The Bonagee United younger lads can take nice delight in a good efficiency and can study loads from this sport. Referee: Barry Tourish.
Erne Wanderers 6 v 0 Gweedore United Reserves
A giant win for Erne in opposition to a stable Gweedore workforce. Adam Mc Glone with 4 targets main the best way. David Dorrian scored a tap-in and Jakub Naperski with the final objective. Nice efficiency from Erne with Dylan Gallagher finest for Erne.
Lagan Harps Reserves 2 v 2 Fanad United Reserves
Lagan and Fanad shared the factors in a hard-fought sport. Fanad took the lead on six minutes when Cormac Sweeney completed properly after a mix-up within the Lagan defence. Lagan went shut when Ross Hamlyn headed narrowly vast after which pressured Brian Gallagher into save. Fanad went shut on a few events earlier than Aiden Devir headed simply vast for Lagan. The equaliser got here when Ross Hamlyn discovered himself free on the again publish to fireplace house a Ronan Lynch nook. Ross then went near placing Lagan forward when his free, on the finish of the half, clipped the crossbar. Fanad responded with Conor Blaney taking pictures simply over from a nook. Fanad got here out sturdy firstly of the second half with Dara Doherty forcing Kai Brown right into a save from a free. They regained the lead when Conor Blaney completed a cross to the again publish. The sport was scrappy as each groups went for the very important objective. Lagan equalised on seventy minutes when Ciaran Quinn despatched Ross Hamlyn by and he completed properly. Each groups pushed for it with Lagan’s Damien Mc Fadden taking pictures vast from a Callum Lynch by ball. Conur Crossan drove Lagan ahead from midfield however Fanad threatened on the counter. A good sufficient consequence in the long run. Referee: Daniel Carlin. Finest needs for a speedy restoration to younger Lagan centre again Aiden Devir who picked up a nasty ankle damage within the closing minutes.
Sunday twenty eighth January 2024
Brian Mc Cormick Sports activities Premier Division
Castlefin Celtic 1 v 5 Swilly Rovers
(No Report Submitted)
Milford United 2 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic
Milford claimed a badly wanted three factors within the Derby sport performed at a blustery Moyle View Park on Sunday afternoon. The wind was blowing in direction of the city finish and Kilmacrennan had it on their backs within the first half however regardless of having good durations of possession they failed to hassle Caolan Mc Gettigan within the Milford targets. Milford performed properly into the wind however once more failed to hassle latest signing Eoin Mc Gettigan within the Kilmacrennan nets. Within the second half Kilmacrennan took the lead on 60 minutes when Milford did not clear a nook on the entrance publish and Conor Black hit the online. On 70 minutes an important ball from Darragh Black discovered Cathal Mc Gettigan who drove house to the roof of the online from 12 yards. On 78 minutes a ball into the field rebounded to substitute Ciaran Blaney who chested it down and hit the roof of the online from 15 yards to offer Milford the victory regardless of Kilmacrennan pushing exhausting for the equaliser. Nice reduction for Milford to get the factors with a couple of regulars lacking and fifteen-year-old Caolan Mc Bride getting a late name for his debut and Paul Ryan returning for first sport again at centre half, however over all a gutsy efficiency by Milford exhibiting nice workforce spirit to get three factors. Referee: Vincent Mc Laughlin.
St. Catherines 4 v 0 Rathmullan Celtic
Gale pressure winds and sporadic heavy showers made positive that this encounter was by no means going to be a basic. The house workforce had the wind at their backs for the primary 45 and knew it was very important to construct a substantial lead with such a bonus. The saints nook rely was constructing significantly and it was inevitable that their first two targets got here from such conditions. The primary a brilliant header from Paul O’Hare and the second floated fantastically from the boot of Conor Knox utilizing the wind to his benefit, curled straight in over the top of the helpless Rathmullan keeper and was met on the again publish by the boot of Ryan Cunningham for 2-0 on 20 minutes. Knox was now mastering the artwork of nook kicks when you’ve gotten a gale of wind to help you and he acquired his simply reward on 39 minutes when his kick flew straight into the roof of the online establishing a commanding 3-0 lead for St Catherines on the break. Rathmullan pushed exhausting within the second half for that every one elusive objective to launch a comeback. Mark Mc Ateer and Kevin O’Donnell each got here shut however by no means actually bothered the house keeper. Kieran Gorman was doing his utmost at centre half for the guests clearing ball after ball along with his head because the excellent duo of Conor Doherty and Paul O’Hare simply saved coming on the Rathmullan back-line, successful very important free kicks in very important durations of the sport for the saints. Ryan Cunningham moved again into midfield for the final quarter of the sport and added safety to his beneath stress again 4 and it was his imaginative and prescient on 90 minutes that produced the 4th objective for the house aspect. His fast free kick picked out a St. Catherines winger who duly picked out Daniel Meehan from the correct and he wanted no second invite to strike first time from the sting of the field, bulging the onion bag and securing victory. Rathmullan had been higher than 4-0 however the will to win was extra in proof from a match, younger and decided house workforce.
Temple Home Home equipment Division One
Cappry Rovers 0 v 1 Bonagee United
In sport that was performed in poor situations within the Finn Valley Centre it was Cappry who went closest first when Conor Mc Daid hit the crossbar from the sting of the field. Cappry virtually took the lead when Aaron hit a free from inside his personal half however the Bonagee keeper simply acquired again to tip it over the bar. Cappry saved urgent however couldn’t get the breakthrough and Bonagee had been harmful on the break. Bonagee began the second half properly and pressed Cappry again however they dealt properly with the stress. The one objective got here following a combination up on the fringe of their field. Cappry pressed to get stage and had a late penalty declare turned down.
Cranford United 3 v 1 Convoy Arsenal
Cranford got here away with three factors with a deserved win at house. Convoy took the lead after quarter-hour after a scramble within the field from a nook. Cranford had been stage quickly afterwards, one other scramble within the field and Danny Mc Bride fired house and that’s how its stayed till half time. Cranford, taking part in with the wind within the second half, dominated the play with Paddy Sheils inflicting all kinds of trouble up entrance. Cranford took the lead after the hour mark when Kevin Doherty did properly on the sting of the field and crossed the ball in to Danny Mc Bride who headed it throughout to Paddy Sheils to move house. Convoy had been then lowered to 10 males and Cranford made the additional man rely when Paddy Sheils headed house once more from a Kyle Mc Fadden free kick.
Lagan Harps 1 v 0 Glenea United
The sport was determined by a objective within the first minute from Codey Brogan. Lagan hit on a counterattack and by ball discovered Codey who completed properly. With the breeze at their backs Glenea dominated with out creating a transparent probability. Their finest efforts had been a free from PJ Duggan and an extended vary shot from Ethan Friel which Michael Toner saved properly. Glenea dominated the second half however Lagan defended doggedly. Cathal Mc Geever pressured save from Michael Toner. There have been a couple of scares however Lagan held on. Lagan broke within the closing minutes however Joe Coll pulled off an important save from Codey Brogan. Referee: Barry Hunter.
Donegal Physiotherapy and Efficiency Centre Division Two
Ballybofey United 5 v 0 Drumoghill F.C.
Ballybofey began the sport brightly and took an early lead from the penalty spot after Niall Mc Closkey was taken down contained in the field. Daithí Mc Mahon stepped up and put United one up. Drumoghill had their solely actual probability of the sport on 13 minutes once they had been awarded a free kick 20 yards out. It was struck properly however Christy Patton acquired down properly to his proper to make the save. The observe up effort was fiercely struck however got here off the within of the publish and bounced away to security. The house aspect may have made it two on 19 minutes when Daithí’s good left footed cross simply evaded Niall Mc Closkey on the again publish. Ballybofey then doubled their lead within the thirty first minute when Adam Mc Cullagh gained the ball deep within the United defence with a superb sort out to begin the assault, he performed the ball by to Barrie Mc Ghee who then performed a beautiful ball into Daithí who acquired his and Ballybofey’s second of the sport. Simply earlier than half time it was 3-0 when Barrie obtained the ball out on the correct wing and squared it into Damien Glackin who completed properly from shut vary. Ballybofey began the second half with the identical depth as they confirmed within the first, and had been rewarded with a 4th within the 56th minute when Daithí’s cross was met by Niall Mc Closkey who headed house. United then had three good probabilities in fast succession from Mark Griffin, who’s effort went simply over, Daithí McMahon’s effort was properly saved and Damien Glackin who’s shot rattled the crossbar. With 5 minutes left on the clock, Ballybofey acquired their fifth when Daithí slipped in Oran Gallen who neatly put it previous the out dashing Drumoghill keeper.
Curragh Athletic 1 v 0 Drumkeen United
Windy situations made for an entertaining sport in Killygordon with each side battling for management. Drumkeen got here closest to opening the scoring when a rasping shot got here again of the Curragh crossbar. 0-0 at half time. The second half began with each side going shut and the sport appeared to be heading for a draw when within the ninetieth minute Curragh broke down the correct with Jac Chambers who lower inside and located Shea Mc Menamin on the again publish who swivelled and completed from 12 yards. Man of the match was Dean Hannigan. Referee: Seimi Ferry
Deele Harps 1 v 1 Lifford Celtic
Deele maintained their unbeaten run at Marty Duffy Park on Sunday however will think about this two factors dropped in opposition to their neighbours. In a cagey first half, probabilities had been few and much between and it was scoreless on the break. The second half opened up and Mullen and Duffy had been inflicting issues for Lifford’s defence. The impasse was damaged on 65 minutes when Jordy Duffy evaded a few tackles to slip a by ball to Aidy Gallagher who fired house first time previous Lee White. Deele spurned the prospect to seal the sport on 70 minutes when Lee White pulled off a double save from Cameron Mahon after which Jordy Duffy. Deele would rue that miss as on 75 minutes Deele misplaced possession and Sean Ferry completed from the sting of the field to seize some extent for Lifford. Group Performances. Referee: Mick Lagan.
Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. 6 v 2 Raphoe City
On an important day for soccer the ‘71 saved within the hunt for promotion with a well-deserved win over a youthful Raphoe. Raphoe began properly and hit the publish on 10 minutes from Mark Duffy. Shaun Kerr put the ‘71 in entrance 5 minutes later after he fired house a Jamie Mc Ateer cross. It was two quickly after this time James Kerr with the cross and Patsy Friel was readily available with an important end. Raphoe acquired one again 5 minutes later when Oisin Kelly scored from shut vary after a combination up within the Kerrykeel defence. The ‘71 hit straight again and once more a superb James Kerr cross was tucked house by Jamie Mc Ateer. Brandan Mc Clafferty then on the stroke of half time acquired the forth for the ‘71 once more James Kerr was the supplier. To their credit score Raphoe began the second half properly and made Shaun Friel pull off a couple of wonderful saves. Michael Mc Devitt acquired his first of the season and the ‘71s fifth with an important strike. Mark Friel then missed a penalty earlier than Patsy acquired his second with a pleasant chip from 18 yards. Oisin Kelly acquired a well-deserved objective for Raphoe deep into damage time so as to add to his tally. A superb win at Rabs Park for the house aspect and a youthful Raphoe can go house figuring out they may enhance with expertise. Referee: Sean Houston
Ulster Junior Protect
Buncrana Hearts 3 v 0 Carndonagh F.C.
(No Report Obtainable)
Cockhill Celtic 2 v 0 Donegal City
(No Report Obtainable)
Fanad United 0 v 1 Gweedore United
Gweedore United travelled to Traigh-a-Loch on Sunday and brought on an upset by knocking Fanad out of the Ulster Junior Cup. The windy situations made good soccer almost unattainable so probabilities had been at a premium all through. The primary probability fell to Fanad midfielder Shaun Carr within the seventeenth minute when he fired a shot vast from the sting of the field. Two minutes later Gweedore attacker Fionnan Coyle broke down the correct however his shot from contained in the penalty space was saved at his close to publish by Mark Mc Conigley. The one objective of the sport got here 5 minutes earlier than the break when Gweedore had been awarded a free kick 35 yards out. Mark McFadden stepped up and his properly hit low shot nestled within the backside nook. The second half was devoid of many probabilities as situations worsened. On 70 minutes Oisin Langan struck a deep free into the Gweedore field which was flicked on by Martin Mc Elhinney to Paddy Carr however his volley was simply saved by Gweedore keeper Oran Craig. The closest Fanad got here to an equaliser was within the eighty fifth minute when Liam Mc Grenaghan’s free kick was deflected onto his personal crossbar by a Gweedore defender. Referee: Dessie Mc Laughlin
Letterkenny Rovers 4 v 0 Glengad F.C.
In difficult windy situations at Leckview, Letterkenny Rovers secured a convincing 4-0 victory in opposition to Glengad United within the Ulster Junior Cup Quarter-final conflict. The primary half noticed Rovers dominating possession and creating a number of probabilities. Regardless of makes an attempt going vast, the workforce maintained stress. Mark Anthony Mc Ginley made a vital save for Rovers, denying Glengad’s Ryan Mc Laughlin. The breakthrough got here within the 58th minute when a well-timed run by Leon Doherty, following a cross from Joel Gorman, resulted within the opening objective. Rovers continued their momentum, extending their result in 2-0 within the 66th minute by a collaborative effort involving Adrian Delap and Adam Murphy. Rovers’ dominance continued and Glengad’s troubles elevated when Owen Doherty obtained a straight pink card on the seventy fifth minute. Within the closing moments, Rovers sealed the win with Zach Gorman’s header from a Nathan Plumb cross, making it 3-0 within the 84th minute. Regardless of Glengad being awarded a penalty within the eighty fifth minute, Mark Anthony McGinley’s save denied them a comfort objective. Rovers continued their assault, with Luke Parke’s strike within the 88th minute securing a convincing 4-0 victory. The win places Letterkenny Rovers into the semi-finals of the Ulster Junior Cup. Referee: Marty Mc Garrigle.
Donegal League: all this week’s match outcomes and studies was final modified: January twenty eighth, 2024 by
