Donegal League: All of the reviews, outcomes and fixtures

It’s again with a bang.

The Donegal League season kicked off once more this weekend with motion from al divisions.

League PRO Gary Foy was once more flat-out getting us all of the reviews, outcomes and fixtures.

Temple Home Home equipment Division One

Bonagee United 2 v 0 Gweedore United

This was a really one sided match and the house group ought to have taken the lead on eight minutes when a Jordan Armstrong cross into the field fell to Dean Larkin however his strike at aim was saved by the goalkeeper. On fifteen minutes Aaron Wasson despatched in an incredible cross from the proper and Aiden Mc Laughlin headed over from 5 yards. Two minutes later Wasson once more despatched a cross into the field however Mc Laughlin noticed his strike from ten yards go large of the publish. The customer’s first likelihood got here on the half hour, a strike from twenty-five yards from Stephen Mc Fadden that went simply over the bar. Oran Craig within the customer’s aim was in advantageous kind and made two good saves from shut vary from Armstrong on thirty-two minutes and Wasson on thirty-eight. Dean Larkin noticed his header hit the customer’s crossbar from a Wasson cross on forty minutes. The guests began to second half nicely and Roulston within the residence aim needed to make a very good save from a Cian Gallagher strike from the sting of the field on fifty minutes. Two minutes later the house group took the lead when a Jordan Armstrong free kick went in on the again publish. The house group had loads of possibilities however the customer’s keeper was in nice kind to disclaim Dean Larkin on the hour and Coady Brogan on sixty-five minutes. The house group received their second on eighty minutes when Wasson broke down the left an his cross into the field was headed residence from six yards by Dean Larkin. Ciaran Mc Fadden noticed his shot from the sting of the field on eight seven minutes simply go large of the publish. Crew efforts from each side. Referee: Colm Mc Conigley.

Saturday 2nd September

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One

Arranmore United P v P Cappry Rovers Reserves
(No Report, Match Postponed)

Fintown Harps AFC 0 v 3 Donegal City Reserves
(No Report Submitted)

Keadue Rovers Reserves 4 v 0 Glenea United Reserves

On a advantageous day for soccer at Central Park, Keadue had many of the possibilities within the first half after beginning the sport nicely. As the sport began to settle Glenea got here extra into it, creating a few first rate possibilities. Keadue lastly received the primary aim of the sport, a advantageous strike from Oran Gallagher.  Simply earlier than half time Keadue scored once more. A advantageous aim from Aidan “Yank” Boyle. It was 2-0 to Keadue at half time.  The second half each Keadue and Glenea began vigorous however it was the house aspect who managed to seek out the online, including one other brace to finish a gap day 4-0 victory over a hard-working Glenea aspect.

Oldtown Celtic 5 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves

Oldtown loved a advantageous win within the solar at Letterkenny Group Centre on the opening day of the season towards a younger and spirited Kilmacrennan aspect. Oldtown took the lead when Micheal Doherty completed an incredible group transfer. They quickly added a 2nd when Moe Friel headed residence from a Luke Nelis nook. Kilmacrennan tried arduous to get again into the sport however had been unable to discover a approach. Oldtown added a third when Kevin Mc Grath completed after some advantageous footwork from Sean Cleary. Into the second half and Kilmacrennan got here out to attempt to discover a approach into the sport however the Oldtown defence was nicely marshalled to maintain them at bay. Oldtown added a 4th when new singing ‘Lennon’ broke via and completed. Kilmacrennan did get a aim when Ciaran Mc Cabe capitalised on a mistake on the again to chip the Keeper. Sean Cleary sealed the win with a fifth aim for Oldtown.

St. Catherines Reserves 3 v 2 Glencar Celtic

St Catherines received off to a great begin to the season with a well-deserved win over Glencar. The away aspect took the lead within the twentieth minute when Pajo Rafferty latched onto an extended clearance by John Paul Doran to slip the ball previous Ki Briers. Shortly afterwards St Catherines got here near equalising with a advantageous shot by Daniel Keeney and three minutes later they received a deserved equaliser when Paul “Toes” Murrin took a move from Josh Cunningham to around the keeper and rating. Cunningham received on the scoresheet himself a minute earlier than half time, capturing low into the nook from the sting of the six-yard field to present the house aspect the lead. The Saints took the initiative within the second half and went 3-1 up when Josh Cunningham arrange Toes Murrin to attain from shut vary. Glencar had a number of half possibilities however it was the house aspect who got here closest to growing the lead when a advantageous shot from distance by Jamie Elliott got here again off the bar. Glencar battled arduous and received a comfort aim in harm time with a close-range effort by Tarlach O’Boyle.
As soon as once more St Catherines centre half Aaron Byrne was excellent in defence with advantageous performances from James Callan and Nathan Maxwell. Pajo Rafferty was greatest for Glencar. Referee: John Mc Glanaghey

Strand Rovers 1 v 1 Kildrum Tigers Reserves

What a wonderful day for the beginning of the 2023/2024 season. Tensions had been excessive within the first 10 minutes with a number of sport stoppages attributable to referee Con Mc Laughlin laying down the strict new guidelines concerning subs on the sidelines. The house aspect had been the primary to get on the score-sheet on quarter-hour when the ball got here up the wing to Cian Mc Gee who swung it into the field and it hit off the publish and bounced over the road. 
The sport continued at a very good quick tempo with a number of good possibilities for both aspect. The equaliser got here within the forty fourth minute when, after good play out the proper wing, the ball was performed into the center and Kildrum’s left-back Reece Duncan scored. They went in stage on the break. There have been few possibilities created within the second half with two frees from simply exterior the field for Strand Rovers been the highlights however neither discovered the goal. An effort from Cian Mc Gee made the visiting keeper pull off a powerful save.

Outdated Orchard Saturday Division Two

Ballybofey United Reserves 0 v 3 Swilly Rovers Reserves
In what was an entertaining first-half, neither aspect might discover a gap aim and so they went into the interval scoreless. Swilly went forward when the ball wasn’t cleared from the Ballybofey defensive traces and added to their lead when once more Ballybofey didn’t clear the hazard from a corner-kick. There was no aspect of excellent fortune in regards to the third Swilly aim nonetheless as a superb strike from long-range noticed them take a 3 aim benefit that they by no means regarded prone to relinquish. A story of two halves and three opening day factors for the lads from Ramelton.

Castlefin Celtic Reserves 0 v 1 Drumbar United

On a wonderful afternoon to kick off the Donegal junior league season Drumbar welcomed Castlefin Reserves for his or her Division Two opener.  Drumbar began quickest of the 2 sides and inside 7 minutes Drumbar Captain Daniel Bennett scored the one aim of the sport ending nicely on the entrance publish from a nook.
After the Drumbar opener Castlefin grew into the sport and had been unfortunate to not rating from their very own set piece with and energy coming off the crossbar which was rapidly handled by the Drumbar defence. Drumbar held out to steer 1-0 on the break. As the sport wore on each side had been cancelling one another out, with Drumbar having extra of the clear-cut possibilities to kill the sport. Castlefin had been unfortunate to not discover a leveller they felt they’d have deserved just for Drumbar stopper Oisin Burke making a wonderful one-on-one save to maintain a well-earned and arduous fought clear sheet for an excellent group victory on the primary day.

Copany Rovers 1 v 1 Ramelton Mariners
(No Report Submitted)

Dunlewey Celtic 2 v 0 Drumoghill F.C. Reserves

Dunlewey welcomed Drumoghill to Glentornan Park in beautiful sunny circumstances for a league opener that turned out to be a tightly contested affair.  The sport kicked off with each side trying to begin strongly and create the early possibilities. There have been possibilities for both aspect within the opening phases however nothing clear reduce. The Drumoghill keeper was referred to as into motion, pulling off a improbable save from a Joseph Devenney free kick so that they went in to the interval stage.  The second half began a lot the identical however Dunlewey began to seize maintain of the sport and created the higher possibilities and had been unfortunate to not rating on a few events. Joseph Devenney broke the impasse for the hosts, nodding in on the again publish after an incredible supply from Paul Coll. Dunlewey then had one other likelihood when Brendan Mc Geady rattled the crossbar and was inches from doubling the hosts lead. Drumoghill stayed within the sport and pressed arduous for an equaliser however Dunlewey wrapped up the factors when Eamonn Mc Bride fed debutant Ciarán Ward who rounded the keeper and completed nicely. A great first win of the season for Dunlewey Celtic.

Milford United Reserves 2 v 0 Gweedore Celtic Reserves
(No Report Submitted)

Finn Journey Saturday Division Three
Erne Wanderers 4 v 2 Lagan Harps Reserves
(No Report Submitted)

Fanad United Reserves 3 v 0 Drumkeen United Reserves

Fanad United overcame Drumkeen United 3-0 within the opening Finn Journey Saturday Division One fixture of the season. The sport was performed in superb circumstances and it was an entertaining sport from begin to end. The primary likelihood of the sport fell to Darren Lynch who shot simply large of the Drumkeen publish on 10 minutes. Within the seventeenth minute, Dylan Mc Bride despatched a beautiful cross into the field however Dylan Mc Glone simply didn’t discover a crowning glory. Fanad continued to use stress and within the twenty fifth minute a Cormac Sweeney cross was met by Dylan Mc Bride however his again heel was brilliantly saved by Drumkeen keeper Evan Higgins. Fanad’s stress paid off within the thirty fifth minute when Cormac Sweeney’s glorious cross was met by Dylan Mc Bride who headed residence. As half time approached, Daibhid Lynch’s very good effort from 25 yards crashed off the crossbar.  Within the fiftieth minute Fanad struck the crossbar once more when Darren Lynch rose highest from a Dylan Mc Glone nook however his header struck the bar. 5 minutes later Fanad prolonged their lead. A Drumkeen defender was penalised for a hand ball within the field and Darren Lynch despatched the ball into the nook. On the hour mark Fanad received their third. Dylan Mc Bride chased down an extended ball and his cross into the field was tapped in by Keelan Kerr on the again publish. Drumkeen did have an opportunity to get a aim again within the sixty fifth when Jason Mc Daid went on a superb run however he was unable to maintain his shot down. Within the ultimate minutes Cormac Sweeney confirmed nice ability to evade his marker within the field however his shot was nicely blocked by Evan Higgins. Referee: Trevor Hey

Gweedore United Reserves 2 v 8 Bonagee United Reserves

Within the opening half, it was a case of Bonagee changing their possibilities and the house aspect lacking theirs. Within the first minute Ricky Guntrip made it 1-0 with a faucet in from shut vary. Within the eighth minute the guests doubled their lead when Aaron Wasson completed with a very good shot. Steven Mulhern and Seighan O’ Baoill had possibilities to drag one again for the house aspect however they had been unfortunate on every event. Within the seventeenth minute Caoimhin Lynch made it 2-1 with a wonderful shot into the underside nook from 18 yards. One other shot from Seighan O’ Baoill went narrowly large within the twenty fifth minute. There was little or no between the edges, nonetheless, two targets earlier than half time by Caolan Mc Garrigle made it 4-1 on the break leaving the house aspect with a mountain to climb after the restart. The guests had been awarded their second penalty and the house aspect had been diminished to 10 males within the 56th minute. Mc Garrigle transformed to finish his hat-trick. Padraig Doyla Mc Fadden pulled one again for Gweedore with a wonderful free kick into the highest nook to make it 5-2. Bonagee added an additional 3 targets with Ricky Guntrip getting two and Ultan Mc Mullan getting the eighth to make it 8-2 at full time. Whereas it was a tricky first outing for the house aspect, they’ll construct on the positives, with Frank Mc Gee, Ownie Gallagher, Shaun Doherty and Caoimhin Lynch enjoying nicely on the day. It was a very good group show from a youthful Bonagee aspect. Referee: Rory O’Gorman.

Temple Home Home equipment Division One

Convoy Arsenal 2 v 3 Lagan Harps

Lagan will take into account themselves fortunate to come back away with three factors from a sport Convoy dominated within the second half. Lagan received off to an incredible begin when Dylan Mc Elhinney’s highly effective headed clearance was completed to the online by Kenny Doran. Convoy equalised on seven minutes when James Wilson powered residence a header from a nook. In Lagan’s subsequent assault Taylor Cassidy had an effort from the sting of the realm which was nicely saved. Convoy took the lead when the Lagan defence didn’t cope with a cross and Jamie O’Donnell completed nicely. Lagan responded with Marty Brogan having a shot nicely saved and a Dylan Mc Elhinney overhead kick clipping the crossbar. Lagan equalised simply earlier than the break when Emmett Tourish went on a run from the again earlier than discovering Kenny Doran who scored with a strong shot from the sting of the realm. Convoy dominated the second half with Lagan struggling to get any assaults going. In opposition to the run of play Lagan took the lead on seventy minutes. A depraved cross from Eamonn Cannon was sliced into the online by an unlucky defender. Convoy continued to press and had been awarded a penalty within the ultimate minutes. Michael Toner saved Anthony Bogle’s effort and Lagan held on for the factors. Referee: Marty Mc Garrigle.

Sunday third September 2023
Brian Mc Cormick Sports activities Premier Division
Rathmullan Celtic 0 v 2 Fanad United
(No Report Submitted)

Gweedore Celtic 0 v 2 St. Catherines
(No Report Submitted)

Kildrum Tigers 2 v 0 Keadue Rovers

A good encounter at Station Highway performed in improbable circumstances, each groups went in at half time with the scores stage. Darryl Brown put Kildrum forward quarter-hour into the second half when he ran via on aim and slotted residence properly. Keadue pushed ahead in reply to the primary aim and in David Ward produced a number of harmful crosses however the away aspect couldn’t convert. Kildrum received a penalty with 20 minutes remaining as Corey Mc Bride was introduced down. Matt Crossan transformed to double the house aspect’s benefit. Keadue pushed and tried arduous, Mark Forker ever current making an attempt to dictate play however it was the house aspect who collected all 3 factors at Station Highway.

Kilmacrennan Celtic 3 v 0 Castlefin Celtic

Kilmacrennan began new season with a very good residence win towards Castlefin at Letterkenny Group Centre. They took lead on 18 minutes when Michael Mc Laughlin headed residence from shut vary from a brilliant Rory Mc Grenra cross. Mc Grenra then delivered one other chic cross on 39 minutes to Sam Harvey who calmly slotted residence on the again publish. Kilmacrennan went in on the break 2-0 up. The 2nd half was evenly matched and each side having possibilities. On 70 minutes Kilmacrennan secured the factors when a Caolan Curran cross into field was headed into his personal internet by Castlefin defender. Finest for Kilmacrennan had been Sam Harvey, Rory Mc Grenra and Caolan Curran and it was a group effort from Castlefin. Referee: Vincent Mc Laughlin

Swilly Rovers 3 v 0 Milford United

Swilly Rovers received off to a successful begin on Sunday at Swilly Park. On 9 minutes Conor Gormley put a free kick over the bar from shut vary. Tyler Durning had his shot nicely saved by Mc Gettigan within the Milford internet on quarter-hour. After 20 minutes Tyler Durning floated a ball into the field that went narrowly large of the far publish. On 27 minutes Adam Salhi however in a cross that was met by Corey Mc Cahill who headed over the bar. Conor Gormley had his strike from exterior the field nicely saved by Mc Gettigan within the Milford aim on half-hour. Within the thirty third minute Matthew McLaughlin had a strike nicely saved by Mc Gettigan. Swilly took the lead within the thirty seventh minute with a Kyle Black penalty. Swilly received their second after some nice soccer, Matthew Mc Laughlin’s left footed cross into the field discovered Corey Mc Cahill who completed from shut vary.
Swilly led 2-0 at half-time. Ciaran Kelly hit the bar halfway via the second half. Ian Ward received Swilly’s third with 4 minutes remaining after Mc Laughlin performed an incredible via ball to Kyle Black who reduce it again and Ward completed nicely.

Temple Home Home equipment Division One

Cappry Rovers 1 v 1 Cranford United

This sport performed within the Finn Valley Centre and the house aspect had a number of early possibilities. Cappry had been diminished to 10 males in the course of the primary half. Cappry opened the scoring within the second half via Alan Gethins. Cappry went near doubling their lead. Cranford received stage with 10 minutes to go. Cappry had a penalty declare turned down within the final minute.

Donegal City 5 v 0 Letterbarrow Celtic

Donegal City welcomed neighbours Letterbarrow to a beautiful day within the Hospital Area. John Leonard made an impressive save from captain Eoin Slevin from the penalty spot and earlier tipped one over the bar from Joe Campbell. Within the second half Donegal City scored via an incredible Campbell strike and targets adopted from Ronan Mc Hugh, Ben Sweeney, Declan Duignan and Mark Jordan. To good group performances with John Leonard excellent within the Barrow’ internet. Referee: George Clinton.

Glenea United 1 v 2 Letterkenny Rovers

A youthful Glenea aspect welcomed Letterkenny Rovers to Pairc Joe for the opening sport of the season.
The guests took the lead on 5 minutes when Leon Doherty’s volley was deflected previous Joe Coll. Glenea had a very good likelihood on 20 minutes when Carragher Friel’s glorious via ball put Seamus Doogan via
on aim along with his shot going simply previous the publish. Glenea received their equaliser on the half hour when Mc Bride’s Cross was met by the Head of Calvin Murray giving Bryan Da Costa no likelihood within the Rover’s aim. Rovers received their second within the sixty fifth minute when Nathan Plumb headed residence a Zach Gorman cross. Rovers had been diminished to 10 males when Joel Gorman noticed purple for a problem on Cathal Mc Geever. Glenea pushed arduous to equalise however it resulted in a Rover’s victory. Referee: Alister Gourley

Donegal Physiotherapy and Efficiency Centre Division Two

Drumkeen United 0 v 6 Ballybofey United

Drumkeen welcomed neighbours Ballybofey to St. Patrick’s Park on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon.
Sadly for the house group the climate was the one constructive factor to take from the sport. Drumkeen by no means actually received into it and located themselves 4 targets behind at half time. Issues didn’t get significantly better for the hosts as Ballybofey added two extra targets within the second half. Daithí Mc Mahon will probably be very blissful along with his afternoon as he bagged a hat-trick and additional targets from Mark Griffin, Aaron Mc Auley and Barrie Mc Ghee secured a complete victory for the guests. Ballybofey will probably be delighted with a very good win away from residence whereas Drumkeen will hope to bounce again subsequent week.

Drumoghill F.C. 3 v 0 Dunkineely Celtic
(No Report, Match Postponed)

Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. 0 v 3 Curragh Athletic

Powerful day on the workplace for the ‘71 with Curragh leaving Rabs Park with the three factors and to be honest, totally deserving of their win. Kerrykeel had been lacking quite a lot of males at present however fielded a robust 11 and hit the woodwork 3 times. The primary half was a good affair with each groups having possibilities, Andy Friel and Matt Stewart each hitting the publish for Kerrykeel. Curragh took the lead 5 minutes into the second half when Yaya pounced on a slack again move to fireplace residence. They received their second quickly afterwards when Burke fired residence.  Paul Gibbons then hit the publish for the ‘71. It simply wouldn’t go in for the house aspect and Curragh received their third in harm time. Jamie Mc Ateer did nicely on his debut for the ‘71 together with Marty Mc Ateer and Shaun Patton. Referee: Con Mc Laughlin

Whitestrand United 0 v 3 Lifford Celtic

The opening sport of the season came about at Mc Garvey Park when Whitestrand United took on Lifford Celtic. Each groups had been evenly matched within the early phases and Whitestrand nearly scored from a nook which was nicely saved by the Lifford keeper. Submit the primary water break because of the circumstances Lifford started to say their authority and Shaun Friel scored the opener from a ball excessive. The sport settled and while Whitestrand had been typically harmful on the break, Lifford did have management of the sport within the first half because it ended 0-1. The second half began and Whitestrand had been pushing additional up the pitch. Lifford scored their second from a nicely labored nook routine when Justin Mc Bride headed residence. This was rapidly adopted by a cross come shot from Niall O’ Reilly that floated over the keeper’s head and into the highest nook. This was the ultimate aim and the sport petered out right into a 0-3 win for the guests

Outcomes Week 1

Friday 1^st September 2023-09-02

Temple Home Home equipment Division One

Bonagee United           2 v 0 Gweedore United

Saturday 2^nd September

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One

Arranmore United           P v P Cappry Rovers Reserves

Fintown Harps AFC           0 v 3 Donegal City Reserves

Keadue Rovers Reserves           4 v 0 Glenea United Reserves

Oldtown Celtic           5 v 1 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves

St. Catherines Reserves           3 v 2 Glencar Celtic

Strand Rovers           1 v 1 Kildrum Tigers Reserves

Outdated Orchard Saturday Division Two

Ballybofey United Reserves           0 v 3 Swilly Rovers Reserves

Castlefin Celtic Reserves           0 v 1 Drumbar United

Copany Rovers           1 v 1 Ramelton Mariners

Dunlewey Celtic           2 v 0 Drumoghill F.C. Reserves

Milford United Reserves           2 v 0 Gweedore Celtic Reserves

Finn Journey Saturday Division Three

Erne Wanderers           4 v 2 Lagan Harps Reserves

Fanad United Reserves           3 v 0 Drumkeen United Reserves

Gweedore United Reserves           2 v 8 Bonagee United Reserves

Temple Home Home equipment Division One

Convoy Arsenal           2 v 3 Lagan Harps 

Sunday 3^rd September 2023  

Brian Mc Cormick Sports activities Premier Division

Rathmullan Celtic           0 v 2 Fanad United 

Gweedore Celtic           0 v 2 St. Catherines

Kildrum Tigers           2 v 0 Keadue Rovers

Kilmacrennan Celtic           3 v 0 Castlefin Celtic

Swilly Rovers           3 v 0 Milford United

Temple Home Home equipment Division One

Cappry Rovers           1 v 1 Cranford United

Donegal City           5 v 0 Letterbarrow Celtic

Glenea United           1 v 2 Letterkenny Rovers

Donegal Physiotherapy and Efficiency Centre Division Two

Drumkeen United           0 v 6 Ballybofey United

Drumoghill F.C.           3 v 0 Dunkineely Celtic

Kerrykeel ’71 F.C.           0 v 3 Curragh Athletic

Whitestrand United           0 v 3 Lifford Celtic

Fixtures Week 2

Saturday ninth September Ok.O. 1p.m. (Except Said)

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One

Cappry Rovers Reserves v St. Catherines Reserves

Donegal City Reserves v Strand Rovers

Glencar Celtic v Oldtown Celtic

Glenea United Reserves v Arranmore United

Kildrum Tigers Reserves v Keadue Rovers Reserves

Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves v Fintown Harps AFC

Outdated Orchard Saturday Division Two

Drumbar United v Dunlewey Celtic

Drumoghill F.C. Reserves v Ballybofey United Reserves

Gweedore Celtic Reserves v Cranford United Reserves

Ramelton Mariners v Milford United Reserves

Swilly Rovers Reserves v Copany Rovers

Finn Journey Saturday Division Three

Bonagee United Reserves v Letterkenny Rovers Reserves

Drumkeen United Reserves v Gweedore United Reserves

Lagan Harps Reserves v Fanad United Reserves

Sunday tenth September 2023

Brian Mc Cormick Sports activities Premier Division

Castlefin Celtic v Gweedore Celtic

Fanad United v Kilmacrennan Celtic

Keadue Rovers v Rathmullan Celtic

Milford United v Kildrum Tigers

St. Catherines v Swilly Rovers 

Temple Home Home equipment Division One

Cranford United v Glenea United

Gweedore United v Donegal City

Lagan Harps v Cappry Rovers

Letterbarrow Celtic v Convoy Arsenal

Letterkenny Rovers v Bonagee United

Donegal Physiotherapy and Efficiency Centre Division Two

Ballybofey United v Kerrykeel ’71 F.C.

Curragh Athletic v Whitestrand United

Dunkineely Celtic v Drumkeen United

Lifford Celtic v Deele Harps

Raphoe City v Drumoghill F.C.

Donegal League: All of the reviews, outcomes and fixtures was final modified: September third, 2023 by Workers Author