Donegal League: All this weekend’s outcomes and stories

Listed here are all of the match outcomes and stories from this week’s Donegal Junior League motion.

Temple Home Home equipment Division One

Gweedore United 3 v 0 Cranford United

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Finn Journey Saturday Division Three

Bonagee United Reserves 0 v 0 Fanad United Reserves

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Saturday 14th October 2023

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One

Arranmore United P v P Keadue Rovers Reserves

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Cappry Rovers Reserves 1 v 3 Kildrum Tigers Reserves

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Glencar Celtic 2 v 1 Donegal City Reserves

Glencar began the sport sturdy and took the lead by means of Pajo Rafferty. Donegal City got here into the sport then and began piling on the strain close to the top of the half. The second half began and Glencar doubled their lead immediately when Paddy Diver obtained on the top of a cross from Gio Peoples. Donegal City then obtained one again with 10 minutes to go however couldn’t get the equaliser. Nice defending from Glencar on the finish to see out the sport.

Glenea United Reserves 1 v 2 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves

In wintry situations, it was the away facet that got here out in prime on this tightly fought recreation. In a decent begin to the primary half, each side appeared to create possibilities and it was Kilmacrennan who took the lead on quarter-hour when a cross from the best discovered Danny Sandilands on the again publish and he knocked the ball dwelling from shut vary. Glenea equalised a few minutes later when Patrick Doohan’s by means of ball launched Carragher Friel and his reduce was turned dwelling by Michael Ferry. Either side pushed for a lead purpose and Kilmacrennan nearly regained the lead however Ryan McFadden noticed his header go previous the publish. The away facet regained the lead on 43 minutes when Oisin Harkin’s tried cross obtained caught within the wind and dropped in on the close to publish. In a decent second half neither facet created any actual clear-cut possibilities.

Kilmacrennan’s greatest effort was a shot from Sean Sandilands, whereas Glenea’s closest effort noticed Michael Ferry’s close-range effort saved by the visiting keeper. Staff efforts from each side. Referee: Paul Murphy.

Oldtown Celtic 5 v 2 Fintown Harps AFC

The primary quarter-hour started with Oldtown urgent for the lead however a properly drilled Fintown defence saved them at bay. Oldtown did handle to seek out the breakthrough when Micheal Doherty completed from the sting of the realm after being put by means of by Ciaran Gibson. Nearly instantly, they added a second. This time Kevin Mc Grath getting on the scoresheet after an Anthony Browne cutback. Mc Grath was unfortunate to not add his second however Fintown keeper Jamie O’ Donnell managed to avoid wasting from shut vary. Fintown dug deep to climate the storm and obtained again into the tie when Aaron Mc Glynn broke the offside lure to fit dwelling. 2-1 on the break. With the subsequent purpose being essential the 2nd half started with each groups pushing to get it. It landed Oldtown’s method when Tommy Mc Laughlin did properly to play Anthony Browne in on the best and he crossed for Cleary so as to add a third. A 4th quickly occurred when Cleary reduce for Doherty so as to add a 2nd earlier than Doherty turned supplier crossing for Mc Grath so as to add his second and Oldtown’s fifth of the day. Fintown continued to push and obtained a purpose again when Stephen Boyle calmly slotted dwelling. Neither facet might add to the scoreline with the Oldtown defence standing sturdy and Fintown keeper O’ Donnell making one other two improbable saves to cease Cleary including to his tally. Groups performances from each side in what was a fantastic recreation.

St. Catherines Reserves 2 v 2 Strand Rovers

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Outdated Orchard Saturday Division Two

Castlefin Celtic Reserves 0 v 4 Dunlewey Celtic

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Cranford United Reserves 2 v 2 Ballybofey United Reserves

Honours even in Cranford Park, with Ballybofey snatching a degree for a well-earned end result on the street. Ballybofey had been first to take the lead with a very good transfer down the best wing, however participant supervisor Paddy Mc Geever obtained Cranford again even shortly after by placing the keeper below strain and blocking a clearance which hit the again of the online. Cathair Sweeney hit a marvel strike from 35 yards to take the lead for Cranford, and labored laborious to take care of this lead till the dying minutes when Ballybofey labored the ball from the again, whipped in a stunning cross and completed from shut vary.

Gweedore Celtic Reserves 2 v 3 Swilly Rovers Reserves

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Milford United Reserves 4 v 0 Copany Rovers

Milford got here out on prime on a blustery day in Moyle View Park with a 4-0 win over Copany Rovers. Targets from Corey Lee Mc Conigley and Darren Mc Laughlin gave Milford a 2-0 lead at half time which was the results of a stable first half efficiency for the Milford males. Milford began off the second half in the identical vogue as the primary with one other purpose from an Anthony Hegarty free kick from the sting of the field. Niall Murray made it 4-0 to seal the victory for Milford. Nice crew efficiency from Milford with Corey Lee Mc Conigley, Darren Mc Laughlin and Eoin O’ Donnell having a superb recreation between them.

Ramelton Mariners 1 v 0 Drumbar United

The Mariners recorded one other win and clear sheet at dwelling to Drumbar with a properly fought victory over a troublesome Drumbar facet who saved preventing till the very finish. The primary half was a really cagey affair with each side squandering loads of possibilities. The Drumbar keeper gave away a penalty to Evan Hewitt late within the second half which Eoin Roulston slotted dwelling with ease. The second half was uninteresting with the Mariners going shut a number of occasions however unable to get a second.

Finn Journey Saturday Division Three

Drumkeen United Reserves 1 v 2 Lagan Harps Reserves

Lagan Harps had been the guests to a moist St Patrick’s Park on Saturday afternoon for this Finn Journey Saturday Division 3 Match.

Drumkeen produced what was most likely their greatest efficiency of the season thus far however nonetheless ended up on the shedding facet. These two groups had been evenly matched and the primary half ended scoreless and purpose possibilities had been at a premium though each side might have scored. Drumkeen had the primary likelihood to interrupt the impasse when Eunan O’Boyle discovered himself one on One with Lagan keeper Kai Browne and the younger keeper did properly to disclaim him. Lagan Harps themselves might have taken the Lead when Damien Mc Fadden headed over the bar when it appeared simpler to attain. Simply earlier than half time Mc Fadden had one other likelihood however he was denied by a fantastic save from Drumkeen keeper Evan Higgins so it was scoreless on the break.

The second half was evenly balanced with few possibilities created till the final 20 minutes when the sport was gained and misplaced. Lagan Harps broke the impasse across the seventieth minute when a little bit of a mix-up within the Drumkeen defence offered a chance to Michael Toner and he fired dwelling. Drumkeen obtained again on stage phrases rapidly although after they had been awarded a penalty. Emmet O’Boyle stepped up and calmly slotted the ball dwelling. A draw was trying just like the probably end result for a big a part of this recreation and this was now a risk once more with about 10 minutes left. Sadly for the house crew issues went fallacious for them when a excessive ball into the field prompted a little bit of uncertainty within the Drumkeen defence and Dean Murray was available to capitalise for the guests. Drumkeen keeper Evan Higgins made a very good save from Michael Toner to maintain Drumkeen’s probabilities of getting a degree alive . Drumkeen saved urgent for the equaliser however they ran out of time and the guests went dwelling with all three factors This recreation was performed in a fantastic spirit though it was a bit chilly and moist as winter arrived in Drumkeen.

Erne Wanderers 1 v 0 Letterkenny Rovers Reserves

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Sunday fifteenth October 2023

Brian Mc Cormick Sports activities Premier Division

Fanad United 4 v 0 Gweedore Celtic

Fanad United moved prime of the Donegal League Premier Division with a cushty 4-0 victory over Gweedore Celtic at Traigh-a-Loch. Performed in supreme situations Fanad had been fast out of the blocks and took the lead after 5 minutes. Keeper Mark Mc Conigley despatched Declan Mc Garvey away down the left and his wonderful cross into the field was met on the again publish by Peter Carr who fired excessive into the roof of the online. The following likelihood got here within the twentieth minute when Eoin Logue confirmed good foot-work to ship Eddie O’Reilly clear nevertheless he dragged his shot vast. Two minutes later a Declan Mc Garvey cross was met by Eddie O’Reilly however his header was deflected simply vast. On the half hour mark Eoin Logue and Eddie O’Reilly mixed once more however the latter’s header produced a fantastic save from Gweedore keeper Joe Mc Gee. Moments earlier than half time Fanad obtained their second. Daibhid Lynch did properly to create area on the left and his cross was met by Eddie O’Reilly who headed dwelling. 5 minutes into the second half Eddie O’Reilly’s by means of ball was met by Daibhid Lynch who’s shot produced one other fantastic save from Joe Mc Gee. Fanad continued to press and obtained their third 5 minutes later. A Daibhid Lynch shot produced one other good save from Joe Mc Gee, nevertheless when the ball broke to Eoin Logue he was bundled over within the field and a penalty was awarded. Eoin Logue stepped up and slotted the ball dwelling. On the hour mark Fanad obtained their 4th purpose when Oisin Langan broke out from centre half, his ball was met by Paddy Mc Ginley who confirmed nice management to lob the ball over the advancing Mc Gee earlier than controlling the ball and slotting into the online. The ultimate likelihood of the sport got here within the closing minutes when Cormac Sweeney confirmed nice talent out on the wing and his harmful cross was met by Eddie O’Reilly who headed simply vast. Referee: Dessie McLaughlin

Keadue Rovers 3 v 4 St. Catherines

St. Catherine’s went away from Central Park on Sunday with three helpful factors after a extremely eventful recreation at Central Park. The sport was performed in good, sunny situations and each side began off properly, transferring the ball round properly, with Keadue having the higher possibilities. The sport turned on eight minutes, when following a problem on the sting of the realm, Keadue’s Brendan Mc Cafferty was despatched off. The guests made the hosts pay inside minutes when Paul O’Hare steered dwelling from shut vary for the opener. Keadue tried to reply however had been discovering issues tough within the backline having made modifications and after fifteen minutes St. Catherine’s made it 2-0 with Alex Mc Brearty this time slotting dwelling. Keadue, to their credit score, got here again into the sport and had some respectable possibilities. Paul Yank Boyle headed vast on twenty-five minutes whereas a couple of minutes later that they had a purpose disallowed. Regardless of being on prime for a very good spell, Keadue fell additional behind in opposition to the run of play when on thirty-nine minutes the purpose of the sport was expertly dispatched by Ryan Cunningham. It appeared like a cushty afternoon’s work for the guests however at half time, with a substitution made, Keadue got here out all weapons blazing and obtained a purpose again inside a minute with Ryan Connors rifling dwelling from shut vary. Ten minutes later Keadue pulled again a 2nd, when from a free kick, the ball was headed again throughout purpose and Peter Mc Gee was available to make it 3-2. The house facet’s press was inflicting issues for the St. Catherine’s defence, notably below the excessive ball and remarkably Keadue had been stage on sixty-six minutes when, following a handball within the field, a penalty was awarded and up stepped Chris Greene to make it 3-3. The comeback seemed to be full however remarkably there was one ultimate twist to the sport within the sixty-eight minute when a defensive combine up led to a penalty being awarded and regardless of getting a hand to it in nets the away facet went 4-3 up. The ultimate twenty minutes had been hectic with Keadue pushing laborious for the leveller however St. Catherine’s got here extra into the sport as an attacking menace, creating a number of half possibilities and aided by the additional man. Regardless of Keadue’s fantastic efforts in nearly securing a fantastic comeback, St. Catherine’s held on for a 4-3 win to solidify their good begin to the season, whereas for Keadue, their inconsistent begin to the season continues. Greatest for St. Catherine’s had been Ryan Cunningham and Alex Mc Brearty whereas greatest for Keadue had been Michael Greene and Peter McGee. Referee : Zack Mc Loughlin.

Temple Home Home equipment Division One

Convoy Arsenal 0 v 5 Glenea United

The guests claimed all three factors in opposition to a youthful Convoy facet when their medical ending early on proved to be the large distinction between the 2 sides. Ciaran Coll opened the scoring on ten minutes with a fantastic shot from the sting of the field following good construct up play. The identical participant was available 5 minutes later when he calmly headed dwelling from a set piece. Convoy had an opportunity to cut back the deficit on twenty-five minutes from the penalty spot however the Glenea keeper pulled off a fantastic save. Ten minutes into the second half the result was settled when the spectacular Coll accomplished his hat-trick from shut vary. The house facet saved urgent however couldn’t convert. Darren Mc Geever added a fourth for Glenea with 5 minutes remaining and Carragher Friel completed it off on the stroke of full time. A really youthful dwelling facet labored laborious all through with Zack Gildea making his debut whereas Ciaran Coll was wonderful for the guests. Referee: Stephen Laird.

Letterbarrow Celtic 0 v 2 Cappry Rovers

Cappry Rovers travelled to Tymeen on a ravishing Autumn day with each groups seeking to kick-start their season. Chucky Wilson scored a properly labored purpose for the away facet with Ronan Mc Namee enjoying by means of a fantastic cross. Letterbarrow fought again however did not put the ball at the back of the online. The second half began equally with Letterbarrow unfortunate from time to time. Ronan Mc Namee made it two for the away facet sealing all three factors.

Donegal Physiotherapy and Efficiency Centre Division Two

Ballybofey United 5 v 3 Whitestrand United

Whitestrand took the lead on 4 minutes, one thing of a shock going by the present League Standing of the perimeters. Would this be the day the Mc Garvey Park facet put their first factors of the season on the league desk? Ballybofey United, having gained six from six, quickly discovered their rhythm and equalised on 9 minutes when Damien Glackin reacted quickest to a unfastened ball within the Whitestrand penalty space and tapped dwelling to re-install parity. That was two minutes after the hitman had despatched a warning with a headed effort that simply missed the goal after he was set-up by Barrie Mc Ghee. Whitestrand continued to play properly and twice might have regained the lead however each efforts had been vast of the Ballybofey internet. Mark Griffin then gave the house facet the lead when he headed dwelling Niall Mc Closkey’s help on thirty-five minutes. A Whitestrand free-kick from out close to the corner-flag then deceived the Ballybofey defence and the ball nestled behind the home-keeper to see the perimeters head for the interval refreshments on stage phrases. On fifty-eight minutes Oran Gallen confirmed nice management on a run by means of the midfield earlier than he fed Griffin who curled a stunning effort to the online from twenty-five yards, Ballybofey forward once more. Mc Closkey then added a fourth when he linked with Aaron Mc Auley’s cross into the Whitestrand field. Glackin obtained his second and Ballybofey’s fifth when he completed from shut vary on seventy-nine minutes following a Griffin cross. Whitestrand confirmed nice spirit regardless of being three adrift, they obtained their third of the day close to the top from the penalty spot.

Drumkeen United 3 v 5 Drumoghill F.C.

The opening quarter-hour had been tight however then inside a couple of minutes Drumkeen discovered themselves two objectives behind as Niall Mc Crossan and Barry Tourish scored for the guests in fast Succession. Drumkeen striker Freddie has been in good type not too long ago and he continued his good run as he pulled a purpose again for Drumkeen. The lead was prolonged once more when Lee Smith added a 3rd for Drumoghill. The guests ended the half strongly as Liam O’ Donnell made it 4 simply earlier than the Break. The second half started badly for Drumkeen when Lee Smith obtained his second and a Drumoghill’s fifth purpose shortly after the restart. At that stage, it appeared prefer it was recreation over for Drumkeen because it was laborious to see them coming again. In equity to the house crew they saved plugging away and pulled one other purpose again when the ever-impressive Freddie did the laborious work to arrange Lee Guthrie who completed properly. The Clock was now in opposition to Drumkeen however they did handle one other purpose and it that man Freddie once more who decreased the deficit to 2 Targets. The Clock lastly caught up with the house crew although. Referee: Semi Ferry.

Dunkineely Celtic 2 v 7 Lifford Celtic

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Kerrykeel ’71 F.C. 4 v 2 Deele Harps

Rabs Park was the venue for the go to of Deele Harps and the house facet took the factors with a stable show. It was two nil on the break with Johnny Nanny scoring twice, the second a fantastic end after nice work from Jamie Mc Ateer. Geard Mc Ateer made it three with a superb free kick and Patsy Friel made it 4 shortly after with a fantastic end. Deele to their credit score by no means lay down and scored two quick-fire objectives within the ultimate ten minutes to make Kerrykeel sweat. Greatest for Kerrykeel had been Shaun Kerr, Brandon Mc Clafferty and Johnny Nanny. Referee: Marty Mc Garrigle

Raphoe City 3 v 3 Curragh Athletic

Raphoe began the brighter on this properly contested match nevertheless Curragh broke the impasse within the seventh minute when Raphoe had a defensive error. Curragh had been dominant for the subsequent half-hour with loads of choices going their method they usually scored once more simply earlier than halftime to make it 2-0 on the break. With modifications made at halftime Raphoe got here out weapons blazing and younger Ryan Mc Neill made a solo run from the midway line to fit previous the advancing goalkeeper from 18 yards out. So it was recreation on Raphoe pressed laborious and it was Ryan once more who slipped Kyle Martin by means of on purpose with a fantastic end leaving all of it stage at 2-2. With Raphoe nonetheless in celebration mode after clawing their method again into the sport one other lapse in focus let Curragh again in to take the lead 2-3. However one minute after the restart Finn Canning performed a diagonal ball throughout subject to set Ryan Kildea by means of on purpose however selfishly Ryan squared the ball for Kyle Martin to faucet in his second of the day. 3-3. With 10 minutes left on the clock Raphoe appeared just like the crew that may take all three factors however with alternatives missed it completed in a share of the spoils.

FAI Junior Cup

Bonagee United 0 v 4 Cockhill Celtic

The guests had been one up within the first minute when Lee Mc Laughlin broke clear down the wing and his cross into the field was headed dwelling from eight yards. Peter Doherty noticed his shot from twenty-five yards simply go over the Bonagee crossbar on 4 minutes. The house crew’s first likelihood got here on six minutes when Emmett Friel broke clear however his strike from the sting of the field was turned across the publish by Harry Doherty in purpose. The guests had been two up on twenty-two minutes when a cross into the field fell to the toes of Garbhan Friel and he shot dwelling from 4 yards. Carr within the dwelling purpose made a fantastic save from Luke Rodden on twenty-five minutes from a fifteen-yard strike. Rodden once more noticed his header from ten yards go over the crossbar from a Corey Mc Bride cross. It was three nil on forty-two minutes when Friel broke down the best, he performed the ball into the field to Jamie Bradley who laid it off to Jay Bradley and his strike from fifteen yards went into the nook of the online. The second half was a lot the identical with the guests properly on prime and strikes on purpose from Friel on the hour and Rodden on sixty-five properly saved by Carr within the dwelling purpose. The ultimate purpose got here on seventy-five minutes a cross into the field the ball broke to Rodden and he shot dwelling from ten yards. Noah Barrett noticed his strike from thirty yards go over the bar on eighty-five minutes. Staff effort by each side. Referee: Vincent Mc Laughlin.

Donegal City 1 v 3 Aileach F.C.

City had been faster out of the blocks and had been one up after 4 minutes because of a Ben Sweeney strike. Aileach began the higher within the second half and had been 3-1 up from strikes by the 2 Dohertys and Mc clear. City spurned nice possibilities by means of Declan Duignan and Davy Graham and a fantastic strike from Glenn Harron which cannoned off the bar. Two good crew performances. Referee: Alastair Gourley.

Greencastle F.C. 4 v 2 Castlefin Celtic

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Kilmacrennan Celtic 3 v 2 Swilly Rovers

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Letterkenny Rovers 2 v 1 Rathmullan Celtic

Rovers couldn’t have requested for a greater begin. Two objectives inside the first 3 minutes. The primary from a free kick which Conor Tourish scored. The second from play noticed Zach Gorman get the ball within the field and end properly. After that Rathmullan settled in however it wasn’t till the twenty sixth minute that they obtained their first actual likelihood and it got here from a nook which was delivered into the field ultimately discovering Conor Temple who put it within the internet. Simply earlier than the break Rathmullan got here shut following an extended ball not being handled by the Rovers’ defence permitting a one on one with the Rovers’ keeper Blake Forkan who did properly to come back out and shut the angle stopping the purpose. 2-1 to Rovers at halftime. It wasn’t till the 61st minute earlier than the primary actual likelihood of the second half got here from a free kick for Rathmullan. Conor Temple obtained on it however put it over the bar. On 70 minutes a throw from Zach Gorman obtained to Conor Tourish who chested it down, turned and shot over the bar. Apart from that there have been only a few possibilities. It’s Rovers who advance, seeing the sport out 2-1. Referee: Marty Mc Garrigle

Donegal League: All this weekend’s outcomes and stories was final modified: October fifteenth, 2023 by Workers Author