Soccer: Donegal Junior League roundup of outcomes and fixtures

DONEGAL JUNIOR LEAGUE: Season 2023/’24

Outcomes Week 10 

Tuesday 31st October 2023-10-29

Ulster Junior Cup

Milford United           3 v 4 (a.e.t.) Bonagee United 

 

Saturday 4th November 2023  

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One

Cappry Rovers Reserves           2 v 1 Fintown Harps AFC

Glencar Celtic           5 v 0 Strand Rovers

Glenea United Reserves           0 v 0 Donegal City Reserves

Kildrum Tigers Reserves           4 v 0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves

Oldtown Celtic           5 v 3 Keadue Rovers Reserves

Previous Orchard Saturday Division Two

Castlefin Celtic Reserves           5 v 1 Copany Rovers

Cranford United Reserves           0 v 2 Milford United Reserves

Gweedore Celtic Reserves           1 v 1 Dunlewey Celtic

Ramelton Mariners           1 v 2 Drumoghill F.C. Reserves

Swilly Rovers Reserves           2 v 0 Drumbar United

Finn Journey Saturday Division Three

Fanad United Reserves           6 v 4 Lagan Harps Reserves

Gweedore United Reserves           7 v 2 Drumkeen United Reserves

Letterkenny Rovers Reserves           4 v 4 Bonagee United Reserves

 

Sunday 5th November 2023

Brian Mc Cormick Sports activities Premier Division

Fanad United           2 v 1 Kildrum Tigers

Keadue Rovers           5 v 3 Swilly Rovers

Milford United           2 v 2 Gweedore Celtic

St. Catherines           4 v 4 Castlefin Celtic

Temple Home Home equipment Division One

Convoy Arsenal           1 v 5 Donegal City

Gweedore United           3 v 0 Glenea United

Letterbarrow Celtic           1 v 7 Bonagee United

Donegal Physiotherapy and Efficiency Centre Division Two

Ballybofey United           P v P Drumoghill F.C.

Dunkineely Celtic           1 v 5 Deele Harps

Kerrykeel’71 F.C.           3 v 0 Drumkeen United

Lifford Celtic           5 v 0 Curragh Athletic

Raphoe City           2 v 2 Whitestrand United

FAI Junior Cup

Aileach F.C.           0 v 1 Letterkenny Rovers

Kilmacrennan Celtic           0 v 4 Cockhill Celtic

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Stories Week 10 

Tuesday 31st October 2023-10-29

Ulster Junior Cup

Milford United           3 v 4 (a.e.t.) Bonagee United 

(No Report Submitted)

 

Saturday 4th November 2023  

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One

Cappry Rovers Reserves           2 v 1 Fintown Harps AFC

(No Report Submitted)

 

Glencar Celtic           5 v 0 Strand Rovers

Glencar took the lead early on when Pajo Rafferty arrange Peter Doherty to faucet in. They then received their second with an incredible solo aim from Paddy Collins and Rafferty made it three with an incredible strike from exterior the field.  Second half began just about the identical with Glencar dominating the possession and went 4 up when Pajo’s strike from contained in the field hit the highest nook. Pajo then completed off the scoring and his hat-trick with one other nice strike from exterior the field 

 

Glenea United Reserves           0 v 0 Donegal City Reserves

Glenea and Donegal City Reserves performed out a hard-fought draw and shared the factors. In a good opening first half probabilities had been at a premium with each defences properly on high. As halftime approached the away facet began to get on high and virtually opened the scoring on 38 minutes when Ciaran Monaghan’s cross from the correct was turned simply over the bar by the in dashing Tom O’ Grady. On the stroke of halftime Shaun Mc Clafferty within the dwelling aim made a fantastic save from Ciaran O’Reilly and Ian Campbell headed the rebound towards the bar. The second half adopted an analogous sample to the primary with neither facet capable of create any clear-cut probabilities, with Donegal City’s finest effort coming after 70 minutes when Adam Wilson noticed his effort from the sting of the field clip the highest of the bar. As full time approached either side pushed arduous for a winner with Glenea’s finest efforts coming from James Geaney and Anthony Browne which compelled Dermot Mc Cafferty into a few fantastic saves to maintain the sport scoreless. Greatest for Glenea had been

Robbie Murray and Ciaran O’Donnell, whereas Noel Gavigan and Ciaran O’ Reilly had been finest for Donegal City.

Referee: Shaun Houston.

 

Kildrum Tigers Reserves           4 v 0 Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves

(No Report Submitted)

 

Oldtown Celtic           5 v 3 Keadue Rovers Reserves

Keadue received out of the traps early and took the lead when a harmful cross was was the online by an Oldtown defender. They quickly doubled their lead when Pauric Neely headed dwelling on the again submit from a nook. Oldtown had been surprised and had a mountain to climb. Oldtown had been awarded a penalty when Micheal Doherty was fouled within the field and Kevin Mc Grath transformed to convey Oldtown again into the competition. They quickly equalised when a nook wasn’t cleared and Sean Cleary fired dwelling from shut vary. Each groups had probabilities to go in entrance nevertheless it was Oldtown who transformed when Moe Friel headed dwelling on the again submit. 3-2 on the break. The 2nd half started, finish to finish with neither facet capable of rating earlier than Oldtown began turning the screw with the Keadue goalkeeper pulling off a incredible save from Mc Grath earlier than Mc Grath did convert to make it 4-2. Keadue managed to drag one again with quarter-hour to go when Michael Greene fired dwelling and it was sport on once more. Oldtown had been awarded the a 2nd penalty which the Keadue keeper saved to maintain the rating at 4-3. Keadue threw in all the pieces that they had however had been unable to search out an equaliser earlier than Micheal Doherty sealed the win with an incredible free kick from the sting of the world.

Crew effort from either side in what was an incredible battle and spectacle

Previous Orchard Saturday Division Two

Castlefin Celtic Reserves  5 v 1 Copany Rovers

Castlefin ran out convincing winners over Copany in Parkview on Saturday. A second half hat-trick from Reece Gallagher noticed the hosts have a cushty night after a good first half. Objectives from Tomas Gamble & Ryan O’ Hagan for the hosts both facet of an Eoin Rush end introduced the tip to an eventful first half. Then Gallagher stole the present within the second.

 

Cranford United Reserves   0 v 2 Milford United Reserves

(No Report Submitted)

Gweedore Celtic Reserves  1 v 1 Dunlewey Celtic

The native derby ended with honours even at an Screaban with each objectives coming within the closing ten minutes. It was a sport of few probabilities with each defences dominating. Dunlewey began the stronger of the 2 groups however the dwelling workforce that includes 5 of their beneath sixteen gamers quickly settled into their job and had been deserving of some extent in the long run. The extra skilled Dunlewey workforce pinned Gweedore again within the earlier phases however with out creating any clear-cut probabilities. Alan Doherty and Fionn Bonner tried to interrupt by the Dunlewey rearguard however their crosses had been properly defended. The second half was a extra open contest and each goalkeepers, Joe Mc Gee for Na Ceiltigh and Lorcan Gallagher for Dunlewey, needed to be on their toes to maintain the scores degree. Brendan Mc Geady was instrumental in most of the away workforce’s strikes and it was he who struck with ten minutes to go to present Dunlewey the lead. A mistake by a Gweedore defender allowed Mc Geady to run on the keeper and he completed cooly previous Mc Gee for a aim that appeared to have settled the derby. The younger Gweedore workforce responded properly to the set again and went to try to rescue some extent. James Gallagher headed extensive from an Alan Doherty nook. Quickly after Doherty’s free kick was not handled by Dunlewey and substitute Peter Carragher nipped in on the again submit to attain his first senior aim and the Gweedore equaliser. Dunlewey had yet another probability in harm time however Joe Mc Gee saved properly and the factors had been shared. For Gweedore Micheal Mc Gee was excellent ably assisted by Alan Doherty, Dylan O’Donnell and James Gallagher. For Dunlewey Brendan Mc Geady, Paul Coll and Ronan Mc Devitt performed properly. Referee: Con Mc Loughlin

 

Ramelton Mariners 1 v 2 Drumoghill F.C. Reserves

The Mariners fell to a different defeat towards Drumoghill in Rathmullan. An early nook wasn’t cleared and left the Mariners trailing inside 10 minutes. The Mariners responded properly and dominated the remainder of the second half however couldn’t get their aim. Drumoghill camped out of their 18-yard field for a lot of the second half and spent the remainder of the half on the ground losing time however managed to get a second aim towards the run of play. Mariners received a aim again late on by Evan Hewitt however did not get one other to safe a draw 

 

Swilly Rovers Reserves  2 v 0 Drumbar United

In a tightly contested match at Swilly Park, the house workforce, Swilly Rovers, secured a 2-0 victory over Drumbar United, with each objectives coming from set items within the second half. The primary half was marked by robust defensive performances from each groups, with neither facet managing to interrupt the impasse. Drumbar United’s goalkeeper, and Swilly Rovers’ shot-stopper had little to do. The depth of the match escalated within the second half, as Swilly Rovers started to say their dominance. It was from set items that the breakthroughs would come. Within the sixty fifth minute, Swilly Rovers earned a free-kick simply exterior the penalty space. Leon Boyce, stepped as much as take the set piece. With pinpoint accuracy, he curled the ball into the field, discovering the pinnacle of Tony Gallagher to make it 1-0 in favour of Swilly Rovers. Drumbar United responded with willpower, in search of an equaliser, however the Swilly Rovers defence held agency. The house workforce prolonged their lead from one other set piece, this time a nook kick. Within the seventy fifth minute, Ryan Moore, delivered the ball into the field. After a little bit of ping pong like touches within the field Tony Gallagher received his and Swilly’s 2nd aim of the sport. Regardless of Drumbar United’s efforts to mount a comeback, they couldn’t discover the again of the online. Swilly Rovers held on to their lead till the ultimate whistle, securing the victory with each objectives coming from expertly executed set items.

 

Finn Journey Saturday Division Three

Fanad United Reserves  6 v 4 Lagan Harps Reserves

Below the lights in good climate circumstances at Trialough, Fanad began off nice. A cross into the field from Dylan Mc Gloin within the first 2 minutes of the sport is narrowly missed by Alan Mc Ateer because it simply brushes the highest of the striker’s head. 22 minutes in and Lagan will get a tender free kick at left facet of field. No. 10 Ross Hamlyn swings an incredible ball into the field. Which neither facet attain and the ball goes into the again of web. 25 minutes in and an excellent one two alternate from Lagan strikers, No. 10 Ross and No 11 Eamonn Cannon on fringe of field results in Eamonn placing the ball into again of web. 28 minutes Lagan given one other free kick in an analogous place. No. 10 Ross swings ball into field and the ball drops properly for No. 11 Eamonn who places it into again of the online. 31 minutes gone and a Lagan clearance from a Fanad assault sees the ball land properly for Daibhid Lynch who hits an absolute screamer from 30+ yards. 34 minutes Daibhid provides an incredible ball to Dylan, Dylan hits a ravishing shot that Lagan No. 2 Seamy Cullen clears. One minute later an incredible run down the wing and cross into the field from Patrick Moffit lands to Dylan who hits an ideal strike previous the keeper Kai Browne. 5 minutes later an alternate simply exterior the field from the 2 Fanad strikers Dylan and Cormac Sweeney, sees Cormac hitting a rocket of a shot from the sting of field that the Lagan keeper simply couldn’t attain. 3 – 3. Beautiful one two alternate with Alex Gerwatowski and Daibhid within the first 2 minutes of 2nd half sees Daibhid get taken to the bottom contained in the field. Darragh O’ Doherty steps up on forty eighth minute and scores the penalty. 4 -3. 14 minutes into 2nd half and Brian Gallagher makes an incredible save from Lagan No. 10 Ross shot at fringe of field. 4 minutes later a shot cleared of Lagan’s line by No. 2 Seamy, the ball comes out to Daibhid who places one other shot into the online. 33 minutes into 2nd half, Lagan’s No. 10 Ross scored an incredible shot at fringe of field into high proper nook that Brian Gallagher simply couldn’t attain. Simply 3 minutes later Alex sprints in direction of the aim and smashes the ball, Lagan’s keeper will get a hand to it however the shot had an excessive amount of energy on it. 6 – 4. 3 minutes later, Alex runs by the Lagan defenders with nice velocity to search out the opposite finish of a large lengthy ball from Caolan Mc Elwaine. He tries to lob the keeper, however the ball simply brushes the crossbar. The ultimate probability of the sport with sensible cross by Daibhid sees Dylan making an attempt a first-time volley that simply passes shy of the left submit. Referee: Con McLaughlin

 

Gweedore United Reserves 7 v 2 Drumkeen United Reserves

Gweedore ran out convincing winners after a powerful first half efficiency. Caoimhin Lynch began the scoring for the house facet within the 14th minute after a very good shot from a good angle. The house facet continued to create good probabilities by James Mc Glinchey, Francis Gallagher and Stephen Mulhern, nevertheless, it was two objectives from Ownie Gallagher that made it 3-0 by the twenty sixth minute. Francis Gallagher headed in from a nook within the thirty first minute to make it 4-0. Owenie Gallagher accomplished his hat-trick and United’s fifth when he headed in from a Lynch nook to make it 5-0 within the thirty fourth minute. Drumkeen pulled one again within the thirty sixth minute with a very good shot from exterior the field by Liam Grant to make it 5-1 at half time. Within the second half, the guests got here out combating and noticed a very good probability from Luke Toye go simply over. The house facet started to be dominated once more and within the 77th minute Caoimhin Lynch made it 6-1 with a pleasant free kick from simply exterior the field. Within the 84th minute Ronan O Donnell made it 7-1 when he headed in from shut vary. Drumkeen pulled one again within the 88th minute when Tiernan Mc Caffrey scored from shut vary after Desi Beshaw’s shot got here again of the bar. Gweedore performed properly on the day with a person of the match efficiency from Ownie Gallagher. Referee: Dessie Mc Laughlin.

 

Letterkenny Rovers Reserves   4 v 4 Bonagee United Reserves

In an exhilarating derby conflict at Leckview, Bonagee received off to the right begin simply 2 minutes into the sport. It was a set piece state of affairs, a free kick from about 35 yards out on the left. Fintan Hassan made a intelligent run down the left wing, receiving the free kick. He drove the ball throughout the six-yard field, and on the again submit, Ricky Guntrip tapped it into the Rover’s web, giving Bonagee the early lead. Moments later, one other free kick was awarded simply exterior the 18-yard field, this time for a foul on Fintan Hassan. Daniel Wajcilm stepped up and struck the ball low to the correct of the wall, slotting it into the correct facet of the aim to make it 0-2 in favour of Bonagee. Rovers managed to drag one again when a nook, delivered into the field by Gareth Temple, was headed into the aim by James Gallagher. The rating stood at 1-2, and nonetheless solely 10minutes performed. Within the eleventh minute, Fintan Hassan delivered a exact by ball for Ultan Mc Mullan, who crossed it properly. The ball was met and completed properly by Noah Barrett, extending Bonagee’s result in 3-1. Within the thirty sixth minute, a penalty was awarded when Danny Corridor was taken down within the field. Danny transformed from the spot, conserving Rovers within the sport with a rating of 2-3 at halftime. Because the second half started, Rovers settled in and managed massive parts of the sport, however Bonagee remained a risk when in possession. Within the 61st minute, Bonagee had an opportunity to increase their lead, however Caolan Mc Garrigle’s strike hit the correct submit. Rovers had a very good alternative within the 73rd minute when Conor O’Donnell’s nook was headed over the bar by Darragh Morrison. Rovers managed to equalise within the 77th minute when a excessive ball over the Bonagee defence was met by Jason Doherty, who managed it superbly and slotted it into the online, past the attain of Bonagee’s keeper, John Carr. Within the 83rd minute, Rovers had an opportunity to take the lead when Ciaran Doherty’s highly effective strike hit the correct nook of the crossbar. Nevertheless, it was Bonagee who regained the lead within the eighty fifth minute with a free kick delivered excessive into the field from near the midway line. Sean Hume’s header lobbed Rovers’ keeper, Mark Margey, giving Bonagee a one-goal lead. Rovers continued to battle within the dying moments, two minutes into harm time, Jordan Nugent unleashed an incredible strike from 30 yards out, beating Carr and levelling the rating. The ultimate whistle blew with the scoreline at 4-4, an incredible derby conflict. Referee: Alister Gourley.

 

Sunday 5th November 2023

Brian Mc Cormick Sports activities Premier Division

Fanad United           2 v 1 Kildrum Tigers

(No Report Submitted)

 

Keadue Rovers           5 v 3 Swilly Rovers

Keadue Rovers got here out on high on this very entertaining sport at Central Park to maneuver as much as 5th within the desk following this aim fest. Performed in cool, damp circumstances, Swilly had been first off the block in a loopy first twenty minutes, when Shane McNamee slotted dwelling to present the guests the lead. Nevertheless this was quick lived as inside two minutes, Keadue had been degree when a foul on Peter McGee, result in a spot kick which was properly dispatched by Chris Greene for 1-1. Within the eight minute, it was 2-1 to Keadue, when following a very good transfer and ball by the center, Aidan Brennan was readily available to fireside dwelling. Nevertheless the motion was removed from over and on fourteen minutes, Swilly who had been on high in possession, received the leveller their play deserved when Klye Black made it 2-2 from the penalty spot following an entanglement within the field. Astonishingly there was to be a 5th aim within the eighteenth minute, when Peter McGee flicked dwelling from shut vary from a Martin Ferry knock all the way down to make it 3 – 2 to Keadue. After a busy begin, issues did quiet down somewhat after that, with Swilly nonetheless on high in possession and the house facet ready to soak up the stress and hit on the break. The away facet did create a very good variety of half probabilities however some final ditch tackling by the Keadue defence managed to maintain them at bay and at half time it was 3-2 to the house facet. Initially of the twond half, Keadue had been properly on the entrance foot, urgent with tempo and it was within the forty eight minute that the house facet went two up when Peter McGee’s run was upended and Chris Greene was readily available to punish the error from the spot to make it 4-2. On fifty seven minutes, Keadue once more went shut when Paul Yank Boyle was shut with a scissors kick from contained in the field. Again got here Swilly and so they shot extensive after the hour mark and two minutes later, they headed extensive after a sustained interval of possession. Keadue introduced on a substitute Jordan Saville and he started to trigger issues holding the ball up in assault and offering an outlet for the house workforce. Swilly although refused to surrender and eight minutes from the tip, scored a fantastic glancing header by Ciaran Kelly. Simply then, it appeared like they had been going to get a share of the spoils, a free kick delivered deep into the Swilly space induced a little bit of panic, when one in every of their defenders received a foot to the ball and prodded it previous their very own keeper to present Keadue a 5-3 lead which was the final contribution to a most eventful day’s soccer, which gave an important 3 factors to the house workforce shifting them as much as 5th within the league.

A very good workforce efficiency from Swilly with Shane McNamee and Kyle Black the choose of their gamers, whereas for Keadue, Peter McGee, Chris Greene and Michael Greene received by some good work. 

Referee : Vincent McLaughlin.

 

Milford United   2 v 2 Gweedore Celtic

Gweedore Celtic returned over Errigal quite a bit happier with the purpose than the house facet, because of an harm time equaliser by Odhran Mc Niallais. Milford received off to an excellent begin when Eoin O’Donnell broke by from the half method line and put Gary Merritt by and the striker made no mistake hitting the underside nook. Ten minutes later good work by Corey Lee Mc Conigley and Darragh Black discovered Merritt who labored an incredible alternative and rifled to the roof of the online. Milford did not cope with a ball on the tip line and Roarty minimize inside three males and his cross was not handled and Conan Mc Fadden scored. Gweedore pushed for an equaliser throughout the second half and Milford appeared harmful on the counter assault and Michael Mc Kelvey denied Merritt on two events, Darragh Black and Ryan Canning. As the sport ticked into harm time and free kick from the left was whipped and Odhran Mc Niallais diving header sailed into the underside nook to the delight of Gweedore and a deflated dwelling facet. Referee: Packie Coll. 

 

St. Catherines   4 v 4 Castlefin Celtic

The outdated cliché of “a sport of two halves“ undoubtedly describes probably the most thrilling encounter at Emerald Park this season.  Castlefin bossed the primary half whereas the house workforce solely began to settle and play within the second interval.  The opening aim got here on quarter-hour as Mark Lafferty casually completed from an outstanding cross ball from the correct catching the uneasy Saints’ defence napping.  Lower than a minute later the Saints had an equaliser from the wonderful Ryan Cunningham. His first contact was chic when he latched onto an extended clearance and struck together with his left from the sting of the world giving the away keeper no probability. 

Castlefin weren’t out for a Sunday stroll and had the Saints beneath stress for lengthy intervals. They received their simply rewards on 40 minutes when Dean Kelly struck an excellent proper foot free kick from 25 yards leaving the house keeper rooted to the spot because the ball flew to nook of the online. Castlefin hadn’t completed their first half account at that as Rabat Hamdi had a simple end after the slippery circumstances performed foul to the Saints’ centre halves makes an attempt to clear and the rating line learn 3-1 to the guests for the half time interval.  The house workforce should have obtained the hairdryer remedy throughout the break as they got here out a extra decided outfit and began to play attacking soccer. 67 minutes in noticed the beginning of the struggle again as a cross from the correct was by no means actually handled by Mark Gordon (who had a brilliant sport for the guests) and a toe poke from Josh Cunningham noticed the beginning of a revival. The sport now at 3-2 the following aim was going to be essential and as soon as once more the by no means say die Josh Cunningham fired dwelling for the equaliser.  Of their quest for a winner the Saints left themselves mild on the again and Jordan Mc Kinney exploited this on 75 minutes when he discovered himself unmarked deep within the Saints’ field and made no mistake together with his header and now a 4 – 3 lead for Castlefin.  The house crowd felt there was an opportunity or two left on this sport and this was the case as Tiernan Gallagher stood agency within the away aim stopping shot after shot. However on 89 minutes man of the match Ryan Cunningham rose excessive to satisfy a floated cross from the left boot of Kyle Mc Geoghan, the place his flicked on header went excessive above the helpless goalkeeper for 4 – 4 to set the house followers ecstatic and the prospect of a late winner. This by no means materialised and Dessy Mc Laughlin blew for full time on 95 minutes leaving each groups with a share of the spoils which on the finish of the day was the fairest outcome.  Credit score to each groups for serving up a wonderful sport of soccer in tough moist circumstances. 

 

Temple Home Home equipment Division One

Convoy Arsenal 1 v 5 Donegal City

Within the 14th minute Donegal opened the scoring after a very good by ball and Ronan Mc Hugh made no mistake. They might have doubled their lead two minutes later when Luke Magee received a very good hand on a shot from twenty yards and put it onto the submit. Within the twenty first minute Convoy levelled when a nook from Anthony Bogle was met with a strong header from Gary Brolly. Within the twenty fifth minute Donegal regained their lead with a shot that one way or the other deceived the Convoy keeper on the close to submit and two minutes later Mc Hugh made it 3-1. Ten minutes earlier than the break the guests settled the sport when Ronan Mc Hugh grabbed his third when he made no mistake from shut vary. The second half didn’t meet the expectations of the primary, it was harm time earlier than any actual clear-cut probability got here and Donegal made it 5-1.

Ronan Mc Hugh was wonderful for the guests.

 

Gweedore United 3 v 0 Glenea United

This native derby performed in entrance of an enormous help from each golf equipment began at a frantic tempo. The house facet received an early aim within the 2nd minute when a pleasant transfer from the again fell to Stephen Doyle Mc Fadden who put Ciaran Mc Fadden in to complete properly previous Joe Coll. It was a good affair after that with Gweedore trying the extra harmful of either side. Within the second half the sport started to open up as Glenea went looking for an equaliser. The house facet noticed respectable probabilities by Cathal Gillespie with a shot within the 53rd minute going simply extensive. Fionnan Coyle went shut when his shot went simply over within the 56th minute. Cathal Mc Geever appeared good for the guests all through. The house facet received contemporary legs onto the pitch and started to boss the sport within the final quarter. Within the eighty fifth minute the house facet ensured the three factors when Ethan Harkin headed in on the again submit for 2-0 following an incredible supply by Mark Mc Fadden from a nook. 

Within the 87th minute Brian Mc Fadden performed Niall Friel in to faucet in to present the Carrickboyle facet a well-deserved three factors. It was a very good show of soccer from the house facet with Ethan Harkin excellent. Cathal Mc Geever impressed for Glenea on the day. Referee: Mick Lagan. 

 

Letterbarrow Celtic 1 v 7 Bonagee United

Powerful circumstances in Letterbarrow didn’t appear to have an effect on the away facet who began very robust and had been quickly awarded for his or her efforts with a properly labored aim. Letterbarrow tried to reply however failed to interrupt the away defence and Bonagee quickly doubled their lead earlier than including a 3rd earlier than the break. 
Letterbarrow responded properly and Eoin McHugh scored a properly labored aim.  Letterbarrow struggled to cope with Bonagee’s expertise in assault and the away facet put the sport to mattress after they added a fourth aim. Letterbarrow struggled additional when Bonagee introduced on some contemporary younger gamers. They added an additional three objectives within the final quarter-hour giving them a cushty win. A tricky day trip for Letterbarrow. 

 

Donegal Physiotherapy and Efficiency Centre Division Two

Ballybofey United  P v P Drumoghill F.C.

(No Report, Match Postponed)

 

Dunkineely Celtic  1 v 5 Deele Harps

Each groups began brightly and created probabilities nevertheless it was Harps who took the lead on 7 minutes. Dunkineely rallied and had been denied by a fantastic save from the Deele keeper from a strike by Pauric Cunningham, the rebound fell to Adrian Nesbitt who may solely put the ball throughout the aim and extensive. Deele prolonged their result in on 27 minutes and that was the way it remained till simply earlier than half time when Adrian Nesbitt pulled one again for the house workforce. The second half was dominated by Deele who added three extra objectives for a deserved win. Scorers for Deele, Thomas Muller (2), Corey Lindsey, Declan Lafferty and Josie Duffy.

 

Kerrykeel’71 F.C.  3 v 0 Drumkeen United

An ideal day for soccer with Rabs Park in nice situation and the ‘71 made it 4 from 4. The primary half was a good affair with the house facet on high however discovered Mc Cauley in nets needed to beat. He made nice saves from Johnny Nanny and Kevin Loughrey and Geard Mc Ateer additionally went shut. Benji up high for Drumkeen examined Shaun Friel late within the first half however Friel made an incredible cease at his close to submit. Kerrykeel got here out second half with actual intention and went in entrance on the 46 minute when Kevin Loughrey fired dwelling after good work from Ryan Mc Ginley. A minute later it was two this time Kevin with a penalty after hand ball. The house facet missed a couple of earlier than a Marty Mc Ateer free kick within the 89th minute sealed the win. Shaun Kerr and Michael Mc Devitt had been finest for the ’71. Crew effort from Drumkeen. Referee: Patrick Martin. 

 

Lifford Celtic 5 v 0 Curragh Athletic

Shay Lindsay cross for Niall O Reilly 12 minutes. Lifford 1-0. 

Lee White kicks ball straight by to Sean Ferry quarter-hour. Lifford 2-0.

Paul McNulty shot from 25 yards high nook on 22. Lifford 3-0.

Stuart Carlin by ball for Conor Carlin to complete cooly on 27 minutes. Lifford 4-0.

Curragh goalkeeper makes a mistake from a drop ball and Conor Carlin pounces and scores on 60 minutes. Lifford 5-0.

Lifford 5 – 0 Curragh full time 

 

Raphoe City 2 v 2 Whitestrand United

Two younger groups in motion at Drumineney set the tone for an thrilling contest. Raphoe struck first within the 14th minute when Anton Murtagh despatched Oisin Kelly down the wing to cross for Kyle Martin to move dwelling 1-0. Nevertheless, one minute later Whitestrand bounced straight again with an outstanding volley from simply contained in the field to make all of it sq. once more. 1-1. Raphoe had been unfortunate to not take the lead when Kyle Martin hit the submit and the Goalkeeper made an incredible save from an Oisin Kelly free kick. Whitestrand struck subsequent when a free kick was crossed into the field for a faucet in and it was 1-2 on the break. The away facet began the second half robust and had some probabilities however Oran Kelly linked up with Kyle Martin to drag it again to 2-2. Each groups had half probabilities nevertheless it completed all even with good workforce performances from either side. 

 

FAI Junior Cup

Aileach F.C.   0 v 1 Letterkenny Rovers

(No Report Accessible)

 

Kilmacrennan Celtic 0 v 4 Cockhill Celtic

(No Report Submitted)

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Fixtures Week 11 

Friday tenth November 2023 Okay.O. 7.30p.m.

Temple Home Home equipment Division One

Lagan Harps v Convoy Arsenal (Orchard Park, Convoy)

Finn Journey Saturday Division Three

Fanad United Reserves v Gweedore United Reserves

 

Saturday eleventh November 2023 Okay.O. 1p.m. (Except Acknowledged)

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One

Arranmore United v Oldtown Celtic

Donegal City Reserves v Kildrum Tigers Reserves

Fintown Harps AFC v Glenea United Reserves

Keadue Rovers Reserves v Glencar Celtic

Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves v St. Catherines Reserves

Strand Rovers v Cappry Rovers Reserves

Previous Orchard Saturday Division Two

Ballybofey United Reserves v Gweedore Celtic Reserves

Drumbar United v Cranford United Reserves

Drumoghill F.C. Reserves v Swilly Rovers Reserves

Dunlewey Celtic v Ramelton Mariners

Milford United Reserves v Castlefin Celtic Reserves

Finn Journey Saturday Division Three

Bonagee United Reserves v Erne Wanderers

Drumkeen United Reserves v Letterkenny Rovers Reserves

 

Sunday twelfth November 2023 Okay.O. 1p.m. (Except Acknowledged)

Brian Mc Cormick Sports activities Premier Division

Castlefin Celtic v Kilmacrennan Celtic

Keadue Rovers v Kildrum Tigers

Milford United v Swilly Rovers

St. Catherines v Gweedore Celtic

Temple Home Home equipment Division One

Cranford United v Cappry Rovers

Gweedore United v Bonagee United

Letterbarrow Celtic v Donegal City

Letterkenny Rovers v Glenea United

Donegal Physiotherapy and Efficiency Centre Division Two

Ballybofey United v Drumkeen United

Curragh Athletic v Kerrykeel ’71 F.C.

Dunkineely Celtic v Drumoghill F.C.

Lifford Celtic v Whitestrand United

 

 

Soccer: Donegal Junior League roundup of outcomes and fixtures was final modified: November fifth, 2023 by Rachel McLaughlin