A well-known Donegal family is celebrating a double success at the weekend on both the racing track and football field!
Drumkeen’s Andrew Russell Junior (15) was crowned the Junior Scottish hot rod champion following his win at Lochgelly, while aunt, Leona, kicked her first goal for The Irish Banshees in Western Australia in the AFL Masters National Carnival.
A student at St Columba’s College, Stranorlar, the star teenage driver steered his Opel to a win at the famous Scottish venue.
Leona Russell with friends and supporters following her most recent AFL success.
Aunt Leona, on the other hand, kicked her first goal for The Irish Banshees Masters team to propel them to victory in the AFL International Cup.
The Letterkenny woman is the daughter of Drew and Molly Russell from Derryveagh Avenue.
Before moving Down Under, she captained Bonagee Utd and also played GAA with Letterkenny Gaels.
She has been based in Perth since emigrating there in 2018 and has maintained her sporting prowess.
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