Here are all of the results and reports from another week of Donegal Women’s League fixtures.
Donegal Women’s League 9 a side Match Reports 07/04/2025
Deele Harps 0-3 Fanad United
Deele welcomed Fanad Utd to Marty Duffy Park for the first ever ladies competitive football match in the club’s history, and what a glorious evening it was. The first half saw plenty of good football from both teams. Deele keeper Louise Coyle was on fire, denying all Fanad’s chances until Clodagh Herron managed a tap-in from a corner, 0-1 to Fanad at halftime. Second half Fanad started the brighter but with Nadine White & Caoimhe Mc Carron proving strong in defence, making it hard for Fanad, Deele had a few missed chances when Rebecca Connolly narrowly missed out from a free. It was Fanad who came back with another goal from Clodagh Herron, and in the final few minutes, Ciara Bell caught the Deele keeper and hit the back of the net. Great performances from both teams, well done to Fanad, who took away all 3 points. Thanks to referee Paddy McCauley for a great game.
Kildrum Tigers 1-3 Keadue Rovers
Kildrum welcomed Keadue Rovers to Station Road tonight. It was a very entertaining game with both teams battling hard, resulting in 0-0 at halftime. Both teams started strong in the second half. With 15 mins to go, Keadue took the lead, shortly followed by a second goal. Kildrum got a penalty, and up stepped the debutant Serena McCrossan to pull one back for Kildrum. With Kildrum pressing hard for an equaliser, Keadue caught Kildrum on the counterattack and, despite Kildrum’s keeper’s best efforts, the ball fell kindly for Keadue, who slotted home. Final score: Kildrum 1-3 Keadue. Kildrum put in a great team performance tonight. Thanks also to everyone who came out tonight to support the ladies.
Letterkenny Rovers 0-2 Bonagee United
Letterkenny Rovers started off strong in the opening minutes with Erin Doherty and Molly Page doing very well in middle of the park also getting the ball into striker Roisin Lynch but Catherine Grier and Eva Harvey did a good job keeping it tight at the back. It was not long for Bonagee to find their feet with the Sweeney sisters Eimear and Siobhan linking up very well and creating some great chances for the Bonagee strikers Orla Malseed and Natalie McFadden. Natalie McFadden had a one on one with Rovers goalie Aoibhin Randles but the keeper did enough to force Natalie’s shot wide. Bonagee won a free kick on the 23rd minute which Catherine Grier had a long range shot only for Rovers Mia Devenny to clear but just as far as Eimear Sweeney who hit a first time shot from 20 yards which flew past all players and into the net. Bonagee was on top then again with Natalie McFadden going through one on one only for Rovers keeper to make a good save to keep it 1-0 going into halftime. Bonagee was in control of the game with few subs coming on Claire Doherty and Nimah
Walsh coming on for Catherine Grier and Orla Malseed making way for Hannah Hopkins who made some great runs, getting a shot on goal too. Natalie McFadden finally got her goal on 53min of the game where she found the cross of Hannah Hopkins and slotted home to seal the victory for Bonagee. Rovers goalkeeper Aoibhin had a great game with some great saves and kept it tight.
DWL U12 Match Reports 08/04/2025
Group 1
Letterbarrow Celtic vs Donegal Town (Letterbarrow win)
A beautiful evening up in Tymeen as Letterbarrow Celtic welcomed Donegal Town for the first U12 girls match of the season. We had a great mix of ‘oldies’ with a number of young girls making their debuts tonight. The Letterbarrow girls started off very strong, getting stuck in from the off, and with touches of great play and luck going their way at times, they finished the first half leading 4-0. As expected, Donegal Town came out much stronger in the second half, but for some strong defending and great awareness from Samantha Dunlevey making her debut in goals, everything was cleared.
Despite the warm weather, the girls on both sides gave it their all for the whole match. Letterbarrow scored another three goals in the second half, completing Captain Eabha Conneely’s hat-trick and a debut goal for Harper McGinty, but only for some great saves from the Donegal Town keeper there could have been another few goals. A big shout-out to all those making their debut tonight on both sides – Samantha in goals for Letterbarrow was great. Player of the night was Bella Leonard, who was a powerhouse. In fairness, it was a great team performance, so it could have gone to any of them. A massive thanks to Donegal Town for making it a great game, and we wish you well for the rest of the season. Also thanks to George Clinton for reffing the match, and a special thanks to those who came and supported the girls. A great start to hopefully another great season for this gang of warriors at Letterbarrow. Goalscorers tonight: Eabha Conneely ⚽️⚽️⚽Bella Leonard ⚽️⚽️ Elsa Callaghan ⚽️ Harper McGinty ⚽️
Drumbar United 0-2 Cappry Rovers As
Our U12 girls welcomed Cappry Rovers to Drumbar for their league opener of the season. Cappry started brightly, showing real intent from the first whistle. Their early pressure paid off when the dominant Alison Mbuli broke through the Drumbar defence and opened the scoring. Despite the early setback, Drumbar quickly adapted to Cappry’s intensity and created a few promising attacks of their own. However, Cappry doubled their lead when Fia McNulty finished at the back post to make it 2-0. From that point on, Drumbar settled and showed great defensive resilience, limiting Cappry’s chances for the rest of the game. Goalkeeper Lucy McGarrigle pulled off some fantastic saves to keep the visitors at bay. Drumbar asked questions of Cappry’s defence throughout the night, but the visitors stood firm. Massive credit to our U12s for a tireless performance against a top side every girl gave it everything. Well done, team!
Raphoe Town 2-2 St Catherines
Raphoe welcomed St Catherine’s to Drumineny to kick off the new season. It was the home side who had the majority of the possession in the opening 10 mins, but St Catherine’s had the first real chance of the game when Sophia Diver raced clear, but her effort was denied by a superb Ellen O’Kane save. That sparked the Raphoe Girls into life with new signings Clara Nutt and Bethany Goudie unlucky to see their efforts come back off the woodwork. Emily Donnelly and Evana Roulstone both went close as the game headed towards halftime but found Sadbh Daly in the St Catherine’s goal in superb form. As the second half began, Raphoe finally got the breakthrough when Masie McGonagle finished well at the back post. St Catherine’s responded immediately with Aoife Hirrel, Ciara McCrory, and Aoife Galbraith all defending well, but eventually the Killbegs girls got the breakthrough with 2 quick goals, putting them ahead. Raphoe introduced Eva Hay and Farah Brolly as they sought an equaliser. Clodagh Gallagher was next to test Daly, but again the keeper stood firm. Clara Nutt was denied by some last-ditch defending, but finally Erin McCann popped up with the equaliser to the delight of the large home support. Thanks to Caolan McGarriagle for reffing, and all the best to St Catherine’s for the season ahead.
Group 2
Gweedore United 0-6 Dunfanaghy Youths
Gweedore United U12 A women’s team welcomed Dunfanaghy Youths F.C. to Gweedore on a glorious Monday evening. Dunfanaghy came away with the points after an outstanding display by Clara Ward-Duffy. Dunfanaghy got out of the traps early in the first half. Fiadh Mc Ginley opened the scoring for the Youths with a long-range effort in the 17th minute that sailed past the Gweedore goalkeeper, Muireann Doohan. Gweedore kept the pressure on Dunfanaghy but were unable to get that breakthrough. It wasn’t long afterwards till Dunfanaghy scored their second goal with an effort from Isabella Galbraith in the 21st minute when a through ball from Aisling Alcorn found Galbraith, who slotted the ball home past the Gweedore United keeper. The first half ended with Dunfanaghy Youth 0-2 up. Dunfanaghy Youths extended their lead in the 33rd minute to make it 3-0. Clara Ward-Duffy tapped the ball in from close range after a goalmouth scramble. Gweedore United regrouped and should have gotten their opening goal when Annie Ivers was through for a one-on-one with the Dunfanaghy keeper, only for the ball to hit a divot that sent the shot sizzling over the Dunfanaghy crossbar. However, the Youths made it 4-0 in the 49th minute when Clara Ward-Duffy slipped past the Gweedore defence and slotted the ball low past the Gweedore goalkeeper, Muireann Doohan, netting her second goal of the match. Gweedore United battled hard but just could not hit the back of the net. Ward-Duffy, who was a threat all through the match, made it 5-0 in the 56th minute to net her hat trick. Dunfanaghy sealed a comprehensive victory for the away side in the 59th minute when player of the match Clara Ward-Duffy hit a free kick from just inside the halfway line past Doohan in the Gweedore United goal to make the final score 6-0 to the away side. Good team performances all around in an entertaining match. A comprehensive victory for the away side. Thanks to Semí Ferry for officiating.
Glenree 0-6 Keadue Rovers
Gweedore Celtic 0-6 Kilmacrennan Celtic
Group 3
Convoy Arsenal 2-3 Illistrin As
Convoy Arsenal welcomed Illistrin FC to a sunny Orchard Park in the first match of the season. Both teams started well. Illistrin were the stronger team and led 3-0 at halftime. Convoy came back into the game in the second half, scoring 2 goals. Illistrin continued to fight and stay strong at the back. Final score: 2-3. Well done on the win to Illistrin FC, and thanks for making the journey to convoy. Thank you to ref Gavin Doherty.
Kildrum Tigers vs Finn Valley Predators (Kildrum win)
Our u12 girls played their first match of the season tonight at home and welcomed Finn Valley to Station Road. It was a great game of football played in great spirits by both teams. Well done to Aine Bovaird, Harper Lynch Mahon, Abaigh Bovaird and Hannah Lynch on scoring goals on the opening game of the season. Best of luck to Finn Valley in the season ahead. Thanks to our ref Patrick Martin. Standout players for Kildrum were Harper Lynch Mahon, Áine Bovaird, and Abaigh Bovaird.
Bonagee United 0-6 Lagan Harps
Bonagee hosted Lagan in their first league, and it was the visitors who came flying out of the gates. Emily McMahon opened the scoring with Catherine Caldwell netting a hat trick in 10 minutes to give Lagan a 4-0 lead at half-time. Just after halftime, Amanda Caldwell got Lagans 5th with a good finish from the edge of the box. Bonagee grew into the game in the second half with Ava Price and Ellie Doherty playing well in the middle. Lagan had a chance through Caoimhe Sweeney, but Ella McGough tackled well to deny her a goal. Katie Gildea got Lagan’s final goal with a good strike just inside the box. Bonagee hit the post twice through Críoa Lyne late on. On the night Lagan showed their quality and deservedly took all 3 points. Thanks to Rory O’Gorman for reffing.
Group 4
Ballyraine As 5-2 Mulroy Academy
Finn Valley Gaels 3-0 Milford United
Tuesday night saw Finn Valley U12 Gaels play visitors Milford FC on a great evening for football. Both teams started the game strong, and there were chances at each end with some great saves by both Emilia Schwitzenberg and Kate Shields at either end of the pitch. Saoirse McMenamin put Finn Valley ahead and then grabbed a second, putting the home team two up at halftime. Milford started the second half strongly and had some chances, but good defending from Finn Valley held them out. Midway through the second half, Martha Gallagher made it three with a fine effort. Milford battled right to the end in a very tough game between both teams. Thanks to Milford for the game and good luck for rest of season Thanks to our referee, John Duffy, who, as always, was brilliant with the girls.
Illistrin Bs vs Letterkenny Rovers (Letterkenny Rovers win)
Aoibhe Gibson with 3 goals, Lena Szydelko with 2 goals, Louise McGahey with 2 goals. A great game played by two good teams. The scoreline maybe didn’t reflect the game as the score was only 1-0 up to 45 minutes gone, but Letterkenny Rovers more than deserved the victory. Well played by both teams.
DWL U16 Match Reports 09/04/2025
Group 1
Raphoe Town 0-4 Finn Valley
Two goals in the first half from Ella Udoku sent Finn Valley on their way to victory against Raphoe Town in a well-contested game played in ideal conditions on Wednesday night. Finn Valley captain Brooke Byrne and a goal from Rebecca Gallen capped a fine performance from the visitors who played some really attractive football over the course of the game.
Raphoe who were 3-0 down at half-time, did have some half chances from Erin O’Donnell, Nakita Frizzell but the Valley defence was equal to anything the home side had to offer. There were some excellent performances from both teams in a fine game.
Convoy Arsenal 1-7 St Catherines
We always knew it was going to be a tough game against St. Catherine’s of Killybegs and they certainly showed up tonight, pumping the goals in the first half. We need to dust ourselves off and go again next week. Convoy girls went out in the second half and held the game at 1-1 until a minute before the full whistle when St. Catherine’s got a penalty.
The consolation came from Amy Doonan when she converted a free kick into a lovely goal. A very disappointing result tonight, on to the next one. Chin up girls and let’s go again next week.
Drumbar United 2-1 Donegal Town
Donegal Town made the short trip to Drumbar for Round Two of the Women’s U16 League and both teams delivered a thrilling contest. It was the visitors who started the brightest, pressing high and giving the Drumbar girls no time to settle on the ball. But Drumbar weathered the early storm, and it was Emily Slator who calmed the nerves, finishing smartly inside the box after a dangerous corner from Hannah McGowan to make it 1-0. The goal sparked life into Drumbar, and they began to string together attacking moves. They were unlucky not to extend their lead, with the Donegal Town keeper in sharp form, pulling off key saves from Emma McNulty and Alex Crawford. Donegal Town found their equaliser when a long ball from their goalkeeper bounced kindly for Michaela Hannafin, who latched on and finished well to level the game at 1-1. The second half saw both sides battle for control, but it was Drumbar’s resilience that shone through. In the closing stages, Cara Tooher slipped a perfect through ball into the path of Emily Slator, who showed great composure to round the keeper and slot home her second of the night, giving Drumbar a 2-1 lead. Donegal Town pushed hard in the final minutes, but the Drumbar girls held firm to secure a fantastic and hard-fought win. A huge well done to both teams for a highly entertaining match and massive credit to our Drumbar girls, who showed character, resilience, and found a new way to win tonight. They never gave up!
Group 2
Keadue Rovers 0-1 Gweedore United
On a glorious evening at Central Park, Keadue hosted their neighbours Gweedore Utd in a tight fought tussle with one goal seperating the teams. Keadue made a bright start, knocking it around well, forcing a few half chances, with a few efforts off target. The visitors grew more into the game after the opening ten minutes and halfway through the opening half, a fine pass threaded through the Keadue defence, found Neasa Diver, who drilled it low past the keeper for 1-0 on twenty two minutes. Gweedore had slightly the better of midfield at that stage but Keadue kept battling away and there was 1 in it at the break. A good start to the 2nd half from the home side with a few changes made, gave them more possession and territory but didn’t break a solid Gweedore defence. Caoimhe Gallagher and Ella Bonner proved good threats up top while for Gweedore, Ciara McFadden and Lily Rodgers were the focal points and gave Gweedore an outlet up the pitch. Keadue kept applying the pressure towards the end but just couldn’t get the leveller and finished 1-0 to the visitors. An entertaining match, with very little between the teams with Gweedore’s experience just proving the difference against a young Keadue team with good prospects for the coming season. Referee: Seimi Ferry.
Glenea United 3-0 Glenree Academy
Group 3
Mulroy Academy 2-0 Illistrin
A perfect evening for football unfolded at Trialough, where glorious sunny weather set the stage for an exciting clash between Mulroy and Illistrin. As always, this fixture promised entertainment, and it did not disappoint. The two teams provided a thrilling contest that was as tight as it was intense. The defences were in top form, ensuring that neither team could break the deadlock in the first half. Mulroy came out in the second half with renewed determination. They quickly found their rhythm and began to dictate the tempo of the game, stringing together some beautiful passages of play. The pressure eventually paid off when Aishling Duffy unleashed a stunning strike that flew into the back of the net, giving Mulroy the lead. Despite this setback, the Illistrin goalkeeper was resolute, pulling off several superb saves to keep her side in the game. However, Mulroy’s persistence continued to shine through, and they eventually doubled their lead when Úna Sweeney found the net with a composed finish. The match was a testament to the strength of both teams, with Mulroy’s Kara Friel and Aoibhinn Callaghan putting in exceptional performances, while Illistrin’s goalkeeper and Aoibhe McFadden were pivotal in keeping their side competitive. In the end, Mulroy’s clinical finishing and overall team play secured them the three points this time but both teams will be happy with their performance knowing it’s early in the season with lots to build on.
Bonagee United 0-4 Milford United
Ballyraine 5-3 Lagan Harps
Ballyraine girls came out on top of an 8 goal thriller at Orchard Grove on Wednesday night. The home side started well and raced into a 4 goal lead by half time with goals from Clodagh Patton, Emer Cassidy and a brace from Maria McKinney. However Lagan stormed back into the game to make it 4-3 with goals from Lauren Harkin and 2 from Jodie Rodgers.
Emer Cassidy sealed the points with her second goal 5 minutes from the end. Player of the Match: Tara Logue
Next up for Ballyraine is a trip to Illistrin next Wednesday.
DWL U14 Match Reports 11/04/2025
Group 1
Kilmacrennan Celtic 1-4 Keadue Rovers
A sunny Lurgy Park was the venue as Keadue made the trip out to play the host team on a perfect evening for football. The opening 25 minutes was a close affair with Keadue dominating possession but finding it hard to break down the Kilmac back line. The away team finally broke the deadlock on 29 minutes Maria mc Gee latching on to a long throw to fire home from 12 yards. The young home team continued to battle for every ball but conceded a second right on the stroke of halftime when a long ball from Ella Campbell deceived the keeper and ended up in the net. Just 2 minutes into the 2nd half it was 3 when Campbell got her 2nd of the night. Kilmacrenan who fielded with only 11 players on the night continued to work hard and got their reward on 63 minutes when keeper turned striker Cara mc Gettigan fired home from inside the box to give them some hope but keadue had the last word when Ciara Gallagher prodded home in the last minute to round off a good evening for the Rosses team. Kilmacrenan were well served on the night by Aynee McMullan, Jorjamae McGroarty and Aoibhinn Hegarty with Ayva Boyle, Ella Campbell and Emily Doogan all impressing for the winners. Referee on the night was Kevin O Donnell.
Dunfanaghy Youths 0-4 Gweedore Celtic
Callum Friel park was the venue for today’s match for Dunfanaghy Youths FC vs Gweedore Celtic. A very exciting game was in store for the spectators watching. Gweedore opened the score line in the fifth minute through Nell Nic Grianna. With Aine Ni Fherraigh putting the visitors ahead by two in the 32nd minute. Dunfanaghy looked very dangerous on the attack however it was 0-2 to the visitors at half time. Dunfanaghy dominated through spells in the 2nd half with Megan McLaughlin-Montgomery and Robyn Collett very solid in centre defence. Chloe McNulty controlled the midfield while Isabella Galbraith came close on a number of occasions to scoring however the oppositions centre back Nell Nic Grianna was very strong. Towards the end Emily Ward and Enya Logue scored for the visitors to secure the 3 points.
Group 2
Ballyraine Celtic 4-3 Lagan Harps
Ballyraine Celtic u14 girls were on the right end of a seven-goal thriller against Lagan Harps at Orchard Grove.
Éadaoin Kennedy opened the scoring for Ballyraine on 5 minutes with a rasping shot from 20 yards that flew past the Lagan keeper into the top corner. Ten minutes later, Lucy Fabisiak collected the ball on the left-hand side and beat three players before being denied by the Lagan Keeper, who tipped the ball past the post. From the resulting corner Éadaoin Kennedy grabbed her second when she took a short corner from Jessica Byrne and shot past the keeper from a narrow angle. Straight from the training ground. The Lagan girl’s heads could have gone down at this point, but they rallied and were rewarded with a fine goal from the industrious Amy Lateef. Lagan grabbed a deserved equaliser from Teeghan Doherty on 22 minutes to make the score 2-2. Eadaoin Kennedy wasn’t finished though, and she helped herself to a first-half hat trick when she latched onto a Stella O’Donnell cross and knocked the ball home at the back post. Lagan equalised once again from Teeghan Doherty after a mix-up in the Ballyraine defence. The first half ended 3-3 with the crowd thoroughly entertained. The second half was a tighter affair with limited chances for both sides. It was the hard-working right-winger Nicole Diver who grabbed the winner with 15 minutes to go when she rifled in a shot after neat play from Eimear Sweeney. Lagan pressed for an equaliser, but the Ballyraine defence held tight, and the home side went away with all three points. Final score *Ballyraine Celtic 4-3 Lagan Harps* A great game for the neutral. Good luck to Lagan for the rest of the season, and thanks to referee Orlaíth Doherty. Player of the match: Éadaoin Kennedy.
Cappry Rovers As vs Convoy Arsenal (Cappry Win)
Well done to our U14 Cappry girls tonight who defeated Convoy on a very warm, sunny evening. Some early pressure from Cappry was rewarded when Alison Imbuli and Klara Lafferty scored 2 excellent goals.
The 2nd half saw some more great goals from our 3 youngest players on the pitch. Alison Imbuli 2 more, Klara Lafferty 2 and Éadaoin McMenamin 4. Some great assists and football throughout the game from all our players. Thanks to our referee Shaun and supporters. Well done girls.
Bonagee United 5-0 Donegal Town As
Bonagee welcomed Donegal Town to Dry Arch Park on a sunny evening. Ruby Sheridan opened the scoring on 8 minutes with a tidy finish just inside the box. Bonagee doubled their lead after Sarah Kelly played a lovely through ball to Tara McDaid who finished into the bottom corner. Not long after Reah Robinson played another great ball through to Tara McDaid who made no mistake in front of goal to get her second. Bonagee started the second half strong with Reah Robinson getting Bonagee’s 4th just after the restart. Eabha Gribben got Bonagees 5th goal finishing well at the keepers near post. Donegal Town threatened a couple of times late on but the Bonagee defence of Ella Doherty, Kayla Watson, Alice Harvey and Sarah Kelly stood strong with Clodagh Gallagher making some good saves to deny their efforts. Thanks to referee Caolan McGarrigle who was the man in the middle.
Group 3
Finn Valley 4-0 Donegal Town Bs
Cappry Rovers Bs vs Raphoe Town (Raphoe Win)
Another hard game for Cappry B side on a sunny evening in Raphoe. Raphoe started very strong and scored some really nice goals in the first half. Sarah Dowds in goal was Cappry’s best player with some big saves and a great penalty save. The second half was no different with Cappry unable to get out of their back line. In the end Raphoe were worthy winners. Although Cappry were well beaten they never stopped running and gave a good account of themselves.
Group 4
Letterkenny Rovers 0-3 Milford United
Letterkenny welcomed Milford Utd to Leckview for the start of their 2025 league campaign. Milford created many chances in the first half but Mary Stan-Mako, Ciara McDaid and Cara McLauglin worked tirelessly to keep the score at 0-0 at half time. Milford scored three in the second half through Lucy McNulty (2), Ava Greer. Outstanding for Letterkenny was Caitlin McBrearty and Aisling McGinley, with Lucy Sweeney excelling for Milford.
