ALL-COUNTY LEAGUE
Division 1
Saturday, May 16, 7.30pm
Naomh Muire v Naomh Conaill
This is a big game in Division 1.
Naomh Muire are currently sitting bottom of the top flight and were well beaten by St Eunan’s last week.
Naomh Conaill are well short at the moment without their county players and lost to Dungloe last week.
If Naomh Muire are to stay up in the top flight, then they will have to pick up results at the Banks.
They will need Eoin Martin back in the team and firing but Naomh Conaill appear to have more in attack..
Verdict: Naomh Conaill.
Glenfin v Four Masters
Glenfin have two wins from six games and they are third from bottom in the league.
Frank McGlynn’s side will not want a relegation battle but came up short in a game they will feel they could have got something in against Aodh Ruadh.
Four Masters have only one more point than Glenfin but they will be feeling good about themselves this week after a hard-earned win over Gaoth Dobhair.
Barry Dunnion had his county under 20 panellists back in action and they will feel they can win again at Páirc Taobhoige on Saturday evening.
Verdict: Four Masters.
Gaoth Dobhair v Glenswilly
Gaoth Dobhair will be restless as they sit second from bottom in the table with just one win from four games.
They didn’t get the kick from winning the Donegal Gaeltacht that they were hoping for and lost out against Four Masters last week.
Glenswilly have eight points from five games and their young team have been impressive so far.
However, Daithi Gildea has now headed to America for the summer and that will test their scoring potential.
Gaoth Dobhair need a win and will be gunning for it at Magheragallon.
Verdict: Gaoth Dobhair
Kilcar v St Eunan’s
Kilcar will be disappointed with their form in recent weeks.
And as they prepare to host the national finals of Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta in a few weeks, they will want to find some form.
St Eunan’s lined out without a recognised inside forward last week but still had too much for Naomh Muire.
They were able to field a strong, physical side and will feel that could give them an edge in Towney.
Kilcar have players that could hurt ‘Eunan’s and this might be a tight encounter.
Verdict: Draw.
Sunday, May 17, 3pm
St Michael’s v Sean MacCumhaills
St Michael’s claimed two valuable points last Sunday as they saw off Termon.
That will be a real shot in the arm for the group and they will want to back it up.
Sean MacCumhaills have been excellent so far and were thrilled with a win over Kilcar in Lifford last week.
Chad McSorley, Aaron Kelly and Tomás McNulty were all in excellent form in that match and MacCumhaills are playing a vibrant style of football.
St Michael’s will be buoyed but the Twin Towns side will fancy their chances.
Verdict: Sean MacCumhaills
Dungloe v Aodh Ruadh
Both of these teams head into this match in Rosses Park in good form.
Noel McBride’s Dungloe are motoring nicely and have a nice balance to their team.
Aodh Ruadh picked up home wins in successive weekends and will be growing in confidence under new boss Seoasmh Mac Ceallabhui.
Dungloe will back themselves to get the job done at home.
Verdict: Dungloe.
Division 2
Saturday, May 16
Realt na Mara v Ardara (6pm)
Realt na Mara are propping up Division 2 at the moment and this is a big game for them.
The border side have struggled for form in recent years but are now in real danger of dropping down to the third tier unless they can pick up form quickly.
Ardara will feel they should have more to show than three wins from five games but they have one of the strongest panels in the league.
Clint Walsh’s team will feel they have the firepower to go to Bundoran and win and it would be a surprise if they don’t claim the spoils.
Verdict: Ardara.
Naomh Columba v Killybegs (7.30pm)
This should be a tasty derby at Páirc na nGael.
Naomh Columba had to dig deep last week to beat Carn with Michael Callaghan scoring a late goal.
However, it has been a stop-start campaign so far so they will be hoping to find their groove now.
Killybegs had a super victory over Downings and came through that comfortably.
They’ll be competitive this weekend but Glen should have enough quality up top.
Verdict: Naomh Columba.
Gaeil Fhánada v Malin (7.30pm)
Gaeil Fhánada suffered their second league defeat last Saturday when they came up short against Buncrana.
They only posted 1-9 and with the new rules, that kind of return won’t win too many games.
Malin have had a tough few weeks following the sad passing of Lewis Kelly.
These sides played out a thrilling draw in the Intermediate Championship last year at Connolly Park.
It could be tight again but Malin will be hugely motivated to win.
Verdict: Malin.
Sunday, May 17, 3pm
Cloughaneely v Red Hughs
After a fight to stay in Division 2 in 2025, Cloughaneely look likely to be positioned at the other end of the table this year.
Michael Lynch’s side have three wins from four games and they have artillery in attack this season with Blake McGarvey back in the mix alongside John Fitzgerald and Donnachadh Ó Baoighill.
This will be a good gauge of their progress as Red Hughs beat them handy in the championship last term.
The men from the Cross have two wins from five games and they won’t fear the journey this week but it’s a tough ask.
Verdict: Cloughaneely
Downings v Burt
Downings will be disappointed with their defeat against Killybegs last weekend.
They had won three games on the trot before that but never got going in Fintra with Johnny McGroddy a big loss.
Burt won the first day out against Ardara but have struggled since and aren’t scoring much.
The Hibernian Park side will feel they can frustrate Downings and bring them into a battle.
However, the Mevagh outfit are strong at home.
Verdict: Downings
Milford v Buncrana
Milford are playing catch up with only three games to their name so far and they will have a busy schedule over the coming weeks.
They had an important victory over Killybegs last time out and will want to build on that.
Buncrana were too strong for Fanad last week and after a slow start, will think they can push themselves right into the promotion picture.
Former Finn Harps player Kevin Jordan is in great form for Buncrana and they have good forwards.
Milford have a poor record against Buncrana but will be hoping for something from this match.
Verdict: Draw.
Division 3
Saturday, May 16
Moville v Urris (7pm)
Moville claimed a fantastic win over St Mary’s, Convoy last week.
That keeps them in the mix for promotion but they have to keep winning games.
The Carrick Field men have had many good tussles with Urris and it should be tasty this Saturday.
Urris also have six points to their name and saw off Pettigo in their previous outing.
It’s likely to be a tight match but Movile might just edge it.
Verdict: Moville
Robert Emmets v Letterkenny Gaels (7pm)
Robert Emmets have won their last two matches and will be delighted with their form.
However, there will be an appreciation that this will be a difficult assignment.
Gaels beat them comfortably in the Junior championship quarter-final last year.
And Aidy Glackin’s side appear to have kicked on since that and defeated St Naul’s last week.
The Gaels should take another step towards promotion on Saturday evening in Casltefin.
Verdict: Letterkenny Gaels.
Pettigo v Naomh Ultan (6.30pm)
Pettigo have been reasonably competitive in the third tier but have only one win from six games to show for their efforts.
They made a decent fist of things in Crampsey Park last week but lost out by two points.
Naomh Ultan have stepped it up from 2025 and got the better of Naomh Colmcille by 1-18 to 2-6 in their last outing.
The Dunkineely side are very much in the mix for promotion.
This is a game that they will have to win if they are to reach that goal.
Verdict: Naomh Ultan.
Sunday, May 17
St Naul’s v Naomh Bríd (1.30pm).
St Naul’s suffered their first league loss of the year against Letterkenny Gaels last week.
There was no shame in that defeat and Kevin Lyons’s St Naul’s can’t feel sorry for themselves.
Naomh Bríd are second in the table and hammered Lifford last week.
The Trummon side will want to get out of the third tier and to do that, they have to win games like this.
There shouldn’t be a lot between the teams but home advantage might just swing it in favour of St Naul’s.
Verdict: St Naul’s.
Naomh Pádraig, Lifford v St Mary’s, Convoy (2pm)
This season isn’t going to plan for either of these sides.
Lifford have lost all their games so far this year and were way off the pace against Naomh Bríd.
Convoy were expected to push for promotion but have only won two of their first three matches and it’s going to be challenging from here with the Gaels still to play.
Laurence McMullan will want more from his team and it would be a shock if they don’t get a win this weekend.
Verdict: St Mary’s, Convoy.
Na Rossa v Naomh Colmcille (3pm)
Na Rossa and Naomh Colmcille have both shown mixed form so far and neither are expected to be in the promotion shake-up towards the end of the league.
Na Rossa and forward Conor McCahill have been rattling in the goals but fell short against Emmets last time out.
Naomh Colmcille’s young side are struggling to get the right consistency and this is a game they will be targeting.
However, the Rosses side are physical and that could give them an edge.
Verdict: Na Rossa.