Sunday 15 February
Brian McCormick Premier:
McKinley scores winner
Kildrum Tigers…………..2
Kilmacrennan Celtic…….1
Kilmacrennan made a strong start and put Kildrum under significant pressure in the opening stages. They took the lead when Conor Temple finished low past Lynch after a well-worked move. Kilmacrennan could have extended their advantage in the first half, but Lynch produced a number of excellent saves to keep Kildrum in the game.
The second half was a different story, with Kildrum delivering a dominant and determined display. The equaliser arrived on 65 minutes when Luke Toland rose highest to head home a superb cross from Tiernan Brown. Deep into injury time, Kildrum found the winner in dramatic fashion. Tiernan Brown slipped McGinty in down the left, and he squared the ball across for Ronan McKinley to power home and seal the victory.
No goals at Central Park
Keadue Rovers………..0
Glenea United…………0
There were no goals as Keadue Rovers and Glenea United both picked up a point on Sunday.
Rovers too good
Donegal Town………….1
Letterkenny Rovers……3
Town travelled to Leckview on Sunday to face Letterkenny rovers as the game was reversed.
Both teams started well and created half chances. Rovers nearly struck first in the 9th minute as BJ Banda outpaced the defence, rounded the keeper, but lifted his shot over the bar. Town took the lead when Ronan mc hugh lobbed the keeper with a great finish.
Keith Cowan’s effort drifted wide, while Simon McGlynn’s deliveries troubled Matthew Gallagher, including a 23rd-minute chance where Banda was foiled point-blank.
The rest of the half was evenly contested but Letterkenny grabbed an equaliser in the 48th minute. David Shovlin restored parity in the 2nd minute of first-half stoppage time, heading home Luke Parke’s right-wing cross. Rovers generated chances but lacked finishing edge, while Donegal threatened effectively on breaks through McHugh and others.
Post-interval, Shane McNamee chipped narrowly wide from Zach Gorman’s throw in the 47th, and Simon McGlynn fired across goal from Banda’s assist soon after. Donegal’s counters persisted—Mark Jordan and McHugh linking up—but Rovers seized control. In the 66th, McNamee’s 25-yard strike spilled to Banda for the go-ahead goal.
Adrian Delap wrapped up the victory in the 85th, finishing Gareth Doherty’s setup. Late drama saw McGinley deny McHugh in the 92nd, and Gallagher get fingertips to Delap’s chip effort in the 93rd.
Best for Town Ronan McHugh, Ian Campbell and Eoin Slevin
Referee: Marty McGarrigle
Bonagee claim spoils
Bonagee United…….2
Fanad United……….0
Bonagee United got the better of Fanad United on Sunday. Jack Parke and Matthew McLaughlin scored the crucial goals for Bonagee.
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Derby delight for the ‘71
Kerrykeel 71 3-2 Rathmullan Celtic
Another derby and another win for the ‘71 but they were made sweat by a Rathmullan side how never stopped working. Mark Friel had the ‘71 in front on 22 minutes after a great flick on by Shaun Carr. A big turning point came on 45 mins when Jay Curran was showing a straight red card.
Kerrykeel came out second half and scored two early goals both from Kevin Loughrey the first a header from close range and the second a great finish round the keeper after a brilliant ball from Shaun kerr. Kerrykeel were wasteful after and missed numerous chances to extend their lead and Kevin Doran got Rathmullan back in the game on 80 mins with a great header. Deep into injury another Rathmullan man seen red and then in the 10th minute of injury time Doran scored from a scramble in the box.
Away win for Milford
Gweedore Celtic……….0
Milford United…………2
Milford United claimed an important victory over Gweedore Celtic at An Screaban on Sunday. Killian McBride and Joey Cullen hit the net for Noel Gillespie’s Milford.
Gillen levels it
Convoy Arsenal………..1
Ballybofey United……..1
Callum Gillen scored a 78th minute leveller as Convoy Arsenal drew with Ballybofey United on Sunday. Daithi McMahon had given Ballybofey the lead.
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Cranford too strong
Letterbarrow Celtic………2
Cranford FC………………3
Cranford United won away to Letterbarrow on Sunday. Daniel Meehan gave the home side the lead. However, Gary ‘Ban’ McClafferty, Danny McBride, and Ronan Pasoma hit back with goals for Cranford. Christian Ward netted a late consolation.
Goals galore for Drumoghill
Drumoghill………….8
Deele Harps…………1
Drumoghill consolidated their position in the top two after this crucial win over 3rd placed Deele Harps. The visitors had arrived with the same number of points and knew a win at The Moss would put them in the driving seat for promotion, but Leon Doherty was the game’s outstanding player and it was his hat-trick that provided the platform for this important win.
Doherty struck twice in the first half to give his side control of the game, and it was a grip that didn’t loosen for the 90 minutes. Knowing the importance of 3 points, the home side started brighter and were one up inside two minutes when Ben Cassidy evaded the challenge of Ryan Macbeth to beat David Arthur.
Leon Doherty got the first of his goals on 12 minutes before James Lenty extended the lead on 18 minutes. Liam O’Donnell then took advantage of hesitancy to make it 3-0 before Doherty added his second on 26 minutes. Corey Lindsay reduced the arrears for the visitors when he pulled one back on 32 minutes. Josh Hay made it 6-1 just before half time, by which time the game had already ended as a contest.
The game became a damage limitation exercise for the visitors during the second half, and they deserve credit for making the game a much tighter affair. Thomas Mullen and Louis Gallagher did test Callum Crampsie with a couple of fine efforts from distance, but Drumoghill always looked the more likely to score and it was no surprise when Doherty completed his hattrick on 67 minutes with a fine drive from the edge of the box. Ibrahim Olayode completed the scoring on 87 minutes.
O’Reilly scores free-kick
Whitestrand United………..1
Dunfanaghy Youths………1
Whitestrand took on Dunfanaghy at McGarvey Park on Sunday. Whitestrand started well and were looking threatening, but Dunfanaghy were well in the game. Whitestrand took the lead through a good finish from Kevin McCarry. Dunfanaghy did not let their heads drop and equalised from a fantastic free kick from Carlos O’Reilly which the ‘keeper could do nothing about
The second half started and Dunfanaghy were on the front foot. Whitestrand were threatening on the break, but the conditions were tough, and the ball was skidding off the surface. Whitestrand had one big chance to win it though Michael Sweeney, but he was tackled, and it was contentious that it could have been a penalty. The game ended 1-1 and this was a fair result
Saturday 14 February
Glencar Inn Saturday D1:
Rovers defeat league leaders
Letterkenny Rovers………..3
Kildrum Tigers……………..1
Letterkenny Rovers claimed a superb 3-1 win over league leaders Kildrum Tigers on a freezing Valentine’s Day, battling back impressively despite being down to 10 men from early in the first half. Rovers struck first through Matthew Callan’s brilliant 25-yard lob after James “Barlow” Gallagher’s long-range pass. Kildrum levelled when Daniel Coyle followed up Roy Duffy’s save from Aaron O’Donnell’s shot. Both sides created further chances, with Duffy making key stops against Keelan Gillen, while Ciaran Tinney’s dangerous cross flashed across goal. The sides went in at half time 1 – 1.
Kildrum threatened after the break, but Kevin McGrath headed home Jordan Nugent’s free kick to restore Rovers’ lead. Kildrum pressed with efforts from Conor Crossan and Dominic Keys going close, matched by Rovers’ counters led by Callan. Late headers from Keelan Dunleavy and Jason Doherty went agonisingly wide for Rovers. In a thrilling finale, Gareth Temple forced an error from Sean Friel, allowing Fouad Bashar to seal the points. A good battle and deserved victory for the Rovers side on the day.
Referee: Gerard Devine
