Letterkenny Rovers were singing in the rain on Sunday in Ballyare and Lee McMonagle beamed with delight afterwards.
McMonagle was the hero of the hour with four goals in a memorable display.
“It’s special now,” said McMonagle.
“At half-time, you were thinking will you get another chance.
“Kilmac were defending very well and we didn’t really offer much.
“But we got in at half-time and there were a few home truths and we came out fighting in the second half.”
McMonagle’s poacher instincts were there for all to see and he was decisive in front of goal. However, he was quick to pay tribute to the players who set him up.
“When you have the boys around you – Banda, Aidy, Shane, and Joey and ‘Shovy’ coming in – I always say my job is easy when I have boys like that playing me in.
“It’s special for the club when you see it there today from fans to everyone in the backroom. It’s just a class club.”
Rovers have now won the league and cup double, and McMonagle points out that they had to work hard for everything they earned.
“In all the years that I played in Donegal League, anything was hard won.
“Castlefin, Cappry and Kilmac all won it, Fanad won it and there was never anyone who kind of ran away with it.
“We’re very professional and everyone looks after themselves.
“Even myself I have been in and out of the team and it’s that good of a squad that you are never guaranteed to play.
“I feel sorry for Keith (Cowan) because all year he has been a stalwart in training and games and he talks everyone through.
“He’s a class act and it was just unfortunate that he wasn’t able to get playing there today with an injury. I’m sure we will all enjoy tonight injured or not.”