MIA Bennett supplied a vital goal as the Donegal ladies saw off Cavan in Clones on Saturday in the Division 2 League Final.
The sides were all square in the 42nd minute when the Ardara star showed her predator instincts to palm to the net after Blathnaid McLaughlin’s effort dropped short.
Like all good inside forwards, Bennett was alert when the chance came her way.
“We have been practising at training getting to the back post.
“I saw the ball coming in and dropping short and I just thought I need to sprint straight away to get to the ball and luckily I palmed it in right into the goals.”
In a low-scoring goal, goals were always going to be crucial and Donegal always appeared the likely winners after Bennett’s major.
“We needed it. We got momentum just after Roisin Rodgers got sin-binned.
“Instead of putting our heads down we got momentum and kept going.”
After a tough 2025, the Donegal senior ladies team have really got back on track and will now have their eyes on the Ulster Championship.
Bennett is enjoying the feel-good factor surrounding the team.
“It’s unreal to be part of it, especially with the girls as well.
“It’s a lovely group of girls and coaching team.
“I’m glad to be part of it and that we won.”