By Diarmaid Doherty REPRESENTATIVES from a host of football organisations and clubs gathered at St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny yesterday for the funeral Mass of one of the county’s best known sporting administrators, Dessie Kelly, 13 Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny, The former secretary of the Donegal League and founding member of Letterkenny Rovers FC died on […]
Deep sadness at passing of ‘Mr. Football’ – Dessie Kelly, Letterkenny
There is sadness this evening in Letterkenny and in sporting circles throughout Donegal with the news of the passing of Dessie Kelly. One of the county’s best known and longest serving soccer administrators, Dessie had been in ill-health in recent times and died earlier today. He was a man who gave his life to soccer […]
Birthday boy ‘Dotsy’ is 50 today!
He’s normally the man behind the camera capturing birthdays, celebrations and special occasions, but today he can enjoy being the centre of attention. Letterkenny man Stephen ‘Dotsy’ Doherty turns 50 today – and we wish him a happy birthday. The Glencar Irish man is a popular and much loved member of the An Post front […]
Bench to be unveiled in memory of John ‘Gorey’ Curran
By Paddy Walsh Former Republic of Ireland and Celtic goalkeeper, Packie Bonner, will unveil a bench in memory of another Donegal footballing legend, John ‘Gorey’ Curran. The unveiling will take place at Oldtown Bridge, Letterkenny on Wednesday next, April 3, and has been organised by the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group. Advertisement “Gorey did so much […]
Owney Dullaghan wins Rovers jackpot prize
Congratulations are extended to Glenswilly man Owney Dullaghan who won the €3,475 jackpot in the Letterkenny Rovers FC weekly lotto. The winning numbers were selected in the draw of Monday, February 5 and they were 6, 9, 23 and 30. Pictured is Cecil Russell (second from left) receiving the cheque on behalf of Owney, from […]
Letterkenny Rovers and Bonagee United join together for charity football match
FOOTBALLING neighbours Letterkenny Rovers and Bonagee United came together for a unique Darkness into Light fundraiser to honour the memories of two valued club members who passed away recently. Coaches and club members from the two clubs took part in a ‘Walking Football’ match at Leckview Park. The match got underway under darkness at 4.30am […]
‘The younger lads in their forties fly about the place’
A LETTERKENNY football legend continues to show the youngsters how it is done on the playing field. Brian Ferry, who celebrates his sixtieth birthday this weekend, played for Letterkenny Rovers for more than a decade before giving younger players a chance. Ferry – dubbed ‘Letterkenny’s Glenn Hoddle’ – was part of the Rovers team that […]
