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Third-place finish for Donegal Women’s League in Longford

written by Chris McNulty May 1, 2019
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Donegal Women’s League 2007/08 squad finished third in Sunday’s FAI Inter-League qualifiers in Longford.

The Donegal Women’s League were unbeaten across their four games.

Orlaith Doherty from Lagan Harps helped herself to a stunning eight goals – including two hat-tricks.

Doherty scored twice against Sligo in a 2-2 draw before the Donegal girls drew 0-0 with Mayo.

Doherty’s hat-trick, and another by Mary Ann Ward, helped Donegal to defeat neighbours Inishowen 4-2.

It was a similar story in their next game with Sligo, as Doherty scored three and Ward one, in a 4-1 win.

Donegal squad: Aine Ferry, Maria Gallagher, Mary Ann Ward (Gweedore United); Alicia McCullagh, Enya McBride, Samara McBrearty (Raphoe Town); Amy Doherty, Niamh Ryan, Orlaith Doherty, Sine Harris-Ryan, Sophie Canning (Lagan Harps); Eabha Daly, Orla Malseed (Illistrin FC); Kaylagh Sweeney (Mulroy Academy); Meave Brady (Kilmacrennan Celtic); Sarah McGuinness (St Catherine’s).

 

Third-place finish for Donegal Women’s League in Longford was last modified: May 1st, 2019 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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