The Launch of the Donegal Women’s League Winter League was held in Bonagee with a large representation from the Clubs in attendance along with executive members of the Donegal Women’s League and FAI’s Brian Dorrian and Shane Barr.
This initiative will cement a pathway for our successful underage leagues to continue playing into their adult life’s.
Currently the Donegal Women’s League have large numbers playing in U8 to U16 then there is a massive drop off.
Some players pursue the avenue to National League which is a great achievement but this avenue may not be for some, and it is these players we want to keep playing whether it for fitness or social engagement.
The Donegal Women’s league in the past was a really competitive league with teams like Letterkenny Rovers, Kilmacrennan Celtic and Lagan Harps winning national honours in the FAI Intermediate Cup.
The plan is to grow the Winter League into a successful summer league by gradually increasing playing numbers and teams.
Expression of interest went out to clubs within the Donegal Junior League which had a positive response.
Clubs entering this season are Bonagee Utd, Cappry Rovers, Deele Harps, Drumbar Utd, Fanad Utd, Finn Valley Ladies FC, Kildrum Tigers, Lagan Harps, Letterkenny Rovers, Raphoe Town.
Both Shane Barr and Brian Dorrian complimented the league for the initiative in the fastest growing sport at the minute and wish them every success, with the WNL taking to the Aviva on Tuesday evening hopefully qualifying for the Euros that this will encourage more players to get on board.
The FAI officers have committed to supporting the league to encourage additional clubs in recruiting volunteers and organising training workshops, which hopefully will encourage more clubs to come on board.
