Here are all of the match results and reports from this week’s Donegal Women’s League fixtures.
DWL 9 aside senior Match Reports 26/05/2025
Lagan Harps 0-3 Bonagee United
Bonagee eventually overcame a stubborn defensive display from Lagan, before coming away with the three points. Bonagee dominated but Lagan led by Amy Boyd and Niamh Monaghan defending well, Bonagee couldn’t get the breakthrough. It was much the same in the second half before Bonagee made the breakthrough on forty eighty minutes, through Natalie Mc Fadden. Natalie added a second three minutes later. The Lagan girls kept going before Claire Doherty got the third with a fine finish in the last minute. A good effort by Lagan who just had the bare nine. Bonagee were deserving winners in the end. Congratulations to them on winning the league.
Kildrum Tigers 2-2 Drumbar United
Kildrum ladies got their second last 9v9 games underway at station road this evening. The rain stopped just as the players took to the field. Kildrum started on the front foot with a high pressing game which resulted in Jacqueline Lynch coming close with a snap shot from just outside the box going narrowly wide of the post. Maria mc Dermott and Lauren Lynch were playing well in the midfield. Jacquline then went down the wing on the 10th minute who’s cross found Michaela Lafferty who made no mistake with a cool finish. Kildrum 1-0 up. Kildrum will feel hard done by on the 26th minute when Drumbar equalised against the run of play. 1-1 HT. Second half got underway and Kildrum picked up where they left off by pinning Drumbar in their own half. Michaela Lafferty hit the side netting with a fine strike. Shortly after that Lauren lynch had a well stuck effort just sailing over the bar. Kildrum were pushing hard when Drumbar broke down the left side and won a free kick. Lily Steel stepped up and struck a well hit free kick which dropped into the far corner for her second of the night . A few moments later Kildrum awarded a free kick around the 25 yard mark, Serena Mc Crossan dispatched a thunderbolt of a strike to level the game. The game finished 2-2 . The game went to penalties which Drumbar coming out on top in a 6-7 shootout. Thanks to Drumbar for making the trip. Great team performance from Kildrum with Michaela Lafferty and Serena Mc Crossan stand out players. Next up is a trip to Letterkenny Rovers on Thursday night 29th at 7pm for our final game of the 9 aside league.
Fanad United 0-2 Raphoe Town
Fanad United Ladies were back in action tonight as they looked to bounce back from last week’s narrow defeat to Bonagee. They welcomed one of the league’s more experienced sides, Raphoe, in what proved to be another tightly contested 9-a-side clash. Despite the final scoreline, it was a game where Fanad could count themselves extremely unlucky not to take something from the match. They dominated large spells of possession, created the better chances and put in a tireless shift from start to finish. The opening half saw both sides cancel each other out in a fast-paced affair, with Fanad edging the chances but unable to find the breakthrough. Raphoe’s goalkeeper Aimee Gallagher was in inspired form, pulling off a string of impressive saves to keep the visitors level at the break. The second half followed a similar pattern with Fanad continuing to threaten, particularly through the hard-working duo of Rachel Friel and Clodagh Heron. However, against the run of play, a loose ball broke kindly for Raphoe and Alannah Kee found herself one-on-one with the Fanad keeper, calmly slotting home to give her side the lead. Fanad didn’t drop their heads and continued to push for an equaliser. But just as they looked to regain control, an unfortunate passage of play with two Fanad players down injured in midfield allowed Raphoe to break again, with Amelia McCullagh finishing off the move to make it 2-0 and secure the win.
It was a well-contested match with both teams giving their all, but it was Raphoe’s clinical finishing and their standout keeper that proved the difference on the night. Fanad United Ladies can hold their heads high after another spirited performance. The ladies final league fixture will be an away trip to Keadue, with full details to be confirmed. Congratulations to Bonagee on being crowned league champions after their win this evening.
DWL 9 aside senior Match Reports 29/05/2025
Letterkenny Rovers 3-0 Kildrum Tigers
Bonagee United vs Deele Harps (Bonagee Win)
DWL U12 Match Reports 27/05/2025
Premier Division
Dunfanaghy Youths 0-2 Cappry Rovers As
It was a lovely day for football at Callum Friel Park as Dunfanaghy Youths U12 Girls welcomed Cappry Rovers for an exciting and competitive fixture. The match proved to be a great watch for all in attendance, with both teams displaying strong determination and teamwork. Dunfanaghy showed real resilience in defence, with standout performances from Clara Ward Duffy and Aisling Alcorn, who worked tirelessly to keep the Cappry attack at bay. Cappry Rovers looked sharp from the start and were rewarded just 10 minutes in when Klara Lafferty found the net with a composed finish to open the scoring. The visitors continued to apply pressure, and later in the match, Eadaoin McMenamin added a second goal to give Cappry a solid advantage. Both goals were well supported by the tireless work of Allison Mbuli, who posed a constant threat in the attacking third. Despite some good passages of play and a determined effort from Dunfanaghy, they were unable to convert their chances into goals. The home side battled hard until the final whistle, but Cappry Rovers held firm to secure the 2-0 win. A great effort from the Dunfanaghy girls, who showed plenty of heart and promise, while Cappry Rovers took their chances well to claim victory on the night.
Lagan Harps 2-1 Illistrin As
Lagan and Illistrin served up a really hard fought match in Manor. It was a tight game throughout with both defences on top for most of it. Lagan started well with Caoimhe Sweeney and Emily McMahon going close early on. Illistrin hit back with Eve McElwaine and Niamh Woods threatening. Holly McCarron in the Lagan goal was forced into a good save as they pressed. Lagan made the breakthrough just before halftime when Catherine Caldwell powered through to score. Catherine added a second early in the second half. Illistrin refused to buckle and when Eve McElwaine scrambled home a goal, it was game on. Lagan continued to press with Caoimhe Sweeney and Catherine Caldwell going close. Katie Gildea got in some dangerous crosses but nobody could get the vital touch. Illistrin continued to threaten but Amanda Caldwell kept the Lagan defence tight to the end. Both teams deserve credit for a great game of football, which was in the melting pot right to the end. Enya Mulkearns in the Illistrin goal pulled off a number of fine saves, while Emma and Amelia McLaughlin defended well.
Keadue Rovers 2-0 Finn Valley Gaels
Keadue welcomed Finn Valley Gaels to Central Park in the first round game of the Premier Division, which resulted in a cracking end to end game. The 1st half was dominated by both defences & goalkeeping. Keadue pressed hard for a lot of the 1st half but couldn’t break the deadlock. Finn Valley created a number of attacks but they were well contained by the Keadue defence. Keadue started the 2nd half strong and were rewarded for their good work with 2 early goals. Evie Ham intercepted a through ball and in return, played her sister Fia in on goal where she slotted home from close range. A few minutes later, after some good play from Tamara Parker, she put Fia through on goal and again made no mistake. Finn Valley picked up the pace for the last 15mins, and were really unlucky not to get back into the game. They created some great chances but couldn’t get on the scoresheet. Thanks to Finn Valley for making it a very competitive game, and we wish you well for the rest of the season. Thanks to Michael Coyle for reffing the match.
Drumbar United 4-0 Milford United
Our U12 girls got their Premier Division campaign off to a flying start with an impressive 4-0 home win over Milford United. Drumbar came out of the blocks quickly, pressing high and breaking down Milford’s play with intensity and energy. The breakthrough came just seven minutes in, when the electric Ella Dorrian smashed home the opener to set the tone. Moments later, Ella doubled the lead with another clinical finish, before completing her first-half hat-trick to give Drumbar a dominant 3-0 advantage heading into the break. The second half saw more of the same from Drumbar composed in possession and sharp in attack. The fourth goal came courtesy of Aoife Gallagher, who slotted home after brilliant work on the right wing from Kadi Doherty, whose quick feet and pinpoint cross set up a deserved finish. Milford battled hard throughout and showed great spirit, but Drumbar’s defence and goalkeeper stood firm, keeping a clean sheet with a disciplined and resolute performance. Well done to both teams on a tough, physical encounter, and a massive congratulations to the Drumbar girls on an excellent start to their league season! Player of the Match: Ella Dorrian A sensational hat-trick and a brief cameo in goal where she made some brilliant saves rounded off a standout performance.
Division 1
St Catherines 1-3 Ballyraine As
Kilmacrennan Celtic 4-1 Cappry Rovers Bs
Kilmacrennan U12 Girls made history this Tuesday by taking the first home win on their fine new pitch at Leitir. Eva Shields kicked off the scoring by taking a nice goal for the home team. Kilmac created lots of chances through Hayley, Aoibhinn and Katie to score but Cappry kept the home team out with good defending and great goalkeeping by Darcie Scanlon. Jamie-Leigh Gallagher took a fine shot for Cappry that caught Kilmac out and levelled the game up just before the half time. In the second half Kilmac pushed forward with Caoimhe McKinney and Sophie Crossan letting no ball past. Aoibhinn Hegarty put Kilmac 2-1 ahead from an excellent long range free kick. Aoibhinn scored again with a nice volleyed shot on the turn. Zara McDaid then took her chance with a low hard shot scoring her first competitive goal for Kilmac after good work by Shannagh McClintock. The game ended 4-1 with a deserved win for the home side on the zippy new pitch at Leitir. Thanks to Cappry Rovers for travelling and for a good sporting game. Well done to Referee Paul Murphy for keeping the game flowing.
Glenree 2-2 Convoy Arsenal
Glenree welcomed Convoy to Glenree park on Tuesday evening in what was a very entertaining game between two evenly matched teams. Glenree started strong having most of the possession with Erin Caldwell and Ellie Wilkin driving forward forcing a number of corners Glenree were awarded a penalty on the 19th minute and Erin Caldwell coolly slotted past Isla Neeson. The lead was short lived when Scarlett Barnett went on a solo run on the 20th min firing into the Glenree net leaving Clarach no chance. Glenree kept pushing on and were rewarded when an Erin Caldwell corner was volleyed home by Lilly Friel in the 25th minute. Scarlett, who was on the mark again, equalised in the 28th minute with a fine strike.
Honours even at the break. Glenree again having most of the possession in the second half tried hard for a winner with Sarah Coyle and Aimee Coyle going close on a number of occasions but failed to beat Isla Neeson the Convoy number 1 who had a brilliant game. Great team effort by Glenree. The girls are improving every week. Thanks to Convoy for a very sporting game and to referee Sean O’Donnell.
Kildrum Tigers 2-4 Bonagee United
In an entertaining end to end game Bonagee just came out on top. Kildrum started the game very strong and were awarded a penalty early in the first half. Àine Bovaird stepped up to hammer a well placed effort passed the keeper. Bonagee grew into the game but found it difficult getting passed the kildrum defence with keeper Alana Hannigan producing some fine saves to maintain Kildrums lead until half time. Bonagee started the second half putting kildrum under pressure and two quickfire goals had them leading 2-1. Both teams had further chances but it was Bonagee who took a 4-1 lead. Kildrum kept battling hard and got one goal back through Harper Lynch Mahon. Kildrum had further chances but the Bonagee keeper stood strong. Well done to both teams on an entertaining game. Thanks to the referee Oisin Toye.
Raphoe Town 4-0 Letterkenny Rovers
Letterkenny Rovers visited Drumineny as the u12s DWL league season kicked off. The home team started the brighter with Bethany Goudie and Evana Roulstone combining well and forcing Kerry Wade into a number of smart saves. The deadlock was broken after 15 minutes when Emily Donnelly finished well after an excellent run. With momentum on their side the home team increased the tempo and it was Molly Tinney who broke through the Rovers defence to chip the ball home with a composed finish. Rovers responded with Aoibhe Gibson forcing both Ciara McCrory and Katie O’Connell to be at their very best to maintain the lead. Asia Rodgers broke past the Raphoe defence but was denied by the alert Ellen O’Kane in the Raphoe goal. The introduction of Masie McGonagle ,Eva Hay and Aoife Galbraith gave the Raphoe Girls a new lease of life, Masie after some terrific interplay with Aoife Hirrell dinked home Raphoes third. Clodagh Gallagher then turned over a Letterkenny attack to setup Molly for her second of the night when she fired home with a terrific long rang strike. Farah Brolley was denied a chance in the closing stages thanks to strong defending from Natalia Zabilio. Thanks to Greg Devine for reffing and all the best to Jonny and Letterkenny Rovers for the campaign ahead.
Division 2
Donegal Town 3-0 Ballyraine Harps
Letterbarrow Youths 5-0 Finn Valley Predators
The first fixture of the U12 Division 2 season kicked off as Letterbarrow welcomed Finn Valley Predators to Tymeen. After a few days of solid rain it was great to have a dry evening to play some football and to get all played before the midges descended on everyone. The home side seized control of the game from the starting whistle and with just two minutes on the clock the ball was crossed into the box with Harper McGinty finishing the ball into the back of the net. The home side kept pressing forward again, and half way through the half, Elsa Callaghan struck a very high ball towards goal which landed just under the crossbar and into the net catching the keeper slightly off her line. Second half resumed with some extra bite in the midfield from the Predators but Letterbarrow seized the initiative with their midfield working hard in the second half even allowing their centre back Clodagh McCarthy to make some fantastic runs through the middle to start off a phase of play that led to Bella Leonard making a great run and scoring a super goal from an angle into the bottom corner. Not long after Bella scored again with a fortunate deflection, followed by another great goal by Elsa Callaghan. Letterbarrow’s Lauren Quinn was in excellent form all game with non stop running down the left wing all evening and was unlucky not to be on the score sheet herself but did come away with a well deserved player of the match award. A big thanks to Finn Valley Predators for a great match played in great spirit and we wish them well for the rest of the season and look forward to the return fixture later this Summer.
Gweedore United vs Ilistrin Bs (Gweedore Win)
Gweedore United U12 A team welcomed Illistrin F.C. to Pobalscoil Gweedore on Tuesday evening. The home team came away with the points and an impressive home win after an outstanding display by Lily Mae Gallagher. United got out of the traps early in the first half. Lily Mae Gallagher opened the scoring for United with a long range effort in the 2nd minute that sailed past the Illistrin goalkeeper Charlotte Black. Gweedore kept the pressure on Illistrin and were 2-0 up after 7 minutes when Lily Mae Gallagher ran past 2 defenders and guided the ball past the Illistrin goalkeeper Charlotte Black. 2 minutes later Lily Mae Gallagher sealed her hat trick with a perfectly hit shot that nestled right in the top corner of the Illistrin net. United extended their lead in the 15th minute when the inform Lily Mae Gallagher showed great composure to slip past an Illistrin Defender and finish neatly from close range. Annie Ivers extended the lead for the home side when she cut inside the Illistrin defence and calmly slotted the ball past the Illistrin keeper. Annie got her second just before half time when she tapped the ball in from close range after a goalmouth scramble. Ríona Scanlon got one just before the break with a great individual effort. The second half was evenly contested with both sides creating chances. Illistrin tried to get back into the game, however Gweedore United, got their final goal in the 32nd min and sealed the victory when Maire Fallon ran on to a through ball from Emma Beatty and slipped the ball low past the Illistrin goalkeeper. Illistrin went close not long after, but the Gweedore United goalkeeper Muireann Doohan pulled off a fantastic save to keep the away side scoreless. Lily Mae Gallagher, Emma Beatty and Annie Ivers impressed for United, while Paige Sheridan and Ellen Toner stood out for a battling Illistrin side in an entertaining match. A comprehensive victory for the home side. Thanks to George Montgomery for officiating.
