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06 Dec 2025
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The Letterkenny / Milford Municipal District were delighted to hold a Mayor’s Reception in honour of Downings LGFA, who reached the All-Ireland Junior Championship final last season. Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery
The award is in recognition of the club’s outstanding success at a local and national level. Last September, Downings became Donegal Junior champions by beating Naomh Padraig at O’Donnell Park.
This was the start of a long and exciting journey for the girls. In the Ulster Final in November, they came up against Warrenpoint of Down. The match went all the way to extra-time with Downings' heart and determination sealing a 1-7 to 1-6 victory and creating history.
The journey was not over yet, and again in Páirc Na Dunaibh in December, they beat Kilcock from Kildare to reach the All-Ireland final.
The final was held in Parnell Park in December, where they came up against a very strong Mungret from Limerick. The ladies played their hearts out on the day but just came up short. Their dedication, hard work and passion for the game have not only brought glory to the team but have also made a lasting impact on their Club, their Parish and the entire county.
Cllr Gerry McMonagle, Mayor, congratulated the club on their success and acknowledged the important role models that the team and staff have become to the young people in the community.
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