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19 Dec 2025

Inishowen League: All the weekend's action and results from Inishowen

Gleneely, QPS, Carn, Cockhill, Rasheney, and Clonmany advance in Donegal Signs Challenge Cup

Inishowen League: All the weekend's action and results from Inishowen

Gleneely Colts goalscorers Ryan Tabbitt and Cian McNamee

Donegal Signs Challenge Cup

Greencastle FC 1 - Gleneely Colts 2

Gleneely started strongly, with Kyran Cantwell forcing a fine save from William O'Carroll. Greencastle's Paddy McClenaghan had a deflected effort well gathered by Ciaran Gallagher before Cantwell's strike was denied by O'Carroll's fingertip stop.

Greencastle took the lead with a well-worked goal, as Shea Doherty cut inside past two defenders and drilled low into the bottom corner. Gleneely equalised after 25 minutes when Cantwell raced clear and squared for Ryan Tabbitt to slot home. They then went ahead on 30 minutes through a Cian McNamee free-kick curled into the bottom corner.

Greencastle pressed for an equaliser late on, but Gleneely's defence stood firm to secure their place in the next round.

Glengad United 0 - QPS 3

QPS emerged victorious at the Crua, securing a deserved place in the next round. They started brightly and took the lead within 10 minutes when Conor Barrow's shot was parried by Michael McLaughlin, only for Josh Boyle to drive home from the edge of the box.

Minutes later, a defensive lapse allowed Oisín McCool to score from 10 yards. Glengad's best chance came when Owen Doherty's clearance found Joe Doherty, but his shot flew over. QPS sealed the win on 55 minutes when James McLaughlin's free-kick was bundled in by Ben Holly. Despite Ryan McLaughlin's surging run and cross to Joe Doherty, the home side failed to convert. Mark Murray's late effort for QPS went over, confirming a comprehensive victory.

Buncrana Hearts 1 - Carn FC 2

Carn broke the deadlock after 20 minutes when Callum Kelly's free-kick deceived Clarke and found the net. Hearts almost levelled before the break, but Aaron McDaid headed wide.

After the restart, Liam Quigley fired a free-kick over before a crucial Carn block denied Wesolowski. Hearts thought they had equalised on 67 minutes when O’Loughlin’s header struck the post, but the referee waved play on. Eoin Murphy then blazed over before Carn doubled their lead on 87 minutes, Cian Burke rounding Clarke to finish.

Hearts pulled one back in stoppage time through Wesolowski’s header, but Carn held on for victory.

Illies Celtic 0 - Cockhill Celtic 2

Cockhill started strongly, with Jack Mullan and Corey O’Brien both shooting over. They took the lead on 25 minutes when O’Brien found Jack Doherty, who finished past Johnny Noone.

The second half was evenly contested, but Cockhill doubled their lead on 75 minutes as Garbhan Friel converted a penalty. Illies' only real chance came late on when Paul Duffy’s effort was well saved by Houghton.

Rasheney FC 2 - Dunree United 1

Rasheney’s Conor McDaid went close early on, while Dunree’s Cian Moran clipped the crossbar. The home side took the lead on 35 minutes when Shaun Friel’s long kick found David McLaughlin, who fired into the far corner.

Rasheney doubled their lead in the second half when Ronan Shovlin capitalised on a defensive lapse to drill under the keeper. Dunree pulled one back on 83 minutes through Adam Whoriskey’s header from a Danny Doherty free-kick, but Moran missed a late chance to equalise.

Moville Celtic 0 - Clonmany Shamrocks 7

Clonmany dominated from the start, with Terence Doherty turning his marker and finishing in the third minute. Jamie Coyle added a header in the 37th minute before making it 3-0 four minutes later.

After the break, Aaron Porter scored twice, including a stunning long-range free-kick. He completed his hat-trick in the 88th minute before Gavin Friel rounded off the scoring in stoppage time.

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Dunree Res 1 - Culdaff Res 2

Paul Jackson put Dunree ahead in the 11th minute, cutting inside and finishing into the bottom corner. Culdaff responded well but were denied by strong defending and good goalkeeping.

Gary Smyth levelled for Culdaff with a superb half-volley after 50 minutes. The match looked set for extra time until Smyth struck again in the last minute to send Culdaff through.

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Carn Youths 1 - Cockhill Youths 4

Cockhill took the lead in the first minute when Ryan McDaid played in Paul Mullen to finish. Carn equalised five minutes later through Girts Dzerins.

Cockhill regained the lead on 25 minutes via an own goal and added a third on 70 minutes through another defensive error. Mullen secured victory in the 78th minute with a stunning strike from outside the box.

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QPS Youth 0 - Redcastle Res 2

QPS had early chances through Stephen Slattery and Simon Wallace but failed to convert. Redcastle took control, and on 36 minutes, Gary Kelly turned well in the box to fire past McDermott.

In the second half, QPS pushed forward but were caught out when a defensive mistake allowed Darragh McConway to slot home, sealing the win for Redcastle.

Illies Res 1 - Cockhill Colts 1

Illies took the lead in the second minute when Conor Doherty’s deep free-kick was headed in by Liam O’Connor. Cockhill pressed for an equaliser, with Liam O’Donnell and Liam McCarron going close.

Late drama ensued as Cockhill were awarded an 89th-minute penalty, which Alan Fletcher converted at the second attempt to earn a point.

Clonmany Res 5 - Aileach Youths 1

Clonmany took the lead in the 19th minute through Tyler McEleney before Pearse McCarron doubled the advantage early in the second half. He then curled in a superb effort for his second and Clonmany’s third.

Michael Devlin added a fourth before McCarron completed his hat-trick with another fine strike. Aileach grabbed a late consolation through Aaron Doherty, but Clonmany were comfortable winners.

Cockhill Res 2 - Sea Rovers 1

Sea Rovers took the lead when Joey Holland was fouled in the box, and Christy McDaid converted the penalty. Cockhill were awarded a penalty just before half-time, but Marc McLaughlin saved Sean Bradley’s effort.

With an extra man after Holland’s red card, Cockhill equalised early in the second half before grabbing the winner late on to seal the points.

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