Donegal League reports: Ulster Junior Cup reaches last eight stage

Ulster Junior Cup

Kildrum Tigers 2-1 Fanad United

Kildrum Tigers advanced to the last 8 of the Ulster Junior Cup after a hard fought victory over Fanad United. Kildrum started brighter and had most of the possession. After a series of corners, Kildrum finally took the lead when Keenan Diver powered home from a Shane McGinty corner.

Fanad equalised straight away after great play from Keelin McElwaine, who whipped the ball across the box, leading to an own-goal.Kildrum had a few more half chances before half-time, while Eddie O’Reilly also rattled the crossbar from 30 yards. The second half was nip and tuck, with clear-cut chances hard to come by. Fanad hit the bar from range again, but Kildrum finally got the winner when Lukas Crozier calmly finished at the back post to send the Tigers into the next round. 

Ballybofey United 3-0 Rathmullan Celtic

(No Report Submitted)

Bonagee United 1-1 Illies Celtic

(Bonagee Won 8-7 on Penalties)

(No Report Submitted)

Donegal Town 2-1 Convoy Arsenal

Town came out on top in the Ulster Cup, winning 2–1 at home against a well-drilled Convoy side. It was a quiet first half, with Town edging possession and creating a few half chances, while Convoy looked dangerous on the counter. The visitors did have the ball in the net, but the referee disallowed it for a foul. An uneventful first half ended goalless. Town came out sharper after the break, moving the ball quicker and creating more opportunities. Convoy continued to test the home defence but Town finally broke the deadlock around the hour mark when Stevie Graham rose highest to head home from a corner. Town doubled their lead soon after with Niko doing brilliantly down the left before setting up Ronan McHugh for a tidy finish. Convoy pulled one back late on to make things interesting, but Town held firm to book their place in the next round. Best performers: Niko, Ronan, and Ben.

Glenea United 3-3 Quigleys Point Swifts

(QPS won 4-3 on Penalties)

In wintry conditions, it was the away side that went through to the next round of the Ulster Junior Cup after winning on penalties 4-3. 

Despite playing against the breeze, it was the home side that started quickly and took the lead on two minutes when a Cathal McGeever through ball found Darren McGeever and his long-range effort found the top corner. Glenea pushed for a second goal but were given a warning on 12 minutes when Cillian McEleney got clear of the home defence but put his effort wide of the post. 

QPS equalized on 15 minutes when Cillian McEleney converted a penalty after Stephen Grant was fouled. QPS took the lead on 20 minutes when Jack McConellogue picked up a loose ball and saw his long-range effort find the back of the net. Glenea equalised on 25 minutes when Calvin Murray was fouled in the box, he converted the resultant penalty. Glenea continued to push for a lead goal but failed to convert a number of chances that came their way.

In the 2nd half the home side continued to press but were caught out on 50 minutes when Jack McConellogue got played in and he slipped the ball home. Glenea looked to secure an equalizer and came close on 53 minutes when Darren McGeever saw his lob over the keeper came back off the bar. 

Glenea equalised on 57 minutes when Calvin Murray got free down the right and his cross was turned in by Darren McGeever at the back post. Glenea pushed for a lead goal and came close on several occasions through efforts from Calvin Murray, Darren McGeever and Blake McGarvey, but could not force the ball home. 

QPS almost snatched victory on the 90th minute when Owen Lynch got free, but saw his effort well saved by Joe Coll. During extra time both sides were unable to secure a win.

Keadue Rovers 4-0 Culdaff F.C.

Keadue Rovers advanced to the next round of the Ulster Junior Cup following a comprehensive win over Culdaff in poor conditions at Central Park. 

Keadue were on top throughout with a few chances in the opening exchanges before they deservedly went ahead from a Maurice Mc Gee goal. The lead stayed like that until half time despite more chances falling to them prior to the break. 

At the start of the 2nd half, Keadue made their pressure pay off when Aidan Brennan made it 2-0. Further chances were created in an impressive performance and Peter Mc Gee made it certain when scoring Keadue's 3rd. 

Maurice Mc Gee rounded off a fine result for Keadue in hitting their 4th and final effort. A good effort by a young Culdaff team, while for Keadue, a much-needed win and they now advance to the next round. Referee: Packi Coll.

Letterkenny Rovers 3-1 Clonmany Shamrocks

Letterkenny Rovers advanced to the next round of the Ulster Junior Cup with a hard-fought 3–1 victory over Clonmany Shamrocks in testing windy conditions at Leckview Park. 

The swirling diagonal wind made control and set-pieces unpredictable, but both sides adapted admirably. Rovers took an early lead after nine minutes when Joel Gorman picked out Simon McGlynn on the left. The winger drove into the box and finished low and across the keeper. 

Clonmany equalised on 28 minutes through Jamie Mc Kinney, who struck low across goal from the left edge of the area. The home side restored their advantage before half-time when Joel Gorman’s 41st-minute free-kick from the right was expertly flicked home by Lee McMonagle at the near post.

After the interval, Clonmany pressed strongly but found Mark McGinley in commanding form, dealing confidently with a series of high deliveries and corners. Rovers sealed the win on 74 minutes when Shane McNamee’s low drive from 25 yards found its way through a crowd and into the net. Despite the conditions, both sides produced an entertaining contest—Rovers showing composure and clinical finishing, while Clonmany worked tirelessly and troubled from set-pieces throughout.

Thursday 23rd October 2025

Ulster Cup

Kilmacrennan Celtic 1-6 Aileach F.C.

(No Report Submitted)

Friday 24th October 2025

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One

Kildrum Tigers 1-1 Erne Wanderers

(No Report Submitted)

Saturday 25th October 2025

Glencar Inn Saturday Division One

Kilmacrennan Celtic Reserves 1-1 Letterkenny Rovers Reserves

(No Report Submitted)

St. Catherines Reserves 5-4 Strand Rovers

(No Report Submitted)

Finn Travel Saturday Division Three

Cappry Rovers Reserves 3-3 Convoy Arsenal Reserves

Cappry Rovers came back from two down to earn a 3-3 draw in difficult weather conditions at Cappry Park. Matthew Wootton headed in from a corner after 23 minutes to put Cappry one up. 

However, Convoy bounced back before the break with Spratt and Eunan Kelly scoring twice in a few minutes to put Convoy 2-1 ahead at half time. Cappry dominated the early stages, hit the woodwork three times and missed a penalty as the second half got underway. Kelly got a second to put Convoy 3-1 up. 

Cappry threw on David Carr and Ronan Coyle to try to get back into the game. Cappry scored twice late on through the son and father combo of Reece and Ronan Coyle to get a deserved point from an enjoyable and competitive game.

Swilly Rovers 1-1 Cappry Rovers

A share of the spoils between the two Rovers at a windswept Swilly Park.

Swilly went ahead on seventeen minutes when great work by Ian Ward saw his cross diverted home by Michael Kerr. 

Cappry equalised on 86 minutes as a long ball was met by the head of Barrie McGhee. Referee: Danny Doherty