Just like picking an All-Star team, picking the Donegal Team of the Championship for 2025 is never easy. In the end the county finalists Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair, as expected dominate, but others have made it into the selection. As for overall player of the year our three nominations would be Kieran Gallagher (Naomh Conaill); Ethan Harkin (Gaoth Dobhair) and Ricky Gallagher (Termon)CLICK ON THE ARROWS TO SEE THE TEAM SELECTION

placeholder image — Just like picking an All-Star team, picking the Donegal Team of the Championship for 2025 is never easy. In the end the county finalists Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair, as expected dominate, but others have made it into the selection. As for overall player of the year our three nominations would be Kieran Gallagher (Naomh Conaill); Ethan Harkin (Gaoth Dobhair) and Ricky Gallagher (Termon)CLICK ON THE ARROWS TO SEE THE TEAM SELECTION

Here's the Donegal Democrat Team of the Senior Championship 2025

By Peter Campbell

DonegalLive multimedia sport journalist

Published 22nd Oct 2025, 18:45 GMT

Naomh Conaill and Gaoth Dobhair dominate the selection as you would expect

Johnny McGroddy (Downings): McGroddy landed 1-31 in total for Maxi Curran’s side and was just shaded in the scoring charts by Ethan Harkin. Shone particularly in wins over Kilcar, Dungloe and MacCumhaills, with the Twin Towns outfit eventually accounting for Downings.

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Johnny McGroddy (Downings): McGroddy landed 1-31 in total for Maxi Curran’s side and was just shaded in the scoring charts by Ethan Harkin. Shone particularly in wins over Kilcar, Dungloe and MacCumhaills, with the Twin Towns outfit eventually accounting for Downings.

CJ Molloy (Ardara): Molloy was third in the list in terms of SFC scoring with an impressive 4-19. Was instrumental in making sure Ardara avoided a relegation decider scrap as his side saw off St Naul’s in the play-off semi-final to beat the drop. Honourable mention: Oisin Gallen (MacCumhaill's) Honourable mention: Oisin Gallen (MacCumhaill's)

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CJ Molloy (Ardara): Molloy was third in the list in terms of SFC scoring with an impressive 4-19. Was instrumental in making sure Ardara avoided a relegation decider scrap as his side saw off St Naul’s in the play-off semi-final to beat the drop. Honourable mention: Oisin Gallen (MacCumhaill's) Honourable mention: Oisin Gallen (MacCumhaill's)

John O’Malley (Naomh Conaill): O’Malley is now one of the veterans of the Naomh Conaill side but his ability and calmness to take scores at vital times remains as one of the trademarks of the overall team. Led his side by example and was rewarded with the honour of lifting the Dr Maguire.Honourable mention: Eoin McGeehin (St Eunan's)

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John O’Malley (Naomh Conaill): O’Malley is now one of the veterans of the Naomh Conaill side but his ability and calmness to take scores at vital times remains as one of the trademarks of the overall team. Led his side by example and was rewarded with the honour of lifting the Dr Maguire.Honourable mention: Eoin McGeehin (St Eunan's)

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