Another Fantastic Night Celebrating Our Future Stars!
The second of Letterkenny Rovers FC’s Annual Youth and Underage Presentation Nights took place at the Station House Hotel on Friday, November 6th, with another fantastic turnout and a packed house for an evening celebrating our boys U12, U14, U16 and Youth teams.
We were delighted to welcome Mark Anthony McGinley as our special guest for the evening. Mark Anthony, goalkeeper with our Senior team, took time out to present the trophies and recognise the achievements of our young players throughout the season.
The evening also provided a great opportunity for the boys to hear from one of their own senior players, as Mark Anthony took part in an entertaining interview with our MC for the night, Diarmaid Doherty. The conversation gave the players an insight into life at senior level, the commitment required to play at that level and the importance of dedication, hard work and perseverance.
Unfortunately, Mark Anthony has been sidelined through injury and missed our inaugural National League campaign. However, everyone at the club will be hoping to see him back between the posts in the New Year.
Diarmaid Doherty did a brilliant job as MC, keeping the evening flowing and ensuring an enjoyable occasion for players, families and guests alike.
Club Chairman Eamonn McConigley also addressed the large audience, offering words of encouragement to the young players and highlighting the importance of commitment, enjoyment and continuing to develop both on and off the pitch. He also acknowledged the tremendous contribution made by coaches, volunteers and parents in supporting the club's underage structures.
The Club would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended and helped make the two presentation nights such a success. A special word of thanks goes to Brian Gallagher. the management and staff of the Station House Hotel for their outstanding hospitality, as always, and to Brian McCormick Sports for supplying the trophies.
Most importantly, congratulations to all our award winners. Your hard work, commitment and enthusiasm are a credit to yourselves, your families and Letterkenny Rovers FC.
Our future is bright, and it starts with our young players!
ROLL OF HONOUR LIST 2026
BOYS UNDER-12s Wanderers
Top Goalscorer:
Shaun Crossan
Most Improved Player:
Finn McMenamin
Player of the Year:
Jude Lynch
BOYS UNDER-12s Athletic
Top Goalscorer:
Anoula Dada
Most Improved Player:
Caolan Duddy
Player of the Year:
Ryan McLaughlin
BOYS UNDER-12s United
Top Goalscorer:
David Olaniyan
Most Improved Player:
Noah Harris
Player of the Year:
Ryan Kelly
BOYS UNDER-12s Crusaders
Top Goalscorer:
Cody McGarrigle
Most Improved Player:
Blake Watson
Player of the Year:
Zack Kelly Doherty
BOYS UNDER-12s Rovers
Top Goalscorer:
Charlie Lynch & Zach McKinley
Most Improved Player:
Finn Dillon
Player of the Year:
Josh Muller
BOYS UNDER-14s United
Joint Top Goalscorer:
Evan Shaw Kilcawley
Most Improved Player:
Oskar Kot
Player of the Year:
Martin Mongan
BOYS UNDER-14s Crusaders
Top Goalscorers:
Filip Blaszczok
Most Improved Player:
Anthony McGarrigle
Player of the Year:
Jayson Hasson
BOYS UNDER-14s Rovers
Top Goalscorer:
James Davidson & Mostafa Mostafa(collected by Jake Bonner)
Most Improved Player:
Zeckrija Bytyqi
Player of the Year:
Mostafa Mostafa (Collected by Nathan Bonner)
BOYS UNDER-16s Crusaders
Top Goalscorer:
Dominik Uroda
Most Improved Player:
David Muller
Player of the Year:
Jack McLaughlin
BOYS UNDER-16s Rovers
Top Goalscorer:
Colm Og Bhreatnach (collected by Thalji Al Daher)
Most Improved Player:
Jamie Gorman
Player of the Year:
Ronan Ward
YOUTHS
Top Goalscorer:
Calum McLaughlin
Players Player of the Year:
Alex McDevitt
Player of the Year:
Calum McLaughlin
Photos by Stephen Doherty