Letterkenny Rovers Ladies Advance in FAI Amateur Shield After Thrilling Win Over Raphoe Town

Letterkenny Rovers Ladies secured their place in the next round of the FAI Amateur Shield with a dramatic 4-3 victory over Raphoe Town in an epic encounter this evening.

Rovers made a dream start, opening the scoring within the first minute when Molly Page sliced through the Raphoe defence and finished clinically from close range. However, their lead was short-lived, as Raphoe were awarded a penalty moments later which Vanessa McHugh calmly converted.

The back-and-forth continued as Sarah Robinson restored Rovers’ advantage on 13 minutes, battling hard at the back post to fire home from a tight angle. But McHugh struck again—twice—to swing the momentum back in Raphoe’s favour, putting them 3-2 ahead.

Early in the second half, Aoibhlinn Randles launched a long ball forward that took a deflection off a Raphoe defender. Roisin Lynch reacted quickest, pouncing on the loose ball to loft a clever chip over the goalkeeper to level the tie.

Molly Page and Gemma McFadden brought relentless energy in the second half, pinning Raphoe back with constant pressure. In midfield, Erin Doherty and Katelyn Doherty were instrumental in cutting out long balls aimed at the Raphoe forwards.

With 20 minutes to play, Aoife Kelly fired Rovers back in front with a powerful strike to make it 4-3. Despite sustained pressure and the ever-dangerous McHugh threatening for Raphoe, the Rovers defence—anchored by Mia Devenney, Erin Duffy, and Emily Irwin—held firm.

It was a hard-fought and entertaining contest⚽️

Women's FAI Amateur Shield

Letterkenny Rovers 2 - 0 Bonagee United

Letterkenny Rovers booked their place in the next round of the Women’s FAI Amateur Shield with a composed 2-0 victory over local rivals Bonagee United.

Goals from Erin Doherty and Emily Irwin sealed a deserved win for the home side, who showed their quality in both attack and defence across the 90 minutes.

Doherty opened the scoring in the first half with a smart finish after a slick passing move, giving Rovers an early edge in what had been a tightly contested opening spell. Bonagee tried to respond, pushing forward with some dangerous spells of possession, but found the Rovers back line difficult to break down. 

Just before halftime, Letterkenny Rovers struck again. Emily Irwin’s diagonal ball picked out the run of Roisin Lynch across the face of goal, but the delivery deceived everyone, including the Bonagee keeper and drifted straight into the top corner to double the lead in spectacular fashion.

Bonagee battled gamely throughout, but Letterkenny Rovers organisation and clinical edge were the difference on the day. It was a strong team performance from Letterkenny, who now advance with momentum on their side.

Roisin Lynch scored our only goal from a penalty after being taken down by the goalkeeper.

Glenview Star were a really well organised team going in 3-0 at halftime despite these we created good goalscoring chances with Roisin Lynch strike tipped over by their goalkeeper, Mollie Page shot hitting the post and Danielle Hynd hitting the crossbar.

Letterkenny Rovers now drop down to the Shield of the FAI Amateur National Section

Letterkenny Rover’s Crowned Donegal Women’s League - 7 a side Winter League Champions.

Letterkenny Rovers overcame Drumbar Utd 3-1 with Erin Doherty (2), and Aoife Kelly on the score sheet.

Congratulations All and good luck now in the Cup

Thursday, 25^th April

WOMEN’S INTER LEAGUE CUP QUARTER-FINAL

Cockhill Celtic 1 - 5 Letterkenny Rovers

Goalscorers: Ciara McGarvey x3, Sarah Robinson, Danielle Hynd.

Tuesday 12th September

A 4-1 defeat tonight for our women’s team in the Donegal Women’s League Cup Final to Bonagee United at Ballyare.

Emma Price was the Rovers goalscorer.

Overall, an encouraging first season on our return. A big thanks to Brid, Johnny , Valerie and all the players for their effort over the season.

Roll on 2024!!

Sunday 28th May 2023, 3pm

Letterkenny Rovers Ladies exited the FAI Amateur Shield this afternoon.
Having travelled to Mullingar Athletic FC in the second round of the competition, it turned out to be a hard fought game with Rovers struggling against the long ball tactics. Mullingar scored twice in the first half and as Rovers pushed in the second half conceded twice more.

The club has made a welcome return to the Donegal Women’s League this season and our Senior team are proudly sponsored by Brian McCormick Sports.

Pictures at the official kit launch this morning, our Head of Women’s football Brid McGinty along with Brian McCormick. Also included are Valerie Moore, Amy Doherty, Enya McBride and club chairman Dessie Kelly.

The team are on their travels tomorrow to face Mullingar in the second round of the FAI Women’s Amateur Shield.