U12 Athletic
Letterkenny Athletic overcome Swilly Rovers
Letterkenny Athletic went one down in this one midway through the first half but responded well with goals from Colton Gallagher, James McLaughlin, Zac Doherty, Jayden Ward and Jake Devlin Goals from Kacper Niewiadomski, Brandon Ndlovu, and Josh Duffy McLaughlin sealed the win in a very wet second half at Leckview.Referee Olaniyi Olayemi let the game flow
Letterkenny Athletic 4 - 0 Gleanea Aontaithe
Letterkenny Athletic secured all three points with a dominant performance against a determined Gleanea Aontaithe side in ideal conditions at the Aura.
The home team started brightly, with Lopsy Adeyemi netting two quick goals to give Athletic an early advantage. James McLaughlin, who was outstanding in midfield, added a third before the break after a well-worked move involving Jake Devlin.
Athletic maintained their momentum in the second half, with their midfield continuing to impress and control the game. They created several scoring opportunities before Adeyemi completed his hat-trick midway through the half, sealing a comprehensive victory.
Zac Kelly Doherty was named Man of the Match for his energetic and influential display in midfield, while Shay and James McLaughlin also stood out with strong performances.
U12 Girls
Letterkenny Rovers 1 - 1 Bonagee United
In wild weather, Letterkenny Rovers girls braved the storm and delivered a fearless performance at the Aura.
Bonagee struck early, but our girls stayed calm. They pushed until Aoibhe Gibson smashed home the equaliser, brilliantly assisted by Caitlin Crampsie.
We created plenty of chances: Lydia McLaughlin relentlessly kept the Bonagee keeper busy. Natalia Zabillo and Lena Szydelko also came close, maintaining pressure up front.
Defensive Wall Activated! The backline shut Bonagee down, with Angel Abu shining at Left Back—tough, composed, and always in the right spot.
Player of the Match: Lydia McLaughlin — a powerhouse in Left Midfield, excelling in attack and defense with nonstop energy and leadership.
Every girl gave it their all. This team never quits. On to the next challenge—proud of every one of you!
U12 United
Illistrin Rovers 4 - 1 Letterkenny United
A bad day at the office for the lads this evening, where they endured a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Illistrin. Despite a bright start, United conceded 2 goals in quick succession and trailed at the break. Despite pulling 1 back , things didn’t improve in the 2nd half and conceded another 2 before the finish.
Best for Letterkenny were Isaac Joel, who played well, filling in at right back and Noah Harris in goal who, despite conceding 4 goals, but in a great shift between the posts
U12 Crusaders
Gweedore Celtic Cosmos 2 - 2 Letterkenny Crusaders
Crusaders fought hard to earn a point on the road against a relentless Gweedore Celtic.
The home team struck fast, capitalizing on mistakes with two quick goals—one from a lapse in concentration, another from a corner slipping through. For a moment, the game seemed out of reach.
But the Crusaders rallied. Mason Gallagher led the charge—a curling strike past the keeper, followed by a clinical finish off Anthony McGarrigle's superb cross.
Righan McElwaine shone with composure and strength in midfield, earning Player of the Match honors.
U14 United
U14 United 4-2 Swilly Rovers
U14 United continued their impressive unbeaten run in U14 Division 2 with a commanding performance on home soil against Swilly Rovers. The match started with a twist as Swilly Rovers took an early lead in the first half, putting the pressure on the hosts. However, U14 United responded just before halftime when Folarin Abolaji netted a crucial equaliser to level the game.
In the second half, Abolaji proved to be the standout player, completing a sensational hat trick with two more well-taken goals. David Muller also added his name to the scoresheet, capitalising on pinpoint corner deliveries from Rudi McBrearty. Swilly Rovers managed to pull one back, but it wasn’t enough to overturn U14 United's dominance. The game concluded with a deserved 4-2 victory for the league leaders, maintaining their unbeaten record.
U14 Crusaders
U14 Crusaders 1 - 2 Illistrin Celtic
U14 Crusaders faced off against Illistrin Celtic in a closely contested league match that ended in a narrow defeat for the home side.
Crusaders took an early lead in the 13th minute when Jack Robb capitalised on a well-placed assist from Jake Bonner, finding the back of the net. However, Illistrin Celtic responded immediately, leveling the score with a well-executed goal of their own shortly after. As the game progressed, Illistrin found the net again at the half-hour mark, taking advantage of a defensive lapse from Crusaders.
Despite holding a significant edge in possession during the second half and creating numerous chances, Crusaders were unable to convert their opportunities into goals. Well done to both sides is an evenly fought contest.
Blitzes
Our U8 boys travelled to Milford for a blitz, enjoying a great mix of football and fun.
A big thank you to Milford for their warm hospitality
Our incredible Under-8 Girls hit the pitch for their third blitz of the season, and WOW—they just keep improving!
With two full Rovers teams in action, we witnessed fantastic passing, smart movement, and excellent communication.
They faced Kildrum, Finn Valley, and the ultimate showdown—Rovers vs Rovers! What a day of football!
Big thanks to Finn Valley for hosting and treating the girls at the final whistle—truly appreciated!