U16 Girls
Drumbar United 1–6 Letterkenny Rovers
Letterkenny Rovers claimed all three points with a strong performance away to Drumbar United.
Rovers made a bright start, with Aisling McGinley finishing well from the edge of the box to open the scoring. Drumbar responded well and found an equaliser before the water break. McGinley then restored Rovers’ lead with an excellent free kick from distance.
In the second half, Rovers continued their momentum, with Elle Doherty and Aoise Diver combining effectively in midfield. Amy Moore extended the lead to 3–1 with another well-taken free kick. Aoibhinn McLaughlin added her name to the scoresheet before Aisling McGinley completed her hat-trick. McLaughlin then rounded off the scoring with her second goal of the game, a fine strike from distance.
An excellent team performance from Letterkenny Rovers, with every player contributing to the victory.
U16 Rovers
Letterkenny Rovers 2 - 0 Cappry Rovers
Letterkenny Rovers faced Cappry Rovers at Leckview Park on Saturday evening. It was a closely contested first half, with little separating the sides.
The Letterkenny side took the lead on 35 minutes, with Ronan Ward finishing a well-delivered cross from Thalji Al Daher. The second half saw chances at both ends, with the Letterkenny Rovers goalkeeper Jason Cunningham producing an excellent save in a one-on-one situation to keep the lead intact.
The game was sealed on 77 minutes when Ronan Ward won a penalty and calmly converted to secure the victory for Letterkenny Rovers.
U16 Crusaders
Letterkenny Crusaders 3 – 1 Bonagee Arcade
Letterkenny Crusaders claimed all three points with a strong performance against local rivals Bonagee Arcade.
Crusaders started brightly but found themselves 1–0 down after a Bonagee free kick found the net. They continued to press and create chances and were rewarded when Journa set up Dom Uroda, who produced a superb finish from outside the box to level the game.
Letterkenny Crusaders took the lead before half-time when Jayden Sweeney played a ball over the top for Jack McLaughlin, who finished well to make it 2–1 at the break.
The home side extended their lead early in the second half when Joshua Ogunrinade scored from a wide angle to make it 3–1. Both teams continued to create chances, but solid goalkeeping at either end kept further goals out, with Noah McSorley making a number of important saves for Crusaders.
A strong overall team performance from Letterkenny, with Under 14s goalkeeper Noah McSorley making several crucial saves in the second half
U14 Rovers
Letterkenny Rovers 3–0 Milford Utd
A strong all-round performance from Rovers earned them the three points in today's fixture.
Jake Bonner was outstanding, scoring twice in the first half before completing his hat-trick after the break to seal an impressive victory.
Jake Bonner takes Player of the Match honours for his superb hat-trick. ⭐
The boys now take a break from league action as they turn their attention to the Foyle Cup, which gets underway on 20th July.
Best of luck to the players as they prepare for the tournament. ⚽🖤🤍
#uptherovers
U9 Girls
Another significant milestone for our U9 girls Foyle Cup team today as they took on some of the strongest boys’ teams in the northwest and showed just how talented this group is.
They matched the pace, determination and intensity throughout the day, never losing by more than a single goal and competing for every ball. Their teamwork, bravery and resilience were clear in every game.
Opposition coaches were generous in their praise, noting the quality and style of play on display. It reflects the progress and commitment this squad has shown over time.
The girls battled all the way to the Vase Final, finishing runners-up after an excellent day of football.
The future is bright for this squad as they continue their journey in the Foyle Cup.
U12 Crusaders
U12 Premier Glen Rovers 0 - 4 Letterkenny Crusaders
A strong performance from our 2015s in excellent conditions at Aura. Glen Rovers started brightly as Crusaders took some time to settle into the game. David Vorinin and Shay McLaughlin began to link up well, with McLaughlin testing the Glen keeper with a strike from distance.
Crusaders took the lead from a corner, with Cillian McCauley finishing confidently. The goal helped settle the team, and the passing game began to flow. Cody McGarrigle added a second soon after, before Lopsy Opeyemi made it three before halftime following a well-worked team move.
Crusaders continued to create chances in the second half and extended their lead midway through the half through Vlad Peresiechnyl. Glen Rovers continued to work hard throughout, while Crusaders remained organised at the back, with Hashim Chatha making an excellent save to keep a clean sheet.
A great team performance overall, with David Vorinin named Player of the Match for an energetic and influential display on the left. #uptherovers
U12 United
Letterkenny United 1–6 Gweedore United
Letterkenny travelled to Gweedore for an early morning fixture against the league leaders. In warm conditions, the hosts took the lead after 15 minutes. Letterkenny responded positively after the water break and created good chances, with Caleb Bomah striking the crossbar with an excellent effort before half-time.
Gweedore added further goals early in the second half, but Letterkenny continued to work hard and compete throughout. Caleb Bomah got on the scoresheet for Letterkenny on 42 minutes with a well-taken goal.
U9s
What a fantastic day for the Letterkenny Rovers Under-9 team as they were crowned tournament shield champions after a brilliant display of teamwork, determination, and skill throughout the competition.
The young Rovers players showed great spirit in every match, working hard for one another and playing some excellent football. From solid defending, conceding just one goal, to creative attacking play, every player made an important contribution to the team’s success. The semi-final went to penalties, where our goalkeeper made three excellent saves to send the team through to the final.
The final was a fantastic contest, with Letterkenny Rovers producing an outstanding performance to secure a well-deserved 1–0 victory and lift the trophy. The players showed great commitment from start to finish, making everyone at the club incredibly proud.
A huge thank you to the parents for their fantastic encouragement throughout the day, and to the tournament organisers for hosting such a well-run event.
Congratulations once again to our Under-9 champions—well done everyone
U12s Rovers
Letterkenny Rovers 6-1 Bonagee Utd
A hatrick from Zach McKinley
A Brace from Charlie Lynch and a Femi Gallagher goal gave Rovers the 3 points.
U12 Wanderers
Letterkenny Wanderers 4 - 0 Lennon Celtic
An Oscar Brzdak brace plus goals from Shaun Crossan and Charlie Burke helped Wanderers secure 3 points away to Lennon Celtic this evening. A good all-round team performance from the young Wanderers side.
U12 Athletic
Letterkenny Athletic 3 - 1 Bonagee Arcade
A strong performance from our Athletic side in cracking conditions at Leckview Park. Bonagee started brightly, but Letterkenny settled well and took the lead when Ryan McLaughlin found Fionn Maguire to open the scoring. The visitors doubled their advantage soon after, with Harry McLaughlin playing a ball over the top for Ryan McLaughlin to run onto and finish confidently. Before half-time, Anuala Dada added a third, reacting quickest to a rebound and lifting the ball over the keeper.
Letterkenny Athletic started the second half with intent, continuing to create chances throughout. Bonagee worked hard defensively and were rewarded with a goal from a well-taken free kick. The match finished 3–1.
A strong team performance all round, with a notable contribution from Lydia McLaughlin for her excellent defensive work throughout the game
U7 blitz
A beautiful summer evening set the scene for a fantastic game of football as our Letterkenny Rovers 2019s welcomed Glen Rovers 2018s for a friendly.
Both teams played with great energy, teamwork and smiles throughout, making for an enjoyable evening for everyone watching. It was another brilliant example of what grassroots football is all about.
The highlight of the evening was a special visit from former League of Ireland star Raffaele Cretaro, who generously gave up some of his free time while in Letterkenny delivering an FAI coaching course. Raff, who starred for Sligo Rovers, Galway United, Finn Harps and Bohemians, put our young players through a coaching session before staying to watch the match. His time, encouragement and passion for the game were hugely appreciated by everyone.
A big thank you to Glen Rovers for a great evening of football, and a special thanks to Raff for making it one to remember.
U8 Girls Blitz
Well done to our under 8 girls on a fantastic morning out at the county Blitz at the Community Centre. Brilliant tackles, team play and loads of goals scored. Great to see the hard working paying off for our girls.