Keadue and Ballybofey United secure vital wins in Donegal League Saturday

Keadue earned three points with a 3-1 victory over Kilmacrennan in Saturday’s Donegal League fixtures, while Ballybofey United thumped Gweedore United 5-1.

In the Keadue‑Kilmacrennan match, Keadue took the lead after Cian McGee capitalised on a defensive error, and extended the advantage to 3-0 via a Jamie McCready volley from an Oran Gallagher free‑kick. Kilmacrennan fought back with two goals from Owen Browne, but Keadue held on. Best players were Logan O’Donnell, Oran Gallagher, Liam Boyle and Liam Ferry for Keadue, and Chris Dillon, Jamie Toland and Artem Tymoschenko for Kilmacrennan. Referee Paddy McCauley officiated.

Glencar led Copany 3-0 at half‑time with goals from Marc Casey, Ultan McMonagle and Chick McLoughlin. Copany reduced the deficit to 3-1 via a penalty, but Glencar kept the points. Moe Friel was named Glencar’s best, while Copany’s performance was described as solid.

On Arranmore, the home side opened the scoring through Ben Gaughran and doubled the lead with a Phil Boyle free‑kick assisted by Paul Early. Gweedore earned a penalty in the second half, converted by Eoghan O’Donnell, but could not equalise. Ben and Eoin Gaughran were highlighted for Arranmore, with Gweedore receiving a team‑performance commendation. Referee Seimi Ferry oversaw the game.

Ballybofey United displayed attacking flair, winning 5-1. Aaron McAuley opened the scoring from the spot, and after Gweedore equalised, a long throw from Josh Preston set up Dillon “Croc” Murphy for the second Ballybofey goal. Niall McCloskey provided the assist for the third, and Ballybofey continued to dominate in the second half.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Allen Boguslavsky / Pexels.