Donegal Junior Ladies Football Championship
| Donegal Junior Ladies Football Championship | |
|---|---|
| Irish | Craobh Peile na mBan Sóisear Co. Dhún na nGall |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Title holders | Na Dúnaibh (1st title) |
| Most titles | Gaoth Dobhair, St Naul's and MacCumhaill's (2 titles) |
| Sponsors | O'Reilly's Sportswear |
The Donegal Junior Ladies Football Championship is an annual LGFA competition organised by Donegal LGFA among the third tier ladies football clubs in County Donegal.
The winner qualifies to represent the county in the Ulster Junior Club Ladies Football Championship, the winner of which progresses to the All-Ireland Junior Ladies Club Football Championship. The winning team receives the Junior Championship trophy, as of September 2023 this was unnamed.
Na Dúnaibh are the 2024 champions. Gaoth Dobhair, St Naul's and MacCumhaill's are the most successful clubs, with two titles apiece.
Winners and finalists
[edit]Results by team
[edit]| # | Team | Wins | Years won | Last final lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Naul's | 2
|
1996, 2016 | 2012
|
| MacCumhaill's | 1999, 2007 | — | ||
| Gaoth Dobhair | 2013, 2022 | — | ||
| 2 | Na Dúnaibh | 1
|
2024 | 2023
|
| Dungloe | 2023 | 2012
| ||
| Robert Emmet's | 2021 | 2016
| ||
| Killybegs | 2019 | — | ||
| Naomh Muire | 2019 | 2018
| ||
| Gaeil Fhánada | 2018 | — | ||
| Naomh Conaill | 2017 | 2015
| ||
| Buncrana | 2015 | 2014
| ||
| Carndonagh | 2014 | — | ||
| Cloich Cheann Fhaola | 2011 | — | ||
| Milford | 2012 | — | ||
| Convoy | 2010 | — | ||
| Malin | 2009 | — | ||
| Naomh Columba | 2008 | 2019
| ||
| Glenswilly | 2006 | — | ||
| St Michael's | 2005 | — | ||
| Termon | 2003 | — | ||
| Moville | 2000 | — | ||
| Four Masters | 1998 | — | ||
| Glenfin | 1997 | — | ||
| St Eunan's | 1994 | — |
Finals listed by year
[edit]| Year | Winner | Score | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024[1] | Na Dúnaibh | 6-12 | Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin | 0-9 |
| 2023[2] | Dungloe | 1-11 | Na Dúnaibh | 0-5 |
| 2022[3] | Gaoth Dobhair | 2-10 | Dungloe | 2-7 |
| 2021[4] | Robert Emmet's | 4-9 | Dungloe | 0-10 |
| 2020 [5] | Killybegs | 4-10 | Na Dunaibh | 1-12 |
| 2019[6] | Naomh Muire | 4-07 | Naomh Columba | 1-09 |
| 2018[7] | Gaeil Fhánada | 5-09 | Naomh Muire | 3-07 |
| 2017[8] | Naomh Conaill | 6-09 | Naomh Muire | 2-08 |
| 2016 | St Naul's | Robert Emmet's | ||
| 2015[9] | Buncrana | 1-10 | Naomh Conaill | 2-06 |
| 2014[10] | Carndonagh | 4-17 | Buncrana | 3-05 |
| 2013 | Gaoth Dobhair | 5-15 | Naomh Conaill | 0-10 |
| 2012[11] | Milford | 7-08 | St Naul's | 3-08 |
| 2011[a] | Cloich Cheann Fhaola | 1-06 / 0-13 | Naomh Conaill | 1-06 / unknown |
| 2010[12] | Convoy | 2-08 | St Naul's | 1-04 |
| 2009[13] | Malin | 3-10 | Robert Emmet's | 0-02 |
| 2008 | Naomh Columba | |||
| 2007 | MacCumhaill's | |||
| 2006[14] | Glenswilly | 3-11 | Naomh Columba | 1-05 |
| 2005[15] | St Michael's | 2-12 | Naomh Columba | 3-08 |
| 2004 | ||||
| 2003 | Termon An Tearmann | Kilcar | ||
| 2002 | ||||
| 2001 [b] | St Eunan's B | 4-06 | Glenfin | 4-06 |
| 2000 | Moville | Kilcar | ||
| 1999 | MacCumhaill's | Malin | ||
| 1998[16] | Four Masters | 5-17 | Carndonagh | 6-02 |
| 1997 | Glenfin | 4-09 | Urris | 2-12 |
| 1996 | St Naul's | Kilcar | ||
| 1995 | Carndonagh v St Eunan's B | |||
| 1994[17] | St Eunan's B | 2-06 | Downings | 1-03 |
References
[edit]- ^ Downings net six goals to ease their way to the Donegal Junior championship - https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa/1617319/downings-net-six-goals-to-ease-their-way-to-the-donegal-junior-championship.html
- ^ Dungloe prove too good for Downings in LGFA Junior A decider - https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa/1311817/dungloe-prove-too-good-for-downings-in-lgfa-junior-a-decider.html
- ^ Gaoth Dobhair toast LGFA Junior A Championship success with win over Dungloe - https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa/921582/gaoth-dobhair-toast-lfga-junior-a-championship-success-with-win-over-dungloe.html
- ^ Magic McCroary hits 4-7 as Robert Emmets defeat Dungloe in LGFA Junior A final - https://www.donegallive.ie/news/sport/679040/magic-mccroary-hits-4-7-as-robert-emmets-defeat-dungloe-in-lgfa-junior-a-final.html
- ^ All 'White' on the night for Killybegs as they lift Ladies Junior A Championship - https://www.donegallive.ie/news/sport/571762/all-white-on-the-night-for-killybegs-as-they-lift-ladies-junior-a-championship.html
- ^ Goals decisive as Naomh Muire ladies win Junior A crown - http://www.donegalsporthub.com/goals-decisive-as-naomh-muire-ladies-win-junior-a-crown/
- ^ Carr drives Gaeil Fhánada ladies to championship title - http://www.donegalsporthub.com/carr-drives-gaeil-fhanada-ladies-junior-championship-title/
- ^ Alanah McDonnell stars as Naomh Conaill win Junior A Final - http://www.donegalsporthub.com/alanah-mcdonnell-stars-naomh-conaill-ladies-win-junior-final/
- ^ County titles for Ardara and Buncrana ladies - https://donegalnews.com/2015/09/county-titles-for-ardara-and-buncrana-ladies/
- ^ "Carndonagh prove too strong for Buncrana". Donegal News. Letterkenny. 8 September 2014. p. 41. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ Porter, Liam (10 September 2012). "Sharp shooting Milford take title". Donegal News. Letterkenny. p. 42. Retrieved 6 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ "St Mary's are county champions". Donegal News. Letterkenny. 3 September 2010. p. 74. Retrieved 6 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ "Malin power past Emmet's". Donegal News. Letterkenny. 31 August 2009. p. 32. Retrieved 6 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ "Glenswilly take junior county title". Donegal News. Letterkenny. 15 September 2006. p. 53. Retrieved 5 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ "St Michael's ladies win Junior title by a point". Donegal News. Letterkenny. 19 August 2005. p. 57. Retrieved 7 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ "Four Masters top in high scoring final". Donegal Democrat. Ballyshannon. 31 August 1995. p. 35. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ "Letterkenny ladies on top". Donegal Democrat. Ballyshannon. 22 September 1994. p. 24. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
Explanatory notes
[edit]- ^ Cloich Cheann Fhaola win following a replay. The Cloich Cheann Fhaola notes in Donegal News issue 9 September 2011 page 68 confirm the win and the scorers (Róisín Ní Chuireáin 0-11, Áine Coll 0-1 and Carol Anne Collum 0-1), however no corresponding score for Kilcar has been recorded.
- ^ Unable to establish if replay was ever played. It was still unplayed going into October 2001 despite the first final being played on Sunday 9 September 2001.
