Donegal Senior Ladies' Football Championship
| Donegal Senior Ladies' Football Championship | |
|---|---|
| Irish | Craobh Peile na mBan Sinsear Co. Dhún na nGall |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Title holders | Termon (8th title) |
| Most titles | St Eunan's (13 titles) |
| Sponsors | O’Reilly's Sportswear |
The Donegal Senior Ladies' Football Championship is an annual LGFA competition organised by Donegal LGFA among the top ladies' football clubs in County Donegal.
The winner qualifies to represent the county in the Ulster Ladies' Senior Club Football Championship, the winner of which progresses to the All-Ireland Senior Club Ladies' Football Championship. The winners are presented with the Donna Dunnion Boyle Memorial Cup, which was inaugurated in 2022. Donna represented Donegal LGFA at inter-county level and had previously won Donegal Senior LGFA Championships. Ms Dunnion Boyle was the husband of Brendan Boyle and the sister of Barry Dunnion.[1] Previously the winners had been presented with the Dom Breslin Cup.[2]
Termon are the 2023 champions. St Eunan's are the most successful club, with 13 titles.
Winners and finalists[edit]
Results by team[edit]
| # | Team | Wins | Years won | Last final lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Eunan's | 13 | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | 2013 |
| 2 | Termon | 8 | 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2022, 2023 | 2021 |
| 3 | Glenfin | 5 | 2011, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 | 2023 |
| 4 | Moville | 3 | 2008, 2009, 2016 | 2018 |
| 5 | Four Masters | 2 | 2006, 2007 | 2012 |
| 6 | Aodh Ruadh | 1 | 1995 | 1998 |
Finals listed by year[edit]
| Year | Winner | Score | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023[3] | Termon | 2-5 | Glenfin | 0-7 |
| 2022[4] [a] | Termon | 0-19 | Glenfin | 1-14 AET |
| 2021[5] | Glenfin | 1-23 | Termon | 2-18 AET |
| 2020[6] | Glenfin | 7-7 | Termon | 2-10 |
| 2019[7] | Termon | 5-6 | Glenfin | 2-13 |
| 2018[8] | Glenfin | 4-7 | Moville | 3-7 |
| 2017[9] | Glenfin | 1-9 | Moville | 1-7 |
| 2016[10] | Moville | 5-15 | Glenfin | 4-8 |
| 2015[11] | Termon | 4-13 | Glenfin | 1-11 |
| 2014[12] | Termon | 4-18 | Glenfin | 1-11 |
| 2013[13] | Termon | 4-11 | St Eunan's | 2-3 |
| 2012[14] | Termon | 7-9 | Four Masters | 0-4 |
| 2011[15] | Glenfin | 2-12 | Four Masters | 1-7 |
| 2010[16] | Termon | 2-7 | Glenfin | 1-9 |
| 2009[17] | Moville | 3-13 | Termon | 4-3 |
| 2008[18] | Moville | 3-14 | Glenfin | 1-10 |
| 2007[19] | Four Masters | 1-13 | Moville | 2-8 |
| 2006[b] | Four Masters | 2-5 | Moville | 0-4 |
| 2005[20] | St Eunan's | 2-16 | Moville | 3-6 |
| 2004[21] [c] | St Eunan's | 1-14 | Four Masters | 0-4 |
| 2003[22] [d] | St Eunan's | 1-9 / 3-16 | Four Masters | 2-6 / 0-9 |
| 2002[23] | St Eunan's | 1-9 | Four Masters | 0-6 |
| 2001[24] | St Eunan's | 1-7 | Four Masters | 1-0 |
| 2000[25] | St Eunan's | 2-12 | Four Masters | 3-1 |
| 1999[26] | St Eunan's | 2-10 | Four Masters | 0-5 |
| 1998[27] | St Eunan's | 2-6 | Aodh Ruadh | 1-8 |
| 1997[28] | St Eunan's | 4-11 | Aodh Ruadh | 1-3 |
| 1996[29] | St Eunan's | 5-6 | Aodh Ruadh | 2-5 |
| 1995[30] | Aodh Ruadh | 2-9 | MacCumhaill's | 1-10 |
| 1994[31] | St Eunan's | 4-11 | Urris | 0-2 |
| 1993[32] [e] | St Eunan's | 0-7 / 2-10 | MacCumhaill's | 1-4 / 2-8 |
| 1992[33] | St Eunan's | 3-13 | Cloich Cheann Fhaola | 3-5 |
References[edit]
- ^ Craig, Frank (7 July 2022). "Donna Dunnion Boyle Memorial Cup unveiled". Donegal News. p. 70.
Donna sadly passed away last February following a long but brave battle with illness. However the 41-year-old wife, teacher and mum of two has left a lasting legacy — one that will now be honoured by the renaming of the top LGFA trophy in the county… Donna's husband Brendan, father Danny and brother Barry attended Tuesday night's draw… Donna's husband Brendan — a former Ardara and Donegal star — thanked the county LGFA for the gesture.
- ^ Donegal LGFA unveil the Donna Dunnion Boyle Memorial Cup at Championship draw - https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa/853437/donegal-lfga-unveil-the-donna-dunnion-boyle-memorial-cup-at-championship-draw.html
- ^ Termon hold onto Donegal LGFA SFC crown with victory over Glenfin - https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa/1311878/termon-hold-onto-donegal-lgfa-sfc-crown-with-victory-over-glenfin.html
- ^ Termon finally pip Glenfin in Donegal LGFA Senior final free-kick lottery - https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa/927203/termon-finally-pip-glenfin-in-donegal-lgfa-senior-final-free-kick-lottery.html
- ^ Glenfin edge out Termon in classic - yet controversial - Donegal LGFA SFC final - https://www.donegallive.ie/news/sport/679033/glenfin-edge-out-termon-in-classic-yet-controversial-donegal-lgfa-sfc-final.html
- ^ Five star Yvonne Bonner drives Glenfin to glory - http://www.donegalsporthub.com/five-star-yvonne-bonner-drives-glenfin-to-glory/
- ^ Geraldine McLaughlin's magic sees Termon take senior ladies title - https://www.donegaldaily.com/2019/09/08/geraldine-mclaughlins-magic-sees-termon-take-senior-ladies-title/
- ^ Bride-to-be Guthrie inspires Glenfin to glory again - http://www.donegalsporthub.com/bride-guthrie-inspires-glenfin-glory/
- ^ Glenfin hold on for dear life to take crown from Hegarty-led Moville - http://www.donegalsporthub.com/glenfin-hold-dear-life-take-crown-hegarty-led-moville/
- ^ Magnificent Moville overcome Glenfin to win Donegal senior ladies title - http://www.donegalsporthub.com/28623-2/
- ^ Goal after 13 seconds sends Termon to fourth Ladies title on the spin - http://www.donegalsporthub.com/goal-after-seven-seconds-sends-termon-to-fourth-ladies-title-on-the-spin/
- ^ Porter, Liam (8 September 2014). "McLaughlin blasts Termon to Ladies title once more". Donegal News. Letterkenny. p. 41. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ McNulty, Chris (2 September 2013). "Clinical Termon take third ladies title". Donegal News. Letterkenny. pp. 38–39. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ Porter, Liam (17 September 2012). "Termon power their way to second county title". Donegal News. Letterkenny. p. 48. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ Glenfin win first Senior County Final - https://ladiesgaelic.ie/glenfin-win-first-senior-county-final/
- ^ Walsh, Harry (13 September 2010). "Lethal McLaughlin lands first senior title for Termon". Donegal News. Letterkenny. p. 42. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ Moville retain ladies crown - http://www.inishowennews.com/07Sports0919.htm
- ^ Moville finally land the big one - http://www.inishowennews.com/08SportsSep08.htm
- ^ McNulty, Chris (1 October 2007). "Four Masters retain Ladies title". Donegal News. Letterkenny. p. 41. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ Ten in a row for Donegal's St Eunan's - http://ladiesgaelic.ie/10-in-a-row-for-donegals-st-eunans/
- ^ "Eleventh title for super St Eunan's". Donegal News. Letterkenny. 24 September 2004. p. 61. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ "St Eunan's reclaim title in fine fashion". Donegal News. Letterkenny. 15 August 2003. p. 47. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ "Letterkenny ladies win tenth title in 11 years". Donegal News. Letterkenny. 20 September 2002. p. 28. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ "Nine out ten years prefer St Eunan's". Derry People and Donegal News. Letterkenny. 14 September 2001. p. 28. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ "St Eunan's ladies win fifth county championship title". Derry People and Donegal News. Letterkenny. 14 September 2001. p. 26. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ "Seventh title for St Eunan's". Derry People and Donegal News. Letterkenny. 3 September 1999. p. 21. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ Daly, Michael (3 September 1998). "Marvellous final ends in one point win for St Eunan's". Donegal Democrat. Ballyshannon. p. 32. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ "St Eunan's retain their title". Donegal Democrat. Ballyshannon. 4 September 1997. p. 35. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ "Fourth title in five years for St Eunan's". Derry People and Donegal News. Letterkenny. 30 August 1996. p. 21. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ Perry, Sean (31 August 1995). "Aodh Ruadh ladies prove point". Donegal Democrat. Ballyshannon. p. 35. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ "Three-in-a-row for Eunan's Ladies". Donegal Democrat. Ballyshannon. 22 September 1994. p. 24. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ McHugh, Michael (23 September 1993). "Late goal denies gallant MacCumhaill's". Donegal Democrat. Ballyshannon. p. 24. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
- ^ McCaffrey, Frank (8 October 1992). "St Eunan's, first ladies champions". Donegal Democrat. Ballyshannon. p. 28. Retrieved 4 June 2020 – via www.irishnewsarchive.com.
Explanatory notes[edit]
- ^ (Match finished 0-14 to 1-11 AET. Termon won 5-3 on free-kicks)
- ^ There appears to be no match report available for this game. However the scoreline is recorded in the Donegal Ladies notes which appeared on page 21 of the Sport Section in the Donegal News dated 15 September 2006.
- ^ The headline for the newspaper reference for this final is in error. It was in fact St Eunan's 12th title.
- ^ St Eunan's win following a replay.
- ^ St Eunan's win following a replay.
