Donegal Youth League dealt blow as club withdraws on eve of new season

written by Chris McNulty September 7, 2016

THE DONEGAL YOUTH LEAGUE has been dealt a blow just days before the start of the new season with confirmation that one of its participants has withdraw.

Swilly Rovers, who were set to take on Fanad United this Saturday on the opening day of the new campaign, have confirmed to League officials that they will be unable to play.

Swilly were winners of the Colin Breslin Cup last season under the management of Tony McNamee.

Following McNamee’s departure from the position, Swilly could not find a replacement manager and have conveyed their decision to withdraw from the Youth League.

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The news comes amid a turbulent week for Swilly, who yesterday confirmed the news that they had parted company with senior team manager Aaron Rogan after just 39 days.

Eight teams will now form this season’s Donegal Youth League.

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Fixtures for week ending 10 September

Friday 9 September, 7.30
Gweedore United v Letterkenny Rovers

Saturday 10 September
Bonagee United v Keadue Rovers, 3pm

Gweedore Celtic v Drumkeen United, 1pm
Fanad United Free
Milford United Free

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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

Donegal Youth League dealt blow as club withdraws on eve of new season

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