LETTERKENNY ROVERS’ FAI Intermediate Cup semi-final against Ringmahon Rangers has been given the go ahead.
The pitch at Ringmahon Park was passed playable this morning when inspected at 10.30.
Game on after passing pitch inspection… pic.twitter.com/b8P7LS6tdL
— Ringmahon Rangers (@RingmahonRanger) April 2, 2016
Rovers are bidding to become the first Donegal side in 20 years to reach the Intermediate Cup final.
In 1996, Eamon McConigley – now Rovers’ manager – was part of the Fanad United team that lost 1-0 to Wayside Celtic at Tolka Park in the final.
This year’s decider will be played at Aviva Stadium and the carrot of booking a place at Lansdowne Road hangs before Rovers.
McConigley will give late fitness tests to David Shovlin, Jonathan Minnock and Shane Bradley.
In recent weeks, McConigley has lost Conal McGonigle, who moved to Canada to work, and Jonny Bonner to Wexford Youths but remains optimistic. Goalkeeper Rory Kelly is commuting from London to play.
Ringmahon are currently third in the Beaumish Stout MSL Senior First Division – which is the second flight – some five points behind second-placed Midleton and seven off leaders Everton. However, Ringmahon have three games in hand on each of their rivals so still have plenty to play for themselves this season.
