St Michael's (CLG Naomh Mícheál) is a GAA club based in Creeslough/Dunfanaghy in County Donegal. Located in the north of the county, the club is affected by rural issues such as low population and emigration; despite this they play at the top level in the Donegal Senior Football Championship and opened a new clubhouse in 2010.[1] The club colours are red and white.[2]
| CLG Naomh Mícheál | ||
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| Founded: | 1952 | |
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| County: | Donegal | |
| Nickname: | Bridgemen | |
| Colours: | Red and White | |
| Grounds: | The Bridge | |
| Coordinates: | 55.18404, -7.98594 | |
| Playing kits | ||
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The club plays at the Bridge in Dunfanaghy.[3][4]
The club has rivalries with Cloich Cheann Fhaola,[5] CLG Na nDúnaibh and Glenswilly.
History
editThe club does not have much of a history. Perhaps the most interesting fact about it is that 2014 European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley used to play for them.[6]
The club reached the final of 2004 All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Championship.[7] reached the final of the 2011 Donegal Senior Football Championship, only to lose to Glenswilly. This was their first final appearance at senior level.[8][9]
They contributed six players to the Donegal county team that won the 2012 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final at Croke Park, including Colm McFadden, who scored a goal in the final and ended the season as top scorer.
Notable players
edit- Michael Langan — 2018 and 2019 Ulster SFC winner
- Martin McElhinney — 2012 All-Ireland SFC winner
- Colm McFadden — 2012 All-Ireland SFC winner and All-Ireland SFC top scorer
- Antoin McFadden — 2012 All-Ireland SFC winner
- Mark Anthony McGinley — Donegal goalkeeper 2015–19
- Brian McLaughlin[10]
- Daniel McLaughlin — 2012 All-Ireland SFC winner
- Christy Toye — 2012 All-Ireland SFC winner
- Peter Witherow — 2012 All-Ireland SFC winner
Managers
edit| Years | Manager |
|---|---|
| 1952–? | — |
| c. 2020 | Gary O'Neill[11] |
| 2020–2021 | Daniel McLaughlin[12] |
| 2022– | Raymond McLaughlin and Cathal Sweeney[13][14] |
Honours
edit- Donegal Senior Football Championship runner-up: 2011[8][9]
- All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Championship runner-up: 2004[7]
- Ulster Intermediate Club Football Championship: 2003
- Donegal Intermediate Football Championship: 2003
- Donegal Junior Football Championship: 1983, 1992
References
edit- ^ "Club focus – St Michael's Dunfanaghy/Creeslough". Gaelic Life. 11 August 2011. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
- ^ "gaainfo.com". Archived from the original on 24 January 2013.
- ^ "St. Michael's move to second place". Donegal Democrat. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
- ^ "St. Michael's suffer first defeat at the hands of Naomh Conaill". Donegal Democrat. 21 April 2009. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2009.
- ^ Ferry, Ryan (23 July 2020). "Cloughaneely targeting improved performance". Donegal News. p. 60.
Cloughaneely manager Michael Lynch is looking for an improved performance as he takes his side to the Bridge this Saturday to take on local rivals St Michael's at 7.30pm… 'We got a bit of a beating last week', said Lynch, who is in his fourth year as manager…
- ^ Foley, Alan (23 January 2013). "McGuiness (sic) only too willing to help out McGinley". Donegal Democrat. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ^ a b "Easy in the end for Ilen". Irish Independent. 26 April 2004.
- ^ a b "Murphy is the star as Glenswilly triumph". The Irish Times. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
- ^ a b "Murphy magic proves key as Glenswilly secure first Donegal crown". Irish Independent. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
- ^ "Donegal duo axed from panel". BBC Sport. 16 July 2004.
- ^ Foley, Alan (9 September 2020). "St Michael's manager Gary O'Neill cuts a frustrated figure after narrow loss to Kilcar". Retrieved 9 September 2020.
- ^ "St Michael's Manager Daniel McLaughlin glad with win at MacCumhaills". Highland Radio. 20 September 2021.
- ^ "Untitled [photos, four with the captions beneath the top two given]". Donegal News. 31 March 2022. p. 64.
Daniel McLaughlin, St Michael's Team Manager 2021 presenting Hugh O'Donnell with the Player of the Year Award… Cathal Sweeney, Senior Team Manager, presenting Kyle McGarvey with the Young Player of the Year Award.
- ^ Ferry, Ryan (31 March 2022). "Glenfin gear up for Division 1". Donegal News. p. 70.
Meanwhile, there will be plenty of eyes on Magheragallon on Saturday as Trevor Alcorn takes charge of Gaoth Dobhair when they face St Michael's, who will be managed by Raymond McLaughlin and Cathal Sweeney this year.