St Michael's GAA (Donegal)

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]

St Michael's
CLG Naomh Mícheál
Founded:1952
County:Donegal
Nickname:Bridgemen
Colours:Red and White
Grounds:The Bridge
Coordinates:55.18404, -7.98594
Playing kits
Standard colours

The club plays at the Bridge in Dunfanaghy.[3][4]

The club has a rivalry with Cloich Cheann Fhaola.[5]

History

The 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

Managers
Years Manager
1952–?—
c. 2020Gary O'Neill[11]
2020–2021Daniel McLaughlin[12]
2022–Raymond McLaughlin and Cathal Sweeney[13][14]

Honours

References
  1. "Club focus – St Michael's Dunfanaghy/Creeslough". Gaelic Life. 11 August 2011. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
  2. "gaainfo.com". Archived from the original on 24 January 2013.
  3. "St. Michael's move to second place". Donegal Democrat. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
  4. "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.
  5. 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…
  6. Foley, Alan (23 January 2013). "McGuiness (sic) only too willing to help out McGinley". Donegal Democrat. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
  7. "Easy in the end for Ilen". Irish Independent. 26 April 2004.
  8. "Murphy is the star as Glenswilly triumph". The Irish Times. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
  9. "Murphy magic proves key as Glenswilly secure first Donegal crown". Irish Independent. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
  10. "Donegal duo axed from panel". BBC Sport. 16 July 2004.
  11. 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.
  12. "St Michael's Manager Daniel McLaughlin glad with win at MacCumhaills". Highland Radio. 20 September 2021.
  13. "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.
  14. 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.
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