McFadden strikes late as Termon down Dungloe.
A Ryan McFadden goal with essentially the last kick of the game gave Termon a winning start to the year with a three-point victory over Dungloe.
They advance in the Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta after a 2-5 to 0-8 win at the Burn Road on St Patrick’s Day giving Trevor Alcorn his first win as senior manager in his first competitive game in charge.
Termon lead 5-4 at the break with five different scores in the opening half – Anthony Grant, Steve McElwaine, Aaron Reid, Jack Alcorn and Bobby McGettigan.
Noel McBride, Shaun McGee, Daire Gallagher and Daniel Ward pointed for Dessie Gallaghers side.
Termon’s only scores in the second half were goals as Oisin Harkin netted the first just five minutes in, to put them four up but Dungloe responded with three scores from McGee (2) and Ward.
Daire Gallagher almost had the visitors ahead but would hit the post as Dungloe found themselves hunting goals.
With the hour played, Oisin Bonner pointed to level the tie 1-5 to 0-8.
It seemed the game was heading for extra time but Termon were given one last chance as McFadden would find the back of the net in a crowded goal mouth to set up a tie with Cloughaneely in the next round.
Mc Cafferty powers Termon to victory
Roisin Mc Cafferty produced a five star display when she powered Termon to victory in this entertaining game at the Burn Road.
Mc Cafferty who opened Termon’s account with two fine points , suffered the ignomity of a missed penalty but recovered to roam the green grass of the Burn Road to power Termon to the next round of this competition.
Termon who had six debutantes , in Victoria Kelly ,Tera Mc Gettigan, Siobhan Cameron, Saran Mc Fadden and Roisin Mc Kelvey started in whirlwind fashion before Naomh Conaill steadied the ship with two fine scores from Daniell Mc Devitt and Grainne Agnew.
Termon were ahead at the break 1-2 to 0-2 with a Geraldine Mc Laughin goal the difference.
On the resumption, Termon who had thr strong wind in their backs that blew from Lough Salt to Doon Well powered to a fine victory despite two missed penalties or excellant saves.
The winning margin was Termon 1—15 Glenties 0—3
Best for Termon was Roisin Mc Cafferty, Geraldine Mc Laughlin .with Orla Corry have an outstanding hour
Best for Glenties was Danielle Mc Devitt Emma Doherty and the outstanding Bronagh Gallagher who saved two penalties
Next up for Termon is a semi-final against Naomh Mhuire