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- ↑ Dungloe prove too good for Downings in LGFA Junior A decider - https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa/1311817/dungloe-prove-too-good-for-downings-in-lgfa-junior-a-decider.html
- ↑ Gaoth Dobhair toast LGFA Junior A Championship success with win over Dungloe - https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa/921582/gaoth-dobhair-toast-lfga-junior-a-championship-success-with-win-over-dungloe.html
- ↑ Magic McCroary hits 4-7 as Robert Emmets defeat Dungloe in LGFA Junior A final - https://www.donegallive.ie/news/sport/679040/magic-mccroary-hits-4-7-as-robert-emmets-defeat-dungloe-in-lgfa-junior-a-final.html
- ↑ All 'White' on the night for Killybegs as they lift Ladies Junior A Championship - https://www.donegallive.ie/news/sport/571762/all-white-on-the-night-for-killybegs-as-they-lift-ladies-junior-a-championship.html
- ↑ Goals decisive as Naomh Muire ladies win Junior A crown - http://www.donegalsporthub.com/goals-decisive-as-naomh-muire-ladies-win-junior-a-crown/
- ↑ Carr drives Gaeil Fhánada ladies to championship title - http://www.donegalsporthub.com/carr-drives-gaeil-fhanada-ladies-junior-championship-title/
- ↑ Alanah McDonnell stars as Naomh Conaill win Junior A Final - http://www.donegalsporthub.com/alanah-mcdonnell-stars-naomh-conaill-ladies-win-junior-final/
- ↑ County titles for Ardara and Buncrana ladies - https://donegalnews.com/2015/09/county-titles-for-ardara-and-buncrana-ladies/
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