Letterkenny RFC’s Senior Men played a home double-header at Dave Gallaher Memorial Park on Saturday 7 November. The 2XV beat league leaders Ballymoney 3rds 27–21 to inflict their first defeat of the season, while the 1XV lost 28–25 to Academy after leading at half-time.

1XV | Letterkenny 25–28 Academy

Letterkenny took a 19–7 lead into the break against Academy. Daniel Boomer, Dave Brown and Felix Foley each crossed for a try, with Peter Scott converting two of the three scores.

Scott added two penalties in the second half to bring Letterkenny’s tally to 25. Academy scored 21 points after the break to overturn the 12-point half-time deficit and come away with a 28–25 win.

2XV | Letterkenny 27–21 Ballymoney 3rds

Ballymoney 3rds arrived at Dave Gallaher Memorial Park top of the table and unbeaten. Letterkenny led 14–7 at half-time and held on to win by six points.

Jayden Friel and Jack Bond each scored twice as Letterkenny ran in four tries. Kaymin Shortt kicked two conversions and Charlie Robinson added a penalty to round out the scoring in a 27–21 win.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support both teams and to McCafferty’s and Sonny McSwine’s for their continued support of Letterkenny RFC’s Senior Men.