Letterkenny RFC’s senior men’s teams were both away from home on Saturday, 17th October, with the 1st XV falling narrowly to Lisburn and the 2nd XV earning a close victory over neighbours Donegal Town RFC.

Lisburn 24–19 Letterkenny 1st XV

Letterkenny’s 1st XV finished five points short of their hosts, with Lisburn taking a 24–19 victory.

Cody Laverty contributed two of Letterkenny’s three tries, while captain Dan Faulkner also crossed for a try. Jack Robinson completed the visitors’ scoring with two conversions.

Donegal Town 19–22 Letterkenny 2nd XV

Letterkenny’s 2nd XV secured a hard-earned 22–19 win on their visit to Donegal Town, coming out on top after a close and tightly contested encounter.

Cillian Boyle crossed twice, with David Ward and Jordan Devenney adding a try apiece. Marc Gavigan’s conversion brought Letterkenny’s total to 22 points, enough to secure the away victory by a three-point margin.

Our thanks to Lisburn and Donegal Town RFC for their hospitality, and to the supporters who travelled to get behind both Letterkenny sides.

Letterkenny RFC also thanks senior men’s sponsors McCafferty’s / Sonny McSwine’s Letterkenny for their continued support.