St Michael's (''CLG Naomh Mícheál'') is a

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club based in

Creeslough Creeslough ( , locally ; ) is a village in County Donegal, Ireland, south of Dunfanaghy on the N56 road (Ireland), N56 road. It overlooks an arm of Sheephaven Bay, with the population of the surrounding area engaged mainly in agriculture, mo ...

Dunfanaghy Dunfanaghy () is a small town, former fishing port, and commercial centre on the north coast of County Donegal, Ireland. It lies on Donegal's North West coast, specifically the west side of Sheephaven Bay, on the N56 road (the West Donegal Coas ...

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. 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

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and opened a new clubhouse in 2010. The club colours are red and white. The club plays at the Bridge in Dunfanaghy. The club has rivalries with Cloich Cheann Fhaola, CLG Na nDúnaibh and Glenswilly.

History

The club does not have much of a history. Perhaps the most interesting fact about it is that 2014 European

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captain

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used to play for them. The club reached the final of 2004

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. reached the final of the

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, only to lose to Glenswilly. This was their first final appearance at senior level. They contributed six players to the Donegal county team that won the 2012 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final at

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, including Colm McFadden, who scored a goal in the final and ended the season as top scorer.

Notable players

* Michael Langan —

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and 2019 Ulster SFC winner * Martin McElhinney — 2012 All-Ireland SFC winner * Colm McFadden — 2012 All-Ireland SFC winner and All-Ireland SFC top scorer *

Antoin McFadden Antoin McFadden (born 1989/1990) is an Irish Gaelic football coach and player who has played for St Michael's and the Donegal county team. Pronounced , his forename is derived from the name of Roman great antiquity origin. Playing career Mc ...

— 2012 All-Ireland SFC winner * Mark Anthony McGinley — Donegal goalkeeper 2015–19 * Brian McLaughlin * Daniel McLaughlin — 2012 All-Ireland SFC winner * Christy Toye — 2012 All-Ireland SFC winner * Peter Witherow — 2012 All-Ireland SFC winner

Managers

Honours

runner-up:

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runner-up: 2004 * Ulster Intermediate Club Football Championship: 2003 *

Donegal Intermediate Football Championship The Donegal Intermediate Football Championship (abbreviated as Donegal IFC) is an annual football competition organised by Donegal GAA. Termon are the title holders (2024) defeating Naomh Columba in the Final. History The competition has been ...

: 2003 * Donegal Junior Football Championship: 1983, 1992

References

External links

Official website
{{Donegal clubs Gaelic football clubs in County Donegal Gaelic games clubs in County Donegal People from Creeslough