Despite the absence of Michael Murphy, Glenswilly produced a battling performance to gain two valuable league points in Gaelic Park.
Bundoran 1-14 Glenswilly 2-12
By Noel Carr
Bundoran started with Paul Brennan and brought Jamie Brennan on midway through the second half but it would be the visitors who would prevail despite getting their final score of the game nine minutes into the second half.
Brian Farrelly hit two goals in either half and the boot of Donnacha Gallagher (pictured) was in overdrive as he scored eight points, six from frees, throughout the game.
Bundoran who had led at halftime by a point through a Gary Clancy goal lost their way on the restart conceding 1-6 without reply and despite a very spirited comeback in horrendous conditions came up short at the final whistle.
Glenswilly lost their discipline towards the end with Oisin Crawford and Brian Farrelly both red carded but they held on impressively for a vital win.
Bundoran: Conor Carty; Matthew Duffy, Diarmuid McCaughey, Adam Gallagher; Paul Brennan, Shane McGowan, Niall Carr; Ciaran McCaughey, Michael McEniff; Timmy Govorov, Alan Russell, Cian McEniff; Tommy Hourihane (0-4, 4f), Gary Clancy (1-7, 5f), Daragh Hoey (0-1). Subs: Paul Murphy for McGowan (10), Jamie Brennan for Hourihane (45), Brian McHenry for C.McEniff (50).
Glenswilly: Philip O’Donnell; Shane McDaid, Eamonn Ward, Paddy Diver; Mark McAteer (0-1), Ruairi Crawford, Ryan Diver; Neil Gallagher, Leon Kelly; Stephen O’Donnell Caoimhin Marley (0-2), Joe Gibbons; Donnacha Gallagher (0-8, 6f), Brian Farrelly (2-1), Oisin Crawford. Subs: Darren McGinley for Gibbons (black card, 50), Caolan McFadden for S.O’Donnell (56).
Referee: Connie Doherty (Naomh Conaill).
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