The first game of the football season saw the team travel to Mullabuoy for a tough opening test.

The team had some players making their first start, but was mainly the same team that had won the league the previous year. The team settled reasonably quickly and began to dominate possession. Mid way through the first half Gary McClintock opened the scoring with a wel struck shot which clipped the post on its way into the goal.

Although under pressure, Mullabuoy battled hard and after having had little to do during the first half, the Donemana defence was all too easily prised open to allow Mullabuoy an equaliser.

The team had numerous chances, coming very close to scoring, but will hopefully have realised the importance of taking them. Mullabuoy cetainly took their chances-after another defensive error, Donemana found themselves 2-1 down with only a few minutes left.

The final whistle blew, leaving the players thoroughly disappointed. However, they played well for large periods of the game and should look forward to the rest of the season.