The club's involvement in the Derry League came to an end last week when crack outfit Oak Grove won by the narrowest of margins in a quarter-final hosted by the G.P.O. club in Derry.

Boasting three players who had finished in the top eight in the individual league rankings the Oak were strong favourites, but Donegal made the better start.

Charles Murphy took the first frame against former Derry Champion Seamus Conway but was unlucky to lose a tight second against an in-form player.

Tom Plunkett gained a notable two nil victory against Oak's number one Seamus Gallagher. The mid-term break obviously agreed with Tom as he played his best snooker in some time. Having won the first frame on a black ball fight, Tom began the second frame with a break of 31 only to run out of position. His opponent showed his class by hitting back with a 47. A protracted safety battle then ensued with Tom getting the snooker he needed on the pink and then potting pink and black to put Donegal three one up.

But Oak Grove are no pushover and Donal Murphy proved his mettle by taking both frames against Michael Neary. The match was decided on the aggregate scores in the six frames and Donegal were the unlucky losers.

Donegal Town end the season in the top eight in the Northwest which is no mean feat considering this was their debut season.

The club won both its matches in the Donegal League last week. Ramelton A were beaten four one with Charles Murphy, Tom Plunkett, Michael Neary and Martin Mulhern all winning. Then two days later the team travelled to Convoy and won by the same scoreline. Winners on the night were Paul Thomas, Alan Ramsay, Tom Plunkett and Declan Ryle. Declan was making his debut for the team and he justified his selection with a convincing victory. Alan was in top form and also made light work of a tricky opponent.