Glenswilly U21s secured a narrow victory over Sean MacCumhaills, winning 2-15 to 2-14 in a pulsating encounter at the Donegal GAA Centre.
The match was a physical duel, with Tomás McNulty excelling for MacCumhaills, scoring two goals to put his team in charge. However, Oisin McGrenra's goal for Glenswilly helped turn the tide.
Despite a strong effort from MacCumhaills, they fell short, unlike their victory in the 2021 Division 1 Minor final, where they won 2-9 to 0-3.
These sides had met in the Division 1 Minor final four years previously with MacCumhaills winning by 2-9 to 0-3.
The two teams fielded several players from that 2021 final, with MacCumhaills featuring nine players and Glenswilly featuring ten.
Author's summary: Glenswilly wins a close match against MacCumhaills.