Naomh Conaill’s Finbarr Roarty said winning his first Donegal senior football title “feels like a dream” as the Glenties side overcame Gaoth Dobhair 2-18 to 1-19 in Sunday’s final after extra-time.

The 19-year-old kicked three points from wing-back to again highlight his star potential in a year where he became an established starter on Jim McGuinness’ Donegal team.

However, it wasn’t looking good for his team when trailing by seven at the break and by two in added time when Shea Malone stepped up to kick an outrageous two-pointer to send the game into extra-time.

They carried that momentum through into the extra 20 minutes to seal their fifth county title in seven years, but it is a first for Roarty who was quick to downplay his own influence.

“One man doesn’t win a game – it’s 15 people,” he told BBC Sport NI.

“Shea Malone had to take on that two-pointer – no an easy shot to take – but he backed himself and got us to extra-time.

“It’s been a great year. I nearly have to pinch myself as it feels like a dream.”

It wasn’t the first time Naomh Conaill were forced to claw their way back in this year’s championship as they found themselves in tight spots in previous rounds.

However, their ability to fight back when the chips are down epitomised their title win and it was again vital on Sunday.

“It’s an amazing feeling with your club and your family, it means the world to you,” Roarty added.

“Naomh Conaill’s motto is ‘never die’ and there’s never a goal we’re going to give up.

“We’ll always try to fight our way back and today, there probably was a wee bit of luck in it as Gaoth Dobhair were seven points up, but we just fought and came out with the result.”