father mcgoldrick was transferred to ballinascreen in 1938 and gerry mccloskey took over as club chairman, a position he also held in 1939. in 1939 dungiven won the north derry championship, beating limavady at drumsurn 1-04 to 0–02. on this occasion leo leonard in goals was the star of the game, pulling off several spectacular saves. dungiven had reached their first ever county final, the opposition being provided by magherafelt. ballinascreen won by 3–07 to 1–02.