Melchester Rovers promotion to the top flight in the 1940s. And they finished runners-up in 1949, losing the title to North Ham just in the last game of the season. In 1954, however, the first "Roy of the Rovers" strip appeared, telling the story of the club and its star striker Roy Race (whose grandfather, Billy Race, had played for the club in the early part of the 20th century). Melchester finally became League Champions in 1958, and won the FA Cup the following season, by which time Race was captain. It was in the 1960s, however, that Rovers became a footballing
Letterkenny Rovers F.C. shorts and yellow socks. The club crest is divided into four panels which feature St. Eunan's Cathedral, Conwal Parish Church, a fish and a bridge. There is a football in the centre of the crest. Letterkenny Rovers F.C. Letterkenny Rovers Football Club () is an association football club from Ireland, currently competing in the Ulster Senior League. The club is based in Letterkenny and the team play their home games at Leckview Park. The club work closely with League of Ireland First Division side Finn Harps. Letterkenny Rovers also compete in the FAI Cup. The club was formed in 1936