Ealing Trailfinders sign Mark Donnelly on short-term loan

Ealing Trailfinders are delighted to announce that prop Mark Donnelly will join the Club on a short-term loan from Munster. 

Donnelly joins Ealing Trailfinders on a short-term loan until 4 January 2026.

24-year-old Donnelly has represented Ireland at U18 and U20 age-grade levels and became part of Munster’s senior squad in 2024 after coming through the academy system. He was one of twelve players to make their senior Munster debuts in the bonus-point Champions Cup win over Wasps in December 2021.

Donnelly will join former Munster men Rory Scannell, Scott Buckley and Patrick Campbell who have become regular starters for Trailfinders in the green jersey for the next three weeks.

On signing for the Club on a short-term loan, Donnelly said: 

“I’m really excited and grateful for the opportunity to play for Ealing Trailfinders.

“Meeting everyone and a few familiar faces from Munster has been really enjoyable so far. I’m looking forward to getting out there and hopefully having a positive impact on the group.”

Director of Rugby Ben Ward added: 

“We thank Munster for helping us out by letting Mark come to us over the Christmas period. The Irish players at Trailfinders speak very highly of him and what he can bring to the field.

“We’re looking forward to having Mark at Ealing Trailfinders even if it’s for a short period of time.”