There is a full round of football action this weekend in Donegal
Here are the details at the time of going to print.
Check the Donegal website for any changes before travelling.
DONEGAL SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3
Killybegs v Kilcar
Saturday, Killybegs, 5pm
AFTER beating St Eunan’s, Kilcar were chinned by Downings and will be keep to bounce back. Killybegs have also lost a game too. They’re at home but Kilcar will be fancied to come through this one.
Verdict: Kilcar
Downings v Naomh Conaill – Saturday, Downings, 5pm – MATCH POSTPONED
Saturday, Ardara, 7.30pm
OISÍN Gallen felt they left the drawn Glenswilly game behind them and they are one of the unbeaten teams. They’ll know all about CJ Molloy’s shooting against Naomh Conaill. A tight one here.
Verdict: MacCumhaill’s
Glenswilly v Dungloe
Sunday, Glenswilly, 1pm
MICHAEL Murphy hasn’t played since the All-Ireland final but Glenswilly are still unbeaten. Dungloe were in last year’s final and have two wins from two so far. It could change in the game of the weekend.
Verdict: Glenswilly
Gaoth Dobhair v Aodh Ruadh
Sunday, Gaoth Dobhair, 3pm
THE home side are eyeing a top four finish whereas Ballyshannon are battling with the relegation zone. Domhnall Mac Giolla Bhríde and Dáire Ó Baoill got game time last weekend. It might be their first start this time.
Verdict: Gaoth Dobhair
St Eunan’s v St Naul’s
Sunday, St Eunan’s, 3pm
THE champions against a team yet to get a point on the board. Shane O’Donnell has yet to feature for St Eunan’s. St Naul’s will need big games from their county players. The time is now.
Verdict: St Eunan’s
Four Masters v Glenfin
Sunday, Four Masters, 5pm
A TRICKY game has been made trickier for Glenfin after Four Masters losing last week. At home, the Donegal Town side will be looking for a response after their league promise.
Verdict: Four Masters
St Michael’s v Termon
Sunday, St Michael’s, 5pm
AN intriguing game beckons at the Bridge. Termon won the league and put in a fine performance to beat Four Masters. It’s a hard one to call. Michael Langan will have a big say after kicking 0-11 last week.
Verdict: St Michael’s
DONEGAL INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3
Burt v Bundoran
Saturday, Burt, 5pm
BUNDORAN lost to Uisce Chaoin but feel one of their ‘points’ was a two pointer. They’ll have to park the questions to focus on getting a result away from home this weekend. Burt had a fine win over Fanad last week.
Verdict: Bundoran
Malin v Fanad Gaels
Saturday, Malin, 6pm
MALIN are one of the unbeaten sides and were pegged back by Uisce Chaoin late on last week. They finished bottom of the league but home advantage may be a factor this weekend.
Verdict: Malin
Buncrana v Uisce Chaoin
Sunday, Buncrana, 2pm
EUNAN Mullan fisted an equaliser for Uisce Chaoin last weekend. This is a derby game and it could be dominated by the Caolans – McColgan and McGonigle. Toss of a coin here.
Verdict: Draw
Naomh Columba v Na Rossa
Sunday, Naomh Columba, 4pm,
TOP faces bottom as Na Rossa are struggling to find form and they’ll need it this weekend. The home side have two wins to their name and fancied to make it three. A title contender.
Verdict: Naomh Columba
Red Hugh’s v Milford
Sunday, Red Hugh’s, 4pm,
RED Hugh’s are level on four points at the top with Naomh Columba and welcome Milford who have one win to their name. The home side could make it a third successive win.
Verdict: Red Hugh’s
Cloughaneely v Naomh Muire
Sunday, Cloughaneely, 6pm
NAOMH Muire were winners over neighbours Na Rossa but were edged out by Red Hugh’s. Cloughaneely are a different side without Jason McGee. Naomh Muire were promoted to Division One but now it’s championship time.
Verdict: Naomh Muire
DONEGAL JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3GROUP A
Robert Emmet’s v Urris
Saturday, Robert Emmet’s, 3pm
THE Emmet’s were victorious against Pettigo and go in as favourites this weekend with Urris having lost their opening two games. Urris were awarded a walkover in the league fixture.
Verdict: Robert Emmet’s
Pettigo v Lifford
Sunday, Pettigo, 3pm
LIFFORD’S only win came in the league against Na Rossa. Pettigo had a better campaign overall, are at home and could win this one.
Verdict: Pettigo
Naomh Bríd v Convoy
Sunday, Naomh Bríd, 5pm
BOTH teams won their first two games. Convoy were playing at a higher level but finished bottom of Division Two. Little to chose between them.
Verdict: Convoy
GROUP B
Naomh Ultan v Moville
Sunday, Naomh Ultan, 2pm
AFTER a poor league campaign, Moville have been a championship mixed bag. Naomh Ultan pushed Carndonagh and could well pick up another win.
Verdict: Naomh Ultan
Letterkenny Gaels v Carndonagh
Sunday, Letterkenny Gaels, 5pm
CARN are the fancied horse and with Conor O’Donnell, they’ll be hard to reel in. The Gaels were winners over Naomh Colmcille but they’ve a tougher ask on Sunday.
Verdict: Carndonagh
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