Donegal name squad for Down championship clash

DONEGAL have named their team for Sunday’s trip to Páirc Esler (2pm) to face Down in the opening round of the Ulster SFC.

Oisin Gallen has been named despite being earlier ruled out with injury and there is no place in the panel for Eoghan McGettigan, recently called up after fine club form with Naomh Conaill.

Michael Langan’s training has been limited since the league and he has been listed among the subs.

Mark Curran and Caolan McColgan are set for their championship debuts after being named in the defence.

There is no place for the injured Peadar Mogan, Marty O’Reilly or Jeaic Mac Ceallabhuí who played during the league campaign.

The winners will play Cavan or Armagh in the next Sunday’s semi-final for a place in the decider in Clones on Sunday, May 14.

Donegal: Shaun Patton, Mark Curran, Brendan McCole, Caolan Ward, Caolan McColgan, Stephen McMenamin, Eoghan Ban Gallagher, Caolan McGonagle, Jason McGee, Daire Ó Baoill, Oisin Gallen, Ciaran Thompson, Hugh McFadden, Jamie Brennan, Conor O’Donnell
Subs: Gavin Mulreany, John Ross Molloy, Michael Langan, Brian O’Donnell, Rory O’Donnell, Luke McGlynn, Johnny McGroddy, Dylan Dorrian, Kieran Tobin, Jack McSharry, Kane Barrett