THERE was a start to the Ulster Championship weekend with plenty of action in the club scene across Ulster. Here is our selection from games involving Ulster teams. 1 SHAUN PATTON Donegal Penalty save and got up quickly for the rebound. Kick-outs mostly excellent. Advertisement 2 PEADAR MOGAN Donegal Usual all-action display from the St […]
By Shaun Casey WHAT a difference a year makes. When these teams paired off in the first round of the Ulster Championship 12 months ago at Celtic Park, Donegal were the plucky underdogs and Derry were the bookies’ favourites. Sure, with Jim McGuinness back in the dugout, Donegal always had that puncher’s chance, but Derry were […]
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL put the Anglo Celt Cup on the line on Sunday in Ballybofey (2pm) and manager Jim McGuinness has named his side. He hands a championship debut to Naomh Conaill clubmate Finbarr Roarty in defence with Aaron Doherty listed to start for the first time, having came on against Mayo in the […]
DONEGAL boss Jim McGuinness is expecting another great battle in MacCumhaill Park when All-Ireland champions Armagh come to Ballybofey on Sunday. Donegal have had a superb start to the Division One campaign with two wins from two against Dublin and Kerry as Jim McGuinness was delighted to get early points on the board and give the side […]
By Shaun Casey WHILE Sunday’s round three showdown with Donegal won’t define Armagh’s season, former Orchard attacker Stefan Forker believes his county would enjoy getting one over their Ulster rivals and hosts Donegal. The two teams squared off in both the Division Two and the Ulster Championship finals last season and Donegal emerged victorious on […]
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL put their 100 per cent league record on the line when All-Ireland champions Armagh come to Ballybofey on Sunday. For selector Colm McFadden, an All-Ireland winner in 2012, getting points on the board has been the most satisfying aspect of their winning start. An early defeat brings a glance over the […]
DONEGAL’S winning run continued with a 0-21 to 0-14 win over Tyrone on Saturday in Ballybofey. The Gaelic Life team take a look back at the key moments in rate Donegal’s chances of lifting Sam. We also look at Armagh’s win over Westmeath as they bounce back from their Ulster final disappointment. We also caught […]
By Shaun Casey OF the 15 competitive games Donegal have already played this season, 11 of them have been against Ulster opposition and they kickstart their All-Ireland charge on Saturday afternoon against another familiar foe in Tyrone. Of course, that included the McKenna Cup and Ulster Championship campaigns, while the northern province was well represented […]
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL star Emer Gallagher is hoping Sunday’s home quarter-final clash with Dublin (MacCumhaill Park 2pm) will entice fans to put their shoulder of support to their latest All-Ireland bid. It comes at the business end of a season of two halves. After losing all their league games, Donegal found themselves relegated from […]
All-Ireland SFC Round 2 Derry 3-14 Donegal 1-15 By Michael McMullan Advertisement SECOND half goals from Paudi McGrogan, Conor Doherty and Lachlan Murray shot Derry to victory on Sunday in a sun-drenched Ballybofey. In a first half where Shaun Patton hurt Derry with kick-outs over the top, the home side will rue four wides in […]
