By Niall Gartland DONEGAL boss Barry Ward believes the coveted Ulster Minor Championship title could easily go the way of any of the four teams remaining in the competition. His team bypassed the quarter-final stage with a round two victory over Armagh, though extra-time was required to separate the two teams, a game he believes […]
Ward’s Donegal braced for Armagh repeat
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May 2, 2025
By Shaun Casey DONEGAL were deserving eight-points winners when they faced off against Armagh in the semi-final of the Ulster Minor League, but the championship is a different ball game, says Donegal boss Barry Ward. Joseph Gibbons, Matthew Enright and Joe Doherty all raised green flags while star man Tomas Carr chipped in with 0-4 […]
Ward expecting a cracking game
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May 18, 2024
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL minor boss Barry Ward is expecting a cracking game when they entertain Armagh in Saturday’s Ulster semi-final in Ballyshannon. Donegal earned home advantage after topping their group with Armagh needing to dust themselves down after losing to Derry to overcome Monaghan in the quarter-final. “Armagh are a quality team, they won […]
Donegal minors aiming to keep the foot down says Ward
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April 11, 2024
By Michael McMullan WHEN Tyrone minors visit Ballybofey on Saturday is not knock-out but that’s not how Donegal manager Barry Ward is looking at it. Both teams won their opening games and Ward wants his side to keep their foot on the gas. After three years managing the senior team in his native Ballyshannon and […]
Donegal appoint Ward as new minor manager
October 3, 2023
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL have appointed a new minor football manager ahead of the 2024 season. Aodh Ruadh Ballyshannon man Barry Ward was rubberstamped at Monday night’s meeting of Donegal GAA. Ward steps into the vacancy left after Luke Barrett joined Jim McGuiness with the seniors. Advertisement An Ulster u-21 winner with the county in […]