By Michael McMullan DONEGAL LGFA will advertise their vacant senior manager post following the news of Maxi Curran stepping down after six seasons in charge. His decision comes in the wake of their All-Ireland exit at the hands of Dublin on Sunday in Ballybofey. The County Board Executive are set to advertise the vacant post […]
A class act: Donegal’s Karen Guthrie
July 15, 2023
By Michael McMullan A LOVE of her county and playing alongside the girls she grew up are the main reasons why Karen Guthrie is still pulling on the green and gold of Donegal. Based on Fr Seán Ó Gallchoir’s expertly detailed breakdown of her career, Guthrie has a staggering 165 senior inter-county appearances to her […]
Gallagher hoping for fans to back Donegal All-Ireland bid
July 13, 2023
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 […]
Donegal delight at winning start
July 7, 2023
By Michael McMullan VICTORY over All-Ireland champions Meath has created a buzz in the Donegal camp and brings belief insists captain Niamh McLaughlin. Niamh Hegarty top scored for Maxi Curran’s side who needed a late free from Karen Guthrie to clinch victory in Páirc Tailteann. Like all camogie and ladies football teams, Donegal will see […]
McLaughlin expects a battle Royale against the Royals
June 29, 2023
By Niall Gartland DONEGAL stalwart Nicole McLaughlin is cagey about loose talk that their upcoming opponents Meath aren’t the force of previous years. Maxi Curran’s side are set to take on Meath in their second of two group stage clashes this weekend, although they are virtually assured of progression to the last eight following their […]
Donegal off to a winning start in Lifford
June 18, 2023
TG4 All-Ireland Championship Donegal 2-10 Waterford 1-8 By Tom Comack DONEGAL got their TG4 All-Ireland Championship campaign up and running with a deserved win over Waterford at Pairc MacDiarmada in Lifford. Advertisement It was a much changed Donegal side from that which went down to Waterford in the league. Former All Star Niamh Hegarty and Karen […]
Donegal preparing for “group of death” after Ulster boost
June 16, 2023
By Shaun Casey ULSTER champions Donegal have been drawn into the “group of death” according to manager Maxi Curran as they begin their All-Ireland charge this weekend. The Tir Chonaill ladies host Waterford before taking on reigning All-Ireland champions Meath in round three. “We couldn’t have got a tougher one really, we’re in the group […]
Underdog tag suited us says Donegal’s McGroddy
June 1, 2023
By Shaun Casey DONEGAL upset the odds in Owenbeg last Sunday to overturn heavy favourites Armagh and capture the Ulster title for the first time in four years. The Orchard County have dominated the provincial scene in recent seasons, but Donegal are now back on top. It’s been a tough 2023 for Maxi Curran’s charges, […]
Donegal crowned Ulster champions once again
May 29, 2023
TG4 ULSTER SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Donegal 1-10 Armagh 0-9 By Frank Craig DONEGAL tore up the formbook in spectacular fashion as they downed reigning champions Armagh in the TG4 Ulster SFC decider at Owenbeg. Advertisement Three weeks ago Shane McCormack’s side enjoyed a comprehensive eight-point championship win over Donegal. However, the playing field was levelled […]
Clodagh can’t wait for Ulster final day
May 27, 2023
By Shaun Casey ARMAGH are getting used to lining out on the big days, but their defensive rock Clodagh McCambridge insists the Orchard County aren’t taking it for granted. Armagh are chasing their fourth Ulster title in a row and for the third consecutive year, Donegal stand between them and the trophy. “For us, we’ve […]