THERE will be a cull of teams in Donegal this weekend as the knock-out aspect of the championships kicks in at senior and intermediate level. The fixtures are as follows… DONEGAL SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PRELIMINARY QUARTER-FINALS St Eunan’s v Termon Advertisement Saturday, Donegal GAA centre, 5pm DÉJÀ Vu. The sides met last weekend with Eoin […]
Meehan: Sacrifices leaving St Eunan’s in fine fettle
By Matthew Wilson ST EUNAN’S manager Barry Meehan insists that his side will have to be prepared when they travel to the Burn Road to face Termon in Round Four of the Donegal Senior Championship on Saturday. The reigning county champions got their title defence off to a losing start when they were defeated by […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: Calm before the storm
WE have three rounds played here in the Donegal Senior Football Championship so it’s a down week for all clubs this weekend. The week-on-week action is taxing on players so the break will be welcomed by all the players involved. We have one round of fixtures to play before things start to really take shape. […]
Week three beckons on the Donegal championship scene
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 Advertisement Killybegs v Kilcar Saturday, Killybegs, 5pm AFTER beating St Eunan’s, Kilcar were chinned by Downings and […]
Championship draws made in Derry, Donegal and Cavan
By Michael McMullan DUNGIVEN’S prize for beating reigning champions Newbridge is a clash with 2024 All-Ireland champions in the next round. The Derry CCC have brought in a backdoor format this year and Newbridge face Swatragh in the backdoor as they bid to keep their hands on the John McLaughlin Cup. Derry SFC Round 2A […]
St Eunan’s boss expecting a different Kilcar
By Michael McMullan ST EUNAN’S manager Barry Meehan is happy with this side’s championship preparations but is expecting a different Kilcar this weekend. The sides meet on Sunday evening in O’Donnell Park as the Letterkenny outfit begins the defence of their title. While St Eunan’s missed out on the league final, Kilcar needed three wins to stay […]
A quick flick to club action in Donegal
By Michael McMullan THE fixture details have been released for the opening round of the Donegal SFC which begins next weekend. For the county players, it’s a case of getting back on the horse again after a long an 18-game season all the way to the All-Ireland final. Reigning champions St Eunan’s are our first […]
McDaid hoping for a full championship hand
By Michael McMullan GLENSWILLY manager Gary McDaid is hoping for a clean bill of health ahead of their championship opener with Naomh Conaill. Friday’s win over league leaders and previously unbeaten Termon left Glenswilly in fourth place, their highest ever finishing spot in Division One. Currently in a four-week training block, McDaid’s side start at home […]
O’Donnell hopeful a full St Eunan’s pack can embrace the new rules
By Michael McMullan ST EUNAN’S are out of contention for the league title ahead of their final game, a visit to Naomh Conaill. The championship draw has yet to be made but captain Conor O’Donnell senior is hopeful they have the squad to suit the new rule enhancements. There is still the question mark with […]
A bridge in the Glen: The rise of Glenswilly
Glenswilly cobbled enough players together to get off the ground in 1982. Now, they field two teams at every grade. Their intermediate win 20 years ago was the bridge. Gerard McGrenra bagged 1-5 in the final. He spoke with Michael McMullan… MANUS McFadden was bang on the money. Glenswilly needed a team of their own. […]








