By Niall Gartland GAOTH Dobhair have lost a batch of experienced players this season, some of whom are household names, but they haven’t skipped a beat thanks to the impact of talented young players who have already shown what they can do at underage level. They’re managed by Rónán Mac Niallais, who steered the team […]
GAA team of the week
July 1, 2024
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Preview: Donegal well placed ahead of championship first
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June 28, 2024
Al-Ireland SFC quarter-final Donegal v Louth Sunday, Croke Park, 1.15pm By Michael McMullan SUNDAY is new ground in HQ are Donegal and Louth cross swords in the championship for the first time. It has been a whirlwind for Donegal. Last year brought doom and gloom of the county having their underage academy issues laid bare. […]
McColgan makes it back into the Donegal plans for Croke Park
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June 28, 2024
By Michael McMullan WHEN Caolan McColgan pulls the number 17 jersey over his head on Sunday, it will have extra significance. Despite growing up in Inishowen where soccer is popular for many, it has always been Gaelic Football. When you are young and impressionable, the sight of Michael Murphy hoisting Sam Maguire towards the heavens […]
Donegal side named for a first ever championship meeting with Louth
June 28, 2024
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL have announced their squad for Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-final with Louth in Croke Park (1.15pm). The team shows one change from their win over Clare with Dáire Ó Baoill coming in ahead of Odhrán Doherty. Jason McGee, Gavin Mulreaney and Caolan McColgan have all made a return to fitness and are listed […]
Brennan: Louth don’t fear Donegal
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June 27, 2024
By Shaun Casey LOUTH manager Ger Brennan insists his side won’t feat Donegal when the pair collide in the All-Ireland quarter-final on Sunday afternoon. Having faced off in the league, the two teams should know each other well at this stage. The Wee County came up short in the league, with Donegal winning 1-17 to […]
All-Ireland quarter-final draws announced
June 24, 2024
By Michael McMullan THE race to get hands on the Sam Maguire Cup will heat up this weekend after Monday morning’s quarter-final draw. All three Ulster teams have been kept apart with champions Dublin up against Galway in the last eight. There is a repeat of last year’s semi-final of Derry and Kerry while Ulster […]
Preview: Another decision day for Donegal
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June 14, 2024
All-Ireland SFC Round Three Donegal v Clare Saturday, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 3pm By Michael McMullan WHAT a difference a year can make. Just ask the people of Donegal. Just over a year ago, they travelled to Clare for the opening game of the All-Ireland series with more questions than answers. Advertisement A round four […]
Donegal name team for Clare clash
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June 14, 2024
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL manager Jim McGuinness has named their side for Saturday’s All-Ireland clash with Clare in Castlebar (3pm).Jason McGee, forced off in their defeat to Cork, hasn’t made the 26 but there is a return from Conor O’Donnell. The Carndonagh man, who hasn’t played since last season’s group game against Monaghan, has scored […]
Donegal drawing on the Ulster final positives
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June 8, 2024
By Michael McMullan THEY may have returned from Clones with empty hands but Donegal can take plenty from their recent Ulster final defeat. Despite being underdogs, Donegal took Armagh to extra-time and they step into the All-Ireland arena on Sunday against Kerry in Ballybofey. Amy Boyle Carr may be just 23 but the Naomh Conaill […]