Donegal 1-12 Derry 1-11 By Michael McMullan A STOPPAGE time point from Shane Callaghan booked Donegal’s spot in the Ulster U-20 semi-finals. Ger Dillon’s two-point free looked to have earned the Oakleafers a draw. Advertisement A draw would have put Derry in pole position to top the group but they now head into the quarter-finals. […]
Croker win can give Down confidence as championship approaches says Mickey Donnelly
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April 1, 2026
By Shaun Casey WINNING in Croke Park is a good habit to get into. Climbing the steps of the Hogan Stand and raising some silverware, no matter what level, is important. Not every player gets to experience that feeling. While Down have bigger fish to fry in the coming weeks, with Division One league champions […]
Donegal hammer All-Ireland champs Kerry in Division One decider
March 29, 2026
By Shaun Casey Donegal 3-20 Kerry 2-10 Donegal are the new Division One league champions following their landslide victory against All-Ireland champions Kerry. In a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland decider, it was Donegal who dominated this time around. Man of the match Michael Langan kicked the first five-points for Jim McGuinness’ men, while Keith […]
Donegal’s White determined to grasp promotion opportunity
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March 26, 2026
By Shaun Casey THINGS could have been a lot easier for Donegal. In an alternative universe, they’re sitting back, relaxing this weekend, already beginning to plan for an assault on the Division Two league title. But rarely in football are things as straightforward as that. Tipperary throw a massive spanner into the works at Clonmel last […]
McIver reflects on historic Donegal league triumph
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March 26, 2026
By Ryan Ferry ‘DROUGHT OVER’ was the front-page headline of the Donegal News on Monday, April 23, 2007 – the day after Donegal clinched their first-ever and – until Sunday at least – only National Football League title. A 0-13 to 0-10 victory over Mayo in front of a crowd of 30,000 at Croke Park brought […]
McKinney looks ahead to another date with Wicklow
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March 24, 2026
By Michael McMullan SATURDAY’S Division 3A final in Aughrim is the middle installment of Donegal and Wicklow in a crucial six-week period. The Garden County were seven-point winners in the league encounter at O’Donnell Park. While there is a cup up for grabs then they cross paths this weekend, next month’s Christy Ring Cup opener […]
Down and Donegal set for Croker weekend
March 23, 2026
By Michael McMullan DOWN and Donegal will lock horns when the Ulster Championship kicks into gear but both will get a taste of Croke Park this weekend. Donegal will face Kerry on Sunday in a repeat of last summer’s All-Ireland final with Jack O’Connor’s side bidding to retain their title. For Donegal, they have not […]
McErlain hoping Derry can learn from tough opener
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March 20, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY u-20 manager Damian McErlain said his side’s hard-fought win over Monaghan will be a benefit going forward in the Ulster Championship. The Oakleafers needed a Tommy Rogers two-pointer in the closing stages to pull clear in Castleblayney. After trailing by three points early on, Derry hit four points without reply to […]
Farney fate already sealed before Donegal date
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March 18, 2026
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN’S destiny has already been decided, so their clash with Ulster foes Donegal on Sunday afternoon is a dead rubber for them, outside of trying to get one of Jim McGuinness’ charges. The Tir Chonaill men defeated Monaghan twice during last year’s championship, knocking them out of both the Ulster and All-Ireland […]
Derry and Monaghan lock horns as the Ulster U20 Championship gets under way
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March 17, 2026
Ulster U-20 FC By Michael McMullan THE Ulster U-20 Championship gets underway on Wednesday night with two games down for decision (both 7.30pm). Last year’s beaten finalists Donegal welcome Fermanagh to ‘The Scarvey’ in Buncrana as Group A gets under way. Advertisement The game of the night, also in Group A, is the clash of […]