Down and Donegal set for Croker weekend


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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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 […]


Derry and Monaghan lock horns as the Ulster U20 Championship gets under way
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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 […]


I don’t want to get caught up in too many negatives: McGuinness
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By Ryan Ferry and Michael McMullan DONEGAL travel to Clones on Sunday to take on Monaghan in the final league game. The Ulster champions are still odds on to make the league final, despite losing to Roscommon last weekend, their first defeat of the season. However, should Donegal lose on Sunday, any two from Kerry, […]


Ulster u-20 management teams take shape ahead of throw-in
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Niall McCoy takes a look across all the Ulster counties ahead of the Ulster U-20 Championship… Antrim Manager: Colin Toal Backroom: Advertisement Same as 2025 for Toal – Michael Gerard Doherty, Thomas Logan, Stephen Bateson, Peter McKeever, Stephen McCann and Gavin Breslin make up his staff as the Saffrons try to make a mark. They’re away […]


O’Donnell Park set to host Donegal Ulster opener


By Michael McMullan DONEGAL’S defence of their Ulster title is set to take place in O’Donnell Park. With ongoing work at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey, the venue will be unavailable, their quarter-final clash with Down looks set to take place at the Letterkenny venue on Sunday, April 26. “CLG Dhún na nGall wish to confirm that […]


McGuinness expecting an interesting afternoon for Donegal in the Hyde
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By Michael McMullan DONEGAL manager Jim McGuinness is expecting an “interesting” game when they travel to Roscommon for Sunday’s penultimate game in Division One. Having dropped just one point, in their draw with Galway, Donegal could clinch a spot in the league final with victory this weekend. Speaking ahead of their visit of Galway, McGuinness […]