Christy Ring Cup Derry 2-23 Donegal 1-16 By Michael McMullan DERRY bounced back from last week’s defeat in Wicklow with victory in Saturday’s Ulster derby against Donegal at Find Insurance Celtic Park. Advertisement Second half goals from Deaglan Foley and Rian Collins shot Johnny McGarvey’s side into a commanding position. Derry led by a point […]
Daly primed for Orchard County challenge
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April 25, 2026
BY MATTHEW WILSON DONEGAL senior ladies manager James Daly is hoping his side can make a positive start to their Ulster Championship campaign when they face Armagh this Sunday. Donegal were last in action just shy of a fortnight ago when they secured the Division Two league title courtesy of a superb five-point victory over Cavan. […]
Down squad named ahead of Sunday’s clash with champions Donegal
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April 24, 2026
By Michael McMullan DOWN have named their squad for Sunday’s Ulster Championship quarter-final with Donegal in O’Donnell Park. Conor Laverty’s side added the league title to their promotion back to Division Three and look ahead to the championship. There are three changes from their victory over Wexford in the league decider. Advertisement Paddy McCarthy comes […]
Donegal name team for Ulster visit of Down
April 24, 2026
By Michael McMullan JIM McGuinness has named his Donegal squad for Sunday’s Ulster Championship quarter-final with Down. The game will take place at Letterkenny’s O’Donnell Park with Donegal putting their Ulster title on the line. Shaun Patton has made a return to the panel after injury but, as expected, Gavin Mulreany retains the number one […]
Tyrone and Monaghan set for u-20 decider
April 22, 2026
By Michael McMullan Tyrone and Monaghan will meet in next Wednesday's Ulster u-20 final. Reigning champions Tyrone came from 0-7 to 0-1 down at half-time to overcome Donegal in Convoy. The home side were left to rue nine first-half wides when they were in control of the game. Advertisement Peter Colton hit Tyrone's only score […]
Team news: Senior star Roarty named as U20 semi-final teams released
April 22, 2026
By Michael McMullan BOTH Ulster semi-finals are down for decision tonight (Wednesday), both streamed live on TG4 YouTube. Donegal v Tyrone (St Mary’s Convoy – Wednesday – 7.30pm) Finnbarr Roarty will be the most watched man in Convoy when Donegal welcome Ulster and All-Ireland champions Tyrone. The Tyrone camp will have eyes locked into the […]
Donnelly hoping Down’s underdog tale pays off
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April 21, 2026
By Shaun Casey IT always seems impossible until it’s done. Down against Donegal. Division Three champions against Division One winners. The Mourne men still aren’t 100 per cent sure of their championship path. They could end up in the Tailteann Cup. On Sunday, at Letterkenny, they come up against the frontrunners for Sam Maguire. You […]
MacIntyre aiming for a first win over Derry
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April 21, 2026
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL aim for a fourth ever win in the Christy Ring Cup when they travel to neighbours Derry on Saturday. For Brian MacIntyre, he still awaits a first ever win over Derry since he broke onto the senior team. They came close in the Conor McGurk Cup final earlier this year only to […]
Joe Brolly: Football’s big two
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April 19, 2026
WHO can win the All-Ireland? Not Derry. We just solo run and handpass. The boys are still Rory Gallagher's team still playing the old rules. Ciarán Meenagh, our third Tyrone manager in a row, was Rory's assistant and is therefore acceptable to the group in a way that Mickey Harte and Paddy Tally never were. […]
Patton back in contention for Ulster opener
April 17, 2026
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL goalkeeper Shaun Patton will be back in contention ahead of Sunday week’s Ulster opener against Down on his home pitch in O’Donnell Park. The St Eunan’s man had a troublesome ankle injury last season and hasn’t played since their championship exit at the hands of Termon. After an operation, he missed […]